Rihanna Channels Marilyn Monroe For British Vogue!

Rihanna channels her inner Marilyn Monroe as she graces the cover of the latest issue of British Vogues. She talks about how she feels on being regarded as a role model:

“See, people, they want me to be a role model just because of the life I lead. The things I say in my songs, they expect it of me and [being a role model] became more of my job than I wanted it to be. But no, I just want to make music. That’s it. Look, God doesn’t give any more than you can handle. I had to get through a lot of ups and downs – big downs – and a lot of trial and error to get where I am now.”

Kimsha Artest Addresses Facebook Debauchery!

In the last two weeks, there's been so much drama surrounding former BBWives LA cast member Kimsha Artest. Shaunie O'Neal, Evelyn Lozada, Jennifer Williams, Metta World Peace have all chimed in about the drama whether it be on Twitter or in interviews. Well, Ms. Kimsha herself is setting the record straight about the whole mess:


How many times must I say that Facebook, Twitter are the devil. As much as they keep us entertained, there is a fine line.... In the meantime, Shed Media, the production company behind the Basketball Wives brand released this statement:

“When Kimsha Artest signed on to be in ‘Basketball Wives: LA,’ we were very excited to have her onboard. That is why we were confused and disheartened when after a limited number of days shooting she stopped showing up for filming. This is the sole and only reason Kimsha has not appeared on more episodes of the series. Her minimal coverage on the show was entirely her decision and not that of Shed Media, VH1 or Executive Producer Shaunie O’Neal.’Basketball Wives: LA’ continues to be a ratings success for VH1 every Monday night.”

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Nia Long Goes Nude For Ebony!

A pregnant Nia Long covers the November issue of Ebony magazine. Mama who's ready to pop, is glowing in this nude shot. I just love me some Nia! Absolutely gorg!


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Shaunie O'Neal Sets The Record Straight About Kimsha Artest Feud!

Boss Lady, Ms. Shaunie O'Neal recently sat down with Madame Noire to discuss the recent backlash that she received from BBWives LA cast member (well barely) Kimsha Artest:

What is your connection to BBW-L.A.?
It is completely business wise. Because it is a part of the Basketball Wives franchise, I absolutely want it to be successful, and it is successful.

What can we expect from this new season of BBW-Miami?
We are going to be in different locations this season. We’re trying something new. We’re going to spend about six weeks in New York and film there for a while. We’re going to go to Miami, and I think we’re going to try and spend a few weeks here in LA.

Why is that?
Tami moved to L.A., I live in L.A., Evelyn’s daughter recently moved to LA to go to school, and Suzie has family in LA. So the connection to L.A. is very strong. My life is in L.A. I travel all the way to Miami to film Basketball Wives; none of my family is there. My friends are the show; I’m going there to see them. This next season we hope to shoot in L.A. and you’ll get more of my life, kids, boyfriend, and parents.

Would there ever be an intermixing between the L.A. and Miami cast?
I doubt it. No.

Are there any more extravagant international trips planned for the Miami crew?
Yes, well we are going to go somewhere fabulous. We don’t know where yet, but that’s always a highlight. We’re going to pick somewhere super duper fabulous that we wouldn’t do by ourselves. We have three locations that we’re deciding on in our pre-production meetings. So I have a few ideas that I want to try and encourage the girls to see if they want to go.

What would you change, if anything about BBW-Miami?
I would have liked to seen different situations handled better. I would have liked nobody to put their hands on each other. It’s natural to disagree and have an argument though. I would like to see everybody’s philanthropic events showed, too. They’ve been filmed but they’re overlooked and overpowered by the drama, because you know people like the drama. I’m pushing that for season four.

An ‘Insider’ is saying Kimsha beat you up badly? What is your story?
I don’t know how you fight someone that you’ve never met nor talked to. We’ve never been in the same place at the same time that I know of. And I would never ever fight somebody, I guess you’d have to meet them first to do that, and that’s never happened. So, I really don’t know where all that came from. It’s funny though, because she took a jab at Jen over her Facebook and Jen has never met or talked to her either, so we were clueless where it cam from. So I’ve brushed it off like oh well, whatever.

You do not have any cuts, bumps or bruises?
You know, I was out last night, many people saw me. I will be traveling this weekend; I have appearances in Houston and Dallas. And clearly I have not been in any altercation. It would have to be the ghost of Kimsha that I have yet to meet.

So Kimsha’s still on the show?
Well yeah, last I knew, she’s still on the show. I’m honestly very hands off with Basketball Wives L.A. I did not cast, nor did I care to cast and I could care less who’s on the show. When they were casting I was very very hands off. LA was already cast by the time I heard the line up and we were still filming Miami. Miami is my baby, it’s my focus.

So for the record, you and Kimsha, there’s nothing going on and Kimsha would say the same thing?
I don’t know what Kimsha would say. I DON’T KNOW HER! I can’t speak for anybody, I can speak for me.

And you haven’t called to talk to her about it?
No, I don’t see why I would need to. I’m not saying I don’t care about her, but their show is done taping. The show is on air.

Welp... there you have it folks..

World Premiere- Drake "Headlines"

Drizzy Drake dropped the video for his sigle Headlines which is off his sophmore album entitled Take Care. The album is slated to drop on October 24.

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It's Hard Times Out Here... NBA Player Delonte West Works At Furniture Store During Lockout!

This NBA lockout better get resolved as soon as possible, because some of the players are feeling it in their pockets. Case in point, Delonte West, free agent (rumored former boyfriend of Lebron James' mother Gloria)- The Washington Post is reporting that Delonte is working at Regency Furniture Store in Maryland. I follow him on Twitter so, yes it is accurate. Dude posted pics and is blessed to have a job. Talk about putting your pride all the way to the left.

On Wednesday night, the Prince George’s County native put some surprising news out on Twitter: “Applied at Regency Furniture, need a 2nd job to stay afloat during the lockout.” And then just minutes later, “I am now an official employee.”

West has been paid about $14 million, and last season he made a little more than $1 million with the Boston Celtics.

Check out a couple of pics of Delonte at work. Whatever it takes. By any means necessary!

Captions via Delonte's Twitter

Naomi Campbell's Fiance Buys Her Eco-Friendly House! Stuff That Rich People Can Do!

They say money can make you laugh or cry. Can we say that Naomi Campbell is laughing like a muthaf*cka right now because she is a lucky gal. Her boyfriend, Russian billionaire, Vladislav Doronin, gifted the supermodel with a 25-room eco-friendly retreat home for her birthday. Get this, the Turkish island home that rests on Isla Playa de Cleopatra is in the shape of the Eye of Horus:

"the glass dome-shaped house was designed by architect Luis de Garrido, and “is completely energy and water self-sufficient and features an amazing indoor landscaped terrace.”

It is also shaped like the eye of ancient Egyptian deity, Horus.”

The ish rich folks can do.. Smh... so basically I'm dying poor because I don't see something like this on the horizon for me.

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Our Girlfriend Tracee Ellis Ross Covers Jet Magazine!

Tracee Ellis Ross covers this month's issue of Jet Magazine. She is gearing up for her television comeback in the new BET show "Reed Between The Lines" which is set to premiere on BET on October 11. The show co-stars Malcom Jamal Warner. Can't wait to peep it. Love me some Tracee!
"Her banging body might become a new obsession for her many admirers, but for now, when you type her name into Google, the top search is for “Tracee Ellis Ross hair.” “I have so much hair it’s extraordinary,” she says, admitting no one is more obsessed than she is. “You could take half the hair on my head and cover another person’s head.” She grew out her relaxer in high school and has tested so many styles, serums and conditioners that she might put out a book and a line of hair products one day. Not a fan of bone straight hair— “I’m Diana Ross’ child… big hair is what I come from”— she has learned one important lesson in natural hair manage ment: “You gotta respect the curls,” she says. “I work for them. I can’t tell them what to do.”

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