Nicki Minaj pulls double duty this week. After co-starring in B.o.B’s video for “Out of My Mind,” Young Money’s First Lady takes a leading role in the colorful Colin Tilley-directed clip for “I Am Your Leader,” the Hit-Boy-produced cut off her sophomore album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.
Wiz Khalifa is feeling spiritual. The Taylor Gang boss showed off his latest tattoo, a Buddha face, which he got inked on his left thigh. “Buddha On My Thigh,” tweeted Wiz, who has numerous other tats covering his body.
Missy Elliott won’t be participating in the controversial Aaliyah album, but she does have new music of her own on the way. The hip-hop icon is readying two new singles for release next month.
Timbaland announced that his partner-in-rhyme will drop “9th Inning” and “Triple Threat” in early September. “oh snapp yall my sista @MissyElliott is droppin her singles #9thinning and #triplethreat labor day weekend. watch it world we backk!!!” tweeted the super-producer.
She debuted both songs earlier this spring at a private show in New York. “9th Inning” samples lyrics from Run-DMC’s “Here We Go (Live at the Funhouse).”
After a long and public battle, Usher has been awarded primary custody of his two sons.
A judge sided with the “Climax” singer over his ex-wife Tameka Foster in court today, reports TMZ. Both parties wanted full custody of their children. Tameka called out Usher for being an absentee father who was too wrapped up in his career to be a good parent. She also accused him of using drugs in front of his sons.
Usher fired back, claiming that Tameka was inattentive and irresponsible. He even broke down on the witness stand at one point during the trial.
Usher Raymond V and Naviyd Ely Raymond will be spending the majority of their time with their father. Tameka still retains some custodial rights, but it’s unclear how often she will be able to see her kids.
Following a tumultuous season of “Basketball Wives,” the release of her first book, and tying the knot with Chad Johnson, Evelyn Lozada met IyanlaVanzant for a little workout and maybe some self evaluation.
“Hey everyone! I’m with Iyanla and can’t wait for you guys to see me on her show “Iyanla Fix My Life” on OWN in September,” Lozada confirmed with pictures from the taping. “Right now, I’m in my ZEN moment with Iyanla.”
As widely reported, Evelyn vowed to make some changes in her life following the fourth season of “Basketball Wives” where she was seen throwing a wine bottle at a cast member (among other things). Maybe this will be a great public way she can share her journey and growth with viewers.
The new series will show Iyanla working with women and their families, revealing secrets, truths, and emotions as she show families how to “pull back the curtain on what is broken in our lives”. The first episode debuts September 15th on OWN.
Solange recently signed on as the face of Madewell (J. Crew’s sister store). Pictures from the photoshoot were recently released. Solange has really found her niche in the modeling, endorsement, and music world. She has really come into her own, and has made a name for herself outside of the Knowles Clan/Brand.
Rapper LL Cool J was involved in a confrontation with a burglar inside of his Los Angeles home earlier Wed. August 22.
According to TMZ.com, a burglar entered into LL’s Los Angeles home around 2 AM. The rapper, who stars as field agent Sam Hanna on the hit show “NCIS: Los Angeles,” was home at the time of the intrusion and went downstairs to confront the interloper.
A fight broke out between the two men and LL Cool J managed to detain suspect until the LAPD arrived. The suspect, who suffered bumps and bruises, was promptly arrested and booked for burglary.
Bobbi Kristina and Nick Gordon got some new inl and decided to show off their new tattoos.
For months there have been rumors that NeNe’s son Bryson was expecting a baby and apparently everyone had heard the rumors except for NeNe.
NeNe tells In Touch
“I only found out about everything because I ran into Ashley when she was more than six months along. I said, ‘You look pregnant.’ And she said, ‘Hasn’t Bryson told you?’ But he hadn’t because he knew that I wouldn’t approve of him having a child so young.”
Bri’asia Bryant was born in June.
Dre Black So Fresh 