The Stars Aligned for ‘Sparkle’ Premiere

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The stars came out to celebrate Whitney Houston’s final on-screen performance at the premiere of Sparkle in Hollywood last night. Whitney’s daughter Bobbi Kristina proudly walked the red carpet with her boyfriend Nick Gordon.

“Time to walk this carpet&rep mommy like she would want me too (: god bless u all !” tweeted the 19-year-old.

Whitney’s mother Cissy avoided the media, but Ray J did make the press rounds. The film’s leading lady Jordin Sparks, Cee Lo Green, Christina Milian, JoJo, Vivica Fox, and Keke Palmer were some of the stars in the building.

Houston plays the mother of Sparks in the remake of the 1976 Motown-era film, which arrives in theaters today

Well-Deserved!! Whitney Houston Exhibit Launched at Grammy Museum

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Family members of the late Whitney Houston came together on Wednesday to launch a tribute for the singer at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles showcasing her legendary performance outfits among other things.

The singer’s sister-in-law Pat Houston, brother Gary, and her other sister-in-law Donna all got together to unveil a selection of items belonging to and associated with the late entertainer at the event titled “Whitney! Celebrating the Musical Legacy of Whitney Houston.”

They exhibited several of her trademark dresses, including the beaded gown she wore in 1994 at the Grammy Awards, some of her six Grammy Awards, various film scripts, photos and some personal items of hers, including letters from her record producer Clive Davis.

“We have picked the things that people will find the most interesting and, in many cases, bring back fun memories,” said Pat. “We are really very overjoyed that we are here today to represent and be a part of such a wonderful and splendid career of such a beautiful and talented woman.”

“Sparkle” in theaters tonight!!!!

Solange Releases Own Photos of Summer Featuring Julez, Beyonce, and Her Beau

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After big sis Bey released some of her own personal pics of excursions she’s had throughout the summer, Solange follows suit with her collection.  For down time Solo like to take it back home to Texas in the desert where she owns a pretty fly trailer home.  You can see pictures of her, Beyonce, and her boyfriend enjoying the cozy lil home.   Check out the pics:

Chris Brown and Drake Sued by Nightclub Over Brawl

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Chris Brown and Drake may be at odds, but there’s one thing they now share in common. Both superstars are being sued by the nightclub where their infamous fight occurred in June. 

According to TMZ, Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., the company that owns WiP nightclub in New York City, has filed a lawsuit against the singers, seeking $15 million in damages. In the suit, they claim that Brown and Drake “shared a grudge against the other arising out of their romantic relationships with the same woman,” referring to Rihanna.

The suit goes on to state that when the two crossed paths, they “began to fight violently with each other.”

“Each arrived with his own small army of bodyguards, ‘security’ personnel, employees, friends, and other members of their entourage consisting of at least 15 heavily built men trained and/or experienced in hand-to-hand and weapons combat.”

Members of each star’s entourage stepped in to handle the situation, creating “deadly weapons out of whatever materials they could find, including glasses, alcohol bottles and furniture.”

The club was shut down in the days following their brawl, but it was not directly related to the incident.

Boobage Alert!! Cassie Photographed Topless Aboard A Yacht With Diddy

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Cassie was seen floating around the Mediterranean Sea on a yacht with her boss & boo thang Diddy. The 25-year-old soaked up every ray of the sun in Capri–and was spotted totally topless while spending quality time aboard the boat.

Photo Source: Theybf

Rick Ross Rocks the Cover of Rolling Stone, Opens Up About Being Corrections Officer

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The Biggest Bawse has landed the cover of the biggest music magazine.  Rick Ross poses shirtless for Rolling Stone under the headline “Gangster of Love.” In the issue, the Maybach Music chief speaks about his seizures (which he partly blames on his weed addiction), support for freedom of speech and the right to bear arms, and his high school days. For the first time, he also opens up about his past as a corrections officer. Read some of the highlights before the issue hits newsstands on August 17.

 On his weed addiction, which contributed to the seizures he had last year: “I’m most definitely an avid user, a pothead, however you want to look at it. I call it green caviar. It’s like a short vacation—it helps me chill out. And people really love it when I chill out, because I can really be a dickhead.”

On his past as a corrections officer, which he describes as an opportunity to “wash my hands” after his best friend was sentenced to 10 years for trafficking cocaine and heroin: “This was my best friend, who I ate peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches with, and pork and beans with, my buddy, my partner, my number-one dude. Suddenly I’m talking to him over federal phone calls. Hearing the way it was building, I knew I couldn’t take nothing for granted,” says Ross. “My homey’s father was a huge influence on my life, too . . . He was the one who was like, ‘Yo, go get a job somewhere, man. Go be a fireman. Or go be a fucking corrections officer. Just go sit down somewhere.”

On his time attending a Christian school: “They wanted me to learn the Ten Commandments. I told them I didn’t really have time for that right now,” recalls Ross, who was an offensive lineman in high school football. “I got through high school on my popularity and shit. … But my grades was never good. I was never good at math.”

On Chick-fil-A’s stance on gay marriage: “Chick-fil-A obviously took their stand. That’s their right—the same way the pro-gay people are taking their stand. I believe everybody got the right to live their own life the way they want to.” But he has no plans to boycott. “Naw. I love that spicy chicken.”

Evelyn Lozada Breaks Her Silence

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Basketball Wives Evelyn Lozada speaks out for the first time since the shocking headbutting incident with her husband Chad Johnson.

Evelyn tells E Online 

“It is with great sadness and much trepidation that I release this statement addressing the domestic violence incident that happened this past Saturday. I am deeply disappointed that Chad has failed to take responsibility for his actions and made false accusations against me, it is my sincere hope that he seeks the help he needs to overcome his troubles. Domestic violence is not okay and hopefully my taking a stand will help encourage other women to break their silence as well. I’m grateful to my family, friends and fans for the outpouring of support during this difficult time.”

Alicia Keys Announces Album Title ‘Girl on Fire’

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Alicia Keys is igniting the fire within. The Grammy-winning songstress has announced the official title of her fifth studio album.

 Alicia took to her website to reveal the exciting news. “Girl on Fire is about new beginnings, new perspectives and fresh starts… stripping away all the bad energy in your life and taking full control of the reigns and how you want to live,” she said of the follow-up to 2009’s The Element of Freedom.

She has been in the studio with her husband Swizz Beatz, Babyface, Pop Wansel, Rico Love, and Sevyn, who co-wrote the single “New Day.”

She will debut a new song off the album at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on September 6.

“The #girlonfire movement begins NOW!” tweeted Alicia. Read her full message below.

Hey…

I’m in the studio right now working away on my new album and I am SO excited!!! I’m ignited!!! I’m like a match to a flame! I’ve had the title of this album in my mind for a long time….It’s been hard to hold it back and now I’m not holding it back anymore! It is called Girl on Fire!!! And that’s exactly how I feel!!! You’ll be learning more about it soon… but let me just say before making this record, in some ways I felt like a lion locked in a cage…I felt like a girl misunderstood that no one really knew, I felt like it was time to stop making excuses for any part of my life that I wanted to change. Once I made that choice I became a Girl on Fire, the lion broke free!!

During the recording process, I mostly stayed in NY but on some cool and memorable occasions, I traveled to different places, and worked with many collaborators, (some old friends, some new). I discovered so many beautiful sounds, and meanings and a lot about the power of a song. I can’t wait to share this album with you. I promise when you hear it, it’s a new me, I gave it my all: powerful, soulful, honesty and heart… With Girl on Fire, I want to move you and surprise you.

Girl on Fire is about new beginnings, new perspectives and fresh starts… stripping away all the bad energy in your life and taking full control of the reigns and how you want to live. There is something really empowering about finding yourself and your own inner strength. On one song, One of the lines I wrote says, “I’ll never be perfect, but at least now I’m brave!”

Here’s to finding your power! Your FIRE!! Stay tuned for more.

In the meantime, thank you for all your love, strength and support.

-Alicia

This Should Make Kim K Feel A Lil Better!! Evelyn Files for Divorce After 41 Days and Chad Breaks His Silence

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Evelyn Lozada has officially filed for divorce from her husband of 41 days calling their marriage “irretrievably broken” and Chad Johnson breaks his silence regarding the ordeal…

A statement on Chad’s website reads,

“I would like to apologize to everyone for the recent events that have occurred. I would like to wish Evelyn well and will never say anything bad about her because I truly love her to death. I will continue to be positive and train hard for another opportunity in the NFL. To all the fans and supporters I have disappointed, you have my sincerest apologies. I will stay positive and get through this tough period in my life.”