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HOLLYWOOD: Steve Harvey Receives Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame + Cedric The Entertainer, Samuel Jackson & More ATTEND

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Earlier today, Steve Harvey received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in honor of his many contributions to the entertainment industry.  See the photos inside….

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Today, legendary comedian Steve Harvey (atop with former "Steve Harvey Show" co-stars Wendy Raquel Robinson & Cedric The Entertainer) was honored with a star in the radio section of the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. 

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Though his star is in the radio section of the famed boulevard, Steve has made successful forays into both television and film. Fellow talk show hosts Ellen Degeneres and Dr. Phil also came out to support him.  Sweet!

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Famed actor Samuel Jackson was also there….looking so Fresh & so Clean like Steve.

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The kaaaaangs!  Cedric The Entertainer posed for pic with his former "The Steve Harvey Show" co-star and fellow King of Comedy.

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Steve also celebrated with his fab wife Marjorie Havery and all the children. 

When speaking about his success and his large porfolio of projects (radio, tv, film) he told Variety, "I just always wanted to keep evolving and reinventing myself.  Most people get stuck on one idea and you can miss out on a lot of opportunities … but everything is centered around my comedy.”

Congrats Steve!

 

 

Photos FayesVision/WENN.com

Kerry Washington TELLS “ELLE” Magazine Why She’s The LUCKIEST Chick In HOLLYWOOD + Rochelle Aytes STARS In ABC’s “Mistresses” (Trailer)

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Kerry Washington covers the June 2013 issue of ELLE Magazine when she reflects on the career she thought she’d have and why she’s the luckiest chick in Hollywood.  Find out what she said inside and watch the ABC trailer for "Mistresses".

 

In the June 2013 issue of ELLE Magazine, screen goddess Kerry Washington reflected on the career she thought she’d have in academia and why she never expected to become a leading lady.  Also, the "Scandal" actress, who turned heads at the 2013 Met Ball last night, commented on her red carpet process and the village of fashionable people it takes to help her create memorable looks.  Here are the highlights:

On her current success: "I’m the luckiest broad in Hollywood now. To be the lead actor on Scandal and to be in the highest-earning Tarantino movie- I don’t get to ask for more.

When asked if as a girl she thought she’d ever consider modeling or becoming a film actress: "I was not that girl. I was a kooky theater kid, silly and goofy and academic."

On getting red-carpet ready: "I found out I enjoy the process. All these people show up at my house, they all have kits, someone has dresses. And it’s like, Let’s have fun. It’s not all about me. We’re able to create stories on the red carpet."

On the career Washington thought she’d pursue: "I imagined I’d be a clinical psychologist, with a focus on how performance shapes identity. I’d figure out ways to use role-playing in the healing of people."

 

See Kerry’s photoshoot here:

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Embroidered tweed jacket, Giambattista Valli, capitolcharlotte.com. Cotton denim shirt, Blk Dnm

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Skirt by Tom Ford, Shirt by Blk Dnm, Brooches, Ring by Piaget, at Piaget

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Skirt, earrings, belt by Balmain, Crewneck by A|X Armani Exchange,

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Jacket by Giorgio Armani, Shorts by Levi’s, Diamond necklace by Piaget

 

Watch BTS video here:

Also in television news….

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Actress Rochelle Aytes, who’s playing the role of Pebbles in the VH1 flim “Crazy, Sexy Cool: The TLC Story,", is set to star in ABC’s upcoming summer series "The Mistresses". Also starring Alyssa Milano, the series tells the story of four friends, each on her own path to self-discovery. Rochelle plays April, a woman who’s looking to start over after the death of her husband.

Watch the trailer here:

 

“Mistresses” premieres Monday, June 3 at 9 p.m. CST on ABC.

 

BABY FAB: Cassie THROWS Lola Monroe A HOLLYWOOD Baby Shower With Teairra Mari & Tocarra Jones

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Rapper Lola Monroe celebrated the pending arrival of her bundle of joy with a Hollywood Hills baby shower thrown by Cassie. See pics from the party inside… 

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Former stripper turned video vixen turned rapper Lola Monroe was spotted glowing during her baby shower in the Hollywood Hills over the weekend.

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The party was thrown by Diddy’s gal Cassie whom Lola thanked for the beautiful celebration tweeting, ‘"Thaank u @CassieSuper 4 being so special n throwing me such a beautiful baby shower!!ur such a great friend #Rare #Genuine Love u so much! ?"

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Casse was all smiles as she rubbed Lola’s baby bump. And you’ll recall that Lola made an appearance on Cassie’s "All Gold, All Girls (Remix)."

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Guests included singer Teairra Mari, top model Toccara Jones, rapper Hazel-E and eye lash guru Jammal Buster.  Lola tweeted, "So much love today…friends and family..in town to the ones that flew in. Thank you for joining us to be apart of something special."

 

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Lola’s body hugging maternity dress was by BCBG. 

 

EXTRAS:

1.  New Orleans rapper Mr. Magic, who was once signed to No Limit records, died Friday night in a car accident.  The crash, which occured in Hattiesburg, MS, also claimed the life of his wife.  Reportedly, the couple’s 12-year-old daughter survived the accident.  Story.  

 

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HOUSE PORN: John Legend & Chrissy Teigen Take Us INSIDE Their GORGE Hollywood Hills Home In ‘Architectural Digest’

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John Legend and his fiancee Chrissy Teigen are showing off their gorgeous Cali home.  And thanks to Architectural Digest, we’re getting all the details on their domestic bliss in the Hollywood Hills.

 

Pics and deets inside…

He’s already got 9 Grammys (and a room to house them).  And a vintage 1960′s inspired laid back Hollywood home.  So 34-year-old John Legend let the much respected house porn magazine Architectural Digest delve into his designs.   By the way, he says he found his designer, Don Stewart of the L.A. firm Desiderata Design, through his G.O.O.D. Music head honcho, Kanye West.  Kanye was also a client.

John on the couple’s design style

“Our style is chic and tailored but also earthy and casual.  Since this is our first home in Los Angeles, we wanted it to feel right not only for us but also for this city.”

Don on the Asian influence

“The first time we saw the house we were really inspired by the overall vibe.  I told John and Chrissy that it reminded me of a Thai temple. That Asian influence was something they responded to, especially since she is half Thai.”

 

Check out the rest of the pics of their indoor-outdoor living–with a Yamaha piano, silk shag carpeting, teak cabinetry, and sea grass walls– below:

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John will be leaving his serene home for a while later this year for an international tour, and will be releasing his new album, Love in the Future.

 

Photography by Roger Davies

SPOTTED: Rihanna & Chris Brown PARTYING IN West Hollywood

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Rihanna and Chris Brown were out partying in the LA area last night.  Together.  See their pics inside…

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Last night, Rihanna was spotted heading into Greystone Manor in West Hollywood, CA.

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Inside the club, she was seen partying with Chris Brown.  The duo are currently working on another collaboration which will likely end up on one of Chris’ upcoming projects.  Oh how convenient.

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Later on, Chris was also seen leaving Greystone as well (he and Rihanna came in separate vehicles).  Chris recently tweeted about the winter collection of his "Black Pyramid" line becoming available.  So….we guess Kae will finally get her girl’s version of that line "The Kill" off the ground…


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TV FAB: “Real Husbands Of Hollywood” Drop By “106 & Park” + Premiere Episode Inside

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The stars of "Real Husbands Of Hollywood" stopped by "106 & Park" yesterday to promote the debut of their new pseudo-reality show. See pics and watch the first episode inside…..

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Funnyman Kevin Hart appeared on BET’s 106 and Park yesterday to promote the debut of his highly-anticipated series "Real Husbands Of Hollywood."  

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He was joined on the set by co-stars Robin Thicke and JB Smoove who chatted with hosts Bow Wow and Paigion.  

The series kicked off last night and also features Boris Kodjoe, Nelly, Nick Cannon and Duane Martin as "very over-the-top" caricatures of themselves. 

 

Watch the funny first episode here in case you missed it:

The Randomness:

1.   Frank Ocean chosen among the 120 nominees for the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards.  Story.

2.  Music legend Aaliyah would have turned 34-years-old today.  Story. 

 

Photos via Alberto Reyes/WENN.com

“Hollywood Exes” Nicole Murphy & Sheree Fletcher PARTY IT UP At LINGERIE Birthday Party

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The "Hollywood Exes" all donned lingerie and showed off their slamming bodies for the ‘Sexy Girlz’ Birthday Party in Beverly Hills last night.  See the party pics inside…..

 

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Jessica Canseco threw a lingerie party at a private mansion in Beverly Hills to celebrate her birthday on Wednesday.  She was joined by her "Hollywood Exes" castmembers who also decided to show off their fabulous bodies.  While many of the party guests wore daring and revealing outfits, Sheree Fletcher, who’s married to a pastor, kept it sexy but classy.  Y’all know how the First Ladies do..

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Meanwhile, 44-year-old Nicole Murphy was a bit more daring with her pink and black fur lined ensemble. Not bad for a mother of five!

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Dancer Mayte Garcia, the ex-wife of Prince who’s a bit more reserved that her costars, wore a long sliky black gown while posing next to Nicole and Jessica’s friends.

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Jessica was also seen planting a friendly kiss on former NFL player Wille Gault during the festivities.  Oh…. 

 

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President Obama NAMED “TIME” Magazine’s “Person Of The Year” + Oprah Winfrey COVERS “The Hollywood Reporter” RULE BREAKER Issue

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President Obama closes out 2012 on the cover of TIME Magazine as their "Person of the Year." See the cover inside and find out why The HOLLYWOOD REPORTER calls Oprah Winfrey a "Rule Breaker."

On the cover of TIME Magazine, President Obama posed for his first official portrait since his re-election.  The picture was captured by legendary photographer Nadav Kander, who is known for his "painterly touch."

The famed photographer spoke about the portrait saying, “When photographing such a high profile individual, it’s a huge challenge to not let their high profile take over the process.  I wanted to make a meaningful photograph that reflected pause in a person’s life and reflect his humanity.”

And TIME’s managing editor Rick Stengel spoke about choosing the POTUS as "Person Of The Year" saying, “We are in the midst of historic cultural and demographic changes, and Obama is both the symbol and in some ways the architect of this new America.”

 

Congratulations to the President….

 

Also on magazine stands….

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Oprah Winfrey covers The Hollywood Reporter’s "Rule Breaker" issue where the magazine covers the dramatic turnabout that OWN has done in terms of ratings. Oprah commented on her change of fortune herself saying, “I’m not doing the hula yet …but compared to a year ago, it feels like a sigh of relief."

She explains her initial lack of success with OWN saying, “Part of my own expectation was, ‘You’ve had 25 years of success; people will leverage that. But we didn’t account for people not having the channel, and not knowing how to find it, and the cable audience being different from broadcast.”

Congrats to Oprah! We’re happy people are finally tuning into OWN.

 

NEWEST ADDITION: Daphne Wayans LUNCHES With “Hollywood Exes” Castmates Andrea Kelly & Sheree Fletcher

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Daphne Wayans, the ex-wife of Keenan Ivory Wayans and the newest addition to "Hollywood Exes" was spotted with Andrea Kelly and Sheree Fletcher recently. See their pic inside….

 

"Hollywood Exes" Andrea Kelly (R. Kelly’s ex) and Sheree Fletcher (Will Smith’s ex) were joined by their new castmember and on screen bestie Daphne Wayans (Keenan Ivory Wayans) for lunch at Cuvee Restaurant in Beverly Hills, CA yesterday (pictured above).  Look like they’re already off to a friendly start.

The ladies are currently filming the 2nd season of their hit TV show, ‘Hollywood Exes’.

 

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Daphne (pictured above earlier this week at the 2nd Annual Inspiration Women Awards for the Susan G. Komen Foundation) spoke about her casting recently and said she’s the only new addition. "I think I am the lucky one. It’s just me."

She also explained to RealityTea why she joined the series and what she hopes to bring to the table:

"I’m very excited and I’m very proud of the work the women have done and I want to be a part of that. I want to be a part of this movement that changes the trajectory of what that genre of TV has been. People do what they do and I actually don’t watch TV but in passing have seen some of it. I want to bring more value, whatever that means. Sometimes you go through something and you have an experience because it doesn’t just help you, that experience serves to help someone else.

It sounds kind of cliche to say, but it’s the truth that’s the value of the lesson going. We’ve all had that happen where someone comes into our lives and we just find a different viewpoint on how to handle something or a different way that something can be. Not necessarily right or wrong, but just different. And it may resonate with another person."

Congrats Daphne!  Hope we find out some juicy ish about her ex….

 

Photos via London Entertainment / Splash News / FayesVision/WENN

MAGAZINE FAB: Naomie Harris GETS GOLDEN With “Skyfall” Cast For Hollywood Reporter + Laura Govan Gets IMPERFECT For KONTROL Mag

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As the latest James Bond film Skyfall hits theaters today, fab chick Naomie Harris is rocking the cover of The Hollywood Reporter with her castmates and director.  Check out the cover and behind the scenes footage with her sexy co-stars, plus, "Basketball Wives: LA" star Laura Govan‘s brand new shoot with KONTROL magazine….

 

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Skyfall has already broken wolrdwide records before it even makes its US debut.  So expect Bond woman Naomie Harris to get a MAJOR career boost after this. 

Naomie was draped in a gorgeous golden gown while posing it up with director Sam Mendes and stars Javier Bardem and Daniel Craig last month at New York’s Crosby Street Hotel.

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Sexy.  Check out the full cover story on THR where the cast reveals how the BOND franchise almost went bankrupt.  Behind the scenes footage is below:

 

Inside the Objects of Desire issue of Kontrol out this month, "BBW LA "star Lauran Govan is still keeping up appearances after reportedly getting axed from the show:

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She shot a few pics for the issue and talked about her imperfections…and how she REALLY feels about Jackie Christie.

On being imperfect
“If I make a mistake or I feel like I have bad judgment then I try to go back and correct it.

On being two-faced with co-star Jackie Christie
“I don’t think she’s a backstabber. I just think that she’s kooky in all the ways of just being crazy. That’s just who she is. I think when people see her they say ‘hi’ and ‘bye.’ From what I assume, that’s it. I really made a friend in Imani and Malaysia this past season. I would say that’s about it.”  

Here’s some behind the scenes footage below:

Are we feelin’ Laura?

THR cover shot by Ruven Afanador, Kontrol shot by Dimitri Crowder and styled by Julian Lark