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DO WE LOVE IT?! The Dream FT. Beyonce & 2 Chainz “Turnt”

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The-Dream‘s new song ft. his homie Beyonce and 2 Chainz, "Turnt" just hit the net.  Decide if we love it inside…

After her own "Grown Woman" leak last night (Dream co-write that too), Beyonce has popped up on Terius’ newest leaked track "Turnt" with rapper 2 Chainz.  Off his upcoming IV Play album (MAY 28th), the track opens with Bey’s vocals singing about undressing under candlelight and doing all the things that special someone likes.

Dream cruises over the track with a verse of his own, joins Bey in the background and on the chorus, there’s a few shout outs to Kelly & Michelle, and 2 Chainz comes in at the end.

Check it below:

 

So…

DO WE LOVE IT?!

BACK IN THE STUDIO: Jay-Z Taps Drake For Possible Upcoming Album + Janet Jackson Dishes On New Project & Love For Kendrick Lamar

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Looks like both Jay-Z and Janet Jackson are returning to the studio to create brand new projects.  Check out how Ms. Jackson says she’s celebrating 20 years after the janet album, and who Jay’s cooking up music with in the lab…

Hip Hop Producer Lenny S (Kodak Lens) spilled the tea on some new music comign out the Roc Nation camp.  And it looks like it’s all for a new upcoming album from Mr. Carter.

Lenny posted a pic of Jay, rocking a Soulland brand "BOURGEOISIE" shirt, in the studio with Drake today working on some new music.  He said, "Warning: Please be very afraid of the music we’re working on. OVO x ROCNATION."

The two also collabo’d on "Light Up" on Drake’s Thank Me Later album.  We’ll see how this new collabo sounds…

 

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And last week, Lenny also posted a pic of Jay working with rapper Raekwon.  Looks like some classic ish is on the way…

 

 

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And in other comeback news, Janet Jackson is working on a new project.  Woot!  Nope, she didn’t let her brand new (secret) marriage and recent muslim conversion halt her music career. 

She told Billboard on the anniversary of her janet album yesterday about her new project, the artists she’s feeling, and how she feels about being two decades in with one of the most iconic albums (7x platinum) of all time.

May 18 marks the 20th anniversary of "janet." How would you describe what that album captures about your life at that time?
I can’t believe it is already 20 years! I always write my music based on what is going on in my life at the time. I wanted to allow people in… I want my fans to really know me. The ‘janet’ album was sexual and I was beginning to really discover that side of me.

There are musical references and direct samples of janet. songs all over the place now, most notably on Kendrick Lamar’s "Poetic Justice." Have you heard most of these re-interpretations (Moon Boots’ "Sugar," which samples "If," How To Dress Well’s cover of "Again," MNEK’s "That’s The Way Love Goes" etc?) And how does it feel to see your work have such impact on new artists?
I have listened to the music that is out there and I love Kendrick’s "Poetic Justice." There are artists, true performers that have come before me who have been a big inspiration to me. I hope I do the same for others.

Several of the songs on janet. and their accompanying videos were groundbreaking at the time for their overt sexuality. Why was it so important for you to express that part of yourself in your work, and how did you convince others around you at the time to let you take those risks?
Like I said before, I write about my experiences or things that touch me deeply. I was really beginning to get in tune with my sexual self. This is what I wanted to express so I did. The decision to move forward in an artistic way is mine. I didn’t need to convince anyone.

The videos and tour for "janet." featured some iconic choreography from Tina Landon, most notably on ‘If.’ Do you have a favorite dance or video from that period?
Tina Landon and Omar Lopez choreographed "If". I love "That’s The Way Love Goes," "You Want This" and especially "If." I don’t think people really realize what we were showing in that video that wasn’t available with technology then. The video featured futuristic technology, specifically high definition touch screens. I wanted the actors in the video to use these screens to communicate, and relate with each other in the clubs. Similar to what we all do with our smart phones and tablets today. As I look at our lives now, it seems that life is imitating art. I have seen different elements from all of these videos in lots of artists work and it’s a great feeling to know that you have inspired them in such a way.

Many artists cite you as a role model and a huge influence on their career and image. Which artists today do you admire?
I’m flattered that other artists consider me a role model. I’m really enjoying what Bruno Mars and Adele are doing, a lot of artistry there.

And she says about releasing her first project since 2008′s Discipline:

“I am working on a new project now. We are creating the concept and initial thoughts on the music.  I am excited about the direction we are taking. I don’t want to rush it… I don’t want to put a time constraint on the creative process.”

We’ll be (impatiently) waiting….

 

Photos: @KodakLens’ Instagram/Fame

Rihanna & Chris Brown In A Subliminal Twitter Love War?

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After Chris Brown‘s vague statement on Twitter about implying ho activity that many believe was against Rihanna, Rih has been dropping subliminals all weekend.

 

Check out her pics and statements inside…

The other day, soon after he confirmed he and Rihanna have gone their separate way, Breezy tweeted:

She’s not mine if she’s everybody else’s

It no longer appears on his timeline, but everybody saw it.  And everybody believes he’s going at Rih Rih.

So last night she posted this message:

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Ha!  That damn Rih Rih.  Then she posted the below and above pics with her girls, tweeted Drake lyrics, and said she needed no new friends.  We ALL know Breezy doesn’t Ef with Drizzy right now.

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Classy.  She also posted a few bac to back tweets where it seems she’s coming at Chris about why she’s not sticking with him:

"The reason y’all hoe niggaz can’t phase me #nonewfriends….

Bad girls want a real niggaaa…. Cuz real niggaz just wanna phuck…

Got a thang for a King, but chu ain’t a King!!!

And then she posted this pic…

 

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Table for one?

 

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DO WE LOVE IT: Zoe Saldana Caught Up In VIONNET For London’s “Star Trek: Into Darkness” Premiere

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Zoe Saldana is back on the Star Trek: Into Darkness premiere trail.  And this time, she rocked a dramatic look from the Vionnet Pre-Fall 2013 collection.  Decide if we love it inside…

A dramatic dress can lead to a bit of drama on the red carpet.  Star Trek star Zoe Saldana had to get the help of her castmates after getting caught up in the panels of fluffy, satiny & silky that was her gown.

The white bottom was layered with fabric and split into origami style panels while the top of the sleevelEss dress was embellished with simple pieces of fabric and an open back.

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Zoe paired her look with black Louboutin ankle strap Rampoldi pumps and swept up her hair into an old Hollywood look:

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The dramatics were definitely in effect.  But…

DO WE LOVE IT?!

 

DO WE LOVE IT?!: Janelle Monae Ft. Erkyah Badu’s “Q.U.E.E.N.”

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Janelle Monae just dropped a song we’ve been waiting to hear for weeks.  She tapped Ms. Badu for her new "Q.U.E.E.N." track, and we’ve got it inside…

 

Janelle Monáe just premiered “Q.U.E.E.N.,” a new track from her upcoming album, THE ELECTRIC LADY

Fresh off her stint at Coachella, Janelle brings us her usual up-tempo high energy jazzy vibe on the song.  And she’s singing and rapping about what makes a woman a real Q.U.E.E.N.

Erykah Badu comes in midway on the positive track singing a few verses.  And it’s the perfect mix.

Check out "Q.U.E.E.N." above and decide…

DO WE LOVE IT?!

 

 

DO WE LOVE IT: Willow Smith’s Purple-ish Wiggery

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That Willow is always giving us something new.  Check out her new purple-ish wiggery inside and decide if we love it…

It could just be for a new video shoot…or it could actually be for real life, knowing Willow Smith.  The 12-year-old heiress to the Smith’s Hollywood throne has switched it up on y’all once again.  And now she’s whipping her light purple hair back and forth:

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She posted a few pics on her Twitter account showing off the new style.  And if we know Willow, we know she would be the one to keep this look after whatever video or photoshoot she was working on.  So…

DO WE LOVE IT?!

PHOTOS: Twitter

“Love & Hip Hop ATL” Takes Over New York With Stevie J, Joseline, K. Michelle, Mimi Faust & More

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The cast of "LAHH ATL" landed in New York to kick off the upcoming season of the show with cast favorites Stevie J, Joseline, Mimi Faust, K. Michelle and Erica Dixon in tow. See pics inside….

Joseline Hernandez…who showed up looking like she and Stevie just had a pimp-property conversation before they hopped out of the car…finally looked more lady like as she was on hand with her cast members to promote their show in NYC last night.

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Mona Scott Young and her colorful cast of characters from season 2 of VH1′s “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” attended a screening and press reception at Stage 48 in New York City last night.  And TheYBF.com was on site to take in all the foolery that ensued.

Mona posed it up with Mimi and Erica (above).

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She also posed with "LAHH" star Yandy Smith and K. Michelle (who’s rumored to be leaving the ATL and joining the NYC cast).  

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Joseline, who went on to become one of the show’s breakout stars if you want to call it that, showed off her assets.

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And her boo Stevie J was there….still driving the bus.

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Erica Dixon, in a sexy red dress, wasn’t wearing an engagement ring but she confirmed to TheYBF that she and Lil’ Scrappy are still engaged.   Mona later revealed that legal issues (meaning his checks getting garnished by people he owes) kept Scrappy grounded in Atlanta.  

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Mimi Faust, who loves a good pop of color, also came to the press reception solo.  There was a little buzz once again that she’s no longer with Nikko, the man she and K. Michelle argued about. 

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Yandy seemed to be in good spirits considering that she’s still going through some very troubling times with her baby’s father Mendeecees and all of his legal issues.  Cute Louboutins though…

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K. Foxx, who stars on Mona’s other VH1 series, "The Gossip Game" looked foxy in a cheetah print jacket.

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Angela Yee, also of "The Gossip Game" and Power 105.1′s The Breakfast Club, interviewed Emily B.  No clue why she was there since she’s adamant about not being a part of LAHH.  But maybe because she’s appearing on the upcoming season of "Chrissy & Mr. Jones."

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TV/Radio personality Ed Lover, who hosted the classic hip hop show, "MTV Raps", asked the cast a few questions.

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During one "touching" moment, Mimi and K. Michelle made up after their blow-up this summer.

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As Mona fielded questions from the press,  guests sipped on Myx Fusions moscato, Malibu Red and Ciroc.

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 “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” premieres Monday, April 22 at 8pm ET/PT on VH1

 

Check out our one on one video interviews with the cast below:

TheYBF.com reported live from the scene were we spoke to Erica, Stevie, K. Michelle and Mona.  Erica told us that Shay is still a thorn in her side and is constantly trying to get Scrappy leave his family.  And she can’t stand women like Shay.  K. Michelle told us she and Rasheeda don’t get along because Rasheeda is very close friends with the man she accused of beating her (Memphitz). Stevie J said Joseline left the party early because he paid MiMi a compliment! And Mona talked to us about her upcoming Bravo show "Taking Atlanta" which focuses on people trying to achieve their dreams.  And she’s also working on a film called "The Promise Keeper."

 

Photos via James Pray/Video by Shirley Vernae

DO WE LOVE IT?: Fantasia’s “Without Me” Ft. Kelly Rowland & Missy Elliot

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Fantasia just dropped her brand new single for the masses.  Decide if we love "Without You" featuring Kelly Rowland & Missy inside…

Fantasia’s upcoming Side Effects Of You album (out April 23rd) is shaping up to be a heartbreak inspired classic.  And her new single "Without Me" is Fanny and her girls Kelly Rowland & Missy Elliot getting some things off their chests about a former lover letting outside attention get to their head.  And they’re reminding their fellas they would be nowhere without them.

Check out the banger above.

DO WE LOVE IT?!

TV GIGS: Regina King SIGNS ON For ABC’s “Divorce: A Love Story” PILOT + ZANE Nabs Sexy New Cinemax Series “The Jumpoff”

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Actress Regina King has joined the cast of "Divorce:  A Love Story", a new pilot for ABC.  Get deets on the show and find out more about CINEMAX’s sexy new series "Zane’s The Jump Off."

 

As the fate of her TNT show "Southland" hangs in the balance, actress Regina King has signed on for "Divorce:  A Love Story", a new pilot being shot for ABC.  According to Deadline, the show centers on a recently divorced couple that can’t seem to get their lives together without each other. Regina will play the "diva" wife of the male lead’s best friend.

It’s interesting to see how her real life might parallel the life of the show’s female lead. Though reports say she’s broken up with Malcolm Jamal Warner, her own tweets seem to stress that there is still a friendship between the two…without confirming their romantic status.

We’ll let you know if the show gets picked up.

 

 

And on CINEMAX….

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NY Times bestselling author Zane has land a new series on CINEMAX.  After the success of "Zane’s Sex Chronicles" –the original urban style better writen version of 50 Shades of Grey–the cable network has given the green light to "Zane’s The Jump Off."  The new series will follow the lives of five fraternity brothers living in Miami, FL.  And by the way, her book Addicited is also being adapted for the big screen.  

The series begins tomorrow, March 29 at 11PM/10C on Cinemax.

In case you missed it, watch a sexy sneak peek here:

DO WE LOVE IT: Jennifer Hudson’s Curve HUGGING White Dress

 

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Academy-Award winning actress Jennifer Hudson stepped out in a body-hugging white dress and white pumps with bangs and long wavy tresses last night.  Find out where she went and decide if we love the look inside….

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Jennifer Hudson performed at the first annual Amy Winehouse Foundation Inspiration Awards and Gala at The Waldorf Astoria in New York last night and rocked a body hugging white dress which accentuated her ample bosom and tiny waist line.  The Weight Watchers spokeswoman paired her look with tricky white pumps–one of the trendy colors of spring.

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The "Smash" star, who’s all set to play a dramatic role in Lifetime’s upcoming movie about mental illness Call Me Crazy: A Five Film, made a bold white statement during her performance and presentation. So……

DO WE LOVE IT?