ITS OFFICIAL: "106 & Park" Hosts Terrence & Rocsi ANNOUNCE They Are Leaving
Posted: 29 May 2012 06:43 PM PDT
It's been 7 years. And the second set of hosts for BET's flagship show, "106 & Park," have officially chucked deuces. Rocsi Diaz & Terrence Jenkins confirmed the rumors that have been swirling--they're leaving. And the twosome made their formal and tearful announcement live on tonight's show. Deets inside....
During an emotional announcement tonight, Terrence told the audience:
We have decided together that we will soon be leaving '106 and Park' as your hosts. This by no stretch of the imagination was an easy decision. But it's the right one. It's come after a lot of prayer, a lot of thought, and a lot of consideration.
Telling the viewers about being surprised by how successful the show became, Rocsi said:
We had no idea--we can't even express how amazing these seven years have been and how life changing they've been. We appreciate you guys so much.
A final show date for the two hosts has not been announced, but Terrence did say they will have a huge farewell. Terrence has a budding movie career having just starred in this spring's blockbuster film Think Like A Man. And he also made a surprise guest hosting appearance on E! News last week. While the E! network said his was simply a one-off guest hosting gig, it's hard not to think it was also a trial run to see if Terrence and his personality could work for the E! audience and alongside host Giuliana Rancic.
He did pretty well too.
Rocsi is hoping to get into more of the Hollywood movie life as well--both in front of the cameras and behind them (with her writing).
BET's President of Programming, Stephen Hill, sang the hosts praises today saying:
"Today, after seven exciting years, 106 & Park hosts Terrence J and Rocsi announced that they will be leaving the show. It is no secret that there are a number of opportunities coming their way and we're fortunate that they've been with 106 & Park for so long. They will be staying on the show for a while, so that we can have a "victory lap" — a celebration of their years at the helm of 106 & Park — before their departure. Terrence J and Rocsi are destined for great success and we at BET Networks will always take pride in being their original home — and be a place where I hope they'll always feel welcome."
Well finding replacements will be interesting....
VIDEO FAB: Kanye West & Jay-Z's "No Church In The Wild"
Posted: 29 May 2012 05:41 PM PDT
Kanye West & Jay-Z just dropped their video for their Watch The Throne track "No Church In The Wild." Check out the metaphorical and literal visuals inside...
The powerful video was shot by French director Romain Gavras in Prague, Czech Republic this past April. Neither Kanye nor Jay make an appearance, but they're clearly sending a few messages.
The film crew used 200 extras for the video, and divided them into cops and rioters. As the two sides fight, the viewer sees the animalistic side of both parties come out in full force. Making it almost impossible for there to be peace amongst a "wild" situation.
Shots of churches, horses, elephants, bombs, guns and more created a vision of a war zone.
The song itself, with the hook sung by Frank Ocean, was used as the theme song for Denzel Washington's latest action suspense flick, Safe House, as well as in the upcoming 2012 film adaptation of The Great Gatsby.
Peep the vid below:
How did you interpret the video?
RUMOR CONTROL: Jennifer Williams Is OVER The Drama, But WILL Return For Season 5 Of "BBW"
Posted: 29 May 2012 05:30 PM PDT
Jennifer Williams recently posted a blog that caused certain sites to assume she was leaving "Basketball Wives." So reports hit the net today saying she was making an exit. However, Jennifer's rep confirmed to TheYBF.com that the rumors are false. She is indeed returning for season 5. Deets inside...
After all of the drama this season, it's not shocking that Jennifer Williams is fed up with "BBW." She recently posted a blog that some folks thought was her way of saying goodbye to the show. She said in part:
It has been an epic season of Basketball Wives full of ups and downs, backstabbing, fallouts amongst friends, and assault and battery along with some tears. More than enough drama for me. I can definitely say with pure pleasure I am happy to see this season come to an end.
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In relation to the Basketball Wives cast, I feel some of the ladies who claimed to be my friend and claimed to be neutral made snide and slick remarks along with snickering about me. This proved to me that they indeed were not at all neutral. This season for me seemed no matter what I did it wasn't going to be right, so I stopped trying. Tahiti was the last straw for me, we were half way around the world and I didn't go there to argue or fight. I just wanted peace, but soon realized that wasn't going to happen unless I was secluded from those that were determined to argue and fight. Arguing with former friends, slinging dirt back and forth was something I could have done in Miami not there. And what ever happened to the "G Code"? Whether the validity of things being said about me was true or false, as a friend there are certain things I would NEVER do. If you tell me something in confidence friend or foe, whether I don't speak to you 20 years from now I will respect that and you will never have to worry about me repeating a word. The funny thing about arguing is choosing your words wisely because you can never take them back especially with millions of viewers watching. Although I have been through a number of emotions regarding my friendship with Evelyn dissolving, I have not and will not participate in the mud slinging. Over 10 years we have shared good times, bad times, marriages, engagements, break ups, moving, vacations, holidays together, wins, loses and much more. As we all have witnessed before, unfortunately our relationship has not survived the pressures and effects of a reality show and all that comes with it. As difficult and hurtful as it may be, I will continue to be resolute with my decision to respect what our friendship was and not where is has gone.
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Even though this has been a trying season, I hope at some point my cast mates can get along and be civil with one another. I will always appreciate Basketball Wives Season 4 and this time in my life for the abundant lessons learned and personal growth I was forced to face. We all have our own individual imperfections, but I also believe we all have a good heart. As women of color it is important we uplift and support one another. I wish all my cast mates continued success and best wishes with their future endeavors.
Regarding the stories around the net saying 'Jennifer Williams is waving goodbye to Basketball Wives,' her reps exclusively told TheYBF.com those reports are false, saying:
"Jennifer is not saying goodbye to the Basketball Wives series. Her blog was meant to clarify where she stands in regards to the drama that took place during the season finale in Tahiti, not as a goodbye letter."
So....see you on season 5 Jen!
Revisit the drama here:
Tune in next Monday 8pmET for part 1 of the reunion special of "BBW."
BONUS.......
Things aren't looking good for Terrell Owens as he recently got kicked out of the Indoor Football League on Tuesday, where he played for the Allen Wranglers.
T.O. was signed to the franchise (based outside of Dallas) with a six-figure salary and an ownership stake in the franchise but now he has pissed all that away! Owner Jon Frankel said,
"Our fans are amongst the best in the league, and it is impossible to maintain a player when even our fans notice and comment on a player's lack of effort both on and off the field. We need to do what is best for this team, our fans and this community. It's disappointing and unfortunate,"but (he) could no longer be tolerated by the Wrangler organization."
The breaking points were his refusal to play in two upcoming road games and a no-show for a scheduled appearance at a local children's hospital. Sigh....
We hate to hear that T.O. messed up this opportunity. Lord knows he needed the money.
OH: NeNe Leakes--With Ex-Husband Greg--HONORED At The Georgia Association Of The Deaf Gala
Posted: 29 May 2012 03:48 PM PDT
NeNe Leakes (shown above saying "I Love You" in sign language) delivered a speech at Georgia Association of the Deaf's Deaf Children's Literacy Benefit Gala over the weekend. See pics of NeNe inside with her "date"--ex-husband Greg Leakes.
"RHOA" star Nene Leakes delivered a speech at the Georgia Association of the Deaf presents Deaf Children's Literacy Benefit Gala recently.
NeNe spoke about her rise to fame and time on "Celebrity Apprentice" to the patron in the room who raised money for deaf children.
And look who NeNe brought out as her date.......ex-husband Greg Leakes.
Meanwhile, chick is still "very rich" recently tweeting, Shopping n Beverly Hills! I'm looking @ homes tomorrow...Maybe I will move here. Sounds like she's campaigning to join the cast of RHOBH.
Gala Co-Chair, Christopher Patterson said, "Georgia Association of the Deaf (GAD) is so fortunate to have the support of so many talented and selfless individuals who will help us create this magical experience for our Deaf Children."
BONUS:
Though she may be loud and "in your face" NeNe Leakes is outraged by all the fighting on reality tv. During a chat with VIBE.com, she expressed her dismay with where "BBW" and other shows are headed and adds that you have NEVER seen a physical fight on "RHOA." She also dishes on "The New Normal" and her personal growth. Here are the highlights:
VIBE: Are you still shooting the next Real Housewives of Atlanta?
Nene Leakes: I am currently shooting. We've been shooting for about three weeks. We have a long way to go. Everybody wasn't expecting me to come back for this season. It was really a hard decision for me to even think of coming back because I was so tired of the whole reality thing. And not just being tired of it—I had other things in the works. But I think it's a good idea that I've come back for season 5. I would love to just walk away, but when I sit down and talk with my team, it's not… If you can do it all, then just do it all. Why leave the show when you can still do the show and you can still do The New Normal? So we're going to see how doing everything works. We'll see what happens. We're taking a little bit of a chance.
You seemed a little calmer in the most recent season of Housewives. Was that just personal growth?
I really think it is. We're looking at our fifth season—and I shot the pilot so I feel like I'm in my sixth season. When you have done it over and over and over again in the same negativity, it just wears you down. And I just feel like after a while, I just can't do this job no more. Like, seriously? That's how I felt sitting there at the reunion. Like, this is just too petty. Yes, I love reality TV, and I believe that you can do reality shows and have drama. You gotta have drama and entertainment, but some of the stuff has driven me insane. I do really think that it's personal growth. It's almost like being in a relationship and you're like, I done taken all I can take and I can't take no more. I sort of felt the same way with the show—I've taken everything I can take, I'm just tired. But I don't know how interesting I'll be this season. 'Cause I feel like I got boring. I gotta get some pep in my step [laughs]. We're all sitting there and it's all this silly, petty, who said what and I'm just sitting there and people are expecting me to really say something and I'm just thinking, what do you say. I think you almost look better when you sit there and look at 'em like they're crazy.
I don't know if you've been keeping track of Basketball Wives. Our current cover features some reality stars. What's your take on whether it's gotten out of hand? You mentioned that we always need drama. But the physical fighting, some people have said it's gone too far.
It's gone way too far. The truth is the truth. It has just gone too far. Too many fights, my God! I can see if there was one here or there. And I always say to people when they say something about reality, you can say whatever y'all want about reality TV, Atlanta Housewives, we don't do that. We definitely have had our verbal fights, but never physical fights. I can't believe the fighting and the bullying. It looks bad. It really looks bad. I don't like when people say it affects Black women or the Black community. I think it affects all communities. I think it looks bad on women; it looks bad on everybody. It's just so sad; it's so crazy to me. When I look at it, I just can't believe it. And, you know, I'm friends with Jennifer [Williams] and she's on Basketball Wives. I can't believe it. I almost, you know when I watch, I'm like, "How much do they paid?" [Laughs] My goodness. And then I think about—they can't want to do too much in their careers. A good ole argument, everybody likes that every now and then to tune into, but you couldn't be trying to have too much in your career because that stuff, it don't work. You can't represent a product and be that way. That just doesn't work. That's one of the reasons when I'm sitting on my show, I'm thinking I'm just tired. Because at some point this can't even help my future. You know, you would want to think that it would help your future.
Photos via Josh Childress
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND RECAP: YBF Celebs PARTY IT UP In Atlantic City...And Beyonce HINTS at New Album
Posted: 29 May 2012 02:52 PM PDT
Celebs flocked to Atlantic City this Memorial Day weekend to see Beyonce make her big BACK TO BUSINESS return to the stage. And to do a little work, party it up and hit the beaches. We've got how Jennifer Hudson, Bey (of course), Luke James, Christina Milian & Kevin Hart spent their fab Holiday weekend inside...
Jennifer Hudson rocked a casual and cute black/yellow look to hit up Beyonce's last concert Monday night at the Revel Resort and Casino (a RIDICULOUSLY fab place by the way) in Atlantic City, NJ. Somebody looked happy to be out and about for the Holiday. And she tweeted about her former Dreamgirls co-star Queen Bey saying:
Omg best memorial day ever ! Glad I spent it at @Revelresorts at queen B concert ! Flawless!!
Sweet! Looking great Jenny!
And speaking of the woman of the weekend--Beyonce gave four flawless theatrical performances throughout four nights for her big return to the stage. The 30-year old isn't stopping there either. She told Sunday night's crowd (and we heard it with our own ears) she's back in the lab working on new music. Toward the end of the concert, she asked the crowd what they wanted to hear because she's ready to get back into the studio:
"What do y'all want? Y'all want to dance?! You want some ballads? A little rock & roll? Soul? How about I just do it all!"
We won't be complaining. She also told various audiences that she lost 60 pounds of post-baby weight recently by eating a strict diet (lots of lettuce) and lots of working out. And for a chick who performed--hard--for over 2 hours straight, with no intermission and only a couple minutes for costume changes, she couldn't help but melt off the baby weight. Chick looked simply fabulous this weekend.
By the way, First Lady Michelle Obama, who attended one of Bey's concerts this weekend, said on "Good Morning America" this mon:
"Anybody who's got talent, I'm all for. But Beyoncé has just been a tremendous supporter of 'Let's Move!' Without asking, she reformulated ['Get Me Bodied'] to do a flash mob for kids across this country."
"Beyoncé stepped up in a way that so many of our celebrities and athletes are stepping up on behalf of this issue, so I love her to death and was glad to be out there moving my body with her."
Meanwhile, Beyonce's opening act--up and coming singer Luke James--was spotted partying it up inside Revel's Ultra Lounge:
The "I Want You" singer revealed that he was more than ecstatic to be tapped as her opener. And if you haven't heard him sing yet, get with it.
Elsewhere in Atlantic City, Christina Milian partied at The Pool After Dark at Harrah's Resort with Kim K. (not pictured):
Had this been anybody else, the outfit would have looked cheap. But we can't help but love cutie Chris.
And Kevin Hart, who performed at the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City Sunday night, tweeted his plaque after getting awarded on stage the Key to the City by the city's mayor, Lorenzo Langford.
And he tweeted how much fun he was having with his "rib" (as he called her) Oniko at Mrs. Carter's Saturday concert saying:
I'm watching Beyonce perform and I am speechless right now........her performance and production is amazing!!!! Woooooooow
Atlantic City nights with my RIB @Neekibaby
Loves it!
Photo Credits: Jennifer Hudson & Christian Milian/WENN; Beyonce/Beyonce.com; Luke James/Jewel Scott; Kevin Hart/Twitter
MUSIC FAB: Fantasia GOES LONG In Virginia & Covers Prince + Kalenna's New "Put It In The Bag" Video
Posted: 29 May 2012 12:57 PM PDT
Fantasia switched up her look for this weekend's performance in Virginia. Check the pic and video inside, plus Kalenna's new video for her hardcore track "Put It In The Bag."
Fanny performed this past Saturday at the Umoja Festival in Portsmouth, VA. Shirley Murdock stopped by and offered up some support. She tweeted about her and the "As We Lay" singer:
Me and Shirley Murdock after my show. God sent her right on time!!!!
Check out a shoeless Fanny belting out "Free Yourself" and Prince's "KISS" below:
Former Dirty Money chick Kalenna's new hard club track, ft. B. Simm, where she's rapping about the money, the cars & the clothes, now has a video. Check out "Put It In A Bag" above. Not the Kalenna you're used too. The track appears on her mixtape Chamber of Diaries available now.
First Lady Michelle Obama STOPS BY "The View," DISHES On Politics & Eating Healthy
Posted: 29 May 2012 11:45 AM PDT
First Lady Michelle Obama stopped by "The View" earlier today where she talked about being a mother in the White House, eating healthy and her own political goals. Deets inside....
Michelle Obama made her third appearance on "The View" today as she promoted her first book American Grown. The book focuses on the White House garden she started three years ago and includes tips about creating your own garden, recipes, and eating healthy.
Rocking a fab blue and white belted floral dress and blue kitten heels, she told the ladies of "The View" she was inspired to start the garden because she wanted daughters Sasha and Malia to be healthier. When the girls' doctor specifically said that she needed to watch their diet, she decided to take control. Michelle said she began with small, important changes like adding more water and fresh vegetables to the family's diet.
The hosts asked her about if she ever worries she is pushing her image of First Lady too far--like critics like to say (like hula-hooping on the South Lawn and appearing on tons of magazine covers and talk shows). She answered, "I have to be my authentic self. You all can smell inauthenticity a mile away." And she's right.
When the subject of racism came up, Mrs. Obama said she does think racism is a factor in this country but she added, "Barack Obama is the President of the United States. And this country put him in office."
She added that the majority of what she gets as she travels around the country is "love." "There is more that unites us than divides us. We are all fighting for a decent America."
She added that "Barack says when they go small and you go big--Always take the higher ground."
The First Lady, who says she usually goes to bed around 9 (after Mr. President literally tucks her in) even though Malia is now staying up later to do homework, says she and the President protect the girls from the negativity directed towards their Dad as best they can but she adds, "Your life is good either way. Their world is secure no matter what." She says the girls understand that Dad has rough days, but that they are loved and protected.
She added that she teases The President a lot but he DOES NOT tease her back.....it's part of the deal. Ha! I know that['s right....
Mrs. O. combated rumors of her own political agenda by confirming she would NEVER run for political office. After 48 years of life, she says she knows her passion--and it's not politics. But, she said, she will spend the rest of her life working for military families.
Watch the interview here:
And earlier:
The First Lady appeared on "Good Morning America" where she talked about the garden with a bunch of cute kids. Watch it above. Cute dress Robin!
Tami Roman TELLS "WENDY" She'll Be A Better ROLE MODEL For Daughters + Shaunie O'Neal CONTEMPLATES LEAVING "BBW?"
Posted: 29 May 2012 10:54 AM PDT
Tami Roman stopped by "WENDY" earlier today where she teared up while speaking about her "image" on "BBW" and how it has affected her daughters and what they think about her. Get the deets inside and find out about Shaunie O'Neal thinking about quitting "BBW" because she can no longer defend it.
Tami Roman (wearing Gianmarco Lorenzi shoes and B. Foxy J&A earrings), dropped by the "WENDY" show today and she and Wendy revealed that they go way back (Wendy was invited to her wedding to Kenny Anderson). Tami joked that she knew where her husband was by listening to WENDY on the radio. Speaking of Kenny, she said they are not friends, did not co-parent well and as a result, he doesn't have a relationship with their two daughters (Lyric and Jazz).
Speaking of her image, Tami said all of the women have had moments they are not too proud of. And she added that she realized she wasn't honoring the platform VH1 and Shed Media gave her.
About the violence, Wendy said Evelyn jumping on the table was her last straw. And for Tami, she admitted that she has apologized to Kesha Nichols for her behavior.
She also addressed her heart scare (caused by life stress) and her love of beer (which led to a need for liposuction).
Tami revealed that she has landed a role on a certain scripted series, but the network has not announced it yet ("Single Ladies"?). Despite this new job, she will be returning for season 5 of "BBW." But during her return, expect a "better" Tami because she said she never wants her daughters to be ashamed of her again.
The girls took a lot of abuse on social networking sites from viewers this season and Tami said today, "I acted a pure fool. I'm openly admit that. I'm making a vow that I will never see that look in my children's eyes again."
Watch the interview here:
In other "BBW" news............
Shaunie went to meet with her pastor on last night's season finale of "BBW." She shared that she is trying to figure out if she should "walk away" from the show because she can no longer defend it or stand by it. The Exec. Producer & co-star added that she is wondering how she is being viewed as a black business woman. We have a few answers about that one Shaunie....
Watch the clip here:
Tia Mowry Gets BOLD In BANGS For VIBE VIXEN's June/July 2012 Issue
Posted: 29 May 2012 10:16 AM PDT
We're loving Tia Mowry these days! She's no longer just the cutesy girl next door. She's full fledged grown and sexy. The 33-year-old actress, wife & new mom has been upping her hot factor on BET's "The Game" for the last few years. And now that she's parting ways with the show, it's clear she has come into her own.
Check out fab chick rocking the cover of VIBE VIXEN's sixth digital issue, and what she had to say about "The Game" critics and those Real Housewives...
Tia Mowry--rocking an insane gold necklace, an electric blue skirt and stark white blazer with colorful accessories--dished to VIBE VIXEN magazine what she thinks about critics of the new seasons of "The Game"...and she actually agrees! Kinda. The now former star says the show has changed--but the new feeling of a "mini movie" could be a good one.
The "Oh Baby!" author (who is currently on a promo run) also says that while she hasn't watched "Basketball Wives," she IS a huge fan of the "Real Housewives of Atlanta." But don't expect her and her pregnant sister Tamera Mowry-Housley to turn their reality series, "Tia & Tamera," into that kind of show:
On Her Style Since Having Cree
It's so funny you asked me that because Tamera just told me, 'Your style has really changed.' My whole thing with being a mom is that you don't want to lose your identity; you don't want to lose who you were before. You can still be that hot, sexy mom. If anything, I like to think I'm wearing heels even more. I didn't wear them that much until the end [of the pregnancy], so I'm now all about wearing heels. I wear a lot of vibrant, flowy, colorful clothes, before it was edgy. I'm a mom now, but when I go out, I don't forget who I was before.
On Basketball Wives and RHOA
I haven't seen "Basketball Wives," but I heard about it. I am a huge fan of the "Real Housewives of Atlanta," but I just think that Tamera and I have a different take on these reality shows. I remember when we were pitching our show to different networks, many of them didn't want to pick it up because they felt like we didn't have enough conflict. My sister and I were like, 'We aren't those type of people,' so it's all about us being positive role models. People always say it's nice to see fresh, vibrant, funny women on television, and that's my sister and I. That's how our career has always been and we knew we weren't going to change who we are for the show business, so it's kind of something that has been accepted.
On Reactions to "The Game" this season and the show changes
I basically agree with them. I do think the show is different and it's taken a new turn, but it's not a new show. It is more from a drama perspective now and these last few episodes have been amazing. It's almost like you are watching a mini-movie, and for the fans that watched it from the beginning, they can't adjust well to the difference, but new fans love it because it's a real show. I have to appreciate that these characters are real and they come from a realistic perspective. We talk about topics that a lot of people don't want to talk about.
Loves her. The issue hits VIBE VIXEN's website Monday, June 4th.
Here's Tia & Tamera's brand new promo poster for season 2 (premiering in a couple weeks) of their "Tia & Tamera" Style channel reality show.
And as for sis Tamera's baby belly progress, she posted this uber cute pic this weekend:
Awwww...
Photography & Makeup Credits: D'Andre Michael/Maldonado Agency
COUPLES WHO DRINK TOGETHER...Paula Patton & Robin Thicke TEAM UP For RÉMY V.S.O.P's First U.S. TV Campaign!
Posted: 29 May 2012 09:22 AM PDT
Couples who drink together...get paid together. And we aint mad at that. Mission Impossible 4 actress Paula Patton and her singer hubby & "Duets" star Robin Thicke are starring in RÉMY MARTIN® V.S.O.P cognac's first U.S. television ad. We've got the sex exuding couple getting their romance on...inside a bottle...
Launching on June 4, 2012, Rémy Martin will show viewers how 'Things Are Getting Interesting'. For the first time, the sexy power couple are collaborating on an ad campaign together. And it's the perfect fit for the V.S.O.P company as they tapped the seductive twosome for this particular cognac's first ever television campaign in the United States.
The commercial was shot in three locations around downtown Los Angeles--the LA Theatre, the Belasco Club and ended at the Bradbury Building.
The clip begins as Robin, with two glasses of Rémy Martin V.S.O.P in hand, spots the beautiful Paula. She proceeds to evade his advances as he follows her through unexpected scenarios within a fantastical, ornate mansion, chasing her from floor to floor. Robin finally catches up with Paula on the rooftop and hands her a glass. As the camera pans out, the story is revealed to have occurred within a Rémy Martin V.S.O.P bottle in the middle of a moonlit city night.
About the campaign, both Robin & Paula stated in a press release:
"Rémy Martin is the epitome of glamour and luxury to me," said Patton. "I'm honored to tell this elegant and seductive story for Rémy Martin and spend time collaborating with my husband, while celebrating a brand I've always admired."
"To be a part of the first ever Rémy Martin TV campaign is an extremely unique and humbling opportunity," said Thicke. "I feel especially lucky to have the chance to work together with Paula and express the connection and love that we have for each other on set. We are excited to work with such an iconic brand, and look forward to more interesting moments with Rémy Martin this year."
Check out the full 60 second spot below, shot by famed French director Sebastien Grousset, premiering next month:
Paula is wearing a Versace gown and Alexander McQueen stilettos.
Drake & Rihanna PARTY At Club LIV In Miami, Hit The SET OF French Montana's "Pop That" Video With Weezy & Rick Ross
Posted: 29 May 2012 08:30 AM PDT
Drake and Rihanna were spotted at Club LIV in Miami last night. See pics of the duo inside and see folks like Lil' Wayne, Rick Ross and French Montana on the set of his "Pop That" video.
It looks like Drake and RiRi kept the drinks flowing all night and got a little tipsy.
Drake also kicked it with a few fans and friends.
But partying at Club LIV wasn't all Drake and RiRi did together......
She was also spotted on the set of Moroccan born/Bronx bred MMG rapper French Montana's "Pop That" video watch her friends work.
Drake and Rick Ross were amongst the rappers who teamed up for the shoot. "Pop That" is the first single off French's upcoming debut Excuse My French, due July 17.
Fat Joe also showed up.
The shoot was held at a lavish mansion in Miami and Lil' Wayne also rolled through...of course.
The Randomness:
1. Jennifer Lopez's boyfriend, Casper Smart, lands his own reality show about their "professional relationship" and how he whips her dancers into shape on Oxygen channel. SIGH. Story.
Ashanti PARTIES IT UP For LIQUID SUNDAYS At Foxwoods Resort Casino
Posted: 29 May 2012 08:03 AM PDT
This weekend, Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas hosted the Liquid Sundays pool party for Memorial Day at Foxwood Resort and Casino in Connecticut. See the interesting pics inside....
"The Woman You Love" singer Ashanti kept the party going Sunday afternoon at the Foxwoods Resort Casino for their Liquid Sundays pool party in a custom Dominique Auxilly dress. Yes, we know it's a pool party. But there is MUCH going on with this "outfit." Is it a swimsuit? Is it a cover up? Is it an actual sheer and rope dress? Any way it goes, we're not feeling it.
The 31-year-old tweeted, Channeling my inner "princess jasmine" from Aladdin lmao!! #liquidsundays @foxwoodsct!! By the way, Ashanti is currently preparing to drop her Braveheart album (August 28).
She also debuted a new raunchy track of hers called "She Can't" a few nights ago while performing at the Omega's 5000 Men Mega party:
These outfits these days Shanti....
BEACH BUNNIES: Gabrielle Union & Savannah Brinson SOAK UP THE SUN In Miami
Posted: 29 May 2012 07:00 AM PDT
Gabrielle Union kept it sexy on the beach this Memorial Day Holiday weekend with her sister-in-basketball Savannah Brinson. The two ladies were spotted soaking up the sun in their bikinis before cheering on their men at last night's Heat vs. Celtics playoff game.
Check the pics inside...
The seemingly flawless 39-year-old actress Gabby Union threw on her straw hat and teeny bikini to hit Miami Beach yesterday in all her tight and toned glory. She often tweets about her hard core workouts. And clearly they're paying off.
She and LeBron James' fiancee, Savannah, and another friend were spotted hitting the ocean and the sand on Memorial Day or some girly relaxation time.
Savannah's also been tweeting about her pre-wedding workouts as she donned a cute straw hat from Aldo.
Fun!
Gabby, who is filming her new BET show "Being Mary Jane" with writer Mara Brock Akil, is a spokesperson for Neutrogena's skin disease awareness campaign. She recently said about why people should pay attention to discolorations and moles:
'I don't tan on purpose, but I do a lot of beach workouts. But I go SPF 110.
'As an African-American woman, culturally we have been told that we have natural protection against the sun, but we're absolutely part of the one in five.
As I've gotten older, I've seen relatives' moles change shape, and they think, "That's cute — it's like Janet Jackson!"
'But it's not cute — it's called melanoma.'
She's looking fantastic these days.
Then the Think Like a Man actress was spotted playing supportive girlfriend to Dwyane Wade later yesterday at Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at American Airlines Arena. Heat won 93-79.
Pics via Bauer Griffin/Splash
