The Daily Buzz for Oct 7

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Entire ‘Best Man Holiday’ Cast covers EBONY Magazine … Twice (Look!)

*The wait is over. Check out the dual covers of EBONY magazine attached that feature all of the characters reunited

After over 14 years, the cast we love returns on November 15 for the highly anticipated sequel, “The Best Man Holiday.”

Can’t WAIT!

Idris Elba Covers Esquire UK [PHOTOS]

Making a photo gallery of Mr. Idris Elba never needs an explanation, but we do actually have a plausible reason other than the man being sexy as all hell. He’s on the cover of Esquire UK‘s November issue and he talks about his leading role in the upcoming Nelson Mandela biopic Long Walk To Freedom, potentially being the next James Bond, and who he really is.

On playing Mandela:

“We did our final checks, and then me and my troops walked in. ANC—boom! I had the haircut. Pa-pow! Young Mandela at his prime! I was f***ing nervous, because this was Soweto – that’s like someone playing Jay Z going into Brooklyn. But I’m telling you, man — people were crying. First take, I’m not even joking. First they were like, ‘It’s Idris Elba’. Then, ‘It’s Idris Elba playing Madiba’ (Mandela’s clan name).Then it’s like, ‘S**t—it’s Madiba!’ It was so layered.”

“People are going to judge me for this role,’ he said. ‘I don’t look like Mandela, some say I don’t deserve it. Whatever. For me, it’s important I am who I am, as I present this piece to the world. I’m 40 and I’ve had a great career. I’m alright to be myself at this point. Look, if I never work again, I don’t care. I did my bit, you know?”

“I got to tell you something, man, as arrogant as this might sound, I actually don’t care what the press think. Because as a memoir to Mr Mandela, this film is one of the greatest gifts I think we can give to the Mandela family.”

Will he be the next Bond?:

“If it f***ing happens, it’s the will of the nation. It’s not because of me. Everywhere I go people are saying, ‘You’d be a great Bond.’ And I want to ask them, ‘Are you saying that because it’s trendy or because you mean it?’ But you can tell by looking in their eyes they mean it!”

His struggle before making it:

“You got to remember, I was hustling back then,’ he recalled. ‘And I mean huss-ell-ing. I was working the door at Carolines comedy club. Selling weed, 10 spots, everything, just to make money because the acting weren’t coming in fast enough.”

“I have no base. I go from one job to another. As an actor, you have to sell out where you’re from because you’re playing other people. That’s why I DJ, because for one night, I’m me.”

“Me! The way I live my life, I’m two drinks from being in the tabloids every day,’ he said. ‘I’m no national treasure. I’m a f***ing dutty rude boy!”

*Full body shudder* Hmm? Oh, I’m sorry. Just had a little moment there.

Um … yeah so … so click through to check out the photos from the shoot watch a behind the scenes video here, and drool over the little compilation of Elba’s other magazine photo shoots we put together. I’m going to excuse myself …

Kerry Washington HONORED By The Paley Center

Kerry Washington was seen arriving at the Paley Center in New York City for a special event in her honor, "She's Making Media: Kerry Washington".

The Emmy-nominated actress was presented to the audience (which included BET CEO Deborah Lee and Susan Fales Hill) by Pat Mitchell, current President and Chief Executive Officer of The Paley Center for Media in New York City and the former President and CEO of Public Broadcasting Service.

During her chat, Kerry discussed at length the contributions of black actresses to the arts and also commented on her own political activism with the John Kerry and President Obama campaigns.

The does-it-all chick is also a member of the President's Committee on Arts & Humanities and recently performed a scene from The Vagina Monologues.  The cameras captured Kerry for an upcoming PBS segment.

Gabrielle Union Attends Miu Miu & Ciara Seen At Valentino During Paris Fashion Week

Ciara's Parisian "Body Party" continued with an appearance at Valentino's Paris 

Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2014 at Espace Ephemere Tuileries.

Cici has been hanging out with her fashionable friends while in Paris, including Cara D., Kanye West and Kim Kardashian at the Givenchy show.

Also in Paris.....

Being Mary Jane star Gabrielle Union was seen heading to the Miu Miu show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear shows at the Palais d’IENA.

Loving the look...with the jacket.  Gabrielle has a special relationship with the fashion house, once starring in a short film called The Door for them.

She sat front row and posed with"Parks & Recreation" star Rashida Jones, Imogen Poots and Dianna Agron. Fabness all around!

Pharrell Pisses PETA Off with Head-to-Toe Fur Ensemble

*Musical genius Pharrell Williams is slowly making his way into becoming a fashion icon but his recent clothing choices has PETA  er, umm, pissed off at him.

Yes, PETA is pissed!

Known for taking risks in both music and fashion, Pharrell showed up to the opening of Moncler’s new Parisian store in a full fur ensemble that included a headpiece and coat draped down to his ankles.

Pharrell just released his line of sunglasses with Moncler, so the star wore the fur outfit to support the line. While some loved his sense of boldness, PETA was feeling the look one bit.

PETA said of Pharrell’s outfit, “If Pharrell knew that animals on fur farms—including dogs and cats—are beaten, electrocuted, and even skinned alive for their fur, we’re sure that he’d join the growing number of celebrities and top designers who stick to faux fur and pleather. The fashion world is moving in the direction of cruelty-free chic—a classy look that Pharrell sports better than anyone. We’re contacting him, sending him this video narrated by Stella McCartney, and hoping he joins Russell Simmons, among other fashion icons, in saying “no” to fur forever,” a representative of the organization said.

What do you think of Pharrell wearing fur?

Kelly Rowland LOOKS FAB IN Elle Photshoot

What's the hardest part of being a pop star? Keeping your costume changes in sync with your demanding schedule, says Creative Director Joe Zee, who backs up Kelly Rowland as she breaks down 24 hours in her fashionable life Check out her pics in this latest shoot for Elle Magazine.

Looking good Kelly! Look for Kelly as she gears up for the X Factor!

Oprah Winfrey to Receive Leadership Award from The Hollywood Reporter

From the Queen of Daytime to running her own network, Oprah Winfrey has made a huge impact on the world of entertainment.

This year, the media mogul will receive The Hollywood Reporter's Sherry Lansing Leadership Award for being a pioneer and leader in her industry.

Held on December 11th, the Women in Entertainment Breakfast will feature Maria Shriver presenting the honor to the 59-year-old star.

Speaking about the choice, THR editorial director Janice Min stated, "Oprah is an inspiration to us all. She has wielded her tremendous influence to empower women both here in Hollywood and around the world, and motivated countless individuals to contribute to causes that better their communities. She is the embodiment of this award."

Got sleep? Naomi Campbell Falls Asleep During Interview

Naomi Campbell is so busy promoting The Face right now that she needs shut eye!Journalist Colin Robertson for the British media source, The Sun, wrote “Six minutes into my chat and she has slid so far down the chaise longue she was perched on she has nodded off. The cup of herbal tea she was daintily drinking is moments from hitting the deck.” Naomi suddenly woke up when he was about to nudge her.

Naomi quickly apologized. “Sorry, really sorry. That wasn’t your fault. I’m so jet lagged,” she explained.

he 43-year-old model, who has been busy promoting new modeling competition “The Face”, said recently that she still felt nervous before hitting the runway although she had been modeling for years. “I’m not actually that confident,” she said. “Two weeks ago in New York, I was nervous backstage. It’s live and anything can happen. I’ve had a fall, lost a skirt and had a top slip off. I never want to be too sure of myself – if I get to that place, I’ll never do another show,” she told The Telegraph,

SIA Confirms She Wrote For Beyonce’s Upcoming Album And The Song Made The Cut

Sia a very talented singer, I love her voice by the way. She  broke some news on Twitter to her fans, everyone has been speculating for months about Beyonce’s upcoming album. Ne-Yo claims it is in it’s editing stages and we’ve seen Bey hitting the studio with several artists, but no word on when and what album will be released. The 37-year-old singer Sia, who has penned songs for big-name artists including Rihanna and Christina Aguilera, hinted Tuesday that she wrote a song for Bey’s next album. Beyonce wants to make sure that the first single is a “CLASSIC” when released.

Sia was praised on Twitter after releasing her new song “Elastic Heart” from the “Hunger Games: Catching Fire” soundtrack. One fan lamented that the track should’ve been used as the first single off of Bey’s fifth album, to which Sia responded, “I gave her my other best song!” She went on to specify that the song was not “Standing on the Sun,” which Beyonce debuted earlier this year, and confirmed that the track she wrote made it onto Bey’s album.

I can’t wait to see what song…. We need some new music from Bey anyway… Your fans are dying of thirst…..  But for anyone who is not familiar with Sia here is a collaboration with her and Flo Rida “Wild Ones” her voice is flawless… Here is another collaboration with David Guetta “Titanium”

#GetCovered! Kerry Washington, Lady Gaga, Nia Long & More Celebs Promote Obama Care

Actors, pop stars and artists are using their celebrity to encourage American citizens to gain health insurance.

Nia Long

While the nation is experiencing day two of the U.S. government shut-down, some celebrities are taking to social media to promote President Obama’s ‘Affordable Care Act’.  The 2010 law popularly known as Obamacare, aims to provide health coverage to millions of uninsured Americans beginning next year.

Celebrities including Lady Gaga, Kerry Washington, Tatyana Ali, Pharrell, John Legend, Nia Long and others posted photos of holding ‘Get Covered’ signage. According to Associated Press, the administration aims to sign up at least 2.7 million young, healthy Americans in Obamacare’s insurance plans in their first year to offset the costs of sicker beneficiaries.

Lady Gaga

Tatyana Ali

Pharrell

For additional information or to #GetCovered, visit health.gov.

Chris Brown Joins Fight Against African Gay Hate Crimes

‘Love is not a crime. Gay or straight’.

The above were words shared by Pop Prince Chris Brown today, published on his official Twitter account as he joins the fight against gay hate crimes both home and away.

Home, being the USA and away…being the continent that is Africa.

Love is not a crime. Gay or straight. Love who u wanna love. Stop the hate & sign here http://t.co/LAdsuz2iaf #Unity

— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) October 1, 2013

Below his tweet came the link to a petition posted on www.allout.org, birthed to put international pressure on the Republic of Cameroon to stop the rise of anti-gay attacks in the country, urging its President to take action against those responsible for the horrific attacks carried out against the nation’s LGBT community. h/t thatgrapejuice

AND FINALLY FROM THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART FILES

‘Butting Out’

Awww man, you were like this close to fitting into those pants. Oh that’s right, you guys can’t see me. My arms were like 3 miles apart. He wasn’t anywhere near being close to getting into those jeans.

HAVE A GREAT WEEK AHEAD EVERYBODY!!!

EFREM