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PROMO PICS: LeToya Luckett, Denise Vasi, LisaRaye McCoy & More For Season 3 Of "SINGLE LADIES"

VH1's “Single Ladies” return on Monday, January 6 at 9PM ET/PT for season 3. The series returns with fan favorites LisaRaye McCoy (Keisha), Denise Vasi (Raquel), Charity Shea (April), D.B. Woodside (Malcolm), Travis Winfrey (Omar), Terrell Tilford (Sean), Harold “House” Moore (Terrence) and introducing new supporting cast members LeToya Luckett (Felicia Price), Damien Dante Wayans (David Berenger) and Lesley-Ann Brandt (Naomi Cox).

Also, VH1 will be launching a “Single Ladies” eBook series set between the finale of season 2 and the premiere of season 3 and focusing on the individual lives and loves of the show’s leading ladies (April, Raquel and Keisha).

Written by New York Times bestselling author Ashley Antoinette, the eBook series will feature a new novella each week on a leading character starting with April: November 26th, Raquel: December 3rd and Keisha: December 10th.

If you feel like spending your cash, the "Single Ladies" eBooks will be available at Amazon, B&N.com, and iTunes.

Check out the hot promo pics below:

LeToya Luckett

LisaRaye McCoy

Lesley Ann Brandt

Denise Vasi

Charity Shea

Damien Dante Wayans

Harold “House” Moore

Travis Winfrey

Terrell Tilford

Excited?

Kanye West Pleads Not Guilty To Assaulting Photographer

Kanye West (actually, his lawyer) pleaded not guilty to assaulting a photographer in LAX.

Reports TMZ:

Kanye's lawyer Blair Berk entered the not guilty plea on the rapper's behalf this morning in court. Attorney Gloria Allred was present representing the photographer Daniel Ramos ... and spoke outside the court afterward.

As I previously reported, Kanye was charged with criminal battery and attempted grand theft after allegedly attacking the photog at the airport and grabbing the guy's camera.

If convicted of both misdemeanors ... Kanye faces a maximum of 1 year in jail.

The same paparazzo has also filed a civil suit against Yeezy. Which means the photographer will probably getting paid something when all is said and done.

West, who has since said the altercation was self-defense on his part, even stated that the photographer was looking for a payday just before their now infamous altercation.

If Kanye West pleads not guilty, that means you gotta believe him, right?

Angry Birds: Erica Mena Goes In On K. Michelle In A Radio Interview

Does Erica really want to take it there with K?

Erica Mena has been known to make a scene and pop off at the drop of a dime. She’s really reckless with her mouth and she says whatever she feels, but she needs to realize that one day she is going to meet her match and they are going to bark right back.

And we think she has! Erica Mena has thrown a whole lot of shade at newbie K. Michelle about joining the New York casts and if she can handle being on the show. And we want to be the first to warn Erica, K.Michelle is not to be played with.

It looks like Erica is going to have to learn by herself. Erica recently did an interview with DJ Doing Work going in on K. Michelle and to us she sounds a quite bit intimidated.

According to Erica, K.Michelle’s ego is to blame. The R&B singer was just added to the “LHHNY” cast after first being introduced to TV audiences on the franchise’s “ATL” series. K.Michelle is also in line to get her own series.

“She’s coming from out of nowhere. Now, all of a sudden she has some harsh opinions about me, and she doesn’t even know me…Right now, she’s just feelin’ her own $h!t,” said Erica who cautioned the Tennessee native that her hometown customs might not translate the same in the Big Apple.

“In the Concrete Jungle, there’s definitely no Southern hospitality,” said Erica who hinted that a confrontation between the two women might not end well for K. “Anyone who’s gotten in a fight with me doesn’t last. I’m starting to feel like I have these secret powers where I get to kill people off one by one,” she said.

Um Erica have you seen Love and Hip Hop ATL? K. Michelle will toss that a** up real quick.

For some reason we’re under the impression that Erica thinks she is on the same level with their career as K. Erica really needs to think again because clearly we know who is more talented.

K. Michelle honestly has been doing a really great job at ignoring Erica, but that’s only going to last so long before she pops off and we can’t wait to see it happen.

Uh Oh? Beehive Starts a Petition for Beyonce Not to Attend Kim Kardashian’s Wedding

Beyonce stans go hard. It’s obvious the beehive isn’t here for the courtship of KimYe, could care less about the upcoming nuptials, but they refuse to see their Queen be anywhere near the church of “unholy matirimony”–the way the stans see it. However a few tweets, writings on her website wall, and IG post will never get the singers attention like a petition. One of Beyonce’s number one fans started a petition on Change.org urging her to boycott the wedding.

As you all know by know Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have sadly been in the news for their ‘engagement.’ Kim Kardashian and her disgusting family are known for their rise to fame for doing absolutely nothing. Aside from being a famous wh**e Kim has decided to get knocked up by notorious jackass Kanye West and know are planning to get married. Now we must do all in our power to stop Beyonce from attending that god forsaken wedding, since her husband Jay Z is BFF’s with Kanye he problaby wants both of them to go. Beyonce should not be forced to go and sit through that torture while surrounded by the Kardashian pigs. Beyonce do not go to that wedding you dont have to do it to please that wh**e and her jackass fiance. Do us a favor Bey and rain check that train wreck of wedding.

As if the very serious, somewhat funny, and a lot of bit rude statement wasn’t enough, she continued with reason’s the grammy-winning artist can skip out on the exchange of vows.

1. Extend The Mrs Carter Show World Tour for as long as possible- Be on tour for their wedding. Tell them your busy and business always comes first.

2. Blue Ivy has the flu- You cant attend a wedding when your baby is sick.

3. You have something better to do- You are Beyonce you always have something better to do than to attend a Kim Kardashian wedding.

4. Say that you have a meeting with the President and the First Lady- Who would say no to the president, especially when your other choice is to attend a Kim Kardashian wedding.

5. Simply say no- Tell the bitch no. Simple as that.

Hope these tips help in your decison making Bey.

In case the off chance that she does decide to go, these are the beehive’s hopes and wishes of the star.

BTW if you do go to their wedding do us all the favor and throw a knife at that bitch.

See some of her stans comments:

Quiara Nicole:

Beyoncé has better things to do like slay the stage and be the queen that she is. I think this is hilarious and that is mainly the reason why I’m signing this, but if Motha Bey wants to go to the damn wedding, let her go. She is a grown woman and please let her walk into that wedding with a vengeance to slay everyone in the bridal party and in the room.

Katrina Honeycott

The Kardashians are nothing but fame whores who live on blood money and porn money. There is no talent and they promote themselves as role models. They are not role models. They are what we shouldn’t be in this life. Beyonce has talent and so far is a good role model. She shouldn’t be drawn into the Keeping Up With The Kardashians circus. The last marriage was a joke and sham. She needs to stay away

Jared Bednarczyk

You have got to be fucking kidding me. This is hilarious. Ohmyfuck. I want this to be a thing. Halp.

Denzil Williams

Because Kim is a skanky Whore! Queen B shouldnt lower herself to attending a prostitutes wedding!

Bianca Epps

KK is will lowers standards on a moral level and a creative level. if you go to her wedding, you will be known as Ray J’s sex buddy friend and not a talented singer

Allysa Russell

I dont care really if Bey goes but i dont think Kim should be getting married in the first place needs as least support as possible and Bey & Jay are way to classy and way above Kim k and her nonsense

Ihsan Ibrahim

It isnt, just supporting my beyhive fambam! Besides, i’d love her to go and support kanye. It’s sad he’s marrying kim tho.

Micah James

Kim has the herps. The king shalt not be associated with diseased whales.

Jamarcus Henderson

THE KARDASHIANS HAVE NO BUSINESS BEING NEAR THE QUEEN!!!!

Diana Ramos

Beyonce and and Jay Z are way to classy to attend a wedding that is only going to last for a few weeks. Marriage is when two people are in love with each other not for ratings or money or simply because you are bored and don’t know what else to do with your money!

Ada Rodriguez

I dont want Beyonce to get forced to go to Kim Kardashians weding nobody likes Kim she a plastic doll we are all tired of her foreal!!!!

WOW..Ish has gotten real!

Lebron James’ Wife Savannah ‘Opens Up Juice Bar’ In Miami

She’s not just a pretty face and Basketball wife sitting at home collecting checks… Savannah James, the wife of Miami Heat star LeBron James has a business under her belt. Savannah has opened a juice bar, called The Juice Spot, located in the fancy Brickell area of Miami.

Savannah is also hiring full and part-time employees for her establishment. She is seeking professionals with experience dealing with the public. And, as an added incentive, Savannah is gifting select new hires with brand new Apple laptops!

BELIEVE IT OR NOT? Idris Elba SUPPOSEDLY Has A New Boo...And A Baby On The Way

Word on the internet streets is that Idris Elba has squashed the hopes of women around the world and knocked up his new bo, a makeup artist.

We usually take what The Sun says with a grain of salt....but this time it may hold some water.

The fineness that is Idris Elba showed up to the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year awards in London yesterday with a "mystery woman" on his arm. But it turns out, she's not a mystery afterall.

She's makeup artist Naiyana Garth. She lives in London...and she appears to be pregnant. *GASP*

The Sun reports that a source told them:

'They've been together for a few months but it's really ramped up recently. They get on brilliantly and she's a real hit with his family and friends.

'Idris is known as a ladies' man but he's really not at all. He'd rather have banter at the bar than spend all night grafting on women. Although he doesn't have to try anyway, women flock to him.'

Oh really?

And there's more. This wasn't the first public appearance she's made with the Mandela star. They hit up the Dior at Harrod's launch together back in March.

As soon as the rumor of their alleged relationshp and even more alleged baby hit the net, Naiyana up and deleted her Twitter account. Trying to hide something?

But we saw a few of her tweets from before her big deletion. And that's where she told a friend she's pregnant:

She also referenced Mr. Elba plenty on her TL.

Damn Idris. Just...damn.

Jenny McCarthy Celebrates Moschino Loves Disaronno

She's always eager to have a good time, and Jenny McCarthy headed out in New York City to celebrate the launch of the limited edition Moschino loves Disaronno bottle.

The newest "View" co-host looked stunning in an all-black ensemble and matching heels as she posed in between a plethora of red balloons and smiled for the awaiting shutterbugs.

While hanging out at the swanky affair, Jenny sipped on Disaronno Loves Sour and Disaronno Sparkling cocktails while sitting at a private table.

In between dancing and enjoying her refreshing beverages, Miss McCarthy even took her shot at a “vogue-ing” competition with two drag queens on a catwalk in the middle of the dance floor.

California Ranks As The Nation's Poorest State

The Hollywood allure wasn't enough to save California from ranking #50 in America's poverty polling. This marks the second year in a row the Golden State came up last in the cash flow department.

To determine this year's survey, the United States Census Bureau switched up their approach compared to previous years. By factoring in taxes and other expenses, they were able to determine that California just wasn't able to dig themselves out of the whole just yet.

Of course the population had a tremendous impact on the findings as well.

Via The Huffington Post:

The official rate released by the U.S. Census Bureau in September determined that California had some 6.2 million poor people when using a three-year average that ended in 2012. However, the bureau's alternate or supplemental poverty measure, which takes into account more factors like cost of living and public benefits, found the Golden State had nearly 9 million people living in poverty in the same period.

While more than a dozen states had a larger share of poor people than California did under the official rate, the alternate rate put California at the top of the list, followed by the District of Columbia. Under the official rate, California was tied for 14th place, with Louisiana topping the list, followed by Mississippi.

"It increases California's poverty rate by a fairly substantial amount, from 16.5 percent to 23.8 percent," said Jonathan Buttle, a research program specialist with the California Department of Finance. "It simply presents an alternative snapshot to the official number."

Not only do Californians pay one of the highest median rents in the country, the state also has a high proportion of people who are renting or own homes with mortgages, which is accounted for in the alternate measure but not in the official measure, said Kathleen Short, a U.S. Census Bureau economist.

A high cost of living and low-income rate just don't add up. It's estimated that 25 percent of the state's population is considered "poor." Next time you decide to listen to 2Pac's "California Love," pour out a little liquor for those not doing so well.

3 Dead, 7 Wounded In Deadly Detroit Barber Shop Shooting

Detroit police are investigating a violent shooting episode that has left three people dead and seven wounded. The shooting took place Wednesday (Nov. 6) night at Al's Barbershop, and a person of interest in now in custody.

The barbershop, located on the city's East Side, was known as a hotbed for gambling and other illegal activities by police. A group of men were shooting dice inside the shop when gunmen entered the business around 6 p.m. and began to open fire. According to the Detroit Free Press, police have yet to determine a motive in the crime.

From the Detroit Free Press:

As bullets came in, many of the people who were gathered inside ran for their lives, taking cover at nearby businesses, including a party store across the street.

When it was over, 10 people had been shot — at least two fatally — a particularly bloody scene in a city well-known for its rampant shootings. It served as another reminder of the violence in Detroit, second only to Flint nationally in homicide and violent crime rate, at a time when elected leaders and others are focusing on ways to reduce the bloodshed that's all too common in many neighborhoods.

Although it was initially reported that two victims had died, all male, a third man was reported dead later. Police are searching for two possible shooters and two Chevrolet Impalas. A woman alleged to be one of the victim's mother was interviewed by the Free Press but did not give her name. Three of her sons were in the shop during the time of the shooting, reports the paper.

“I heard he's dead … they won't let me up there,” the woman said.

Conflicting reports state that 10 persons were shot, although Detroit police say nine total were hit with gunfire

Major League Drama: Jay Z Gives A $34,000 Gift That Brings Trouble From The MLB Players Association

Jay Z is in some Major League trouble after gifting an expensive timepiece to one of his players. Being a part of the Roc Nation Sports Agency certainly has some major perks.

Under the laws of the MLBPA, agents cannot gift their clients with “any money, or any other thing of value,” over $500 without consulting the union first. So when Jay Z gave New York second baseman and Roc Nation player, Robinson Cano, a $34,000 Shawn Carter Classic Fusion Hublot watch for his 31st birthday, he brought the attention of the Association.

The timepiece was co designed by Carter and was given to Cano at a birthday party in Belgium on October 22nd.

So how did the Association find out about this very expensive gift???

Why Did Michael Jordan Keep Wedding Plans a Secret From Ex Wife??

As you know, Michael Jordan’s ex-wife Juanita Jordan has been out of the spot like since their divorce in 2007.

When Michael Jordan divorced his wife Juanita, her $168 million settlement was one of the largest on record.

So why was Junaita surprised when Michael didn’t tell her he was getting married again..?

Juanita recently sat down with the Chicago Business Insider where she discussed life after her high-profile divorce.

Check out a few excerpts from the interview below:

On Juanita’s goals after the divorce:

“I wanted to simplify my life. I got off boards, I downsized the way I lived. I had to because I wasn’t going to be in a huge house. I really looked forward to the basic things: my children and my good friends,”

“I thought I’d open my own business,” she says. “But it was important for me to remain in my kids’ lives as much as possible, even through college. And that required a lot of time.” So she has kept her real estate license active and focused on helping her children settle into adult life.

On Juanita’s current relationship with Michael:

Ms. Jordan says she and Mr. Jordan still talk. “Mostly our conversations are about the children. I don’t remember him saying, ‘By the way, I’m getting married,’ ” she says, chuckling at the thought. “Divorce was certainly new to me. I had to learn that you have to communicate. That it’s not about you or your ex-partner. It’s about making sure the children are all right.”

On Juanita and Michael’s kids:

The Jordans’ oldest son, Jeffrey, lives in Portland, Ore., where he’s entered Nike Inc.’s management-training program. Younger son Marcus is in Florida, hoping to open a fashion boutique. Both played college ball and dreamed of going pro.

“They wanted to be like their dad. What boy doesn’t?” Ms. Jordan says. “But they both got to a point where they said, ‘We’re not going to the NBA.’ “ That they were able to walk away from No. 23′s shadow is due much to their mother, who early on pushed her children to establish their own identities.

It’s Jasmine, the youngest Jordan child, who will follow her dad. She is wrapping up her last year at Syracuse University and will join Mr. Jordan in the office of the Charlotte Bobcats, where he’s an owner.

Do you think he needs to tell his ex-wife he’s getting married?

SPOTTED: Rihanna & Her BANGIN' BIKINI BOD Get Wet & Bronzed On The Beach In Barbados

Well damn! While relaxing on some down time from her Diamonds world tour, MAC's Viva Glam campaign spokeswoman Rihanna hit the beach today looking extra bronzy in a sexy string bikini. And since she's selling her new L.A. home and JUST copped a luxe apartment in NYC, why not chill on the beach till all that's settled?

The Bajan pop princess had her little brother, her crew and a slew of onlookers tagging along as they hit the beach for some beer, sand, and fun in the sun:

If you ever wondered what it's like for this chick to have a beach day...

She brought a few of her own photogs along, of course, for a shoot we're sure we'll see on her Instagram account soon.