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Chris Brown TALKS Public Scrutiny In Billboard, “I Am Only Human”

R&B bad boy Chris Brown has had his fair share of legal woes over the years. And in the latest issue of Billboard magazine, the “Loyal” singer opens up about accepting his mistakes and moving forward.

Just days ago, the “New Flame” singer accepted a plea deal and pled guilty in his Washington D.C. assault case. And before that, Suge Knight was shot multiple times at a pre-VMA party Chris was hosting. It seems trouble is always lurking around the corner, but he’s not letting his legal troubles keep him from perfecting his craft.

As he gears up for the release of his sixth studio album X (Sept. 16th), Breezy is showing us a side of him we don’t often see. In his first post-prison interview, Chris talks about living his life in the limelight, life behind bars and what he thinks of his ex-girlfriend Rihanna now.

In an excerpt he told Billboard,

"I realize that what I do for a living opens my life to public scrutiny and that I have a responsibility to everyone because of that exposure," Brown tells Billboard. "I can say that I am only human and I have made mistakes. I can say that I try to live my life in the most true, honest way that I can. I am not perfect, no one is. No one is harder on me than me. No one can please everyone. No one can live in the past and expect to grow. I have been moving forward and hope that I am not defined by just a few moments in my life but all of the moments that will make up my life."

Breezy’s full cover story debuts today.

Did Justin Timberlake cheat on Jessica Biel when he was partying in Paris?

Anyway, Jessica and Justin have been married for almost two years. Time flies when you’re keeping a low profile, I suppose. Justin has been working a lot, but Biel has really been flying undercover since the marriage. God knows what that’s about. So, two years on… and now there are rumors about JT acting like a single guy at a Paris club a few weeks ago. According to reports, he was hanging out at the VIP Room Club in Paris on August 22 (a Friday) and he was drinking, doing shots and hanging out with two attractive brunettes. HeatWorld has the photos –

They’re the pictures that could have broken Jessica Biel’s heart: Justin Timberlake downing shots and wine in a Paris nightclub, before getting very close to two mystery brunettes – hugging, whispering, and putting his arm around one.

The photos were taken at VIP Room club in Paris, at around 3am on Friday 22 August. Earlier in the night, Justin played a gig at The Olympia Theatre, before the singer, his dancers and his band headed to the posh club to celebrate a female member of Justin’s entourage’s birthday. There, he was pictured downing shots, white wine and later got on the mic to sing Happy Birthday to his friend.

Onlookers said that after arriving at 1.30am, JT drank at his own table, but soon got up to dance – and it’s then that he was pictured in very close conversation with several dark-haired girls. “He seemed to spend a lot of time talking to one girl,” says heat’s onlooker.

“They were laughing and dancing together for around three hours. The other girl seemed to be her friend – they all left through the back door in two black vans, Justin in one and the girls in the other.”

[From HeatWorld]

Yep. I’ll believe this. Especially after I glanced through the photos. Now, with all that being said… I do wonder if Jessica Biel even cares. She seems to just care about being “Mrs. Timberlake” and she takes a “live and let live” approach to JT’s stream of infidelities throughout the years. So, the question isn’t so much “Did Justin cheat?” (he did) but “Does Jessica Biel really care when Justin cheats?”

New Music: Mary J Blige – “Right Now”

Mary J. Blige is giving fans a taste of what to expect from her upcoming Mary J. Blige: The London Sessions album, with a new song she’s dropped, titled “Right Now.”

The Queen of Hip Hop Soul teams up with Disclosure, Sam Smith, and Jimmy Napes on the bouncing dance cut.

“Working with these guys, it’s like they’re my family,” she says. “We all seem to have a good chemistry together. And when I sign on, I sign on – I can’t go hang out! Because I have to make sure that my music is right. And I love to work. I love creating, and once I’m in it, I’m just in it. I just love being all in the midst of the creativity.”

Mary’s The London Sessions is set to release in November, via Capitol Records.

Move to “Right Now” HERE:

Me Likey!

Nick Cannon Comes To Mariah Carey’s Defense In Midst Of Divorce Reports

Their marital union is all but done, but that doesn’t mean that Nick Cannon is willing to let critics take shots at his babymama Mariah Carey.

In a long Twitter rant, the “America’s Got Talent” hunk stood up for his soon-to-be-ex-wife and affirmed his love for her.

Nick wrote, "What infuriates me most is to hear people slander @MariahCarey. I will forever be in debted to her for blessing me with our children.”

“I will always love her unconditionally for this and so much more. @Mariah Carey is an amazing Mother and I trust her wholeheartedly,” he added.

Benzino Blasts Stevie J & Joseline For Being Broke, Says He Paid Their WHAT?

There’s a lot of bad blood going on between the LHHATL crew. Of course a lot of the drama stems from the fall out between couple’s Stevie J and Joseline and their current nemesis couple Benzino and fiancee Althea Heart. After the brawl during the reunion filming where Joseline went HAM and came for Althea and Zino, Zino is no longer keeping quiet.

Reports IFWT:

Former friend of ‘Sleaze O’ is calling out the reality star couple as being broke! Boop. Don’t ever bite the hand that feeds you….or keep your lights on for that matter.

And now…Zino’s Front Street.

OOOPS!

G.R.L. Singer Simone Battle Found Dead At 25!

G.R.L. singer Simone Battle was found dead in her Los Angeles apartment. Law enforcement believe that she committed suicide. The singer was only 25 years old.

Check out the details! It is a sad day in the pop world! Former X-Factor and G.R.L. singer Simone Battle was found dead. It appears that her death was a suicide. The 25-year-old was found yesterday morning hanging on a rod in her bedroom closet.

Battle began her journey to fame on X-Factor back in 2011. Although, she did not win, she ended up signing a deal with the girl group G.R.L. Her new group was suppose to be the rebooted version of The Pussycat Dolls.

Simone was an exceptional young talent and human being, and we are all devastated to learn of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones at this time.

The Los Angeles County coroner’s office told reporters that Battle’s autopsy has not been completed; therefore, nothing has been ruled out in her death.

First look at Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1

Hooray for The Hunger Games! Hooray for Jennifer Lawrence!

The first poster of Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 has been premiered online and it looks aces.

Mockingjay - Part 1 focuses on Jennifer’s character Katniss, who is left traumatised after reluctantly becoming a symbol of Panem's revolution against the tyrannical Capitol.

Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Donald Sutherland, Stanley Tucci, Jena Malone and Philip Seymour Hoffman are among the actors who will reprise their roles in Mockingjay.

And now the pic!

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 is due for release 20 November.

Serena Williams Wins U.S. Open For 18th Grand Slam Singles Title

Serena Williams ended a difficult-for-her Grand Slam season in the best way possible, winning her third consecutive U.S. Open title by beating Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday.
Williams equaled Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova with 18 major singles titles, the fourth-most in history. Williams also matched Evert's total of six championships at the U.S. Open and became the first woman to win three in a row since Evert's four-title run from 1975-78.

Williams earned a $4 million winner's check, a record in tennis — $3 million for the title, plus a $1 million bonus for having had the best results during the North American summer hard-court circuit. CONGRATS SERENA!

Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker’s Opening Night of For A Mother’s Love

Kandi Burruss and hubby Todd Tucker is ecstatic about their opening night for their stage play “For a Mother’s Love” in Columbus, Georgia. The power couple brought the play to life to an outstanding response in Atlanta.

They decided to take their stage play to the road kicking off in Columbus, Georgia Friday night and they are going to make their way across the country sharing their message of love, redemption, and fun to a city near you.

Check out the premiere photos below.

Folks said that The Bill Heard Theatre in Columbus, GA was packed full of adoring fans.

Go check out “For A Mother’s Love” when it hits your city. Kandi stays winning.

Sep 04 Bill Heard Theatre Columbus, GA

Sep 05 Bill Heard Theatre Columbus, GA

Sep 06 Johnny Mercer Theatre Savannah, GA

Sep 07 Albany Civic Center Albany, GA

Sep 11 Thalia Mara Hall Jackson, MS

Sep 12 Thalia Mara Hall Jackson, MS

Sep 13 BJCC Concert Hall Birmingham, AL

Sep 14 BJCC Concert Hall Birmingham, AL

Sep 18 The Palace Theatre Albany Albany, NY

Sep 19 Masonic Temple Detroit, MI

Sep 20 Masonic Temple Detroit, MI

Sep 21 Masonic Temple Detroit, MI

Sep 24 James L Knight Center Miami, FL

Sep 25 James L Knight Center Miami, FL

Sep 26 James L Knight Center Miami, FL

Sep 27 James L Knight Center Miami, FL

Oct 02 Hippodrome at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center Baltimore, MD

Oct 03 Hippodrome at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center Baltimore, MD
Oct 04 Hippodrome at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center Baltimore, MD

Oct 04 Hippodrome at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center Baltimore, Md

Oct 05 Hippodrome at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center Baltimore, Md

Oct 09 Arie Crown Theater Chicago, IL

Oct 10 Arie Crown Theater Chicago, IL

Oct 11 Arie Crown Theater Chicago, IL

Oct 12 Arie Crown Theater Chicago, IL

Oct 15 The Orpheum Theatre Memphis, TN

Oct 16 The Orpheum Theatre Memphis, TN

Oct 17 Nashville Municipal Auditorium Nashville, TN

Oct 18 Ovens Auditorium Charlotte, NC

Oct 19 Ovens Auditorium Charlotte, NC

Oct 23 North Charleston Performing Arts Center North Charleston, SC

Oct 24 Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium Chattanooga, TN

Oct 25 Palace Theatre Columbus, OH

Oct 26 Palace Theatre Columbus, OH

Oct 30 Dr Pepper Arena Frisco, TX

Oct 31 Dr Pepper Arena Frisco, TX

Nov 01 Dr Pepper Arena Frisco, TX

Nov 02 Dr Pepper Arena Frisco, TX

Nov 06 Comerica Theatre Phoenix, AZ

Nov 07 Comerica Theatre Phoenix, AZ

Nov 12 William Saroyan Theatre Fresno Convention & Ent Center Fresno, CA

Nov 14 Dolby Theatre Hollywood, CA

Nov 15 Dolby Theatre Hollywood, CA

Nov 16 Dolby Theatre Hollywood, CA

Nov 20 Wolstein Center Cleveland, OH

Nov 21 Wolstein Center Cleveland, OH

Nov 22 Murat Theatre at Old National Centre Indianapolis, IN

Nov 23 Murat Theatre at Old National Centre Indianapolis, IN

Nov 26 Chaifetz Arena St Louis, MO

Nov 27 Chaifetz Arena St Louis, MO

Nov 29 Saenger Theatre New Orleans, LA

Nov 30 Saenger Theatre New Orleans, LA

Nov 30 Saenger Theater New Orleans, LA

Dec 04 Crown Complex Fayetteville, NC

Dec 05 Altria Theatre Richmond, VA

Dec 06 The Liacouras Center Philadelphia, PA

Dec 07 The Liacouras Center Philadelphia, PA

Support Black positive Entertainment! Congrats and all the best Kandi!

You Are The Father: Flo Rida’s DNA Test Reveals He Got Model Pregnant!

Flo Rida … you are the father — is what Maury Povich would be saying if the 34-year old rapper was a guest on his show.

Reports TMZ:

We broke the story … a hot model named Natasha Georgette Williams sued Flo last year for child support. However she wanted “good fortune” support … a special kind done for rich people’s kids.

Flo admitted they had been banging all over the country — but he was convinced she was sleeping with multiple partners. He also allegedly offered to pay for an abortion.

According to legal docs obtained by TMZ … Williams finally had the DNA test done and it shows a 99.99999999% chance Flo fathered the child.

Williams’ lawyer Ray Rafool tells us, “Though not a surprise to Ms. Williams, we are certainly pleased that the Court ordered paternity test firmly establishes Flo Rida is the father of their son.”

A judge hasn’t officially named Flo as the father yet, but we get a good feeling … that’s just a matter of time.

And now…this is phat a$$ Natasha “I Just Came Up” Williams.

HMMMMMMMMM!

Ciara And Baby Future Rock Ray Bans For Selfie Time [Pics]

Ciara and her 3-month-old son Future Zahir, rock’d their Ray Ban sunglasses in a couple of adorable selfies she shared on Instagram.

“Me and My Baaaby!!:) He Loves Selfie Time:) Rockin Our #BigRayBans #LittleRayBans #BoyLondonTees,” she captioned the above photo — and then wrote, “Then It Was Peeka-Boo! We See You!” along with the one below with their eyes in view.

As we already know the “Body Party” songstress has reconciled with her fiancé Future, so that their son can have a united family.

Falling Statue Piece Kills Woman In Chicago In Front Of Her Fiancé

A 34-year-old mother of two was enjoying lunch with her fiancé in Chicago Thursday when a freak accident occurred. A stone gargoyle statue piece was blown off a church building, striking the woman and killing her almost instantly.

As reported by the Chicago Tribune, Sarah Bean and Lance Johnson, the father of their two sons, were just blocks away from her South Loop home when they walked near the Second Presbyterian Church, a 100-year-old institution. A piece of the gargoyle statue was loosened after a metal piece struck the building. The heavy stone hit Bean atop her head as Johnson screamed in horror next to her.

The Tribune has more:

Bean was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where some family members gathered.

“She was a beautiful person,” Bean’s older brother, Michael Willis, said at the hospital’s emergency room. “This is not good. This is not something you expect, at all.”

The church, a Gothic revival structure at 1936 S. Michigan Ave. built in 1874, failed a string of inspections between 2007 and 2011 for violations including failing to remove obstruction from building exits and failing to maintain an interior stairway system in safe condition, according to the city’s Buildings Department.

All of the building’s outside walls had “fractures, washed out mortar at various locations, spalling (flaking) stone at various locations at (north, south, east and west) tower elevations,” according to a citation record from February 2010.

Despite a string of building violations in the past, the church passed recent inspections including one last year. The reverend of the church offered his condolences, and church will resume as normal this coming Sunday. The reverend also added that he will not reference the incident or the work being done to the building.

Bean and Johnson agreed to finally marry after years of dating and taking care of their fourth-grader and high school freshman boys. Bean worked at a local children’s hospital and was preparing for a late shift that day.

Celebs FLOCK To Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015 Shows In NYC

Calling all fashionistas! It’s that time of year once again. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015 runway shows are taking over the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in NYC. And some celebs made their way to the front row of some of the hottest designers’ shows.

British singer/songwriter Estelle, in her street glam look, hit up the Marissa Webb fashion show with TRESemme at The Salon.

She bumped into "One Love" singer Elle Varner before taking their seats on the front row to check out Marissa Webb’s runway looks. The R&B chicks enjoyed the show alongside singers Olivia Somerlyn and Jacquie Lee.

Estelle also snapped a pic with the lady of the hour, Marissa Webb.

And Elle had some front-row selfie fun with Australian musicians Nervo Music.

Fashion queen Kimora Lee Simmons was also on the New York Fashion Week scene. She was spotted on set at the Lincoln Center. And it appears she’s tapping some type of special for E! News.

Possibly a Joan Rivers tribute? Time will tell...

Fab mom Vanessa Simmons and her red leather pants were spotted leaving The Project Runway Show. She will be hosting her own fashion competition show titled “Threads,” which will premiere on LIFETIME soon.

‘Yonce model Joan Smalls posed it up in a Proenza Schouler flocked-print cutout dress, alongside budding model Anne V (2nd season winner of Naomi Campbell’s “The Face”) and J. Fisher Jewelry founder Jennifer Fisher (middle) at her flagship opening.

WNBA superstar Skylar Diggins ditched her balling shorts and sneakers for a sexy Richard Chai bodycon dress paired with Jimmy Choo sandals to attend the Richard Chai LOVE & Men's fashion show.

She caught up with “New Girl” star/former fashion model Hannah Simone.

Skylar kept it cute sitting on the front row with Darren Criss, Hannah Simone, Gabe Saporta, Emily Haines and Tiesto.

“Orange Is the New Black” standout Uzo Aduba (who recently won her first EMMY) was backstage at the Honor NYC show after checking out their latest runway fashions.