Rihanna is giving you Mermaid Realness For April 2016 VOGUE!
Rihanna just nabbed another Vogue magazine cover. From the Manolo Blahnik design room (she has her own Rihanna collection with the brand now) to big movie roles to her own PUMA line to accepting yet another RIAA certified platinum plaque for her new album Anti, it looks like her Navy is understanding a while hell of a lot about her.
For the April 2016 issue of VOGUE magazine, the "Sex With Me" singer is serving exactly that in this colorful and sexy Tom Ford sequins mermaid-style gown. The spread was shot at the gothic-inspired mansion of former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Carlton Gebbia.
Here's a few things Rihanna had to say about her lyrics (and why we can't always understand what she's saying), love, and battling Beyoncé:
On the hard-to-understand lyrics of her single "Work": “You get what I’m saying, but it’s not all the way perfect,” she says. “Because that’s how we speak in the Caribbean.”
On whether she got bored with the typical pop formula: “Very much. I just gravitated toward the songs that were honest to where I’m at right now. It might not be some automatic record that will be Top 40. But I felt like I earned the right to do that now."
On not having time for a relationship: "My schedule is so crazy right now. It’s definitely going to be a challenge when I do decide to pursue a relationship . . . but I have hope!”
On keeping that body of hers tight and right: “I don’t work out as much as I’d like to,” she says, “but my trainer Jamie is a beast and she makes me pay for it.”
On being pitted against Beyoncé again once "Formation" and the Formation World Tour dropped: “Here’s the deal. They just get so excited to feast on something that’s negative. Something that’s competitive. Something that’s, you know, a rivalry. And that’s just not what I wake up to. Because I can only do me. And nobody else is going to be able to do that.”
Get into her spread, and that face that solidified her as the first black Dior woman:
Natural, chic and gorge. Check out Ri's entire cover story over at VOGUE.
#RHOA:Kandi Burruss-Tucker ROCKS her show game In Dolce & Gabbana, Tom Ford, and Brian Atwood Heels
Kandi Burruss-Tucker was spotted out and about with her family in New York City last weekend looking very fabulous. Her looks featured fashions by House of CB, Zara, Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana, Tom Ford, and we decided to highlight some of her fabulous heel choices she made while making her rounds.
Kandi was styled by Shun Melson. Kandi styled the Dolce & Gabbana Lemon Print Patent Leather Pumps with Theory high waist capris, Wolford bodysuit, Zara structured coat. Love the lemon print pumps..definitely spring ready! The pumps features a classic silhouette in vividly hued patent leather, self-covered heel, 4" (102mm), leather upper, and pointed toe.
The Tom Ford padlock ankle strap pumps was styled a leopard print Alexander McQueen. The Tom Ford pumps features brand's signature padlock-and-key charm sits proudly in gold-tone at the ankle. Talk about a sexy pumps.
I really love Kandi's choice of Brian Atwood sandals. The details are amazing. The Brian Atwood Abby Fringe Sandals features colorful fringe finishes vibrant leather sandal, self-covered heel, 4.75" (120mm), peep toe, and back zip. The sandals are paired with House of CB's 'Kammi' Bandage Dress.
Are y’all feeling Kandi's Foot Werk choices.
#TEAMEMPIRE: Jussie Smollett calls Donald Trump ‘mogul of hate’
”Empire” star Jussie Smollett got passionate about his hate for Donald Trump during an interview with Michelangelo Signorile on SiriusXM Progress.
Smollett, 32, has stood in solidarity with Trump rally protestors on his Twitter, but now voiced his support in conversation with Signorile.
“I think that they are brave women and men,” Smollett says. “I think that they are soldiers against hate. I think that he is the mogul of hate. That is what I will call him forever. What he has done is capitalized on the fear of this nation.”
In a fiery plea, Smollett continued on that he considers Trump someone people should be afraid of, not encouraging.
“I think that [Trump] is truly one the worst people that has ever walked the face of this planet,” Smollett says. “I can’t talk about him without getting heated and I get so emotional about it. I’m so emotional about it because I feel it so deeply. And I’m also ashamed. I’m embarrassed for our nation, that we allowed someone like this to get so far.”
“We have learned to just be okay with laughing at something. To just be like, ‘Oh, this is a reality show.’ But it’s not a reality show. This is politics. This is something that is going to run our nation and in turn help run our world,” the actor and singer continued.
Smollett says he also doesn’t understand Trump supporters’ reasoning.
“And for everybody that is supporting Trump: Fuck are you thinkin’ about? Why the fuck?” Smollett says.
#REMIX Jay Sean Remixes Rihanna & Drake’s ‘Work’
Rihanna and Drake’s “Work” is inspiring others to add their own twists to the chart-topping ANTI banger. A$AP Ferg and Lil Mama have already unleashed their remakes and now, Jay Sean adds his name to the mix.
Over a hand-clap-heavy and piano-laden instrumental, the ex-Cash Money star delivers his iteration. Sean weaves his way through the cut, changing some of its lyrics, and adding his own segment where Drake’s verse would go.
“I promised u sum new music this week,” Sean told his fans. “Luv this song by @rihanna and wanted to do my own flip.”
Listen to Sean’s version of “Work” below.
The remix comes after Sean made headlines last month. It was reported that Cash Money Records had to pay $1.1 million to OFM, a production team that worked on several Sean songs, including “Down,” “Fire,” and “Lights Off.”
Big Freedia Pleads Guilty to Stealing Section 8 Housing Vouchers
Reality TV star Big Freedia (real name Freddie Ross Jr.) appeared in federal court to plead guilty to stealing Section 8 vouchers. According to tweets from WWL reporter David Hammer, Freedia was in court with reality TV cameras, presumably for her hit show Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce. Reportedly, she was given $25k bond for the theft. Her sentencing will take place on June 16th.
Earlier this month, Freedia issued a statement taking full responsibility but saying it was a mistake and not an intentional effort to steal federal assistance.
"This is an incredibly unfortunate situation. I was on subsidized housing for many years before my financial situation changed. I quickly found myself in a new economic structure and, frankly, knew little about how to handle my money. It wasn’t until recently (after I had stopped receiving housing vouchers) that it became very clear I had received assistance to which I wasn’t entitled. It was an oversight – but one that I take full responsibility for."
"Housing vouchers are a vital lifeline for many people I know in New Orleans and around the country, including struggling artists. I truly believe there needs to be more programs for artists and musicians to teach basic financial literacy and planning. Coming from where I came from, I know that I could have used that kind of assistance. I’m exploring ways to be a part of the solution in this area and am looking forward to putting this matter behind me."
Freddia is best known for for work in the New Orleans genre of hip hop called bounce music. She has been credited with helping popularize the genre, which was largely underground since developing in the early 1990s. In 2013, she got her own reality show on the fuse Channel which chronicles her life on tour and at home. On July 7, she released her autobiography “God Save The Queen Diva”.
Tank and Tyrese Have Kissed and Finally Made Up:
Everybody please note that Tank and Tyrese, two-thirds of the now-defunct group TGT are back on good terms.
A few weeks ago, Tank and Tyrese got into another social media feud over the demise of their group — but it looks like they’ve managed to work everything out.
In a post to Instagram, Tyrese shared a photo of a FaceTime convo between the two men.
Awwwwww, How sweet!
Jared Fogle Beaten By Fellow Inmate In Surprise Prison Attack
It’s no secret that sex offenders are often beaten by fellow inmates – and unfortunately for Jared Fogle, his time at Colorado’s Englewood Federal Correctional Institution has been no different from that of the average offender’s.
The former Subway spokesman plead guilty to distribution of child pornography and travel with the intent of having sex with a minor, and began his bid back in November. Now, reports say he was repeatedly punched in the face in a surprise attack.
From TMZ: According to docs, Fogle got jumped in the rec yard at Englewood prison in Colorado back on January 29, and it was not much of a fight. An inmate named Steven Nigg pushed Fogle down and then unloaded a barrage of punches to his face.
Nigg, who’s in for a weapons charge, left Fogle with a bloody nose, swollen face and scratches on his neck. 60-year-old Nigg was also injured — a small cut on his left hand from delivering the whuppin’. Prison officials put Nigg in solitary as punishment. Gossip Cop reports: Nigg supposedly targeted Fogle because of his specific crimes. The Englewood facility has a large number of sexual predators, likely in part due to a program it offers to rehabilitate sex offenders.
Fogle was sentenced to over 15 years in prison, and though he is appealing the decision, at this time he’ll be released no earlier than 2029.
Russell Simmons To Settle Class Action Lawsuit with RushCard Holders
Russell Simmons is reaching a settlement with the thousands of RushCard holders – when many went without access to their money due to a glitch with the technology at the music mogul’s company – which will have him paying out to each cardholder who sued in the numerous class action lawsuit.
Ashanti being cross examined by her STALKER in COURT!
Ashanti faced her stalker in court on Wednesday, and even had to deal with his lurid questions, as he stand trial a third time for harassing the singer.
Devar Hurd, 37, has reportedly been terrorizing Ashanti since 2003, and has been in jail ever since 2013 when he violating a restraining order by taking a picture with her unknowing sister.
He could have pleaded guilty in this latest trial and been automatically released for time served, but instead he decided to take the case all the way to trial - perhaps to torture Ashanti on the stand yet again.
Since he is representing himself, it was Hurd that cross-examined an emotional Ashanti on the stand on Wednesday, confronting her with lewd text messages and tweets he sent her.
When he demanded Ashanti explain why he's facing a felony stalking charge for tweeting gross messages to her in 2013, the 35-year-old singer responded: 'You continuously tweeted over and over again disgusting, derogatory, disrespectful things to me after you had already gone to jail for doing the same thing. I wish you to stop. I just wish you to stop.'
Hurd claims that the two had a romantic relationship, and that the fact Ashanti never blocked him on Twitter is proof that he's not guilty.
Hurd first went to jail for harassing Ashanti in 2009, when a jury found him guilty of sending pictures of himself masturbating to the singer's mother.
He faced trial again in 2014, when he continued to send inappropriate messages to Ashanti and even posed for a picture with her sister, who didn't know what he looked like.
However, the case went to mistrial then when a juror fell ill during deliberations. The case was tried again the following year, but the jury deadlocked on the felony stalking charge and it was called a mistrial again.
If convicted, Hurd faces a four year sentence.
CONGRATS! Proud Mom… Melanie Fiona Gives Birth.
Congrats on the new bundle of joy.
Melanie shares details on her baby boy.
Awwww!
#GrowingUpHipHop Egypt Criss Designs $4 Million Sneakers for Charity!
Growing up Hip Hop Star Egypt Criss the daughter of Pepa of “Salt & Pepa” and Treach of “Naught by Nature” is working on million dollar shoes for charity.
Check out the details on how you can get a pair of 4 million dollar blinged out tennis shoes
Egypt Criss the daughter of Treach & Pepa and upcoming Hip Hop Star thanks to WeTV’s hot new reality show ‘Growing Up Hip Hop’ is using her celebrity to make music and designer kicks. She has a pair of blinged out bedazzled looking kicks going for $4 million!!!!!!!!
People are lining up to snag the exclusive pair of shoes that will benefit charity. The shoe is called “The Fire Monkey,” but it’s really just Dwyane Wade’s Li-Ning Way of Wade 4 … with several hundred carats of white diamonds and sapphires strategically added!
The Bedazzled kicks is a collaboration between Bicion, owned by the Egypt and Mache Customs.
A Bicion employee posted a brief peek at a pair that’s only 60% completed. According to sources close to the company there’s enough product for 2 potential buyers — from the Middle East and China — who are flying to NYC next week to see the finished product.
Proceeds from the eventual sale will support the Soles4Souls charity.
#EGGPLANT NATION: ENCORE! That Atl Cub Mike!
Mike Cub is back! That furry one is back with some new pics to Bless you folks with. Well enough of us. Just GO HERE TO SEE THE PICS! And as always they’re NSFW!
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘Getting Your Goat’
I see you’re trying to “goat” me into an overreaction for having an animal in Walmart unnecessarily. Well it’s not going to work.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!
EFREM
