The Daily Buzz For Nov 4

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Rihanna covers Elle Magazine

Rockstar Rihanna covers Elle magazine November’s issue. Bad Girl Rih shows off a softer more natural side with her Elle spread. Check out more pictures inside.

As always HOT!

Nicki Minaj REVEALS "The Pink Print" Deluxe Album Cover, CONFIRMS Release Date

Over the weekend, Nicki Minaj revealed the deluxe album cover for The Pink Print and confirmed the album's December 15th release date.  In the caption for the pic (above) she credited Kanye West's team (mostly like his DONDA group) with the cover's design. "This is actually the #Deluxe cover. I'll post the standard cover at a later date. #ThePinkprintAlbumCover thank u to the Kanye West team"

In other Nicki news, her "Only" single features Drake, Lil Wayne and Chris Brown is quickly racing up the charts...making her disc one of the most-anticipated of the year! Good for her!

‘Fast and Furious 7′ Trailer is Super Hot!

Whooo weee!

We just saw the trailer for “Furious 7” and if you’re into suspended belief of reality, then you’re about to get a cookie, if you know what we mean. The action is off the charts.

Of course the other story is the death of one of the film’s stars, Paul Walker, during a break in production. Fortunately filming was able to resume with the help of Walker’s brothers, Caleb and Cody.

This installment again stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker — in his last film — Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese, Ludacris and others, including newcomers Jason Statham, Djimon Hounsou and Kurt Russell.

WATCH:

Look for “Furious 7″ in theaters on April 3, 2015.

Maysa Releases Exceptionally Fresh Holiday Album, ‘A Very Maysa Christmas’

“People asked me,” simply said Maysa, a Grammy Award nominated Contemporary Jazz singer, when asked why she recorded a Christmas album. The album is titled “A Very Maysa Christmas” and it features Gerald Albright and Will Downing. “My record company said, ‘we’ll put it out.’…and after 20,000 sales ownership comes back to me!”

The album is on the Shanachie imprint where she received a Grammy Award nomination for her 2013 project release “Blue Velvet Soul.” The Maryland native has released 11 albums, seven on Shanachie Entertainment.

“It has great arrangements,” Maysa said about the Christmas project. “My producer (Chris “Big Boy” Davis)…is really good at arranging. I’m proud of him. I think we did good Jazz R&B and Gospel.”

“A Very Maysa Christmas” is an exceptionally fresh Christmas album. My favorites on the project include “The Little Drummer Boy” because of that Jazzy spin on an old choral, I like that African flavor too, and the horn support gave it that “cherry on the cake” feeling; “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” featuring rap support from Jigz; “Jingle Bells” because she kept it traditional, but gave is some scat at the end to give it that Jazz feel; “Christmas Time is Here” is simply lovely – and I love the keys on this one; “The First Noel” sounds like if there was a sound for snow it would be this song, and “Silver Bells” featuring Gerald Albright for his voice, and Maysa taking off at the end scatting as a true Queen of Jazz should.

“Since I was a little girl I wanted to sing… since 6 years old,” Maysa pointed out when I talked about her tremendous career and contribution to Contemporary Jazz. “Each step I know God had me in his hands. He gave me things I never thought of…I relax and pray and things come to me….God diffidently heard.”

After college Maysa moved to California to work as Stevie Wonder’s backup singer in his Wonder Love Group. Later she had a phone audition for the British group founded by Bluey called Incognito, and became the face and voice of the already well known London based band. Three years later she would release her solo debut and top the Billboard Charts, as well as garner a Soul Train Award.

Maysa is touring with “Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour”. You can log onto www.Maysa.com for more information on “A Very Maysa Christmas,” or dates on the “Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour.”

There's a New Reality show coming titled 'Beat The Streets'

Beat The Streets is a new reality series created to promote the possible positive achievements that can come from street hustling or exotic dancing. Some women do it for enjoyment, some for money, but there are some who see it as a means to achieve a better life by paying for college and starting their own businesses or careers so they do it even if they don’t want to in order to have a better life for themselves and their kids. The show will be starring: Patrice Anderson, Sincere Nicole, Lashone Garth, Jessica Rappit, Janell Hall, and Tashbina Wahid

The show recently had a premier party for “Beat the Streets!” Check out The photos!

Already looks messy! LOL!

Flex & Shanice Host Premiere Party

Reality TV newbies Flex (real nameMark Alexander Knox) and Shanice Wilson hosted a premiere party for their new OWN doc-series ‘Flex & Shanice‘.

Held at Barbarella Bar in Silver Lake, CA, celebrity guests included jewelry designer (and LL Cool J’s wife) Simone Smith, singer Ledisi, Mechelle Epps, Doll Phace and others. TheJasmineBrand was able to get these great shots of those who attended the party.

The show premiered Saturday night, What are your thoughts?

Tamar Braxton Threatens to Leave ‘Braxton Family Values’ Over Bad Editing

She’s not happy!

Tamar Braxton is none too pleased with reality TV these days. In particular her portrayal in one non-scripted show, Braxton Family Values. The WeTV series has been on for four seasons and follows the Braxton sisters (Toni, Tamar,Traci, Towanda, and Trina) and their mother, Evelyn.

So what’s the issue? The Real co-host feels that the show is being a bit unfair with how they edit her. In fact, she’s so pissed about what she’s seen thus far that she’s not sure if she’ll return. In an interview with Renada Romain, she tells the radio host she’s unsure if she’ll come back.

I’ve not quite made up my mind yet….I feel like I really work hard for everything I have. Nothing has been handed to me, no matter if people want to contribute that to Toni’s success or Vincent’s success. At the end of the day, I have to get up early every day and bust my behind just like everybody else…

Tamar’s husband, Vincent Herbert, isn’t sure if she should return either: Saying, It’s not worth Tamar’s relationship with her sisters. That’s what attracted me to this woman. She loves her family so hard…It’s a little sad for me to watch my wife defend herself when I know how much she loves her family.

WATCH:

Are Tamar’s points valid? And should she consider leaving the show?

Beyoncé Volume 2 Surprise Album Drop?

A photograph circulating the viral universe alleges Beyoncé has got another secret album to drop. Beyoncé Volume 2 would serve as additional material from the eponymous fifth album that broke the Internet last December.

The question begs: is the photo real? No one from Bey’s camp has confirmed nor denied what the snapshot reads –– a “release confirmation” and complete tracklist issued by the singer’s company, Parkwood Entertainment.

Someone either seriously f*cked up (some unlucky intern, perhaps?), or this is just one sick joke. It could even be a genius ploy to build further hype in anticipation for the drop, no?

If you notice, the “digital release date” on iTunes is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 14, and the physical four-disc set is slated to hit shelves Monday, Nov. 25. However, the 25th is actually a Tuesday –– things that make you go “hmmmm!”

The extended tracklist (below) includes two eyebrow-raising, yet very intriguing songs. “DONK,” featuring Nicki Minaj (which looks like is actually registered by Beyoncé with ASCAP) and “Cherry” featuring Rihanna. 
She’s also got a cut on there with Justin Timberlake.

Sweet Illusion

DONK, featuring Nicki Minaj

Good in Good Bye

Loyal

Renouncement, featuring Justin Timberlake

Sensation of Pain

Fashion

KO

True

Cherry, featuring Rihanna

Flawless (Remix), featuring Nicki Minaj

So, what’s really going on here? Unfortunately for the Beyhive, only time will tell.

JLo, KimYe, Jamie Foxx & More Hit The LACMA Art And Film Gala [Photos]

Celebs don’t need much motivation to hit an event with a red carpet (or in this case, black carpet). That said, the LACMA Art And Film Gala featured a bevy of stars including Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Salma Hayek, Jamie Foxx and more.

Reports the Huff Post:

Simply beautiful.

The LACMA Art and Film Gala was a star-studded event which honored director Quentin Tarintino, but all eyes were on Jennifer Lopez as she graced the red carpet on Saturday. The 45-year-old opted for a glamorous sequined Gucci gown with a plunging neckline.

Check out pics of J.Lo and best dressed stars below and in the gallery.

NICE!

Oprah Gives the Gift The Keeps on Giving To Her Employee

Oprah is giving her best employee Iyanla Vanzant the best gift ever…. Even though she’s known for fixing other people’s lives, but Oprah lives for that and even surprising them with things, she knows they will appreciate…

In a special television event, Oprah gives spiritual life coach and television host Iyanla Vanzant the surprise of a lifetime: the gift of a spectacular, one-of-a-kind, complete home makeover led by friend and interior designer Nate Berkus.

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'A POWER MOVE'

That looks like a perfect outfit for someone to power-walk in….that’s not a compliment.

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HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!

EFREM

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Karrueche Says She’s Embarrassed After Landing On VH1′s ‘Notorious Side Chicks’ List

Karrueche Tran woke up today to find that she’s made a Top 10 list…and it’s not the type of list that a woman would run home and brag about.  In the article, headlined “Get Your Own Man! The 10 Side-Chickiest Side Chicks in Hip Hop,” VH1.com selected 10 women who were rumored to have played the side while their lovers had mains at home. Kae made the list for her involvement in the love triangle between her, Chris Brown and Rihanna.

They wrote:

Ahh, this tangled web. Unless you’ve been living under a boulder, you know that Breezy had an affair with aspiring model (aren’t they all) Karrueche while he was with Rihanna. Then, he and Riri broke up, and he wifed up Karrueche — but then promptly cheated on her with Rihanna, and then got back together with Tran. Rinse, repeat. The love triangle has inspired several years of bitter twitter battles between the girls (Rihanna actually referred to the half-Vietnamese stunner as a “rice cake” in her duet with Brown, “Birthday Cake,” and then tweeted a pic of a rice cake wearing shades and gold hoop earrings), as well as beef between their two entourages — but Brown can’t seem to quit either of them. In a confessional video he released in 2012, he said as much. “Is there such a thing as loving two women?” Yeah, dude, but for your own sanity, just pick one.

Kae reacted to the article in a post on Instagram. She wrote:

when no one understands you.. they misinterpret you.. judge you.. label you.. this is embarrassing to see, but I can do nothing but laugh because at the end of the day you can say whatever you want about me.. Label me however you please.. Your words do not define who I am. I’m happy with myself.. Flaws..wrong choices..mistakes and all and that’s all that matters. I usually don’t speak up on shit like this but whatever. I have family that has to see shit like this. I don’t even think we’re all on the same page as to what a “side chick” really is.. Either way [deuces emoji]

Other women that were highlighted included Lil Kim (Biggie), Joseline Hernandez (Stevie J), Karrine Steffans (Ja Rule) and Sarah Chapman (Diddy).

Angela Simmons Flaunts Hot Bikini Body In Miami

Angela Simmons has been spending the last few days living it up in sunny Miami. The 26-year-old fashion maven and fitness fanatic cruised the streets in a fly whip, hit the beach for a workout and to show off her hot bod in a multicolored bikini. “The happiest place,” she wrote as she strolled along the water. Catch more pics from Angie’s Miami getaway

Cute

Tom Cruise & Emily Blunt Premiere “Edge Of Tomorrow” In Paris

Following their appearance in London Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt attended the Paris premiere of “Edge of Tomorrow” this afternoon.

And while they both looked fabulous at the previous event, both the “Minority Report” hunk and the “Adjustment Bureau” babe had new ensembles for their French fans.

After they conclude their time in Paris, Tom and Emily will board a plane bound for New York City where they’ll do their third and final premiere of the day later tonight.

As for the flick, Cruise told press there was one moment of filming that he found especially exhilarating. "I loved landing a helicopter in Trafalgar Square. It is something I have always wanted to do ... I didn't fly it but I was in the back and it was amazing. It was a blast."

"The first takes we did, I came out of the helicopter and I was smiling. But that's not the character. So we had to do a few takes there. It was a lot of fun."

Pharrell x Collette Unveil Hand-Painted Adidas Stan

It’s all systems go for Pharrell, who always seems to be in the news for one reason or another these days. Following last weekend’s gallery opening at Galerie Perrotin, the producer unveils another Paris-based artistic venture in a special take on the adidas Originals Stan Smith.

The aesthetically pleasing sneaker has become increasingly popular since making a return to shelves during New York Fashion Week last year. Skateboard P, a fashion icon in his own right, has been spotted wearing customized versions of the kicks featuring hand-painted artwork. And now, the world rock something similar directly from the Grammy winner.

Pharrell teamed up with French boutique colette to create 10 pairs of exclusive Stan Smith shoes. No one design is the same.

But this is far from your typical fashion release, because process from sales go to Pharrell’s From One Hand to anOTHER charity. The Stan Smith collab went on sale at collette this morning. Best of luck finding pair.

Toni Braxton Hits The Town With Sister Towanda To Promote New Book

Toni Braxton and her eye makeup mishap hit the town with sister Towanda to promote Toni's new book.  

Well, that's unfortunate.  The reverse raccoon effect has taken over Toni Braxton's face.  Last night, she hit up the Barnes & Noble Bookstore at The Grove in L.A. for her 'Unbreak My Heart' memoir signing.  And it looks like she overcompensated for those dark circles.

Yet and still, she kept it fab with her black & white dress and Louboutins as she made her way around town.  Toni recently starred int he Broadway show "After Midnight" and is set to co-star with her sisters in the upcoming fourth season of WeTV's "Braxton Family Values".

We'll be watching.

Flex Alexander & Shanice Dish On Going Broke & New OWN Reality Show

True love is always tested when the checks stop coming in and the bills start backing up.

Flex Alexander and his wife Shanice were sitting on top of the world with a hit show and Grammy nominations, but after a few years, life got real for the couple and the fame and money started to fade.  You may remember that Flex created and starred in UPN’s One On One and Shanice’s 1991 hit song “Smile” was number one in over 20 countries, but when the show was canceled and there weren’t anymore chart topping hits, the money dried up and they had to move in with Shanice’s parents.

Still, the couple have stayed together and have been married for over 14 years throughout the storm, and they are now starring in a new reality show titled, Flex & Shanice: All In The Family on the OWN Network.  This week, the couple stopped by Good Day L.A. to talk about their new show, while admitting that reality TV wasn’t their first choice but they needed the check. They also revealed that they hope the show will not only entertain people, but it will be a lesson that all that glitters ain’t gold, and it can all be taken from you in a minute.

Catch the highlights:

On the show

Flex: It is basically looking into what we’ve gone through financially. Not by craziness. We didn’t do anything extravagant. Just the perils of making money in the business and then it stops [but the bills keep coming].[...]The jobs slowed down, the economy hit, and it was just an up and down time.

My wife is very frugal. I think for me it was a lesson learned because I was never raised or taught how to balance, juggle, how to really take care of it.[...]I’m learning from her.

On how they made it through being broke

Shanice: It was tough. Lots of tears.

Flex: You’re still in the industry. You’re still in the business. You’re going to events. It’s like, ‘Man, gotta make sure we’ve got this money for valet.’

On moving in with her family

Shanice: Yep. My mom, my stepdad, my uncle, his cousin Ed, my cousin…yeah. Our kids and our dog.

Flex: It’s three generations plus a dog. Everybody is their own individual character which you’ll see.[...] It all balances out because they’re super helpful with the kids. We all jump in to cook, we all jump in with bills.

On doing reality TV

Flex: I think it’s lessons to be learned. It wasn’t like, let’s do the show because we need money. We talked about it.

Shanice: Because for years he wouldn’t do a reality show. During our hardest times he said, ‘No, I don’t want to do it.’

Flex: If you’re an actor and you do that, I feel like it’s reality and it’s not going to work, but media has changed. Everything has changed.

Justin Timberlake Slammed By Palestinian Fans For Western Wall Photo

He’s an avid world traveler and tourist, so when Justin Timberlake ended up in Jerusalem on his current 20/20 Experience Tour, he paid a visit to the Western Wall.

The “Cry Me A River” singer took a photo at the holy site ahead of his gig in Tel Aviv and captioned the shot, “The Holy Land… What an experience. I will never forget this day. #Israel.”

However, the Western Wall is actually in Palestine, not Israel and some of Timberlake’s Palestinian fans weren’t too happy about the mix-up.

One person wrote, “Correction : you are in Palestine not israel #disapointed,” while another declared, “It’s palastine not f*ckin israel.”

Furthermore, one fan really got upset- “Dude stfu sh*t like this makes me wanna change the song when your music comes on,” though a Justin supporter stated, “I can’t seem to find Palestine on the globe. #Israel.”

Rappers React To Maya Angelou’s Death

Hip-Hop is nothing more than musical poetry and before the culture became a multi-billionaire empire, we only historical figures to look up to and draw inspiration from.

The world lost one of those figures today when Maya Angelou passed away at the tenured age of 86.

Naturally, given her eternal wisdom and uncanny ability to always write quotes that were life changing, the entire world had to pay their respects. Dr. Angelou interacted with countless celebrities through many decades but it was Oprah Winfrey who channeled her energy the brightest. “She was there for me always, guiding me through some of the most important years of my life,” Winfrey told the Associated Press. “The world knows her as a poet but at the heart of her, she was a teacher. ‘When you learn, teach. When you get, give’ is one of my best lessons from her.”

Although her impact was mostly secondhand, her talents as writer and forward-thinker impacted rappers of all sects of generations and plenty of them–from Common to Soulja Boy–took time out of their day to pay their respects.

Enter the gallery to see the countless MCs that did so, although it should be noted that no such announcements came from the 2014 XXL Freshmen. Is that a cause of concern for the current state of rap? Maya Angelou’s death is surely a moment to educate fans and followers alike on how words can affect society, no?

Beyonce and her Lollipop steps out in NYC

After spending Memorial Day weekend not at the West wedding, but bike riding and more in the Hamptons with husband Jay Z and baby Blue instead, Beyoncé was spotted leaving her office after getting some late night work done.  She was likely putting the finishing touches on the upcoming On The Run tour and upcoming video for her and Jay's "On The Run" track.

She rock a Topshop pink & white floral blouse and a Burberry white lace peplum pencil skirt, cinched at the waist with a wide nude belt and her topped off with her fave metallic pumps.

Not sure what's up with her lollipop obsession as of late, but she's looking cute

Khloe Kardashian and French Montana reunite in New York to buy matching gold timepieces!

They'd been apart for several days while she jetted off to Europe for sister Kim's wedding to Kanye West.

And now they're reunited things seem to be heating up for rumoured new couple Khloe Kardashian and rapper French Montana as they made a significant purchase on Tuesday.

The 29-year-old reality show star and French - also 29 - bought matching his-and-her gold watches in a New York jewelry store before posing for a photo with owner Gabriel Jacobs.

The pair were at custom jewelry specialists Rafaello & Co to buy their new time pieces and afterwards Jacobs proudly shared the snap on his Twitter and Instagram accounts, proclaiming them to be the 'newest power couple'.

Khloe looked slim in a pair of ripped skinny jeans and a black tank top. She donned black patent leather pumps and mirrored aviators.

She accessorized with gold necklaces including one with a large fairy pendant. I see they’re serious!

"Basketball Wives LA" Star Sundy Carter BUSTED For DUI, Blew TWICE The Legal Limit!

Early Monday morning, around 1AM PST, reality star Sundy Carter was pulled over for crossing a double yellow line, said Glendale Police Department spokeswoman Tahnee Lightfoot. During the stop, Sundy allegedly slurred her words (how could they really tell though?) and had breath that reeked of alcohol. Maybe she sipped a little too much of that Jackie Christie Cognac?

Most famously known for a fistfight with co-star(s) Draya and/or Malyasia, being the baby momma of married/retired NBA player Larry Hughes, and having a strained relationship with her teenage daughter, Sundy was booked for a DUI and for suspicion of being an unlicensed driver after her breath test yielded a result twice the legal limit.

The "BBW LA" starand former State Property star doesn't seem to be too strapped for cash because she easily posted the $10,000 bail on Tuesday and was released.  She returns to court on Thursday.

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‘WANNA CIABATTA?’

Wendy’s should revamp their marketing campaign with this woman just staring at the screen saying, “Buy our new ciabatta chicken sandwich or I’ll rip your $#@! off.” I would buy one for everyone in the office.

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

EFREM