The Young, Black, and Fabulous

Tyler Perry's "Good Deeds" RAKES IN $16 million, Grabs #2 Spot

_YBF — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:15:12 +0000

Tyler Perry's latest flick Good Deeds made $16M at the box office this weekend, finishing in second place. See how other movies fared inside....

Tyler's Perry's Good Deeds starring Gabby Union, Eddie Cibrian, Phylicia Rashad, Rebecca Romijn, Beverly Johnson, and Thandie Newton opened at No. 2 with $16 million this weekend.

Though Tyler's "Madea" films usually gross over $20 million the first week, this is a good showing for a Tyler flick without his favorite character. He used actual black women for this film.

Here's how the rest of the Top 10 Box Office turned out over the weekend.

1. Act of Valor, Relativity/Bandito Brothers, $24.7 million

2. Tyler Perry's Good Deeds, Lionsgate, $16 million

3. Journey 2, New Line/Warner Bros., $13.5 million, $76.7 million

4. Safe House, Universal, $11.4 million, $98.1 million

5. The Vow, Screen Gems/Spyglass, $10 million, $103 million

6. Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, Sony/Hyde Park, $8.8 million, $37.9 million

7. This Means War, $8.5 million, $33.6 million

8. Wanderlust, Universal, $6.6 million

9. Gone, Summit, $5 million

10. The Secret World of Arrietty, Disney/Studio Ghibli, $4.5 million, $14.7 million

Sanaa, Zoe, Serena, Paula & Robin & MORE Hit The Oscar Afterparties!

Natasha — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:24:49 +0000

Celebs were all over the Oscar afterparty scene last night in Hollywood. Pics of the colorul frocks on The Williams Sisters, Paula Patton & Robin Thicke, Zoe Saldana, Sanaa Lathan and plenty more inside...

Celebs party hopped among the annual Vanity Fair screening party at Sunset Towers Hotel, the TWC party at the Skybar at the Mondrian Hotel, the Governor's Ball at Hollywood & Highland Center, and Elton John's AIDS Foundation party at The City of West Hollywood Park.

Paula Patton and hubby Robin Thicke finally got their schedules aligned so they could spend a cutesy night together at Vanity Fair's party.

Paula rocked a black feather skirted frock with an embrodered white bust. Can't decide if I'm loving it--looks a bit young. But her legs are looking killer these days.

Pretty lady Octavia Spencer and Meryl Streep (in Lanvin) partied it up in celebration of their Oscar wins at the Governor's Ball--celebs' first party stop.

And in her beaded Tadashi Shoji gown, she took her Oscar statue over to the Vanity Fair afterparty.

Zoe Saldana went all-black in a Marios Schwab Fall 2012 gown.

Very interesting look.

Friends Sanaa Lathan and Rosario Dawson had some fun at the Vanity Fair afterparty. Loving Sanaa's goddess-in-white look for the night.

Serena and Venus Williams got colorful in their Vanity Fair party gowns. Both designs were done by L.A. based designer Christiane King. Fabulous color and mermaid fit for Serena with a scalloped back. And Venus' purple and fuchsia gown with a one-shoulder strap detail complete with a thigh-high split looked great as well.

Diddy kept it suave on the carpet as well.

Adepero Oduye, the star of Pariah, hit the VF party.

Pharrell celebrated his scoring of the Oscars at the Governor's Ball.

A sexy Anika Noni Rose posed it up with Broadway actress Idina Menzel (in a look I'm hating).

Oh hey Russ.

Boyz II Men kicked it at the Elton John party.

Regina King went all lace and looked gorgeous.

Taye Diggs and wife Idina posed it up.

Terry Crews hit the Elton John party with his stunning wife Rebecca.

Smokey Robinson hit the VF party with his gold and blue accented wife Frances.

Chris Rock hit the VF party with good friend David Spade.

Jennifer Lopez switched into another plunging neckline gown for the VF party:

Gorgeous.

And director George Lucas hit the VF party with longtime partner Mellody Hobson.

MOVIE FAB: Rihanna, Jordin Sparks & Jennifer Hudson IN THE RUNNING For Whitney Houston Biopic

_YBF — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:10:03 +0000

As producers scramble to complete a script for the Whitney Houston biopic, Rihanna has emerged as a contender for the lead role. Find out who else is on the shortlist inside......

It turns out that Meagan Good isn't the only person being considered for the lead role in the upcoming Whitney Houston biopic.

Rihanna, seen leaving her London hotel room yesterday in an Elizabeth Taylor jumper, is reportedly also being considered.

She faces stiff competition as Jennifer Hudson and Jordin Sparks have also been mentioned for the role. In addition, Willow Smith may play Whitney as a child and Vivica A. Fox is expected to have a part in the movie as well.

People are going to have lots to say either way...

Photos via Splash

Gabrielle Union's HOT Swimsuit Outtakes From World's Most Beautiful Mag

Natasha — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:28:45 +0000

Gabrielle Union's hotness was on full display as she shot her cover and spread for the 3D magazine World's Most Beautiful. Check out her outtakes inside...

You would never guess the Good Deeds actress is pushing 40. Gabby and her glowing skin and toned & sexy bod was front and center for World's Most Beautiful magazine. The cover subject donned bikinis, cut-out monokins, and crochet looks for the shoot. Here's some behind the scenes shots:

Missed her final cover? Check it HERE. Gorge!

Gabby spent the weekend cheering on her man, Dwyane Wade, at the 2012 NBA All-Star game in Orlando.

Oprah Makes Her Way To "Jimmy Kimmel Live" For Post-Oscar Show

Natasha — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:44:18 +0000

Oprah chatted up Jimmy Kimmel last night as his special post-Oscars headlining guest. Check out their first sit down together ever inside...

After shamelessly begging Lady O for years to appear on his show, she finally accepted. Even though she told Jimmy she had standards until deciding to appear on his show.

Oprah won the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Honorary Oscar Award. So they discussed all the "good stuff" she's done and her first horrible time attending the Oscars back in 1986 when she was nominated for The Color Purple.

O revealed that she's considering returning to acting, that she did have to wait in line at the DMV, and that she confronts drivers who are texting.

Check out their funny sit down below:

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ALL-STAR FAB: Kobe, Blake, Chris Paul & The West BEAT The East, Celebs Kick It Courtside

_YBF — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:07:19 +0000

Sunday tonight, The West Coast rocked the East Coast by beating them in the 2012 NBA All-Star game. See pics of your NBA favs like Blake Griffin, Kobe Bryant, Bron Bron, Derrick Rose plus the Young Money crew inside.....

Orlando, FL played host to the 2012 NBA All-Star Game Sunday night.

The annual game features the best of the best from the West Coast.....

And the East Coast. Before the game, both sides were introduced with a Nicki Minaj performance.

Here's some pics from the game:

Kobe Bryant scored 27 points, surpassing Michael Jordan's record career points.

Kobe, Carmelo and Chris took time out for a laugh on the court. The West beat the East 152--149 and Kevin Durant of the OK Thunder was MVP.

Also......

Lil' Wayne was spotted rocking his diamond-encrusted BEATS headphones.

He got a kiss from Nicki Minaj after her performance.

And her hype man/man SB was there of course.

Drizzy, Breezy, Kevin Hart and Chris Paul all kicked it before the game.

And Rev. Jesse Jackson?!

Spike Lee also attended the game.

BONUS:

Derrick Rose, who repped for the East tonight (and the Chicago Bulls) just signed a 14-year, $250 million with Adidas! Must be nice.

Also, Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson was introduced before the start of the NBA All-Star Game. It was 20 years ago, before the '92 All-Star game in Orlando, FL, that he announced he was retiring from the Lakers to tend to his HIV diagnosis.

Photos via Splash

Pitbull And Ne-Yo HIT THE ALL-STAR STAGE With SURPRISE PERFORMANCE From Chris Brown + Mary J. Blige Sings The National Anthem

_YBF — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:48:18 +0000

In addition to Pitbull and Ne-Yo performing, fans were graced with a surprise performance from Chris Brown tonight at the NBA All-Star Game. Watch it inside and see Mary J. Blige perform the national anthem.

Earlier tonight, Chris Brown SURPRISED fans when he joined Pitbull and Ne-Yo on stage for the NBA All-Star Game's Halftime show. The trio performed a medley of "Give Me Everything," "International Love," and “Turn Up The Music."

Watch 2012 NBA Halftime Show with Pitbull, Chris Brown & Ne-Yo here:

Also....

Mary J. Blige kicked off the game by belting out the National Anthem.

Watch Mary J. Blige singe the National Anthem below:

Executive Producer Diddy's "Undefeated" WINS OSCAR For Best Documentary!

Natasha — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:53:24 +0000

Diddy put on his Executive Producer hat for the high school football based documentary Undefeated. And the movie just won the Oscar!

At tonight's 84th Annual Academy Awards, Sean "Diddy" Combs' emotional film Undefeated just won for Best Documentary. Although he didn't get on stage with the other 5 members of the production/film team to accept the award, he walked the red carpet earlier. And was spotted in the audience sitting directly behind his rumored boo Cameron Diaz.

Diddy tweeted after the win:

Holy shit!!!! God is the greatest!!!! Thank you! #undefeated !!!!

Oh, and his other boo Cassie tweeted to him that he looked handsome tonight. His response? "Thanks babe."

ALL-STAR FAB: Nicki Minaj HITS THE STAGE With “Moment 4 Life” & “Starships”

_YBF — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:29:20 +0000

Earlier tonight, Niicki Minaj hit the stage at the NBA All-Star Game to perform twoof her trakcs. Watch her performances inside.....

Nicki Minaj rocked the stage in Orlando tonight at the NBA All-Star game. She performed twice (before the East and West teams were introduced).

She helped introduce the West team with her hits “Moment 4 Life” and “Turn Me On”.

Then she helped introduce the East team with “Starships” and “Super Bass”.

Octavia Spencer WINS OSCAR For BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS!

Natasha — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:14:20 +0000

It's official. Octavia Spencer just won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress!

The Help actress has swept this whole Award season winning almost each award for which she's been nominated. And now she can add the crème de la crème to her mantel.

The 39-year-old Montgomery, Alabama native, in a Tadashi Shoji gown, gave an emotional acceptance speech and thanked her home state of Alabama, her L.A. family, Steven Spielberg, and other members of her team.

This is Octavia's first Academy Award win and nomination. And she is the 5th black actress to win for Best Actress In A Supporting Role.

CONGRATS OCTAVIA!

84th ACADEMY AWARDS RED CARPET: Jennifer Lopez Goes SHEER & BACKLESS In ZUHAIR MURAD!

Natasha — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:38:26 +0000

Jennifer Lopez hit tonight's 84th Annual Academy Awards Red Carpet in a sexy Zuhair Murad sheer and sparkling gown. Decide if we love it inside...

"American Idol" judge Ms. Lopez is at tonight's Awards to present, alongside Cameron Diaz, the Awards for Best Costume & Best Hair/Makeup. And she hit the carpet in her own best "costume" and hair & makeup:

As usual, she brought the sexy factor in a deep V-neck sheer/white sparkle alternating paneled open back Zuhair Murad gown. She paired her look with subtle Lorraine Schwartz jewels. And her fave chic updo. So...

DO WE LOVE IT?!

Diddy Gets LINT ROLLED On The 84th Annual Academy Awards Red Carpet!

Natasha — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:52:56 +0000

Diddy may be the KING of "extra," but this man always knows how to clean up extremely well. Check out his 84th Annual Academy Awards look--and his professional lint roller--hitting the carpet tonight inside...

Sean "Diddy" Combs is up for an Oscar tonight as Executive Producer of the Best Documentary (feature) nominated Undefeated. He looked fresh and dapper as usual with the bow-tie and crisp tailoring, but it was his pre-carpet walk that grabbed everybody's attention:

Yes, that was a lint-roller freshening him up for a whole minute before he hit the carpet. Gotta love it.

84th ACADEMY AWARDS RED CARPET: Octavia Spencer SPARKLES In Tadashi Shoji!

Natasha — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:26:08 +0000

Best Supporting Actress nominee Octavia Spencer sparkled as she hit the 84th Annual Academy Awards red carpet tonight. Decide if we love her Tadashi Shoji gown inside...

The Help actress has remained loyal to Tadashi Shoji throughout this Awards season. And tonight she stepped up the glamour factor in Tadashi Shoji once again.

She kept it pretty and safe in this white and silver beaded waist-cinched number. She knows what works for her curves and stuck to that. The gown was paired with Jimmy Choo shoes, a Judith Leiber clutch and Neil Lane diamonds.

By the way, Octavia revealed on tonight's red carpet that she's set to begin a new movie right after the awards. It's directed by Diablo Cody, co-stars Russell Brand and Julianne Hough, and will film in New Orleans.

About Octavia's look...

DO WE LOVE IT?!

84th ACADEMY AWARDS RED CARPET: Viola Davis GOES NATURAL & EMERALD In Vera Wang!

Natasha — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:53:26 +0000

Best Actress nominee Viola Davis just walked the 84th Annual Academy Awards red carpet in an emerald Vera Wang creation. Decide if you love it inside...

When I heard Vera Wang would be dressing Mrs. Viola tonight, I wasn't sure if it would be a jaw dropper like we would all love. However, this is a stunning color, the sexy strapless cut shows off her bangin' bod, and the gown is embellished at the bust with a complimentary dramatic pleated chiffon train. It's not my absolute fave look of Viola's this award season, but it indeed raised a brow and she looks gorgeous.

We DO love that she took off the wig once again and is rocking her natural hair. And she looks more confident than ever!

So...

DO YOU LOVE IT?!

OSCAR HOOPLA: Halle Berry SKIPS OUT On Oscars Appearance+Selita Ebanks Gets GORGE For Academy Awards Pre-Show

Natasha — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:52:40 +0000

So much for looking forward to the utter perfectness that is Halle Berry on any given red carpet. The Oscar winner has bailed last minute on her scheduled appearance tonight at the 84th Academy Awards. Deets inside, plus Selita Ebanks' Oscar pre-show look...

Halle Berry has reportedly pulled put of her presenter duties at tonight's Academy Awards. The gorgeous Dark Tide actress, who copped the Oscar for Best Actress back in 2002, cited her broken foot as her reason. People Style Watch reports:

Berry injured herself while shooting Cloud Atlas in Spain in September. According to the movie's studio, Warner Bros., the accident occurred while "walking in Majorca on a day off from filming."

But it turns out there was a little more to the story. A source told PEOPLE at the time that Berry was chasing after her 3½-year-old daughter Nahla, who was chasing after a goat across a stretch of rocky countryside.

I mean...she has been hopping around in a cast for several months now. It wasn't a new occurrence. But alrighty.

The Awards will air live, tonight, from Hollywood's Kodak Theatre at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

And earlier this afternoon, model Selita Ebanks, posing with co-host Ross Matthews and her hairstylist Ken Paves, kicked off the Oscar festivities for E!'s big Pre-Show.

The Pre-Show host is donning a stunning canary ruched chiffon gown by Christian Siriano. Just a preface to the glamour that is about to hit the Award Shows of all Award Shows tonight. You feelin' it?