Mini Fab: Faith Evans’ New Book+Michelle Obama Covers Newsweek+Other Ish

Faith Evans is writing her memoirs and it’s set to hit shelves August of this year. The rumored book cover is above. Here’s the synopsis:
KEEP THE FAITH is Faith Evan’s first person account of life at ground zero of hip-hop’s greatest generation. She’ll share the truth about the love affair that changed her life, and the innuendo that rocked the hip-hop world to its core. From her passionate and tragically short-lived life with Biggie, Faith will finally lay the true story on the line. We’ll get to see the good, the bad and the ugly side of P Diddy; nobody knew either quite as wellas Faith.
I wonder if this will conveniently be pushed back to drop at the same time as the Notorious movie.

Barack’s wife and First Lady hopeful Michelle Obama is covering the pages of the new issue of Newsweek. Fabulous.
UPDATE: Apparently this issue is actually several weeks old. But the pic is staying up.
Dania Ramirez was spotted at the “Women At Risk” 10th Benefit Event in L.A. last night:


She clearly borrowed her BFF Kelis‘ mom jean flare pants. They had the potential to be cute. But her fabness makes up for it.

Actress Gina Ravera was there too.

Bezjian/Wireimage
And I know Congresswoman Maxine Waters told Dania to go put some damn clothes on. Loves it.

And in non-YBF news, Us Weekly is confirming that Jessica Simpson’s 23 year old lil sis Ashlee is pregnant. Her 28 year old fiance Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy (they conveniently just got engaged last week) is indeed the daddy. Congrats to them if true.
The Randomness:
- Check out my interview over at Empress magazine.

Finally! We've got a few pics showing glimpses of Halle Berry's and Gabriel Aubrey's Baby Nahla. No tabloid money for these folks...they're showing off their baby old school style.











Kara
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:27 pm | Reply | QuoteFirst???
Gabby
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:27 pm | Reply | Quotefirssssssssssssssssst…..
Lovin Life
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:27 pm | Reply | Quote1st???? Congratz on the lil one Ashley!
Gabby
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:28 pm | Reply | QuoteAAAAAAAAAAAh Karaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
HOTNESS
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:28 pm | Reply | QuoteOkay and cut!!!!!!!
LALA
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:30 pm | Reply | QuoteOh wow. Dania’s jeans are cute, but not with the Gilligan’s Island top. Kim K. did that look earlier this year, and it wasn’t cute then. A different top would have been ok…
I love Mrs. Obama, but that is not a flattering picture of her.
ladear
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:31 pm | Reply | Quotewho the hell is this dania chick anyway?????????? shes cute though
Pretty Paige
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:32 pm | Reply | QuoteShould you be exposing yourself at an event called “Women at Risk”???????
EW
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:34 pm | Reply | QuoteThat issue of Newsweek is old. That hit the stands in late February.
Dani
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:34 pm | Reply | Quote—-I love Faith and will be picking up this book…
—-I just don’t know how accurate this Biggie movie will be if they are not getting accounts from Faith, Lil Kim, Charlie Baltimore, etc….if its just his mom and Diddy’s view I think it will be…hard to believe.
—-They need to make it as real as Ray was…I know Stevie is a pimp when is that movie coming out…
Dani
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:35 pm | Reply | QuoteLALA wrote:
—-I have had that Newsweek for a long time I wonder why she said it just came out?
—-It’s an odd smile in that photo I have to agree…
Mee
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:35 pm | Reply | QuotePretty Paige wrote:
I was just about to say, “Was she the only person wearing jeans and dressed like Daisy Duke from the Dukes of Hazard?” Just wondering.
Jai
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:36 pm | Reply | QuoteIt’s Mrs Obama’s teeth, that’s the reason why it’s not flattering.
Dani
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:36 pm | Reply | Quote—I read she was engaged last week but I didn’t know she was pregnant too…please don’t go crazy like Britt….keep it together…
Dani
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:37 pm | Reply | QuoteJai wrote:
—-That’s just wrong…smh I don’t know I can’t tell what it is…
Dani
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:39 pm | Reply | Quote—-I thought the movie of Biggie was coming out Jan 2009, I think Faith should drop the book in August its a good time…will start the buzz for the movie
—-She wants to drop the book before the movie so she can show how inaccurate the movie is going to be..
—-Ya’ll know Diddy is not going to reveal the truth about himself in this movie…come on…
BeyonceKnowlesCarter
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:39 pm | Reply | QuoteMichelle Obama = ]
and faith is fab!
cat4everrr
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:39 pm | Reply | Quotenow that’s a woman who understands the power statement of a string of pearls…work it michelle
cat4everrr
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:41 pm | Reply | Quotelet me get this staight, she shows up at an “at risk conference” in a midrift…i’m just asking
Zeal
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:41 pm | Reply | QuoteToo many people have jacked Kelis’ style lately, with Rihanna being the most obvious, but I see even her BFF is swagger jacking.
cat4everrr
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:42 pm | Reply | Quotewith her boobs hanging out no less? ughhhhhhh major sigh
Marcus X
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:46 pm | Reply | QuoteMichelle O’Bama is the truth…First Queen of the USA.
Ashlee fan
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:49 pm | Reply | QuoteI LOVE ASHLEE! NaTasha, it’s okay to be DIVERSE w/your news (gossip) every once in a while…
the truth
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:55 pm | Reply | QuoteNot sure who Dania is but she’s extremely gorgeous and like few starts has a tid bit of make up on by the looks of it.. her clothes no comment since her prettiness makes up for it.
Love Faith Evans.. cant wait to read her book. maybe she heard pdiddy is printing B.S about her in the movie so she’ll expose him and will really know if what suppahead said is really and he’s an undercover closet hiding you know the rest (P.S irrelevant but none the less i heard that in suppa heads confessions the yound man she left anonymous but she pined was chris brown… thats crazy). Michelle Obama may not be hollywood beauty but still a nice looking older lady that hasn’t been put under the knife. Diddy’s mom can get some tips from her on how to dress and look her age.
the truth
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:58 pm | Reply | QuoteAshley Simpson im sure is news worthy but is she for YBF young BLACK and fabulous… just saying.. before natasha starts putting post on Paris Lindsay and all them other crazy white G’s
lola
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:01 pm | Reply | Quoteguess Ashlee didn’t save herself for marriage like her big sis, Jessica. Wonder what holy Papa Simpson is saying….
Shawty
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:06 pm | Reply | QuoteCongrats and good luck on all of future endeavors Natasha; I absolutely adore your site…
Dr. Elle Rae
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:09 pm | Reply | QuoteOkay so when was this book written.. cuz the pic on the cover looks like biggie was still alive at the photo shoot… yea faith… i know you got the info to write about, CLEARLY!…. but i am going to need black folks to sometimes step up they marketing and business skills… don’t just take the first book deal they offer u
Martinique_fr
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:16 pm | Reply | Quote1. Ok I love Michelle O, but that is NOT a good pic of her.
2. High waisted jeans need to be banned forever … please.
mia
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:20 pm | Reply | QuoteIm Sure Street Cleaners Are Happy Dania Wore Those Jeans. Those Pants Can Sweep Up Trash
Eve
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:27 pm | Reply | QuoteMoneys tight i guess Faith. Dont worry boo just bring out another track.. i’ll support yah. and don’t get into this book telling ish before your man diddy starts an uproar.
Lex
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:30 pm | Reply | QuoteI could’ve sworn she denied being pregnant recently…If it wasn’t her, it was some other young Hollyweird chica about to get married…but I really do think it was Ashlee…Oh well good for her…
Nawal
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:31 pm | Reply | QuoteSorry, but that Newsweek magazine with Michelle Obama is so old!
Honey
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:32 pm | Reply | Quotethe truth wrote:
LMAO
CO SIGN I THINK DIDDY IS GAY AND SO IS THAT BIG TIGGER. EVER SINCE SHE EXPOSE THEM EVERYTIME I SEE THEM I GET THE QUEER VIBE. HEY I DONT KNOW WHY THEY ASHAMED JUST COME OUT WITH IT. WHATS IN THE DARK UST COME TO LIGHT ANYWAY. . i HOPE CHRIS AINT THE ONE IN HER BOOK OR THAT SOME CRAZYNESS RIGHT THURR.
Lex
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:33 pm | Reply | QuoteHave you all noticed a lil trend…All the younger sisters of these well-known singers are getting pregnant and then married…Solange(of course that was years ago) Jamielyn Spears, now Ashlee Simpson…Guess we should be watching out for Ashanti’s little sister…
LUDA
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:34 pm | Reply | QuoteHoney wrote:
here i am thinking im the only one glad somebodies on my page. that diddy really do look like a flaming boom batty. Kim probably left him for that too but he hasd her quite by dishing out the cash.. can’t wait til she does and tell all. and wasnt big tigger with tyson beckford… al though i wish it was someone else cuz that tysons to die for.. what a waste of a sexy black man.
Tangela
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:54 pm | Reply | QuoteI like Michelle Obama, but those eyebrows, and that pose are no-no’s. They have her eyebrow’s looking like the Grinch’s.
auragirl
On Apr 14, 2008 at 5:15 pm | Reply | QuoteThat newsweek is at least 1.5 to 2 months old!!!!!! get on it! lol
love Michelle O!
les923
On Apr 14, 2008 at 5:16 pm | Reply | QuoteEve wrote:
I’m figuring this is more of the real reason why she is coming out withthis book now. I am sure she MUST have received offers before for a book deal. Why now? Personally, ever since she has been married to her latest husband her career has been steadily gone down hill! The best song she came out with is “Do It All Again” when she got caught with the coke in her ride with her husband! I think she needs new management - he is obviously not on his job! People like Faith & Monica, etc. should not be struggling out here or not on the Billboard charts when chicks like Cassie, who have absolutely no vocal skills, are coming out with new CD’s!
Victoria
On Apr 14, 2008 at 5:57 pm | Reply | QuoteGreat interview Natasha! Your site is definitely blowing up! Many blog sites don’t dish on black celebrities and that is what makes your site stand out. Also your personality is crazy and you speak what’s on your mind. Go ahead girl!!
Tennelle
On Apr 14, 2008 at 6:16 pm | Reply | QuoteSMFH!!!
nadia
On Apr 14, 2008 at 6:43 pm | Reply | QuoteNo way Ashley is pregnant. Her whole image is totally against that lifestyle
Britt
On Apr 14, 2008 at 6:44 pm | Reply | QuoteCongratulations on the magazine Empress interview Natasha!
MARISSA
On Apr 14, 2008 at 6:58 pm | Reply | Quotenatasha, your such an inspiration to me. i have a newfound respect for you after readign that interview, continue doing your thing i love it!
Krys
On Apr 14, 2008 at 7:22 pm | Reply | QuoteLex wrote:
I was JUST thinking that! The baby sister beat you to the punch!
natasha
On Apr 14, 2008 at 8:26 pm | Reply | QuoteAshley needs to get off the drugs b4 she have that baby~!!!!!!!!!!
Esquire
On Apr 14, 2008 at 8:54 pm | Reply | QuoteThanks Natasha for this post. I’m a huge Faith Evans fan.
I loved your interview. your are definitely fab, and someone I look up too.
Queen Bee
On Apr 14, 2008 at 8:55 pm | Reply | QuoteNATASHA! Good interview. I had no idea you were planning for such an extreme expansion for the site. You’re definitely doing big things, girl. Congrats!
ph2072
On Apr 14, 2008 at 9:16 pm | Reply | QuoteCongratulations on your interview and best of luck with your future endeavors. In the words of Wendy Williams, “Sistas be doin’ it for themselves!”
ph2072
On Apr 14, 2008 at 9:17 pm | Reply | QuoteForgot to mention - I’d read Faith’s book and I love Mrs. Obama.
Chica
On Apr 14, 2008 at 10:07 pm | Reply | QuoteKrys wrote:
U know…but at least Ashlee is 23…the other 2 were 17. But umm…let’s say we are engaged, then pregnant…or pregnant, then engaged, seems to be the thing to do…Nicole Richie…still “engaged”….LaLa…still “engaged”….
MajorKnuckles
On Apr 15, 2008 at 12:25 am | Reply | QuoteDania Ramirez - Lovely tits, if I was Sylar I would go invisible and then sucker punch her, there is nothing like warm unconscious tit loving.
Just Nikki
On Apr 15, 2008 at 12:27 am | Reply | QuotePretty Paige wrote:
Giggles
stillIrise
On Apr 15, 2008 at 2:27 am | Reply | Quotethe truth wrote:
That’s why Natasha wrote “in non-YBF news”.
ROBIN
On Apr 15, 2008 at 8:47 am | Reply | QuoteI like Dania Ramirez’s look… is that wrong?
kaykay
On Apr 15, 2008 at 9:57 am | Reply | Quotewho wants to read about faith?
Lady Linx
On Apr 15, 2008 at 10:17 am | Reply | Quoteles923 wrote:
I agree with everything you said to a T
Lady Linx
On Apr 15, 2008 at 10:19 am | Reply | Quotenadia wrote:
She’s human… f u$$ a image,
Erica
On Apr 15, 2008 at 11:17 am | Reply | QuoteWhy can’t Ashley get coverage on this site when Kim and her sisters, Amy Whinehouse and other non-black celebs have stories and pictures posted about them?
I don’t know why you all are always making Diddy out to be the curse. Biggie’s mother is helping to producing the movie, Diddy has nothing to do with it. She is going to have him looking like an angel like she always does. None of them are going to tell the WHOLE truth. Faith is looking for a check. She is just like the rest living off of Biggie’s name. Who really care about her life besides the mess with Big? Leave it in the past, especially considering how she never liked to talk about it before, so why do it now? I really wish folk would let Bigge and Pac rest in peace.
kaykay
On Apr 15, 2008 at 11:34 am | Reply | QuoteMartinique_fr wrote:
oh no! i love my high wasted jeans…the wide legged ones have to be worn perfectly though and the woman in them need not have any belly at all…they’re definitely not for everybody-quite unforgiving.
robbie
On Apr 15, 2008 at 1:18 pm | Reply | QuoteI DO NOT LIKE MICHELLE “MAMA” OBAMA!!!! YEAH I SAID IT!! SHE IS ARROGANT! SHE THINKS SHE IS A MINI CONDOLEEZA RICE BUT CONDI WILL EAT HER ASS UP!! SHE IS NOT THE BLACK WOMAN I WOULD WANT TO BE SEEN AS THE PICTURE OF BLACK AMERICAN WOMEN!! SHE LOOKS LIKE A BOSSY, MEAN SPIRITED, ANGRY BLACK WOMAN WITH NAPPY FREAKIN HAIR!! SHE NEEDS TO LOOK SOFTER! SOMEONE IN HIS CAMPAIGN NEEDS TO GET HER A MAKEOVER!!
Bootsy521
On Apr 15, 2008 at 2:32 pm | Reply | Quoterobbie wrote:
I agree 150% She and Barack both come off as arrogant!!
MsDonnaGirl
On Apr 15, 2008 at 2:40 pm | Reply | QuoteWell! Don’t hold back on the Michelle Obama Rant, then! I personally love her swagger. She gives me “I’ll cut a b**** behind my man!” that we need more of for a public face of black marriages and relationships. There’s no mistaking that he has a good source of support and understanding, which makes him look like an even more stable candidate than Ms. Clinton and her commitment-come-lately husband. Get yo’ man in chickety-check or tell him to check out, then we’ll talk about your leadership capabilities. Why should I elect a woman who can’t run her own house as candidate for the White House? Yeah, that might be overreaching, but I meant it.
Faith, if you are reading this:less books, more songs. You KNOW I’mma buy your CD no matter what, but I gives a flying f*** about your personal life unless I can tap my toes to it. I’ve always regarded you so much more highly than these other females deluding themselves into thinking their drama is so intense and unique because they’ve dealt with men who cut records. Trust me, Fay, you have nothing to add. We’ve already READ it, whatever it is!
BMW
On Apr 15, 2008 at 2:48 pm | Reply | QuoteWhat in the latino hell is she wearing! and who is she? Those pants are hot!!!!!!! but the outfit is beyond horrible! The outfit is not right for the event. She is pretty, so I guess she gets away with it………….no …………even though she is pretty I just can’t handle that charlies angel cow girl look……….Foolywang of the week honey!!!!!!!!!!!!!
VTChick
On Apr 16, 2008 at 9:04 am | Reply | QuoteBootsy521 wrote:
Seriously, I mean, are you for real with both of these comments. What does “her look” have to do with her capacity to be First Lady? When did standing by your man, raising your children to be respectable young women, and acting in an educated and dignified manner in public turn into she’s arrogant. The problem that I have with both comments is that, you say she looks bossy, mean spirited– least I go on, but all I see in this picture and in the host of other pictures of her is a woman smiling. You (both) are so caught up on image, but you aren’t looking at this woman as an educated Princeton University and Harvard Law School graduate with many years of working in some area of the public and private sectors. What more can we ask for in a First Lady of our country? She can clearly give us, black women (and I’ll go so far to believe that both comments stem from black women) an understanding of what it means to be educated, present ourselves (women) in manner that respectable (in public and private), train our children to do the latter, and hold it down for our men. Please think about what message you are sending when you post a comment of this sort. When need strong, supportive black women on the covers of magazines and in the faces of Americans who somewhat believe black women (and men) only care about flashy jewelry, expensive clothing, and the best way to get over on people. Best of luck to you in your quest to understand the differences.
stella
On Apr 17, 2008 at 12:57 am | Reply | QuoteDania is on the show Heroes
Dahron/Kenya
On Apr 17, 2008 at 1:05 pm | Reply | Quoteseriously chick lets those dayum pants goo.. thanksz =)
kudos!