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.
Ashanti’s New Promo Pics+Weezy Brings The Quote Of The Day+Kimora Fires BJ Coleman?!+Sneak Peek At Tyra’s New Show
Ashanti’s got some new promo shots:
Oh hello there Mr. Photoshop. I honestly liked the first set better. But oh well.
Gossip bits when you read the rest…
Lil Wayne is always good for a laugh or two when he’s getting interviewed. Apparently he told Blender mag about why he stopped using “a lot” of drugs like Cocaine but still smokes weed:
“I don’t do too many (drugs). I just smoke weed and drink. But I’ll never f**k with no more coke. It’s not about the bad high; it’s just about the acne: Cocaine makes your face break out. I’m a pretty boy.”
You’re a funny dude Weezy.
Uh-oh. Looks like Kimora’s alter ego Stankmora has struck again. Her longtime publicist and friend of YBF BJ Coleman was reportedly fired…or “removed”… from his post at Baby Phat and Phat Fashions as of April 29th. Along with one of her directors James, both of whom are regulars on her reality show Life In The Fab Lane. And apparently there was no real reason as to why. This was indeed a shock to lots of folks in the industry and people who know the two. I actually spoke with BJ today about this matter and he gave The YBF the following statement about if he no longer works with Kimora:
Yes, it’s true. I’m no longer with Baby Phat or Phat Fashions.
And when asked if this came as a surprise or if he had any clue as to what was going on, he responded:
I’m just as shocked as you. I was just as shocked when I found out.
Damn. Other sources are claiming, though, that the reason stemmed from Kimora finding out that BJ was in talks with Sean Jean to leave his post at Baby Phat to go over to the Sean John offices. Yet, other reliable sources say while that may be the case, in all actuality, Sean John is the one who approached BJ about possibly working with them, but nothing was confirmed or sought after. Even more interesting, BJ has worked with Kimora since he was in high school. And when I asked the source why she would dump her loyal employees so quickly, they responded with “That’s just how she is”. Too bad so sad. BJ damn near made Kimora’s career. And it looks like he will now move on to spread the fabulousness elsewhere.
And you can now check out a sneak peek of what Tyra has cooked up for her new show Stylista:
Interesting.
The Randomness:
- Geaux Hornets!
amy
On May 14, 2008 at 6:52 pm | Reply | Quote1st
Tiago218
On May 14, 2008 at 6:53 pm | Reply | QuoteCute pics
Brandii
On May 14, 2008 at 6:54 pm | Reply | QuoteTop 5
Fallon
On May 14, 2008 at 6:56 pm | Reply | QuoteMe and Bee top 5
KC
On May 14, 2008 at 6:57 pm | Reply | QuoteI hope these pics are for Ashanti’s personal use cause they shouldnt be anywhere near here album. I hope Kimora had a real reason to let them go. I love them on here show
danielle
On May 14, 2008 at 7:00 pm | Reply | QuoteLMAO WEEZY! “Cocaine makes your face break out. I’m a pretty boy.”
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Who in the hell have YOU been listening to?? Lying azz. You must do a WHOLE LOTTA coke ‘cuz your ENTIRE face is one big zit! And as for the ‘pretty boy’ self-labeling of yourself….ROFLMBAO!!! Yeah, if you’re pretty…so is Al Sharpton.
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The Ashanti pics look cute. Natasha, stop assuming that photoshop was overtly used in these photos. They look natural, not that many touch ups.
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As for Kimora. I hope ya azz goes bankrupt!!
pyt
On May 14, 2008 at 7:01 pm | Reply | Quoteso what ashanti’s booty was added to the pic// that booty looks cute
simplyme527
On May 14, 2008 at 7:04 pm | Reply | QuoteUmmmm I am loving them mauve or peachy color pumps Ashanti is rocking but that is about it.. I definetly think the first set of flics were much better.
I heard about that Lil Wayne comment this morning on Power 106 all I could do is SMDH at that mess.. Way to teach the kids stupid a$$.
Get it Kimora!
Angelica Fowler
On May 14, 2008 at 7:05 pm | Reply | QuoteCute pics of Ashanti. She
has really stepped her game
up. Thank God because she
used to be looking all
kinds of through.
Yema
On May 14, 2008 at 7:07 pm | Reply | QuoteNatasha, for real, you need to WARN people about that pix of Weezy popping up like that… just about used up one of my nine lives from the shock of his scary mug…
STL Lover
On May 14, 2008 at 7:07 pm | Reply | QuoteAshanti-please get pregnant and go away!
Weezy-pretty, no, pretty ugly, yes!
Tyra-aren’t you tired yet?
vegas chick
On May 14, 2008 at 7:08 pm | Reply | QuoteIs it me or does Ashanti’s clothes always look cheap?
I really like her, but her clothes look like they’re straight out of DEB or Rave. Lil Wayne, find the nearest Narcotics Anonymous meeting or rehab stat.
Say it aint so about BJ and James, I loved watching the way they used to run around like chickens with their heads cut off when they were trying to make a deadline. Especially James, he was never without a sweat rag, I thought it was a new accessory to the Phat line. Her loss, someone else’s gain for sure.
[L.]
On May 14, 2008 at 7:09 pm | Reply | Quotethose pictures shouldnt be exposed..not to be mean, but it loooks like somebody cracked out dressed her up..and as for Wayne….i love his character!! haha
Les
On May 14, 2008 at 7:10 pm | Reply | QuoteHer pics are cute, but they really do look like high school senior pictures
VC
On May 14, 2008 at 7:10 pm | Reply | QuoteD@mn shame about BJ. But in all honesty with the way she acts its no surprise. Even her daughters are rude and selfish. Its just who she is. Maybe her new publiscist will tell her to do something about the pack of hotdogs she calls her neck. For someone who claims FABULOUSITY, her neck is so… gross and unfabulous!
Ashanti tries too hard and still falls short everytime. Pics look like highschool pics.
Ms. Eye
On May 14, 2008 at 7:11 pm | Reply | QuoteKiKi aint stupid. She fired both of them because they forgot who the star/boss was. I am glad she got rid of both of them. She should go with a few males who don’t want to be girls the next time around.
TEE
On May 14, 2008 at 7:12 pm | Reply | QuoteASHANTI HAS A DERANGED LOOK IN HER EYES LIKE A STEPFORD WIFE OR SUMTHIN
TEE
On May 14, 2008 at 7:13 pm | Reply | QuoteASHANTI HAS A DERANGED LOOK IN HER EYES LIKE A STEPFORD WIFE OR SUMTHIN…
HELLO?
On May 14, 2008 at 7:16 pm | Reply | QuoteSTL Lover wrote:
LMAO @ the Tyra comment
Miss. Rissa
On May 14, 2008 at 7:22 pm | Reply | QuoteLil Wayne is a DUMBASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! Lord save the fool.
Chelly's Two Cents
On May 14, 2008 at 7:23 pm | Reply | QuoteAshanti’s pics look nice. She looks just like her Mama.
Lil Wayne a pretty boy? News to me. Glad he quit using coke…
Kimora’s a BITCH what else is new. Look for new employment BJ….
Miss. Rissa
On May 14, 2008 at 7:24 pm | Reply | QuoteOh yeah and ASHANTI just needs to give up. She is just really sucking major right now. Promo pics are wack. Nothing special to them and everything I’ve heard from her is so BLAH.
tiffany
On May 14, 2008 at 7:28 pm | Reply | Quotei can’t wait for the show
tiffany
On May 14, 2008 at 7:29 pm | Reply | Quotei wish somebody would tell Ashanti to stop it with the blond streaks.
GODIVA
On May 14, 2008 at 7:33 pm | Reply | QuoteI like Ashanti and all, but those pictures are looking real first time album-ish! What was the budget, $99.99?
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Sad to hear about James and BJ aka Arelle (Kimora cracked me up when she said that on her show). This may end up being a good thing for them in the end. I’m sure there’s a silver lining somewhere.
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Wow @ Wayne using coke. I need for him to enter somebody’s rehab. ASAP!
thetruthruth
On May 14, 2008 at 7:33 pm | Reply | QuoteHer Publicist is HARD at work on all these blogs, but guess what….Get it in while you can because she’ll NEVER matter to mainstream media again! No disrespect to CL, TheYBF, Mediatakeout, etc.. but if you ain’t on Perez Hilton, 24/7 Sizzler and all the “pop/ top 40 blogs”…YOU DON’T MATTER! You’ll never cover Elle, Vogue, Harper’s, Instyle, you’re lucky if Vibe still wants you! Give it up Publicist, no one cares but you and the people on her payroll! As soon as June 3rd comes and her album bricks, her record label won’t care either! They’re just going thru the motions right now! That is the honest truth, Ruth! oh and after that stunt they pulled with “Body on Me” you and Nelly are OVAH!
itzzzkimmm
On May 14, 2008 at 7:34 pm | Reply | QuoteI like the 2nd pic of Ashanti. The first one looks cheap.
Miss. Rissa
On May 14, 2008 at 7:36 pm | Reply | Quotethetruthruth wrote:
Yikessssssssssssssssssssssssssss, dont hurt em, lmfao
DAWN
On May 14, 2008 at 7:38 pm | Reply | QuoteKIMORA is a bitch, nothin’ new. Ashanti looks adorable in her pics. She needs to keep going in that direction.
missmdh
On May 14, 2008 at 7:38 pm | Reply | QuoteAshanti….Blank stare….she tries so hard!! James didn’t have any talent anyway, he should have been fired after he designed that ugly green/yellow dress. Anytime he gets dissed by the kids, he needed to go. BJ did forget that he wasn’t the star, but Kiki’s gonna regret that move. I won’t be surprised if he ends up right back working for her. But I do agree about her hiring some men that don’t like men for a change.
DAWN
On May 14, 2008 at 7:40 pm | Reply | QuoteOh! and as for Lil’ Wayne…NIGGA PUHLEEEEEESE!
camdon
On May 14, 2008 at 7:44 pm | Reply | QuoteWeezy, a pretty boy?! I guess he has the right to dream!
camdon
On May 14, 2008 at 7:45 pm | Reply | QuoteOh and Ashanti knows she got some thick legs! They photoshopped the hell outta this pics.
BellaY
On May 14, 2008 at 7:46 pm | Reply | QuoteOh wow!!! BJ AND James got the ax!?!?! They seemed totally committed to Kimora and her success. I thought I read somepleace that BJ was in talks to have his OWN reality show. Come to think of it, I haven’t seen Malory, the new hire on the new Fab Lane shows either.
mizzlush
On May 14, 2008 at 7:49 pm | Reply | QuoteAshanti’s pics are horrible! Her clothes and accessories are horibble. Everything looks soooo cheap! It’s sad because she is a cute girl. She just needs help. A better stylist or something.
Lisa
On May 14, 2008 at 7:54 pm | Reply | QuoteBJ will go on to do bigger things, but to be fired like that is cold. She should’ve given BJ her blessings, but maybe she did in private. I don’t know what happened to James either, wow this is shocking.
Sharonda
On May 14, 2008 at 7:55 pm | Reply | QuoteLil Wayne is a joke.
what
On May 14, 2008 at 7:55 pm | Reply | QuoteAshanti favors Beyonce. From the nose up.
JJ
On May 14, 2008 at 7:57 pm | Reply | QuoteAshanti looks to good and i dint even see tyra she just need to sit her ass down some where
BMW
On May 14, 2008 at 8:17 pm | Reply | QuoteBMW
On May 14, 2008 at 8:19 pm | Reply | Quotethetruthruth wrote:
somone took too many laxatives today! they spewing out alot of shit!!!!!!! fall back, cause vogue, Elle, and Harper Baazar don’t sound like they want you either since you took the time to come here and spew posion! If this blog is so waack, how come you got here? wow! folks got so much to say but too little to show!
MzGrn
On May 14, 2008 at 8:23 pm | Reply | QuoteDespite what everyone thinks, Kimora is a smart women. I’m sure she had good reason for getting rid of BJ “your a rock star” Coleman and cry baby James.
Strawbee
On May 14, 2008 at 8:27 pm | Reply | Quotevegas chick wrote:
LOL, a lot of those be designer clothes. So, that should tell y’all that just because it’s designer, doesn’t mean it’s nice. And that you’re just paying for a name. So yeah, designer name brands can look and be made cheap too. Ashanti’s pictures do look cute though (Some of you ain’t got to like her, but she’s not an ugly girl).
Wayne, Wayne, Wayne, can you be any more stupid. SMH @ his pretty boy/cocain acne statements.
I’m not up on Kimora (I don’t mean her name sake or business, just the gossip).
cindy
On May 14, 2008 at 8:46 pm | Reply | QuoteAshanti’s pics are adorable. I love those shoes she is rocking. I ain’t mad at anyone that goes home to Nelly every night. I also love the last 2 singles I have heard from her cd. I will definitely cop it when it comes out. Go Ashanti!
DeeDee ITS A BOY!
On May 14, 2008 at 8:48 pm | Reply | Quoteoooh Ashanti looks pretty with bangs and her hair pinned up…the 2nd and third pics are cute but not feeling the other two. Plus it looks like she hit up the nearest Picture People studio at the mall..I worked there once upon a time, I know their backdrops when I see them. Nah I cant front, she’s a beautiful lady.
Lord Jesus, Wayne is so gone…
MissN
On May 14, 2008 at 9:09 pm | Reply | QuoteThat was HArsh
AThinker
On May 14, 2008 at 9:36 pm | Reply | QuoteI think the Ashanti pictures are okay. Just okay. She looks great in them but the backdrop and everything looks like not much was spent on them. Her outfits are cute
Sydney
On May 14, 2008 at 9:39 pm | Reply | QuoteAshnti looks good, plain but good… Wezeie knows he needs to quit.. and Kimora is apparently a thug with no damn heart. I guess she’s been wrecking shop since Russ got ousted… Keep doin’ you BJ, I love you!
M.Love
On May 14, 2008 at 9:43 pm | Reply | QuoteI’m not feeling the flea market looking digs she has on!!!!!!!!!!! I like the orange pumps but the rest is garbage.
E2daJ
On May 14, 2008 at 9:59 pm | Reply | QuoteI CANNOT WAIT FOR LIL WAYNE TO GET PLAYED OUT… HE’S SOOOOO GETTIN ON MA NERVES…PLUS HE’S UGLY AND STARTED BANGIN WEN HE TURNED 45 YEARS OLD…
ultraviolet19
On May 14, 2008 at 10:00 pm | Reply | Quotewhy do you think its photoshopped? She could be naturally photogenic. Do u know her peronally? Is she ugly in real life? If so please find a picture of her thats ugly and post it. I just think u r a hater.
Strawbee
On May 14, 2008 at 10:07 pm | Reply | QuoteBMW wrote:
It’s funny, it’s always the miserable negative folks, that got the most to say, about somebody or something they don’t like. Which means, Ashanti is doing something right. You’re right about the blog. Hello, it’s not called YBF for nothing. This blog is geared toward black celebs and black news. Not Perez Hilton’s fruity behind or some white geared high fashion magazine.
Klover
On May 14, 2008 at 10:09 pm | Reply | QuoteWeezy is a waste of life. I like Ashanti but why does she always look like she on a budget.
ag
On May 14, 2008 at 10:26 pm | Reply | QuoteI guess there’s an audience for everything. You go in a studio, pump somethin out, SOMEBODY is bound to buy it. So, Ashanti is getting by with the ignorant, “we’ll take whatever bullshit music is thrown in our faces” populace. But hey, get it how you live. And no hating, just facts: Her photographer needs to do oh so much better. No shadows in the background or nothin, all the more easy to photoshop her cellulite-y thighs into nice, thin toned gams. Again, get it how you live, she needs to go ahead and do a rendition of “Retouch My Body”. Mariah has an excuse, she’s what, 15 years older than Ashanti? At least? Whatev, do you sis.
The Hostile One
On May 14, 2008 at 10:26 pm | Reply | QuoteThat’s right! Geaux Hornets! CP3’s still my MPV.
The Hostile One
On May 14, 2008 at 10:27 pm | Reply | QuoteThat’s right! Geaux Hornets! CP3’s still my MVP (I need to get some rest, too many b-ball games)….lol
RicanHoney302
On May 14, 2008 at 10:28 pm | Reply | QuoteTHESE ARE PROMO SHOTS? I THOUGHT THEY HER SENIOR PICTURES…SMH
TheTruth
On May 14, 2008 at 10:30 pm | Reply | QuoteAshanti is Fine as hell!!!… and that is the TRUTH. Show love all you nasty actin haters. Show the love! It’ll feel like a big ass weight was lifted off your ugly ass mugs. Do your own nasty asses a favor and just show the love sometimes. Force yourself to do it once in a while and you’ll feel better about yourself.
here i go
On May 14, 2008 at 10:33 pm | Reply | Quoteultraviolet19 wrote:
Nobody’s hating on Ashanti, but I’ll tell you I’m hating the way your face looks like a damn mime in that picture. I see you’re not naturally photogenic!!
Klover
On May 14, 2008 at 10:34 pm | Reply | Quote@ The Truth-its funny how people like you claim to want to spread love but are too idiotic to realise that judging others is just as bad as getting on them for “hating”
TheTruth
On May 14, 2008 at 10:40 pm | Reply | QuoteKlover….when you learn to spell, maybe , just maybe i’ll get back to ya.
SassyKin3
On May 14, 2008 at 10:51 pm | Reply | QuoteI LOVE WEEZY
Poppy
On May 14, 2008 at 10:55 pm | Reply | QuoteAshanti really needs a better stylist.
Louisiana Hot Gyrl
On May 14, 2008 at 11:00 pm | Reply | QuoteShanti looks great…Can’t wait for the album to drop
Klover
On May 14, 2008 at 11:01 pm | Reply | QuoteThe Truth Hurts
jojo
On May 14, 2008 at 11:04 pm | Reply | Quotei just watch kimora show to watch james sweat and to see aoki acting so grown, she needs to be put in a child place. it’s not cute at all aoki is so out of order.
BRANtheSOCALITE
On May 14, 2008 at 11:05 pm | Reply | QuoteAm I The Only One Who Noticed Ms. Ann COULD NOT Walk In Thios Shoes??!?!
BRANtheSOCALITE
On May 14, 2008 at 11:07 pm | Reply | QuoteMs Ann Could NOT Walk In Those Shoes At All
Not the Business
On May 14, 2008 at 11:35 pm | Reply | QuoteCan somebody please tell me why Ashanti’s shoes match her lipstick (3 rd picture)? That is NOT the business. I really need her to get her grown woman on and quit it with these “the best of my high school years” photo sessions.
Not the Business
On May 14, 2008 at 11:40 pm | Reply | QuoteCan somebody tell me why Ashanti’s shoes matches her lipstick (3rd picture)? That is NOT the business. I need her to get her grown woman on and quit it with these “the best of my high school years” photo sessions.
Not the Business
On May 14, 2008 at 11:41 pm | Reply | QuoteCan somebody tell me why Ashanti’s shoes match her lipstick (3rd picture)? That is NOT the business. I need her to get her grown woman on and quit it with these “the best of my high school years” photo sessions.
diakonos
On May 14, 2008 at 11:44 pm | Reply | QuoteWill Tyra please stick to her mediocre ‘TALK’ show….
…Top mOdel way pass its PRIME…THEY let go Veronica Mars and Girlfriends for Tyra’s half baked motif and whatnots…GREAT JOB CW Network…
SensaShaun
On May 14, 2008 at 11:45 pm | Reply | QuoteNow I generally don’t common and just come here for the accurate, relevant celebrity “know bout”…however, when I saw Kimora LOST HER DAMN MIND and fired BJ!? First of all…BJ is a BEAST as a Publicist. He is the TOTAL package…woooooow. I’d just say “I f’ed up and jumped to conclusions…I’m sorry BJ…COME BACK!” REAL ISH!! She is gonna have one helluva lump in her throat when he’s out makin’ it happen elsewhere!! James too?! I’m sick right now…don’t know if I wanna even watch her show anymore!
Col
On May 14, 2008 at 11:49 pm | Reply | QuoteOMG,
I thought I was the only one thinking that after everyone before said how cute she looked. I don’t care about the Photoshop ‘cuz that is the industry, but her clothes and accessories look just plain old cheap! I don’t know about the stores, but Forever 21 comes to mind…
Col
On May 14, 2008 at 11:52 pm | Reply | QuoteOMG,
I thought I was the only one thinking that after everyone before said how cute she looked. I don’t care about the Photoshop ‘cuz that is the industry, but her clothes and accessories look just plain old cheap! I don’t know about the stores, but Forever 21 comes to mind…OH YEAH, THOSE AREN’T DESIGNER!!
MeMeMe
On May 14, 2008 at 11:55 pm | Reply | QuoteDamn, Ashanti’s pics look like she took them at Glamour Shots in the mall.
Chris
On May 15, 2008 at 12:01 am | Reply | Quotehahaha
Wow, cheap?
I bet she could buy everybody’s houses and closets on this web site!
I think it’s sad when people just sit around and talk shit about people, when you are no where near as successful as her.
If you can’t say nothing nice, then shut the hell up. I mean really, i see 1/2 these people on this web site just surroundung around a celebrity’s photo to talk shit, but aint shit and don’t have shit.
Ashanti looks good.
This isn’t just about Ashanti it’s about all celebrities on this website that NOBODY knows personally, but sit and talk shit.
KNOCK IT OFF!!
Necy
On May 15, 2008 at 12:02 am | Reply | QuoteAww Ashanti’s pics are cute! Those are fab pics of her, can’t wait to get her album.
Chica
On May 15, 2008 at 12:07 am | Reply | QuoteAll pics r photoshopped…no biggie…
Kimora…what a bitch. That’s why I don’t watch her show. OMG, since HS and she just up and fires him…f*** her!
Miss. Rissa
On May 15, 2008 at 12:09 am | Reply | Quotehere i go wrote:
LMFAO DAMNNNNNNN! that was a roast
Miss. Rissa
On May 15, 2008 at 12:11 am | Reply | QuoteChris wrote:
WHY DO PEOPLE GET SO MAD? ITS OUR OPINION. JUST BECAUSE SOMEBODY THINKS ASHANTI LOOKS LIKE CRAP AND HER PHOTOS ARE SHIT DOESNT MEAN THEY ARE HATING. PERSONALLY I DONT WANT A DAMN THING FROM ASHANTI. DONT WANT HER CAREER, NOTHING. SO THERES NO HATING COMING FROM ME I DONT KNOW ABOUT ANYBODY ELSE. ASHANTI IS A PRETTY GIRL BUT SHE LOOKS CHEAP IN THE PICTURES IS IT OUR FAULT? NO ITS NOT BUT SHE SHOULD KNOW THOSE PHOTOS ARE GUNNA COME OUT AND PEOPLE ARE GOING TO SAY WHAT THEY ARE…CHEAP.
Miss. Rissa
On May 15, 2008 at 12:13 am | Reply | QuoteCol wrote: