The First Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon went down yesterday afternoon. Jada Pinkett Smith and others were honored at the bash, held at the Beverly Hills Hotel, for their work in Hollywood and in the African-American community. I swear Tom just randomly appear at damn near every event for black folks.  And he always seems to be right over Willada's shoulders just peeking out at the right times.  I guess he was there to offer up some friendly words of support for Jada.  I just wonder if he took this opportunity to send some subliminal Scientology messages to the audience.  Y'all know that dude stays on recruit mode.

BET's Rip the Runway 2008 went down last night at Hammerstein Ballroom.  I really hope Diddy made an announcement that he's snatching Cassie off record making and giving her an exclusive modeling contract for Sean Jean.  It would really be helpful to my ears and nerves.

Photog: Mazur 

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are the new proud parents of a baby girl and a baby boy.  People.com reports: The babies were born early Friday in Long Island, N.Y. The girl was born at 12:12 a.m. and weighed 5 lbs. 7 oz., and the boy followed at 12:23 a.m., weighing 6 lbs. I'm just waiting to see J-Lo stamp around Manhattan and L.A.

   The YBF was on the scene for Erykah Badu's exclusive listening session for her new album New AmErykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War. It went down last night at NY's earthy and energetic Chamber of Mirrors. YBF NY Correspondent Tichanda hit up the event and for a review...

This chick has got to be the Queen of secret marriages.  Sources are reporting that while Janet stays telling folks she doesn't think she's walkng down the aisle again, she did just asked Badgley Mischka for bridal gown samples.  I wouldn't be surprised.

   Black Enterprise celebrated Oscar Week last night with an All-Star gathering to honor the fabulous Ruby Dee.  And YBF snitches at the event noticed that Malinda Williams and her fiance D-Nice strategically hit the red carpet when many folks weren't watching.  And then suspiciously kicked this prom style pose which looks very much like they're covering up a possible baby bump.  Time will tell...

Who's the celeb rocking a hobo chic look and just needs a cup and a smile to sit on a corner near you?