YBF was on the scene of Queen Latifah’s new photoshoot for Pepsi’s “We Inspire” campaign this week. And our photog Vinnet got some exclusive shots:
Fab. Queen is one of six famous women sharing personal, inspirational moments for Pepsi’s “We Inspire” campaign. All the celebrity women will represent the following categories: Love, Joy, Wisdom, Beauty, Laughter and Hope. The goal of the campaign is to capture the powerful bond between women by developing an online community where they can share stories about the events and people that inspire and motivate them. Queen Latifah will represent BEAUTY.
Photog: Vinnet Bradshaw/GeniusHatesCompany.com
Serena and Venus Williams have pretty much shut down the game of tennis for anyone else. So why not make history elsewhere? The sisters just became the first African American females to own a part of a NFL franchise. They copped part of the Miami Dolphins:
“I am so excited to be part of such a renowned organization,” says Serena. “Having spent so much of my childhood in the area, being involved with a staple of Miami culture is a huge honor. We look forward to many championships and much success together with the Miami Dolphins.”
Agrees Venus, “I am honored to be a partner in the Miami Dolphins franchise and thankful to owner Stephen Ross for allowing Serena and I to be part of Miami Dolphins history.”
The tennis stars are joining Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez and Gloria and Emilio Estefan in becoming limited ownership partners in the franchise. Loves it.
News on Kellie Williams’/Laura Winslow’s wedding when you read the rest…
Laure Winslow is getting married. Kellie Williams is set to wed her fiance Hannibal (yeah…I know) on September 9th of this year in Maryland. They do look cute though:
And here’s their wedding website here. Congrats to the couple!
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:02 PM
Very nice. For the newly weds and for the Williams sisters.
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:03 PM
finally im first lol
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:04 PM
wow… she can do better.
shout out to Serena and Venus… GET MONEY!
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:07 PM
So proud of the Williams sisters! Congrats – BLACK LOVE!
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:09 PM
dana looks gorgeous…but that’s normal
good luck to venus and serena
if you have to explain who someone is…i’m thinking that they shouldn’t be a part of a post!!
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:09 PM
Wow Venus and Serena are the best get the money.Proud Proud Proud of yall and I hope to do the same take this money that the whte thought we could never get.
U r the best don’t matter what pple say about yall!!!! U SISTERS ROCK ROCK ROCK
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:09 PM
Congrats to Venus and Serena! Sistahs are doing it for themselves!!!
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:10 PM
Congrats to Venus and Serena!!! Now THESE are women who should be applauded for overcoming MANY obstacles and using that as fuel to be the success stories that they are!!!
Congrats to Kellie and Hannibal (everytime I hear that name is reminds me of the Silence of the Lambs serial killer guy Hannibal Lector :lol: )
BTW is that her real hair? Its cute on her if it isnt
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:12 PM
soo cute! my wedding is next summer…cant wait :)
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:14 PM
Queen’s hair and makeup are always on point.
Congrats to Serena and Venus for making history yet again…but the feet…really?
Those engagement pix are TOO cute! ANd her hair is fab.
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:15 PM
No sarcasm but wasn’t the Queen doing Jenny Craig? I really like her that size but I don’t see where the weight was lost. Congrats to all of the William’s in the post.
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:18 PM
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No sarcasm but wasn’t the Queen doing Jenny Craig? I really like her that size but I don’t see where the weight was lost. Congrats to all of the William’s in the post.
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LMAO…i gotta agree! i think she’s gorgeous..but i don’t see that she lost any weight
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:20 PM
I’m happy for everyone and their wedding website is cute!
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:21 PM
I agree with AndieC, Venus and Serena’s feet is a MESS! wow…wow…did Venus not wash the sole of her feet before the shoot? And I’m sorry to have to say this but Venus and Serena always look a MESS! They’re just not pretty girls regardless of all the money and access to hair and makeup! I applaud them for their contributions to sports but models they are NOT!
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:22 PM
I love Serena and Venus but um their feet look like dogs has been chewing on them….Venus feet are dingy on the bottom and yes I said dingy lol
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:22 PM
From an old married lady, (9 years) congrats to Kellie!! May God bless.
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:29 PM
Awww congrats Laura!! Marriage is a beautiful thing..
Congrats to the Williams sisters…them feets right there are million dollar feets so I aint even gonna say nathan, lol
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:30 PM
Nice looking couple.
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:34 PM
i noticed the williams’ feet…but i just blazed right by that! i just ate dammit!!
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:37 PM
LMAO.
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:38 PM
do better in what way? please expalin just curious.
we don’t know is personality or how he treats her. So I’m curious to know how she can do better… Did he beat her up like Chris did rhi? did he cheat on her?.. He’s not my type but I see nothing wrong with him in the looks department…Congrats to the couple.
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:39 PM
You a mess!! Them bear claws are attached to women who earn bank!! Let em slide…. :lol:
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:40 PM
Marriage is a beautiful thing and for the person who said she could do better..you have no clue how that man treats her. He could be treating like the queen will all wanted to be treated as and deserves. Plus that man is not ugly. Congrats to them love the pic in white her hair is cute too. I was wondering what she was up to.
Venus and Serena are doing big things loves it! They are cute in this pic (nevermind the feet)
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:41 PM
So i love Queen Latifah, she always looks good and Venus and Serena are making moves and Laura Winslow looks like a pretty young version of Oprah with her hair like that but i love it.
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:42 PM
Latifah has a great team. Her make-up and style is always on point. Whom ever she has hired definitely knows how to work with curvy woman.
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:42 PM
Well I hope Hannibal don’t CHOP HER ASS UP!!
Congrats Serena & Venus! :D
Queen Latifah looks so beautiful when she’s a woman.
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:44 PM
All Hail to the Queen. I love me some Queen Latifah. She is always fly. She wears clothes and colors that make her glow with beauty. And her hair color is off da chain. Go Queen!!!
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:46 PM
C’mon now yall can’t let Serena and Venus shine for one post w/o getting on their feet? :?:
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:47 PM
Most professional atheletes have jacked up feet. No surprise. Get over it. And, for everyone who thinks they are “not pretty girls” well Common thinks one of them is. So, who cares what we think. As long as they got men who will love them and enjoy their jacked up feet MORE POWER TO THEM! GET IT VENUS AND SERENA!
Congrats to Kellie! They make a cute couple (in an odd way, lol)
And Queen is always stunning. Jenny Craig or not she always looks fabulous on set (I have to calify “on set” because out here in LA when she is out rocking cornrows and baggy jeans it is another story lol)
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:47 PM
Aww Laura Winslow looks great. What else is she doin these days??
Go head Venus & Serena! Those girls are doin the damn thing.
Queen is beautiful, gay or straight.
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:49 PM
Uhhhmmm…did we all forget that they play tennis? Of course their feet will be rough. Congrats, Venus and Serena.
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:49 PM
Co-signing Be@uty !s My N@me
It’s not all about looks, especially when you get older. Getting married is serious! And it’s going to take more than just you’re mate looking good for the marriage to last. As long as he is treating her like a queen that’s all that matters.
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:49 PM
LAWD THAT MUSIC!
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:51 PM
Hi boo!!
DEAD @ the Latifah comment…but true! She looks gorg!
Serena and Venus are doing the DAMN thing…love to hear about successful black women, so inspiring! Laura and her fiancee look cute together!
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:51 PM
I still can’s get over Laura in that whack azz Abelyne Hair Center commercial. I was like ….’guhhhhrl, whyyyy??…, guhhhrl, byeeee…’.
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:52 PM
@ Whoa!
Ok! I would love to see a true athlete with decent feet. There are women that don’t do shit but look cute with feet worse than that.
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:54 PM
I’m such a sucker for love I went on Laura’s wedding website, their pics together are cute and so is their love story…best wishes to them!
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:54 PM
congrats to serena & venus & kellie !!!
:D
Wed, August 26, 2009 12:59 PM
Hi honey bunny!!!! :P
Wed, August 26, 2009 1:01 PM
Kerry…that comment got under my skin too. ya’ll chicks basing relationships on looks…what you gon do when the looks fade? what if tomorrow something happened and the face was no more? and then you wonder why you’re man is screwing all the chicks on your block? STOP BEING SO DAMN SHALLOW!!!
Wed, August 26, 2009 1:02 PM
I Swore i saw wedding pics like 10 yrs ago of kellie williams, is this her 2nd marriage?
Wed, August 26, 2009 1:08 PM
Ummm….. who’s Kellie Williams?
Wed, August 26, 2009 1:13 PM
that’s what I said kellie who?
Wed, August 26, 2009 1:15 PM
Best Wishes!!!
Wed, August 26, 2009 1:18 PM
It’s ALL About the Looks – DO NOT b Naive…
….yes, he treats ME like a QUEEN – WHATEVER I WANTED – I GOT.
AMEN
Wed, August 26, 2009 1:18 PM
Kellie Williams was on Family Matters with Steve Urkel.
The show is not that old it came out in the 90’s but you can catch it on Nick at Night.
Wed, August 26, 2009 1:19 PM
Venus & Serena – CONGRATS! Fabulous ladies, and a true inspiration. I wanted to see Serena play here in Toronto, but couldn’t work out the schedule.
Queen – looking lovely.
Laura Winslow, I mean Kellie Williams – still as beautiful as when she was on the show.
Wed, August 26, 2009 1:20 PM
The QUEEN is reppin BEAUTY – wink!
Wed, August 26, 2009 1:20 PM
I’ve been married 15 years to a man I know no one would consider cute or nice looking, but he treats me like a queen and I wouldn’t want anyone else. He’s a wonderful father, friend and lover. I use to date handsome men, but not ONE of them treated me the way my Man does. Looks mean nothing, nobody wants a monster, but get passed the looks and look at the Man!
Wed, August 26, 2009 1:22 PM
The way she’s smiling, seems to me that she did just fine.
Wed, August 26, 2009 1:28 PM
So if he’s cute & beats your azz……….that’s ok?
So if he’s cute & is lazy & don’t wanna work……that’s ok?
So if he’s cute & cheats constantly……….that’s ok?
So if he’s cute & can’t keep a job……….that’s ok?
So if he’s cute & disrespects you……….that’s ok?
So if he’s cute & got a pencil/vienna sausage dick ……….that’s ok?
Cuteness/Looks don’t pay the mortgage/rent, don’t pay the bills, doesn’t satisfy you emotionally or physically – so looks isn’t hig priority in my book.
Wed, August 26, 2009 1:29 PM
meant to say
“so looks isn’t a big priority in my book.”
Wed, August 26, 2009 1:29 PM
wow…if its all about the looks…guarantee yourself to be left in a few years babe…cause there will always be someone younger and/or better looking!
Wed, August 26, 2009 1:30 PM
Queen Latifah looks BEAUTIFUL
Congrats to Kellie Williams she’s looking beautiful with her man because when she was on clean house she was a hot azz mess.
Wed, August 26, 2009 1:35 PM
The Miami Dolphins deal is huge. It’s the kind of deal that creates generational wealth – something way more important than the state of their feet.
Hannibal and Kellie look so happy together!
Wed, August 26, 2009 1:41 PM
Thank U!!!
Wed, August 26, 2009 1:44 PM
So true cuz every day a new slut is born, somebody who is prettier, who got a fatter azz, who got bigger tits, who got a tighter waist, who got a tighter puss & who can slide his dykk farther down her throat before gagging THAN YOU.
So if THAT’S the basis of your relationship than you better put some tunnel vision glasses on his azz so he can see only you.
That’s why the divorce rate is so high now-a-days cuz marriages are based on frivolous, trivial and insignificant BS likes looks instead of what really matters.
Wed, August 26, 2009 1:51 PM
…and you have the nerve to call someone else niave. LOL wow
Wed, August 26, 2009 1:53 PM
Hello Everyone, there’s an interesting article on the sisters and, if allowed, I would post a link to it. Just outs there story in a different perspective and was well written….Soooo Tasha, can I tell wher eit is? It’s not a blog or anything that will compete with you.
Side note….I come in here and laugh atyall at the time. Again and for all the laughter, thanks!!!!
Wed, August 26, 2009 1:55 PM
That is what is wrong with us now. Why all the hate and negative comments on this site. I mean we are talking about how they are not cute and people looking big. I mean beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I am pretty sure somebody might not find you to be a looker your damn self. Its ashame that we have to pick people are part the way that we do. Talking about peoples feet and all other non important bs. Instead of just saying ” way to go or congratulations” especially since the post was about something positive and not just fashion. So instead you choose to nit pick and look at the picture under a freaking microscope. I know its just your opinion, yada yada. Whatever. I know you are at your BEST everyday all the freaking time. RIGHT? WHile you seat at home at your computer looking at two great role models as you try to tear them down. BUt then we will talk about how we dont like bafoonery like Neffie and them , but sit on this site and do bafoonery your damn self.
Wed, August 26, 2009 2:03 PM
I love queen Latifahs look in those pictures.
Congrats to Venus and Serena.
Kellie and her guy make a nice looking couple and I love the look of her outfit in the first picture.
Wed, August 26, 2009 2:07 PM
Lawd, black folks still talking about feet almost 20 years after “Boomerang.” These sistas are part owners of a damn sports team–who gives a good gaddamn about their toes?
Wed, August 26, 2009 2:17 PM
Wow o_O that was very real…but truthful!
Wed, August 26, 2009 2:24 PM
not everyone is blessed with cute feet. they should have cropped them suckers out the pic.
venus looks incredible in the pic tho.
Wed, August 26, 2009 2:25 PM
Very well said.
Wed, August 26, 2009 2:28 PM
Hey….I was thinking the same thing!….she does look like Oprah. If they ever do a movie about the big O, (Laura) should be the first candidate!
Wed, August 26, 2009 2:29 PM
Kellie and Hannibal you both look great!!! Congratulations to you and God Bless you!
Venus and Serena congratulations, you both look great!!!
Queen, , fabulous darling! Keep up the good work! You look beautiful!
Haters never die but you keep living your fabulous lives!!!
Wed, August 26, 2009 2:35 PM
kellie’s man his a bit heavy but he’s still handsome. not sure what all the hate is about.
and i agree with most everyone else that looks matter to a degree, but it’s better to go with someone who’s a real good man rather than superficial mess.
Wed, August 26, 2009 2:44 PM
PREACH!!!!
Wed, August 26, 2009 2:50 PM
Um, NO Venus and Serena need to put on some shoes, that cover the whole foot including the toes.. THE NERVE! but good for them…
Queen Latifah, looks fab as usual. So beautiful.
Congrats to Laura, although.. I thought you were talking bout that girl from 3LW got engaged when I saw the government name.
Wed, August 26, 2009 2:56 PM
so im bored at work and just read all of these comments. I think that its a bunch of BS. The women are making histroy by being the first African American women to own part of a franchise. I think its something that needs to be celebrated.AND honestly what is the problem with their feet? NOTHING at all. They look like regular feet. Now unless yall are foot models, I think no one should be talking bad about them.
Queen Latifah is always FAB. I really love how she empowers women, not just African American women. She is the embodiment of beauty because beauty is not determined from your looks but your character.
Wed, August 26, 2009 3:00 PM
“The sisters just became the first African American females to own a part of a NFL franchise.”
KUDOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wed, August 26, 2009 3:29 PM
Tell that girl!!! Preach about it!! Enough said!
Wed, August 26, 2009 3:33 PM
If he’s saved santified filled with the Holy Ghost….No she can’t do better. Cause there’s nothing better than a man of God who knows his covenant and walks in authority! Looks are not everything. If they were then I’m thinking maybe the divorce rate wouldn’t be so high in silicone (probably spelled wrong) and yaki valley….
Wed, August 26, 2009 3:34 PM
Damn yall be hatin’
Wed, August 26, 2009 3:35 PM
She was never doing it to lose weight. She stated in her commercials that she was doing it for maintenence. She wanted to have a healthier lifestyle. Keep up people.
Wed, August 26, 2009 3:38 PM
Everyone is talking about the Williams’ sisters feet but without those hands and feet they wouldn’t be able to buy part of an NFL franchise. And besides in this picture their feet don’t even look bad. I see no corns or bruises. On the otherhand I know some of y’all on here got some hammer toes so cut it out.
Wed, August 26, 2009 3:44 PM
We need to get back to where we have pride in each other, and stop tearing people down because they don’t fit the daily profile of what beauty is. All three of these women embody what we should want our daughters to be…strong, beautiful, intelligent, talented women. Please let us as a people develop some values, we seem to have lost them all along the way……
Wed, August 26, 2009 3:47 PM
Relationships should not be based solely on looks but let’s be real even if a guy seems really nice if we are not attracted to the person physically on some level most women would not date him. Personally I like someone who is a nice person and physically appealing to me, that doesn’t mean he has to be a supermodel, I just have to find him attractive. Whoever says looks don’t matter to them at all is lying.
Wed, August 26, 2009 3:49 PM
By the way I think Kellie and her fiance are cute together. He looks like he is a nice person.
Wed, August 26, 2009 4:12 PM
Wow, how can you hate on her. She looks so damn happy! I wish them the best.
Wed, August 26, 2009 4:23 PM
I second that! Well said.
Wed, August 26, 2009 4:25 PM
I agree most of us are so built on tearing folks down it is ridiculous. Most of you need to go read a book and learn your history if the first thing you about when you heard Hannibal was Silence of the Lambs. Hannibal one of the greatest leaders of all time from Carthage in Africa. Most General’s in the military still use part of his strategy today. WOW, never knew folks knew so little until they opened their mouths. I agree with Virtuous1, if they are saved and filled with the Holy Ghost, you can’t do any better than that. Most folks are hating because they have their own insecurities and wish they could be as beautiful as these young ladies, who are talented, comfortable with themselves and well off.
Wed, August 26, 2009 5:13 PM
They say once you get passed your 20’s that looks start to matter less and less. Congrats to Kellie Williams! As long as she’s happy, that’s all that matters. Would love to see her back on T.V though. She still looks the same as she did on Family Matters!
Venus & Serena continue to do big things! Those are my girls! I definitely hope Serena defends her U.S Open Title next week but I wouldn’t be mad if Venus got a third one!
Wed, August 26, 2009 5:17 PM
It works both ways, my guy cousin told me he was through with dealing with beautiful dummies. Said a woman needs to offer him so much more. Looks will only get you so far. It might get you in the door, but it won’t keep you.
Wed, August 26, 2009 5:56 PM
Wed, August 26, 2009 5:57 PM
I know that’s right!! REAL MEN LOVE JESUS!!
Wed, August 26, 2009 5:58 PM
Kellie hasn’t aged at all. She looks great!!!
Now, her fiance is a HOLD ‘NOTHA STORY.
Wed, August 26, 2009 6:19 PM
EVERYONE needs to go to the wedding website & read their story. It’s awesome. The website is well done. And, they have more pics. Kellie is gorgeous!!
Wed, August 26, 2009 6:25 PM
QUEEN LATIFAH is wearing Angela Dean by Deanzign.
Tan One-Shoulder Jersey Dress.
Wed, August 26, 2009 6:27 PM
Queen Latifah’s one-shoulder jersey dress was designed by Angela Dean for DeanZign.
Wed, August 26, 2009 6:30 PM
The Queen is looking gud!!!
congrats to Regina!!
Wed, August 26, 2009 7:15 PM
What commercial were you in again? Heard she did it to help a friend or family members business out. Local DC Hair Salon. Some folks just love being negative but that reveals so much about their own in insecurities.
Wed, August 26, 2009 7:43 PM
a lot of athletes (and run-way models) don’t have the best looking feet you guys, i’m sure they get pedis. anyhoooo, congrats to everyone.
Wed, August 26, 2009 9:26 PM
I viewed Kellie’s and her fiance’s wedding website-the pictures were beautiful, they both looked great, very nice photos!
Wed, August 26, 2009 10:04 PM
I am up it was stated (not in this post) that she lost 20lbs (again no sarcasm) but I don’t see it. I was never knocking her size in the first place she’s a beautiful person to me.
Wed, August 26, 2009 10:22 PM
this is the progressive black women’s page.
one woman who has been called all the shots since the 90s is taking the time to beautify herself AND get paid for it! she looks great too
two other women are co-managing a team from an industry that was dominated by males
and a third is getting married!!
alright now!! very proud!! great thread
Wed, August 26, 2009 10:24 PM
thats what im saying. they super rich and they co-owners. let their feet be jacked up. I bet everyone in this thread male or female would lick each and everyone of their piggies for $10k.
stop playing
Thu, August 27, 2009 12:07 AM
awww Congrats to Kellie aka Laura Winslow! she looks happy.
Thu, August 27, 2009 12:19 AM
Queen Latifah looks beautiful.
Queen Latifah looks like she ate Jenny Craig. (literally)
Thu, August 27, 2009 8:48 AM
So sad at all the negative comments on this post.
Queen Latifah looks great and the Williams sisters are getting it in and seem like they are very comfortable in their own skin besides they stay pulling some of the flyest dudes including my man Common.
But the worst comments are about Kellie Williams who cares what he looks like, they look happy as hell and I think their story is a fine example of getting to know each other and taking their time. When will we stop putting people who are doing positive things down?
Thu, August 27, 2009 9:05 AM
So is mine! How’s the planning going?
Thu, August 27, 2009 9:09 AM
FYI, Hannibal is a great guy–please stop hating on him! He adores Kellie and their relationship seems genuine and solid. And he is not on the heavy side, maybe the photos aren’t the greatest of him (kinda hard when someone as photogenic as Kellie is sitting beside you!) but he is not a fat dude! LOL. Most important, they seem so happy together!
Thu, August 27, 2009 9:36 AM
CONGRATS !!! to ALL the sisers on the site, Venus, Serena, and Laura. My Husband and I, been married 24 Years!! married when we were younger. I know you guys will be good God Bless
Thu, August 27, 2009 11:24 AM
I concur…well put.
Thu, August 27, 2009 11:32 AM
“A HOLD NOTHA STORY”!?!?!?….A WHOLE NOTHA STORY?
Thu, August 27, 2009 1:22 PM
I am a personnal friend of Kellie and Hannibals and trust me he is not an ugly dude. They have submitted their relationship to God and He is truly shown his favor upon them. It is so unfortunate that people just can’t be happy for other people and let their own insecurities lead them. How many of you have a man who loves and adores you and still allows you to be you, even if that means he has to take on negative comments from people who don’t even know him. Please just be happy for them because trust me you only bring negativty into your own life when you speak against God’s children.
Thu, August 27, 2009 1:23 PM
And just as a side note please look up the true meaning of the name Hannible.
Thu, August 27, 2009 6:58 PM
Thu, August 27, 2009 7:04 PM
I agree with you 1000%