Here we go again. First FeFe Dobson jacking accusations, now this. One of our loyal YBF readers sent over some pics that made us go Hmmmm. An up and coming singer named Eva Simons–we’ve never heard of her but others apparently have– posted some photoshoot pics several months ago on her myspace page. Our reader noticed the striking similarities between those pics and Rihanna’s new promo pic and sent us a Swagger Jacker Alert. Here’s Eva’s pics:

You be the judge.

Another random tidbit: Eva is reportedly the original singer behind “Silly Boy”, even though people thought it was Rihanna or Lady Gaga.

In other Rih Rih news, she’s been confirmed to perform for the 2009 American Music Awards. Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, and many others will be performing as well and it airs live Nov. 22nd on ABC. Rih is set to shoot the video for “Russian Roulette” in the next few days. Producers Stargate also confirm the track “The Wait Is Ova” (produced by them of course) will be her second single releasing in a few weeks.

It’s like Groundhog’s Day with DMX and the police. Here’s video of X getting to a serious scuffle with the cops in Colorado Springs, CO this weekend.

Here’s what went down: DMX was scheduled to perform at 9pm last night. However, he didn’t show up to the venue until after 11pm. Likely due to ordinance and noise curfews…or maybe because they just said so…X couldn’t take the stage. The police attempted to prevent X, his chick, and his crew from entering the venue where the crowd was and from going on stage because they were hella late. X got all the way to the stage and was being physically pulled between his camp and 5-0. A riot damn near occurred in the crowd. No word yet on how this ended. Foolery was ensuing though….

EDIT: Some folks are reporting that the club promoter set DMX up to be late.

Damn homie. NFL baller Chad “Ocho Cinco” Johnson has been accused of writing bad checks to women in Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York , Miami and New Orleans. We’re told most of the girls are embarrassed to confront him about the checks…until recently. A woman named Courtney Collins put Mr. Johnson on blast via Twitter and she wants everyone to know about it. She said:

“Who knew people of his caliber wouldn’t have money in a bank account to cover a check that was written by Mr. Chad Johnson.”

Is Chad just stopping payments to these chicks he’s been writing checks to as payment for their “company”? Or is homeboy just passing out these hot checks to the unsuspecting women? Either way…WTF material indeed.

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So there is a 14-page French Vogue spread featuring model Lara Stone in blackface/black body coming out. It’s sending lots of folks into an uproar.

Some folks say this was a cheap gimmick with an empty purpose. Others say it’s an interpretation of high fashion. But what are your thoughts?

In other news, “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” are clamoring around trying to get artist credentials. Why? So they can get a cut of the big bucks Bravo is about to ring in off their syndicated episodes of the show on their sister networks. The issue is: EVERY housewife signed a contract stating they would not be paid as an actor due to the “reality show” nature of the program. But y’all know that’s not stopping these Atlanta Housewives. Here’s what one of them allegedly said about it:

“This is some bull shit, we’ve been fighting their as* for the longest to keep the show from going to syndication without us making a dime … Damn, we not getting a dime and they making all the money… WOW … They can play the show forever and we will never get a check that aint right.”

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Probably should have negotiated that before signing that contract all quick because you’re extra excited about being a “star”. Speaking of these chicks, the previews for tonight’s show are under the cut…

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Donda West’s’s niece, Yolanda Anderson, has been adamant about getting The Donda West Law Assembly Bill 1116 passed. The law will require medical doctors to do thorough health checks/physicals to patients before that patient undergoes plastic surgery. So sad that this wasn’t already a requirement. The bill was passed into law on October 12th in California. And I, for one, think it’s a great thing.

Here’s the preview for Alicia Keys‘ “Doesn’t Mean Anything” video.

Apparently Joe Jackson is offering tix for $3000 to wine and dine with him during a viewing of This Is It. We’re serious:

Fashion Designer Bian Variani, in collaboration with LVH magazine, Brenden Theatres and Seven&Company, is offering a $3,000 “Platinum VIP” package culminating in a screening of This Is It in Vegas on Oct. 27. It’s highlighted (if you will) by a “private dinner with Mr. Joseph Jackson,” who will pose for photos and autograph copies of his book, Joseph Jackson: Man in the Mirror, Father of the First Family of Music, which will be handed out as part of the package. The hotel’s comped as well. After the film, Joe will “thank the viewers and the fans for watching his son’s movie with him,” and host an opening night party at Palms Casino Resort’s Moon nightclub.
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Really Joe? I mean, really?

Look what silly Soulja Boy posted on Twitter the other day.  He wants everyone to see his jewelry and remote control car necklace and all that jazz.   And he wonders why people run up on his ass and steal his ish.

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Beyonce was spotted getting mulled by paparazzi while heading to her hubby’s show in Norway last night:

Were they snapping shots of her—or that fur that looks like it’s about to jump up and attack the camera folks?

Alicia Keys says if she can’t beat em…join em.  She’s starting a new blog that’s focused on “positivity and uplifting women” because there’s a lack of it in the blogosphere.  But the real question is: Will Mashonda be a guest blogger??

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So I just got in from the Maxwell/Common/Chrisette Michele concert here in D.C.  And I’ve been getting hit with this story all night.  Finally have a chance to post this juicy nugget:

A 30 something year old LA resident Alexsandra Wright (above) has filed a paternity suit claiming Beyonce and Solange’s daddy Mathew Knowles is HER baby’s daddy.  And nope–the woman aint Mama Tina.  According to TMZ:

We’ve learned Alexsandra Wright filed the case in L.A. County Superior Court. Wright lives in L.A. — she works in the name-branding business. We’re told she’s in her late 30s.

Wright, who is 6-months pregnant, filed the case last week, alleges Knowles is the father. Sources say Wright is repped by Neal Hersh, who is currently repping Lamar Odom in the prenup negotiations with Khloe Kardashian.

Quiet as kept, there have been rumors for a few years now that Tina–his wife of almost 30 years–and Mathew are separated, but not divorced.  And there’s been rumors that Papa Knowles is indeed a Rolling Stone.  So this paternity claim isn’t all that surprising.  But still.  Aint this some ish?  I guaran-damn-tee you Tina’s got her bedazzler gun and wig glue on deck if either of them try to jump extra crazy though…

MaMa Tina aint playing with y’all…