She Get It From Her Momma

Eye Candy: Kanye and on & off girlfriend, Amber Rose on the beach earlier this week.

I can't even front, Amber's bad and I mean B-A-D! From Momma's OVAH persona to her sickening body that appears like something sent from the gods. I've argued many people down about how if you took away Amber's buzz cut she'd look like any other white girl but, these pictures have TOTALLY changed my mind. Momma's definitely the business. It's like Brooke and Alexus who? Those are no names when put up against the ROSE. Oh how we love that delicate ROSE!

Signed,
T H E . F A S H I O N . C O N N O I S S E U R

Jennifer Hudson Gives Birth To Baby Boy

Former American Idol contestant Jennifer Hudson and her fiance former reality show star David Otunga welcomed a beautiful baby boy, David Otunga, Jr., into the world late Monday night. On behalf of myself and the entire YGT staff, we'd like to wish J.Hud and David congrats on their new addition.

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The Love Connection

I was recently cruising the blogosphere when I stopped by Model Sessilee Lopez's Site. Well while I was there I found some interesting pictures of her and fellow model, Wendell Lessimore. Now, you know I'm not one to create mess, but these pictures are giving me alot. From the looks of the pictures it appears these two are either really close friends or something a little more. Now, I'm not knocking their hustle or the fact they may be an item but, I just wanted to get the YGT readers opinion on these two as a couple!

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Jay-Z Set To Release Tell All Book

Jay-Z has signed a deal to release his autobiography, which will include details on his marriage to Beyonce Knowles.

Jay-Z is planning to tell all about his marriage in a new book. The '99 Problems' rapper is set to pen an autobiography in which he will open up about his life with wife Beyonce Knowles, despite the pair making a pact to not speak about their relationship publicly.

A source said: "It's going to cover everything from his days on the streets as a drug dealer to his fairytale wedding to Beyonce. "He'll also be revealing his rapping secrets."

A spokesperson for the star confirmed plans for the tome, which as yet has no title or release date. Its release is expected to tie in with his next album, 'The Blueprint 3', which is due to come out in September.

The hip-hop star - real name Shawn Carter - previously scrapped plans for an autobiography, saying it would be too personal to write. Beyonce - who married 39-year-old Jay-Z in secret last April after dating him for around six years - has often credited the pair's refusal to discuss their relationship as the key to its longevity.

She said: "I think I have a successful, long-lasting relationship, longer than most people's in the industry, so I must be doing something right. "It's important for people to know that there's a line you can't cross in this. It's real. It's not like some fairytale that people watch for entertainment - it's real life and it's important to keep it to yourself.

"We worked really hard at keeping our wedding private. I've always been this way, and he's always been this way, so that's why we complement each other. We always knew that it would be private and quiet, for all the right reasons."

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Reggie Bush and Kim Kardashian Call It Quits

Kim Kardashian and her boyfriend of two years, New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush, are going their separate ways, the reality star's rep confirms to PEOPLE.

The pair, who recently returned from a charity trip to Africa with Kardashian's sister Khloe, just last May talked about "heading" toward marriage, but sources tell PEOPLE their relationship suffered from the time they spent apart with yet another separation looming with the upcoming NFL season.

"They never get to see each other, ever," the source says. "It's been a long time coming. They still love each other and are part of their lives, but Reggie spends six months out of the year in New Orleans, so it's tough."

Kardashian, 28, the star of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, had been dating Bush, 24, since 2007. The couple were seen as the perfect Hollywood pair, stepping out on red carpets and posing for a GQ spread together.

"They were the cutest couple," another source tells PEOPLE. "They loved each other so much but they hardly saw each other. He starts his football training camp this week and she starts filming Keeping up with the Kardashians this week. They just need a break right now."

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I'm not sure what to think about these two. I understand the reasoning behind the breakup, but for some odd reason I get the feeling it's not permanent. Kim ain't letting no other woman have Reggie. I guess we have to wait and see!

F.C

C-A-N-D-I-D

Photo: Beyonce and Jay-Z were spotted on the streets of NYC over the weekend. It appears from the picture they weren't expecting cameras to be around. The life of a celebrity right?

I slightly use the candid look of the pic. Am I the only one?

Signed,
No Signature.

*Update* Kelis & Nas Drama

By ANTHONY McCARTNEY, AP Entertainment Writer Anthony Mccartney,

LOS ANGELES – A judge has ordered Nas to pay Kelis nearly $44,000 in monthly support for the near future, a day after the "Milkshake" singer gave birth to the divorcing couple's baby boy.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Louis Meisinger issued the order at a Thursday hearing. Kelis gave birth to the boy, named Knight, at a New York hospital Wednesday.

The 29-year-old, whose full name is Kelis Rogers, filed for divorce from the rapper in April.

The two have been sparring over support payments for several months, with Kelis contending that Nas hasn't paid many of the costs of her pregnancy and her expenses. Nas' attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, told the judge that the rapper has paid some expenses and the former couple's health insurance has been maintained.

Kaplan proposed paying Kelis a one-time payment of $20,000 until the judge could settle on an appropriate spousal and child support amount at a later hearing.

Meisinger rejected that offer, saying more money per month would be needed to accommodate Kelis' lifestyle and was warranted based on income declarations filed with the court.
Neither Nas, whose full name is Nasir Jones, nor Kelis attended Thursday's hearing.

Why must they be messy? You two were a power couple! Act like it.


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*UPDATE* Kelis Goes Into Labor On What Was Suppose To Be Her & Nas' Cour Date!

Rapper Nas may miss the birth of his first son today (July 21) in an effort to continue the difficult divorce proceedings he and his estranged wife are going through. TMZ is reporting that singer Kelis went into labor late this morning and is expected to deliver the couple’s first child together at any moment.

However, the couple was expected in court today to once again attempt to reach an agreement on the terms of their divorce.

Specifically at issue today was the financial support Nas will be expected to provide the “Milkshake” singer for child and spousal support and to cover prenatal expenses as well as the baby’s medical expenses.

Nas is also in New York and he was on his way to the hospital as of press time.


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Update On Nas & Kelis

Nas claims he paid kelis more than she says and he makes less than she thinks. According to TMZ, Kelis claims Nas raked in $11 million for his album deal. Nas fired back in legal papers, "I did not receive even half that amount"... claiming it's more like $4 mil. Nas claims his income is declining, and he's only pulling in $147,165 a month. As for what he spends, Nas claims he spends $71,371.96 a month, which includes $10,000 a month in clothing/hair/toiletries/personal effects.

All I can do is shake my head! I never thought it would have got this messy between these two. I just hope when Kelis gives birth, they can put their differences aside.

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Signed,
The Fashion Connoisseur

Day 26's Q Talks Life & Love

What was the concept behind the photo shoot?
Well it was a Derek Blanks shoot. He does a lot of alter ego stuff. So we liked the idea of us showing the other side to Dawn and Que. Like the heavenly and devilish looks or the lustful and innocent side to us. The purest part of our love. It was easy because our love is REAL. We were just being ourselves. The kissing and deep looks is what we do on a normal basis. People don’t believe its real because we met on MTB but it is real. It’s impossible to fake how much we're in love.

Well you are pretty tatted up..
Yes I am, I love artwork. I like to be in my own world and express who I am. All my tattoos mean something to me and they all tie together in their own way. Some people get tattoos cause they look cool I get them because of my love for ART.

Speaking of love and tattoos, whose lips are those on your neck?
I figured I would get DAWN's lips because she will be mine forever and I’m hers forever, so why not. It's the best example of how honest I am in my relationship and about our love. Her lips and her name is an example to others that it’s ok to LOVE YOUR GIRL. It’s an example on how to be HONEST. I actually got her name when we started getting serious , so I had that way before the lips on my neck. I’m sure there will be more tattoos to come.

With all the celebrity break ups and hook ups. What do you think makes your relationship different? Why did you decide to go public instead of hiding your relationship?
It is what it is. I have to be real with myself. What ever is meant to happen will happen. But our relationship is built off of trust, honesty, and love. It’s definitely that fairytale ending that people don’t believe in anymore. There's no hiding that. There’s no point in fronting when you are happy.

How do you handle growing stardom and growing love all at once?
Work is work and play is play. Fortunately for us we work together so I get to do both.

What’s your advice to other young men your age still single and playing the field?
If you want to be a better person you have to “ be honest with yourself and it ‘s ok to be in love and be proud to love your girl”. You don’t have to cheat because people tell you it’s not cool to be with one person. If you’re happy, do you. When you love yourself others will see that in you and do the same. They have no choice but to respect it.

Shout out to Global Grind for the interview.

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Welcome To The Real World

Sighting: Kanye West & on-and-off again girlfriend, Amber Rose.

I live for these two just for the fact they don't fight the force that is themselves. The paparazzi love them and they know it. So, instead of fighting it, they ham it up for the camera. Who else would get this much recognition for looking at a hoodie in American Apparel? Nobody. Case closed!

M Y - - S I G N A T U R E .

Jill Scott Welcomes Her First Child

R&B singer Jill Scott gave birth to a baby boy named Jett Hamilton Roberts, her reps confirmed to Usmagazine.com Tuesday.

Scott, who made her film debut in Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married?, welcomed her first child with her drummer fiance, Lil' John Roberts.

Jett was born Monday at 4:20 p.m. He weighs 7 pounds, 8 ounces.

The news of the Grammy winner's newborn baby was also announced on her official website.

The songwriter currently appears in the lead role of the BBC/HBO series, The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency

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C.Breezy's New Gal

Word on the street is that Chris Brown has a new girlfriend. The quote on quote new pair were caught recently leaving a tattoo parlor. Now, I'm not sure if Chris is doing this for publicity or just as a mere facade to make people think he's over Rihanna. Either way, she's lateboots and needs a makeover if she's going to be tippin in the public. Someone phone Amber Rose's people so this chick can get put into boot camp.



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Now Wave, Wave, Wave

So, when I saw the new pictures of Marc and Jennifer I was instantly drawn to this picture of Jay-Z and Beyonce. I don't know what it is but, it's something about the love conveyed between both couples that make these pictures amazing. I'm all about "Real Love" in 2009.

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Back On The Scene

There hasn't been much press about Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez lately. I guess the media decided to leave her alone so that she could focus on her family and making her new marriage work. Well, recently Marc and Jennifer were caught out on the town giving me what I want. It was something about these pictures that gave me "Old Italy," maybe it's J.Lo OVAH MOM carta and Marc's ascot/scarf, plaid blazer combo. Either way I say WERK OUT Jennifer and Marc; let America know you can TIP like Tom and Katie, Victoria and David.




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This Is Why He Was Living The Good Life

So, Kanye has tipped around the city with what I would call some of the Baddest Chicks in the game. Starting with the now current start of Harlem Heights, Brooke Crittendon then moving towards celebrity stylist, Alexis Phifer and now his lastest fling, model/ex stripper Amber Rose. As you can see from the pictures, Kanye sure knows how to pick them. They each have their own hustle, TIP without any remorse and hold their own alongside "The Fashion Connoisseur Of Hip Hop," Well I pose a question for you:

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Amber Rose: Hit Or Miss?

So everyone is trying to go in on Amber Rose, Kanye's new fling. Yeah, the outfit above is giving trash teas a bit but, Pam Anderson made a career out of it right? What do you think YGT readers? Vote or comment!!

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Kanye & Amber Rose Sighting

This is what you call OVAH TEAS; They gallivant, done to the nines, paying everyone and everything in sight. That's the life. Welcome to Hollywood, people!

Would you call me a snob?

Signed,

The F.C.

Pick Your Date

[CAST YOUR VOTE FOR EACH QUESTION BELOW]

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Black Love At It's Finest

Here are some of the Best Dressed Couples Of 2008, According to Essence Magazine. If you agree/disagree with anyone on the list let me know via the comments section below!
Barack and Michelle Obama
Shawn and Beyonce Carter
Kimora Lee and Djimon Hounsou
Nelly and Ashanti
Chris Brown and Rihanna
Nick and Mariah Carey
Robin Thicke and Paula Patton
Nas & Kelis
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith
Mary J. Blige and Kendu Isaacs

I'm off to find my Black Love!

I may have already found it,
but that's another post all in itself

that is all.

The F.C.