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Now The Joy Is In Zephaniah: Rohan Marley Shares Pictures of Him & Lauryn’s Grandson

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It’s not every day that we get a sneak peek into the personal life of Lauryn Hill. We can glean that she appears to be happy, out of the spotlight raising her children. But those of us who studied The Miseducation, and the subsequent events, may be wondering what is her relationship like with the father of her children and former fiance Rohan Marley.

Well, from the looks of things, pretty good.

Back in February, we reported that the boy honored in Lauryn’s song “To Zion” is not so much a boy anymore. He’s a father.

Recently, Rohan shared images of his grandson with both of his grandparents. Check them out below.

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Is Eva Marcille Joining “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”

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Eva Marcille

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According to TMZ, it’s a possibility. Sources who are close to production have said that the former “America’s Next Top Model” winner has been filming scenes with consistent cast members of the hit Bravo show.

TMZ reports that producers want to do something a little different in the upcoming season and it’s time for Marcille to show and prove.

Apparently, she’s already shot scenes with NeNe Leakes and could possibly replace Porsha Williams or Cynthia Bailey, as their storylines are said to be drying up.

While Eva is younger than most of the other ladies–which is likely the goal– they’re looking for someone who has good chemistry with the group and can bring the drama.

She might be up for the challenge.

Do you think Eva would be a good fit on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”?

 

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Life And Workout Partners: Ciara And Russell Wilson Do Battle With Battle Ropes As A Team

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If you can find a guy who will not only support your fitness goals (without making you feel bad in their attempts to hold you accountable) but will also work out with you, they’re a keeper. Just ask Ciara.

Ciara and Russell

As we told you previously, Ci Ci and her brood recently worked out together on stationary bikes, with Ciara working to get off the baby weight, husband Russell Wilson training in preparation for NFL training camp later this month, and Future, well, just having fun:

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And while baby Future couldn’t keep up with his parents’ intense workouts (kidding! I’m aware that he’s just a 3-year-old), Wilson is still down to put in work with his Mrs. Ciara shared video of the couple working up a sweat while doing battle ropes simultaneously. He might be a quarterback for the Seahawks who is currently consuming nearly 5,000 calories a day to get ready for football season, but the “1,2 Step” singer definitely held her own:

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As for the aforementioned diet though, both Wilson and Ciara are taking part in it. According to ESPN, the Wilsons are working with “food coach” Philip Goglia and consuming lean proteins and lots of fruits and veggies while cutting out dairy and gluten. According to Goglia, basically, “If it’s got more than one ingredient in it, he couldn’t eat it.” As for being able to indulge in their favorite foods, Goglia said that Russell gets one cheat snack every two weeks. 

As extreme as it may sound, the couple has already seen results. Russell has reportedly dropped 10 pounds since getting on the plan, and based on her posts, Ciara has already lost five pounds.

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#MakeUpBae Tells Story Of A Woman Scheming To Get To Her Man

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By now, you’ve likely noticed that there is a pattern to these stories that go viral on Twitter. Most of them have to do with some type of sabotage or betrayal, the occasional prostitution ring, in the case of Aziah Wells and the Zola story.

So it makes sense that MakeUp Bae’s story would fall in those same lines. This time though, her mind might have been more innocent than the other men featured. Check it out below. But be forewarned, it might not end like you want it to.

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McDonald’s 365Black Awards Was Full Of Beauty And Baby Bumps

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On Sunday afternoon, McDonald's held its 14th annual 365Black Awards at the Ritz Carlton in New Orleans during Essence Fest. The luncheon honored influential women making a positive impact in the African American community, including Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross, actress Tichina Arnold, McDonald's marketing exec Margaret Gillis, and Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network co-founder Valeshia Butterfield Jones. Essence Atkins hosted the luncheon which featured performances by Kelly Price and Jekalyn Carr and a number of other celebs were in attendance as well. Check out all the beauty -- and the baby bumps -- on the golden carpet. [caption id="attachment_835349" align="alignnone" width="900"] <> at The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans on July 2, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana.[/caption]

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Tichina Arnold

[caption id="attachment_835350" align="alignnone" width="900"] NEW ORLEANS, LA - JULY 02: Actress Bresha Webb attends the 14th Annual McDonald's 365Black Awards at The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans on July 2, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images)[/caption]

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Bresha Webb

[caption id="attachment_835351" align="aligncenter" width="744"] NEW ORLEANS, LA - JULY 02: TV personality Timon Kyle Durrett attends the 14th Annual McDonald's 365Black Awards at The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans on July 2, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images)[/caption]

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Timon Kyle Durrett

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Kelly Price

[caption id="attachment_835353" align="aligncenter" width="632"] NEW ORLEANS, LA - JULY 02: Actor Marlon Wayans attends the 14th Annual McDonald's 365Black Awards at The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans on July 2, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images)[/caption]

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Marlon Wayans

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Sanya-Richards Ross

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Valeshia Butterfield Jones

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Essence Atkins

[caption id="attachment_835357" align="aligncenter" width="705"] NEW ORLEANS, LA - JULY 02: TV personality Miss Lawrence attends the 14th Annual McDonald's 365Black Awards at The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans on July 2, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images)[/caption]

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Miss Lawrence

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Here’s What You Should Know About Bossip’s New TV Show

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If you haven’t heard the news, our sister site, Bossip, is getting a show on WeTV and it’s only right we be one of the first outlets to get the scoop on the new series.

Bossip on WeTV will bring the same vicious humor the site is known for to the small screen, giving fans a chance to hear the latest celebrity gossip straight from the staff’s mouths — with their own hilarious take on it of course. Here, Managing Editor Janee Bolden and Bossip contributor Tyler Chronicles give us the true tea on what we can expect from the show and how they plan to handle all those clapbacks, ‘cuz you know they’re coming.

Bossip on WeTV airs at 10 pm July 6.

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Letter From Tupac Reveals Race Was The Reason He Broke Up With Madonna

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For as long as I can remember, there have been rumors about Tupac dating Madonna. And in 2015, the singer told Howard Stern that they were involved before he passed away. Madonna said Rosie Perez introduced them.

Apparently, it came as a surprise to some folks, including fellow rapper A$AP Rocky

While I don’t know the extent of their relationship and whether or not it involved sex (likely), there is evidence from Tupac that not only did they both date, Tupac was the one to break things off with her because of race.

In the letter, obtained by TMZ , the parts that are not redacted read as follows.

” Jan. 15, 1995 4:30 a.m.

M.

I’ve waited a long time 2 finally write this. Mainly because I was struggling to find all the answers so that I wouldn’t leave any unanswered questions. First and foremost, I must apologize to you because like you said I haven’t been the kind of friend I know I am capable of being

For you to be seen with a black man wouldn’t in any way jeopardize your career, if anything it would make you seem that much more open and exciting. But for me at least in my previous perception I felt due to my “image” I would be letting down half of the people who made me what I thought I was. I never meant to hurt you.

An interview where you said, ‘I’m off to rehabilitate all the rapper and basketball players’ or something to that effect those words cut me deep seeing how I had never known you to be with any rappers besides myself. It was at this moment out of hurt & a natural instinct to strike back and defend my heart & ego that I said alot of things.

In the time since, as you can see, I have grown both spiritually and mentally. It no longer matters how I’m perceived. Please understand my previous position as that of a young man with limited experience with a extremely famous sex symbol.

I offer my friendship once again this time much stronger & focused. If you are still interested I would like to further discuss this with you but some of it couldn’t wait. I felt compelled to tell you…Just in case anything happened.

Please be careful Madonna. Everyone is not as honorable as they seem. There are those whose hearts bleed with envy and evil. They would not hesitate to do you harm! Let my 5 bullets be proof of that!

Always,
2Pac

I don’t know how you feel about visiting me but if you could find it in your heart I would love to speak face to face with you. It’s funny but this experience has taught me to not take time 4 granted. <3″

Would love to know if she visited him in prison and whether or not they ever communicated after this.

I don’t want to get too in depth with my opinion on his decision. But judging by her insinuation that she was going be the [White] savior for rappers and basketball players and the fact that Madonna called her own son the n-word, in 2014 and didn’t see the problem with it, I’d say things worked out as they were supposed to.

Another letter from Tupac sold for $170,000. It’ll be interesting to see what happens to this one. Honestly, I don’t know how or why Madonna let it go.

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Netflix Dropped A Sneak Peek Trailer For She’s Gotta Have It; Meet Nola’s Trio Of Lovers

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In late June, Netflix released a short teaser for Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It series, which is an adaptation of the 1986 film. At first glance, despite the clip being only 15 seconds, it looks like a winner. Spike Lee direction (striking and provocative imagery in both black and white and color) at its finest:

A week later, the streaming giant has released a much longer sneak peek (it’s not a complete season trailer), which introduces us to Nola Darling (played by DeWanda Wise)’s three romantic interests. Sticking to the film’s storyline, they include Greer Childs (Cleo Anthony), Jamie Overstreet (Lyriq Bent) and Mars Blackmon (Anthony Ramos). In the sneak peek, we watch them interact in a way that feels more like a screen test than a clip meant to get people excited about what is to come:

As a big She’s Gotta Have It fan and Spike Lee joint lover, I’m just going to be honest. As far as sneak peeks go, the acting in this compilation feels a bit forced, particularly in the scenes with Greer and Mars. That has, for some reason, been the case with the last few projects (i.e., Da Sweet Blood of Jesus and Red Hook Summer). Still, that doesn’t mean that the show won’t impress. One minute and 15 seconds of footage is much different than 30-minute episodes, so we’ll see.

As for the project as a whole, the decision to turn the film into a show actually came from the mind of Spike Lee’s wife, Tonya, who serves as executive producer of the project.

“It Was My Wife, Tonya Lewis Lee, Producer In Her Own Right, Who Had The Vision To Take My Film From The Big Screen And Turn It Into An Episodic Series,” Lee said in 2016 after the 30th anniversary of his first feature film. “It Had Not Occurred To Me At All. Tonya Saw It Plain As Day. I Didn’t.”

The 10-episode series, shot in Brooklyn, will debut on Netflix on Thanksgiving. Check out the sneak peek, as well as the cool official official poster below, and let us know what you think.

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Tiny Says Co-Parenting With T.I. Has Been Challenging

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Awwww #Tiny sings to #TI & #Heiress at an #Xscape show in Detroit. 👀

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Yesterday, I stumbled across the above image of Tiny serenading a seated T.I. as he held their daughter in his lap.
And honestly, my first thought was ‘No, girl. Don’t go back!”

But once I actually watched the video of the moment, I realized that there was little spark between them. If anything, she was focused on Heiress.

Y’all know we had to get a video of #Tiny singing to #TI on stage! 😍 (See earlier post)

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And, as someone pointed out on social media, it was nice to see Tiny on the very tour T.I. tried to forbid her from attending.

Later, I would read this interview from Tiny that made me believe that it was a moment of compromise between the two parents because  Tiny revealed  co-parenting with T.I. hasn’t been all that easy.

During Essence Fest weekend, the singer told People that their 15-month daughter is doing well.

“The baby is great. Lately, she talks a little bit. Her new thing is saying ‘uh huh,’ which is so cute because for the longest she’d just tell you ‘No.’”

But dividing up her time between she and T.I. has been challenging.

“It’s pretty good but we still fight over spending time with the baby.”

In the past, she says, “We’d just spend time together, but now it’s like, ‘I want her,’ ‘No, I want her.’ ‘Well, you better come to my house then,’ ”

As for her relationship with T.I. she says, “It’s a process. Me and Mr., we’re in and out.”

But with the dissolution of her relationship, she’s been reunited with her group.

“I feel great. As one thing goes down the drain, another thing is coming up. It’s not about another man or anything like that. It’s about doing what I love and making money. I’m not missing anything.”

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“I’m Not Going To Deprive Myself”: Lauren London On Embracing Her Post-Baby Weight

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Last August, actress Lauren London and longtime boyfriend, rapper Nipsey Hussle, welcomed a baby boy named Kross. London kept a pretty low profile before giving birth and after, but when she decided to step out with Nipsey to enjoy a Laker’s game in March, some people had a lot to say about her weight.

Lauren London weight drama

London would eventually respond to her fat-shamers on social media.

“I’ve been getting compliments on my LOOKS for years. I NEVER let it ‘gas me’ because I knew the enduring value in all things is internal,” she wrote. “When I decided to have my son, I knew the Internet would be cruel. I knew that casting directors would consider me out of commission for at least a year. I knew that MY BODY would change, but I did not let the fear of these things effect [sic] me to the point of going against my spirit. I asked myself: would you rather be at conflict with yourself and at peace with the world? Or at peace with yourself and at conflict with the world? I chose the latter, at that moment I was ready for whatever came with it. This lil weight will get worked off and WHO I AM WILL BE UNCOMPROMISED. WIN-WIN NO?”

That pretty much stuck a fork in all conversations about the body of the actress. But the 32-year-old also took the opportunity she was given to speak to a much larger audience about the importance of not feeling pressed to fit anybody else’s beauty standards or preferences for her body.

“I had just had a baby and I went to a Laker game and they were like, ‘Oh my God she lost it! Look at her! Looks a mess! She’s so big now!'” London said while appearing on CBS’ The Talk on Friday.

Lauren London weight drama

“For me, it was like, I just gave birth on a whole ‘nother level. I did some God work. I love myself. Weight comes and goes. And I’m a woman and I like pizza and I like french fries and I like burgers and I’m not going to deprive myself of things that I like and enjoy because of how people see me.”

We heard that, sis.

Check out her comments below and see that the pizza, burgers and fries haven’t stopped London from looking amazing.

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Still CrazySexyCool: A Look Back At TLC’s Greatest Hits Upon The Release Of Their Final Album

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[caption id="attachment_834953" align="alignleft" width="3165"] Credit: Wenn.com[/caption] One of the most successful female groups of all time, TLC's innovative sound, trailblazing style and empowering message became the soundtrack for a generation of young women in the '90s and 00s. Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes and Rozanda "Chilli" Thomas were three women who tackled the music industry by their own rules and weren't shy to talk about subjects that most girl groups had stayed away from. And while we lost Left Eye more than 15 years ago (and far too early), T-Boz and Chilli have continued to forge ahead, recording new music, producing a made-for-TV movie of their life story and much more. With the release of their fifth and final self-titled album (funded in part by a Kickstarter campaign that drew donations from the likes of Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Soulja Boy and more) this past Friday, we take a look back at some of TLC's most iconic hits.

Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg

Off the group's debut album "Ooooooohhh... On The TLC Tip," their first single "Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg" gave the world a glimpse into the unique mix of funk, R&B and hip-hop that would set these talented ladies apart. It also showed that they weren't afraid to put their feelings about sex front and center. The music video for this track, while fun and colorful, showed each member of the group wearing condoms and emphasizing a message of safe sex. For TLC, music wasn't just a catchy hook or some dope rhymes; it was a way to get their feelings about the world around them across.

Baby, Baby, Baby

There is no doubt that when it came to dropping a dose of R&B soul and smooth sounds to listeners, T-Boz and Chilli were the women for the job. "Baby, Baby, Baby," also off of their debut album, allowed the girls the opportunity to show their sexier side. T-Boz’s raspy, smokey vocals paired with Chilli’s soulful sounds created a catchy track that established TLC as a force to be reckoned with on the R&B front.

Waterfalls

Arguably TLC’s biggest and most well-known hit, “Waterfalls” was also one of their most socially conscious. Tackling the AIDs epidemic, drug use and unprotected sex head-on, “Waterfalls” struck a chord with millions of music fans, landing TLC an international hit that reached number one in countries from the United States to Germany to New Zealand. The song was also a favorite among critics, who honored the ladies with two Grammy nominations. The video for “Waterfalls” also gained considerable attention for its raw emotion, speaking to entire generation faced with such a devastating epidemic.

Red Light Special

If you were looking to set the mood in 1995, there is no doubt that “Red Light Special” was cued up and ready to go. The Babyface-written track had bluesy horns, sexy vocals and and a video set in a brothel with the ladies surrounded by a young Boris Kodjoe. Yeah, that would do the trick for us too.

Creep

The ultimate clap back toward a neglectful lover, “Creep” remains one of TLC’s most iconic songs and one of its most memorable music videos. Clad in silky pajamas and busting out all the right dance moves, TLC defined the 90s with this sexy and sassy track.

No Scrubs

TLC introduced a new word to the American vernacular when they dropped "No Scrubs" back in 1999. One of the biggest hits of that year (and of TLC's incredible career), "No Scrubs" called out men whose lack of independence is rubbing their lady the wrong way. Just as the video for "Creep" became an iconic moment for the group earlier in the 90s, so did "No Scrubs" and its futuristic look later in the decade.

Unpretty

Female empowerment and promoting healthy self-esteem have always been a huge part of TLC's music. Few songs better embody that message than "Unpretty." From the group's fan-dedicated effort "Fanmail," "Unpretty" aims to teach girls and women about valuing themselves and not giving into the pressures from peers and society in general. A powerful message from a talented trio of strong women.

Girl Talk

The first track T-Boz and Chilli released after Left Eye's death, "Girl Talk" showed how women, regardless of background, can find common ground.

Meant To Be

Written for the made-for-TV movie "CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story," "Meant To Be" wasn't one of TLC's biggest hits, but it was definitely one of their most heartfelt. With a vibe that was both reflective and hopeful, "Meant To Be" was the perfect song to accompany their life story.

Way Back

Their first single release in 15 years, "Way Back" is the first track off of the group's upcoming self-titled album. With an undeniably catchy, throwback vibe and a guest appearance from Snoop Dogg, "Way Back" is a great summer jam that makes us feel like T-Boz and Chilli never left us.

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We See You: A Snatched Tamar Braxton Shows Off Her Toned And Tight Abs

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He may have dropped 100 pounds, but Vince Herbert isn’t the only person in his home whose body is looking pretty great these days.

Tamar Braxton body

The Mrs. of the household, Tamar Braxton, who has been back out on the road touring and recently performed her newest single, “My Man” at the BET Awards late last month, showed off her own fit frame on Instagram. In a python-print ensemble worn at a recent tour stop, Braxton displayed her toned arms and super tight abs. We, along with the rest of her followers on social media, couldn’t help but notice:

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“Forget being snatched….you are PLUCKED hunny!!!” one fan said. “You are serving babes!!”

“Damn!” said another. “Those abs tho!!”

And fan @wesha85 put it best: “you betta make it work and come all the way through!!!!!!! YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ BOO”

Extra, I know.

So how does the 40-year-old mother and entertainer continue to look this good (or like “a snack,” as the kids say)? Well, as she told the ladies of The Real a few years back, it took her nine months to put on 60 pounds with Logan, so after giving birth, she was in no rush to slim down. But keeping up with an exercise routine when she was ready to start, and giving herself a break when things weren’t always going as planned, allowed the star to get to that picture you see above.

“I refuse to quit or cancel anything,” Braxton told Access Hollywood in 2015 about her workout routine. “Some days are great days. Some days are not.”

And she knows how to get back to work after overindulging. Braxton offered an exercise tip to fans and followers preparing to celebrate Independence Day yesterday.

“Eat your heart out🌭🍔🍰🍹🍸… but get in that gym tomorrow!!” she wrote on Instagram. “Ain’t nothing like looking like the 4th and it’s the 10th of July #staywithit 😂

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Rob Kardashian Could Face Jail Time For What He Did To Blac Chyna Yesterday

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Angela Renee Kardashian

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All day yesterday, the talk of the town…of the nation really, was this Rob Kardashian drama with Blac Chyna. In case you missed it, Rob was posting nude images of Chyna on Instagram, claiming that she had had her body augmented (news to no one), saying that she had slept with men the same day she’d slept with him, claiming that she was a negligent mother.

And despite warning from a couple of celebrities, including Snoop and T.I., telling him that it was best to just take his L and move on, Rob persisted. To the point that Instagram deactivated his account.

He then took his tirade to Twitter.

While the whole thing read as comedic to some folks–pause– I should note here that the official Twitter account for Dru Hill had a hilarious reaction.


But besides that, what Rob did yesterday, violated laws, specifically California’s revenge porn one.
Attorneys told the New York Daily News they believe Kardashian violated California’s law enacted in 2013.

The law describes revenge porn as sharing the image of an “intimate body part of another identifiable person, or an image of that person engaged in sexual intercourse, sodomy, oral copulation or masturbation.”

The person, as Rob did, must intentionally distribute the image though the understanding was that it would be kept private and the person must have done so with the intent to cause emotional distress.

As of Wednesday, an investigation had not been opened but Elisa D’Amico, an expert on revenge porn cases at K&L Gates who also helps lead the Cyber Civil Rights Legal Project in Miami, said, “It’s more difficult to pursue without the victim’s cooperation, but with something like this, I imagine many eyes are looking already. It’s fairly high profile. A lot of lawyers are already up in arms.”

Though one revenge porn expert believes nothing will come of this as everything the Kardashians do is scripted to drive profits.

Another lawyer suggested that given the parties involved, Blac Chyna, the case may be a difficult one to see through.

“There are so many truly tragic cases out there, but this one is a little messy because of the people involved and how they monetize their bodies in celebrity culture,” Eric Johnstone said. “They monetize abuse and harassment.”

Eric sounds like a victim of the patriarchy. You don’t have to be a fan of Blac Chyna to understand that she was violated. And her choosing to share images of her body with the world and Rob doing it without her consent as a way to get even are two totally different things.

If Chyna does press charges and Rob is convicted, the criminal penalty is up to six months in jail. And if she sues for distress and emotional damages, the fact that he shared these images with his millions of followers, she too could walk away with millions.

I think she absolutely should do so.

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RHOA Producers To Kenya Moore: Bring Your Husband Or Lose Your Job

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It’s a cold world out here. Just when you find love, there will be people who attempt to exploit it for profit.

While that’s not the case for most of us–people generally aren’t thinking about the average man or woman. But for Kenya Moore that’s what’s going on.

According to TMZ, producers are attempting to get her new husband Marc Daly to appear as a cast member on the show.

The way TMZ puts it, it’s not just about inviting Daly to appear, it’s more like giving Kenya an ultimatum. Sources claim that producers have told Kenya that the only way she’ll survive on the show is if her relationship is on the table.

But Marc, a former banker, is not here for it. Apparently, he has problems with the way “RHOA” portrays Black men.

Kenya has argued that the show hired her and not her husband and that his name is not mentioned in her contract.

They also said that she’s told producers that after waiting 46 years for love, she’s not in a hurry to jeopardize it.

And we’ve all seen the type of pressure these shows put on married couples, particularly newlyweds. See: Cynthia Bailey and Peter Thomas.

While the argument has merit, producers are not here for it, saying that if she doesn’t bring Marc onto the show, she’ll be phased out.

On another, slightly different but related note, Kenya is also undergoing IVF treatments in order to get pregnant.

Stress decreases the likelihood of that happening, so we’re sure all of this drama is not good for her right now.

It looks like her new marriage is already being tested with a very difficult decision. It’ll be interesting to see what happens. I will say though, that the fact that Daly doesn’t want to appear on the show is a good sign.

What do you think Kenya should do?

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Wedding Touches Your Guests Will Love-And Hate-You For

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[caption id="attachment_835442" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/glasses of champagne on tray hands holding glasses and toasting celebrating wedding. stylish happy newlyweds with family cheering. space for text. luxury wedding reception[/caption] If you’re planning a wedding, the mere title of this post may upset you. You’re probably thinking, “I’m over here, spending my life saving’s and then some, working around the clock talking to vendors early in the morning, on my lunch break and late at night and my guests feel like they could use a little help enjoying my wedding?” Well, yes. They do. Regardless of how expensive, laborsome and time-consuming this wedding is for you, that does not eliminate the fact that it is still, on a smaller scale, all of those things for your guests. Don’t get us wrong—they’re excited to celebrate your big day and they will have a blast. But just as you have asked them (for the last eight months of wedding planning) to empathize with you, they’ll love it if you could put yourself in their shoes, and choose some elements of the big day carefully, with them in mind. Here are wedding touches your guests will love you for…and hate you for.   [caption id="attachment_834610" align="alignleft" width="422"] Bigstockphoto.com/Young couple waving goodbye to their friends on the bus at bus station[/caption]

Love: Complimentary shuttle service

Between rehearsals, rehearsal dinners, activities you’ve planned during downtime for those not included in the rehearsal and the actual wedding day itself, people need to move between their hotel and other locations a lot. They could end up spending another $100 each just on taxis and Ubers. Your guests will love you for setting up a complimentary shuttle that will take them from their hotel to the planned events. You only need to offer one pick-up time and those who don’t make it, can take a cab. But it will be greatly appreciated.       [caption id="attachment_713130" align="alignleft" width="420"] Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]

Hate: a no-shot rule

If you’re going to have an open bar at your wedding (p.s. please have an open bar at your wedding) don’t mandate that the bartender cannot pour the guests shots. Your wedding day is a celebration! People like to take shots during celebrations! And when your guests are told certain items are off-limits at the bar, it can feel like you are enforcing rules like a parent on them.           [caption id="attachment_702722" align="alignleft" width="420"] Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]

Love: Dancing flip-flops

You want your guests to all to wear gorgeous, formal footwear, but you also want them to dance, right? So meet them halfway and have a basket of complimentary flip-flops by the dance floor. If you order them in bulk online, you can wind up getting a hundred pairs for just a few dollars per pair. They’ll also serve as a little souvenir from your wedding that your guests can take home.             [caption id="attachment_614710" align="alignleft" width="467"] Corbis Images[/caption]

Hate: A rushed reception

However you need to make it happen within your budget and the schedule, make sure you have the reception room for at least four hours. Nobody likes to feel like they’re being rushed from one room to another like cattle on what’s meant to be a momentous day. Four hours is the right amount of time for people to dilly dally in getting to their seats, take a long time to eat because they are talking and drinking, allow people to give toasts at their leisure, and get in some good dancing time.             [caption id="attachment_702739" align="alignleft" width="420"] Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]

Love: Advil and Gatorade in the room

If you are going to send welcome bags to your guests’ hotel rooms, these items will be much-appreciated: Gatorade, Advil, peptobismol, bandaids (for dancing blisters) and condoms. Hey—you never know who in your wedding party will hit it off.             [caption id="attachment_608722" align="alignleft" width="436"] Corbis[/caption]

Hate: a lengthy ceremony

Look. We understand. Everybody wants to do a reading at your ceremony. And you’ve selected a minister who means a lot to you, so you want to give him a chance to stretch his legs with what he has written. But to put it simply, people stop enjoying themselves after about 45 minutes. We are doing you a favor by telling you! So keep the ceremony short, and allocate some of that precious paid-for time to the fun part—the reception!         [caption id="attachment_616073" align="alignleft" width="420"]kids summer outside eating food snack siblings boy girl Shutterstock[/caption]

Love: A child-free wedding

Many guests will greatly appreciate a child-free wedding. Parents with kids may enjoy the chance to take a short break from parenting and have an adult event, where nobody is drawing on the tablecloths or climbing around on the floor. Everyone will appreciate that a baby doesn’t scream and interrupt the heartfelt toast the father of the bride tediously prepared. You can also prevent a few spills, and get back more of your cleaning deposit.           [caption id="attachment_712970" align="alignleft" width="420"] Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]

Hate: A child-free wedding

There are two sides to the child-free wedding coin. You also have guests who will think, “I’m already spending a ton of money on the plane ticket, hotel room, and gift, and now I need to pay for a babysitter the whole time I’m away?” A nice compromise could be allowing children at the other events (rehearsal dinner etc.) and arranging for on-site childcare during the actual wedding. This allows parents who are traveling for your wedding to bring their children but still leave the kids with a babysitter during the big day.         [caption id="attachment_715926" align="alignleft" width="420"] Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]

Love: Travel coordination

If there isn’t a train or bus station, or airport, anywhere near your wedding destination, you probably have a lot of guests trying to figure out how to get there without breaking the bank. Renting a car at the far-away airport could cost them a fortune. Sit down, take a look at your guest list and determine who is traveling into which airport, on which day. Put guests in touch who could benefit from splitting the cost of a rental car. Or, again, have a complimentary shuttle pick people up at the airport. Just a couple of pick-up times will be greatly appreciated—people would probably rather wait an hour at the airport for the shuttle than pay $250 for a rental car.       [caption id="attachment_617359" align="alignleft" width="419"] Shutterstock[/caption]

Hate: A pushy/over-choreographed photographer

Give your photographer instructions to keep it loose and capture plenty of candids. When your guests are enjoying themselves, they don’t want a photographer showing up, asking them to rearrange their seating, stop eating and smile for 12 photographs.             [caption id="attachment_835443" align="alignleft" width="420"] Bigstockphoto.com/Sign at a wedding reception says photo booth.[/caption]

Love: A photo booth

A photo booth is fun for you and your guests. Most people today don’t take the time to print out photos—they’ll have thousands of photos sitting in their phones that they’ve been meaning to print for years. A photo booth finally gives them some physical prints, along with a souvenir from your wedding. Furthermore, most guests leave some photo strips behind, leaving you with some goofy, endearing memories of your big day.           [caption id="attachment_694642" align="alignleft" width="420"] Corbis[/caption]

Hate: a no song requests rule

Your friends are going to want to request songs—it lets them feel like they’re a part of everything. They probably have nostalgic songs from past trips you’ve taken together, birthdays, college days and so on. We understand that you have your carefully curated playlist for the band or DJ, but don’t give them a no-requests rule. Hey, most of your friends will be too busy to request a song, so they probably won’t take over the playlist.           [caption id="attachment_705802" align="alignleft" width="420"] Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]

Love: An agenda, with all info, in their rooms

We understand that you put all of that information on the website. And we understand that you’ve had multiple conversations with your guests about the agenda. But come your wedding weekend, people will have been traveling. They’ll be exhausted and may forget information. Their phones could be dead or not get service. The Wi-Fi in the hotel could be having problems so they can’t access the website. Adding a simple, physical card with the times and locations of each event to their welcome bag will ensure everybody gets to where they need to go.       [caption id="attachment_607417" align="alignleft" width="667"] Shutterstock[/caption]

Hate: Hard request for monetary gifts

Can you welcome monetary gifts? Of course. Can you require them? Sure, but your guests will hate you for it. Many guests cannot afford to give you a lot of money for your wedding. But, if they’re allowed to give you a gift, who knows? Maybe they know a guy who can hook them up with a deal on beautiful China or crystal. But only accepting money is a bit tacky because it requires your guests to reveal how much they spend on you.       [caption id="attachment_708498" align="alignleft" width="420"] Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]

Love: Budget registry options

If you’re going the registry route, your guests will appreciate one high-end option and one budget option. For example, you could register at Williams-Sonoma, as well as Bed Bath & Beyond. Only registering at a pricey place forces some guests to buy the cheapest item on your registry, which they don’t want to do.

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Jesse Williams: Despite Moving Three Miles From Estranged Wife, I Can’t Get More Time With My Kids

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Is it ever really possible for a couple to have an “amicable” split if both parties didn’t come to the understanding that their marriage needed to end? While people wanted us to believe the breakup of actor Jesse Williams and estranged wife Aryn Drake-Lee would be peaceful, at this point, that’s not happening — especially when it comes to their two kids and sharing parenting duties.

Jesse Williams wife

In June, Williams filed papers stating that Drake-Lee was keeping him from spending time with Sadie, 3, and Maceo, 2.

“Aryn restricts my time with the children and decides when, and for how long I may have them,” he said last month. “She has rejected, without any reason, each and every request I have made to have the children sleepover at my residence. On the few days that I have the children, Aryn has insisted that my time with the children be limited during the week to approximately two-and-a-half hours per day, despite my requests for more time, including overnights with the children.”

In response, Drake-Lee’s lawyer said that she was trying to protect the well-being and privacy of their kids, so she refused to respond to his “public allegations.”

Maybe that encouraged Williams, 35, to try and see if things could be handled privately. But according to TMZ, despite making attempts to improve their situation, things have not gotten better. Therefore, he wants a formal custody agreement put in place.

While the number of days he’s been able to spend with the kids has increased, he’s still only allowed to see Sadie and Maceo about three hours a day. And even though he has gone ahead and rented a home just three miles away from his estranged wife so that there would be less barriers in his ability to be with them, Drake-Lee still won’t allow sleepovers. He wants that to change, and went as far as to try and prove his bond with his kids by stating their favorite foods and nicknames in the legal papers. That includes mac and cheese for “Sadie Munchkin” and allegedly “anything we put in front of Mace” works for the 2-year-old.

And while he may not get more time with his kids right now, he’s enjoying time with his family and somebody else’s kid. Williams snapped a picture with his brothers and mother and an unidentified adorable baby while enjoying a holiday vacation:

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You Will Never Guess Who Chilli Has A Crush On

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It’s no secret that Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas is single and ready to mingle. Her search for love has been played out on reality TV, and since then, who she’s with or who she’s not with has been a persistent topic of discussion.

And while people speculate about who she’s dating, and she’s always had a pretty long list of wants in a man, Chilli hasn’t talked about who, if she could, she would like to shoot her shot with — until now.

Chilli crush Chris Pine

Speaking to PEOPLE, the 46-year-old revealed that she has a crush on actor Chris Pine. The 36-year-old is known for his work in the recent Star Trek reboot and Wonder Woman.

She’s even willing to put a rumor out there in the hopes that it gets his attention and makes something happen.

“I want a rumor to be out there that Chris Pine and I had a baby!” she joked to the magazine. “Let’s start that rumor: ‘Chilli and Chris Pine are expecting!’ And if anybody asked me, I would just be really quiet and be like, ‘Hey, I’m not saying anything.'”

The “C” in TLC, who has dated Usher in the past and was linked to Nick Cannon last year, says despite her crush, she’s too busy to look for a partner in crime right now. She’s currently promoting the group’s final album and is prepping for the I Love the ’90s – The Party Continues Tour she’s going on with the likes of Montell Jordan, Biz Markie and Naughty By Nature. Still, she said that she’s open to whatever or whomever may come in the future when it comes to love.

“I’m so on the market,” she said. “I’m not looking, but I’m definitely open to it for sure. We all want it, if it’s right; we all would love to have a good, healthy relationship.”

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Can We Talk About How The Entire Cast Of Girls Trip Has Been Killing The Fashion Game Lately?

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[caption id="attachment_835451" align="aligncenter" width="1068"] NEW ORLEANS - JUNE 30: (L-R) Tiffany Haddish, Regina Hall, Jada Pinkett-Smith, and Queen Latifah at a Sirius/XM radio interview at the Ford Motor Company booth during the 2017 Essence Festival at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on June 30, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)[/caption]

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There are a lot of reasons to be excited about the movie Girls Trip. For one, it's us -- as in a representation of everyday, fun-loving, fly Black girls whom we don't see enough on the big screen. Two, it's them -- Queen Latifah, Regina Hall, Jada Pinkett-Smith, and Tiffany Haddish. And three, the fashion, which is impeccable on screen and off, if we do say so ourselves. (Point 3B: The eye candy -- Kofi, Larenz, and Mike we're looking staring at you.) But getting back to major point three, having seen a preview screening of Girls Trip, we can say the styling of the cast is as exciting as the excursion they find themselves on during their trip to Essence Fest. But we'd be remiss if we didn't point out the way these actresses have been killing red carpets on their press run for the film. Speaking of Essence Fest, we caught quite a few glimpses of these beauties in New Orleans this past weekend and every time we did we were in awe. The photo above of the ladies chatting on Sirius/XM radio at the Ford booth is just a taste of the beauty they displayed this past weekend and at various other events promoting the flick which hits theaters July 21. If, by some chance, you missed all this brown beauty in action over the past couple of months, allow us to catch you up on these beauties' best style moments. [caption id="attachment_835475" align="alignnone" width="3000"] NEW ORLEANS - JUNE 30: (L-R) Tiffany Haddish, Regina Hall, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Queen Latifah, SiriusXM hosts, Lorenz Tate, Will Packer, and Kofi Siriboe at a Sirius/XM radio interview at the Ford Motor Company booth during the 2017 Essence Festival at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on June 30, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)[/caption]

Credit: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup

Ford Booth at Essence Fest

[caption id="attachment_835476" align="aligncenter" width="900"] 2017 BET Awards_Show
Featuring: Tiffany Haddish, Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith
Where: Los Angeles, California, United States
When: 25 Jun 2017
Credit: FayesVision/WENN.com[/caption]

Credit: FayesVision/WENN.com

2017 BET Awards

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Hello Beautiful Girls Trip Screening

[caption id="attachment_835478" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] attends the 2017 ESSENCE Festival presented by Coca-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 1, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana.[/caption]

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Press room at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center during Essence Fest

[caption id="attachment_835480" align="aligncenter" width="683"] NEW ORLEANS, LA - JULY 01: (L-R) Queen Latifah, Regina Hall, and Tiffany Haddish onstage at 2017 Essence Festival at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on July 1, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Paras Griffin/WireImage)[/caption]

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Essence Festival at Mercedes-Benz Superdome

[caption id="attachment_835481" align="aligncenter" width="900"] 2017 Essence Festival, presented By Coca Cola, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Featuring: Regina Hall
Where: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
When: 01 Jul 2017
Credit: Derrick Salters/WENN.com[/caption]

Credit: Derrick Salters/WENN.com

Regina Hall

[caption id="attachment_835482" align="alignnone" width="3000"] NEW ORLEANS - JUNE 30: (L-R) Queen Latifah, Regina Hall, Lorenz Tate, Jada Pinkett-Smith, and Tiffany Haddish at a Sirius/XM radio interview at the Ford Motor Company booth during the 2017 Essence Festival at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on June 30, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)[/caption]

Credit: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup

Ford Motor Company booth

[caption id="attachment_835483" align="alignnone" width="2763"] NEW ORLEANS - JUNE 30: (L-R) Regina Hall, Lorenz Tate, Jada Pinkett-Smith, and Tiffany Haddish at a Sirius/XM radio interview at the Ford Motor Company booth during the 2017 Essence Festival at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on June 30, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)[/caption]

Credit: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup

Ford Motor Company

[caption id="attachment_835476" align="aligncenter" width="900"] 2017 BET Awards_Show
Featuring: Tiffany Haddish, Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith
Where: Los Angeles, California, United States
When: 25 Jun 2017
Credit: FayesVision/WENN.com[/caption]

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Delayed Flight? You Can Now Work Out In The Airport While You Wait

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If you’ve ever been trapped in the airport due to flight delays and cancellations (which are way too common these days), then you know the struggle of trying to find something to fill your time and keep you from losing your temper. If you are a lover of fitness, you’re in luck, though. Workout facilities are starting to pop up at international and domestic airports to help you get some exercise in while you wait for your flight.

airport gym

Self.com spotlighted the trend by sharing the news that London’s Heathrow Airport announced that they will follow the lead of airports in Dubai and Singapore and have a gym in their complex. Partnering with FlyFit to bring the facility to life, the Heathrow gym in Terminal Two will offer a wide array of classes. It will also have healthy food options for those who don’t want to get caught up with regular airport food. There will be shower facilities, of course, for you to get cleaned up in, and even workout clothing you can rent if you forget to bring your own. And in different airports in the United States as well, more and more fitness facilities are popping up. That includes Dallas-Fort Worth, San Francisco International, Baltimore-Washington and now, Chicago-O’Hare International. One of the big airport fitness facility chains growing is ROAM Fitness, which offers classes, machines, rental apparel (including shoes), showers and more. According to their website, they hope to open more than 20 locations within the next five years, with aspirations to expand to Atlanta, Charlotte, New York’s JFK and LaGuardia, LAX and many more.

You can work out for the day when you’re in the airport where ROAM facilities are located for $25 a day. For a month’s membership (if you’re a frequent flier for work), the cost is $100. And if you’re running up and down airports all year long, there is a yearly membership for $350.

Perks of a ROAM membership include luggage lockers that have power outlets so you can charge your devices while working up a sweat. Annual members can reserve private showers 24 hours in advance so you can hop in and out when you have a flight to catch (day and monthly members can reserve a shower when they enter the facility). There’s a towel service, the rental of clothing and shoes is free, and they have have top-notch products by Malin+Goetz for you to clean up with. All you need to check out one of ROAM’s spots (aside from a day, month or yearly membership) is a valid boarding pass or a badge if you’re an airport employee.

With these options in mind, you no longer have an excuse to sit at the charging booth scarfing down on Sbarro’s pizza while you’re dealing with a delayed flight. Now you can work out while you wait.

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Have You Noticed Tiny’s Glowup Over The Past Few Weeks?

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[caption id="attachment_835496" align="aligncenter" width="1068"] Getty[/caption] Image via Getty I hope you’ve noticed that since Tiny has reunited with Xscape, ever since she’s been on tour, her fashion game has stepped up. Perhaps we can attribute it to her living her best life now or her recent split from her soon-to-be ex husband, I’m not sure. But either way, it’s better. See what I’m talking about on the following pages.
There are a lot of looks to come but this one here has to be my favorite. It compliments her skin tone, it's the perfect cut and length and it gives the people the drama that a performer should.

Essence Xscape panel with chief editor Vanessa De Luca ♋️ #714 #CancerBaby #AllAboutMyBdayMonth lol

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Adorable playsuit.
Everything is hitting here. The hair, the dress. (I swear Fashion Nova has some cute stuff) and the color is working.
Strappy sandals can be a hit or a miss but these dramatic ones really work.

Wit my sis @kandi #Cancerseason tho♋️

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A casual flow.
Some of y'all might be on the fence about this one but I'm still here for it.

I was feeling myself in this @fashionova body suit!

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Another Fashion Nova win.

Celebrating the birthday girl @rasheedadabosschick

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I would wear this one. Super cute.
While Kandi's jumpsuit is my favorite, Tiny is looking great in this peek-a-boo number.

Better view.. tonight guys at 9pm don't miss me making my appearance on the new series "Star"

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Love!

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