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EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK: Is Tasha Mack Choosing Rick Fox Over POOKIE On “The Game”?!
May 15th
TheYBF.com has an exclusive sneak peek of tonight’s episode of "The Game." And say it aint so! Is Tasha Mack choosing Rick Fox over Pookie? Check the clip inside…
In our exlcuisve sneak peek of tonight’s (5/14) episode of "The Game," Rick Fox, Tasha Mack (Wendy Raquel Robinson), and Chardonnay (Brandy) are all in the car….sneaking since Tasha can’t be see out in the open solo with Rick.
Rick confesses his love for Tasha and it SEEMS Tasha agrees to let Pookie go. But is that what’s really going to go down? We shall see. Check out the preview below, and tune in tonight at 10p/9c on BET.
The show’s mid-season finale wraps on May 21st.
YBF’S MOTHER’S DAY EXCLUSIVE: “R&B Divas” Star KeKe Wyatt’s Open Letter About The Joys…AND REALNESS…Of Having 6 Kids!
May 12th
KeKe Wyatt has made a fab comeback on the music scene, thanks to starring on the hit TV One show "R&B Divas" and keeping those talented pipes in tip-top condition. She can still sing circles around most chicks in the business, even after mothering 6 kids and being a wife to her husbandger.
And for Mother’s Day, KeKe tells us how amazing motherhood is even with a basketball team of kids, and how even the most annoying times lead to the most love….
In an open letter exclusively written for TheYBF.com, the fabulous KeKe Wyatt is dishing the real deal about juggling a load of sweet kiddies, an R&B career, and all that’s good and bad in between. The 31-year-old, who made everyone take notice in 2000 with her collabo with Avant, "My First Love" (that she recorded when she was just 15!), birthed 5 of her kids and is also stepmom to her husband Michael‘s kiddie from a previous relationship.
KeKe may have caused a bit of controversy with her stuck-at-the-hip style relationship with her hubby of three years during season 1 of "R&B Divas" (shown above during recent filming), but her mommyhood skills are nothing short of admirable. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence spokeswoman opens up candidly about the joys and realness of motherhood in her open letter below:
I thank God every day for blessing me with the greatest gift of all, my children. Anyone who really knows Keke Wyatt will tell you the one thing that I do not play about are my children honey. Most of you only know me as an artist or from R&B Divas ATL, but before any of that; I am “mommy” first. I come from a history of large families. My mother has 8 brothers and sisters and my father had 4 sisters; who in the world would ever think that I would have 6 of my own, Lord Jesus. Bean 13, Poopy 11, Makayla 9, Mimmi 4, Ke’mar 2, and Wyatt who will be 1 this month all have brought unspeakable joy to my life. Please don’t get it twisted I only have 2 baby daddies of whom I was and am married to now…BOOM! I know y’all thinking, “Dang Brady Bunch; no ma’am more like Wyatt-Ford Bunch.”…. lol
Sometimes I find it hard to put into words just how I feel about my children. No Shade but sometimes my kids do get on my nerves but they are my hun buns and they are the center of my life. As a mother, every holiday is a proud moment because I get to see the smiles on their faces. There are times I do feel a little guilt because my profession requires me to be on the road so much and miss quality time with my family. Thankfully my children know that mommy is always available to them even when I am not near them. Thank God for technology, because it allows me to stay in constant communication whether by skype, tango, or by phone. Once I return home I devote all of my time and energy to them. I truly thank God for my gift and the blessings that it has afforded me. Knowing and working in an industry that can be cruel and judgmental, my children provide just the amount of peace I need when times get really rough. Honey, I don’t know what I would do without my babies, every last one of them. I am honored to be able to wake up every day and hear my teeny weenys say, “Mommy”… OkaaaaaY!!!!
-KeKe Wyatt
Check out more pics of KeKe rocking her reality show work and her mommy work below:
With co-star Faith Evans
Her kiddies with co-star Syleena Johnson‘s son (far left)
Sweet!
Happy Mother’s Day all!
Photos: KeKe Wyatt
YBF’S MOTHER’S DAY EXCLUSIVE: Actress Reagan Gomez Dishes On How SHE Wins The ‘Working Mom’ Struggle
May 12th
We met her in her first starring role as the cute teen everyone had a crush on during "The Parent ‘Hood" TV show back in 1995. Now, Reagan Gomez is 33, a wife of 14 years, a mom to two ridiculously cute kids, and one of the (politically) feistiest chicks we know on Twitter. And while she expands her acting career into the world of creating her own web series around black actors, she’s had to fight to win the struggle of every working mom: Being the best available mom to your kids while simultaneously giving your best to your career.
In a special Mother’s Day post for TheYBF.com, Reagan dishes on how she wins that ‘working mom’ battle in the acting world…
Reagan Gomez (pictured above in the studio where she creates her webseries "Almost Home") pens her own advice, exclusively for TheYBF.com, about how she and other mothers can beat the working mom struggle:
Being a mom has totally changed my perspective on many things…including the business. Having my children has really inspired me and given me the courage to get behind the camera.
I had my daughter, Scarlett, after my last tv show (Love, Inc.) ended (in 2006), and I immediately got "The Cleveland Show" which gave me SO much time at home with she and my son, Tyger, who’s now 2. I never want to give that up. Ever. My family comes first.
I feel like so many women in the business have to put LIFE on hold, because we’re always waiting for that part that might change our lives. I’m glad I decided to live my life. Career and work will always be there. My real blessing in life is my amazing husband and beautiful family.
-Reagan Gomez
Smart words from one of the most fab actress moms we know. Reagan, who’s joining the cast of TV One’s "Love That Girl" next season, also relived the days of her second pregnancy as she showed her fans a never-before-seen pic with her two babies:
She said, "Nothing better than posting a, "ready to pop" preggers pic for Mother’s Day, as you slide into your skinny jeans. I was 8 months in this avi. And lemme tell you…..I’m getting heartburn all over again just looking at this Avi! Lolol! Ladies, we go through a lot. Love being a mom!
And you can check out the latest installment of her webseries, "Almost Home", with this episode featuring Jackie Long:
Check out lots more cute pics of Scarlett & Tyger:
Adorbs!
Happy Mother’s Day all!
Photos: Reagan Gomez
*CLOSED* RSVP NOW For YBF’s Exclusive May 7th Screening Of “The Great Gatsby” In Washington, D.C.! (FIRST 200 RSVP’S ONLY!)
May 7th
*Please note, the form is now closed as capacity was reached in less than 10 minutes*
It’s YBF’s SUMMER OF GATSBY EXPERIENCE! Washington, D.C. area YBF readers are invited to an EXCLUSIVE, YBF ONLY May 7th screening of one of the biggest movies hitting theaters this spring/summer. Only the first 200 RSVPers will enter. RSVP inside!
CLICK HERE TO RSVP!
TheYBF.com has teamed up with Allied Media & Warner Bros. to host a screening for The Great Gatsby, exclusively for D.C. area YBF readers!
With Jay-Z at the helm of the soundtrack, which also has plenty of YBF artists featured like Beyonce, Andre 3000 and more, it’s only right that YBF readers get an advanced screening of the film (opening nationwide May 10th).
The first 200 D.C. area YBF readers to RSVP (as well as being one of the first 200 RSVPers to ARRIVE at the event on May 7th) will attend YBF’s exclusive screening in D.C. at the AMC Lowes Georgetown Theater!
And there’s more…
The first 30 YBF readers to RSVP will ALSO be admitted to YBF’s exclusive pre-screening VIP cocktail Tastemaker reception with Natasha at the Ritz Carlton Georgetown!
YBF’s Summer of Gatsby Experience VIP Cocktail Reception: May 7th, Ritz Carlton Georgetown | Degrees Bistro, 5:30pm-7:00pm
YBF Summer of Gatsby Experience Movie Screening: May 7th, AMC Loews Georgetown, 7:00pm-10:00pm
CLICK HERE TO RSVP!
ONLY 200 YBF readers total will be admitted to the screening as this is the theater’s capacity. You MUST be a D.C. Area resident to RSVP.
GOOD LUCK & SEE YOU THERE!
RSVP May 6th, 10AM! — YBF’S Exclusive “The Great Gatsby” Washington, D.C. Screening & Cocktail Party (First 200 RSVP’s Will Enter!)
May 5th
It’s the SUMMER OF GATSBY EXPERIENCE!
Washington, D.C. area YBF readers are invited to an EXCLUSIVE, YBF ONLY screening on May 7th of one of the biggest movies hitting theaters this spring/summer. RSVP’s open MONDAY, May 6th, 10am EST right here on TheYBF.com. Check out how to be FIRST inside….
TheYBF.com has teamed up with Allied Media & Warner Bros. to host a screening for The Great Gatsby, exclusively for D.C. area YBF readers!
With Jay-Z at the helm of the soundtrack, which also has plenty of YBF artists featured like Beyonce, Andre 3000 and more, it’s only right that YBF readers get an advanced screening of the film (opening nationwide May 10th).
The first 200 D.C. area YBF readers to RSVP on Monday, May 6th at 10AM (as well as being one of the first 200 RSVPers to ARRIVE at the event on May 7th) will attend YBF’s exclusive screening in D.C. at the AMC Georgetown Theater!
And there’s more…
The first 30 YBF readers to RSVP will ALSO be admitted to YBF’s exclusive pre-screening VIP cocktail Tastemaker reception at the Ritz Carlton Georgetown!
RSVP’s OPEN: Monday, May 6th 10am EST ON TheYBF.com
YBF’s Summer of Gatsby Experience VIP Cocktail Reception: May 7th, Ritz Carlton Georgetown | Degrees Bistro, 5:30pm-7:00pm
YBF’s Exclusive The Great Gatsby Movie Screening: May 7th, AMC Loews Georgetown, 7:00pm-10:00pm
The RSVP form will be posted Monday, May 6th at 10am right here on TheYBF.com. RSVPs WILL fill up in minutes. So RSVP EARLY!
ONLY 200 YBF readers will be admitted to the screening as this is the theater’s capacity. You MUST be a D.C. Area resident to RSVP.
GOOD LUCK!
Converse All Star Ox Premium size? Exclusive
May 4th
English retailer size? has teamed up with Converse to present new editions of the ever-classic All-Star Ox. Here we find the All-Star offered in premium nappy suede, a rich, textured material that fulfills the upper portion of the shoe. Lines are kept to a minimum here, as a clean off-white rubber sole makes up the bottom part of the silhouette. The collaborative sneaker is also tastefully accented with rubber details on the tongue and heel. The Converse x size? All Star Ox pack comes in four colorways: Bijou Blue, Warm Sand, Fig, and Phaeton Grey, all of which will release in size? retail locations and on the brand’s web store on Friday, May 10. The suggested retail price is £55 GBP (approximately USD).
ENTERBAY’s Michael Jordan 1/6 Scale “HK-Kicks.com 10th Anniversary” Exclusive Figurine
May 1st
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, HK-Kicks.com has linked up with ENTERBAY for an exclusive edition of its 1/6 scale Michael Jordan figure. Following the release of “I’M BACK” and “#23 Away”, this exclusive drop sees His Airness’ likeness in a faithful re-creation of his 1996 NBA Finals uniform as the figure includes everything from a metallic gold Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy embroidery on the “Home” white jersey, black socks, and MJ’s black/red Air Jordan XI to the Chicago Bulls’ classic white warm-ups, a Spalding basketball, and more. Boasting 30 points of articulation, a hand-painted head sculpt, and five sets of interchangeable hands, the limited edition figure is limited to just 500 units with 123 sets available exclusively through a special Instagram contest – details of which appear below.
1. Follow @hleung13 on Instagram.
2. Post a screenshot of your Jordan collection (maximum of 3 photos) on Instagram.
3. Include hashtag #EBMJHKK10 and @hleung13 in the image description.
4. Include your email in the image description.
5. Make sure your Instagram account is not “Private” so we can view your photos.The contest is open through May 7, 2013.
EXCLUSIVE: Tamar Braxton REVEALS Her “BLUEPRINT” For Child Rearing, How Pregnancy FEELS, And What She CRAVES
Apr 25th
TheYBF.com caught up with Tamar Braxton on the set of her upcoming video "The One", where she dished on being named one of the best dressed pregnant women, what she’s craving and how she plans to raise her child. Find out what she said inside….
While shooting the video to her follow-up single "The One", Tamar Braxton, who hit it big with "Love And War", "delivered" an exclusive interview to TheYBF.com’s correspondent Lauren Smith where she shared her candid feelings about being pregnant, what she’s wearing, what she’s eating and if she’s packed a bag for the hospital! She also revealed a "few" deets about her upcoming album. Here are the highlights:
On what it "feels" like to be pregnant:
I don’t think any pregnancy is easy…people don’t talk about that a lot. Everybody’s like omg it’s a gift, it’s a blessing…it is! But it sucks!
On being named one of "Best Dressed Expectant Mothers":
I just dress to my liking. It’s nothing that I’m doing purposely. Right now, I refuse to wear maternity clothes. You go through a bit of denial. I just think there are other things to wear rather than big t-shirts and clothes that make you feel unflattering. When you’re pregnant, you want to feel as sexy as you can….and that is my goal!
On who she’s wearing:
I call it my "maternity" McQueen…because a lot of his things are stretchy. A lot of BCBG. I refuse to wear anything uncomfortable.
On her cravings:
I still like sweet stuff. I’m like greedy Gonzales now (and she still loves Dunkin Donuts apple fritters).
On what she will take to the hospital:
It won’t be anything high fashion…it will all be comfortable clothes. (And she hasn’t packed a baby bag yet!)
On how she will raise her child:
I think if I follow her blueprint (her mom Evelyn) I’ll be alright. My parents did a great job raising us. We’ve grown up to respect our parents and respect others. We get into little tiffs but we always make up. Those are the values I’d like to instill in my child.
On her next single:
This single…I love it so much. It’s a throwback single…it’s one of those summertime anthems. As so as you hear it….you’ll love it.
On her leading man:
He’s yummy right? He’s kind of yummy in a creepy way cause he looks like my brother and my brother’s son.
On her album:
My album comes out soon. It’s done. It’s ready. (She doesn’t want to give a date because it keep s changing).
On who she’s listening to:
Fantasia, Kelly Rowland, and Miguel
Check out a few flicks from the set:
Tamar posed with director Gil Green who’s helming "The One."
And her husband/manager Vincent Herbert was right by her side….like velcro.
And Tamar was right….her leading man is yummy!
Photos via PCN/TheYBF.com
Ciara HOSTS Exclusive LISTENING Party In NYC, DISHES ON Why She’s More OPEN, Her FEELINGS For FUTURE And SEEING Bow Wow AGAIN
Apr 24th
Ciara hosted an exclusive listening for her Ciara album in New York last night where she opened up about her new approach to music, her relationship with Future and what it was like seeing Bow Wow at "106 & Park." See what she talked about inside…
Yesterday, Ciara tweeted a pic of herself on the way to her exclusive listening party for Ciara, saying"Hittin The Streets of NY. Outchea." The event was held at Germanos Studio and attended by an intimate group of media, including TheYBF.com.
When asked what’s different about the Ciara album and her overall approach to her career, she said,
"When I did a recap you have to look at yourself in the mirror and see what you did right and wrong but people haven’t got to get to know me. I can’t grow as an artist until people get to know me. Embrace your imperfections to get closer to perfection."
In addition to being more open musically, she was also forthcoming about her relationship with Future. She revealed that the storyline for her "Body Party" video was very similar to the way they hooked up in real life. She said he was very upfront about liking her and she’s very happy with him.
She also talked about running into her ex-boyfriend Bow Wow on "106 & Park" saying it wasn’t awkward at all because she was more focused on the fans and talking about her new video and album.
While working on the Ciara album, she revealed that she felt very "free" and she’s been in a very creative zone. She added that she’s "turned up" about heading back to Atlanta to prepare for her upcoming tour because she really wants to perform her new songs.
During the session, she previewed several tracks for those in attendance. The songs ranging from bouncy pop tunes to ballads and R&B. The disc will also feature production from Mike Will Made IT ("Body Party"), Future ("Where You Go"), an appearance by rapper Nicki Minaj on "I’m Out" and an ode to oral sex called "Read My Lips".
On the passionate balled "DUI" she croons, "Im driving under the influence of your love, I might have to pull over".
And on the "Super Turned Up" track, Cici raps a few bars that she penned herself.
The Ciara album is expected in stores July 9th.
Photos via Raven Jones
visvim Foley-Folk | F.I.L. Exclusive
Apr 23rd
Thoroughly designed on the visvim‘s perennial themes of function and simplicity, the Foley-Folk features an upper made from reversed kudu leather, a woodland antelope found only in Africa.Highlighted by Italian vegetable-tanned leather accents and molded arch support, the shoe rests on a cork footbed to help absorb impact. A natural latex outsole and calf skin lining provide additional comfort. Retails for ¥46,000 JPY (or 4 USD) the visvim Foley-Folk comes in Light Brown, Beige with Brown Pattern, with Blue Pattern, and Orange Pattern. All are available now exclusively through F.I.L. stores across Asia.
