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Let The Kiddos Celebrate The New Year Early Tonight

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Netflix has conjured up a plan to help you fool your kids this holiday season. Tonight (or you could have done it days ago if you wished) you can celebrate New Year's Eve a little early with your children without them evening knowing it. Netflix has an on-demand special hosted by   King Julien of Madagascar fame    that you can stream for 3-minutes in an effort to allow your children to celebrate the ending of 2014 and the beginning of 2015. Netflix will offer parents a special kid-friendly countdown that lets children celebrate the New Year before midnight,  CNNMoney  reports. The on-demand special will be hosted by King Julien, the titular animated lemur from the new Netflix series,  All Hail King Julien  and allows parents to pretend it's midnight at any time. The three-minute clip is  available to stream   now, and in a statement released by Netflix, King Julien himself "addressed" his constituents: "Move over, Ry...

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER: Sofia Vergara And Joe Manganiello Are Engaged

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Hottie Sofia Vergara and her sexy short-term boyfirend Joe Manganiello are now officially an engaged couple as of this holiday season. Joe who was filming Magic Mike XXL until a recent injury proposed to Sofia during a holiday trip to Hawaii with family. And once you see the ring you'll know there was only one answer possible to Joe's big question. Although the two have yet to confirm the news some "close source" is confirming the news to media outlets like E! News, TMZ and Page Six. Sofia and Joe have been dating since July shortly after Sofia's breakup with her then fiance Nick Loeb . I've  never believed this relationship from the jump and seriously doubt the engagement will go any further than a broken off engagement. But what's a beauty like her doing without a man? I guess that question was asked and answered back in July of this year. Congrats!!

Chris Rock Files For Divorce After 19 Years

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Another considerately legitimate marriage in Hollywood has ended. I would say another "black marriage" but as divorce has gotten so rampant these days publicly and personally in many of our lives it obvious to see this is beyond a color/race issue. But that little known fact won't stop me from saying I do hurt a bit inside from disappointment when I see legitimate marriages fail especially after so many years. Anywho, Chris Rock and his wife philanthropist   Malaak Compton-Rock are the newest residents on the divorce scene. The two have been married a whopping 19-years with two children and are no strangers to marital issues. Having toyed with the idea of divorce back in 2006 only to have rumors of a child Chris conceived outside the marriage surface 3-years later this news of the Rocks'  splitting may not come as a surprise to many. Malaak confirmed the news yesterday (Dec 28) via PEOPLE mag as well as Chris' attorney Robert S. Cohen ...Chris filed...

BYE WIG: NeNe Leakes Acknowledges Awful Blonde Wig

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This past Sunday NeNe Leakes debuted a new wig on The Real Housewives of Atlanta that quickly became a Internet sensation. Sensation as in comical sensation. Although I have no idea who could think this look was appropriate for NeNe she did address the topic in her Bravo blog this week....filled with lots of sensational words to sensationalize the bad wig and what she has going on. As a designer, you take risks that sometimes don't work! I think we all can agree the bob wig I wore in my interview didn't work. I could give you this whole spill about what actually happened that day, but I'd rather not! I will say this though: A wig comes off, so it's a good thing I am comfortable in the skin I am in. Why let little things like a wig or makeup define me? I'm one of those girls that lives by my own rules, which is why I am a force to be reckoned with. I'm proud of who I am and all that I've accomplished! I have discovered my true self, and ...

Gabrielle Union Talks Providing For Her Husband + Having Kids + Her Collard Greens Recipe

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With the season two premiere of BET's ' Being Mary Jane ' set to premiere early in February I'm gearing up for an abundance of all things Gabrielle Union  kicking things off with the February cover of Uptown Magazine. Inside the issue Gabrielle Monique Union is candidly hilarious as usual while also providing great imagery for the mag. Union speaks on moving back to California one day, her collard greens, the idea of not having children one day and why she lives so below her means. “I feel like Dwyane provides for us in Miami and I should provide for us in L.A. I bought a really great house and we’re remodeling. What I wanted is really in Bel-Air, but I have a deep Valley budget, so I’m there,” says Union of her real estate realities. “I got a lot of what I wanted, but I had to reevaluate my priorities.” “[My] collard greens have pork, not this new age Negro-like turkey neck shit, and [for my] honey cornbread, I add, a half a thing of honey to the Jiffy m...

'Annie' Garners Not So Great Critic Reviews

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Over the past few weeks I've been anticipating the debut of  the 'Annie' remake in movie theatres. The movie has an awesome cast, it's family friendly and everyone loves going to the movies during the holiday. What more could you ask for? Snow? Great ratings?! Now fast forward to today, the release date of 'Annie', and the unwanted movie reviews I came across. It seems that Annie isn't getting the rave reviews as I expected but, lucky for me, most of the critically acclaimed movies I seem to hate so I'm betting I will still love this movie. But that hasn't stopped me from being nosee enough to read what was said and not liked about the film starring Oscar-nominated actress  Quvenzhané Wallis and Oscar winner Jamie Foxx . This is the kind of film that, in modern Hollywood, makes you feel more bad for the director than you feel anything like anger; this sort of name-recognition project -- everyone knows, loves Annie, even if they don't -- ...

Michael B. Jordan To Star In 'Rocky' Spinoff

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Rising star Michael B. Jordan is said to have been tapped for the starring role in ' Creed' which will be a sequel/spinoff to ' Rocky '. As some of you ' Rocky' fans know, Apollo Creed was Rocky 's nemesis at one point and Jordan is expected to play the role of Creed's grandson. Sylvester Stallone is reprising his iconic role as boxer Rocky Balboa, but “Creed” will center on Michael B. Jordan‘s character, the grandson of Rocky’s nemesis-turned-mentor Apollo Creed. This time around, Balboa will act as a trainer to the young Creed. The film will also mark a “Fruitvale Station” reunion for Jordan and director Ryan Coogler, who will helm the project. The plot is still under wraps, though it will center on Jordan’s character, who essentially overcomes a privileged childhood — his famous boxing grandfather died in “Rocky 4″ but left a fortune behind — to discover his own pugilistic prowess. He seeks a trainer in Balboa, who’s not too keen on getting ba...

Who Is Teyana Taylor?

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Teyana Taylor sat down recently for a short yet in depth interview with Madame Noire where she answered a lot of questions that have been plaguing our minds for a well now... who is she and what does she do? Teyana also charted into the territory of  her debut studio  album VII as well as Kanye West vouching for the album, the real deal with her MTV Sweet 16 party, touring with August Alsina and why she opted not to do the Aaliyah biopic film for Lifetime. I must say this interview answered many of the questions that I had, For the life of me I sincerely didn't know just what Teyana did, I knew about the " Google Me " single which seemed very promising by the way coming off the Sweet 16 fame, but I didn't understand why Teyana was famous with little to no work to show for it. Hopefully VII (which debuted at No. 1 on  Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums   Billboard Charts it's first week )  grants Teyana the privilege of moving on from her past wh...

TRAILER: 'Christina Milian Turned Up'

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Judging from Christina Milian 's intro to her new E! reality show I will say she's not too thrilled about motherhood and blames it for the decline in her career. Basically, some ish I wish she wouldn't have said in an effort to sell a show that she's doing for a check to support herself/daughter. Anywho, the title is all wrong but I'm sure I'll tune in simply to be in the loop during social gathering. Check out the trailer. The one and only thing I agree with that Christina has said is that THIS is her last chance. If you're interested or want to see if Lil Wayne is still trying to sell us on a relationship with Christina tune into E! January 18 for ' Christina Milian  Delusional Turned Up '.

'Selma'

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From producers Oprah Winfrey (Harpo) and Brad Pitt (Plan B) the highly anticipated film Selma directed by Ava DuVernay will be in limited theatres this Christmas and nationwide on January 9. Check out the cast of Selma and other attendees at the Legends Who Paved The Way Gala in California this past weekend which also served as a special screening of the film.

STAN UP: Janelle Monae Gets ACTIVE On Twitter

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Whenever big headline stories touch down in the media it is not uncommon to see your favorite or not so favorite celebrity weighing in on the subject matter. As of recently the hashtag #icantbreathe, in relation to the Eric Garner case in which a police officer choked him death in NYC, has been floating around social media heavily accompanied by empathetic emotions from various walks of life including songstress Janelle Monae . When the news broke that the officer held responsible for the choke hold that took Garner's life would not be indicted, although Garner's death was ruled a homicide, social media went into a frenzy and Janelle retweeted many of the dismayed reactions. After doing so Janelle released her feelings via two short and simple yet straight to the point tweets. this judicial system is FUCKED UP. what's worse me cursing or someone getting murdered? FUCK. — Janelle Monáe (@JanelleMonae) December 4, 2014 Stop STANNING for celebrities and STAN...

Lil Wayne Throws His Daughter A Lavish Sweet Sixteen Fit For TV

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Lil Wayne and his daughter's mother Toya Wright threw their first born child Reginae Carter a sweet sixteen party fit for an adult from the gifts to the guest list in ATL at  Summerour Studio. Reginae's Winter White  themed party was filled to what looked like capacity with celebs from all walks of life including adult life. Guests included: Nicki Minaj who performed, T.I. , Tiny , the sons Quincy and Christian Combs  along with their mother Kim Porter , a slew of Lil Wayne's baby's mothers, Fantasia , Steve Harvey 's son and Lil Wayne's fiance Dhea just to name a few. No, Christina Milian didn't make it. The real stars of the evening were the two vehicles gifted to Reginae. The 16-year-old received a red BMV from her father as well as a Ferrari GTO from her mother and step-father Memphitz . At first earshot I figured the Ferrari was all for show and her mother would drive the vehicle. I mean seriously, who the hell would...

Restaurateur B. Smith Found Safely After She Goes Missing

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I had no idea (nothing new) that famed restaurateur B. Smith was not only battling Alzheimer's disease but she also went missing not too long (Nov 25). NEW YORK (MYFOXNY) - Legendary model and restaurateur B. Smith has been found safe on the West Side of Manhattan Wednesday after going missing Tuesday night, according to her husband, Dan Gasby.    Smith, 64, who revealed earlier this year that she is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, went missing in Southampton, Long Island, at about 8 p.m. Tuesday, he said. Smith had taken a Jitney bus from New York City to Sag Harbor, where the couple has a home, and got off in Southampton. It is not clear how she ended up back in Manhattan, Gasby said, but she was reunited with their daughter. Smith was found near her old apartment, the AP reported. I'm so happy that B was found safe, healthy and sound. Source

GYM MOTIVATION: Adrienne Banfield-Jones

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Jada Pinkett Smith gave her mom Adrienne Banfield-Jones the greatest compliment ever when she posted this photo of the mature beauty while on holiday last week enjoying the ocean and sun. "Willow took this shot of her grandmother, my mother, emerging from the ocean today. She is 61! I wanna be her when I grow up:) Happy Friday... J" And don't get it twisted, this look isn't courtesy some operating table. Mama beeeeeeeen looking good!! Jada and her  twin  mother back in September of this year during New York Fashion week. Source