The fashion lovers hit up last night's 2012 CFDA Awards in New York City.  Pics inside of Selita Ebanks, Solange Knowles, Zoe Saldana, Pharrell and more celebrating designers who deserve to be recognized for their accomplishments....

The Council of Fashion Designers of America hosted their 2012 Awards at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center last night.

The awards, sponsored by Swarovski, recognize the outstanding contributions made to American fashion by individuals from all areas of the industry and related arts, with awards being given for design excellence in womenswear, menswear and accessories as well as extraordinary accomplishments in journalism, creative vision and lifetime achievement.

Model Selita Ebanks, as the guest of Lubov Azria, looked stunning in a white Herve Leger by Max Azria gown.  Gives her curves so oomph and stands out against her bronzed skin tone:

Great look.

Solange kept it funky & fab in this yellow and white cleavage baring shift dress.

Loves the shoes and yellow is def her color.

Pharrell and his oiled up legs made an appearance to present an award in an interesting look.

Looks like he's blonde underneath that hat too.

Zoe Saldana graced the event in a black mesh cutout and chiffon gown from the Fall 2012 Collection of Prabal Gurung, as she was the designer's guest for the evening (pictured with her above).

Mr. Gurung wore custom Antonio Azzuolo.

Stylist June Ambrose, who celebrates her birthday today, shimmered in a long silver Chris Benz frock.  The hair is perfection for this look.

Designer Rachel Roy had a pink moment in her own 'Schiap' crepe back satin drape wrap gown, Manolo Blahnik shoes & Jennifer Fisher jewels with her date, triathlete Elettra Wiedemann.  Elettra rocked Rachel Roy head to toe of course with a winter rose silk crepe twist drape cut out gown, open toe metal sandals, and a Kotur for Rachel Roy tweed clutch.

Superbowl champ Victor Cruz was there.

Designer Tracey Reese looks like she's been on a workout plan.  Looking great.

And model Joan Smalls looked fab as usual in her Pre Fall 2012 Michael Kors hi-lo gown as she accompanied the designer himself.

For the first time ever, the full awards show will be broadcast tonight on Style.com.

It was a big day for Ciara yesterday as she dropped her brand new single "Sweat" and then attended her That's My Boy movie premiere.

Check the pics inside where CiCi revealed her boobalicious assets...

Adam Sandler's That's My Boy premieres June 15. Ciara plays the role of "Brie" in the movie and she hit the red carpet with the star himself.

She rocked white pants and an open white blouse baring her cleavage.

You feelin' her look?

Ciara also dished on her upcoming album producers this past Sunday at the MTV Movie Awards:

“Of course, the obvious, Tricky, he’s a part of my Epic family. We worked together,” Ciara told MTV News. “And Harvey and Damon, it’s our first time together and what we did was so special. They actually produced the title track, ‘One Woman Army,’ I can tell you that.”

She has also recruited some new talent. “I worked with some people that are very fresh, which I’m excited about,” she revealed. “When it comes to artists, when it comes to writers, when it comes to producers, I really wanted to push. We pretty much reached out and worked with a lot of people that I’ve never worked with before, which is really fun.”

Yep...the same Damon Thomas who is Ciara's sometimes bestie Kim Kardashian's ex husband.  Interesting....

The Randomness:

1.  Cissy Houston has signed a deal with Harper Collins to do a tell-all.  STORY

Looks like BET's "106 & Park" host Rocsi Diaz is ready to fess up about her relationship with veteran actor Eddie Murphy.  After claiming to be just "coffee buddies who are just working together" and their week long romantic vacay in Maui, the twosome were extra public with their PDA at last night's Pre-Awards dinner hosted by Rocsi's boss Debra Lee.  How interesting.

Lots of pics and deets inside...

Looks like Rocsi has officially solidified herself a job after she leaves "106 & Park" this year.  What that job is exactly...who knows.  But we're taking an educated guess that it involves the usual--being Eddie's chick and seeing what opportunities she can make from that. 

We're told Rocsi is "head over heels in love."  So it's no shocker she was anything but shy about making it known they were very much together at last night's Pre-BET Awards dinner at Union Station in L.A.  Debra Lee even called them out during her welcome speech as being there together.  Awwwwwkward.....

We're told by a source on BET's production team that the two will indeed hit tonight's red carpet together--hand in hand...

Rocsi looked nice in a navy halter style cocktail dress as she stayed close to Eddie's side all night and snapped pics with Cedric The Entertainer and Spike Lee.

Ciara flaunted her gams in this high slit plunging V black dress and Louboutin pumps.  Sexy.

And she chatted it up with Spike Lee& wife Tonya.  Wonder if she was campaigning for another movie role.

Rocsi's co-host and Think Like A Man actor Terrence J hit the carpet looking dapper with his girlfriend Selita Ebanks.  She looked modelicious in her high slit draping white gown.

And Selita had some fun posing it up inside the posh dinner with her girl Estelle.

BET actors Tatyana Ali and Hosea Chanchez made their way inside.  Loving this tangerine chic dress on Tatyana.

Michelle Williams hit the carpet in a tan and white maxi dress and kept her look soft with a few long waves:

And she caught up with her former Destiny's Child groupmate LeToya Luckett on the carpet.

Kenny Lattimore and Wendy Raquel Robinson all grabbed a pic inside.

Wendy's co-star on "The Game," Barry Floyd (TeeTee), also hit the carpet.

The fabulous Tamia kept it fab in a sexy plunging V blue mini dress and jeweled gold clutch and matching gold belt.

Model Beverly Johnson kept it simple...and perky...in all black.

Melanie Fiona looked gorge as usual in a cobalt blue curve hugging dress with gold booties and a pop of orange on the lips.  Loves it.

Diggy Simmons looking extra cute with his 17-year-old-too-young-for-these-chicks self.

"efill" singer Elle Varner sparkled all over the carpet in this silver & white sheer and sequined mini dress.  Wish she wouldn't have done a red satin purse or red headband with it though.

Debra Lee snapped a pic inside with Frankie Beverly.

Singer Goapele is still looking great.  The 34-year-old showed off her curves in a silver sequined fitted dress.

Youngin'Jacob Latimore kept it fresh for the ladies on the carpet.  I'm sure the 13-year-old girls were swooning.

Celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins hit the carpet in a strapless tangerine dress.

"Let's Stay Together" co-stars Joyful Drake& Nadine Ellis posed it up.  Great colors for Nadine.

LaLa Anthony hit the carpet sans Carmelo last night in a fab glam black sequined number:

And chatted up Selita and Shaun Robinson.

Shaun, who is also one of Eddie Murphy's exes, looked put together as usual. 

Lance Gross did his usual soft palette of colors and looked damn good.

Heeeeey Lorenz Tate.  Good to see him out and about again.

Mr. Leon.

MC Lyte looked fresh and fab for the occasion in a yellow blazer.

Miguel and his curly 'do hit the carpet.

Hubby/wife wrter/director duo Mara Brock Akil & Salim Akil--creators of BET shows "Girlfriends," "The Game," and the upcoming "Being Mary Jane."

Tyrese and Al Sharpton got cheesy on the carpet.

"For Better Or Worse" actress Tasha Smith rocked a cute new bob on the carpet with her hubby.

"Reed Between The Lines" actor Malcolm Jamal Warner was there to support his network.

Tichina Arnold upped her sexy factor for the event.

Actress Yvette Nicole Brown looked nice--but extra covered up.

And actress Erica Hubbard hit the carpet in red.

On the stage for the entertainment:

Singer Luke James worked it out rocking a vintage Janet Jackson tee.  Love that.

Photog: Paras Griffin/G Paras Photography/TheYBF.com

Last night, the fabulous Hollywood crowd hit the pink carpet at the Gibson Theater for the FOX 2012 Teen Choice Awards.  And we've got the pics of some of our fave YBF folks who made appearances.

Pics inside....

Stars of "Tia & Tamera", Tia Mowry Hardrict& Tamera Mowry Housley, flaunted their sisterly fabulousness as they hit the carpet in figure hugging colorful looks.  And we can't help but gush over how cute Tamera looks pregnant!

The actress was in full on glow-mode as the mommy-to-be hit the carpet in a black & white printed knee length fitted frock, with her protruding belly and pink shoes to cap it off.  Perfect earrings for this look too. 

Her sister Tia braved the warm temps in this nice Chagoury Couture canary long sleeved lace pencil skirt dress and hot nude pumps.  The new mom is back to her pre-baby bod too.  Looking gorge!

Tia & Tamera's little brother, Tahj Mowry, also hit the carpet.  He's starring in ABC Family's new sitcom "Baby Daddy."

Meagan Good made a snakeskin arrival in a two-piece look of high waisted wide leg pants and a cropped top.

The gorgeous newlywed brought her little sister Lexus along.  Glad to see her mixing up her wardrobe more these days.

Zoe Saldana was there to present an award alongside Twilight star Taylor Lautner.

And the Colombiana actress rocked a summery two-piece crop top and full skirt look from Jonathan Saunders Pre-Fall 2012 collection.  Back in the press room, she flaunted her Tiffany & Co. gold hoops and satin aqua Christian Louboutin bow embellished sandals for her complete look:

Cute!

Also in the press room:

Actress/singer Kat Graham, rocking a floral blazer & hot pants look from Wish,snapped a pic with the Surfboard (the Award) as she accepted as part of "The Vampire Diaries" cast who won for Choice Fantasy/Sci-Fi show.

And the YBF chick rocked a different equally cute look for the red carpet.

wil.i.am and actor Tyler James Williams, who just starred in the Disney Channel original movie Let It Shine, hit the carpet.

And pretty gal Jordin Sparks made her way to the event as she was a presenter for the evening.

She hit the stage, changing into a yellow pleated tent dress, with actors Adam Rodriguez and Paul Wesley.  Both her black halter taffeta dress (with purple Prada pumps) red carpet look and sunburst on-stage look were from Chagoury Couture.  She went without her boo Jason Derulo, but she complimented her yellow look with a bracelet he gave her.

And Flo Rida performed for the crowd.  His date was, of course, his new boo Melyssa Ford.

Fab times!

Pics via GETTY

That's the Tyra we know and love!  The modelicious Ms. Banks is making singledom look hot as she's been hitting red carpets looking fabulous these days.  And yesterday was no different as she rocked a one shoulder curve hugging zipper back blue dress to hit Chris Rock's 2 Days In New York movie premiere.

Pics inside...

At The Cinema Society in Manhattan last night, the 38-year-old "America's Next Top Model" host hit a premiere in her fave look of a zipped back dress and her tan sling backs (we're not loving the shoes).  And she didn't have her rumored boo, the newest ANTM judge Robert Evans, on hand.  Chick was just fine flying solo.

Looking hot Ms. Banks!  By the way, famed movie director Tyler Perry will be guest starring, in addition to Alicia Keys, on the upcoming season of "Top Model."  Tyra explained that Tyra will present acting challenges to the model contestants, while Alicia will serve as a mentor.

Season 19 kicks off August 24.

Pics: SPLASH/INF

It was a huge night on the red carpet last night as tons of celebs came out to celebrate the premiere of Sparkle.  Bobbi Kristina, who brought her boo Nick Gordon as her date, was all smiles as she was on hand to celebrate her late mother & Sparkle star Whitney Houston.  Even Cissy Houston attended.  And co-stars Jordin, Tika, & Carmen looked simply stunning. 

Check out all the YBF folks who came out to support in Hollywood inside...

Bobbi Kris & Jordin snapped a shot on the red carpet last night at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.  And Krissy looked happy and cute in all black bandage dress and feathery heels:

Glad to see her keeping positive.

Cissy Houston did not want to do the red carpet and entered behind all the activity.  But was indeed there to support her late daughter.

Jordin Sparks looked amazing in a white strapless beaded & sequined gown from her fave designer Chagoury Couture.  By the way, the custom dress was $15,000!

And she brought her mom, Jodi, and dad, Phillippi, as her dates for the evening.  Her man Jason Derulo is still in Australia working.

Gorgeous look for her.

Jordin hit the red carpet with her co-stars Tika Sumpter & Carmen Ejogo.

And with the fellas in the cast Derek Luke, Omari Hardwick& Mike Epps.

Tika looked RED HOT in this Fall 2012 Marc Bouwer high slit satinesque gown with an extra deep plunging & open neckline.

Carmen Ejogo stepped up her glam factor from the NYC premiere in this sexy high-slit partly sheer & lace gown.  Gorgeous and my fave dress on the carpet.

Ray-J made sure his name was on the list I see.

KeKe Palmer rocked a super cute look of geometric short shorts and the matching blazer with a pair of purple suede pumps.

Christina Milian kept it slinky and simple--her usual--in this blue curve hugging mini dress.  Cute gold necklace as well.

Vivica Fox supported her rumored and planned Waiting To Exhale 2 co-star Whitney by hitting the carpet.  Viv said the sequel will likely still go on.  And snapped a pic with one of the Sparkle co-stars Cee-Lo.

I'm feeling the short coif on her these days.

Omari Hardwick hit the carpet with a cute pic of him and Whitney.

Tyler Perry was there to support of course.

Salli Richardson-Whitfield& Dondre Whitfield hit the carpet...and still look hot together.

Hollywood power couple Salim Akil (Sparkle's director) and Mara Brock Akil (Sparkle's co-producer) looked absolutely fab on the carpet.

And snapped flicks with co-producer TD Jakes and his daughter Sarah.

Actresses Victoria Rowell and LisaRaye McCoy looked fab on the red carpet.

At least she didn't make her all-white policy boring this time.  Sexy look for Ms. McCoy.

Tasha Smith and her husband hit the carpet.

Elise Neal rocked a sexy backless mini dress for the occasion.

"Glee" star Amber Riley was there.

Garcelle Beauvais looked amazing with a bold red lip and sexy leopard dress:

Speaking of couples who are still our faves, Shaniece and hubby Flex Alexander were on hand for the premiere.

Goapele still looks great.

Cicely Tyson was there of course to support the cast.

"Grey's Anatomy" castmates Jesse Williams and James Pickens, Jr. hit the carpet.

Jenifer Lewis got animated on the carpet.

Hey Niecy Nash!  Looking sunny in yellow.

Robert Townsend& his actress daughter Skye Townsend looked cute on the carpet.

Actress Jennia Fredrique rocked a dramatic look.

Whitney's other Waiting To Exhale co-star, Loretta Devine, hit the carpet.

Gary Dourdan brought his daughter along as his date for the evening.  She's growing up fast!

And Sparkle co-star Mike Epps brought his wife Michelle to the carpet.  Cute couple.

Pics from the afterparty at the Roosevelt Hotel with "The Game" stars Hosea Chanchez & Wendy Raquel Robonson, BJ Coleman, Angela Bassett and more:

Here's a few videos of the mayhem that ensued when Bobbi Kris & Nick hit the carpet together:

And Jordin, Christina Milian & KeKe Palmer:

Sparkle is in theaters today.

Pics: GETTY

It was a night for do-gooders as VH1 hosted the 2012 Do Something Awards at Barker Hangar in Los Angeles last night.  Pics of KeKe Palmer, Draya Michelle, Nicole Murphy, Ne-Yo and plenty more hitting the blue carpet inside...

The awards, which have been an annual event since 2007, honor those under 25 who are trying to make a difference in the world.  But you don't have to be under 25 to cop an award.  Do Something Award nominees and winners "represent the pivotal "do-ers" in their field, cause, or issue," according to the website.

Actress/singer KeKe Palmer kept it chic in a simple white knee-length form fitting dress and a pair of black pumps for the occasion.  Loves her.

Nickelodeon's "How To Rock!" star, Cymphonique Miller, hit the carpet with her dad Master P.

will.i.am may still be looking for his missing car, but he found time to hit the carpet for a good cause.

Nick Cannon was there to receive his award.

"Basketball Wives: LA" star Draya hit the carpet in a flowing white dipped hem dress and Monika Chiang’s Aramid Platform Rope Sandals.  Not loving the look honestly, but her new hair color is cute.

VH1's "Hollywood Exes" stopped by the carpet and looked fabulous while doing so.  Mayte Garcia, Nicole Murphy, and Sheree Fletcher all held it down nicely.

Nicole just looks ridiculously amazing these days.

Flo Rida hit the carpet before performing on the awards.  Of course, his girlfriend Melyssa Ford was his date.

Interesting.

Miami Heat champ Chris Bosh received an award last night and had his wife Adrienne on his arm:

Someone is feeling extra colorful.

Nice.

Model Alek Wek was there to receive an award.

And Ne-Yo and Tommy Davidson snapped a few pics.

 
"Basketball Wives LA" star Malaysia Pargo made her way on the carpet as well in a pink blush Kitten Pink dress.

The 2012 Do Something Awards air Tuesday, August 21st on VH1 at 9p/8c.

Pics: Wireimage/SPLASH

Rihanna is channeling her 2008 days with her shiny short black coifed wiggery on tonight's 2012 MTV VMAs red carpet.  And chick is bringing us the glowing skin and toned curves as usual.  Check out her whole look inside and decide if we love it...

Rocking an Adam Selman white sleeveless gown with a gathered side knot, Rihanna hit tonight's carpet outside the Staples Center with a fresh new look.  Well, one we haven't seen in a few years.  Before taking the stage to open up the Awards with A$AP Rocky and their "Cockiness" remix, as well as her "We Found Love" performance, Rih Rih kept it chic on her arrival:

So...about her look....

DO WE LOVE IT?!

Pics: Getty

YBF celebs hit the fiery red carpet at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards tonight.  Check out who hit up the double-decker red carpet outside the Staples Center inside...

Since Chris Brown dodged the red carpet, check him out on the stage after winning the award for Best Male Video for "Turn Up The Music."

Nicki Minaj put on the tightest black lace jumpsuit lined with red studs she could find, and her black and silver Louboutin pumps for tonight's Awards.  With her best yellow & pink wiggery tucked under a hat, Nicki took her seat on the front row with the rest of YMCMB once inside.  And she ended up taking home the Award for Best Female Video....for "Starships."

The Head Barbz's body is on point tho...

Alicia Keys made her arrival in a silver one sleeved high slit Alexandre Vauthier gown and Gucci shoes as she went for a futuristic look.  And she looked fab doing so:

The "Girl On Fire" singer took the stage tonight to perform her new song with Nicki Minaj and a surprise appearance from Gabby Douglas.

The gals from the CW--Kat Graham (in John Paul Gaultier) and former "Gossip Girl" Jessica Szohr.

Olympian Gabby Douglas has really made her rounds this last month.  She popped up in a striped & sequined fitted dress on tonight's carpet.

Zoe Saldana hit up the Awards, in a nude Salvatore Ferragamo Spring 2012 dress and Ferragamo strappy heels from the Spring 2013 collection, to promote her upcoming new movie The Words.  Effortlessly pretty.

Host Kevin Hart brought his girlfriend Niko on the carpet and offered up some kisses.  How gorgeous is she!

Another look of Rihanna's chic white look. 

And her doppelganger Rita Ora kept it sparkly in a custom black and silver Emilio Pucci jumpsuit, Louboutin pumps, and a Jimmy Choo clutch.  The look actually worked for her.

Ne-Yo hit the carpet in his fatigues.

Homies Tyga and Big Sean kicked it on the carpet.

No Blac Chyna?

But the other newly knocked up rapper girlfriend was indeed there.  Amber Rose showed odd her baby bump on the carpet as she and Wiz dished about their new baby on the way....in 6 months according to papa Wiz.

All we got is WORK, Ru Paul.

Pics: Getty

Always the polished glamour girl, Kerry Washington shimmered up the 2012 Primetime Emmy Awards last night in Hollywood.  Check out the "Scandal" star's pretty look inside...

We're just a few days away from the season 2 premiere of ABC's "Scandal."  And star Kerry Washington is on her promo job as she walked the red carpet at last night's Primetime EMMY Awards at the Nokia Theater in downtown L.A.

Rocking a rose gold & silver sequined covered draped neck Vivienne Westwood gown, 35-year-old Ms. Washington made her way down the carpet and also presented the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie award on stage.

The actress completed her look with a Kotur clutch, Christian Louboutin Pigalle Point-Toe Pumps in nude snakeskin and Fred Leighton earrings and ring.

Hair and makeup simple yet pretty.  Loves it.

Season 2 of "Scandal" premieres September 27th on ABC.

Before shots were fired in the parking lot, folks like Joseline Hernandez (who let it all hang out), Rick Ross, Ace Hood and Diggy walked the red carpet for the 2012 BET HIP HOP Awards tonight.  See flicks inside....

Before his altercation with Young Jeezy backstage, Rick Ross did a few interviews on the red carpet for the 2012 BET HIP HOP Awards at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center in the ATL.

Young Jeezy, who was rocking Versace, seemed to be in good spirits on the red carpet before the backstage altercation.

The "Hair Weave Killer" 2 Chainz rocked 2 chains.....and so did his friend.

Cutie pie Diggy gave the peace sign to fans.

Meanwhile, the "King of South" T.I. posed with B.O.B. while walking the carpet.

Buff rapper Ace Hood tweeted "Black Elegance..#Mr.Hood #HipHopAwards"

Meek Mill sent a tweet after the show (that "may" have been directed at Rick Ross/Young Jeezy) saying, "Forreal I wish all these niggas cut all this #wwf shit out..B4 somebody get murked or put n jail..rich niggas don't want life leave it alone"  Or maybe he was really playing Words With Friends?

Rakim was honored with the "I Am Hip Hop Icon" award.

Rapper 50 Cent, who's footing the bill for the Chris Lighty investigation, represented for NYC.

He posed with MGK and French Montana.

Wiz Khalifa arrived without his pregnant fianceAmber Rose.

Ohio rapper Stalley showcased his thick Rick Ross-type beard.

And the king of booty music, Luther Campbell gave a few interviews.

RZA talked to a few folks.

"Ambassador of Rap for the Capital" Wale chatted it up.

And Miguel brought out his freshly styled mohawk.

The legendary Q-Tip kept himself covered under a hoodie.

He also posed witn Kendrick Lamar.

Meanwhile, the other A Tribe Called Quest members, Ali and Phife Diggy also came out.

French Montana posed with Machine Gun Kelly at the show.

"Drank In My Cup" raapper Kirko Bangz was there.

DJ Drama kept it cool tonight.

And "A Milli" producer Bangledeeh rocked a polka dot t-shirt for his red carpet walk.

Rapper/actor Childish Gambino made it down south for the show too.

Memphitz posed on the carpet.

The show was hosted by Mike Epps.

Photos via VIBE/Instagram/Mark Davis/Getty Images North America

Tons of celebrity YBF chicks and those who love them were front and center at this weekend's Black Girls Rock! Awards.  Check out who hit the red carpet at the Paradise Theater in New York and a bit of the fabulousness you can expect from what went down inside the taping, before it airs....

TheYBF.com was on hand for the taping of Black Girls Rock! this weekend.  And plenty of our fave chicks were on hand to receive their much deserved awards for being their fabulous selves.

Eva Longoria hit the carpet in a pretty white dress from Dana Budeanu, a nude YSL clutch and Louboutin ankle strap pumps as she presented the Star Power Award to her good friend Kerry Washington, in an embellished Marchesa dress & bow tie Louboutin pumps.  And they posed with the gorgeous Tarajji P. Henson in her golden metallic peplum dress from Diane Von Furstenberg.

The "Person Of Interest" star looked picture perfect in the curve hugging look and leopard Louboutin pumps.

Co-hosts Tracee Ellis Ross & Regina King put their best fashion feet forward in their sexy black looks. 

Looking great Regina!  Her show "Southland" starts back in February 2013.  They posed it up on the carpet with performer Keyshia Cole.

Keyshia, in a pretty silver gown from Jovani, performed "Trust & Believe" at the Awards show.

And Mrs. Meagan Good Franklin blew a few kisses with Keyshia and rocked a midriff baring crop top and sheer maxi skirt look for the carpet.

Chick is indeed an actress with the silly laid-out red carpet poses.

Meagan kicked it with BET's head honcho Debra Lee and her new natural mini-fro.  We actually love it.

"Basketball Wives" star Laura Govan made her way to the event in a very interesting look.  She posed it up with sponsor CHEVY's new 2013 Malibu, and the new "106 & Park" fellas--Shorty Da Prince & Bow Wow.

Anna Francesca couture.  We're not feeling this in the least bit.  But we love that she's taking fashion risks.

Gabrielle Union kept it simple in a black Dolce & Gabanna dress.  This wig though.... We're ready for a drastic change up for the Gabster...like a short sharp angled bob.

Janelle Monae looked pretty and polished in her typical look.  She rocked a tailored black tux with a McQueen clutch.

Marsha Ambrosius rocked a chic black and white look accentuated with a pretty embellishment.

Stephen Hill rocked a tee with the faces of his co-worker's kids.  That's what he said...

The "106 & Park" crew--Shorty Da Prince, Paigion, Bow Wow and Miss Mykie--all posed it up with Debra Lee.

India Arie kept it bright with a black knee length dress with neon yellow trim.  She performed her new song "6th Avenue", then closed out the show with "i Am Not My Hair." 

And a few fellas made appearances too:

Eric Benet, Anthony Hamilton, and Luke James performed "Wildflowers" for the ladies.  And they were introduced by Mr. Sexy himself--Idris Elba.

Ciara rocked an unflattering Givenchy look.

Black Girls Rock! creator Beverly Bond kept it chic in a dark multi-colored gown.  Lovely look for her.

Tracee Ellis Ross posed it up with the Inspiration Award winner Susan Taylor.

Exec. Producer and manager Mona Scott Young was on hand in her leopard blazer.

SWV rocked the house with one of the hottest sets of the night.

Celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins hit the carpet in a black & white Herve Leger dress.

LaLa Anthony rocked a high neck long sleeved dark green velvet Balmain dress with her Louboutin heels.  Hot look.

Singer Bridget Kelly hit the carpet.

And Dionne Warwick was there to accept the Living Legend award.  She made sure everyone knew that Black WOMEN rock too.

Other spoilers from inside the Awards that may or may not air:

• Alicia Keys accepted the Rock Star Award.
• Tracee Ellis Ross made an almost wipe-out worthy trip over her dress when she first walked out to host, but she recovered hilariously and they re-started the taping.
• Kerry Washington said she loves wearing her Black Girls Rock t-shirts out in public because people stop and stare...and she thinks, "You didn't know"?
• It was revealed that Kerry graduated Phi Beta Kappa and double majored in Anthropology & Sociology at George Washington University.
• Alicia Keys opened up the show with an all girl marching band leading her to the stage during "A New Day."
• Janelle Monae said while accepting her award that she wears her uniform (the black/white look she wears while performing) to pay homage to her mother who was a proud janitor, her father who was a trash man, and her step father who was a postal worker (and who raised her as his own).  She said she wears it because there is "still worked to be done."  Janelle was also a maid when she first moved to Atlanta.
• Susan Taylor said she is NEVER getting rid of her braids...for anyone asking.  Ha!
• Missy was the surprise performer during Ciara's set.
• Tracee rocked one of her mom's now vintage Oscar De la Renta shirts as one of her looks of the night.
• A video tribute was shown of the 2012 black female Olympians from all over the world.

You can catch Black Girls Rock! on BET November 4th at 8p EST.  Check out flicks from the actual show in the gallery below...

Her movie Cloud Atlas may not have done too well here in the states, but Halle Berry is surely keeping her promo tour going.  And chick is looking fabulous.

Check out her sexy little black sheer dress as she slayed over in Russia for the premiere...

46-year-old Halle Berry hit the Russian premiere of Cloud Atlas Thursday night.  She rocked a chevron patterned bodice sheer paneled black leather dress by Catherine Malandrino.  An chick is looking hotter than EVER.

Halle told Entertainment Weekly in a recent interview about how playing 6 very different characters in the movie (like the older Korean man Dr. Orvid) required makeup & styling that made her unrecognizable.  Even to her daughter Nahla:

'The real test was that my daughter saw all of my costumes, and loved them, but one day, when I came up to her as Dr Ovid, she looked at the guy, and thought he was probably weird, because of his eye thing,' she said.

'Then when I said, "Hi sweetheart," she had an out of body experience.

'I swear I saw her little spirit leave her body and go to Cleveland. She’s still not over it. It was so terrifying for her, to hear my voice coming out of that man.'

Aww!

Flawless.

Pics: Getty/Reuters

All kinds of surprises hit the red carpet of the 2012 Soul Train Awards last night in Las Vegas.  From "106 & Park" hosts Shorty Da Prince& Paigion finally confirming their couple-status to Lil Mama making a head turning entrance (in a good way) to blasts from the past like Karyn White & Jody Watley. 

We've got all the red carpet arrivals inside....

Well this explains why they ran a collabo internet campaign to become the newest hosts of BET's "106 & Park."  Shorty Da Prince & Paigion have been a couple for years, as we've learned from sources who have known them at their past job.  And last night, at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino at the Awards show, they put their coupledom on display for the first time.

The twosome were boo'd up on the carpet and at the show all night....and made it known they have indeed been a couple for a while.  Interesting.

Paigion, in a contour leather sleeved dress from Zara, kicked it backstage with rapper Lil Mama.  And dare we say it....we had to do a double take!  Chick stepped her game ALL the way up:

Maybe it's the new blonde hair or good makeup (finally) or appropriate grown-up strapless gown she's wearing that's softened her look...but chick looks great.  Mad props to her styling team.  Hope she keeps it up!

Another blonde bombshell last night was Keyshia Cole.  She rocked her ankle strap Charlotte Olympia heels with a little black one-sleeved cut-out Alexander Wang dress.  Nice look for her.

Miguel brought Nazanin Mandi, his long time model girlfriend, along on the carpet with him.

Hey New Edition.

Faith Evans looked fab in a white front slit long sleeved dress with embellished shoulders.  Wish she would have worn sandals to soften the look even more. 

John Legend was flying solo as his fiance Chrissy was off shooting an ad campaign.

Fantasia has been working out extra hard these days.  So she showed off her new bod on the carpet last night.  She could have done without the tights in Vegas and been a little more revealing instead of church lady, but she looks good nonetheless....

The newly engaged "Vampire Diaries" star Kat Graham kept it extra colorful as always in a floral one shoulder dress with a sexy mile-high slit.

Melanie Fiona was on trend with a mini lace white dress from Isabel Marant and a pair of extra hot Versace gold booties.  She paired her look with a vintage eel skin clutch.

Elle Varner kept it chic in a black & white peplum dress.

Ben Vereen looked like he was off to the Big Top.

Ne-Yo was on hand to promote his R.E.D. album.

Luke James kept it dapper in his tailored look and bowtie.

Debra Lee is still pulling from her daughter's closet we see.

Angie Stone has been looking great even years after her stint on "Celebrity Fit Club."  If only she could have chosen a better look for the formal occasion.

Estelle rocked a textured one sleeved black mini dress.  We're not mad at it.

Olympic gold medal swimmer Cullen Jones made his way to the carpet.

Jimmy Jam flew solo on the carpet.

Bill Bellamy brought his wife of over 10 years, Kristen.  Cute couple.

Eric Benet was getting his sexy Prince-like stare on.

Kenny Lattimore was there looking like he doesn't age.

SWV looked fab for the red carpet appearance.  Loving that the ladies are still in the mix.

Alesha Renee tapped into her animalistic mood.

MC Lyte proved she doesn't age either.  Work.

Loving Goapele's chic white jumpsuit.  Perfect metallic belt and shoes to pair.

Elise Neal must have found Toni Braxton's old "Unbreak My Heart" video dress.

Jody Watley is still fierce.

Karyn White is still a diva.  The original "Superwoman" donned a young look for the carpet as she promoted her upcoming comeback album, Carpe Diem.

Anthony Hamilton hit the carpet.

Marsha Ambrosius rocked a leather pencil skirt and cute Varsity jacket for the carpet.

And TGT was 2/3 complete--Tank & Ginuwine hit the STA's but Tyrese was missing.  Looking good fellas.

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The Randomness:

1.  Halle Berry lost her custody battle to bring Nahla to Paris with her & fiance Olivier.  Nahla wil have to stay in the USA.

2.  Maia Campbell is set to appear on Iyanla's "Fix My Fallen Star" show on OWN soon. STORY

Bright colors took over the fall time red carpet of the 2012 American Music Awards last night.  Check out which YBF celebs put on their Sunday glammed up best to see who would take home awards.  Red carpet pics inside...

Sunday evening at the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, Nicki Minaj, Brandy, Jordin Sparks & her boo Jason Derulo, Kelly Rowland and plenty more hit the red carpet for the big night of music.

Nicki, who copped the awards for Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Album for Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded& Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist, made sure to rock an attention grabber of a dress.

She put on a traditional style strapless ruched dress with a very full bottom from Monique Lhuillier.  But it was the neon citrine color that made a statement.  And of course, her uber blonde wiggery and crazy poses.  Her jewelry was by Charles Albert.

Brandy looked pretty much flawless in a gold shimmering asymmetrical dress and laid hair and gorgeous makeup.

The one shoulder sash macrame embellished overlay gold & black viscose dress is by London-based designer Ekaterina Kukhareva. She definitely took a risk with this bold look, but we're loving it.

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Chris Brown made an appearance on the carpet in a sleek black leather look with his gold & white sneakers.

Well look at the two lovebirds Jordin Sparks & Jason Derulo.  The twosome locked lips on the carpet and came up for air long enough to take some head-on shots:

Well aren't they precious.  Sparkle star Jordin rocked a multi-print long gown from the Etro Fall 2012 collection.  And pulled it off nicely.

Fresh faced and pretty as always.

Speaking of fresh faced....

Kelly Rowland looked her usual gorgeous self in a Naeem Khan Fall 2012 dress embellished with mirrored stones and felt applique.  Good look for her.

Tyga, who celebrates a birthday today (Monday) rocked head to almost-toe red.  Of course he did.  But where's that hairline?

The new 'Entertainment Tonight" correspondent Rocsi Diaz showed off her gams in a black & white peplum & dramatic shoulder mini dress.

Swizz Beatz borrowed Kanye's diamond grille for the evening.

"Scandal" star Kerry Washington also rocked a bright color on the yellow end of the spectrum like Nicki Minaj.  But unlike Nicki, she went the sheer lace route in her Stella McCartney Resort 2013 longsleeved dress.  She accessorized with a yellow Kotur clutch and coral pumps.  And some type of way, pulled this difficult almost frumpy look completely off. 

Nice.

50 Cent made his way on the carpet in a checkered button down & grey suit.  He was on hand to present an award to Nicki Minaj.

"90210" star Tristan Wilds hit the carpet before he took over his own red carpet hosting duties for the night.

Ludacris & Sean Kingston rocked leather & printed jackets and jeans for the occasion.

And will.i.am rocked his usual completely unusual look.

Check out this cute video of Brandy playing the celeb crush game during her red carpet interview...but she had to shut it down because her man Ryan (pictured above with her last night) was close by:

Fun times.

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The ladies were out in their glammed up best for last night's VH1 Divas LIVE show at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium.  Check out the hot red carpet looks from Brandy, LaLa Anthony, Ciara, Keri Hilson, Melanie Fiona, Kelly Rowland and plenty more...

Good friends Brandy Norwood and LaLa Anthony--both handling an introduction on stage during the show--posed it up backstage.  And looked fabulous while doing so.

Brandy, who intro'd the big Whitney Houston tribute, rocked another edgy origami-inspired dress for the occasion.  Her nude Estéban Cortazar--exclusive to Net-a-Porter--asymmetric cutout dress stood out on the carper with her metal ankle cuff heels.  Loving the hair.

LaLa Anthony broke out some mirrored fabulousness in this silver and broken mirrored embellished C Green dress.  She kept up her head to toe metallic look with silver pumps.

La's bestie Kelly Rowland was stunning in emerald green as she rocked a silk gown with a thigh-high slit with fringed Nicholas Kirkwood heels.

Such a Hollywood glam moment for Kel.

Melanie Fiona, on hand to rock the Whitney Houston tribute, broke out a sheen-heavy white tuxedo jacket by Tom Ford with her Preen leather pants and Louboutins:

Very smart look that we adore.

Nicole Murphy kept her hot bod covered up as she played around with her "Hollywood Exes" co-star Jessica Conseco.

Singer/Actress Kat Graham brought her new fiance on the carpet as she donned a sheer paneled white and silver gown fit for a diva.

Jordin Sparks hit the carpet in a gold and black Nicole Miller gown sparkling with a bit of color in her dress.  The singer belted out a tribute for Whitney Houston later in the night.

"Glee" actress Amber Riley hit the carpet in a nice look and blue pumps.

NeNe & LisaRaye McCoy hugged it out on the carpet.  And we would have loved to hear how their convo went down.

Nene's lace dress was by Dolce & Gabbana.

The "Single Ladies" star rocked her signature white gown with a trendy metallic silver belt.  HATE the hair.  Love the dress.

Oh hello Ciara.

The sexy singer worked the carpet in this black sequin & sparkle Pamela Rolland gown with a short train and sheer paneled sleeves.  One of her best glam looks:

Absolutely gorgeous.

Another chick who made a statement on last night's carpet was Keri Hilson:

The singer/songwriter, who was a part of the Donna Summer tribute, rocked a feminine tuxedo look by Emilio Pucci.  And she paired it with her gold sparkle Louboutin pumps.

Doing what they do best.

And rapper turned model Iggy Azalea kept it sexy in this black Pucci gown with sheer cut outs putting her flat abs and curves on full display.  Great look for her.  Her signature red lip would have made it pop more though.

"BBW" star Tami Roman also did a walk down the red carpet.

In its 14th year on VH1, this edition of “VH1 Divas” will once again benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping music education alive in American public schools. To date, VH1 Save The Music has provided more than $49.5 million in new musical instruments to 1,850 public schools in more than 128 school districts around the country, impacting the lives of over 2.1 million children.  

In case you missed the, watch the performances here.

The Randomness:

1.  L.A. Reid is leaving "X-Factor" to dedicate his time fully to his head position over sat EPIC records.

2.  Senator & former Presidential candidate John Kerry is expected to be named Secretary of State, after Dr. Susan Rice voluntarily withdrew her name from the pile. STORY

Kerry Washington has been a fashion darling the last few weeks as she makes her way around the globe for premieres of her hit movie Django Unchained.  Check out her looks in Berlin & Paris inside...

Ms. Washington twirled her way into Paris at Le Grand Rex last night in this multi colored Rochas Spring 2013 strapless frock and Monique Péan earrings looking gorgeous as usual.  And if you've already seen Django Unchained, you could imagine how mentally difficult acting in the movie could be.  Especially, Kerry's role as slave Broomhilda.  She told the Daily Beast that she broke her "no visitors on set" rule during the grueling 8 month shoot to fly in her therapist and her family.

'I needed all their support for this film because it was so mentally hard in many ways.

'It’s so unthinkable that my ancestors endured all the torture and pain. I saw things in the script and thought this never happened. But then I talked to Quentin and he showed us the history books that illustrated the masks and other items used to inflict torture and violence on the slaves. It really blew my mind and made me appreciate even more what my ancestors made it through.

'I barely made it through pretending.'

The fabulous actress looked her usual gorgeous self, and we're sure the difficulty she suffered acting in the role will be worth it.  Oscar nomination come out this Thursday, the same day as the UK premiere.

Kerry was joined on the red carpet by co-stars Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Quentin Tarantino, Samuel L. Jackson and Christoph Waltz.

And after the Paris premiere, Kerry and the crew made their way to the Berlin photocall at Hotel de Rome:

She rocked a cream checkered calf-length dress from the Louis Vuitton Spring 2013 collection with her white Louboutin pumps.  The vintage style was topped off with her small Vince Camuto purse and a cute Louis Vuitton satin bow headband.

Loves her looks!

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Alicia Keys was front and center on Wednesday night's People's Choice Awards 2013 stage at the Nokia Theater in L.A.  Inside, we've got her pics and performances, plus a few other YBF folks who hit the carpet....

Rocking a quilted red blazer and high waisted pants, Alicia went all equestrian rockstar on us for her performance of "Girl On Fire" and "New Day":

In case you missed the fiery chick's performance, check it out below:

Outside on the carpet before the Awards:

"Guys With Kids" co-stars Tempestt Bledsoe and Anthony Anderson looked great for their big night.  Their show was nominated for Favorite New TV Comedy.

And Regina King looked fabulous in her black & white sheath dress with a black lace-waist from Badgley Mischka.  And her black bow tie patent Valentino pumps gave the perfect extra feminine touch.

The fabulously toned chick was on hand to present her former Miss Congeniality 2 co-star Sandra Bullock with the Favorite Humanitarian Award.

"ET" correspondent Rocsi Diaz rocked a an interesting dress on last night's red carpet, with hge white platform maryjanes.

And "Grey's Anatomy" actor Jesse Williams hit the carpet for the Awrads.

By the way, "The New Normal," which co-stars NeNe Leakes, copped the Favorite New TV Comedy Award.  Congrats!

Gabrielle Union was a stunner last night in a white strapless dress for Debra Lee's pre-BET Honors 2013 dinner at the Library of Congress in D.C.  Check out the actress looking fab inside...

Ms. Union flew solo last night as her man, Heat baller Dwyane Wade, was already in Sacramento ahead of tonight's game against the Kings.  But she held her own in this fabulous brocade bodice sweetheart neckline strapless cocktail dress.  And she matched her sparkling brooch on the side of the dress with silver pumps and a sparkling Tacori ring.

Loving her hair and makeup for the occasion.  Kiyah Wright & Sam Fine know how to work their magic.  They tweeted that they whipped Gabby into red carpet shape in only an hour.

And host/BET President Debra Lee hit the carpet in this black & white frock.  I see she still hasn't stopped stealing from her daughter's closet....

The BET Honors tape tonight at the Warner Theater.  And will air Monday, February 11, 2013 at 9:00 p.m./8c.  Gabby is set to host.

Pics: WENN

Hollywood paid tribute to some of the year's best films, television series and actors tonight at the 2013 Golden Globe Awards. See photos of Halle Berry, Kerry Washington, Jennifer Lopez and others on the red carpet inside...

The 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards were held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California with Hollywood legends like Oscar-winner Halle Berry in attendance.

Halle wore an Atelier Versace Fall 2012 Haute Couture Collection high slit gown with nude heels.  She topped it off with gold earrings and a cuff both by Madstone.

And we're in utter awe at this flawless chick. It's quite sickening to be honest. But in a good way. And to look this good after a cross country flight after being in D.C. the night before? We bow down.

"Scandal" star Kerry Washington wore a Miu Miu Prada dress with a vintage Movado watch. She looked great for the ocassion and sat with her Django co-stars.

Singer/actress Jennifer Lopez walked the red carpet in a nude Zuhair Murad long-sleeve silk gown that featured an ivory embroidered lace overlay with beading detail.

And chick shut it down. We're sure the fact two of her exes (Diddy and Ben Affleck) were in the room made her make sure she slated for the night.

She completed the look with Christian Louboutin heels, a Jimmy Choo bag, and Le Vian jewels.

"Access Hollywood" host Shaun Robinson wore a beaded teal Pamella Roland gown.

. She always keeps it classy and fab.

Rosario Dawson wore a pale blue Antonio Berardi gown with Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

Eva Longoria turned heads in a black gown with lace sleeves by Pucci.

Nicole Richie looking stunning in this lace Naeem Khan gown. One of the most effortless yet gorge looks of the night. Nicole has that effortless fabness down to a tee.

"Today" show anchors Al Roker and Matt Lauer posed together.

Olympic-gold gymnast Gabby Douglas wore a sequined chartreuse-hued Pamella Roland gown that seemed a bit too mature for her age. And her stylist should be fired for picking out that wig! Who and why?!

Denzel Washington arrived on the red carpet with his beautiful daughter Olivia. He was every bit the proud papa while introducing her to the media. 

Diddy, Rocsi and "The New Normal" star Nene Leakes joined some of Hollywood’s biggest stars in Moet & Chandon’s star-studded “Toast4aCause” charity initiative on the red carpet at the Globes:

NeNe looked great in Carolina Herrera.

And on the show, Don Cheadle, from the Showtime show "House of Lies" won the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series.

And Quentin Tarantino won the award for best screenplay for Django Unchained.

Check out the hottst looks form the carpet in the video below:

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