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DO WE LOVE IT?: Jennifer Lopez's REVEALING Kaufman Franco "Parker" Premiere Look

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Jennifer Lopez has become the queen of exposed skin and mesh panels on the red carpet.  The singer/actress hit the Las Vegas premiere of her new movie Parker, also starring Jason Statham.  And her Kaufman Franco Spring 2013 dress turned every head in the building.

 

Decide if we love it inside...

 

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THIS is how you rock a white dress with with no undies...and still look classy. J.Lo let the world know once again that her 43-year-old bod can still slay a red carpet.

For her big premiere night at Planet Hollywood Resort, she showed off her ASSets in a long white sleeveless, halter neckline, sheer paneled backless column dress from the Kaufman Franco SS13 line.  And the curvy chick brought her Demarco diamond earrings, a Demarco ring, a sparkly black clutch, and her man Casper along as accessories:

 

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So....

DO WE LOVE IT?!

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Rockmond Dunbar Slobs Down New Fiancee Maya Gilbert At NAACP Image Awards Luncheon + Celebs Hit The Carpet

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"Soul Food" & "Prison Break" star Rockmond Dunbar is putting his new love on blast.  He popped the question to actress girlfriend Maya Gilbert last month.  And now they're slobbing each other down and showing off the ring on the NAACP Image Awards Luncheon Red Carpet.

 

Pics from Saturday's events inside....

The day before New Year's Eve in Jamaica, actor Rockmond Dunbar popped the question to "For Richer Or Poorer" actress Maya Gilbert.  And he wants everyone to know it.  The two were reportedly dating for less than a year, and they took their new love to the NAACP Image Awards luncheon at Chateau Maramont in L.A. last night:

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Sweet.

They weren't the only ones getting kissy:

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Niecy Nash, in a cute orange peplum dress, and her husband Jay showed some love on the carpet.

 

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"Grey's Anatomy" actress Chandra Wilson blew kisses to the cameras.

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So did "Southland" star Regina King.

Tatyana Ali rocked a burgundy Herve Leger dress to show off her cute curves on the carpet:

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She's the new star of BET's "Second Generation Wayans."

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"Community" & "The Office" actors Yvette Nicole Brown and Craig Robinson snapped some pics together.  The two co-hosted the event together as well.

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"Young & The Restless" star Angell Conwell looked cute on the carpet.  The wig is starting to grow on me.  Or not.

The 2013 NAACP Image Awards air LIVE February 1st on NBC, and will be hosted by Steve Harvey.

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Alicia Keys GETS FAB In Michael Kors For France's 2013 NRJ Music Awards

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Alicia Keys has turned up her fashionista factor to a level we're loving.  Check out her sexy cut-out Spring 2013 Michael Kors gown on the red carpet of France's NRJ Awards inside....

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It's another winning look for Alicia Keys.  The songstress and her hubby Swizz Beatz, who looked dapper in a shiny navy suit, traveled to Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France Saturday night.  The couple took a night off from parental duty with baby Egypt to take in the glam festivities in he luxe city.

Alicia paired her sexy almost-backless and cut-out gown with a Vhernier black-and-white necklace.

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She kept the rest of her accessories to a minimum with diamond stud earrings and her wedding ring.  Gorgeous look for Mrs. Beatz.

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YBF Celebs GET FAB For The 2013 Trumpet Awards Red Carpet

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Atlanta saw a star studded red carpet at last night's 2013 Trumpet Awards.  YBF celebs like Fantasia, Eva Marcille, Tika Sumpter and more put on their Saturday best to impress the masses.  And they didn't disappoint (well, not everyone did). We've got the pics inside....

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Photographer Paras Griffin caught celebs making their red carpet appearance at last night's Trumpet Awards at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

And we're pleasantly surprised to see Fantasia looking amazing in this Ralph Lauren stark white knee high slit column gown with a subtle neck cut out.  And she paired it with white Giuseppe jeweled pumps. White is definitely her color as the singer accessorized with silver sparkling jewels on her wrist and on her earrings.  Great look for her.

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And while Fanny showed off her fresh curves, "R&B Divas" star Nicci Gilbert also showed up in a blue longsleeved satin-like gown for the ocassion.

 

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Model and reality starlet Eva Marcille worked the carpet in a slinky black long sleeved gown:

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Simple always works for her.

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Tika Sumpter looked like a doll in her black gown with a leather bustier.

 

The rest of the R&B Divas were also in tow:

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KeKe Wyatt and her husband Michael hit the carpet with Charlie Wilson.

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Syleena Johnson and her husband Kiwane Garris looked nice.

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And Monifa kept it colorful in her yellow satin dress and blue heels as she hit the carpet with girlfriend Terez.

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Chaka Khan is still looking slim and trim as she matched the carpet in this red lace concoction.

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"Big Rich Atlanta" star Sharlinda Parker kept it simple in a chocolate pleated dress.  This wig though....

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"The Game" actor Carl Payne hit the carpet on his preppy tip.

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Former Xscape member Latocha Scott hit the carpet with her son's father, who is also her manager, Rocky Bivens.

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Not sure why Anthony Hamilton felt the need to rock this humungous man bag on the carpet.  But yeah...

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AJ Johnson was on the carpet showing off her tight bod.

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And she posed it up with the host of the evening, The Haunted House starEssence Atkins.  Essence's co-host was Rickey Smiley.

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The Browns love a good event don't they?  Tamela and David Mann hit the carpet for the festivities.

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Tracy Mourning and hubby Alonzo Mourning hit the carpet.   Tracy looks gorge these days.

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Derek Luke and his wife Sophia made their way to the event.  Not loving her look.

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V103 host Big Tigger hit the carpet.

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Actress Demetria McKinney looked fresh faced and fab in blue.

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"Property Virgins" host and V-103 radio personaility Egypt Sherrod sparkled on the carpet with a champagne gown complete with a mesh one shoulder overlay.

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Political correspondent Dr. Steve Perry made an appearance.

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And Roland Martin was on his Alpha Phi Alpha tip last night.  The political correspondent partied it up at the event, which will air on TVOne on Easter Sunday.

 

Photo Credit: Paras Griffin

2013 SAG Awards: Kerry Washington WHITE HOT In RODARTE, More Celebs Hit The Red Carpet

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"Scandal" actress Kerry Washington stood out on a red carpet full of black gowns at tonight's 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards.  We've got her stunning look and who else hit the carpet inside...

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Kerry described her look as "Olivia Pope white" while talking to E! on tonight's 2013 SAG Awards red carpet at the Shrine Auditorium in L.A.

She rocked a two-piece Rodarte gown complete with a split V quilted top and flowing white bottom with a lace hem.  She accessorized with a silver box Judith Leiber clutch and Fred Leighton diamond earrings for the occasion.  And we love the formality of the look.

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About when she nabbed her SAG card, she revealed it was years ago saying, "The ABC after school special "Magical Makeover" is what earned me my SAG card and I'm back here at ABC still. I think I was a cheerleader in it. I'm like 80% sure."

 

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"Entertainment Tonight" correspondent Rocsi Diaz looked modelesque in her strapless ivory and black lace Mandalay dress and XIV Karats jewels:

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Loves this dress.

 

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A solo Jordin Sparks whipped out a curve hugging, Grecian inspired royal blue Nicole Miller Atelier gown for the big red carpet:

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Pretty look for her.

Viola Davis lit up the carpet in a teal Monique Lhuillier Spring 2013 RTW asymmetric one-shoulder gown:

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Nice. Great color for her.

 

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Gabby Douglas also made her way to the carpet in a short and cutesy blue frock.
 

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Silver Linings Playbook co-star Chris Tucker looked dapper on the carpet.

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Victoria Rowell rocked a golden ethereal look.

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Taye Diggs, who just wrapped up the final season of "Private Practice," hit the carpet with wife Idina Menzel.

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"Access Hollywood" corespondent Shaun Robinson kept it colorful in this one shoulder blue and pink chiffon gown.

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"Mad Men" actress Teyonah Parris rocked her natural look and looked gorgeous in a one shoulder lilac ML Monique Lhuillier's Fall 2012 Collection gown.

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She recently starred in Lifetime's remake of "Steel Magnolias" (which she's nominated for tonight) and is set to star in the upcoming film with Brad Pitt, Twelve Years A SlaveAlfre Woodard was pretty in lime green for tonight's red carpet.

Fab looks for tonight's big show.  We'll update with more pics as they flow in....

 

PROMO RUNS: Mary J. Blige, Angela Bassett & More At The “Betty & Coretta” PREMIERE + More Promo Stops

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Screen legends Angela Bassett and Ruby Dee were joined by international superstar Mary J. Blige at the "Betty & Coretta" premiere in New York City last night.  See more pics from the red carpet event inside...

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Angela Bassett and Mary J. Blige attended the premiere of 'Betty & Coretta' at Tribeca Cinemas in New York City last night.

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Mary is one of the film's producers which chronicles the lives of Dr. Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King following the deaths of their husbands.

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The film kicks off Lifetime's Black History month celebration.

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Screen legend Ruby Dee serves as the film's narrator.

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Malik Yoba plays Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the film.

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Mary and Angela posed on the red carpet Lindsay Owen Pierre (who played Malcolm X),  Lifetime SVP Original Movies Tanya Lopez and producer Larry Sanitsky.

 

Before heading to her screening last night:

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Mary J. Blige stopped by "106 & PARK" to promote the film and chat with hosts Bow Wow and Paigion.

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Also, Mary revealed to Blackfilm.com that her next film will be Kasi Lemmons‘ musical ‘Black Nativity’ which also stars Angela Bassett.  She says about her role, “I play Platinum Fro and she’s an angel.”   Nice!

And in case you missed it......

Both Angela and Mary appeared on "The View" recently and they discussed what they learned about the phenomenal women they played during the making of the film.  And yes, Angela confirms there IS a script for Waiting To Exhale 2.  But, she has no idea when/if it will be shot.

 

“Betty & Coretta” premieres February 2 at 8 p.m. on Lifetime.

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RED CARPET FAB: Tia Mowry & Hubby Cory Hardict Hit The "Warm Bodies' Premiere + Zoe Kravitz Hits The "Bullet to the Head" Premiere With Jason Momoa

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How sweet!  Tia Mowry smooched it up with her husband Cory Hardrict on the red carpet of the Warm Bodies premiere.  And Zoe Kravitz had some quality time on the Bullet To The Head premiere with her mom's longtime boyfriend, Jason Momoa.

 

Pics inside...

 

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Tia Mowry Hardrict and her husband Cory made their way to the Hollywood premiere of the upcoming semi-vampire movie Warm Bodies.  She rocked her new short coiffed hair at ArcLight Cinemas and a cute one shoulder silk crepe black & white maxi Issa dress.

Tia and her twin sis Tamera Mowry Housley just wrapped the airing of their latest season of their reality show, "Tia & Tamera".  And now Tia's filming the Nick At Night TV movie Instant Mom and will also appear in the ensemble cast for the movie Baggage Claim.

Cory co-stars in the Warm Bodies movie, and will also appear in the new movie Lovelace about porn star Linda Lovelace's tumultuous life.

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Tia posed it up with the zombies too.

 

Over in NYC:

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Zoe Kravtiz spent some time with the longtime boyfriend of her mom, Lisa Bonet.  She and Jason Momoa, who is father to her half siblings, hit up the Bullet To The Head premiere last night as he co-stars in the film:

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Effortlessly cute as always.

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Kelis, Jill Scott, LisaRaye, NeNe & More Celebrate SOLANGE KNOWLES At BLACK WOMEN IN MUSIC Event

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Solange Knowles and all her fabulousness were honored at last night's ESSENCE Women in Music event at Greystone Manor in L.A.  Check out all the YBF ladies who came out to support--Kelis, Jill Scott, LisaRaye, Estelle, KeKe Palmer, NeNe Leakes and plenty more--and their gorge purple carpet looks inside...

 

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Honoree Solange, who also performed, kept her signature look of a bold printed leg-baring dress and bold lip color.  This one is by London designer duo Susanne Ostwald and Ingvar Helgason.  And she paired her look with a hot pair of metallic and white-capped toe Nicholas Kirkwood pumps.  Fabulous as usual.

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During the event, Solo hit the stage to perform some of her new songs....and even got accompanied by Earth, Wind & Fire's Verdine White! 

Jill Scott gushed about it all saying, "@solangeknowles is swag. Ok? She is swag."

Agreed.

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Speaking of the fab Jill Scott, she hit the carpet at the event, which was sponsored by the 2013 Lincoln MKZ. Wearing a ruby red front slit Michael Costello (former Project Runway contestant) dress,  she paired her look with sparkling pumps and a bold red lip.  Gorge.

 

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Leave it to Kelis to bring out a feisty look or the occasion.  She rocked thigh high black boots with a gold cap toe, a long snakeskin coat with a black & white dress. Lots going on, including that hair.  But that's why we love her.

 

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"Single Ladies" star LisaRaye McCoy hit the event in a white (her signature) Tadashi Shoji white pintuck illusion dress.

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And snapped a pic with Kelis and actress Vanessa Williams.

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KeKe Palmer debuted her new curly hair with a sleek black dress. Loves it.

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Singer Dawn Richard rocked a silver & white geometric dress and her black Louboutin pumps.

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We adore Estelle's look of printed red & white skinny pant trousers with a matching jacket. 

 

Tamia, who just made history as the first Canadian to be nominated for a GRAMMY in the R&B album category, hit up the event last night: 

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She kept it trendy in a Michael Costello mermaid leather skirt, Eleven Paris Biggie tee and an Alexander McQueen blazer.  Fab as always.

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Mary Mary's Erica Campbell showed off her curves in a fuchsia dress.

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"Glee" star Amber Riley kept it pretty in pleated pink.

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Former "Charlie's Angels" star Annie Illonzeh looked ready for spring in her tangerine pants and printed top.

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"Single Ladies" star and model Denise Vasi kept it chic in a head to toe black and sheer look.

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And singer Goapele went for the all black look as well.

Couples also took to the carpet ahead of the event:

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Eric Benet brought his wife Manuela Testolini to the event.

 

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And star of the upcoming Tyler Perry film, Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, Jurnee Smollett hit the carpet with her hubby Josiah Bell.  Cute.

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Naturi Naughton went for a little blue iridescence on the carpet.

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NeNe Leakes came out to support the ladies.

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Actress Sharon Leal attended the event with her boyfriend Paul Becker.  We'll keep our comments to ourselves.

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Vanessa Williams and her killer gams are still hot.

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And speaking of killer legs...model Jessica White rocked a feminine tuxedo pants look for the occasion.  Fab times.

Congrats to additional honoree Lianne La Havas

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PICS: 2013 GRAMMY AWARDS RED CARPET!

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Celebs brought out all types of trends on tonight's 2013 GRAMMY Awards Red Carpet!  From spring white to revealing sheer panels to extra high slits to bold prints....the YBF folks are bringing it tonight.

 

Check out all the looks from the red carpet inside...

 

 

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Beyonce played it safe (and we wished she wouldn't have) in a chic black & white Osman number with fitted pants. 

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We're not too mad because chick's body looks amazing in it.  She knows what works for her.  But we wanted a bit more "umph" from Queen Bey.  She could have saved this for one of those many office visits she makes in the middle of Manhattan.

 

   

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Chris Brown didn't walk the carpet with his boo Rihanna (who showed up a bit later), but he definitely stood out in his stark spring white Lanvin suit and white Dries Van Noten shoes.  Men in white suits are almost always a win.  And we gotta hand it to Chris...he looks clean, polished and tailored.

When Ryan Seacrest asked him about his recent car accident, Chris (whose rep just announced he is suing the paparazzi who caused it) brushed it off saying,"It's all good. Paparazzi get a little out of hand sometimes."

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Chris sat with girlfriend Rihanna...who looked pretty comfy in the audience together.

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And were loving Rihanna's breath of fresh red.  Her dress--with slight sheer paneling and her signature nippleage--is a custom creation by Alaia.  She paired it with Manolo Blahnik heels.

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Gorge.

Let's take a moment for Kelly Rowland's Georges Chakra dress please:

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Perfection.  She said f**k the CBS/GRAMMY dress code memo and did her in this black and sheer paneled revealing dress.  And did it well, complimented by Lorraine Schwartz jewels and RGB nail polish.  Easily one of our fave looks of the night.

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Jennifer Lopez came to PLAY in this Anthony Vaccarello ridiculously sexy dress.  The 43-year-old tossed the strict GRAMMY/CBS dress code to the wind and had a slit up to her hooha...and sexy gold plated ankle cuff sandals to match.  One of our fave looks of the night. 

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WORK Jenny.  Yeah we see you too Casper.  Oh, and if you care, she revealed on the red carept that she's working on new music again.

 

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Alicia Keys rocked a sexy Azzedine Alaia black criss-cross semi-bare midriff mermaid dress as she posed it up on the carpet with her husband Swizz Beatz before her peformance.

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Aww.

 

 

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Love the snakeskin top and this is a fabulous look on her.

Solange Knowles rocked the trendy color of the season--emerald green:

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We always love curly wiggery, but we're torn on the dress itself.  It's rare we're not a fan of her bold color choices, but it's a toss up.  Love the pink studded Louboutin pumps she used to complete her look though.

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Estelle surprised us with another one of our fave looks of the night once again.  And she designed it herself with Love Collins.  The two piece midriff baring fitted look was covered in an orange and white print.  And she paired the fun yet sexy look with a simple gold necklace by Royal Asscher.

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Ashanti hit the carpet in a black chiffon cut-out-bust dress.  And it was covered in stars and prints.  Even with the slit, it felt a bit young for her.  Like her little sister wore this to prom last year or something.  And we're not loving it. 

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But that makeup was on point as usual.

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As for the biggest baby bump of the night--Amber Rose in Donna Karan.  And can you believe she revealed she still has another THREE WEEKS to go?! 

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The mom to be was beaming as she told Guiliana Rancic on the carpet that she and fiance Wiz Khalifa, who's set to perform tonight and is also nominated, are preparing for a home birth.  Good luck with that! 

Wiz rocked our fave Tom Ford white dinner jacket look.  And the twosome looked extra happy and in love.  Very cute.

 

 

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Frank Ocean and his injured fingers after that Chris Brown altercation hit the red carpet.  He revealed he's nervous as hell about performing tonight.

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Nas rocked a custom tailored look from Brioni.

 

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Drake made his way to red carpet looking dapper after winning Best Rap Album in the pre-show.

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Elle Varner, who's nominated tonight, skipped over to the CLEAR Ultra Shea suite in a gorgeous black & white strapless gown by Emil Couture.  It's the first time we've seen her hair straightened.  And we're loving this look as well.

 

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Tamia surprised us all in a dark gold Michael Costello dress and a vintage turban with Jimmy Choo shoes.  Are we feelin' it?

 

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Erica Campbell of Mary Mary kept it sexy in this simple black curve hugging dress and leopard strappy heels.

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Rocsi stayed on the white trend with a pretty pantsuit from 5th & Mercer and simple gold necklaces, tousled hair and a pop of pink on the lips.  Perfect L.A. look.

 

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Sean Paul and his new mohawk hit the carpet with his Versace chain.

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Red Foo from LMFAO rocked a short set.  Of course.

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Ok Sway. Suited up in the Easter Sunday 3 piece suit.  Gotta love it.  And the pink shoelaces.  Details.

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The gospel artist faves Fred Hammond and Marvin Sapp hit the carpet.

 

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Shaun Robinson rocked her usual look of a long flowing brightly colored gown.

 

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Questlove of the Roots had his Grammy tickets ready as he entered with his mom as his date.  Sweet!

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Janelle Monae said she had input on the creation of her look for tonight.  No cape, but still her signature tailored black and white elaborate pants suit.  And the CoverGirl spokeswoman rocked CoverGirl nail polish for her manicure.

 

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Host LL Cool J brought his wife Simone on the carpet of course.

 

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Rick Ross was back on his Suit and Tie ish after his "assassination attempt" on his birthday.  Good to see he's OK and back to doing what he does.  He's actually looking pretty dapper.

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And Esperanza Spalding rocked a water color inspired dress for the occasion.

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John Legend and fiance Chrissy hit the carpet.  Chrissy's two piece dress was pretty sexy...and probably barely made that dress code cut.

 

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Fast 6 stars Tyrese and Vin Diesel also hit the carpet.

 

Beyoncé Goes GLITZY For "Life Is But A Dream" Documentary Premiere + Jay-Z, Solange, The Dream & More Hit The Carpet

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Beyoncé Knowles has showcased her Executive Producer/Director work to the world.  The premiere of her "Life Is But A Dream" HBO documentary went down at the Ziegfeld Theater in NYC Tuesday night.  And her family and celebrity friends all came out to support.

 

Check out all the glitzy pics inside...

 

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In a sexy beaded and sheer nude Elie Saab Spring 2012 couture gown, that we wish she would have rocked to the Grammys, Mrs. Carter was front and center at tonight's big premiere.

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Gorgeous look for her.  Those 12 hour workout days--and clearly some squats--have done a body good.

 

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Bey was fresh off her big sit-down with Oprah Winfrey for this Saturday's episode of "Oprah's Next Chapter".  So she brought the billion dollar woman as her special guest to the premiere.

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O got silly on the carpet giving the media some praise.

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And even moderated a discussion with Bey beforehand.

 

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Mr. Carter hopped out the car looking dapper as hell. 

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Jay skipped out on the carpet to rush inside.

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Solange Knowles showed a whole lot of leg in a white blouse that she used as a mini dress.  We think.  Loves the hair.

 

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MaMa Tina went chic in a black and white tuxedo pant and an extra snatched face.  She must keep that doc on retainer. 

 

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Angela Simmons kept it cute in all white and a cute varsity jacket.  But seems to have changed clothes for the after party where she snapped a pic with Bey:

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Back out on the carpet, Angela Bassett took some time away from filming her new film Black Nativity to check out the doc:

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Gorgeous as always.

 

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After hitting plenty of Fashion Week shows, Selita Ebanks showed off her modeliciousness on the carpet in all black.  Pretty.

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The Dream, who worked with Bey on past projects and her upcoming album, hit the carpet as well.  Guess he's not mad at Jay for that SwapMeet hat comment from Sunday's Grammys.  Ha.

 

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And Tyson Beckford and model girlfriend Shanina Shaik popped up on the carpet too.

"Life Is But A Dream" airs this Saturday, Feb. 16th, at 9pET on HBO.

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Kerry Washington, Zoe Saldana, Quvenzhané Wallis & More Hit The 2013 Independent Spirit Awards

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On the eve of the Oscars, celebs hit up the big 2013 Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica Saturday afternoon.  We've got the YBF celebs who made their way to the fab event inside....

 

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She gorgeous and knows how to rock an Italian designer.  Django Unchained star Kerry Washington donned a green and purple floral two-toned dress by Giambattista Valli.  And paired it with matching shoes and a Bottega Veneta clutch.  Adore this look.

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Zoe Saldana kept with the green trend and rocked a striped Dolce & Gabbana dress paired with white Casadei pumps with green piping. And she hit the carpet with her sister Cisley:

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It's def not the easiest look to pull off.  We don't hate it, but not loving it.

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Zoe posed it up with Best Actress nominee Quvenzhané Wallis.

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She and her staple puppy purse looked cute as usual.  And we're pulling for her at the Oscars!

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Q brought her mom and sister along for some moral support.

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Silver Linings Playbook star Chris Tucker hit the pink carpet in a white dinner jacket.

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Paula Patton rocked a matronly look of an off-white knee length lace dress with conservative bow tie Louboutin pumps:

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Thoroughly convinced she doesn't have a stylist.  This isn't Sunday School boo.

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"Parks & Recreations" star Rashida Jones is still getting buzz for her Celeste & Jesse Forever movie last year.

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Movie 43 star Common hit the event's pink carpet looking yummy.

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Hill Harper made an appearance as well.

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And newcomers Emayatzy Corinealdi, who starred in the Miu Miu all-female short "The Door," and David Oyelowo looked fab at the event.  David had a role in the Oscar nominated film Lincoln and also starred with Kerry Washington in The Last King of Scotland and will play in Nina with Zoe Saldana.

And speaking of The Door," the short's director Ava Duvernay took home the John Cassavetes award for her film, Middle of Nowhere. Congrats!

Check out video of Kerry chatting up the media on the Independent Spirit Awards red carpet:

LIVE STREAM: 85th Annual OSCARS RED CARPET!

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It's about that time!  Your favorite A-listers are hitting the red carpet for tonight's 85th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.  Check out two live streams of the red carpet inside (because the Superbowl of fashion needs more than just one visual)....

A full Oscars fashion recap will be posted following the red carpet shows.

The Associated Press' live stream:

 

E! Online's live stream:

 

Dish on your faves in the comments!

PHOTOS: 2013 OSCARS Red Carpet!

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Tonight at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, our fave YBF celebs hit the biggest red carpet of the season.  Check out the glitz, glamour, and sexiness of Halle Berry, Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Rowland, Kerry Washington, Jamie Foxx and plenty more inside at the 2013 Oscars...

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Let's take a moment for this vintage perfection that is Halle Berry in a custom Versace black & silver sparkling gown.  Ms. Berry revealed that, since she's presenting in honor of the James Bond 50 year anniversary, she had Donatella Versace make her a gown to reflect her Bond days.  Hot!  The former Bond girl also rocked Adeler earrings and a Le Vian ring.

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Django Unchained star Kerry Washington had a melon-like moment on the red carpet in a coral strapless beaded bodice Miu Miu gown.  As usual, she kept her hair and makeup simple and looked simply gorgeous.  We wanted a bit more OOMPH..since this IS the Oscars...but she knows what works for her body and this is it.

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Before showing off her Fred Leighton diamond ring and Chopard earrings, she dished to E! Host Ryan Seacrest about her Oscar day routine saying, "I started today with a workout...I had to get the workout in early. I did Pilates so I feel tall and lean and strong."

She completed her look with a matching Prada clutch.

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Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson channeled a sexy mermaid in her navy blue high slit gown from Roberto Cavalli and Sutra opal and diamond earrings and ring.  She paired the look with Giuseppe Zanotti metalic blue pumps.  The singer/actress, who is performing a song from Dreamgirls tonight, dished to E! on how she chose this particular gown:

"I love it and it's such a great pop of color on this Academy Award red carpet. Oh my God it took 3 fittings, 3 days of fittings. 3 hours each. It's serious business to choose. My stylist cried tears of joy."

The dress and color looks great on her new bod.

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Jenny loves a "shocked" face doesn't she? 

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She brought her sister Julia along as her date for the night, posed it up with Kelly Rowland and Kelly Ripa (in Carolina Herrera), and spoke about working on her newest musical, Black Nativity.
 

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Kelly Rowland chose another winner after the Grammys as she hit the red carpet in this black & white stunner.  She rocked this strapless exaggerated sweetheart neckline Donna Karan Atelier gown with a black skirt and high slit to show off her gams.

 

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Amazing look for her.  She also hosted the red carpet for ABC alongside Kristin Chenoweth (in Tony Ward), and folks were wondering about that diamond on her left hand's ring finger.  Hmmm.  Her boyfriend/manager Tim Weatherspoon also Instagrammed a few pics of his lady backstage.
 

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Little 9-year-old  Wallis kept her Armani dress very age appropriate as she's done all awards season.  The youngest nominee in Oscar history and dog lover told the story behind her cute puppy purse as well saying, "I named this one after my puppy at home, Sammy."

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She said about choosing this cute dress, "I picked this because it's sparkly and fluffy."  And since Q's a huge Demi Lovato fan, Ryan Seacrest played video of Demi on the red carpet wishing her congrats.

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And she even got to catch up with Halle.

 

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We know Oscar winner Octavia Spencer loves Tadashi Shoji....but this dress is not the best choice for her.  The actress has been making her rounds promoting Sensa, the new weight loss product she endorses, and she's lost 20 pounds.  But thanks to all this unnecessary tulle and fluffiness of the Tadashi dress, no one can tell.

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There's so many other choices that would have been fabulous for her.  But we wish she would have reserved this one for the church banquet.  She accessorized her look with a Judith Leiber clutch and Lorraine Schwartz jewels..

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Upcoming Nina star Zoe Saldana rocked a look that's much talked about tonight on the red carpet:
 

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The pale lavender/white and black/grey trimmed Alexis Mabille couture gown wasn't our fave, but she did have an ethereal look on the carpet.  She's gorgeous and it's hard for her not to look that way regardless of what she's wearing.  The asymmetrical ruffled hem and decadent floral trim on the bust line gave the dress a punch.  But maybe it's the faux belt that gets us...

 

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Django Unchained star Jamie Foxx looked great with his John Asher stingray bowtie...but mainly due to his gorgeous 19-year-old daughter Corinne being his date for the night as usual.

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As Jamie was interviewed by Kelly Rowland on the carpet, who he made blush by flirting with her and revealing his crush, he dished on what he and Corinne talked about in the car on the way over:

"I was listening to my daughter talk about college and relationships. I'm always shooting movies so when we get in the car, we're just catching up. Talking about love…you know."
 

Sweet!

 

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Skyfall star Naomie Harris avoided a wardrobe malfunction on the carpet in this extra sexy dress with an up-to-the-hooha slit.  The gown was the winning design in Suzy Amis Cameron’s Red Carpet Green Dress Challenge.   So it's environmentally friendly including the bodice embellished with vintage glass beads and chocolate wrappers!

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A press release stated that the gown, designed by Ghana-born fashion designer Michael Badger of Savannah College of Art and Design, was inspired by volcanoes and the appearance of flowing lava.  Badger was also mentored by Vivienne Westwood.
 

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Queen Latifah was there to present and rocked a white Badgely Mischka gown.  She looks good.

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Silver Linings Playbook star Chris Tucker hit the carpet looking clean in his look.  And as for his comedy career, he's headed back out on the road saying, "I'm going on tour and just filmed my stand up comedy movie that's out soon. I've grown up over time. i talk about all that, friends and family and all that."
 

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"Live" co-host Michael Strahan looked pretty dapper...pursed lips and all.

 

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Lincoln actress Gloria Reuben rocked an Oliver Tolentino Couture dark purple silk organza mermaid gown complete with rosette cut-outs.

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Correspondent Shaun Robinson looked nice as usual in her black and nude David Meister strapless gown, Mark Lash jewelry and Swarovski clutch.

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Robin Roberts returned to her post at ABC's red carpet show looking stunning in a royal blue Marc Bauwer gown. 

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And "ET" correspondent Rocsi Diaz showed off her Jean Fares Couture gown on Instagram before jetting out for the evening.  Pretty.

Who are your faves?!

 

BONUS:  Check out video of J-Hud running into Quvenzhané on the red carpet Sunday night and giving her some sound advice about handling the Oscars:

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Willow & Jaden Smith, Nick Cannon & More Hit THE 2013 KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS Orange Carpet

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The Smith kids and more popped up on the orange and purple carpet of Nickelodeon’s 26th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards tonight.  Check out your fave YBF kids and celebs inside...

 

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Willow Smith and her Chanel boots walked the KCA orange carpet tonight at the USC Galen Center in L.A.  The spiked-hair 12-year-old rocked a cute white dress as she signed autographs for her fans:

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Willow's big bro Jaden hit the carpet to promote his upcoming movie (also starring his dad Will) After Earth:

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He rocked an all black and leather look from his own clothing line all, MSFTS Republic.  He said on the carpet that he specially designed the look for the KCA's.  And he created Kylie Jenner's red carpet look as well.

And dude even had some fun on the trampoline after chatting up his fans.

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Olympus Has Fallen star Angela Bassett brought her daughter Bronwyn on the carpet for some fun.

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Terrence J. hosted the red carpet show for E! News.

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And got fly with his co-host Khloe Kardashian.

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TEEN Nick chairman Nick Cannon hit the carpet and had some fun with the fans:

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He also did a little side hosting to accompany the show's host Josh Duhamel.

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Hunger Games cutie Amandla Stenberg showed up in a turquoise striped dress.

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And Gabby Douglas was on hand to present an award for the night.

Fun times.

 

 

Keri Hilson Parties At PURE Nightclub In Vegas, Back In The Studio With Timbaland?

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Keri Hilson trekked it to Vegas this weekend to rock the stage at Pure nightclub in Vegas.  Check out her pics inside...

Miss Keri performed live at Pure Nightclub inside Caesars Palace Resort and Casino in Las Vegas last night.  And she kept her look blonde, chic & fun:

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Are we feeling the shoes?

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Keri also hinted that she's working on some new music with her former producer Timbaland ("The Way You Are", "Scream", Return The Favor").  She tweeted a pic of the twosome in the studio this weekend:

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That's a great look since Tim's coming off producing some major projects like Justin Timberlake's The 20/20 Experience album. Time will tell....

Photos: WENN/Instagram


2013 MTV MOVIE AWARDS: Kerry Washington, Jamie Foxx & Corinne, Snoop & More Hit The Red Carpet

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A few YBFers made their way to the red carpet Sunday night for the 2013 MTV Movie Awards at the Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, CA.  Check out Kerry Washington, dual winner Jamie Foxx, Zoe Saldana and more inside...

 

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Django Unchained star Kerry Washington made a bold statement on the red carpet with a long sleeved black dress with a yellow skirt and train from the Michael Kors Fall 2013 RTW collection.  The fashionable "Scandal" actress made the look effortless as she hit the carpet solo, as well as with her co-star Jamie Foxx.

And speaking of Jamie:

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The actor, rocking a Trayvon Martin tee, brought his gorge 19-year-old daughter Corinne on the carpet as his date for the evening.  We're sure the two celebrated hard as Jamie was awarded the MTV Generation Award (an award given to an artist "who has shown a variety of impressive roles, a personal and professional flair and of course, an awesome level of talent"). 

And he also copped the "Best WTF Moment" award with Samuel L. Jackson for their scenes in Django Unchained.

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Zoe Saldana also donned a long sleeved black top, and paired it with a stand-out bottom half.  The Givenchy Autumn/Winter 2013 floral lace & sheer polka dotted long skirt was topped off with a pair of Jimmy Choo Kalpa sandals. 

Chick is looking like she's either dieting extra hard...still... or she's still stressed about her break up with The Words co-star Bradley Cooper, who was also there and copped an award.

 

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Scary Movie 5 star Snoop Dogg hit the carpet in his Cali plaid shirt and pants, paird with a pimpalicious red fur jacket.  And can't forget the pimp curls.

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Cutie Quvenzhané Wallis, who's starring in the upcoming Annie remake, kept it young with a lavender jacket & a multi colored hi-lo dress with matching sneakers.  How adorable is she!

 

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"Access Hollywood" correspondent Shaun Robinson dazzled it up in her black, nude & white sparkling dress.  She looks great.

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And Ru Paul was all about the florals in his matchy matchy blazer & tailored pants with the white loafers.  Clean.  Get it Ru!

 

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DO WE LOVE IT: Zoe Saldana Caught Up In VIONNET For London's "Star Trek: Into Darkness" Premiere

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Zoe Saldana is back on the Star Trek: Into Darkness premiere trail.  And this time, she rocked a dramatic look from the Vionnet Pre-Fall 2013 collection.  Decide if we love it inside...

A dramatic dress can lead to a bit of drama on the red carpet.  Star Trek star Zoe Saldana had to get the help of her castmates after getting caught up in the panels of fluffy, satiny & silky that was her gown.

The white bottom was layered with fabric and split into origami style panels while the top of the sleeveless dress was embellished with simple pieces of fabric and an open back.

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Zoe paired her look with black Louboutin ankle strap Rampoldi pumps and swept up her hair into an old Hollywood look:

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The dramatics were definitely in effect.  But...

DO WE LOVE IT?!

 

P.S. It's just been reported that Zoe is now confirmed for the new comic adaptation of Guardians of the Galaxy hitting theaters August 1st, 2014.  Nice!

HE'S A TROOPER: Kobe Bryant Hobbles To EIF Women's Cancer Research Gala For Date Night With Wife Vanessa

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That Achilles injury and a horrible end to the Lakers' season isn't stopping Kobe Bryant from partying it up.  The Laker champ and his gorge wife Vanessa made their way to the EIF charity gala in Beverly Hills Thursday night.  And we've got the pics of the cute twosome hobbling along inside....

After celebrating their baby girl Gianna's 7th birthday on Tuesday, May 1st (baby Bryant & I are birthday twins!), parents Kobe & Vanessa Bryant  had a glammed up date night all in the name of charity.

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Kobe, in a full foot cast and hopping on crutches, brought his wife, decked out in Saint Laurent, to the EIF Women's Cancer Research Fund's 16th Annual "An Unforgettable Evening" presented by Saks Fifth Avenue at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel last night.  And the couple was all smiles despite all the year's setbacks.

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Loving Vanessa's look.  Kobe's been giving constant Twitter updates about his recovery, telling fans a few days ago he just got his stitches out, so he's making progress.

Meanwhile, Kobe's mom, Pamela Bryant, is doing a bit of spring cleaning and selling off her son's memorable jerseys from high school and some other now-vintage gear from his career in the NBA.

Through Goldin Auctions in June, Pam is giving to the highest bidders "The Bryant Collection": His Lower Merion high school jerseys, his jerseys from his time playing ball overseas while he was just a kid, a few rings from All-Star games, and even a surfboard he won at a Kids' Choice Awards.

Moms are good for clearing out your old ish to make room for their own new ish.  Gotta love it.

*UPDATE* Apparently, Kobe didn't give permission for his ish to be sold.  Like we said, moms are good for clearing out your old ish.  However, this time, Pamela is selling the items in order to get cash to purchase a home.  We all know Kobe and his parents have been estranged and have had a rocky relationship ever since he married Vanessa Bryant.  So it seems Kobe hasn't been helping moms out in the money department.

Now, Kobe is suing to stop the sell of the items.  Damn homie.

MET BALL MESS UP: Kanye & Kim K. Facing Crazy Criticsm Over Kim's Last Minute Givenchy Alterations...And That Dress

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This may be Kim's first...and last visit to the Met Ball.  Anna Wintour shunned her for years, and finally after gaining admission with boyfriend Kanye West who's performing, fashion critics are going in on her Givenchy alterations and the entire look.  But is it that much of a disaster?

 

Check out Kim's floral frock that has everyone praying the fashion gods will come and lay blessings on her inside....

You luck up on an invite to the 2013 Met Ball and you tap Riccardo Tisci of Givenchy to custom design your gown.  And this is what you and up with.

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The all over floral print floor length gown complete with a train, a turtle neck and long sleeves is enough to make your eyes squint for relief, but it's the fashion critics who are going in extra hard on social media about Kim K.'s look tonight.

While this is officially called the Costume Institute Gala and risque looks are more than welcomed, Kim's look at The Metropolitan Museum of Art tonight may have just set some people off.

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Life & Stylereports that the dress has gone through 5 alteration overhauls due to Kim's growing body.  And since she's pregnant, this is to be expected.  But reportedly, according to the tabloid, Kanye is pissed that Kim's new stylist allegedly demanded...very last minute...to add sleeves to the dress because the stylist didn't want Kim's arms exposed.

"She had the Givenchy severely altered at the last minute on orders of her new stylist," a fashion insider tells Life & Style.

"She's gained a lot of weight in her arms and her stylist has told her she should not show them off," the insider says. "So her dress now has sleeves when it was sleeveless before."

Continues the source, "Kanye is annoyed, as the dress is by his best friend Riccardo Tisci at Givenchy, and he feels embarrassed that Kim is messing with a beautiful piece of art."

A pregnant woman's body is always beautiful.  But should Kim have chosen a different dress to flatter her new bod?  You decide....

YBF Celebs Take Over The 2013 MET Ball: Beyonce, Alicia, Solange, Nicki Minaj, Kerry, Tiger & More!

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Another year, another Met Ball.  The biggest fashion red carpet & event of the year is currently underway at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, and we've got the YBF celebs who took over the extremely fashionable red carpet.  Check out the risk takers who pulled off their looks fabulously, and those who tried....

Once again, for the second year in a row, Beyonce Knowles took over VOGUE's 2013 "PUNK: Chaos To Couture" themed Met Ball tonight rocking an eye catching and sexy look from Givenchy Haute Couture.  After last year's shutdown in the purple & black feather & sheer number, Bey, who is serving as this year's honorary co-chair, switched it up with a strapless leather bodice and a printed gold and black skirt with a high slit that exposed matching boots, and came with matching gloves. 

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Gotta love it.

And she's not the only risk taker who won.

 

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We're absolutely loving Alicia Keys', LaLa's, and Kerry Washington's looks for the night. 

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Alicia kept her sexy edge in a leather cutout Jason Wu halter dress with a burgundy sequin bottom half and the perfect touch of punk with Robert Lee Morris jewels, a Tonya Hawkes clutch and a streak of red hair.

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"Scandal" star Kerry Washington has been on a whirlwind NYC promo tour today hitting up several back to back to back talk shows.  And she pulled it together once again tonight in a gorgeous Vera Wang creation.  Vera stepped outside the box of her usual simple colors and flowy looks and opted for a structured multimedia dress with a bold metallic print.  And it worked perfectly for Kerry.

 

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Kerry and Vera even posed it up with Andre Leon Talley inside looking like a page snatched straight from VOGUE magazine.  Serve.

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LaLa Anthony looked amazing as she flew solo in this red satin Zac Posen sexy creation. She showed off her new slim & toned bod in a dress that would show every flaw.  But in this look, she's got none of those.  Perfectly straightened & cut blonde hair as well.

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La had some fun with her girl Chanel Iman who rocked a striped J.Mendel frock.

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And let's discuss Nicole Richie's surprising silver foxy look shall we?  We must say, it works for her.  It's a costume gala after all, and she gave just enough "costume" drama.  Chick could play Storm in X-Men.  The fashion diva rocked Dana Rebecca Designs and a Maria Francesca Pepe ring.

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Oh Nicki.  Our darling Nicki.  Not sure if it's the 80's hair (yeah, we know the theme is Punk but still) or the dark lipstick with it, but this is doing a bit much.  The dress isn't doing it for us either.  Maybe it's because it's by Tommy Hilfiger and he doesn't strike us as a red carpet formal gown type of designer.  But, it's not horrible.

By the way, Tommy gifted her with a Rolex a few hours ago as well that she happily put on Twitter.  Nice!

 

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Fashion diva Solange Knowles never gets it wrong.  And tonight is no different.  The "Losing You" singer stepped outside the box and rocked a printed blue Kenzo dress for, as she called it, an "Afro Punk" look.  And we're loving every bit of it.  The hair, that slit, and those gorgeous earrings.  Loves it!

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Rocking a white Thakoon look with an exposed midriff slit and a high split in the skirt, Rita Ora got it all the way right with the hair and makeup as well.  Loving this look for her.she paired her look with Nicholas Kirkwood heels and Tasaki for Thakoon necklace, earrings and bracelet. She topped it all off with Cartier rings.

 

And the athletes also made their way to the huge fashion event:

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NY Giants star Victor Cruz kept it dapper in a teal Lanvin dinner jacket with his tux. 

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And his fiancee Elaina Watley looked great in this very detailed bodice on a dress that was completed with a full black skirt.

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NY Knicks star Amar'e Soudemire, who plans to come back from injury in Game 3 later this week, attended in a dapper Calvin Kelin suit with a burgundy jacket full of sheen.  Loves it.  And his wife Alexis makes pregnancy look ridiculously fabulous as she rocks a frock full of feathers by Giambattista Valli.  Gorgeous.

 

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The twosome took pics with Taylor Swift and teammate Tyson Chandler's wife, Kimberly.

 

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And rounding out the athletes, Tiger Woods and his new chick, pro ski racer Lindsay Vonn, made their red carpet debut tonight.  No risks taken here, but the white gown is pretty.

 

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Jennifer Lopez got catty in this stunningly glam Michael Kors gown.  Very unexpected look by the all American designer, but the risk paid off because Jenny looks amazing.  As usual, the cheetah style nude and black print dress looks painted on.  And she's freaking flawless.

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Kanye's looking pretty good at the Met Ball.  All that away-time in Paris is paying off.  And he posed it up with his baby moms-to-be Kim Kardashian, who rocked a much talked about (and not in a good way) Ricardo Tisci floral dress with matching gloves and matching shoes.

And if you ask whose grandmother's plastic couch cover got removed in order to use the couch fabric underneath for this dress.....you aint right.
 

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Oh hey ALT!  Get it with those pink socks!

 

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Miguel made his way to his first MET Ball Monday night.

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Model Tyson Beckford loves himself some bright colors and a bold print.  His pink camo Alexander Nash dinner jacket works for him though.

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And Eve made her way into the high brow event looking absolutely stunning in leather and lace.  Nice to see hip hop getting some love from the fashion crowd.

UPDATE: Angela Simmons made her way to the Met Ball in this gorgeous black & gold patterned gown. She snapped pics of herself getting ready and heading out:

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Stunning.

More pics of the YBFers will be updated here as they come in.  Stay tuned!

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