CHILLI COVERS KONTROL MAG; SAYS, 'I'VE NEVER BEEN MARRIED IN MY LIFE.'

Chilli graces the cover of Kontrol magazine's Fantasy issue; and this has got to be one of her hottest photo shoots ever! You can't tell me she didn't rock the hell out of this photo shoot! LOL!

In a separate exclusive online interview Chilli discusses the second season of her hit reality show What Chilli Wants and clears up the two-time flub VH1 made about her being married to Dallas Austin on Usher's Behind the Music episode. Read the excerpts below:

CHILLI CLEARS UP THE MARRIAGE RUMORS: “Well, I would like to set the record straight by saying that there’s some wrong information out there, that you know, Dallas Austin, with whom I have a son with, and I were married and divorced and I want to clear that up. We were never married. I’ve never been married in my life. We were not engaged, nothing like that. We were in a relationship, but never married or anything like that, never. So I definitely want to clear that up because that’s, marriage is a big thing. Marriage, a divorce, all that stuff is major and to kind of get something like that wrong about someone is like serious, so I felt like that’s definitely something that you know I want to clear up because it’s not true.....

I assumed that everyone has known that I’ve never been married because otherwise I would‘ve talked about it. I definitely would’ve said that. You would’ve known if I had been married at any point in my life, you know. That’s not something that I would’ve ever kept a secret. Not me, personally, you know. To each his own, but I wouldn’t have done anything like that so I was just surprised when that part came out on the Behind The Music. I was like whoa, whoa, wait a minute, I’ve never been married before and how’d they get that information? Where’d they get it from? So they’re fixing it is what I’m told to take that out and been very apologetic and all that stuff, so you know, but I wanted to just clear it up myself and let people hear from me that you know it’s definitely not true.”

CHILLI ON HER PLANS FOR THE SECOND SEASON OF HER REALITY SHOW: "We’re actually, I start shooting in September and I’m so excited about that and I’m really, really, really excited about the second season. I can’t tell you too much. I’m just looking forward to it. The very first time that I did this show you know I was very nervous because people thought that it was gonna be your typical find love kind of show where I’m in a house with a whole bunch of guys and all that kind of stuff. You know once people were able to see my show and that it was very different in that area then I’m comfortable now because people really enjoy the show and I think that I speak up for so many women, strong independent women that’s looking for an amazing guy, which is really hard to find.”

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VIDEO: MICHAEL JACKSON'S B.E.T. TRIBUTE THAT NEVER AIRED.

^^Yeah, Michael, that was my expression too as I watch the 2009 B.E.T. awards!

Were you as pissed off as I was while watching B.E.T.'s (or as I refer to them: Barely Entertainment Television) crap of a tribute to Michael Jackson? With their messy-ass, tacky-ass selves! Yeah, I said it! At first I wasn't going to post anything about it, but now the more I think about it, the madder I get. Is that how you salute a worldwide legend and icon? Somebody done told them wrong. Anyhoo, what I'm about to tell you all may piss you off even more. It was because of Don Cornelius babbling on and on about the O'Jays (no offense to them, of course) and several other screw-ups during the live taping of the show that caused B.E.T. (I also refer to them as Bootleg Entertainment Television) to NIX the five and a half minute video tribute they prepared specifically for the show after Michael's death.

So, to check out B.E.T.'s (a.k.a. Barely Entertainment Television) tribute to Michael that never had a chance to air, CLICK HERE. And if you're an avid fan just like me, have a hanky nearby.
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CHILLI LOOKS FOR LOVE ON NEW REALITY SHOW; GUYS, R U THE MAN FOR CHILLI?

'FLAVOR OF CHILLI', 'R U THE MAN 4 CHILLI?' Which one sounds better?

About a year ago, I reported that there could possibly be a reality show in the works for Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas of TLC. (Read the last two paragraphs of that post HERE). Looks like I hit the nail on the head, huh? Needless to say, Chilli has been bitten by the reality show bug once again. While her fellow band mate T-Boz will be seen on Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice 2 in an effort to raise money for her favorite charities, Chilli will be starring in her own reality show in an effort to find a new love. So, fellas, if you live in the Atlanta area and you think you have what it takes to woo Chilli, here's your chance: The producers of American Idol and executive producer Chilli (The Grammy Award winning member of TLC) are currently searching for Atlanta’s hottest men to compete for a chance at sweeping the sexy artist off her feet.

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If you’re 21+ and live in the general Atlanta area, submit the following to tvcontestants@gmail.com:

1. Name, Age and Location
2. Phone #
3. Current Pictures
4. Explain why you think you’re man enough to impress Chilli

* Location: Atlanta
* Compensation: TBD
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Good luck, guys. Good luck to her too! I choose to believe Chilli is doing this reality show to promote her upcoming solo project which is why I'd rather see her star in her own reality show along the lines of Salt-n-Pepa's show. Given VH1's notorious reputation with those Flavor/Rock of Love-type celeb-reality shows, I truly refuse to believe that she would agree to put herself out there to find her true love which is why I nearly fell out of my chair when I received the press release in my inbox! We've read and heard in a countless number of interviews--especially after her break-up with Usher over four years ago--the obstacles Chilli has endured in hoping to find what she considers to be the man with the 'complete package' for her. Since her much-publicized split with Usher, who's rumored to be separated from his pregnant wife, she's been allegedly romantically linked to NFL'er Ray Lewis, model Tyson Beckford, actor Hill Harper, CNN anchorman TJ Holmes and most recently big-mouth boxing champion Floyd Mayweather. Even today, the singer is constantly asked about her relationship status and yet she's made no qualms in letting it be known that she is indeed single and definitely on the market.

Last Spring she received praise and criticism when she revealed in an interview with my fellow sister-in-blogging Necole Bitchie she still loves Usher. "I love him very much and I will always love him. I don’t know how you love someone that deeply and just stop loving them. I’m not in love with him anymore but I can’t say that I don’t love him anymore. And of course I do want him to be happy and all but me and him had what I never had in any of my other relationships, and that was chemistry," she said. In that same interview, she also revealed for the first time ever details on her relationship with Marlon Wayans and how she regrets letting him slip away. Many folks thought she was just being thirsty and couldn't let go of the fact that Usher is now married with children while she seemingly jumps in and out of relationships. Others, like myself, commended her for 'keeping it real' and thought there was nothing wrong about her have those types of feelings for her ex.

The following video is courtesy of Fly Guy of FLYGUYCHRONICLES.COM. Another shout out to my reader Tia for sending me the video!

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BLACKCELEBRITYMEN.BLOGSPOT.COM HAS BEEN UPDATED!

I have updated BlackCelebrityMen.blogspot.com. For those of you who don't know, I created that blog to feature some of today's and yesteryear's hottest (and some not so hot, depending on who you ask) and most talked about black celebrity men. Click on the links below to check out today's top stories.

• Actor Laz Alonso shares his 'Top 10 Traits of a Good Girlfriend' + Jewel magazine photoshoot
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• Photoshoot pictures and new album news on handsome actor/singer Terrell Carter (from Tyler Perry's films and stage plays)
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• Usher's new tour suffers low ticket sales; check out recent photoshoot of the singer
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• Rapper T.I. shows off his grown man swag in a new photoshoot for Smooth magazine; talks about Obama's swag too
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• Ralph, Johnny & Bobby branch out from New Edition to form new supergroup; kicks off tour
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• T-Pain's new wealth proves to be a pain in the ass; singer talks about losing his virginity at the age of 10
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• The Game's Marion 'Pooch Hall' hangs out with actor Jackie Long
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• Eddie Murphy appreciates his fans

Thanks again to all my readers, friends, family members and fellow bloggers who have continued to patiently support RealGossip 101 as well as BlackCelebrityMen. I truly appreciate it! Look forward to seeing much, much more on BCM soon!
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NEW PICS: USHER ON THE SET OF HIS NEW VIDEO 'TRADING PLACES'; CHILLI & HER SON ON THE SET OF DJ UNK'S 'SHOWOUT' VIDEO.

Usher recently shot the video for his next single, Trading Places.' I'm not sure what the treatment for this video is, but I do know that there was a clip (that has since been taken down) the model who plays Usher's love interest, slobbing him down, around and IN his mouth. Now between that and Usher letting the so-called nanny chic kiss his baby on the mouth, I wouldn't be surprised if Tameka has already gotten all up in his ass....and not the way he would want her too either.

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And speaking of video sets, boy, you couldn't tell Chilli she wasn't doing her thang on the set of DJ Unk's ShowOut video in Atlanta. The singer makes a cameo appearance alongside her son Tron. Shout out to Hannah for emailing these pics to me. Thanks, gurl!! There's also a video clip at the end of this post.

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NEW CANDID PICS: HALLE BERRY & HER DAUGHTER NAHLA SPOTTED AT POPULAR PLAYGROUND IN BEVERLY HILLS.

Let me find out the Cold Water Canyon Park is the spot for celebrities to be seen with their children. So far we've seen "candid" pics of Diddy spending time with his twin girls back in May; and just last Friday Usher staged an impromptu father/son/so-called nanny moment at the same park. Today, the paparazzi snapped pictures of Halle Berry, her mother Judith and Halle's 5-month old daughter Nahla Ariela Aubrey as they enjoyed a sunny Sunday afternoon at the popular playground. Check out the photos below.

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USHER TO BUST HIS ASS IN AN EFFORT TO WIN BACK FEMALE FANS BY LAUNCHING A LADIES ONLY-TYPE TOUR.

In an effort to win back the hordes of female fans he lost during his moments of bitching and moaning about the lack of privacy over his personal life AND to produce more sales for his latest album, that has yet to reach platinum status after over three months on the charts, Usher is now making plans to embark on a 15-city U.S. tour aptly titled the One Night Stand tour, which is, needless to say, just for the ladies. Usher says he believes the 'intimate feeling' of his latest album, Here I Stand, is perfect for packed out venues full of women. Hmph, good luck, dude. Anyhoo, he goes on to say, "There's only a few artists that can pull that off. I feel like I've had such a connection with my audience. This album, I felt like, was definitely the type of one that was more intimate. So what better way to get up close and personal than to make it all women? The ladies like to see that masculine build. They question if I still got it." So now he wants to get 'up close and personal' with his female fans? After he made it clearly known that Here I Stand is basically a recorded testament to his wife Tameka. Somebody get this man a drink because he is truly thirsty. As far as his career is concerned, Usher is on a fast track to becoming the next Bobby Brown. And we all know that ain't a good look at all.

In related news, aside from re-releasing his lackluster album and filming a new video for what I assume will be his next single, Trading Places, this dude is also planning to launch his own line of lingerie and men underwear. Suffice it to say, the One Night Stand tour is being used as a promotional tool to endorse these endeavors.
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HALLE BERRY'S 5-MONTH OLD DAUGHTER, NAHLA ARIELA, MAKES HER CANDID DEBUT IN PUBLIC.

Just days after Halle Berry was spotted with what appeared to be an engagement ring on her finger (peep the pics below), she's seen once again, this time with her mother Judith, and her adorable 5-month old daughter, Nahla Ariela Autry, whom she shares with 32-year-old model Gabriel Autry, at the Los Angeles Zoo on Saturday afternoon. Flanked by bodyguards, the three generations of women...and little woman, cruised around the zoo aboard a tram as many passersby looked on. These are the first untouched, clear-as-day photos of baby Nahla's first public appearance with her her mommy, who just celebrated her 42nd birthday on August, 14, 2008. Many folks, including myself, are giving Halle props for not putting herself into the hundreds of celebrities who go through bidding wars in an effort to receive top dollars for exclusive first pictures of their children. Needless to say, Halle could have raked in millions, but instead, she decided to include herself in the small minority of celebs who refuse to peddle their children for the almighty dollar. I would name names like Diddy, Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera...but I won't..even though I just did! Anyhoo, not all celebrities wait for the day when they're able to bank tens of millions for a couple of photos in a magazine. Parents of the Rainbow Coalition (I swear they have a child of damn near every race) Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt opted to donate the $14 million they could have pocketed from People magazine for the exclusive first photos of their twins; however, they chose to donate every penny to their favorite charities. And Usher, who made many claims that he would never 'pimp out' his child to the media by selling his son's first photos, opted to pose in an exclusive photospread with his little 'Cinco' (real name Usher V) for free in Essence magazine's August '08 issue. Mmmm-hmmm.

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Below are pictures of Halle Berry shopping in Beverly Hills with a diamond ring on her ring finger. We all know that Halle has had major drama in the marriage department (she divorced both of her former husbands David Justice and Eric Benet for being unfaithful to her)...and there was even a time when she said she'd rather be someone's baby mama instead of being someone's wife. But now that her life has changed in such a positive way over the last couple of years, could there be wedding bells ringing in the near future for Ms. Berry and her boyfriend Gabriel? Who knows? I guess only time will tell. In the meantime and in between time, I'm just wondering when (and/or if) the day will ever come where we will see mommy, daddy and baby out and about.

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NEW PEFORMANCE PICS: FIGHT BREAKS OUT AT USHER'S CONCERT IN NIGERIA.

Over the weekend Usher performed in concert at Thisday's 3rd 'Africa Rising' Festival in Abuja, Nigeria. But before the artist could complete his set fight broke out in the crowd. According to reports, the singer was performing at around 1 a.m. when the drunken brawl took place in front of the stage. Security guards attempted to break up the scuffle as members of the crowd were shoved towards the platform and one man was removed from the venue, The Dome. It is currently unclear whether the unnamed male was arrested, as one source claimed, or was simply forbidden from re-entering the concert. Nobody was seriously injured. Although no reason was given as to what provoked the fight, I'm willing to bet if Usher gave the audience the same awful-ass, piss-poor, lip-syncing performance reminiscent of his 2008 BET awards show opening, then hell, I'd probably want to fight somebody too...maybe even his ass. Below are pics from his performance.

In other Usher news, he has been tapped to 'boost' Barack Obama's presidential campaign, by performing at the Democratic Convention next month (August 2008). Usher's manager Benny Medina says Usher has been approached about appearing at the event in Denver, Colorado in August. Medina tells the New York Daily News, "There've been offers to do things in and around the convention and we are just looking to see which one will be the most productive. He is obviously a huge Barack supporter."

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