CANDID PICS: BEYONCE IN MANILA, PHILLIPINES & SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA.

Beyonce arriving in Manila, Philippines on November 6, 2007.



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Beyonce arriving in Seoul, South Korea today (November 8). The singer will perform in Korea on November 9th and November 10th as part of The Beyonce Experience World Tour.




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PICS: USHER'S EX-GIRLFRIEND, EISHIA, DAMON WAYANS, FONZWORTH, TAYE DIGGS @ BUTTER'S 5th ANNIVERSARY.

A handful of celebs gathered to celebrate Butter's 5th anniversary in New York City on November 5, 2002. Those in attendance: Damon Wayans, model Eishia Brightwell (Usher's last ex-girlfriend), Taye Diggs, actress Paula Patton, Seal with his wife Heidi Klum, AJ Calloway, Fonzworth Bentley with his girlfriend/actress, Faune Chambers and John Legend.

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KARRINE STEFFANS IN TBW MAG; 'I COULD BE A CRACK WHORE ON THE CORNER AND MY SON WILL STILL LOVE ME.'

I'm convinced Karrine 'Superhead' Steffans has officially lost whatever was left of her ever-loving mind. It would behoove her state of mind if someone was to force her to wear one of those white jackets that make you hug yourself. Yall know the ones I'm talking about....those jackets with all the buckles and whatnot; a.k.a. a straight jacket. Anyhoo, in the November/December issue of Today's Black Woman, Steffans talked about how her scandalous lifestyle has impacted her nine year old son, Naiim. And let me warn you all before you read any further: either this woman is mentally lost or her son is severely mentally challenged.

Karrine on how she will 'explain' to her son the reasons why she has done what she's done (f*cking on film, sleeping with various A, B, C and D-list celebs, abusing drugs and alcohol, etc): When he ask, I'll answer honestly; that is the only way to handle it. If he asks, 'Mom--what happened to my dad?' [My answer?: 'Your father left you.'] 'Mom, how did you get to where you are?' [My answer?: 'Your mother had to strip and ho and do whatever she had to do to get you into this house. Then she went broke, and then she made an honest living.'] You just say what it is and your children will love and respect you for it. He is going to love me for being honest and doing whatever I have to do to make sure that he's being taken care of.

Karrine on the impact her lifestyle has made on her son: First of all, I live in a suburban neighborhood, so all of his friends are suburban kids, for the most part. All of these kids have parents that work in the industry who are either on television or they work behind the scenes. Some of them are movie stars and actors and when we have pool parties, nobody knows what I do, and none of my friends know who I am. Parents in his school, other parents in the PTA, have no idea, because I live in L.A., and to everyone here, it's not a big deal. This is not a city of books, so no one knows what I do, and I don't discuss it. I could be a crack whore on the corner and my son will still love me; that won't matter. That is why God gave me a child, because that is the only thing on this earth that is equal to the love that God gives me. I don't worry about that; my son will still love me regardless. And my life isn't shameful; my life is wonderful. Everything that I've done, there is nothing that is shameful, so why would I be upset? It's not a big deal.'

Karrine on her relationship with her son: "He is nine, and we have a normal relationship. He is a happy kid. He is highly intelligent, and he is enrolled in honor classes for next year. He speaks French; he plays chess; he knows sign language; he's at home all of the time. He is still very much his mother's son, and he is very smart and aware of the life that we have and the kind of sacrifices I've made to allow us to live the way that we do. All he knows is that his mother writes books, and that is what is keeping the bills paid; that's what I do. He is truly a nine year old and no one has discussed it with him and no one ever will because he is nine. Now, when he turns 13, well, that's another issue. That might cause some questions to come up.'"

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NEW PICS: CHRIS BROWN & T-PAIN ON THE TODAY SHOW + CHRIS EXPLAINS WHY HE 'LET' KANYE KEEP HIS ALBUM TITLE.

R&B star Chris Brown chose not to challenge Kanye West over album titles - because the rapper's Graduation was released first. The singer's management team were thrilled when they learned Brown planned to call his new album Graduation, because they dreamed of a publicity-heavy war with West over his album of the same name. But the teenager called his managers off, insisting he wanted to be respectful to West. He says, "I came up with the title seven months ago and people were like, 'Kanye said that his album is called Graduation, and we can just negotiate.' I was like, 'Nah, you're not negotiating... I'll just let him call his album Graduation and I'll just change the title. It's no big deal for me." West is also featured on Brown's new album, Exclusive, which released on Tuesday (06Nov07).

Brown's fans won't know what to do with themselves this holiday season, as the heart throb will be in movie theaters with the film This Christmas, in record stores via his latest album Exclusive, and up close and personal on a just-announced two-month promotional outing. The Exclusive Holiday Tour, which kicks off Dec. 6 in Cincinnati, OH, will also feature co-headliner Bow Wow along with special guests Soulja Boy, Shop Boys and Lil Mama. The trek touches down in arenas from coast to coast through mid-January.

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In more related news, Brown insists on fresh underwear every day and throws out briefs once he has worn them. The Kiss Kiss hitmaker refuses to wear underwear for more than one day at a time. He says, "I'm not a germophobe, but I don't feel like washing them 'cos I'm always moving, so I buy different packs. I buy like five or six packs... and I'm good for, like, a week and (then) I gotta get a whole lot of new drawers."

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JENNIFER LOPEZ FINALLY CONFIRMS PREGNANCY: 'MARC AND I ARE EXPECTING.' + J. LO'S RECORD LABEL SAYS HELL NO

IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME! I was wondering when she was going to bite the bullet and confirm what everyone (including her ex-boyfriend, Diddy and her second husband Cris Judd) 2and their mama had known all along.

Jennifer Lopez has finally admitted that she is expecting a baby after much speculation surrounding her expanding waistline. Marc and I are expecting," she said, before hubby Marc Anthony kissed her bump and added "I didn’t know she was going to talk". The singer and actress confirmed the news on stage at a concert she was playing in Miami to her fans' delight. The Miami show also marked the last stop of Lopez's first concert tour. "This is a special time in our lives," said New York-born Lopez, who has sold 17 million records worldwide and released six albums. "And we waited until the last show to tell you."

According to one concert goer, "The whole arena went insane. It was awesome!" Lopez thanked the audience for the applause and said, "We are happy, too." She then turned sideways to reveal her profile and show off her very noticeable bump. She also playfully stuck out her tongue and joked about the news, holding her stomach and saying: "You don't mind if I catch my breath for a minute?"

The 39-year-old has been snapped during performances with a suspiciously round belly but had refused to comment on the rumors until now. Lopez claimed she waited until the end of the tour to speak out about the baby because she did not want people to worry about her health. She did not say when the baby is due. Lopez, who has been married three times, tied the knot with 39-year-old Anthony in 2004.

Check out the youtube clip of Jennifer's announcement below.

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Let her record label tell it, Jennifer Lopez won't have to worry about not getting some much deserved mommy time when she gives births to twins early next year. Why? Two reasons: her diva-tude and her low record sales.

J. Lo is facing the axe from her record label after disappointing sales of her seventh studio album, Brave which was the singer's first studio album to not debut in the top 10 on Billboard's charts. The latest album effort from the Get Right hitmaker was released last month (Oct. '07) and sold a mere 53,000 copies in its first week, prompting reports the Latina would be dropped by Epic Records, a subsidiary of Sony BMG. The record label makes an average of $4 per CD, according to most estimates. Any way you do the math, the label is not coming close to breaking even on Lopez.

The label is also reportedly fed up with Lopez's poor record sales and the extravagant costs to maintain the artist. “She costs too much money and doesn’t sell enough,” says the source, who is familiar with the issue. “Her last album cover alone cost $60,000 in hair and makeup, lighting, photographers, re-touching, etc. The video budget was in the neighborhood of $300,000. The woman requires everything short of flying monkeys to get on a stage. Even if Sony keeps her, more than likely she’ll be doing little more than greatest hits albums. That you can do without incurring a huge cost. The label is tired of throwing money away.”

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CHRISTIAN GROUP WANTS 50 CENT TO MAKE GOOD ON HIS PROMISE TO RETIRE IF KANYE'S CD OUTSOLD HIS.; RAPPER ALSO LAVISHES CIARA.

A Christian media watchdog group wants to know why 50 Cent has not made good on his vow to retire should his new album, "Curtis," be outsold by Kanye West's Graduation CD during their first week on the streets. The Resistance, a group that once referred to the Queens rapper as a Satanist, is now urging him to quit the rap business altogether, and has called on people to bombard the artist's MySpace page with comments encouraging him to hang up the mic. "It is time for 50 Cent to be a man of his word, and retire, said the group's rep, Mark Dice. "The world will be a better place when this satanic piece of filth retires and stops making music."

Meanwhile, a British gossip column claims that Fiddy showered rumored lover Ciara with a bunch of romantic gifts for her 22nd birthday on Oct. 25. While in Monaco for the World Music Awards Sunday, 50 reportedly flew in a private jet full of rose petals, teddy bears, candles and chocolates, according to Britain's 3 a.m. Girls. He also promised to throw the singer 22 parties around the world to represent her 22 years on the planet, reported the gossip mavens.

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FORMER MISS USA, KENYA MOORE ADDS AUTHOR TO HER RESUME; ACTRESS TO RELEASE RELATIONSHIP SELF-HELP BOOK, 'GAME, GET SOME!'

Kenya Moore, former Miss USA and successful actress has added author to her list of impressive accomplishments. Moore flips the script by penning a light hearted How-To guide, entitled Game, Get Some! What Women Really Want Game! subtly coaches men on how to get the woman of their dreams as she reveals the secrets of what women truly desire from men. 'No one man can know everything there is to know about women, but with my help, they may just come close,' Moore proclaims. 'I feel like the female Ms. Hitch! I want to bring us together not apart.'

In the all sports themed Playbook, Kenya effortlessly, often bullet pointing, essential points from each chapter. Moore wrote the book in a language she thinks most men will understand and that is sports terms. With chapter titles like locker room motivation lines, she hopes the clever and straightforward words of wisdom will be a benefit for men and a fun read for women. Highlights include preferred methods to approach women, knowing your trophy, how to win points, even sexual advice on how to please her in bed. "We're just inherently different - men and women," she said. "We're raised differently; we think differently, we communicate differently. That's why sometimes there are a lot of problems when we try to form relationships with the opposite sex. This book just kind of puts everything in perspective. It's in sports terms so the guys will like it. Like, we talk about the players - your point guard, your franchise players. We talk about the tryouts - how to win the affections of a woman. It is a play off the title - 'Game'."

She also delves into self-esteem issues, baggage, and if by chance it does not work out, how to properly break up with your significant other. 'If you have shared a special bond with someone you have dated, if you always treat her with respect, you will always have a friend at the end of the day,' Moore adds. 'So many men don't know how to break up with us and that's why they get a woman slashing their tires or busting their windows. But if you're honest in a relationship, you'll always have a friend at the end of the day." And Moore continued that even the veteran player needs a little coaching now and then, so the book is for everyone. "What can't they learn?" she said of men "For instance, how to approach us. No, we don't like 'Ay bay-bay.'

Not just for men, women will curiously read chapter after chapter and laugh about how common and universal the mistakes that men make are. They will also gain a better understanding of self and how to improve on what they may be doing wrong in relationships. Kenya outlines why communication between the sexes can be so difficult. She gives practical advice on understanding the differences between us and tips on making it better. It is Women from A-Z.

Overall, Game, Get Some! is an imperative and palatable easy read for men and women alike. It will not only give men the Game to capture the heart of any woman they desire, it will ensure their success on any platform when dealing with this thing you call woman.

Moore's Game, Get Some! What Women Really Want hits stores later this month.

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FORMER NBA BALLER, DENNIS RODMAN WANTS TO TRY HIS HAND AT COACHING IN THE WNBA.

GOD, HE IS SO EFFING UGLY, I PROMISE TO GOD!

Dennis Rodman, best known for his fierce defensive and rebounding ability, leading the National Basketball Association in rebounds per game for a record seven consecutive years and earning NBA All-Defensive First Team honors seven times, along with five NBA Championships, is ready to become a head coach - in the WNBA.

Rodman, currently residing in Miami, FL, recently completed his second season of a makeover show, "Geek to Freak", with Mark Cuban's HDNet. Ready for a new challenge, Rodman says this is not a joke. "Any of my teammates can tell you that my knowledge of the game is second to none. My team would learn the skills that made me the player that will send me to the Hall of Fame. Our players would be in top physical condition. We would lead the league in rebounding, have a defensive-minded identity, and we'd run the triangle offense." His agent, Darren Prince of Prince Marketing Group, is not surprised. "Dennis has been talking about doing this for a while but there was never a convenient time. He is ready to put everything on hold in pursuit of this ambition."

Prince and Rodman's manager, Steven Simon, are scheduled to discuss open positions with each WNBA team over the next several weeks.

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