PICS: MELYSSA FORD IN BLACKMEN MAGAZINE (SEPT./OCT. '07 ISSUE); BOOTZ IN SMOOTH MAGAZINE

Video vixen-turned-radio and television personality, Melyssa Ford graces the September-October 2007 issue of BlackMen magazine. The former vid vixen can now add actress to her resume. She has a small role in the sequel to 'Two Can Play That Game' called, of course, 'Three Can Play That Game.' Vivica A. Fox produces and stars in the film along with Terri J. Vaughn, Jazmine Lewis, Tony Rock and Kellita Smith.

Because I consider the pic I have of Bootz in Smooth magazine to be NSFW (Not Safe For Work), for those of you who want to see it, it's after the jump.

Ughhhhh, what the hell is you trying to do, Bootz?!

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NEW CANDID CELEB SIGHTINGS IN NYC: USHER & TAMEKA; TYRA BANKS

Usher and his uncle Tameka were snapped by the paparazzi as the left their Manhattan hotel on Wednesday. As I mentioned before, Usher has revealed that he and his hubby are expecting a boy in December. Although this will be Usher's first child, it makes son number three as well as celeb son number one for Tameka. Speaking of which, I came across this hilarious comment made by a poster on Usherforever.com regarding Usher's soon to be celebrity seed: "I'm reminded of comedian Adelle Givens when she said when you have a baby by a celebrity and you also have other kids, that celebrity kid gonna get special treatment. "Yall shut ur lil asses up ...except for you Usher Junior. You talk all you want to and can have some ice cream too..yes we can go to Disneyland in the morning...HELL NAW the rest of yall can't go! Care yall lil asses to school!"

Thanks Lee-Ree!

Talk show host/former model, Tyra Banks was spotted leaving her home in New York City yesterday. Is it me, or does it look like Tyra has joined the celebrity baby boom brigade? We all know, Usher's hubby is pregnant, but damn Tyra, is there something you want to share with us? LOL!

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DIDDY SERVES HIS LAST MEAL @ HIS JUSTIN'S RESTAURANT IN NEW YORK CITY.

Diddy can sell clothes. Diddy can sell fragrances. Hell, Diddy can even sell a couple of monotone-sounding records. But one thing Diddy hasn't been able to sell lately, is a tantalizing plate of collard greens, crispy, buttermilk-dipped fried chicken, savory yams and a nice hunk of melt-in-your-mouth cornbread--and I ain't talking about Jiffy--at a reasonable price. This and a host of other factors are to blame for the shut down of Diddy's restuarant, 'Justin's in the Flatiron District of New York City.

On Tuesday I reported to you guys that there was a rumor claiming Diddy's Justin's restaurant in NYC had closed its doors. Well, that rumor has been confirmed. Yes, Diddy's restaurant has served its last meal...and yes, the neo-soul eatery has shut its NYC doors. However, according to a spokesperson for the media-mogul, although the building in the Flatiron District is closed, Combs is looking to 'relocate elsewhere in Manhattan.'

"Bad Boy is seeking a larger footprint for the restaurant in the New York City area, as the size and location of the restaurant no longer fit the Justin's brand," an official statement said. "The company sees the larger Justin's Restaurant in Atlanta, which takes up most of a city block, as the prototype for the new New York City location. Bad Boy representatives are evaluating a number of options for a larger space in some of New York City's prime traffic areas."

The restaurant, named after Combs' first-born son and inspired by Combs' grandmother, Jesse Smalls, served its last meal Sept. 24, but will be open for previously booked private functions.

(Source)

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NEW PICS: TAMEKA SHOWS UP FASHIONABLY LATE FOR WIFEY'S PARTY; USH SAYS HE'S HAVING A SON.

Newlyweds Usher and Tameka Foster are going to have a boy, he revealed to PEOPLE Tuesday. When asked what he is looking forward to most about being a new dad, Usher, 28, said his desires are pretty basic. "I just want my son to fully be coherent and to be healthy, first and foremost," he told PEOPLE at the USHER for Men and USHER for Women fragrance launch party at Cipriani in Manhattan. "I've found that it is a step-by-step process. You can wish for a million and one things. But I hope that my son has the same energy I had as a child," Usher said. "Hopefully, he won't be as bad as me. I hope that he's just a healthy son."

Mom-to-be, Foster, 37, told PEOPLE she's feeling "beautiful" but having odd cravings. "I eat ice all day," she said. "It's a weird thing. I love it. Now I'm thinking about ice. I want to find some ice." Foster also admits that while she's aiming for a natural birth, it might not happen. "I don't want drugs," she said. "I'll try. I say that now. You call me about ten hours into labor. I'll be asking for everything. Vicodin and everything."

Also on hand was Usher's mother, Jonetta Patton, who has reportedly clashed with Foster. Patton did not attend their wedding, but is looking forward to the couple's birth. "I'm very excited about being a grandmother," she said.

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PROMO PICS FROM SALT 'N PEPA'S VH1 REALITY SHOW 'THE SALT 'N PEPA SHOW.'

Can someone please explain to me why Pepa's face looks so damn difficult? Not only difficult to look at, but just difficult period. What's wrong with her face?!!

The duo, who gained popularity in the early 90's with hits like Lets Talk About Sex, Whatta Man and Shoop, haven't recorded an album since 1997 and officially disbanded in 2001. Since then, Salt has become a devout Christian and Pepa, who pursued an acting career, has recently appeared twice on VH1's Surreal Life series. The Salt 'N' Pepa Show will follow the duo as they attempt to reunite personally and professionally, which isn't as easy as it may seem due to their unresolved issues and different lifestyles. Salt, who has found God and enjoys the quiet life, is still angry about being unappreciated when they were together. Meanwhile, Pepa, who still loves to party, blames Salt for breaking up the group.

The show will premiere Monday, October 15, 2007 at 10 pm on VH1.

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NEW CANDIDS: JENNIFER HUDSON ON THE SET OF 'SEX IN THE CITY' MOVIE IN NYC

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NEW PICS: CELEBS @ USHER'S FRAGRANCE LAUNCH PARTY @ CIPRIANI'S IN NYC; MOM'S THERE TOO.

Usher hosted the launch party his new women's cologne, Usher She last night in Cipriani's in New York City. Surprisingly, his mother, Jonetta was in attendance sporting a brand new hair-do! And coincidentally, Usher's pregnant wife, HeMeka...I meant Tameka wasn't. I'm willing to bet dollars to donuts that some sort of an agreement was made in which Jonetta would attend the function only if her wicked daughter-in-law stayed away. Anywhoo, a handful of celebs such as Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, Fonzworth Bentley, Gayle King, Ludacris and Beyonce came out to help Usher celebrate the occasion.

Now, as for that cologne he's launching. It hasn't been receiving any good reviews lately.

Atlanta Journal Constitution: reporter Nedra Rhone tested it out and had this to say: "We finally got a whiff of Usher’s new juice and frankly we weren’t too thrilled. The general consensus around here was that Usher She had a strange smelling top note, while Usher He was a bit generic. Someone said it smelled it a little too “Davidoff Cool Water.” Another in office quote: “Maybe he should stick to music.”

Vibe.com wasn't any nicer: "As we previously mentioned, Usher is yet another celebrity putting out a fragrance this year. Well, the women's perfume and men's cologne finally hit the shelves this week and word is that the scents are funky--and not in a good way. We're surprised that fans aren't feeling Tameka Foster's bottled musk. NOT!"

And the review from Sandra Rose's blog was the worst...and funniest: Usher fans: 'Your cologne STINKS!' "One well placed music industry executive who received several complimentary bottles of Usher's cologne said the fragrance is, "the worst sh*t I've ever smelled in my life!" The exec recounts wearing the fragrance into the office and inadvertently emptying out the room. "I ended up sending an assistant to get baby wipes to wipe it off," he said."

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Well, at least his mom supports him in this venture. Her presence at this event says it all: oh, yes, she'll support her baby when he's getting his business- man on, but marrying a gor-ree-rah (that's how Eddie Murphy's Chinese character in Norbit described Rasputia!) who she knows for a fact isn't good for him is a whole different story! Mama knows yall. All of them know! I thought I'd never get over my last boyfriend. My mama told me, 'Yes, the hell you will, now shut the f*ck up and get out of my face.' About 2 months later, I was over him. My mama said, 'Didn't I tell your ass that the first time?' LOL!

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