The Young, Black, and Fabulous

Trey Songz & His New Boo Get KISSY At The Cavs Game

Natasha — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:19:18 +0000

Trey Songz rolled into Cleveland this week for his Anticipation tour stop. But before he took the stage last night with Big Sean, he was spotted cupcakin' courtside at the Cavs game with a new boo.

Pics inside...

Not sure who Trigga's new chick is, but she's causing a Twitter uproar:

The twosome hit up the sidelines of the Cleveland Cavaliers game. And ust like something out of a cheesy romantic movie, he howed her the ins and outs...of the game. And the two seemed pretty damn happy with each other:

Trey then posted this pic on Instagram of his girl in the back of a car, with legs that are likely his propped on her lap, and said "Flyyyy!"

Trey's Angels are gonna be pissy....

Pics via ZHipHopCleveland.com

Chris Draft Opens Up About Losing Wife Keasha To Cancer, Sends Valentine's Message To Her

_YBF — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:24:39 +0000

Previously, we told you about the amazing love story of former NFLer Chris Draft who lost his beloved wife Lakeasha (Keasha) Rutledge (of one month) to lung cancer. Now, Chris is opening up about her life, their love and sharing memories of Keasha. Read more inside........

Chris Draft recently spoke to ESSENCE about the love of his life, professional cheerleader Keasha Rutledge, who passed away one month after their marriage from lung cancer.

Keasha, a healthy non-smoker, had been diagnosed a year before her death and it seemingly came out of nowhere. Chris recently shared what the couple’s last year together was like and how Keasha would have wanted to be remembered.

ESSENCE.COM: Since your wife’s passing, you’ve shown such strength and shared so much of her life with the world. Why did you choose to share her story in this way?
CHRIS DRAFT: We put the pictures up [online] so people could really see the life in her, not just how she passed away. We want people to see that her faith allowed her to live before her diagnosis, and to continue to live with it, and find the joy in each day. Even when you get bad news, you have to find the joy in life, which is definitely not easy. Most of the pictures in the montage people have seen are from the past year. She was still enjoying her friends, and still enjoying her family. Yes, it was a little different with cancer being there, but at the same time, you find a way to enjoy it. That’s where you’re at, you know?

ESSENCE: You both stayed positive throughout her battle. How were you able to do that, after learning of her diagnosis?
DRAFT: It was never, "Oh, I’m just going to smile through it." Keasha was like, “I’m going to fight. We’re going to do what we have to do to go after this.” Stage 4 lung cancer is not a good diagnosis. I mean, the numbers are horrible, and to get that news without even having a sign beforehand, makes it that much tougher. She knew she had great friends, and great family, and a great support system, and she said, “Okay, so what do I have to do to fight? We’re going to fight it each and every day.” Getting the full diagnosis, and knowing exactly what we were fighting, was a very hard process. She did such a great job of really looking at it like, "Hey, I have to do this in order to have a chance to be better." She stuck with that and continued to smile, even after she went to appointment after appointment.

ESSENCE: Was your wedding day everything you dreamed it would be? You both looked so happy in your video.
DRAFT: I wanted her to just be able to really enjoy it. That was my only focus. She was able to get up. She was able to walk. She was able to dance. Dancing was just her. Her 88-year-old grandmother got up at our wedding and she started dancing, and she got Keasha back up and she started dancing too. The weather was perfect. It was 70 degrees on Thanksgiving weekend – wow. It seemed like everything just worked itself out for her. It was so beautiful. Her friends and family were all able to be there. It was a good day -- a good weekend.

ESSENCE: If you could send out a message to Keasha this Valentine’s Day, what would you want her to know?
DRAFT: [Long pause.] Keasha, I‘ll always love you. We’re gonna keep fighting. We’re gonna keep fighting! We’re gonna keep inspiring people and help to change people’s lives, I promise.

ESSENCE: How would she want you to live your life and honor her legacy?
DRAFT: She wanted to be an inspiration to other people. She really wanted to try to make sure that people saw her for who she was and to see a woman with a beautiful spirit. I have to finish making sure everything is in order as I move forward. She would want me to be happy, to smile, and to move forward and stay close with her family and friends. That’s what I’m doing.

ESSENCE: What's next for Team Draft?
DRAFT: Right now, with Team Draft our goal is to change the face of lung cancer. We want people to see that anybody can get lung cancer, and the cure for it is just as critical as breast cancer, or any cancer. We’ve got to find a way to identify it earlier. She was this strong, healthy woman, who was all of a sudden short of breath. Had she caught it during stage 3, instead of 4, it could have really increased her chances of survival. We’re going to celebrate her life and the type of person she was and we want others to grab hold of her spirit and make a difference. There’s no clear answer in terms of what can be done to identify it early enough. Keasha didn’t smoke, she was a dancer, she was fit, and she was healthy. That’s why people need to see faces like hers and continue to be inspired. We want to build an excitement about making a difference. I want to put a picture of Keasha right in front of researchers' faces, so when the doctors and scientists are doing their research, they see her right there smiling, and it can hopefully give them that little extra push. If we could push things ahead, and give someone else another week, it makes a huge difference. Team Draft was launched at our wedding. She wanted to fight. She wanted to stand up. Continuing this allows her to do that.

So touching. Read more over at ESSENCE.

Nicki Minaj GOES GREEN For PAPER Magazine

Natasha — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:45:13 +0000

In the upcoming Spring Issue of Paper magazine, Nicki Minaj ditched her usual pink barbie-tastic hair for a green version that just screams Easter. Check out the pics and highlights of her interview with the mag with creative ambassador-at-large of Barneys New York, Simon Doonan.....

Well this was revealing, In her new spread with PAPER magazine, Nicki revealed that she the wore nothing but a pink tee and a pink thong during the interview, her track "Dance (A$$)" with Big Sean is her freakiest track on her iPod, and her fave reality shows are "Mob Wives," and Real Housewives of ATL & Beverly Hills. (Yes, she's just as confused as to WHAT Big Ange is exactly.)

Here's a few other highlights (more pics below):

On handling her fame:
“Success came and now that so many eyes are on me, I feel I have to deliver. And it’s a business. No joke. I guess I am stressing more than I should be, and I think I am becoming more guarded.”

On sitting next to Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour at New York Fashion Week:
“I was screaming out loud inside my head. Me sitting next to the Queen of Vogue! It was such a strange experience. I felt like I was dreaming. And I thought she would be snobby or something. But she was so incredibly sweet to me.”

On the new album:
“The album is like a collage of all my emotions. I am not sticking to any particular style. I am doing what I feel without restrictions. So it’s very free and very me.”

The funniest part of the interview:

SD: Speaking of which, are you following the presidential race? Do you know what a Santorum is?

NM: What is a what?

Oh Nicki...

The issue hits stands February 20th.

The Randomness:

1. J.Cole taps Missy for his upcoming "Nobody's Perfect" video. STORY

Kelis, Mary J. Blige, & MC Lyte ROCK OUT For Belvedere's Pre-GRAMMY Party

_YBF — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:58:53 +0000

Last night, Mary J. Blige hit the stage and helped kickout Grammy weekend with a stellar performance for the Belvedere RED Pre-Grammy Party. See pics of Mary, Kelis and Forest Whitaker inside.....

Last night, Kelis and her new friend Paris Hilton hit up the Belvedere RED Pre-Grammys Party held at Avalon in Hollywood.

Kelis showed up in a gold-studded leather jacket with snake-skin boots/socks!

She kicked it with DJ Rashida.

This outfit though KeKe...

Mary J. Blige set it off last night with a concert at the party. I see she pulled out her shortest sparkliest dress for the occasion.

Mary posed with comedian Chelsea Handler who is a big fan of Belvedere.

Then Mary hit the stage and tore it down as usual.

Kim Porter was spotted on the carpet looking nice as well.

And Forest Whitaker posed with Mary during her THIRD outfit change.

She also chatted it up with Forest's wife Keisha and her husband Kendu was there too of course.

MC Lyte was there.....her body looks amazing!

She posed with Sheila E who also performed.

Melody Thornton didn't exactly pull off the vintage look she was going for but we still love her.

And BET's Rocsi was also there in her two-toned nude spike toe Louboutins.

Meanwhile, with the Belvedere crew in New York.....

The Wu-Tang Clan helped Belvedere kick off New York Fashion Week this year with an energetic event at Milk Studios with Lexus.

The Randomness

1. Alicia Keys' "Stick Fly" is leaving Broadway. Story.

Photos via Splash / BFA NYC / Christopher Polk/Getty Images North America / PacificCoastNews

EXCLUSIVE PICS: Zaire Wade's BIG FABULOUS SPORTY 10th BIRTHDAY--Hosted By Daddy Dwyane!

Natasha — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:23:30 +0000

Like father like son! Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade threw a big fabulous 10th birthday party for his oldest son Zaire. And how else would an NBA champ and 8-time All-Star celebrate his sport-loving offspring's big day? With a sporty football & basketball bash that'll make all his classmates jealous.

Exclusive pics and deets inside...

It pays to have an NBA star for a dad. When Zaire's outdoor 10th birthday bash got rained out this week, they moved it inside to his dad's job--the family room and practice court at the American Airlines Arena.

Zaire’s All-Star themed birthday gathering included his closest friends and family--including Dwyane Sr. (Dwyane’s Dad), Jolinda Wade (Dwyane’s Mom), Dada (Dwyane’s nephew), Tragil Wade (Dwyane’s Sister), and Zaire's 4-and-a-half-old brother Zion.

The 50 boys and girls rocked a game of flag football--officiated by D-Wade's former NFL friends Patrick Surtain, Sam Madison, Oronde Gadsden, and Daryl Porter.

The kiddies copped personalized football jerseys, towels and basketball jerseys with "Zaire's 10th Birthday" stitched on the front after their b-ball game. The games even kicked off with someone singing the national anthem and 40 cheerleaders cheered from the sidelines and did half time shows for both events.

Later, the birthday boy was presented with an amazing basketball and football themed birthday cake.

And if that wasn't enough, the doting dad surprised Zaire with tickets to the Miami HEAT game on Tuesday night with his favorite group, Mindless Behavior. Oh to be a 10-year-old boy...

Happy Birthday Zaire!

Photo Credit: Bob Metelus

Rihanna & Drake ON THE SET Of "Take Care" + Ciara OUT AND ABOUT In LA

_YBF — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:19:34 +0000

Rihanna and Drake were snapped on the set of their "Take Care" video recently. See the photo inside and see pics of Ciara out and about in LA.

Drake and Rihanna posed for this snapshot on the set of their new "Take Care" video. The video's director Yoann Lemoine looked super happy to be in this celebrity sandwich!

And at a nail salon in LA:

Ciara was seen leaving out with her two of her dogs in their Louis Vuitton carrier yesterday. And looked cute and casual in jeans and a red tee:

She recently dished about past missteps in her career saying,

"I've been able to make mistakes in front of my fans. It's kind of fun to be able to learn as I grow and to know that my fans are growing with me. I feel so much good energy. At this point it's important for me to be the best businesswoman I can be. I really want to build my empire. I look at things completely different than I would have with my first album. I've learned so much, it's actually exciting. I feel like there is so much I can do. So much I can accomplish."

She took her cap off before loading into her truck. And clearly wasn't happy to see the paps.

Ciara will soon hit the big screen in the Adam Sandler flick That's My Boy.

Photos via Splash/FameFlyNet Pictures

WILD PARTIES! Whitney Houston LEAVES The Club With BLOOD And SCRATCHES On Leg And Wrist+Shemar Moore Hosts Crazy Lingerie Superbowl Party

_YBF — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:43:31 +0000

Whitney Houston went out partying last night and was seen with blood and scratches on her leg and wrist! See the pics inside and peep photos of a wild lingerie party at Shemar Moore's house.....

Last night, Whitney Houston was spotted leaving Tru Hollywood nightclub in LA. And she looked happy (we guess) and all, but why the blood and scratches??

Not too sure about what happened INSIDE the club, but Whitney (and her wig) both looked a little tired.

Whatever may have happened, she was able to pull it together and sign a few autographs and show love to her fans. Sigh.....one has to wonder if the bankruptcy stories are true.

And we hope those cuts--which some seemed to have been there a while--are purely accident.

BONUS.......

Shemar Moore invited a few of his homeboys (and some lingerie models) over to his mansion for a Superbowl party on Sunday....and it looks like things got scandalous. TMZ copped these pics:

The theme of the party was simple....and posted out back. "What happened at Shemar's house NEVER HAPPENED ... Let's Get It In!"

So according to the theme......

Shemar NEVER hooked up with this chick!

And these people were not there either!

Really Shemar?

Photos via PacificCoastNews

DO WE LOVE IT?! Cassie's "King Of Hearts"

Natasha — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:04:23 +0000

Cassie's single "King of Hearts" has finally dropped in full. Check it under the cut and decide if we love it....

It's her first single off her upcoming Electro Love album. And conflicting reports cite Kanye West and J2 as the producer. Kanye did preview the track in a London club a few months ago during a DJ gig.

The electro dance track is fast paced with her usual airy voice.

Electro Love, her second studio album, is set for a May 2012 release via Interscope Records.

So...

DO WE LOVE IT?!

YBF Celebs ARRIVE For "Think Like A Man" Hollywood Premiere!

Natasha — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:48:56 +0000

Fabness was all over the place for last night's Los Angeles premiere of the Screen Gems film Think Like a Man at the ArcLight Cinemas. We've got pics of the stars of the movie, Gabrielle Union, Terrence J (and his boo Selita Ebanks), Meagan Good, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Hart and more. Plus celeb supporters like Serena Williams, KeKe Palmer, Diddy, Jennifer Hudson and plenty others....

And this is how we love our Gabby Union. The Think Like A Man star rocked her usual little black dress...but with a flare. She rocked a black Amsale chiffon cocktail dress with a twist bodice and a floral cut out skirt with jet beads and sequins.

(Amsale Aberra is an Ethiopian-born couturier who is known for her wedding designs, and her boutique in NYC had its own reality show on We called "Amsale Girls"--which we LOVED.)

Cutesy and fab look for her. Wish she would have stepped up the shoes a bit though.

Well looky here. Cast member Terrence J had his model girlfriend Selita Ebanks on his arm. One of the first times they've actually posed on a red carpet together. Guess you gotta pull out the stops when pubbing a project. Selita looked chic in this flowing white gathered dress and white pumps (sigh, y'all know how we feel about white shoes).

Terrence went the preppy dinner jacket route with a polka dot lapel to pop on the white. All paired with grey slacks.

Star Taraji P. Henson kept it conservative in a boatneck snakeskin longsleeved blouse with puffed shoulders paired with a below-the-knee tan skirt. Looks like a librarian who went to the club. But we love Taraji nonetheless.

And Her mom is gorge! Great genes.

Jennifer Hudson kept it frilly on the carpet:

I actually like this look for her. The pleated skirt trend is on target, and she stepped it up with a two-tone, double layer mini version. Cute blue shoes to match her plain white tee accented by a blue necklace. And the fun wild curls to match. We're feelin' it.

Diddy made his way on to the carpet to show some support. This man knows how to rock a casual yet sleek look.

Meagan Good made her way onto the carpet in an eye popping white gown cut to show her fave assets.

It's actually a great color for her, especially with the pop of red lipcolor, and a great fit. Sexy without overtly doing too much. Fab!

One of our fave youngins, KeKe Palmer, hit the carpet to support the cast. She looked her usual cute self in a one-shoulder black dress with animal pnt embellishments.

Can you already tell who this is?

It's Serena Williams of course. The tennis pro rocked a bright blue cocktail dress with her fave black blazer for the occasion.

And posed it up with her girls Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams.

Speaking of Kelly, effortless as usual in leather leggings (which could have been more fitted) and a sheer grey blouse.

And y'all know LaLa was there to complete the circle-o-firends.

Toccara Jones in her white Herve Leger dress with a scalloped hem--Fab! This must have been what she picked up when we spotted her shopping there the other day.

Ne-Yo is still touting his new artist Ravaughn Brown on red carpets.

Former WNBA legend and mom of 2, Lisa Leslie, made her way to the carpet.

Star of the movie Kevin Hart hit the carpet with his gorgeous girlfriend Emiko, who rocked a bold yellow maxi dress.

Actress Sharon Leal hit the carpet in a nice blue strapless frock. But more importantly, is this her new man? Her ex-husband, Bev Land, was a dip in the snow for her a well. So maybe....

Funny actress Regina Hall hit the carpet.

And Melyssa Ford wore this dated red dress which we're not feelin' at all. Good try though.

Oh hey Morris Chestnut. Is that a hoodie under your suit jacket?

Modelicious YaYa Dacosta hit the carpet in this mustard pantssuit and colorful headwrap. Such a fab chick.

Elise Neal popped on the carpet with leopard booties.

And funny co-star Romany Malco hit the carpet as well.

Think Like A Man hits theaters April 20th.

Pics: Pacific Coast News

Angela Simmons, Jessica White And Others GET FAB For Fall 2012 Fashion Week

_YBF — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:54:51 +0000

The beautiful folks have descended upon NYC for Fashion Week, Fall 2012. See pics of Angela Simmons, Jessica White and more inside...

Jessica White was spotted looking in an interesting getup outside the tents for Fall 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Lincoln Center in New York City today.

We know Jessica loves fur.....and she did not disappoint.

She hit up the front row and backstage of the BCBG Maz Azria show:

She also posed with the designer Max Azria.

Fab times.

And fab stylist stylist June Ambrose, in a Jewel by Lisa jacket, posed with Ramona Singer and Sonja Morgan from the "Real Housewives of New York" at the Kim Hicks Couture show.

Angela Simmons was also spotted looking sleek at the tents.

For the BCBG show she rocked this black ensemble with a gold choker/belt combo.

You feelin' it?

And after a quick change into a white pantsuit, Angela posed with Aisha Tyler and designer Tadashi Shoji at his show.

J. Alexander was spotted at the Tadashi Shoji as well.

Designer Dennis Basso posed with Star Jones before QVC's New York Fashion Week runway show at Center 548.

And we haven't seen this dude in a while. Damon Dash was spotted with Noah Ashman (what's that SPOT in between your legs sir?) at the Buckler by Andrew Buckler men's collection.

The Randomness:

1. "The Real Housewives of Miami" are returning. But Larsa Pippen is not. Story.

Photos via Slaven Vlasic/Chelsea Lauren/Joe Corrigan/Jason Kempin/Getty Images North America/Pacific Coast News

Gloria Govan DISHES on "BBW: LA" & Her Romance With Matt Barnes + NOW Halle Berry & Olivier Martinez Are ENGAGED....FOR REAL!

_YBF — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:24:22 +0000

Gloria Govan revealed mire about her "BBW: LA" drama and romance with Matt Barnes in a recent interview with web host Staci Harris. And guess who tagged along for the interview....MATT! Watch inside and get deets on new reports about Halle Berry & Olivier Martinez's engagement!

Gloria Govan recently stopped by Staci Harris' web show where she dished on "BBW:LA," the Kardashians (mainly going in on Kris Jenner), and her on and off again romance with Matt Barnes.

And guess who came to the interview with her......Mr. Matt Barnes! (The two are pictured above with the web show hosts.) Guess we were right when we speculated last week the two were getting back together.

At the (4:26) mark, Gloria is asked about what happened during/after the "BBW:LA" taping with her split from Matt and HE chimes in saying "she was still giving up the a$$." Classy.

Watch the interview here:

In other "couple" news......

Earlier, reports surfaced that Halle Berry want to move to France with her daughter and her "boyfriend." And people close to Halle originally shot down rumors they were engaged (rememeber this engagement news last month). Well apparently the emerald ring is still NOT an engagement ring, but they are indeed engaged, according to TMZ.

Though they have not announced it publicly, new sources are saying that Halle and Olivier did indeed get engaged after the first of this year.

The engagement would make sense as it would be weird to ask a judge to let you move your daughter away from her dad so you can shack up with your boyfriend in another country. Also, Halle has been receiving numerous death threats from stalkers and the move may indeed make her and Nahla safer.

This custody battle is a mess, but congrats to Halle and Olivier!

BONUS: Here's Halle & Olivier's new poster for their upcoming movie (where they met) Dark Tide which still doesn't have a release date:

SPOTTED: Toccara Jones Looking SVELTE & FAB While Shopping It Up

Natasha — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:23:57 +0000

Tocarra Jones is looking all kinds of fabulous these days. The model/actress was spotted out in Beverly Hills shopping it up. We've got the pics of the svelte chick with her cutie pup inside...

Former "Top Model" and "Celebrity Fit Club" contestant Tocarra was spotted in her jeans and polka dotted blouse shopping at Herve Leger and Wolford yesterday in L.A. And she has her ridiculously cute tiny pup in tow.

Toccara, who turns 31 next month, made a few guest appearances on TBS' "Are We There Yet?" last season. And she also hit the red carpet of the ESSENCE Black Women In Music event last night. Our only question is...does this chick have a sponsor? We're not mad though. Do you boo.

Pics: Fame/FLYNET

FIRST LOOK: Will & Jaden Smith On Tropical "After Earth" Set + Tyler Perry's "Good Deeds" Sneak Peek

_YBF — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:13 +0000

Will Smith and his son Jaden were spotted on the set of their flick After Earth. See the pics inside and also watch the trailer for Tyler Perry's Good Deeds.

Will Smith recently posted a few photos of he and son Jaden on the Costa Rican set of their next film After Earth.

Previously titled "1000 A.E.", sci-fi flim is set 1.000 years into the future. It will follow a young boy who navigates an abandoned and sometimes scary land to save himself and his estranged father after their ship crashes on an alien planet.

Set for a June 7, 2013 release, the flick is produced by Overbrook Entertainment with M. Night Shyamalan directing. Stephen Gaghan and Gary Whitta will handle the screenplay.

Meanwhile, Jaden has a lot on his plate as he's also signed up to reprise his role in Karate Kid 2 with Jackie Chan. Will and Jada Pinkett Smith will be helping produce the film while screenwriter Zak Penn will do the screenplay. Also, Jaden will star in "Amulet" with Willow Smith while daddy hits the big screen in Men In Black 3. This family is on 100 right now in Hollywood. Makes you wonder just how truthful are the divorce rumors...do they even have time for one??

Also in movies.......

Tyler Perry has released a sneak peek from Good Deeds. The scene stars his co-lead Thandie Newton. The film opens in theaters everywhere on February 24, 2012 and stars Brian White, Rebecca Romijn, Jamie Kennedy, Eddie Cibrian, Jordenn Thompson, and Beverly Johnson with Phylicia Rashad and Gabrielle Union.

And speaking of Ms. Union:

One of the film's stars, the uber fab gabby was spotted having dinner at Bianca Miami Beach this week. Looking great chick!

EXCLUSIVE: LeToya Luckett & Michelle Williams Reveal They're In AWE Of Beyonce's Post-Baby Bod!

Natasha — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:14:02 +0000

TheYBF.com hit the black carpet at last night's ESSENCE Black Women In Music event in L.A. And the YBF celebs all had something to say about Beyonce's new post-Baby Blue bod. Check out what her former groupmate, LeToya Luckett, and plenty others expected from Queen Bey inside. Plus, Mama Tina is talking about Blue Ivy, who already has a trademark pending...

It was Kelly Rowland's big night as an ESSENCE Black Women In Music honoree. But that didn't stop Michelle Williams from gushing about both Kel and their other sister Beyonce. And LeToya and others had something to say as well. Apparently, we weren't the only ones in awe of Mrs. Knowles-Carter's debut this week.

"First of all, I already know, Bey stays in the gym and she's not gonna let none of THIS happen," LeToya dished to us on the carpet. "I know she done shook that weight already....so you gotta love her."

Michelle was excited for the hot new mom and her new bod saying, "Honey...she is fierce honey!" And about Baby Blue, "She is darling and absolutely amazing and so, so gorgeous."

Check out our exclusive red carpet chats with Michelle, LeToya, and more:

In other Baby Blue Ivy news, grandma Tina Knowles is loving every ounce of her. She told People mag at the Runway to Win fundraising reception this week:

"She's doing great. She's beautiful. It's the second best job I've ever had."

We're assuming being MOM to 2 successful daughters is first. Sweet!

And about that trademark rumor on Baby Blue's name--it seems to be true. The Washington Post reports The Carters filed a trademark with the federal government last month:

On Jan. 26, new parents Beyoncé and Jay-Z filed an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to protect the baby’s name — and reserve it for a future line of baby carriages, baby cosmetics, diaper bags and other undoubtedly fabulous accoutrements for the fashion-forward infant.

Get ready for House of Dereon Blue!

VIDEO CORRESPONDENT: Kalia Silva/TheYBF.com

A Look Inside: The 3rd Annual Essence Black Women In Music Event

Jennifer Hudson, Janelle Monae And Jessica White GET FAB For amFAR's New York Gala

_YBF — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:09:13 +0000

Janelle Monae, Jennifer Hudson and Jessica White were amongst the celebs who attended the amfAR New York Gala in preparation of Fall 2012 Fashion Week. See the pics inside....

Jennifer Hudson stepped out in a gorgeous Roberto Cavalli gown last night at Cipriani Wall Street for the amfAR New York Gala.

She also posed with Mr. Roberto Cavalli himself, who was the honoree of the night, at the event. Gorgeous look for her.

Jenny chatted it up with Cindy Crawford over dinner.

Model Liya Kebede also attended in an interesting look for cream and black pants with a matching blouse.

Model Joan Smalls looked fab in this black ensemble with a vampy lip color.

Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes looked gorgeous in her red gown and high ponytail.

She also posed with Mr. Cavalli inside.

Theophilus London also attended.....in these jeans. These slits though...

Janelle Monae was literally showing out in her silky black blouse. And we're not mad! It's the sexiest look we've seen her do as she usually keeps to her buttoned up black and white ensembles. But it looks like somebody's ready to step it up a notch in this very deep V-neck top.

She also performed in her more conservative look.

Jessica White hit the scene in red and reminde dus turbans aren't for everybody:

Not really feeling the headpiece or the gown, but chick sure seemed confident striking a pose.

Designer Rachel Roy was also there in a neutral ensemble of a light tan gathered dress, black blazer, and nude pumps.

The black-tie gala was hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker and raised money for AIDS research, prevention and education.

Photos via Splash / Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images North America