The Daily Buzz for Sept 6

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HANDSOME PERSONIFIED: Tyson Beckford Covers UPTOWN Magazine

Honestly model Tyson Beckford not age–at all?

At the tender age of 42, the model/actor is still snagging covers, lending himself to the current issue of UPTOWN magazine. Check out the pix. 

And let me give a round of applause to Mr Jacen Bowman of MAC Cosmectics who was a part of the GLAM Squad who assisted in this photo shoot!

FIRST PICS: The entire cast of DWTS

"Dancing With The Stars" is back....and there's plenty of stars to cheer for.  Check out season 17's brand new pics 

As previously reported, before this morning's official announcement on ABC, fab chick Christina Milian, Keyshawn Johnson and Amber Riley are the newest contestants on "Dancing With The Stars."  And actor Corbin Bleu (remember him from Disney channel?) is also in the mix.

The entire cast snapped an official photo this morning, including Snooki, Valerie Harper (who has been living with terminal cancer), Jack Osburne, Elizabeth Berkley and more.  We're SO hoping Elizabeth does that "I'm So Excited" routine from that epic "Saved By The Bell" episode.

Here are the official photos of the contestants and their dance partners:

Christina Milian & Mark Ballas

Keyshawn Johnson & Sharna Burgess

Corbin Bleu & Karina Smirnoff

Amber Riley & Derek Hough

And the full cast:

"Jersey Shore" star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi with Sasha Farber

Valerie Harper and Tristan MacManus

"Saved By the Bell" and "Showgirls" star Elizabeth Berkley will dance with Valentin Chmerkovskiy

Amber Riley with Derek Hough

Footballer Keyshawn Johnson and Sharna Burgess

"High School Musical" star Corbin Bleu and Karina Smirnoff

Leah Remini and Tony Dovolani

"The Voice's" Christina Milian is paired with Mark Ballas

Bill Nye "The Science Guy" dancing with Tyne Stecklein

"Pretty Little Liars" and "Army Wives" actor Brant Daugherty with Peta Murgatroyd

Jack Osbourne with Cheryl Burke

"Blue Collar Comedy's" Bill Engvall and Emma Slater

Season 17 kicks off Monday, September 16th on ABC.  Will you be watching?

Sneak Peek of Keyshia KA’Oirs Fashion Line 

Keyshia Ka’oir, known for her incredible flair for fashion, gives the masses a sample of her ‘HAUTE’ fashion line on Instagram called "Ka'Oir Kouture".   

The owner and CEO of  KA’OIR (a bold new cosmetics company founded in 2011) is highly recognized for KA’OIRCosmetics which consists of bright vibrant lipsticks and makeup shades that are ‘undeniably unique’.  

Her brand has been seen and featured in celebrity fashion, beauty events, music videos and worldwide media outlets. With these accomplishments and fashion sense, this line is destined to be a huge success!!

So ladies.....would you be interested in the new fashion line?

A$AP Rocky Charged with Assault

His temper has been getting the best of him lately, and on Tuesday (September 3) A$AP Rocky was charged with misdemeanor assault.

According to TMZ, the "Wild for the Night" rapper allegedly slapped a female fan at the Made in America Festival in Philadelphia on Saturday.

 The report also states that the 24-year-old was passing through the crowd when fans began grabbing on his clothes. When he went to swat them away, he made contact with the woman's face.

After suffering whiplash, the concert-goer filed charges with the District Attorney. There has been no comment from A$AP's camp.

Lamar Odom Checks Into Rehab

After being arrested for a DUI last week amidst substance abuse reports, Lamar Odom has checked himself into a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.

Though seemingly on the right track after marrying Khloe Kardashian in 2009, the NBA star violated the league's drug policies twice in eight months in 2001 and spoke of marijuana use in 2003.

To assist him in his legal issues, Lamar hired Robert Kardashian's former partner Robert Shapiro, who dealt with his own son's drug-related death in 2005.

Perhaps the urging of the Kardashian family and his own legal counsel is what finally convinced the 33-year-old athlete to get help.

Tamar Braxton Received By Long Lines Of ‘Tamartians’ 

Hundreds of fans waited in long lines stretched around the Best Buy in Valley Stream, NY, to see recording artist and TV star Tamar Braxton. Tamar  was greeted at her in-store autograph signing with adoring ‘Tamartians’ who held posters gleaming with ‘Tamar-isms’ like “she won,”  ”She. Me. Her.” and “She did that.”

Fans waited patiently at the event presented by WBLS to get a moment with the star, whose album “Love and War” was released yesterday. The album that was available for pre-order on iTunes, Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon, shot up to number one on the iTunes R&B chart. The album’s title track, was a number one Adult Urban Contemporary hit for 10 consecutive weeks, and the second single, “The One,” also received similar acclamation.

Alongside Tamar was her husband and manager, Vince Herbert, and her parents, Evelyn and Michael Braxton.

“Love and War,” the album, is now available for purchase in stores. To keep up with Tamar, follow her on Twitter at @TamarBraxtonHer or go to her website www.tamarbraxton.com.

Out & About: La La Anthony Gets A Manicure In L.A.

La La Anthony was all smiles while stepping out of a nail salon in L.A. on Tuesday. She kept it cute and casual, rockin’ a denim jeans, a white top, and Nikes – and showed off her fresh manicure as she headed to her ride. La La recently launched the Fall 2013 collection of her 5th & Mercer line, a collaboration with her stylist Jason Bolden (available exclusively on ShopBop). Peep more pics 

She says that the collection was designed with all women in mind:

I wanted to share this line to give women a variety of options, whether it’s a fun look with the printed sweatshirt or a more dressed up style with the pencil skirt. There is something for everyone in this collection and I’m so excited for it to launch!

Harry Connick Jr. Announced As ‘American Idol’ Judge

Harry Connick Jr. has just been announced as the newest ‘American Idol’ judge, joining returning judges, Keith Urban and Jennifer Lopez.

Connick Jr. had been an “Idol” mentor, during a previous season, before agreeing to be a judge, this time around.

Of the decision FOX chairman Keith Reilly announced, “’American Idol’ has always been about discovering the next singing superstar, and next season our judging panel will deliver a most impressive combination of talent, wisdom and personality to do just that: Jennifer Lopez, the triple-threat global superstar who loves and whom ‘Idol’ fans love; Harry Connick Jr., a bona-fide musical genius and fantastic ‘Idol’ mentor whose honesty and expertise can help turn these hopefuls into stars; Keith Urban, a multi-Grammy-winning artist who was such a positive force on the show last season. We are also very excited to have our friend Randy Jackson now in a new role as mentor, and the captain of our team – the heart and soul of ‘Idol’ – Ryan Seacrest returning as host.”

Still no word yet, however, on whether the network is still searching for a fourth and fifth judge — much like previous seasons.

Do you think Connick Jr was a great choice?

NY FASHION WEEK KICK OFF: Nicole Richie's 4 Hot Looks At 2013 STYLE Awards 

Nicole Richie was the belle of the ball at Wednesday night's 10th Annual Style Awards that kicked of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014.  Check out the host's 4 hot looks of the night, plus what Chanel Iman, The Stoudemires, Adrienne Bailon and more rocked:

It's that time of year folks. New York Fashion Week has officially kicked off, and celebs turned up to the biggest opening day event at the Lincoln Center--the Style Awards.

Fashionista Nicole Richie played host for the event honoring Model of the Year Kate Upton and had a few wardrobe changes.  And we loved 'em all. 

First up, she hit the red carpet in an all black Pre-Fall 2013 Antonio Berardi look complete with a velvet crystal embellished cropped sweater and tailored trousers, all topped off with Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Isabelle pumps.

She switched into a ruched red spaghetti strapped gown with gold jewelry.  Then rocked a mixed print look of a printed long sleeved pencil dress and leopard heels.  And then sparkled in a silver embellished jumpsuit, complete with pockets and a bust cut out.  What's your fave?

Also there was model and A$AP Rocky's girlfriend) Chanel Iman who made a bold statement in stark white.

Nice.

Alexis & presenter Amar'e Stoudemire brought their NBA couple's style to the carpet last night.  Fashion lover Alexis, was in head-to-toe Lanvin including the jewelry.  She had a glam-mom moment while getting ready and posted a pic of herself feeding her baby boy Alijah while in hair and makeup.

Singer and TV personality Adrienne Bailon went for old Hollywood glam in this curve hugging fiery red strapless gown.

And Nicole's co-host NY Giants baller Victor Cruz won for Most Stylish Athlete of the Year.

Other Hollywood hotties on hand to soak up the fun were supermodel Christie Brinkley, Victoria's Secret stunner Lily Aldridge, "Magic Mike" actor Joe Manganiello and "Victorious" actress Ariana Grande.

Aside from being eager spectators at the evening's festivities, celebrity designer Rachel Zoe and Sports Illustrated babe Kate Upton were also on hand as honorees at this year's event.

The Style Awards will be broadcast on CNN September 14th at 7p.

AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES

‘Make Your Bedrock’

Pebbles really went to shit after the Flintstones got cancelled.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!

EFREM

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Drake Covers Billboard Magazine!

Drake rocks a huge smile on the cover of Billboard magazine. Written over his pic, are the words ‘Drake Finds Happiness,’ and it also features a quote from the rapper - “I’m 26, I don’t know what else I could be doing better than this. I feel incredible.”

Currently readying the release of his new album, Nothing Was the Same, Drake discusses his music and catchy phrases, saying that he’s trying to make something for people to live by. He also talks being happy with where he is in his life right now, and touches on Kendrick Lamar‘s much-talked about “Control” verse.

On his goal with his music:

I’ll be out trying to get a sandwich or something and the guy will say to me, ‘I’d give you a free drink with that, but you know, no new friends. I swear I’m not sitting around going, ‘What’s the new meme going to be?’ But I do spend a lot of time when I’m writing, especially lately, trying to make something for people to live by. I’m trying to make anthems that are empowering to people, to find phrases that I haven’t heard before. I’m not just going to sit here and be like, ‘F–kin’ b—hes, getting money!

On being happy with where he is in his life right now:

There’s a lot less sort of ambient ballad moments on this album where I’m searching or longing for something. That sentiment is gone. Now I’m just kind of like, ‘You know, I’m 26, I don’t know what the f–k else I could be doing better than this. I feel incredible about how I’m able to support my family and friends and how supportive my family and friends have been of me.

A lot of people get on and it’s like they’re just waiting to get more on. They’re always waiting for a bigger moment to come. But I’ve started to realize that this is it, this is the moment. And it reads, you know? People come up to me now and they’re like, ‘Man, you look good! You look like you’re happy.’

On Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse:

[I] went about my day, went and got dinner and kept it moving. I didn’t really have anything to say about it. It just sounded like an ambitious thought to me. That’s all it was. I know good and well that Kendrick’s not murdering me, at all, in any platform. So when that day presents itself, I guess we can revisit the topic.

Nothing Was the Same is slated for a September 24th release. Drake unveiled the covers for the new album a little over a week ago. If you missed them, check ‘em out here.. Hit Billboard for the full story.

Justin Beiber almost got ATTACKED at a NIGHTCLUB!

Everybody hates Justin? While in a club in Canada a patron tried to bum rush the club’s door to attacl Justin and of course Good Ol’ TMZ has the pics!

Bieber left the safety of his VIP area to mingle with other partygoers and that’s when a male clubgoer charged at him. The guy grabbed on to Bieber’s shirt, and tried to take him down but failed.

In pictures it’s clear that the aggressive male failed. Justin defended himself by unleashing a few kicks while the club’s security guards rushed in to pull the guy off of JB.

The aggressor was reportedly kicked out of the club, while Justin and his crew left shortly after the incident as well. Police were never called. h/t TMZ.com

FINALLY: Ashanti releases BRAVEHEART and has a CD release party to go with it!

Hitting up Sin City to celebrate the release of her new album, Braveheart, Ashanti partied at Moon Nightclub inside the Palms Casino.

The "Rock Wit U" singer looked pretty in a strapless black and pink dress with black and white heels as she posed for pics before getting down to business.

Earlier this month, reports surfaced that the 32-year-old singer and past collaborator Ja Rule were working on new music together after his recent release from prison.

Posting a pic of the two in the studio, Ashanti tweeted, "Uhh ohhhhh me & my bro @ruleyorkcity in the lizzaaaabbbbb!!!!!!! We haven't seen each other in 4ever!!! & it feels great!!!"

Amanda Bynes Returns To Twitter With "I Love Drake"

After being all over social media before her placement on a psychiatric hold, many were wondering what we would hear next from Amanda Bynes .

In classic, bizarre Amanda style, her first tweet since July 19th referenced her frequent beloved subject, Drake.

It seems the former child star's extended psychiatric treatment hasn't made too much of a difference in her Twitter habits, as her "drake is gorgeous" tweet, posted before she was committed, was followed up on Saturday by the simple tweet, "I love drake."

Just the day before, according to TMZ, a judge granted her doctors' requests for a long-term hold, who transferred control of the hold to the 27-year-old star's mother, her temporary conservator.

Tyrese’s Child Custody Battle is about to get UGLY!

For the past few years, singer/actor Tyrese (real name Tyrese Gibson) and his ex-wife, Norma Gibson, have been battling of the custody of their daughter, Shayla. In 2009, both parent were instructed to share custody, with Tyrese ordered to pay $6,230 per month in child support. So what’s the latest? It appears that there’s still some unresolved matter, in terms of the custody of their 5-year-old daughter. How do we know? Because the TGT singer told us so! On social media of course. The 33-year-old wrote:

Real MEN and Fathers…. Pray a hard prayer for me this morning from wherever you are. This is gonna be a rough one.. #ShaylaDadLove  … On a day of a heavy heart w/ a personal matter I also rejoice in hvng the #1 #ThreeKings album on RnB Billboard and the #3 on the top 200!!

After court, he added:

In California the custody laws are financially set up to make you become a victim of your own success … Today was rough…I won’t give up on my daughter and I refuse to walk away … Enjoy for now…See you soon. Shayla’s Daddy.

Interesting….And in more pleasant news, Tyrese is continuing with his pen game, with plans to write another book. This week, he announced:

Writing my 3rd book called BLACK-ROSE’ here’s a preview.. Thank God she’s too young to understand, Thank God there are still play-dates, friends and fun stuff that she’s always doing that keeps her away from grown up stuff…. My goal as your father is to minimize your exposure to dysfunction cause I can never assume that you are too young to be affected by WHAT’s being said or reading into the energies that

Sweet.

UVA Students Viciously Beatdown Robbery Suspects [PHOTOS]

Two would be robbers had the tables turned on them and caught a vicious beating from their intended targets, a pair of college students. It all went down on August 27 in Charlotteville, VA, home of the University of Virginia.

Reports WAVY News (seriously):

Two attempted armed robbery suspects were badly beaten by the victims they targeted in Charlottesville, according to police.

WAVY News' NBC sister station, NBC 29, is reporting the incident occurred Tuesday night. Police say Johnny Calderon, Jr., 19, and Gerald Allen, 18, of Charlottesville tried to rob two University of Virginia students.

When officers arrived on scene, they found the suspects with severe injuries. Police say they were beaten by the victims and were transported to the hospital for treatment.

Both were charged with two counts of attempted robbery. Calderon was also charged with pointing a firearm and using a firearm in the commission of a felony.

By the looks of their photos, the victims got blessed with the proper fades. [Full Disclosure: The writer of this story is a UVA alum...Wahoowa...and find this incredibly hilarious.] Since a gun was involved, and if this incident really went down as reported, the students turned justice deliverers are fortunate things didn't go the other way.

Out & About: Tatyana Ali Steps Out To Bootsy Bellows

Tatyana Ali was spotted leaving Bootsy Bellows in Hollywood, Friday night. With her hair pulled into a chic updo, the 34-year-old actress showed off her legs in a little pair of shorts - which she rock’d with a pink top, and black heels. Catch a couple more pics.

She looks nice!

Sean Kingston Settles Gang Rape Lawsuit

Recently it was revealed that a court date had been set for a civil lawsuit against rapper Sean Kingston by a woman claiming she had been gang raped by Sean and two members from his entourage after a Justin Bieber concert in 2010

Sean has decided to settle the suit...

Sources tell TMZ Sean Kingston settled the lawsuit for an undisclosed amount because he is too busy working on his album and preparing for his upcoming tour.

The source says the settlement does not include an admission of guilt and that if the case had gone to trial Sean is certain he would have been victorious.

Criminal charges in the case were never filed for lack of evidence.

Christian Louboutin Canassone Buckled Suede Ankle Boots

Christian Louboutin’s trademark glossy red soles are an undisputed stamp of fashion excellence. 

From razor-sharp stilettos to lace-up boots and studded sneakers, the fantasy footwear label is every woman’s first stop for outfit-transforming wardrobe updates.

RECAP ATL BLACK PRIDE! Joseling parties with the Lesbians and Lil Kim performs!

Joseline Hernandez & Dice Spotted At Traxx Girls Party

Joseline Hernandez from Love and Hip Hop Atlanta and Dice from LaLa’s Full Court life were spotted at Traxx Girls’ party during Atlanta Black pride weekend is in full swing. Check out the pictures below.

Well alright Miss Joseline. Also in Atlanta over the weekend……. Keri Hilson, Maia Campbell & Tiffany Foxx Show Up for Lil Kim’s ATL Performance

Girl power was the theme over the weekend at ATL’s Club Rain nightclub for Pride Weekend. Lil Kim performed a sold-out show and some of her celebrity friends including actress Maia Campbell, singer Keri Hilson and her rapper protege Tiffany Foxx were in the building. Check out some of the photos.

WOW..Kim that face?????? Photos courtesy of FreddyO

Paris Jackson Wants to Be Emancipated?

Back in June Michael Jackson's daughter Paris was hospitalized after a botched suicide attempt

Since then Paris has been in treatment at an undisclosed boarding school for troubled youth and insiders say she now wants to be emancipated from the Jacksons altogether...

From Star Magazine

Time away from the Jackson clan – and the wrongful-death lawsuit the family has brought against concert giant AEG – has led Paris to believe she may be better off without her famous family. “Paris wants to stay far away from the Jacksons; she wants to be emancipated from them,” a source says. “Thanks to her therapy, she’s starting to realize how toxic and treacherous that family is. She thinks they are vultures who only care about money and want to control her so they can access what Michael left her.”

WOW….Father Has 54 Children??

Papa was a rolling stone, who was most like exhausted. The family of Samuel Delbert Whitney from Phoenix, Arizona, gathered together at the weekend to celebrate the life of the man that they called ‘daddy.’ Samuel Whitney, passed away last month at the age of 87.

In south Phoenix he was well known for operating a wrecking yard, running several social clubs and for fathering a lot of children. His children range in age from o one is exactly sure how many children Samuel fathered. His stepdaughter Lexi Woods, has admitted her step-father had told her that she had 41 brothers and sisters.

His daughters had a hard time getting in touch with all their siblings and they don’t know how many children their father had.

Sandra Whitney is the eldest of Samuel’s biological children described her daddy as a family man, but also a bit of a wild man. “He had a lot of umph in him I guess”.

After their father’s passing, three of his daughters decided to organize Saturday’s memorial service and got busy trying to get in touch with as many of their brothers and sisters as they could track down. Lexi, Marillyn and Sandra Whitney, didn’t know where many of their siblings lived or even who they were.

They put posters up throughout south Phoenix in an attempt to inform as many of Samuel’s children as possible about the passing of their father and to let them know the memorial was to be held at the Bridge Church. But when they didn’t get much of a response, they contacted the local TV news who ran a feature about their plight on the  night before the memorial.

3TV aired a story about Whitney on Friday night, and since then more of his children have come forward. Some have even flown over from Los Angeles to pay their respects and meet the family they never knew they had.

“The ones who didn’t know he passed, sooner or later, by word of mouth, they’re going to find out, so I’m hoping that all of them can get together and we can all have one happy reunion,” said Whitney’s granddaughter Teresa Winfield.

His offspring say their father was a loving man who worked hard and instilled that work ethic in his many children

Allen Iverson's Ex-Wife Demands $1.3M In Advance Child Support

Allen Iverson may want to reconsider his reported intention to officially retire from pro basketball. A.I.'s ex-wife, Tawanna Iverson, is asking a judge that the NBA great fork over almost $1.3 million in child support (the next 13 year's worth)—not now but right now.  TMZ reports:

TMZ broke the story ... after the couple's nasty divorce Iverson was ordered to pay $8000/month in child support for their 5 kids. Problem is, Tawanna has gone to court on numerous occasions because A.I. won't pay. It came to a head in July when a judge threatened Iverson with jail, unless he forked over $40,000 in back support -- which he did. But Tawanna says she doesn't want to keep running into the same problem. On August 1st she filed docs asking a judge to make A.I. cover ALL the support through October 2026 (when their youngest turns 18). After the math, it comes to $1,272,000 ... which Tawanna wants put in a trust for the children.

There are two adults participating in this Maury worthy struggle, though. This is where we must point that this is the same Tawanna Iverson that accused A.I. of kidnapping his children because she didn't want to drive to a hotel and pick them. A judge agreed that Iverson did not kidnap his kids. So there's that

AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES

‘SCOPING IT OUT’

Damn you camo! You fooled me again. I almost completely overlooked this gal, but my trained eyes can spot them now. I won’t let 10 point bottom biscuits in Walmart get by my scope!

HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!

EFREM