Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, one third of R&B female trio TLC, cleared up the foreclosure rumors that surrounded her over the weekend to ESSENCE.COM. In a nutshell, T-Boz vehemently denied all accusations by saying she's 'not homeless.'

ESSENCE.COM: (Laughs.) That is so sweet! Well, there have been reports that a Georgia property of yours is going into foreclosure. Is that true?
T-BOZ: No, I'm not homeless. During my last marriage [to Mack 10], I had a bunch of things that were put in my name. If one of those properties is going into foreclosure then I don't know. Although I've been divorced for five years, there are still a lot of things I'm dealing with on getting straight in that regard. All I know is that the house I live in with my daughter is not. When you pull up my name, my real house doesn't show up because it's not in my real name, because I enjoy my privacy and I'm not trying to have people be able to find me that easily. [READ MORE...]

Christina Milian gave her MySpace friends a behind the scenes preview of her upcoming music video, "Us Against The World." The video treatment was directed by Ray Kay and the video is expected in 2009 off MySpace Records.



Christina recently caught up with MTV News to talk about the video concept:

“We just finished the video [and we're about] to release it soon. I’m excited,” she said, describing the clip’s setup as “very ‘Mad Max’ versus ‘300.’ I’m in sand dunes,” she explained. “And, I’m out there … me and my guy, [and] we probably are the last two people on Earth. Really, I’m on my own and I’m searching, and finally he comes to me. I don’t know where he’s been, and he comes back to me. It’s very timeless. When you see it, it’s nothing like anything you’d see now. I want to be iconic in every music video that I do. I want to make a mark. This is very different.” [source: MTV NEWS]

Labels: Christina Milian, Music Hoopla, T-Boz

T.I held a birthday party at the Biltmore in Atlanta on Saturday night. His longtime girl Tiny was right by his side rocking a fab Chanel Ice Cubes 2.55 bag and a one shoulder Herve Leger dress. Other guests included T-Boz, Young Dro, Jazze Pha, Sean Garrett, and Tocarra.



Ashanti worked her "Good, Good" (LOL!) at the 3rd annual Hennessy Artistry concert series. All jokes aside, you gotta love those Lorraine Schwartz earrings...



"Vanity Fair" magazine wrapped up a photo session with Alicia Keys (in BCBG Max Azria) on the streets of New York City recently. (Check out the last time Alicia was featured in Vanity Fair mag here.) The new James Bond theme singer was later seen in Santa Barbara where she performed a 90-minute set for her "As I Am" tour which Solange reportedly has joined as a opening act.




Tina Fey and Amy Poehler did one must-see parody of Governor Sarah Palin's recent interview with Katie Couric on "Saturday Night Live." It's a classic TV moment...



Tina and Amy also did a parody on Hilary Clinton and Sarah Palin which you can watch over at NBC.COM.

Labels: Alicia Keys, Ashanti, Fashion Hoopla, Out and About, Political Hoopla, T-Boz, T.I, Tocarra, TV Hoopla

T-Boz records new material for Left Eye's new album plus she's working on Blaque's upcoming disc.

Remy Ma is sentenced to 8 years in prison but her wedding to Papoose was called off.

Angelina Jolie and her daughters rocks matching outfits.

Carrie Bradshell and Mr. Big takes over Manhattan and VOGUE.

Finding out why walking is not a option for Raven-Symone.

Eva Marcille and Lance Gross spotted out and about.

Vince Young caught tipsy and shirtless.

Keyshia Cole throws her manager a glamorous birthday bash.

Tina Turner appears on "Oprah" to announce her comeback tour.

Labels: Blaque, Must-Read Hoopla, T-Boz

R&B group Blaque are the latest celebrities to move into the reality series genre. The trio, who was mentored by TLC's Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, are best known for their hits, "808", "I Do", "As If", and "I'm Good".

SOHH Gyant caught up with the group recently. Shamari Fears, Natina Reed and Brandi Williams of Blaque spoke about their film role, their political stance (Barack Obama) and that Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins being their new manager.

REAL GOSSIP 101 has a clip of "Blaque In The House" reality series. The show would host cameos from Tionne, Shamari's husband Ronnie DeVoe of New Edition, Da Brat, and Natina's ex Kurupt.

Judging from the clip, the show hasn't been picked up from a network but the girls did name-drop VH1.

Insert: COLUMBIA/AMAZON.COM. Screen cap via SOHH GYANT

Labels: Blaque, T-Boz, TV Hoopla

To celebrate Christmas, here's a handful of holiday songs.








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Labels: Chili, Destiny's Child, Mariah Carey, T-Boz, Throwback Video

Pregnant starlets Monica and Tameka Foster were at hand for the opening night of Jermaine Dupri's Studio 72 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Janet Jackson escorted her man down the catwalk while Nelly and Usher pointed the growing bumps of Monica and Tameka respectively.

Funny how Usher is quick to flaunt that belly but not his wedding ring finger. Tameka made certain to flash that huge rock of hers AS she shows off her pregnancy bun. Things that make me go hmm....

Moving right along....

T-Boz of TLC fame also showed up for support with a new sassy hair style.

Nelly spent some quality time with six months pregnant Monica...perhaps he's telling to give noticeably absent girlfriend Ashanti a subtle sign?

See more coverage over at Sandra Rose and read up on the rawkus one of Tameka Foster's freinds created over at SOHH and Ya Heard.

JD on Mariah's possible first single: "I'm mixing one of Mariah's records today," JD said. "I don't know if it's her first single, but I'm mixing one of the records that I think L.A. [Reid, head of Island Def Jam] is thinking about as one of her first singles."
The song is so top-secret, Dupri said he hasn't even heard it yet.
"I don't even know," he answered when questioned about the record's specifics. "You know what's crazy about the Mariah records? When I work on a Mariah record, she always goes home and records her vocals without me. I ain't heard the song! She calls and tells me, 'I finished, let's go and do it.' [READ MORE]

As you know JD produced the first single, "It's Like That Ya'll" off her last record "The Emanicipation of Mimi"...so him doing his wonders on her first cut would be a club banger for sure.

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Labels: Janet Jackson, JD, Mariah Carey, Monica, Nelly, T-Boz, Usher

So the baddest chick in Miami has officially proved the one-sided bob that Rihanna, T-Boz, and Keri Hilson started is here to stay. Fresh posted up these candids of Trina gearing up for her upcoming album, Da Baddest Bitch.




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Labels: Keri Hilson, Out and About, Rihanna, T-Boz, Trina

Rich Boy has team up with two of music's secret weapon literally-Keri Hilson and Polow Da Don for his single, "Good Things." The video for Rich Boy’s new single “Good Things” was shot in Malibu. Keri, T-Boz, and Keyshia Cole are bringing back that honey asymmetrical bob from the '90s with a quickness! Last I've mentioned Keri, she was on Timbaland's latest single. Keri teaming up with Polow now works in her favor. Polow has worked with numerous artists like Nicole Scherzinger, Kelly Rowland, Eve, and recently Janet Jackson. Polow is responsible for Rich Boy's chart topper, "Throw Some D's." Keri did her thing on Omarion's Icebox and she had the club banger with Lloyd last November. So is 2007 Keri's year to shine? Time will only tell...
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Labels: Eve, Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole, New Music, T-Boz

Ciara, Keri Hilson, Rich Boy, T-Boz, and Keri Hilson attended the ATL launch of Polow Da Don's record label, Zone4 Inc./Interscope.

Yeah that's T-Boz's man.

Polow and Keri raised a few eyebrows in their matching attire. {re: Polow's tie goes well with Keri's dress.} Ciara and T-Boz also matched in flattering white numbers. images via CIARA-HARRIS.NET. Read the scoop over at Sandra Rose to see why Usher, JD, Janet, T.I never showed up.

Naomi Campbell alongside Geri Halliwell, Jessica Alba, and fellow supermodel Clauda Schiffer attended a lavish gala to Honor Gianni Versace. [source]

Just where did Naomi's hairline and fashion sense run off to?!?

Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Conseulos were all smiles at her friend Rusell Young’s art show in NYC. [source]

Look-a-like sister duo Penelope & Monica Cruz launched the New Mango Collection in Ibiza, Spain. [source]

Since when are Nicole S and Paris Hilton friends?!? Anyhow Nicole Scherzinger partied with new pal Paris at the Rock & Republic event in Santa Monica.[source]

I don't know about you but I want a sequel to "Independence Day" with Vivica A. Fox and Will Smith. Anyhow check her out in a nicely done weave and smiles at the 2007 Allen Iverson celebrity softball game at Bowie Baysox. [source]

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Labels: Ciara, Kelly Ripa, Naomi Campbell, Nicole Scherzinger, Out and About, T-Boz, Vivica A Fox