The city of Atlanta — as opposed to Hollywood or New York — played host to the first official premiere event for Steve Harvey’s new movie “Think Like A Man” on Monday (Apr 3).

The star-studded movie premiere featured various red carpet appearances from much of the ensemble cast and celebrity supporters, including Gabrielle Union, Terrence J, Michael Ealy, Kevin Hart, Selita Ebanks, Regina Hall, Ne-Yo, T.I., Nelly and many others.

The red carpet also featured notable appearances from Tyler Perry, Lala Vazquez, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, and the movie’s creator Steve Harvey.

Check out a ton of pics below:

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Check out the official trailer for the upcoming movie “Think Like a Man,” starring Taraji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union, Chris Brown, Meagan Good, Kevin Hart and others.

“Think Like A Man,” a film adaptation of Steve Harvey‘s best-selling book of a similar name, is a romantic comedy about four men who have their love lives turned upside down when their girlfriends start taking advice from Harvey’s “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man” book.

Once the guys figure out what’s going on, they decide to turn the tables on the women and take matters into their own hands.

In addition to the previously mentioned celebs, the film’s all-star cast includes Michael Ealy, Regina Hall, Terrence J, Romany Malco (“40 Year Old Virgin”), and more, as well as appearances from Lala Anthony, Keri Hilson and several others.

Watch the trailer for “Think Like a Man,” along with bonus footage via The Insider below!!

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The 9th Annual Ford Hoodie Awards went down over the weekend (Sat. Aug 13) at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

Hosted by Steve Harvey, the 2011 Hoodie Awards featured appearances from R&B singer Letoya Luckett, actor/BET personality Terrence J, actor/comedian Kevin Hart, gospel singers Tye Tribbett, Marvin Sapp, & Kirk Franklin, actresses Tisha Campbell-Martin & Tichina Arnold, and many more. The show also featured performances by soul singers Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton and Kem.

As hinted by its name, the Hoodie Awards — conceived and developed by Steve Harvey — celebrates the best of the “hood,” ordinary people doing extraordinary things. So instead of celebrities taking home trophies, its every day people that get their time to shine in the spotlight.

Check out 20+ pics from the 2011 Hoodie Awards (as well as the full list of winners) below!

2011 FORD HOODIE AWARDS WINNERS LIST:

Best Fried Chicken – Carey’s Cuisine (Washington, DC)

Best Nail Salon – Salon Couture (Washington, DC)

Best High School Teacher – Glendora Franklin (Washington, DC)

Best Car Wash/Detail Showroom – Shine (St. Louis, MO)

Best Church Choir – Family Worship and Praise Center(Tallahassee, FL)

Best Soul Food Place – Croaker’s Spot, The Soul of Seafood (Richmond, VA)

Best Barbershop – Moon’s Barbershop (Washington, DC)

Best Beauty Salon – Salon Couture (Washington, DC)

Best High School – Cass Technical School (Detroit, MI)

Best Barbecue – This is It BBQ & Seafood (Atlanta, GA)

Best Church – First Baptist Church of Glenarden (Washington, DC)

Best Community Leader – Tony Lewis Jr. (Washington, DC)

Congratulations to all of the winners!

Here is the second batch of green carpet photos from Sunday night’s (Jun 26) BET Awards.

The Ford sponsored green carpet, setup outside L.A’s Shrine Auditorium, featured appearances from Justin Bieber, Drake, Willow & Jaden Smith, Wiz Khalifa & Amber Rose, Keri Hilson, Bruno Mars and many others.

Check out over 30+ pictures from the red carpet of the BET Awards below:

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We can imagine that comedian Steve Harvey is not laughing so hard at the moment. According to reports, the “Act Like a Lady Think Like a Man” author was yanked of $10,000 by a Clark Atlanta Intern at his Piedmont Road office.

Intern Kyle Reynolds has denied stealing the money. But when a report of the incident was filed by the Atlanta police he said that he would return the money, but the 22-year-old has yet to practice what he preached.

Of the fiasco, AJC.com reports:

Reynolds, who was not authorized to be in the office, told one of Harvey’s associates he just wanted to get a Coke but the video shows him leaving the room without a soft drink in hand. The missing cash had been delivered just prior to the theft by a bank employee, the report states.

Questioned by his supervisor and Harvey, the intern claimed innocence. He later sent the supervisor a text message stating, “I am gonna get him the money just so I can end this,” according to police.

Reynolds is allegedly currently residing in New York and has not been back to school since the incident took place. Harvey’s camp have yet to make an official comment.

The 2nd Annual Steve Harvey Foundation Gala took place on Monday night (Apr 4) at New York’s Cipriani Wall Street. The comedian, on behalf his foundation, honored Tyler Perry, Chris Rock and his wife Malaak Rock and others at the annual charity event.

Some of the stars who attended the ceremony were Russell Simmons and his niece Angela Simmons, music exec. Antonio “LA Reid,” Denzel Washington’s wife Pauletta, Gayle King, actor Boris Kodjoe and more. The event, hosted by Steve Harvey and Sherri Shepherd (from “The View”), ended up raising $600,000 for the Steve Harvey Mentoring Weekend for Young Men.

Check out the pics below:

Steve Harvey has not lost his comedic flair at all!

TMZ is reporting that Harvey sent his ex wife Mary Lee Harvey gag order, which was masked in a box of chocolates and Valentine’s Day card (along with a special note that pretty much read “see ya in court!”), the Thursday following the romantic holiday.

His ex Mary Lee Harvey tells TMZ, she was served the Thursday after V-Day “with a box of chocolates, a Valentine’s Day card, and a notice saying you are going to be required to come back to court on March 10.”

As we first reported, Steve obtained the injunction against Mary earlier this month — after she posted a number of incendiary videos about him on the Internet … accusing him of leaving her homeless, stealing her money, and turning their son against her.

Somehow, we don’t think Mary cracked a smile let alone laughed at this one!

Steve Harvey is innocent! At the that’s what his official divorce documents say.

Yesterday, the Honorable Judge Dry of the District Court in Collin County, Texas approved the release of the legal and binding documents proving that the allegations made against Steve by his ex wife Mary Harvey were completely and utterly false!

Take a look at what the documents reveal (via Steve’s publicist) below:

(1) Mary Harvey was not left broke or destitute by Mr. Harvey after their divorce in 2005. She was paid $40,000/month until March 2009 and then paid a lump sum of $1.5 million.

(2) Mary Harvey was not left homeless after her divorce from Mr. Harvey in 2005. She was awarded three (3) homes in their property settlement.

(3) Mr. Harvey is the primary custodian of their 13 year old son, whom Mary Harvey willingly put on an airplane to his father. Mary Harvey sent him to his father without Mr. Harvey’s knowledge.

(4) The 2005 divorce of Steve and Mary Harvey was granted on the grounds of irreconcilable differences and his current wife was not named in the original divorce proceeding nor was she the cause of the marital break-up.

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So we guess that proves it. Mary Harvey pretty much lied her behind off in those series of YouTube videos she released last month. SMH…

Thoughts?

Steve Harvey has responded to his ex wife Mary’s claims that he cheated on her for over a decade, abandoned her, left her broke, and took their son away from her after their marriage ended. The actor/comedian took to his radio show and gave his side of the story, denouncing his ex wife’s claims, adding that the truth will eventually come to light.

“My father always taught me, he’d say, ‘Son, there’s three sides to every story—there’s their side, your side and the truth,’” Harvey said on his nationally syndicated radio show. I know the truth,” Harvey continued. “My son is coming into the room crying. And that’s what hurts me, why you would do this. And I don’t even understand the purpose. I mean, I got you’re mad, but [she's talking about] 12 years ago. That’s what we’re doin’ now?”

“The truth’s gonna come out,” he said. “Because once you go public, you allow people to start asking questions…I’m just more concerned about my son, who I happen to have total custody of. He doesn’t deserve the questions.”

Harvey says he’s dealt with situations similar to this before, but he wants to deal with them the right way this time around.

“I’ve been famous a long time,” the Original Kings of Comedy star added. “I’ve dealt with this all before…But things will be dealt with in the proper fashion this time.”

Steve and Mary have a 13-year-old son together, and Mary accused Steve of turning their son against her when they divorced 2005. Steve, however, says he has the exact opposite, and teaches their son to respect his mother and women in general.

“A lot of it’s lies,” Harvey also said. But “I don’t want nobody to do nothing. Here’s my job as a father to my son: I have taught him to just be respectful of his mother and women overall. What he can’t do is see me making particular accusations and rants…and I’m not going to. It is still his mother and I’m his father, and it’s my job to raise him right,” he said. (Source)

This whole thing has gotten out of control! She definitely had no business bringing the kid into the situation. That was a pretty low blow. But who do you believe? Steve …. or his scorned ex wife Mary?

Your thoughts?

Well damn…… Steve Harvey’s ex-wife Mary Harvey has called him out for cheating on her for 15 years! And that’s not all…

Peep the footage below:

Guess Kevin Hart isn’t the only one!

Every year, actor/comedian Steve Harvey (pictured above with his wife Marjorie) honors the contributions of local business owners, religious and community leaders, churches and schools across the country in what he affectionately calls “The Hoodie Awards.” And the 8th Annual Hoodie Awards were held Saturday night (Aug 28) at in Las Vegas, NV.

Some of the celebrities who walked the red carpet before making their way into the Mandalay Bay Events Center were LisaRaye, Toya Carter, Tiny, new couple Michael Clarke Duncan & Omarosa (random! yes, we know), Victoria Rowell and more, while R&B singers Fantasia, Joe and Angie Stone each performed during the show later in the evening.

Check out 15+ pictures from the 2010 Hoodie Awards below…

Newly single actress Halle Berry was spotted in Burbank, CA as she visited a friend in the area Wednesday afternoon (May 5).

Rapper/actor Common was all smiles in Soho, New York City yesterday (Wed. May 5) before he made his way to the Ziegfield Theater for the premiere of his new movie “Just Wright.”

Common’s co-star Queen Latifah was spotted outside of ABC studios to record an appearance on “Good Morning America” in an effort to promote “Just Wright” Wednesday.

The paps caught country/pop music sensation Taylor Swift getting some shopping in at an antique store in New York City Wednesday.

British singer Leona Lewis was spotted on her way out of the BBC Radio One studios in London Wednesday afternoon. The X Factor winner was kind enough to sign a few autographs for fans before going on her way.

Singer/songwriter Justin Timberlake and his girlfriend actress Jessica Biel were spotted leaving a restaurant in the Tribeca district of Lower Manhattan, New York City yesterday morning after grabbing a quick bite to eat for breakfast.

Actress Kerry Washington paid a visit to the “Late Show with David Letterman” Wednesday and can be seen here posing for a few quick pictures for the paparazzi outside the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City where the late-night talk show is filmed.

Actor/comedian Chris Rock was seen avoiding traffic while crossing the street in Manhattan Wednesday afternoon.

NYC shutterbugs caught comedian/actor Steve Harvey as he left his hotel in New York City Wednesday.

Fame-whore Tila Tequila was spotted arriving at Luxor Resort Casino’s LAX Nightclub in Las Vegas Wednesday night. She was there to kick off Cinco de Mayo festivities and performed her new single “I Love My DJ.”

Actor-comedian/philanthropist Steve Harvey, his wife Marjorie and TV personality Robin Roberts hosted a charity event benefiting the Steve Harvey Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street Monday evening (May 3) in New York City. And thanks to a generous donation from actor Denzel Washington and his wife Paulette, who have a joint non-profit of their own, Steve raised over $1 million for his foundation, which empowers the lives of young men.

Steve Harvey had this to say about his friends’ big donation:

“I am stunned but at the same time I’m not because this gift exemplifies Denzel and Pauletta.  Giving comes real easy to them and although that’s surprising to a lot of people, its not surprising to us.  Marjorie and I are so grateful and will use this money in the spirit it has been given – to change the lives of young men around the world.”

Other celebrities at the event, which was a part of Steve Harvey’s Mentoring Weekend for Young Men, were Sherri Shepherd, Nicole Ari Parker, Common, L.A. Reid and more. R&B singer Toni Braxton also attended the charity event and performed for the attendees.

Check out 15+ pictures of the folks mentioned and then some below and when you continue reading…

ABC’s “Nightline” aired a discussion panel with Steve Harvey, Sherri Shephard, Hill Harper and Jacque Reid on the topic: “Why Can’t A Success Black Woman Find A Man?” I want you guys to peep the video before I comment on it, and trust me, I’ve got a lot to say. Check out the video below:

Watching this panel discussion, for me, was almost cringe-worthy. Not because of what they were saying, because I’ve heard African-American female teenagers say this and I’ve had this discussion more than once, but I cringed at the fact that older, wiser, people were saying some of these comments which could be easily debunked. Hill Harper, twice, told two stories which immediately made Sherri Shephard look like a fool and I’m especially glad at his Obama story. This discussion will go on forever and ever because, honestly, I feel like the African-American population will never be satisfied. I think I’ve got the answer to this old age question that sparked this discussion. I feel that black women get frustrated when they see a black man with a white woman simply because they are threatened by the white woman. Yes, threatened. Now, let me tell you why.

First, I really don’t understand what the big deal is with a black man being with a white woman. I’ve dated both a black and white woman and who are you to tell me that one is right and one is wrong? Why do black women have such an issue with it? Nowhere in the Bible or in the law does it say a black man must date a black woman, does it? Don’t worry, I’ll wait…

It seems that it’s ONLY the black population who have a problem with it. If a black man dates a Hispanic, it all of a sudden turns to “oh, your baby will have good hair.” So all of a sudden it isn’t a problem? And why is it that a black woman can date a white man and they’re admired? The conversation again turns to “Ooooh! You got a white man? Giiiirrl can I get some of that? What kinda car he drive?” So let me get this straight? It’s NOT ok for a black man to date a black woman but when it’s vice versa? It’s perfectly fine?

Now I’ve heard all the reasons. Some say it’s because there aren’t enough black men already left. It’s either they’re gay, in jail, already married, or they have seven baby mamas. Well, we could say the same for you. These days in the black population, some girls don’t know if they’re straight or not. A quarter of ya’ll dress like guys, a lot of ya’ll are aggressive and quick to get in your man’s face yelling and wanting to hit him (I warn you, don’t! Remember what happened to Rihanna?).

And I know most of ya’ll go to sites like MediaT****** & WorldStarHipHop right? You’ve seen those women basically having sex (and oral sex) on the dance floor, don’t you? Need I say more? The woman could be already married also, and could have seven kids with seven different dads. Not to mention the girls these days who decide to look up to celebrities like Nicki Minaj and decide to dress like and be a “Barbie.” Out of all those twitpics of girls dressed up as “barbies,” how many were white? Don’t worry, I’ll wait… Besides, barbies are made for less than a dollar overseas and go for about $10. Sorry, men want real women, not a Barbie. There are PLENTY of good men out there but you just don’t want them. You want the “bad boy” and statistics prove it. Oh and riddle me this: why is it that when a black boy is growing up, going to school, he will be made fun of and called a “white boy” because he speaks “proper English.” So why do you have a problem with the “white boy” marrying a white girl? Hmm…

Moving on, like the man said in the video, you can not find the man of your dreams because you are looking for someone that simply does not exists. You set your standards so high that before the man even has a chance to reach it, you’ve already thrown him to the corner because he is “not good enough”. A lot of black women believe that they are better than black men because of, again, the stereotypes society has set. They will belittle black men to a point where they seem to have no value or respect for them anymore. And then you have the nerve to complain that you can’t find a good one? Why not get off your high horse for a second, take a glimpse at reality, and see that you will never find that man so it’s time to look elsewhere. How many times does the woman expect the man to buy this for her and buy that for her, and treat her to this and that? How many times have you heard your girlfriend say “if he’s not paying, it ain’t gonna work.” This is not a one-sided relationship and he is not expected to do every little thing your heart desires. Sorry, Superman doesn’t exists and even if he did, he’d still have a Kryptonite.

The next reason I’ve heard is the one I call the “Jill Scott Reason.” If you recall, Jill Scott said that her spirit winces when she sees a black man with a white woman. Jill’s reasoning for this goes back to the slave times of America. She recalls a time where the white woman would be placed on a pedestal while the black woman was beaten, raped, and overworked. “She was nothing and neither was our Black man.” She also goes on to reflect on the time when a Black man would be lynched, beaten, jailed, or shot to death for even looking at a White woman and during this, the black man and black woman struggled together and braved the pain together. So Jill doesn’t feel jealousy when she sees an interracial couple, she feels betrayed. Betrayed because after all that, the black man chose to date a white woman, leaving the black woman to “exert effeorts to raise our sons and daughters to appreciate themselves and respect others, most of [them] end up doing this important work alone…”

So to all the black women who feel this way, my response is simple, and it may sound extremely mean, but: Get. Over. It. Now, I don’t mean that we should forget the pain and suffering our African brothers and sisters went through. Hell, I was born and raised in Africa. But why do we as an African American population continue to blame a lot of our problems on these things that occurred in the past? We will never get anywhere if we keep dwelling on the past. As a wise man (Albus Dumbledore form Harry Potter LOL!) once said, “It is not good to dwell on the past…and forget to live.” We will never amount to greatness if we keep giving excuses and using the past to define who are now and the decisions we make. If anything, it should motivate us! We have a Black President for crying out loud! It is 2010! I understand where Jill is coming from but to me, her reasoning is not legitimate. What happened to “love is blind?” If I love someone, should I simply kick them to the side because their ancestor whom they have never met or known made bad decisions? We can’t help the cards that life has dealt us…but we can make them better. Now, if a black man was dating a white supremacist, then you should be worried.

None of these reasons seem like valid reasons to me so I’ve come up with the conclusion that the black woman that feel threatened by an interracial couple (and not all of them do) only feel that way because they are threatened, which, to me, is a damn shame! The media over the years have portrayed white women to be “better” than you (and we’re not saying that they are) and I don’t think a lot of black women have gotten over it so they immediately give the white women an evil look when they see them with a black mine. Stereotypes and statistics will tell us that white women will have better jobs, better houses, better homes, better cars, etc. and black women feel threatened by that and are upset. My response? Get over it! It is 2010! Your First Lady is black! You need to either step up your game or keep walking around a bitter old woman. It’s as simple as that. Black women have so much potential that it pains me when I see it not being used. Not only are you amazing cooks but you have natural nurturing skills, so why wouldn’t a man want to have kids with you? Look around a college campus – there are more black females than black males, so obviously you are smart, so why wouldn’t a man want to have you as his wife and his partner? Not to mention that black women got some hands so we know you can hold your own. Black women are strong and beautiful women so maybe it’s time to start acting like it and stop making excuses and blaming your problems on black men and white women.

Stop getting pissed every time you see a black man with a white woman. They can love whoever they want and if you have a problem with it, then stop complaining about it and being bitter and get out there and make yourself available to one. You see that thing that the white woman has that you don’t have? Well maybe it’s time to hop on it and get it for yourself. And if you won’t, then you’re just going to have to get over it. Continue to walk around bitter and man-less. #kanyeshrugs

By: Kenni Nwajagu
Contributing Editor for Gossip On This
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It looks as though the 3rd Annual Essence Magazine Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon was the place to be! Held Thursday night (Mar 4) at the Beverly Hills Hotel in California, the annual event honored a room full of women, including Cicely Tyson, Gabourey Sidibe, Zoe Saldana, Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige and more for their achievements in Hollywood and in the entertainment industry.

Other celebs in the building were Common, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Taraji P. Henson, Keke Palmer, Keri Hilson, Serena Williams, Vivica A. Fox and tons more. Check out 30+ pictures from the 3rd Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon below and when you continue reading…

Legendary singer Whitney Houston, pictured above with Sony Music Worldwide Chief Creative Officer Clive Davis and R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys, hosted an exclusive invite-only listening party for her forthcoming I Look To You album at the Lincoln Center’s Allen Room at Jazz in New York City Tuesday night (Jul 21).

The R&B diva previewed a number tracks of tracks from her highly anticipated comeback album to an audience that included Martha Stewart, Dionne Warwick, Steve Harvey, Swizz Beatz and more. Continue reading to check out all of the pics!

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Here is the last batch of photos from this weekend’s 2009 Essence Music Festival, sponsored by Coca Cola and held in New Orleans, Louisiana at he Louisiana Superdome. The ladies of En Vogue reunited on the main stage Sunday night (Jul 5) at the Superdome, which also hosted a performance from legendary soul/gospel singer Al Green. R&B soul singer Raphael Saadiq performed on one of the smaller stages that evening. Continue reading for more photos!

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One of our favorite celebrity couples, Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush, swirled it up Saturday as Kim hosted the grand opening of Opium at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

Entertainment reporter Shaun Robinson signed copies of her new book “Exactly As I Am” Saturday afternoon at the Barnes & Noble bookstore at The Grove in Los Angeles, CA.

Radio personality/comedian Steve Harvey signed copies of his new book “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man” Friday afternoon on the other side of the country at the Barnes and Noble bookstore in Aventura, Florida.

Miss USA 2008 Crystle Stewart attended the Reality Cares AmeriFace benefit Friday night at Prive in Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Vegas.

Actresses Kyla Pratt and Camille Winbush (The Bernie Mac Show) stopped for photos at the 1st Annual She Cares celebrity basketball game Saturday afternoon at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. She Cares is a foundation that raises funds for independent/single mothers.

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