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“Folks wanna pop off”. These four words single-handedly just brought me, TheBGBreakdown, out of one long ass hiatus. If anyone can bring me back, it would be my POTUS.

One of thee most eloquent speakers this nation has witnessed has had it! He was too through to the point that he pulled out some shit that made us all do a double take followed by a “say what Mr.President”.

No need to watch the entire video...just fast forward to 1:32. You’re welcome.

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I know you’re dying to see Ronda Rousey’s arrival at LAX just a few hours ago...click HERE or above to see the footage. 

Sunday afternoon everyone was all #TeamRousey...then her ass “got knocked the fuck out” (you should know that line. Chris Tucker. Friday) and within minutes the same supporters are on social media bashing Ronda faster than Holly Holm kicked her wolf-ticket ass to the ground. Yes yes yes. We know. Ronda has been shit talking for weeks and weeks on end. I mean doing thee most any chance she could get from late night shows to Twitter, she’s been sending for Holly. She even predicted how the fight would end (a kick to that face)...but Rousey promised us that wouldn’t happen. Well it did girl. It did.

But I mean, com on, great fighters and athletes are always known to talk shit before a match. It’s the nature of the sport for some so we get it. But, Holly kept quiet and didn’t say a word. She showed up and showed OUT. All the way out.

Holly Holm is a class act who as recently as yesterday defended Rousey in an interview saying: “I think people can be pretty brutal. When you're in the spot she's in, there are people that are just going to jump ship and I don’t ever wish for that. I have a lot of respect for her." 

But what reaaallly takes the cake is that Floyd Mayweather and his Chicklet teeth even have RoRo’s back! Yes Floyd! His crazy ass told ESPN: “I don't think it's cool how everyone is trolling her on social media. Certain things you have to learn. People will love you on Friday and then Sunday morning, it's nothing but negative comments and people making jokes and people making fun about you, which I don't think is cool. I've never been on the other side, so I don't know how it feels. (Ooh the shade Floyd). I'm pretty sure she's a very, very strong person, but we still have to take into consideration that she has feelings. I think that everything is just a learning experience. In due time, she'll be able to bounce back and make some noise again in mixed martial arts."

Look at Floyd! He is growing up. Two claps for Money Mayweather...that was very big of him considering, well, considering it’s Floyd and we know how his ass usually acts, and also because of the history Ronda and Floyd have. So for all of you sending for Ronda, if she showed up at your front door right now, busted face and all, you wouldn’t say shit. Yeah she’s a shit talker. Yes she kinda had it coming. But hey, she lived, she got her ass whooped, and she learned. She’s young. She will take this a lesson, and moving forward, she will handle things differently. Just keep quiet and show us what your about once you step in that cage Ronda. (That sounds awful, but that’s what it is). I know she’ll be back, and better than before. 

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This morning on TODAY Matt Lauer sat down with Charlie Sheen, who shared with the world that he is HIV Positive. Sheen was diagnosed about 4 years ago, and until today, only shared his diagnosis with a few people in his inner circle. Many of those people threatened to reveal his status to the public unless they were paid, so over the years Sheen has paid millions in hush money to keep his private information, private. 

What bothers me the most about all of this are the comments and reaction from people via social media. So many people are pointing the finger, using the words Karma, bringing his wealth into this. PEOPLE ARE SICK. It doesn’t matter where you come from, how many millions you have, or how you contracted the virus...he is still a human being! This life changing diagnosis can happen to anyone. ANYONE! I don’t understand how in 2015 people don’t understand that no one is above contracting HIV. 

People need to have some compassion for once and stop pointing the finger. Stop speculating on what you’ve heard in the media in the past about Charlie Sheen. Stop assuming that he contracted the virus this way or that way. We do not know. All anyone should do is say a prayer for this man, his family, and especially his young children. Hopefully his story will get someone else through another day, or perhaps give a viewer the courage to face a similar life changing diagnosis. 

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I'm Sweet On: Sprinkles Cupcakes!

If you know me well, you know that I have a major sweet tooth. It's a problem. Cake, cookies, doughnuts, ice cream...you name it. I love it. I pride myself on the fact that I am a foodie who ONLY likes the best. If I'm going to get my ass handed to me come Monday morning by my trainer, Get Fit With Nik, for the shit I stuffed my face with over the weekend...then I'm only savoring the best. 

Since Valentine's Day (one of my favorite holidays) is tomorrow, I have thee perfect sweet spot to share with you. Sprinkles Cupcakes!!! If you live in a really fabulous major city, chances are...you have a Sprinkles nearby. If you don't? Well. That would mean you live in a shitty little town that doesn't have a Sprinkles. Sorry bout it! Just kidding just kidding, but luckily for you, they ship!

Yeah yeah yeah, I know what you're going to say "Suzies' Bake Shop up the street makes the best cupcakes". No they don't. Sprinkle's cupcakes are EVERYTHING a cupcake should be: a yummy moist cake & frosting that is whipped to perfection. What also makes Sprinkles the shit is that that they also make ice cream. Yes close your mouth that's what I said. Their flavors go beyond vanilla bean and chunky chocolate. Whether it's Red Velvet with actual chunks of red velvet cake folded throughout, or Cap'n Crunch, yes your favorite childhood, cereal they have it all. 

If you get there after hours don't worry...they have a Cupcake ATM! Yes they're fresh. I tested it out for you. So rather than getting your girlfriend that same sad ass box of Russell Stover's chocolates, do her taste buds a favor and treat her to Sprinkles Cupcakes. You and your little man will thank me later. 

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"If you a fly girl, get your nails done, get a pedicure, get your hair did". Ever wonder what happened to the cute little white girl that use to kill it in Missy Elliotts' videos? WE FOUND HER!!! Click the video above to watch Alyson Stoner's tribute to Missy. Miss Thang is all grown up and still shakin' her butt in her Adidas track suit...and she's pretty damn good.

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WCW: Ava DuVernay

My Woman Crush Wednesday pick is the stunning, talented, and elegant Ava DuVernay. If you don't know who this gorgeous woman is by now, your ass has been sitting under a rock. Ava is the director of the award winning hit movie Selma. 

This woman is so many things wrapped into one, but what I am really loving about her is that SHE. CAN. DRESS. Every time she steps out onto the red carpet, whether it's for an award show or a luncheon, she KILLS IT every single time! No, she is not a fashionista for "curvy girls". She is a fashionista period. I have yet to see ANY celebrity bring this much class & style this award season each and every time. From her hair and makeup, down to her shoe, Ava and her glam squad know what to do. She knows how to dress her body, she's not afraid of color and patterns, and she does it all oh so effortlessly. 

Ladies: take notes (all of you)...this woman is one to watch! 

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Grammy Red Carpet Rundown

For my best dressed picks, there wasn't much to choose from at last nights Grammy's. Where's Jennifer Lopez when you need her? But Best Dressed go to Miss Taylor Swift and Gwen Stefani. Taylor looked gorgeous in this turquoise Elie Saab gown and I loved her pop of pink. It was perfection. I don't think many people could've pulled this look off because the high/low thing is super tricky to nail, and the slight ombre can go really wrong really fast. But I loved it! Yay for Tay-Tay! 

Gwen took the chill route and rocked a black Versace jumpsuit which I loved. I thought it was simple and understated. What I didn't appreciate, was her and Adam Levine choosing to sing a ballad. Really y'all?

Calling all Boricuas to the Quinceanera dance floor!!! 

What in the hell? First off Riri's hair stylst should've spilled the Luster's Pink Lotion on her wayward strands as opposed to her gown. At first I was turned off when she came spilling out that car on CP Time looking like she was attending her Quince! She literally rolled up to the damn carpet 2 minutes before the show started! But this Giambattista gown kinda sorta grew on me. Was it her best choice? No. But it's Riri. 

Ariana Grande needs to eat a burger and take that damn ponytail down once and for all!! Supposedly she has hair issues stemming from bad dye jobs from her days at Disney, which if true is sad, but gurl its 2015 and we can fix that. Plus all that pulling up in the pony must be wreaking havoc on your edges. Back to the dress: I didn't understand that silver side shit hanging down. Why? Just like her lack of annunciation, it did nothing of her. 

These gals below. I got nothing for ya. I don't like any of these looks. Beyonce was just boring and her hair: too brassy, too stringy, too greasy, too long. Enough. You have the money. Get it together. And who advised her years ago to place her hands on her body when she takes pictures on the red carpet? Tina did you tell her that? It looks ridiculously sophomoric...move your hands! Nicki. Just to much breast. Way too much. Miley. Ehhh. No. 

Kim? Why are all of your long sleeved looks always too long? This dress was way too big, she looked foolish. The sleeves needed to be hemmed by at least an inch, the waist needed to be taken in, and they could've removed some of that material. I will say, I am loving this short cut on you. It's gorg.

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And the Side Eye Goes to...

So last night, Beyonce kicked off the closing of the show by singing "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" which as we all know was sung by Ledisi in the film "Selma" when she played Ms.Mahalia Jackson. Now. (Sigh) Where do I begin?

First off, John Legend told Entertainment Tonight this: "We were actually approached by Beyonce. She wanted to do an intro to our performance and introduce us. You don’t really say no to Beyonce if she asks to perform with you." 

YES YOU DO JOHN!!!!!! "No bitch". There. Easy. That's all ya gotta say! I love John and Common, and Common is my future husband so I would like to believe that he had nothing to do with this mess. But let's tackle the real issue here: Beyonce, it was extremely rude of you to even ask to sing the damn song! Did Ledisi ask Jay-Z to sing "Drunken Love" at last years show with him? No she didn't! It's not your song to sing m'am. No one is saying that Beyonce can't sing or that she doesn't have an amazing voice. She's amazing, this we know. But in the words of Cookie Lyons, boo boo kitty, have a seat!

What pisses me off even more about this is that Ledisi would've KILLED that song. What many of you "Beyhivers" don't understand is that Ledisi and Beyonce have two totally different voices. "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" is a gospel hymn. Let's repeat that again: a gospel hymnal. Although Beyonce is a great vocalist, her sound is NOT well suited for that song. She got up onstage last night in her fairy angel gown, riffed and ran oh so inappropriately all over the place then had the nerve to "catch the Holy Ghost"...or as she calls it, erratically shaking her hand about in the last few seconds to try to pull some church out of her soul. But guess what? That church did not say Amen! Why? Because wasn't there!!! It was put on and it did not work. 

Did you hear John Legend on that piano last night? Did you feel every single note and word? (Your answer should be yes)...well that is the feeling you should've gotten when Beyonce sang in her gussied up church robe. Butcha didn't. Why? Because it just wasn't there. Simple as that.

Now if Ledisi were vomiting at home, not in the building, and couldn't perform that song last night, who would I have called on to sing that song? Nope, not Beyonce...Fantasia. That girl sings from a place of raw truth, pain, and soul that is 100% real. It's a very VERY specific sound. It can't be taught or coached. It just is. 

For those that do not know Ledisi well, you're doing yourself a major disservice. That woman's voice is anointed and she sings from a different place. You feel it. It's almost too deep to describe. As most of America agreed, Bey, this was not your lane. We love when you "Get Me Bodied" and get "Drunk In Love"...but a gut wrenching gospel hymn is not for you. And that's okay.  

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Ledisi responds to the Grammy Glory controversy. Class Act. Someone needs to take notes.

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Best Performance Goes to...

The Grammy's were pretty boring last night. 

Too many ballads and too much bullshit. 

Sia's performance of Chandelier was great! I loved it! We knew Maddie would be there in her nude leo jumping about like the crazy little technician she is, but who expected freakin' Kristen Wiig to bring it!!!? Who knew she could move like that? She was great and definitely an unexpected highlight of the night.

But of course they saved the best for last. Common and John Legend were absolutely breath taking! From beginning to end they had me. Two sexy ass, talented men, and a choir full of beautiful voices. They were just amazing. Common is more than a rapper, he's a poet. He even had a lil chore going on! When he walked on that stage, he commanded everyone's attention with his presence and powerful lyrics. Yes his sexy voice ladies...you know you get excited just thinking about it! John Legend's voice is just a beautiful thing. He may be a short lil sucker, but he sings from his heart and you feel it. There was so much soul and passion resonating through his voice. Not only did their performance of Glory remind us of the Oscar worthy Selma (side eye...yeah total snub fest), but their "Hands Up Don't Shoot" stance  said so much. I really appreciate it when artists use their platform for a greater cause rather than going with the norm. It was just a great performance and a much needed uplifting choice to close out the 2015 Grammy's. Well done fellas. Well done.

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It's Superbowl Sunday!!

It's Superbowl Sunday!! Today is the ONE day of the year where Americans sit on their fat asses, feast on wings and dip, get drunk as hell and watch overpaid men in tight capri pants jump on each other. Let's be real...we do this shit every Sunday. Monday...and any other time there is a sporting event. 

I'm a sports girl so I look forward to the game and everything else in between. But a lot of people watch it for one thing: HALFTIME!! This year Katy Perry and Lenny Kravitz are performing, John Legend is singing America the Beautiful, and Idina Menzel is giving us the National Anthem. There are rumors that the surprise guest, Missy, will share the stage with Lenny and Katy for halftime. 

Social media has also buzzed that maybe, just maybe, the surprise guest will be Janet Damita Jo Jackson!!! I highly doubt that. How can you forget when her sexy nipple shield and breast graced your television round and proud in 2004. Remember when Justin Timberlake's ass didn't take any of the blame, even though HE pulled half her bra off! Well knowing Ms.Jackson, she would never come back after the way the NFL treated her, and I don't blame her.

Whether you've got Patriots Pride or you want to see a Seahawks back to back win, I'm pretty sure this is going to be a good match up. So get your stretch pants and greasy wings ready...cuz its game time!!!!

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Sass and personality? Check! Silver Glitter Kicks? Check! Lil' Naturalista with an NFL Daddy? Double Check! Patriots Jerod Mayo's daughter Chya was the center of attention at Superbowl Media Day as she made her rounds interviewing everyone from Tom Brady to Coach Belichick.

Who are you betting on today!? Patriots? Seahawks? 

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SHIT SHONDA...

Shonda Rhimes...you are on a time out! Go sit in the corner. 

If you just finished shitting your pants or having your first heart attack, you must be recovering from a Scandal Hangover!!! Don't worry. You're not alone.

Last night Gladiators were finally able to get a grip at 9pm when Scandal graced us with her crazy ass presence. We waited and it was well worth the wait and much more than what we asked for or even expected. But why are we shocked? That's Shonda! She brings you in and takes you to five other places that you didn't even know could exist. I went through more emotions and facial expressions in one hour than I have in my entire life. It was INSANE!!!!! Then to top it off, Shonda didn't even give us a 10 to comprehend what happened before she hit us with the powerhouse Annalise Keating and her nutty ass five! 

If you missed it, I pray that your DVR was ready. Shit! She probably froze while recording because of the shock she was experiencing! If that's the case, then you can catch it on Hulu!!! Thursday nights are back and better than ever! We thank you ShondaLand. We thank you. Now let the church say Amen!! "Amen"!!!

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Yesterday on The Real Adrienne Bailon got really Real when answering a fans question. When asked why she doesn't sing anymore, she emotionally explained that she has developed a fear of releasing new music and failing. She explained that it's gotten so bad that she even hates the sound of her own voice.  

As a performer I totally understand where she's coming from.  In this business you are subjected to all kinds of scrutiny, criticism and judgment from everyone from fans to Suzie's mothers' cousin brother! It's rough!  Although this show can be a bit much at times, I love how honest these women are. They're REAL! They tell it like it is, they say the crazy shit that everyone's thinking but doesn't say, and they open up in a way that makes them relatable, lovable...and REAL!

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Yesterday on The Talk, host Sheryl Underwood revealed her #TalkSecrets and it sent the internet into a buzz!! Sheryl reveals that years ago she was asked, for a second time, to join the Queens of Comedy for a new comedy concert. She logs in EARLY to a conference call for the project, to hear 3 of the 4 queens: Sommore, Adele Givens and Laura Hayes talking about her!!! They were in the midst of discussing her appearance, abilities, and more! (Yes that is some juuuuicy shit). What I love most about this story, other than her fabulous knack for storytelling, was the lesson and message behind it. (Oh, and also that she revealed that story for the time yesterday).

"I was bruised but not broken". She said that rather than being vengeful, she chose to “take the truth of what they’re saying and make myself an even better person”. Sheryl went on to work with these ladies on other projects after this, and she made it clear that she holds no hard feelings about that day by closing her story and reminding us, "I’m right where I belong".

If you know me, you know what my FAVORITE part of the clip was "Hey bitch I hear you". LOL! I love it!! What i love even more, is that last week Sheryl Underwood started following me on Twitter!!! AHHHHHH! Crazy.

IF YOU HAVE BOOBS: Sheryl and I both suggest you watch her clip and do the same. She reminds us that if she didn’t hear those things, she wouldn’t be who she is today AND she wouldn’t be where she is today…co-hosting on a well paid talk show on CBS!!!! Mmmmhmmm. Let the church say Amen. Amen! 

Black people. What else can we learn from this? CP Time isn’t always ya friend! It pays to be on time…and by on time I mean 5 minutes early. Black people…make it 10 to be safe.

CLICK ON THE PIC ABOVE TO WATCH SHERYL'S REVEAL!

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The world got a little less funny last Thursday when we lost the one and only Joan Rivers.  At the age of 81, Joan didn't miss a beat.  From her standup routines, to interviews, to hosting E! Fashion Police, she said what everyone was thinking, except she actually had the balls to say it.  Cursing like a sailor and ripping celebs wardrobe fails to pieces, Joan Rivers was a woman who paved the way for so many female comedians that followed.  

She joked about having a Hollywood "star-studded" funeral when her time came...and her pride and joy Melissa saw to it that she got just that and more. Joan's Mount Sanai private room was decked out in floral arrangements, plants, and bows, by the famous Preston Bailey.  Melissa also made sure that her mother's glam squad was there for hair and make-up while she rested and accepted visitors during her final days.

Broadway legend Audra McDonald and Hugh Jackman both sang at Joan's service which was attended by celebs and close friends like Whoopi, Howard Stern, SJP, Diane Sawyer, Kathie Lee & Hoda, Joy Behar, Carolina Herrara, and more.  Her E! family from Terrance Jenkins, Alicia Quarles, and of course her Joan Rangers: G, Kelly, & George were all there to say goodbye to their beloved matriarch.

Red carpets were forever changed when the question "who are you wearing", created by Joan, became the quintessential introduction for red carpet interviews.

To the woman who rocked out in style, until her last breathe, Joan, you will be missed. 

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She's hot, and he's pretty sexy too, and they finally said I DO!!

My fav celeb couple Brad & Ang tied the knot in France at their stunning home, Chateau Miraval.  Yes I know I'm late y'all but I'm a busy gal! BUT I am bringing you EXCLUSIVE pics that no one seems to be sharing or talking about (unless you picked up the latest issue of People Magazine)

What I loved about the entire affair is the fact that their kids were such a big part of their special day.  Luigi Massi of Atelier Versace created Angelina's gorgeous traditional gown with a twist.  Ang had the artwork of all six of her children, hand-sewn into the veil and back of the gown.

Their son Pax took on the role as head chef to bake and decorate the 4 tiered cake, which he finished off with vanilla icing, chocolate ganache, and pink and white flowers, while Vivienne & Zahara lead the way down the aisle as flower girls during the ceremony.

I love everything about the this family from it's diversity to their endless advocacy on world issues and philanthropic work they are committed to in the U.S. and around the globe. 

Congrats to the Pitts!!!!