If you watched BET’s Frankie and Neffe, you saw firsthand that Keyshia Cole wasn’t always on great terms with her mother and sister. Off-screen, the situation between the family members got even crazier, with Cole’s other sister, Elite, being thrown into the mix. Neffe and Elite told the press that Cole was “turning her back” on the family. The singer, who was pregnant at the time, released a statement to her fans and said she cut communication with her birth mother and sisters because she “needed serenity and peace to move forward.” Now Keyshia seems to have had a change of heart.

On Jan. 20 she Tweeted:

“@keyshiacole: I will be going to atl for a few days so I’m gonna let neffe and elite meet Dj for the first time if they r there. And my mom spend time.

@keyshiacole: I’m learning Wht [sic] forgiveness really means.”

We’re not sure if the reunion has gone down, or if it ever will, but we’re rooting for the family and hope they are able to convene drama-free. There’s nothing like healing old wounds.

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To quote the great entertainer, Neffe, “Are you serious?”

I’m not sure what Frankie and Neffe are up to these days, but I do know one thing: Somebody obviously put in some serious work with their images on Photoshop.

No shade to Frankie and Neffe because they’re not bad looking women.

It’s just the women in these shots don’t really match the ones we saw on TV.

According to the blog Straight From The A! photographer Michael Antonio who gave these women their glamour shots.

Some hail him as a miracle worker, others say a magician, while some say he simply helped piece together the natural beauty hidden all of that hollering and screaming.

We’ll let you decide which description fits best.

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How fitting that after reporting that Keyshia Cole is indeed pregnant with her first child, her mama Frankie returns to the spotlight. So how has Frankie been keeping herself busy? Two words: Code 10.

Check out Grandma Frankie (The Entertainer) working the pole for kicks:

Are you ready to pull out singles or a prayer book?

Check out more of Frankie getting it in at Magic City under the jump:

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I guess after video we no longer have to speculate as to whether or not Keyshia Cole is indeed knocked up.

Here the very much pregnant singer is with her boyfriend, Daniel Gibson, handing out turkeys and groceries last week.

And according to Sister 2 Sister, Keyshia is due in March. She reportedly will have a boy, but she has yet to confirm the sex of her child (or her actual pregnancy, for that matter).

Still S2S reports:

She’s also been spotted several places sporting a prominent baby bump. Most recently she was seen courtside at a Cleveland Cavaliers game cheering on her man, Daniel “Boobie” Gibson.

Although, the couple is having a baby together, they’re not planning to jump the broom just yet. Put simply: Daniel hasn’t put a ring on it yet. That isn’t the only new addition to Keyshia’s family, though. We found out that Frankie has located another of her long-lost children, a 17-year-old daughter, who is also expecting.

So Keyshia is about to be both a new mommy and auntie. Those Frankie children sure are fertile, aren’t they?

Congrats to Keyshia and Daniel. Hopefully homie puts a ring on it soon.

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While I’m counting my blessings, getting down on turkey and enjoying my family this Thanksgiving, I’ll also be gearing up to start my holiday shopping  the next day — “Black Friday” a deal seeker’s paradise!  As you shop consider these celeb-centered gifts that are all available online so you don’t have to push through the crowds!

The Princess and the Frog Video Game

Disney will finally feature its first black princess in the movie that Anika Noni Rose and Oprah lend their voices too. Fans can experience Princess Tiana’s world of 1920’s New Orleans while triumphing over enemies, playing frog games in the bayou, creating music, and cooking food in the game available for Nintendo DS and Wii.  Also, check out the Carol’s Daughter bath collection line featuring a bubble bath, detangler, shampoo, and conditioner that celebrate the new princess.

Video Game: Available at toysrus.com

Bath Collection: Available at carolsdaughter.com

Tickets to Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater

If you’ve never had a chance to see the play that inspired the movie that nabbed Jennifer Hudson that Oscar and also featured Beyonce, Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy, check out the Apollo’s version in New York. While you’ll have more than “one night only” to catch it don’t delay: the show opened on Sunday, November 22, 2009, and will only run for four weeks ending Sunday December, 6th.

Tickets available at tickemaster.com.

BET original shows on DVD

Remember the infamous fight between Crystal and Vanessa on College Hill Virgin Island? Frankie and Neffe’s “Code 10, Man Down” shenanigans on The Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is Season 2? What about Geren and Tyler’s fickle LA romance on the first season of Baldwin Hills? Relive all the drama on DVD.

All available at amazon.com: 1, 2, 3

Star Scents

There are so many celebrity scents on the market that your whole collection could read like A-list invite list. Mariah Carey recently teamed up with Elizabeth Arden to launch a new scent Forever last month and has been promoting the “opulent floral” scent along with her new album Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel. For the menfolk, Usher and 50 Cent are currently pushing new fragrances, Power by 50 Cent and VIP respectively.

All available at macys.com: 1, 2, 3

Ciroc Vodka

If you’re going to hit a party it’s never a bad idea to bring a bottle. Diddy never misses an opportunity to let the world know he drinks his brand of vodka, Ciroc mixed with a little lemonade. Drink responsibly!

For more information visit cirocvodka.com.

Christian Louboutin Heels

Almost every star from Beyonce to Ciara has pairs of the “red bottoms” in their closet. Last month Rihanna rocked a pair in Paris that I loved: the Pigalle 100 studded pumps. See what it’s like to walk in her shoes and cop your own pair, if you can manage the steep price tag.

Available at net-a-porter.com.

Happy shopping and have a happy Thanksgiving!

BET’s own Frankie walked the red carpet of the 2009 BET Hip Hop Awards Saturday night rocking a new set of platinum fronts.

During a red carpet interview, she talked about the stores she frequents and then sent a message to her daughter, Keyshia Cole, saying, “Shout out to Keyshia. She’s the one with all the money. I’mma need her to give me a loan.”

What recession?

Everything seemed cool until Frankie was asked if she’s having money problems.

Check out the video:

It’s sweet to see her thank her daughter for all that she’s done for her despite their past troubles.

Miss Frankie also hosted the red carpet — click here for exclusive images of Frankie with Ice Cube, Trina and Kid N’ Play.  Be sure to mark your calendars to watch the 2009 BET Hip Hop Awards right here at BET on October 27th 8/7c.

Images via Freddy O.

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We have ourselves a Code 10, man down, situation. Holla.

Did I get all of Frankie’s lines out of the way?

Moving on, they say Keyshia Cole’s mama got into a fight with Chilli.

What could those two have been fighting about? Some young man to put their Mrs. Robinson game on?

Apparently, Chilli threw some shade to BET’s own reality sensation.

Via Freddy O:

The altercation took place at Ryan’s Anniversary party 2 weeks ago and was really just a misunderstanding. Frankie wanted to take a picture with Chili cause she’s her biggest fan.

All I am going to say is Frankie had too many drinks and her alter-ego took over. Chili who was doing an interview at the time was caught by surprise when Frankie ran over to give her a hug. Frankie didn’t like Chili’s return hug.

Frankie then yelled “my daughter is better than you any way.”

Now, I know crackheads tend to have superhuman strength, but Frankie is supposed to be off the pipe, and Chilli, well, she’s a small one, but have you seen her arms? She could probably bench press an Escalade.

You might want to get your mama, Neffe and Keyshia.

I like Frankie, but I didn’t know any better, I’d say her mental state these days is somewhere hovering over cloud 9. In other hands, a kite wishes it could be as high as Keyshia Cole’s mama.

There’s a video clip of her out on the street doing the most, and I don’t know about ya’ll, but I’d put my mama in Shady Pines if she acted that way in public.

To be fair, Frankie could very well be clean and sober in the video clip in question. Some people are just naturally eccentric, loud, and spontaneous. Not everyone needs a prescription from an unlicensed pharmacist at the car wash to prescribe something to get you like that.

Still, that’s actually not comforting as it suggests that Frankie is just plain old crazy. That’s a bit embarrassing to and I imagine most find footage of their mothers punking street violinists to be embarrassing. Really: Why wouldn’t she let that scared musician be great?

I can only imagine what’s coming on The Frankie and Neffe show — but I’ll likely watch every single second of it. Holla.

Tell me: If Frankie was your mama, would you try to keep her out of the public.