If you haven’t figured out why Keyshia Cole doesn’t want to be bothered with some of her relatives anymore by now, try again with the recent antics of her sister, Elite.

On top of throwing out random tweets suggesting Keyshia hasn’t been the most loyal sister, now she’s pretending she has info on what Keyshia’s doing right now. Like, say, giving birth.

Yesterday Elite congratulated Keyshia on the birth of her child, tweeting:

Only one problem: Keyshia didn’t have her kid yet as proven by Monica, someone who actually still keeps in regular contact with the singer.

But Elite knew this all along, which is why she then tweeted:

Oh, so you do this for kicks. Isn’t that…special?

Yes, we got to do better – namely by finding something better to do than act like we keep in contact with people who don’t fool with us anymore.

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Keeping in line with the focal point of her new reality series, BET’s newest star Monica talked about personal struggles in her cover story with Upscale magazine.

Interview highlights include:

On her personal struggles:

My family has been financially comfortable since my career began. But we’ve had other issues. I’ve experienced death, my career has been up and down at different times.
There are no secrets with me. I’m open. The only things I won’t talk about is something that affects other people. If it’s not just my story, I won’t tell it.

[Like your relationship with C-Murder?]

Absolutely. He goes through enough. And it was over ten years ago. Not just him. Even before me finding my real friends, I had other types of friends. I’m loyal. And I don’t like when people are disloyal. I found out that friends I had for a long time who had not so positive things to say about me when I was not around. Anyone not being loyal or honest is the only reason why I cut off friends. I don’t live in the past. But I’ve definitely had moments where I felt I was being used.

On growing up:

I’m just not who I used to be anymore. My focus is my children and my family as a whole.

On staying true to herself:

When I was sixteen, I would go from an awards show straight to a cookout in the hood. People didn’t understand. But the music industry never changed who I was. These are my people. It is what it is. You look at a rapper on his first album, million dollars worth of jewelry. And then you look at Jay-Z who may wear none. You grow up.

On looking forward:

My children don’t know who I dated 12 or 13 years ago. It’s inappropriate and I’ll tell anyone that. I owe my current relationship more than that.

On being a celebrity:

I love Beyonce. But her life is for her. My life is for me. It’s what’s the Most High has chosen for me. I can’t compare our careers.

On her dream duet:

Whitney is still my idol. I still need to do a song with her before it’s all over. I have to!

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Monica: Still Standing premieres Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 10 PM/ 9C.

Everyone and their baby mama seems to be uploading photos of their kids for the world to see via Twitter. Here are a couple of the most recent shots:

Diddy’s twins, Jesse James and D’lila Star:

T.I. and Tiny’s sons, King and Major:

Monica, Rocko with sons Romelo and Lil’ Rocko:

Kiyan Anthony, son of LaLa Vasquez and Carmelo Anthony:

And though it was uploaded on Facebook, here’s Diddy’s other daughter, Chance Combs:

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There’s already plenty of buzz surrounding last night’s BET Awards and while I was interested to see who would take home what award, I think we can all pretty much agree that everyone who tuned in was on the edge of their seats waiting to see what would be done to honor Michael Jackson.

Throughout all of the music and the moments paying homage to The King of Pop I was fixated on all of the the Michael-influenced fashions (No comment on Beyonce’s tiara-topped wedding/Victoria’s Secret Runway ensemble and T-Pain’s “Big A– Chain”)!  Michael’s trend-setting status, though more subtle than his musical impact, is undeniable.  From the leather jackets (specifically the red one in the “Beat It” video and the two-toned one in the “Thriller” video which designer Margiela recreated in 2008!), to the marching-band style jackets, to the sparkly socks and other distinct stage costumes you can definitely find traces of MJ’s style infused in the looks of stars like Beyonce, Rihanna, Usher and Chris Brown, just to name a few.

Last night I looked forward to seeing the stars bring it fashion-wise on the red carpet and during performances and while several kept their MJ nods low key by simply accessorizing with the iconic one-hand glove (shout out to Estelle, Alicia Keys, Day 26, Sean Paul etc!) some people really went all out with their outfits! Below were some of my favorites from the night.

As the night’s host, Jamie Foxx made several wardrobe changes and each look had a Michael theme. Now I have a feeling he was fronting and playing the air guitar during this performance of “Blame It,” but he looked every bit a rock star and his tee was plenty Bad.

The curly coif, the cropped pants with socks, the sparkly top?  Keri Hilson won in my book! Miss Keri baby, Mike would’ve been proud of the way you nailed his look!

Now the original Gloved One would’ve at least had the decency to rock a hat (*side eye* this bald look…) but Ne-Yo gets some points for his crisp leather jacket and crimson gloves.

I still don’t understand why Ciara did a sit-down ballad performance of “Heal The World” instead of, um, coming with an uptempo performance highlighting her strong suit: dancing, but at least she had the look down with this sequined and tassel detailed jacket.

Keyshia Cole’s bedazzled top and capris during this performance of “Trust” confused me, but Monica came with it modernizing Michael’s signature marching-band jacket style with long leather gloves and hip-hugging tights.

Ronnie DeVoe of New Edition/B.B.D fame channeled the ABC-era Michael in a fringed vest, newsboy cap and shades.

Who do you think rocked Michael’s signature looks best?

Click here for the complete red carpet run down!

Ah, if it isn’t Ms. Monica striking a BET Hip Hop Awards red carpet pose in this Neo-meets-Louis Vuitton number.

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