Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson has a new man - she's dating the Los Angeles Lakers power player Lamar Odom, according to new reports. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button actress has been dating the sports star for over a month. The couple attended Russell Simmons' Global Grind Grammy party together this past weekend. A source says, "They're pretty serious about each other."

NBA baller Rashad McCants's new crush is Khloe Kardashian. It looks like Minnesota Timberwolves' guard Rashad McCants has been keeping up the Kardashians closer than most folks. It's no mystery those Kardashian women like themselves some athletes. Kardashian mom, Kris, married former Olympian Bruce Jenner and Kim is currently dating New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush. Now comes word that McCants and sister Khloe are an item. "As I'm sure most of you have seen, it's being reported all over the place that I have a boyfriend," Khloe wrote on her blog. "Well I just wanted to take this opportunity to tell you that it's true... I do "officially" have a boyfriend. His name is Rashad McCants and he plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves, hence my little FREEZING visit there with Malika a few weeks ago, not to mention my other random visits there! Rashad and I have been dating since July, but it only got serious within the past few months." The first photo above is Khloe Kardashian and Rashad McCants attending a New Year's Eve party together at LAX nightclub in Las Vegas.

Raz B was spotted at the 2nd Annual Producers Ball at Blvd 3 the night before the BET Awards and according to Stylerazzi, he was telling everyone in sight that he was engaged to his girlfriend Amanda Pratt, who is an upcoming actress. After all the drama dealing with Chris Stokes ( Raz B along with Quindon Tarver have revealed that they were molested), every one of them have been trying to defend their sexual orientation. It's good that Raz B has found someone special. Congrats to him and his fiancee...







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The Hip-Hop industry has a new power couple, as Foxy Brown and Rick Ross are now an item. Sources from both camps have confirmed the couple are dating seriously and that Brown, who was born and raised in Brooklyn, is making plans to relocate to Miami in order to be closer to Ross. “They are in fact a couple. Rick Ross swept her off of her feet and this is gonna [be] the next Big Hip-Hop couple,” an inside source told AllHipHop.com. “They both are in love.”
Foxy Brown has grown close to Rick Ross’ family, his kids and his mother. In addition to their new romance, both Rick Ross and Foxy Brown are working on new music.

Looks like Aubrey O’Day of Danity Kane has coupled up with Quddus (former MTV VJ). The two were seen stepping out at the Entertainment Weekly & Vavoom Annual Upfront Party at the Bowery Hotel on Tuesday in NYC. It's always good to see people hook up. Spring is here and there seems to be love in the air.

Nelly and Ashanti were spotted last night at a private dinner hosted by iHome for Nelly at the Luxe Laboratory. Earlier in the evening Asahnti also made an appearance at MTV Networks Upfront Presentation.

Boxing champ Floyd Mayweather Jr., was on a shoe-buying spree Wednesday for gal pal Rozonda Thomas, best known as “Chilli” of the R&B group TLC. Mayweather bought her nine pairs of shoes at the Giuseppe Zanotti boutique inside the Forum Shops at Caesars. The tab came to $4,600.

Here's an E3 Couple Alert.... As featured in the new issue of US magazine.

Nia's Younger Man

After quietly dating for months Big Shots star Nia Long is finally ready to let the world know she's with actor Kevin Phillips -- who's 13 years her junior! "She was trying to keep it a secret," says a source. "But people were starting to figure it out." One clue: when Kevin, 24, moved into her L.A. home recently. But the source says Nia, 37, is slowly coming around. "Here friends tell her there's nothing to be a shamed of and that she needs to live her life to the fullest."

Michelle's New Boyfriend

Oh yes an E3 New Couple Alert... Songtress/ Actress Jill Scott and Actor Lamman Rucker brought the on-screen romance to the off screen. The 2008 BET Honors Awards went down in DC last night, and sources spotted Jill Scott and her cutie Why Did I Get Married? co-star Lamman Rucker extra cozy all night long. The new couple arrived together plus hit the red carpet together. The two were seated together and Mr. Rucker slid his hand around Jill’s waist prior to them walking in after Jill’s performance. Jill clearly isn’t letting her recent divorce keep her down. It's all about that 80/20!