5 things you need to know today..

Here's a round up of the top news stories you need to know today:

1. Tennis champ Serena Williams and her booty made big waves at the Espy awards last night. Ms.Williams showed off her curves from every angle in a tight pink dress with a plunging neckline

2. Tisha Campbell Martin is on the cover of Jet Magazine. Dont you guys miss her on Martin? That was my all time favorite show. Mrs. Martin discussues those pesky divorce rumors, her son's autism and her own battle with sarcoidosis. For those those unfamiliar with this dangerous lung disease, it's the same ailment that Bernie Mac lost his struggle with. Read more here












3. Oprah's mane maven Andre Walker had some not so pleasant things to say about kinky natural hair. "I always recommend embracing your natural texture. Kinky hair can have limited styling options; that's the only hair type that I suggest altering with professional relaxing." Say what now? This coming from Oprah's hairtylist of over 25 years? He also discusses how natural hair lacks shine and luster and claiming you can only make peace if you perm it. 

4. South African actress Lesley-Ann Brandt lands a big role starring in upcoming Australian surfer film Drift as the female lead opposite Sam Worthington of Avatar fame.Nice!










5. As you all may know Nicki Minaj was involved in an altercation with her alleged boyfriend in Dallas hotel. Details are sketchy right now but it appears there was some sort of attack that took place and the police were called in. The police report claims that Nicki was hit in the face by a suitcase. Heavy! The rapper is currently denying the accusations saying  via Twitter "The fact that u believe a man either slapped or punched me in the face & didn't leave on a stretcher w/his balls hangin off? #getaF%cknLife .