ON THE SCENE: YBF Celebs Hit The Opening Of East Harlem's New TARGET Store

 

Affordable fashion moved uptown as YBF Celebs celebrated the opening of TARGET’s first Manhattan location in East Harlem on Tuesday.

From Selita Ebanks and Kelly Rowland, to Tracee Ellis Ross and Russell Simmons, TheYBF.com was on the scene and we have some exclusive pics and such when you read on...

 

YBF Celebs enjoyed a live performance from Harlem-based musician Doug E. Fresh, who performed atop a throwback to the legendary Apollo Theatre stage.

Later folks viewed food demonstrations from renowned New York chef and featured Harlem Designer Collection artist Marcus Samuelsson. Yummy.

Our NYC correspondent Shayla was there and she chatted it up with Kelly Rowland.  Kel told us  that she is indeed a YBF Chic herself.

She reminded us about her album coming out and that she is working with her charity "I Heart My Girlfriends" which empowers women and young girls. 

 

The YBF also talked to supermodel Tyson Beckford who grew up in the Bronx, only a short distance away from East Harlem.  Tyson told us said he was excited about the jobs and opportunities having a TARGET in the neighborhood would bring.

Doug E. Fresh also expressed his happiness about the store opening in this economy and what he hopes it will bring to East Harlem.  He did a fab show too!

Rev Run chatted us up about what's going on with his family.  His wife, Justine, will be on HSN on July 29 while Jojo is running the music page for his Uncle's site.  Diggy was just signed to a recording deal and Angela and Vanessa are still working with their Pastry shoe collection among other projects.

Those Simmons work don't they?  That's great they all got their dad's work ethic. 

 

Tracee Ellis Ross also talked to us about her love of The YBF and how she is enjoying her summer in NYC. 

 

We can tell because she definitely has a glow.

 

She kicked it on the carpet with her sister Rhonda Ross, who lives in Harlem.

Wonder if the children of Miss Diana Ross actually shop at TARGET?

Selita Ebanks struck a pose on the carpet and looked fab:

 

The heads of the Simmons fam , Russell and Rev Run, supported the opening:

YBF designer Tracey Reese was there. 

Miss NY Davina Reeves was there as well:


 

And Cheetah girl Adrienne Bailon looked great in her black dress.

Photos via Wireimage - B.Ach/TheYBF.com
 

 

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Pervaiz Iqbal's picture

love the simmons family,

love the simmons family, especially rev run and his brother russell. I was like who is that with tracy ross--it is her sister; they both have different fathers, one is barry gordy and the other one is some white man. love them both.
goddess's picture

Can someone please tell me

Can someone please tell me where I can get a long dress like the TRACEE Ellis Ross is wearing. is it a Tracy Reese dress?
Jill Burke's picture

Actually I want the same

Actually I want the same dress Tracee is wearing. Who is the designer?
Jill Burke's picture

lol..where is Adrienne all

lol..where is Adrienne all dressed up too??..its Target.....
Najee's Girl's picture

Tracee all that damn

Tracee all that damn money....you need to get those eyes fixed.
Anonymous's picture

UR Crazy...............LOL

UR Crazy...............LOL
Anonymous  Too 's picture

Rhonda looks just like that

Rhonda looks just like that ugly ass Berry Gordy..............Diana gave up some cunt! That stinkin whore bitch.....
Anonymous's picture

I love Target, it's wayyy

I love Target, it's wayyy better than crappy ass WalMart. Btw, I don't know why the Simmons girls are still working in the Pastry line. Those shoes are hideous! eww!
thisizkim's picture

Target and Walmart have their

Target and Walmart have their own lane. Walmart is cheaper all around and Target is a bit more "high class discount". Walmart has full supermarkets, Target is working on that. It just depends on what you like.
ThatChick's picture

Folks that would never

Folks that would never actually shop in Target show up overdressed to get their pic taken at Target in the hood. Hilarious.
Sherm's picture

same thoughts?

same thoughts?
Ms. Deez's picture

Love me some Tracee. I was

Love me some Tracee. I was just on her website the other day; its so cute. She looks like a lighter version of her mom. Target is cool but I like Walmart and Kohls better. #imjustsaying lol.
college_fab89's picture

LOL at the comment if diana

LOL at the comment if diana ross' kids actually shop at target....yeah the simmons' have work ethic too...all this for target it must be really something to get a target in that area
tdub's picture

Trust it is!!! Ain't shit

Trust it is!!! Ain't shit over there but Strollers, Shopping carts and DRUGS!
I said it!'s picture

Wow, Tracee looking just like

Wow, Tracee looking just like her momma and nothing like her dad. Rhonda is a good mix of both her mom & dad (yes, I know they have different fathers). Both pretty summer looks for both of them!
Anonymous's picture

I've seen pictures of Halle

I've seen pictures of Halle and Tyra in Target. Target is a great store. I'm always there for the food bargains more than anything. Celebrities need toiletries just like us.
Anonymous's picture

I bet the Simmons family have

I bet the Simmons family have a financial stake in this venture, good for them if they do. More Black celebrities who made it big need to give back to these business voided areas.
alice's picture

Target is a nice store with

Target is a nice store with good products I have seen pictures of Diana Ross shopping at Target. Maybe she told her girls to show up to support the grand opening.
Nicey's picture

selita looks gorgeous.. and

selita looks gorgeous.. and adrienne where are you headed to a banquet or ball????
Anonymous's picture

Love Adrienne's dress

Love Adrienne's dress
ShreveportShawty's picture

Who keeps inviting Adrienne

Who keeps inviting Adrienne and why is she YBF again? She looks a little overdressed for the occasion as well. It's a nice dress though. Not feeling the hair.
andieC's picture

Tracee Ross' EYES are ALWAYS

Tracee Ross' EYES are ALWAYS Crazy looking. lol
ME's picture

red carpet for Target?! Since

red carpet for Target?! Since when? lol And do half these people even shop at Target?
miss infamous's picture

Don't sleep on Target!

Don't sleep on Target!
T-Rock's picture

Great post, love the

Great post, love the looks. Tracee's dress is very cute and festive. Why is it though that CHICK is always misspelled as CHIC? Why don't people make that distinction just wondering? CHIC refers to the french word meaning stylish or cool and CHICK refers to the slang term for a woman. No tea, no shade. I'm just sayin'.
andieC's picture

luv me some Harlem! I will be

luv me some Harlem! I will be there this weekend!
makeup's picture

I will soooo be all UP in

I will soooo be all UP in that Target! And I agree with everyone... these people look a little ridic doing all this for a Target store. LOL
Anonymous's picture

BTW what is up with Tracee's

BTW what is up with Tracee's eyeballs one big one normal, I've noticed that alot lately in her pictures, I hope all is well, I like her big eyes. Have ya heard the story of her sister how growing being darker everywhere she went everyone loved Tracee cause she was light with long hair, just sad and Rhonda is beautiful, I'm sure it took her a long time to realize it though.
Anonymous's picture

Can we get the Wal Mart Red

Can we get the Wal Mart Red Carpet Event too....? : ) Love me some Wal Mart too for real.
Andi B.'s picture

I love the summer fashions!

I love the summer fashions! Rhonda Ross looks more like her mom than Tracee does. Hey, I shop at Target. They got great stuff!
Andi B.'s picture

Kelly and Selita looked

Kelly and Selita looked AWESOME! I love Tracy Ellis Ross' hair style. Very cute.
Anonymous's picture

all this for target? wtf

all this for target? wtf
Leah's picture

Target realized Negroes money

Target realized Negroes money is green to that terrible all these big companies abandon the hood forever then the light goes off blackfolks spend money to. www.theblackcouple.com
Anonymous's picture

They are all glowing. And I

They are all glowing. And I like Tracee's dress.
Shine On's picture

I love Tracee, but when will

I love Tracee, but when will this women start wearing a bra. It's awful - i mean we all want to be free, but that too free for me.
Anonymous's picture

Selita looks GREAT with that

Selita looks GREAT with that EXTRA WEight. She is FINALLY Eating! Tracey Reese LOOKS a little like Diana's daughter Rhonda--Right?
Star's picture

I thought the same thing.

I thought the same thing.
Anonymous's picture

i thought the same thing!

i thought the same thing! crazy, because when i strolled down and actually did see tracy reese's pic, i thought it was a huge coincidence that she attended the event as well...
noni's picture

Selita looks gorgeous as

Selita looks gorgeous as usual. Love her whole look. Isn't Adrienne a bit overdress for the occasion?
Martinique_Fr's picture

Slow news

Slow news day....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
nwilliams's picture

Photo op anyone? The only

Photo op anyone? The only person who lives in&has invested in Harlem is DOUG E..
Anonymous's picture

wow all this excitement for a

wow all this excitement for a Target store alrighty then lol.
215girl's picture

Selita Banks fab!!! Miss New

Selita Banks fab!!! Miss New York looks like she stopped by the event then went to the grocery store ;..(
KPizzo's picture

all this for Target? lol....

all this for Target? lol....
missunderstood's picture

Yay, a Target in my

Yay, a Target in my neighborhood!! finally!! hhheeyyyy Tyson, I see you. *drools*
Earthspirit's picture

WOW Selita ebanks is a

WOW Selita ebanks is a beautifull Woman!
M1zzQueen's picture

Who knew opening a Target in

Who knew opening a Target in Harlem would bring out these folks? Why is Adrienne Bailon dressed like she's going to a real red carpet event, it's not like she has anything to promote? I'm just saying.....
AroseinATL's picture

Hey, her red carpet

Hey, her red carpet appearances are few and far between. You know she had that dress hanging up in her closet and the first thing that came up, she put it on. Just happened to be a Target opening. She'll be at Walmart in a ball gown next month.
Anonymous's picture

I JUST DIED LAUGHING AT THE

I JUST DIED LAUGHING AT THE BALL GOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hahahahahaahahaha and yea this is a bit much for target. but i guess when u live in california and there are targets everywhere nobody cares but in NY they dont have any...but all these d list celebs??? damn target
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