The Buzz: Ray Rice Speaks Out, Tahiry Gets Attacked During Fashion Week and More

Ray Rice breaks his silence.

Taraji P. Henson on 106 & Park - Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson stops by 106 & Park today to chat about her new movie, No Good Deed, and keeping it cool while working with Idris Elba. Catch the show today at 3P/2C.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images)

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Taraji P. Henson on 106 & Park - Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson stops by 106 & Park today to chat about her new movie, No Good Deed, and keeping it cool while working with Idris Elba. Catch the show today at 3P/2C.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images)

Serena's Big Debut  - Serena Williams debuted her HSN Signature Statement Collection during New York Fashion Week last night. Anna Wintour and many other celebrities showed up to support the US Open champ. Williams's line was well received and she was thrilled with the turn out. If her record in tennis is an indicator for how she'll do with this new line, then we're not worried at all.   (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Serena's Big Debut - Serena Williams debuted her HSN Signature Statement Collection during New York Fashion Week last night. Anna Wintour and many other celebrities showed up to support the US Open champ. Williams's line was well received and she was thrilled with the turn out. If her record in tennis is an indicator for how she'll do with this new line, then we're not worried at all. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Hardcore the Redux  - Lil' Kim unveiled the cover art for her new mixtape, Hard Core, today. This mixtape, which marks her musical comeback, is named after her classic 1996 debut and the cover art features artistic nods to the first album. Kimmie has been releasing freestyles in anticipation for the mixtape, which drops on 9/11 at 9:11 p.m., rapping over Beyoncé’s “Flawless” remix (a Nicki Minaj diss), Bobby Shmurda’s “Hot N---a,” dropping original track “Identity Theft” (another Nicki diss) and more. The new mom is also planning a tour to support the project.Will you be downloading?  (Photo: International Rock Star Records)

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Hardcore the Redux - Lil' Kim unveiled the cover art for her new mixtape, Hard Core, today. This mixtape, which marks her musical comeback, is named after her classic 1996 debut and the cover art features artistic nods to the first album. Kimmie has been releasing freestyles in anticipation for the mixtape, which drops on 9/11 at 9:11 p.m., rapping over Beyoncé’s “Flawless” remix (a Nicki Minaj diss), Bobby Shmurda’s “Hot N---a,” dropping original track “Identity Theft” (another Nicki diss) and more. The new mom is also planning a tour to support the project.Will you be downloading? (Photo: International Rock Star Records)

Ray Rice Explains Himself - Former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice spoke out during a news conference at the team's practice facility for the first time since being let go from the Ravens."'I have to be strong for my wife,’ said Rice. '[Janay] is so strong. We are in good spirits,' he told media. "We have a lot of people praying for us and we’ll continue to support each other. I have to be there for [Janay] and my family right now and work through this."(Photo: AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

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Ray Rice Explains Himself - Former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice spoke out during a news conference at the team's practice facility for the first time since being let go from the Ravens."'I have to be strong for my wife,’ said Rice. '[Janay] is so strong. We are in good spirits,' he told media. "We have a lot of people praying for us and we’ll continue to support each other. I have to be there for [Janay] and my family right now and work through this."(Photo: AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

President Obama on Domestic Violence  - President Obama was moved enough by the now infamous Ray Rice situation to release his own statement about domestic violence. The White House spokesman released the following:  The President is the father of two daughters. And like any American, he believes that domestic violence is contemptible and unacceptable in a civilized society. Hitting a woman is not something a real man does, and that's true whether or not an act of violence happens in the public eye, or, far too often, behind closed doors. Stopping domestic violence is something that's bigger than football – and all of us have a responsibility to put a stop to it.(Photo: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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President Obama on Domestic Violence - President Obama was moved enough by the now infamous Ray Rice situation to release his own statement about domestic violence. The White House spokesman released the following: The President is the father of two daughters. And like any American, he believes that domestic violence is contemptible and unacceptable in a civilized society. Hitting a woman is not something a real man does, and that's true whether or not an act of violence happens in the public eye, or, far too often, behind closed doors. Stopping domestic violence is something that's bigger than football – and all of us have a responsibility to put a stop to it.(Photo: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

Tahiry - No one loves mentioning thicka than a snicka model and occasional raptress Tahiry more than her ex and Love & Hip Hop co-star Joe Budden. He has paid homage to her on a host of tracks from “Russian Roulette” to “Mama Said” and “Pain in His Life.” But other rappers like to give the Dominican beauty nods, too. Fabolous, who also reps D.R., shouted her out on “Mr. R.I.P” while A$AP Ferg made note of her assets on “Murder Something” featuring Waka Flocka Flame.(Photo: Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images)

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Tahiry Jose Attacked - Tahiry Jose was involved in an altercation last night during New York Fashion Week. According to one version of the story, Tahiry was attacked by Carlos Gonzales, who was a production manager at the Helen Mills event venue, where she was to walk in a show. Reports say that Gonzales had been extremely rude to Tahiry throughout all their interactions. According to a witness, the fight began when Tahiry questioned Carlos as to why he was being so rude to her, which triggered him to go off on her. It is alleged that he spewed foul language and began to strike her. Reports say it took several men to drag him off of her. The reality star was taken to the hospital and was said to be recovering according to one version of the story. There's another version from the event's PR that says Tahiry was antagonizing the assistant, which lead to the fight, and that ...