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The 2008 World Music Awards was held in Monte Carlo, Monaco this Sunday with many familar faces in attendance.

Alicia Keys switched out her purple strapless dress to perform in black Yves Saint Laurent mary jane platforms. A new single from Alicia’s upcoming album re-release “As I Am: The Super Edition” circulated around the music scene this past week. Check out Alicia’s new song, “Savior” here.

Solange looked fab on and off stage as did the event’s co-host Michelle Williams. Hate to say this but where is Kelly Rowland??

Beyonce Sasha Fierce kept it funky in bronze Extreme Dior gladiator sandals for her “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” performance.

Estelle had on the same Giuseppe Zanotti peep toe wedges that Ciara wore for her controversial “Vibe” magazine cover. Back in the press room with her well deserved Best R&B Act award, Estelle flaunted her purple and gold Pierre Hardy moire velvet sandals.

The Cannons as I like to call these two complimented one another on and off the stage as Quick blogged about. You gotta love Mariah’s red Diane von Furstenberg dress. (Did you notice how Nick’s watch matched her outfit?!)

Be sure to catch the televised event on MyNetwork TV on December 2nd. So which looks did you prefer?

Photos: Celebutopia, Mariah Daily, Getty

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Newlyweds Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey were all smiles backstage at the World Music Awards which took place last night in Monte Carlo, France.

Earlier in the night, Alicia Keys presented Mariah with the WMA Special Achievement honor.

Now this sparkly number is more like MiMi.  It seems that the singer has toned down her image a bit in the past few months. For more coverage from the World Music Awards, head to Quick’s Catch Up.

PHOTOS: GETTY

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Eva Longoria Parker went on a shopping spree with her family in this Omni Peace tee shirt. The aim of wearing and purchasing a shirt from Omni Peace is to end poverty in Africa.
So you get to be fashion-forward and social conscience savvy. This online shop has the shirt for $65.

Actress Terri J. Vaughn flaunted her post-baby figure in this Tadashi stretch taffeta mermaid ruffle skirt?!? Terri’s black skirt stretches and it has ruffles. You can’t go wrong with that combination.

“America’s Next Top Model” alum Jaslene Gonzalez wore a animal-print coat over this red and brown Alice + Olivia dress to the Lucky book launch event in New York City. I don’t know about rocking Animal print and yellow at once but Jaslene made it work somehow.

In the new Pussy Cat Dolls video for “Whatcha Think About That“, Nicole Scherzinger wore these trendy Givenchy boots that was worn before by Rihanna, Cassie, and Tyra Banks.

Check out the love Barack Obama has received on the Paris Fashion Week runway. Designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac placed his admiration for the Presidential candidate onto his his Spring 2009 runway show while Rodarte designers created a Obama jumper for their Sonia Rykiel 40th anniversary fashion show. Check it out….

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Britney Spears was the most talked about artist at the 2008 Video Music Awards. Thanks to her single, “Piece of Me“, Britney won her first ever 3 VMA’s after being nominated 17 times. Personally the best highlights were Rihanna and T.I’s “Live Your Life” performance and Kanye West’s new song, “Love Lockdown.”

Many style trends were show all over the VMA red carpet. My best dressed picks went to Jordin Sparks, Ciara, and Rihanna. These three definitely own the red carpet…

Best dressed couples were Kobe & Vanessa Bryant plus T.I & Tiny. Vanessa was decked out in Gucci head to toe while Tiny rock a sequin Herve Leger dress. Kobe and T.I both complimented their women with sharp suit jackets.

Melanie Brown kept her red carpet look simple in silver sequin dress and matching Christian Louboutin pumps.

White collar shirts were the ideal look for Chris Brown and LL Cool J. These two basically looked alike in their outfits, huh?

Solange Knowles and Tocarra took fashion risks. Solange wore a tiered Moschino mini-dress and her ever present Fendi clutch while Tocarra went for a biker chick look. However compared to her Fashion Rocks look, Solange looked great! Tocarra decided to focus the attention off her liquid leather leggings to her message tee “Big & Fabulous.”

Nicole Scherzinger and the Dolls The Pussycat Dolls finally look together instead of their notorious five different looks they’re known to do over and over again.

All in all the awards ceremony wasn’t as excited as the hype was. There was no surprises expect that Jordin Sparks/Jonas Brothers/purity ring drama.

Anyone else disappointed that Christina Aguilera lip-synch her new single, “Keeps Gettin’ Better”? I did like how she remixed “Genie In A Bottle.”

What were your highlights of the VMA’s?

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Venus looks amazing, and she wears winning well. It’s something about being the year’s best female athlete that makes her glow. Checkout Venus Williams and others at the 2008 Espy Awards of Nokia Live in L.A…

Check out these pictures and more in the new gallery…

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Congrats to Angela Bassett who just received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. I thought certainly she had a star before now, but sometimes it’s better late than never. She certainly has paid her dues, and has been in the Hollywood game for a moment. I remember Angela Bassett from of episodes of The Cosby Show.

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Now that Super Tuesday 2 is over, I can get back to my job of maintaining this blog. I am disappointed that Obama lost Texas, but the race is not over, and he’s not down for the count. I applaud him for being noble and taking the high road, but this time he needs to come out of his corner with gloves on. Generally I don’t advocate male on female violence, but this is a metaphor, and Senator Obama needs to knock her out…of the race that is.

Here are some images of beautiful black women worth admiring in Hollywood. Don’t let the rap videos fool you, beauty can be classy, sophisticated, talented, and intelligent. This week some of the women I admire in Hollywood hit the scene.

[Kerry Washington honored at 23rd Annual Women’s Project’s Women of Achievement in NY]

[Thandie Newton in London attending the Movie Premier of We Are Together]

[Janet Jackson out dining at the Katsuya Sushi Restaurant in Los Angeles]

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Is this a shameless plug of his new album, or an attempt at freedom of speech, or just a poor fashion decision altogether? I’m not sure what to think of Nas and Kelis outfits at the Grammy. My initial reaction was to ignore them because it was obvious they were seeking attention, but maybe it was more political than that. Honestly, I don’t know… but after his last album I think he purposefully named this album “N-word” to gain attention or better, yet record sales. Really, was the Grammy the place for it?

What Do You think?

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I guess I was wrong, Beyonce looks glamorous and slim at the Grammy Awards.

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Someone thought it would be a good idea to get all the video “models” together for a summit to discuss issues that are important to them. I will try not to be sarcastic while writing this, but trust it will be hard. Are there really that many issues to have a summit? One of the things they talk about is not having respect, people not knowing that they are articulate and intelligent women with real goals. I know shaking your assets takes a lot of skills and morals, I just don’t know how everyone else missed it. Another topic of interest was Karrine Steffans, they used several choice words to describe Ms. Superhead and vixen wasn’t one of them. Last but not least is the message to young women to be something different. I’, confused I thought video “modeling” was a respectable job for young women, after all video models are articulate and quite intelligent, some even have their own business, yet chose to do this. All I have to say about this video is Vixen, please.  

Let me know, what’s your favorite part of the video.

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Upon first glance, I thought wow, Alicia Keys looks amazing, then a saw the second set of pictures and thought something entirely different. Can anyone tell me what’s wrong with this picture? I can’t quite put my finger on it, oh wait, I don’t want to put my finger on it.

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Conde Nast presents Movies Rock 2007 to honor the relationship between music and film. The two-hour show will air this Friday, December 7th on CBS at 8/9 pm. I heard the show had great performances with many standing ovations, so if you like award type shows or concerts, tune in Friday and check out Movies Rock at Kodak Theater.

Performances

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I haven’t seen Mariah Carey in this much fabric since her divorce from Tommy Mottola. She’s looks very nice and classy. Also, honored was Toni Morrison, Noble Prize Winner of Literature, as “The Voice of Our Time“. Toni Morrison is my heroine and inspiration, the first time I read the Bluest Eye, I was hooked. No other author in my opinion can capture the darkness of human life in such a prolific and poetic manner through the use symbolism. Beloved, Sula, and Bluest Eye are my all time favorites, so I am happy that at the age of 76 she is being honored in such high esteem.

Thandie Newton on Toni Morrison: “She squeezes every last drop of power from her words. Reading her is like experiencing the English language for the first time. In person, she has the charisma of a politician and the slink of a movie star.”

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