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Justin Timberlake alongside the show’s celeb host Paul Rudd and SNL regular Andy Samberg popped up in a parody for Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” music video last night on “Saturday Night Live.” The hilarity and comedic timing between JT and Beyonce made it a great TV moment. LOL at “Warm Biscuits!” Check it out…
I guess I have to reveal my age on this theme. I also had to do a lot of research to find the perfect songs. I found a group that I love and the name of that group is Rose Royce. When my mom and I went on road trips, this first song we always song together; it was one of the many songs we shared. I can listen to this song on repeat non-stop all day everyday. It’s just one of those songs you can chill to. It’s from the movie Car Wash, and I know I’ve played it here before, but I just love this song so much.
I Wanna Get Next To You
This second song is also by Rose Royce. This is the worst song to listen to after a break-up, it will make you want to drink a bottle of vodka and act a fool with your ex. I wouldn’t know, but when Mary J Blige remade this song, that’s exactly what she was doing. Let’s just be happy she has moved on from those days.
I’m Going Down
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Standing tall in Yves Saint Laurent platform pull on boots, Alicia Keys pose for a few photos outside the Ed Sullivan Theatre in NYC right before her “David Letterman” appearance.
Photos: WENN, WIREIMAGE via Alicia Keys Online
There she goes with a chic white python clutch! Maybe she reads Mrs. Grapevine???
Alicia was in New York City promoting the re-release of her third album, “As I Am: The Super Edition.” And now onto what she wore. Naomi Campbell and Jennifer Lopez are fans of the ankle version of Alicia’s patent leather YSL boots.
“The Thing About Love” performance
So do you like Alicia’s Letterman style or not?
UPDATE: I guess my new response is that these tears are genuine, I was a little suspect, but I will give him the benefit of my doubt. After all, as revealed in the comments, he has seen a lot and been through a lot which helped this moment come true. Perhaps I’m biased because I got caught up in the campaign. So deep down inside, maybe he’s just happy for President Barack Obama, as well as his son, Jesse Jackson, Jr.
Question 1: Was Jesse Jackson tears genuine?
Now to move on from the negative. I feel like I’m the only one that notice the tears pooling in President Barack Obama’s eyes. It seems that every hug brought him one step closer to tears. It was a bittersweet moment knowing “Toot” wasn’t there to share it with him, I sensed a bit of sadness in his smile. This picture was taken while President Barack Obama was telling the crowd about the loss of his grandma, the night before his win.
Thank God, he has a strong beautiful black woman by his side. Michelle Obama loves him so much, the camera can’t even disguise it. Here is one moment that really captures the bond they share.
Next is our new First Family. I don’t think it could get anymore picture perfect than this. We are all realist, but we can dream, too. We know their will be lots of challenges ahead, but for this moment we are all “PROUD”. If you don’t feel it, then maybe you have been part of the problem all these years. To America’s Future…
Every since 9/11, I have had such a love for this country. That day reminded us all that we’re Americans first. After Election Night 2008, the words of the National Anthem carries on more meaning than before. “Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave, O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!”
People are inspired all across this country, if you have a dream, now just may be the time to try. It’s time to tell your children think big. No, we all won’t make it, but you have a better chance if you try.
So I leave with tears. Whatever the reason last night, many people had a good cry. Oprah cried until her fake eyelashes fell off. I cried because my mother missed it, and I cried because my son lives it.
Presidential Election 2008
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My candidate is Barack Obama, no surprise there. I chose a remake of a Beattle’s classic, as my fight song. This song was performed at the Academy Awards (Oscars); it’s a gospel version from the soundtrack of Across the Universe. I chose this song because it feels like we are re-living history with an unpopular war, a depression, and a culture clash…
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Brandy knocked out a great must-see performance of her mid-tempo hit “Right Here (Departed)” on the Wednesday edition of MTV’s “TRL.” I thought she did a great job performing…
“Right Here (Departed)” on “TRL”
On her feet are these grey suede Fendi thigh-boots that Khloe Kardashian recently wore in black. (Get the look for less with this $223 Nine West over-the-knee boots.)
Brandy’s upcoming fifth studio effort, “Human” drops on December 9th.
Michelle Obama wore a yellow $337.00 J.Crew ensemble for her appearance on “Tonight Show With Jay Leno” last night. Michelle admitted that she picked up her outfit while shopping online. Via fashion blog, Mrs. O, you can check the below photo collage (that I made) for what Michelle exactly wore.
Much fuss was made about Governor Sarah Palin’s $150,000 outfits. The Associated Press wrapped up the discussion of Michelle’s outfit as follows…
No $150,000 wardrobe malfunctions for Michelle Obama.
“Actually, this is a J. Crew ensemble,” the wife of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama told comedian Jay Leno on Monday on his talk show. She wore a yellow sweater, skirt and blouse ensemble.
“You can get some good stuff online,” she added.
Questioned by Leno, the potential first lady declined to criticize GOP vice presidential hopeful Sarah Palin about revelations that the Republican National Committee spent $150,000 at Neiman Marcus and other high-end retailers on clothes and accessories for Palin and her family.
Obama said she and her husband have a policy of spending their own money on their clothes. But she said she wanted to be “empathetic.”
“A V.P. pick, it’s like being shot out of a cannon. All of a sudden you’re at the center of attention, and you want to look good,” said Michelle Obama, adding she has never met Palin. “You’re living in your home, minding your business, and all of a sudden you’re on the national stage and everyone’s watching.” [READ MORE...]
Regardless of your political affiliation, do vote next Tuesday November 4th! What do you think of Michelle’s ‘empathetic’ J. Crew outfit - love it or not?
The Cannons alongside Chrisette Michelle were seen at music mogul L.A. Reid’s “Le Metier De Beaute” cosmetics launch in New York City last night. Judging from these photos, Mariah has definitely taken into serious consideration her outfit choices. She’s all covered up…once again!
Check out the film trailer for “Tennessee” (due out in December) which Mariah portrays an aspiring singer. Hopefully her performance would not be a repeat of “Glitter” which wasn’t as bad as the film critics made it to be.
Jennifer Lopez (in a in New York City. Jennifer kept her fierce model-type poses going for photo ops with designers Donatella Versace and Karl Lagerfield.
Justin Timberlake and Rihanna were seen on the set of her current single, “Rehab.” If you’re keeping track with Rihanna, that’s song number 8 to be release from her album, “Good Girl Gone Bad.” Justin co-wrote the song with Timbaland and he has only backing vocals on the track. The photos however suggest more air-time for JT for the Anthony Mandler-directed video.
On her feet are Christian Louboutin for Rodarte spiked platforms which you can see in the video clip below.
photos: Bauer Griffin, GETTY, RIHANNA-DAILY, CELEBUTOPIA
You can’t have a one-hit wonder theme without mentioning Vanilla Ice. People do him so wrong, but when this song came out I saw thugs dancing and riding out to this song, so my first pick is Ice Ice Baby. Ooh! You know you love this song. I’m just kidding, but it was tempting…My first choice is The System, Don’t Disturb This Groove.
So this next song is one of my favorite jams, and there were so many songs to chose from, but I had to choose this one. Actually we will have to do this theme again because I have too many of the fallen, but not forgotten. So in order to respect your time, I have narrowed it down to PM Dawn, Die without You.
-Electronic Village - Ms Grapevine - Quick - Marcus LANGFORD - Cassandra - Danielle -Lisa C -Chocl8t - DP - Kreative Talk -MarvalusOne - Regina - LaShonda -AJ - Sharon - Invisible Woman -Believer 1964 - Dee - SJP - sHaE-sHae - Songs In the Key of Life - Hagar’s Daughter - freshandfab - Thembi - Clnmike - Kim - pjazzypar - Kimberly - Malcolm
Tennis champions Serena and Venus Williams offered a bit of class in couture designs for a fashion spread inside the pages of “Harper’s Bazaar” magazine (Nov. 2008).
Serena and Venus also said who they think is better…fashion-wise:
“I’m sure Serena would say I would win the fashion match.” —Venus
“Venus is so wrong. I mean, I’d win. Come on!” —Serena
Check out the full photo spread via HARPERSBAZAAR.COM or pick up the newsstand copy with Drew Barrymore on the cover. In the meantime check out the behind the scenes footage taken during the Williams sisters’ fashion shoot.
My favorite duets come from one man, and that’s Ray Charles. I’m sure you’re all familiar with the first song, in fact just to remind you, I posted the clip. The second song is also a favorite, It’s Cold Outside, featuring Betty Carter…
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Toni Braxton, who by the way just turn 42, was seen in a Hervé Léger by Max Azria dress at the Spirit of Life Award dinner looking great and not a day over 25! Toni certainly loves Mr. Leger’s designs because she was in this Amelie One Shoulder Double Strap Dress by Hervé Léger back in April.
Anyone else rooting for her to win this season of “Dancing With The Stars”?! Check out Toni’s Samba performance from this Monday with her partner Alec Mazo.
In related news, Toni confirmed that she worked with Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins on her new single due out this Fall. (Thanks Toni Braxton Online!)
Toni Braxton took a well deserved break from her current “Dancing With The Stars” gig to celebrate her 42nd birthday with her dance partner Alec Mazo and husband Keri Lewis with a private dinner at Mr. Chows. On her arm was this Gucci Indy bag.
Raven-Symone also loves this bag…and to that I say it must be nice.
photo: Raven-Symone.org
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Alicia Keys walked straight out of the Gucci Store in Manhattan with those stylish Christian Louboutin lace-front boots. The R&B singer was in town promoting her latest single, “Superwoman.”
spotted at jezebel via Alicia Keys Daily
Check out Toni and Alec’s Waltz performance on this week’s “DWTS”:
Alicia’s “Superwoman” performance on “Live With Regis & Kelly”:
“If I Were A Boy” the new single from Beyonce had its world premiere on Elvis Duran’s Z100 morning show. Broadcast straight from New York City, “If I Were A Boy” and “Single Ladies” are the two new singles to be released this week from the R&B singer’s upcoming still-untitled third solo album. Judging from the sound, Beyonce has her mind set on country. Toby Gad (the man who produced Fergie’s hit “Big Girls Don’t Cry”) produced “If I Were A Boy.” What are your thoughts?
“If I Were A Boy” Official video
Click here to listen to “If I Were A Boy
UPDATE: Check out Beyonce’s other new song “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” which was produced by The Dream and Tricky Stewart. The first listen of the song was featured on Power 105.1 FM. The singer also confirmed to MTV that her new album will be called, “I Am…” with a 10 song tracklisting. Moments ago on YouTube a new behind-the-scenes of Beyonce’s “I Am…” recording process surfaced. The clip has a sneak preview of her two new music videos, “If I Were A Boy” and “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It).”
Making of “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)”
“I Am…Sasha Fierce” behind-the-scenes video as seen on AMAZON.COM. She confirms that she’s married.
“Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” Official Video
Check out the latest video from Lyfe Jennings for his single, “Will I Ever” off his new album, “Lyfe Change.” Tocarra from “America’s Next Top Model” has a cameo in the video. Kudos to “Soul Sessions” for keeping this track on rotation!
Click here if you can’t see the video.
Check out the futuristic video for Ciara’s current single, “Go Girl” featuring T-Pain. From the sleek dance moves to the darker hair style, Ciara certainly put all stops for this time around. “Fantasy Ride” - Ciara’s third solo effort- drops on December 9th.
Kanye West released the video premiere for his single, “Love Lockdown” on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” When Kanye decided to air the video treatment on national TV, that move took me back to when MJ used to show his video premieres on three major networks at the same time. “808s & Heartbreak” - Kanye’s fourth album - drops on November 25th. The video concept was inspired by the Christian Bale film, “American Psycho.”
what are your thoughts on the videos?
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….
Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce Knowles both wore this RM by Roland Mouret “Pigalle” dress ($2065) recently but get the look for less with this Black Halo “Maureen” dress for $345.
Kanye West rock out in this Comme des Garcons red heart tee shirt at T.I’s myspace release show over the weekend. Lately Kanye wore his heart on his shirt. Grab the same tee for $130. (Shout-out to Marcus Troy for the ID!)
Check out Kanye performing a preview of his second single, “Heartless” with the same tee shirt on.
I wonder who thought of this theme. Not only am I going to play, I’m going to cheat. I can’t just pick one song, and I can’t just pick an Old School Song. There are too many, I have changed my mind over and over, but here are my three. I hope y’all listen to all three.
To stay true to the theme my first choice is In The Mood by The Whispers. The Whispers was one of my mom’s favorite groups.
This next song is not old, but it fits the theme. My second pick is All I by Jill Scott. This is off her latest album, and it’s just a good song.
Last but not least, I chose Now That We’re Done by 112. Their first album was really good; all you had to do was press play …
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