Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Angela Simmons and Leona Lewis out & about

Rev. Run's daughter Angela Simmons and British superstar Leona Lewis were out shopping together at the Grove in Hollywood, CA yesterday. Leona was wearing a red jacket with a polka dot scarf perfect for this winter weather
while Angela was dressed way down with her NY Yankee skull cap, grey furry coat and grey sweat pants. The two looked like they were having a great time spending money.

Bragelina in Paris

Brad and Angelina Jolie attended the Paris premiere of Megamind on November 29, 2010. The couple looked sexy in all black.

Style Confessions from "Pretty Little Liars"

The girls of ABC Family's "Pretty Little Liars" took young Hollywood by storm in 2010. They turned heads wherever they went and got asked the same question over and over -- where do they all get their killer and unique style? So, it's only fitting that all four -- Lucy Hale, Shay Mitchell, Ashley Benson, and Troian Bellisario -- made the list of this year's Seventeen magazine "Style Stars." Check them out in the magazine and online but right now here are exclusive quotes from each on their personal style secrets. Ashley Benson on her favorite designers: "My favorite designer -- I have so many! I love Marc Jacobs, I love Chanel for girly stuff, AllSaints has really great stuff. I'm trying to find a really cool vintage store cause I like to just find old pieces and mix them with newer stuff." Troian Bellisario on her style addiction: "I have way too many pairs of boots. There was actually one moment when I realized I did not have a comfortable pair of shoes. I just had cowboy boots, riding boots, motorcycle boots, vintage, lace-up and I didn't have Converses. It was so weird to go to the mall and say, 'I'm just going to buy myself some sneakers.'" Shay Mitchell on her personal style: "My style varies every single day. Some days it'll be tights and a plaid shirt and just some Wayfarer sunglasses. Otherwise it's extremely girly and it's a flowered dress and really girly accessories. So it's always switching. I'm a chameleon. That's my style." Lucy Hale on her "PLL" fashion lessons: "My characters is a little more out there and quirkier than I am in real life but, we have the coolest wardrobe stylist in the world. Her name is Mandy and she's tatted up and edgy and will wear anything. She's sort of broken me out of my shell a little bit in real life and helped me take chances and jump over that line."

Khloe Kardashian opens up about sexual past


Khloe Kardashian is hoping fans don't keep up with her when it comes to being sexually active at a young age. The reality star told the co-hosts of "The View" yesterday that she regrets losing her virginity at 14. Kardashian revealed that she was dating an 18-year-old man at the time and felt somewhat conned into sleeping with him. "Well, not conned, but persuaded, because he was older and I felt I wouldn't be accepted or cool or whatever," said the 26-year-old co-author of "Kardashian Konfidential." After the two had sex, "I felt so disgusted with myself," she admitted. "I stopped talking to him and actually didn't have sex for three years after that because I knew I was young and I knew I wasn't ready." Looking back, Kardashian, who is married to 31-year-old L.A. Lakers star Lamar Odom, says she wishes she had waited. "I should have listened to my parents," she said, urging fans to do the same. "Don't let anyone pressure you, it's not worth it and how I felt afterwards."

Kim Kardashian and Gabriel Aubry take their romance to the movies

(PEOPLE) -- The Kim Kardashian and Gabriel Aubry show goes on. The pair, who've been quietly dating for about a month, continued to enjoy each other's company over the long Thanksgiving weekend. They were spotted hitting the movies on Friday for a showing of "Burlesque"starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, at the Arclight Cinema in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles. That follows a date the previous weekend, when Kardashian, 30, and Aubry, 34, who is Halle Berry's ex, took in a Los Angeles Lakers game.

Battle between Lil Kim vs. Nicki Minaj gets bigger

(EW.com) -- Rap fans got a salty side dish this holiday weekend to go with their turkey-cran sandwiches. For months, the buzz has been on Nicki Minaj, whose recently released "Pink Friday" features a track, the Eminem-guesting "Roman's Revenge," that many took as a side-slap to Lil' Kim (sample lyrics: "Look at my show footage, how these girls be spazzin' / So f--- I look like gettin' back to a has-been? / Yeah, I said it, has-been /Hang it up, flatscreen /Haha plasma.") And last Friday, the Queen Bee bit back. "It'll be a murder scene, I'm turning 'Pink Friday' to 'Friday the 13th,' " Kim spat over Pharoahe Monch's inimitable Godzilla-sampling "Simon Says" horns. "I hate you Lil' Kim clone/clown, all this buffonery, the sh-- stops now ... We all know your last name is what got you your job, you's a put-together gimmick, something like a collage." And later: "That's cool, I was the first one wit' it / You'se a Lil Kim wannabe you just hate to admit it / I'm the blueprint you ain't nothin' brand new / Check your posters and videos / You'll always be number two."
As rapfix reports, Minaj doesn't bear Kim's wrath alone; Drake gets his moment too: "Yeah, this hood sh-- you and Drake ain't built for, this the sh-- the other b**** almost got killed for."
That brief quote from Minaj at the beginning comes from an interview Nicki gave Hot 97 last week: "You gotta be careful when you pick fights," she told Angie Martinez. "That's what I've learned in this business; you just never know. I think people get me mistaken for a real Barbie. They forget where I'm from, and if I have to revert back, I can and I will. So don't play with me."
In that same interview, Minaj detailed her history with Kim: "When I saw her at [Lil] Wayne's concert, I stopped her and said, 'I want to make sure everything is cool with us because I'm a fan first. Is everything good?' 'Yeah everything good. We good,' " said Nicki, impersonating Kim's Brooklyn accent. "This is somebody I looked at highly. We took a picture, everything was good. But you wanna know what scares people? Success. When you don't make moves and when you don't climb up the ladder, everybody loves you because you're not competition. When you become competition, then people start. So I felt like, 'You're gonna go down in history now as a sore loser as opposed to going down in history as the Queen. Because if you can't beat 'em, join 'em." "When you see Gaga, you see Madonna -- but Madonna never hated on Gaga," Minaj continued. "Why in the black community we gotta hate on each other instead of saying, 'Thank you for showing me love, thank you for keeping my name alive'?" "The same way she opened doors for me, I'm opening doors for her. Nobody was playin' your music and you damn sure couldn't get an interview to save your life. You getting interviews, and every time you do interviews they're asking you about Nicki Minaj. So it's like we help each other. That's the point, we're helping each other. But if you are bitter, get a life." "I respect you, I love you, I've said it in every interview time and time again," she concluded. "And if that's not good enough with you, mama, then it's something deep-rooted in you. Something is bothering you inside, that's your insecurity. It's not Nicki Minaj." Is Minaj right to call out the black community's role in these rivalries? Does a scenario like this reinforce the narrow idea of a rap world with room for only one predominant female emcee, or is it leveling the playing field in a genre whose history of (largely male) diss tracks has actually elevated the form? ("Roman"'s title, after all, is almost certainly a reference to Roxanne Shanté's legendary UTFO diss "Roxanne's Revenge"). And can we just please stop this nonsense and talk about Rah Digga for a minute?

Matt Kemp Caught Cheating On Rihanna Already?


Monday, November 29, 2010

10 Questions for Chrisette Michele


Decoded debuts @ #3 on NY Times Bestseller's List

Jay Z's memoir "Decoded" debuted at number three on the NY Times bestseller's list for hardcover non-fiction books. The autobiography that chronciles his days hustling drugs in the Marcy Projects to his rise to fame as a profilic rapper and businessman trailed behind Laura Hillenbrand's "Unbroken (2) and George Bush's memoirs "Decision Points" (1). Jay Z says he was inspired by Oprah to do the book. Oprah gave out his book as one of her favorite things to her audience members.

When he was called the "Fresh Prince of Bell Air" he was a bit colorful in his clothing choice and his high top fade was the thing to do but when you add his other half Jada Pinkett to the picture his whole swag changed. Will Smith is one of the biggest names in Hollywood and while we can't say Jada deserves all the credit for that we can say what a change we see when she came into the picture. The sexy couple is one of the hottest in Hollywood in both style and status.

Christina moving forward

Quickly recovering from the news of her split last month from husband Jordan Bratman, Christina Aguilera is spotted out holding hands with her rumored new beau on November 21 and November 24 in Los Angeles. On the first sighting (on the left), Christina was spotting leaving her hotel with her new man after performing "Express" from Burlesque at the American Music Awards on Sunday, heading out again to the Abbey nightclub in West Hollywood on Wednesday, exiting with a red rose and lots of laughs as Christina and new man tried to make a quick exit to her SUV. Both nights out Christina started with black jeggings (can't go wrong with J Brand's 901 Legging in Pitch), topping off comfy tees with two different military jackets (make the trend work with Kill City's casual Military Coat in Army Green or Walter's more refined Military Band Coat in Moss). Christina also rocked a black studded tote the first night (like Linea Pelle's Perry Stud Large Tote in Black) and kept up her penchant with black studded boots the next night (try Farylrobin's Millie Military Boot in Dark Brown). Personally I think both looks are a little low-key for a night out, especially in Hollywood – what are your thoughts on Christina's style? As I'm sure you're all wondering, who exactly is this new guy she's holding hands with? A set assistant she met filming Burlesque, named Matthew Rutler. The two were first spotted out together on a double date with Nicole Richie and Joel Madden at Soho House on November 5, after which a source explained their relationship to People: "She met [Matthew] on [the Burlesque] set and, during a difficult time, leaned on as a friend. After she and Jordan separated, the friendship turned romantic.” But not so fast – Matt's own mother is defending Christina in this sitch, telling the paps: "I can tell you that they are absolutely not dating. Christina needs a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen to her problems, and that is exactly what Matthew is doing." Guess we'll have to see which direction this rebound goes!

Beckham looking Dapper in Newcastle

Always the picture of personal style, David Beckham was photographed for a dinner at he Sebel hotel in Newcastle, Australia on November 26, along with the rest of his LA Galaxy teammates. Looking sharp in a light grey suit with a white button down and black leather shoes, David flashed a sly grin for the ever present paparazzi. CoutureCandy's new men's shop has all the elements for you or your guy to replicate this look in a more casual way, starting with a great pair of light grey jeans such as Spurr's Pipe in 2 Year Vintage Grey. From there, add on a great basic white t-shirt (like John Varvatos Star USA's Short Sleeve V Neck Slub Tee in Salt) and a grey vest - like 7 For All Mankind's Pindot Vest in Heat Concert - for a look that's versatile yet stylish. From there, slip on a cool pair of rugged boots like H by Hudsons's Yorke Calfe in Black. Do you think that DB looks good here - or is that a stupid question? Let me know by leaving a comment! In other Beckham news, it seems that David and Victoria are set to attend the wedding of the year - make that of the decade - the royal wedding! Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding is one of the most anticipated events of next year, and a source says that "David and Victoria are thrilled by their invite. David became good friends with Prince William when the pair teamed up to front England’s bid to host football’s 2018 World Cup recently. When he heard that William had proposed to Kate on a private holiday in Kenya, the international star instantly contacted his new royal friend to pass on his congratulations. David texted Wills as soon as he heard, and Wills told him an invite was on its way. David and Victoria were both thrilled and can’t wait." Talk about the hottest ticket in town!

Kim Kardashian, Usher, Jennifer Hudson and other celebs die for a cause

Twitter streams across the world are about to lose some star power. On Wednesday (Dec. 1), celebs including Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Justin Timberlake, Kim Kardashian, Janelle Monáe, Swizz Beatz, Jay Sean, and more are taking part in the new campaign Digital Life Sacrifice where they will sign off of social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter on behalf of Keys’ charity Keep a Child Alive.
The digital protest is intended to raise money on World AIDS Day, with participants signing back on to their respective social networking profiles when the charity raises $1 million. Many have filmed “last tweet and testament” advertisements where they laid in coffins to represent their “digital deaths” in preparation for the big day.
“It’s really important and super-cool to use mediums that we naturally are on,” Keys tells the AP of the digital protest. “It’s so important to shock you to the point of waking up. It’s not that people don’t care or it’s not that people don’t want to do something, it’s that they never thought of it quite like that.”
The new mom believes that shutting down celebrity profiles will have an immediate impact. “This is such a direct and instantly emotional way and a little sarcastic, you know, of a way to get people to pay attention,” she explains, hoping that others will take their favorite celeb’s lead. “It just doesn’t have to be just because you’re a celebrity or something like that. It can be anybody.”

Nelly Lashes Out at Nicki Minaj and Universal Records


Sunday, November 28, 2010

Kate's New Perfume launch in England

"Kate Moss was photographed at the launch of her new perfume Vintage Muse held at Boots in London, England on November 26, opting for an all-black ensemble for her promotional appearance. First, Kate started with a pair of skinny black jeans (like Serfontaine's Euphoria Cigarette Jean in Eyeliner) and a black scoop neck tank (try Knotee's Solid Knot Tank in Black), and from there slipped on a polished blazer (check out the cool detailing of Diane von Furstenberg's Chain Link Blazer in Black) and a vintage looking belt. For something similar (with a few added pyramid studs for some edge) try Linea Pelle Collection's Pyramid Studded Hip Belt in Black. On a beauty note, Kate rocked her tousled blonde banged hairdo and added a dash of bronzer to her cheeks. Are you liking Kate's look here, everyone? She was picked as Vogue's Best Dressed of the Decade (quite an accomplishment!) so needless to say that whenever Kate steps out in public, it's pretty much a guarantee that she'll look great. For those of you who are tuning into 'X Factor,' it seems that Kate seems to think that contestant Cher Lloyd has a future in the fashion industry if her music career fails to take off. A source says, 'Cher reminds Kate of herself when she was younger. Cher's got a swagger like she knows everything but the fact is she's a kid and has a lot to learn. Kate's impressed by her vibe and says she has a great sense of style and personality.' Do you happen to agree with Kate's thoughts about Cher's swagger and sense of style?"

Ray-J & Brandy Record Gospel Song With Their Parents


PICS: Keri Hilson, Polow Da Don, chris brown at Gold Room


Saturday, November 27, 2010

Lloyd Banks...Zone 4...Thanksgiving Carnival

Chris Brown...Zone 4...Thanksgiving Carnival.

Nicki Minaj Shows Her Ass...Literally

Nicki Minaj performed as a headliners for New York Hot 97 "Thanksgiving Thank You Concert." Now we all know that Nicki can show her ass when she step on the scene and this was literally the case at the concert. The eccentric rapper wore a black jumper that was cut out at the back exposing her rear end. She paired the outfit with towering black sandals and her signature blonde hair with pink highlights.

Fashion Faceoff: Cate vs. Jennifer


Ladies you'll love seeing red over this one! Oscar winner Cate Blanchett and Jennifer Hudson go toe to toe over a claret-colored Lanvin gown in this elegant fashion battle. Question is who wore it better? "Back in September, theater queen Cate Blanchett donned the draped gown while promoting the luxury SK-II beauty line at the Park Hyatt in Beijing, China. The 'Robin Hood' actress paired her dress with simple black pumps, gold bracelets, and a side-parted updo. Just last week, 'American Idol' alum Jennifer Hudson rocked the same frock while performing at the Happy Hearts Fund's Land of Dreams - Thailand charity event at the Metropolitan Pavilion in NYC. The fabulously slim Weight Watchers spokesperson accessorized with opaque tights, gold-capped black heels, and loose, wavy tresses. Hudson isn't the first to double Blanchett's look -- Julia Roberts donned a belted petrol-blue version of the dress for the Parisian 'Eat, Pray, Love' premiere last September -- but she's definitely the standout when it comes to rocking the figure-flattering Lanvin number. Cate always looks great, but this time I have to go with Jennifer. Her curves fill out the dress perfectly, and the black tights really set off the wine-colored gown. For me, JHud wins this battle hands down."

Taylor Swift, Jake Gyllenhaal share Thanksgiving maple lattes

"(PEOPLE) -- Families across the country spent their Thanksgiving evenings tuning into Taylor Swift's NBC special 'Taylor Swift: Speak Now.' But where was the starlet spending her Turkey Day? In Brooklyn, alongside new boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal. Around 10:30 a.m., the pair popped into Park Slope's Gorilla Coffee for specialty maple lattes, made with pure Vermont syrup.
'They were really sweet, really really sweet,' says a source at the shop, adding that the duo also tipped well. 'They get treated like normal people around here,' says the source, noting that Gyllenhaal, 29, deals with the occasional star-struck customer politely. The actor's sister Maggie Gyllenhaal lives near the crowded neighborhood shop -- which boasts loud music and an energetic staff -- and frequently stops in.
The source says that this was Swift's first time in the shop. Being introduced to favorite family haunts? Sounds like the singer-songwriter, 20, is being welcomed right into the Gyllenhaal family lifestyle -- one maple latte at a time."

Elton John might sing at upcoming royal wedding

"Sir Elton John, a favorite of the late Princess Diana, has revealed that he could perform at Prince William's upcoming wedding to Kate Middleton, reports the Daily Mail - but possibly not in the way you'd think.
Asked during a recent Radio 2 interview if he would be singing at the April 29, 2011, ceremony at London's Westminster Abbey, John replied, 'I probably am,' before joking, 'I'll probably be busking outside.' The 63-year-old superstar was good friends with William's late mother and famously performed a reworked version of his classic 'Candle in the Wind' at her 1997 funeral. While John may have a bit of history with the Royal Family, he insists that he will not write about them when he kicks off his gig as a guest editor for The Independent newspaper. 'There’s not going to be much about the royal wedding in there,' he says. 'I think we’ve had enough of that for the time being.'"

Friday, November 26, 2010

Local Celebrities Give Back


Mayor Kasim Reed 2nd to left and local club owner Alex Gidewon far left took time out to give turkeys to needy families on Thanksgiving day.

Kanye & Keri Hilson Perform @ Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Kanye West and Keri Hilson performed at the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. Keri who was looking pretty in all pink peformed "Pretty Girl Rock" and Kanye wore a furry vest and performed "Lost in the World" from his critically acclaimed CD "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy."

Mark Wahlberg confirms role in 'Uncharted'


10 movies not to miss this holiday season


Thursday, November 25, 2010

Webbie Overdose


Delonte West Broken Wrist


Raven Symone Is In “KONTROL


Lindsey Lohan is Free For Thanksgiving

Lindsey Lohan won't have to spend Thanksgiving at Betty Ford. Lohan is a free woman well for at least 15 hours. Lilo got a one-day pass at Betty Ford to celebrate the holiday with her dad in LA. According to TMZ, she will be leaving her sober facility in Palm Springs this morning to make the 2-hour drive but she has to be back by late tonight. We're told a bunch of Lindsay's friends are coming to dinner along with Michael Lohan.

Bristol Palin: Prayer helped me through 'Dancing' controversy

"(PEOPLE) -- Bristol Palin is happy with her third-place finish on 'Dancing with the Stars.'
But it hasn't been easy for the Alaska native, 20, who finished season 11 behind Kyle Massey and winner Jennifer Grey. Palin's run in the ballroom competition was plagued with controversy because, despite consistently lower scores from the judges, fans voted her through week after week. There was even a frightening moment when a threatening package arrived at the CBS studios where the show is broadcast. 'It is faith that got me through this and just praying all the time and just relying on God and knowing that He is on our side and we'll get through this,' Palin told PEOPLE after Monday's finale.
Palin says she learned a lot from the experience -- and not just about dancing. 'Just persevere, have confidence in whatever you do and be willing to go try new things,' she said. 'I've grown so much as a person.' But now that the competition is over, it's time to celebrate. Said her partner Mark Ballas: 'We're getting on the private jet with the rest of the couples and we're going to have a party.'"

Janet Jackson headed on her largest world tour

"Janet Jackson has big plans for the new year: The singer is set to launch her largest-ever world tour, performing 35 of her number one hits in 35 cities.
The songs will consist entirely of chart-toppers from Jackson's 'Number Ones' CD and the concert venues are expected to be more intimate than those of past tours.
While the 44-year-old superstar has taken control of those small details, she is asking fans to get in on the escapade by visiting janetjackson.com and suggesting the cities in which she should perform. The first fan she hears from in each selected city gets an autographed copy of 'Number Ones' and Jackson's upcoming self-help/self-esteem book 'True You,' which is out February 8.
In addition, the 'For Colored Girls' star will also dedicate one of her number one songs to that city and recognize 20 young people whose lives and work have enriched the community."

Keyshia Cole meets Fan Backstage @ 106 & Park

Keyshia Cole’s Twitter friend, Steven DeMoya, drove for 3½ hours to be in the audience at BET 106 & Park NOT ONCE but TWICE in 7 days to see Keyshia debut her two new videos.
After KC was made aware of his trek all the way from Rhode Island to NYC last week, she made sure he got special treatment this week. Steven met KC at BET’s VIP entrance and walked into the building with her. After hanging with KC in the dressing room he was whisked off to her appearance VIP Style: Check the two of them out in KC’s dressing room at BET. Keyshia’s new album, Calling All Hearts, is due in stores on December 21st.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Steve Harvey's advice book gets a 'remix'

Shanae Hall doesn’t think women should have to “think like a man” in order to get one.
The Sirius satellite radio personality has written “Why Do I Have To Think Like A Man,” which is a counterpoint to Steve Harvey’s New York Times best-seller, “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man.” Hall, who is the ex-wife of former NFL player Cory Hall, even managed to snag an endorsement from one of Harvey’s best friends, actor/comedian Cedric the Entertainer.
She told Black Voices that she had her mother – who co-authored the book – to thank for bringing Harvey’s work to her attention. “We were in the process of writing our book, and I read his book and thought, 'Really, so now I have to think like a man to get a man? ...[I]s that what they were doing in the '20s, '30s and '40s, thinking like men?'" she said. “I think there is some truth to [our playing off his title for attention] because it was so catchy. It's no difference to a song that comes out and someone does a remix.”
Hall said she disagrees with some of the advice in Harvey's book, which helped land him on Oprah Winfrey's couch sharing his wisdom. “The comment that he made when he said women are the primary reason that men cheat...I felt like he completely disowned the fact that as humans we have moral obligations to our spouses and you can't blame all on Tiger Woods' groupies for Tiger Woods sleeping with everyone," Hall said. The author added she wouldn’t even mind getting Harvey to follow in the steps of his buddy Cedric the Entertainer and endorse her new book. “I just talked to Ced and I told him, 'I take it Steve is not too angry because he has to have seen the book by now,' and Ced said, "Steve might even endorse your book because as long as you're not attacking his character, you're just making comments on his philosophy,” Hall said. ‘Steve's not going to have a problem with that kind of thing.'”

Cookie Monster auditions to be 'SNL' host

Move over, Betty White – another TV legend could be hosting "Saturday Night Live" thanks to Facebook: Cookie Monster. "Me know many of you think of me as cookie-eating fanatic bordering on glutton. Actually me prefer the term 'cookie enthusiast.' But there more to me than that," the "Sesame Street" star says in a video on the "Cookie Monster Should Host Saturday Night Live" Facebook page. "And me want to show the world. So, me think that it time to branch out beyond me cookie-eating career. Me ready for next logical step: hosting Saturday Night Live."The furry blue creature then goes on to screen his audition video for the show. In it, the googly-eyed great is seen performing an opening monologue; starring in a "MacGruber" parody called "Macarooner"; helming "Fake News," his version of "Weekend Update"; introducing musical guest Cookie Gaga, who sings "Cookie Face" while wearing a cookie dress; and signing off by thanking Betty Crocker, Sarah Lee, Little Debbie and "SNL" creator Lorne Michaels. Cookie Monster is urging fans to join his Facebook group and help his audition video go viral in an attempt to land the "SNL" spot. As of press time, his Facebook page had 36,278 "Likes." White, whose "SNL" campaign was created by a fan, landed her gig earlier this year after nearly half a million Facebook users pushed to have her host the show.

Kanye talks Taylor, Prez Bush at Bowery Ballroom concert

In advance of his expected performance at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Kanye West hit up the Bowery Ballroom in New York City Tuesday for a set that featured songs off his critically acclaimed album, “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.” The performance was packed with some of the album’s guest stars, including Swizz Beatz, John Legend, Pusha T and Nicki Minaj (whose own album, “Pink Friday,” dropped this week), according to New York magazine's Vulture. But as interesting as the performance was, it looks like West’s closing speech has grabbed plenty of attention. West started off with the obvious: “As you know, it's been an extremely hard year for me…But getting back to music, G.O.O.D. Fridays, and the album ... I never thought I'd say this, I wanna thank the magazines for perfect scores across the board. I always felt like I could do anything.” And while he said he's not "here to talk politics; I'm here to make music" – and also wasn’t interested in being asked any “stupid f--” questions – he did refer to two incidents that have caused a media hailstorm: what shall forever be known as That One Time at the VMAs and the recent media mentions of the phrase he uttered about former president George W. Bush during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. “I am very particular with my words, and [with] the emotion that I felt at that time, it wasn’t worded exactly right," West told the crowd last night of his statement. He added that while others were praising him for saying “George Bush doesn’t care about black people,” he was thinking, “that’s not exactly what I wanted to say. I was emotional, that was not exactly the way I wanted to word it. But I rode it.” In fact, he went on, he rode it kinda like Taylor Swift did.“I rode it. Just as Taylor never came to my defense in any interview and rode the wave," West said. "And rode it, and rode it. That’s the way I rode the wave of the Bush comment. It’s not about popular opinion, it’s about when you look in your heart and know what’s right and what’s wrong." West then called the interview "Today's" Matt Lauer conducted with the former president exploitative. "Look at what the media did, at how they exploited [Bush]. They said that he said it was his lowest moment and as a mass, as America, we took that as fact...If you look at the interview he said that was one of his lowest moments... But because the popularity of me, they exploited that, to make you watch the interview and make you feel that he was stupider than ever, to think that a rapper’s comment could be his lowest moment."
West ended the litany of statements with a note of encouragement. "If you’re a real artist, have no fear," he said, instructing said artists to say and do what they choose. "And if it’s meant to be, the people will stand up, like the people stood up for me this week, 600,000 coming off being the most hated person this time last year."

Travolta & Preston welcome new baby

By Jen Odell
John Travolta and Kelly Preston welcomed a new addition to their family Tuesday night in a Florida hospital. Weighing in at 8 lbs., 3 oz., baby Benjamin -- and his mom, Kelly, 48 -- are reportedly both healthy and enjoying each other's newfound company. "John, Kelly and their daughter Ella Bleu, are ecstatic and very happy about the newest member of the family," the Travoltas said in a statement. John and Kelly announced her pregnancy in May, more than a year after the loss of their 16-year-old son, Jett, who died after suffering a seizure while the family was on vacation in the Bahamas. Jett's death led to a trial over an alleged extortion plot, as the Travoltas tried to avoid the spotlight in order to grieve for their son.

Christina Milian Denies $4 Million Dollar Divorce Settlement Claim


Angelina Jolie Shot Two Versions of Film in Different Languages

Angelina Jolie is filming her directorial debut, a controversial love story between a Muslim woman and a Serbian man, in two different languages: English and the Eastern European dialect many of her actors speak."We actually shot a full version in their native language and we shot a full version in English. We shot two complete films," Jolie tells local outlet Vasarnapi Hirek (as translated by IndieWire). "I was only able to do it because the actors were so fluent in English so they were willing to work hard and do the scenes in two languages."Theaters will have the option to choose the version they want to play depending on the region.Jolie is also considering converting the film to black and white."It’s shot in color but it could transfer to black and white. We haven't decided that…. We put a series of pictures together in black and white and it was beautiful," says Jolie.The one thing Jolie is focused on: "The important thing is I want to make sure that we make a film for people who just want to go to the movies to watch a love story. To not be put off by anything that seems too heavy. So we want to walk that fine line to make it accessible to everybody because it’s important for as many people to see it."

'Dancing With The Stars' Finale: A New Champ Is Crowned!


Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Jessica Simpson: 'No Babies Yet' for Her and Eric Johnson


By Sara Hammel

Jessica Simpson is in planning mode Рfor a wedding, not a baby. "There are no babies yet," the star, who recently got engaged to Eric Johnson, told Access Hollywood Live on Tuesday. "But I definitely see myself having a family with him, so that's exciting to think about." When pressed for wedding details, Simpson says she's taking it slow and hasn't even picked a date yet. "We just really haven't talked much about it," she says. "We've really just been happy being engaged, so I don't even know what kind of wedding I'll have. We [have] both been married before, so you never know what can happen." Simpson, 30, first began dating Johnson, 31, a former NFL player, in May. She was previously married to Nick Lachey. As for what she loves most about her fianc̩ she says, "I love how confident he is and he's not fazed by this world and life that I'm living in. I can't imagine my life without him in it."

Fantasia takes the stand in boyfriend's divorce

By Alan Duke, CNN
(CNN) -- Fantasia Barrino testified in her boyfriend's child custody case in a Charlotte, North Carolina, court Monday, according to a court spokesman. Barrino's controversial relationship with Antwaun Cook led his wife, Paula Cook, to accuse the "American Idol" winner of wrecking her marriage and stealing her husband. The singer testified that she knew from the first day of her relationshsip with Cook that he was married and still living with his wife, according to two sources who were in the courtroom. The sources asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the information. Her manager offered no response when contacted by CNN Monday. Barrino publicly acknowledged the relationship last summer, but she insisted then that she did not know Cook was a married man. Paula Cook alleged in a court filing that her husband and Barrino engaged in a year-long affair in which her husband enjoyed "the lavish benefits associated with the high-profile relationship." Barrino was treated at a Charlotte hospital for a "sleep aid" overdose several days after Cook's wife filed her child custody petition in Mecklenburg County District Court in August. She later said she purposefully overdosed.
Barrino's raw talent as a songstress, combined with her hard-luck story as a teenage mother, won her many fans, starting with her winning "American Idol's" third season. Her six-year-long entertainment career has been pockmarked with adversity, including being sued by her own father and well-publicized financial troubles. She is currently touring the United States supporting her "Back to Me" album.

Rapper T.I. admits to drug problem

The world may know about some of T.I.'s troubles, but in a new magazine interview he reveals a hidden problem. The rapper tells VIBE that he developed a drug habit after extensive dental surgery. “I had a lot of work done to my teeth,” he says. “Oral surgery, extractions, six, seven, eight root canals. Between January to February.” T.I. told the magazine that during his prison stint last year he had fillings and things fall out which had to be repaired, and he was given pain killers oxycontin and hydrocodone.“Then I get these pills and I start taking them for the pain at first,” he told the publication. “And then I’m like, Wait―this [expletive]makes me feel good. And it’s legal.”The rapper said he continued taking the medication, even after he had healed from his surgeries the way others “might have a drink or smoke a blunt.”“And eventually I developed―I guess―the beginning stages of dependence,” he said. T.I., who is currently serving time for violating his probation on an earlier federal weapons conviction, said he discussed his issue with fellow artist Eminem, who has also battled addiction.“I asked him how he knew he was an addict,” T.I. said. “Basically if you put yourself in harm’s way... if you risk that, you’ve got to assume that there is something fundamentally wrong with your thought process.”

Atlanta Housewife Kim Zolciak: I'm Pregnant!

Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak has a brand-new reason to party: She's expecting another bundle of joy!
"I'm three months pregnant," she told UsMagazine.com Monday. "I'm really, really happy and excited!"
PHOTOS: Meet Kim's pet pooch! The baby-to-be's dad is Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy Bierman, 25, whom Zolciak, 32, befriended at an Atlanta charity function earlier this year. (Their first meeting was documented on a recent episode of Bravo's hit.) As show fans know, "Tardy for the Party" singer Zolciak already has two daughters, Brielle, 13, and Ariana, 9. Will Zolciak and Bierman find out the gender of their little one? "Probably," she told Us. "My psychic did say i'm gonna have a boy! "PHOTOS: Cattiest housewives moments Zolciak also confirmed that she put her Atlanta townhouse for sale (first reported at DishintheDirt.) "We need to move into a bigger home!" she explained of her growing family. Zolciak's Atlanta housewives castmate Sheree Whitfield also spoke to Us about her pal's baby news. "I think it's wonderful!" Whitfield said. "I don't think I've ever seen her so happy. As long as she's happy, i'm happy!"

Quicy Jones On Kanye West: "No Comparison

Legendary Producer Quincy Jones was not shy when asked about Kanye West in comparison to him as a producer. According to Us Magazine.com the question was: "Kanye West is similar to you in that he's the producer everybody wants to work with in the last decade...." and 27-time Grammy winner replied: "How man? No way. Did he write for a symphony orchestra? Does he write for a jazz orchestra? Come on, man. He's just a rapper. There's no comparison. I'm not putting him down or making a judgement or anything, but we come from two different sides of the planet. I spent 28 years learning my first skill. I don't rap. It's not the same thing. A producer has to have some sort of skills that enable him to be a producer. It's totally different to know what to do with 16 woodwinds you know from piccolos down to bass clarinet. It's a whole different mindset. No comparison. None." The 77-year old stated Kanye is a great rapper however there are alot of rappers out there. Jones also said that he doesn't think about West much.

White Hott

R&B singer Beyonce was hott in white while modeling jewelry as she launched Lorraine Schwartz's "2BHappy" jewelry collection at NYC's LAVO Night club. We were told that the "Queen B" partied til her hair was limp at the event.

William, Kate to wed April 29 at Westminster Abbey


Monday, November 22, 2010

Malin Akerman to Replace Lindsay Lohan in 'Inferno'

It didn't take long for Lindsay Lohan's replacement for the Linda Lovelace biopic, Inferno, to be announced.
"We are casting Malin Akerman for the role of Linda Lovelace," director Matthew Wilder tells E! News. "We are currently in negotiations and working out the legalities of bringing her on board."
On Saturday, Wilder announced his decision to move away from Lohan in the lead part. Ultimately, the director said the issue came down to "the impossibility" of insuring the troubled actress "and some other issues."
With Akerman in the part, Wilder believes the stalled project will get back on track with plans to shoot in the first quarter of 2011.
Lohan has been in and out of jail and rehab over the past year and is currently living at a sober living facility in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
"We have stuck by Lindsay very patiently for a long time with a lot of love and support," Wilder said.

Hott Messes At the AMA's






There were some hits on the red carpet at the 2010 American Music Awards however Nicki Minaj and Willow Smith were not among them. Nicki wore a colorful Manish Arora frock that had you wondering if it was really a dress. She paired it with Christian Louboutin shoes that were hott but her hair was a blonde and green hott mess. Other AMA's attendees was Little Willow Smith who is so adorable but her outfit was not. She donned a grey short jumpsuit with a yellow one arm shoulder piece number attached. She paired it with black leather slouchy booties and black gloves. The looks were interesting but a hott mess nonetheless.