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
Brad and Angelina Jolie attended the Paris premiere of Megamind on November 29, 2010. The couple looked sexy in all black.
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 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."
(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.
(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."
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.
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!
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!
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.
"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?"
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.
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."
"(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.
"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.
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."
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.
"(PEOPLE) -- Bristol Palin is happy with her third-place finish on 'Dancing with the Stars.'
"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.
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.
Shanae Hall doesn’t think women should have to “think like a man” in order to get one.
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.
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."
By Jen Odell
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."
By Alan Duke, CNN
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.”
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak has a brand-new reason to party: She's expecting another bundle of joy!
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.
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.
It didn't take long for Lindsay Lohan's replacement for the Linda Lovelace biopic, Inferno, to be announced.
