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- SUPER BOWL WEEKEND: Kelly Rowland HOSTS Jesse Williams & Serena Williams At ESPN's 'NEXT' Party + Ray Lewis HONORED At The GOSPEL CELEBRATION With Fantasia
- SATURDAY FUNNIES: A$AP Rocky & Bon Qui Qui CHOP IT UP At Alexander Wang
- Beyonce's Promo Pic LEAKS For "The Mrs. Carter Show" WORLD TOUR?
- Kerry Washington, Halle Berry, Lance Gross & More DAZZLE At The 44th ANNUAL NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
- DO WE LOVE IT?: Drake's "Started From The Bottom"
- Joe Budden Talks Love & Risky Business For Cover Of ROLLING OUT
- Kanye West DONS A STRAIT JACKET For Abu Dhabi PERFORMANCE
- CELEBS GIVE BACK: Nicole Ari Parker, Boris Kodjoe And Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas DISCUSS Educational Issues...And Discuss Parenting
- CANDIDS: Ne-Yo & Monyetta, Russell Simmons & Nicole Murphy DINE OUT At BOA Steakhouse
- Jennifer Hudson Performing With SANDY HOOK Children's Choir At SUPER BOWL Pre-Game Show + Quvenzhane Wallis Tells Leno She Hopes To Meet Beyonce & Nicki Minaj
- FALSE ALARM: Lil Wayne's Still Got His Dreads....But Apparently No Stylist
- BOOBS ON BOURBON STREET: The 49ers HIT The STRIP CLUB Before The SUPER BOWL
| Posted: 02 Feb 2013 07:55 AM PST Kelly Rowland and a few of her celebs friends helped kickoff Super Bowl Weekend in New Orleans last night. See pics of Kelly, Serena Williams, Jesse Williams and Lolo Jones partying with ESPN and Ray Lewis honored at the Gospel Celebration with Fantasia ..... Last night, "Ice" singer Kelly Rowland attended ESPN The Magazine's 'NEXT' Event at Tad Gormley Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. Kelly took over the @ESPNMag Twitter handle and served as celebrity social media ambassador for the event. She posed with US Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and personal trainer to the stars Jeanette Jenkins (who helped her earn her famous six pack). Kelly's BFF Serena Williams wore a form fitting dress and big curls.
Track and field superstar Lolo Jones gave Angelina Jolie a "run" for her money with an exposed leg pose. Tony Rock was spotted on the black carpet. And Holly Robinson Peete posed with Green Bay Packers player Greg Jennings (who announced that he's retiring).
And the evening's entertainment was...... Cee-Lo Green and Goodie Mob entertained the partygoers . Cee-Lo posed with D-Nice who kept the crowd moving during the party.
Also.... Kirk Franklin and Sherri Shepherd hosted the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration yesterday at the University of New Orleans. Backstage, Kirk posed with his wife Tammy Collins. Sherri even sang a few notes with Donnie McClurkin and the choir. Fantasia headlined the concert. She performed alongside her mom, Diane Barrino, for several songs. And she was brought to tears when speaking about her testimony with Kirk. And Baltimore Ravens player Ray Lewis was honored with the Lifetime of Inspiration Award. Ray, who has performed with the NFL Players Choir during the celebration for many years, sang during the event.
Melanie Few-Harrison, creator and producer of the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, spoke of Ray saying,
After playing in the Super Bowl with the Ravens, Ray plans to retire and begin a new career as an ESPN analyst.
Photos by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for ESPN/Rick Diamond/Getty Images North America  |
| SATURDAY FUNNIES: A$AP Rocky & Bon Qui Qui CHOP IT UP At Alexander Wang Posted: 02 Feb 2013 05:55 AM PST Harlem-raised rapper A$AP Rocky appears in a hilarious ad promoting the Spring 2013 line by Alexander Wang alongside funnywoman Anjelah Johnson. Watch it inside.... In a new ad for the Spring 2013 T by Alexander Wang line, comedienne Anjelah Johnson reprises her role as Bon Qui Qui, the newest employee at the Alexander Wang NYC flagship store. During her disastrous first day at work, she assists famous customers like A$AP Rocky and Simon Doonan. Alessandra Ambrosio, Shannan Click & Natasha Lyonne also make cameos. Watch it here:  |
| Beyonce's Promo Pic LEAKS For "The Mrs. Carter Show" WORLD TOUR? Posted: 01 Feb 2013 10:43 PM PST Grab your lacefronts plus an extra in honor of Blue Ivy Carter. Because, according to a leaked promo pic on LiveNation's UK ticketing site, Beyonce Knowles Carter is about to head out on her fifth world tour.
Deets inside.... Looks like the year of Beyonce is officially in full swing. And we're only in the second month. With only a little of a day left till her big Superbowl Halftime show, LiveNation UK just leaked a teaser pic of what seems to be an upcoming tour There are no details on the website yet, but the promo pic (which was just a small pic on the site) reads, "The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour." And could this also be the name of her new album she's reportedly been in the studio working on? Reports have revealed that the "End of Time" singer is working with folks like Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, and Azealia Banks. We love it already. And the pic also looks like it's part of this mystery shoot posted recently as well. Bey hinted that some type of tour announcement would be made soon, but not necessarily this soon. When asked at Thursday's Superbowl press conference, she responded:
Looks like the cat may be out the bag just a little early. And check out her cute interview with the NFL network during Thursday's post-press conference media junket. She showed host Deion Sanders she's a true Texas girl by doing his famous "Must Be The Money" dance. And she revealed baby Blue Ivy is starting to talk--and she already knows the "Single Ladies" dance and sings "Uh Oh". Loves it!
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| Kerry Washington, Halle Berry, Lance Gross & More DAZZLE At The 44th ANNUAL NAACP IMAGE AWARDS Posted: 01 Feb 2013 07:27 PM PST The 44th NAACP Image Awards were held tonight in LA and "Scandal" stars Kerry Washington & Tony Goldwyn joined Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx and Don Cheadle for the glammed up event. See the pics inside.... The simply stunning Kerry Washington and some of Hollywood's finest actors came out to support the 44th NAACP Image Awards at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.
Her beautiful baby pink and mint green gown was from the Oscar de la Renta 2013 RTW Collection. During the show, Kerry won the award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture for Django Unchained. And Kerry also picked up awards for outstanding actress in a drama series for "Scandal," and the much deserved President's Award, which is given in recognition of special achievement and exceptional public service. The natve New Yorker Kerry brought out her proud parents Valerie Washington and Earl Washington. "Scandal" creator Shonda Rhimes was all smiles and so proud of her cast.
"Scandal" castmates Jeff Perry, Katie Lowes, Bellamy Young and Tony Goldwyn posed together. On a SCANDAL sidenote--We no longer trust Cyrus, want Quinn to get kidnapped again if at all possible, have learned a new gangsta "induce labor to keep a man" move form the First Lady, and learned just how much a man hopelessly in love will (stupidly) give up for the woman of his dreams. "Scandal" star Tony Goldwyn posed with Judy White (the real life Olivia Pope). "Cloud Atlas" star Halle Berry was among the A-list presenters for the evening. She rocked a Vivienne Westwood‘s Ball Tie Dress in black voile satin with champagne voile satin beneath her neckline. And looked effortlessly fab while doing so. She posed with Gladys Knight. And during the show, Gladys performed a moving version of "Memories" for all the stars who died in 2012. And Ms. Berry even took the time to sign a few autographs. Sweet. Don Cheadle won the award for Oustanding Actor in a Comedy Series for "House of Lies" as he posed with his long time significant other.
"Django Unchained" star Jamie Foxx closed out the broadcast singing Fred Hammond's "No Weapon" in honor of the film. And got pretty choked up while accepting his award. He arrived with his gorgeous daughter Corinne Bishop. Keke Palmer kept it cute in a dress by Naven, black sandals by Zigi NY, a Judith Leiber clutch, & jewelry by Neil Lane. Sidney Poitier presented Harry Belafonte the Spingarn Award honoring outstanding achievement by an African American. And y'al can only guess how Sidney's speech went. Gotta love him though.
Actress Garcelle Beauvais rocked a strapless hot pink J. Mendel gown that she pulled off nicely, LL Cool J arrived with wife Simone and won for best actor in a drama series. "Second Generation Wayans" star Tatyana Ali was there in a printed puple and black cap sleeved gown. Kristoff St. John arrived with wife Allana Nadal. He won the award for Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series for his long time work in "Young & The Restless".
David and Tamela Mann were a cute pair. We love David's two toned suit. Work it pops. Wendy Raquel Robinson showed off her toned physique in a hot pink deep V gown with embellished shouldes. Actor Dennis Haysbert provided voice overs throughout the show. With his still sexy self. Part of Mindless Behavior was there. In case you hadn't heard, "The Boondocks" creator Aaron McGruder is using Kickstarter to fund an Uncle Ruckus film. So, of course, a real like Uncle Ruckus had to hit the carpet. WHYYYY. The Hunger Games actress and budding fashionista Amandla Stenberg wore a cutesy white dress. Perfect look for her. Loves it. "House of Payne" actress China Anne McClain represented for young Hollywood. Legendary actress Alfre Woodard stars in the upcoming film Twelve Years a Slave. "For Better Or Worse" star Michael Jai White is working on the upcoming film Repeater. BET Networks Vice President of Talent and Casting Robi Reed was there. Singer Ziggy Marley was there with his wife Orly.
Hottie actor Lance Gross (wearing Tom Ford) arrived with girlfriend Rebecca Jefferson. We'e loving that dress for her too. It pays to be boo'd up with a stylist. Loretta Devine was chosen for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for "Grey's Anatomy." Umm....Does Auntie Loretta have a Newport in her purse? The "other" Vanessa Williams rocked a gold one shoulder dress and looked fab. CNN contributor Roland Martin was there finally in an acceptable look. Mario Van Peebles brought along his son Mandela Van Peebles. "Grey's Anatomy" star Chandra Wilson walked the red carpet. "Y&R" soap star Angell Conwell wore a beaded and chiffon black gown. And yes, we love it. The OMG Girlz put on a colorful spectacle.
"The Soul Man" star Niecy Nash showed off her bod in a curve hugging black draped one shoulder dress.
Actor Tyler James Williams was there. He's growing up to be a cutie. Tristan Wilds flashed his pearly whites and accepted an award for his work in Red Tails. And Flight star Gloria Reuben wore a flowing canary gown for an eye popping look. Fabulous. BONUS: Kerry Washington, who stars in two of Hollywood's most talked about sensations, "Scandal" and Django Unchained, was presented the President's Award at the 44th Annual NAACP Image Awards last night by the President and CEO of the NAACP Benjamin Todd Jealous and legendary screen star Diahann Carroll. Kerry was presented the award in honor of her political activism and humanitarian work. During her speech, Kerry drew comparisons between the "stories" of her most famous characters, Olivia Pope and Broomhilda, while touting the importance of inclusivity and human rights. She ended by saying she stands on the shoulders of artists and activists like Harry Belafonte (whom was also honored during the show) who blazed the trail before her.
Watch her inspiring acceptance speech here:
Photos via Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images North America  |
| DO WE LOVE IT?: Drake's "Started From The Bottom" Posted: 01 Feb 2013 05:51 PM PST Drake has been pretty quiet on the solo music front for a minute...but now he's back. Check out the first official release, "Started From The Bottom," off his upcoming album...
Drake is channeling a bit of that vintage-Weezy-Cash Money flow for his newest track "Started From the Bottom." The YMCMB rapper is prepping to release a follow up to his second studio album, Take Care. "Started From The Bottom" was produced by Mike Zombie and will appear on Drizzy's upcoming third album. He already shot the video for the track with Director X. To re-connect with his fans, the Toronto native just posted this message on his website:
Check the track below:
So.... DO WE LOVE IT?!
Started from the bottom now the whole team here....  |
| Joe Budden Talks Love & Risky Business For Cover Of ROLLING OUT Posted: 01 Feb 2013 04:00 PM PST Joe Budden is determined to be the risk taking "romantic". And while most of us can see right through his love (and lust) games, maybe he's just doing all this for the business of love...and hip hop. Check out his Rolling Out cover and few quotes inside...
The rapper who knows how to get co-stars Tahiry & Raqi Thunda to shamelessly fight over him, is covering Rolling out. Here's what the "Pump It Up" Jersey City rapper has to say about his persona: On how he's evolved “My sole purpose is just to improve and evolve and keep the focus on me.Doing that, you pick up on certain things and you learn certain things. Looking at myself back then, my mind-[set] was in a very different place. Not to say volatile, but I wasn’t as intact as I am today.” On how he now feels abut former homie lover friend Raqi Thunda "That relationship is nonexistent. I won’t say it’s because of the show. It’s because of her. The show didn’t do anything — to me, anyway. That was bound to come to its end whether the show was happening or not.” On why he risks being too open “Since the time I started rapping, I’ve learned to be transparent. It depends on what those things are [laughs]! But I’m a pretty big risk-taker.”
On why he did the show I didn’t really see a reason to be opposed to [the show]. It was never really something I was ever opposed to. This was just another outlet for people to get a better understanding of who I am as an individual. And to see some of the struggles that I went through. If it could help at least one person out there, it was all worth it....If new fans are attracted — [that’s] great. If older fans can get a better understand or another perspective on Joe Budden, then I welcome that, too. All things [are] welcome....You wanna make the most out of life. Life is short,” he says of why he ultimately did the show. “You wanna do as much as you can for as many people as you can. That’s just the person I’ve grown into. It wasn’t always the case. … But today, you evolve. Any new experience, opportunity or door that God puts in front of me to walk through, I’m gonna trust him and walk through [it.]” On if fame caused his drug addiction “I’ve been in this game for a long time and people drinking and doing whatever happens to be their vice of choice — that never affected me. That was me. Not to say other people wouldn’t be influenced, but for me, it was never that. For me, it was, ‘If I wanna do something, I’m gonna do it.’ Whether other people agree or disagree....The fame part is the simplest part,. You’re more recognized than the average person. Whoop-de-do. I’m filled with too much humility for that to move me one way or another."
More pics:
Well... Check out more over at Rolling Out.  |
| Kanye West DONS A STRAIT JACKET For Abu Dhabi PERFORMANCE Posted: 01 Feb 2013 03:48 PM PST
Kanye West rocked the mic in Abu Dhabi recently though his sense of style nearly overshadowed his performance. Find out what Kanye wore (again) and see him perform inside.....
When Kanye West took the stage in Abu Dhabi recently, he performed in a bedazzled ski mask and a strait jacket. The nuanced choice of gear played right into the hands of critics who have often deemed him as "crazy." Especially because he wore a similar eye brow raising look at his Revel performances. Kanye's baby mama Kim Kardashian spoke about their unborn child with Jimmy Fallon saying the baby would have great fashions. "If anyone knows Kanye, they just know how into fashion he is, and I think he's going to have things, like, specially made. I don't think hand-me-downs are going to work. I think it has to be, like, really fun stuff."
Watch "Runaway" live: Watch "Say What You Will/Heartless" above. Watch "Stronger" here:
Photos via Team Kanye Daily  |
| Posted: 01 Feb 2013 02:05 PM PST Nicole Ari Park, Boris Kodjoe and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas recently participated in panel discussion on ways to improve educational opportunities for children in the US. Watch a snippet from the panel inside.... Hollywood couple Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe were panelists who spoke during the Box Tops for Education Town Hall at Spelman College recently. Posing with Sharonda L. Britton, Director of Marketing for Walmart, the panel discussed serious educational issues such as funding, budget cuts, parental & community involvement, curriculum, and public vs homeschooling for our nation's youth. Jeff kept the audience and panel on task as they worked toward a solution for improving the lives of our youth.
At one point during the discussion, the issue of parenting and its impact on education came up. Nicole and Boris jokingly went back and forth about how they split up the mommy/daddy duties at home. That should be interesting.
Watch a snippet of the panel discussion here:
BET.com will premiere the entire panel discussion online on Monday, February 4.
Photos via LiquidSoulMedia  |
| CANDIDS: Ne-Yo & Monyetta, Russell Simmons & Nicole Murphy DINE OUT At BOA Steakhouse Posted: 01 Feb 2013 11:11 AM PST The BOA Steakhouse in L.A. had a number of celebs dining out last night. See pics of Ne-Yo, Nicole Murphy and Russell Simmons inside...
Before they headed out to dinner last night, hit-making producer Ne-Yo and his fiancee Monyetta Shaw stopped by the LA-set of ABC's hit series "Scandal." The couple, who were invited by co-star Colombus Short, joined the cast in wishing Kerry Washington a happy 36th birthday. Sweet!
Later.... The couple headed out for a hearty meal at BOA Steakhouse. Loving these tangerine pants Monyetta. "Hollywood Exes" star Nicole Murphy was also seen heading into the eatery. Nicole recently tweeted that she's heading to New Orleans for the Super Bowl. She'll be there with her fiance, TV host and football analyst Michael Strahan who is up for the NFL Hall of Fame honor. Russell Simmons also dined at the steakhouse after throwing on the first thing he could find. And we're sure he avoided the red meat.
Photos via WENN/SPLASH
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| Posted: 01 Feb 2013 10:46 AM PST Oscar-winner actress Jennifer Hudson has been announced as a performer at this year's Super Bowl Pre-Game while Oscar-hopeful Quvenzhane Wallis chatted it up on "The Tonight Show." Get the deets inside.... The NFL seems to making its own statement about gun violence as it has announced that Jennifer Hudson will sing "America the Beautiful" with 26 students from Sandy Hook Elementary School. The NFL is flying the Sandy Hook choir members and their families to New Orleans as a show of support to the Newtown, Conn. community at the Super Bowl. It will surely be an emotional performance as Jennifer's life was also changed by gun violence when her mother, brother and nephew were murdered. Jen and the kiddies will perform at the pre-game show ahead of the matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens. Sweet!
And speaking of kids: Beasts of the Southern Wild's Quvenzhané Wallis, who made history as the youngest actress to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" last night.
The precocious 9-year-old proved she has what it takes to entertain a live audience as she kept Jay and the other guests cracking up. She shared that she hopes to meet Beyonce, Demi Lovato and Nicki Minaj at the Oscars. Umm....we can't speak for Beyonce or Demi but we really don't think she'll run into Nicki at the Oscars. Ever. This little one is a cutie though.
The Oscars air Sunday, February 24.  |
| FALSE ALARM: Lil Wayne's Still Got His Dreads....But Apparently No Stylist Posted: 01 Feb 2013 10:26 AM PST False alarm people! Apparently Weezy is NOT dread free in 2013. We, along with most people, mistook his half-done hair for him cutting off his braids completely. But they're still in tact. Picture proof inside... Weezy's YMCMB homie Mack Maine (pictured below) posted the above pic to clear up the hoopla surrounding Weezy's braids today. And from the side view, we can see those dreads are still (mostly) in tact. While a previous pic with Wayne & Big Boi from last night led folks to believe he was free of the dreads, it turns out, he just doesn't have a hair stylist. That's the only excuse we can come up with why his dreads look this whooped. There's something to be said for a man who can keep his braids looking well moisturized and well kept. But it seems Weezy loves his unkempt look. That explains why he threw that hat on during his MaddenBowl performance last night. So...there you have it. Thanks Mack Maine for the heads up.  |
| BOOBS ON BOURBON STREET: The 49ers HIT The STRIP CLUB Before The SUPER BOWL Posted: 01 Feb 2013 09:23 AM PST Before kickoff on Sunday, a few of the San Francisco 49ers participated in their own version of a kick-off at the local strip club. Find out what went down on Bourbon Street inside.... There are plenty of reasons to head down to New Orleans, LA . There's the fusion of French and Spanish culture, wonderful jazz clubs, excellent seafood, the Super Bowl and....boobs. New Orleans' infamous Bourbon Street is well-known for women flashing their ta-tas for "bands" of beads and a few of the San Francisco 49ers, namely Frank Gore, Michael Crabtree and Patrick Willis were spotted leaving their hotel and heading over to one of the street's high-end strip clubs (if there is such a thing) called Penthouse Club. The three level ta-ta palace is also famous for serving Naked Sushi (which you can eat off of your favorite stripper and hope you don't end up with food poisioning or an STD) and reports say there were over 150 dancers working the club (and pole) that night. We can't tell you what all happened once they got inside....but we're sure the ladies were happy to dance for some of those Super Bowl tips. *In our best "Player's Club" PA system voice* BALLERS IN THE HOUSE!
Watch the arrival at the strip club here:
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