VIDEO STATUS: KELIS- "BRAVE"

Kelis premiers her new music video for her new single "BRAVE". The single "Brave" is off the Kelis's "FLESH TONE" album which was released earlier this year. The video was directed by: Rankin

FRONT PAGE: T.I. Covers VIBE

Clifford Harris also known as Rapper (T.I.) is covering the December issue of VIBE MAGAZINE. Take a look a what the incarcerated rapper had to say:

On how feels he has been treated unfairly:

If I place my value in the way humans treat me, then maybe. But they’re human, man―they can’t help themselves. They do that to people they know personally. So how can I expect them to treat me, only knowing me through television? They did that to Jesus. They did that to Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali. They did it to every great person you could possibly think of. When it was all good, they was with them. When things got bad, then they was against them.

On how his drug habit affected his health:

I had a lot of work done to my teeth. Oral surgery, extractions, six, seven, eight root canals. Between January to February. As soon as I got out, I had a lot of stuff done. In the joint, you eat shit that is unhealthy for you. I had fillings that fell out and stuff that had to get dealt with. Of course for the pain they gave me oxycontin and hydrocodone. And, mind you, on October 13, 2007, I had cut off everything―weed, alcohol. Then I get these pills and I start taking them for the pain at first. And then I’m like, Wait―this shit makes me feel good. And it’s legal. After the pain went away, I kept taking it. I had like five, six prescriptions. So I had, like 80 pills. Everybody else might have a drink or smoke a blunt, I took a pain pill. Times when I had 18-, 20-hour days, I’d take a pain pill. And eventually I developed―I guess―the beginning stages of dependence. [Read More]

VIDEO STATUS: Rihanna featuring Drake "What's My Name"

Love the video very cute and light... I am actually excited for Rihanna's new Album "Loud" due to be out this month. 

NEW MUSIC: Chris Brown "BOING"

Here is Chris Brown's new song entitled "Boing" , I'm not sure if this will be on his upcoming studio album entitled F.A.M.E.

Before dropping But before dropping his new album, Chris will give fans a sample of what’s to come on his  upcoming mixtape My Zone 2, which is planed to release in a few weeks.

zSHARE - Chris Brown - Boing.mp3

FEATURE: ALICIA KEYS FOR ITALIAN VOGUE

Ms. Keys looks great, this is a much softer side we are seeing from her, and I must say she is working it. 

photos via: aliciakeys daily

VIDEO STATUS: Dirty Money "Loving You No More"

Diddy and Dirty Money have dropped another video from the unreleased album " Last Train to Paris" The song entitled "Loving You No More" which features everyone favorite Rapper DRAKE.  

Last Train to Paris is set to be released December 14,2010. 

FASHION IS A PASSION: "SHOE GAME SWAGG"

Christian Louboutin, Alexander McQueen, have some of the sharpest boots and booties for the fall and winter season.

Christian Louboutin Fastissima Velour Booties

These designer shoes are black velous ankle booties and feature a deeply cut front upper. They have a dark silver toned stiletto heel and a slightly pointed cap. They have a leather upper, in-sole, and signature red sole. 

PRICE: $928

Alexander McQueen: Sculpture Platform boot

The black leather platform boots with a gold floral-engraved heel that measures approximately 6 inches with a 2 inch platform. The Alexander McQueen boots have a pointed toe, contrasting textured-leather buckle-fastening straps, gold floral engraving at platform, cutout bridge detail at heel, mock-croc detailing on heel and toe, a tab at back, an exposed gold zip fastening at front and a concealed zip fastening at side.

PRICE: $3,999

VIDEO STATUS: Rihanna's "Who's That Chick"

Who's That Chick (Day/Night Versions) from Jon ALi on Vimeo.

Here's the full versions of both the daytime and nighttime versions of Rihanna's "Who's That Chick" video. Rihanna talks to Entertainment Weekly about the vid that simultaneously is incorporated onto Limited Edition Doritos bags:

"This is the first time my fans will be able to interact with me in one of my videos. We shot the video for “Who’s That Chick” in two versions: day and night. With the Doritos bag you’ll be able to change back and forth between the two videos and it will be different every time."

Rihanna also told the mag that she's the "badass" in her new Battleship movie, her "Raining Men" collabo with Nicki Minaj on her upcoming LOUD album is about there being many men available if things don't work out with one, and she may add in a duet with her bestie Katy Perry.

FOR THE STANS: QUEEN B's "Ego is Preggo"

Well about time Jay-z and Beyonce Carter are expecting a baby, according to US Weekly Magazine. A source close to Beyonce says the Superstar was shocked

“B was shocked. She loves kids, but she wasn’t ready to be a mother just yet,” says a source of the singer, who married rapper Jay-Z in 2008. “She really wanted to get her album done and tour the world again.”

News - Source: Beyonce Is Pregnant! - Moms & Babies - UsMagazine.com

VIDEO STATUS: Willow Smith "Whip My Hair"

Willow Smith, daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, has just released her first video to her hit single "Whip My Hair". The video was directed by Ray Kay .

Willow was just signed to Jay-Z's ROC NATION this past September. 

"I have to say this 9yr old is amazing, watch out Rihanna. "

FASHION IS A PASSION: John Galliano Spring 2011

These shoes are so sick, a caption is not even needed... 

EXTRA EXTRA: Sesame Street " I LOVE MY HAIR"

The other day Sesame Street aired a new song entitled " I love my hair". The song is clearly geared towards African American women and their natural hair. The video teaches Pre-Schoolers and Kindergardeners to Love their hair. 

This is such a positive video, I am proud of Sesame Street for doing something for young african americans in a positive light, we need more self acceptance videos for the youth. 

Video Status: Rihanna "ONLY GIRL (IN THE WORLD)"

Rihanna has released her first music video off the upcoming album entitled LOUD

Video Status: RICK ROSS " ASTAN MARTIN "

Rick Ross has dropped his latest video "Astan Martin" featuring Chrisette Michelle and DRAKE. 

TEFLON DON IN STORES NOW!!! (Great Album)

FASHION IS A PASSION: YSL "MoHawk" Pumps

The infamous Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) has done hit us with another great piece of wearable foot art.  THE PALAIS MOHAWK PUMP.

FRONT PAGE: EBONY Magazine Celebrates 65Yrs

Usher, Mary J. Blige, Taraji P. Henson Samuel L. Jackson appear on the 65th Anniversary Special Collector’s Edition of Ebony, which also includes a "GATEFOLD COVER" with Nia Long. The issue hits stands October 5 and will be available nationwide October 12.

New Music: Chris Brown "DEUCES Remix"

Well you can't keep good talent down. Chris Brown drops the Deuces Remix and its featuring: Kanye, Drake, Andre 3000, and Fabolous. I still don't get the point of this track being on a Mix Tape, it definitely album worthy. 

Deuces (Remix) - Chris Brown feat. Drake, T.I., Kanye West, Fabolous, & André 3000 by MAC2011

FASHION IS A PASSION: RED BOTTOMS BITCH

Mr. RED BOTTOM aka Christian Louboutin has taken accenting shoes to all new levels with his Misfit 150 ($1425). These towering heels (6 inches!) have leather and suede tiered fringing with gunmetal grommets and suede tassels all hanging from a leather ankle strap. This show is a females dream. 

New Music: Gucci Mane Feat Nicki Minaj and Pharrell

Here is some new music from everyones favorite rapper Gucci Mane, the song is entitled "HATERADE" featuring Pharrell and Nicki Minaj. The song was produced by the Neptunes and is expected to be on Gucci's third album entitled The Appeal: Georgia’s Most Wanted, which  is  set to hit stores next week, September 28th.

zSHARE - Gucci Mane feat Nicki Minaj _ Pharrell - Haterade.mp3

FRONT PAGE: Nicki Manj On The Cover Of OUT

Check out the next issue of OUT Magazine, are girl Ms. Minaj has a very creative shoot. I must say I really like it, Nicki is taking things to the next level when it comes to female Rappers. I give this girl serious props. 

Check out some pics and video from the shoot below. For the full article on "The Curious Case Of Nicki Minaj" check out Out.com Features | The Curious Case of Nicki Minaj

REAL TALK: Kimora Gets Real About Split With BABY PHAT

Mrs. Fabulosity herself Kimora Lee, attended Zac Posen's fashion show, during fashion week. When press from Daily News caught up with Kimora seemed very salty about her departure from Baby Phat. It seems like they BAMBOOZLED my girl Kimora. 

Kimora: 

"It's over. It's absolutely over. It was very abrupt and sudden. I was shocked, it's very, very sad for me. It was totally unexpected." "Oh, I am completely gone….Honey they changed the locks on me! I’m busy with Hello Kitty,

Fabulosity….I’m relaunching KLS. I want to cater to this new generation that’s grown up with me.”

Russell who also attended the show, commented on the situation saying: "It’s like a baby that’s all grown up. You have to let it go eventually."

FASHION WEEK NIGHTCAP: THE KNOWLES SISTERS DO TOM FORD

(SOLO arriving, loving her look)

(Beyonce arriving, with big curly wig we love it)

Last night Designer Tom Ford held a very secret intimtate fashion show for NYC Fashion Week. The show was only held for the top fashion editors, celebs and buyers. An special cat walk from the THE KNOWLES SISTERS (Beyonce and Solange).

Tom Ford has been one of fashions top male designers, and he has now launched his womens collection, which everyone is buzzing about. Many people are not aware that Tom Ford has been the vision behind Gucci and YSL womens for many years.

The Theme for Tom Fords womens collection is Old Hollywood. I have admired Tom Ford for many years so Im excited that he is doing something for the Ladys. (Damn I need to bust open my piggy bank and ebay some stuff because I have to have something from this line)

Check Out his store on Madison Ave in NYC

VIDEO STATUS: B.O.B "Magic" Featuring River Cuomo

Here is B.O.B latest video to he new single "Magic" featuring River Cuomo, lead singer of the band "Weezer". The Video was directed by Sanaa Hamri.

FASHION IS A PASSION: Nickolas Kirkwood

Nickolas Kirkwood is in Hong Kong this week, launching a space within On Peddar At Joyce, a popular accessories store. While there he gave a sneak peek of  a collection inspired by deceased grafitti artist Keith Haring. The collection includes 12 styles, including Kirkwood’s first pair of flats and they will launch at retail in February 2011.

Everyone can't pull this off, but they sure are dope. 

BUSTED: T.I. & Wife "Tiny" Arrested In West Hollywood

The question we all want to know is, when will "TIP" get the point, or he must love jail. Rapper Clifford Harris also known as (T.I.) and Wife  Tameka Harris also know as(Tiny), were arrested last night at 10:18pm on Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood, CA for drug possession of "weed" and "ecstasy".

Cops pulled the two over on Sunset Blvd around 10:18 PM for a traffic violation and then smelled marijuana. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, cops say they found a controlled substance — we’re told it was not cocaine. The class of the controlled substance that was found includes methamphetamines and ecstasy.

Tiny and T.I. were taken to separate squad cars and transported to a local Sheriff’s station. Both were booked on felony possession of a controlled substance. They were released on $10,000 bail. 

(I hope this doesn't mess up TIP's Probation, that wouldn't be cute at all since he is a newly Wed)

NEWS: President Obama Declared End To Iraqi

Last Night August 31st, 2010 President Barack Obama, addressed the country last night from the Oval office. In his remarks  President OBAMA FORMALLY DECLARED AN END TO COMBAT MISSION IN IRAQ saying that after seven years of war that claimed more than 4,400 American lives, it is time to face toward the war in Afghanistan and toward pressing problems at home.

VIDEO STATUS: CEE-LO GREEN's "F*ck You"

Cee-Lo is back and now working on his upcoming album entitled "The Lady Killer". The first single off his upcoming album is entitled "Fuck You". The album "The Lady Killer" is due to be released in December 2010. 

"Fuck You" is a very creative, and funny music video, that has an old school modern vibe. 

MOVIE NIGHT: "TAKERS" Takes Number 1 Spot at the BOX OFFICE

The new action packed movie "TAKERS" Staring T.I. , Chris Brown,  Idris Elba, Paul Walker, Matt Dillion, Michael Elay, and Jay Hernandez, has taken the #1 Spot at the box office this weekend. The movie brought in $20,512,304 over the weekend beating out the "Last Exorcism". If you have not seen TAKERS you are really missing out. 

Special Congratulations to Gabby Asare, we are proud of you, long time coming. 

EVENT FAB: The 20th Annual NAACP Theater Awards

(Nia Long)

Last night the 20th Annual NAACP Theater Awards took place. It was a great turn out, everyone that came was looking FAB. Stars like Nia Long, Omar Gooding, Sharon Leal, Bobby Valentino, Lisa Raye and many more came out to last nights event.

(Mekhi Phifer & Nia Long chatted it up)

(Sharon Leal) 

(Omar Gooding)

(Lisa Raye & Daughter) 

(Kenny Latimore)

FOR THE STANS: QUEEN B BACK IN THE STUDIO

For all you Beyonce stans, Queen B is back in the studio working after a much needed vacation. You can't keep this girl from grinding. Singer/songwriter Ne-Yo tweeted about it last night.

(Mornin' NY!!! Studio with Mary J Blige last night, Beyonce tonight. I LOVE MY JOB!!!Shout out Jerry Wonder!!")

I need another song from Beyonce ASAP, whatever she is doing it will be HOTT!!!  

If you want to hear some Queen B listen to Kanye West's new single "SEE ME NOW" featuring everyones favorite girl Beyonce . 

 

EVENT FAB: Raven-Symone Attends Picnic In The Park

Over the weekend 24 year old childhood star and triple threat Rave- Symone attended Picnic In the Park, for "Tinker Bell and The Great Fairy Rescue" movie. The event was held at La Cienega Park in Beverly Hills, California. 

The actress voices fairy "Iridessa" in the animated feature and is reportedly working on the fourth movie in the popular children series. (check out event photos below). 

(Raven & Rick Fox)

VIDEO STATUS: Jazmine Sullivan's (Holding You Down)

Philadelphia Grammy nominee Jazmine Sullivan is now back on the scene with her latest single, "Holding You Down".  Jazmine is preparing for the release of her sophomore album, entitled Love Me Back, which is set to drop on September 28. 

The video Holding You Down - (Goin' In Circles), is directed by Marc Raboy.

FASHION IS A PASSION: Zoe Saldana For Calvin Klein Ad

Zoe seems to be doing well for herself considering that her 1st Ad campaign is with the legendary designer Calvin Klein.  Zoe will promoting Calvin Klein's new underwear line entitled "ENVY. The brand’s latest crop of unmentionables promises to provide “the most minimal coverage for a sleek, sexy look,” as the label said in a statement. 

Work Zoe !!! 

Here is a clip of the Calvin Klein's new commercial staring Zoe Saldana. 

VIDEO STATUS: Weezy's "Ground Zero" Video

Lil Wayne starring Shanell - Ground Zero from Jessica Hatter on Vimeo.

Prison is not stopping Lil Wayne from staying relevant on the music scene.

Young Money artist Shanell came up with a visual conception for Wayne's video ground zero. 

Ground Zero is a track off of Lil Wayne's  Rock album entitled Rebirth Album. The video stars Shanell and was directed by Jessica Hatter. 

Shanell is currently working on her debut album, and Wayne is set to drop an album before releasing from prison in November.