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Janet Jackson Super Fans Lose Their Minds With Surprise Meeting on Anderson

2012-02-23T22:15:00.001-06:00

Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon 2012 [PICS]

2012-02-23T18:20:00.000-06:00

ESSENCE MAGAZINE hosted its 5th annual "Black Women in Hollywood" luncheon on February 23 to honor ESSENCE March cover girl, Kerry Washington, actress Paula Patton, Oscar-nominee Octavia Spencer and iconic star, Pam Grier, along with "Grey's Anatomy" creator and executive producer, Shonda Rhimes. This annual event celebrates the brightest stars who, through their work, have helped illuminate positive images of Black women worldwide. A couple of my favorite looks from the arrivals are below:

Jordin Sparks (wearing a DVF dress and D&G Shoes) briefly spoke
about her experience working with Whitney Houston on Sparkle.

I'm loving Sharon Leal's luncheon look here.

Click HERE to see the rest of Essence Magazine's Black Women in Hollywood's "Black" Carpet Arrivals.

WATCH: House of Dereon Ad Spring Summer 2012

2012-02-23T18:01:00.002-06:00

In Case You Missed: Pres. Obama Sings the Blues

2012-02-23T13:41:00.003-06:00

President Barack Obama welcomes guests during the White House Music Series saluting Blues Music in recognition of Black History Month, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in the East Room of the White House in Washington.

In Performance at the White House Blues edition (B.B. King! Mick Jagger! New Orleans own Trombone Shorty!) airs on Monday February 27 at 8PM Central.

Solange Knowles Covers RollerCoaster Magazine

2012-02-23T11:54:00.000-06:00

Solange is everywhere lately looking fly. Click HERE for more...

It's Mardi Gras Time!

2012-02-21T10:42:00.003-06:00

Happy President's Day!

2012-02-20T12:13:00.000-06:00

Click HERE for more Presidential impersonations.

Whitney Houston's Homegoing Service: Where To Watch.

2012-02-17T19:00:00.000-06:00

via Time Newsfeed: Though Whitney Houston’s funeral will be an intimate affair, held Saturday in the small New Jersey church she attended and sang in as a child, her fans will be able to share in the memorial by watching along online and on television.

The decision to share the private service with the public online is a compromise, since so many fans wish to say goodbye to the legendary singer. Hollywood.com reports that only one camera from the Associated Press will be allowed in the church, and the service will be held at noon at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark.

If you’re looking for some comfort and closure: tune in on tv or online, and pay homage to the great Whitney Houston alongside some of her biggest supporters and fellow legendary voices. WHERE TO WATCH WHITNEY'S HOMEGOING SERVICES:

CNN will air the funeral live starting at 11:30 a.m. ET/8:30 PT. Piers Morgan, Soledad O’Brien, and Don Lemon will anchor the network’s coverage, which will start at 11 a.m.

E! News will be hosting a special report, Whitney Houston: The Funeral, at 11:30 a.m. ET/8:30 PT, USA Today reports. The network will also be posting live updates to its Twitter feed, and will simulcast their network coverage. BET’s special, Live: The Homegoing of Whitney Houston, will also air at 11:30 a.m. ET/8:30 PT.

Access Atlanta has rounded up some websites that will also be live-streaming the services: wsbtv.com, cnn.com/live, livestream.com/aplive, foxnews.com and majicatl.com

More and more big names are emerging as attendees and participants in the Houston’s funeral: longtime mentor and record producer Clive Davis will speak, while Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder will perform. Franklin was especially close to the singer, considering Houston her goddaughter; Houston called her “Aunt Ree.”

Kevin Costner, who was the singer’s costar in The Bodyguard, will also be speaking, People magazine reports. Houston’s publicist Kristen Foster told the Associated Press that the eulogy will be given by Marvin Winans, a close family friend and gospel singer. Ex-husband Bobby Brown received an invitation, as well as Oprah Winfrey. Also taking part in the program are Alicia Keys, Tyler Perry, Dionne Warwick, Cece Winans, Dionne McClurkin and Rickey Minor.

In honor of the singer, the flags at New Jersey’s government buildings will be flown at half-mast on Saturday, the Washington Post reports.

WATCH: Dark Tide Trailer Starring Halle Berry...

2012-02-17T18:24:00.003-06:00

Is it just me, or does this seem like a weird role for Halle Berry? This role seems more suited for a Jessica Alba or a Kate Bosworth type to me *shrugs* Ah well, I wasn't the casting director on this movie (I am a perfect casting director for film... in my mind), so good for Halle (I guess) for landing this role. I can't promise that I'll be seeing this flick (probably not) but watch the preview below to see what you think...

Whitney Houston's Funeral to be Live Streamed Online.

2012-02-16T12:10:00.000-06:00

Whitney Houston's funeral services are scheduled to take place at her childhood church, New Hope Baptist Church, in Newark, NJ Saturday, and although doors will be closed to the public, the singer's family is still allowing fans to pay their respects, albeit, from their living rooms (the services will be live streamed online).
CNN confirms that the "I Will Always Love You" singer's funeral will be broadcast live via livestream.com/aplive -- nice news for mourners who won't be sitting in the 1,500, invitation-only seats. Continue reading this article HERE.

Janet Jackson Speaks on Whitney Houston's Untimely Passing..

2012-02-14T15:39:00.001-06:00

Chaka Khan Speaks Out on Whitney Houston.

2012-02-14T14:32:00.000-06:00

Ok, you know what? I watched this when it aired and I have to say I agree with Chaka in the following clips. It seemed a little crazy that that pre-Grammy party still happened. I know Clive Davis said that Whitney would have wanted "the music to continue" but it seemed more real when Chaka said that (the Diva) in Whitney would have wanted everything to come to a halt if she wasn't there. Whitney's body was still in that hotel as the party was going on which to me seemed all kinds of wrong. Really, everything surrounding her death is so sad. Watch the clips below to hear Chaka's take to see if you agree.

The Target, Adele Commercial Everyone is Talking About.

2012-02-13T14:50:00.003-06:00

Watch Target's "Rolling in the Deep" Ad...

Ray J Talks About KK, Whitney Houston in a Recent Interview

2012-02-13T13:33:00.000-06:00

The interview was done to promote Ray J's new relationship book, but it was also done before Whitney Houston's sudden passing. Ray J talks about his friendship with Whitney and how well she's doing (sad) I don't want to even mention the other chick by (full) name, or in the same breath as Whitney Houston, he doesn't either, so I WON'T *eye roll* Anyhoo, watch the interview below:

WATCH: Adele's Cute 60 Minutes Interview...

2012-02-13T11:27:00.000-06:00

WATCH: Alicia Keys, Bonnie Raitt Pay Tribute to Etta James

2012-02-13T11:04:00.001-06:00

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WATCH: Jennifer Hudson's Grammy Tribute to Whitney Houston

2012-02-12T23:29:00.000-06:00

I thought Jennifer did well considering the tragic circumstances that she was even asked to do this. You can tell she was having a bit of a hard time getting through it, but I think she did Whitney proud...

via The Fader: Jennifer Hudson paid tribute to Whitney Houston at the Grammys, performing ’s Housoton’s rendition of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You.” Released in 1992 on The Bodyguard soundtrack, the single spent over 14 weeks at number one. Houston presented Hudson a Grammy for Best R&B Album in 2009, and Hudson performed “I Will Always Love You” at 2010′s BET Honors ceremony.

Whitney Houston Remembered With A Prayer at the Grammys

2012-02-12T21:55:00.001-06:00

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WATCH: Whitney Houston, A Musical Timeline...

2012-02-12T18:59:00.000-06:00

A musical timeline of The Voice: Whitney’s biggest hits … and her humble beginning.

RIP Whitney Elizabeth Houston August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012

Jennifer Hudson to Pay Tribute to Whitney Houston at the Grammy's

2012-02-12T11:42:00.002-06:00

Jennifer Hudson will pay tribute to her idol, Whitney Houston, at Sunday's Grammy Awards. Houston died Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The cause of death has not yet been determined.
Show Ken Ehrlich said that Hudson will be featured in a "musical tribute." He said it's too fresh to do more at this time, but they had to note the Grammy-winner's amazing accomplishments.

Prior to the news of Houston's death, Hudson attended a pre-Grammy event Saturday where she discussed the impact Houston had on her career.
Hudson talked about her love for Houston's hit "I Will Always Love You" and said that she would "create duets with her because I wanted to sing with Whitney Houston."Houston actually presented Hudson with her first Grammy. Hudson said meeting her idol "almost overshadowed getting the Grammy." Watch a snippet below of Jennifer Hudson singing Whitney's "I Will Always Love You"

Clive Davis Honors Whitney Houston at His Pre-Grammy Party

2012-02-12T11:27:00.001-06:00

Clive Davis and Whitney Houston at the Carousel of Hope Ball at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in 2006 / Getty

Clive Davis still held his pre-Grammy party the night before the Grammy's at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, the same hotel that Whitney Houston was staying at (and ultimately found unresponsive) saying that Whitney would have wanted the music to go on...

via People: The death of Whitney Houston has shocked the industry on the eve of music's biggest night, but the show must go on – it's what she would have wanted, music mogul Clive Davis said Saturday night.

"Whitney was so full of life. She was so looking forward to tonight," he told those gathered Saturday night at The Recording Academy and Clive Davis's pre-Grammy gala, which she was due to attend (although she was not scheduled to perform, he said, as previously reported).

"She loved music and loved this night that celebrated music," he continued of the late singer, whose death is currently under investigation. "Whitney would have asked that the music go on. And her family said the show should go on."

Whitney Houston August 9, 1963 - February 11, 2012

2012-02-11T20:03:00.000-06:00

This is some truly unbelievable news! She was only 48 years old! Prayers for her family...

via TMZ: Whitney Houston died this afternoon ... a rep for the singer told the Associated Press.

Look back at pics of Whitney Houston

Paramedics were called to the Beverly Hilton today when Houston was found unresponsive in her hotel room ... sources tell TMZ.

We're told police arrived to the scene within minutes and fire was already there on another call. According to our sources, paramedics performed CPR but it did not work and she was pronounced dead at 3:55 PM.

Our sources say there were signs of foul play. We're told she was ID'ed by family and friends.

WATCH Whitney Houston on Youtube

The singer famously battled drug addiction for years.

Houston won two Emmy Awards, six Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards during her record-breaking career. Her album "Whitney" was the first female album to ever debut at #1 on the Billboard Charts. She has sold 200 million albums world wide.

Houston holds an Honorary Doctorate in Humanities from Grambling State University in Louisiana.

Stars react to Whitney Houston's death on Twitter

Houston had one child, Bobbi Kristina, with husband Bobby Brown. Houston and Brown were married from 1992-2007.

Blue Ivy Carter Makes Her Pretty Baby Girl Debut [PICS]

2012-02-11T19:00:00.000-06:00

Beyonce and Jay Z's Baby, Blue Ivy Carter

This baby is gorgeous. Congratulations to them both again.

WATCH New York Fashion Week Stream LIVE..

2012-02-09T09:31:00.002-06:00

Click LIVE FROM THE RUNWAY to WATCH LIVE SHOWS from

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012 which is going on NOW.

The Answer to These Leggings is NO.

2012-02-08T11:06:00.002-06:00

Meat leggings. Really?

Don't do this.

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Beyonce Post Baby Outing #2

2012-02-08T08:46:00.001-06:00

via US Weekly: Beyonce made her second appearance in two nights on Tuesday, stepping out for hubby Jay-Z's benefit concert for United Way and his Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation at NYC's Carnegie Hall.

Slipping into the venue via the garage, Beyonce (who gave birth to daughter Blue Ivy Jan. 7) looked absolutely radiant in a form-fitting Monique Lhuillier black sequin cocktail dress -- plus Gucci shoes, Chanel purse, and accessories by jeweler Lorraine Schwartz.

Jason Wu for Target Won't Be Happening For Me.

2012-02-07T12:35:00.000-06:00

This right here is SO disgusting. I mean, you know stuff like this happens (remember Missoni for Target?) but actually seeing it happen takes it to a whole new level of GROSS. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I will NEVER pay a premium price on ebay for something that I wanted and could have gotten at the intended Target price. Won't happen honey boo boo. People who do this are beyond ridiculous and I hope they get stuck with every single last piece of it, because at this point, I'm not even checking for it. NEXT.

via Electric Blogarella: These people, who the mob of angry shoppers dubbed "The Vultures Who Ruined Jason Wu for Target," came in and took everything. And by everything, I mean everything except what the few of us were able to grab before he did... How was it fair that this guy was taking everything and then telling people around him they could "buy it off him outside?" The angry mob called over the management and asked them to intervene. And they did. They took him aside and told him it wasn't allowed. But a call to corporate Target told them they were not allowed to enforce such a limit on items. And then we were back to square one.

Beyonce And Her Post Baby Self Spotted Out at Jay Z's Concert

2012-02-07T11:09:00.000-06:00

New mom Beyonce showed off her svelte body in a body-hugging Alice by Temperley dress with Ofira & Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, an Alexander McQueen clutch, and Christian Louboutin platform heels while attending her husband's Carnegie Hall Charity Concert. During the concert, Jay-Z got choked up while performing "Glory," the song he wrote for their daughter, Blue Ivy (born January 7 in NYC).

SILLY CANDY: Terry Crews and Old Spice. LOL

2012-02-07T10:45:00.002-06:00

Congrats to the SU Dancing Dolls on Their Madonna Superbowl Halftime Performance!

2012-02-07T10:45:00.000-06:00

Southern University’s dance team can thank YouTube for the experience of a lifetime.The squad, known as the Dancing Dolls, performed in Sunday’s Bridgestone Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show (you can watch Madonna's full halftime performance HERE at the 5:55 mark, but I'd hurry because it could be taken down) one of the most renowned performances in entertainment, with Madonna, an international pop music icon.
Lawrence Jackson, Southern University’s band director, said Madonna discovered the Dancing Dolls after watching a video of one of their performances on the popular streaming video website.“It goes to show the power of YouTube,” Jackson said with a laugh.
My parents both went to Southern University and my mom was an SU Dancing Doll (circa 1970) and I went to Southern too before going on to Design school. What an awesome experience this had to be for these girls... I am super happy for them!
Continue reading this article HERE.

Chicago Bound...

2012-02-03T12:18:00.001-06:00

I'll be in the Windy City through Monday, hugging, loving and visiting my beautiful family. And even though it'll be colder than what I'm used to, I can't wait to see everyone and spend some quality time.

I ♥ Chicago.

Hope everyone who reads this has an awesome weekend.

Chanel :)

Kerry Washington Covers Essence Mag's March 2012 Issue.

2012-02-03T08:00:00.000-06:00

“I think it’s a really special time to be a woman of color in this business. The landscape of who has the power is changing,” she told Essence. “We are in more influential positions and are able to have a say in the stories that are told. I feel very lucky to be in the business now…”

PETA's Newest Spokesperson: Penelope Cruz

2012-02-01T20:36:00.000-06:00

Hollywood actress Penelope Cruz is the latest star to appear on a billboard as part of PETA's ongoing anti-fur campaign.

The 37-year-old actress condemns the use of animal fur for clothing in a billboard ad that went up Wednesday in New York's garment district near Penn Station.

The unveiling comes just ahead of New York Fashion Week, which begins on Feb. 9.

Don Cornelius September 27, 1936 - February 1, 2012

2012-02-01T12:33:00.000-06:00

via TMZ: Don Cornelius -- who famously created "Soul Train" was found dead in his Sherman Oaks, CA home this morning ... and law enforcement sources tell us it appears he committed suicide.We're told cops discovered the body at around 4 AM PT. Law enforcement sources tell us ... Cornelius died from a gunshot wound to the head and officials believe the wound was self-inflicted.

We're told Cornelius was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead."Soul Train" changed the landscape of television when it debuted in 1971 and ran until 2006.Officials have notified Don's family.Cornelius was 75. Watch "Why Don Cornelius Matters" on NPR.org..

Don Cornelius and wife Victoria.

Don and wife Victoria were divorced in 2010.Sources close to Don tell us ... the TV icon was plagued with health issues for years ... including a stroke and a condition that required brain surgery.

It's Official: Adele to Perform at the 2012 Grammys

2012-01-31T18:42:00.000-06:00

It’s official: Adele will perform at the 2012 Grammy Awards on February 12, her first live performance since undergoing throat surgery in November.The singer said in a statement on Tuesday, “It’s an absolute honor to be included in such a night and for it to be my first performance in months is very exciting and of course nerve-racking, but what a way to get back into it all.”

I heart her as an artist. Her voice is like butter, but even more than that, I'm jealous of anybody who can pull off wearing huge, glam eyelashes as a daily look.

WATCH: Game Change (Movie Trailer)

2012-01-31T18:03:00.000-06:00

I like political dramas, the most recent one I saw was "The Ides of March" with George Clooney and Ryan Gosling. I thought it was good, it showed the more cut throat side of politics even though it was fictional, which is why I'm excited for "Game Change" There will be cut throat politics, but it's going to be based on true events. If you remember the 2008 campaign season here in the U.S., it was an exciting time, it was high octane from the time Barack Obama emerged as a frontrunner for the Democratic party in Iowa. So even though this story will be told from the GOP side of things, I'm sure political junkie/nerds like me can't wait to check this movie out (Julianne Moore looks chillingly close playing Sarah Palin). Watch the trailer below:

Designer Rachel Roy to Launch Shoes (August 2012)...

2012-01-31T10:55:00.001-06:00

Rachel Roy, a favorite designer of Michelle Obama, is venturing into the footwear business with a brand new line of shoes. The new collection, hitting store in August, will include pumps, booties and flats, although it's some of the sexier styles Roy is excited about.The designer told Women's Wear Daily, "I don't want shoes unless they are strong and sexy. [...] My collection is just that -- strong and sexy. It represents the woman I want to be." Continue reading about this HERE.

LINK: 2012 Screen Actors Guild Awards Red Carpet

2012-01-30T10:08:00.000-06:00

Zoe Saldana wore a white Givenchy Couture Spring 2012 drop-waist gown with crystal embellishments on the sleeves and neckline to the 2012 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. CLICK HERE to see more pics from the 2012 Screen Actors Guild Red Carpet. CLICK HERE to see the winners from the 2012 SAG Awards.

SPOTTED OUT: Celebs Getting Political...

2012-01-27T15:39:00.000-06:00

Julianne Moore, America Ferrera (who is looking great btw!), and Gabrielle Union were at NYC's W Times Square Friday for the event Playing Politics With Women's Health: The 2012 Election And Why It Matters.

WATCH: Levi's Spring 2012 Collection...

2012-01-26T16:50:00.002-06:00

Levi's

WATCH: Kelly Rowland's "Keep it Between Us"

2012-01-26T16:08:00.001-06:00

The cinematography in this video (in Paris!) is pretty...

Adele's "21" Holding Steady at No. 1 for 17 Weeks.

2012-01-26T13:21:00.000-06:00

I have this album too (iTunes) and it's quite good...

Adele's album "21" just hit its 17th week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 (95,000; down 9%). 21 has been No. 1 longer than any other album since since "The Bodyguard" soundtrack wrapped a 20-week run at No. 1 on the May 29, 1993, chart. Continue reading this article HERE.

No More Sales at J.C. Penney?

2012-01-26T08:30:00.000-06:00

via HuffPo: J.C. Penney is permanently marking down all of its merchandise by at least 40 percent so shoppers no longer have to wait for sales to get bargains.

Penney said Wednesday that it is getting rid of the hundreds of sales it offers each year in favor of a simpler approach to pricing. Starting on Feb. 1, the retailer is rolling out an "Every Day" pricing strategy with much fewer sales throughout the year.

The plan, the first major move by Apple executive Ron Johnson since he became Penney's CEO in November, is different from Wal-Mart's iconic everyday low pricing. Unlike Wal-Mart, Penney's goal isn't to undercut competitors, but rather to offer customers more predictable pricing. Continue reading this article HERE.

WATCH: 29 Ways To Stay Creative...

2012-01-25T15:23:00.001-06:00

Pretty Clothes - Weird Posing...

2012-01-25T11:06:00.001-06:00

Wait. People don't normally pose like that when they're dropping off mail?? O_o

Click over to The Berry to see more of this.

Have a Look See at Tracy Reese's Pre-Fall 2012

2012-01-25T10:52:00.000-06:00

Gingham Plaid! Red Leather! Click HERE to see more from Tracy's Pre-Fall 2012 collection.

2012 Oscar Nominations Are In!

2012-01-24T09:16:00.001-06:00

Congratulations to Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis on their Oscar Nominations for "The Help" a movie I wasn't that excited about but I'm still EXCITED FOR THEM! Yay!

See the full list of nominations HERE.

WATCH: Jason Wu's New Target Line Commercial

2012-01-23T09:43:00.000-06:00

WATCH: The Hottie Men From "Red Tails" Get Ready For Their Close Up.

2012-01-21T14:26:00.001-06:00

Check out behind-the-scenes footage of ESSENCE's January feature with the sexy brothers of "Red Tails." Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding Jr., Ne-Yo, Michael B. Jordan, Nate Parker, Elijah Kelley, and David Oyelowo all showed up and showed out on the set. The film takes a look at the historic Tuskegee airmen during World War II. It's set for release in January 20, 2012.
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Are Heidi Klum and Seal Divorcing? WHYYYY???

2012-01-21T10:18:00.001-06:00

4th *UPDATE*

Seal Speaks Out, is Sad About the Separation... which makes me sad.

3rd *UPDATE*

Heidi and Seal Announce Separation... due to Seal's Anger Issues... Sad.

2nd *UPDATE*

Heidi and Seal Have Not Yet Split... and I hope they DON'T.

*UPDATE*

Heidi Klum and Seal are still together right now... my fingers are crossed.

I am a HUGE Heidi Klum fangirl and this is the last thing I expected to read first thing this morning. I'm still hoping it's not true. For the last 7 years, Heidi and Seal have been one of the most in each other's face in love with each other couples out there. They renewed their vows every year, they combined their families (Seal adopted Heidi's daughter Leni from a previous relationship then they had 3 children together) they threw parties together (their Halloween parties were epic), they vacationed together (the most recent was just December last year), they sang together... so what is this even about? They always seemed to have so much fun together and be so in love. I'm telling you, I'm not liking this, not one bit :(

Heidi and Seals 4 children

RIP Etta James (January 25, 1938 - January 20, 2012)

2012-01-20T10:50:00.003-06:00

Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins; January 25, 1938 – January 20, 2012) was an American singer whose style spanned a variety of music genres including blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, soul, gospel and jazz. Starting her career in the mid 1950s, she gained fame with hits such as "Dance With Me, Henry", "At Last", "Tell Mama", and "I'd Rather Go Blind" for which she claimed she wrote the lyrics. She faced a number of personal problems including drug addiction before making a musical resurgence in the late 1980s with the album, The Seven Year Itch.

She is regarded as having bridged the gap between rhythm and blues and rock and roll, and is the winner of six Grammys and seventeen Blues Music Awards. She was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, the Blues Hall of Fame in 2001, and the Grammy Hall of Fame in both 1999 and 2008. Rolling Stone ranked James number twenty-two on their list of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time and number sixty-two on the list of the 100 Greatest Artists

President Obama Sings "Let's Stay Together" Nails It.

2012-01-20T10:26:00.001-06:00

If I were running against this president, I'd be looking at suspending my campaign. Because let's face it. It's hard to compete against this kind of flavor... especially when you have none.

Random People Cover Adele's "Rolling in the Deep"

2012-01-19T11:22:00.000-06:00

I loved this! And the only thing I have to say about it, and not to sound like Randy from American Idol, but was it just me, or were a lot of the guys a little pitchy? Or they could have sounded great.. maybe it was just the way the video was edited. I enjoyed it anyways :)

via Jezebel

Hip Look of the Day: Jessica Alba

2012-01-19T11:08:00.003-06:00

Jessica Alba brightens up her ensemble with a dash of pink Wednesday for a visit to the Fox & Friends morning show in New York. I'm loving these colors (Hip Candy!) and I'm loving her look.

WATCH: ATL Housewives Nene Leakes on Glee....

2012-01-18T20:15:00.001-06:00

Go Linnethia! Even though I don't watch Glee, I thought she did a real stand up job. I also thought her comedic timing was good...
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via Essence: "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star NeNe Leakes is officially a Gleek after making her primetime acting debut on "Glee," playing Coach Roz Washington, a sassy swimming coach at McKinley High. Its not the last we'll see of Coach Roz. Leakes tweeted that she would be featured again on February 7.

Vote NO on SOPA.

2012-01-18T09:02:00.000-06:00

If this passes, we might as well say GOODBYE to a FREE and OPEN Internet. It's important that we're not oblivious to what's going on with this.

CLICK HERE to learn more.

You're FIRED! Jay-Z & Rocawear Hand Out Pink Slips

2012-01-17T22:45:00.000-06:00

via The Cut:

On January 6, the day before Jay-Z and Beyoncé checked into an extravagant private hospital ward to give birth to their daughter Blue Ivy, over half of Rocawear's New York City staff were laid off. According to the New York State Department of Labor website, the 28 employees were let go for "economic" reasons (which is particularly ironic considering all the hullabaloo over Rocawear's $22 "Occupy Wall Street" T-shirts)

HEALTH: Got Motivation?

2012-01-17T19:29:00.002-06:00

I have to motivate myself daily to get off my duff to keep weight off, I always feel better knowing I've burned calories than when I don't even put in effort. Click over to The Berry for more awesome "I'm ready to get it tight and right" motivation!

WATCH: Black and Latino in America...

2012-01-17T14:47:00.000-06:00

Continuing the theme of ethnic conversations (see the post just below this one), watch Christina Milian, Soledad O'Brien, Tatyana Ali and others talk about what it means to be Black and Latino in America below: via Black Fashion

WATCH: Preview of the Documentary "Dark Girls"

2012-01-17T13:27:00.003-06:00

Click HERE to read about what Bill Duke and Channsin Berry had to say about making this documentary film and watch the preview below:

WATCH: Beyoncé's L'Oréal True Match Commercial

2012-01-17T12:25:00.005-06:00

Click READ MORE HERE below to WATCH behind the scenes footage on Beyoncé's L'Oréal shoot...

Happy Birthday First Lady Michelle O!

2012-01-17T10:32:00.000-06:00

Click HERE for a look back on Michelle Obama's 2011, 2010 and 2009.

Celebrating the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

2012-01-16T11:18:00.000-06:00

Happy Birthday Dr. King...
(January 15, 1929)

Remembering Dr. King's Legacy

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Happy Birthday Sade!

2012-01-16T10:00:00.000-06:00

Sade Adu was born on this day (January 16) 53 years ago. Happy Birthday to her! We just saw her in concert last year in New Orleans and she still looks AMAZING. If 40 is the new 20, then 50 must be the new 30. So yeah. I'm trying to do that too when I'm that age. Watch her video below "Babyfather" where her hair (hers? bought? psh.. doesn't matter!) looks equally amazing. Love.

RED CARPET: 69th Annual Golden Globes Red Carpet

2012-01-15T21:09:00.001-06:00

Click HERE or HERE to see red carpet pics from the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards.

WATCH: Preview of Red Tails, A George Lucas Film...

2012-01-13T14:50:00.001-06:00

I'll be seeing this as soon as it hits theaters...
"Red Tails," which stars Cuba Gooding, Jr., and Terrence Howard, is based on the Tuskegee Airmen, the group of pioneering black pilots who fought in the United States' segregated armed forces during World War II. The movie is directed by Anthony Hemingway, the rare black director getting a chance to direct a big-budget feature.
Click HERE to read how hard it was for George Lucas to get this film made.

Nia Long Debuts Her New Baby Kez Sunday...

2012-01-13T14:19:00.000-06:00

via US Weekly:
Nia Long and her son Kez Sunday Udoka shopped for baby clothes in L.A. together on Thursday. The Soul Food actress, 41, was all smiles as she held her little boy close. Kez Sunday, born in November, was the first child for Long and Ime Udoka. The actress has a 10-year-old son, Massai, from a previous relationship.

In June, Long revealed that her second pregnancy was completely unplanned. "I was supposed to go to Ghana to do a film and that's when I found out I was pregnant," she told reporters at the BET Awards. "I had a doctor's appointment to get the yellow fever shot and they were like, 'Miss Long, we can't give you a shot.'"

Once doctors informed Long that she was expecting, "I almost fainted. It was the best moment and the sweetest surprise ever."

Who's Not Following Me on Chictopia?

2012-01-13T11:25:00.000-06:00

I have a few new outfit pics up if you haven't checked me out in a while. I'm nbr5 (number 5... get it?) let's be friends on Chictopia so check me otu and follow me! I'll follow back ;)

Jennifer Hudson is Looking Skinnier.

2012-01-11T16:20:00.000-06:00

Jennifer Hudson attended the Good Housekeeping cocktail party celebrating her new book 'I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down' at the Hearst Tower on January 10, 2012 in New York City. Is it just me, or is her waist looking even more tiny?

[photos via Getty Images]

Happy Birthday Mary J. Blige!

2012-01-11T16:00:00.001-06:00

Mary turns a HOT looking 41 years old today. Happy Birthday to a R&B, Hip Hop DIVA.

3rd Times a Charm? Halle Berry is Engaged!

2012-01-11T15:32:00.001-06:00

*UPDATE* The couple say that the ring is NOT an engagement ring, it was only a gift. Ok...

The 45-year-old actress and Olivier Martinez are engaged, a source confirms to the new Us Weekly, on stands Friday.

Over the holidays, Martinez, 46, proposed with an emerald-and-diamond ring from Gurhan. (A rep from the jeweler confirmed to Us that the bauble is a "one-of-a-kind" piece, and that the Oscar winner has purchased Gurhan jewelry in the past.)

Berry, who has a 3-year-old daughter, Nahla, with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, has been married twice before. (She dated model Aubry, 36, for nearly five years before splitting in April 2010.) She wed former baseball player David Justice in 1993 and divorced four years later. She then married R&B singer Eric Benet in 2001, only to separate in 2003 and finalize their divorce in 2005.

She first met French actor Martinez while working on the film Dark Tide; they stepped out as a couple in fall 2010. He previously dated Australian pop star Kylie Minogue for several years before splitting in 2007. A source tells Us she "had given up on being married, but she trusts Olivier. He makes her feel safe. He's a keeper!"

Solange Inks a Contract with NEXT Models.

2012-01-10T15:46:00.001-06:00

via British VOGUE: MUSICIAN, muse, actress and little sister to Beyoncé, Solange Knowles has been snapped up by Next Models."Artistic expression is invaluable to me in all walks of my career and I am so excited to continue to develop this path along with such an amazing team at Next Model Management," Knowles told us. "I feel right at home working with people who have worked beside such creative forces in the world."

With three solo albums under her belt already, Knowles has also fronted campaigns for Rimmel, Armani Jeans and modelled for her family's fashion label House of Deréon. Next month she will become VOGUE.COM's new Today I'm Wearing star - following in the footsteps of Alexa Chung, Lily Aldridge and Alessandra Ambrosio.

"We are delighted to be working with Solange," said Next global publicist Katy Moseley. "She is hugely popular and beautiful, with so many brilliant ideas and creative energy."

Behind the Scenes at Gabby & Dwayne's Essence Shoot

2012-01-10T15:22:00.001-06:00

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Christina Aguilera Covers Marie Claire's Feb. 2012 Issue

2012-01-10T11:59:00.000-06:00

In the February issue of Marie Claire, "The Voice" coach talks about her recent personal struggles, many of which stem back to her 2010 divorce, "Burlesque" box office flop, and her Super Bowl fumble in early 2011 -- which was followed by a March arrest for public intoxication.

"That was a rough year," Aguilera told the magazine. "Between my divorce and the other things I went through, a lot happened. It's hard for anyone to go through that in public. But when you're a celebrity and under a microscope, it's 58 million times harder. I grew an even thicker skin after that hard year." Continue reading this article HERE.

It's a Girl! Congrats to Jay Z and Beyonce.

2012-01-08T11:08:00.000-06:00

So what would the superstar couple name their already famous baby girl? Like most things Jay and Beyonce, the newborn's name is a mystery. Earlier, sources told E! News her name is Blue Ivy Carter, while others told TMZ its Ivy Blue. Beyonce's BFF Gwyneth Paltrow cleared up the confusion by tweeting that the baby's name was Blue Ivy after all.

Celebrities react to Jay Z and Beyonce's Baby News

The Grammy winner, 30, and hubby Jay-Z are said to have checked into Lenox Hill Hospital in New York's Upper East Side on Friday night under the alias Ingrid Jackson, where Beyonce underwent a scheduled C-section, reports the New York Daily News. The couple reportedly rented out the entire 4th floor of the hospital for $1.3 million. Beyonce made her last public appearance on Thursday, when she was photographed running errands with mom Tina Knowles.

George Clooney & Viola Davis Cover Entertainment Weekly

2012-01-06T12:12:00.000-06:00

Beautiful.

I Bet Brad Wouldn't Know the Difference.

2012-01-05T16:04:00.000-06:00

Her name is Lina Sanz, she's a Spanish actress who would like to get work as a Jolie look-a-like (that's what I call her). Somehow I don't think this girl will have a problem with that.

[source]

I Don't Like Wasting a Good Outfit Either...

2012-01-05T15:40:00.001-06:00

via Fashion Illustration on Tumblr

Mila Kunis is Looking Lovely For Dior...

2012-01-05T10:34:00.002-06:00

Mila Kunis has been signed to the French brand for a new campaign, reports Women's Wear Daily, that will debut later in January. Shot by photographer Mikael Jansson, the softly-lit photos will debut first in European magazines like international Elle and Vogue editions and by January 29 in U.S. publications like the New York Times and Vanity Fair.

Now she will join major actresses like Marion Cotillard as a Dior face. Cotillard has been shilling for Miss Dior handbags for years, most recently in a sassy short film called "L.A.dy Dior."

Another fellow Dior gal? Natalie Portman, Kunis' "Black Swan" co-star. Portman was signed by Parfums Christian Dior in 2010 and posed for Miss Dior Cherie perfume and Diorskin makeup ads, among others.

Gabby Union & Dwayne Wade Cover Essence Mag's Love Issue

2012-01-04T17:11:00.003-06:00

“We’re not rushing it. Both of us have been married before, and we understand that if we choose to marry again, we want it to be right. We both took failing at marriage hard. The next time it’s gotta be forever…” -- Dwyane Wade

Jason Wu is Going to Target!!!

2012-01-04T15:13:00.000-06:00

Jason Wu for Target poplin dress, $40, and satchel, $50.

I cannot wait to own a Jason Wu for Target dress!

Jason Wu's capsule collection, his first in collaboration with a mass retailer, possesses a lot of the label’s familiar, feminine spirit but takes more direct inspiration from French New Wave films and the actress Jean Seberg. Pleated frocks with sailor-striped hemlines, dainty silk blouses with neck ties and collars, and sportier knits and tennis skirts stand out as some of the line’s most wearable pieces. “My goal was not to duplicate anything from my main collection,” Wu says. “Instead I designed completely new clothes and accessories that reflect my taste and have a voice of their own.” Friendly reminders of Wu’s work (like the touch of lace on a trench coat or T-shirt) are matched with a delightful dose of animal humor. (Meet Milu, a mischievous kitty and the collection’s mascot, who makes appearances as a print on a scarf and tee.) Here, a Riviera cotton striped A-line dress and canvas satchel explain why Wu calls the whole gamut “gamine chic.” It seems, as they say, les jeux sont faits.

ENGAGED! Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel...

2012-01-04T10:20:00.000-06:00

After a series of breakups and makeups, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have finally decided to get married!Several insiders tell the new issue of Us Weekly (on stands Friday) that the couple of four and a half years became engaged in late December.

*UPDATE* Justin's Grandma confirms he's engaged.

New Hair for the New Year!!

2012-01-03T12:15:00.000-06:00

Watch the Part 1 of the Hair Trailer HERE.

Trends to Look For in 2012...

2012-01-02T23:42:00.000-06:00

LITTLE RED DRESSES

Jennifer Aniston set off this sizzling trend, swapping basic black for stop-sign red. A slew of stars also gave the eye-catching color the greenlight, and if the runways are any indication, red is definitely the new black. Click HERE for more 2012 style trends...

Victoria's Secret Models Wish You Happy New Year

2011-12-30T10:55:00.000-06:00

Spotted Out: Cute! Matching Gabriel Aubry & Nahla

2011-12-29T17:55:00.002-06:00

Gabriel Aubry plays doting dad to daughter Nahla, 3, December 28, 2011 during a day at the park in Beverly Hills.

WATCH: Ring in 2012 with Style...

2011-12-28T11:51:00.001-06:00

ENGAGED! Matthew McConaughey & Camilla Alves

2011-12-27T12:00:00.001-06:00

I guess Christmas is the time to buy the ring... EventNow reports wedding bells for Matthew McConaughey who just recently got engaged to his longtime girlfriend and mother of his two beautiful children. Matthew McConaughey, who was known for the hottest bachelor in Hollywood land and never thought that he will take the next step and decide to become a married man, on Christmas day asked his girlfriend to marry him and she accepted.

Matthew met his fiancée Camilla Alves about 5 years ago in a bar in Los Angeles, California and since then they have been inseparable. The couple in their 5 years union they have two beautiful children together and now they decided to get married and make their family official. For sure the kids must be excited but mostly Camilla with the present that Santa brought her.

Kimora Lee Covers Harper's Bazaar Singapore

2011-12-27T11:30:00.000-06:00

Click HERE for more pics.

ENGAGED! John Legend and Chrissy Teigen

2011-12-27T11:21:00.000-06:00

via MTV: Over the past four years, John Legend and his model girlfriend Chrissy Teigen have been spotted at events and red carpets across the country, and over the holidays Legend made the union official by proposing to Teigen. The couple confirmed the news in a statement to People. "John Legend and his girlfriend, model Chrissy Teigen, got engaged over the holidays while vacationing in the Maldives," a rep confirmed.

The couple began dating in 2007. Teigen is best known for her work as a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model. It's a big week for Legend, who will also celebrate his birthday Wednesday. The 32-year-old performer is current recording material for his upcoming fifth studio album.

Merry Christmas To All!

2011-12-24T11:37:00.003-06:00

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Thanks for visiting...

Chanel

WATCH: Jennifer Hudson's New Weight Watchers Commercial

2011-12-24T01:18:00.001-06:00

Kim Wayans Jumps Back on the Scene in "Pariah"

2011-12-22T11:14:00.001-06:00

The Newest Weight Loss Spokesperson is.. Janet Jackson.

2011-12-16T17:17:00.001-06:00

Golden Globe Nominations are IN!

2011-12-15T13:12:00.001-06:00

BEST PICTURE, DRAMA

"War Horse"

"The Ides of March"

"The Help"

"Moneyball"

"Hugo"

"The Descendants"

BEST PICTURE, COMEDY

"The Artist"

"50/50"

"Bridesmaids"

"My Week With Marilyn"

"Midnight in Paris"

BEST ACTOR, DRAMA

George Clooney, "The Descendants"

Brad Pitt, ''Moneyball''

Leonardo DiCaprio, ''J.Edgar''

Ryan Gosling, ''The Ides of March''

Michael Fassbender, ''Shame''

BEST ACTRESS, DRAMA

Viola Davis, "'The Help''

Meryl Streep, ''The Iron Lady''

Tilda Swinton, ''We Need to Talk About Kevin''

Rooney Mara, "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo''

Glenn Close, ''Albert Nobbs''

BEST ACTOR, COMEDY

Jean Dujardin, "The Artist''

Brendan Gleeson, ''The Guard''

Owen Wilson, ''Midnight in Paris''

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, ''50/50''

Ryan Gosling, ''Crazy, Stupid, Love''

BEST ACTRESS, COMEDY

Michelle Williams, ''My Week With Marilyn''

Jodie Foster, ''Carnage''

Kristen Wiig, ''Bridesmaids''

Charlize Theron, ''Young Adult''

Kate Winslet, ''Carnage''

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

Albert Brooks, ''Drive''

Christopher Plummer, ''Beginners''

Kenneth Branagh, ''My Week With Marilyn''

Jonah Hill, ''Moneyball''

Viggo Mortensen, ''A Dangerous Method''

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Berenice Bejo, ''The Artist''

Octavia Spencer, ''The Help''

Jessica Chastain, ''The Help''

Janet McTeer, ''Albert Nobbs''

Shailene Woodley, "The Descendants"

Click HERE to see the rest...

WATCH: Tyler Perry's "Good Deeds" Trailer...

2011-12-14T18:36:00.001-06:00

Tyler Perry's latest film, "Good Deeds", is set to open in theaters everywhere February 24, 2012. and we have the trailer. The film stars Tyler Perry, Thandie Newton, Brian White, Rebecca Romijn, Jamie Kennedy, Eddie Cibrian, Jordenn Thompson, Beverly Johnson, Phylicia Rashad and Gabrielle Union.

Tour the Set of "2 Broke Girls"

2011-12-14T10:16:00.001-06:00

I didn't think I would like this little show but I DO! Watch below to tour the set...

WATCH: "Think Like a Man" Movie Trailer...

2011-12-12T16:51:00.001-06:00

PICS: The Obamas Over the Holidays [LINK]

2011-12-12T10:39:00.000-06:00

President Obama and First Lady Michelle O. greeted children dressed as elves prior to the taping of 'Christmas in Washington,' at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC, December 11, 2011. The show, hosted by Conan O'Brien will feature performances and appearances by Justin Bieber, Cee Lo Green, Jennifer Hudson, Victoria Justice and The Band Perry and airs on television December 16. CLICK HERE to see more pics!

WOW: JC Penney's Denim Circa 1987 [WATCH]

2011-12-09T15:51:00.001-06:00

A denim fashion show by RichJuz