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Friday, December 7, 2012

ALICIA KEYS COVERS ESSENCE MAGAZINE & #1 ON BILLBOARD CHARTS

This girl is still on fire, Congratulations to Alicia Keys who hit #1 on the Billboard 200 chart for the fifth time in her career. Her newest album, “Girl On Fire,” debuted at number one. It has sold 159,000 so far. She also releases the new cover she is featured on Essence Magazine.
Alicia Keys January 2013 issue of Essence, she graces the cover in a red strapless peplum dress, gold accessories and a huge bright smile. In the issue Alicia discusses her new look and learning to say “no.” “It’s okay if I can’t do every single thing. I finally understand that it doesn’t make me a lesser artist or human being,” stated the diva.

The Grammy Award winning singer also dished on how unprepared she was for Sandy. “After the third or fourth tuna fish sandwich, and after we learned we’d be without power for a week, I called my mother, who lives Uptown. She was okay and hadn’t lost any power, so we ended up going to her house. We were pretty lucky.”

Read the full article due to hit stands December 7.
The album is making big numbers she tweets:  This album had the smallest launch and still is making big numbers.


CHAD JOHNSON CHATS ABOUT EVELYN LOZADA HEAD BUTT ON ESPN & HER REACTION

It takes time to heal old wounds, but the repercussions of the alleged altercation between former NFL star Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and estranged wife Evelyn Lozada continues to play out in the public.

In his first public interview since the incident, Ochocinco stopped by ESPN’s First Take to discuss what really went down.
“What happened was a mistake–that I’ve continuously apologized for, to the people that I’ve hurt, including my wife–I’ve stated that numerous times….I think me continuing to say sorry, sorta drowns it out,” he said. While he admitted being the one at fault for their split, he said that he deservedly lost everything as a result.

He also discusses his time with the Patriots, getting the ax from the Miami Dolphins and the tragedy involving Chiefs’ Jovan Belcher.



When one of Lozada's Twitter followers prompted her to tune into the show featuring Johnson who joined hosts Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith to tell them why his career marriage failed, the 36-year-old reality television attached a symbol of eyes to her Twitter account. After attaching another symbol of "watching" eyes to her Twitter account, Lozada then wrote one of her ex-husband's known catch-phrases: "child please."



Following Johnson's interview, one of Lozada's followers asked if she was bothered by the fact that her own mother still stayed in contact with her ex-husband.

"No not at all," she replied simply.

BOO GAZING: CELEBS OUT: LEBRON JAMES, JENNIFER LOPEZ, BEYONCE, DEMI MOORE& MORE,


Idris Elba attends the World Premiere of Les Miserables at Odeon Leicester Square in London, England.

Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried and Hugh Jackman at the world premiere of 'Les Miserables' at Odeon Leicester Square in London, UK.
Jay-Z, Beyonce, 2012 Sportsman of the Year LeBron James, and Savannah Brinson attend the 2012 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year award presentation at Espace in New York City.

Terrance J. quick pic with Beyonce
Bow Wow and Usher at BET's 106 & Park studio in New York City.
Jessica Biel holds tight to husband Justin Timberlake on Wednesday while headed to an N.Y.C. afterparty for new movie Playing For Keeps, in theaters Friday.

Jennifer Lopez beams brightly at her man, dancer beau Casper Smart, during an afternoon outing for the pair in Perth, Australia.
Tiny Demi Moore steals the spotlight in a leg-baring ensemble while attending an Art Basel event in Miami.

Estelle attends fashion designer Kevan Hall's Spring 2013 Collection in Los Angeles, California.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas and recording artist and actress Brandy Norwood amped up the female power at the ESPN offices. They crossed paths before their respective interviews on ESPN’s First Take. The girls were looking decidedly festive in silver and gold outfits, which perfectly matched gymnast Gabby's gold medals!


Taylor Swift takes a break from co-hosting with LL Cool J to chat up performer Adam Levine on Wednesday during the Grammy Nominations Concert Live in Nashville.
Bruno Mars poses for pictures with his fans as he leaves the BBC Radio 1 studios on in London, England.
Paris Hilton is joined by River Viiperi at the beachside BBQ in Miami Beach, FL.


NEW MUSIC: TAMAR BRAXTON – LOVE AND WAR

This bitch LIVES on this track...aka she got down! Tamar Braxton has been making a name for herself on reality TV, starring on WE tv’s “Braxton Family Values” and “Tamar & Vince.” Now the younger sister of Toni shows off her powerful pipes on her new single “Love and War,” proving there’s room for one more Braxton on the charts.

The soulful ballad has received co-signs from Ne-Yo and Lady Gaga, who was discovered by Tamar’s husband Vincent Herbert.
“NEVER PROMOTE ARTISTS but if u want your mind blown check @tamarbraxtonher ‘Love & War’ She’s Toni Braxton sister + her voice is BEYOND,” tweeted the “Born This Way” singer.
The song has already shot to No. 2 on the iTunes Top Singles chart. Listen for yourself below.


Thursday, December 6, 2012

VIDEO: EMELI SANDÉ – CLOWN

Let us start by saying if you don't know her just listen to this song and you will run too I tunes and download this album. We love...love Emeli on this side of the keyboards.


Emeli Sandé is already a star overseas, and she’s quickly making a name for herself in the U.S. The Scottish singer-songwriter, who has written for Rihanna and Alicia Keys, makes a statement in the bold video for “Clown,” the new single off her debut Our Version of Events.

The beautifully-shot black-and-white clip contains a powerful message about being yourself and not being afraid to go against the grain.

“I’ll be your clown behind the glass/ Go head and laugh ’cause it’s funny/ I would too, if I saw me,” sings Emeli, who recently won three awards at the U.K.’s MOBO Awards.


GRAMMY NODS ARE IN, FRANK OCEAN, JAY-Z & KAYNE WEST LEAD IN NOMMINATIONS


After recently coming out of the closet, singer Frank Ocean has had a tremendous year and 2013 is looking even better. The Odd Future singer-songwriter leads the pack with six nominations at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
In addition to Ocean, Jay-Z, Kanye West, The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, and fun. also score six nods, it was announced on Wednesday night.

The “Thinkin Bout You” singer picks up nominations in the coveted categories of Record of the Year, Best New Artist, and Album of the Year for his critically-acclaimed debut Channel Orange.

He reacted to the news by simply tweeting, “wow,” while his mother added, “Six Grammy nominations tonight! I’m still shaking. What can I say y’all? So proud of my baby!!!”

Miguel, The Black Keys, and Chick Corea earn five apiece, while Nas, producer Jeff Bhasker, and mastering engineer Bob Ludwig land four nominations.

The awards will be handed out during the live ceremony on Sunday, February 10, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Album of the Year


El Camino – The Black Keys
Some Nights – fun.
Babel – Mumford & Sons
Channel Orange – Frank Ocean
Blunderbuss – Jack White

Record of the Year
“Lonely Boy” – The Black Keys
“Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)”- Kelly Clarkson
“We Are Young” – fun. featuring Janelle Monáe
“Somebody That I Used to Know” – Gotye featuring Kimbra
“Thinkin Bout You” – Frank Ocean
“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” – Taylor Swift


Best Rap Performance
“HYFR (Hell Ya F***ing Right)” – Drake featuring Lil Wayne
“N****s In Paris” – Jay-Z & Kanye West
“Daughters” – Nas
“Mercy” – Kanye West featuring Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz
“I Do” – Young Jeezy featuring Jay-Z & André 3000



FULL LIST OF NOMINEE'S CLICK NOW

BOO GAZING: CELEBS OUT; MARIAH CAREY, NICK CANNON, KERRY WASHINGTON & MORE


Mariah Carey joins Jimmy Fallon & The Roots singing a special rendition of her self-penned #1 holiday classic "All I Want For Christmas Is You" using classroom instruments.
Host Nick Cannon poses with Mickey and Minnie Mouse while taping the 'Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade' TV special in the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Mark Wahlberg prepares to take a turn as a celebrity broker to raise money for childen's charity CIBC Miracle Day in Toronto, Canada.
Kerry Washington at Los Angeles Confidential magazine’s 10th Anniversary Event at supperclub Los Angeles. 



Jill Scott attends the Hollywood Reporter's 'Power 100: Women in Entertainment' breakfast at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
Slimmed down newly single,Kimora Lee Simmons attends the Fredric Fekkai Salon's Holiday Party in West Hollywood, California.

Gabby Douglas signs copies of her book 'Grace, Gold, and Glory: My Leap of Faith: The Gabrielle Douglas Story' at Barnes & Noble in New York City.


Jennifer Hudson performs during Michigan Avenue Magazine Presents 'A Hudson Holiday' at House Of Blues Chicago in Chicago, Illinois.
A jeans-clad Sarah Jessica Parker takes her adorable 3-year-old twins, Tabitha and Marion, to school.





Pink stops to greet her English fans as she arrives at the BBC Radio Studios in London.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

MVP LEBRON JAMES SPORT ILLUSTRATED'S SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR


LeBron James gets this award because he finally figured out what to do. Because even the best still need to find ways to translate their greatness into something that counts, and even the best should be awarded when they finally suss it all out.

NBA Superstar and Miami Heat player, LeBron James, was named named SPORTS ILLUSTRATED‘s Sportsman of the Year. LeBron is the second player to win an NBA championship, MVP title and a gold metal in the same year. The achievements have won him the title of Sportsman of the Year by SPORTS ILLUSTRATED magazine.
LeBron reflected on winning the honor and his “Decision” to move to Miami saying, 
“I remember just like yesterday when I signed here and basically, like the roof caved in. “To see that I and my team and everyone around me was able to patch that roof up, to come to this point, to come to this point and receive such a prestigious award, it’s huge.”
Sports Group editor Paul Fichtenbaum said,
“LeBron kind of made it easy on us. In a year that had really high standards, he just stood taller than everybody else.  I do think there has been some sort of closure – maybe not entirely in Cleveland, but across the nation. LeBron’s jerseys are now the No. 1-selling jerseys. I think there’s a reason for that. I think people really appreciate him for everything he can do.”
 Mike Krzyzewski, head coach of Team USA, beautifully described LeBron saying,
“The game is a house, and some players only have one or two windows in their house because they can’t absorb any more light. When I met LeBron, he only had a few windows, but then he learned how beautiful the game can be, so he put more windows in.
Now he sees the damn game so well, it’s like he lives in a glass building. He has entered a state of mastery. There’s nothing he can’t do. God gave him a lot but he is using everything. He’s one of the unique sports figures of all time, really, and he’s right in that area where it’s all come together.” A voracious mind has caught up with a supreme body. The marriage is a marvel.”

JENNIFER HUDSON ANOTHER SLIMMED DOWN LUCKY MAGAZINE PHOTO SHOOT



She has slimmed down incredibly thanks to being the face of Weight Watchers and a new interview sees Jennifer Hudson predicting she will always count points. But the singer and actress says that she still allows herself her favorite indulgences – providing they’re a part of the program.

She told the new issue of Lucky magazine: ‘You have what you’re craving. Chocolate is what I love — I have it every day.’

he 31-year-old star, who has lost 80lbs thanks to Weight Watchers, admitted she was shocked when she was asked to slim down while on American Idol.

She said: ‘The first time I was asked to lose weight, I was like, “What??” Where I come from, I was never considered particularly heavy.’

In fact Jennifer loves the ‘flexible’ diet so much that she has roped in several family members to join her, with the group losing a total of 2000lbs.

And although she may be counting points, Jennifer admitted that her fiancé and the father of her three-year-old son is far stricter on himself when it comes to his diet.

Jennifer confessed: ‘Cheating for him is like, one chicken wing, instead of skinless chicken breast! He is like, no carbs; he only uses two or three seasonings, total, ever. He really understands.’
Jennifer is launching a new clothing line on QVC, JH Collection which will feature all sizes all the way up to a size 16, and says she is still coming to terms with her trimmer figure, taking a picture of herself every day.
She said: ‘It’s taken me a long time to feel it, get used to it. I’m still figuring it out with my body—rediscovering myself, how I’m perceived.’But the star added: ‘With my new weight, it’s like I have more room to play — sometimes I feel like I’m my own doll, dressing myself up.’
The January 2013 issue of Lucky Magazine is out December 11.



Her favorite things: The star revealed that thanks to Weight Watchers she still indulges and eats chocolate every day. 


VIDEO:DOCUMENTARY JAY-Z GOES BACK TO BROOKLYN IN ‘WHERE I’M FROM’

Celebrating his 43rd birthday yesterday, Hova take us on a little ride. Brooklyn nets minority owner Jay-Z takes us along for the epic journey to the opening of Brooklyn's billion-dollar venue from 560 State Street to the Barclays Center. Where I’m From,” which premiered on Life+Times.
Where I'm From: JAY Z Barclays Center Documentary focuses on HOV's eight back-to-back shows at the Center, detailing the massive preparation that went into the stage show, that infamous subway ride, and snippets of performance footage from each night. Along the way, Mr. Carter and his collaborators share their thoughts on the Center and what it represents for BK. 

Peep Video below: 

BOO GAZING: CELEBS OUT: BEYONCE, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, USHER, NE NE LEAKES, HALLE BERRY & MORE

Solange is bringing the baby beyonce HEAT in this beautiful peachy color Olcay Gulsen dress with gorgeous loose flowing curls on the red carpet at the Ermenegildo Zegna boutique in New York City yesterday evening for the brand’s ‘Essenze’ Collection launch event.  
Bey who's on instagram err-day now @baddiebey, Pinball anyone! Beyoncé shows off her incredible... home entertainment system. OK so we love the dress! and it just happens to be gorgeous & very chic yellow & black leaf printed dress from Leonard Paris’ Spring 2013 collection!
Eva Marcille arrives at Let The Kids Grow Foundation Holiday Gala at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
During the Kate Hudson Almay Intense i-Color Bold Nudes And Smart Shade Mousse Makeup Launch at The NoMad Hotel on December 3 in New York City, her jumpsuit is everything.
Is she ready for The Sound of Music? Carrie Underwood keeps it country in Franklin, Tenn., for Monday's CMT Artists of the Year show.
Garcelle Beauvais arrives at The Hollywood Foreign Press Association And InStyle Miss Golden Globe 2013 Party at Cecconi's Restaurant in Los Angeles.
Bria Murphy, Romeo Miller and Shane Murphy arrive at Let The Kids Grow Foundation Holiday Gala at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
Usher steals the spotlight from honoree Jane Lynch on Monday during a dinner hosted by the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern in Beverly Hills, where the Glee star was presented with the Bill of Rights Award.

Kim Kardashian grabs lunch with her buddy Jonathan Cheban in Miami, Florida.
Kendall and Kylie Jenner at the 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball Night.
Big and bold Nene Leaks at the 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball Night.
Alicia Keys attends KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2012 at Nokia Theatre LA Live in Los Angeles. 
Mo'Nique attends the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Opening Night Gala at New York City Center in New York City.

Jordin Sparks attends KIIS FM's 2012 Jingle Ball at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California.

After throwing a belated Halloween bash over the weekend, Heidi Klum reconnects with bodyguard boyfriend Martin Kirsten over a Monday stroll through New York City.
See what a couple of weeks makes.. after reaching an amicable agreement with ex Gabriel Aubry, an upbeat Berry is all smiles as she drops her daughter Nahla.
29 year old Amber Rose out and in LA with that baby bump about to pop any day now.