HARPER’S BAZAAR RIHANNA CHANNELS AMELIA EARHART

Rihanna shows just how fly she really is, channeling Amelia Earhart for Harper’s Bazaar’s Big Fashion Issue.

In honor of the magazine’s 150th anniversary, a blonde RiRi covers the March issue, with a seductive, over the shoulder glare. Inside the mag, she goes classic in a Tod’s coat, Emporio Armani boots, and Jaeger-LeCoultre watch, a nod to a vintage pic of the legendary female pilot.

“There’s something so special about a woman who dominates in a man’s world,” says Rihanna. “It takes a certain grace, strength, intelligence, fearlessness, and the nerve to never take no for an answer. Amelia Earhart was such a dynamic force in her industry, setting multiple aviation records in her time. So it was a no-brainer for me to team up with Harper’s Bazaar in honor of a woman who held her own with the big boys.”

In the extensive photo spread, RiRi pulls off phenomenal looks that reference Earhart’s accolades. Standing outside of a vintage aircraft, Bad Gal sports a Hermès jacket, pants, belt, and shoes combo, to go with Chopard earrings, Dior necklace, and rings.

In another photo, she dazzles in a Salvatore Ferragamo jacket and skirt, Gaspar gloves, Stella McCartney shoes, and Jacob & Co. ankle bracelet. Another shot finds her elegantly posing in Bottega Veneta and Ralph Lauren as mechanics work on a plane behind her.

One of the most eye-catching shots is one that blends Earhart with Marilyn Monroe, as Rihanna poses atop a mid-flight plane, with her Dior Haute Couture dress waving in the wind as a pilot looks up in awe.

Next month, RiRi will continue her fashion takeover when her third Fenty x Puma collection debuts in Paris.

The March issue of Harper’s Bazaar’s hits newsstands Feb. 21.

GABRIELLE UNION COVERS WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE SHARES HER BEAUTY SECRETS

Defying age...For her Women’s Health cover, Gabrielle, 44, shares her beauty secrets, which include lots of water, saying “hell to the no” when warranted, and of course, good old fashion genetics.

“My best anti-aging tip is the ability to say no,” she tells the magazine. “As women we run ourselves ragged saying yes to every freaking thing, whether it’s to our family, spouses or careers. I sleep eight hours a day and don’t let myself stress out. A lot of people call it selfish, but I don’t have any wrinkles.”

Gabrielle went on to note the key role good genes play in the preservation of her looks, saying “Both my parents have aged quite well. 

They have gorgeous skin and I’m blessed to have inherited those traits. Still, I take nothing for granted. I take care of myself because along with these great genes, my family also has a history of diabetes and high blood pressure. These things lead to death and so I eat right and exercise because I want to be as vital as possible in this stage of my life.

BOSS....RICK ROSS CELEBRATES 41ST BIRTHDAY WITH USHER, MEEK MILL, & JEEZY

 Big Boi and Rick Ross

Rick Ross and daughter

Rick Ross' Cake

Rick Ross' 41st Birthday Party

Rick Ross' Ferrari

LOVE ON TOP...BEYONCE PREGNANT WITH TWINS

BREAKS THE INTERNET AGAIN...BEYONCE PREGNANT WITH TWINS!....Beyonce announced to her million of fans via instagram! 

beyonce: We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes. - The Carters

Beyoncé and her superstar husband Jay Z are parents to five-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy.

The couple married in 2008.

The family's news set social media on fire with the Beyhive (as her diehard fans are known) buzzing about the new heir and spare. Twitter reported more than half a million tweets about Beyoncé in the first hour after her big reveal.

Congratulations on your bundle of joys!

SAG AWARDS 2017 AND THE WINNER IS..VIOLA DAVIS, TARAJI P. HENSON, DENZEL WASHINGTON & MORE

Denzel Washington took home the Outstanding Performance by a Female and Male Actor in a Leading Role gongs, respectively, at the 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday

Big win: Viola Davis took home the gong for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for her role in Fences

What a moment! Taraji P. Henson accepted top honours on behalf of her film Hidden Figures as it won Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. Hidden Figures upset Moonlight en route to  the Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture award.

Emma Stone won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor and said she was 'going to faint'
Denzel Washington was a surprise winner over Casey Affleck.

The cast of Stranger Things won  Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
The Crown's Clare Foy and John Lithgow won Outstanding Performance by a Female/Male Actor in a Drama.

 Viola Davis took home Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for Fences.  Celebs had gathered at The Shrine Auditorium to toast another year in film and television at one of the few awards ceremonies where actors are judged by their peers.

Standing tall: The OITNB girls graced the red carpet in the winners' room together. 

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SAG AWARDS 2017 RED CARPET...WHO WORE WHAT & THE WINNER IS...

Tariji P. Henson -Gliding down the red carpet in this Reem Acra Spring 2017 gown, the ‘Empire’ actress channeled her sultry style into this romantic and pretty dress.

Kerry Washington the actress, who is nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie  wore this off-the-shoulder white confection from Cavalli Couture.

Viola Davis-The ‘How to Get Away with Murder’ star wore a white, strapless Vivienne Westwood Couture gown, which she paired with a dramatic diamond collar and black box clutch.

Thandie Newton-The actress wore a whimsical, jewel-encrusted Schiaparelli Fall 2016 gown 

All tulled up: Kaley Cuoco arrived in a soft pink Marchesa lace dress with sheer overlay and floral embellishments

POWER MOVES....JAY Z’S TIDAL SELLS 33 PERCENT STAKE TO SPRINT

Jay Z once again proves he’s a business, man. Following rumors regarding various deals, Shawn Carter’s TIDAL has officially announced a new partnership with Sprint, bringing exclusive content to the phone company’s 45 million customers.

Through this deal, Sprint acquired 33 percent of TIDAL, leaving the rest to Jay Z and artist-owners like Beyoncé, Kanye West, Alicia Keys, and Nicki Minaj. The deal cost Sprint $200 million, according to Billboard.

Sprint’s CEO, Marcelo Claure, will also join TIDAL’s Board of Directors as part of this move, which Hov is happy about.

“Sprint shares our view of revolutionizing the creative industry to allow artists to connect directly with their fans and reach their fullest, shared potential,” Jay Z said in a statement. “Marcelo understood our goal right away and together we are excited to bring Sprint’s 45 million customers an unmatched entertainment experience.”

Claure was also excited about the move, complimenting S. Carter on his ability to innovate. “Jay saw not only a business need, but a cultural one, and put his heart and grit into building TIDAL into a world-class music streaming platform that is unrivaled in quality and content,” he said. “The passion and dedication that these artist-owners bring to fans will enable Sprint to offer new and existing customers access to exclusive content and entertainment experiences in a way no other service can.”

Jay Z purchased TIDAL from Aspiro AB for $56 million in 2015. Since then, the company has soared and struggled. While artist exclusives like Beyoncé’s LEMONADE and Kanye West’s The Life of Pablo have given the platform a competitive edge over rivals Apple Music and Spotify, it has also faced some challenges.

Shortly after buying TIDAL, Jay countered criticism by revealing the company’s mission. “We are here for the long haul,” he wrote. “Please give us a chance to grow & get better.”

TIKA SUMPTER ENGAGED!

Congrats to Tika Sumpter! The 36-year-old actress has revealed that she is engaged. Her boyfriend and baby daddy Nick James, who is also an actor, popped the question on Christmas. Dishing on how he proposed, she explained,

It was her first Christmas. He did all these amazing things. I went on a little hunt in the house for different things and I thought, ‘Oh, he’s going to propose. But it was a bike he bought me and I was like, ‘Oh, that’s cool.’ And then he had a letter, behind Ella. And he was like ‘Ella has something to say to you’. And there was like this letter, this beauty, and then he proposed. It was just simple and awesome.





Tika Sumpter is expecting her first child, a daughter next month, but she’s been tight-lipped about who her unborn child’s father is. And we certainly understand

However, the news was bound to be spilled at some point. Reportedly, the 36-year-old actress is dating actor Nicholas James. The pair have been dating for a year and a half and both star on Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots. In a new interview, Sumpter says that their pregnancy was a surprised and wasn’t planned.

My pregnancy wasn’t planned. I found out around Valentine’s Day, when my boyfriend took me on a surprise trip to San Diego. I never want McDonald’s, but I was like, ‘I need a Big Mac, fries, and a Coke now.’ They were still only serving breakfast, so I insisted we wait there until they started serving lunch. Afterward, I immediately fell asleep. When I woke up, my boyfriend was like, ‘Ha-ha! Are you pregnant?’ I said, ‘Maybe. Go get a test!’ He brought back a generic-brand test, and right away it said positive. I could not comprehend it. So I said, ‘Go get a name-brand test!’ He did, and that one said yes too. I still have the stick. I had to show it to my mom, because she didn’t even believe me when I told her.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

RIHANNA, JANELLE MONÁE & ALICIA KEYS JOIN WOMEN’S MARCH RALLIES

Rihanna is ANTI President Donald Trump and she proved it on Saturday (Jan. 21), along with hundreds of thousands around the country.

While similar protests were held across the globe, the pop superstar went to “Work” at the Women’s March in New York, where she protested along with a large crowd that gathered in front of Trump Tower.

Through social media videos, RiRi was seen shouting with protesters: “Welcome to your first day. We will not go away!”

Donning a pink middle finger dad hat and a pink “This P***y Grabs Back” hoodie, Rihanna also joined in “Donald Trump has got to go” and “My body, my voice” chants.

Several other stars also joined in the protests. Alicia Keys, Janelle Monáe, Scarlett Johansson, America Ferrera, Ashley Judd, and Madonna were among the celebrities who led the Women’s March on Washington.

“We will continue to rise until our voices are heard,” said Keys, who also performed “Girl on Fire” at the D.C. rally. “Until our planet’s safety is not deferred. Until our bombs stop dropping in other lands. Until our dollar is the same dollar as a man’s. And we’ll continue to recognize that, yes, we can.”

ALICIA KEYS COVERS ALLURE MAGAZINE ....ALL NATURAL!

Singer Alicia Keys is covering the February edition of Allure magazine. The fresh-faced pop diva continues her no make-up challenge, sporting only pearly whites and a colorful headwrap for her first cover. On her decision to keep make-up to a minimum for the promotion of her new album, Here, Alicia says she wanted to keep things simple. 

“I didn’t want to have to worry about being all dolled-up.” This album is all about my being comfortable with myself no matter what.”

Those who thought Alicia was swearing off make-up for good couldn’t be more wrong. “I am not a slave to wearing makeup she told the magazine. “I am also not a slave to not wearing makeup.” I need to feel comfortable either way. I’ve learned to no longer use makeup to hide the things I don’t like or that make me uncomfortable.”

As for the things that make her uncomfortable, Alicia says years of reading nasty comments about her skin led her to not only seek a solution for the problem, but also the insecurities the problem left behind. “I suffered with severe acne for years. So much so I hated to look at myself in the mirror, even after the acne was under control. I won’t lie, I still struggle with that, but it is getting better.”

Alicia went on to talk a great deal about internet hate, and why she thinks people should stop giving their opinions unless asked. You can read her entire interview on Allure’s official website.

RIHANNA LAUNCHES NEW FRAGRANCE KISS..JUST IN TIME FOR VALENTINES DAY!

Following the platinum certification of her “Kiss It Better” single, Rihanna is rolling out her brand new fragrance.

Kiss is the latest in a trilogy of perfumes following 2015’s RiRi by Rihanna and 2016’s Crush by Rihanna.

“With Valentines Day right around the corner I got something special for my ladies,” Rihanna wrote on Instagram, noting that the scent is now available at Macy’s.

Bad Gal looks stunning in the ad. Posing in front of a lavender backdrop, RiRi stares off into the distance, while the perfume’s blue and gold bottle decorates the photo’s lower right corner.

To go along with the release, Rihanna also shared a behind-the-scenes look at the glamorous photo shoot. “I wish I looked like this all the time,” she says. “I wish I woke up looking like this. I wish I came out the shower looking like this.”

Rihanna’s previous fragrances include 2014’s Rogue Love and Rogue Man, 2013’s Rogue and 777 Nude by Rihanna Diamonds, 2012’s Nude and Rebelle, and 2010’s Reb’l Fleur.

Kiss by Rihanna was likely inspired, at least in part, by the singer’s ANTI hit “Kiss It Better,” which recently went platinum. Now, RiRi has her sights on the big screen with upcoming roles in Ocean’s Eight, Annette, and Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.