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Thursday, January 29, 2009
VENUS & SERENA IN HARPER’S BAZAAR
Tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams recently posed for the November issue of Harper’s Bazaar.
The shoot features the sisters on the court styled in high fashion dressed from Versace to Ralph Lauren and accessorized from Prada to Jimmy Choo. Gotta love it.
POLITICS: PRES. OBAMA VISITS PENTAGON / HOUSE PASSES STIMULUS BILL / VATICAN CLASHES WITH PRES. ON ABORTION
Thursday, January 29, 2009 |
On Wednesday, President Obama and Vice President Biden met with Sec. of Defense Robert Gates and the Joint Chiefs of Staff to get what the White House called a “comprehensive view of the situation in Iraq and Afghanistan and the impact on our forces”.
The administration plans to decrease troop deployment in Iraq and focus on the fight against the Taliban and al Qaeda in Afghanistan. Gates wants to put Obama “in front of all the people that are involved in these decisions and all the people that are involved in committing the lives of men and women in our uniform so that the president can get all this advice in an unvarnished way,” White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.
MUSIC NEWS: KELLY ROWLAND PROFESSIONALLY SPLITS WITH MATTHEW KNOWLES
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 |
According to Sam over at TheGrapeJuice.net, Music World has confirmed reports that singer Kelly Rowland has split with her manager Mathew Knowles. They both released statements:
MATTHEW KNOWLES:
“After a very positive meeting between Kelly Rowland and myself, we have amicably agreed to end our professional relationship. My company, Music World, will continue to manage Destiny’s Child as a group. As an artist Kelly has incredible talent and I only wish her the best. We will always be family first and foremost, and as a dad I only have love for Kelly.”
KELLY ROWLAND:
“Mathew Knowles has been a positive influence in my career. I have had great success under his guidance — both as a member of Destiny’s Child and with my solo projects. Although we have decided to part ways professionally, the Knowles family and the entire Music World Entertainment team will always be my family.”
NEWS BIT: FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA TO BE IMMORTALIZED IN WAX
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 |
Just one week after the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama, Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. today announced that it will unveil a wax figure of First Lady Michelle Obama in March and released photos of the figure’s clay head mold. Merlin Studios artists started working on the figure in late December.
Mrs. Obama will be the third First Lady to be immortalized in wax by Madame Tussauds Washington D.C., joining Jacqueline Kennedy and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
“We are honored to bring a figure of Michelle Obama to our Washington D.C. attraction,” said Janine DiGioacchino, General Manager of Madame Tussauds New York and Washington D.C. “As our nation’s first African American First Lady, a proud working mom and a budding style icon, Mrs. Obama is a role model to women around the corner, and around the globe. We know our visitors will love seeing and interacting with her figure.”
Mrs. Obama’s figure will join President Barack Obama’s figure in the attraction’s replica of the Oval Office.
RANDOM PICS: A PREGNANT KIMORA LEE PROMOTES BABY PHAT
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 |
Jose Tawil, Kimora Lee Simmons and Moises Tawil attend the launch of Liverpool Baby Phat clothing line at the Liverpool Sante Fe on Tuesday in Mexico City.
The fashion designer/model who is currently engaged to actor Djimon Hounsou is currently expected her third child (the first for the couple). Kimora has two daughters with ex-husband Russell Simmons.
Tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams recently posed for the November issue of Harper’s Bazaar.
The shoot features the sisters on the court styled in high fashion dressed from Versace to Ralph Lauren and accessorized from Prada to Jimmy Choo. Gotta love it.
POLITICS: PRES. OBAMA VISITS PENTAGON / HOUSE PASSES STIMULUS BILL / VATICAN CLASHES WITH PRES. ON ABORTION
Thursday, January 29, 2009 |
On Wednesday, President Obama and Vice President Biden met with Sec. of Defense Robert Gates and the Joint Chiefs of Staff to get what the White House called a “comprehensive view of the situation in Iraq and Afghanistan and the impact on our forces”.
The administration plans to decrease troop deployment in Iraq and focus on the fight against the Taliban and al Qaeda in Afghanistan. Gates wants to put Obama “in front of all the people that are involved in these decisions and all the people that are involved in committing the lives of men and women in our uniform so that the president can get all this advice in an unvarnished way,” White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.
MUSIC NEWS: KELLY ROWLAND PROFESSIONALLY SPLITS WITH MATTHEW KNOWLES
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 |
According to Sam over at TheGrapeJuice.net, Music World has confirmed reports that singer Kelly Rowland has split with her manager Mathew Knowles. They both released statements:
MATTHEW KNOWLES:
“After a very positive meeting between Kelly Rowland and myself, we have amicably agreed to end our professional relationship. My company, Music World, will continue to manage Destiny’s Child as a group. As an artist Kelly has incredible talent and I only wish her the best. We will always be family first and foremost, and as a dad I only have love for Kelly.”
KELLY ROWLAND:
“Mathew Knowles has been a positive influence in my career. I have had great success under his guidance — both as a member of Destiny’s Child and with my solo projects. Although we have decided to part ways professionally, the Knowles family and the entire Music World Entertainment team will always be my family.”
NEWS BIT: FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA TO BE IMMORTALIZED IN WAX
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 |
Just one week after the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama, Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. today announced that it will unveil a wax figure of First Lady Michelle Obama in March and released photos of the figure’s clay head mold. Merlin Studios artists started working on the figure in late December.
Mrs. Obama will be the third First Lady to be immortalized in wax by Madame Tussauds Washington D.C., joining Jacqueline Kennedy and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
“We are honored to bring a figure of Michelle Obama to our Washington D.C. attraction,” said Janine DiGioacchino, General Manager of Madame Tussauds New York and Washington D.C. “As our nation’s first African American First Lady, a proud working mom and a budding style icon, Mrs. Obama is a role model to women around the corner, and around the globe. We know our visitors will love seeing and interacting with her figure.”
Mrs. Obama’s figure will join President Barack Obama’s figure in the attraction’s replica of the Oval Office.
RANDOM PICS: A PREGNANT KIMORA LEE PROMOTES BABY PHAT
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 |
Jose Tawil, Kimora Lee Simmons and Moises Tawil attend the launch of Liverpool Baby Phat clothing line at the Liverpool Sante Fe on Tuesday in Mexico City.
The fashion designer/model who is currently engaged to actor Djimon Hounsou is currently expected her third child (the first for the couple). Kimora has two daughters with ex-husband Russell Simmons.
Friday, December 5, 2008
OPRAH BROADCASTS INAUGURATION!
Oprah Winfrey has confirmed that she will broadcast a live episode of her talk show from the Kennedy Center Opera House on Monday January 19, a day before the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama. Another episode will be taped from the actual inauguration that Wednesday (January 21). Ticket information will be available on Oprah.com next week.
IN THE NEWZ: OJ SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS, BALFOUR ATTORNEY SAYS HIS INNOCENT!
CNN reports that Former football great O.J. Simpson was sentenced today to at least 15 years in prison for his role in a confrontation in a Las Vegas hotel in 2007. Simpson told the judge before the sentence was read that did not mean to hurt anyone and did not know he was doing anything illegal. “I didn’t mean to steal anything from anybody.” CNN REPORT - Do you think he got what he deserved?
Monday, December 1, 2008
Plaxico Burress surrenders in gun केस Giants wide receiver shows up at NYPD precinct
Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress was led away in handcuffs after spending five hours in police custody on Monday.
Burress surrendered himself to New York City police authorities at Manhattan's 17th precinct at 8:03 Monday morning to face criminal gun possession charges.
Wearing jeans, a black blazer and a white collared shirt, Burress did not appear to be favoring his right leg -- the one he accidentally shot at a Manhattan nightclub early Saturday morning.
He was led out in handcuffs at 1:02 p.m. and put into a police car, presumably for a ride downtown to get booked. Click here for more
Antonio Antonio Pierce Stashed Plaxico's GunPierce Stashed Plaxico's Gun
Things have gone from bad to worse for the New York Football Giants. Contrary to initial reports which assumed Plaxico Burress was the only player at the Latin Quarter nightclub, many outlets are now reporting former Pro Bowl linebacker Antonio Pierce was not only present but also stashed Plaxico’s gun in a shady location currently being described as “somewhere in Jersey.”
Here are a list of other things currently found somewhere in Jersey: wiggers, guidos, abortion clinics, Giant Stadium, and Kevin Smith fans.
According to The New York Daily News, Pierce is wanted by police for questions, but he’s unavailable as the Giants are currently playing the hated Washington Redskins. At press time, the linebacker had one tackle.
Police have also revealed a third member of the Giants was present during the shooting, but this mysterious onlooker has not yet been named by anyone.
RANDOM PICS: BEYONCE PROMOTES ‘Cadillac Records’ + VIDEO CLIP FROM THE MOVIE
An exclusive video clip from the upcoming movie “Cadillac Records” was released online earlier this week. In the clip, Etta James (portrayed by Beyonce) and Leonard Chess (portrayed by Adrien Brody) have a conflict over the direction of a song, but ultimately Etta pulls it off.
SPOTTED: ASHANTI DURING MACY’S THANKSGIVING PARADE
Singer Ashanti took part in the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC on Thursday afternoon. The singer who has a bunch of ventures coming up next year (new shoe line with Kelis and a book) recently took part in the one-night-only Broadway performance of, The Yellow Brick Road Not Taken. During which she was a main singer who closed the show with, “Defying Gravity.” Click here for more info
Monday, June 2, 2008
HOT 97 SUMMER JAM 2008 RECAP
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by Anita S. Nixon
What better place to hold the championship of all concerts but Giants Stadium, the home of the winners of the 2008 Super Bowl. Musical all stars like Kanye West and Alicia Keys all touched down on the HOT 97 Summer Jam stage this year. The weather was perfect this year, with sunny and clear skies with temperatures reaching the lower 80s. Hundreds of concert goers arrived early to enjoy the HOT 97 Summer Jam Tail Gate party which featured performances by today's rising stars as well as several vendor booths giving away cool prizes. Celebrities, artists and athletes kicked with concert goers in the Platinum Players Lounge and VIP Parties, while Hip Hop's MVPs prepared for the big show.
Check Out Video from HOT 97 Summer Jam 2008!
Presented by Boost Mobile!Ray J & Yung Berg were first up to perform. Both rapper and R&B singer had successful hits this year including Berg's "Sexy Lady" and Ray J's "Sexy Can I". Ray J also serenaded the ladies on the piano with his ballad, "One Wish". Songwriter turned singer, The Dream has emerged from behind the scenes and into the limelight with hit singles, "Shawty is the Shhh" and "Falsetto". Responsible for Rihanna's, "Umbrella" and J Holiday's, "Bed", The Dream captivated his audience with his quirky lyrics and the creative choreography of his dancers.
Summer Jam is not only known for its heavy hitter lineup, but the surprise guests as well. Alicia Keys followed The Dream, representing for her hometown of New York City. After performing hits like "Teenage Love Affair", Alicia brought out newcomer Maino, who's single, "Hi Haters", is blowing up the HOT 97 airwaves. HOT 97's Miss Info had been hinting on air that Alicia would also bring out classic rappers like she did during her first Summer Jam appearance back in 2004. She did not disappoint bringing out the Wu-tang Clan's Raekwon, Method Man and Ghostface Killah. The three of course performed classic Wu tracks like "CREAM", and "Ice Cream". Speaking of 90s classics, Sheek Louch and Styles P of D-Block hit the stage next performing songs from their Lox days and their newer hits as well. Jadakiss, Fabolous, Fat Joe, N.O.R.E. and Red Café all joined D-Block for hot joint, "Paper Touching". Swizz Beatz joined Styles P for his single "Blow Ya Mind" and surprise guest LL Cool J briefly graced the stage performing, "Head Sprung".
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Saturday, May 31, 2008
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