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Alicia Keys Covers Essence Magazine
This girl is on fire! With her fifth studio album recently released and a worldwide tour to prepare for…Alicia Keys is busy! Here, the 14-time Grammy Award-winning artist, AIDS activist, wife and mom talks to Essence about spiritual makeovers—and how she learned to say no in order to create a more balanced approach to her world. Keys—who lives in SoHo with her husband, producer Swizz Beatz, and their 2-year-old son, Egypt—also talks about being unprepared for Hurricane Sandy. After scrounging through the cupboards, scrambling to find something to eat that didn’t require cooking, she shares: “…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…”
They’re BACK!" Love & Hip Hop" NYC Season 3 Kicks Off With Yandy, Olivia, NEW COUPLE Rich Dollaz & Erica Mena & COUPLE & Jen The Pen & Consequence
Olivia is still trying to make a new album. She's also all about her basketball playing boyfriend Tarence Kinsey. And we'll see her working that out as well as trying to keep the peace with her long time manager Rich Dollaz while he simultaneously manages his new girlfriend...Erica Mena. Yep, Erica & Rich are now confirmed as a couple according to VH1. Which explains their shopping outing this week. So that ought to be interesting.
Yandy will be returning as she now has a baby boy, whose name is Omere. She and her live-in boyfriend/baby's daddy, Mandeecees, will be showing how they keep their romance going. All while balancing career and family.
Rapper Joe Budden has joined the cast with a Stevie J. like love triangle--his ex, video vixen Tahiry (pictured above), is on the show and so is Raqi Thunda, a DJ folks think he's getting down with on the side. They insist they're just long time friends, but Raqi and Tahiry are at each other's throats. By the way, Raqi, pictured below, is good friends with Joe's current girlfriend Kaylin Garcia.
Meanwhile, Fabolous' ex-assistant (who we saw having mad convos with Emily B. last season), Winter, will also be on the show. Apparently she's writing a tell-all about all her famous ex-boyfriends. Sigh.
There was no mention of Kimbella returning in the press release, but here's a recent pic of her newest baby girl with Juelz Santana:
Awww.
There were a whole lot of "Who" and "WTF" questions flying from our mouths as we wrote this, but whatevs. We'll be watching. The new season begins Monday, January 7th at 8PM on VH1.
SOLANGE KNOWLES looks FAB for the Emenegildo Zegna's latest men's fragrance Launch Event
Solange Knowles is fast catching up to her superstar sibling in the style stakes as she rocked a sexy peach, silk dress that was slit to reveal both thighs on Monday night.
The 26-year-old, who recently released her third album True critical acclaim, attended a launch for Italian designer Emenegildo Zegna's latest men's fragrance in the eye-catching number.
The Lovers in the parking lot singer kept her jewelry simple with an elegant gold cuff bracelet and carried a small minaudiere clutch bag.
Trina Faces $50 Million Lawsuit For Skipping Appearance At "America's Next Top Rapper" Event
Trina celebrated her birthday and the release of her Back 2 Business mixtape, and now she's facing a $50 million lawsuit.
According to a filing by Ominpresent Media and Lawrence “Amar” Right, the rapper backed out of an “America's Next Top Rapper” online competition.
Trina was to appear on a three-judge panel for the event to be held on Dec. 30, 2011 in Dorchester, Mass. She never showed up despite pocketing a check.
Furthermore, Omnipresent alleges that Trina and her management team failed to promote the contest, of which an aspiring rapper was to win a $20,000 grand prize, a distribution deal with Universal, and work with a “hit production team,” among other amenities. “Plaintiff began to promote the event without the aid of the promotional material, plaintiffs were able to secure tens of thousands of dollars in contestant registration funds,” the complaint states.
The company covered flight and hotel accommodations in accordance with the demands of Trina's manager, but the rapper never provided promotional videos to help publicize the event. “Trina despite being paid to do so never attended or participated in the competition in any form or fashion as agreed.”
Ominepresent alleges that Trina's absence caused attendees to “become unruly and heckle competition participants,” and demanded refunds.
While the amount of money she was allegedly paid was not revealed in the filing, Omnipresent asserts that the 34-year-old was given 50 percent of the agreed upon fee. Trina, her Rarebreeed Entertainment company, its principal Josh Burke, the state of Florida, J Ego Entertainment, and Nunoise Travel, have all been named in the suit.
Philly’s FINEST Former Murder Inc. Rapstress Charli Baltimore Rocks Sexy New Photoshoot
Management company 4Season Style Management copped Charli Baltimore a new editorial shoot for Platform4 Mag. And chick still looks damn good. No wonder she has two teen daughters who model--Siaani Lane & India Lane get it from their mama:
Not mad. Charli's 38 and still looks like her Murder Inc. days. And she can thank her new healthy living plan for that. She recently did an interview with Feel Rich saying:
Nice.
Jordan Brand Unveils Air Jordan XX8!
Jordan Brand unveiled the Air Jordan XX8 (28), which is being touted as the most technically advanced Air Jordan yet. In an event space in NYC's far West side, on hand were Spike Lee, Carmelo Anthony, Russell Westbrook and storied designer Tinker Hatfield to debut Michael Jordan's latest signature shoe.
The presentation started with Jordan Brand president Larry Miller introducing Spike Lee. After bigging up his native Brooklyn borough's rich history, Mars Blackmon then introduced Carmelo Anthony. The two shared a brief discussion about NYC basketball before revealing that Lee, Melo and JB would be financially contributing in the rebuilding of Red Hook, which was heavily flooded by Superstorm Sandy.
From here, the media in attendance went upstairs where an installation of all the previous Air Jordan models in an all black colorway was at the back of the room. Montages of all previous models were shown on the space's walls before the doors hiding the stage were opened, revealing Air Jordan XX8's on display and flanking each side. This time Spike Lee brought out the shoes' main designer Tinker Hatfield to discuss its creation. According to Hatfield, who was rocking a pair of Nike boots used by Navy SEALS (note: we want those), his inspiration for the shoe was watching Arnold Schwarzenegger in True Lies—specifically a scene where he storms in as a commando, only to have a tuxedo hidden underneath his clothes.
The shoe was also inspired by "stealth" and its design and tech apply to that theme. The Air Jordan XX8 is the lightest Air Jordan ever and features the Jordan Flight Plate, a Pebax® moderator plate that optimizes the response of its Nike Zoom cushioning. The shoe also features Dynamic Fit tech and, what most people first noticed, a shroud that is made of Schoeller mesh, a Swiss fabric used in high-end motorcycle jackets.
During the event, Hatfield pointed out how, referring to the True Lies inspiration, but reversed, the shoe was akin to a commando suit on the inside with a tuxedo on the outside. "With the ongoing evolution of the game shoe, I encourage our entire function to push the boundary when it comes to design, technology and performance," said Hatfield in a press statement. "The AIR JORDAN XX8 shoe really is basketball's answer to the concept car."
Check out photos from Jordan's Brand's Air Jordan 28 launch event and detailed images of the new sneaker in the gallery.
Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen Release $55,000 Tricked-Out-Handbags, Studded With Prescription Pills
According to reports, there will only be 12 of each of the 9 styles made and a portion of the proceeds will benefit UNICEF. More official dets about the bag below:
Available for purchase from 12/12/12. Exclusive to Just One Eye and only one in a rare, limited edition of 12, this incredible piece features numerous multicolored prescription pill appliqués, of varying sizes and colors, specially created by Damien Hirst. This one-of-a-kind wearable art work features original art by Hirst, meticulously applied to front, back, and straps, of The Row’s beautifully crafted backpack, the centerpiece design of their 2012 collection. Using traditional techniques, this stunning backpack was crafted in Italy and made with specially sourced materials. Created of black patent leather Nile crocodile, the backpack’s many features include internal detachable handle, adjustable canvas straps, internal zip-fastening, slit pockets, and small gold-plated brass feet at base. Each backpack is fully lined in the highest quality leather and comes with metal mirror plate and case, as well as designer-stamped gold-plated brass hardware. Signed by Damien Hirst.
If you had $55,000 to spare, what you cop one?
Do you know what Ex-NBA Baller Allen Iverson’s Debt to Income Ratio is?
If you’ve ever applied for a home, copped a loan from a bank or are just familiar with your credit, you’re very family with the term ‘debt-to-income-ratio’. According to TMZ, former NBA baller Allen Iverson is drowning in debt. What’s odd, is over his career, he reportedly made over $150 MILLION. So what’s the issue? Each month, he says he’s short $295,876.66. According to docs, Allen brings in $62,500 in monthly income, but here’s a break-down of his expenses: · $125,749.33 goes to paying off various creditors–like his jeweler and mortgage (which will be auctioned off shortly)
· $10,000 month on clothes
· $10,000 month on grocery/house items,
· $1,000 month on dry cleaning,
· $5,000 month on entertainment and
· $5,000 month on restaurants
· What’s more? Dude drives a $300K car. A Maybach to be exact. Yikes.
HMMMMMM, This is a Prime example of why “our” kids need financial counseling before signing those huge contracts, and throughout the duration of their time in the league. That way we can feel a little confident that they’ll be able to manage their money when it is no longer coming in abundance. Don’t want them to end up like AIlen...SMH!
Jay-Z Calls Forbes Writer Zack O'Malley Greenburg's Biography “Horrible”
In a Q&A with Black Enterprise , O'Malley Greenburg gets candid about his interaction with the rap icon. Empire State Of Mind: How Jay-Z Went From Street Corner To Corner Office didn't get high marks from the Roc Nation boss. O'Malley Greenburg recounts the tale of running into his book's subject at this year's Made In America concert, and nearly getting the cold shoulder to boot.
From Black Enterprise:
Standing 15 feet away from me are Jay-Z, Beyoncé and a whole gaggle of people. And there's nobody between me and him. I had a few brushes with him, but there was always something — I was, like, well this is my chance. As I did, he turned around and our eyes met. He was walking past me and I say, “Jay, I'm the guy who wrote the book about you. And he kept walking for about ten feet — and I knew he'd heard me, because he was two feet away from me — and as he was about to turn the corner he looked over his shoulder and said, “That book was horrible!
O'Malley Greenburg wasn't terribly affected by Jay panning the book, but was satisfied he managed to get the rapper's attention at the least. The interview delves deeper into Jay-Z's rise beyond rap fame and his mesmerizing transformation in becoming one of the most respected business minds in the world.
O'Malley Greenburg is also set to release a new book in 2014, Michael Jackson, Inc., which will focus on the business affairs of the “King Of Pop” and how the estate is enjoying record revenue even today.
We wonder, though, did Jay-Z really read the book or was he giving Zack a hard time?
Kevin Hart, Keri Hilson, Lance Gross & Friends Party At Atlanta’s Compound
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES ‘Centaur Said What?’
It’s cool, he wears this to his D&D outings. He alternates this costume with his virgin costume…which isn’t really much of a costume as it is pretty much his normal self.
HAVE A GREAT WEEK AHEAD EVERYBODY!!!
EFREM
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