The 2013 Grammy’s The Black Keys, Frank Ocean Mumford & Sons' Babel, fun., Gotye, Make the Most Noise!
Mumford & Sons wins album of the year, while Gotye garners three Grammys and fun. wins best new artist and song of the year.
The Black Keys and singer Dan Auerbach led the field with four trophies at the 55th Grammy Awards, while Mumford & Sons walked away with the prize of the night and fun. won big as music's top newcomer.
Auerbach garnered honors for producer of the year, non-classical, in a pre-telecast ceremony, and his band won three awards: best rock album for El Camino and best rock song and best rock performance for Lonely Boy. Auerbach thanked industry helpers, their hometown of Akron, Ohio, and adopted home of Nashville.
Mumford & Sons won album of the year for Babel, plus best long form video for Big Easy Express with Edward Sharpe, the Magnetic Zeros and Old Crow.
Frontman Marcus Mumford accepted the award from 2012's winner, fellow British musician Adele. 'Didn't get a look in last year because she was nominated," he joked. "There are a few of us (British artists) out there and the Grammys have opened their arms to us."
Pop group fun., nominated for a field-leading six awards total along with the Black Keys and Frank Ocean, won for best new artist as well as song of the year with their radio hit We Are Young.
"I don't know what I was thinking writing the chorus for this song. This is in HD, everybody can see our faces and we are not very young," said singer Nate Ruess, thanking the band's fans for "keeping us afloat" the past 12 years.
"I guess you felt we were your best-kept secret."
Gotye's ubiquitous hit with Kimbra, Somebody That I Used Know, garnered honors for record of the year and best pop duo/group performance, and the Belgian-Australian singer also won best alternative music album for Making Mirrors.
He admitted he was at a loss for words receiving his award from Prince. "Many years listening to this man's music growing up inspired me to make music," Gotye said. "I just want to thank everybody who puts great energy into the world making music."
Best urban contemporary album went to Ocean's R&B breakthrough Channel Orange.
"So I hear the way to disarm audiences is to imagine them naked. I don't want to do that. I want to imagine you in tuxes and looking fancy and all that," said Ocean, who also won for rap/sung collaboration for No Church in the Wild with Jay-Z, Kanye West and The Dream. Jay-Z and West picked up their first two Grammys of the night when their track N****s in Paris won for best rap performance and best rap song.
Taylor Swift opened the televised ceremony at Los Angeles' Staples Center with an Alice in Wonderland-inspired spectacle singing her hit We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together. Host LL Cool J waxed poetic in his intro — "When you get down to it, a Grammy isn't a trinket, it's a dream to hold on to," he said — before handing the stage off to Ed Sheeran to perform his song The A Team in a duet with Elton John.
The Georgia group Zac Brown Band won best country album for Uncaged, and singer Brown acknowledged "all my guys who backed me up and backed my playing up."
Kelly Clarkson's Stronger nabbed the award for pop vocal album. "I did not think I was going to win this," said the first American Idol winner, who also used the Grammys to discover a new R&B artist. "Miguel, I don't know who the hell you are, but we need to sing together."
Blown Away by Carrie Underwood won for best country song and best country performance. "Country music has always been so good to me and I thank the good Lord to be part of such an amazing family," Underwood said.
British singer Adele had her hands full with six Gramophone trophies last year, and picked up best pop solo performance at this year's ceremony for Set Fire to the Rain, offering "big love to all the other girls" after accepting her award.
Justin Timberlake, who just released his new single Suit & Tie, returned to the stage to perform the song with Jay-Z; Maroon 5 teamed with Alicia Keys; a Bob Marley tribute featuring Bruno Mars, Rihanna and Sting; and a salute to the late Levon Helm with John, Mumford & Sons, Zac Brown, Mavis Staples and Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes were among the various live performances.
Skrillex's Bangarang won a pair of Grammys — best dance recording and best dance/electronica album.
Little Big Town took home best country duo-group performance for Pontoon. Paul McCartney's Kisses on the Bottom was tops for best traditional pop vocal album, and Halestorm won best hard rock/metal performance for Love Bites (So Do I).
Drake's Take Care garnered the award for best rap album. In R&B categories, Usher's Climax was honored for best performance, Beyonce took traditional performance with Love on Top, Miguel's Adorn won best song, and best album went to Robert Glasper Experiment's Black Radio.
Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor won as a composer for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, which garnered the award for best score soundtrack, and Safe and Sound, a song featuring Taylor Swift and the Civil Wars on the movie soundtrack forThe Hunger Games won for best song written for visual media.
In other pre-telecast awards, Rihanna's We Found Love won for best short form video. Best jazz vocal album went to Spalding's Radio Music Society. Jimmy Fallon's Blow Your Pants Off bested the field in the comedy album category. In the Latin categories, Juanes won for best pop album with MTV Unplugged Deluxe Edition and Quetzal's Imaginaries was named best rock album. Lecrae picked up best gospel album for Gravity. Jazz legend Chick Corea's Mozart Goes Dancing was honored for best instrumental composition. Jimmy Cliff's Rebirth won for best gospel album. And the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson accepted the historical album Grammy for The Smile Sessions
A Good Night!
THE GRAMMY’S 2013 RED CARPET
Check out all the looks from the red carpet
Beyonce played it safe (and we wished she wouldn't have) in a chic black & white Osman number with fitted pants.
Chris Brown didn't walk the carpet with his boo Rihanna (who showed up a bit later), but he definitely stood out in his stark spring white Lanvin suit. Men in white suits are almost always a win. And we gotta hand it to Chris...he looks clean, polished and tailored.
Chris sat with girlfriend Rihanna...who looked pretty comfy in the audience together.
And were loving Rihanna's breath of fresh red. Her dress--with slight sheer paneling and her signature nippleage--is a custom creation by Alaia. She paired it with Manolo Blahnik heels.
Let's take a moment for Kelly Rowland's Georges Chakra dress please:
Jennifer Lopez came to PLAY in this Anthony Vaccarello ridiculously sexy dress. The 43-year-old tossed the strict GRAMMY/CBS dress code to the wind and had a slit up to her hooha...and sexy gold plated ankle cuff sandals to match. One of our fave looks of the night.
WORK Jenny. Yeah we see you too Casper. Oh, and if you care, she revealed on the red carept that she's working on new music again.
Alicia Keys rocked a sexy Azzedine Alaia black criss-cross semi-bare midriff mermaid dress as she posed it up on the carpet with her husband Swizz Beatz.
We always love curly wiggery, but we're torn on the dress itself. It's rare we're not a fan of her bold color choices, but it's a toss up. Love the pink studded Louboutin pumps she used to complete her look.
Estelle surprised us with one of our fave looks of the night once again. And she designed it herself with Love Collins. The two piece midriff baring fitted look was covered in an orange and white print. And she paired the fun yet sexy look with a simple gold necklace by Royal Asscher.
Ashanti hit the carpet in a black chiffon cut-out-bust dress. And it was covered in stars and prints. Even with the slit, it felt a bit young for her. Like her little sister wore this to prom last year or something. And we're not loving it.
But that makeup was on point as usual.
As for the bigest baby bump of the night--Amber Rose in Donna Karan. And can you believe she still has another THREE WEEKS to go?!
The mom to be was beaming as she told Guiliana Rancic on the carpet that she and fiance Wiz Khalifa, who's set to perform tonight and is also nominated, are preparing for a home birth.
Good luck with that! Wiz rocked our fave Tom Ford white dinner jacket look. And the twosome looked extra happy and in love. Very cute.
New Grammy winner Frank Ocean hit the carpet alongside Nas.
Drake made his way to red carpet looking dapper after winning Best Rap Album in the pre-show
Elle Varner, who's nominated tonight, skipped over to the CLEAR Ultra Shea suite in a gorgeous black & white strapless gown by Emil Couture. It's the first time we've seen her hair straightened. And we're loving this look as well.
Tamia surprised us all in a dark gold Michael Costello dress and vintage turban with Jimmy Choo shoes. Are we feelin' it?
Erica Campbell of Mary Mary kept it sexy in this simple black curve hugging dress and leopard strappy heels.
Rocsi stayed on the white trend with a pretty pantsuit from 5th & Mercer and simple gold necklaces, tousled hair and a pop of pink on the lips. Perfect L.A. look.
Sean Paul and his new mohawk hit the carpet with his Versace chain.
Ok Sway. Suited up in the Easter Sunday 3 piece suit. Gotta love it. And the pink shoelaces. Details.
The gospel artist favorites Fred Hammond and Marvin Sapp hit the carpet.
Questlove of the Roots had his Grammy tickets ready as he entered with his mom as his date. Sweet!
Janelle Monae said she had input on the creation of her look for tonight. No cape, but still her signature tailored black and white elaborate pants suit. And the CoverGirl spokeswoman rocked CoverGirl nail polish for her manicure.
Host LL Cool J brought his wife Simone on the carpet of course.
Frank Ocean and his injured fingers after that Chris Brown altercation hit the red carpet. He revealed he's nervous as hell about performing tonight.
John Legend and fiance Chrissy hit the carpet. Chrissy's two piece dress was pretty sexy...and probably barely made that dress code cut.
Fun Times!
Idris Elba is on the cover of British GQ!
What better way to kick-start the morning than with sexy pics of Idris Elba.
The British actor is covering the pages of the March 2013 British GQ magazine. Inside he discusses where the whole sex symbol status came from and upcoming projects.
The Ladies hit THE RUNWAY For The 2013 Heart Truth Red Dress Fashion Show
It's that time again. New York Fashion Week kicked off and the show that sets things off is the Red Dress fashion show, which reminds women that everyone has a role to play in the fight against heart disease.
Like every year, The Heart Truth campaign, sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute hit the Hammerstein Ballroom to showcase the 2013 Red Dress Collection via some of our fave celebs.
A run down of the celeb ladies--spotted above on the catwalk after the big show--who donned fab gowns for a cause: Brenda Strong, Cindy Parsons, Gabrielle Douglas, Jamie Chung, Jillian Michaels, Kelly Osbourne, Kendall Jenner, Kris Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Minka Kelly, Nastia Liukin, Roselyn Sánchez, Savannah Guthrie, Soledad O'Brien, Toni Braxton, Torah Bright, and Wendy Williams.
Toni Braxton kept it sexy in a two-toned red Herve L. Leroux cut-out dress and strutted down the runway to her own epic, “Unbreak My Heart.” About her dress, she said, "I love it because of the built-in Spanx!" Work. The wig is a bit wiggy, but it works.
Talk show maven Wendy Williams looked great in a Normal Kamali Kulture one shoulder dress with her nude studded Louboutin pumps.
She strutted down the catwalk in true Wendy style--to Diana Ross' "I'm Coming Out."
Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas popped up backstage and on the runway in a Pamella Roland hi-lo gown.
And before walking the runway to "Girl On Fire," she said, "I'm going for Gabby! I just want to be myself and my own look. "I'm just going to go out there and have fun!"
And actress Roselyn Sanchez salsa'd her way down the runway to Gloria Estefan's "Conga" in one of our fave dresses--a lace illusion paneled Tadashi Shoji gown.
Group Photo
FUN TIMES!
Dr. Dre’s Son, Curtis, Reveals His Family Dna
Being the son of Dr. Dre, Curtis Young has a long, strong legacy to uphold.
As a Rapper/Producer, Curtis Young follows his father’s path, as he pursues his dream of making hits and bringing back West Coast music. The homies over atMTE recently had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Young.
They learned about upcoming projects from the the Young musician which include his upcoming album, Product of My DNA, as well as a reality tv show, Seeds of Hip Hop, which feature other sons of hip hop legends.
Good Luck to Curtis!
Justin Timberlake Reveals New Album Cover & Tracklisting / Readies ’20/20′ Documentary
He. Is. Coming.
Indeed, listeners still rocking to ‘Suit & Tie’ should ready themselves for its co-occupants aboard the third solo outing of pop megastar Justin Timberlake.
The follow-up to his 2006 top seller ‘FutureSex/LoveSounds’, fans of the pop prince were excited with news that ownership of his latest work would be in their very near future.
But, as we ready for the JT takeover, the newlywed shares the album’s cover and full tracklisting. Get your view of the new-new below:
And, while fans await the official video of the album’s lead single, news surfaced this week of another video to add to their anticipation list – an accompanying ’20/20′ documentary. As the news, shared with Ryan Seacrest, made waves across the net this week, Timberlake tells listeners his new album will be presented with ‘making of’ film.
“The 20/20 Experience” is due out March 19.
Your thoughts?
Uncle Luke Campbell to Rick Ross. End the Beef Before you meet THE GRAVE!
Fans aren’t the only ones outside of Rick Ross’ (real name William Leonard Roberts II) circle concerned about his recent violent run-in outside a restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale. O.G. Uncle Luke has penned an open-letter in the Miami Herald, warning the 37-year-old rapper to take death threats and his behavior serious. He wrote:
Dear Rick Ross: As someone who survived several rap beefs, I’m going to give you some advice. You need to seriously address the threats and attempts on your life. You have worked hard to become a big name in hip-hop. You’ve paid your dues and you’ve grown lyrically since the release of your debut album, Port of Miami, in 2006. You’ve arrived, buddy.
But all this gangster bullshit is jeopardizing your career. No club or arena is going to risk people getting shot. You can forget about doing any tours or CD signings. And if you can’t make money, watch how fast Warner Bros. Records turns on you. I know from experience how venues and the music industry would like to black ball you.
You have the Gangster Disciples breathing down your neck because you’ve named-dropped Larry Hoover, the gang’s founder, in your music. Unlike the record and book publishing industries, these bad dudes don’t understand the concept of public domain. They see you getting rich forever by rapping about their leader, and they don’t like it. That’s why they’re on YouTube talking about how you need to go see them and cut a check.
It’s a shame you can’t enjoy life without spending part of your earnings on heavy security or risking your freedom by purchasing an arsenal. Remember, that’s what landed T.I. and Lil Wayne in prison. You don’t want that to happen to you. However, those are the consequences of rapping about being something you’re not.
Hip-hop has a rich history of college guys who never committed a crime rapping about moving kilos of cocaine and taking out snitches. Every gangster rapper takes on the role of a real hood legend to build up street cred. But I don’t want you to fall into the trap of believing you are really a gangster.
Trust me, you don’t want to go out like Biggie Smalls or Tupac. It’s time you squash your beefs.
Take heed Rick before its too late!
Alicia Keys Headlines 2013 NBA All-Star Game Halftime Show
Fresh off her national anthem performance at the Super Bowl Sunday, Alicia Keys is set to rock halftime with a performance at the NBA All-Star game in Houston, February 17.
The 32-year-old star will perform a selection of her chart-topping hits as part of the All-Star Game “Entertainment Series presented by Sean John at Macy’s.” Also performing will be the likes of Ne-Yo - who has been tapped to welcome the players to the court with some of his hits – and John Legend, who’ll sing the national anthem. Nick Cannon will host State Farm All-Star Saturday Night, airing live at 7 p.m (Feb 16).
The game will air live at 8 p.m. ET on TNT.
New York Giants Cut Ahmad Bradshaw and Chris Canty
The New York Giants have cut both Bradshaw and defensive tackle Chris Canty. Both saw their production decline in 2012, as the team bringing in younger talent to push them on the depth chart.
Bradshaw rushed for 1,000 yards for the second time in three seasons in 2012. However, his chronic foot issues have kept him out of six games over the last two seasons. Bradshaw was an integral aspect of two Super Bowl championships with the Giants and he will undoubtedly be remembered in a positive light for his six-year stint in Blue. It's still possible the team offers him a short term deal at below market value to return. However, Bradshaw is still a productive No.2 running back in the NFL and will likely find a team wiling to pay him more than the Giants.
Head coach Tom Coughlin recognized Bradshaw for all he brought to the team throughout his career in an interview with Giants.com.
"Ahmad Bradshaw was drafted 250th in a class of 255 and to excel and to perform the way that he has, and to accomplish what he has, is a great tribute to him,” coach Tom Coughlin said. “He is not only an exceptional football player, but he is the epitome of line up and play. Regardless of the circumstances, he’s going to give you everything he’s got. If you give the ball to him, he’s going to get every inch of what is there – and sometimes when it’s not blocked, he still gets it.”
Canty signed with the Giants in 2009 after playing his first four seasons as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. In his first three seasons with the Giants, Canty was a consistent presence in the middle who was able to create a pass rush from the interior. In 2011, he mustered up four sacks and 47 tackles, both career highs. However, after missing the first six games of the season due to a back injury, Canty was unable to stay productive in 2012.
Canty, who recently received the Thurman Munson award for outstanding philanthropic service, was spoken highly of by general manager Jerry Reese.
"Chris Canty is a pro’s pro, a true team player and competitor,” Reese said. “He helped us get to the top in 2011 and it was a pleasure having him here during his time with the New York Giants.”
The Giants save $10 million of salary cap room by cutting Bradshaw and Canty. The team is now a projected $8.6 million under the salary cap for next season, with more restructures and cuts sure to come. Some of that money is going to be allocated to signing draft picks, but most of it is going help solve some major issues that held this team out of the playoffs in 2013.
The team also released defensive tackle Martin Parker. Parker was placed on the injured reserve during the preseason with a herniated disk in his back. The injury required surgery, which is usually a bad omen for linemen.
Michelle Williams Responds To Haters
Michelle Williams issued a classy response today to the critics of her performance during the Superbowl halftime show. As I previously reported, Keyshia Cole took to Twitter to blast Michelle Williams for “f**kin up the groove” of the Destiny’s Child reunion performance. And yeah, she may have been slightly stiff since it’s been a while since she’s danced it out on stage. But today, she posted to her Facebook page the above post-performance pic with her “sisters” Beyonce & Kelly, and urged ladies to “stick together & support each other.”
It was an honor to share the stage with my sisters Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé on Sunday night. To all my ladies, we must learn to stick together and support each other. The incredible Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson did an amazing job too! Thank you to my sister Beyonce for sharing your moment with Destiny’s Child. Love you!
Doubt Keyshia Cole will respond…or even care. But on the upside of things: Record sales for Destiny’s Child shot up by 600% right after Sunday’s on-stage reunion. So Keyshia Take that!
ON THE SET: Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker & Jennifer Hudson FILMING "Black Nativity" In NYC
Angela Bassett was spotted getting her lip gloss touched up on the set of her latest film Black Nativity in New York City. Angela stars alongside Forest Whitaker in the "retelling" of the Bible's Nativity Story (based on a gospel musical originally written by Langston Hughes). And it's a Holiday musical that's sure to be interesting with an ensemble cast. According to blackfilm.com,
"‘Black Nativity’ follows Langston (JACOB LATIMORE), a street-wise teen from Baltimore raised by a single mother, as he journeys to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives Reverend Cornell and Aretha Cobbs (FOREST WHITAKER and ANGELA BASSETT). Unwilling to live by the imposing Reverend Cobbs’ rules, a frustrated Langston is determined to return home to his mother, Naima (JENNIFER HUDSON). Langston embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey and along with new friends, and a little divine intervention, he discovers the true meaning of faith, healing, and family."
Jennifer Hudson, who nows stars on NBC series "Smash" and is fresh off her Superbowl perfomance, was also on set where she was snapped walking through Times Square.
Kasi Lemmons (who also directed the film Eve's Bayou) is writing and directing the updated reworking of the Hughes musical and spoke abut the project saying, “This is a universal story of faith and family, a marker of our times, and an endearing Christmas tale, infused with music from hip-hop to R&B to gospel.”
And fans can expect to hear a fabulous musical score with original lyrics and arrangements from record producer Raphael Saadiq. And with Mary J.Bige, Nas, Tyrese, Luke James and more also announced among the castmembers, we're sure there will be some power songs through the film.
Behind The Scenes: Eve Rocks “Make It Out This Town” Video Shoot
As Eve gears up for the May 14th release of her new album, Lip Lock, she was spotted on set of the video for her single “Make It Out This Town.” She rock’d the shoot with long straight locks, adding “New hair flair” to one of her tweets.
Peep a few behind the scenes pics below..
The 34-year-old raptress stopped by Power 105.1′s “The Breakfast Club” this week, and during the interview she talks about getting to work on her new album. She says that she misses her music as it’s her first love, and she feels like she still has things to say. She also shared that she feels like a new artist. Keep an eye out for her new album on its way this summer.
T.J. Jackson 'needs more money' to look after Michael Jackson's children Paris, Prince and Blanket
T.J. Jackson needs more money to look after Michael Jackson's children.
Executors for the late King of Pop's estate have requested a judge provide his nephew a reasonable monthly income to provide care for the famous offspring, reports TMZ.com.
T.J was granted co-guardianship of the late singer's three children, Prince, Paris and Blanket, along with their grandmother Katherine Jackson in July 2012.
According to court documents filed by the executors, while the 34-year-old singer has been devoted to looking after the children for 40 hours per week, he is experiencing hardship as he hasn't received any financial support since taking on the role of surrogate father.
It is proposed that Michael's estate pays T.J. - who is married with three children of his own - $9,000 per month to adequately look after Prince, 15, Paris, 14, and Blanket, 10, with the amount backdated to the start of his guardianship last summer.
The former 3T singer, whose father is Michael's brother Tito, has been sharing custody of the Thriller star's children with Katherine since July when the family matriarch allegedly went missing and hadn't been in contact with her grandchildren for days.
The change in guardianship came amidst a messy family dispute in which five of Michael's siblings - Janet, Jermaine, Randy, Rebbie and Tito Jackson - claimed Katherine was being misled by the executors of the estate and ill-advised by her manager and lawyer.
A plan was hashed out last year where responsibility for managing staff and security at their California home would shift to TJ.
Katherine Jackson's lawyer Perry Sanders told a court she would keep control of a family allowance worth tens of thousands of dollars a month.
He added in a statement last July: 'Mrs. Jackson is extremely pleased with the prospect of enjoying the pleasure of raising Michael's children without the day-to-day tedium of items such as managing the large staff that goes with such a high-profile family, and focus her attention on being a grandmother and raising Michael's children.'
King and Shabazz Family Disappointed with Lifetime Movie
The Lifeitme original movie 'Betty and Coretta' starring Angela Bassett and Mary J. Blige as Corretta Scott-King and Dr. Betty Shabazz, the widows of Dr. Martin Luther King and Malcolm X, did not go over well with the surviving children...
Ilyasah Shabazz and Rev. Bernice King are extremely upset that the children were not consulted and that the film contained many inaccuracies.
Ilyasha tells The Washington Post,
“My mother was not a weak, timid, insecure woman as portrayed. She was regal, compassionate, strong, loving, beautiful, resilient and highly educated.”
Among the King family gripes that it was implied that Mrs. King believed her husband had been unfaithful based on tapes sent to their home from the FBI that allegedly captured Dr. King with a lover.
The King family has long insisted the actual tape sent by the FBI contained no sex sounds as was reported by the media, just people at a social gathering telling dirty jokes accompanied with a note that Dr. King was about to be exposed and should commit suicide to save face.
Mario Lopez Nearly Naked — You’re Welcome
You can’t say Mario Lopez doesn’t pay his bets.
The TV host bet his Extra co-host Maria Menounos on the Super Bowl. He picked the San Francisco 49ers and she picked the Baltimore Ravens.
WATCH HERE!
So since Mario, the underwear model, lost — he had to streak through LA’s outdoor mall, The Grove, only wearing a pair of purple underwear, purple sneakers and a Ravens helmet.
André Leon Talley Gets Late Night Talk Show
If you’re obsessed with fashion, chances are, you’re thrilled with this news. If you couldn’t get enough of André Leon Talley gorgeous face making cameos or semi-regular appearances on shows like America’s Next Top Model, Sex and The City: The Movie and Valentino: The Last Emperor, you’re in luck. The 63-year-old Vogue magazine contributing editor has reportedly signed a deal with production company Electus to develop a late-night talk show. In an interview with WWD, he explained the shows concept, describing it as:
“… a show that blends Dick Cavett’s approach to eloquence and sophistication with unparalleled access into my international fashion lifestyle. A forum where unique stories will be told and inspirations shared.”
Talley will host and executive produce the show, but no ETA on when it will air.
John Legend & Chrissy Teigen Take Us INSIDE Their Beautiful Hollywood Hills Home In 'Architectural Digest'
John Legend and his fiancee Chrissy Teigen are showing off their gorgeous Cali home. And thanks to Architectural Digest, we're getting all the details on their domestic bliss in the Hollywood Hills.
He's already got 9 Grammys (and a room to house them). And a vintage 1960's inspired laid back Hollywood home. So 34-year-old John Legend let the much respected house porn magazine Architectural Digest delve into his designs. By the way, he says he found his designer, Don Stewart of the L.A. firm Desiderata Design, through his G.O.O.D. Music head honcho, Kanye West. Kanye was also a client.
John on the couple's design style
“Our style is chic and tailored but also earthy and casual. Since this is our first home in Los Angeles, we wanted it to feel right not only for us but also for this city.”
Don on the Asian influence
“The first time we saw the house we were really inspired by the overall vibe. I told John and Chrissy that it reminded me of a Thai temple. That Asian influence was something they responded to, especially since she is half Thai.”
John will be leaving his serene home for a while later this year for an international tour, and will be releasing his new album, Love in the Future.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘Dirty Pillows’
Damn girl, I’m gonna need a snorkel if I plan on surviving this motorboat.
HAVE A GREAT WEEK AHEAD EVERYBODY!!!
EFREM
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