Kelly Rowland Covers ESSENCE Magazine, Talks ‘I Could Have Been Tougher’
Rowland, 32, shares behind those much-discussed references to Bey on “Dirty Laundry,” the lead single from her fourth solo album Talk a Good Game. “For a long time I wasn’t happy, but that had nothing to do with Beyoncé,” Rowland says. “That had to do with me trying to get my life in order and make better decisions for myself. I’m seeing all these wonderful things happen for her and I am happy for her. But I want a path. I want things to pop off for me, too. Not on her level but whatever my level is supposed to be.”
Finding her strength — literally — has been key to blazing new trails, Rowland tells ESSENCE. Through workouts with trainer Jeanette Jenkins and sparring sessions with former boxer Martin Snow, she’s finding her power. “I see the beauty in boxing,” she says. “It teaches me strength, physically but mostly mentally. I had to learn my strength, because for so long I could have been tougher than I was.”
Kanye West Sends Baby Clothes to Prince George
Kanye West sends baby sizes pieces of his clothing line to William and Kate for their new son Prince George.
PRINCE GEORGE is only days old and KANYE WEST and KIM KARDASHIAN have tried to bling him up.
They sent WILLIAM and KATE mini versions of Kanye’s clobber, including skinny jeans and hoodies.
A source said: “It depends if the Cambridges want to dress him in it.”
Given Kanye’s dress sense, probably not.
Gabrielle Union's Makeup Shakeup
Who says Hollywood celebs have to rely on Photoshop or airbrushing to maintain their glamorous reputations? Gabrielle Union posted photos on Instagram to prove she was born with beauty.
In side-by-side shots, Union compared her makeup-free face with a glammed-up version of herself. The difference? Very slight.
In both pics, Union shows off a new, slightly blonde look. The actress switched up her locks for the role she’s currently filming in “The Untitled Chris Rock Movie.”
BABIES, BABIES Amber Rose and Tamar Braxton show off their Babies!
How cute is Amber Rose with her son Sebastian aka Baby Bash. We have been waiting patiently to see their little blessing and although we only see a profile pic, we can still tell that he’s a cutie patootie. It appears as if Amber and hubby Wiz Khalifa are one happy couple. One of my favorites hands down!
Tamar Braxton shows off her new adorable son Logan that she had with her hubby Vincent Herbert.
C’mon Chroniclers what do you think of Baby Logan? Be Honest!...LOL!
Fake Cup Cakin’ Alert: Ray J & Somaya Reese Get Cozy At Hollywood Club + Basketball Wives LAs Brooke Bailey Spotted
Don’t be alarmed…they’re just chatting, right?
Recently Money Team’s own Ray J was spotted whispering sweet nothings to ex-reality star/singer Somaya Reese. We’re totally kidding, but these two would be a cute couple (despite rumors that Ray J’s romantically linked to Tearra Mari). We caught them, and a host of other celebs like Basketball Wives of LA’s Brooke Bailey, Too Short and some other fancy folk, partying in Hollywood, inside Dream at Tru Nightclub. Check out a few pix.
Such Foolywang!...Thanks to The Jasmine Brand!
KERRY IS SO VERY……Kerry Washington Tops Vanity Fair's 2013 International Best Dressed List
Quickly making her mark on the fashion-world, Kerry Washington topped Vanity Fair's 2013 International Best Dressed List.
From her show-stopping Miu Miu dress on the Oscars' red carpet to her stunning Jason Wu gown at the CFDA Awards, the "Scandal" beauty is becoming a household name not only for her on-screen work, but also her choice in style.
Kate Middleton, not to our surprise, also landed another spot on the list for the fourth year in a row.
Meanwhile, other fashionable stars to impress Vanity Fair are Justin Timberlake, Beyonce Knowles, Charlize Theron, Victoria Beckham and Gisele Bundchen. Check out the full list here!
MORE Celeb PICS From The "BE YOU" Anti-Bullying Campaign
The Be You Photography Campaign spearheaded by anti-bullying creators J.Ryan La Cour (Karrueche's bestie), Brenn Colleen & photographer J.B Jakubek. The trio signed up celebs like Christina Milian, Draya Michelle, and Karrueche Tran to front the campaign and now a few more folks have joined. So far, MTV's Chanel Westcoast, singer Quincy, songbird Leah Labelle and pro skater Jereme Rogers have joined."The Voice" correspondent Christina Milian posed for several pics.
"The Real" host Adrienne Bailon has also joined the campaign. Cute look. Thanks YBF!
Soulja Boy Celebrates 23rd Birthday In Hollywood, Gets Louis Vuitton Cake [PHOTOS]
Soulja Boy is still just 23 years-old, and rich. So of course, the "Turn My Swag On" rapper celebrated in style in Hollywood recently.
Check out photos from SB's born day celebration, and that Louis Vuitton cake,
Soulja Boy celebrated his 23rd birthday in style at Bootsy Bellows in West Hollywood. His Louis Vuitton cake says it all. Sporting his signature gold chains and a gold and black shirt by Golden Hanger, he definitely turned up. He celebrated with fans and friends including rapper and long-time friend, Diamond. He performed a variety of his hits including his new "Versace" remix, “Crank That” and “Turn My Swag On”. Currently, Soulja Boy is recording and working on a new album to be released in 2014.
Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley is Dating a Sistah!
This according to my peeps in Chicago over at Gumbumper. The couple have been dating for more than six months, having hit it off after meeting at the gym, according to friends and acquaintances at the Hobson-Lucas wedding.
Mr. Daley, who was mayor for 22 years, retreated from politics in the spring of 2011. His wife, Maggie, died later that year.
According to her hospital profile, Dr. Cobbs, 41, earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in Madison. She trained as a resident at Cook County Hospital and in a transitional-year program at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Oregon.
In 2010, when Cobbs was 38 years old, Daley appointed her to the Chicago Board of Health, a position she still holds, according to the department’s website. Cobbs is the youngest medical doctor on the unpaid board.
30 YEARS LATER MICHAEL JACKSON AND FREDDIE MERCURY DUETS WILL BE RELEASED!!!
YES!!!!!! A few duets will be released this fall with both the legendary Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury (former lead singer of Queen). Both are two of my favorite artists that happen to be larger than life. They each had immeasurable talent & the ability to magnetize and mesmerize their audience. Both are missed. I’m excited, every now and then a lil Queen; Bohemian Rhapsody or We Will Rock You sing-a-long is necessary to get the blood pumping (sports events) and I know I’m not the only one that still gets crazy when you hear Speed Demon. (Right, how often do we really hear it? I get it, but you get my point)
You KNOW I HAD to give you some… (5 minute dance party)
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According to this article in the LAist the releases will be “There Must Be More to Life Than This,” “State of Shock” and “Victory”. State of Shock was the business!!
The Version you remember may be very different. That’s because of so many complications and their very busy schedules caused the song to be released and recorded with Mick Jagger instead. “Allegedly” Completion and release of these songs were halted because of a Llama that apparently Michael brought with him to Freddie’s house to record. Uh Uh! Freddie wasn’t havin it! I would have been mad too. What in the H*** was I gonna do with a Llama?? I don’t have Llama snacks layin around!! (side eye)
Trollin around the web I got a demo to share with ya’ll
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Great! Now after all this Jackson talk I have to go find my Moonwalker VHS Tape!! Does anyone have a VHS Player I can borrow??
Ah Shoot…
Russell Simmons is back and Launches New Record Label
I Guess Global Grind isn't enough! Def Jam founder Russell Simmons is getting back in the music game...
Russell Simmons and Universal Music Group announced the launch of their new record label All Def Music.
All Def plans to discover, nurture and promote talent found on Youtube. All Def music signed their first management deal with rapper Asher Roth.
It’s Official Stevie J and Joseline are Married! And will get their own TV Special!
On the final episode of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, Stevie J and Joseline Hernandez shocked us all (*insert sarcasm here*), when the two made their love official, having a semi-drama filled proposal ceremony. By now, you probably watched the episode, but the short and dirty is the intimate festive ‘ceremony’ included rose petals, a piano, champagne and two women.
Yep! Stevie brought along the mother of his youngest child, Mimi Faust, to witness their love.
Actually, she did more than witness–she too was granted a ring–which caused all kinds of commotion. By the end of the finale, Joseline had popped Stevie upside his head and Mimi laughed hysterically, while joking:
Who’s the maid now? And Joseline claimed that she was done with love. But as us reality TV junkies know, the story ain’t over yet.
The show wrapped filming over a month ago and last week, we shared photos of Joseline and Stevie sporting rumored wedding rings during an ATL radio interview. After the finale episode aired, Stevie wanted to make one thing clear, he is indeed fact married.
So what’s next for the VH1 break-out stars? Well, this is PURE speculation, but ‘folk’ are ‘saying’ that these two may get their own spin-off show. If this is the case, they wouldn’t be the first to land a spin-off from the Love & Hip Hop Franchise. After spending two seasons on the original Love & Hip Hop (NY), rapper Jim Jones and his fiance, Chrissy Lampkin, threw up the deuces and snagged ‘Chrissy & Mr. Jones‘. And Stevie J thinks that he and his Puerto Rican Princes can do the same thing. In an interview with Power 107.5 DJ Big Bink‘s, Stevie commented on spin-off rumors:
Well, yeah, absolutely. We really appreciate “Love & Hip Hop” the franchise and you know, we definitely in discussions about the spinoff right now.
From what we ‘hear’, the spin-off would start off as a wedding special and if the ratings speak volumes, they’ll be given the green light for a full on spin-off. Only time will tell. What are YOUR thoughts on a wedding special or spin-off? Can you digest 60 minutes of all things Stevie J and Joseline or should they stick to the LHHA script?
Well then CONGRATULATIONS!....h/t TheJasmine Brand
Tracee Ellis Ross’ Fashion Spread For The Coveteur
Tracee Ellis Ross grants The Coveteur access to her huge collections of clothes, books, magazines and shoes. The actress models some of her favorite items and how she keeps her massive collections displayed.
“I was spoiled when I worked in the magazine world. Fashion closets are heaven and I seem to model my organization after a fashion closet,” Tracee says of her organized clothing collection. “Open any of my drawers and you will think you are in a store.”
FABU!
DMX Explains Bankruptcy Filing
Last week rapper DMX filed for bankruptcy in New York claiming up to $10 million in debt
DMX explains why he did it...Reps for the rapper tell Rumor Fix DMX filed for bankruptcy so he can perform overseas.
Apparently while DMX was in jail his old management team failed to make his child support payments making X ineligible for a passport.
The rep tells Rumor Fix,
“The purpose of this bankruptcy filing is for reorganization so he can perform for his fans overseas.”
AND FINALLY FROM THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART FILES
‘STRAIGHT SHOOTIN’
Can it still be considered an “upskirt” shot if it was taken from straight ahead? Physics say no, but this little lady says yes.
HAVE A GREAT WEEK AHEAD EVERYBODY!!!
EFREM
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