Michael B. Jordan and his FAB Stylists Take Over THR's Power Stylists Issue
Michael B. Jordan. The hot actor and his stylist are gracing one of 4 covers of The Hollywood Reporter's new 25 Powerful Stylists issue. Rocking threads & loafers from Louis Vuitton, Christian Louboutin, Kenzo, Prada and Hermes, Michael B. Jordan is on the cover and pages of The Hollywood Reporter's Stylists & Stars Issue.
The super coveted spots on the mag's 25 Most Powerful Stylists are taken by Michael B. and his stylists.
Michael, whose gearing up to star in The Thomas Crowne Affair remake, spoke about the cover saying:
So proud of the mad genius himself @jeffkkim and thanks to @hollywoodreporter for capturing this moment! "I am smiling..with my eyes".
He credits Jeff K. Kim with pushing him beyond him limits:
"No matter what suits he pulls, there's always a couple of wild cards in there," says Jordan during his cover shoot for The Hollywood Reporter's 25 Most Powerful Stylists issue with Kim, who's named as one of Hollywood's most in-demand men's stylists. "Either one is a joke because he wants to see me react or another one where he sees if I'll be into it just to kind of push the limits a little bit and take a risk."
"I think over time I've built up the nerve to start taking more fashion risks." Clearly it's paid off.
#RHOA: Cynthia Bailey Reacts To Surprise Appearances From The FEDs And Her Daughter Noelle!
Cynthia Bailey was greeted by several surprise appearances on the season finale of Real Housewives Of Atlanta. She was busted not once, but two times! First by the FEDs who showed up on her doorstep inquiring about Apollo Nida‘s belongings, and then by her teenage daughter Noelle, who busted in on her giving Peter Thomas the happy ending special — IN THE KITCHEN (why the kitchen?!)
“I was surprised and mortified when Noelle and Leon walked in on me giving Peter a massage,” admits Cynthia. “I’m sure they were as well!” Ya think!?
“Needless to say, the ‘happy ending’ portion of the massage had to be canceled and rescheduled for another time.” OR how about another place? Maybe one that’s no so public, like, a bedroom with a closed door, perhaps!? Seriously though, the “happy ending” being canceled and rescheduled is like the theme of Cynthia’s marriage!
Moving along to the FEDs surprise visit, Cynthia confesses to being “shocked,” as “most people would.”
“When Peter was asked by Apollo several years ago to leave his car at our house for a couple of days, there was no cause for Peter not to agree,” Cynthia explains. “At that time, Peter and I were not aware of any reason why this action would later warrant a visit from the FEDs.” Uh huh … so when you later found out Apollo was arrested, indicted, and then went to prison you never though to alert the FEDs that you were in possession of his property? Uh-huh…
Finally Cynthia reacts to the third most shocking appearance of the episode: Kenya Moore‘s Grinch costume! Cynthia describes her non-BFF’s costume as “‘gone with the wind fabulous’ and the makeup was incredible!”
“I love her sense of humor,” Cynthia concludes in her Bravo Blog. “She is not afraid to make fun of herself, be silly, and goofy. Kenya is hilarious.” Well at least somebody loves Kenya for being Krayonce.
Tell Us – Were You Shocked The Feds Came Knocking On Cynthia’s Door? Did She Scar Noelle For Life?
#TEAMEMPIRE: Serayah is out in LA Chillin’
“Empire” actress and singer Serayah was on a java run in L.A. After grabbing coffee, the "Empire" star made her way to the studio, possibly recording for the hit hip hopera series.
She also could have possibly been working on her own music as she just signed with Sony Music last month.
With "Empire" returning for the 2nd half of the 2nd season on March 30th, we're itching to see what Ms. Serayah will be up to. Who's ready? I know I am!
NEW MUSIC: New Music: Musiq Soulchild – ‘Heart Away’
Musiq Soulchild follows up his single, “I Do,” with a new jam entitled, “Heart Away.” On it, the R&B crooner advises that you not rush into love, as you might be setting yourself up for heartbreak. “You just can’t give your heart away. So don’t just give your heart away,” he sings on the hook. The song will appear on Musiq’s upcoming album, Life on Earth. Check it out
LISTEN HERE
I am so awaiting this projects release!
#HIPHOPNEWS: Nas Premieres New J Dilla Collab At SXSW
Nas was down in Austin at SXSW at Mass Appeal’s “Live At The BBQ” showcase. What better time could there be to premiere his latest collab with the late, great J. Dilla?
The tune is called “The Sickness” and is produced by Madlib.
J Dilla’s The Diary drops on April 15 via Mass Appeal Records.
WATCH HERE
Word.
Yolanda Adams Scores On Broadway with The Sponge Bob Musical!
Grammy® Award winning inspirational artist, actress and radio host Yolanda Adams has joined the creative team of the Broadway bound show “The SpongeBob Musical.” Adams is the latest addition to a team of artists signing on to contribute original songs to the musical’s score. Adams joins a strong and eclectic mix of artists who are contributing, including singer/songwriter John Legend, rapper T.I., pop icon Cyndi Lauper and an additional song by the late David Bowie.
SpongebobThe musical plans to open in New York on Broadway in the 2016-17 season after a run in Chicago from June 7-July 3 at Broadway’s Oriental Theatre. Pre-order your tickets now!!
Is there BEEF between tyler Perry & Oprah Winfrey?
Earlier there there rumors that Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry were no longer bffs because he refused to take constructive criticism about his TV shows on Oprah's OWN.
Well is Tyrler giving us subliminal shade on this rumor?
One day after the hit piece on Oprah and Tyler's fractured friendship went viral Tyler made a post on Instagram thanking the MILLIONS of people who love what he does and how he does it.
Meanwhile Oprah's bestie Gayle King did her best to stamp out the rumors, but ended up fanning the flames, claiming Oprah and Tyler still speak to each other by showing a picture of them at work, while the rumors clearly stated Tyler wasn't invited on Oprah's summer vacation this year because their relationship is strictly business now.
Tyler, following Gayle's lead, also posted a picture of Oprah visiting him at WORK.
Well regardless something seem strained. Time will tell. But can we get into Tyler’s appearance. His skin is very blotchy…..What the Tea Tyler?
RIHANNAMANIA! Films music vid for ‘Needed Me”
That Rihanna reign will not let up! Chick was spotted on the set of her new video with guns and all her boobies on display.
It’s for the track “Needed Me,” a bad a** female anthem to say the least. On the DJ Mustard-produced track, the Bajan beauty turns the tables as the female “savage,” reminding her suitors that THEY need her and not the other way around.
The Pop princess was spotted braless, donning revealing lingerie, inside a waterfront mansion in Miami. And she was packing HEAT.
The “BBHMM” singer carried a gun in one hand as she sashayed through the mansion in a blue thong and sheer gown
WOW!
Ashanti Stalker Convicted Of Felony Stalking, Singer Reacts On Social Media
A Manhattan jury has found Ashanti‘s stalker guilty. It is reported that Devar Hurd, who has been stalking and harassing the singer and her family for nearly a decade, was convicted of felony stalking on Friday.
According to The NY Daily News: This is the third attempt to convict him on the top count in his current indictment. His first trial in 2014 resulted in a mistrial because a juror got sick during deliberations. In October, he was convicted on several counts including criminal contempt but the jury could not reach a consensus on the top count. Hurd, who has delusions that he actually had a relationship with the sexy singer, was convicted in 2009 of stalking and harassing. Prosecutors proved he was at several events attended by Ashanti’s younger sister and that he tweeted at Ashanti hundreds of times in violation of strict orders of protection that were issued after the first conviction.
Hurd will be sentenced on March 31; facing up to four years behind bars – and has been in jail since 2013 in connection with the current case.
On Instagram, Ashanti rejoiced over the verdict with her mom, sister and supporters: “Thank you God for the blessing of this finally being over. & Thank you guys so much for all your prayers!!!” she wrote. “You never know what someone else is going through. I didn’t do a lot of talking about this… Just a lot of Praying. For any other women dealing with anything like this remember to be strong & brave! @liltuneshi @theoriginalmomanger it’s over. #GodIsGreat.”
Shaquille O’Neal Settles Lawsuit With Man he caused Emotional Distress Over a Instagram Post
Shaquille O’Neal has reached a settlement with the man suing him for causing emotional distress by re-posting an Instagram photo that mocked him with the former NBA star agreeing to confidential terms which will dismiss the entire case against him according to our friends over at theJasmineBRAND.com
Back in 2014, O’Neal was sued by a man named Jahmel Binion who accused the retired NBA star of mocking him on social media by re-posting his selfie and captioning it with mean-spirited comments.
Binion has a rare disorder called hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia — it causes limited hair growth, missing teeth and facial deformities.
The man sued the NBA star for defamation claiming over 8 million people saw the posts on social media and sought damages for the harm that was done to him.
Shaq fired back at the lawsuit claiming he had no idea the man had a rare medical disorder and deleted the post once finding out. He said that if anyone’s reputation had been damaged it was his own due to people thinking he would mock someone with such a condition. He said Binion had not suffered any damages and was only suing him due to his deep pockets
Then last April, the federal court judge came back with his decision and sided with the NBA stars by dismissing all claims against them. The order stated that while Shaq’s posts were “highly offensive” in subject manner the plaintiff filed the suit in the wrong state. The case was closed with Binion being awarded nothing but he was allowed to re-file the case, which he did shortly after in Florida Court.
Shaq and Binion have been battling it out for months and are currently in the discovery phase of the lawsuit.
On January 4th, Binion headed to court demanding Shaq be sanctioned for failing to show up to mediation that took place last month. The man accused Shaq’s legal team of informing his lawyer Shaq would be present at the meeting. He said the former NBA star didn’t show up and instead was in Los Angeles talking meetings with endorsements and filming a segment for Jimmy Kimmel.
He demanded the judge order Shaq to pay over 13k in sanctions for blowing off the mediation. Shaq fired back demanding the man’s motion be denied and claimed he was never ordered to physically attend the meeting.
The judge came back with his decision and slapped Shaq’s team with sanctions in the $13,058.82, stating Shaq had been ordered to attend in person.
Then on March 18th, Shaq and Binion filed docs in the case explaining they have reached a settlement in which all claims against the NBA star will be dismissed and the case will be closed once and for all.
Amber Heard Talks New Mera Role In “Justice League”
Back in January she was rumored to be in talks to star in the forthcoming “Justice League” flick, and now it’s official- Amber Heard will play the part of Mera.
The “Rum Diary” dame told “Entertainment Tonight” that her costume for the Zack Snyder project is pretty unique- “It’s interesting. I’m wearing, like, half suit of armor, half scales. It’s strange. But we’re in the process of building it now. It’s coming along.”
Director Snyder also gushed, “It was a little bit of an ‘about time’ moment, and I don’t blame [the studio] for feeling that way, because it’s a long time coming. But I do feel like it’s a little bit of a creative hurdle. It seems like an easy thing to do at first glance, the idea that, ‘Oh, we just get the rest of the superheroes in there.’ But you have to [establish] a world where they can exist.”
This Thing Called Life: Prince Announces His Memoir In Style!
"Y'all still read books, right?" Prince asked from the balcony of Manhattan's Avenue Club on Friday night, knowing what the jubilant response would be from the crowd of publishing folks, journalists and VIPs gathered below.
The evening's occasion was the announcement that Spiegel & Grau, an imprint of Random House publishing, had purchased the rights to the enigmatic 57-year-old music legend's memoir, which is expected sometime in 2017.
In short, improvised remarks, Prince said, "the "working title is 'The Beautiful Ones'," after one of the song of his 1984 hit album, Purple Rain, and that he is being assisted in the endeavor by "by brother Dan." (According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, this is Dan Piepenbring, an editor at The Paris Review.)
Spiegel & Grau's executive editor Chris Jackson, who has previously overseen such noted biographical works by African-American authors as Jay Z's Decoded and Ta-Nehesi Coates' award-winning Between the World and Me, is helming the project.
Doo-wop Singer Lee Andrews, Father of The Roots Drummer, Questlove Dead at 79
Lee Andrews, father of the legendary Roots(Crew) drummer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and former leader of the Philadelphia doo-wop group Lee Andrews & the Hearts, died Wednesday at 79. His son announced his death via social media.
Mr. Andrews, born Arthur Lee Andrew Thompson, formed the Hearts Philadelphia in 1953. The group later released three charting hits with “Long Lonely Nights” and “Teardrops,” and “Try the Impossible,” in 1957 and 1958. Although the original Hearts group disbanded in 1959, Andrews continued touring, sometimes under the Hearts moniker, throughout his career. In the late 1960s, Andrews would go into semi-retirement and open a clothing store.
The Hearts were inducted into the Philadelphia Music Alliance’s Walk of Fame in 1992 and with the induction of the Roots induction last year, Questlove and his father became the first father-and-son duo to be included on the Walk.
Questlove paid a touching tribute to his father on social media Wednesday night, calling the R&B legend the “greatest teacher in my life.” Questlove cited his father’s influence on his musical career in the past, recounting when a young Ahmir made his debut onstage as a drummer. In that instance, his father’s drummer had sprained his arm before a concert, and Questlove was left to fill in.
“My Dad just said, ‘You know the show. Go play it,’” he wrote in Mo’ Meta Blues, his 2013 memoir.
Questlove and the Roots have earned 3 Granny® Awards and 14 nominations, and currently serve as the house band on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Thompson family. Questlove and dadQuestlove and dad, Lee circa 1974.
Questlove was rockin’ his fresh fro way back in the day!!
Questlove was rockin’ his fresh fro way back in the day!!
#EGGPLANT NATION: Meet that Yummy Latin Cub! Muy caliente y Cub atractiva
Folks here’s that adorable handsome Cub you like. And he likes you too! Wanna get to know more? GO HERE TO SEE THE PICS! Remember NSFW!
AND FINALLY FROM THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART FILES
RED, WHITE & GREEN
Thanks for hanging your white ass out. Now you look like the Mexican flag. Congrats? Or perhaps felicitaciones?
HAVE A GREAT WEEK AHEAD EVERYBODY!!!
EFREM
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