YES SHE DID THAT WHITE IN NOV! JUST MARRIED: Solange Knowles LOOKS FAB With Her WEDDING PHOTOS!
Solange Knowles Ferguson served up for her official wedding photos! The singer/songwriter/mom/artist/style slayer shared her wedding pics, shot by photographer Rog Walker, with VOGUE magazine. And it's the perfect peek into her New Orleans wedding that is TOTALLY her.
In group photos that look like pieces of artwork, big sis Beyoncé, mother Tina Knowles (who is really killing all right now), and Solange's close friends like Janelle Monae, are effortlessly flawless. The family/friends wedding portrait was an ode to the work of Italian artist Vanessa Beecroft.
Solange's gorgeous wedding look is pretty breathtaking. The caped dress is by her friend and designer Humberto Leon, who designed the gown via Kenzo. The look was topped off by arm bracelets by Jill for Lady Grey and Stuart Weitzman shoes. Her new husband, 51-year-old Alan Ferguson, was dressed in Lanvin.
What was Solange's inspiration for it all? She told Vogue today:
“Everyone I worked with on the wedding are friends who I love. Everything was a labor of love.”
And this wasn't her only gorgeous look of the day.
The Fergusons posted up on a romantic New Orleans balcony so style queen Solange could show off her change-up. This caped white jumpsuit was created by french designer Stéphane Rolland, and we're totally drooling over it.
Beyoncé, brother-in-law Hov, niece Blue Ivy Carter, son Julez, Ms. Tina (and her man Richard Lawson) were spotted around the wedding looking Chic and Trendy Fab as ever!
SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL And she married a Man who is a part of TheBeardGand! #beardgang
KAPOW! Jill Scott Looking GORGEOUS in Black at ‘Get On Up’ Premiere!
Jill Scott at the NY Premiere of ‘Get On Up’ Looking Fab in Black. That waist is snatched to the highest of heavens.
Get it Jilly!
In the upcoming James Brown biopic Get On Up, actress-singer Jill Scott gives a memorable performance as Brown’s voluptuous second wife, Deidre “Deedee” Jenkins. In playing Jenkins, Scott taps into both a tortured vulnerability and a smoldering sex appeal, and she spoke about how much playing Deedee taught her about love — and about the conflict in being in an abusive relationship with someone that you care for so deeply.
“I’m a voyeur,” Scott shares. “I really enjoy watching people and getting to know people’s idiosyncrasies and all that.
“My mother was in an abusive relationship early in our life and she took us away from that,” the Philadelphia native explained. “So I understood why to leave; I couldn’t quite understand why to stay. I’ve been able to learn some things about that particular kind of woman — the level of love. Some would easily say it’s foolishness to stay with someone who’s abusive to you, but what I’ve learned about DeeDee is that there is a love that’s greater and wider and more powerful than anything I yet understand in this life. I will always take that with me.”
The vivacious singer has been through her fair share of heartache, and while she’s never dealt with abuse, she does want to get to a better understanding of devotion and love.
“Do I want to be in an abusive relationship? Of course not! But do I want to understand better as I go on in this life? Absolutely. And DeeDee still loves James,” she adds with a smile. “I think I do, too.”
As far as Brown’s music, Scott has never forgotten the first time The Godfather of Soul’s music impacted her as a youngster.
“I remember being on 22nd and Lehigh Avenue and someone was playing ‘I’m Black and I’m Proud,’” Scott recalled. “I’m pretty sure I was in elementary school, but I remember this guy at the stoplight and the music was blaring and something in me stood up a little higher. I puffed my chest out hearing that song. That was my first James Brown feeling that I truly remember.”
Oh hello cropped cutie! Jennifer Hudson flossed her new look at the Black Girls Rock! BET taping at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Rocking an exaggerated shoulder curve hugging black mini dress and sexy over-the-knee boots, Weight Watchers spokeswoman Jennifer Hudson showed off her sleek bod and brand new short coif.
The fab chick, who currently stars in the independent film The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Peete, was on hand to present Queen Latifah with the Rock Star Award and to perform her new single "I Can't Describe (The Way It Feels)."
Looks like this new short cut is what she might be rocking during promo for her upcoming musical film Black Nativity.
Jay-Z Brings Out Kanye West, 2 Chainz & More + Maybach Music, D'Angelo Kill The MADE IN AMERICA Stage
Jay-Z pulled out all the stops for Day 1 of his & Budweiser's Made In America Festival in Philly.
Mr. Carter has officially put his stamp on Philadelphia this Labor Day weekend. Day 1 kicked off Saturday, and 15 different acts took 3 different stages on the extra packed grounds around Ben Franklin Parkway.
Hov closed out the night on the Rocky Stage (set right in front of the famous stairs where Sylvester Stallone ran in the movie), rocking his Brooklyn Nets cap, and brought out Kanye & the whole G.O.O.D. Music fam. As well as his homie Memphis Bleek.
Jay flew through an hour and a half set after entering from behind the stage--coming down the famous stairs and hitting the stage to open with "PSA"--of course. Wife Beyonce was chillin' in front of the stage in the VIP area--and was put up on the big screen during "'03 Bonnie & Clyde." And a message from President Obama, shouting out the Made in America Fest, played at the beginning of the set.
Swizz Beatz, dressed in head to toe Givenchy, came out for "On To The Next One."
Jay left the last half hour to Yeezy--and we confirmed with a Budweiser Exec that he arrived about an hour before showtime--with girlfriend Kim K.--in a helicopter. 'Ye did a few tracks and brought out Big Sean, Pusha T, Common and 2 Chainz. All also performed their own tracks. Since the Cruel Summer album is dropping soon, it was a perfect time to promo.
By the way, at the end of G.O.O.D,'s set, all the fellas lined up and turned their backs to the crowd to show off their matching Angel tees. Was this a sign that 2 Chainz has officially become a member of G.O.O.D. Music? Hmmm...
Hov & 'Ye ended with "N*ggas In Paris--and had thousands of people losing their minds. The twosome closed out with fireworks and a champagne toast as they walked off the stage. Ha! Check the video below. Video:
Maybach Music Group took over the Rocky Stage earlier in the day.
The set kicked off with Wale rocking out with his hits, then Head honcho Rick Ross rocked the stage and brought out Meek Mill and Stalley.
D'Angelo sounded incredible, Peep him below:
FAB!
Jay Electronica (spotted backstage with Stalley) performed at the Liberty Stage, as did Janelle Monae:
Jill Scott, Odd Future, Drake and plenty more (including several Techno/House DJ's at the Freedom Stage) are set to take over the stages Sunday! FAB!
And the NEW faces of Cover
Girl Are ????? They're 2 of them!
#1 Pink, She’s
The New Face For Covergirl
Pink tweeted
”Guess who’s the new COVERGIRL!!!!!!!!!!!” with an amazing picture of herself
glammed up.
Pink, said in a
statement: “I have a lot to celebrate. I called my new album The Truth About
Love, and the truth is that I have my beautiful family and baby girl, my new
music, and now my partnership with COVERGIRL to love.
“Joining
a group of women who have always inspired me – to laugh out loud, let my guard
down, or play around with my beauty look – is such an
honor.”
Congrats to Pink you
deserve it girl!
#2 Janelle Monáe Named The New Face of CoverGirl
CoverGirl just announced they’ve named Janelle Monáe as their newest face, Vogue reports. Monáe’s beauty feels very natural, effortless and refreshing so it’s wonderful to see her acknowledged by the corporate beauty industry.
The 26 year-old singer opened up to Vogue about her new role as spokesperson, even sharing the Covergirl products she uses on herself:
“The singer, who does her own makeup for most major performances, has already started experimenting with CoverGirl’s Lash Blast Mascara. “I keep my eyes pretty simple but I like to make [my lashes] a little darker and thicker,” she says. She’s also been dipping into the company’s highly pigmented Lip Perfection line—introduced to her by makeup artist and CoverGirl global creative design director Pat McGrath on the Los Angeles set of her first print campaign two months ago. “She’s not only one of the most talented people in the universe but she’s also one of the sweetest people you’ll ever meet,” says Monáe of bonding instantly with McGrath—who provided a quick solution to her mic-swiping lipstick quandary. “She told me to do the whole lip liner thing first so that it stains my mouth and makes the color last,” she says, before adding with a laugh: “Thank you, Pat!”
Monáe looks forward to inspiring women to find their own beauty and strength, saying: “I believe in the idea of every woman finding their own beauty superpowers. I want to help redefine what it means to be a strong woman in the music and fashion worlds.”
She joins Pink as one of the newer faces of CoverGirl. No details have been released on when her ad will debut.
Check out Janelle’s promotional video:
What do you think of Janelle Monáe and Pink as the new spokeswomen for CoverGirl
Jill Scott performed on "VH1 Storytellers" and the
full show aired Tuesday night
And she rocked the house while telling stories
about her hits--which required her pulling wardrobe changes to explain each
track. The singer also talked to the audience and answered questions.
The Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown teamed up with contemporary pop
artist Ron English to launch Dum English, their new line of collectible toys and
one-of-a-kind art sculptures at the Toy Art Gallery in Los Angeles.
Chris Brown is thinking smart in case his career in the music industry
doesn’t last that long. Brown posed with fans on Melrose to sign the toys which
go for $140.
Hot 97 Summer Jam 2012 Lineup
Hot 97 crew
announced this year’s Summer Jam lineup. This year expect to see Waka Flocka,
French Montana, Maino, Tyga, 2 Chainz, Mavado, Young Jeezy, J. Cole, Trey Songz,
Big Sean, Wale, Meek Mill, Rick Ross, DJ Khaled & Friends & Nicki Minaj
all hit the stage on Sunday June 3rd at The Met Life Stadium in New
Jersey.
Summer Jam 2012 is going down on June 3rd at the Met Life Arena. and for
more information go to Hot 97:
Kanye West BLASTS Rumors He Was PHYSICALLY ABUSIVE On New "I
Don't Like" Track
On a new track called "I Don't Like," Kanye West responds to explosive
rumors that he was once physically abusive towards his former fiance, designer
Alexis Phiefer. The pair became engaged in 2006 after four years together,
but their relationship didn't last and they parted ways in 2008. And
apparently, it wasn't just his work schedule that crushed the
relationship....there was also his ego AND Kim Kardashian. Hmm....doesn't she
ALWAYS come up in the mix.
Someone close to Alexis revealed in an In Touch Weekly article that an
argument got physical when Alexis confronted Kanye about looking at a naked
photo of HER friend Kim K. Messy.......
But of course Kanye wants you to know this NEVER happened as he raps, "A
girl will run her mouth only out of spite, but I'll never hit a woman in my
life."
SONG:
You decide........
Miss Moore finally kills off Mrs Kutcher as her Twitter
handle
For months following their split her Twitter handle has remained as Mrs
Kutcher. But Demi Moore has finally dropped her ex-husband's name on the
social networking site. Now the 49-year-old changed her name to
@justdemi.
Demi and Ashton Kutcher, who often used the micro-blogging site to post
pictures of themselves and proclaim their love for one another, announced the
end of their marriage in November.
In April, the actress asked her followers
on the site for suggestions for a new handle. TV personality Piers Morgan
suggested, 'How about (at)mrsmorgan?' Demi said she would 'have to get
clever' because so many names on the popular site have already been
claimed.
She wrote: 'So hard finding a name that was fun somewhat playful and
available. So for now it will be @justdemi It could grow on me!' She also
thanked fans for helping her find a new name. 'Thanks everyone for your help
in finding my new name!' she wrote.
Demi has nearly 5 million followers on Twitter.
VH1 Behind the Music: Notorious B.I.G. (Full
Episode)
VH1 re-aired Biggie‘s “Behind The Music” episode, featuring updated
interviews and more. The one-hour special focused on the rapper’s rise to
fame, his feud with 2pac, his failed marriage to Faith Evans, his death, and
more. This version also includes new evidence from a detective who claims he
knows who murdered the rap legend. Watch Notorious BIG’s VH1 “Behind the
Music” special
below: Video #1 Video # 2
R.I.P…Biggie!
Ice Cube New Album Coming : New Friday Movie Script Almost
Done ‘LAST Friday’
Ice Cube is thawing out some new lyrics for a new album. The hip-hop vet
has been doing more acting than rapping lately but is ready to get back into the
game. In doing so he says he’s sticking to the formula that works for him. He
tells MTV fans can expect “Hardcore, West Coast hip-hop.” It’s what he says he
does best and what his fans expect from him. Cube’s still working on a title
for his new set but says he’s leaning toward something like “Everything’s
Corrupt.” The rapper’s last album, “I Am The West, ” was released in 2010. Since
then, Cube has added three more films and a TV series to his acting resume. He
recently appeared in the big screen comedy “21 Jump Street,” playing the role of
the police captain supervisor for Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum.
And here’s the news everyone and they mama been waiting for. MTV reports
Ice Cube is almost done with his latest installment to his follow-up to the
1995 original comedy “Friday”. Cube plans to write produce and star in another
installment of the film, which he’s titled ‘LAST Friday’ and has been in talks
with Tucker to reprise the role of Smokey. Tucker was originally hesitant
about returning in the film, and once cited his religion as a contributing
factor in his decision NOT to do previous sequels. His character “Smokey” was
all about pot smoking, but judging from the photo above, it’s looking like he
may be on board to return.
Ice Cube says:
“I’m still writing [the screenplay]. I’m still in the process, I’m deep
into it…[the title is] Last Friday,” he noted. “I want [Chris Tucker] to be in
it. He’s given us every indication that he’s gonna be in it. Until he shows up
on set, you never know. That’s really how it goes.” — ”I’m almost finished with
the script, so as soon as we can finish the script, fast motion on it,” he
said. And that long-talked about biopic about N.W.A. is also “full steam
ahead,” with director and frequent collaborator F. Gary Gray at the helm.
“We’re excited about him being part of the project,” Cube said of his
friend. “The script is getting tighter and tighter, and once the script is tight
as sweaty butt cheeks, we’ll put it out, and we’ll start working on it.
Movies aren’t the only projects on Ice Cube’s tray: he’s also been helping
to develop a TV drama for FX called “Eye for an Eye,” where he’ll play an
ambulance driver with a vendetta.
Edvard Mucnh’s “The Scream” Painting Sells for Record-Setting
$120 Million
A version of Edvard Munch‘s world-famous masterpiece “The Scream” broke a
world record last week, becoming the world’s most expensive piece of artwork to
be sold in an auction. Five bidders completed for the art piece, which was
eventually sold to a bidder for $119,922,500 over the telephone. That’s
almost One Hundred and Twenty MILLION Dollars … for a picture! Now granted,
it is one of world’s the most recognizable images, next to Leonardo Da Vinci‘s
“Mona Lisa” … but WOW, that’s a hell of a lot of money! There are only four
official versions of “The Scream,” three of which are now in Norwegian
museums.
The version of the picture that was sold on Wedensday (Apr 2) —
created in 1895, and is technically not a “painting,” but pastel on a board — is
the only one in private hands. But really? $120 million for a picture?!? You
can buy at least 2 or 3 Neverland Ranches with that kinda money!
Deion Charged with Trying to Destroy Evidence
Deion Sanders was charged with trying to destroy evidence proving he
assaulted his estranged wife Pilar...
From CBS 11 Sources told CBS 11 News that police in Prosper filed
criminal charges against former Dallas Cowboys star Deion Sanders on Wednesday
night, for allegedly trying to destroy evidence related to a domestic
disturbance at his home. Sanders will face a Criminal Mischief charge for
allegedly smashing the smartphone of his wife’s friend, who was recording an
altercation between Deion and his estranged wife, Pilar, last week.
The
memory card from that smartphone is in the custody of police, and could be used
as evidence in an investigation of the couple, trying to determine just who
assaulted who.
Will Smith makes up for grumpy Tommy Lee Jones by flashing
famous grin at Men In Black event
He is hardly renowned for his sparkling personality and a preponderance of
cheerful move roles. And Tommy Lee Jones was his usual taciturn self at an
event to promote his new movie Men In Black 3 in Beverly Hills today.
Luckily for the grumpy actor, his effervescent old friend Will Smith was
able to take up the charm slack by flashing his famous smile for the smattering
of show business cameras. The pair, who first struck box office gold
together as Agents K and J in the 1997 original, have reunited for the third
installment in the series, which is subtitled Back In Time. It sees Will go
back in time to work with the young version of his partner, who is played by The
Goonies star Josh Brolin.
But 65-year-old Tommy looked less than enthusiastic when he appeared at the
promotional stunt, in which props from the film were put in a time
capsule. Perhaps he was feeling less than festive as he realised he faces an
uphill struggle to be around when it is finally opened again in 43 years
time.
And it briefly seemed like his temper had got the best of him when he
pulled out a gun and brandished it at photographers. Luckily it was just a
prop, and the Batman Forever star soon dropped it in the capsule. Josh made
the slightly egotistical choice to drop a signed picture of himself in the
container, which will travel across the country before getting locked away
inside a NASA storage facility.
Perhaps the most exciting drop-off was made
by Will, 43, however, as the Fresh Prince decided to let go of his character's
famous shades. No doubt movie bosses will try to find a way to get them back
and dust them off if the film, which is released on May 25, proves to be a big
success.
For the chance to milk even more money from the popular franchise
will surely prove too good an opportunity to miss for makers Columbia Pictures
and its star.
Long Kiss Goodbye: Fear Of A Black Planet Killed A Black
Radio Station
New York radio station 98.7 KISS-FM folding into WBLS seemed like a simple
business transaction on paper, but it was a gut wrenching and shocking turn of
events for longtime NYC music loving residents. Particularly "Urban" (read:
Black) music aficionados. The long time competitors unifying is akin to UNC and
Duke University, and their basketball teams, deciding to join forces. How could
this happen?
Renowned author Dan Charnas (The Big Payback: The History of the Business
of Hip-Hop) ably tackles the history of the two stations and the loss of
KISS-FM's ramifications in a story titled "Long Kiss Goodbye: Fear Of A Black
Planet Killed A Black Radio Station."
Charnas writes:
On one level, the collapse of those two globally influential brands into
one is a sign that radio's power and value has been eclipsed, especially by new
forms of media, downloadable and streaming music in particular. The troubles of
radio were also compounded by deregulation — which made radio stations act
according to the needs of the stock market rather than their audiences. And the
woes of Black radio were redoubled by a new, digital audience measurement
system, changing demographics, and the perennial racism of advertisers who —
even in the 21st century — discount the buying power of the Black consumer. And
the Great Recession of 2008 and 2009 just made everything worse.
Read the rest of Charnas' compelling and educational story over at The Urban Daily:
ON THE SET: Nas Includes Daughter Destiny In "Daughters" Vid +
More
The almost-18-year-old Destiny Jones seems to be cool with her dad's new
song about her mess-ups and his fathering skills. Because Instagram pics show
she was on the set of the "Daughters" video just a few days ago with her pops
Nas, stylist June Ambrose & director Chris Robinson. Carmen went off
about the song "Daughters" last week saying it was disrespectful and portrayed
their daughter in a false light. But maybe the almost adult Destiny believes
otherwise.
Because she will likely be making a cameo in the video.. Check
out the behind the scenes video below for the first peek of the Colin Tilley
directed vid:
She also tweeted today how much she loves living with daddy Nas saying,
"Love livin wit dad! He knows how to shop!!!lol" Carmen did say he needed to
spend more time with her...
In other on-the-set news, DJ Khaled is shooting his new "Take It To The
Head" video with his homies Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Drake & Chris Brown in
L.A.
Kim Zolciak & Kroy Biermann: We're Having a
Boy!
Congratulations are in order for “Housewife” Kim Zolciak, who announced on
Wednesday (May 2) that she is expecting a baby boy.
Her husband, Kroy Biermann, should be thrilled to have another potential
football player as his offspring.
"[Kroy] and I are soooo excited we are
having another BOY!!!" the 33-year-old reality TV star tweeted. "KJ will have a
best friend for life!! Thank u 4 all the Congrats!" She and her Atlanta
Falcons athlete hubby are expecting their second child together, as the little
one will join baby Kroy, Jr. Meanwhile, Miss Zolciak has two older daughters
from a previous relationship, Brielle, 15, and Ariana, 9.
Swizz Beatz & Alicia Kiss To $100K For The Bronx Charter
School,
Swizz Beatz pulled out all the stops, alongside wife Alicia Keys, at The
fourth annual Charity Art Auction. The artsy producer and his celebrity friends
raised over $100,000 for Arts and Academic Programming for the Bronx Charter
School.
$100K definitely is something to kiss to. Swizz Beatz and Bronx Charter
School for the Arts auctioned off art at New York’s hotspot Marquee. And celebs
like wife Alicia Keys, Carmelo Anthony, La La Vazquez-Anthony, Rick Ross, Big
Sean (pictured below), Melanie Fiona, Rocsi Diaz, French Montana, Jason
Pierre-Paul and Terrell Thomas of the New York Giants all came out to help the
money raising efforts. Celebs & guests, while sipping on Ciroc &
chowing down on hors d’oeuvres, participated in silent and live auctions
featuring original art work by Bronx Arts elementary student artists. There was
a presentation of 20 new ESP electric/acoustic guitars, donated to the school by
the Traveling Guitar Foundation. And an autographed, original Rolling Stones,
electric guitar was auctioned and sold for $5,000.
Swizz Beatz and Big Sean rocked the crowd during the post-auction
party.
Alicia looked cute while showing off the artwork.
Swizzy's son Kasseem, Jr. was front and center with daddy.
NY Knick Carmelo Anthony spent his off-night with his wife LaLa for the
cause:
Look at lil Jr. with the ladies. Rocsi's rocking a Helmut Lang dress by
the way.
Melanie Fiona looked cute as usual.
Swizzy's Reebok homie Rick Ross hit up the event with rapper French
Montana.
Loving the blue suit.
According to the press release:
Bronx native Swizz Beatz, in partnership with the Bronx Charter School for
the Arts, served as the official host for the evening. An advocate for arts in
education, Beatz is committed to assisting the school with achieving its
fundraising objectives. The funding will support the school’s arts education
programs, as well as its academic intervention programs—which provide additional
support for struggling learners.
These initiatives allow students to receive
additional hours of instruction, as well as participate in a variety of arts and
enrichment programs, such as the Bronx Arts Band and Dance Team.
Nice!
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART”
FILES ‘Taste The Rainbow’
I feel like you just came out of a big bag of Skittles.
In charge of styling was Jenny Kennedy, with makeup from Renee Garnes, hair styling by Seb Bascle, and manicure by Huberte Cesarion. ICONICALLY FAB!
