Monday, November 29, 2010

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

[VIDEO] MTV Airs Nicki Minaj's Documentary "My Time Now"

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 09:14 AM PST

 

Nicki Minaj was recently featured in an MTV documentary about her life and music called "My Time Now."   We have the full mini-movie for you inside in case you missed it (or in case your Barbie and Ken quota for the day hasn't been met).....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By the way, she sold about 400,000 units of Pink Friday her first week according to Billboard.  Now that you know about her struggles and her back story, does this change how you feel about her--good or bad?  I'll play nice today and keep my answer to myself...

 

EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK: LaLa Covers FEARLESS Magazine, Talks Mommyhood & Wifeyhood

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 08:13 AM PST

Cover girl LaLa Vazquez is looking fab on the new FEARLESS magazine cover for the Winter 2010 Holiday/New You issue.  She's doing her usual and talking about being the newly married wife of NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony, and being the star of her own VH1 reality show "La La’s Full Court Wedding."

 

The YBF has the exclusive first look at her cover, which was shot in Los Angeles at Wonderland night club.  Read on to check it...

Loving the black and white effect with vampy red accents.  A few interview highlights:

What does being "Fearless" mean to you?

I’ve learned in this business someone’s not going to like it. Someone’s always going to have something to say. So I think that being fearless is not trying to please everybody but just pleasing yourself because at the day end of the day if you’re happy that’s all that really matters.

You’re a new bride tell us about that experience. Do you feel any different than before?

You know I think overall I feel the same in the relationship. It’s the same even though inside of me there is that place that knows, “OK, you’re married now.

We are all here for a reason.  Why do you think you are here?

That’s a deep one. I think I am definitely here to be a mother to my son and to be a good example to him of how men should treat women.

Arian Simone, the owner of FEARLESS mag, says:

Vazquez is the epitome of a Fun, Fly, Fabulous and Fearless woman. Although she may live a glamorous Hollywood life, complete with celebrity friends, Vazquez at the core, is a wife, mother and hardworking business woman. “I am honored to be part of such an amazing magazine,” states Vazquez. In addition to the cover, Vazquez gives readers and inside look into her life as an actress/producer, her new marriage and mommyhood.

Here's the behind the scenes vid from La's shoot:

Nice.

Credits: Photography by Inez Lewis, hair by Maisha Oliver, make up by Eric Ferrell, Wardrobe by Davida Colona, and Behind the Scenes Production by Tri Destined Studios.

[VIDEOS] Soul Train Music Awards 2010: R. Kelly, Erykah Badu, Keyshia Cole, & Ne-Yo Perform Tributes To Ron Isley & Anita Baker

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 07:09 AM PST

The 2010 Soul Train Music Awards aired last night with show opener R. Kelly performing a medley of hits and special musical tributes to Anita Baker and Ron Isley.  See the performances and winners list inside...

 

The 2010 Soul Train Awards took place at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia with Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson as hosts.  We gave you the red carpet coverage weeks ago, now here's the performances that aired last night.

R. Kelly opened the show with a nine minute medley composed of “Bump N’ Grind,” “Your Body is Calling,” “When A Woman’s Fed Up,” “Happy People,” and “When a Woman Loves.”

This dude isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

Erykah Badu performed "Window Seat."  Loves her.

 

 

Cee-Lo performed his smash (and my adopted theme song as of late) "F*ck You."

 

Ne-Yo sang "Champagne Life/One In A Million."
 

Anita Baker was given the Centric Legend Award with a tribute featuring Goapele, Chrisette Michelle, Tamia, Faith Evans, Kem, Rachelle Farrell, Lalah Hathaway and Dionne Farris.  Check the vid:

 

 Nice!

 

Following Ms. Baker, Ron Isley was given a tribute that included Eric Benet, El DeBarge, Freddie Jackson, Jeffrey Osborne, Peabo Bryson and Keyshia Cole. 

 

Love seeing and hearing real singers.  It rarely happens these days.

Here's the full list of winners:

• Legend Awards: Anita Baker and Ron Isley
• Best New Artist: Melanie Fiona
• Best Female R&B/Soul Artist: Alicia Keys
• Best Male R&B/Soul Artist: Trey Songz and Usher (tie)
• Song of the year: "Nothin' on You" - B.o.B ft. Bruno Mars
• Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year: "Love the Way You Lie" - Eminem ft. Rihanna
• Album of the Year: "Raymond vs. Raymond" - Usher
• Record of the Year: "Un-thinkable (I'm Ready)" - Alicia Keys, Aubrey Graham (Drake), Kerry Brothers Jr., and Noah "40" Shebib
• Best Reggae Artist: Gyptian
• Centric Award: Janelle Monae
• Best Gospel Performance: Marvin Sapp
• Best Dance Performance: Ciara - "Ride"

Jay-Z's "Decoded" Breaks Into Best Seller's List

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 05:48 AM PST

 

Jay-Z's new book Decoded is now on the the New York Times bestseller's list. Hope he gives a lil toast to Oprah for this one.  Find out what spot the book holds when you read on....

Jay-Z is known for topping Billboard charts but now the rapper's literary work is on the New York Times bestseller's list. His first book Decoded currently holds the third spot on the list. The top two spots are held by former president George Bush and his autobiography and Laura Hillenbrand's Unbroken. 

Decoded gives fans insight into Jay-z's lyrics and his life. The book was included on Oprah's 'Favorite Things' show last week and is in the top ten sellers on Amazon.com.  The New York Times says, "Decoded gives the reader a harrowing portrait of the rough worlds Jay-Z navigated in his youth, while at the same time deconstructing his lyrics."

Congrats to Hov. Looks like his Midas touch is in full effect....

Keri Hilson & Rick Ross' "The Way You Love Me" Video+Kelis & Knight See Yo Gabba Gabba LIVE!

Posted: 28 Nov 2010 03:38 PM PST

Miss Keri Baby is back with a brand new video.  She went the movieish route this time around with her "The Way You Love Me" video ft. Rick Ross.  Oh, and Dawn Richard of Dirty Money has a cameo too.

 

Check it, plus candids of Kelis and her baby Knight when you read on...

I see somebody's sexing it up for this one.

 

And a few days ago, Kelis brought baby Knight to see Yo Gabba Gabba LIVE in Cali.  Apparently lots of celeb parentsand their kiddies were in tow that night:

They grow up so fast!

And she brought her boo Wale Ogunleye (who was released from the Texans a few weeks ago) along too.  Cute!

 

SPOTTED: Christina Milian & Baby Violet Have Fun At Yo Gabba Gabba Live!

Posted: 28 Nov 2010 09:13 AM PST

Christina Milian and Baby Violet were spotted out at Yo Gabba Gabba Live! and Violet seemed to be quite enamored with it all.  See candids inside...

 

Cute!

Her girl Jennifer Freeman was there too.

 

Looks like a good time was had by mommy and daughter.  

 

The Randomness:

1. Celebrities are signing off social networking sites to raise $1 Million For Alicia Keys' AIDS Foundation.  Here. 

Evelyn Lozada & Chad Ochocinco: "We Are Like Beyonce And Jay-Z"

Posted: 28 Nov 2010 07:53 AM PST

Evelyn Lozada and Chad Ochocinco are milking this "engagement" for all its worth.  And it seems as though Evelyn has a high opinion of her relationship and your interest in it.  Find out the deets inside...

 

After dating the Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco for five months, Evelyn Lozada recently announced on Twitter that he had given her a ring.  Well, to be exact, she didn't specifically say he gave it to her.  But she dropped enough annoying hints.  The classy lady she is, Evelyn tweeted a photo of the ring and said, "I'm no rabbit but 10 carats looks good on me!"  So what does this ring mean? 

When asked if they were engaged at last Thursday's Jets-Bengals game, the reality star of "Basketball Wives" on VH1 said - "We are like Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Private people."  *eyebrows raised*  Now mind you, this comes AFTER word hit the streets that VH1 has offered the couple a reality show about their engagement. 

Good luck keeping the rest of America entertained for nine episodes.  But I just don't see it. 
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