Tuesday, November 16, 2010

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

CANDIDS: Christina Milian & Baby Violet Hit The Grove+Venus Shops For Makeup

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 08:08 AM PST

Awww it's another Baby Violet sighting!  Mommy Christina Milian and her baby girl strolled the streets of The Grove in L.A. this week.

 

We've got pics of the two cuties, plus Venus Williams scouting out makeup, when you read on...

Chris kicked it with her girl Jennifer Freeman and her baby as well:

 

Awww.

Both are looking comfy and cute.

And over in Soho last night, Venus hit the stores to scout out some MAC makeup:

 

And even copped a mini-makeover from the MAC girl.  Even celebs go in to get their free mini makeovers...

 

Photos: SPLASH/WENN

 

BOOK FAB: Jay-Z Says Oprah Inspired "Decoded" + Kanye's PR Person Didn't Really Quit?!

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 06:14 AM PST

At a recent book signing, Jay-Z revealed that Oprah inspired his book Decoded.  Get the deets inside, plus find out what really happened with Kanye's media trainer....

Fans waited in line starting at noon on Monday to see Jay-Z speak at the "LIVE from the NYPL" series at the New York Public Library to promote his new book, Decoded, in stores today.

Jay-Z fielded questions from both LIVE from the NYPL" director, Paul Holdengraber, and from Dr. Cornel West of Princeton University.  

And he had Harry Belafonte in the front row. Pretty nice for your first book.  

 

He told the audience:

"Oprah was a big reason I wrote this book," he said. "We had conversations about language and the N word, and while we didn't agree, we left that conversation with a better understanding."

And now he wants fans to have a better understanding of his work.   

"I want to encourage young artists to not be afraid to use their voices.  I'm trying to expand the genre of hip hop and keep it truthful. You have to question everything about life.  I believe in God and for me different religions are all praying to the same God."

 

Shortly after the event:

Dr. West posed with Harry Belafonte.

Are you grabbing up a copy today?

 

 

We told you earlier that Kanye's media trainer, Susie Arons, from Rubenstein Communications, quit after the disastrous "TODAY" Show interview with Matt Lauer. Well now....Kanye's camp is saying the story is false and that Susie didn't quit.

*The rumors about Kanye’s PR person quitting aren’t true," says a representative for the rapper.

According to reports, the new hire advised Kanye against making any appearance in reply to former president, George Bush’s claims that when the rapper called him a racist and that it was the “most disgusting” moment of his presidency.

But Kanye decided to do the interview anyway.  And after the tense interview, Kanye posted on his Twitter page that the interview left him feeling “alone, used, and tortured.”  Then rumors spread that Susie had quit. 

But now Kanye's camp says Susie is still on board.  I hope he listens to her next time. She seems to know what she is talking about. 

 

The Randomness:

1.  Prince William got engaged to Kate Middleton. Another Royal Wedding in the works for next year. Wooot! Story

2,  Shay Hayley of NERD got married with Pharrell as best man and Chris Brown performing.  Story. 

 Photos via WireImage/Mazur

PERFORMANCE FAB: Rihanna Hits The Times Square Stage For "MTV Seven"

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 06:10 AM PST

 

Rihanna made an appearance outside of MTV's studios yesterday and gave her fans a performance. We've got pics when you read on...

 

 

Rihanna showed up at MTV's 'The Seven' yesterday. The red headed long hair don't care singer talked to the jam packed audience in Times Square before she started her performance. Rihanna started off the free concert with 'Whats My Name,' although Drake wasn' there for his part.  Here's pics and video:

 

 

I guess she got cold?

 

That's a busy jacket. It's a cute look for her though.

I'm sure her fans and stans loved it.

 

Here's video from her show:

 


Check it.

 

Pics: SPLASH

TV FAB: BET Responds To "THE GAME" Controversy

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 03:31 PM PST

 

Fans around the country are excited about "The Game" returning to television on BET next year.  However, the return has not come without controversy.  See BET's official response regarding the pay scale for cast members inside...

 

Rumors spread on the internet yesterday that one of the few white cast members, Brittany Daniel,  was being paid twice as much as the rest of the cast.  BET denies this and has issued a statement.

Here's the official statement from BET:

 

The recent report regarding certain members of the cast of “The Game” being disproportionally paid by BET is completely false.  As a matter of policy, BET does not engage in public discussions about salaries or similar private matters with its artists.   However, out of our deep respect and appreciation for the talent and hard work of the entire cast and crew of “The Game,” we cannot allow such inaccurate reports to go uncorrected. To be clear,  there is no disparity in salaries among the cast of “The Game.”  We continue to look forward to bringing new episodes to the loyal fans of this series on 1/11/11.
 
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HAWAII BEACHIN': Willow, Jada, & Jaden Vacay It Up!

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 01:09 PM PST

It's vacation time for the Smiths!  Jada and her two chil'ren Jaden and Willow all hit the beaches of Hawaii this weekend.  And looked like they were having tons of fun whie they were at it.

 

Pics of Jada's bangin' bikini bod and the kiddies beachin' and surfin' when you read on...

Jada rocked her cute bikini and showed off why 39 years and 2 kids later she's still a bad chick.

Whle Jaden and his hair did some water sports in the ocean with his sis.  Cute family pics!

 

Photos: SPLASH

DO WE LOVE IT: Rihanna's Big Red Long 'Do

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 11:42 AM PST

 

Rihanna is now sporting a long version of her fire-engine red locks.  See the pics inside and decide if we love the new 'do.

Almost forgot this chick started off with super long hair like this (but blondeish of course).  She was doing her usual sidewalk catwalk and leaving out of the Trump Soho hotel in Manhattan this morning:

So......................

           DO WE LOVE IT?

Jay Electronica & Diddy Tweet & Make Up....Kinda

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 09:30 AM PST

Diddy Tweeted a non-congratulatory "I feel betrayed" response to his long time friend Jay Electronica this weekend right after Electronica announced he's now part of the Roc.

 

But Jay E. took Diddy to task in his response, and it seems like the beef has been squashed.  At least on Twitter.  Read on for Jay and Diddy's responses...

This morning, I guess after waking up to the mounds of beef-mails, Jay E. Tweeted to Diddy that words like betrayal are serious, and that he's getting "emotional and wreckles" with it.  But after Diddy's "I'm sorry...I only want you to win" tweets, Jay E. said thanks:

 

Diddy's responses:

The cut off tweet in full: @JayElectronica I proud of you! I'm happy for you. I love you! I congratulate you' I'm not mad at you! All I wanna do is see you win! All love

Good to see the boys playing nice now...

 

BONUS: Here's Jay E.'s new track "Shiny Suit Theory" ft. Jay-Z and The Dream:

 

"Kanye West" & "George Bush" Do SNL

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 09:07 AM PST

"SNL" brought Kanye West and George Bush on for the Weekend Update on Staurday night. Check out how it went down when you read on...

CONWAY West. Why do I feel like this is almost exactly how the convo would go if these two actually had a real-life sit-down? Funny funny....
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