Friday, September 16, 2011

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

FOOLYWANG MATERIAL: Ron Artest & His Gold Daisey Dukes Dance It Up

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 08:56 AM PDT

WHY is this happening Ron Artest??  We know you love your Laker purple & gold...but this ish right here....

 

Check out Ron's daisey dukes and baby tee practice uniform inside...

So Ron hopped out his car yesterday to attend dance practice or "DWTS" yesterday.  And gave the paps a package.  THAT package.

WHAT IN THE WORLD.  He's always a comedian.  On a side note: Now we see one good reason Kimsha sticks around even though they're divorced.  Just sayin'...

Get RICH With CoverGirl's QUEEN Collection!

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 08:39 AM PDT

Fall colors = rich colors.  Check out fellow YBF Chick Queen Latifah's collection of new lip colors with CoverGirl....

With 24 colors to choose from, YBF chicks of every shade can find the perfect fall lip color.   Thanks to the Queen Collection from CoverGirl.  CHECK IT.

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FRONT ROW CHILLIN': Cynthia Bailey, June Ambrose & Whoopi Goldberg Wrap Up Fashion Week

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 08:05 AM PDT

"RHOA" star Cynthia Bailey was among the good-looking celebs taking in the fashion shows at Lincoln Center this week.  See pics of Cynthia, Rachel Roy, Jesse Williams and Whoopi Goldberg inside... 

As fashion week continues, we've rounded up pics of your favorite YBF celebs.

Rachel Roy sat front row at the Naeem Khan show.

And June Ambrose attended the show as well....in this cute and colorful dress.

The fab ladies laughed it up with actress Mischa Barton during the presentation. 

Omarion and designer Sofi Green were seen at the Made In Africa: By Arise Magazine Spring 2012 fashion show.   

Bethann Hardison supported the show too.

Supermodel Sessilee Lopez walked in the ARISE show.

Some looks from the runway at Made In Africa.

Meanwhile, Leona Lewis provided entertainment for the audience at the ARISE Made In Africa show.

R. Kelly also got on the mic at Made In Africa.  So.....I guess his throat is healed from surgery.

"RHOA" star Cynthia Bailey attended the Victor De Souza Spring 2012 fashion show.  

Andre Leon Talley was spotted front row at both Marc Jacobs and Ralph Lauren.

Then he and good friend Whoopi Goldberg attended the Chado Ralph Rucci Spring 2012 fashion show.  I swear they have shopping trips together.

Grace Hightower also attended the Chado Ralph Rucci showing.

Photos via WireImage/Various

Diddy & Kelly Rowland Push EMPRESS+Eva Marcille, Christina Milian, & More Hit The EMMY Gifting Suite

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 07:26 AM PDT

Kelly Rowland, the face of Sean Combs' Empress perfume, helped Diddy push the product at Macy's in L.A. last night.  Pics of the sexy Ms. Rowland, plus celebs hitting up the Emmy gifting suite in L.A., inside....

Pretty girl Kelly showed off the Empress perfume at Macy's last night.


 

And Diddy joined her on stage:

Yeah we see you Diddy...

 

Elsewhere in L.A. last night, Christina Milian and others hit up the gifting suite ahead of Sunday night's Emmy Awards:

Looking pretty as usual.  She picked up some free clothes, products, and snacks:

Singer Kimberley Locke made the rounds:

 

Hill Harper kicked it with Eva Marcille:

Cute denim and shirt and pleated skirt look for Ms. Marcille:

Fun times.

INSIDE FASHION WEEK: YBF Designer Edwing D'Angelo Talks Tyra Banks, His Eclectic Style And Pushing The Envelope

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 06:39 AM PDT

In part three (the final part) of our in-depth coverage of NYC's fashion week and up-and-coming designers, TheYBF.com spoke exclusively with designer Edwing D'Angelo, a 10-year vet of the fashion industry, who's known for his eclectic and boundary pushing style.  Tyra Banks is a huge supporter and he is someone you should keep your eyes on.

 

Come inside and meet Edwing D'Angelo.

Edwing D'Angelo, Edwing D'Angelo

Edwing D'Angelo is a name bantered around chic NY fashion circles of fabulous go-getters and attention seekers.  He may have been in the gane a long time, but he's still waiting on his chance to become a household name.  The Colombian born designer, who describes his label as "Elegant, Eclectic and Chic," counts Tyra Banks as one of his biggest cheerleaders.   

The Harlem-based designer says his Edwing D'Angelo collection is not designed for the timid. "It's for those who want to be the center of attention."  He adds that his line pushes boundaries and is perfectly made for the consumer who strives for excellence and likes to stand out.  Here's our chat:

On his 2012 collection

As he celebrates 10-years in the industry, Edwing says a large part of his collection was inspired by Tyra Banks' love of his menswear and its fitted lines and structure.  He says the supermodel, is a true gem, who doesn't use her celebrity to take advantage of young designers.  She's bought and PAID for many items from his line, and she wore one of his looks at the 2011 CW Upfronts.

He adds that his admiration of First Lady Michelle Obama also drove the collection, aptly named "A New Perspective." It focuses on ready-to-wear separates that are elegant and daring.

On his experience at Fashion Week

As he shoots a documentary focusing on his 10-year anniversary, Edwing jokes that his first showing at fashion week was in the available office space of a chiropractor's office on 28th street.  But since then, he's shown at a wide range of chic venues, including the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

He credits his showings at fashion week as good teaching tools for how to structure a design company.  He says he learned  that there is more to running you own label than just putting out "a pretty dress."

On advice to upcoming designers 

Edwing says that success is 10% creativity and 90% business.  He says persons interested in the business show know how to run a company. "You won’t succeed unless you know how to run a business.  You have to make a pretty dress but also understand how to make the dress reach millions of consumers."

On what inspires him

 As a Latin designer who lives in Harlem, he says the different flavors of culture, food, and music offer him a lot on inspiration.

On what's NEXT

Edwing revealed exclusively to TheYBF.com that he is opening a flagship boutique in Atlanta, GA very soon. He also shared that he is working on a line of accessories and had other expansions in the works.

 

Watch a special presentation of his Spring 2012 showing this week, "A New Perspective," below:

 

And see more of Edwing D'Angelo and his 2012 collection in the photo gallery.....

Edwing D'Angelo, "A New Perspective" Spring 2012 Collection

VIDEO FAB: Frank Ocean's "Swim Good" + Diggy Simmons' "Just Begun" Single

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 06:18 AM PDT

Odd Future's Frank Ocean has dropped a cinematic video for his latest single "Swim Good" and it involves a pimped-out orange Lincoln limosine! See the clip inside and listen to Diggy Simmon's latest single "Just Begun."

Frank Ocean delivers a beautifully made video for for “Swim Good,” off his debut Nostalgia, Ultra. In the clip,  a sneaker-wearing samurai, who drives an orange Lincoln limousine, seduces a female with his ummm......sword.

Towards the end, the samurai even sets fire to his vehicle and watches it burn to a crisp. I'm sure there is a metaphor there.

Watch Frank Ocean's "Swim Good" video here:

 

Also in music......

Diggy Simmons is sending out warning shots to nay-sayers who don't think the young rap prodigy can hold his own in the game.

With his new D’Mile-produced track “Just Begun,” he let's fans and foes know he has the talent to back up his famous last name and he takes his lyrics seriously. Check out the track above.

Halle Berry WIGS OUT On "Cloud Atlas" Set

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 05:36 AM PDT

Halle Berry hit the Glasgow, Scotland movie set of her new film Cloud Atlas this morning.  And she's donning a 70's style wig and look for the occasion.

 

Pics from the set inside...

It's a chilly morning in Glasgow.  So Halle was spotted bundled up in a full length down coat while waiting to tale her scenes.  Tom Hanks and Susan Sarandon are also starring in the film, which is based on a 2004 British novel of the same name.

The producers said in a statement: “‘Cloud Atlas’ is an epic story of humankind in which the actions and consequences of our lives impact one another throughout the past, present and future as one soul is shaped from a murderer into a savior and a single act of kindness ripples out for centuries to inspire a revolution.”

Hey Halle!

NEW MUSIC FAB: Ashanti's "Never Too Far Away"

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 05:07 PM PDT

She's got a new song...and a gorgeous new cover shot to boot.  Check out Ashanti's new pic and new single, "Never Too Far Away," inside...

 

"Never Too Far Away" is Ashanti's brand new track that just hit the net today.  It's a single off the soundtrack of the upcoming thriller Dreamhouse.   Ms. Douglass tweeted:

My song Never Too Far Away is available NOW on itunes- The Title song for Morgan Creek's film Dream House OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE NEXT WEEK ☺

Never Too Far Away is not my 1st single but the Title song for the film Dream House staring Daniel Craig produced by @lthutton !! :)

Her pic for the single's cover art (above), shot by photogrpaher Rob Ector, is nothing less than gorgeous.  Loving the pic.  But are you feelin' the track?

Solange Goes BIG AND BOLD At Rimmel's Press Conference + "Tia & Tamera" Renewed For A Second Season

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 02:42 PM PDT

Solange and her hair stylist did not hold back on the body, bounce or the hair spray earlier as she attended a press conference for Rimmel in London, England.  And she also revealed that her sister and brother-in-law, The Carters, know the sex of their baby!

 

See pics inside and also find out about "Tia & Tamera" returning to tv next season.....

 

Earlier today, the face of the Rimmel brand, Solange Knowles, attended a global press conference celebrating Rimmel's 10 year partnership with original London girl Kate Moss.  Plus the stunning Solo hit the launch of her personally designed lipstick range for the brand "Kate Moss Lasting Finish Lipstick Collection" at Claridges Hotel in London.

The aunt-to-be also revealed that she knows the gender of Beyonce & Jay-Z's baby...but she's not telling.  The Carters have already started to choose baby names though.  She also revealed that she's relocated from L.A. to Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.

She was joined by Brand ambassadors Alejandra Ramos, Solange Knowles and Georgia May Jagger.

The ladies helped introduce the new line with Senior Vice President of Global Marketing COTY Beauty Stephen Mormoris.

 

 

And on television......

"Tia and Tamera," the Style Network series based on the lives of Tia Mowry Hardict and Tamera Mowry-Housley, has been renewed for a second season.

Having reached over 17 million viewers, the show is on track to becoming the Style Network's highest rated show ever.

Salaam Coleman Smith, President of The Style Network said,

"We are excited to continue following Tia and Tamera’s journeys both personally and professionally.  Being a part of their major life transformations, including the fun, dramatic and private moments, has resonated with our viewers who come to Style for the inspirational and aspirational stories.”

While we watched the sisters support each other through planning a wedding and planning a birth, the second season is gonna be a goodie.  Love this show!

 

BONUS:

1.  YBF Cutie Mechad Brooks will also be returning to television next season as his USA show "Necessary Roughness" was renewed for second season.  Story.

LET'S TRY THIS AGAIN: T.I. Out Of The Slammer...Again

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 02:01 PM PDT

After blowing his oppurtnity to get out of jail a week ago...T.I. was released again today into a halfway house.

 

Deets inside on Mr. Harris' newfound freedom....

We assume there was no entourage...or reality show cameras...present this time T.I. release.

Clifford Harris got his walking papers today to get OUT of an Arkansas federal prison in into an Atlanta halfway house.

T.I.'s lawyer, Steve Sadow, told TMZ:

"We have good reason to believe that this favorable result was reached because of the proactive and assertive approach taken to protect T.I.'s rights by providing B.O.P. officials and the media with reliable and accurate information and that T.I. did not intend to violate his transfer furlough or any other B.O.P. rules en route from the prison facility in Arkansas to the halfway house in Atlanta.

T.I. will be released from custody on Sept. 29, and then will be supervised by the U.S. Probation Office for a period of 1 year."

Make it work T.I.P.
 

CANDIDS: Cassie Seen Out And About In NYC

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 01:59 PM PDT

Cassie was spotted walking around NYC recently. She kept it casual in black leggings, black sneakers, and a black tank...and a pop of color with her aqua blue Birkin.  See pics of the model/actress inside....

Cassie was spotted in NY yesterday walking near Bar Pitti.

She recently told "PAPER" Magazine about her new album saying, "We're still thinking of a name. The first single, "King of Hearts," drops the end of October and we're shooting a video soon for it. It's got a nice airy type of club vibe...This is the first album of mine that I got to go work with producers and collaborators that I'm fans of." 

She continued, "There's a lot of dance elements, R&B and hip-hop. I like to call it 'jungle' music. A little bit Ibiza, a little bit Harlem. We're hoping for a second single by January."

Still waiting on the day she'll grow this hair back....

Photos via Splash

Zoe Kravitz Goes ROCK CHIC For Woolworth's

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 12:36 PM PDT

Zoe Kravitz is quickly becoming the go-to rock princess for the fashion empires of the world.  She's the Vera Wang fragrance face, she's shot numerous covers of fashion mags, and now she's looking cute in the new "RE:" ads for Woolworth's.

 

Peep the pics and video ad inside...

In the new Woolworth's clothing ads, Zoe K. is rocking he rusual looks of jeans, tees, and simple dresses.  She makes simplicity look so fab:

Loves.

And here's her tv ad for the Woolworth's company.  Gotta love this chick....

INSIDE FASHION WEEK: Up & Coming YBF Designer Shauntele OPENS UP About Femininity, Her Modern Style AND Dressing Royalty

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 12:00 PM PDT

In part 2 of our 3-part New York Fashion Week focus on the up and coming YBF fashion designers, we chatted with an uber fabulous YBF chick you need to know about. TheYBF.com talked to Shauntele, an designer who focuses on beautiful clothes for women of all sizes. And she's already dressed well-heeled socialites like Ivanka Trump.

Come inside to meet Shauntele...

 

Shauntele, The Shauntele Woman

Describing her design house consumer as "The Shauntele Woman," Brooklyn-native Shauntele has created a brand for women who are powerful and feminine.  With her design house known for its wide span of beautiful colors and textures, the range of size 0-18 garments, and pieces for women who need to have an array of ready-to-wear cocktail dress & casual business attire.

Her highly tailored garments have impressed a wide spectrum of women, including royalty.   Princess Amira of Saudi Arabia is a fan, as is socialite and business woman Ivanka Trump (Shauntele was her classmate at the exclusive boarding school, Choate Rosemary Hall!).  Here's a recap from our quick chat with her:

-On "The Shauntele Woman"

"The Shauntele Woman is feminine and powerful. She knows that you have to look great no matter where you are…it's part of our power as women." She also adds that The Shauntele Woman is one who buys beautifully made garments that she'll "one day she will pay onto her daughter" because they are timeless.

-On her 2012 collection

"My collection strives to make womenswear that is classic and interesting. I focus on classics shapes and use a wide array of colors to make them modern.  It's about finding ways to accentuate the female frame and make beautiful clothes that reach out to a wide range of women."

- On her experience at Fashion Week

She made her first showing in 2008 with 10 pieces.  After the collection was praise for her use of color, she found the "color" was her strength and at every showing since then, she has made the bold use of color her signature.  She adds that showing at Fashion eek is important for upcoming Black designers to showcase that "we" do exist and to serve as an inspiration to the next generation.

- On what inspires her

"Music is what inspires me."  Shauntele (who had recorded music with Soul II Soul) says that "sounds" motivates her sketches.  She turns to everything from classic reggae to underground hip hop and R&B to find inspiration.  She adds that this year's collection was inspired by the music of Little Dragon, a Swedish electronic band.

-On celebrities she'd love to design for

Kerry Washington and Scarlett Johansson are my top two. 

- On making any outfit fabulous

"You can make any outfit fabulous by adding a smile...but I also believe in a good heel!" 

Check out more of Shauntele over at her website and see some of her previous designs in the photo gallery.

Shauntele, The Collection

FRONT ROW FAB: Alicia Keys, Zoe Saldana And Kat Graham Make The Rounds At Fashion Week

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 11:05 AM PDT

As NY's Fashion Week starts to wind down, our YBF celebs continue to make the rounds and lend support to their favorite designers.  See Zoe Saldana, Angela Simmons and Tamara Tunie inside....

Zoe Saldana looked great sitting front row with Michael Douglas and model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley at Michael Kors.

Then she posed with the designer, Michael Kors.

Actress Tamara Tunie was seen at b. Michael America.

Phylicia Rashad also sat front row with Myrna Colley-Lee at b. Michael America.

Cicely Tyson attended b. Michael as well.

Alicia Keys sat front row at Proenza Schouler.

Actress Kat Graham turned heads at the Jeremy Scott show.

Omarion was spotted at the Coco & Breezy show with the designers. 

Julissa Bermudez attended the Style 360 Sachika Fashion Show.

And Jennifer Williams and Mashonda posed with designers To-Tam Sachika and To-Nya Sachika after their show.

Designer Norma Kamali posed with her friend Andre Leon Talley at her Spring 2012 collection.

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Angela Simmons was spotted at Nanette Lepore looking cute in a blue jumpsuit and snakeskin booties.  Loving the jacket.

"Basketball Wives" star Tami Roman and "RHOA" star Sheree Whitfield were at Dayanne Danier show.  Sigh....Tami why are your shoes off?

 

Photos via WireImage/various

 

Mary J. Blige COVERS The October 2011 Of "EBONY", SPEAKS On Child Abuse & Her Marriage

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 10:25 AM PDT

Mary J. Blige covers the October 2011 issue of "EBONY" Magazine where she opens up about her be abused, drug use and rumors about a "rocky" marriage.  Get the deets and both of her covers inside....

As she celebrates 40-years of life, Mary J. Blige has reached a point of reflection and she talks candidly about it in the October issue of "EBONY."  The two covers will go separately to the subscribers and one for the shelves.

 “I’m forty and really loving it. Forty feels so, so good,” she told the mag in a wide-ranging interview.

She says that while her album, My Life, focused on depression, her 10th album, My Life II: The Journey Continues “is about coming out of that hole and realizing that even when you’re happy, you, won’t be everyday.”

And that also extends to marriage.  The singer spoke about her own relationship saying,

“We have disagreements … marriage is wonderful, and marriage is very hard … if you are with the right person, the work is worth it.”

And in a particularly revealing moment, she opened up about how she felt when she learned about Amy Winehouse dying.

“When I got the text about Amy, I was lying down on the bed,  I got up and read the message about her death and just lay back down again. I kept getting up and laying back down for some reason. I’d always wanted to work with Amy, so I just couldn’t believe it really.  And then it hit me—that could have been me. That really could have been me!”

 

Read more and see the behind-the-scenes video over at EBONY.
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