Friday, September 7, 2012

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

MORE PICS From Naomi Campbell's SEXY Photoshoot For PINKO

Posted: 07 Sep 2012 09:46 AM PDT

Supermodel Naomi Campbell recently shot a new ad campaign for the new Autumn / Winter 2012 campaign for Italian design house Pinko.  See the gorgeous black and white photos inside........

Naomi Campbell stars in the latest campaign for Italian design house Pinko.  And she's tucking those mean receding hairline issues under a fab headband for her flicks.

The photos were shot earlier this year by Daniele Duella and Iango Henzi.

And just in case Naomi cut up on the set....it didn't matter because, Pietro Negra, chairman of the Pinko fashion label, said recently that Naomi's temper tantrums are "perfectly easy to forgive."  We can believe that.

At 42-years-old.....she's still killing it!  Meanwhile, Naomi is still living the life of yachting and vacaying around the world with her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladislav...and shooting a campaign every now and then just because she can.  Loves it!

 

FASHION'S NIGHT OUT: Dwyane Wade & Gabby Union, Azealia Banks, Christina Milian, Solange, Reality Chicks & More HIT THE TOWN!

Posted: 07 Sep 2012 09:14 AM PDT

Fashion's BIGGEST night popped off with a bang last night in NYC.  Celebs flocked to Fashion's Night Out to partake in heavy shopping discounts, parties, fun & of course mixing and mingling with other celebs.  Check out who was where last night inside...

Thousands of people flocked to stores all around Manhattan (mainly in Soho and 5th Avenue) to participate in the only night of the year where all designers and department stores open their doors with heavy discounts and parties for a purpose, in order to stir up the fashion economy.  And this year was another huge success.

Rapper Azealia Banks hit the MAC store in Soho.  She performed for the packed out crowd and celebrated the new deep eggplant lipstick named in her honor--Yung Rapunxel.  She tweeted, SUCH AN HONOR!

Dark lips are in for fall...we'll be trying this one.

Rocsi was spotted out at Catch in the Meatpacking District in a Marciano top Zara print pants Giuseppe Zanotti shoes clutch from W boutique.

 

The other NBA/Hollywood couple you all love made their way out last night:

Dwyane Wade was interviewed by Ryan Lochte for E! News at Calvin Klein.

He also posed with fashion Queen Bee Anna Wintour tweeting, "Waves, Wade and Wintour."

Anna rocked a custom Calvin Klein Collection Resort 2013 taupe python long sleeve jacket and taupe python skirt, paired with a custom Calvin Klein Collection python print FNO 2012 t shirt.

Dwyane signed copies of his new book, while Ms. Wintour signed copies of fans' VOGUE September 2012 issues.

Gabby Union rocked a a hot grey & yellow athletic inspired dress at Calvin Klein. 


Gabby tweeted, "Me and Bryan Adams at @CalvinKlein #FNO "Summer of 69" is NOW!! Total star struck :)"

 

The twosome were spotted leaving out of their hotel at Trump Soho before hitting the parties.  Both of them were wardrobed in Calvin Klein, of course.

 

Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh was spotted with wife Adrienne at Nordstrom's Treasure & Bond Store in New York City.

Christina Milian rocked a comic book dress at the Paul Frank store.  Loves this look with the spiked platform boots.

Vanessa Simmons rocked a sequined blazer at Paul Frank.

Actress Camille Winbush was also at Paul Frank.  Still a fab chick.

 

Lifestyle expert Harriette Cole launched a new accessories line called 108 Stitches Harriette Cole Collection. She was joined by model Nik Pace and NY Giant Osi Umenyiora.

Reality tv star Olivia was also at the Hair Rules salon where the event was held.

Elise Neal posed with the eye candy and former "Top Model" Nik Pace.

Stylist Ty Hunter was there too.

Solange DJ'ed at Diane Von Furstenberg's event.

Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix also attended DVF and looked "golden."

 

The L.A. Basketball Wives Laura and Gloria Govan helped host a FNO event at Suite 55 in NYC tonight.  In the midst of posing with folks like Ice T and Coco, Laura tweeted, NYFW!! Fashion night out event w/ @arzoisms @blendshowroom @redenginejeans @hapibyhapiru thx guys!

Draya Michele and Malaysia Pargo of "BBW LA" also came out to support.  All the ladies are looking nice for this upcoming season it appears. 

The ladies of "Love & Hip Hop" (and former cast member Mashonda) hit the Christian Louboutin boutique downtown:


 

Yandy getting her post-baby feel on.

So gorge.

Teyana Taylor tweeted Me & mommy at our #BeautifulTextures event #FNO

Nicole Richie was seen leaving her hotel in NYC. She headed over to an event for QVC.

Pharrell Williams and designer Mark McNairy appeared at Bloomingdale's.

 

  

 

Photos via Rick Davis/Splash/Vivien Killilea/Getty Images North America/Andres Otero/ WENN.com/PCN

Jay-Z & Beyonce GET KISSY While Grabbing Lunch In South Of France

Posted: 07 Sep 2012 07:53 AM PDT

The south of France is the perfect place for lovers...and Jay-Z and Beyonce took full advantage of the luxe romantic scenery of the area while yachting it up this week.  Check out the couple's latest pics as they grab lunch & drinks on land...and also grabbed a few kisses.

While plenty of celebs were hitting up the MTV VMAs back in the States, The Carters were continuing their yacht vacay around the Mediterranean Sea.  After leaving Baby Blue in the good hands of caretakers aboard their yacht, Jay & Bey hit up dry land for some lunch and drinks:

Clearly somebody wasn't too happy to see that the paps had followed them.

But Beyonce looked cute as usual as she rocked a colorful printed over sized shirt and gold sequined shorts for the rich south of France vibe.  The twosome also did a little sightseeing:

Jay kept it casual in his green shorts and Air Yeezy 2's and a white tee.

And they headed back tot heir boat after the time around the coastal city.

And another cute pic from earlier on board.  Awww.

Pics: Fame

So...Chris Brown & Rihanna KISS & HUG IT OUT At The VMAs

Posted: 07 Sep 2012 12:37 AM PDT

It's always the ish that happens when the cameras AREN'T rolling live that you have to be mindful of.  And Thursday night's MTV VMAs were no different apparently.  Based on pics and video, the gorgeous Rihanna indeed exchanged a kiss and hug with her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown out in the audience.

 

Live cameras didn't show on tv....but some others cameras sure caught it.  Pics and video inside...

Now before you go making picket signs and burning cds or, on the flip side, before you start picking out "reunited" love songs, this kiss & hug exchange seemed like a simple greeting between the two.

Yes, Rih had a big smile plastered on her face when it went down. But it was quick, to the point, and could have just been a gesture of civility.

Yet and still, some folks say the fact they are displaying any type of affection toward each other in public is puzzling, considering their painfully public past.

 

Rih also hugged up his homie sitting next to him.

 

 

 

 

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We're also hearing rumors of a Nicki Minaj/Rihanna feud...a certain former "Real World" cast member tweeted that they overheard Nicki telling Rihanna to "Sit the f*ck down" when Rih tried to give her a hug.  While we're not quite believing that rumor JUST yet (I mean, they were just besties 5 minutes ago), we did notice some interesting looks being exchanged all night.  We thought it was just their fun divatudes and inside jokes. 

But maybe not...

Your thoughts on it all?

VIDEO: President Barack Obama ACCEPTS The Nomination, "We Are Not Moving Back, We're Moving Forward!"

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 11:47 PM PDT

President Barack Obama took the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC Thursday night where he told Americans, "We are not moving back...we're moving forward!" Watch the speech inside.....

After a rousing introduction by his wife, First Lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama accepted his party's nomination for President tonight in Charlotte, NC.  In a speech that lasted 39 minutes, Obama outlined many of the problems that have plagued the nation for decades and stressed the need for a stronger economy and middle class.  He also stressed that another 4 years of his Administration was needed to further rectify the severe damage rom the last administration. 

Obama maintained that his promises have been kept and his plans are indeed working.

Here are highlights from President Obama's speech:

"I realize that times have changed since I first addressed this convention. I'm no longer a candidate, I'm the President."

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My grandparents were given the chance to go to college, buy their first home, and fulfill the basic bargain at the heart of America’s story: the promise that hard work will pay off; that responsibility will be rewarded; that everyone gets a fair shot, and everyone does their fair share, and everyone plays by the same rules – from Main Street to Wall Street to Washington, DC.

I ran for President because I saw that basic bargain slipping away. I began my career helping people in the shadow of a shuttered steel mill, at a time when too many good jobs were starting to move overseas. And by 2008, we had seen nearly a decade in which families struggled with costs that kept rising but paychecks that didn’t; racking up more and more debt just to make the mortgage or pay tuition; to put gas in the car or food on the table. And when the house of cards collapsed in the Great Recession, millions of innocent Americans lost their jobs, their homes, and their life savings – a tragedy from which we are still fighting to recover.

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I won’t pretend the path I’m offering is quick or easy. I never have. You didn’t elect me to tell you what you wanted to hear. You elected me to tell you the truth. And the truth is, it will take more than a few years for us to solve challenges that have built up over decades.

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But know this, America: Our problems can be solved. Our challenges can be met. The path we offer may be harder, but it leads to a better place. And I’m asking you to choose that future. I’m asking you to rally around a set of goals for your country – goals in manufacturing, energy, education, national security, and the deficit; a real, achievable plan that will lead to new jobs, more opportunity, and rebuild this economy on a stronger foundation. That’s what we can do in the next four years, and that’s why I’m running for a second term as President of the United States.


 

Watch the video here:

 

President Obama's family joined him on stage after the speech:

 

 

And during his speech, he even reminded the gorgeous First Daughters that they still had to go to school tomorrow.

 

Also at the DNC last night................

"Scandal" actress Kerry Washington fabulously took the stage in support of our President.  She urged people to get involved, exercise their right to vote and to really "think" about politics.  A few highlights:

 

I'm here not just as an actress but as a woman, an African-American, a granddaughter of Ellis Island immigrants, a person who could not have afforded college without the help of student loans and as one of millions of volunteers working to re-elect President Obama!

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Look, I get it. Whether it's school, work, family, we've all got a lot on our minds. People say to me, "I'm just too busy to think about politics." But here's the thing: You may not be thinking about politics, but politics is thinking about you.

Today there are people trying take away rights that our mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers fought for: our right to vote, our right to choose, affordable quality education, equal pay, access to health care. We the people can't let that happen.

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None of us can be silent. We need all of you in this network, and we will win this election, because we are the people.

 

Watch Kerry's speech here:

GIRL ON FIRE: Alicia Keys Rocks 2012 MTV VMAs Stage...With Nicki Minaj & Gabby Douglas!

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 11:00 PM PDT

Alicia Keys took that stage Thursday night at the Staples Center to make her official comeback.  And she rocked the MTV VMAs crowd with her new single "Girl On Fire." 

 

Check out her big performance, with her baby boy Egypt and hubby Swizz Beatz looking on, inside.  Nicki Minaj & Gabby Douglas turn up in the performance as well...

AK is back...with a bangin' body, a hot look, gorgeous skin and her brand new line of Reebok Classics she designed.  Alicia hit the VMAs stage Thursday night to perform her brand new single "Girl On Fire."

Check out her performance below.  She brought out two other chicks who are on fire--Nicki Minaj, who raps on the song, & Olympian Gabby Douglas, who twirled and tumbled her way into the performance.  Gotta love it!

 

TRUUUU! 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne Perform "Yuck" & "No Worries" For 2012 MTV VMAs

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 10:38 PM PDT

There was lots of prints, leather, chainz and skateboards that popped off on the VMAs stage Thursday night.  Mainly due to the fellas 2 Chainz and Weezy.  Check out their high speed performance inside...

 

 

Lil Wayne rode up to the stage on his skateboard and kicked off the twosome's performances of "Yuck" (off 2 Chainz's album) & "No Worries" (off Weezy's new Dedication 4 mixtape).

 

Stage diving and skateboarding ensued.  by the way, in case you were wondering, 2 Chainz is rocking all Versace (pants, shirt, shoes and including a jacket he had on the carpet), plus he rocked a Givenchy hat earlier.

 

Peep the performance.

BONUS:

 

Congrats are in order for the YMCMB fam for copping the Moon Man for Best Hip-Hop Video for Drake & Lil Wayne's “HYFR”.

HA!: Host Kevin Hart Opens The VMAs Talking About Chris Brown/Drake, Kristen Stewart & More

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 10:24 PM PDT

Oh Kevin!  The comedian took on his 2012 MTV VMAs hosting duties Thursday night and opening up with awkward..but funny...jokes about celebs.  Check out what he said about those folks sitting right there in his face inside..

In case you missed it, Kevin Hart had jokes for some of the celebs in the building for the VMAs.  Check out the funnyman's opening act below:

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Were you feeling Mr. Hart as the host?

Frank Ocean Performs "Thinkin' Bout You" At 2012 MTV VMAs

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 09:40 PM PDT

Frank Ocean lit the stage on fire at the 2012 MTV VMAs Thursday night.  Literally.  Check out his acoustic rendition of "Thinkin' Bout You" inside...

This was the performance we were most excited about.  And Mr. Ocean didn't disappoint.  Backed by a guitar and a fire pit, Frank performed a new rendition of his single "Thinkin' Bout You" (off his hot Channel Orange album) for the crowd at the Staples Center. 

Check out the performance above...

RED CARPET FAB: YBF Celebs Make Their 2012 MTV VMAs Arrivals

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 09:08 PM PDT

YBF celebs hit the fiery red carpet at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards tonight.  Check out who hit up the double-decker red carpet outside the Staples Center inside...

Since Chris Brown dodged the red carpet, check him out on the stage after winning the award for Best Male Video for "Turn Up The Music."

Nicki Minaj put on the tightest black lace jumpsuit lined with red studs she could find, and her black and silver Louboutin pumps for tonight's Awards.  With her best yellow & pink wiggery tucked under a hat, Nicki took her seat on the front row with the rest of YMCMB once inside.  And she ended up taking home the Award for Best Female Video....for "Starships."

The Head Barbz's body is on point tho...

Alicia Keys made her arrival in a silver one sleeved high slit Alexandre Vauthier gown as she went for a futuristic look.  And she looked fab doing so:

The "Girl On Fire" singer took the stage tonight to perform her new song with Nicki Minaj and a surprise appearance from gabby Douglas.

The gals from the CW--Kat Graham and former "Gossip Girl" Jessica Szohr.

Olympian Gabby Douglas has really made her rounds this last month.  She popped up in a striped & sequined fitted dress on tonight's carpet.

Zoe Saldana hit up the Awards, in a nude Salvatore Ferragamo Spring 2012 dress and Ferragamo strappy heels from the Spring 2013 collection, to promote her upcoming new movie The Words.  Effortlessly pretty.

Host Kevin Hart brought his girlfriend Niko on the carpet and offered up some kisses.  How gorgeous is she!

Another look of Rihanna's chic white look. 

And her doppelganger Rita Ora kept it sparkly in a custom black and silver Emilio Pucci jumpsuit, Louboutin pumps, and a Jimmy Choo clutch.  The look actually worked for her.

Ne-Yo hit the carpet in his fatigues.

Homies Tyga and Big Sean kicked it on the carpet.

No Blac Chyna?

But the other newly knocked up rapper girlfriend was indeed there.  Amber Rose showed odd her baby bump on the carpet as she and Wiz dished about their new baby on the way....in 6 months according to papa Wiz.

All we got is WORK, Ru Paul.

Pics: Getty

FULL TRACK: Kanye West & Big Sean's "Clique" FT. Jay-Z

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 08:04 PM PDT

Kanye West and Big Sean teamed up with the homie Jay Z for their new track called "Clique."  You've heard the snippet, now check out the full version.  Listen to the G.O.O.D. music inside....

We told you earlier about Kanye West's "Clique" song where he boasts of Kim Kardashian's sex tape, and now the full version of the track has been released.  Conveniently during the tonight's MTV VMAs that 'Ye dropped out of last minute.  The single will appear on the G.O.O.D. Music disc (dropping Sept. 18).

 

Listen to the track in full below:

You feelin' it?

2012 VMA PERFORMANCE: Rihanna & A$AP Rocky's "Cockiness" Remix & "We Found Love"

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 07:54 PM PDT

Rihanna opening up tonight's 2012 MTV Video Music Awards with a remix to her "Cockiness" track. Check out her & A$AP Rocky's performance inside...

Rih Rih hit the stage with her all red look and short coiffed hair to open up the VMAs tonight.  Check out her performance of her "Cockiness" remix (original track from her Talk That Talk album), plus her finishing up with "We Found Love".

Yeah, we peeped that ass grab and kiss A$AP....

 

 

GIF via Rap Radar

CHECK IT: Alicia Keys' OFFICIAL Reebok Classics Commercial

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 07:22 PM PDT

Alicia Keys and Reebok have released the commercial she shot for the company launching her Reebok Classics campaign. Watch the video inside.........

We told you earlier about Alicia Keys launching her own line of kicks with Reebok, and now her official commercial for the brand has been released. 

Directed by Samuel Bayer, styled by June Ambrose and set to the tune of "Girl On Fire" the commerical flaunts Alicia's new take on the Freestyle Hi, Freestyle Double Bubble, Classic Nylon Slim and Princess styles.

 

 

Watch the full commerical here:

And check out the sneaker chick behind the scenes here:

DO WE LOVE IT?!: Rihanna's SHORT CUT & VMAs Red Carpet Look

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 06:44 PM PDT

Rihanna is channeling her 2008 days with her shiny short black coifed wiggery on tonight's 2012 MTV VMAs red carpet.  And chick is bringing us the glowing skin and toned curves as usual.  Check out her whole look inside and decide if we love it...

 

Rocking an Adam Selman white sleeveless gown with a gathered side knot, Rihanna hit tonight's carpet outside the Staples Center with a fresh new look.  Well, one we haven't seen in a few years.  Before taking the stage to open up the Awards with A$AP Rocky and their "Cockiness" remix, as well as her "We Found Love" performance, Rih Rih kept it chic on her arrival:

So...abut her look....

DO WE LOVE IT?!

Pics: Getty

LOOKY LOOKY! Amber Rose Shows Off BABY BUMP On MTV VMAs Red Carpet!

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 05:35 PM PDT

It's like DeJa Vu.  Someone hitting the 2012 MTV VMAs red carpet with a "surprise" baby belly on full display?  Oh yes.  Check out  Amber Rose & Wiz Khalifa flaunting their new BABY BUMP tonight inside...

Apparently the MTV Video Music Awards are the place to confirm your horribly hidden pregnancy.  Because tonight, rapper Wiz Khalifa just walked the carpet holding his fiancee Amber Rose's baby belly.   And of course, she's got her hand over her protruding belly, that is enhanced by a gorge black high neck gown with a black sheer embroidered overlay.

We pretty much confirmed this pregnancy ourselves last week after two of Amber's obvious bump outings.  But it's the first time she's putting it on display on the red carpet.

Hopefully Wiz doesn't hop on stage tonight, drop the mic and rub his own belly.

Congrats to the couple!

*UPDATE* Wiz told MTV's Sway Calloway on the red carpet tonight: "We're expecting a beautiful lil baby--me and Amber. We're so excited. We're having a baby!"

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