Monday, February 25, 2013

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous


2013 Elton John & Vanity Fair OSCAR PARTIES! Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Naomi Campbell, Nicole Richie, Robin Thicke & Paula Patton And More CELEBRATE!

Posted: 25 Feb 2013 08:36 AM PST

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The Oscar parties are just as big as the Oscars themselves.  We've got pics of everyone who hit up Elton John's annual viewing party, plus the biggest Oscar afterparty hotspot: the Vanity Fair party....

The Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Party is an annual party held for the last 20 years!  And it's become THE place to be...other than inside the Dolby Theater at the actual show.

On hand to help raise millions for AIDS research at the pink/red/gold themed extravaganza at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood were Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, and Nicki's "Idol" co-host Randy Jackson.

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Chris made a statement (not sure what that statement is exactly though) in his Angelo Galasso suit, complete with an animal print jacket.  She paired it with red trimmed Alberta Ferretti shoes and Thom Browne glasses for a young studious look.  Throwback Chris from his teen days...

 

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The "Home" singer posed it up with the man of the hour, Sir Elton himself.

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And he posed it up with his homies Nicki and Randy.

 

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Nicki kept it surprisingly chic yet boobalicious in this white strapless metallic belted waist dress and sparkling sandals.  And her own MAC lavender pink lipstick as well.

 

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She kicked it with Kim & Kourtney Kardashian.  And damn....we know Nicki is mad short and so are the Kardashians.  But she's almost towering over them!  How tall are these chicks?

 

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Naomi Campbell brought her perfection to her good friend's party.

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And she posed it up with her long time friend Quincy Jones and fellow model/reality show host Heidi Klum, who looked gorgeous in a silver & gold Julien Macdonald gown.

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NaNa also posed with her good friend, designer Zac Posen.

 

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UK singer Emeli Sande showed off her svelte new figure.

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And posed it up with Miley Cyrus who was in a gorgeous white, backless Azzaro dress.

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Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix kept it chic and simple in a navy blue strapless gown.

 

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Nicole Richie never disappoints on a carpet.  She kept it cool in a white long sleeved flowing gown with black leather trim as she hit the carpet with her husband Joel Madden.

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Mel B. rocked a pretty strapless pale pink gown with a feathered skirt with a slit as she osed with her husband Chris.

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And actress Lorraine Toussaint also hit the carpet.

Leave it to Jim Carrey to take over the carpet with some foolery.  He and his BIG ASS FEET (who made these?) posed it up with former "IDol" judge Steven Tyler and Randy.

 

And over at the Vanity Fair Oscar afterparty, the stars were in full force:

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Paula Patton dazzled in a gold sparkling Mac Duggal gown as she posed it up with a Versace-rocking Halle Berry.

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And Paula and her boobs posed with her hubby, "Real Husbands of Hollywood" star Robin Thicke.

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Jen threw back on her Cavalli Couture gown after performing in a Kaufman Franco design.

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Rasheeda Jones kept it sparkly in a sleeveless blue sequined gown.

 

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John Legend, fresh off selling his NYC condo for a $775,000 profit, attended the party with his fiancee Chrissy Teigen.

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Jamie Foxx and his gorge daughter Corinne spent some QT at the afterparty.

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Oscar winner Octavia Spencer took off those Prada shoes extra quick when she hit that afterparty with Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Chelsea Handler.  There was no assistant or friend she could have passed them to for the pic though?  Gotta love the realness.

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Regina King and her toned bod looked nice in her silver frock.

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Olympian Gabby Douglas popped up for the festivities of course.

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And actor Chris Tucker cuddled up with his date.

Fab times!

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UPDATE: SERIOUSLY!? - "The Onion" Gets BLASTED For Disgustingly Calling 9-Year-Old Quvenzhane Wallis A "C*nt"!

Posted: 25 Feb 2013 07:17 AM PST

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Last night, the satirical website The Onion seriously overstepped the boundaries of taste and sensibility when they described 9-year-old Academy Award nominee Quvenzhane Wallis using the "C-word." Read the outrageous tweet inside...

 

In what they considered to be humorous updates and tweets about the 2013 Academy Awards last night, the satirical website The Onion posted a tweet about youngest nominee in Oscar history, Quvenzhane Wallis, where they described her using the "c-word."

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Of course the tweet has been deleted, but a handy screen shot shows that it was nestled among other unfunny updates.

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The jab at Quvenzhane did not go unnoticed as many were outraged and folks like Russell Simmons and Roland Martin immediately weighed in.  

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According to the AP, the tweet was up for at least an hour before The Onion deleted it and unfortunately, the tweet was "liked" by at least 400 followers. SMH.  

Sadly, The Onion still HAS NOT addressed the tweet on any of their social media sites nor released a statement.  And we doubt they will. 

And we're not going to even discuss how little Quvenzhane had to tell an AP news reporter on the red carpet, "No, that's not my name" when the person told her they would just call her "Annie" instead (presumably because her name is "too difficult" for them to pronounce).

Are we disgusted by mainstream media attacking another young black girl, who is doing AMAZING things, publicly in the most disturbing of ways--Yes.  Are we surprised by it?  No.  We guess people are so used to seeing black women with little to no self esteem plastered all over our tv's and internet that folks forgot what confidence looked like.  Deal with it.  And do better. 

And no, we're not going to sit around and wait for a public apology....we wait for mainstream to do way to much FOR us.  Thankfully, we have our own media to uplift and praise our own. 

UPDATE:  (February 25, 2013)

The Onion did finally issue an apology......after numerous media outlets jumped on the story.  Here goes:

Feb. 25, 2013

Dear Readers,

On behalf of The Onion, I offer my personal apology to Quvenzhané Wallis and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the tweet that was circulated last night during the Oscars. It was crude and offensive—not to mention inconsistent with The Onion’s commitment to parody and satire, however biting.

No person should be subjected to such a senseless, humorless comment masquerading as satire.

The tweet was taken down within an hour of publication. We have instituted new and tighter Twitter procedures to ensure that this kind of mistake does not occur again.

In addition, we are taking immediate steps to discipline those individuals responsible.

Miss Wallis, you are young and talented and deserve better. All of us at The Onion are deeply sorry.

Sincerely,

Steve Hannah
CEO
The Onion

 

Was this satisfactory?

Ciara RIDES A Camel, SMOKES Hookah And Goes DUNE Buggy RIDING IN Dubai

Posted: 25 Feb 2013 06:15 AM PST

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Ciara, who performed in Dubai last week, shared the fun photos from her trip which included mounting a camel, a dune buggy ride through the sands and a club outing with fans.  See the pics inside....

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Alhough we're only two months into the year, Ciara's already had more fun than many folks will ever see in 2013.  In addition to All-Star Weekend and the Grammys, last week, she jetted off for some more fun (and a concert performance) in Dubai. 

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Ciara may not have any radio hits right now but she's still living it up and can book well-paying perfomance gigs around the world some type of way.  She recently hit the stage in Dubai at Oud Metha venue.

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Offstage, CiCi made the most of her trip with a trip to People By Crystal where she partied with a few fans.

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Chick was riding dirty--in a dune buggy in the sands.

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And of course, she took advantage of the local culture and indulged in a little hookah and sported a henna tattoo.  "Wrapped It Up With Hookah and Henna! This was a perfect trip!:) #FansandFun. #Dubai Xo"

 

Photos via Instagram

2013 OSCAR PERFORMANCES: Jennifer Hudson SLAYS "And I Am Telling You" + Adele & Shirley Bassey Salute James Bond (And First Lady Michelle Obama's Appearance!)

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 09:31 PM PST

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The 85th Annual Academy Awards are over, and in case you missed performances from Jennifer Hudson, Adele & more, we've got them inside....

As the Academy gave a tribute to musicals, Jennifer Hudson--in a beaded silver Kauffman Franco gown--did another performance of the song she sang in Dreamgirls, "And I Am Telling You."   And slayed it for a standing ovation.  Check it below:


 

And as the Oscars celebrated 50 years of James Bond films, Dame Shirley Bassey rocked the iconic "Goldfinger" theme song and Adele--who just won the Oscar for Best Original Song tonight and rocked a Jenny Packham dress--performed "Skyfall".  Check out both below.

Adele:

 

Dame Bassey:

 

 

 

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And the biggest surprise of the night was First Lady Michelle Obama presenting the Best Picture Award...live from the White House. 

 

She looked gorgeous in a dazzling metallic gown by Naeem Khan as she live streamed the opening of the envelope from D.C. as Jack Nicholson presented on stage.  Nice!

PHOTOS: 2013 OSCARS Red Carpet!

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 06:53 PM PST

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Tonight at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, our fave YBF celebs hit the biggest red carpet of the season.  Check out the glitz, glamour, and sexiness of Halle Berry, Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Rowland, Kerry Washington, Jamie Foxx and plenty more inside at the 2013 Oscars...

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Let's take a moment for this vintage perfection that is Halle Berry in a custom Versace black & silver sparkling gown.  Ms. Berry revealed that, since she's presenting in honor of the James Bond 50 year anniversary, she had Donatella Versace make her a gown to reflect her Bond days.  Hot!  The former Bond girl also rocked Adeler earrings and a Le Vian ring.

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Django Unchained star Kerry Washington had a melon-like moment on the red carpet in a coral strapless beaded bodice Miu Miu gown.  As usual, she kept her hair and makeup simple and looked simply gorgeous.  We wanted a bit more OOMPH..since this IS the Oscars...but she knows what works for her body and this is it.

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Before showing off her Fred Leighton diamond ring and Chopard earrings, she dished to E! Host Ryan Seacrest about her Oscar day routine saying, "I started today with a workout...I had to get the workout in early. I did Pilates so I feel tall and lean and strong."

She completed her look with a matching Prada clutch.

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Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson channeled a sexy mermaid in her navy blue high slit gown from Roberto Cavalli and Sutra opal and diamond earrings and ring.  She paired the look with Giuseppe Zanotti metalic blue pumps.  The singer/actress, who is performing a song from Dreamgirls tonight, dished to E! on how she chose this particular gown:

"I love it and it's such a great pop of color on this Academy Award red carpet. Oh my God it took 3 fittings, 3 days of fittings. 3 hours each. It's serious business to choose. My stylist cried tears of joy."

The dress and color looks great on her new bod.

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Jenny loves a "shocked" face doesn't she? 

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She brought her sister Julia along as her date for the night, posed it up with Kelly Rowland and Kelly Ripa (in Carolina Herrera), and spoke about working on her newest musical, Black Nativity.
 

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Kelly Rowland chose another winner after the Grammys as she hit the red carpet in this black & white stunner.  She rocked this strapless exaggerated sweetheart neckline Donna Karan Atelier gown with a black skirt and high slit to show off her gams.

 

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Amazing look for her.  She also hosted the red carpet for ABC alongside Kristin Chenoweth (in Tony Ward), and folks were wondering about that diamond on her left hand's ring finger.  Hmmm.  Her boyfriend/manager Tim Weatherspoon also Instagrammed a few pics of his lady backstage.
 

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Little 9-year-old  Wallis kept her Armani dress very age appropriate as she's done all awards season.  The youngest nominee in Oscar history and dog lover told the story behind her cute puppy purse as well saying, "I named this one after my puppy at home, Sammy."

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She said about choosing this cute dress, "I picked this because it's sparkly and fluffy."  And since Q's a huge Demi Lovato fan, Ryan Seacrest played video of Demi on the red carpet wishing her congrats.

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And she even got to catch up with Halle.

 

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We know Oscar winner Octavia Spencer loves Tadashi Shoji....but this dress is not the best choice for her.  The actress has been making her rounds promoting Sensa, the new weight loss product she endorses, and she's lost 20 pounds.  But thanks to all this unnecessary tulle and fluffiness of the Tadashi dress, no one can tell.

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There's so many other choices that would have been fabulous for her.  But we wish she would have reserved this one for the church banquet.  She accessorized her look with a Judith Leiber clutch and Lorraine Schwartz jewels..

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Upcoming Nina star Zoe Saldana rocked a look that's much talked about tonight on the red carpet:
 

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The pale lavender/white and black/grey trimmed Alexis Mabille couture gown wasn't our fave, but she did have an ethereal look on the carpet.  She's gorgeous and it's hard for her not to look that way regardless of what she's wearing.  The asymmetrical ruffled hem and decadent floral trim on the bust line gave the dress a punch.  But maybe it's the faux belt that gets us...

 

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Django Unchained star Jamie Foxx looked great with his John Asher stingray bowtie...but mainly due to his gorgeous 19-year-old daughter Corinne being his date for the night as usual.

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As Jamie was interviewed by Kelly Rowland on the carpet, who he made blush by flirting with her and revealing his crush, he dished on what he and Corinne talked about in the car on the way over:

"I was listening to my daughter talk about college and relationships. I'm always shooting movies so when we get in the car, we're just catching up. Talking about love…you know."
 

Sweet!

 

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Skyfall star Naomie Harris avoided a wardrobe malfunction on the carpet in this extra sexy dress with an up-to-the-hooha slit.  The gown was the winning design in Suzy Amis Cameron’s Red Carpet Green Dress Challenge.   So it's environmentally friendly including the bodice embellished with vintage glass beads and chocolate wrappers!

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A press release stated that the gown, designed by Ghana-born fashion designer Michael Badger of Savannah College of Art and Design, was inspired by volcanoes and the appearance of flowing lava.  Badger was also mentored by Vivienne Westwood.
 

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Queen Latifah was there to present and rocked a white Badgely Mischka gown.  She looks good.

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Silver Linings Playbook star Chris Tucker hit the carpet looking clean in his look.  And as for his comedy career, he's headed back out on the road saying, "I'm going on tour and just filmed my stand up comedy movie that's out soon. I've grown up over time. i talk about all that, friends and family and all that."
 

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"Live" co-host Michael Strahan looked pretty dapper...pursed lips and all.

 

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Lincoln actress Gloria Reuben rocked an Oliver Tolentino Couture dark purple silk organza mermaid gown complete with rosette cut-outs.

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Correspondent Shaun Robinson looked nice as usual in her black and nude David Meister strapless gown, Mark Lash jewelry and Swarovski clutch.

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Robin Roberts returned to her post at ABC's red carpet show looking stunning in a royal blue Marc Bauwer gown. 

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And "ET" correspondent Rocsi Diaz showed off her Jean Fares Couture gown on Instagram before jetting out for the evening.  Pretty.

Who are your faves?!

 

BONUS:  Check out video of J-Hud running into Quvenzhané on the red carpet Sunday night and giving her some sound advice about handling the Oscars:

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Joseline & Stevie J., Monica & Ludacris & More Roll To Jay-Z's D'Usse Afterparty In ATL

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 05:14 PM PST

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Celebs brought the So So Def party to Jay-Z's afterparty at Compound in Atlanta last night.  We've got the pics of the fellas and a few ladies pouring up the D'usse cognac and living it up inside...

After hitting the stage with Jermaine Dupri last night, Jay-Z took the party over to Compound for D'usse Cognac & Alex Gidewon-sponsored afterparty.

He brought the homie Memphis Bleek, Usher, Jeezy, Sean Pecas and more along too.

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Stevie J. was hugged up on his chick Joseline.  Of course.  I see his bus is STILL in order.

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Jay puffed on his cigars and poured the liquor for his friends.

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Monica performed at the concert and rolled to the afterparty with her cousin Luda.  Cute!

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Usher and Luda kicked it too.

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Looks like the fellas had lots of fun.  Who wouldn't wih free flowing liquor and groupies--ATL's finest--surrounding you all night.  Fun times!

 

Pics: ATLPics.net

The Randomness:

1.  Atlanta Hawks star DeShawn Stevenson reportedly owes almost $200K to his agent....and a judge is ordering hi to PAY UP.  STORY

 

 

BIG GIG: Quvenzhane Wallis Cast As Annie In Upcoming "Annie" Remake!

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 03:13 PM PST

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When Willow Smith dropped out the lead role of Annie in the upcoming "Annie" remake--produced by Will & Jada Pinkett Smith--Columbia Pictures just announced their newest choice for the starring role.

 

Deets inside...

Quvenzhane Wallis, the Oscar-nominated 9-year-old star of Beasts of the Southern Wild, has just been cast to play the title role in the upcoming remake of Annie.

The film will be directed by Will Gluck and co-produced by Jay-Z, Jay Brown & Ty Ty Smith through Marcy Media in addition to the Smith's Overbrook Entertainment.

And the well-spoken and poised cutie Quvenzhane will be singing and dancing in the remake to music produced specifically for the film by Jay-Z.

Columbia Pictures President Hannah Minghella said about the new casting decision:

“With the recent Academy Award nomination and critical acclaim, Quvenzhane Wallis is a true star, and we believe her portrayal as Annie will make her a true worldwide star.  She is an extraordinary young talent with an amazing range, not only as an actress but as a singer and dancer, and we can’t wait for audiences to further discover her."

According to THR, DeVon Franklin will be overseeing the movie at the studio with Andrea Giannetti. And the film based on the 1977 Broadway production is set to be released during the Holidays of 2014.

She's the perfect choice for the role.  And whether she wins or loses at tonight's Oscars, she's well on her way to a BIG Hollywood career.  Congrats Q!

 

LIVE STREAM: 85th Annual OSCARS RED CARPET!

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 02:30 PM PST

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It's about that time!  Your favorite A-listers are hitting the red carpet for tonight's 85th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.  Check out two live streams of the red carpet inside (because the Superbowl of fashion needs more than just one visual)....

A full Oscars fashion recap will be posted following the red carpet shows.

The Associated Press' live stream:

 

E! Online's live stream:

 

Dish on your faves in the comments!

Taraji P. Henson's 18-Year-Old Son Marcell SMOKES OUT On Instagram....And Flaunts His 6-Pack

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 10:14 AM PST

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Taraji P. Henson may have kept her son Marcell under wraps all these years, but now that he's 18 and kicking off a modeling career, he's flexing his personality....and 6 pack....all over Instagram.

 

Check the pics inside....

Taraji's baby boy Marcell Johnson now models for the SquareBear brand.  And clearly, he's not shy about showing off his slim cut bod on his Instagram either.  And dude likes a smoke or two as well:

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And he's posted cutesy pics with his mom and homemade cooking:

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Retract those claws cougars.  He may be legal and all, but y'all know Taraji seems like she would be quick to cut a chick who messes with her baby.

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And speaking of Taraji, the "Person of Interest" star was posted getting glammed up by her team right before yesterday's press event for the show.  Nice.

The Randomness:

1.  Check out our gallery of So So Def 20th Anniversary Concert pics HERE.

 

20 Years Later...Janet Jackson Breaks Out Her "Poetic Justice" Braids & STILL Looks Fab

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 09:38 AM PST

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It's been 20 years since Janet Jackson starred in Poetic Justice and made these braids famous.  And over the weekend, she rocked them at Milan Fashion Week again looking like she hasn't aged much from those days.

 

Check out the fab chick chillin' with her boyfriend inside...

Janet and her boyfriend Wissam, who serves as a luxury buyer for shopping malls in the Middle East, took in the Versace Runway show during Milan Fashion Week 2013.  Must be nice to hit the front rows of shows with your boyfriend who's doing a bit of work at the same time.

The 46-year-old also cuddled up to her boo hit up the Roberto Cavalli show Saturday:

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Well aren't they cute.  And not much has changed about the fab Ms. Jackson since her 1993 film. 

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