Tuesday, September 28, 2010

On The Go

The President in Albuquerque, New Mexico, September 28, 2010:
U.S. President Barack Obama answers a question from Andrew Cavalier, son of the owners of the house of Andy and Etta Cavalier, about his father's VA benefits while in Albuquerque, New Mexico, September 28, 2010.   REUTERS/Larry Downing (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS)

Trey & Pharell at FUSE's A Different Spin With Mark Hoppus:


NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Recording artist Trey Songz performs during a visit to 'A Different Spin With Mark Hoppus' at the fuse Studios on September 28, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)


NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Recording artist Pharrell Williams of the group N.E.R.D. visits 'A Different Spin With Mark Hoppus' at the fuse Studios on September 28, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)


Rihanna leaving hotspot Da Silvano:

45512, NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Tuesday September 28, 2010. Rihanna, sporting red hair and an acid grey denim jacket, leaves Da Silvano restaurant in NYC and stops to sign autographs for fans. The pop singer was mobbed by fans an photographers as she left the restaurant to head back to her hotel. Photograph:  PacificCoastNews.com





Loud, Album Cover

Rih continues her red-hot streak as she debuts her new album cover LOUD.  It's a reminiscent of her Music of The Sun and A Girl Like Me Covers.  It's face only.

Filming second single in NYC on September 26th  & 27th, What's My Name.
--Princess Carter
Sources: Youtube & http://www.rihannanow.com/

Rihanna - Only Girl (In The World) (Teaser Video)



--Princess Carter

B Rocs Out With Her In-Laws

B was in West Orange, New Jersey at a Block Party.  Reports state that she was at Jay's mother's house.  She was doing "The Wobble" with the neighborhood kids.  Glad to see her just being B.  Live gurl, live!

--Princess Carter

Move Over Ipad, BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Is Set To Take Over

Today RIM introduced their BlackBerry PlayBook which is a tablet much like the Ipad, just a tad-bit smaller. In fact it just might beat its predeccesor.  It is said to be a powerful 7-inch device.  It will have a daul core processor.  The ability to play 3D games (OpenGL).  The gaming piece is supposed to be another highlight of the feature.
So, how is it different from the Ipad:  It runs Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR for apps (The software that's used to run TweetDeck on our PCs, etc).  Which means unlike the Ipad (& Phone) you will be able to access the full web, not in mobile device format.  It will also be able to display content from a paired BlackBerry smartphone.

It will come in two versions 3G and 4G. Scheduled for a 2011 release date.  No pricing has been given yet.  

On A Lighter Note: The President Talks, Music, Michelle, Bod Dylan And Jay-Z

--Princess Carter

The President Takes Gloves Off, In Rolling Stone Interview


The whining is getting ridiculous and I agree with The President.  There is no quick fix!  He's not an F-ing magician, there is no way to erase 12 years of failure (yes 12, because the beginning of the deregulating and turning a blind eye to corporate greed, started under Clinton) in under two years.  That's why we are in this mess we are in today!  Very few people want to work hard for anything anymore, everyone is looking for the fast way, fast buck, fast fix and there is no such thing!  If you are lucky enough to get it fast, it won't last long.  Live Fast, Die Young.  Death doesn't have to mean physically, it can metaphorically be death of life as you know it, we know it.  Like what so many of us are experiencing now, as a repercussion for those who were living fast:  like Wall Street & AIG. 
Here's an excerpt from the magazine, which just hit New Stands:  


When you came into office, you felt you would be able to work with the other side. When did you realize that the Republicans had abandoned any real effort to work with you and create bipartisan policy? 
Well, I'll tell you that given the state of the economy during my transition, between my election and being sworn in, our working assumption was that everybody was going to want to pull together, because there was a sizable chance that we could have a financial meltdown and the entire country could plunge into a depression. So we had to work very rapidly to try to create a combination of measures that would stop the free-fall and cauterize the job loss.

The Big 3 Go In, Is It Hate Or Fear?

REFILE - CORRECTING SPELLING OF WADE'S FIRST NAME  Miami Heat Chris Bosh (L), LeBron James (C) and Dwyane Wade attend a television interview during Miami Heat media day in Miami, Florida September 27, 2010.  REUTERS/Carlos Barria (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

LeBron, Wade & Bosh let everyone know that they have one thing and one thing only, on their minds and that's a ring in June.  They are confident and ready.  And looking forward to the stadiums who will boo them.  As LeBron says, "Are they booing us because they hate us or fear us?"  Of course he believes it's because they fear them.  I know a lot of fans will fear them.  I wonder if the players will, too?
--Princess Carter

King James, Hate Him Or Love Him, First Practice With The Heat, He's Focused Man!

The red hot HEAT had their first official practice and it was serious!  They practiced for two hours and the focus was all on defense, no offense. ESPN reports LeBron was focused and intense. There was no playing around. Wade says, they're going to be competitive both in practice and during the game.
REFILE - CORRECTING SPELLING OF WADE'S FIRST NAME  Miami Heat Chris Bosh (L), LeBron James (C) and Dwyane Wade attend a television interview during Miami Heat media day in Miami, Florida September 27, 2010.  REUTERS/Carlos Barria (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

The three superstars (James, Wade & Bosh) practiced in separate units (4-on-4 drills) and played against each other.  LeBron's team won.  Still King James, even among the elite. Team president, Pat Riley calls it (training camp), "the process."  The major focus for the next five days will be for the team to mesh, build defense, connect and gear up for the Take Over.
LeBron James (R) slaps hands with a teammate during a break in pre-season workout with the Miami Heat NBA basketball team at Hurlburt Field Air Force Base near Fort Walton Beach, Florida September 28, 2010.  REUTERS/Joe Skipper  (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

Mr. James took the practice serious and was in season mode.  Looks like he can see the crown and that could be dangerous, for real!  This is going to be some season!  Fingers crossed for a 24 -vs- 6 Finals in June.


LeBron also let all the players who had something to say about him, during the off season, that he hasn't forgotten what they said.  And that he's sure that all the HATE will lead towards wins.   

Monday, September 27, 2010

Solange Knowles, Art & Fashion, So Natural

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Singer Debra Cox, singer Solange Knowles and soccer player Rafa Marquez attend the Luca Luca Spring 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for IMG)

Solange continues her unique fashion sense.  It's one that combines both her love of art and self expression.  Her fashion sense says: I'm a confident black woman, who knows and loves me.  It's a nice fresh look.  Some, when they try to make a fashion statement and be different (sometimes look clownish) but, Solange often looks like she's just stepped out of a magazine.  Here are some pictures of her getting her Fashion Girl On at Mercedes Benz Fashion week.
44938, NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Tuesday September 14 2010. Solange Knowles at the Luca Luca Fashion Show in the tent at the Lincoln Canter during New York Fashion Week. Photograph:  Darla Khazei, PacificCoastNews.com

44805, NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Sunday September 12, 2010. Singer Solange Knowles tries to stay dry as she arrives at designer Tom Ford's fashion show during New York Fashion Week 2010. Photograph:  PacificCoastNews.com

Gaga Adds More Dates To Her North American Tour

The Video Music Awards 2010 Arrivals held at The Nokia Theatre LA Live in Los Angeles, California in September 12th, 2010. Lady Gaga                Fame Pictures, Inc


Gaga's love for the stage is just as great as her love for living on the radio.  She's added more dates to her North American Leg of  her Monster Ball Tour.  Gaga has been on tour for almost 2 years now.  Wonder when she'll wrap this tour? Will it be before the new album is out?  Or will she continue to preview tracks on this current tour?  One thing, she's definitely racking up the tour dollars (on her record breaking tour).  She's gonna give Cher a run for the longest running tour by a female.  Cher's was a little over three years.


February 28, 2011 – Chicago, IL – United Center (on sale September 24th)
March 1, 2011 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena (on sale October 2nd)
March 4, 2011 – Buffalo, NY – HSBC arena (on sale October 2nd)
March 6, 2011 – Ottawa, Ontario – Scotiabank Place (on sale October 1st)
March 12, 2011 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center (on sale October 1st)
March 17, 2011 – Omaha, NE – Qwest Center (on sale October 2nd)
March 23, 2011 – Sacramento, CA – Arco Arena (on sale September 25th)
March 29, 2011 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena (on sale October 1st)
March 31, 2011 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center (on sale September 24th)
April 6, 2011 – Austin, TX – Frank Erwin Center (on sale September 24th)
April 15, 2011 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center (on sale October 2nd)
April 16, 2011 – Tampa, FL – St. Pete Times Forum (on sale October 2nd)
April 19, 2011 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena (on sale September 25th)
April 22, 2011 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center (on sale October 4th)
April 23, 2011 – Uniondale, NY – Nassau Coliseum (on sale October 4th)
April 25, 2011 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre (on sale October 2nd)
April 27, 2011 – Cleveland, OH – Quicken Loans Arena (on sale October 1st)
--Princess Carter
Source: http://www.ladygaga.com/news/

Chanel Iman, A True Top Model

Model Chanel Iman enters the tents during Merc...Image via Wikipedia
Chanel Iman continues to be one of today's most sought after models.  She's drama free and appears to be all about her work.  She was a regular at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week In NY  and she continues her catwalking in Milan this week.  She's slowly but surely getting her just do.  Let's hope the modelling world allows her true Super Model Status.  Here's a look at her best looks on and off the catwalk at the two Spring/Summer 2011 fashion Shows.

At MBFW In NY

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 10: Model Chanel Iman attends the Victoria's Secret Bombshells celebration of Fashion's Night Out at Victoria's Secret, SoHo on September 10, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Victoria's Secret)NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Model Chanel Iman walks the runway at the Rosa Cha Spring 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images for IMG)NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: Model Chanel Iman walks the runway at the Michael Kors Spring 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theater at Lincoln Center on September 15, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for IMG)


Milan Fashion Week, Women of Fashion Salute

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This weekend I posted pictures of Jada and her mini-me enjoying Milan fashion week.  The two fashionistas continue their stylish fashion extravaganza.  Along with budding super model Chanel Iman, who is of course in the city, working and enjoying herself.
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 26: Naomi Campbell Celebrates 25 Year Career With Dolce & Gabbana during Milano Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2011 on September 26, 2010 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)

Well they're not the only ones in the city.  There's a host of A-Listers.  Like Naomi, who celebrated 25 years in the business with a joint party hosted by Dolce & Gabbana.  Also, Heidi Klum, Anna Wintour and Leona Lewis (who looked gorgegous) and many more attended shows and events.  Sit back and have a click, so you can check out all the Fashion Girls, who are in Milan this week.
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 27:  Chanel Iman attends amfAR Milano 2010 Red Carpet during Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2011 at La Permanente on September 27, 2010 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)

MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 27: Chanel Iman attends amfAR Milano 2010 Red Carpet during Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2011 at La Permanente on September 27, 2010 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)


Rihanna, Video Lady

Credit: Global Grind
This weekend Rih shot the video for What's My Name in NYC.  It looks like she continued the vivid color scheme she started in Rude Boy.  Fits right into her album, Loud, because her look was definitely: sassy, flirty and loud!
--Princess Carter

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Halle And Nahla, 2 Beautiful For Words

45448, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - Sunday September 26, 2010. Halle Berry, star of the upcoming film Dark Tide , takes her daughter Nahla Ariela for a bit of shopping at CB2 Home Decor store in West Hollywood. Berry has been rumored to be connected with her Dark Tide co-star Olivier Martinez. Photograph: Juan Sharma,  PacificCoastNews.com
Halle and her baby girl were seen today shopping at CB2 Home Decor store in West Hollywood.  Wonder if Halle was shopping for herself or a friend?  Is she moving on up?  Next up for her is her film: Dark Tide.
45448, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - Sunday September 26, 2010. Halle Berry, star of the upcoming film Dark Tide , takes her daughter Nahla Ariela for a bit of shopping at CB2 Home Decor store in West Hollywood. Berry has been rumored to be connected with her Dark Tide co-star Olivier Martinez. Photograph: Juan Sharma,  PacificCoastNews.com

Jada And Willow, Continue Fashion State Of Mind, During Milan's Fashion Week

MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 26: Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow Smith arrive at the Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on September 26, 2010 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Images)

Jada and her mini-me continue their fashion extravaganza in Milan this week.  They are just to fly.  Willow proves she's definitley Roc Nation, looking flyer than a piece of paper baring her name.  The girls got some fashion savvy.  Willow and her mom hit up the Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show.
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 26: Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow Smith attend Naomi Campbell Celebrates 25 Year Career With Dolce & Gabbana during Milano Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2011 on September 26, 2010 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)

MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 26: Jada Pinkett Smith arrive at the Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on September 26, 2010 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Images)

MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 26: Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow Smith arrive at the Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on September 26, 2010 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Images)

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Jay & Ye: Recruit Elite & Underground Hip-Hoppers For Throne LP

Kanye West and Jay-Z [Madison Square Garden / 08.22.07]
Pete Rock,Q-Tip and Madlib have contributed to the project.  In fact Ye tweeted that they spit on the Madlib beat Saturday night (early Sunday morning).  So far they've had collaborations with Rozay, Nicki, Swizz and GOOD Music's own Pusha T, which have lead to both Monster and my favorite, So Appalled.


The Jay/Ye album is part of Ye's newly launched campaign to get fresh music out to the Hip Hop masses. In August he let the world in on his plans to release a spankin' new track every Friday until Christmas, Ye informed via tweet, on the first day of his G.O.O.D. Friday initiative that he's hooking up with Hov for a five-track album. The Jay-Z/Nicki Minaj/Rick Ross/Bon Iver collabo Monster was the first single from the album.
--Princess Carter
Sources: Twitter & MTV
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Wayne's I'm Not Human A Being, A B'Day Gift For Fans, Happy B'Day Weezy!

Today Dewayne Carter will celebrate his B'Day at Riker's Island.  According to MTV (via Sway on Sunday's Sucker Free Countdown) to insure that both he and his loyal followers are n'sync on his born day, he will digitally release I Am Not A Human Being.  He will release it in its physical form on October 12.

The LP was his last full work of art before he entered Riker's Island.  It is said to be a prequel to his highly anticipated The Carter IV, which has been pushed back to early 2011.  The pushed back date should give Wayne enough time to get his thoughts together, as I'm sure his time incarcerated has given him more than enough time to reminisce about his past, present and future.  He's also been writing down his rhymes in a notebook while at Riker's.

The 10 Tracks for I Am Not A Human Being were initially intended for The Carter IV.  Wayne's manager (Cortez Bryant) says he will start from scratch for the album, which is expected to drop in 2011's First Quarter.  

MTV Excerpt:
I Am Not A Human Being, which is scheduled to be released digitally on his birthday, September 27. Weezy's manager, Cortez Bryant, recently told Spin.comthat Human Being will be a full-length release, instead of an EP, featuring tracks that were initially slated for Carter IV. "I know once he got out [of jail] those songs would be so old to him," Bryant said.

--Princess Carter
Sources:  MTV's Sucker Free Countdown & Rap Radar@ http://rapradar.com/2010/09/17/lil-wayne-ep-now-full-lp/
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Amber Rose Fashion Ready

Amber has been making her Fashion Week rounds in London.  Attending, walking and partying.  She walked at the BodyAmr s/s 2011 Fashion Show. 
LONDON - SEPTEMBER 18: Amber Rose models during the BodyAmr s/s 2011 Fashion Show at the Freemasons Hall during London Fashion Week on September 18, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

45164, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM- Sunday September 19, 2010. A flamboyant Amber Rose wearing big glasses leaves an evening at the Pamm Hogg Catwalk Show at Victoria House in Bloomsbury as part of London Fashion Week. E-TABLET/IPAD & MOBILE PHONE APP PUBLISHING REQUIRES ADDITIONAL FEES**

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Amber Rose attends the House of Holland Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show during LFW on September 18, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

The Stars Shine At London's Fashion Week

The stars were in full force at London's Fashion Week, this week.  They were front and center, while taking in the latest designs for Spring/Summer 2011.

Michelle at Ozwald Boateng Spring/Summer Catwalk Show
American singer Michelle Williams attends Ozwald Boateng  Spring/Summer catwalk show at Fashion Week in London on September 22, 2010.   UPI/Rune Hellestad Photo via Newscom

Amber at Ozwald Boateng Spring/Summer Catwalk Show
American model Amber Rose attends Ozwald Boateng  Spring/Summer catwalk show at Fashion Week in London on September 22, 2010.   UPI/Rune Hellestad Photo via Newscom


LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Amber Rose attends the Issa Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show at Somerset House as part of London Fashion Week on September 21, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

Serena
American tennis player Serena Williams attends  Burberry  Spring/Summer catwalk show at Fashion Week in London on September 21, 2010.   UPI/Rune Hellestad Photo via Newscom

Alexandra Burke
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Alexandra Burke attends as Naomi Campbell celebrates 25 year career with Dolce and Gabbana on September 21, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)




SNEAK PEEK: Of Next Week's Glee

The season premiere of Glee got the season off to a bang.  With the Glee Clubers singing, Empire State Of Mind, Telephone and Listen.  Well next week they will be doing a whole episode of Britney Spears.  Should be exciting. Ms. Spears is also supposed to be a part of next week's show.
--Princess Carter

Keke , Chris And Nick, World Wide Day Of Play

45431, NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Saturday September 25, 2010. Keke Palmer has fun at the Nickelodeon Celebrates Annual Worldwide Day of Play at NYC Big Brothers Big Sisters Race for the Kids Event in Riverside Park. Miranda Cosgrove Performed, while Victoria Justice and NBA superstar Chris Paul participated in Celebrity BrainSurge . Photograph:  JGM, PacificCoastNews.com

This was a weekend of events for tweens, teens and the Forever Young.  Ms. Palmer helped Nickelodeon kick off their World Day of Play on Saturday the 25th at NYC's Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Race for the Kids Event in Riverside Park. The event wasn't all about play.  It was about dance too, as the event goers got treated to a performance by Miranda Cosgrove. Victoria Justice and NBA superstar Chris Paul participated in Celebrity BrainSurge . 
45431, NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Saturday September 25, 2010. Keke Palmer and NBA superstar Chris Paul at the Nickelodeon Celebrates Annual Worldwide Day of Play at NYC Big Brothers Big Sisters Race for the Kids Event in Riverside Park. Photograph:  JGM, PacificCoastNews.com

All Dolled Up For The Unmasking

25 September 2010 - Los Angeles, California - Nicole Richie. LACMA's The Unmasking of the Lynda & Stewart Resnick Exhibition Pavilion Opening Gala held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Photo Credit: Byron Purvis/AdMedia
The ladies got dolled up for LACMA's The Unmasking of the Lynda & Stewart Resnick Exhibition Pavilion Opening Gala held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.  They spared none, it looks like it was truly a decadent event.  Some of the dolls who attended the event were Nicole Richie, she looked stunning.  Kim K, mom Kris, Terri Hatcher and Christina Auguleria. The ladies game dressed as if it were and Oscar party.
25 September 2010 - Los Angeles, California - Kim Kardashian and mother Kris Jenner. LACMA's The Unmasking of the Lynda & Stewart Resnick Exhibition Pavilion Opening Gala held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Photo Credit: Byron Purvis/AdMedia

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Willow Fashion 4ward, Ready 2 Whip Her Hair Back

MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 25: Willow Smith attend the Emporio Armani Womenswear Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on September 25, 2010 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
Roc Nation star Willow Smith, is off in Milan with her mom enjoying fashion week.  And as usual the youngest Smith is RocStarFly.  She's truly her mom's daughter.  Wonder what her video's gonna look like, word is it's been shot already (sometime last week).  Willow looks like she'll be bringing a positive vibe for young girls.  Not to sassy or to flashy.
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 25: Willow Smith attend the Emporio Armani Womenswear Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on September 25, 2010 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)

Jada, Willow And Milan, Fashion State of Mind

MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 25: Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow Smith attend the Emporio Armani Womenswear Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on September 25, 2010 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)

The real Mrs. Smith has been making her rounds at Milan's Fashion week. She attended the Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show for Emporio Armani, today.  In all black everything. She brought along with her Roc Nation's latest acquistion, daughter willow, who's fashion sense is light years above the average tween.  Must run in the family.  The Smith's are one fashion-forward bunch.  Which I'm sure has a lot to do with Jada.
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 25: Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow Smith attend the Emporio Armani Womenswear Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on September 25, 2010 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)

MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 25: Willow Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith and Roberta Armani attend the Emporio Armani Womenswear Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on September 25, 2010 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
with Roberta Armani


Raven 4 Charity

25 September 2010 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Raven-Symone. Children Mending Hearts Las Vegas Charity Workshop at the Justice Entertainment Group. Photo Credit: MJT/AdMedia
Raven continues to be the caring person that she was raised to be.  Today she attended the Children Mending Hearts Las Vegas Charity Workshop at the Justice Entertainment Group.  She rocked the charity's signature line T-shirt black and gray t-shirt which reads, I AM THE VOICE.  It's a shirt that promotes teen identity over peer pressure.  
25 September 2010 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Raven-Symone. Children Mending Hearts Las Vegas Charity Workshop at the Justice Entertainment Group. Photo Credit: MJT/AdMedia
25 September 2010 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Tamala Jones, Raven-Symone. Children Mending Hearts Las Vegas Charity Workshop at the Justice Entertainment Group. Photo Credit: MJT/AdMedia

MIA Performs At

COLUMBIA, MD - SEPTEMBER 25: M.I.A. performs at the 2010 Virgin Mobile FreeFest at Merriweather Post Pavillion on September 25, 2010 in Columbia, Maryland. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

M.I.A gives a taste of MAYA, as she performs at the 2010 Virgin Mobile FreeFest at Merriweather Post Pavilion on September 25, 2010 in Columbia, Maryland.  She offered her own kool swag, proving that no one at the fest had Swagger Like Her.  She's definitely a pretty kool chick who knows who she is and copies no one.  Her music continues to be a form of both self and political expression.  She is a true artist.

24 Gearing Up For 6, Maybe 3Peat?



Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant and head coach Phil Jackson pose for photos during the basketball team's media day at the Lakers training facility in El Segundo, California on Sept. 25, 2010.  UPI/Jim Ruymen Photo via Newscom

Kobe, Lamar, Phil and the rest of the team, to beat, posed for photos, at the Laker's training camp in El Segundo, California on Sept. 25, 2010.  It was the team's media day.  Basketball season is just around the corner! Can't wait.  Will LA be able to hold on to their championship, now that MIA's Big 3 is almost like a superhero team you'd make up for a PS3 game.  I think so, Kobe for 6.  Love Jordan to death, but I'm routing for Kobe and his 6th ring, this season.
Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom poses for photos during the basketball team's media day at the Lakers training facility in El Segundo, California on September 25, 2010. The Lakers will try to three-peat this season after winning back-to-back NBA championship titles. UPI/Jim Ruymen Photo via Newscom

Jay-Z - I Can't Get Wit That [1994 Rare & Unreleased] *DVD*

Jay's first video. He's always been ahead of his time. This takes me back to Video Music Box days with Uncle Ralph.




--Princess Carter

A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

Hip-Hop's heavy weights at the legendary Madison Square Garden, in August of '07, my how time flies.
Diddy, Jay-Z, 50 Cent and Kanye West [Madison Square Garden / 08.22.07]
--Princess Carter

Stefani Gets Waxed

LAS VEGAS - SEPTEMBER 22: Singer Gwen Stefani (L) appears with her wax figure after it was unveiled at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino September 22, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Gwen is the latest celeb to get a wax figure from the famed Madame Tussauds in Vegas.  The wax figure is just as gorgeous as the singer herself.  Gwen seems enamored with the figure, as she should be.  It's very well done and truly looks like her.
LAS VEGAS - SEPTEMBER 22: Singer Gwen Stefani appears with her wax figure after it was unveiled at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino September 22, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

A Look At Decoded: Jay-Z Explains "Most Kingz"


As November 16th approaches more info on Jay's first book comes to light.  The book adds a twist to the traditional drawn out memoir.  Instead Jay breaks up some of his most intricate word-play, telling the stories behind them and what influences shaped the verses.  In this video he breaks down Most Kingz. He talks about the pressures of success, those sitting around waiting for you to fell and of course the constant reminders that your ghetto.  Which is something that most of us who have to deal with when we meet some kind of success, try to better ourselves and break ties from those who are no longer in our lane.  The situation he describes is something I have to deal with more often than I want to.  As usual Jay continues to be the voice of my generation and those after me.  Shedding some light on our own struggles and transformations.
      Here's a little tidbit from the video which comes via Amazon::
The inspiration behind "Most Kingz." "'Most Kingz' just happened to be inspired by a Basquiat drawing," Jay said. "He had 'Most young kings get their head cut off' on the bottom, and I looked at that and was like — it’s powerful. Just the statement in itself lends itself to a song."
--Princess Carter

Sources: Amazon & Spin, http://www.spin.com/articles/jay-z-hypes-decoded-his-first-ever-book
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