Carter & Zandu Press: October 2010

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Alicia's Inspiration

Mrs. Dean blogged today on her official site about the beauty of motherhood and how Litttle Egypt has spurned her kreative juices. Here's what she said, via her blog:

Every moment is beautiful; delicious even! Every moment I'm learning and living in a way I never have before. Being present in a way I never have before. Existing in moments I never have before.

Never have I felt so calm, so purposeful in taking the time to truly observe the world around me, to live in it fully and watch it, discuss it, put time toward it. It feels really incredible - so peaceful, so complete and long overdue.

I'm grown, I'm confident, I'm secure, and so blessed to be these things.

I'm most enamored with anatomy at this point. The miracle of the human body. The ability to create all these small amazing machines of veins, capillaries, digestive systems, eyes, ears and noses. I can spend HOURS looking at one little EAR! Have u ever noticed how complex just an ear is? A tiny maze of art. It may sound silly but it's so true. Or a heartbeat? Everyday we wake up and in some way, take for granted the fact that this beautiful pulsating organ in our body is the reason, and yet now that's all I can think of...

And breath; invisible as it may be, how necessary!

Ain't it true that things we really can't see are of the greatest importance?

I've never seen a more beautiful face in my LIFE! The most perfect eyes and beautiful nose, the sweetest lips and skin so soft and kissable!

Never have I felt such disbelief, such awe, humility, godliness, such strength, power and possibility.

I've never believed in greatness and the never ending Higher Power more than now!

And I can't believe he's mine!

Oooh! I feel a song coming on...

--Princess Carter
Source: http://www.aliciakeys.com

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Kanye...RUNAWAY

--Princess Carter

Jay Talks PSA, Decoded

MTV Shows

A while back during the Black Album time, a Village Voice writer talked about an incident with Jay, and the issue of him being about "too much bling." This led to Jay and the writer having a conversation (for another interview), after which Jay took home the reporters writings, read them over thoroughly, returned the next day, thanked the writer and told the writer that he'd changed his verse on PSA to reflect them. The writer also at the time said Jay, thanked her for her honesty.

Well now, it's Jay's turn to talk of the incident and he does so by way of, Decoded, out November 16.
--Princess Carter

Nicki's "Check It Out"

--Princess Carter

Tyler Perry's For Colored Girls, An NYC Star Spectactular

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: Tyler Perry attends the premiere of 'For Colored Girls' at Ziegfeld Theatre on October 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: Janet Jackson (L) and Ntozake Shange attend the premiere of 'For Colored Girls' at Ziegfeld Theatre on October 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Janet and Ntozake Shange (author of book)

Oct. 25, 2010 - New York, New York, U.S. - Lionsgate Films presents a Special Screening of ''For Colored Girls:''.The Ziegfeld Theater, NYC.October 25, 2010.Photos by , Photos Inc 2010.JANET JACKSON AND NEPHEW.K66624SMO. © Red Carpet Pictures

NYC was shinning more so than usual, last night, as she played hostess for the star studded premiere of Tyler Perry's, For Colored Girls. The cast along with the rest of the stars were out in full force.

Phylicia Rashad

The film, it's actresses and Mr. Perry are getting Oscar buzz. The Ladies, of the sure to be klassic have been out in full force promoting the movie, this week. But, of course last night was extra special because, it was in the Big Apple.

Kerry Washington

Kimberly Elise

Kimberly & Anika Nona Rose

Get Beyoncé's Look: Deréon Temporary Tattoos by TEMPTU

B's Temporary Tatts are ready. Check out the video here. Looks like B's official Tour DVD, for her I AM World Tour will be available on November 30th.

--Princess Carter

Source: TheBeyonceNetwork

The Meeting of the Big Threes

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)

My favorite time of the year is here! The NBA Season Starts Today! It has finally arrived! And it starts off with a winner! Miami -vs- Boston. Couldn't have asked for more. The Meeting of Big Threes.

Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) congratulates team-mate Shaquille O'Neal after a basket in the first quarter of their NBA pre-season basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Boston, Massachusetts October 10, 2010. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

--Princess Carter

Friday, October 22, 2010

Rih Roc Nation Managed

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Rihanna continues to get closer and closer to being an official Roc Nation artist. Rih, who has become family to Jay, Ta-Ta, J. Brown and the rest of Roc Nation (as most were part of the original Def Jam team, who launched her career) just signed a management deal with the Artist Management Division of the 360 label.

Rih's excited and she tells the AP that she's ready to take the next step in her career. The first step will be the creation of a new company called Rihanna Entertainment. It will merge all her businesses: music, fragrances, fashion, film and book ventures. Looks like Rih is gonna learn how to get that Rocafella money. Go Rih!
--Princess Carter
Sources: The Associated Press & Rap-Up.com

WHIP MY HAIR AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD 10/26 EVERYWHERE

--Princess Carter

Final Mixer Rob Chiarelli, Tweets About Mixing Beyonce's Album: Is it Ready?

Looks like B's album might be finished! Grammy nominated mixer, Rob Chiarelli of Final Mix Inc, (http://www.finalmix.com/) tweeted on, October 20th, that he was "in the studio mixing a smash for Beyonce." So is her album in the final mixing stages? Does that mean that it will get a holiday realease? Only time will tell.

Twitter Convo:

@robchiarelli What type of sound is the Beyonce smash?! Do you know when the first single drops? :)

5 hours ago Favorite Undo Retweet Reply

RT @Beyoncelite: RT @robchiarelli Back in the studio mixing for Beyonce!

20 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

RT @robchiarelli Mixing a smash for Beyonće. Oooooh ~ Wicked!

19 Oct Favorite Retweet Reply

--Princess Carter

B's Temporary Tattoos Are Ready

http://temptu.com

A while back I posted information about Beyonce's temporary tattoo line. Well it's now available at Temptu.com (http://temptu.com).

--Princess Carter

Kanye Debut's Runaway in NYC

Kanye has a lot of anticipation surrounding his new album and film Runaway, which he directed. He debuted the film in Paris a week ago, and tonight was NYC's turn. Ye was dapper as usual, proving that he is taking his "eccentric artist" title seriously. Selita was once again his latest piece of arm-kandy for the event. He continues to get praise for the piece, which to me looks like a moving painting.

I can't wait to see it, BET will be premiering it on their networks tomorrow night at 8:00pm, followed by an in-depth interview with Rocsi of 106 & Park.

--Princess Carter
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This might be just what he needs, he's getting some airplay with this one. Not bad Breezy. He's got several new hot joints on Urban Radio, too. Give the kid a chance. A lil Kanye/Mike on the dressing though.
--Princess Carter

Jay & B in MIA for Decoded Launch

The Carters hit MIA on the 21st to gear up for the big book launch of Jay's first book, Decoded, at the famed Delano Hotel. The party was held at the pool. Jay and B were in great moods. People.com reports that the two were even being, "Lovey-Dovey." The site reports that B was being a supportive wife at the party and that after Jay launched the Decoded Search experience the two retreated to a private bungalow. Where a source states that B sat on Jay's leg and they watched TV together. The source further adds that they were being affectionate and "Lovey-Dovey".

Jay-Z reveals "Decoded" book at Miami's Delano Hotel (10/20/2010) from The305.com on Vimeo.

As we all know Jay-Z's first book, Decoded, is set to hit shelves, Ipads and Kindles world wide on November 16th. Jay and Bing have partnered up to launch the scribe in a major way. They have placed each page of the book in places all over the world. Then they placed clues on their website, http://bing.decodejay-z.com, and are giving the public their own chance to decode the clues and find the pages hidden location, at one of their cities hot-spots.

The hot-spot of course syncing with the pages meaning. The page which is dedicated to Jay's, Big Pimpin, was hidden in the Delano Pool, which happened to be the book's launch party. What means Big Pimpin, more than Miami's famed Delano Hotel and their legendary pool.

Full information and details about the project can be found on Bing's home page. Head here, to get started: http://bing.decodejay-z.com

--Princess Carter

Solo In The Studio

BET Rising Icons : J. Cole x Solange x Capitale NYC

Solange is still hard at work on her third studio album, which is said to be a mix of Indie Rock, Pop and Soul. She's been working with a host of Indie Rockers, Soul Singers & Producers for the upcoming album. Well she just tweeted that, Verdine White is in her living room playing base for the album and she's in awe.