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BEHIND THE MUSIC: MIGUEL

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:24:00 +0000

Grey Goose recently shot an artist portrait of Miguel which lets us learn a bit about his background and the approach he's taking with his second album. Also, did you know that he's being developed by the same team that lead development of Notorious B.I.G. and Usher? Check out Part 1 below:

SHOULD KIDS BE PUNISHED IN PUBLIC?

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:05:00 +0000

Public discipline via spankings, "whoopings" and snatch-ups is becoming frowned upon more and more in today's society, so some parents are utilizing more creative methods to teach their kids a lesson. (We all remember the infamous Facebook whooping, right?)

An Indiana mom recently punished her 14-year-old son publicly by making him stand on a street corner for two hours and wear a sign around his neck listing his law-breaking behavior! Watch the coverage from WCBS below:

KELLY ROWLAND HAS A FEW DRINKS

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:56:00 +0000

Over the weekend, Kelly Rowland was in Berlin to toast it up with Bacardi! She was on hand for Bacardi's 150th Anniversary celebration—accordingly she was spotted with a few drinks in hand throughout the night.

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BRANDY LETS SY'RAI STEP AND REPEAT

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:49:00 +0000

Brandy is one of the most protective mothers in Hollywood. She purposely kept her daughter, Sy'Rai, off camera for the Norwood reality show Brandy and Ray-J: A Family Business.

She made an exception over the weekend and let Sy'Rai hit the step and repeat (red carpet) with her for the LA opening of Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour by Cirque du Soleil. Sy'Rai is a spitting image of Brandy and it looks like she also has a good bit of her mom's personality.

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SUNDANCE SELECTION - 'FILLY BROWN'

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:11:00 +0000

We've been keeping you tuned into the 2012 Sundance Film Festival throughout the week, and our coverage ends today with the selection Filly Brown.

Writer/director Youssef Delara, actress Gina Rodriguez and director Michael D. Olmos | Getty

Filly Brown is a hip hop drama about a Mexican girl who rises to fame and consciousness as she copes with the incarceration of her mother through music. Check out the trailer below:

DIESEL'S DAPPER OUTERWEAR - WINTER 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:59:00 +0000

The highlight of Diesel's Black Gold Autumn/Winter '12 show during Milan Fashion Week was the outerwear that came down the runway. Check out my favorite pieces below:

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KELLY ROWLAND "KEEP IT BETWEEN US"

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:05:00 +0000

Check out the video for the third single taken from Kelly Rowland's Here I Am —co-starring Lance Gross.

SUNDANCE SELECTION- 'LUV'

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:49:00 +0000

The 2012 Sundance Film Festival kicked off last Thursday and our coverage continues with the selection LUV.

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LUV is directed by Sheldon Candis and has an all-star cast including: Charles S. Dutton, Common, Dennis Haysbert, Meagan Good and Michael K. Williams.

The film tells the story of an 11-year-old (Michael Rainey Jr.) who discovers unpleasant truths about his uncle (Common) when his uncle takes him out of school for a day to get a dose of reality. Check the trailer below:

GLEE'S BAD GIRL - NAYA RIVERA IN SIN CITY

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:48:00 +0000

Glee beauty Naya Rivera celebrated her birthday Saturday by partying at 1 Oak at The Mirage in Vegas. She just turned 25 and it sure looks good on her-

SUNDANCE SELECTION - LIFE AND FREAKY TIMES OF UNCLE LUKE

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:36:00 +0000

The 2012 Sundance Film Festival kicked off last Thursday in Utah and I'm bringing you the features that spark my interest throughout the week. Sundance seeks to discover and support independent film and theatre artists and introduce audiences to their work. We'll kick off coverage with the selection Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke.

Producer Evan Rosenfeld, Luther Campbell "Uncle Luke," producer/screenwriter Lucas Leyva | Getty

As expected, the film depicts Luke’s rise to fame as he impacts the hip-hop game and makes a stand for first amendment rights. The film then takes a fictional turn as Luke brings Miami into prosperity after becoming Mayor. Check out the trailer below:

Director/ Designer/ Producer: Jillian Mayer
Screenplay/ Co-Director/ Editor/ Producer: Lucas Leyva

'RED TAILS' PROVES STUDIO EXECS WRONG

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:37:00 +0000

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Director George Lucas recently hit the Daily Show to promote Red Tails and spoke about the difficulty he had obtaining studio backing for one of the first all-black action films. To get the movie released Lucas financed the project himself—spending $58 million for production and $35 million on distribution costs.

Fortunately, Lucas' interview spread like wild fire across all news mediums and the buzz helped drive movie-goers to theaters this weekend. The Hollywood Reporter confirms that Red Tails grossed $6 million on Friday for a projected $16 million weekend.

To inject some humor into this post, check out the "Sh!t People Say" Red Tails parody which recently hit YouTube:

HOT SHOT - JOAN SMALLS GETS GQ

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:50:00 +0000

I was going to post Joan's new Chanel campaign, but I thought you would appreciate this shot from the February issue of GQ even more. Tyra Banks much? At any rate, head over to models.com for her Chanel spread.

REAL MEN WEAR PURPLE

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:43:00 +0000

I took a departure from my typical color palette of black, blue and grey this weekend and decided to buy this purple sweater from J. Crew. I've never been a bright color guy, so this mild shade of purple (and good price) captured my attention.

Check out some of our favorite celebs who also mix it up with purple from time-to-time:

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I KNOW I CAN - NAS

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:28:00 +0000

One of the most MLK-appropriate rap songs played while I was listening to Pandora. Anyone remember the Nas track "I Know I Can"?

QUICK HONORS - DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:25:00 +0000

"Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a vital figure of the modern era. His lectures and dialogues stirred the concern and sparked the conscience of a generation. The movements and marches he led brought significant changes in the fabric of American life through his courage and selfless devotion. This devotion gave direction to thirteen years of civil rights activities. His charismatic leadership inspired men and women, young and old, in this nation and around the world.

Dr. King’s concept of 'somebodiness,' which symbolized the celebration of human worth and the conquest of subjugation, gave black and poor people hope and a sense of dignity. His philosophy of nonviolent direct action, and his strategies for rational and non-destructive social change, galvanized the conscience of this nation and reordered its priorities. His wisdom, his words, his actions, his commitment, and his dream for a new way of life are intertwined with the American experience." -MLKDay.gov

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KELLY R. & LEDISI BACKSTAGE - BET HONORS

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:46:00 +0000

Kelly Rowland and Ledisi paid tribute to honorees at the fifth annual BET HONORS and shared a moment backstage which Ledisi posted to Facebook.

The show was filmed last night in Washington, DC to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Maya Angelou, Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, Spike Lee, The Tuskegee Airmen and Beverly Kearney.

BET HONORS premieres during Black History Month, on Monday, February 13 at 9PM. READ MORE to see Kelly's complete, smoking-hot awards show look.

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2012 AUSTRALIAN OPEN - SERENA WILLIAMS

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:12:00 +0000

Serena Williams may be recovering from a sprained ankle, but she should be ready for play when the 2012 Australian Open kicks off on Monday.

Over the weekend, the tennis champ unveiled her 2012 Australian Open dress at Federation Square in Melbourne.

She's trying to capture her fifth A.O. title after last winning the championship in 2010. Serena's looking fit and sexy...let's send positive energy her way as she prepares to start 2012 after such a dramatic 2011-

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SOLANGE WALKS FOR ALBERTA FERRETTI

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:56:00 +0000

Since news broke that Solange Knowles inked a modeling contract with Next Model Management, the singer has been making her fashion rounds.

Today, Solo hit the runway to show off Alberta Ferretti's new demi couture line, which is a collection of one-of-a-kind dresses, at Milan Fashion Week. See her runway look when you READ MORE.

YOU GOT ME BUCKED UP

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:27:00 +0000

I've been a fan of "Bucks" since I had my mandatory pair as a youngster. Thankfully this shoe has been trending for the past few seasons.

I've got my eye on a so-fresh-and-so-clean cement colored pair from J. Crew. I'm gonna keep my eye on them to see if they drop down any more from the already reduced ask of $130.

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"FAME" - AMBER ROSE TV THEME SONG?

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:11:00 +0000

Amber Rose dropped her single, "Fame," featuring boyfriend Wiz Khalifa today. Honestly, it sounds like it could be a theme song she recorded for her reality show—which has yet to be greenlit. I mean, it has nothing on the intro to Braxton Family Values, but it'll do!

She released the song just one week after stirring up controversy by telling the world that Kanye West cheated on her with Kim Kardashian. I'm sure her sharing this personal story was not part of the publicity plan for rolling out the new single. Anywho, take a listen below and let me know what you think:

A WINNING COVER - JOJO'S "MARVIN'S ROOM"

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:46:00 +0000

...this Drake cover brought Jojo back. Only time will tell if this momentum helps her out in 2012. So, until then, get into her live version of "Marvin's Room."

NAOMI CAMPBELL - ROBERTO CAVALLI S/S 12

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:24:00 +0000

She's 41 years young and supermodel Naomi Campbell is still working it out for the top designers in the world. Peep her shots for the Spring/Summer 2012 Roberto Cavalli campaign.

The shots are done by Steven Meisel and the other iconic models in the campaign are Kristen McMenamy, Karen Elson and Daphne Groeneveld...but who is looking at them?

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CELEB PAPARAZZI GET PAID - IS IT WORTH IT?

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +0000

I checked out paparazzi documentaries Teenage Paparazzo and Smash His Camera over the weekend to cross them off of my to-do list.

One takeaway was the stark contrast between the money that veteran Ron Galella took home for his celeb shots back in the day and the bank that 13 year-old Austin Visschedyk was taking home during the filming of Teenage Paparazzo. Austin was commanding an impressive $500 to $1,000 per photo for his celeb shots in 2009.

Although $500 to $1,000 for one picture sounds like good money, the paps can command much more for their pics by spending hours waiting to get candid shots of celebs having a bad hair day, wearing no makeup or dating someone new.

For example, the pictures of a bald Britney Spears going mad on an SUV with her umbrella (2007) and the first pics of a visibly pregnant Angelina Jolie (2006) went for $500,000.

Full time paps devote their lives to stakeouts and tips--the possibility to bank so much money explains why the paps are willing to endanger their lives and the lives of others in order to get celeb footage.

At the end of the day, I think it is easy to look down on the paparazzi and their antics, but as long as we keep pop culture and celebrity at the heart of our society, their actions have justification and they have purpose.

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RICK ROSS & KELLY ROWLAND - "MINE GAMES"

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:18:00 +0000

First Rick Ross and Kelly Rowland go topless on the cover of VIBE. Now, they team up for the smooth jam "Mine Games" off Rozay's new mixtape Rick Forever.