Quick's Catch Up: entertainment news, minimal gossip.

FRESH VIDEO|→ LADY GAGA'S "BAD ROMANCE"

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:22:00 +0000

RIHANNA, ZOE KRAVITZ, KERRY WASHINTON, & MORE ATTEND GLAMOUR EVENT

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:05:00 +0000

Rihanna took a break from her all black everything look and rocked a stunning Stephane Rolland gown to the Glamour Magazine's Women of the Year Awards. Other QCU women that hit up the event include Liya Kebede, Zoe Kravitz, Kerry Washington, and Iman:

Liya / Zoe Kravitz

Iman / Kerry Washington

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EVENT COVERAGE|→ MTV STAYING ALIVE FOUNDATION & TRAVIS MCCOY LAUNCH DOCUMENTARY

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:33:00 +0000

Gym Class Heroes front man Travis McCoy was casket sharp during the MTV Staying Alive Foundation launch party for his documentary The Unbeaten Track. UK-based celebs Idris Elba and Jamelia came out to support McCoy:

As a Staying Alive Foundation ambassador, McCoy "traveled to South Africa, Philippines, and India to meet with young people who are running remarkable grass-roots HIV and AIDS awareness projects – all of which are supported by the Staying Alive Foundation – MTV’s AIDS charity."

imagery| Dave M. Benett/Getty

HOW CAN YOU RESIST THIS SMILE? MIKE TYSON TAKES A BITE OUT OF THE UK

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:31:00 +0000

Tyson W/ wife Lakiha Spicer, daughter Milan

Mike Tyson has to be hooked up with a darn good public relations team. FIRST, they got him on Oprah, and now he's on tour in the UK.

Still, Tyson's 'Come Back to the Fans' tour which isn't exactly going off with a hitch. The former champ showed up to his first date an hour late prompting promoters to CANCEL his second show in Belfast. On a more serious note, I bet Tyson's baby girl, Milan, has one hell of bite.

imagery| getty Europe

ELIZABETH LAMBERT SNATCHES A CHICK

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:34:00 +0000

Who knew women's soccer could be this violent? New Mexico's junior defender, Elizabeth Lambert, has been suspended for her actions during a recent game against BYU. During the course of the match, she did more than attempt "to shift" her competitor's wig:

EVENT COVERAGE|→ ALICIA KEYS SHINES AT THE 2009 LATIN GRAMMY AWARDS

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:48:00 +0000

Alicia Keys* looked glorious in green when she hit the green carpet at the 10th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards in Vegas.

In the audience, Keys was seated right in front of Jennifer Lopez. She was also spotted backstage after changing for her duet with Alejandro Sanz.

Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria-Parker caught up with the singers right after they exited the stage.

*Dear Alicia, i've decided to forgive you for BEING THE OTHER WOMAN, and for premiering your ~~dreadful~~ "Doesn't Mean Anything" video ON PEREZ HILTON. Don't make me change my mind.

imagery| Jason Merritt/Getty

BEYONCE PERFORMS "SWEET DREAMS" AT THE EMAS + "VIDEO PHONE" PREMIERE DELAYED

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:27:00 +0000

BEYONCE HAS A SWEET DREAM IN BERLIN/ GETTY

RAP-UP HAS CONFIRMED that the premiere of Beyonce's "Video Phone" (Extended Mix) video ft. Lady Gaga has been postponed to another date in November, but in the meantime, enjoy her amazing performance of "Sweet Dreams" from the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards held at the O2 Arena in Berlin, Germany:

CATCHING UP W/→ LIL' KIM OUT & ABOUT IN BERLIN

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:52:00 +0000

Every time i've seen Lil' Kim recently, i am more and more convinced that she *GOT NEW PEOPLE. (*Remember when it looked like she used powdered sugar for foundation?)

The pint-sized rapper was spotted upon arrival at the Ritz Carlton hotel. She's in town to attend the EMAs (MTV European Music Awards).

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RIHANNA ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA: EMBARRASSED SHE FEEL IN LOVE W/ CHRIS BROWN

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:30:00 +0000

Today, Good Morning America aired a 4 minute teaser of tomorrow's (November 6) 20/20 interview with Rihanna. She revealed to Diane Sawyer that she was embarrassed that she feel in love with "that type of person," alluding to Chris Brown being abusive.

Judging by her tone, i believe that RiRi is speaking the truth. We will have to wait until tomorrow to see if she is more forthcoming than Chris about what actually happened the night before the Grammys.

MO'NIQUE TALKS PRECIOUS ON ELLEN

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:12:00 +0000

Earlier this week, Mo'Nique sat down with Ellen to discuss Precious and her recent weight loss. Precious open in select theaters this FRIDAY (Nov. 6th).

EVENT CATCH UP|→ 2012 PREMIERE + RASHIDA'S GOT JIMMY CHOOS + TAYE DIGGS, KEKE PALMER SUPPORT THE CASTING SOCIETY

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:31:00 +0000

Thandie Newton and Kelis's bff, Dania Ramirez, both hit up the LA premiere of 2012. Newton plays Laura Wilson in the film which hits theaters on November 13th.

The Office + Parks & Recreation star Rashida Jones hit up a Jimmy Choo and H&M private event in support of the Motion Picture & Television Fund in West Hollywood, California.

Elsewhere in La La Land, actors Taye Diggs and Keke Palmer attended the Casting Society of America Artios Awards at the Hyatt Regency.

'READ MORE' FOR EXTRA IMAGERY

Rashida Jones

Palmer / Diggs

Dania (dang girl!)

Thandie Newton

imagery| filmmagic, getty

AMY WINEHOUSE CLEANS UP HER ACT, INCREASES HER CUP SIZE

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:10:00 +0000

Harpo.....who dis woman? I mean wow! Those NEW TITTIES (breast implants) have given Amy Winehouse life, and life more abundantly.

I don't remember My My looking this happy, clean, and fashionable EVER. The paps caught up with her getting into her truck after strolling around London, and being sober, she decided to pose. Now, what was your good deed for the day?

A new Winehouse album is slated to drop sometime in 2010 via Island Records.

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FRESH MUSIC ♫| RIHANNA'S "HARD" FT. YOUNG JEEZY

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:40:00 +0000

♪"HARD"♪

Rihanna made her official return to the industry with the dark ballad "Russian Roulette," and now some upbeat material has leaked from her upcoming album, Rated R, which hits stores/the net on November 23.

"Hard" is a typical Rihanna record...pop lyrics behind a hip-hop beat. In other news, make sure you tune in for Ri Ri's TV appearances this week. ABC CONFIRMED that Rihanna will appear on ‘Good Morning America' on Thursday, November 5 and on ‘20/20′ Friday, November 6.

Link via 2DOPEBOYZ.

WHEN CELEBS ATTACK: MOS DEF LOSES HIS TEMPER AT LAX

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:57:00 +0000

Over the weekend, rapper/actor Mos Def almost PULLED A KANYE on a cameraman at LAX. Thankfully, his people were able to hold him back:

Apparently, Mos (who does not like to be photographed) began to have a fit when he walked into a nest of photogs who were stationed in wait for Robert Pattison & Janet Jackson.

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U.S. RESERVE MEMBER ARRESTED FOR STALKING RYAN SEACREST

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:50:00 +0000

This past Friday (October 30), Chidi Uzomah Jr., who WAS a member of the U.S. Army Reserve, was arrested at the E! building in Los Angeles after attempting to disobey a court order requiring him to stay away from both Ryan Seacrest* and Seacrest's personal security guard.

Back in September, Uzomah pleaded guilty to attacking Seacrest’s security guard outside an Orange County hospital.

Today, Uzomanh was charged with multiple counts of stalking Idol host Ryan Seacrest between September 15 and October 30. If convicted on all counts, he faces up to four years in state prison.

*The things people do in their spare time.

VIDEO PREMIERE|→ 50 CENT'S "BABY BY ME" (STARRING KELLY ROWLAND)

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:06:00 +0000

The much-hyped about video for 50 Cent's "Baby by Me" just hit the net. The video co-stars Kelly Rowland, and is directed by Chris Robinson.

THE BLIND SIDE

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:55:00 +0000

With all the hype surrounding New Moon and Precious, i was starting to wonder if any other good films would be hitting theaters this holiday season. Then, the trailer for The Blind Side came on during Nip/Tuck and i immediately added it to my MUST-SEE list. Peep the trailer, and tell me what you think.

imagery| 20th Century Fox

CATCHING UP W/→ KELLY ROWLAND RELAXING IN MIAMI

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:23:00 +0000

Kelly Rowland has been a busy woman as of late. Not only has she been working hard on her third solo album (due out in 2010), she has been touring with David Guetta to support their international smash "When Love Takes Over," and she just played Fiddy Cent's love interest in his "BABY BY ME" VIDEO.

Rowland was spotted relaxing on a Miami beach earlier in the week. She is as fit and beautiful as ever, and i personally can't wait to see how her music performs under new management.

imagery| bauer-griffin

AUDIO: KIM ZOLCIAK'S 911 CALL AFTER BEING CHOKED BY LINNETHIA (NENE)

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:54:00 +0000

In a preview of tonight's Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 2 reunion show, we get the actual 911 call Kim made after being choked by NeNe in Atlantic Station:

I can't wait to behold this reunion, because it looks like the women are going to be respectful. No snapping wrists and popping fingers tonight folks.

AN OLSEN IS A FEMALE VERSION OF A HUSTLA

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:25:00 +0000

Ashley Olsen hustlin' an unsuspecting fan

...of a hustla, of a of a hustla. Pardon me, but i had to finish the line. Anywho, Mary-Kate (my favorite) and Ashley Olsen have been hustling since they were 6, and they don't plan on stopping anytime soon. YAHOO reports:

..."the duo is gearing up to launch their fourth clothing collection. This time around, it's a junior line for JCPenney called Olsenboye (the Olsen's Norwegian family name), which will be inspired by teens from around the world. It's also fairly affordable. Pieces will range in price from $20 to $50."

Alright, Tia & Tamera it's time to step the game up (no pun intended)! Where are your foreign manufactured clothes being sold? There is ALWAYS room for celebrity products in Wal-Mart, and if all else fails, do something groundbreaking and design a line for Citi-Trends.

PROACTIVE ISN'T ALL IT'S CRACKED UP TO BE

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:16:00 +0000

Alicia Keys tried to shield her pimples from the flashing lights as she made her way through LAX earlier in the week. I remember her Proactive endorsement, and i'm assuming her contract with the company is up if she's walking around like this.

Either way, many people tend to break out when they are stressed (i know i do). Maybe her skin situation has been brought on by HER ALBUM PUSH BACK or by the possibility that as Kim Zolciak is to Big Poppa, Alicia Keys is to Swizz Beatz. Then again, i was never that great at analogies, AND we don't know the full story so i digress.

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FRESH MUSIC ♫| MISSY ELLIOT''S "PUT IT ON YA" FT. PHARRELL & TEYANA TAYLOR

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:48:00 +0000

♪"PUT IT ON YA"♪

Missy Elliot has been having a hard time finding her way back into the music scene. Her seventh studio album, Block Party, has been pushed back numerous times. The initial lead singles from the album, "Ching-a-ling" and "Shake Ya Pom Pom" were released in January of 2008.

Now the album is set to hit stores in January of 2010, and the new lead-in single is "Put it on ya" featuring Pharrell Williams and Teyana Taylor. Props to DAJAZ1 for the link!

MARIE CLAIRE ADDS PLUS-SIZE COLUMN + SUPERMODEL ARLENIS SOSA GIVES BACK

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:10:00 +0000

Marie Claire magazine recently tapped a 5′2,″ 220 pound Latina named Ashley Falcon to author “Big Girl in a Skinny World,” a column which gives fashion advice for plus-size women. Her beauty, style, and confidence are obvious, and I can see why they choose Falcon to prove that fashionistas come in all shapes and sizes.

Already, her column has earned points with plus-size women everywhere for daring to call designers out for equating larger sizes to shapeless, non-flattering cuts. This column is a rarity in the fashion industry, and a recent Predicto survey reveals that many believe that the success of Ashley's column will lead similar magazines (like Glamour) to follow suit.

THE GIVING SUPERMODEL

Supermodel Arlenis Sosa is often referred to as shy, Christian, and fierce. The 20-year-old recently launched The Arlenis Sosa Foundation in the Dominican Republic, her birth place, to support pediatric diabetes. Head over to MODELS.COM for complete coverage of Arlenis's recent trip to the Dominican Republic.

imagery| greg kessler, mdc

BEYONCE, JAY-Z TIP BIG IN THE UPPER EAST SIDE

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:09:00 +0000

Beyonce and Jay-Z won't be guest staring on Gossip Girl anytime soon, but the couple were spotted dining at Nello's restaurant in NYC's Upper East Side.

They reportedly dropped $1,200 on lunch, which included a bottle of Dom Perignion champagne, and left their server a hefty $500 tip.

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CHRIS BROWN GOES PUBLIC WITH HEARTBREAK

noreply@blogger.com (Quick) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:51:00 +0000

We all had an idea that Chris Brown regretted ruining his relationship with Rihanna, but now he's decided to go public with his heartbreak. The singer recently TWEETED a link to a YouTube montage of he and Rihanna before he assaulted her along with the text "IM SORRY YALL. JUST HAD TO POST IT."

Chris is not allowed to go within 100 yards of Ri Ri, so i guess this is the best way he can reach out to her. Then again, the fact that the above tweets have not been removed from his twitter page makes me wonder if this display of regret was orchestrated by his crisis management team.

I mean, it shows how sorry Brown is for the assault, and is sure to resonate well with his fan base which has not turned its back on his music. In fact, his new single, "I Can Transform Ya," is currently #27 on the Billboard Hot 100 after only two weeks of release.

imagery| twitter, chrisbrownweb.com