The Fab Factor

Nick Is Still Sprung

2008-07-07T00:18:00.000-07:00

In a recent interview with US Magazine Nick Cannon-Carey shot down rumors of him wearing the thong in the relationship by saying "being married to Mariah is amazing... it's the best thing that ever happened to me!"

Boo-Boo, last time I checked being your wife's wife was not poppin. You need to get those balls back ASAP before your man hood starts hitch-hiking on Highway 95.

As for you Mariah, this is what happens when you marry your Number 1 fan. Learn from this.

Fashion: Trend Alert- Purple

2008-05-31T11:28:00.000-07:00

Being that our favorite celebutante's set the trends now, I bring to you another trend for this summer.... PURPLE!

(From Top left to bottom right) Aubrey O'Day, Kimora Lee, Kerry Washington, Kelly Rowland

If you want to keep it classic you can get your trend at:
Bebe
Express
BCBG Max Azria or BCBGirls
Macy's
Alice+Olivia
Ralph Lauren

If your style is more funky & edgy:
H&M
Forever 21
Uniqlo
DKNY
Miss Sixty
Just Sweet

Halle Berry Out & About

2008-05-31T11:20:00.000-07:00

Mama Halle was spotted shopping in Malibu- again:

The Good Life indeed

Madonna's New Video

2008-05-31T11:13:00.001-07:00

Check out Madonna's new video for her latest single "Give It 2 Me":

What do you think?

More Pics From Aubrey's J'ADORE Spread

2008-05-30T16:22:00.000-07:00

Here are more pic's from Aubrey O'Day's J'ADORE magazine cover story. Enjoy:

Stay fab :)

This Is Getting Ugly

2008-05-30T15:53:00.000-07:00

In case ya haven't heard 50 Cent's ex-girlfriend and baby mother, Shaniqua Thompson, house went up into flames early this morning. This is the same house 50 is trying so desperately to get her out of and firefighters on the scene say the fire seems to have been deliberately started and it looks very suspicious. Here is the house:

BEFORE:

Side note: You wouldn't have to burn my house down for me to move out, just ask me once.

50 is actually in New Orleans filming a movie so it couldn't have been him personally but Shaniqua suspects that he had something to do with it being that he threatened to kill her. Peep the video of her accusation below:

Also check out the video of them arguing in New York earlier this week:

Damn.. we'll see how this turns out.

Celebs Show Love To The Lakers

2008-05-30T15:40:00.000-07:00

Stars came out to the Western Conference finals at the Staples Center in Los Angeles where the Lakers beat the Spurs 100-92:

Diddy and Denzel Washington chatted it up

Eva Longoria-Parker was pretty happy for someone who's hubby just lost one of the biggest games in basketball... I guess that means more free time:

Michael Duncan Clarke brought along his main squeeze: Ice Cube brought out the fam as usual:

Looks like fun... I was slepping when the game came on :(

Big Poppa

2008-05-30T15:30:00.000-07:00

Big Poppa Diddy was spotted taking the girl's out for a day in the park:

If these two little girls aren't the cutest set of twins I have seen! Usually one twin takes all the chromosomes, but they shared... they are just too cute

Rihanna Reloaded

2008-05-30T12:58:00.001-07:00

Check out Rihanna's Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded cover:

It's not that much different but hey, is it ever?

Where Have You Been Girl?

2008-05-30T12:49:00.001-07:00

My girl JoJo was spotted at the 10th Annual Inspiration Awards Gala in New York last night where she performed:
The blonde hair looks good on her. I see she has 'grown' into her 'assets'

I so love this chic and have been twiddling my thumbs waiting for her to resurface so she can shut the pop game DOWN like how Britney used to do it in her hay days.

JoJo are you really 18 now? How could this be? Does this mean you can sing about grown up stuff now?

Ashanti Covers JET

2008-05-30T12:42:00.000-07:00

Ashanti is on the newest edition of JET magazine... call me crazy but this picture looks awfully familiar. Hmmm, are we circulating the same publicity pics?

Mama Angelina

2008-05-30T08:15:00.000-07:00

Reports out of France are saying Angelina Jolie gave birth to her twins at a Catholic clinic in the country’s Aix-en-Provence on Sunday. I'm not sure if it's true or not but I am just doing my gossip duties. If it's true congrats to her and Brad and I can't wait for the pictures of another cute creation.

UPDATE: Angelina DID NOT give birth! I just knew it, she doesn't even look she's ready to pop them out yet

Diddy Doing A New Album?

2008-05-30T07:48:00.001-07:00

So it looks like Diddy is heading back into the studio, after saying Press Play would be his last solo effort, but I guess when he saw kanYe perform recently he REALLY fell back in love with hip hop. Diddy says on this project he would love to collaborate with Leona Lewis, because he knows a star when he sees it right? Here's how he puts it:

"I want that girl on my next album. I'm a huge fan. Not only is she so, so beautiful, she has a great voice. She is extremely talented, and it's great she's from England.

"She has one of the best voices I've heard. I'm already thinking about my next album and definitely want to make it work, so she's on it.

"I had Christina Aguilera on my last album, but it's all about Leona Lewis on my next."

Okay... now what?

Fashion: Do or Don't?

2008-05-30T07:41:00.000-07:00

Your favorite newly wed (okay, she's not your favorite!) Mariah Carey-Cannon did her rounds in Japan which included throwing the first pitch at a Japanese baseball game, and wore this get up:

A costumized bomber jacket, daisy dukes and some white platforms and while I think this outfit is very MiMi, it's still kinda cute.

But is it a do or don't?

Halle Still Making Her Rounds

2008-05-30T07:38:00.000-07:00

Hot mama Halle Berry was spotted entering the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills yesterday:

She looked laid back and cool in her long blue dress. This chic never fails when it comes to fabulosity

Nas Is Still A "Nigger"

2008-05-30T07:33:00.000-07:00

Nas' new album cover has just surfaced and while it is no longer called "Nigger" (it is self-titled) he is still giving off the same message.

Damn you Al Sharpton, you may be getting mad but Nas is simply trying to get a message out to America and you have to speak in the same language as the people you are trying to relay it to. And for the record, Nas is still my NIGGER!

Usher Covers VIBE

2008-05-30T07:31:00.001-07:00

I was expecting this to surface any day now being that they shot his cover story on the streets of Harlem back in April, causing a frenzy. Usher is on the July issue of VIBE and I am just waiting for it to land in my mailbox to see how much more defending he is going to be doing for (my girl by the way) Tameka Raymond.

Ashanti "In These Streets"

2008-05-29T19:47:00.000-07:00

New music from Ashanti has just leaked "In These Streets" is from her upcoming LP The Declaration.

Me Likey!!

I have to say, vocally she is sounding much better and I am anticipating this album because while Ashanti is not the best vocalist or performer she can deliver a damn good album and she never disapoints.

The Rejects of VH1 "I Love Money"

2008-05-29T19:36:00.000-07:00

So VH1 needs to keep the lights on over there so they have decided to help the past rejects of Flavor of Love, Rock of Love and I Love New York get 15 more minutes:

I am definetely going to be watching

Look Who's Getting Covers

2008-05-29T18:50:00.001-07:00

None other than Aubrey O'Day:

She is covering the new issue of J'ADORE magazine

The pictures are fabulous by the way.... she is killing the whole glam prom look, the Heatherette dresses are dope!

Now ya already know that Aubrey is my girl and I'm glad she is stepping to the front and getting her shine because she seems like the only girl in Danity Kane with that "it" factor that Diddy so desperately wants them to have. Dawn is another one who has potential to get her own shine.

Fashion: Look Of The Day

2008-05-29T13:12:00.001-07:00

Because I love fashion more than gossip....

My look of the day for today goes to Rachel Bilson, who was spotted in L.A. recently in this very cute get-up. Black dress and leggings, black boots, purple scarf and a very spring blue bag. This whole get-up screams spring (minus the leggings, we'll leave that to MiMi Cannon)

Quick question: I wanted to ask you guys, To be honest I'm really not into celebrity gossip (oh, okay I'm lying.. I liek to read it just not REPORT it) Should I turn The Fab Factor into a fashion blog, which is actually how it originally startd? Leave a comment and let me know, that would be really helpful!! Thanks a bunch

kanYe's Back At It

2008-05-29T12:39:00.000-07:00

So after further consideration and the much talked about "Flashing Lights" video, kanYe West has released his 3rd video:

I really love kanYe for taking it where no other artist in no other genre of music takes it. He's not so "record label programmed", although I don't think that's an option with 'Ye over there at Roc-A-Fella.

Usher On Board

2008-05-29T09:28:00.000-07:00

Usher recently stopped by the USS Kearsarge in NYC to sign copies of Here I Stand for the Coast Guard:

Speaking of Here I Stand, Usher is expected to do big numbers and debut at number 1 but he have lost royalties already when over 550, 000 copies were illegally downloaded. Damn, good luck with that Ursh.

God, Jada's A Lucky Gal

2008-05-29T09:22:00.001-07:00

Will Smith recently stopped by the Ellen DeGeneres show to have a chat with Ellen:

Of course Jada was brought up and about their union Will had this to say:

"What I found is divorce just can't be an option," the actor explained. "It's really that simple. And I think that's the problem with L.A. – there are so many options. So a huge part of the success for [Jada] and I is that we just removed the other options."

"We're like listen, we're going to be together one way or the other so we might as well try to be happy," he said.

The couple have been married for 10 years and still going. So I better not hear "Hollywood marriages don't last" no more!

A Hot Ass Mess

2008-05-29T09:17:00.000-07:00

Lil Kim showed up to the Sex and The City: The Movie premiere in New York the other night with her clown makeup on looking like the doll from Saw:

But why?

Because Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend?

2008-05-29T08:56:00.000-07:00

Chris Brown recently dropped $100k for 2 ruby and diamond necklaces for his "friend" Rihanna. About the gift the jewelry designer stated “He went for the heart theme,” Arasheben explained. “He said, ‘She’s going to love this because she loves hearts.’”

Rihanna also returned the favor by purchasing a blinged out cross pendant for her beau and gave specific instructions for the pendant stating that she wanted it to match the rest of his jewelry.

This is too cute... buying jewelery for your boo because it's Thursday!

Tyra Covers New York Times Magazine

2008-05-29T08:50:00.000-07:00

Entertainment Mogul Tyra Banks is covering the new issue of New York Times Magazine. In this issue they are comparing her to Oprah and Martha Stewart:

Tyra is definitely doing her thing and I wish her the best in all her endeavours. She is truly a phenomenal woman. (She looks fab by the way)

Livin' Large

2008-05-26T19:43:00.000-07:00

The Carters have settled down and their next step is settling in. They have purchased a big house in Scarsdale, NY (the same place they obtained their marriage license). Check it out:

Here is the address for all you die hard Beyonce stalkers... I mean fans:

But don't get stupid it is under 24 hour surveillance!

Nelly & Ciara "Steppin On My Jays"

2008-05-26T19:34:00.000-07:00

Nelly recently shot his video for his new single with Ciara "Steppin On My Jays" and of course Mr. So So Def him self, Jermaine Dupri, got behind the scenes footage and posted it right on up on You Tube, You Tube (that was my best Mariah Carey effort)

If you want to skip the sh*t talking and skip to the actual sneak peek, go to 5:25 (the middle)

Here are some flics from the shoot:

Looks like fun... can't wait

Word?

2008-05-26T19:17:00.000-07:00

Okay. I know every other blog is reporting this and I decided not to because I simply thought it wasn't true but I got official word from a Bad Boy employee (who happens to be a very close friend of mine). Diddy copped a ring recently... yes it's true! While the employee says she is unsure whether he purchased it for Cassie or for long time flame Kim Porter, Diddy did indeed buy a ring and she is also unsure of whether or not it is an engagement ring like some bloggers claim. My source also says "Official Girl" was for Diddy and that "Diamond Girl" by Ryan Leslie was for Cassie and that it is just a big love triangle going on over there at Next Selection/Bad Boy.

So here's the scenario in a nut shell.... Ryan is feeling Cassie, Cassie is loving the Diddy d**k, Diddy is still head-over-heels in love with Kim, Kim is still trying to be the back bone of her family and SOMEBODY is about to get a damn ring!

I really hope Diddy is presenting the ring to Kim and not Cassie, after all Mama Porter did indeed go through all that mess with him and he still expresses his love for her to this day!

Michael Jackson In Public

2008-05-26T19:11:00.000-07:00

Look who left their house:

It's my favorite... umm... of all time! Because I love Michael Jackson very much and "You are not alone" makes me emotional TO THIS DAY I refuse to bash him like every other blog, radio station, tabloid magazine and website does. I have a lot of respect for this man and the funny thing is if he were to grant them an interview right now they would trip over their feet and bust their lip without watching their weave for an exclusive. SMH... love you Michael!!!!

Oh yeah... he was at Christian Audigier’s 50th Birthday Bash in Hollyweird this weekend

More Smut Bucket Coming Your Way

2008-05-26T18:43:00.000-07:00

I wasn't plan on posting this being that I had an ounce of hope for her after watching Charm School, but just like the Dean said (I forgot his name)... "You can put as much lipstick on a pig as you want, that doesn't make her a lady" SMH... Charm School couldn't fix this! Shorty has a sex tape out *sigh*

For the record... it is definitely Buckeey in that tape!! From when it starts you can tell it's her. I'm not sure if the person in the tape leaked it to embarrass her, if Bootz got a hold on it or if Buckeey her self released it to extend her 15 minutes

The Newlyweds Edition: The Cannons and Carters PDA Sessions

2008-05-26T18:28:00.000-07:00

Mr. & Mrs. Knowles-Carter were spotted getting extra cuddly (well kinda) stil in Cannes (it actually looks like an airport):

Too cute...

And for our other newlyweds.. Mr. & Mrs. Carey-Cannon in a Tokyo airport:

All this married couple stuff is just too much for my single self right now.... but soooo cute none-the-less

Is This Dude STILL Getting Play?

2008-05-26T18:23:00.001-07:00

I stumbled upon these pics and I couldn't pass them up! Ray-J and Lil' Kim has been caught canoodling around town:

One question: Is this dude still getting play? His pipe game must be something serious (and yes I saw the tape) SM[damn]H

Rihanna & Chris In The Studio

2008-05-25T09:55:00.000-07:00

Rihanna & Chris Brown were recently in the studio together and reports are saying that the two plan to do another duet together.

R&B star Rihanna is planning a duet with her singer boyfriend Chris Brown. The pair has been dating since earlier this year - a romance they have yet to discuss in public, despite being spotted vacationing together and kissing and cuddling in a Miami, Florida fast food restaurant earlier this month (May 2008).
Now friends say the R&B duo are planning to record a track together - with some help from 20-year-old Rihanna's mentor Jay-Z.
A source tells Star! magazine, "Rihanna is impressed with Chris' voice. It was a natural step for her to say, 'Let's do a duet.' "She's asking Jay-Z to look around for a beat for the two of them, something sexy and snazzy."

Can't wait to hear how this one is going to come about, but being that both of their sounds are so predictable I can just about imagine.

Who Shot Ya': Jennifer Lopez in Westwood

2008-05-25T09:46:00.000-07:00

In this edition of Who Shot Ya' [snap shots that is] we have....

J.Lo was spotted coming out of a medical building in Westwood yesterday. She looks good and even though she was never skinny, that extra baby weight looks good on her.

Is her forehead wrinkled? Jenny boo... why you mad?? Was it me??

kanYe West "Flashing Lights"- Again

2008-05-25T09:40:00.000-07:00

I guess at some point kanYe West actually sat down and watched the Flashing Lights video and decided to do a second version:

To be honest I really like it and not to mention kanYe is the only person in hip hop that is taking risks with his music, image, videos and any thing else that would factor in your success

Roc Boys In The Building Tonight...

2008-05-25T09:25:00.000-07:00

Being that Cannes, France is the poppin' place to be this week, I didn't report on the festivities simply because it was boring and and I didn't see any interesting* people. Then I stumbled upon my favorite couple partying it up after their much publicized arrival:

Yupp, Mr. and Mrs. Hov

Of course they kicked it with Diddy, who have been in France since the festivities popped off. He sure looks happy to see interesting* people

Kerry Washington brought the Fab Factor

Looks like fun... Now I know to go next year!

Fashion: Hi-Top Sneakers

2008-05-23T11:26:00.000-07:00

Okay... I have been dying to do a post about hi-top sneakers! It's very popular among the guys and where I'm from [Bronx--Uptown] it's popular among girls too. I just saw these pictures of Mischa Barton in Nike Dunks decked out in rhine stones (or is that glitter)! These shoes are sooo dope and I wouldn't mind getting my hands on a pair... maybe their custon made?

Peep how she wore it:

Check out more hi-top's and celebs who wear them:

Maybe you can pair it with a pair of colored jeans:

Hopefully you guys are updating your spring wardrobe as we speak!

Places to cop out at:
FIGHT CLUB!! There are locations in New York and LA and online at www.fightclub.com
If you live in New York, just check out sneaker stores in SoHo

Usher Covers Entertainment Weekly

2008-05-23T11:03:00.000-07:00

The sexiness that is Usher is on the cover of May's Entertainment Weekly. In the magazine he addresses a couple of things, including how he felt about his mother's decision to not attend his wedding:

“My mother made a decision not to come to my wedding because she didn’t really agree with my decision,” he explains, declining to specify whether she disagreed with his choice of wife or his decision to fire her. ”I don’t know why,” he offers simply. ”She’s never told me and I’ve never asked her….It hurt me very much not to see her there ’cause I would’ve liked for her to be there, not to mention that I paid so much money for her to be accommodated and her behind didn’t show up. [Laughs] But just as she’s made stands, so have I.”

I hope all is well in the Raymond house hold.

Speaking of the Raymond house hold, Usher's manager, Benny Medina, just released a statement regarding the seperation rumors:

‘Usher and Tameka are currently traveling in Europe together as a family on his promotional tour,’ Benny Medina [said]. ‘This rumor is completely false.’ Not to mention, Tameka—who’s also the mother of 6-month-old Usher Raymond V—was spotted with her hubby of nearly nine months at an MTV taping on Sunday.”

I hope all is well, seriously, I like those two despite what any one else has to say about her. She's not America's Next Top Model, she's not a MILF and she's not the slimmest thing in a swimsuit but she's his wife and he loves her! She has flaws... just like me and just like you and for a man to look past all that and love you for you despit of that is something to admire. Go 'head Ursher!

Ray-J And His Crap

2008-05-22T11:12:00.000-07:00

Ray-J recently had an interview with ESSENCE magazine, in which he spoke about the sex tape (of course), Mama Whit and Lil Kim. Check it out:

The Sex Tapes:
Essence.com: After the tape was released was there a part of you that felt like the damage had already been done so why not capitalize on it?

R.J.: But I did not capitalize on that tape. I turned down about five or six deals—some of them $2 million and $7 million dollar deals—which added up to a lot of money. So yeah, I took the meetings because I wanted to hear what they had to say, but I turned down everything because it’s not always about the money.

On Whitney:
Essence.com: Are you and Whitney a couple?

R.J.: You know what? She’s a great friend of mine.

Essence.com: “Great friend” as in a platonic or romantic friend?

R.J.: Just a great friend. You know, I would say a friend who loves a friend.

Essence.com: How long have you and Whitney been friends?

R.J.: Since I was like young she’s been cool with my sister. If it wasn’t for Whitney my sister probably wouldn’t even be in the game because that’s who she studied every day. Then to have the chance to meet her, follow her and learn from her and develop her own style, that’s priceless. Whitney is my sister’s mentor. So I’d say, Whitney and I met when I was 11 or 12, I don’t really remember.

On Lil Kim:

Essence.com: So is Lil’ Kim your girlfriend?

R.J.: You know what she’s someone who inspires me and played a big part in my “Sexy Can I” single so I pay homage to her as someone who’s on my side.

Essence.com: So you and Lil’ Kim are platonic friends?

R.J.: It’s more than that, we’re building dynasties.

SMH... This n*gg* gets on my last nerve, my first nerve and every other nerve in between. SMH is all I can do right now.

But Why?

2008-05-22T11:07:00.000-07:00

Trina is launching her new clothing line Pink Diamond Couture this season. Here's the press release:

Her high quality jeans are emblazoned with her signature logo on the back pockets. Imagine jeans with details such as leather, python and crystals. To add a personal touch to her line the collection comes with a Tattoo that is uniquely Trina’s very own. No detail is overlooked in the fabric, as well as design. The fit and styling are a sexy new look
in the wonderful world of fashion. “I have always imagined a clothing line that was high quality that I could offer to my fans. I spent a lot of time creating handpicked details that are fresh, unique and one of a kind. The best part they look really expensive but are reasonable priced.”

The press release, like the clothes, sounds cheap as hell. I'm not copping it and you better not either! If i see any one in Pink Diamond Couture I AM CUTTING YOUR ASS!!

Who Wore It Better?

2008-05-22T09:00:00.000-07:00

Ashlee Simpson rocked this 3.1 Phillip Lim dress at a party in NYC and the Victoria's Secret super model, Selita Ebanks, rocked the backless version a week later to the Tribeca Film Festival....

Who wore it better?

What?!?!

2008-05-22T08:46:00.001-07:00

I know alot of folks probably wouldn't be surprised but DAMN IT I am! I really thought Usher and his wife, Tameka Foster, of only 9 months would last but I guess not.
Sources in the singer's camp say Usher filed for seperation 3 weeks ago and is still pondering on whether or not he will make an official PSA about his split. The reason behind the split is still a little fuzzy, but damn. I really thought they would last after all the defending he has been doing and how open he seems to be when he's around her.

Time will tell and drama will unfold

In the mean time, check out his video for "Moving Mountains":

Black Mail!

2008-05-21T12:05:00.000-07:00

We have pulled out another celeb pic for Black Mail! and this time it's none other than our favorite newlywed Jay-Z.

I'm not sure if he looks better then or now... which ever way it goes or which ever is right, SOMETHING happened in between those times!

Fashion: Nike's & Kanye

2008-05-21T11:54:00.000-07:00

For all you die hard kanYe West and Nike fans.. you have to check these out!

Personally, I'm more of a heels girl but I LOVE LOVE LOVE sneakers!!! These were just too dope to pass up and I just decided to put you on... Hopefully I'm not late, LoL

What do you think of them??

Jill Scott and Her New Bra's

2008-05-21T11:39:00.000-07:00

Jill Scott recently launched her own collection of bra's with Ashley Stewart called "Butterfly". About the new bra collection she says:

Sometimes I wore two bras at once, one for lift and one for shape. I’ve had custom bras made in London, France and sometimes the support was right but the style was wrong.” The bra was designed to tackle issues common to very ample women: bad underwiring, lack of coverage in the front and straps digging in too deep into the shoulders. With this in mind they filled the under support with gel! Fantastic concept.

At least someone consulted this issue. I am not a big girl but I know A LOT of them and they have these issues that this bra addresses. I'll be sure to get the word out

The bra's are sold for $38 and is now available at Ashley Stewart stores and online

Janet Promo Shots For Upcoming Tour

2008-05-21T11:32:00.000-07:00

The promo pic for Janet Jackson's upcoming tour is here:

It looks good... I only hope I look like this when i turn the big 4-0

Indiana Jones Premiere Brings Out The Stars

2008-05-21T11:19:00.000-07:00

Celeb's hit up the "Adentures of 106&Park/Indiana Jones" premiere last night:

Michelle whippd out the new look:

Tiffany Evans came through looking cute:

Rocsi & Terrance kicked it with Harrison Ford during the taping of 106:

I see Estelle got her braces on though:

She looked cute none-the-less
Ashanti, you and this damn Racoon ish you do to your eyes!

Love the shoes!

Ryan Leslie came out:

Looks like fun times

Check out Ashanti's performance of "The Way That I Love You" when she stopped by 106 yesterday before the premiere:

Event Fab: Celebs Hit Up Fragrance Foundation Presents 36th Annual FIFI Awards & Celebration

2008-05-21T11:03:00.001-07:00

Celebs came out to celebrate at the FiFi awards last night in NYC:

Danity Kane came out

Aubrey looked fabulous.... now ya know Aubrey is my girl

You lookin' mighty slim Ms. Woods

Christina Milian showed her face:

This girl just always looks so cute and innocent and charming

Brolic ass Polow Da Don showed up:

I see Salt n' Pepa has been making their rounds around town

After the event Danity kane hit up the R&B Live party:

Dawn and Q got their cute couple on:

Teyana Taylor was there kicking it with Aubrey:

Party life is poppin' I see

More KING Coming Your Way

2008-05-21T10:41:00.000-07:00

The July issue of KING with video vixen Dollicia on the cover has an alternate with Tila Tequila, check it out:

Nice and fab... very summer-y

Damn Rocsi!

2008-05-21T10:29:00.000-07:00

50 Cent is beefing with another female. This time it's our favorite- well not favorite- 106 & park host Rocsi. I guess Fiddy just caught wind, and peeped the video of Rocsi calling his album garbage a whie back. According to 50, Rocsi is mad because he ain't invite her to his amusement park. He says she has had sex with 4 guys he knows in the industry, all of whom have been to 106 and he did not want to have sexual relations with shorty.

Damn Rocsi! I met her and I actually think she is a pretty sweet girl, very respectful too but I guess when you "know" you just "know".

I wonder whats gonna happen the next time he stop's by 106... perhaps a celebrity co-host replacing her? We'll see

Peep the video of Rocsi calling his album garbage:

*sigh* so much drama so little time

Beyonce Confirms Wedding

2008-05-21T10:26:00.000-07:00

Beyonce has gone on record to kinda confirm her wedding to long-time lover boy Jay-Z:

I don’t deny it (the wedding). I just don’t talk about it. We’ve never talked about us and it’s kind of protected our relationship. I think it’s kept us out of tabloid drama. A lot of actresses that have had successful relationships don’t talk about them, so neither do I.

At least we got something... come on people were you really expecting details?

It's Been A While

2008-05-20T19:42:00.000-07:00

Damn it! It's been too long with out a Bey & Jay posting. So I decided to pull out some pic's of them hitting up concerts, games & parties recently:

This is the dynamic duo at Madison Square Garden when Jay-Z had his NYC tour stop... Bey came out for a couple seconds to surprise the fans:

Here they go at a Cavaliers game, Jay came out to support fellow baller Lebron James:

Mrs. Carter a couple hours before the game:

The newlyweds at at party jay-Z threw at his 40/40 club:

This is definetely the hottest couple in the rap game/on the music scene right now!

Star Sightings: Diddy & Halle Shop

2008-05-20T19:27:00.000-07:00

Diddy, who is in Cannes for the film festivities was spotted shopping at the Gucci store in Cannes, France and caused a media frenzy:

On the other side of the world, new parents Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry was out shopping in Beverly Hills:

Just when you thought Brad & Angelina was the sexiest couple in Hollywood... they showed up

It is genetically, psycholigically and physically impossible for two people this good looking to get together. That Nahla is going to be a problem when she gets older.

Ladies Of Danity Kane & Their Men Have A Night Out

2008-05-20T19:12:00.001-07:00

Aubrey and Dawn of Danity Kane have a night out at Butter in NYC with their men:

Back away from Aubrey, Jesse.

It is now being rumored that Jesse McCartney and bad girl Aubrey (which is my favorite- well one of my favorites- DK girls) is a new couple. But honestly, you just never know with Aubrey

How cute he bought her a rose once they got outside... aww

She looked fab!

Dawn and Q is just too cute (for the record he looks just as good in person)

More Marriages

2008-05-20T19:03:00.000-07:00

Jessica Alba and long time boyfriend/baby daddy Cash Warren got married yesterday. Her rep, Brad Cafarelli, confirmed to People.com that it was a quiet ceremony.

According to a source, they were married in the Beverly Hills courthouse's ceremony room under an arch of green silk foliage and white flowers. They were casually dressed, with Alba wearing a long blue dress and her hair back in a ponytail.

Beyonce & Jay-Z needs people like this in their camp. Too many snitches in the Carter clique, us finding out about the wedding before was a big no-no but of course we NEEDED that information. I like how Jessica & Cash did it privately... right smack dab in the middle of Beverly Hills! I don't ever want to hear about paparazzi invading privacy again, just don't go where you don't want to be seen!

Untitled

2008-05-20T18:42:00.000-07:00

The hottest chic in the (video) game has landed a KING cover. Dollicia Bryan, who has been romantically linked to Bow Wow and Jamie Foxx is on the July issue of KING. I ain't gay, but this chic is bad!

In other Men's Magazine news, Flavor Of Love cast-off Shay "Buckeey" Johnson is on the pages of Smooth sharing her goods with every black man that likes to beat his meat:

Seriously, after watching Charm School and seeing how Mo'Nique was putting a foot in that ass, I really thought "damn, this chic isn't so bad after all" but I guess when the lights go out in reality T.V. world, the checks gotta keep coming somehow.

The sad part about all of this is that these are the same covers the "Queen of Miami" Trina be on. KING, Black Men, Smooth... all these men's magazine's that video chic's and ex-reality T.V. stars be on. What ever happened to the REAL magazines?? Damn Trina.... magazine's like this are desgined to give the girl an extra push-- the push you had when the ink dried on your contract and your video's started getting love on 106 & Park!

Michelle Gets Her Own Spotlight

2008-05-20T18:25:00.001-07:00

Michelle Williams was spotted at the Logo Network's first award show for the best in LGBT Pop Culture:

She looks real good... I love her new look and sound. I guess these industry vets are taking notes from the newbies, changing your look and sound at the same time equals success (hence Rihanna) Do your thing and stay fab!

Also the video for her first single off of her upcoming solo album Unexpected (due on August 12) "We Break The Dawn" has came out:

Looks like the Knowles/Rowland/Williams fam is going to be taking over the summer

Stay Fab :)

Nick & Mariah Got Another 6 Weeks

2008-05-19T16:05:00.000-07:00

Newlyweds Nick & Mariah Carey-Cannon are set to get married again, but this time the ceremony will be BIGGER. It will be held in 6 weeks out here in New York and there will be 2, 000 guests (crazy chic Naomi Campbell is said to be on the guest list), 14 bridesmaid and a $4 million budget. In a recent interview with Ellen DeGeneres Mariah said their would be another wedding but then went on to say it won't be until next year. I guess she just can't wait! Can't wait for the pictures from this wedding. 2, 000 really? I wonder if I could get on the guest list

Beyonce a Desperate Housewife?

2008-05-19T12:13:00.000-07:00

Beyonce is set to join the MILF's of Wisteria Lane but, of course, Papa Knowles is keen on making her role more than a cameo.

They’ve already agreed to give Beyoncé a cameo appearance, said a source from the singer’s camp. But we’re hoping that she could be written in for a recurring role, or possibly even a permanent one.

I would love to see Beyonce on my favorite night time soap but what kind of Desperate Housewife would she be? I just hope she's not the woman who's singing career got side tracked by having a child too early and now she uses every chance she gets to perfrom and sing, because damn it I would be mad!

What Is This World Coming To?

2008-05-19T11:46:00.001-07:00

The ladies of MTV's The Hill (Lauren, Whitney, Audrina and Heidi) is covering the current Rolling Stone's issue. Is this for real? I love the show don't get me wrong but I feel reality TV stars and socialites don't belong on the same cover as Jay-Z, Beyonce, Alicia Keys and Rihanna grace. Like what is the world coming to? SMH.... OMG.... WTF.... all these emotions and so little time

Usher "Makes Love In This Club" Live

2008-05-19T10:33:00.001-07:00

Usher and Young Jeezy stopped by SNL to perform the number 1 hit single. Check it out:

Love In This Club - SNL [jonnyalisblog.com]
by Alisvideo

Koolie :)

Fashion: Trend Alert- Colored Pants

2008-05-19T10:13:00.000-07:00

With celebrities setting the trends and pace of fashion, more so than designers, it looks like we have to look to our favorite singer or actress for this Spring's wardrobe must-haves. This season COLORED PANTS are hot!

You can dress it up, dress it down, wear it with heels, sneakers or boots and you can add variety and a little of your personality. No more of the "safe" blue jeans- because they go with anything- do what you feel to your colored jeans.

Stores to cop out at:
H&M
Forever 21
Delia
Express
Levi's
Wet Seal
Macy's
Old Navy

Celebrities to watch:
Alicia Keys
Rihanna
Blake Lively (Gossip Girls)
Ashlee Simpson
Cassie
Kim Kardashian
Khloe Kardashian
Alexis Phifer

Fashion: Do or Don't?

2008-05-19T09:53:00.000-07:00

Janet Jackson rocked this Alexander McQueen dress to a recent store opening for the designer. This dress to me is wrong in more ways than one...

...But...

.... Do or Don't?

Obama: "Lay Off My Wife"

2008-05-19T09:47:00.000-07:00

Someone is pissing off our (future)President(?).

In a recent attack on his wife, Michelle Obama, by the Tennesse Republican party Barack Obama said:

"The GOP, should I be the nominee, can say whatever they want to say about me, my track record," Obama said. "If they think that they're going to try to make Michelle an issue in this campaign, they should be careful because that I find unacceptable, the notion that you start attacking my wife or my family."

Yowza!

Looks Like a Busy Day In Music

2008-05-19T09:32:00.000-07:00

Tamia performed at the 2008 Summer Soul Series in my city (New York):

And she brought out the hubby Grant Hill

Too cute.

Jaheim also performed at the same event:

Glad he's back

Danity Kane performed at Z100's Zootopia Music Fest in New Jersey:

SMH... They go so hard... they need to relax a bit

Alicia Keys performed at Diddy's MGM Grand "Diddy's Den" Opening in CT:

John Mayer hit the stage with her:

She look fab as usual... That Wouri Vice (her stylist) is something!

Usher and The Fam

2008-05-19T09:23:00.000-07:00

Usher brought out the Fam this weekend to shoot an MTV promo ad for his new album:

He brought out the wife. Now ya' know I love me some Tameka

Gotta love the Raymonds

KFC Loves Rihanna & Chris

2008-05-17T12:59:00.001-07:00

When KFC found out that Rihanna & Chris Brown hit up their Miami headquarters and got a little lovey dovey, they had this to say:

“Dear Rihanna:
We were very excited by your and Chris Brown’s recent visit to a Miami-area KFC restaurant.
Clearly, like Kentucky Fried Chicken and our founder Colonel Sanders, you two know how to kick it up a few degrees. And, Rihanna, that’s a secret recipe worth sharing with the world.

We could feel the heat – literally – in our restaurant that night … so much so that we’d like to invite you and Chris back to any KFC for a free meal including the Colonel’s Hot Wings. Whether lunch or dinner, home or on the road, our doors are always open to you. Think of it as a personal way to send an SOS whenever you crave a little Original Recipe.
Like you, KFC is dedicated to supporting charity causes. If you and Chris are again photographed making KFC a “hot” date-night spot, we’ll make a donation to your charity, BELIEVE, which helps underprivileged children.
Hearing about your fondness for KFC was music to our ears. Please don’t stop making KFC your favorite mealtime choice.

Good luck to you and we hope to see you again soon with or without an Umbrella.”

Interesting... I'm seeing a KFC endorsement coming

Janet Celebrates 42

2008-05-17T12:49:00.000-07:00

Janet Jackson & Jermaine Dupri had a birthday dinner for Ms. Jackson, who turned 42, Friday night at Katsuya in Hollywood:

She looks fabulous by the way... and I see everyone is copping out on that Alexander McQueen scarf

Rihanna Makes History

2008-05-17T12:41:00.000-07:00

My girl Rihanna done went and made Pop-chart history again. Check out the report from Billboard:

The song's bump is the second-best leap to No. 1 in Hot 100 history, trailing only Maroon 5's 64-1 jump with "Makes Me Wonder" last May. Coincidentally, Rihanna is featured on the band's "If I Never See Your Face Again" which will debut tomorrow at No. 57. With the lofty digital take, Rihanna now owns two of the top three opening week download tallies in chart history. Mariah Carey's "Touch My Body" set the mark with 286,000 last month, surpassing the 277,000 moved by Rihanna's "Umbrella" when it debuted in the June 9, 2007 issue. "Take a Bow" is one of four new songs on an expanded CD/DVD edition of Rihanna's "Good Girl Gone Bad" album, due June 17 via Def Jam.

Go Rihanna!! This chic is definetely making her mark on music and will leave a legacy when she's ready to retire

I didn't know the re-release was going to include a DVD, I'll go get it then! I wasn't going to get the re-release since I already have Good Girl Gone Bad and re-releases to me is just a reminder of the artists relativity in the music industry while they take a break from the studio. I only cop re-releases with a DVD... the same ish with only 4 new tracks is just not worth another $15

The Game ft. Keyshia Cole "Game's Pain"

2008-05-17T12:34:00.001-07:00

Check out The Game's new video featuring Keyshia Cole:

I like it, it's very "One Blood" riding around the hood. I see Keyshia is the one pushing the whip... the girls taking charge, that's what I'm talking about!

Mary J. Blige On Oprah "Stay Down"

2008-05-17T12:31:00.000-07:00

Mary J. Blige performs "Stay Down" on Oprah:

Mary J. Blige Stay Down (Live)
by Phillips-Entertainment

She looks real good, I love her hair and she sounds good too. Damn, what would the music industry be without her?

Beyonce "Should Have (Now I Know)"

2008-05-17T12:27:00.001-07:00

So my girl B has just "leaked" a track off of her upcoming album:

Should Have (Now I know) - Beyonce RNB 2008
by nissa-san

I like it, it's sounding very Ring The Alarm meets Green Light and then they met up with Lost Yo' Mind... nice

Can't wait for more "leaks" until the album drops. (Ya'll already know how I feel aboutleaks and for those who don't... it's a new thing in the industry to get people to anticipate the album and buy it when it drops)

BET Awards Nominations

2008-05-17T12:17:00.001-07:00

The BET Awards '08 nominations are in and the roster is looking.... predictable:

Video of the Year:

Ashanti “The Way That I Love You”

Alicia Keys “Like You’ll Never See Me Again”

Mary J. Blige “Just Fine”

UGK feat. OutKast “Int’l Player’s Anthem (I Choose You)”

Kanye West feat. T-Pain “Good Life”

Erykah Badu “Honey”

Best Female R&B Artist:

Alicia Keys

Mary J. Blige

Keyshia Cole

Rihanna

Mariah Carey

Best Male R&B Artist:

Raheem DeVaughn

Trey Songz

Ne-Yo

Chris Brown

J. Holiday

Best Group:

Danity Kane

UGK

Day 26

Playaz Circle

Gnarls Barkley

Best New Artist:

Flo Rida

Estelle

Chrisette Michele

Soulja Boy

The-Dream

Best Female Hip-Hop Artist:

Kid Sister

Trina

Lil’ Mama

Missy Elliott

Eve

Best Male Hip-Hop Artist:

Snoop Dogg

Jay-Z

Lil’ Wayne

Common

Kanye West

Best Collaboration:

DJ Khaled feat. Lil’ Wayne, Big Boi, Ludacris, Fat Joe & Young Jeezy-”I’m So Hood (remix)”

Keyshia Cole feat. Lil’ Kim & Missy Elliott-”Let It Go”

Kanye West feat. T-Pain-”Good Life”

Flo Rida feat. T-Pain-”Low”

Chris Brown feat. T-Pain-”Kiss Kiss”

Viewer’s Choice:

Chris Brown feat. T-Pain-”Kiss Kiss”

Lil’ Wayne feat. Static Major-”Lollipop”

Keyshia Cole feat. Missy Elliott & Lil’ Kim-”Let It Go”

Alicia Keys-”No One”

Soulja Boy-”Crank Dat (Soulja Boy)”

Jordin Sparks feat. Chris Brown-”No Air”

Lifetime Achievement:

Al Green

The only category I see that has any real competition is Best New Artist and Best Collabo, and how come Umbrella wasn't nominated? They put Best Female Hip-Hop artist category back? Did Day 26 really get nominated for Best Group? With one single? Damn talent was very shot in the music industry for black folks this year. SMH... so many questions so little time

New Baby For T.I.P. & Tiny

2008-05-17T12:07:00.001-07:00

Tameka "Tiny" Cottle, formerly of Xscape, delivered her second son with T.I. early Friday morning. The babies name is Major Harris and he weighed in at 5lbs. and 15 oz. It is T.I.'s fifth child and Tiny's second.

Congrats to the couple and I wish them the best.

M.I.A. on XXL

2008-05-15T19:53:00.000-07:00

So I guess the last time we would ever hear the South referred to as "the segregated south" was back in THOSE days. The music industry heavy-weights are forming a unified front down there and they are covering the July issue of XXL. Trina, DJ Khaled, Flo-Rida and Ricky Ross are all on the cover and of course they put the Boss up front.

I love this whole unity thing the south has going on... maybe my city (New York) should give it a try

Make sure you pick up and issue and see what their saying... I'll be sure to get quotes soon

Nick & Mariah's Love Story

2008-05-15T19:38:00.000-07:00

Mariah Carey and her husband Nick Cannon had a party at Six Flags Magic Mountain to celebrate their love:

I guess they weren't kidding when they said they were both eternally 12. And I thought I was crazy for wanting to have my Sweet 16 (when I was turning 16) at Chuck E. Cheese

She sung to him... at least I think that's what she's doing, it looks like karaoke though

Those cupcakes don't look half bad!

I woulda neva thought.... but regardles, they do make a cute couple

They Did It Again!

2008-05-14T20:02:00.000-07:00

kanYe West has hopped on the remix with Weezy F. Baby for his single "Lollipop". The remix is pretty cool and I just love when these two get together

Whatchu think?

"I Get Money!"

2008-05-14T19:55:00.000-07:00

Singer/songwriter Alicia Keys has just landed an endorsement deal with Glaceau to front their new Vitamin Water line. This endorsement will allow the singer to pocket $25 million.

Can't knock the hustle!

The Game Covers Source Magazine

2008-05-14T19:50:00.000-07:00

The Game is covering the July issue of Source magazine and I have to stay, it's very.... interesting:

Leave it to Hip-Hop to spark controversy and do things out of the ordinary. LOVE IT!

Naomi In i-D

2008-05-14T19:47:00.000-07:00

Crazy chic Naomi Campbell garces the pages of the June issue of i-D magazine:

I can't front she looks pretty damn fab!

Cherish Hit Up TRL

2008-05-14T19:39:00.001-07:00

The ladies of Cherish hit up TRL yesterday to talk about their new album and drop off the 'Amnesia' video:

Stay Fab :)

Jay & Bey Out & About and Party It Up

2008-05-14T19:10:00.000-07:00

Newlyweds Jay-Z and Beyonce were out & about in New York after attending kanYe West's 'Glow In The Dark' tour stop at Madison Square Garden:

Him & Bey also hit up the after party at 10ak in NY along with alot of other celeb folks:

Diddy are you trying to be low or is this just a bad angle?
Can someone explain to me why Fabolous is so sexy? I just don't understand
Some Top Model Diva's came out:

Selita been looking pretty darn fab. Perhaps someone hired a stylist? That's a good look

The wild child of Danity Kane, Aubrey O'Day, indeed showed how much of a bad girl she really is by dancing on table tops:

Dania Ramirez and Evan Ross hit up the spot too:

Can someone please tell Jaslene to back up?

Of course Cassie came:

Looks like alot of fun

Julissa & Larry Johnson To Wed

2008-05-14T19:06:00.000-07:00

Former 106 & Park host Julissa and NFL baller Larry Johnsopn got engaged over the weekend after 3 years of being together. Congratulations to them!

Say It Ain't So!

2008-05-14T18:46:00.001-07:00

Kimora went and fired BJ Coleman, who was her longtime publicist and was also the PR Manager for Baby Phat and he was actually with her since he was in High School! While speculations say he was fired because he was in talks to go over to Sean John and Kimora didn't like it. About this situation BJ says he was "shocked" and when asked why Kimora would fire one of her most loyal workers spurces say "that's just how she is"

Damn... But I still like Kimora

New Promo's & Spreads

2008-05-14T18:42:00.000-07:00

Ashanti has new promo shots for her new 'Declaration' album which is slated for a June release:

This one is my favorite:

Fab :)Can't wait for the album. She's not the best vocalist but she can deliver an album

Check out her spread in Maxim magazine:

This Is Just Too Cute...

2008-05-14T09:15:00.000-07:00

Chris Brown & Rihanna hit up Rebel in NYC for his 19th birthday party:

But before the party was her 'Glow In The Dark' tour stop at Madison Square Garden and she brought Chris out on stage to do their Cinderella/Umbrella mix

Too cute....

Who Wore It Better?

2008-05-14T09:08:00.001-07:00

Newlywed Mariah Carey and Super Mamamodel Heidi Klum both donned this Roberto Cavalli dress to different events but...

Who wore it better??

Kanye... What Are You Doing?

2008-05-14T01:07:00.000-07:00

I stole these pic's from the big homie Perez Hilton:

kanYe West has been a single man for about 15 days now and he seems like he feels good to be free. He was caught getting it in with some white girls... and because I see stuffed animals I am guessing they are in HIS room.

People are losing their minds! Well... have fun 'Ye

Chris Brown's EBONY Spread

2008-05-14T00:58:00.000-07:00

Chris Brown covers the June issue of EBONY magazine trying to be grown and sexy:

The pics are cute-- not sexy but cute. Chris, sweetie, it's going to take more facial hair and body mass for grown women who are no longer going through puberty to look at you and say "Damn!"

Bad Boy Has Gone... Bad

2008-05-14T00:43:00.000-07:00

Look who was showing a little PDA... not realizing camera's were around:

Diddy & Cassie. Now I heard from some VERY reliable sources about these two but chose not to believe it but you know what they say, a picture is a worth a thousand words but there is one that is doing cart wheels in my mind right now..... KIM!

Maroon 5 & Rihanna "If I Never See Your Face Again" Video

2008-05-14T00:38:00.000-07:00

The video for Maroon 5 & Rihanna's single is here:

Jeneveuxpasdeçaa
by Petitprince13

I love it.. it's very sexy and it makes me actually like this song

Ashanti, Nelly & Akon "Body On Me"

2008-05-13T13:12:00.000-07:00

Ashanti, Nelly and Akon has a new song off of Ashanti's album 'The Declaration' called Body On Me

What do you think?

Ne-Yo in "Trouble"

2008-05-13T13:07:00.001-07:00

Ne-Yo's new song 'Trouble' just "leaked". Check it out here.

His album also got pushed back from June 24th to August. Can't wait for it come out, it should be good.

Damn Ma... That Sucks!

2008-05-13T12:57:00.000-07:00

Remy Ma was sentenced to 8 years in prison today by a Manhattan Supreme Court Judge for shooting her (ex) friend Makeda Barnes-Joseph after the two argued over money after leaving a party.

Her planned wedding to Papoose yesterday was also cancelled. Here's the story:

“A wedding was scheduled today and a visitor to that wedding service was found to be in possession of jail contraband so the wedding was canceled. The key that was found today easily opened handcuffs that we and other law enforcement officials use. Now the 29-year-old Brooklyn-born Papoose - real name Shamele Mackie - won’t be able to see his fiancée until November.
The visitor was sanctioned by not being able to visit Rikers Island again for six months.He was asked to leave. Papoose was not charged after he voluntarily surrendered the key to authorities. He was quickly ushered out of the jail and never got to enter the prison island’s Rose M. Singer chapel in which the two were set to say their “I do’s.”

Damn... just, damn!

Laili Ali Shows Off Her Little One

2008-05-13T12:53:00.000-07:00

Laili Ali hit up an American Gladiators event yesterday and she had something to show:

Her young one in the belly. Awww.

Chris & Rihanna Back At It Like Rabbits

2008-05-13T12:48:00.001-07:00

They were caught walking around New York together but making sure to not be photographed together, entering and exiting the same care at different times:

She had her pup Oliver with her

I think it's so cute that Chris & Rihanna tries to be low... just adorable.

Jill, Mary and Alicia Covers ESSENCE

2008-05-13T12:43:00.000-07:00

Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige and Jill Scott cover the June issue of Essence magazine for a 3-cover issue:

God... Us black women are quite fabulous!

Mariah On Ellen

2008-05-13T12:37:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Cannon hit up the Ellen DeGeneres show today and had this to say about her and Nick Cannon's surprise wedding and the publicity stunt rumors:

"We both experienced the hoopla of trying to make something a publicity stunt, which is what everybody thinks, and will think anyway, but we don't really care about that."
On finding the right one and kids:

"My parents divorced when I was three and I didn't have many examples of what was the 'norm,' " she says. But with Cannon, she says, "I found the right person." Her and Nick also plan on having a second ceremony:

"Instead of trying to be like, 'you're invited, but, shhh, don't tell anybody,' we're just going to have another [wedding] next year," Carey told Ellen DeGeneres on her talk show Tuesday. "[Nick's] plan is to have one every year."