Friday, January 19, 2007
posted by Chi-Chi at 1/19/2007 | Permalink
Summer-Summer-Summer-SUMMERTime
Snow go away, lol! It's snowing real hard in NYC and Jersey. So today's throwback is all about summer. Scroll down to view the video. Before I get into my usual celeb news and gossip let's reflect on Will Smith down in Tokyo.
Will Smtih at Tokyo's The Pursuit of Happyness premiere. (Oh my damn at Will trying not to be cute and sexy.)
Sexy sexy SEXY!
back to some business...
Will Smtih at Tokyo's The Pursuit of Happyness premiere. (Oh my damn at Will trying not to be cute and sexy.)
Sexy sexy SEXY!
back to some business...
Out & About
Jordana Brewster and Sophie Bush at Rogue Pictures' "The Hitcher" special screening
I see Sophie Bush read my Fashion Forward Special on Sequin Mini dress. (It's a good look, Sophie.)
Jordana Brewster (Jordana had potential to have the success of Jessica Alba's career at one point. Remember her from "The Fast & The Furious?!?!?!)
Sophie Bush and Director Dave Meyers (Dave's the man behind all of Missy Elliott's music videos.)
Sophie Bush and Zachary Knighton (Is this her new man? Definite upgrade from ex, Chad Micheal Murray.)
Alicia Keys and her mother Terri Augello (awww)
Alicia Keys, Ben Affleck and many more celebs at "Smokin' Aces" Los Angeles Premiere and after party.
Ben Affleck and Common
Chris Rock and Kanye West
Alicia Keys, Ben Affleck, and Kanye West.
'Smoking Aces' co-stars Ryan Reynolds and Common. A very pregnant Amanda Peete (I've loved her acting skils ever since Zoe, Duncan, Jacke and Jane.)
Amanda Peet and David Benioff (these two have plans on getting married quite soon.) Alicia Keys with Andy Garcia. (I can't wait for Ocean's Thirteen to come out this May.)
Alicia Keys and Andy Garcia
Andy Garcia. Elizabeth Banks
Kanye West and his soon to be wifey Alexis Phiefer
Actresses Shondrella Avery and Vanessa Williams
Style Insiprations gone bad
(Uh oh I see Shondrella's bringing back Beyonce's B'Day look.)
Lil' Kim, Executive Producer of "The Search for the Next Doll"
Yes you read that right. Kim is stepping up her game in a big way. She and the founder Robin Antin of the Pussycat Dolls are looking for the next girl to be include in the group that centers around Nicole. Not to knock Nicole BUT PCD as they're usually called by their fans is in fact a group folks not Nicole and the Pussycat Dolls. I'll tune in to see how far this goes. I mean will they give this new PCD member some solo vocal time on a track/song. PCD barely gives the only girls Carmit or Melody time to shine. Anyhow tune in folks. Log onto thecw.com for more information!
Lil' Kim, Judge and Robin Antin, Executive Producer and Judge of "The Search for the Next Doll"
Kim and Robin with Ron Fair---the music muscle man behind PCD at A&M Records.
Also at this CW press tour event were Chris Rock and Tichina Arnold of 'Everybody hates Chris.'
Chris Rock, Executive Producer, Tyler James Williams, Terry Crews, and Tichina Arnold of "Everybody Hates Chris"
Tichina Arnold with her 'Everybody Hates Chris' co-stars Tyler and Terry on the green carpet. (Okay I officially heart the CW for featuring green. As you can tell it's one of my favorite colors.)
Beverley Mitchell of '7th Heaven' <---7th Heaven is the network's longest running night time series. So congrats to the cast and crew of '7th Heaven!'
Wendy R. Robinson of 'The Game' and Keesha Sharp of 'Girlfriends' were there as well looking wonderfully chic. Well to be frank Keesha should have known better to wear a bra or some silcone assistance with that extremely low-cut pick she has on. Ummm hmmm! Aside from that, Keesha and Wendy are doing the damn thing!
Blu Cantrell and everyone's favorite Kim girl (that's Kim Kardashian to you and yours) were some of the big names at the Kitson Men event. Red lips is somethign that's meant for Christina Aguilera. Blu looks a little clownish. Thank goodness she or her stylist decided against wearing a matching pair of red shoes---that would have been overkilled of the red color in her outfit. As for Kim I hope that's faux fur because if she's looking for even more publicity she'll get some if that fur shrug is real.
More pictures from Dreamgirls Paris Premiere
Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Hudson.
Danny Glover (Dang I still remember how crazy he was in all those Lethal Weapon movies)
The cast of Dreamgirls had a Berlin press conference
I see Beyonce's in her House of Dereon jeans. Get 'em girl!
J-Hud and Danny Glover were there as well.
Actress Emmy Rossum of "Phantom of the Opera" fame at Swarovski Exhibit and Dinner. Swarovski eyebrows?!?! I want !
Emmy Rossum wearing a George Chakra dress and Rickard Shah shoes
Sex and The City Stylist Patricia Field was there.
Musiq and Wendy Williams at the Dons and Divas Appreciation Party held at NYC's Canal Room.
Ice-T's honey Coco was there too. Ya'll know Ice T was not too far away from his wifey.
[pic credit: Alltheparties.com]
Nik of 'America's Next Top Model' was there too.
Tia Mowry and Tichina Arnold at the CW Press tour.
Eva
Lil' Kim
Because I have nothing but love and respect for Kim I'm letting her overdoned eye makeup slide this time.
Sports News
Serena Williams and James Blake dominated at the 2007 Australian Open.
Serena Williams defeated Nadia Petrova, 1-6, 7-5, 6-3, in the third round of the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia on January 19, 2007. Get 'em girl!
James Blake defeated Spain's Carlos Moya 7 -6 (8), 6-2, 6-4 in the first round of the Australian Open, Melbourne, Australia on January16, 2006.
Get 'em son!
Ziyi Zhang with her boyfriend, Jay-Z, Matt Dillion and Edward Burns attend New Jersey Nets vs. New York Knicks Game
Baby News
Congrats to Keri Russell of Tv's 'Felicity' fame on her first pregnancy. Yeah I'll have to admit her cutting her hair on the show was kind of dramatic.
'Former Felicity star Keri Russell is pregnant, PEOPLE has confirmed.
The actress, 30, and fiancé Shane Deary, 30, a contractor, will welcome their first child this summer, according to Russell's rep, Jill Fritzo.
Russell and Deary have been dating for several years and were engaged to be married last year. No wedding date has been set, Fritzo says. ' [People]
Jenna Elfman of 'Dharma & Greg' fame is also pregnant with her first child. Hollywood's baby boom factor is still in existence! Can you just imagine years from now all these babies hanging out with each other!?
'Former Dharma & Greg star Jenna Elfman is pregnant with her first child.
Elfman and her husband, actor Bodhi Elfman, are "elated about the impending birth," her publicist, Jenni Weinman, said in a statement Friday, the Associated Press reports.
"Jenna looks and feels amazing. She is certain to be one hot mama!" Weinman said.'
[People]
Newsstand snapshots
Keri Hilson was first introduced to us on 'In the Mix' soundtrack with her catchy song, "Hands & Feet." Keri went on to co-wrote Omarion's hit, "Ice Box" with her songwriting team, The Clutch.
As of now, Keri is featured on Diddy's 'Press Play' record on the track, 'After Love.' Check her out on page 22 of the "XXL Hip-Hop Soul" magazine on newsstands NOW! Hit her up on myspace...http://www.myspace.com/kerilynnhilson
Juicy tidbits
John Legend's parents split up for the second time. I sure hope his fame has nothing to do with his parents spliting up!
"I wasn't one of those kids that wanted my parents to get back together. That was never a goal of mine."
But, after seeing how easy it is for marriages to fall apart, Legend, real name JOHN STEPHENS, admits he won't be rushing down the aisle with his new girlfriend.
He explains, "I think divorce rates are higher than ever, partly because people marry for love now... Back in the day, people married for convenience, for economics - it was more like a property exchange.
"Now, people marry 'cause they wanna feel like people felt in the movies."
{Source}
MJB on her get-rich quick scheme. SMART business move, Mary!
"I see myself having businesses. Like, I don't even have to wake up. I'm in my sleep and I'm making money.
"All of this (music industry), after a while, is, like, OK, I'll be 60 years old and looking for somebody to bring me on tour or trying to make a record.
"I want to take this opportunity to further my future."
But the R+B star won't be launching a clothing line or a cosmetics company, like so many of her peers - because she thinks that is "cliched."
She adds, "Buying homes and renting them out (and) of course there are investments and stuff like that... Not just a clothing line, like the cliche things that everybody else does.
"I'm talking about major, major things that are going to make me money, like the way STEVE JOBS did with Apple (Computers) - he doesn't have to really do anything ever again for the rest of his life." {source}
Ugly Betty gets congressional props for being a female Latina on primetime TV! Get 'em America Ferrera!
"Madame Speaker, I rise today to congratulate American Ferrera for winning the Golden Globe for best actress in a comedy for her work in ABC show Ugly Betty.
"Through her work, Ms Ferrera is breaking down barriers for Latinos in prime-time television.
"I commend America and everyone involved in Ugly Betty for helping to break down stereotypes and provide a role model for young Latinas." {source}
Read the rest of the article here.
Halle Berry and beau Gabriel Aubry brave the season's first dusting of snow during a chilled-out stroll in New York's SoHo neighborhood on Thursday.
pic credit [People]
Hmm I wonder why he wasn't with her at the People's Choice Awards?!?! Things that make me go hmmm....
The Golden Globe-nominated actor mistakenly kissed and congratulated 'Extra' correspondnat Tanika Ray at the Golden Globe Awards, thinking she was 'Dreamgirls' babe Jennifer Hudson.
Tanika tells the New York Post: "I assumed he was congratulating me on getting one of the only interviews with him and Angelina on the red carpet. But honestly, I didn't know why Brad Pitt kissed me on the cheek. It's Brad Pitt kissing me on the cheek! Honey, I could care less why."
[faded youth] Lucky chica!
Timbaland is accused of musical theft.
[pic credit: WENN]
Hip-hop/R&B producer Timbaland is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and bankable artists working in pop music today, but allegations have recently surfaced over his uncredited use of a sample in "Do It", a track he produced for Nelly Furtado's 2006 album Loose. The sample in question comes from a forum where amateur musicians post projects without any eye towards commercial compensation, so the allegations (if true) seem doubly sleazy since Loose was one of 2006's biggest sellers.
It's worth pointing out that Timbaland works with a large stable of producers to produce his tracks (note that this is pretty standard practice in production circles - Scott Storch rose to fame thanks to his work with Dr. Dre) and that it's quite possible that the lift in question wasn't his doing, but still - this is a song Timbaland put his name on, and as such he should have to answer for it.
To give you some scope of the David-and-Goliath aspect to this story, we rounded up some pictures of some of Timbo's more famous collaborators - in addition to Ms. Furtado, he's worked with Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, and a thousand other huge names in the pop world. Will you ever listen to their songs the same way again?{Source)
MatheW Knowles and his mouth let the reporters on the Golden Globes red carpet know the deal about his daughter Beyonce being snubbed. So I guess those tears Beyonce shed were the real deal. Beyonce go check your father for making you look foolish!
"Today is MLK's birthday and it saddens me to say that things have not changed for blacks. Working class blacks and blacks in Hollywood are still being discriminated against. We still have a long way to go,"
[spotted at Juiicy Scoop]
Daddy Knowles saying this makes me wonder if Kelly being around them is good for her career. Kelly had better bounce just like LeToya and LaTavia did. This quote truly paints Mathew as the guy looking out for the best interests of his daughter ONLY! I mean come on Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Hudson and Eddie Murphy were all awarded a Golden Globe. To a pull a race card is tiresome and old, Mr. Knowles!
Diana Ross performs 'Lovely Day' on 'Good Morning America.'
Gwen Stefani and her son Kingson were spotted near their London home taking a stroll. [pic credit: WENN]
'Grey's Anatomy' star Isaiah Washington apologizes.
"I apologize to T.R., my colleagues, the fans of the show and especially the lesbian and gay community for using a word that is unacceptable in any context or circumstance. By repeating the word Monday night, I marred what should have been a perfect night for everyone who works on 'Grey's Anatomy.' I can neither defend nor explain my behavior. I can also no longer deny to myself that there are issues I obviously need to examine within my own soul, and I've asked for help.
I know the power of words, especially those that demean. I realize that by using one filled with disrespect I have hurt more than T.R. and my colleagues. With one word, I've hurt everyone who has struggled for the respect so many of us take for granted. I welcome the chance to meet with leaders of the gay and lesbian community to apologize in person and to talk about what I can do to heal the wounds I've opened.
T.R.'s courage throughout this entire episode speaks to his tremendous character. I hold his talent, and T.R. as a person, in high esteem. I know a mere apology will not end this, and I intend to let my future actions prove my sincerity." {Source}
The Golden Globe-nominated actor mistakenly kissed and congratulated 'Extra' correspondnat Tanika Ray at the Golden Globe Awards, thinking she was 'Dreamgirls' babe Jennifer Hudson.
Tanika tells the New York Post: "I assumed he was congratulating me on getting one of the only interviews with him and Angelina on the red carpet. But honestly, I didn't know why Brad Pitt kissed me on the cheek. It's Brad Pitt kissing me on the cheek! Honey, I could care less why."
[faded youth] Lucky chica!
Timbaland is accused of musical theft.
[pic credit: WENN]
Hip-hop/R&B producer Timbaland is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and bankable artists working in pop music today, but allegations have recently surfaced over his uncredited use of a sample in "Do It", a track he produced for Nelly Furtado's 2006 album Loose. The sample in question comes from a forum where amateur musicians post projects without any eye towards commercial compensation, so the allegations (if true) seem doubly sleazy since Loose was one of 2006's biggest sellers.
It's worth pointing out that Timbaland works with a large stable of producers to produce his tracks (note that this is pretty standard practice in production circles - Scott Storch rose to fame thanks to his work with Dr. Dre) and that it's quite possible that the lift in question wasn't his doing, but still - this is a song Timbaland put his name on, and as such he should have to answer for it.
To give you some scope of the David-and-Goliath aspect to this story, we rounded up some pictures of some of Timbo's more famous collaborators - in addition to Ms. Furtado, he's worked with Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, and a thousand other huge names in the pop world. Will you ever listen to their songs the same way again?{Source)
MatheW Knowles and his mouth let the reporters on the Golden Globes red carpet know the deal about his daughter Beyonce being snubbed. So I guess those tears Beyonce shed were the real deal. Beyonce go check your father for making you look foolish!
"Today is MLK's birthday and it saddens me to say that things have not changed for blacks. Working class blacks and blacks in Hollywood are still being discriminated against. We still have a long way to go,"
[spotted at Juiicy Scoop]
Daddy Knowles saying this makes me wonder if Kelly being around them is good for her career. Kelly had better bounce just like LeToya and LaTavia did. This quote truly paints Mathew as the guy looking out for the best interests of his daughter ONLY! I mean come on Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Hudson and Eddie Murphy were all awarded a Golden Globe. To a pull a race card is tiresome and old, Mr. Knowles!
Diana Ross performs 'Lovely Day' on 'Good Morning America.'
Gwen Stefani and her son Kingson were spotted near their London home taking a stroll. [pic credit: WENN]
'Grey's Anatomy' star Isaiah Washington apologizes.
"I apologize to T.R., my colleagues, the fans of the show and especially the lesbian and gay community for using a word that is unacceptable in any context or circumstance. By repeating the word Monday night, I marred what should have been a perfect night for everyone who works on 'Grey's Anatomy.' I can neither defend nor explain my behavior. I can also no longer deny to myself that there are issues I obviously need to examine within my own soul, and I've asked for help.
I know the power of words, especially those that demean. I realize that by using one filled with disrespect I have hurt more than T.R. and my colleagues. With one word, I've hurt everyone who has struggled for the respect so many of us take for granted. I welcome the chance to meet with leaders of the gay and lesbian community to apologize in person and to talk about what I can do to heal the wounds I've opened.
T.R.'s courage throughout this entire episode speaks to his tremendous character. I hold his talent, and T.R. as a person, in high esteem. I know a mere apology will not end this, and I intend to let my future actions prove my sincerity." {Source}
Music News
Congrats is in order for Beyonce's hit Irreplaceable. It's NUMBER ONE for the SEVENTH week in a row.
'Beyonce's "Irreplaceable" led the Billboard Hot 100 singles charts for a seventh consecutive week Thursday, while Akon's "I Wanna Love You" and Fergie's "Fergalicious" remained at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively.'
{http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070119/music_nm/singles_dc}
Kelly Clarkson of 'Amercian Idol' fame (isn't she like the most successful one so far?!) parnters up with NASCAR.
'Kelly Clarkson will soon be showing her racing stripes in the biggest partnership NASCAR has ever made with a music artist, the sports franchise announced Thursday.'
{http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070119/ap_en_mu/people_kelly_clarkson}
Singer Mya was spotted out and about at Four Seasons Hotel with a huge lip ring. (Times has changed since her "I'm Moving On" days.)
Kelly Rowland talks to MTV News
Kelly Clarkson of 'Amercian Idol' fame (isn't she like the most successful one so far?!) parnters up with NASCAR.
'Kelly Clarkson will soon be showing her racing stripes in the biggest partnership NASCAR has ever made with a music artist, the sports franchise announced Thursday.'
{http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070119/ap_en_mu/people_kelly_clarkson}
Singer Mya was spotted out and about at Four Seasons Hotel with a huge lip ring. (Times has changed since her "I'm Moving On" days.)
Kelly Rowland talks to MTV News
TV News
'Everybody Hates Chris'gets pickup for the upcoming fall season. Congrats to executive producer Chris Rock for breaking into primetime TV with this hit show of his!
'The CW has made its first series pickup for fall, giving an early full-season order to the sophomore comedy "Everybody Hates Chris."'
{http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070119/tv_nm/chris_dc}
Spot the hidden celebrity
Can you figure out the hidden celeb in this picture featuring Alicia Keys and Kanye West? Click on the image to see if your guess is correct.
Throwback Picture
Destiny's Child way back in the day when LaTavia and LeToya were still in the group.
Throwback Video
"Summertime" by Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff. (How I wish it was at least Spring time right now. I'm feeling the whole bundle up in layers of clothing while waiting for my bus to come.)
It's going to be a very long winter. Summer/Spring hurry up, dang!