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Wednesday, February 28, 2007

posted by Chi-Chi at 2/28/2007 | Permalink

Out & About: Selita Ebanks and Angela Bassett

NYC was one busy town today. VS supermodel Selita and veteran actress-turned-author Angela were both spotted in the Big Apple promoting their respective projects.

Selita Ebanks alongside her fellow VS models/friends {Izabel Goulart, Alessandra Ambrosio and Karolina Kurkova } launch Victoria's Secret Five New Secret Embrace Bras. Selita also celebrated fellow VS model Karolina Kurkova's birthday.

[View a video of Selita explaining her 'secret' relationship with Nick Cannon here.]
Angela Bassett and husband Courtney B. Vance held their first of two NYC Barnes & Noble in-store signing. {They'll be at the Columbus Circle's Barnes & Noble. For more details, visit This is Angie B! News}

Labels: Angela Bassett, Out and About, Selita Banks

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posted by Chi-Chi at 2/28/2007 | Permalink

Spotted Action

Rumor control: Jay-Z paid his supposed baby mama Trinidadian model Shenelle Scott one million to keep his name off their son's birth certificate. {Sandra Rose}
Hip-hop music producer Scott Storch (known for songs for Fat Joe and Lil' Wayne) uses the N-Word. {Juiicy Scoop}
T.I and Trey Songz parties at Kevin Liles' bday bash. {Players, Haters, and Imitators}
Fantasia to star on Broadway's The Color Purple. {Cake & Ice Cream}

Labels: Jay-Z, Kelly Rowland, T.I, Throwback Picture

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posted by Chi-Chi at 2/28/2007 | Permalink

Out & About: Posh and Ryan Phillippe

Victoria Beckham was spotted doing what she normally does---shopping---but her debut platinum blonde is making headlines. [pic credit] "On her last day in L.A. before heading back to Spain, Victoria Beckham reveals a new look – a cropped blonde do! – while making stops at Bristol Farms and Fred Segal on Tuesday." [source] Victoria rocked simple vest and Superfine skinny jeans and toted around her Hermes Birkin bag in black.

which look do you prefer--Brunette Posh or Blonde Posh?

Ryan Phillippe was spotted out and about with his children Deacon and Ava Elizabeth.

Labels: David and Victoria Beckham, Out and About, Ryan Phillippe

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posted by Chi-Chi at 2/28/2007 | Permalink

Nick Cannon and Selita Ebanks are 'not married'

Nick Cannon and Selita Ebanks finally came out publicly to speak on their rumored marriage that happened in Las Vegas during the NBA All-Star Weekend.

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Nick on Selita: "Selita's amazing. She changed me – I'm no longer a player. She changed everything."

Selita on Nick: "I'm not married. We're just two young people and we're happy. I laugh a lot and he laughs a lot and I think that's what's important. I support him and he supports me." [source]

So these two are officially dating! Sources say Ebanks has her sights on Hollywood. "Ebanks is in talks to star in the HBO comedy pilot Whitney, about a clique of female friends in Miami." [source ]

Labels: New Couple, Nick Cannon, Selita Banks

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posted by Chi-Chi at 2/28/2007 | Permalink

Beyonce to premiere two new music videos TODAY!

Beyonce will premiere 'Beautfiul Liar' featuring Shakira and 'Upgrade U' featuring Jay-Z today on BET's '106 & Park.' Yes you read that right---two music videos! My rundown on both music videos: 'Beautfiul Liar' video treatment sort of reminds me of Beyonce's 'Check On It' meets Destiny's Child 'Stand Up for Love' music videos. Don't get me wrong here--the video is still fresh with a little bit of something new flavor to it. Kudos to the camera trick that made telling apart B and 'Kira a bit difficult. Anyhow the videos look fly---'Upgrade U' is a hot club song that Beyonce co-wrote with her cousin Angie Beyince and sister Solange. I'm glad Beyonce finally came out with a video to it. I think the video is reminisce of her scenes from the 'Cater 2 U' music video. "Beautiful Liar", which I just heard on Z100, is mid-tempo with Beyonce and Shakira going back to forth. Niiiiiice! The best of both worlds---R&B and Latin!

Watch a exclusive preview of Beyonce's 2 music videos over at '{Access Hollywood}.

Toya over at Toya's World got the rundown on Beyonce's "Get Me Bodied" music video: "The Get Me Bodied video is stated to be the extended version. In the lyrics Beyonce says "my three best friends", and they supposedly show Solange, Michelle and Kelly under an umbrella. Then later in the lyrics Beyonce says "Do an old school dance", Michelle is doing the cabbage patch dance. The choreography is said to be really "fresh and slick"! The video starts off with beyonce writing (as the song reads...9-4-81 B'day) She is writing it on a mirror with red lipstick." [pic credit: Toya's World.]

More information straight from the Music World: "Both the "Upgrade U" and the "Beautiful Liar" videos will be available on the Anthology Video Album DVD, available exclusively at Wal*Mart beginning April 3.
"Beautiful Liar" will be on the new deluxe edition of B'Day, available April 3. Pre-order now for delivery on the release date."
In related news, Beyonce was not exposed to hepatitis A at a recent celebrity bash celebrating her appearance on the Sport Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
A representative for Knowles confirms to US entertainment show "Extra" that the singer is not at risk because she did not eat any food at the party. (Source)
Moving right along....

Beyonce visited MTV's TRL to debut 'Beautiful Liar.'

Shakira on her 'Beautiful Liar' co-star: “Beyonce has a very good accent when she sings in Spanish and I think anything that she wants to do she will do just fine, because she is a very determined and focused woman and that is something to admire. She is a great artist.”

“She is an amazing performer and also a sweet person and a very nice human being and I am so thrilled and thankful for her invitation. It was her idea to make me a part of her album and it has been wonderful.”

"Beautiful Liar" music video:

Watch Shakira & Beyoncé - Beautiful Liar

*Upgrade U music video.*
This video is fun and very entertaining from her multiple outfit changes to her funky hair dos to the way she mimics Jay's raps which I found to be so cute. Prepare to be 'Upgrade' by Beyonce and Jay-Z....press play.

WATCH UPGRADE U BY Beyonce

Click [here] to see clips of Beyonce's "B'Day" AnthologyVideos which includes the following "Kitty Kat", "Green Light", Upgrade U" featuring Jay-Z, "Get Me Bodied" featuring Kelly, Solange and Michelle as cameos, "Freakum Dress", "Suga Mama" plus two more videos. [Thanks Vinny of DC3Forever!] Visit Toya's World for a complete rundown on each video [here].

Labels: Beyonce Knowles, Beyonce Knowles. Solange Knowles-Smith, Destiny's Child, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, New Music, Shakira

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posted by Chi-Chi at 2/28/2007 | Permalink

"The Nanny Diaries" trailer

The New York Times bestseller "The Nanny Diaries" by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus, starring Scarlett Johansson, Alicia Keys, Laura Linney, Paul Giamatti, Chris Evans, and Donna Murphy, hits theatres nationwide on April 20th.

[Watch "The Nanny Diaries" trailer here.]

Labels: Alicia Keys, Box Office Thursday, Scarlett Johansson

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posted by Chi-Chi at 2/28/2007 | Permalink

The cast of "HOUSE" does "TV GUIDE"

The cast of "House" (Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Jesse Spencer, Omar Epps, Jennifer Morrision, and Robert Sean Leonard) appears on the upcoming cover of "TV Guide" magazine. {Catch "House" Tuesday nights on FOX.}
Lisa Edelstein on "House" success: "What's it like now that 26 million people are watching? It's surreal!"

Labels: Newsstand Snapshots, Omar Epps

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posted by Chi-Chi at 2/28/2007 | Permalink

Out & About: Michelle Williams, Gisele & Tom Brady

Former Destiny's Child member Michelle Williams raises the roof Tuesday in celebration of her new stage gig – the role of Shug Avery – in the Chicago production of The Color Purple. The hit Broadway musical opens in the Windy City on April 17. {pic credit: PEOPLE.COM}

Continuing their European getaway, Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady watch their steps while touring Rome on Monday. Though news broke that Brady's ex Bridget Moynahan is expecting his child while he's been overseas, the New England Patriots quarterback says he's "excited" about the pregnancy. {pic credit: PEOPLE.COM}

Gisele Bundchen wearing Dolce & Gabbana Fall/Winter 2007. {photos by D. Venturelli}

Labels: Gisele Bundchen, Michelle Williams, Out and About, Tom Brady

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posted by Chi-Chi at 2/28/2007 | Permalink

Post Oscar Celebration for Angela Bassett and Forest Whitaker

Dom Perignon's celebration for Oscar winner Forest Whitaker at Hollywood's Boulevard3 bought out Forest's wife Keisha, Oprah Winfrey, MJB, actor Chris Tucker, Quincy Jones, and two-time Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou. {photos by Alexandra Wyman}

Elsewhere in New York City...

Last night alongside husband Courtney B. Vance, Angela Bassett host the 7th Annual More Magazine/Wilhelmina 40+ Model Search at New York City Cipriani's. {photos by Jemal Countess}

Peggy Northrop, Editor-in Chief of MORE Magazine with top 3 finalist Paula O'Connor, Patricia Neville and Steffi Jo Chapin with host Angela Bassett.

Labels: Angela Bassett, Chris Tucker, Common, Forest Whitaker, MJB, Oprah, Oscars 2007

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