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Child star actress Kyla Pratt made her big screen debut in "The BabySitter's Club" but it was memorable stint on "Parent Hood" that got her noticed:
Best known for her role as Penny in the Disney Channel's "The Proud Family", Kyla Pratt has since appeared in countless feature films like both of "Dr. Dolittle" films alongside Eddie Murphy and Raven Symone and the hit television show like "One on One" co-starring Flex Alexander and Robert Ri'chard.
As of yet, Kyla and her best friend Jennifer Freeman of "My Wife and Kids" fame appeared in a B2K music video:
Kyla had this to say about her man, Nathaniel Dancy II: "He makes me happy" in a a recent Ebony magazine. Click here to read more about Kyla and her long-time boyfriend over at Black Girl Fame.
Evewas spotted at Radio One Spring Fest to promote her "Giant" magazine cover. This marks her first public outing since that whole crashing her Maserati into a divider earlier this week and she looks flawless!
Eve kicked it with Polow Da Don (the guy behind Rich Boy's Throw Some D's and Kelly Rowland and Eve's Like This):
Only Eve can get away rocking that second-skin bodysuit.
I'm loving her YSL tribute pumps...
Rosario Dawsonhit up the Tribeca Film Festival night scene in a gray number:
Apparently Rosario jumpstarted last year's retired look---the belted dress---on the red carpet:
[pic credit: InTouch Weekly.] Kim Kardashian and Kristen Dunst has followed the same trend as seen on the red carpet last year which was rocked by these fashionistas:
-Mya, Kelly Rowland, Amerie, and Tracee Ellis Ross-
Last year the belted look was seen accompanied by a snug-fit blouse or a fitted trench but now the trend has come back accompanied with a dress. Would YOU rock this updated look for the summer?
Kyla Pratt & Jennifer Freeman at Rock and Shop for MS in Hollywood:
These ladies are the next breed of young talented Black actresses in Tinseltown.
"Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria hit a taping of The View in her Nanette Lepore lime-green frock back in February, while former MTV TRL VJ Vanessa Minnillo stepped out in her vibrant dress a few weeks ago in N.Y.C.
Eve, in a white Rachel Roy dress, sported this L.A.M.B Carle clutch at the Self magazine's Tightest bodies in Hollywood bash last month in New York City while Gwen Stefani, in a white Vivienne Westwood frock, wore her creation to the 2006 Billboard Music Awards.[pic credit: Juicy-News via People] which look is on lock?
Solange Knowles, 20, will guest host an upcoming episode of MTV’s Total Request Live. "She is going to be a guest VJ for a day coming up but will not be a permanent, full-time VJ,” a rep for Beyoncé’s little sis tells Us. Now that TRL host Vanessa Minnillo is leaving the show, the gig is up for grabs.
Tyra Banks paid a visit to Conan O'Brien show:
She talks about boobs, and that booty shaking seen in Shakira and Beyonce's "Beautiful Liar" music video. It's a hilarious must-see clip.
In flattering black and white numbers, pop songtresses Ciara and Jennifer Lopez hit up Us Weekly's Hot Hollywood bash at hot night spot, Sugar:
Ciara just needs to relax her shoudlers a bit.
Ciara's style was voted a The Ingenue while Jennifer Lopez was honored as their style icon:
Leave it to J.Lo to work that white on white pantsuit!
Beyonce is featured on the May issue of "VIBE" magazine:
In the issue Beyonce discusses for the umpteenth time that 'fued' with Jennifer Hudson.
Kerry Washington, a Bronx chica at heart like myself, attended the opening night of the Tribeca Film Festival looking rather fly than usual:
Kerry supported the SOS: Short Film Program which serves to create a series of educational and compelling short films that highlight the problems of, and engage people with solutions for, the global climate crisis. This look is far better than her previous red carpet efforts...
Ja Rule and Trina did a performance set down in Miami Beach:
Trina looks au natural. I wonder what song(s) she performed. Gwen Stefani flaunted her flat stomach during an L.A. outing with her little guy Kingston, 11 months, on Thursday:
Hard to believe a baby pop out of her, huh? Serena Williams looked stunning at a recent red carpet event from her hair to her outfit:
Her hair is stunning than usual!
niiice! Serena also paid Martha a visit:
Tennis star Serena Williams creates flower arrangements with host Martha Stewart on the set of 'The Martha Stewart Show, ' Wednesday, April 25, 2007 in New York. During her appearance, Williams spoke about her recent trip to Africa and her rigorous workout routine.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are featured on their joint movie venture, "EL CANTANTE" movie poster:
Someone clearly had too much fun with Photoshop!
Mario bites the hand that help made him who he is today:
"Ne-Yo co-wrote Mario’s big hit “Let Me Love You” from his double platinum sophomore CD, Turning Point, which Mario admitted went to the top of the charts in every country that it was released in. Since then, Ne-Yo has not only penned hits for Rihanna, Beyonce, Usher and Mary J. Blige but has also released his own multi-platinum CD.
Although Mario applauds the work that he has done with Ne-Yo, the singer is looking forward to taking his music in a new direction.
“Ne-Yo is very versatile, but we already got what I needed from him. Hopefully we’ll be able to do some stuff together in the future,” admits Mario.
“This album is sexier and more passionate,” says Mario who does more of his own songwriting on Go. “I feel like I’ve grown to a point where I’m comfortable in my own skin, and this album truly reflects that.”
Bushkicked it on the White House Lawn with a pair of African drummers to raise Malaria Awareness in Africa:
On the official site, Bono had this say about the foundation: "Distance does not decide who is your brother and who is not."
*Alicia Keys poses for a picture with the subjects of the documentary 'We Are Together' in New York, Thursday, April 26, 2007. The film, about a an orphanage in Africa and the stories of the children living there, is showing at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival. [pic source: funkysouldiva.net]
Prior to coming over to the Big Apple,Alicia Keys was spotted keeping low-key at the airport:
I'm loving her Fendi bag...
Beyonce, overseas in Australia's Melbourne airport, smiled for the cameras while greeting her fans:
Beyonce's hair in the past used to be fly but today I'm going to place the blame on the long flight from NYC to Australia because this hair is not her best look at all!
She's rocking the same dress she wore on vacation with her man in Mexico. Ummmhmmm....
Word is that reviews from her "The Beyonce Experiene" world tour called her 'the female verison of Prince.' WOW!
Beyonce's performance, at the Rod Laver Arena, got raves from the Herald Sun, who called her on the "level of a female Prince."
Speaking of which, Beyonce landed the cover of People en Espanol's most beautiful 2007 list:
Eve got arrested for DUI:
Eve was arrested after crashing her Maserati into a center divider on Hollywood Blvd. Former Mr. Madonna actor Sean Penn was spotted leaving in a taxi close to 4:00 AM right outside the precint that has Eve locked up in. Luckily for Eve it pays to have a good well-known friends. I'm just amazed that Sean Penn paid her a visit. Soon after his visit, Eve just posted $30,000 bail and was released from Los Angeles County Jail. Doing the walk of shame, E-V-E covered her face, as she was picked by yet another Maserati:
Elizabeth Berkley*, Vanessa Minnillo, Elizabeth Hurley and Rosario Dawson at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Hot Pink Party Goes Cool in New York:
Am I the only one that wants a "Saved by The Bell" reunion special?! Nicole Richie and her best friend Paris Hilton team up in the name of sunglasses--a trend Nicole is notoriously known for rocking at all times:
One of my guilty pleasures is "The Simple Life"...Nicole practically steals the show. Nicole, who hosted the launch of Armani Exchange's A/X sunglasses line in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday, had this to say: "[Armani Exchange] did a really good job of covering every trend that there is right now, so I think that's cool."
Vanessa Minnillo, who recently left her post as the TRL VJ on MTV, is now the face of Flirt! Cosemtics:
Vanessa's style is getting there each time she hits up a red carpet event. Minnillo's the new face of the new cosmetics line Flirt! which had a launch party at New York nightclub The Grand on Wednesday.
Tyra Banks went back to the Manhattan eatery to pay the $120 tap she supposedly forgot to paid:
She is hugging the mess out of the waiter...poor guy. Tyra Banks publicly makes amends with a Brooklyn Diner waiter in New York on Thursday, after confessing that she and Russell Simmons accidentally left the establishment without settling the bill after a luncheon on Saturday. Not missing a beat, Tyra Banks got her hands on Rosie O'Donnell:
things that make me go hmm....
Ciara, whose style is finally being recognized by Stylewatch, was recently spotted rocking boho-chic styled Kenneth Cole ring:
For a cool $75 you can get the same ring Ciara's rocking. Click on the image for shopping details.
And I'll leave you all with this picture that screams "CAPTION THIS":
Ice-T and Coco at the launch for Russell Simmons book Do You!: 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success at Stereo in New York.
Today bought out the new video premieres by Rihanna and Fantasia. Of the two I don't know which one I prefer. Rihanna's "Umbrella" is definitely a club banger and while on this topic Fantasia's "When I See You" should have been her comeback single not her second single!
Jay-Z's sneaker game is fresh and Rihanna in silver paint is quite interesting: Needless to say Rihanna came back hard on this video. Fantasia's "When I See You" co-stars NFLer Larry Johnson:
Larry Johnson is former BET VJ Julissa's man... I'm loving Fantasia's red YSL platforms:
-yawn at that whole 50 and Game rumor plus the Mya haters of yesterday- Mya has shut it down once again on her surefire hit, "Lock U Down" featuring Lil' Wayne. I know you know her competition will have to pull out a fast one to top this! Did she really have to bring in Weezy up in the mix?! Well either way she handle her thing. Simply press play to see what exactly I'm talking---
Mya's biizack, folks! Hate it or love it* no pun intended. AND she hit us off with 3 of her too:
Now about Weezy looking a bit off:
no comment
Mya premiered the video on BET's 106 & Park:
Okay that top is hot! Seriously I think straight hair suits Mya far much better than when she's rocking a curly 'do:
NEVER FORGOTTEN... Today marks the 5-year anniversary since Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes died in that tragic car crash in Honduras. The short life and fast times of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes will be on display when "VH1 Rock Docs: Last Days Of Left Eye" premieres on May 19 at 9 PM ET/PT.
According to the current issue of STAR, Donald Dasion is about to pop the question to girlfriend CaCee Cobb (better known as Jessica Simpson's assistant):
-click to enlarge- credit: May 8th issue of Star magazine
Proudly showing her support of presidential candidate Barack Obama on her T-shirt, Halle Berry makes a pit stop at a Los Angeles party store on Tuesday. [pic credit: PEOPLE]
Nicole Richie moves ahead with a fashionable cause – shopping! – in Beverly Hills on Tuesday. The Simple Life star stopped in the Dior store on Rodeo Drive, where she left a satisfied customer. [pic credit: PEOPLE]
Her shoes is just the thing I need to add onto my growing summer shopping list. I'm soo glad I hit up Macy's this weekend.
Earlier today Rosie O'Donnell announced her departure from ABC's daytime chat fest, "The View." Via Yahoo: Rosie O'Donnell's stormy tenure on "The View" will be a short one. The opinionated host was unable to agree on a contract with ABC, and she'll leave the show in June.
-click on all images to enlarge- Scary Spice Melanie Brown posing with her baby daughter Angel Iris on the front of US edition of OK! magazine. Although the father has not been confirmed Melanie has given her daughter the name Angel Iris Murphy Brown, saying "Murphy as that's her Father". Melanie spoke about her relationship with Eddie claiming "Our relationship was amazing. The minute we met, the attraction was instant." Melanie then went on to talk about how it all ended saying "I'd been on a flight at the time. I was shocked and then I felt a bit disgusted. We were madly in love with each other then this happens."
R&B dance maven Ciara is featured on Us Weekly's Hot Hollywood as their ingenue:
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In the interview, Ciara discusses her Christian Louboutin shoe fetish and how much she loves to flaunt her legs. Ciara also coined look as 'fun elegance' to describe her Roberto Cavalli babydoll mini at the Grammy's.
Style maven Jennifer Lopez rocked a silver Atelier Versace number to a November 2006 Haper's Bazaar shoot while Beyonce Knowles wore it recently during her "The Beyonce Experience" world tour overseas.
[pic credit: Just Jared, Beyonce World] WHICH LOOK IS ON LOCK?
Here’s a teaser for Mya’s “Lock U Down” video premiering tomorrow on BET’s “106 & Park” :
Mya's promo team is on it! I love how they leak a teaser until the actual release date. Niiice!
Mya is set to launch a modelling career this May as reported by MTV News:
"Mýa gave a sneak peek of her forthcoming album Liberation — which was due out last November but is now slated for June 26 — at the Essence/Dodge Avenger Lifestyle Lounge party at New York's Roseland Ballroom Wednesday. While partygoers checked out the 2008 Avenger, Mýa sang a four-song set, including her new single "Lock U Down," which Scott Storch produced. On Tuesday, Mýa was finishing up the dance-heavy video for the single, which features a guest appearance by Lil Wayne. Meanwhile, Mýa is going international with her modeling career. She's already strutted down the catwalk for Heatherette in New York during Fashion Week, and now she's making her European debut modeling for the design duo at Life Ball 2007 in Vienna on May 26."
Model Iman and her husband singer David Bowie laugh as they arrive at the Vanity Fair Tribeca Film Festival Party this past Tuesday in New York:
Iman is having some fun, isn't she? What a classy woman is she.
Iman and David Bowie also attended the Food Bank for New York City's fifty annual "Can-Do" dinner awards held at Pier Sixty in New York City on Monday, April 23, 2007:
The fringe (bangs) is not a good look on her nor is the extra fur at the bottom of her dress...
Vanessa Minnillo and Rosario Dawson were at The Breast Cancer Research Foundation?s annual Hot Pink Party held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York on Tuesday:
Vanessa's style is truly one of her own. I'm glad she's shaping up from her usual Forever-21 look she goes for on "TRL."
Word is that Vanessa's man Nick Lachey moved in with her recently to a luxe NYC condo.
Sisqo "WHO’S YOUR DADDY":
As much I enjoy the fact Sisqo's back I respect him coming back on his own terms. Word is that Sisqo is releasing the last of the trilogy, "The Last Dragon" independently.
Does Gayle King have a new man?!? Well she seem cozy with a politician at a recent red carpet event. Gayle King and Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker arrive at the Bloomberg News Gala which followed the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington on Saturday April 21, 2007.
If so I know Gayle's been on the hunt for a man. She even agreed to Oprah looking for a man for her too.
And now onto the exclusive Ok! magazine interview with Melanie Brown:
Brown, 31, known as Scary Spice when she performed with the '90s hit pop group, gave birth to Angel Iris Murphy Brown on April 3 in Santa Monica. She listed Murphy's name on the birth certificate. Murphy, 46, has said he's not sure he's the father. Brown said she and Murphy were introduced by a mutual friend. "There was this electricity between us. Within half an hour, we were holding hands. We were soul mates. We were like each other in so many ways. It was electrifying," she said. "After three days, we both got tattoos. I had his name in his handwriting on me, and he had my name in my handwriting on him. Everybody around us was quite sick of us lovebirds. "It felt like we had known each other for years," Brown said.
Murphy was "over the moon" about the pregnancy and discussed getting married after the baby was born. Then came his bombshell during a TV interview, about five months after their relationship started, she said. "I tried to call Eddie and I couldn't get through. Then I got through, and he said he would call me back and that was it. He never called back," Brown said. That was four months ago and the two haven't spoken since, she said. "I don't feel humiliated. I think the only person who has humiliated themselves is Eddie. His behavior was unacceptable," Brown said. "Maybe one day Eddie will tell me why this happened." [source]
Beyonce is in the middle of a copyright infringement lawsuit that caused her record label to pull all CDs featuring the Des'ree remake, "Still in Love (kissing You).": "Superstar Beyonce Knowles has withdrawn the deluxe edition of her latest album B'Day from sale, after British singer Des'ree launched a lawsuit, accusing her of ignoring copyright rules. Des'ree filed a lawsuit in Manhattan, New York last Wednesday, alleging Knowles never obtained proper clearance to use her song Kissing You.
As a result, Knowles' record label bosses have agreed to temporarily halt distribution of the CDs that include the track, reports MTV.
According to the suit, Des'ree claims the strict terms her team submitted to Knowles in order for her to re-record the song was not satisfactory, so the former Destiny's Child star reportedly ignored copyright law and recorded her own version.
The terms stated Knowles couldn't re-title the song or film a video using the track. Knowles recorded the track as Still In Love (Kissing You) for the deluxe edition. Des'ree is seeking $150,000 in damages." [source]
Des'ree verison, "I'm Kisssing You":
Beyonce verison, (Still in Love) Kissing You:
Des'ree's version was used in Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film "Romeo and Juliet," Beyoncé's version can be found on the re-release of her album, "B'Day."
Both songs indicate some deep thoughts about a significant other who did them wrong. I wonder if Victoria recorded this song amidst her husband's very public affair. I also wonder if Beyonce wrote this song amidst that Jay-Z/Rihanna fiasco. This is of course just food for thought.
Usher and his brother James Lackey (aka JLACK* the one that did Lloyd's "Get it Shawty") are featured in the April/May issue of 'Atlanta Peach Magazine':
[props to Usherforever] Usher is expected to drop his number this November.
For all the Usher fans out there, you can catch a glimpse of JLACK in Usher's Yeah music video:
According to Rap-Up, Fabolous’ album has been pushed back to June, but one of the album cuts “First Time” has leaked, which features Rihanna. Fab’s album drops a week after Rihanna’s on June 12th. LISTEN: Fabolous f/ Rihanna - “First Time” Rihanna's sound is come a long way since this:
Don't you agree? Anyhow "First Time" reminds me a whole lot like the song she did with Memphis Bleek:
Mýa, at Lifetime UpFront, performed with recording artist Patti Labelle:
I wonder what song they performed...
pic credit: MYAHARRISON.NET Word is the premiere of Mýa's 'Lock you down' video on 106&Park tomorrow.
Amerie supposedly insured her legs for $2 million dollars:
Amerie says, “My legs are very important to my career so I’m insuring them. I love dancing as much as I do singing.” [SOURCE]
Beyonce's new Samsung commerical:
Samsung F300 "Ultramusic" TV commercial is done in English and Spanish. Gotta love her for pulging "House of Dereon" brand into the commerical.
According to thisisrihanna.com, Rihanna will premiere her new video for "Umbrella" this Thursday: -click on image for details -
Jennifer Lopez was spotted shopping at London's Top Shop and bought along her hubby Marc Anthony for the shopping spree:
the couple that shops together....
naw!
J.Lo is in town for her 4 million dollar birthday bash performance for a wealthy billionaire.
J.Lo and Marc will be starring together in "El Cantante":
Joe's Aint Nothin' Like Me drops today and he was out signing autographs and performing at J&R Music and Computer World:
I'm really feeling Joe's current single, "If I Was Your Man." Reggie Bush hit up a country club with funny man Anthony Anderson recently:
I'm still mad I didn't recognize him when I literally bump into him last year at the MTV Studios. He's finer in person but I just couldn't remember his name. Speaking of celeb sightings, a faithful Urban Hoopla reader let me know that Brooke Hogan's complexion is far from tan but orange:
Orange?!? Hot damn!
TMZ posted up a hilarious clip from this past Sunday night's episode of "Entourage":
Ari goes crazy during couple therapy. Apparently Ari Gold (as played by Jeremy Piven) can't take Vince Chase (as played by Adrian Griener) not being his client anymore.
Eva Longoria at The 2007 ALMA Awards Promoshoot:
She looks sort of Vida Guerra... [pic credit: gossip rocks] Melanie Brown has named her daughter Angel Iris Murphy Brown. She tells British magazine OK!, "We had talked about having a family and getting married. We started talking about whether we should buy a house together, where we could be alone together." Brown insists Murphy was a loving boyfriend and excited about the baby when she flew to her native England to visit her mother last December, but when she returned Murphy had ended their relationship and was denying paternity of the tot. Brown explains, "I came to see my mom for a few days as I wanted to see her in person. Then I got a flight home, landed and there is a whole sea of photographers. There were people shouting about a DNA test. "I was in complete shock. I tried to call Eddie and couldn't get through. Then I got through and he said he would call me back and that was it. He never called back. I literally couldn't understand what was happening." While Brown was flying home to Los Angeles, Murphy appeared on Dutch TV show RTL Boulevard, saying, "I don't know whose child that is, until it comes out and has a blood test." She laments, "I was shocked and then I felt a bit disgusted. I don't feel humiliated. I think the only person who has humiliated themselves is Eddie. If he wants to do a DNA test, then do it. Step up to the plate and be responsible. I have no doubt that this is Eddie's baby. I'm not registering her birth without her dad." [source: Hollywood.com ]
WOW, this is the type of drama we've seen on Jenny Jones, Ricki Lake, and Maury rolled up in one! Serena and Venus Williams proves yet again why money doesn't hook up a new weave recently at a tennis match:
Needless to say their tennis chops makes up for their lack of hair picks. -smh- Serena Williams, in a gorgerous Catherine Malandrino Spring 2007 dress, announces her renewed partnership with Vicks and the launch of a Vicks national sweepstakes at the "Top of the Rock" Rooftop Garden on April 24, 2007 in New York City.
The winner of the Vick's Sweepstakes wins an all expense paid trip to Wimbeldon.
Click on the image below is listen to the Ne-Yo & Kanye West remix to "Because of You": [props to the.life]
Another faithful Urban-Hoopla reader saw Mathew McConaughey with his new girlfriend exercising in the good East Coast Weather:
Does this guy own a shirt when he's working out?! I need a tall drink of water ASAP!
Lastly thanks to those who's recognizing the name change of this blog, Urban-Hoopla. platformlaunchaction.blogspot.com will remain the same because this blog has somehow made its way onto Wikipedia and there are a great number of you that prefer the old name. I haven't decided just yet how I'll change up the logo but I am working on it promptly:
Much love to whoever did this and much love to Nachi for letting me know about this!
Coach Fragrance Launch to Benefit EBMRF bought out fashionistas Tracee Ellis Ross, Rosario Dawson, Gabrielle Union, Kidada Jones Sanaa Lathan and Regina King:
Rosario's sense of style is simply of hers to make. I don't know how I feel about the hair 'do but every other celebrity that attended went the casual look.
Tracee why did you wear that unflattering dress for?? Their bag game makes up for their laid-back edge. These two are usually dressed to impress.
Three of the industry's best African-American female actors...
Rent "Brown Sugar", "Ray" and "Deliever Us from Eva" for proof.
Kidada Jones:
If anything Kidada should portray her best friend Aaliyah in the biopic. Her jewlery is most likely from her Disney Couture line she has going on. I'm feeling her sandals....that's also going on my extra long must-have summer shopping list.
Eric Benet escorted his daughter India to a recent Class of Hope: Prom 2007 event:
India is quite a grown lady...she could have been Halle's step-daughter if Eric thought with the right head! -smh- Let me stop knocking this guy...he's seems like he's a cool dad. He brings India to just about every red carpet event he attends.
Solange Knowles-Smith was spotted out and about with her adorable son Daniel Juelz Smith:
I'm loving baby Daniel's paparazzi poses. I wonder if Solange took that last picture herself. Congrats to the Urban-Hoopla CD giveaway winners! You should have received the e-mail by now stating that you've won!
Beyonce Knowles rock a boho-type CATHARINE MALANDRINO tank out in Nice, France last year while actress Carmen Ejogo (b.k.a Mrs. Jeffery Wright) rock it for a November 2006 VIBE photospread. WHICH LOOK IS ON LOCK?
Jessica Biel in a power suit was spotted leaving Church this past Sunday:
How did someone known as the eldest Camden on "7th Heaven" suddenly become one of the tabloid's "IT" girl?!
Victoria Beckham in a crisp white sheath and platinum blonde locks at former Spice Girls bandmate Ginger aka Geri’s Daughter’s Baptism:
Word has it all but one Spice Girl show up at the event. *coughs*Melanie Brown is strengthening out her paternity battle with Eddie Murphy.
[pic credit: celebutopia]
Scarlett Johansson at SNL After Party:
I'm loving the belt. Scarlett host the improv show, "Saturday Night Live" this past weekend and she did a great job. I didn't get the urge to flip the channel like I did before.
Speaking of which here are the Scarlett’s SNL Shoot which you saw in between commerical breaks:
[pic credit: ontd & SUPERIOR PICS]
Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale at the Grand opening of The Pearl concert:
Isn't this the same outfit she wore in "The Sweet Escape" music video?! Dress by L.A.M.B., black pumps by YSL, and why the red lipstick?!?
Eve, Gwen Stefani, Jessica Simpson, and Blu Cantrall are the new YSL* groupies. If you've been reading this blog, you'll notice that the YSL black pumps are fast becoming Spring's must-have accessory. Beyonce, Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Lopez have all been spotted rocking this must-have shoe. Apparently, $$$ is not an option for these in-demand shoes at all!
-click on the image above to see shopping details-
-the YSL tribute pumps that Eve, Gwen, Blu, Jessica, Jennifer, Beyonce, Christina, and Posh are all rocking-
Pop superstars Beyonce Knowles and Christina Aguilera have both rock a pair of these shoes as well as best friends Jennifer Lopez and Victoria Beckham.
*These in-demand YSL tribute pumps are from the Spring/Summer 2007 collection.
Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony were spotted in London recently:
Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony make a surprise visit to London. They managed to sneak out the back door of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in London. [pic credit: PEOPLE.COM] Would you dare to wear J.Lo's shiny bell buttoms jeans?! According to TMZ, J.Lo Gets $50,000 a Minute for Bday Party. "Jennifer Lopez is saying da to a Russian tycoon's big bucks, after he agreed to pay her $2 million for a 40-minute gig for his wife's 30th birthday party – or $50,000 a minute, according to the London Daily Mail. Andrei Melnichenko, a 35-year-old banker, is jetting J.Lo to London to play for his wife's bash, and is shelling out $1.2 mil in appeareance fees and $800K in expenses – but that's just under-the-cushions money for Melnichenko, who's net worth is a reported $5 billion." [TMZ.COM]
Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé and Ivanka Trump show off their shining stripes in shimmering minidresses:
[pic credit: PEOPLE.COM] Do you see yourself rocking this for the summer? EVA MENDES, in a butter-yellow Catherine Malandrino dress, at the Coach Fragrance launch in Los Angeles:
Eva Longoria, Tracee Ellis Ross, Gabrielle Union, Sanaa Lathan and Regina King were also at the event... Eva Longoria of "Desperate Housewives" fame:
I want her bag, damnit!! BFFs Gabrielle Union, Sanaa Lathan, and Regina King:
Sanaa is still sporting that extra glow of hers. Ummmhmmm! Fashionista Tracee Ellis Ross:
I'm not feeling the cut of this dress...very unflattering! Kerry Washington at The Creative Coalition’s Poker Détente:
Girls Tyme circa 1992 with members Tamar*, LaTavia Robertson, and Kelly Rowland:
*Tamar now sings with Prince.
Holly Robinson Peete and R&B singer Tamia landed the May cover issue of Essence magazine's 2007 The Bold & Beautiful list:
-click on the image to see who else made the list-
In the issue Holly speaks about her eldest son who has autism and Tamia speaks about having MS. Tamia on having multiple sclerosis: “People of color have to be aware of their medical status and be persistent with their doctors. Forget about trying to get through the storms. Life is about learning to dance in the rain.”
I posted up the video to Gwen Stefani's "4 in the morning" last week and so here's it is again:
Preview Common's upcoming record, "Finding Forever" by clicking on the image* below:
*This is a snapshot of Common's 1997 album, One Day It'll All Make Sense.
Cassie's photoshoot from back in the day:
I'm loving the blue shoes! [props to Cassie-Forever.] Check out her baby pictures she posted up on her MySpace:
On April 18th, Amerie performed on the UK music program "Popworld":
"Take Control" is still the single Amerie's pushing for her upcoming album, "Because I Love It." Hopefully by the summer release date, she's promoting another single and video.
That white and red combo is fierce! The females in R&B are coming back. Mya, Kelly Rowland, and now Amerie. Hopefully this summer we'll be another song by these three ladies. [pic credit: AMERIEWEB.COM]
John Legendaka Mr. Undercover sexy performed at the IWC Schaffhausen and Laureus Foundation's first annual All-star Celebrity Polo Challenge at the International Polo Club of Palm Beach on April 21, 2007 in Wellington, Florida:
Cool, calm and collected...
He already know he's got the crowd's full attention...
The album he has out right now is really good. My opinion is on the songs he has dropped so far, "Save Room", "Heaven" and "P.D.A" and I'm mad I don't have this album in my CD collection...yet. [pic credit: John-Legend.net]
Back in February, Alicia Keys performed a song called "Gravity"* with John Mayer at one of his New York concerts.
*At around 4:20 is when you'll hear Alicia's voice prompting her stage arrival. [props to Funky Soul Diva!] The big story in India this past weekend is Aishwarya Rai's wedding:
Niice!
Miss Rai's wedding is so traditional colorful! I love her outfits.
[pic credit: GOSSIP ROCKS] And now onto the first half of this blog's title...GUESS WHO!
Can you guess which reality star's baby picture this is? -click on the image to see if your guess is correct-
Rashida Jones was spotted in the Big Apple by 8th and Broadway filming scenes with her boyfriend:
[props to Oh No They Didn't!] Actress Kerry Washington was recently spotted at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington:
She should smile a bit...
And she bounces back on the fashion tip!
Kerry sharing a smile with Halle Berry at the New York City premiere of "Perfect Strangers":
[pic credit: MOVIES @ YAHOO] Madonna and her adopted son, David in his native African country, Malawi:
[pic credit: Teddy & Moo] I hope her adpoting is far from a publicty stunt...
Naomi Campbell at the 2007 Cipriani Wall Street Concert Series benefit:
I'm loving her shoes! Below is anoter celeb victim that is going on that 'when stars take a day off list' which Beyonce infamously landed on here the other day:
Blu Cantrell at T-Mobile Sidekick i-D Launch Party. -smh- Anyhow Blu's must-have Spring accessory [re: those black YSL pumps] makes up for half of her outfit. [pic credit: GOSSIP ROCKS]
New music from T.I/Tip: Click to download"I Am (T.I. vs T.I.P.)" Blogroll Hoopla:
Amerie performed at London's G-A-Y nightclub...and she's steps up her shoes game in the same token. [Juicy-News]
Monica proves why she's the only black chick who can rock a blonde 'do. [Players Vista]
Out of all the rappers out there. Let me stop! Cam'ron is featured on this week's edition of "60 Minutes" to discuss his movement to STOP SNITCHIN'. [Straight Outta NYC]
Introducing D-Cut jeans by Deelishis. [Ghetto Fabu]
Chronology of Megan Good's earrings circa 2005 to present. [Big Primp]
Urban-Hoopla's weekly re-run! April is almost wrapped up and this week bought out another new couple sighting. Mila J and Marques Houston's personal video blog that taps into their private relationship was leaked online:
Rih Rih quickly moved on from her backup dancer/"Unfaithful" video boo Anthony Burrell:
*See why Miss Fenty did this move by clicking on the image above.
The fashion game this week was quite competitive. Beyonce was the queen of changing up her style this past week.
Rocking a beret at the Knicks game:
She sat alongside friends Kimora Lee Simmons and Tyra Banks....which meant little one on one time with her man Jay-Z.
Wearing neon-red lipstick outside a popular NYC eatery:
Sporting bangs in Australia:
First the red lipstick at the Knicks game and now a hair change, is Sasha making a comeback!? She's still rocking that House of Dereon bag that's NOT up on the official shopping site anymore!
You all went crazy over this particular Which look is on lock edition between Beyonce and Tameka Foster:
Kelis and Paula Patton were spotted in similar styled Gucci mini:
Amerie came out of hiding:
Yeah that's her man Lenny Richardson right behind her. I'm adding her Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress to my summer shopping list. Damn that Macy's for having a one day sale while I came in to pay my damn bill, lol!
She's been in London recording her follow-up to "Touch" which I feel was overshadowed by the massive success of "1 Thing." That album is in my opinion Amerie's best. She co-wrote a bulk of the album and I'm a tad bit upset that the Carl Thomas duet didn't come out as single.
Halle Berry showed us a side of her we all haven't seen since "Monster's Ball":
But Gabriel gets to see it each and every night.
She was busy trying to thwart a potential beat up between her man Gabriel Aubry and the paparazzi.
I'll leave you all with these fun caption this pictures:
Kimora: Girl, if you ain't have Jay, I would be all up on that nigga :)"
Bee *fake laughing*:!! This b*tch don't know who the f*k she talking to do she Tyra?"
Tyra thinking to her self: If...you..don't...back...the..h*ll up out out my face with that breath....
*Captions are done by a Urban-Hoopla reader, Trish! This week's fly girl is tied between Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams:
PEOPLE.COM list their Beauty at Any Age* list which is apart of the upcoming annual Most Beautfiul 2007 issue:
BEYONCÉ KNOWLES, 25
Birthdate: September 4, 1981 Hometown: Houston, Texas Love Line: Dating rapper/music mogul Jay-Z since 2002. Milestones: She has seven solo Grammy Awards and three with Destiny's Child; was the second African-American woman to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue; starred in the box office hit Dreamgirls. [credit: PEOPLE.COM]
JENNIFER LOPEZ, 36
Birthdate: July 24, 1969 Hometown: The Bronx, N.Y. Love Line: Married for almost three years to singer Marc Anthony; divorced from dancer Cris Judd and restaurant owner Ojani Noa; previously engaged to Ben Affleck; and dated rapper Diddy. Milestones: She got her break as a "Fly Girl" dancer on '90s TV show In Living Color. In 2001, she was the first person ever to have the No. 1 album (J. Lo) and the No. 1 movie (The Wedding Planner). She's been nominated for two Grammys and a Golden Globe (for Selena), and won an American Music Award for favorite pop/rock female artist. [credit: PEOPLE.COM]
MARIAH CAREY, 38
Birthdate: March 27, 1969 Hometown: Long Island, N.Y. Love Line: In a relationship (but refuses to identify her beau); divorced mentor Tommy Mottola in 1997. Milestones: She has five Grammy Awards, is the best-selling female artist of all time and was the first female artist to have singles in the top two spots on Billboard's Hot 100. [credit: PEOPLE.COM]
SALMA HAYEK, 40
Birthdate: September 02, 1966 Hometown: Coatzacoalcos, Mexico Love Line: Hayek is engaged to businessman Francois-Henri Pinault, with whom she is expecting her first child. Milestones: She earned an Oscar nod for Frida, and won a Golden Globe this year as producer and creator of Ugly Betty. [credit: PEOPLE.COM]
MICHELLE YEOH, 44
Birthdate: August 6, 192 Hometown: Hong Kong Love Line: Dating racer Jean Todt; was previously married to businessman Dickson Poon. Milestones: Already a star in Hong Kong, Yeoh broke into Hollywood as a Bond girl in Tomorrow Never Dies. In 2005, she starred in the Oscar-winning film Memoirs of a Geisha. [credit: PEOPLE.COM]
IMAN, 51
Birthdate: July 25, 1955 Hometown: Mogadishu, Somalia Love Line: Married to David Bowie since 1992. They have a daughter, Alexandria, 6. Iman has another daughter, Zulekha, from a previous marriage to Spencer Haywood. Milestones: She was one of the first black supermodels; launched Iman, one of the first cosmetics lines for women of color. [credit: PEOPLE.COM]
*Out of the 41 on the list the above are the only minorites. Things that make me go hmm....
According to TMZ.COM, "Chris Rock is under fire from a woman who claims he's her 13-year-old baby's daddy, but cops say the woman behind the allegations has been full of s**t for years."
Click on the image to read more!
Sisters Vanessa and Angela alongside their step-mother Justine Simmons appear on the latest issue of "Hype Hair" magazine:
Pop singer Natasha Bedingfield, known for her R&B tinged hits like “These Words” and “Unwritten,” is about to release her second album N.B. on April 30. She has collaborated with Eve on a track called “(No More) What Ifs.” Eve is putting herself back out there with her recent work with Kelly Rowland and now Natasha. Eve’s new album Here I Am is due out August 7th.
