Record executive/music moguel Andre Harrell's celebration dinner brought out Chris Rock, Jay-Z, Mary J Blige, Diddy, and LaTonya Blige-DaCosta. Andre is often credited as launching the careers of MJB and Diddy.



Pharrell Williams showed off his new crocodile Spongebob SquarePants sneakers and his custom made oversize Hermes bag. According to Pharrell's blog, his sneakers were made by BAPE.



Also at the 17th Annual Trumpet Awards were Chris Tucker, Anthony Anderson, Holly Robinson Peete, Elise Neal, En Vogue, Sean Garrett, and Raven-Simone.

Labels: Award Hoopla, Chris Rock, Chris Tucker, Elise Neal, Holly Robinson Peete, MJB, Out and About, Pharrell Williams, Raven Symone

Jennifer Lopez made a scene at the NYC Fashion Week in a YSL platform ankle boots and a chic bag from her own clothing line. The new mom also has a greatest hits album coming out by the end of the year. J.Lo also has a upcoming triahthlon gig which she has a blog all about.


Venus Williams sported a larger than life hairstyle when she attended Carolina Herrera fashion show with her mother Oracene Price and close friend Andre Leon Talley. Andre let his bag do all the talking...




Halle Berry and her man Gabriel Aubrey attended the 40th anniversary bash for Calvin Klein. (Gabriel is one of the known CK models. So isn't it nice to see these two together especially after seeing Halle with Nahla all the time solo?) Eva Mendes, another CK spokesmodel, was there as well. I see you Halle with that 'engagement' type ring!




Jill Marie Jones and Solange squeezed in some 'chill' time at a post VMA party hosted by SRC. Jill had on a familar Richard Ruiz silk tunic and Solange just have had to flaunt her favorite Fendi bag. Also at the event were D. Woods, Melyssa Ford, and Elise Neal.




Ryan Leslie dropped the video treatment for his single, "Addiction" on MTV Jams. All I can say is that the video may indicate some type of 'beef' (if you can call it that) between him and Cassie because Cassie's vocals were present but she was no show in the video. The song is still of my favorites out on the radio. Nice job, Fabolous!




Photo credits: CELEBUTOPIA/hch/wireimage/getty

Labels: Danity Kane, Elise Neal, Fabolous, Halle Berry, J.Lo, Melyssa Ford, Music Hoopla, Out and About, Ryan Leslie, Venus Williams

The 8th Annual Urban BMI Awards was attended by the Jackson family, T.I, Tiny, Bobby Valentino, Ray J, JoJo, Mario, the Simmons sisters, Elise Neal, Tatyana Ali, Christina Milian, Tocarra, Keri Hilson, and Melanie Brown.



The Jackson 5 were awarded with a BMI Icon (re: Lifetime Achievement) award. According to PEOPLE.COM, Ray J, Bobby Valentino, Mario, and Lloyd sang "Never Can Say Goodbye" as a tribute to the Jackson 5.

Speaking of the Jackson clan, Janet hinted at a possible departure from her label home Def Jam Records in a recent interview with Billboard magazine. I can't say if we'll be working with them in the future," Jackson said today (Sept. 4) during a conference call with reporters to promote her upcoming Rock Witchu Tour. "I don't know what the future holds between the two of us." Hopefully the tour will get things going for Janet on the music tip. At least Janet knows something is up with her "Discipline" promo.

On the fashion tip, Tiny rock this Gucci "babouska" medium boston bag...just like Ciara's own. Their bag cost $1950.



Photo credits: BOSSIP/WIREIMAGE/SPLASH

Labels: Angela Simmons, Bobby Valentino, Christina Milian, Elise Neal, Janet Jackson, JoJo, Lloyd, Melanie Brown, Music Hoopla, T.I, Tocarra, Vanessa Simmons

Wear those red, white, and blue colors today like Elise Neal, Solange, and Kyla Pratt to celebrate the 4th of July, if you celebrate! If not, enjoy the rest of the day with fireworks and a good cookout!



Photos: WIREIMAGE/TINYPIC

Labels: Elise Neal, Fashion Hoopla, Kyla Pratt, Solange

Fantasia and boyfriend Young Dro were some of the several known faces who attended last night's season 7 finale of "American Finale." Soon after, Fantasia and Dro were seen at Mr. Chow's and you check out the hoopla of that here.



Former "American Idol" contestant LaToya London and Tamara Mowry pose together on the red carpet. I like that Prada dress Jordin Sparks wore for her performance...




Jordin Sparks and Seal both performed at the finale. Seal performed with "American Idol" season 7 contestant Syesha his hit, "Waiting for You" which you can check out below:




Evan Ross, Mario, Elise Neal, Christina Milian, Amerie, Will.i.am, and the Pussycat Dolls attended Maxim's 100 party. Check out who made Maxim's 100 Hot list here.



Meagan can be seen next in "The Love Guru" while Christina has started filming her next film project with Matthew McConaughey.


Rocking a new funkier hairstyle, Amerie had on a one-shoulder Herve Leger which you can grab over at INTERMIX.



Melody wore the same black and neon yellow Giambattista Valli 'victoria' (re: Victoria Beckham)sandals Rihanna rock to a recent Fendi event (see insert).




Nicole Scherzinger rock a pair of YSL tribute pumps - the very same pair Janet Jackson wore to the L.A Reid Grammy bash.

Photos: WIREIMAGE, GETTY IMAGES

Labels: Amerie, Elise Neal, Evan Ross, Fantasia, FFW, Jordin Sparks, Mario, New Couple, Out and About, PCD, Rihanna, Tamara Mowry