As expected Kanye West showed off his latest Louis Vuitton sneaker during Paris Fashion Week. Creative director Marc Jacobs seemed to approve Kanye's funky red design. So far Kanye launched two of his 6 LV designs. You have to admire Kanye's Monogramouflage Speedy. (Check out the rest of Kanye West for Louis Vuitton collection (due out this June) over at his official blog.)



Estelle was also in Louis Vuitton gear - Stephen Strouse monogram Graffiti scarf - to be precise at her birthday celebration. John Legend (her Homeschool Records boss/music partner in crime) hosted the party right after his concert gig at Stingaree Nightclub in San Diego. Estelle already started working on her follow-up to last album Shine.

Labels: Estelle, Fashion Hoopla, John Legend, Kanye West, Out and About

Ciara hasn't made a bad style choice from the Armani dress to those over the knee Etro boots. Her fashion game has been on point as evident at the Beverly Hills premiere of "The Wrestler" last night. She wore a Carrie Bradshaw-like flower tank top and high-waisted pants.



Ciara's rumored boyfriend 50 Cent was also at the premiere. They didn't walk the red carpet together but 50 did take a photo with the film's star Mickey Rourke.



Halle Berry caused a frenzy through the blogosphere via topless snapshots of her on the Vancouver set of "Frankie & Alice." Next up for Halle is her co-hosting gig with Tyler Perry at the 40th Annual NAACP Image Awards this February.


Estelle, Nick without wife Mariah Carey Cannon, and Kelis celebrated the birthday of celebrity publicist Tracy Nguyen at Mr. West in New York last night. Black was the ideal color to rock at the event.

Labels: 50 Cent, Box Office Hoopla, Ciara, Estelle, Halle Berry, Hot Night Spot, Kelis, Nick Cannon, Out and About

Naomi Campbell (in Louis Vuitton) appeared on the January 2009 cover edition of Vogue China magazine. The cover shot was photographed by Mario Sorrenti. Simply fierce...


Naomi also hopped right onto the new trend - rocking the Gucci crest print scarf as seen on Ciara, Estelle, and Lauren Conrad. (LC had on the purple and beige scarf.)




Naomi has been busy on and off the red carpet. She was seen at the NY screening of "The Wrestler" in a white and black Alexander McQueen coat with her favorite YSL boots and Gucci scarf. The UK model held a photo exhibit featuring her photos from her two-decade fashion/modelling career at the Art Basel event in Miami. She even squeezed in some down time with her billionarie Russian boyfriend Vladimir.

Labels: Estelle, Fashion Hoopla, Naomi Campbell, Newsstand Snapshots, Out and About

Soul legend Stevie Wonder has hinted at joining the upcoming season of "Dancing With The Stars" during his interview with Los Angeles 104.3 MYFM. Stevie said it's "not impossible." Nothing is set in writing just yet as Stevie said, “Right now, it’s just a thought." (Would you tune in to see Stevie do a move?) While you think of a great reply, check out Stevie proving he can dance in this throwback "For Once in my Life" performance clip. So he can definitely pulled off appearing on the dance competition.




Across the pond, UK soul artist Estelle has confirmed that she's working on a follow-up to her 2008 American debut "Shine." (Estelle pushed out five singles from the album - "Pretty Please (Love Me)", "Wait A Minute (Just A Touch)", "American Boy" and "No Substitute Love.")

“I’m really excited to start working on my next album. I’m going to go totally left field and surprise a lot of people. I’m going to hit it out the ball park with this one. I’m thinking a mix of COLDPLAY and MARVIN GAYE.” [source: The Sun]

"Shine" has received critical praise from radio to Billboard thanks to her debut with Kanye West ("American Boy") and the album was on the polished R&B efforts in 2008.

Labels: Estelle, Music Hoopla, Stevie Wonder, Throwback Video, TV Hoopla

Check out this new AD campaign Estelle did in support of sneaker and apparel line, ADIDAS. The brand just celebrated its 60th anniversary with a star-studded commerical. Look out for appearances by David Beckham, Redman, Method Man, Russell Simmons, Young Jeezy, Taye Diggs, Missy Elliott, The Game, Kevin Garrett, Katy Perry, and more. (The song playing in the background is Frankie Vallis - "Beggin'.")




Eva Marcille and Lance Gross looked camera ready at the L.A. premiere of "Nothing Like The Holidays." Can you imagine how cute their kids would look?! Anyhow I think she's doing a great job on "Young & The Restless." You can catch Lance on Tyler Perry's TV sitcom "House of Payne."

Labels: Box Office Hoopla, Estelle, Eva Pigford, Fashion Hoopla, Lance Gross, Newsstand Snapshots, TV Hoopla

Gym Class Heroes collaborated with Estelle for their "Guilty As Charged" video. The group and the UK-based female singer appeared together on a national tour with The Roots from October 3rd to November 1st. Estelle stars as the fictional character Foxy Nefertiti in the throwback 70's-inspired video. Check it out...



(Thanks Rap-Up!)

Labels: Estelle, Music Hoopla, Video Hoopla

The Knowles sisters made their way through France's Nice airport. Beyonce and Solange were headed out to the 2008 World Music Awards. On Mrs. Carter's feet are blue sole round-toe Yves Saint Laurent Trib Two platform pumps - the very ones Jennifer Lopez famously wore before at the Marc Jacobs Spring 2009 fashion show.



Solange walked the red carpet in a white/grey tiered chiffon dress while Beyonce Sasha Fierce performed "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" in bronze Extreme Dior gladiator sandals.



Fresh off her appearance at the 2008 MTV Europe Awards, Estelle attended the 2008 World Music Awards. On her feet are purple suede Giuseppe Zanotti platform sandals - the very pair Ciara rock for her nude "Vibe" magazine cover. Estelle quickly changed into another outfit that showcase her Pierre Hardy moire velvet sandals that Nia Long and Mary J Blige previously wore. (Thanks FabMania!)

Labels: Award Hoopla, Beyonce Knowles, Estelle, Fashion Hoopla, J.Lo, MJB, Nia Long, Solange

The 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards kicked off in Liverpool, England with Leona Lewis, Lemar, Estelle, Pink, Solange, Craig David, and Beyonce Sasha Fierce in attendance. Beyonce has offered her vocal support for President-Elect Barack Obama for his Inauguration Day according to Us Weekly. Solange performed a 30-minute set at the post-EMA celebration at Ciroc. Kanye joined Estelle on stage to perform their top-10 hit, "American Boy." (They also shared the spotlight again at Perez Hilton's One Night event the night before.



On Estelle's feet are Jimmy Choos sandals as seen on Melody Thornton and Alicia Keys. The night before Estelle rock a black and white Gucci scarf just like Ciara.



Off-Topic: R&B singer Shanice did a great cover of "If I Were A Boy" and she posted it up onto her YouTube page.



EMA Performances:

Labels: Award Hoopla, Beyonce Knowles, Estelle, Fashion Hoopla, Kanye West, Leona Lewis, Music Hoopla, Pink, Solange, TV Hoopla

Estelle, Iman, Erykah Badu, Ryan Leslie, Faith Evans, June Ambrose, Malinda Williams and Vanessa Williams attended the 3rd annual Black Girls Rock Awards in New York City. The event was hosted by Vh1 Soul at the Lincoln Center on Sunday night.



On Estelle's feet are black caged cut-out Azzedine Alaia booties. Iman wore a Rachel Roy corset dress while Erkyah rock Yves Saint Laurent platform pull-on boots which Jennifer Lopez and Raven-Symone wore before. Celeb stylist June rock the trendy round-toe YSL platform pumps.

Labels: Erykah Badu, Estelle, Iman, Out and About, Platform, Ryan Leslie