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Monday, March 17, 2008
posted by Chi-Chi at 3/17/2008 | Permalink
TO BE COMPARED
GABRIELLE UNION KATE DELUNA AND LEONA LEWIS


Based upon the recent comments made by Kat DeLuna and Gabrielle Union, critics makes it more accessible to compare an established artist to a new one or vice versa.

Kat DeLuna remarked that folks compared her to Christina Milian and Rihanna.
"I guess because we're both Caribbean girls trying to make it. It doesn't bother me at all."


Gabrielle Union, who is often mistaken for Ashanti, Beyonce, and Brandy, made the decision to put the comparisons to a deaf ear.
"People have yelled at me, thinking I'm rude for not responding."

The media and blogosphere including my blog does this 'winning' move to familiarize an new artist to an established one.

Case in point, Leona Lewis already has been dubbed the next coming of Celine Dion, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. [UK R&B artist Jamelia even called Leona a "poor man's Mariah Carey".]

Is it safe to assume being compared is a form of flattery or an biting insult? To be fair, everyone is sort of place others up to be compared and contrast.

Thoughts...

Photos: VEGASMAGAINE.COM, LATINA.COM, COSMO UK

Labels: Gabrielle Union, Jamelia, Kat DeLuna, Leona Lewis, Newsstand Snapshots

 
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Wednesday, September 05, 2007
posted by Chi-Chi at 9/05/2007 | Permalink
THE HOOPLA FROM NAOMI & KANYE TO RIHANNA'S HAIR FIXES
Naomi Campbell, Kanye West, Lewis Hamilton (Naomi's supposed date) and Rosario Dawson attended the 2007 GQ Men Of The Year awards in London.



Mya performed at the 'Summer Showcase Finale' in DC.

The video for her 2nd single "Ridin'" is set to premiere on 6th September via Yahoo Launch - the very same day that Jennifer Lopez's new video Do It Well will premiere as well.

Mariah Carey attended The Real White Party hosted by Sean "Diddy" Combs at his East Hampton house in New York on Sunday, Sept. 2nd.

Mariah's rocking the white verison of the Fendi sandals Nia Long and Sanaa Lathan absolutely loves. Word has that on-again/off-again/on-again couple Kim Porter and Diddy have reunited at this bash. [via C&D] So Kim MUST have heard that song, "Through the Pain" then? Things that make me go hmmm....

Lastly, Rihanna was spotted doing some shopping in West Hollywood, California, at Gelson's Grocery Store on 1st Sept.

Check her out changing up her hair style in between lunch in West Hollywood:



The Observer has crowned Rihanna the "Caribbean Kylie" as well as the "Bajan Beyonce." Interesting....

[images via Toya's World and Bizzom]

[urban-hoopla]

Labels: Jamelia, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Mya, Out and About, Rihanna, Rosario Dawson

 
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Saturday, August 04, 2007
posted by Chi-Chi at 8/04/2007 | Permalink
LOOK ON LOCK EDITION: JAMELIA VS J.LO
UK R&B diva Jamelia and media princess Jennifer Lopez were spotted in the same Dolce & Gabbana stunner. Jamelia first wore this D&G Spring 2007 creation to the Brit Awards in February with her hair tightly pulled back. Mrs. Marc Anthony wore hers to a recent appearance on "Jay Leno" this past Monday with the same belt she rock on the recent cover of "Fashion Rocks" and a pair of silver Kubrick Indian embroidery Christian Louboutin heels. [source via source]


Jamelia vs. J.Lo: which LOOK is on LOCK?

more at twiigs.com...

*thanks FC for the comparison!
[urban-hoopla]

Labels: J.Lo, Jamelia, Look on Lock

 
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Sunday, May 27, 2007
posted by Chi-Chi at 5/27/2007 | Permalink
D&G RUNWAY GLITZ

All eyes were on Nick and Selita at the Cannes Film Festival. More on this pair later on.
2007 Cannes Film Festival - Dolce and Gabbana Party bought out Naomi Campbell, Jay-Z, Nick Cannon, Selita Ebanks, and Jamelia.






[picture source]

Naomi Campbell and her glam legs lit up the red carpet at the the screening of the film 'Une Vieille Maitresse':





[picture source]


And now onto the paparazzi-loving young couple of the moment-Nick Cannon and Selita Ebanks.

Nick and Selita, in a dazzling off the shoulder emerald gown, at the gala screening of Serbian director Emir Kusturica ' s film " Promise Me This ":









[picture source]


As for how long these two will last I give them until these two appear in Ebony's annual Couples list to believe that this relationship is legit.


Selita has something to smile about other than becoming the future Mrs. Nick Cannon. Nick became the first African American to win a presitigious award at Cannes as you can see in the pictures below and above :





"STUDIO Magazine/Chopard Revelation Awards, one of the four official events of the Cannes Film Festival presented Cannon with the prestigious "Breakthrough Actor of the Year Award" for his groundbreaking work in the critically acclaimed film "BOBBY," directed by Emilio Estevez.
This marks the first time in the festival's history that an African American Actor has received such an honor.
Cannon is sharing this award with actor, James McAvoy for his
performance in the "Last King of Scotland."
The award was presented to the 26-year old San Diego native at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes, France by the award show's co-president and actor, Jude Law.
"I am humbled and grateful to have received such a coveted award by STUDIO Magazine and Chopard at this prestigious event at the Cannes Film Festival" said Cannon. "It was a great privilege to have been a part of the amazing ensemble cast of "BOBBY" and now, to be recognized amongst such tremendous talents as Evan Rachel and James is truly an
honor."
[EURWEB.COM]
A good job well done, Nick.


Overheard Hoopla
1. Bootz of "Flavor of Love 2" fame finally drops her calendar. [
TMZ]
2. Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani's son Kingston James celebrates his 1st b'day in the Big Apple. [
INF Daily]
3. Djimon Hounsou plays stepdad to Kimora Lee's children. [
Feels Good 2 B Home]

Labels: Djimon Hounsou, Gwen Stefani, Jamelia, Jay-Z, Kimora Lee Simmons, Naomi Campbell, Nick Cannon, Selita Banks

 
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Tuesday, May 01, 2007
posted by Chi-Chi at 5/01/2007 | Permalink
FESTIVAL HOOPLA


MJB performed a string of her hits at 3nd Annual Plymouth Jazz Festival:




Via Let Me Upgrade U:

British R&B singer Jamelia recently revealed that she will be parting ways with her record label, EMI after 10 years. She said she "wasn't happy with her last album" Walk With Me, and EMI was "promoting songs she didn't believe in". However music bosses have refuted claims that she chose to leave the label and stated that lack of sales prompted the end of the contract. A label spokesman says, "We parted company because the records weren't selling."


At least she walked away with a pair of fresh YSL tribute pumps...

Solange Knowles and her son Juelz made it to the MTV Studios where she'll be hosting "TRL" for the week:


Juelz, as I'm calling him because he's named after his father Daniel Juelz Smith Jr, is so adorable:


I got my eyes on Solange's LV bag just so I wouldn't say WTF at her purple (most likely) House of Dereon dress:


Solange had this to say about seeing her out and about with her son, Juelz:
"Every once in a while people will foward me post on gossip sites about the latest me and my family are involved in, and 99 percent of the time i shrug it off with laughter or dont pay attention at all. But recently someone emailed me something that disturbed me quite a bit. It was a post with a picture attached saying " A rare occasion, Solange spotted with her child". Now by any means, you can question my career, my music, my choice in films, friendships ect. But to question my motherhood is another story, lol. Fortunately, I live in Houston, Tx....where there are no photo ops of me dropping my son off and picking him up everyday from preschool..or me taking him every saturday to the movies, or the childrens museum, or me cooking dinner and baking cupcakes for his class. And unfortunately people are more interested in taking pictures of me going out every once and a while with friends. This post is not to defend how dedicated I am to Julez.... because he knows and I know and thats all that matters...but to commend all of my mothers out there who work their behinds off and do all they can in their powers to be the best mothers they can be and not be uplifted for it." [source: Solange's Myspace Blog]

Speaking of which Solange added some new photos to her myspace:


-with LaLa-

-With her Music World Music family: IB3 and Coline-



The cast of Run's House also dropped by the famous MTV Studios to promote their show:


Check out Angela and Vanessa rocking their Pastry footwear:


Nia Long and Sanaa Lathan recently attended a fundraiser for presidential candidate Barack Obama in Hollywood:

These ladies are just some of the best-dressed actresses in town.
Check out the new music videos from MIMS and Musiq Soulchild over at [Throwback Terrace].

Labels: Jamelia, MJB, New Music, Nia Long, Sanaa Lathan, Solange Knowles-Smith

 
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Sunday, March 18, 2007
posted by Chi-Chi at 3/18/2007 | Permalink
Known Folks Out & About
Tia and Tamera Mowry
Tia and Tamera Mowry, identical twin actresses, were spotted front row at the Fall 2007 Collection of designer Edurado Lucero show at Los Angeles Theater.

UK R&B singer Jamelia in concert at The Astoria in London. [photos by Matt Kent]




Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes got into the St. Patricks Day spirit by dressing Suri up in an Irish green tartan dress for their weekly trip to see their son Conner play basketball. [Gossip Rocks]


Fresh Prince of Bel-Air's Ashley BanksTatyana Ali at Eduardo Lucero's Fall 2007. [source] This is the same event the Mowry sisters were at.

Emma Roberts, niece of Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts, is in the new Dooney & Bourke advertisement. [source]

Teri Hatcher of "Desperate Housewives" fame covers the March edition of "Glamour" UK. [source]
Teri Hatcher glamour

Teri Hatcher in GLAMOUR UK
Star of the upcoming movie, 'The Nanny Diaries' Scarlett Johansson covers the March 2007 issue of "Parade" Magazine. [source]

On avoiding the paparazzi…
“There’s plenty of restaurants and neighborhoods that I just try to avoid. It sucks—especially in New York, because you want to feel like you can walk around anywhere. But it’s okay. I think it’s an adjustment. It’s horrible that you have to make the adjustment, but being as I can’t change the state of where we are now, and I’m sure it will never change, you just have to make the adjustment. What’s the alternative? I don’t want to move to the middle of nowhere. I’m a city kid.”

On being a highly responsible person…
“I’m very responsible when I’m working. I’ve just been doing it for a long time, and I’m not the kind of person who is going to show up to work three hours late, or maybe not come at all. That’s just not who I am. That just has to do with the fact that I understand that everybody else comes to work, and we would all like to get an extra four hours of sleep, but what can you do?”...“But [outside of work] I don’t really have any responsibility right now. It’s not like I have kids. I’m not raising a younger sibling. I’m not supporting anybody financially. But at the same time, I can take care of myself. My mother may disagree. Of course, moms always do: [imitates her mother] “My baby, you’re just a child....”

On looking like a boy...
“I don’t think my features are entirely feminine. Yes, I have full lips and obviously I have no facial hair. But...take somebody like Penelope Cruz. She’s so feminine. Think about it. She has, like, long eyelashes, and to me she just looks very feminine. When I wake up in the morning and I have no makeup on, like right now, I think I look like a young boy.”

And she’s funny, too…
To try to get all the details right, James Kaplan asked Johansson to tell him the provenance of everything she was wearing. And she did—shoes, Alaia; T-shirt, Balenciaga; wristwatch, Chanel.... Then she looked at Kaplan very cheekily and said, “And what are you wearing?”

Even better, she eats when she's hungry!
At the PARADE photo shoot, there was a table full of goodies to eat. According to Kaplan, Johansson was not at all neurotic about the food. “She was hungry, so she ate some coffee cake. And then complained that it didn't have enough butter in it!”

[View more pictures of Scarlett over at GOSSIPROCKS.COM]

Labels: FFW, Jamelia, Newsstand Snapshots, Out and About, Scarlett Johansson, Tia Mowry, TomKat

 
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