Here's another fun installment of Urban-Hoopla's Best of 2008. This time around let's focus on celebrity weddings.



Weddings: 2008 was the year of weddings. From The Carters (Beyonce & Jay-Z) to The Cannons (Mariah & Nick) weddings occurred year around.

Malinda Williams and Derrick "DJ D Nice" Jones - Malinda documented her bridal showers and pre-wedding prepartions via a blog on Essence. When they finally got hitched in New Jersey, their celebrity friends Boris Kodjoe, Nicole Ari Parker, Vanessa Williams and Terri J. Vaughn all came through with support.

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon - These two came across as an unlikely pair when they wed on April 30th. The Cannons event set tongues ablaze via their matching his/her tattoos. (Nick has Mariah's name across his back and she has "Mrs. Cannon" on her lower back.)

Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict - "The Game" actress wed her long-time boyfriend Cory with her fraternal sister Tamara and brother Tahj in attendance.

Eddie Murphy & Tracey Edmonds - Just as soon as these two tied the knot, they quickly filed for divorce.

Honorable mentions: Here are handful of celebs who got hitched in 2008 as well as renew their vows.

Seal & Heidi Klum, Cherish vocalist Noeshe King, Jessica Alba & Cash Warren, Joy Bryant & David Pope, Melanie Brown & Stephen Belafonte, and Beyonce Knowles & Jay-Z. (What was your favorite celebrity wedding in 2008?)

Labels: Best of 2008, Cherish, Eddie Murphy, Jessica Alba, Joy Bryant, Malinda Williams, Mariah Carey, Melanie Brown, New Couple, Nick Cannon, Seal, Tia Mowry

Christina Aguilera supported the ThisDay Africa Rising Festival in London. She wore a colorful Pucci turtleneck dress (similar to Joy Bryant's gown verison) and purple YSL tribute pumps - just like the one Tichina Arnold wore recently.



Tichina Arnold also wore these suede YSL peep-toes with a matching purple satin suit to the 5th Annual Hollywood Style Awards. The "Everybody Hates Chris" actress wore a rocker-chic look at the L.A premiere of "Max Payne." Tichina's close friend and former "Martin" co-star Tisha Campbell-Martin just joined the cast of "Everybody Hates Chris." These two even appeared in the 1986 film, "Little Shop of Horrors" so their friendship goes way back.


Eve (where has she been??) was seen at the Hollywood Style Awards as well. Judging by the way she's flaunting that colorful clutch, that hot accessory may be to a Fetish by Eve design. Eve pose with Ludacris and Tyrese on the red carpet.



Also at the "Max Payne" premiere were Nelly Furtado, LaLa, Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Ludacris and Tyrese. Nelly had on those popular YSL round-toe pumps while LaLa had on Rihanna's Gucci 'Marion' high heel ankle strap sandals...again! I am so hype for Nelly's new album.

Labels: Box Office Hoopla, Christina Aguilera, Eve, Fashion Hoopla, Joy Bryant, LaLa, Ludacris, Nelly Furtado, Out and About, Tyrese/Black-Ty

Last night in New York City, Hammerstein Ballroom was the location spot for the 2008 Hip-Hop Honors. VH1 will not doubt air the urban music tribute special over and over again after its October 6th premiere. In the meanwhile, check out the stars that made it to the event like McLyte, Joy Bryant, Q-Tip, Nicole Murphy, Big Boi, Estelle, Fabolous, Wycelf, Tracy Morgan, Juelz Santana, Michael Strahan, and many more.


Big Boi recently spoked briefly about his upcoming ballet/dance plans and Blogxilla has the scoop on that development. Clearly Yves Saint Laurent platforms were the shoe choice for the event. PVC leggings were also a hot feature as evident by Estelle, Mc Lyte, and Eve.



(Be sure to Essence for more style trends!)

Labels: black star power, Eve, Fabolous, Fashion Hoopla, Joy Bryant, Wycelf Jean

Calvin Klein's 40th Anniversary bash was jam packed with familar faces like Estelle, Paula Patton, Kimora Lee, Djimon Hounsou, and Joy Bryant. Before Kanye hit the VMA stage, Estelle defended his ego in a recent interview with E Online. "People say what they say about his ego, but he's very sure of himself and I think that's a great way to be," she told E! News at Belvedere's dinner party at Dakota, which was held in her honor. "I think more people should follow him, and be more cocky and more proud of their work."



For the possibly first time Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry were seen together with their baby daughter Nahla Ariel in New York City. Gabriel said fatherhood is "very good and great." There she goes with her favorite Versace shades...


Who knew Fefe Dobson and Christina Milan were close friends? The twosome attended the "House of Hype" pre-VMA party. Anyone else like Fefe's new girly look? She definitely switch it up from her "Everthing" days...

Usher proved he still got that sex appeal that somehow took a backseat during his "Here I Stand" promo blitz when he knock a medley of his old and new hits at NFL Kick off event. Check out the fanmade videos...



Jordin Sparks attended "In Touch Weekly" post-VMA's party in this leopard print Dolce & Gabbana and YSL starry sandals. Paris Hilton had on the same corset satin D&G number at last night's VMA's. Which look is on lock?



Thandie Newton and Sophie Okonedo made a fashion splash at the 2008 TIFF. Both UK-based artists were at the event to promote "RocknRolla" and "The Secret Life of Bees" respectively.



Photo credits: GETTY/CELEBUTOPIA/WIREIMAGE/ONTD/PACIFIC COAST NEWS ONLINE

Labels: Celeb Offspring, Christina Milian, Djimon Hounsou, Estelle, Halle Berry, Jordin Sparks, Joy Bryant, Look on Lock, Music Hoopla, Out and About, Paula Patton, Thandie Newton, Usher