Rihanna (in Jasmine Di Milo and Giuseppe Zanotti heels) attended RIAA’s Inauguration Charity Ball that took place yesterday in Washington DC. Rihanna was banned from a future concert gig in Malysian due to her revealing tour outfits according to SingersRoom.



Also at the event were couple T.I. and Tiny as well as Shakira. On Tiny's feet are gold metallic plaform Christian Louboutin sandals.



Kerry Washington (a fellow Jason Wu supporter), Alfre Woodward, Anne Hathaway, and Lynn Whitfield attended the Creative Coalition's Inaugural Ball.



Michelle Obama wore a floral print Tracy Feith on her first day as the new First Day, reports MRSO.ORG. President Barack Obama, Dr. Jill Biden, and Vice President Joe Biden attended the National Prayer Service. Soon after Michelle and Barack greeted the public in the blue Room of the White House. Do you like Michelle's throwback '50s inspired dress or not?



Dr. Jill Biden (in a strapless red Reem Acra dress) and Vice President Joe Biden had their first dance at the Neighborhood Ball.



Ashanti rocked another lace dress at the BET Inaugural Ball. No signs of boyfriend Nelly or her momanger Tina Douglas.


Also at BET Inaugural Ball 2009 were Debra Lee (of course), Mary J Blige, Wyclef Jean, and Colin Powell.



Jazmine Sullivan performed her new single, "Lions, Tears and Bears" - a personal favorite off her debut album Fearless. She nailed it as usually.


Kanye West, Rosario Dawson, Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, and Usher took quick photo snapshots at the MTV Special "Be The Change: Live From The Inaugural Ball."

Labels: Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, Jazmine Sullivan, Kanye West, Kerry Washington, Lynn Whitfield, Political Hoopla, Rihanna, T.I, TV Hoopla, Usher

Jennifer Lopez (in Marchesa), Rosario Dawson, and Shakira attended the 2009 Lation Inauguration Ball in Washington, D.C. J.Lo (in this embordiered couture dress) and her husband Marc Anthony later attended Artists And Athletes Alliance event at Inaugural Honors.


Ashanti, her sister Shia, and mother Tina Douglas attended the Summit Action Network Inaugural Ball in interesting dress choices. Also at the event were Bow Wow, Trey oh so sexy Songz, Dawn Richard and her man Que.


Jessica Alba and husband Cash Warren attended the Huffington Post Pre-Inaugural Ball. Thoughts on her new hairstyle?


Also at the Huffington Post event were Tracee Ellis Ross, Kerry Washington, and Shakira.

Labels: Ashanti, Bow Wow, Danity Kane, Day 26, J.Lo, Jessica Alba, Kerry Washington, Political Hoopla, Rosario Dawson, Shakira, Tracee Ellis Ross, Trey Songz

Kerry Washington (in a printed Missoni jumpsuit) and Samuel L Jackson attended the Cinematheque Awards at the Beverly Hilton last night. Samuel brought along his family (daughter Zoe and wife LaTanya Richardson) to see him pick the prestigious American Cinematheque Award for his diverse film career.



Over in New York City's Heart Tower last night, Russell Simmons alongside Kim Kardashian, Rev. Run, Gayle King, Justine Simmons, and Cassie arrived at the Empowerment for Africa dinner.


Beyonce and her fishnet stockings struck a fierce pose for the December/January 2009 cover edition of Giant magazine. Beyonce talked about how her husband Jay-Z's stage persona differs from her:

Jay is so cool. He can just stand on stage completely still, and the audience will go nuts,” says Beyonce Knowles. “Me? I have to work it! I’m shaking it and throwing it and rolling around on the floor.” [source]

Gabrielle Union worked it out in a black and gold Tadashi Shoji gown at the NY premiere of her new film, "Cadillac Records." Gabrielle also decided to go back to TV (remember her TV show, "Night Stalker"??!) She just signed up to developed a new series for NBC according to TV Guide.




Also at the NY premiere were Columbus too fine Short, Mos Def and Ne-Yo. Rumor has it that Ne-Yo has been asked to paid tribute to Barbra Streisand at this year's Kennedy Center Honors gala.



Keyshia Cole with a funky darker hairstyle did a fantastic photoshoot for "Us Weekly" magazine which Only Keyshia reported on. Next up for Keyshia is her December 16th album release date for "A Different Me" and her "I Am Music" tour dates with Lil' Wayne, Keri Hilson, T-Pain, and Gym Class Heroes.

Labels: Beyonce Knowles, Box Office Hoopla, Cassie, Gabrielle Union, Kerry Washington, Keyshia Cole, Kim Kardashian, Mos Def, Ne-Yo, Newsstand Snapshots, Out and About, Russell Simmons, Samuel L Jackson

Kerry Washington was spotted in another sparkly dress at L'Oreal Legends Gala to Benefit The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Kerry offered her suggestion for Malia and Sasha's new pet/First Dog - a Shorkie (a mix between a Shih Tzu and a Yorkie). Why? Kerry owns one! And I quote: "My dog is hypoallergenic, and I've told them all about her."



Lucy Liu hopped right onto the YSL Trib Two craze that everyone in Hollywood seems to enjoy when she attended the 2008 Behind The Camera Awards. Next up for Lucy is the DVD release of her latest film "King Fu Panda."



Will Smith's 10-year-old son Jaden has been announced as the new Karate Kid. Filming of the 1984 classic begins in Beijing with Will as the project's producer. (Isn't it great that Will has his son in the box office business?!)


Christina Aguilera sported new bangs at Matthew Rolston's “beautyLIGHT” book launch in Beverly Hills. In case you missed it, check out Christina's new song "Dynamite" here. (FYI: Her greatest hits album, "Keeps Gettin Better" is in stores today.)



Alicia Keys knocked out a medley of her hits including "Superwoman" and "Fallin" on "Good Morning America." Next up for Alicia is the re-release of her third solo album, "As I Am: The Super Edition."



Kim Kardashian (in H&M) was seen outside the Villa Nightclub in Los Angeles. I wonder what she thinks of Adrienne Bailon's photo scandal? (FYI: Adrienne is the girlfriend of Kim's younger brother Robert.)



Eve attended the 2008 Emery Awards (left) and the launch party for the new Blackberry Gold (right) in New York City. Only Eve can get away with that fierce asymmetrical hairstyle (see center).



On her feet are Sergio Rossi for Narciso Rodriguez double strap patent leather sandals. These black patent leather shoes are taken from Narciso Rodriguez Fall/Winter 2008 collection.

Labels: Alicia Keys, Box Office Hoopla, Celeb Offspring, Christina Aguilera, Eve, Kerry Washington, Kim Kardashian, Launch, Lucy Liu, Platform, TV Hoopla, Will Smith

A new song by Usher called "At The Time" heated up the music blog scene this week. The song in question was produced by T-Pain but don't quote me on that. The beat and melody came out quite great and addictive. "At The Time" first hit up the music blogosphere back in July as a leftover track from "Here I Stand." Maybe Usher's camp wants to add this track onto the new album out in early 2009?! Nonetheless, give it a listen.




"As I Am: The Super Edition" has its album release date set on November 14th with two previously unreleased tracks, "Doncha Know (Sky Is Blue)" and "Savior" according to Rap-Up. Alicia Keys also added the Bond theme song, "Another Way To Die" onto the music project. In the meantime check out the groovy old-school track, "Savior" below. (I think Alicia's sticking with the same groove that "Teenage Love Affair" had.)



In related news, Alicia can be seen on the cover of "Cosmopolitan" magazine in the same McQ by Alexander McQueen seuqin dress that Kerry Washington wore last year. Which look is on lock, folks?



So do you like these new Usher/Alicia Keys songs or not?

Labels: Alicia Keys, Fashion Hoopla, Kerry Washington, Music Hoopla, New Music, Newsstand Snapshots, Usher

The Cannons, Ne-Yo, Duffy, Eve, and Chrisette Michelle were seen at music mogul L.A. Reid's "Le Metier De Beaute" cosmetics launch in New York City last night. Mariah's all covered up...once again!



Check out a sneak preview of Mariah's "I Stay in Love" music video which has its premiere on Monday on BET's "Access Granted" according to Mariah's official site, MARIAHCAREY.COM.



Jennifer Lopez and her husband Marc Anthony attended the Fashion Group's 25th Annual Night of Stars in New York City. Also at the event were Kerry Washington, Chanel Iman, Donatella Versace, and Karl Lagerfield.



On a fashion tip J.Lo wore a pale pink one-shoulder Versace dress with a Versace croc-stamped clutch to the event.

Labels: Chanel Iman, Chrisette Michele, Eve, Fashion Hoopla, J.Lo, Kerry Washington, Music Hoopla, Ne-Yo, Out and About