Bobbi Kristina, the 15-year-old daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, was spotted outside LAX Airport with her famous mother. That's one mean facial expression Bobbi is giving her mom (LOL!). Rumor has that Bobby is about to be father again. (Bobby has been in long-term relationship with Alicia Etheridge.) Head on over to MrsGrapevine for the scoop.




Ashanti rock a lime green and black ensemble outside Midtown restaurant over the Super Bowl weekend in New York City. No signs of her sister, momanger, that baby bump and boyfriend Nelly. I do love those green and black Giuseppe Zanotti sandals...



Frankie joined her daughter R&B singer Keyshia Cole for the alternative cover of VIBE magazine's Style March 2009 Issue. In case you missed Keyshia's solo yet colorful VIBE cover re-visit that blog post here. Apparently Keyshia treated her mother Frankie to full-on makeover. (Aww!)

Labels: Ashanti, Celeb Offspring, Keyshia Cole, Newsstand Snapshots, Out and About, Whitney Houston

Keyshia Cole can be seen on the Style (March 2009) issue of VIBE magazine. This particular colorful edition hits newsstands on February 17th. FYI: Keyshia has been on the cover THREE times...so far!



On the flip side, Keyshia may or may not had a nose job as posted up by Necole. What do you think of this new rumor - nose job gone right or a good make-up job done right?

Labels: Keyshia Cole, Newsstand Snapshots, things that make me go hmm

Siblings Brandy and Ray J attended the Official Sugar Shane Mosley Fight After-Party. I'm looking forward to their upcoming joint music project R&B. Anyone going to support Ray J's new VH1 Bachelor-type reality series?



Letoya Luckett paid tribute to Patti LaBelle via a soulful rendition of "Talk About Love" at "An Evening of Stars" TV special which honored Patti's music career. (The special was taped back in September but it recently air on TV.) Letoya nailed it completely. (Thanks Necole & LetoyaOnline!)



Keyshia Cole looked fab in a black and white dress at the 2009 Trumpet Awards in Atlanta, Georgia. In case you missed it, check out Keyshia's new video, "You Complete Me" here.



Here's a face off between sporty champions Lisa Leslie and Venus Williams.


Venus first worn this strapless Carolina Herrera dress to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art Costume Institute Annual Gala back in May while new mom Lisa rock the same look at the 17th Annual Trumpet Awards. Both are camera/event ready but I think Lisa pulled it off. Which look is on lock?

Labels: Brandy, Keyshia Cole, LeToya Luckett, Look on Lock, Patti LaBelle, Ray J, TV Hoopla, Venus Williams

Keyshia Cole has release the music video for her second single "You Complete Me" off the album A Different Me. As the Benny Boom-directed video reflected the song has potential to be a great wedding theme song. Keyshia filmed the video spot with her favorite director on location in the mountains of Big Bear, California.



"You Complete Me" is one of my favorites off A Different Me...and I think this song will have better overall impact than her previous single "Playa Cardz Right", don't you agree?

Labels: Keyshia Cole, Music Hoopla, Video Hoopla

Good friends Keyshia Cole and Monica partied at the Platinum party at the Velvet Room in Atlanta to celebrate the release of Keyshia's third solo record, "A Different Me" and ATLPICS.NET was on the scene with the photos. According to Necole Bitchie the two were also spotted at the Dreamz nightclub on New Year's Eve.



Teyana Taylor performed and danced to Beyonce's hit, "Single Ladies" as a tribute during one of her recent performances in Brooklyn, New York. (Thanks Fresh & Fab!) Fast forward to :30 to check it out...


I think Teyana did a great job with the song and dance moves. Teyana's new single with Pharrell called "I Feel Alive (Spinnin’)" drops sometime this month.

Labels: Hot Night Spot, Keyshia Cole, Monica, Out and About, Teyana Taylor, Video Hoopla

Keyshia Cole appeared on the Januaruy 12th newsstand edition of JET magazine. Keyshia talked aboout her new album "A Different Me", her upgraded image and reality show, "The Way It Is."


Anyone else grabbed a copy of her new album yet? Isn't it one of her best both lyrically and production wise? I love the '80s-ish tune "Please Don't Stop" (produced by The Runners)...

Labels: Keyshia Cole, Music Hoopla, Newsstand Snapshots

Keyshia Cole was spotted at the Velvet Room to celebrate Christmas in Atlanta. Her ex-boyfriend Young Jeezy was also there but they didn't cross paths.


Her third album, "A Different Me" sold 324k in its first week which in turn earned her the #2 spot on Billboard. Her hard work (plus her successful reality series "The Way It Is") paid off eventually...congrats!

Labels: Hot Night Spot, Keyshia Cole, Out and About

Keyshia Cole recently recorded the holiday song "Have Yourself A Merry Litle Christmas" and she performed the song for the TV special, "A Home for the Holidays." (And no the song is not included on her current album, "A Different Me" but it's a iTunes special bonus track.) She did a great job.



UPDATE: Angie Martinez and Funkmaster Flex from Hot 97 put Keyshia on the spot (technically) about her ex boyfriend Young Jeezy (including the marriage proposal) and Keyshia handled the questions quite well.




Lindsay Lohan and Rihanna were spotted in this green and white IVY ruffle front plaid shirt but which lady has the look on lock? Honestly Rihanna and her fierceness + that Louis Vuitton Mahina bag wins this comparison.

Labels: Angie Martinez, Fashion Hoopla, Keyshia Cole, Look on Lock, Music Hoopla, Rihanna, TV Hoopla

With the album release date of her third studio effort, "A Different Me" due out tomorrow, new promotional photos of a mature, confident Keyshia Cole hit the blogosphere. For the 50's inspired photo shoot, Keyshia has on black Louis Vuitton platform wedges.



Keyshia has since kicked up the new album's promotional blitz with her appearance at the "I AM Music" tour stop in Miami on Sunday night and she looked like she had a great time up on stage with her shirtless male back-up dancers.


In related news, Keyshia talked about each track of her new disc to IMEEM (see video below) and you can also preview her new music project at her myspace page. (Would you pick a copy of Keyshia's "A Different Me" album tomorrow or not?)

Labels: Keyshia Cole, Music Hoopla, Newsstand Snapshots

Keyshia Cole teamed up with good friend Monica on the duet, "Trust" which appeared on Keyshia's upcoming third album, "A Different Me" (out December 16th). Keyshia and Monica's voices effortlessly blend together. So far this album is turning out to be another solid R&B record from Keyshia especially thanks to the leaked track, "You Complete Me." Hopefully Keyshia would release "Trust" as a single in the future. Check out Keyshia's new song with Nas over at The Talk of Town. In related news, Monica's clothing line Regions of Rock did a photoshoot last night with Derek Blanks which you can check out over at Straight From The A.


So do you like this new Keyshia Cole/Monica song or not?

Labels: Keyshia Cole, Monica, Music Hoopla, New Music

Brandy and her long-time music producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins talked about the making of her fifth studio album, HUMAN, (out in stores today). The video blog is loaded with photo shoots and Brandy's studio sessions.



Brandy performed her current single, "Long Distance" on the CW11's Morning Show. (Watch the interview here.) She nailed it and I love how she switches up the tempo/melody each time she performs this song.



Keyshia Cole collaborated with Lil' Wayne on the 1994 Mary J Blige remake, "I Love You." Next up for Wayne and Keyshia is their joint "I Am Music" tour gig alongside Gym Class Heroes, T-Pain, and Keri Hilson. Let the evitable MJB/Keyshia comparison begin....



Keyshia also has a new single out just for the Holiday season called, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas." Congrats to Keyshia for getting two Grammy nominations for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B song for "Heaven Sent"! Keyshia's third studio album, "A Different Me" drops on December 16th.

Labels: Brandy, Celebrity Blog, Keyshia Cole, Music Hoopla, New Music, TV Hoopla

A new single taken from Keyshia Cole's upcoming album, "A Different Me" leaked online called "You Complete Me." The bass-heavy beat and melody is quite addictive. No word if this song is the follow-up track to "Playa Cardz Right" but the song is definitely not an album filler. It has potential. Give the song a quick listen...



Keyshia's new album drops on December 18th with a duet with Monica. So do you like the new Keyshia Cole song or not?

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UPDATE: Preview snippets of Keyshia's album, "A Different Me" over at AMAZON. Standout tracks so far are "Erotic", "Please Don't Stop", "Brand New", "Where This Love Could End Up", and "Trust" (<-Monica and Keyshia did their thing on this track).

Labels: Keyshia Cole, Music Hoopla, New Music

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

Chanel Iman, Nia Long and Melanie Brown participated in a Thanksgiving's Day charity run for South Central L.A. residents. The trio passed out turkey and Thanksgiving-related food just in time for the upcoming Holiday season. Isn't it always great to see celebs use their platform for a great cause?!



On Chanel's feet are the ever trendy Gucci Babouska studded boots. (FYI: Chanel has a must-see Harper's Bazaar photo session which Make Fetch Happen has.)



Vanessa and Angela Simmons promoted their apparel and sneaker collection Pastry via in-store signing event on Oxford Street in London. Love those customized finger ring Angela has on...


Justin Timberlake and girlfriend Jessica Biel took their three dogs out for a walk around Hollywood Hills. According to this report, JT made the move from the West Coast to the East via a new Manhattan apartment he purchased for $5.25 million. Have you heard his new single with Esmee Denters yet?



Keyshia Cole was spotted outside Villa Lounge on Friday night. Love that Gucci bag! Next up for Keyshia is her tour gig with Lil' Wayne, Gym Class Heroes, Keri Hilson and T-Pain which begins on December 14th in Miami.



Shortly after Chris Brown said that he wanted his dream duets with Madonna and Coldplay on his upcoming album "Grafitti" a new track from his new music project hit the 'Net. Check out the new Chris Brown song called, "Froze"....



Chris most definitely has another hit on his hands. So do you like this new Chris Brown track or not?

Labels: Chanel Iman, Chris Brown, Fashion Hoopla, Justin Timberlake, Keyshia Cole, Melanie Brown, New Music, Nia Long, Out and About, Platform

Rihanna and her favorite Gucci Babouska "Hearts" tote were seen at Perth International Airport in Australia. Check out Rihanna's new tattoo on her wrist.



Mariah Carey talked to Redbok magazine about why this Christmas will be special for her and her husband of six months Nick Cannon.

"I always get Santa lingerie, even if nobody sees it. But this year it will be appreciated!

Mariah goes on to say: "I'm really looking forward to being in love on Christmas. The holidays are always great, but being in love ... is going to be the icing on the cake." [quotes via PEOPLE] (First Mariah admitted that she made Nick wait and now this. Nick would be thrilled about this new tidbit.)

Check out the cover artwork for Brandy's second single, "Long Distance." (Thanks Toya!) Rap-Up caught up with Brandy on the set of her Chris Robinson-directed "Long Distance" music video in Los Angeles which you can check out here. Brandy's fifth album "Human" drops on December 9th.



Keyshia Cole finally release the cover look of her upcoming third album, "A Different Me" (out December 16th) via Rap-Up. Keyshia collaborated with Polow Da Don, Nas, Monica, Kanye West and Tupac on the album. I'm looking forward to the sound Keyshia has to offer this time because her last two albums "Just Like You" and "The Way It Is" did not disappoint.



Check out this new promotional shot of Keyshia which was taken during her "Playa Cardz Right" video shoot. Her style has matured and evolved since the release of her debut record, "The Way It Is".


Beyonce dropped by The Oprah Winfrey Show to promote her third album "I Am...Sasha Fierce" and her Etta James portrayal in "Cadillac Records." Beyonce also said that her film character appears towards the end of the movie. Right after her interview where she talked about why she waited until she was 25 to get married, she hit the stage to sing, "If I Were A Boy." I love that Herve Leger dress she has on.

Labels: Beyonce Knowles, Brandy, Keyshia Cole, Mariah Carey, Music Hoopla, Newsstand Snapshots, Oprah, Rihanna, TV Hoopla

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are on the December 2008 cover of "Essence" magazine. The Smiths talked about their long lasting marriage in Hollywood. And I quote Jada: "...People have said to me, 'Oh, you make it look so easy,' and I'm like,'Have you been in a relationship?'"



"Billboard" magazine placed Keyshia Cole on its latest cover. During the interview, Keyshia talked about her upcoming third album, "A Different Me" (out December 18th) and a duet with her close friend Monica called "Trust." The new season of Keyshia's BET reality show, "The Way It Is" airs tomorrow night at 10 PM EST.



On the new album: “The first two albums were more … painful. It’s a different me this time: a young woman who’s still growing and finding myself, exploring life through different routes musically and in other areas. I wrote more about other people’s situations than my own. I’m moving forward.”

Labels: Jada Pinkett Smith, Keyshia Cole, Monica, Music Hoopla, Newsstand Snapshots, Will Smith

Beyonce and Solange were spotted outside Nobu Berkeley restaurant in London after their joint appearnace at the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards. Solange kept up her funky fashion sense going in this Topshop jacquard skirt. Beyonce has her eyes set on being the first black Wonder Woman according to the L.A Times. And I quote: "I want to do a superhero movie and what would be better than Wonder Woman? It would be great. And it would be a very bold choice. A black Wonder Woman would be a powerful thing. It's time for that, right?" (Do you think she can pull it off if she gets the role?)



Rihanna made her way through Sydney Airport with a black Gucci "Babouska" bag on her arm and music playing in her ears. (Oh the perks of being Gucci's Tattoo Hearts brand face!) She also revealed a new tattoo on her wrist. In unfortunate news to blog about, Rihanna reportedly passed out off stage as she and Chris Brown performed "Umbrella (Remix)" but Rihanna's reps have since confirmed that she's alright. The incident occurred during Rihanna's Syndey tour stop.



Keyshia Cole and Gucci "Indy" bag went shopping at Robertson Blvd in West Hollywood last month. Next up for Keyshia is her upcoming third solo effort, "A Different Me" out December 16th and the third season for her BET reality show, "The Way It Is" (out Nov. 11th).



Halle Berry and her 7-month-old daughter Nahla Ariel Aubry were seen outside their Vancouver Hotel. Halle's in town filming her new film project, "Frankie & Alice."

Labels: Beyonce Knowles, Beyonce Knowles. Solange, Celeb Offspring, Fashion Hoopla, Halle Berry, Keyshia Cole, Out and About, Rihanna