During a behind the scenes footage for "Essence" magazine, Usher happily revealed his son, Usher Raymond V to the cameras...





Liya Kebede, Sessilee Lopez, Jourdan Dunn, and Naomi Campbell graced the historic July 2008 cover issue of "Vogue Italia". Also featured in the photo spread are Tyra Banks, Chanel Iman, Alek Wek, Veronica Webb, and Iman.

Tocarra of "America's Next Top Model" fame was also included for this magazine. (Thanks Tyrone for the tip!) Speaking of Lady Banks, he also cast Toccara Jones, the plus-size model from America's Next Top Model, Cycle 3. “I wanted to say something about weight, and I’m never allowed to do that,” he told Horyn. “I met Toccara and thought, she’s beautiful. What’s the deal with her? She’s great and she’s sexy.” [THE CUT]

Will this cover promote more black models on the fashion newsstand? Time will only tell I suppose.




This epic issue of Italian Vogue will be on newsstands next Tuesday overseas but in the meantime, check out the preview via On The Runway.





If you believe the rumor mill, Djimon Hounsou proposed to long-time girlfriend, Kimora Lee Simmons. Kimora spilled the beans at the Cartier Love Bracelet launch last night to reporters. (Check out that engagement ring on Djimon's ring.)



I do like that Baby Phat/KLS dress she has on.

Photos: ONTD/Steven Meisel for Italian Vogue/WIREIMAGE

Labels: Chanel Iman, Djimon Hounsou, Fashion Hoopla, Kimora Lee Simmons, Liya Kebede, Naomi Campbell, Newsstand Snapshots, Out and About, Tyra Banks, Usher

Nicole Scherzinger and her close friend Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton were spotted holding hands in Monaco. Nicole and Lewis have claimed to the media that they are just friends. (Last year, Nicole and Lewis were romantically linked.)



Naomi Campbell attended the original 'it' girl Tamara Beckwith's birthday party at the Beach Blanket Babylon in London. In related news, Naomi was formally charged of police assault at Heathrow.

Jennifer Hudson, soon after the N.Y.C premiere of "Sex & The City", was seen outside the Hot 97 headquarters yesterday afternoon. Rumor has it that JHud is dating Punk.




Liya Kebede recently filmed a promotional AD campaign for Estee Lauder at Piccadilly Circus in London. Are you feeling her hairstyle?

Meagan Good was spotted outside Coco de Ville in West Hollywood. Meagan Good recently graced the June/July issue of "Upsplace" magazine where she talked about her image and boyfriend Thomas Jones.

Tyra Banks and her chic Azzedine Alaia waist-clinging belt can be seen on the June 1st cover of The New York Times Magazine...

“Her brand, like her trademark ‘tough but still smiling’ smile, is consistent in all her shows: serious about the frivolous; empathetic and empowering, and always, always aimed at young women, across all races. It’s girly TV with a punch”. [quote & photo via BROWNSISTA]

Usher and his Lanvin sneakers were seen outside Hot 97 studios in NYC. (He signed a copies of his CD for a few fans waiting outside for him.) Prior to his visit, he launched his partnership with Sony Ericsson. UPDATE: Folks have illegally downloaded Usher's "Here I Stand" album half a million times already. So I guess I'm the one individual that went out and purchase this album???!)




Solange's upcoming music video for her lead single, "I Decided" will finally have its BET premiere on June 5th. Solange updated the background image on her myspace page and I call the artwork artistic. With or without the questionable red paint, are you feeling this new artwork??!

Labels: Jennifer Hudson, Just Friends, Liya Kebede, Meagan Good, Naomi Campbell, New Couple, Nicole Scherzinger, Out and About, Solange, Tyra Banks, Usher