The 14th Annual VH1 Critics' Choice Award was held on Thursday January 8th with Taraji P Henson, Angela Bassett, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Freida Pinto (go rent Slumdog Millionaire), Eva Longoria Parker, Ludacris, and Common in attendance. Taraji was my best dressed pick of the night.



Slumdog Millionaire won Best Picture. Anne Hathaway (Bride Wars) and Sean Penn (Milk)picked up Best Actor/Best Actress awards. Tune into VH1 (or HERE) to check out all the winners.

Labels: Angela Bassett, Award Hoopla, Brad Pitt, Common, Eva Longoria, Ludacris, Taraji P. Henson

Solange performed at the Cosmopolitan StarLaunch Concert Finale in New York City alongside Natasha Bedingfield. In related news, the "T.O.N.Y" singer (re: Solange) and sister Beyonce cancelled their Holiday benefit concert, "Beyonce and Solange: Hope for the Holidays."




Jessica Alba and daughter Honor Marie Warren were in high spirits regardless of this recent Campari calendar photoshop drama.



Ciara, Ludacris, Tiny and Kandi attended the National Black Arts Festival's "The Art of Change" Winter Event at Atlanta's Uptown restaurant. Ciara recently confirmed that her "Fantasy Ride" album with her stage alter-ego Super C attached is scheduled to drop in 2009 despites the multiple pushback dates the album endure. Ludacris dropped by "The Tyra Banks Show" to promote his new album and to put a few moves on a unsuspecting Tyra. Check out the hilarious clip below...



Christina Aguilera (in another printed dress) promoted her new fragrance line Inspire at Macy's on Friday.



Fergie and her fiancé Josh Duhamel went shopping at Banana Republic on Sunday. Who knew a Powerpuff Girl tee-shirt was a fashion forward move?



Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Mendes, and Scarlett Johnansson pose for a photo at the French premiere of their new movie, "The Spirit" (out December 25th).

Labels: Box Office Hoopla, Celeb Offspring, Christina Aguilera, Ciara, Eva Mendes, Fergie, Jessica Alba, Launch, Ludacris, Out and About, Samuel L Jackson, Solange, TV Hoopla, Tyra Banks

The final episode of "Total Request Live" aired last night on MTV with musical performances from Beyonce Sasha Fierce, the Backstreet Boys, Fall Out Boy, Ludacris, Nelly, Snoop Dogg, and 50 Cent.



Beyonce performed a medley of "If I Were A Boy", "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" and "Crazy in Love" for the two hour live show. (No Justin Timberlake support this time around, LOL!) Check out her performance clip below...



Cassie was spotted in a pair of Yves Saint Laurent platform pull-on boots with the bright blue sole and matching lining outside "TRL" studios. Incidentially Jennifer Lopez had the same idea months ago during New York Fashion Week. Which lady pulled off the look?



After 10 years on MTV, "TRL" is over??! WOW! Anyone else disappointed that many of the stars that made "TRL" memorable did not show up?

Labels: Beyonce Knowles, Cassie, Fashion Hoopla, J.Lo, Justin Timberlake, Ludacris, Music Hoopla, Nelly, Snoop Dogg, TV Hoopla

Fresh off the heels of 2005's "Unpredictable", Jamie Foxx (re: his J Records reps) confirmed that his new album "Intuition" has guest appearances and contributions from T.I., Sean Garrett, Ne-Yo, The Dream, and Tricky Stewart. "Intuition" is due out on December 16th. Cannot.wait!



Jadakiss teamed up with Ne-Yo for his new single, "By My Side" which is featured on Jada's upcoming third album, "The Last Kiss." The combination is quite addictive. Check out the video below...



Beyonce has a new song floating around the music blog scene called "Radio" which was produced by Jim Jonsin. (Thanks Rae!) Rumor has it that her entire album, "I Am...Sasha Fierce" already made its way online and no I'm going to post that link. In the meantime check out "Radio."




Jay-Z recorded a song with Cee-Lo called "History" in honor of President-Elect Barack Obama. Angie Martinez played it on her Hot 97 radio show. Give it a listen...



Speaking of Cee-Lo, his group Gnarls Barkley just released a video spot for their current single, "Mystery Man." Gnarls Barkley's new album, "Who's Gonna Save My Soul" drops on November 11th.



If you thought the drama Raz-B created between B2K and Chris Stokes went away, think again thanks to Lil' Fizz. The former B2K member offered his insightful opinion on the whole situation. Fizz even took a shot at Omarion. Check it out...





T-Pain hopped right onto the new Ludacris track called, "One More Drink." Luda has his album release date for "Theater of The Mind" set on November 12th. By the way Luda spoke on Barack's historic win which you can check out here.




Speaking of Obama, Common bust out a freestyle on "TRL" in support of the new President-Elect Barack Obama. Check it out...

Labels: Beyonce Knowles, Common, Jamie Foxx, Jay-Z, Ludacris, Music Hoopla, Ne-Yo, Omarion, Political Hoopla, TV Hoopla, Video Hoopla

Keisha-Knight Pulliam and Ludacris attended the screening of "Max Payne" in Atlanta. The twosome was also spotted at Ludacris' launch for his retail flagship store, New Era Atlanta. I love that Gucci bag and that new engagement ring Rudy Keisha has on. Next up for Keisha is the upcoming Tyler Perry film, "Madea Goes To Jail."



Nicole Richie was a recent guest on "Ellen" where she talked about her upcoming appearance on "Chuck", her new line House of Harlow 1960 and her baby daughter Harlow's appearance in "People" magazine. [Thanks Pop Crunch!)



Leona Lewis was spotted at two major events recently - the 3rd Annual Hennessy Artistry Concert Series and Justin Timberlake's Friends Benefit. This would explain why Leona was a no-show at the 2008 MOBO Awards where the audience let out boo's when she collected two awards.



Gossip Girl actress Nicole Fiscella and UK R&B singer Leona Lewis were spotted in the same body-hugging Herve Leger double strap bandage dress but which lady had the look on lock?



Nicole first wore this look to the Henri Bendel and YSL Beaute celebration of my TV guilty pleasure "Gossip Girl" Season 2 at Henri Bendel back in August. Leona attended the after-party for Justin Timberlake's Friends Benefit at Prive in the same outfit. Vote for the winning look...



Dawn Richard of Danity Kane talked with "Essence" magazine about D. Woods and Aubrey O'Day leaving the group. Dawn explained to Essence that she never intended to go solo because the group is her first priority. She also said that the group will move on without D. Woods and Aubrey attached even though she'll prefer it if they stayed.

On the friendship with the other members: "The reality is that some days we get along and other days we don’t, but it has never made me feel differently about the girls or the group. I always wanted to rock with those four girls. I’m about business and how do we keep the fans happy and how do we make our business work better. I’m pro-Danity Kane."

On going solo: “Everyone should ask Puff if that’s what he has in line for me. If he does, then I’m honored and I will work hard as I’ve always done. What I know for certain is that he would never break up Danity Kane. I’ve always been on that same train, too. At the end of the day, I’m going to rock with the first priority, which is Danity Kane. Who knows what can happen, because Puff changes his mind every five seconds. I’m going to work hard. I’m going to be the same person I was in the beginning. What’s honest and true is that I respect people. I respect and love the group. I wish it could still be five of us. I didn’t make Aubrey leave. I didn’t make D. Woods not show up. People choose their paths and you do what’s best for your situation. This is your job and you do the best you can do. All we’re trying to do is survive.”

Read the full interview over at ESSENCE.COM. Interestingly so, D. Woods according to Necole Bitchie recorded a diss record to Danity Kane - a group she told Sam from That Grape Juice that she's still apart of. Oh the drama!

Labels: Box Office Hoopla, Danity Kane, Fashion Hoopla, Keisha Knight-Pulliam, Leona Lewis, Ludacris, Music Hoopla, Nicole Richie, Out and About, TV Hoopla

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

Derek Blanks posted up these new photos of actor Lance Gross onto his myspace page. New photos of the upcoming actor of "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" TBS sitcom fame surfaced online last week. Eva Pigford Marcille (as in Lance's girl) - hats off to you!



Check out this new Dereon AD featuring Beyonce. By the looks of it Beyonce still has that high-fashion swagger on. Her new album drops this Fall and everyone (who admires her dedication) including Entertainment Weekly cannot wait to hear new material from Mrs. Carter.




Also at Atlanta's "For Sisters Only " event was Ashanti who performed a series of her old and new songs like "Foolish", "The Way That I Love You" and much more. Monica, Ludacris, T.I, Tiny, Young Joc, Jazmine Sullivan, and Ludacris were also spotted at FSO. Ashanti will join her boyfriend Nelly to sing "Body On Me" this Thursday on "Jimmy Kimmel Live." Tomorrow the pair will appear on "Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and on Wednesday they'll set to appear on "Ellen." (Thanks John!)



The Pussycat Dolls offered a brief glimpse via PopEater of their music video, "Whatcha Think About That" featuring Missy Elliott. (Didn't Danity Kane feature Missy on their second single but that's just my opinion. Regardless of that small tidbit, I personally enjoy PCD's first disc especially their duet with Avant.) "Doll Domination" the second disc from PCD will be release on September 23rd. (Thanks Jamie!)

Labels: Ashanti, Beyonce Knowles, Keisha Knight-Pulliam, Lance Gross, Ludacris, Monica, Music Hoopla, Newsstand Snapshots, Out and About, PCD