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Monday, January 26, 2009

posted by Chi-Chi at 1/26/2009 | Permalink

MUST READ HOOPLA

The Starz Channel's all-star Black History Month documentary

Raven-Symone in YSL - fashion fix or miss?

Arehta Franklin's Inaugural Hat is EVERYWHERE!
Tina Fey face off with America Ferrra at the SAG's
Sasha Fierce Lets Loose in Dereon...gear
Reggie ~~Kardashian~~ Bush out on the prowl
Kanye goes from Louis Vuitton Don to MLouisK Jr
Black Artists Association Upset Michelle O Hasn't Worn Black Designers

Labels: Must-Read Hoopla

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Thursday, January 08, 2009

posted by Chi-Chi at 1/08/2009 | Permalink

MUST-READ HOOPLA: KANYE'S VIBE COVER

Kanye West - VIBE February 2009

Guess what Meagan Good and Idris Elba have in common!
Lisa ~~Lilakoi Moon~~ Bonet names son Nakoa-Wolf.
Lady Gaga knocks Beyonce out of Billboard top spot.
Mario's album And Then There Was Me update + modeling gig
Aubrey O'Day Said What on Danity Kane??!
Video/Photo Catch-Up on "Daddy's Girls" Season Premiere.
Diggy Simmons joins the celebrity blogging circuit!
Is Keyshia Cole Obsessed with Young Jeezy?

Photo credit: VIBE

Labels: Kanye West, Must-Read Hoopla, Newsstand Snapshots

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Tuesday, November 11, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 11/11/2008 | Permalink

OVERHEARD HOOPLA FROM BOW WOW TO WHITNEY

Bow Wow proves he's a man on Entourage
Cheetah Girl Adrienne Bailon's Photo Scandal.
Beyonce Takes Over The Newsstand.
King Magazine puts Naturi Naughton on the cover as Lil' Kim.
Tiny Gives Update on Baby Major.
Condi Rice gets a style makeover
Barack Obama Drops Off Malia & Sasha At School.
Flo-Rida, Trey Songz and Janelle Monae Remix Gap's Holiday Commerical.
Did Lindsay Lohan Actually Call Obama That?
Whitney Houston's Rumored Album Cover.

Labels: Must-Read Hoopla

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Tuesday, November 04, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 11/04/2008 | Permalink

OVERHEARD HOOPLA: VOTE TODAY!

ROCK THE VOTE TODAY!

Danity Kane to perform as trio for the first time.

Barack Obama's grandmother loses her battle to cancer.

Jennifer Hudson's fiance Punk goes to WWE.

Kelly Rowland to release new album by April 2009.

M.I.A & Akon to Flee Country.

MJB, Beyonce, Jay-Z, & Diddy at Promote The Vote Block Party in Philly.

Terrence Howard's plan to win back his ex-wife.

Jennifer Hudson and famous friends says goodbye at private funeral.

Grab MJB's Louis Vuitton Fur scarf for less!

UPDATE: Seventh-graders from Atlanta's Ron Clark Academy reworked T.I.'s hit, "Whatever You Like" to "You Can Vote However You Like." Check it out...

Click here if you can't see the video.

Today is Election Day - so vote today, folks!

Labels: Must-Read Hoopla, Political Hoopla

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Saturday, October 25, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 10/25/2008 | Permalink

OVERHEARD HOOPLA

Overheard hoopla from the blogosphere...

Lil Wayne Welcomes a baby boy named Dwayne Carter III with Sarah.

Michael Jackson spotted in West Hollywood.

Lil' Kim steps up her make-up game.

More photos from Rihanna & T.I.'s "Live Your Life" video.

Kim Kardashian celebrates her b'day with Reggie Bush.

Why Katt Williams never hosted the BET Hip-Hop Awards + Lyfe's baby mama arrest drama.

New Beyonce/Sasha Fierce Promo.

Labels: Must-Read Hoopla

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Monday, August 04, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 8/04/2008 | Permalink

OVERHEARD HOOPLA

Beyonce Knowles-Carter has style obsession with Dolce & Gabbana Miss Pocket Patchwork snakeskin bag...can you tell?

The pimple pop by Rihanna to Chris Brown. [ONTD!]

Lance Gross lets girlfriend Eva Marcille get some solo shine. [Necole Bitchie]

Eric Benet's daughter India follows in her Dad's musical footsteps. [Black Celeb Kids]

Morgan Freeman's in critical condition after a car wreck. [Quick's Catch Up]

Check out a first look at Brangelina's $15 million twins! [Mrs. Grapevine]

Beyonce secures another House of Dereon AD campaign. [Fresh & Fab]

Keri Hilson reveals a new side in this promotional portraits. [Concrete Loop]

You'll never believe what Madonna and Alicia Keys have in common. [Fashionista 101]

Cassie DOESN'T sleep around in exchange for tracks! [Flashing Lights]

Selita Ebanks and her Victoria's Secret chicks go wild for GQ! [Fashion Manifesto]

Solange borrows a style tip from her sister. [Genuine Imitation]

2008 Teen Choice Awards - who came and who didn't. [Neon Limelight]

Photo credits: Splash News Online. SR. BW. AKD

Labels: Beyonce Knowles, Fashion Hoopla, Must-Read Hoopla

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Sunday, July 20, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 7/20/2008 | Permalink

MUST-READ HOOPLA

Nelly Furtado, Amy Adams, and Cookie Johnson were all caught in a silk Dolce & Gabbana criss-cross dress. As always, which LOOK is on LOCK?

Quick wants to know how Gabrielle Union became a BET VJ.

Fresh & Fab has recent video performances from Leona Lewis and Rihanna.

One-name wonders Iman and Sade landed the 20 Sexiest Black Woman Over 40 list.

Shanequa has the scoop on gold-wire chandelier earrings.

Tara reveals Beyonce's latest Emporio Armani Diamonds AD.

Chanel Iman's working with Victoria's Secret PINK line according to Teenuh

Check out Ne-Yo's new single, "Miss Independent" over at Toya's World.

According to Shanteé, Kim Kardashian is working on a new signature fragrance.

Sam has a must-watch clip taken from Janet Jackson's upcoming reality show.

photo credits: Gilles Bensimon for ELLE. WENN. WIREIMAGE

Labels: Fashion Hoopla, Must-Read Hoopla, Nelly Furtado

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Friday, July 11, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 7/11/2008 | Permalink

OVERHEARD HOOPLA

Paris Hilton and Halle Berry in a $308 floral kaleidoscope Hale Bob dress - which LOOK is on LOCK?

halle berry and paris hilton in hale bob

Quick has this must-see clip taken from Solange's 22nd all-star birthday. [Quick's Catchup]

F&F showcases a Danity Kane retro-inspired photoshoot. [Fresh & Fab]

Elle gets the scoop on LeToya Luckett's red carpet style. [In A Word...FAB!]

MG (and I) cosign on Jennifer Lopez's fab post-pregnancy shape. [Mrs. Grapevine]

Venus & Serena Williams rock Gucci and couture for the August 2008 edition of Glamour. [Black Pearls]

Kim wants to know who has the better style - Nicole Scherzinger or Kyla Pratt? [Black Central Style]

Solange Knowles and Selma Blair goes for the best look in this black Unhee jumpsuit. [Flashing Lights]

Southern Black Gurl has photos of Chilli in Zac Posen and other designer gowns at a recent photo spread. [Real Gossip 101]

Photos: GOSSIP GIRLS

Labels: Fashion Hoopla, Halle Berry, Must-Read Hoopla

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Tuesday, June 24, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 6/24/2008 | Permalink

NOTEWORTHY HOOPLA

Shaq publicly dismisses his former friend/ex-L.A Lakes teammate Kobe Bryant in a new freestyle (see below)...and he later changes his mind.

Tatyana Ali gets a new online hosting gig with Black Voices.

Diddy talks about his down-there parts and talks with Weezy about music success.

Check out this new trailer from Angela Bassett's upcoming film, "Gospel Hill."

Find out why Lil' Mama feels Jive Records didn't promote her properly.

So THIS is where Tyra Banks gets her looks from!

Beyonce Knowles and Idris Elba gets cozy on the L.A set of "Obsessed."

Ice T takes his beef with Soulja Boy to a whole new level while Kanye West puts his two cents in.

Foxy Brown and Rick Ross talk their romance to the next level - seriously.

Congrats, Jill Scott is off the market officially!

Ruben Studdard has his eyes set on obtaining a marriage license!

Labels: Box Office Hoopla, Kobe Bryant, Music Hoopla, Must-Read Hoopla, Shaq

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 6/18/2008 | Permalink

NOTEWORTHY LINKS

Young Buck begs/talks about returning 50 Cent's G Unit Records.

Check out what "America's Next Top Model" vets Tocarra and Bre are up to.

Jada Pinkett Smith (in Monique Lhuillier) look fashion forward and fabulous at the Women In Film’s 2008 Crystal Lucy Awards.

Leona Lewis, Fantasia and Whoopi goes leggy!

Take a moment to check out John Legend’s new single “Green Light” featuring OutKast’s André 3000 from his forthcoming album due in September.

Elise Neal talks about her gig with the Pussycat Dolls, her thoughts on 50 Cent and plastic surgery in Black Hollywood.

Mary J Blige takes her husband Kendu Isaacs and their kids out to dinner.

Get out of town did 50 Cent and Ciara get married?!

Photos: WIREIMAGE/GETTY IMAGES

Labels: Fashion Hoopla, Jada Pinkett Smith, Must-Read Hoopla

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Thursday, June 12, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 6/12/2008 | Permalink

OVERHEARD BUZZ

Gabrielle Union chops off her hair for "Essence" magazine.

Michelle Williams is truly living the party life in New York City.

Missy Elliot rocks it out for "Billboard" magazine.

Zoe Kravitz spotted in NYC without boyfriend Ben Foster.

Chris Brown technically confirms he's in relationship with Rihanna.

Timbaland weds his music executive girlfriend Monique Idlett.

Danity Kane wraps up their "Making The Band 4" tour with a few lapdances.

Flashback photos of Halle Berry with a "NKOTB".

Hurry up folks - Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon has their wedding gifts registered at Bergdorf Goodman.

Mashonda admits Alicia Keys had a hand in her divorce from Swizz Beatz.

Melanie Brown to write a "Black Hannah Montana" novel.

Labels: Must-Read Hoopla

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Friday, June 06, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 6/06/2008 | Permalink

BLOGROLL DELIGHT

Meagan Good, Ashanti, and Kelly Rowland ignited a new Summer trend* by rocking ultra short-shorts on and off the red carpet.

Eddie Winslow tried to knock off Superhead.
Ashanti works the short-shorts at "Live With Regis & Kelly".
Ciara brings the heat via this new track called, "Supernatural".
Britney Spears to star in new Pussycat Dolls music video.
Faith Evans supports Essence magazine's Music Festival at Apollo.
Iman paints the town green...technically.
Thanks to Naomi Campbell, genie pants are in!
Michelle Williams will premiere her "We Break the Dawn" video on TRL on the 18th.
Madonna and Pharrell together in this music video.
Jennifer Lopez takes over Moscow.
The Rock retires his famous moniker.
T.I is rumored to be the guest M.C on Mariah Carey remix to "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time".

*So would you rock this new short-shorts trend or leave it alone?

Photos: WIREIMAGE

Labels: Ashanti, FFW, Kelly Rowland, Meagan Good, Must-Read Hoopla

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Wednesday, June 04, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 6/04/2008 | Permalink

YES HE CAN

My prayers have been answered...Charli Baltimore has a reality TV show.

Ashanti cements her vixen status in these Men's Heatlh magazine outtakes.

Solange and her injured foot didn't stop her from performing at her "Art For Love" tour in Kansas.

The Pussycat Dolls keeps it funky on the set of their music video, "When I Grow Up".

Janet Jackson admits she was up for the role of Storm in "X-Men" during this recent TRL interview.

Usher joins the growing celebrity blogosphere.

Barack Obama secures enough delegates to become the Democratic nominee for president.

Superhead gets a bigger (re: lucrative) book deal about her vixen days.

For the record...Selita Ebanks and Kanye West ARE NOT dating!

Cassie takes her myspace buddies behind the scenes of her upcoming album photo shoot.

Baby bump watch with Laila Ali.

Photos: AP

Labels: Must-Read Hoopla, TV Hoopla

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Friday, May 30, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 5/30/2008 | Permalink

NOTEWORTHY HOOPLA

50 Cent's Baby Mama goes house on fire!
Erykah Badu doesn't want Gwen Stefani stealing her material.
Nas releases the cover artwork for his upcoming disc.
Michelle Williams is tired of all those weight comments.
Chris Brown and Rihanna lavish one another with gifts.
Enoy this throwback video from Nas.
The Game spends time with his son.
Beware fellas: Don't mess with Ashanti!

Photo: WIREIMAGE/GETTY IMAGES

Labels: Michelle Williams, Must-Read Hoopla, things that make me go hmm

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Thursday, May 29, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 5/29/2008 | Permalink

MUST-READ HOOPLA

[Kanye West - "Flashing Lights" music video Take 3]

Solange launches a new daily blog -"Hadley Street Journal".

Usher is MTV's '52 Bands/52 Weeks' artist.

A popular Raven-Symone fan-site shuts down and Ray-J gets caught!

Trina launches her new clothing line - Pink Diamond Couture.

Russell Simmons wants to become NYC Mayor!

50 Cent announces plans of a new reality show.

Ne-Yo confirms that he's working on MJ's upcoming comeback album.

Hopefully Derek Jeter didn't teach Mariah Carey this move!

Kanye West explains the significance of all three "Flashing Lights" videos.

Labels: Kanye West, Must-Read Hoopla, New Music

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Thursday, May 22, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 5/22/2008 | Permalink

MUST-READ BUZZ

Find out who is to blame for Beyonce not attending Church.

Young Joc starts the No Kiss Ass Ness movement.

Eve gets glammed up at the Rachel Pally Fall 2008 show.

R. Kelly's trial gets down to a mole.

The Broadway cast of "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" will appear in the movie adapation quite soon.

Ray J exposes his latest bombshell as he announces his engagement to Whitney Houston.

Rihanna is planning to record a duet with Chris Brown for her next album.

Usher supposedly split with his wife, Tameka Foster after nine months of wedded bliss...but Us Weekly shoots down the rumors!

Britney Spears to work with J.R Rotem and Sean Garrett on new disc.

Mariah Carey truly has Nick Cannon sprung.

[Pictured: Usher on the June 2, 2008 cover of "Jet" magazine. Image spotted at BOSSIP. ]

Labels: Must-Read Hoopla, Newsstand Snapshots, Usher

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Wednesday, May 21, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 5/21/2008 | Permalink

NOTEWORTHY LINKS

JD celebrates his daughter's 10th birthday bash.

50 Cent calls BET's '106 & Park' VJ Rocsi a groupie and much more.

Learn how to say no to bitchassness.

Diddy gets caught with Kim Kardashian.

Who has better style - Iman or Natalie Portman?

Vivica A Fox gets a new reality show called "GLAM GOD with VIVICA A. FOX".

Find how Beyonce confirms her marriage to Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter.

Wonder why The Jennifer Hudson Curse is still in effect.

Fergie works it out on the Today show.

Actress Tasha Smith is born again.

Laila Ali gives updates on her pregnancy.

Keith Sweat discusses being a New Jack Swing poineer to "Essence".

Kelly Rowland debuts a new PSA for AIDS.

Photo credit: BEYONCEWORLD

Labels: Must-Read Hoopla

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Monday, May 19, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 5/19/2008 | Permalink

MUST-READ HOOPLA

Janet Jackson performs "Luv" on Ellen"

Find why Kanye West is #1 on MTV.

Who pull off rocking Herve Leger better - Porschla Coleman or Vivica A Fox?

Do you like Jada Pinkett Smith's latest hairstyle?

Alek Wek and Iman are well-dressed honorees.

This Chanel accessory favors Rihanna and Kim Kardashian.

Proud dad Usher and his son spotted in NYC

Wendy Williams' husband has a sex tape

Find out why Nas changes the name of his upcoming album

Labels: Must-Read Hoopla

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Thursday, May 15, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 5/15/2008 | Permalink