Brandy was all smiles in matching Louis Vuitton monogram boots and a Speedy bag outside Gucci boutique in Los Angeles. The "Long Distance" singer (who recently reunited with Monica for their "Boy is Mine" duet) was there to return a pair of shoes.



Check out these two new unreleased Brandy tracks lifted up her "Human" album recording sessions called "Keyed Up" and "One Thing" (produced by Brian Kennedy). I love "Keyed Up."
"Keyed Up"


"One Thing"


Naomi Campbell alongside her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladislav Doronin went for a stroll on the beach in the Maldives.

Labels: Brandy, Music Hoopla, Naomi Campbell, Out and About

Naomi Campbell (in Louis Vuitton) appeared on the January 2009 cover edition of Vogue China magazine. The cover shot was photographed by Mario Sorrenti. Simply fierce...


Naomi also hopped right onto the new trend - rocking the Gucci crest print scarf as seen on Ciara, Estelle, and Lauren Conrad. (LC had on the purple and beige scarf.)




Naomi has been busy on and off the red carpet. She was seen at the NY screening of "The Wrestler" in a white and black Alexander McQueen coat with her favorite YSL boots and Gucci scarf. The UK model held a photo exhibit featuring her photos from her two-decade fashion/modelling career at the Art Basel event in Miami. She even squeezed in some down time with her billionarie Russian boyfriend Vladimir.

Labels: Estelle, Fashion Hoopla, Naomi Campbell, Newsstand Snapshots, Out and About

Another hilarious Tina Fey-Sarah Palin skit was featured on last night's "Saturday Night Live." This time the skit was based upon the VP Debate between Palin and Joe Biden. Queen Latifah played the moderator Gwen Ifill. Fey as Palin gave another noteworthy comedic performance. Check it out...



Angelina Jolie took her kids (Maddox, Pax, and Zahara) out to Lee's Art Shop in NYC before she rock a strapless Versace dress and Sergio Rossi heels to her "Changeling" movie premiere with Brad Pitt. The film premiere marked her first public red carpet since she had her twins.

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon kept their newlywed love vibe going at the Bank nightclub in Vegas. (Hmmm...Is that the same dress as Angelina, Mrs. Cannon? I see you Mariah with that fab Minx nails?) Anyhow Mariah definitely slammed those persistent pregnancy rumors in that snug-fit The Row dress, didn't she?



Naomi Campbell decided to enjoy the Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2009 fashion show from the front row instead of working the runway during Paris Fashion Week. (She wore the same gray jacket and YSL round-toe platforms she had on for her recent YSL Manifesto AD campaign to the fashion event.) Naomi was spotted alongside photographer Mario Testino and fellow model Claudia Schiffer. Naomi was later seen in a white Alexander McQueen dress and black Uggs (?!?) at the Ralph Lauren dinner. Couture meets comfort was Naomi's ideal overall especially after rocking those sky-high shoes.

Labels: Brad Pitt, Celeb Offspring, Mariah Carey, Naomi Campbell, Nick Cannon, Out and About, Political Hoopla, Queen Latifah, TV Hoopla

Rihanna flaunted one of the positive perks of being a Gucci brand face - rocking the fashion house's latest Fall 2008 bags! Rihanna was seen at LAX before she reached her destination spot at the Murano Hotel in Paris, France. On her arm was a Gucci "Babouska" shoulder bag with a fringe detail. (Rihanna definitely enjoyed the "Babouska" collection as she was seen with another one earlier on.)



Naomi Campbell and Chanel Iman (two of the fashion world's biggest names) walked down the catwalk at the 2008 Fashion for Relief show during London Fashion Week. Naomi has on the same YSL harem pants that she wore at 2008 CDFA Awards and for her recent YSL print AD campaigns. Also at the event were Tyson Beckford and Estelle. Naomi talked about her baby plans to PEOPLE so maybe this tidbit indicates that her relationship with Russian billionaire Vladislav Doronin is serious.



Check out Keyshia Cole in these new Luster's Pink Oil Moisturizer 'Smooth Touch' print AD campaign that Joseph's fansite posted up. Keyshia performed at the 2008 Back 2 School Extravaganza and WHAT'SPOPPIN.NET got a clip of her performance. According to Brown Sista, Keyshia has a one-on-interview with TV 1's Cathy Hughes to be broadcast this Sunday.



Diddy decided to add a new vblog about his take on "Swagger Like Us Puff." Leave it to remix the song and title - "No One on Da Corner Got Swagga Like Puff." (That beat is "Paper Planes" by M.I.A. in case you're wondering.) Diddy's remix may be a slight diss to Jay-Z according to All Hip-Hop. You have to hand it to Diddy for keeping folks thorougly entertain, lol!

Labels: Chanel Iman, Diddy, Estelle, Fashion Hoopla, Keyshia Cole, Naomi Campbell, Newsstand Snapshots, Out and About, Rihanna, Tyson Beckford

The lead single off Christina Aguilera's greatest hits collection finally made its way online via Z100.COM. The song in question is called, "Keeps Gettin' Better." Check it out...



As reported earlier, Christina's new song has its TV debut this Sunday at the VMA's. Can you believe Christina has been in the music biz for 10 years? She echoed the same thought in a recent E Online interview... "I can't believe it's been over 10 years since my first album, and it was really exciting to put all of my favorite songs in one collection for my fans." [source: E online]

Naomi Campbell and Christina may have jumpstarted a new style trend when they wore a pair of round-toe Yves Saint Laurent pumps recently. Shortly after at Fashion Rocks, Brandy and Solange were caught in the same pair. Look out Gucci and Pierre Hardy!



Photo credits: FLYNET/GETTY/WIREIMAGE/SOLANGE-K.NET

Labels: Brandy, Christina Aguilera, Fashion Hoopla, Music Hoopla, Naomi Campbell, New Music, Solange

Expected many of your favorite stars to appear at the upcoming 2008 Video Music Awards this Sunday night in Hollywood. Britney Spears will open up the show while Kanye will close it. (Something tells me Britney would do better this time around...) Christina Aguilera who appeared at the press conference earlier with T.I will debut her new single, "'Keeps Getting Better" from her greatest hits compilation disc "A Decade of Hits". As to what to expect Christina only said, "You're going to get a first look and a first listen at my new image and my new sound. The last album, the style and sound was about vintage gleam, this one is all about the future." T.I will perform "Live Your Life" with Rihanna. So expect many great TV clips from the show. [source: MTV News/ACEShowBiz]

T.I and Christina at '08 VMA's press conference:




On a fashion tip, Christina Aguilera wore a colorful tie-dye Dolce & Gabbana mini-skirt at the press conference. The print is the same as Nelly Furtado's Moscow performance look. Naomi Campbell wore the same round-toe YSL patent leather pumps in the latest YSL print AD campaigns.




Photo credits: OFFTHERACK.COM/YSL.COM/AGUILERA-WORLD/WIREIMAGE/AP

Labels: Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Fashion Hoopla, Kanye West, Naomi Campbell, Nelly Furtado, Rihanna, T.I, VMAs

Naomi Campbell teamed up with SoBe Water for another noteworthy commerical gig. At this year's Super Bowl, Naomi was seen in a "Thrillious" commerical spot with Micheal Jackson's "Thriller" playing in the background. Naomi's new commerical gig doesn't air until next Monday July 21 but you can check out this cool behind the scenes clip in the meantime.



Thanks to Ryan Duffy for the e-mail!

Labels: Naomi Campbell, Newsstand Snapshots, TV Hoopla

Made In Brazil and Stella from Wanna Know posted up these fashion-forward scans of Naomi Campbell's "Vogue" Brazil July 2008 cover edition. Not to be outdone, Naomi has another cover gig with "I-D" magazine.



Naomi also has a photo spread for the all-black Vogue Italia issue which Teenuh Leone from Fashion For Breakfast has. On the fashion newsstand tip, Naomi's definitely one busy cover model! She has two Vogue covers and one I-D magazine under her belt in just one month!

Labels: Fashion Hoopla, Naomi Campbell, Newsstand Snapshots

As the new face of Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2008 AD campaign, Naomi Campbell was seen at the designer's London Dover Street Market launch alongside fellow model Claudia Schiffer. You gotta love Naomi's YSL Y-Mail bag. (Thanks In-Fashion Style!) Naomi also wore the same YSL round-toe pumps that she had on in the AD campaign.



A new YSL Fall 2008 AD campaign can be seen on the designer's official website. I added the new one from this post on the right below:

F-i-e-r-c-e!
Photos: WIREIMAGE/YSL.COM

Labels: Fashion Hoopla, Naomi Campbell, Out and About