Taraji P. Henson had a private dinner celebration for her Oscar nomination at Mastro's Steakhouse. Close friends Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, John Singleton, and her Baby Boy co-star Tyrese showed her support at the small gathering.



Pregnant Kimora Lee supported her equally happy boyfriend Djimon Hounsou's Push movie premiere last night in Westwood, Californina. Kimora and Djimon are engaged and this baby would be Djimon's first...congrats! Kimora's divorce from Russell Simmons is final.

Labels: Box Office Hoopla, Djimon Hounsou, Kimora Lee Simmons, Nia Long, Sanaa Lathan, Taraji P. Henson, Tyrese/Black-Ty

Prince alongside Denzel and Pauletta Washington took in the Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics game last night from their front row seats. That was one intense game, huh?



Former "Best Man" co-stars Sanaa Lathan and Nia Long were seen out and about in the City of Angels as well. Next up for the close friends is their voice-over role in the new animated FOX series "The Cleveland Show."

Labels: Denzel Washington, Nia Long, Out and About, Prince, Sanaa Lathan

The Los Angeles premiere of "Seven Pounds" (starring Will Smith and Rosario Dawson) had Gabrielle Union, Tyrese, Alfonso Ribeiro, Nia Long, Sanaa Lathan, Chaka Khan, Laila Ali, and Tatyana Ali in attendance. Yes indeed there was a "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" reunion in effect for the box office premiere! (Anyone going to see this film over the weekend?)



In case you haven't seen it just yet, check out the "Seven Pounds" trailer below...

Labels: Box Office Hoopla, Gabrielle Union, Laila Ali, Nia Long, Rosario Dawson, Sanaa Lathan, Tatyanna Ali, Tyrese/Black-Ty, Will Smith

Gabrielle Union, Zoe Saldana, Nicole not recording pop album with Rihanna Richie, Joel Madden, and Sanaa Lathan were all seen at the Dolce & Gabbana flagship boutique opening on Robertson Blvd in Beverly Hills last night. (The fashion for a cause event benefitted The Art of Elysium - a non-profit organization bringing creative projects to children who are battling serious medical conditions.)



Meagan Good showed up in Lagos, Nigeria for the Anabel Mobile launch party in her favorite leopard print YSL tribute peep-toes and pink Herve Leger dress. As you can see, Meagan is the cost per wear type of girl. (Thanks Bella Naija!)

Labels: Fashion Hoopla, Gabrielle Union, Hot Night Spot, Meagan Good, Nicole Richie, Out and About, Platform, Sanaa Lathan, Zoe Saldana

Christina Milian and her L.A.M.B bag was seen outside Foxtail restaurant in L.A last night. The night before she and a new hairstyle was spotted at the Crown Bar in West Hollywood.


The Pussycat Dolls alongside its creator Robin Antin presented their new lingerie line "Shh" at BEBE Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Next up for the group is their opening act gig for Britney's "Circus" tour.



Louis Vuitton satin platform wedge pumps have been seen on Dawn Richard, Nicole Scherzinger and Heidi Klum. Is it safe to say that a shoe trend is born?!



Chris Brown and Rihanna alongside Serena Williams, The Carters, Lil' Wayne, and Nelly graced the January 2009 cover issue of VIBE magazine. The publication focused on the major tabloid-related stories in 2008. It's the second time VIBE did this issue.



Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon rock a yellow coat to the 17th Annual Women in Entertainment Power 100 Breakfast in Beverly Hills. Earlier this week Garcelle (who has own jewelry line named Petit Bijou) was seen with her twin boys Jaid and Jax outside a spa.



Elegantly dressed actresses Sanaa Lathan and Dania Ramirez attended the grand opening of SLS Hotel in Los Angeles. Also at the event were Taye Diggs and Tyrese. Wouldn't it be something if Sanaa and Tyrese did a movie together ...like she did "Brown Sugar" with Taye?



Gabrielle Union brave the chilly weather in a white sleevless dress to the Next in Green Award in New York City. Next up for Gabrielle is her new NBC sitcom that's in development.

Labels: Chris Brown, Christina Milian, Gabrielle Union, Newsstand Snapshots, Out and About, PCD, Rihanna, Sanaa Lathan, Serena Williams, Taye Diggs, Tyrese/Black-Ty

Jada Pinkett Smith, Ben Stiller, and Chris Rock kept cool in the rain for the UK premiere of their animated film, "Madagascar Escape 2 Africa" at Leicester Square.



"Ugly Betty" actress Vanessa Williams wore a blue and black ensemble to the opening night performance of "Irving Berlin's White Christimas" in New York City.



Christina Milian attended the grand opening of Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge in Los Angeles over the weekend. Cute L.A.M.B. bag...



Vivica A. Fox (in Nicole Miller) and Meagan Good put on their best camera ready looks at the 12th Annual Miami Gala La Fiesta Espanola.



Gabrielle Union (in Reem Acra), 90210's Lauren London, Beyonce Knowles, and Sanaa Lathan attended the L.A premiere of "Cadillac Records." (And yes that's a wedding ring on Beyonce's finger!) Mrs. Carter wore a black D&G dress and on her feet are jewel-encrusted Brian Atwood heels. "Cadillac Records" opens nationwide on December 5th.



Pink knocked out a great performance of her hit, "So What" on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." She had the Las Vegas crowd on their feet.

Labels: Beyonce Knowles, Box Office Hoopla, Fashion Hoopla, Gabrielle Union, Jada Pinkett Smith, Lauren London, Meagan Good, Music Hoopla, Pink, Sanaa Lathan, TV Hoopla, Vanessa L. Williams, Vivica A Fox

Solange was spotted at the 4th Annaul PAPER magazine nightlife awards with her favorite Emporio Armani belt. The singer-songwriter always had her own fashion sense. Solange also bounced back into acting with a guest spot on the ABC Family sitcom, "Lincoln Heights" as herself.



Sanaa Lathan and Gabrielle Union attended the Victoria's Secret After party in Miami Beach. Next up for Gabrielle is the film, "Cadillac Records" with Beyonce, Adrien Brody, and Mos Def.




Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon enjoyed their Mexican vacation right before the upcoming Holiday season. Mariah recently gave credit to Nick for calming her down. And I quote what Mariah said: "It's the only video in the history of me making videos that I ended on time, actually early both days, and there was no drama, and everybody was saying what is this new thing? So I guess this was definitely him. No more stories about divaness, divaland, divalicious."



Mrs. Cannon has a new single out called "Right To Dream" off her upcoming film soundtrack, "Tennessee." Mariah co-wrote the song with country legend Willie Nelson and there's already talks of a Best Song Oscar nomination. Give the new Mimi ballad a quick listen...




The sneak preview for Gucci's UNICEF Holiday ADs starring Rihanna hit the web today. The e-film documentary showcase Rihanna working side by side with Gucci creative Director Frida Giannini. Look out for the full length trailer due out on December 9th only at GUCCI.COM. Next up for Rihanna is the annual snowflake lighting at New York's Grand Army Plaza. Click on the screencap to access the clip in case the clip below gets deleted.

Labels: Box Office Hoopla, Fashion Hoopla, Gabrielle Union, Hot Night Spot, Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon, Out and About, Rihanna, Sanaa Lathan, Solange

Zoe Kravitz was seen at two major events in New York City. She first attended the Film Benefit Gala honoring director Baz Luhrmann in this coral dress. Zoe then pose with another famous offspring Riley Keough - Elvis Prestley's granddaughter at the 2008 MTV U Woodie Awards.



Sanaa Lathan rock a turquoise shirt dress at the Alberta Ferretti US flagship opening. I cosign Blogger Myssidominici's comment on Sanaa's looking flawless! Next up for Sanaa is a voice over role for FOX's animated comedy series, "The Cleveland Show."



Ray J filmed a scene for his upcoming bachelor/dating-typed VH1 reality series on Robertson Blvd. He was seen shopping at Kitson and Madison with possible female contestants. Brandy even admitted recently to Angie Martinez that she doesn't see her brother ever settling down.



Over at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom, Alicia Keys, Padma Lakshmi, and Jessica Alba look fab at the 5th Annual Keep A Child Alive Black Ball. (Alicia was the event's ambassador as she was last year.) Also there were Justin Timberlake and Tyra Banks who had on a snug-fit red Michael Kors number.




Selita Ebanks joined her fellow Victoria's Secret models for a quick holiday photo session in Miami Beach. Selita and company exchanged holiday gift picks. The Victoria's Secret Fashion broadcast on December 3rd with a performance by Usher.

Labels: Alicia Keys, Jessica Alba, Justin Timberlake, Out and About, Platform, Ray J, Sanaa Lathan, Selita Ebanks, Tyra Banks, Zoe Kravitz