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Thursday, February 12, 2009

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2009 NAACP IMAGE AWARDS

Tyler Perry and Halle Berry hosted the 40th Annual NAACP Image Awards at Hollywood's Shrine Auditorium which air on FOX earlier tonight.

Diddy and JHud walked away as winners...

Angela and Vanessa Simmons came through with their Uncle Russell and cousins Ming Lee and Aoki Lee...

Did you know that Taraji shares the same manager with Halle Berry?

Same shoes...

Taraji backstage with Wendy Raquel Robinson and Sanaa Lathan

Will & Jada kicked it with JHud...

Couples made a splash on the red carpet...

Red was the ideal color...

Ming Lee and Aoki Lee got camera friendly with JHud and Beyonce

LisaRaye with her date (~~Meagan Good's ex~~) Datari Turner

And yes Anika Noni Rose wore the same Naeem Khan dress as Holly...

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Newly engaged couple Eva Marcille and Lance Gross looked fab as usual...

Tracee Ellis Ross got emotional as she accepted her TV award for Girlfriends while Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Taraji P. Henson, and The Secret Life of Bees walked away with box office recognition. Beyonce performed Halo as a nod to President Barack Obama while JHud paid tribute to Muhammad Ali. Host Halle changed into several outfits throughout the two-hour telecast.

Outstanding best female artist winner Beyonce - Halo performance

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Outstanding Best New Artist winner JHud- The Impossible Dream

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Russell Simmons' daughters Ming Lee and Aoki Lee stole the show during his acceptance speech.

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Visit NAACP.ORG for the complete winners list!

Photos: WIREIMAGE/GETTY

Labels: Award Hoopla, Caption This, Fashion Hoopla, Look on Lock Edition, TV Hoopla

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Wednesday, February 11, 2009

posted by Chi-Chi at 2/11/2009 | Permalink

NEWSSTAND: KATIE HOLMES FOR MIU MIU + AUBREY O'DAY FOR PLAYBOY

Here are the complete and fierce photo shoot taken of Katie Holmes in support of the latest Miu Miu print AD campaign. See the previous snapshots in this blog post. ~~No More Being Mrs. Tom Cruise??~~

(Thanks Fashion For Breakfast & FavoredFashionFix!)

A heavily photo edited Aubrey O'Day (formerly of Danity Kane) can be seen on the March 2009 cover edition of Playboy magazine. The accompanying headline reads as follows: "Aubrey O'Day Breaks Free of Danity Kane (And Her Clothes)." The magazine with a confident Aubrey on its cover hits newsstands February 13th. Hats off to Aubrey for taking IT off! Tasteful or desperate?

"In this society we’re all taught to cover ourselves and our thoughts up," she says. "Nudity is a beautiful thing."
Photo spotted at US Weekly

Labels: Danity Kane, Katie Holmes, Newsstand Hoopla

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JENNIFER HUDSON - "IF THIS ISN'T LOVE" VIDEO

The long awaited Jennifer Hudson music video for her second official single If this Isn't Love has finally hit the online community via PopEater. If This Isn't Love can be heard on Jennifer's self-titled debut record. Try not to sing along with JHud on this infectious tune.

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This video also happen to be the first video JHud worked on ever since the murders of her mother, brother and nephew. Speaking of JHud, check out her emotional performance of "You Pulled Me Through" at the 2009 Grammy Awards where she picked up the Best R&B Album Award from Whitney Houston. (Watch JHud's acceptance speech here.)

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In related news, JHud picked "Pocketbook" featuring Ludacris as her next single. (Click here to check it out.) Next up for Jennifer is her upcoming tour gig with Robin Thicke.

Labels: 2009 Grammy's, Jennifer Hudson, Music Hoopla, Robin Thicke, TV Hoopla, Video Hoopla, Whitney Houston

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posted by Chi-Chi at 2/11/2009 | Permalink

ENRIQUE & CIARA AT NFL PRO BOWL + TAKIN' BACK MY LOVE VIDEO

Enrique Iglesias collaborated with Ciara on his new single, "Takin' Back My Love" which they performed for the first time at the 2009 NFL Pro Bowl halftime show in Honolulu, Hawaii. These two did a great job from the vocals especially with the support of the marching band. Love that Herve Leger skirt! (Thanks Sincerely Ciara!)

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Check out the official video spot for "Takin Back My Love" which was directed by Ray Kay below. Their undeniable chemistry made the video worthwhile. (Check out the photo collage I made from the video for proof!) The video comes just in time for Valentine's Day - Nice!

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Labels: Ciara, Enrique Iglesias, Music Hoopla, Video Hoopla

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posted by Chi-Chi at 2/11/2009 | Permalink

CHRISTINA MILIAN AND MARIAH LOVES MELODY EHSANI DESIGNS.

Christina Milian appeared on the April/May 2009 cover of KING magazine in Melody Ehsani round geometric earrings. The men's magazine nicknamed Christina as "Ms. Milli" for its 50th issue.

Photo: KING

Mariah Carey also had on Melody Ehsani designs for her "My Love" music video shoot with her husband Nick Cannon and The Dream. MC wore a custom made "MIMI" necklace with Pink Leopard Swarovski Bamboo. Fansite MARIAH DAILY was on the scene with the photos.

Photos: Mariah Daily

Labels: Christina Milian, Mariah Carey, Music Hoopla, Newsstand Snapshots, Nick Cannon, The Dream

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posted by Chi-Chi at 2/11/2009 | Permalink

NEWSSTAND: MADONNA & JESUS FOR W

In better-late-than-never-news, Madonna alongside her rumored boyfriend Jesus Luz pose for W magazine which was shot on location in Brazil. According to Jenna, Madonna wore a fitted strapless DVB (#8 the Orthez) dress. Snapped by Steven Klein, these nearly naked (NSFW) photos in more ways than one confirm Madonna and Jesus' relationship.

Photos: W/Elle

One thing for certain is that Madonna knows how to hold the public's attention. Why does he have a tattoo of HIS name on HIS back??? Next up for Madonna is her upcoming Sticky & Sweet Tour and The Oscars.

Labels: Madonna, Newsstand Snapshots, Romance Hoopla

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posted by Chi-Chi at 2/11/2009 | Permalink

DESTINY'S CHILD REUNITED

Michelle Williams and Beyonce Knowles were spotted at (new X-Factor Judge) Kelly Rowland's surprise birthday party which was hosted by Tank and LaLa Vasquez at Opera in Hollywood last night. This marks the first public appearance of Kelly with her former Destiny's Child bandmates after she split up with her manager Mathew Knowles. (Kelly's actual birthday is today - February 11, 1981.)

LaLa Vasquez, Angie Beyince, Tank, and Kandy Johnson

Gucci Bamboo Top Handle bag

Grab Beyonce's Prince: Life Is A Parade Tee-Shirt here.

Chanel round-toe pumps

Photos: WIREIMAGE/GETTY/OH-TRINA

Michelle Williams (in Giusseppe Zanotti silver-toe pumps) performed at the Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks last week. Beyonce and Solange's cousin Angela Beyince were there to show Michelle support. I'm loving Michelle's hairstyle. Next for Michelle is her upcoming remix album.

Photos: WIREIMAGE/JUST JARED

Labels: Beyonce Knowles, Brandy, Fashion Hoopla, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Out and About, Solange, Trina, Vanessa Simmons

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