Rapper Rev. Run Featured On Oprah Winfrey Show

Talk show mogul Oprah Winfrey hasn't received much love from the Hip-Hop community lately. Minor incidents with Hip-Hop stars such as Ludacris and Ice Cube has the billionaire deemed a Hip-Hop hater by many, but hopefully an appearance by a Hip-Hop legend on Winfrey's show will silence critics.

Joseph "Reverend Run" Simmons from the legendary Hip-Hop group Run DMC made a special appearance on The Oprah Show to discuss the upcoming season of his reality show Run's House. "Gayle King is a friend, and she kept telling Oprah, 'Man, there's this show with Reverend Run, and he writes these words of wisdom', and she was talking to her for awhile about it until she finally said, 'Okay, let's have him on the show'," Reverend Run told AllHipHop.com.

For the full story log on: ALLHIPHOP.com

Let's Go Crazy by Sandy Lamb & Kid Afrika ft Levysill

Yes, I'm in a video mood today.

Ok, those who don't know my girl Sandy Lamb, why not? Check out her new music video shot in Cuba. Go Sandy...

Luenell's Birthday Roast - Video

For those that missed out: Luenell's Birthday Roast put together by my girl Eugenia Wright, who did an AMAZING job.

Special thanks to Justin from the Big J Company, web, film and video master.

'Star Wars' Stamps Ready To Take Over Your Mail

The 30th "Star Wars" anniversary will be celebrated with a set of iconic stamps featuring the well-known characters of the "Star Wars" movies, including Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and R2-D2.

The US Postal Service unveiled 15 new first-class stamps featuring the whole gang from Chewbacca to Darth Vader, which were previewed at the Graumans Chinese Theater in Hollywood.

"'Star Wars' is just an American icon," said Rodger Matcham, a "Star Wars" fan and co-owner of UC Comics in Palm Desert, "I think it's awesome."

Designed and painted by Drew Struzan, the same artist who created the "Star Wars" posters for all six movies, the stamps will go on sale on May 25 at a "Star Wars" fan convention in Los Angeles, after a contest to choose the most popular of the stamps.

"Star Wars" geeks, philatelists and other stamp enthusiasts can vote at www.uspsjedimaster.com for their favorite design.

In addition to the stamps, it was announced earlier this month that about 400 million mailboxes around the country were designed to look like R2-D2. Fans have already posted snapshots of themselves with the funny-looking mailboxes on starwars.com website.

The Postal Service also plans to sell "Star Wars"-themed Express Mail envelopes, available May 6. They feature Darth Vader, Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi as played by Ewan MacGregor.

Michael Kors named Designer of the Year

Another Nod for Michael Marymount University names Kors Designer of the Year.

The accolades continue to stack up for Michael Kors. The designer will receive Marymount University’s 2007 Designer of the Year Award on April 27 at the school’s Portfolio in Motion 2007 student fashion show and luncheon in Arlington, VA. Past honorees have included Kay Unger, Carolina Herrera, Ralph Rucci, and Oscar de la Renta.

Toasting Simmons' new KLS line

Kimora Lee Simmons doesn't do anything small. So she swept into L.A. fashion week in a big—no, major—way, hosting a private dinner at Social Hollywood for pals like Tyra Banks, Garcelle Beauvais, Sanaa Lathan, Djimon Hounsou, Brian McKnight, Devon Aoki, Tisha Campbell, Michael Ealy, and Kim Kardashian for the L.A. debut of her new line, KLS.

The fall show, which also took place right after at Social, was full of cute wearable dresses, skirts, and tops. "Perfect for L.A. nightlife," proclaimed Beauvais. "And I should know—nobody shops this town more than me!" Lathan's brother deejayed, and as usual, dancing followed dinner in one of Social's private rooms upstairs. "Who says you can't wear shorts in March?" asked Tyra Banks, to which her hostess responded, "Honey, you can wear anything you want, when and wherever you want!"

Kimora herself blew kisses to the photographers on the red carpet in a white KLS dress for the new collection, and was thrilled to be showing in Hollywood. "This new collection is perfect for the L.A. lifestyle," she declared. "It's for the star in everybody. And in L.A., everybody's a star! Actually, they are in New York, too!"

LA Fashion Week, Thank You, I'm Pooped..

Ok, this past week has been CRAZY... Remind me NEVER NEVER NEVER to do back-to-back events again.. Yes I know I thrive on that shit, but goddam. Anyway enough moaning.

Firstly, THANK YOU for all those that came out to support FASHION MEETS MUSIC on Tuesday (Element) AND Wednesday (Hollywood Canteen) night. Both events were HOT and I appreciate everybody that made the events what they were.

Ok, I'm going to do my Oscar speech now..

Special thanks to:
[Sponsors] Universal Music, Sam Bell Fitness, How to Succeed in Urban Fashion
[Designers] Grefenreed, 1 Man's Trash, Laines Devil Deal, Ekqualyte, Michael Wright & Ray Ray
[Performers] Marcie, Melinda B
[Venues] Kristi, John Ryan Jr & Nome - Element Nightclub.. Tyler, James and Daniel - Hollywood Canteen
[Photo / Video] TJ, The Big J Company
[Host] Andrew James Markham III
[Make Up / Hair] Nicole Ramierz, Ryan and Ermine and the wonderful crew they brought with them.
ALL THE AMAZING MODELS

Last week was truly a turning point for the event, and I'm pleased to announce that our next show takes place on April 25th at CINESPACE - yep, an even larger venue with more bells and whistles. We have a crazy line-up and theme which I'll explain more about later, don't want to take the shine away from thanks and gratitude to all those involved.

If you missed it, shame on you, make sure you're at our April Edition @ CINESPACE
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Fashion designer Marc Jacobs has entered rehab.

NEW YORK - Fashion designer Marc Jacobs has entered rehab.

"Marc made the right decision," Jacobs' longtime business partner Robert Duffy told Women's Wear Daily, which reported the story on its Web site Monday.

Jacobs had previously acknowledged in interviews that he abused drugs and alcohol.

"He'd been sober for seven years. When he relapsed, he wanted to deal with it right away," Duffy said to the industry newspaper. "According to the experts, such a relapse isn't uncommon. Thankfully, Marc recognized the problem himself and chose to deal with it. Obviously, our prayers are with him."

The confirmation that Jacobs was at a treatment facility came on the day that Jacobs received two nominations from the Council of Fashion Designers of America for its upcoming awards. He was nominated in the womenswear and accessories categories.

And those honors were on the heels of three well-received previews of fall collections — one for his namesake brand in New York, one for the younger — and less expensive — Marc by Marc Jacobs label in London, and one in Paris for Louis Vuitton, owned by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA.

Jacobs is known as a bellwether for upcoming trends. In New York, his fashion shows are always packed with celebrities, with music stars Rod Stewart, Lenny Kravitz, Joss Stone, Harry Connick Jr. and Debbie Harry most recently lining the runway.

Source: AP

Mills to accept £29m settlement

A tabloid newspaper has claimed Heather Mills will accept a £29m divorce settlement from husband Sir Paul McCartney.

The estranged couple are currently ironing out the details of their separation - including who gets custody of their daughter Beatrice.

The former Beatle and the former model announced they were to separate in May last year after four years of marriage.

Since then the column inches on their private lives have been adding up as the press speculates over how much of Macca's reported £800m fortune Heather will walk away with.

The News of the World claimed on Sunday that Heather had accepted a cash settlement of £25m and the couple's £4m London home.

The newspaper also said the couple would share custody of their child.

Source: MSN Entertainment News

Walt Disneys first BLACK Princess

This is 2007, I'm totally shocked this is happening now, and that they're making a big thing about it which means it's been an issue.

The Walt Disney Co. has started production on an animated musical fairy tale called "The Frog Princess," which will be set in New Orleans and feature the Walt Disney Studio's first black princess.

The company unveiled the plans Thursday at its annual shareholders' meeting in New Orleans.

John Lasseter, chief creative officer for Disney and the Disney-owned unit Pixar Animation Studios, said the movie would return to the classic hand-drawn animation process, instead of using computer animation that has become the industry standard. He called the film "an American fairy tale."

"The film's New Orleans setting and strong princess character give the film lots of excitement and texture," Walt Disney Studios Chairman Dick Cook said.

Disney said its new animated princess Maddy will be added to its collection of animated princesses used at the company's theme parks and on consumer products.

The film is set for release in 2009.

Source: AP News

Salma Hayek engaged, expecting a baby

The 40-year-old actress is engaged to businessman Francois-Henri Pinault and is pregnant with their first child, her spokeswoman, Cari Ross, said Friday in a statement. No further details were provided.

The Mexico-born Hayek has starred in films such as "Frida," "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over" and "After the Sunset." She is one of the executive producers of ABC's "Ugly Betty," in which she recently guest starred as a two-faced magazine editor.

Pinault is chairman and chief executive officer of the luxury goods company PPR SA, which owns high-end labels such as Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and Stella McCartney.

Hayek received an Oscar nomination for her role in 2002's "Frida."

Shaq gets his own TV reality show

Shaquille O'Neal will be taking a shot at a TV reality show focused on childhood obesity and health.

The ABC summer series will feature the Miami Heat (and former Lakers) star and his effort to help Florida schoolchildren lose weight, ABC said.

Air dates for the six-episode series, yet to be titled, haven't been set.

Kelis arrested

Kelis was arrested last week in Miami Beach. She allegedly screamed racial obscenities at two female undercover police officers who were posing as prostitutes. Kelis was charged with two misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and for resisting arrest.

Check out the video on YouTube:

LL Cool J In Negotiations To Endorse Chapstick

How did this take so long to happen? LOL

Rap superstar LL Cool J is in negotiations to represent popular lip balm brand, Chapstick. The negotiations are part of a brand extension strategy for artists LL Cool J and 50 Cent, which is being launched by Violator Artist Management.

According to industry trade magazine Brand Week, both LL Cool J and 50 Cent are seeking to leverage their popularity as celebrities, through various endorsement deals. "It's an obvious fit. LL has been licking his lips for 20 years," Lighty told Brand Week. "They'll get to speak to people who normally would not pick up Chapstick."

In addition to his possible deal with Chapstick, LL is seeking to endorse a vitamin supplement to capitalize on his popularity in the fitness/training market, since his book LL Cool J's Platinum Body hit stores in Dec. 2006.

Violator client 50 Cent is in negotiations with Glacéau Vitaminwater to star in the company's first national TV ad campaign.

Jay-Z sells ROCAWEAR

Rapper/mogul Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter has entered into a deal to sell clothing company Rocawear for $204 million in cash to the Iconix Brand Group, a company that licenses and markets such popular brands as Candies, Joe Boxer, Mudd, London Fog, Ocean Pacific and others.

The deal, which was announced today, (Mar. 6) could also net Jay-Z $35 million in Iconix stock, if the Rocawear brand meets certain performance requirements over the next three-five years. "Iconix is pioneering a new brand management model and by combining Rocawear with their platform, my team and I can focus on our strengths in design and lifestyle marketing." Jay-Z said.

Jay-Z will continue to be in charge of all product development, marketing and licensing for Rocawear, which boasts annual retail sales of over $700 million. Iconix and Jay-Z have also reached a deal to form a new brand management/licensing company that will debut a new luxury brand titled The Shawn Carter Collection, which is due in stores in 2008. For the full story log on: All Hip Hop.com

New Singles from Ne-Yo and Fabolous

The latest single from Ne-Yo “Because Of You,” is blowing up all across the country. The infectious uptempo number is sure to be blaring from car stereos for months to come! Be opn the lookout for Ne-Yo’s new album coming soon! Stay tuned to DefJam.com for the latest Ne-Yo news!

Fabolous is ready to make his Def Jam debut with the album, FROM NOTHIN’ TO SOMETHIN’, scheduled to hit stores on April 17^th. Logo on to DefJam.com to hear the single “Diamonds” featuring Young Jeezy!

JAY-Z, Rihanna, and Ne-Yo Nominated For AMVA's!

Congratulations to JAY-Z, RIHANNA, and NE-YO for their nominations for the 2007 MTV Australia Video Music Awards!

JAY-Z is nominated for BEST MALE ARTIST VIDEO for "SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT"

RIHANNA is nominated for BEST DOWNLOAD OF THE YEAR for "SOS"

NE-YO is nominated for SPANKIN NEW ARTIST VIDEO for "SO SICK"

The AMVAs will be held on April 29 in Sydney, Australia.

TIMBALAND TO HOST FUNDRAISER FOR HILLARY

Timbaland will host a fund-raiser this month for 2008 US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Timbaland is throwing his support behind the former first lady who is competing with popular Illinois Senator Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination.

The music mogul will host the posh fundraiser in Miami, Florida. Former US President Bill Clinton will also be attending the star-studded gala on 31 March (07) where guests will pay $1,000 per ticket.

Snoop Dogg Stars On "The Apprentice"

Winners of the upcoming episode of NBC's series "The Apprentice: Los Angeles" will get to spend an evening recording a song with Snoop Dogg.

The episode, which will air on Sunday (March 4) at 10 p.m. ET, will challenge the show's contestants to create a special VIP experience for preferred Lexus guests to introduce the company's new sedan.

While one team attempts to redefine luxury, the other team must compensate for a distracted project manager and the budding romance between two of their teammates. The winners of the task will create a song with Snoop Dogg, while the losers get blindsided by an unexpected double firing in the boardroom by revered businessman Donald Trump.

In other news
Snoop will be heading out on a major European tour with Sean "Diddy" Combs next month. The 20 night trek will kick off at Spektrum in Oslo, Norway on March 12 and wrap up with a concert in the UK at Nottingham Arena on April 2.

Beyonce feat. Jay-Z - Upgrade U / Music Video