FLASHBACK: - Modjo - Lady / Music Video

Memory when I hear this song..

Dancing on a table top with a glass of champagne that mysteriously refilled itself in Mick Hucknall's VIP area @ The Titanic in London (oh lawdy, not something I'm proud of but hey you're only young once)

"Family Guy" ties into Xbox Live

20th Century Fox has struck a deal with Microsoft Corp. to make the first two seasons of the animated series "Family Guy" available for downloads on the Xbox Live service beginning Monday.

"Family Guy" represents the first Fox product to make it onto Xbox, which lacks an overall deal with the News Corp.-owned studio. In the battle of the electronic sell-through outlets, score one for Xbox over main rival iTunes, which hasn't yet landed rights to "Family."

Internet Buzz... Universal Music Group / YouTube

Universal Music Group Claims Most-Viewed Channel on YouTube

Universal Music Group announced this week that its dedicated video channel on YouTube is the most-watched channel on the entire service, claiming more than 167 million views for the music videos available there. YouTube also named the Universal Music Group its #1 "Director - All Time" and "Partner - All Time," according to YouTube's rankings.

Kimora's Passport to Fabulosity

Kimora's Spring '08 invite

An elaborate passport that's inviting her prized guests to the St. Tropez journey.

Snoop to host Europe MTV awards

Snoop Dogg is to present the MTV Europe Music Awards in Germany this November, the network has announced.

Nominations for this year's awards will be revealed later and MTV viewers across Europe will be given the chance to vote for their favorite acts.

There will also be a new category, called New Sounds Of Europe, with breakthrough acts from 19 European countries vying for the prize.

Rock band the Foo Fighters and pop star Mika will perform at the show in Munich's Olympia Halle on 1 November.

Carl’s Jr – Flat Buns

OK, I nearly choked on my beverage when this commercial came on, it’s HILARIOUS, OMG..

What’s disturbing is that I was still thinking about it the next day and told a friend of mine she reminded me of the model in the ad (it kind of came out the wrong way)..

Enough blabbing, enjoy.

SNAPSHOT: George Bush in New Orleans..

This pic is funny as hell...

Bush was in New Orleans yesterday to commemorate the 2yr anniversary of Katrina. He stopped by the low income section of the city in order to congratulate a few lucky new home owners.

Wentworth Miller does Germany GQ

Ok, I won't lie, not only do I love Prison Break but I also love Wentworth Miller.

Check him out on the cover of GQ Magazine - German style.

FatHead Apparel Store Opening...

Snapshots of FatHead Apparel's grand opening on Melrose this past weekend.

Unfortunately I could only stay for about 15 minutes since I had a prior engagement. When I passed through (around 3.30pm) the store was packed and the live band playing outside in the back was jammin.

T.Y., also known as Fathead, began his company, Pusssh Design, in Los Angeles 20 years ago. In 2005, he decided to go in a different direction when he realized that men’s fashion was changing to include crystals. He joined forces with his crystal designer Julie to create exclusive t-shirts laced with shimmering crystals. These blinding tees are a favorite among some of Hollywood ’s hottest stars. They have been worn by the likes of Lennox Lewis, Don Cheadle, Lil Jon, Redman, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Ludacris, Ice Cube, Willie Macc, Todd Bridges, T-Pain, Yo-Yo (host of REL), Katt Williams, Daz Dillinger, Nate Dogg, Kurupt, Nick Cannon, Yung Berg, Akon, Fabolous and Mims.

The store is located at 7380 Melrose Blvd.

Shout out to Echo @ Echoing Soundz for the invite.

Internet Buzz... Rihanna and Shia LeBouf

Hollywood hunk Shia LeBouf and RnB sensation Rihanna are officially a couple, according to reports.

Dancing With The Stars - Lineup

Finally announced, Dancing With The Stars lineup... As usual, veeeeeerrry interesting, should be a good run..

Melanie Brown – Spice Girl

Floyd Mayweather - Heavyweight Boxing Champion

Marie Osmond - Singer/Entertainer

Wayne Newton - Entertainer

Helio Castronetes - Race Car Driver

Jane Seymour – Actress (another Brit joining Mel, yaaaaaaay)

Jennie Garth – Actress

Mark Cuban - Owner, Dallas Mavericks

Cameron Mathison - Actor, “All My Children”

Albert Reed - Model

Sabrina Bryan - Actress, “Cheetah Girls”

Joise Maran - Model

Tyra Banks - ANTM Cycle 9

Promo shot for Cycle 9

Tyra looks FIERCE..

Full promo shot when it's all pieced together..

FLASHBACK: 112 - Only You ft Biggie, Mase, Diddy / Music Video

Damn, this came on the radio yesterday and Andrew and I were singing like there was no tomorrow.. This IS my song, love it, total flashback..

"If I die now, my love will still haunt you"

ENJOY…

MAGIC Marketplace - Fall 2007

Yes, it's that time of year again..

The bi-yearly Fashion and Apparel trade show kicked off yesterday with celebs/designers like Russell Simmons, Diddy, Beyonce and LL Cool J showcasing their new pieces.

Check out www.magiconline.com

The latest MUST-HAVE fashion accessory

This state of the art alcohol monitoring ankle bracelet is the all new must-have fashion fad that you can wear with anything in your wardrobe.

Limited Edition, available only to DUI-er’s.

Check out rapper Eve donning hers on the red carpet and at a performance in LA this weekend… HOT!!!

Missy Elliot does Doritos..

In the TV spot that debuts Sept. 17, Elliott is seen working on a new track and then pausing to snack on Doritos Collisions chips. Inspired by the two different-tasting chips in the same bag, Elliott has an epiphany: her song needs two different musical styles. So, she immediately injects her hip-hop track with a little bit of country twang.
Check out the full story HERE

Common - Drivin' Me Wild (feat. Lily Allen)

Speaking of Common, check out the new Music Vid...

Common - Drivin' Me Wild (feat. Lily Allen)
Uploaded by yardie4life

SNAPSHOT: Alica Keys, Common, Rihanna

Kicking it in London...

Making The Band 4 - And The Winners Are...

The Band:
Brian A., Qwanell, Robert, Willie and "sexy" Mike.

Diddy signed Donnie to a solo deal

If you missed it.. Check out the finale vid below...

Making the Band 4: The Finale After Show
Uploaded by yardie4life

Remembering Aaliyah

Can you believe it's been six years?

Fashion and Design Festival 2007 - Toronto

Check out some snapshots from yesterday's Fashion & Design Festival in Toronto, courtesy of Fiona Knight.. An English Gal in Canada doing her thing.. Video coming soon.

America's Next Top Model Cycle 9

I personally can't wait.. America's Next Top Model cycle 9 premieres on September 19th, on the CW Network..

Kanye does COMPLEX

Ok, so Kanye's just everywhere at the moment, yeesh, that's like 3 postings in the past few days..

Check him out ON the cover and IN the September issue of Complex Magazine, love this shot, very action hero... Hey maybe he'll get a role in the Wiz of Oz film being planned!!!

Wiz of Oz action flick

The Wizard of Oz is to be remade with Dorothy as a tough all-action heroine.

According to UK tabloid “The Mirror” Hollywood producer Todd McFarlane said he would update the classic film with “wow factor”. There will be no singing Munchkins but plenty of hi-tech special effects. “You’ll still have Dorothy trapped in an odd place, but she’s closer to Ripley from Alien than a helpless girl.”

The ex-animator once made a toy range with Toto as a snarling beast and a half-naked Dorothy tied up by evil Munchkins.

My relationship with music – MJ Cole – Crazy Love

Music – I love music, anything and everything. I think everybody feels that they connect with a certain song in their own unique way. That the particular “tune” you’re listening to was written just for you, this is the case with me whether it is a classical piece, disco, hip hop, dancehall, rnb, you name it..

I have many many songs like this; most of my “tunes” are memory related. The memory could be from yesterday or my party hay day’s when I was a true ENGLISH GAL. Something will play and I’m instantly taken back to the moment when the track was indeed MY song, I’m literally living in that moment and can remember everything from what I was wearing to those around me, the exact time, place, you name it, it’s a crazy feeling that I can’t explain, maybe that’s why it’s just that, a feeling.

Below is a song that relates to what I’m talking about.. It’s about 7/8 years old (yeeeesh) don’t let the title fool you, I wasn’t a psycho who was obsessed with somebody, BUT I was going through so many things at that time in my life, had so many people with crazy issues around me, discovering and trying to find out who I really was. This song depresses me as well as makes me happy (is there such a thing??)

Note: I’d always said if I learnt to sing this is the one song I’d love to tackle…

Anyhooo, enough rambling.. Enjoy.

MJ Cole’s CRAZY LOVE

[you have to click to head to youtube, unfortunately the person that uploaded it doesn’t provide the embedding code]

Nicole Richie quickly sprung from jail

Nicole Richie was released from jail today after serving 82 minutes of a four-day sentence for driving under the influence of drugs.

I'm sure there are many many inmates who wish they had it so good... The reason for Ms Richie's quick exit? Overcrowding, YAWN...

Publicity beef???

Who said they hated each other??

Check out the surprise performance @ Madison Square Garden last night for the Screamfest concert...

Foxy Brown in Jail

Spotted @ Pretty On The OutsideIf you have been living in a cave and didn't know, Foxy Brown, pregnant and behind bars @ Rikers jail until her hearing on September 7th, aaaggghhh.

Chris Brown gets mobbed in London

Ha Ha, I couldn't help but laugh when I read about this..

YES, it's that crazy in London when over excited fans see a superstar... Poor kid, one minute he's signing copies of his "Wall to Wall" CD and the next he's literally stripped down to his undies. I already know there were many young ladies trying to own his underpants..

Via MTV

“It was pure pandemonium. I’ve been working here for a few years now and never before has any other celebrity drew this many people to the store”. Because of time limits only a few of the hundreds of people who arrived could meet their idol and so afterwards Chris Brown did a walk around the store and then ran outside. Things soon got tricky for the R&B crooner when fans descended on him from both sides of Oxford Street and tackled the star to the floor where they then began trying to strip his clothes off.

Brown managed to escape unharmed from the encounter (minus muddy clothes) and was quickly rushed back instore by his security where he had to wait until the police arrived to provide him with an escort.

Lil Britney does Rihanna

Ok, since this THING called the web, especially You Tube, everybody and their mama can now be virtually famous just doing their thang online (damn need to get that karaoke video of me out ASAP)

We were wowed by Lil Britney's "version" of Lip Gloss, and lo and behold she's at it again with Rihanna's Umbrella. What is the world coming to?? I totally commend her, I mean these video's are well made, well edited, damn you ARE watching a music video not some phone download, this is the real thing..

Whilst watching this video (and her outfit) the same thought crossed my mind as when I had watched RuPaul's Supermodel... What happened to the bits???

Anyhoo, enjoy - Lil Britney's Umbrella, ella ella ella eh eh eh..

The "OUTINGS" never stop...

So there's this "publicist turned blogger" (Jonathan Jaxson) that seems to have the Wendy Williams fever and is outing all these celebs left, right and center.

Ludacris, Eva Pigford, Trigger, Tyson Beckford, Anderson Cooper are all on his hit list..

A lot of the news pretty recycled, heard it all before, but apparently he's coming out with a tell-all Hollywood Book, could be interesting.

Check out his blog HERE

Vick accepts plea deal

With three associates prepared to testify that he brutally executed dogs and bankrolled gambling, the NFL star agreed Monday to "accept full responsibility" for his role in a dogfighting ring and plead guilty to federal conspiracy charges.

Full story HERE

Move over Superhead...

Mya spills the beans, literally..

Ok, so the rumor mill has it that RnB songstress Mya is shopping her own tell-all-book which apparently out-juices Superhead's.

According to reports she doesn't hold back details and her life "between the sheets" reads like a who's who in black entertainment.

Mya's past "acquaintances include: The Game, Pharrell Williams, 50 Cent, Marques Houston, Jay Z, Dame Dash, and Washington D.C Mayer Adrian Fenty to name a FEW.... We wait with bated breath...

Note: Wouldn't the pic up top make a good book cover???

Kanye on cover of XXL

I'm so over the "Rock Star" thing, however it's spelt or twisted up...

"Party like a Rock Star", "This like a Rock Star", "That like a Rock Star", now "SWAGGER like a Roc Star", so yesterday, NEXT...

FLASHBACK: Breakin' 2 - Electric Boogaloo

Ok, ANOTHER one of my most fav films of all times, my DVD of this is seriously worn as was my VHS copy of it many many years ago.

This scene of Turbo dancing on the ceiling prompted me to paint my bedroom walls and also beg my parents for a bed that flipped up (which I didn't get) I also, walked around saying "me no englaaash" a lot in a Betty Boop voice.. If you've seen the movie you'll know what I'm talking about, LOL.

ENJOY...

TAKE ACTION - The Jena 6

TAKE ACTION . TAKE ACTION . TAKE ACTION

Please visit the Free The Jena 6 site to educate yourself on the disposition of Mychal Bell and 5 other African American students in Jena (pronounced Jee-na) Louisiana – The Jena 6

It’s hard to believe that racism and injustice is still very much alive in this day and age.

Check out the campaign/petition and information on the rally in Jena on September 20th @ Color Of Change.org

Ugly Betty Promo

Season 2 of Ugly Betty kicks off on September 27^th.

Below is a behind the scenes look at the making of the new promo.

LOVE THE SHOW!!!

Rihanna, David LaChapelle, MTV Video Music Awards

In celebration of the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards, the originators of "music television" hired visionary photographer David LaChapelle to shoot all the individual performers.

Fall Out Boy, Timbaland, Amy Winehouse, Kanye West, Foo Fighters, Rihanna, and Lily Allen all got in front of the lens for the shoot.

The catch, however, is that LaChapelle shot each of the performers individually, but the photos were done in a manner so as to be fitted together to create a seamless panoramic.

Each of the pieces to this photographic puzzle have been distributed to different media outlets, with the full spectrum panoramic image being released on August 20th.

Nicole Scherzinger, Sabra Johnson - So You Think You Can Dance

In case you missed it last night...

Nicole performing her new single - Whatever U Like



ALSO, Congrats to Sabra Johnson who was named "America's Favorite Dancer" and won the $250,000 first prize..

Mr Bean is Back – August 24th

My partner has BANNED me from watching films/TV show's like this.. He apparently thinks it doesn't do anything for my "mental stimulation" and hates the fact that I sit there laughing/crying so hard at the stupidest s**t. Hell I can't help it, if it's funny it's funny however stupid it is, so what if I have a strange sense of humor, considering I grew up with Mr Bean and he's one of my fav's (there I go again), I'm going to watch the damn film.

If you're not hip to Mr Bean (Rowan Atkinson) he's a HILARIOUS British actor/comedian who actually doesn't have to do anything, his face alone could make a show.

Anyhoo, he's back with MR BEAN'S HOLIDAY.. This actually came out in England in MARCH of this year, hence the many many video clips you can find online. Nevertheless, I'm pretty excited and can't wait until Aug 24th. Check out the synopsis and trailer below.

MOVIE SYNOPSIS
Rowan Atkinson returns to the iconic role that made him an international star in Bean II. In his latest misadventure, Mr. Bean--the nearly wordless misfit who seems to be followed by a trail of pratfalls and hijinks--goes on holiday to the French Riviera and becomes ensnared in a European adventure of cinematic proportions.

Trailer: Tyler Perry's - Why Did I Get Married?

Tyler Perry is back with his fourth feature film, "Why Did I Get Married?" Stepping in front of the camera for the first time since "Madea's Family Reunion," Perry stars alongside a talented ensemble cast that includes Janet Jackson, Malik Yoba, Jill Scott, Sharon Leal, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Denise Boutte and Lamann Rucker.

Check out the trailer below..

Snapshot of the Day: Super Sheroes..

Who is Tay Zonday??

OK, I've had the "pleasure" of listening to his damn song Chocolate Rain at least once a day.. I won't mention any names, or why a certain somebody I know loves hitting up Youtube and playing this song EVERYDAY..

Result: The song sticks like unwanted gum to your butt and you find yourself singing "Chocolate Raaaaaaaaaain" in a strange baritone voice every other minute... Sad but true.

Tay Zonday (real name Adam Bahner), is a 25-year-old student in American Studies at the University of Minnesota who writes music in his spare time and uploads them onto sites like YOUTUBE, where he has gained his fame..

Yep folks as of today he's had 5,818,526 views, and made appearances on The Opie and Anthony radio show on XM Satellite Radio and on Jimmy Kimmel. (why do I feel another William Hung fever coming on??) There are also zillions of tribute videos including one by singer John Mayer.

Aside from his song (which is apparently about racism) what's been drawing people to this unlikely "artist" is the fact he looks like a 12 year old, has the voice of a baritone opera singer (natural) and a very unusual way of taking breaths between words whilst singing...

Anyway enough blabbing by me, below is his video if for some extremely strange reason you have somehow missed out on the phenomenon known as Tay Zonday.

`Dirty Dancing' musical opens next year

The cult movie classic-turned-theater hit "Dirty Dancing" will make its U.S. premiere next year in Chicago.

The musical, officially called "Dirty Dancing — The Classic Story on Stage," will open Sept. 2, 2008, at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre, officials said.

Additional national tour dates and casting will be announced later.

A stage version of the 1987 movie, which continues to have fans repeating the iconic line: "Nobody puts Baby in a corner," opened in Australia in 2004. Since then, the show has sold out performances in London's West End and Hamburg, Germany.

Love this film, one of my fav's, I think you've realized just about every film is one of my "fav's", and YES I have the DVD AND soundtrack...

Diddy to Executive Produce “Biggie” Biopic

The hunt is on to find someone to play the larger-than-life rapper, with Fox Searchlight beginning a nationwide casting call on Sunday, suggesting that anyone who resembles the slain actor should apply whether they have acting experience or not.

P.Diddy will be the executive producer an upcoming biopic on late rapper Notorious B.I.G

Joining him, Reggie Rock and Cheo Hodari Coker (who wrote the book 'Unbelievable: The Life, Death and Afterlife of the Notorious B.I.G.') penning the script and director George Tillman Jr. (Soul Food, Men of Honor)

If you think you’ve got what it takes, head to the film’s official website HERE.

The Stone Age: Angie Stone on her new album, fiance and D'Angelo

Check out Angie Stone's exclusive interview with Essence Magazine

September Ebony Celebrates "Black is Back"

To celebrate the influence of Blacks on the global fashion scene - from the players, to the clothes to those who've made fashion history - EBONY Magazine is dedicating 50 pages to everything beautiful in fashion.

Tyra Banks, Iman, Kimora Lee Simmons and Alek Wek grace the cover of the No. 1 magazine for African-Americans and detail their individual tales of transformation from models to moguls, along with the reality of being a woman of color in the fashion industry.

The September issue hits the stands tomorrow, Monday August 13th.

Rocawear - I Will Not Lose Campaign - Tocarra

Tocarra added to the Rocawear I Will Not Lose campaign. She joins, Ciara, Chris Brown, Three 6 Mafia and Rich Boy to name a few.

I will follow heeeeeeeem....

Had to share this with everybody.

Sister Act is one of my fav films, especially love the intro with Whoopi and the gals in Reno, dressed in shimmy bling bling Supreme outfits, those shoulder and hand moves, the expressions “I love him, I love him, I love him” LOL, classic stuff.

Whoopi closing performance dialogue to the semi empty casino of uninterested patrons…

HEATWAVE

“Good night ladies and gentlemen”

HEATWAVE

“You don’t give a shit”

HEATWAVE

“Let’s get the hell outta here”

HEATWAVE

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Ok, you have to be there to get the full essence, if you haven’t seen the movie I sound like a nutcase. Anyway, enjoy the compilation below.

Kickin' it Old School

Reebok Freestyle 25th anniversary edition

(NEW YORK) WHAT: Reebok Freestyles

WHY: Because after 25 years they're still alive and kicking. They were Punky Brewster’s go-to footwear and Cybill Shepherd made them black-tie worthy when she wore a bright orange pair with a black gown to the 1985 Emmy Awards. Now you can make the Freestyle your own. Use the Reebok customization site to create the color combo of your liking or sport a pair of the high-tops in vintage revival prints including “Give a Dog a Bone” and the “Basquiat.” Rock yours with a pair of metallic leggings for added 80s flair.

PRICE: $59.99 to $90

AVAILABLE: rbk.com and rbkcustom.com

Rush Hour 3, hits theaters TODAY...

Out today, the third installment starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker set in Paris, New York City and Los Angeles. If you were fans of the last two (like moi) it’s been 6 LONG years since the their last film together.. Can’t believe it’s been that long.

Interesting Fact: The film won’t be screened in Chinese theaters this year due to an ‘overabundance’ of imported films released in 2007. According to import rules, China only allows a certain amount of imported films to be released nationwide in theaters each year, totally sucks for Jackie Chan.

Check out the hilarious trailer below.

Beyonce's Armani Diamonds Ad - VIDEO

Beyonce's new Emporio Armani Diamonds Ad, proving Diamonds ARE a girls best friend...

Jilly from Philly is back with THE REAL THING!!!

Be sure to stop by the official Myspace page of JILL SCOTT to check out exclusive new tracks from "THE REAL THING," available in stores and on iTunes September 25, 2007. Don't hate... listen and tell a friend!!! Check out the new single/video "Hate on Me" from Hidden Beach Recordings below.

Deion Sanders gets reality show on the Oxygen network.

The show, with the working title Deion and Pilar Sanders: Prime Time Love, features the daily life of former National Football League superstar Deion Sanders, his former model wife, Pilar Sanders, and their five children. Set in Prosper, Texas, (population 2000) one of the shows main angle is Pilar's discontent in the tiny town and the friction between her own ambitions and her husband's content (wanting to be a stay at home dad).

Look out for the eight-episode series expected to premiere in 2008.

OK, don’t hate me, I'm really not that ignorant, but growing up in London, the first time I’d ever heard of Deon Sanders was because he featured in MC Hammers “Pumps and a Bump” video, LOL, sad but true, I did research him though after the video, I mean they made such a thing about him being in it I figured he must have been ‘somebody’.

Beckham 'Ugly Betty' Cameo Confirmed

Victoria Beckham will cameo in the upcoming second season of Ugly Betty, the show's executive producer has confirmed.

The 33-year-old Spice Girl, will star in a wedding-themed episode of the hit ABC comedy.

Barry Bonds enters the record books

Congrats to Bonds last night who hit his 756^th career home run, breaking the record held for 33 years by Hank Aaron.