Rihanna Takes Center Stage...AGAIN

Y-100's Jingle Ball
Bank Atlantic Center
Miami, Florida

Over the weekend, Rihanna also performed as the headlining act for Y-100's Jingle Ball concert. Taking center stage before a live audience of over 12,000 music lovers and fans, Rihanna sang 11-tracks from her three album catalogue.

I TRULY DIG This Chic's Style.

Earlier in the day, Rihanna was Spotted by the Paparazzi, arriving at Miami's International Airport.

Z100's 2008 Jingle Ball

Z100 2008 JINGLE BALL

starring

RIHANNA

looking FLY and TRENDY as Ever...

...alongside Her Baby-Boo

CHRIS BROWN
SERIOUSLY...
WHO do they THINK they're FOOLIN?

BACKSTAGE:

RiRi & KANYE

KANYE WEST

Truly Diggin The Puff Vest

BRANDY

Still In HEAVY Promo Mode...

Umm...

NOT Diggin The Ensemble

SPONSORED by H&M

After the Show, BRANDY & LADY GAGA Enjoyed the Free SWAG

The H&M GIFT LOUNGE

Rihanna...Style ICON?

RIHANNA

A TrendSetting Ingenue

of

Forge-Fashion & Edge

Many of you KNOW that I am NOT a FAN of Rihanna's Vocal skills, Stage presence or present 'Status' as this New, POP 'SuperStar'. Though Rihanna doesnt Write her own material, Dance or Sing worth a Damn, she does indeed embody a young woman whose Style and Dare-To-Be-Different prowess are worth a Second Glance.

Rihanna has just been named the FACE of GUCCI's Winter 2008, UNICEF Campaign. Alongside Creative Director, Frida Giannini, Rihanna has embarked upon a series of Commercials and Design House Appearances, marketing and wearing the GUCCI Brand.

I LOVE Rihanna's ability to blend layers of Scarves, Necklaces, Bangles, Torn Jeans, Motorcycle Gloves, Vintage Tees, and Rock & Roll Accessories into most of her Stage and Red Carpet Ensembles. Though NONE of the Original Concepts or Ideas are of her own, She sure as hell does have a SIN.SATIONAL Stylist.

Check Out RIHANNA'S Recently Released Video

REHAB

ft. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

CLICK HERE

'Creation is Representation' [Xem; August 2008]

'Knowledge and Artistry ABOVE My own VANITY' [Xem; July 2008]

'Im Drenched in Love and Showered by Support'[Xem; April 2008]

'Life Without Photographs are Moments that Never Happened'

[Xem; August, 2007]

WHO is MARCUS BELLAMY?

Months ago, as my Star began to Shine Brighter, I discovered the Supreme and Raging talents of Marcus Bellamy. As one of YouTube's most Promising and Well-Received Artists, Marcus embodies everything that I admire in the essence of other Young Brothas. As a graduate of New Yorks, infamous, The Julliard School, Marcus is hailed as one of the quintessential Performers, Directors, Dancers, Producers and Editors of our generation. Amongst a lot of the FLUFF that is presented in the Media Underground of YouTube and Other Public Forums, Marcus reigns as one of the Best. I am such an Admirer of his work.

CLICK BELOW to See ALL of MARCUS BELLAMY's Videos

WALKING WATER

As many of you already know, I LOVE to see the pairing of a Light Skin/Brown Skin couple. I was once the Light Skin Half of such an Existence. Between Man & Woman, Man & Man, Woman & Woman, as well as Other & Other, I just ADORE the aesthetic. Maybe its a bit Ridiculous and Superficial, BUT...since 2001/2002, Ive just ALWAYS found Light Skin/Brown Skin couples to be so ATTRACTIVE together.

Accordingly, PLEASE get into Marcus and His Boyfriend, as they have Launched AlotaBoutus, a separate YouTube channel that spotlights their differing views on various Surface, Social and Mainstream Topics. Their chemistry is INCREDIBLE, as I reminisce about my days sharing my life alongside a young man whose artistic passions allowed him to understand mine. I am just so PROUD to see our Brothas using their Creativity and Innovation BEYOND normal Standards and Circumstances.

CLICK BELOW to See ALL of their COUPLE/COLLABO Videos

AlotaBoutus

BONUS FOOTAGE:



'Creation is Representation' [Xem; August 2008]

'Knowledge and Artistry ABOVE My own VANITY' [Xem; July 2008]

'Im Drenched in Love and Showered by Support'[Xem; April 2008]

'Life Without Photographs are Moments that Never Happened'

[Xem; August, 2007]

The REHAB Music Video Shoot

The OFFICIAL Music Video Shoot

REHAB

Rihanna & Justin Timberlake

As Rihanna is presently in the recording studio, readying for the release of her Fourth, Full-Fledged LP, she releases the 8th single from her critically and commercially acclaimed third compilation, Good Girl Gone Bad. As most artists are only alloted a four single release to radio, Rihanna breaks those boundaries, alongside the Dare-to-be-Different style that has framed the past year or so of her rising career. Justin Timberlake says, 'Rihanna has a keen Fashion Sense.'

...or...is it her STYLIST who has the 'Keen' Fashion Sense?

Earlier this week, Rihanna and Justin Timberlake shot the video for REHAB, here in Los Angeles, California. REHAB has Always been one of my FAVORITE tracks from the album, alongside BREAKIN DISHES. The video is Directed by maverick, Anthony Mandler, as Mega-Producer, Timbaland, is responsible for helming the track. Justin Timberlake is credited as a co-writer for the Rehab single, as he also contributes background vocals to whats soon to become ANOTHER chart topping hit amongst RiRi's catalogue of Number One's.

Rihanna has spoken to the associated press most recently, and has revealed that her New Album is saturated with a Techno/Alternative/Dance vibe. It will be very interesting to watch Rihanna totally transcend into a new stratosphere of industry success. Though I dont Love her Vocal Performances, Now-a-Day, the ONLY elements that matter are the Rhythm, Beat and Cross Genre Appeal of the Artist/Performer.

Rihannas New Album is Slated for Release in Summer 2009

'Life Without Photographs are Moments that Never Happened'

[Xem; August, 2007]

I Sure WISH Justin Timberlake would SHAVE!

Justin Timberlake & Will.I.Am

Over the weekend, Justin Timberlake and his 'Industry Pals' rocked The Planet Hollywood Casino in Las Vegas. The showcase was presented as a Charity Concert Event in support of The Shriners Hospitals for Children.

I HOPE that Justin looks so Scruffy and HapHazzard as a result of Long, Late Hours, held up in a slew of recording studios, laying tracks for his Third, Studio LP. If NOT...I just CANT formulate a Reason...

RIHANNA

This Chic CANT Sing a Lick, BUT...She has a Hell-of-a-Stylist. Rihanna is ALWAYS TrendSetting, Edgy and Daring-to-be-Different. Im ALWAYS in Love with her Look.

ADAM LEVINE

Loving the Ink on his arm. Im NOT so sure Ill ever actually break down to get a Tat of my very own, BUT...on some Dudes, Tats are VERY Appealing.

LEONA LEWIS
...So I Guess 50 Cent and Justin are Performing 'AYO'...?

I Hope 50's Album gets PUSHED BACK from December 9th. Theres just Too MUCH Hitting the Music Stands this 4th Quarter. Im BARELY caught up with TI, Robin Thicke and NeYo.

BONUS SHOTS:

CHRISTINA MILIAN

Making a Red Carpet Cameo at The FallOut 3 Release Party. FallOut 3 is a Post-Apocalyptic Role-Playing Game. WHATEVER...

Seems like Something Syrai would get into.

JAY Z and DJ AM

DJ AM made his First, OFFICIAL, Public Appearance since his Fatal, September, Airplane CRASH in North Carolina. Here, DJ AM and Jay Z take to the Turntables and Mics to Celebrate the reopening of the HollyWood Palladium.

USHER

Though his 5th Studio LP, Here I Stand, is a Total FLOP, that not even the 'Steamy/Racy' video for the Trading Places single could save, Usher made a Red Carpet Cameo Appearance for GQ Magazines 'Gentlemen's Ball'; held at The Edison Ballroom.

The 'AMERICAN BOY' Video Shoot: ESTELLE Rises

ESTELLE and JOHN LEGEND

The First NEW Artist on John Legends New Record Label

As the World is just NOW beginning to DISCOVER Who ESTELLE Truly is, John Legend, Meanwhile, Placed his Brush of Artistic Approval Upon her Palet. ESTELLE is Rising into the Upper echelons of Rhythmic Greatness, as She has released her First, Stellar Single; AMERICAN BOY.

LISTEN to The Single BELOW

ESTELLE recently SHOT the Video, Co-Starring, KANYE WEST, for her INCREDIBLE New Track, and I couldnt be MORE Xcited about Whats in Store for this Hidden Treasure. Her Music already has a Timeless, Global feel to it. Its Very infectious; Lyrically and Melodically, alike.
I TIP My Glass of Chardonnay to this Fresh Addition to the Eclectic TakeOver of 2008!

'Life Without Photographs are Moments that Never Happened'~{Xem; August, 2007}~

WHY Does ASHANTI even BOTHER?

NOKIA Theater

Thursday, November 29, 2007

SERIOUSLY, Why is Ashanti Still even Putting forth the Effort? NO ONE CARES!...I Mean, NO ONE I have been Talking to and Associating with, at least.

ASHANTI performed at The Nokia Theater on Thursday Night to a Crowd of Industry Insiders. 'SUPPOSEDLY' Her New Album(Giggles and Laughs) Hits Stores in the 1st Music Quarter of 2008 (January-March). Umm...Does She NOT realize that Her Album WILL be competing AGAINST Janet and Mariah(February), Madonna (March) and POSSIBLY, BeYonces THIRD Solo Compilation (April/May)?

Well...at Least She Looks Good. However, I have HATED Every Leaked/Promotional Track that Ive recently Heard from Her...ESPECIALLY the One about Shoes. UGH! I Guess She heard Beyonces FreakEmDress, and Thought that She too could get away with such Fluff and Flutter~

'Life Without Photographs are Moments that Never Happened'~{Xem; August, 2007}~