Black HollyWood Celebrates The NEW YEAR

Its 2009 Socialites & Celeb.U.Tantes!

As I wrang in the New Year in my hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, and then enjoyed the company of New Friends and Lifelongs in New York City on New Years Day, Hollywood's Black Celebs were celebrating across the country and beyond....

John Legend and his 'girlfriend' Christy, brought in the New Year at The Prive Nightclub in Miami, Florida. John recently celebrated his 30th Birthday.

WHY is No One Buying his 3rd, Studio LP; EVOLVER? People...The Project is HAWT!

Usher and Tameka, who recently welcomed their second, baby boy, Naviyd Ely Raymond, partied at The Bank Nightclub at The Bellagio in Las Vegas.

The coveted A-Listers, including Beyonce, JayZ, Mariah, Nick Carey and fashion guru, Marc Jacobs, Lived and Loved up the dawn of 2009 in the sought after region of St. Barts. It has become quite the HAWT SPOT for The Industry Elite.

Meanwhile, the trendsetting Duo, RIHANNA and CHRIS BROWN popped bottles and danced the night away in London, a la the Movida Nightclub. Chris embarks upon a European Leg of his tour, as he preps to record and release his long awaited, Grown and Sexy, Confessions Style LP.

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

I AM...Copy Cat [In Stores WorldWide]

Well...Well...Well...

EXHIBIT A

[The Motorcycle Bustier]

ABOVE

Alice Dellal

1992 George Michael Music Video Shoot

If It Isnt the THIRD BeYonce Persona...

'I AM...COPY CAT'

EXHIBIT B

Jennifer Lopez

1998 Photo Shoot

While I do, indeed, Appreciate 50% of BeYonce's Antics, I CANT help but to bring ATTENTION to the wide array of 'Moments' where she just simply gives the Media more FUEL to feed the FIRE. There are Countless Moments in Beyonce's Stage, Video, and Public Appearance Spectatcles where she simply SNATCHES the very idea, used specifically by another Starlett of the Music Industry. Its ONE thing to create an idea inspired by those of the past. Its ANOTHER to blatantly COPY the canvas; spraypainting 'Originality' all over the product...simply because your name holds a certain 'ICON/LEGEND Stature'.

BeYonce

2008 DIVA Music Video Shoot

EXHIBIT C

[The RoboCop Costume]

Kylie Minogue as RoboPoPStar during 2002 World Tour

BeYonce Stage Performance

Summer 2007

EXHIBIT D

[The Smokey Eye MakeUp]

Rihanna

Disturbia Video, Spring 2008

Beyonce

Promotional Album Photos, Fall 2008

EXHIBIT E

[The Descend in a Trench Coat]

Britney Spears

American Music Awards, November 2003

BeYonce Knowles

MTV Video Music Awards, Summer 2006

...and so WHY are we so SHOCKED and SURPRISED that 'If I Were A Boy' was WRIPPED from MySpace; the catalogue of a young, 21 year old white girl, whose Acoustic/Folk music career is barely on the rise?

WHY are we so SHOCKED and SURPRISED that BeYonce's name is listed in the album credits as a Songwriter for 'If I Were A Boy'...when CLEARLY, The Lyrics have NOT been changed in the slightest?

WHY are we so SHOCKED and SURPRISED that Kylie Minogues CyBorg Style Glove has become a Staple in Beyonce's most recent ANTIC in the Single Ladies Music Video, as well as in Live performances of the Single?

HMPH!

I AM...COPY CAT

In Stores WorldWide

2008 American Music Award REMINDER

TONIGHT!

LIVE from The Nokia Theatre HERE in Los, Angeles

ABC-8:00pm

18 SIN.SATIONAL Performances!

from...

BEYONCE

P!NK

RIHANNA

CHRISTINA AGUILERA

ALICIA KEYS

LEONA LEWIS

MARIAH CAREY

COLDPLAY

PUSSYCAT DOLLS

TAYLOR SWIFT

NEYO

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

KANYE WEST

THE FRAY

TAYLOR SWIFT

...and MANY More

MARY J. BLIGE

Nominated Tonight for...

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST [Soul Rhythm & Blues]

FAVORITE ALBUM [Soul Rhythm & Blues]- GROWING PAINS

USHER

Nominated Tonight for...

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST [Soul/Rhythm & Blues]

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST [Pop or Rock]


BONUS

2008 REHEARSAL Photos

I would just LOVE for P!NK to sing what has become my FAVORITE Song from her 5th Studio LP,

ONE FOOT WRONG

Word is that RIHANNA will TRY to deliver a DECENT Performance of REHAB;

her 8th Single Release from the Summer 2007, Smash-Hit LP, Good Girl Gone Bad.

CHIC has a STELLAR Sense of Style
NEYO could be performing MISS. INDEPENDENT...or
CLOSER...
Maybe BOTH.

Did you KNOW that BeYonce's 2nd Single Release, HALO, was originally offered to LEONA LEWIS, and she had to pass on it in due part to scheduling and recording issues...?

I WILL be WATCHING the ENTIRE ShowCase TONIGHT. IF I am able to Stay Up through the MidNight Hours, I WILL Post Red Carpet and Performance Photos from Tonights Showcase, along with a List of WINNERS and HIGHLIGHTS!

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]

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.