Fashion Display At The 2013 BET Awards

This past Sunday the annual BET Awards were held in Los Angeles and all the black and fab folk were out there making it shine on the red carpet. I was all about the fashion for this years BET’s – I was pleasantly surprised more people made effort this year, by that I mean more ladies looks class compared to the hoodrat look that some recycle every year. The colour palette semmed to be predominantly white, a lot of black and gold too. I loved the ladies that brought some colour and spunk to the red carpet too , like Naya Rivera (Santana on Glee) & Jordin Sparks. Here are some of the looks from the 2013 BET Awards. Ashanti Paula Patton went for a sexy-slash-conservative look. I kinda like it. She was there to cheer on hubby Robin Thicke as he ‘blurred the lines’ Estelle...

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Wawela Music Awards

LCentre to attend the first ever Wawela Music Awards courtesy of Southern African Music Rights Organization (SAMRO). I did not know what to expect considering the ‘drama’ that previously surrounded SAMRO. ast Friday we headed to Sandton Convention Wawela is a Zulu word meaning ‘to go beyond’. These awards are mainly to honour the talented individuals behind the music (the composers) in different platforms including Film, Radio and Television. Which I think is a great idea because we hardly pay attention to the songwriters/composers, who when you look at it, I think they are the most important. When we arrived, the venue was already getting packed. I don’t like complaining so I am going to look past all the technical faults and time wasting that took place there because it was...

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Halle Berry marries Olivier Martinez

The couple, who began their relationship in 2010 and became engaged in 2012, are currently expecting their first child Photo: Getty Images Contributor Berry, 46, and Martinez, 47, tied the knot in a ceremony at the Chateau des Conde in Vallery, according to People magazine. Guests were seen entering a white tent set up close to a church on the property. After a the ceremony they had dinner, followed by a fireworks display. Among the 60 guests were the groom's mother Rosemarie and brother Vincent. The couple, who began their relationship in 2010 and became engaged in 2012, are currently expecting their first child together. The baby boy is due in the autumn. He will be Berry's...

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Paula Deen hires new legal team for discrimination suit

span class="articleLocation">(Reuters) - Celebrity chef Paula Deen has hired new lawyers from an internationally known firm to defend her in a well publicized employment discrimination lawsuit, according to court filings. Deen, 66, who had a multimillion-dollar enterprise built on books, restaurants, television shows and housewares, has lost about a dozen business deals after a deposition surfaced last month in which the TV chef admitted to using the "N-word." Deen and her businesses will now be represented by Morgan Lewis & Bockius lawyers including Grace Speights, Jocelyn Cuttino and Alexis Thomas, said the court document filed on Thursday. Her former lawyers at Savannah, Georgia-based firm Oliver Maner asked to withdraw as counsel. A spokeswoman...

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Lady Gaga to release new "ARTPOP" album in November

(Reuters) - Pop star Lady Gaga will release her next album, "ARTPOP", on November 11, a statement on the U.S. singer's website said on Friday.
The 27-year-old "Born This Way" singer - who cancelled part of a tour earlier this year to undergo hip surgery - will release a single from the new album on August 19.
Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, calls her fans "little monsters" and will release a social media app ahead of the album on September 1, which the statement said would seek to make connections between music, art, fashion and technology.
"Altering the human experience with social media, we bring ART culture into POP in a reverse Warholian expedition", said the statement, referring to late U.S. pop artist Andy Warhol.
The Grammy-winning singer first rose to prominence in 2008 with the release of her album "Fame" and is well known for her outrageous costumes and provocative music videos.

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Opera singer Placido Domingo leaves hospital in Spain

T (Reuters) - Opera singer Placido Domingo left a Spanish hospital on Saturday after being hospitalized earlier this week because of a blood clot in his lung, according to a posting on his official Twitter account. Domingo tweeted "Going home" and posted a picture of himself getting into a car. The 72-year-old Spaniard posted the same message on his Facebook account. The operatic tenor, who is general director of the Los Angeles Opera, was forced to cancel several appearances due to his illness but is expected to make a full recovery in three to four weeks, his publicist said on Tuesday. Domingo, who was treated at a hospital in his hometown Madrid, is one of the best-known opera singers in the world and has sung...

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Why Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson named their son Ace Knute

YESTERDAY, Jessica Simpson announced the name of her newborn son - Ace Knute Johnson. ... and Twitter erupted. Simpson and fiance Eric Johnson's unusual choice of middle name attracted most of the criticism. The couple reportedly chose Knute in honour of Johnson's Swedish grandfather. Knute Rockne was also regarded as one of the greatest coaches in American football history. The child's first name, Ace, which is an unusual, but not unheard of name, means "first". Some critics on Twitter speculated that Ace would be subject to a lifetime of bullying for his name, with one suggesting he would be nicknames "Ass Nut Johnson". Simpson was also lambasted 14 months ago for naming ...

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Why Stacy Keibler dumped George Clooney

STACY Keibler has broken it off with George Clooney. The former wrestler had been dating the Hollywood star for around two years but after months of rumours the relationship was on the rocks, Stacy has reportedly finally called time on it. "Stacy called it quits," an insider told People magazine. "She wants to have children and a family someday. She knows where George stands on that. "They talked and they quietly stopped being a couple several weeks ago." The 52-year-old actor and Stacy, 33, have reportedly vowed to remain friends. They are still in contact and there are apparently no hard feelings about the end of their romance. "They talk every day. They were friends...

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Rain is still as popular as before

South Korean pop icon, Rain, was discharged from serving two years of mandatory military service yesterday morning. Despite being away from the entertainment scene for some time, the singer was well-received by a large crowd of fans. 700 fans, including local and overseas followers from Hong Kong, Japan and America, turned up yesterday. These fans made a special trip to mark the actor-singer’s return to civilian life despite his abrupt cancellation of a previously arranged fan meet. Some of them were even close to tears when the star walked out in his military uniform. Earlier on in January, the 31-year-old K-pop star was confined to his barrack for seven days after being caught for secretly meeting his actress girlfriend, Kim Tae Hee, while he was still on official duty. Trying ...

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Huang Pin Yuan’s wife to receive S$4.2 million alimony?

Huang Pin Yuan’s marriage with wife, Mi Er, has come to an end after 17 years together, and the couple will share custody of their two children, a 16-year-old son and an 11-year-old daughter. Rumour has it that the veteran singer has decided to leave TW$9,900 000 (an approximate of S$4.2 million) worth of property assets for his ex-wife as alimony. In view of the veteran singer’s infidelity rumours last year, members of the public cast doubt over Pin Yuan’s reason behind their split i.e., a communication breakdown, and their separation remain a highly debatable topic. Yesterday afternoon, reporters managed to catch up with Pin Yuan for some answers to his divorce. In response, the 45-year-old singer replied bluntly, “I can’t help it if you don’t accept my side of the...

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Wax figure of Rihanna displayed

A wax figure of singer Rihanna is unveiled at New York City's Sacred Tattoo NYC shop July 11, 2013. The full size wax figure of the international pop star will take up permanent residence at Madame Tussauds New York in Times Squ...

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Veteran pop star Coco Lee back in the spotlight

Coco Lee walks into the room, but her laugh is heard before she comes into view. The pop star is still buzzing from the day before, which saw her release her new album Illuminate in Beijing after a four-year hiatus. In a bright pink one-piece pants suit and high heels, the 38-year-old singer is full of energy. She jokes around in front of the camera, posing like an experienced party queen. "The right side of my face looks better," she says, giggling while flashing a big smile. She is the first and only Chinese-American singer to perform at the Oscars and has been a hit in Asia since 1993, with her unique mix of R&B and hip-hop. Compared with other female pop singers of her generation, who are best known for gentle love ballads, the Hong Kong-born American singer broke with...

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Elegant Zhang Ziyi attends grand ball

On July, 4, 2013, La Comedie-Francaise welcomed its significant moment in the history.Le Grand Bal De La Comedie Francaise was held for the fourth time. Zhang Ziyi, as one of the most distinguished guest of Le Grand Bal, was warmly welcomed by French celebrities, and also became apart of this important hist...

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Actress Amanda Bynes' bong-throwing case put off until September

American actress Amanda Bynes, wearing a long blue wig and sweat pants, appeared briefly in court on Tuesday on charges of marijuana possession and throwing a bong out a window and a judge postponed her case until September. Bynes, 27, made no comment during the hearing but has previously denied the charges of possession, reckless endangerment and attempted tampering with evidence. All the charges against Bynes, who has made headlines in recent months for erratic behavior, odd posts on Twitter and legal problems, are misdemeanors. In addition to setting a September 26 court date, Judge Diana Boyar set an August 26 deadline for filing motions to dismiss the charges. Bynes, who wore a tank top, big sunglasses and false eyelashes in addition to the wig and sweat pants, was rushed...

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