Showing posts with label CHRIS BROWN. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CHRIS BROWN. Show all posts

Thursday, 15 May 2008

CHRIS BROWN'S 'EBONY' PHOTOSHOOT....

Last week, I posted Chris Brown's magazine cover for his latest feature in the June 2008 issue of Ebony. Now you can check out the full spread below:


The pictures may be photoshopped to the max, but he looks scrum. The 19-year-old heart throb who is currently dating Rihanna, has three main steps in order for the lucky gal to capture his heart:

1. Don't throw yourself at him because he won't respect you for it!
"It's a turn on too, but it can be a turnoff. They're degrading themselves...It's just annoying, like bugging versus being themselves, you know what I'm saying?"

2. When throwing your panties at him, always make sure they're clean!
"Ah you cant touch every panty" he says, laughing. "I get a drumstick and I pick it up like, 'OK, these drawers better be clean.' But it's funny to see panties thrown up. You see bras, and big bras, and you're like wow. That's amazing. But if it was a man drawers. I'd definitely think it was nasty".

3. As much as he loves his fans, he'd only date one if she could move past him being a celebrity.
"I would date a fan. It just depends on how much a fan they are. Can they see past me being an artist and look at me for who I am as a person?"

Click here to check out behind-the-scenes footage of Chris's Ebony photoshoot.

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Wednesday, 14 May 2008

CELEB SPOTTINGS: R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT....

Janet Jackson attended the Alexander McQueen Boutique opening in Los Angeles, last night. The singer showed up wearing a Japanese Kimono inspired gown, which coincidently contained the colours of her Def Jam label mate Mariah's latest album E=MC²:



The audacious dress that Janet wore is an actual Alexander McQueen creation. However, I don't think the look quite works on Janet. The sleeves are waaaay too flowy and long and it just didn't look right. Janet has also been locked in rehearsals for her forthcoming Discipline tour which will kick off this coming September.

Last night, Beyonce was spotted leaving Madison Square Garden after watching Kanye West's show. The singer tried to get with the summer blues with her neon yellow nails and Girl Scout-inspired green outfit:



She looked a hot mess, but then, this is Beyonce we're talking about. Still, the singer was all smiles. I guess the high-waisted skirt will further fuel the rumours that she's expecting her first baby. Kelly Rowland has meanwhile denied that Beyonce is preggers but her father won't deny or confirm. Hmmmmm....

Chris Brown had a 19th birthday celebration at Rebel in New York City last night. The party was attended by girlfriend Rihanna and pals Teyana Taylor and Lil Mama amongst others. Dawn from Danity Kane was there with her man Que from Day26 as well as Day26 singer Willie:







Chris has really let himself go. And he really needs to sort out his lil skin problem. I know he must be thrilled to bits that he's sleeping with Rihanna so as a result, I assumed that it would have given him more reason to keep himself neat and well groomed. His appearance in the past was never so ragged. He was always fresh from a sharp haircut and he always looked clean and well put together. He use to care. Now it's like, he doesn't care at all. I adore Chris but he was looking like a right tramp at his own party. If this is the effect Rihanna has on him, maybe they're not so good for each other after all.

Yesterday, Rihanna and Chris were seen heading back to their Manhattan hotel after she spent the evening rehearsing for an upcoming show:



As usual, Rihanna is soooo put together and stylish and fashionable.

Anyway, yesterday night, Chris joined Rihanna on stage at the Glow In The Dark tour, where they both performed the Umbrella remix:


Cute. Beyonce and hubby Jay-Z really enjoyed the show.

Mariah Carey REALLY has new hubby Nick Cannon all sprung like a dog on a lead. It's no secret that Mariah has a bathroom in her NY home in dedication to the furry kitty collection HELLO KITTY. Apparently, Nick was spotted in a Hello Kitty store buying the goods for his beloved wife Mariah in Beverley Hills yesterday:




I laughed really loud at seeing these pics. Very romantic I guess. Most men wouldn't even be seen dead in a HELLO KITTY store but .... in the name of love I guess. I've noticed this dude is CONSTANTLY in a suit now. He obviously wants to appear all smart and conservative since being married to Mariah. This is the kind of effect that should take place with ANY man in love with his lady. You change, grow up and do what it takes to meet certain standards.

Last night, Danity Kane's Aubrey and D. Woods attended Entertainment Weekly/Vavoom Upfront Party which went down at the The Bowery Hotel in New York City:



Something about D. Woods irks the shit out of me. I just can't put my finger on it. Aubrey stays looking like ..... Aubrey.

Diddy also attended Kanye's Glow In The Dark after party last night. So did his rumoured jump-off chick Cassie:



Things are REALLY hotting up in deed. They even wore matching brown leather jackets. On Diddy's expense I s'pose.

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Tuesday, 13 May 2008

CELEB SPOTTINGS: R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT [PART TWO] + MARIAH'S INTERVIEW WITH ELLEN NOW INCLUDED....

UPDATE: THE REST OF MARIAH'S INTERVIEW WITH ELLEN HAS NOW BEEN ADDED.

So after newlywed Mariah Carey appeared on The Ellen Degeneres Show, the besotted singer was spotted with hubby Nick Cannon leaving Gyu-Kaku restaurant last night in Beverly Hills:



Nick lovingly shielded his wife with his two-piece suit jacket. Ahh, the love. You can't fake love. When Nick dated Christina Milian, Kim Kardashian, and Selita Ebanks, I don't recall him getting all overly protective in public. The love is definitely for real and Nick clearly dotes on his wife. The singer, who looked absolutely fabulous in a sexy plunging red dress was also spotted at Fred Seagal store on the same night with Nick and her bodyguard in tow. I just bought my issue of OK! today where Nick and Mariah are featured on the front cover. I have yet to read the feature, but will do so shortly. More after the cut.

Mariah just seems really happy overall. Check out more pics of the singer arriving at Fred Seagal last night:



I just hope Nick doesn't break her heart. We wouldn't want her to have another infamous breakdown as was the case back in 2001 when her Latin lover Luis Miguel broke up with her. Also, Love Story is confirmed as the third single and yes, Nick Cannon features in the video for that as well (reportedly, he directed her latest video Bye Bye). I hate that they're milking this marriage for all it's worth just to get bonus record sales. There are sooo many hot tracks on her album that are much more single-worthy. I guess Mariah really wants to tell the world all about her Love Story. Quite frankly, I think we've seen and heard enough.

But for those that disagree:




She spills the beans about her nuptials on the Ellen Degeneres Show.

Rihanna and Chris Brown, still going out of their way not to be photographed together, were spotted YET AGAIN departing their hotel in New York City earlier today:



The couple were seen making their journey to a recording studio in the Meatpacking District. It's already been confirmed by MTV that Rihanna has started recording her 4th studio album, and rumour has it that Chris has also started recording new material for another studio album. We will definitely hear a duet from them in the foreseeable future. Also, I just realised how bad Chris's skin really is. It's rougher than sandpaper. Either that or it's rug burn from putting his face somewhere, lol. Anyway, he really needs to get it cleared.

Here are some more pictures of Leona Lewis getting her shop-a-holic into place back in Beverley Hills yesterday:



What's with the glasses all of a sudden? She's definitely taking after her idol Mariah in some form.

INFDaily // WENN

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CELEB SPOTTINGS: R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT....

Fresh from clubbing together in DC over the weekend, LOVEBIRDS Rihanna and Chris Brown were spotted yesterday afternoon checking out of their midtown hotel in New York City. Rihanna, who looked super trendy in a yellow leather jacket was the first one to depart the hotel, whilst her boyfriend followed afterwards doing everything they could not to be pictured together (a bit too late to start playing coy now). Check out the young lovers departing their hotel yesterday:



Chris, looked dangerously sexy, as he ditched his clean cut 'young boy' look for the more rugged look. New growth of stubble is clearly seen and the cute 19-year-old is certainly transitioning himself from boy to man very nicely. As well as that, he was also rocking a tiny fro, allowing his usual low-cut hair to grow out. Yes, Toya sure is loving this look. And Riri's black and purple Guiseppe Zanotti lace-up boots are super hot!

Kelly Rowland looked stunning in a shiny blue Donna Karan dress when she attended the London premiere of "Sex & The City: The Movie" yesterday:



Kelly is adamant that despite the latest Internet criticisms of her blatant wig and it's faux-scalp parting, she is not about to ditch the look any time soon. I miss the days when black folk actually made the effort to have a stunning weave sewn in. I could never rock something knowing full well that someone can pull it off at any moment. I REFUSE to set myself up for that type of embarrassment. It's just plain ole laziness on her behalf. She may not have Beyonce's bank balance but I'm pretty certain she has more money than ordinary folk and she can't even make the effort with the hair *smh* You know how devious some people can be. After all, in all honesty, if someone dared me to pull off somebody's wig, I actually would. And I'd run for my life straight after. Ugh. They're just so fake it's unbelievable.

Yesterday, Leona Lewis was spotted arriving back in Los Angeles. Leona is back to shoot her brand new video for Forgive Me, which should be good, because she's FINALLY releasing an upbeat track. I guess this means we should see more personality. Check her out:



The singer looked casual and chilled as she treated herself to retail therapy along the way, which is deserving since she's been working her butt off like mad lately. The pretty 23-year-old also survived a terrifying earthquake in Japan where she was promoting her album Spirit last week. Leona was sleeping in her penthouse suite at the 5-star Grand Hyatt Hotel when the tremors began. As well as that, in a recent blog entry, Leona says the tremors began when she was performing on stage. Luckily for the singer, she came out of it unscathed. It's really sad, because thousands of people have died and a lot of the victims were children.

Last night, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera and their spouses Marc Anthony and Jordan Bratman attended the Christian Dior Cruise 2009 Collection, which went down in New York:



Christina was looking like the old Christina. She really needs to tone down the bad make-up, and what's up with Jenny's nose? It looks like somebody punched it. I wouldn't be at all surprised at those rumours that Marc likes to bust a cap in that ass from time to time. He's so controlling and insecure. Wouldn't surprise me one bit. Jen is still a bad bitch though. And what is it with pop beauties and their distinctly unattractive husbands? Don't they not realise that they take away from the glam? Stay their asses home because if it weren't for their high-profile wives, they wouldn't be getting any invites plain and simple.

Last week, Whitney Houston visited disabled kids at the Caudwell Children's Charity:


Photo's: Richard Young/Rex Features

The singer had a meeting with the Charities beneficiaries at the Spencer Suite in London. As reported, Whitney performed for the event last week Thursday where the charity raised 1.5m.

Mariah Carey and new hubby Nick Cannon attended Ellen DeGeneres's 50th birthday bash in Southern California over the weekend:



The party was held on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank and had a carnival-like theme which was apparently completed with 10-ft. elephant topiaries, a Ferris wheel, bumper cars, carousel, dunk tank and stilt-walkers. Sounds like fun because, well, they're ETERNALLY 12, right? Right. By the way I didn't catch eppy 17 of Gossip Girl last night. So feel free to fill me in. I don't mind spoilers. I'll definetely catch it tonight though.

SPLASH // WENN // WIREIMAGES // REX

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Sunday, 11 May 2008

LISTEN TO TWO NEW TRACKS FROM CHRIS BROWN'S RE-RELEASE 'EXCLUSIVE: THE FOREVER EDITION': 'LAST 2 KNOW' & 'SUPERHUMAN'....

UPDATE: CHRIS BROWN ALSO FEATURES ON DAVID BANNER'S NEW SONG 'GET LIKE ME' AND IS IN THE VIDEO AS WELL. CHECK IT OUT AFTER THE CUT.

Two spanking new tracks have leaked from Chris Brown's re-release Exclusive: The Forever Edition. The first track is called Last 2 Know and it is produced by Bryan Michael Cox. The second track is a collaboration called Superhuman and it features Keri Hilson:









CHRIS BROWN: LAST 2 KNOW








CHRIS BROWN FEAT KERI HILSON: SUPERHUMAN

Surprisingly I am feeling both songs especially the Keri joint. Both of them are nice R&B joints, and they're sounding a lot better than his current euro-pop/electro single Forever. The track with Keri sounds good, but it's about time Chris's voice started cracking. I mean he'll be 20 next year and he's sounding like the squeaky premature 15-year-old that he was when he first entered the scene, so it's weird hearing him sing about more mature issues and yet his voice is still, goo-goo ga-ga, lol. Anyway, enjoy the songs. Exclusive: The Forever Edition will be released on June 3rd.


DAVID BANNER - 'GET LIKE ME' FEAT. CHRIS BROWN & YUNG JOC

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Thursday, 8 May 2008

RIHANNA & CHRIS BROWN SHOW PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION @ KFC....

Rihanna and Chris Brown may not like to admit their love vocally. But they sure do like to show it, physically. The couple were spotted at KFC in Miami last night. That was also followed up by a two-hour spending spree at the ultra-exclusive Bal Harbour shopping centre. Check out the two getting their smooch-on:


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The two were spotted holding hands and kissing throughout their journey together. I think we pretty much knew what the delio was. Jordin Sparks who outted them a couple weeks ago certainly didn't help their case. They weren't fooling noone with their denials. I've always referred to them as boyfriend and girlfriend whenever I write about them. I think they're cute together and could see their relationship going the distance. I'd like to see them deny each other after this lil scenario.

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CHRIS BROWN'S ALBUM COVER FOR RE-RELEASE: THE FOREVER EDITION....

I saw this cover earlier this week on another site but I thought it was fake so I paid it no mind. But yes it is in fact REAL:



Their budget is so damn tight, they couldn't even afford to reshoot him a brand new cover. They had to go in photoshop and poorly do a muck-up job. It's as if they filtered the background to black and white gradient and then changed his shirt to red at one click and called it a day. Why should fans buy this?

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Tuesday, 6 May 2008

CHRIS BROWN COVERS 'EBONY'....

Check out heart throb R&B prince Chris Brown on the June 2008 issue of Ebony magazine. The singer, who turned 19 yesterday, is showing us he's all man now:



The cutie sat down for an exclusive interview with the magazine to discuss his musical growth, sex and the women in his life including Rihanna (whom he insists he's just good friends with). When asked about dating, he says: "I date sometimes. If I ever had a girlfriend, it'd always be a problem. Fans want you to be attainable. I try to stay away from even having a girl. I go on dates, talk to a couple chicks on the phone". His new single Forever has managed to make it to #9 on the Billboard chart and his re-release Exclusive: The Forever Edition, will be out on June 3rd.

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Friday, 2 May 2008

RIHANNA SPOTTED WITH CHRIS BROWN AGAIN // MUSIC FAB: RIHANNA & MAROON'S 'IF I NEVER SEE YOUR FACE AGAIN'....

Rihanna and boyfriend Chris Brown were spotted last Saturday, at the Universal Studios Grad Bash Concert for rehearsals in Orlando:



Chris looked on as Rihanna prepared herself. Cayuuute. These two are seriously joined at the hip. The singer's track with Maroon has also leaked. The song, which is a remake, is called If I Never See Your Face Again, and will feature on her re-release, Good Girl Gone Bad (June 27th). I'm surprised. I'm actually digging it. Check it out after the fold.


RIHANNA & MAROON: IF I NEVER SEE YOUR FACE AGAIN


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Thursday, 1 May 2008

CHRIS BROWN: FOREVER [VIDEO PREMIERE]....

Chris Brown premiered his Polow Da Don produced single 'Forver' yesterday, taken from his re-released album Exclusive now titled Exclusive: The Forever Edition (huh? I guess he's taking a leaf out of Kelly Rowland's book). Anyway, check out the vid:


I didn't like the video (and I still hate the song). His voice is too vocoded and the special effects looked cheap and made the video look congested. It sorta reminded me of his With You vid, only that one was better. A nice and simple video would have done the trick.
Exclusive: The Forever Edition will be released on June 3rd with additional tracks (I really hope his Up, Close and Personal concert is on it, otherwise what other valid reason do we have to buy it?)

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Wednesday, 30 April 2008

USHER SAYS CHRIS BROWN WILL FOLLOW HIS LEAD....

Usher is acknowledging the fact that when the day comes for him to retire music (to concentrate on fatherhood, his record label and other business ventures), Chris Brown is the one set to take his place.


Usher is quoted as saying the following: "All of this young energy is great for the industry. Chris is the guy who dances and sings, which is a lot like I do and did as a young artist as well. If time serves us correctly, and artists are continuing to better themselves, then hopefully he’ll follow the same path that I did" [SOURCE]

In another recent interview with Parlour, Usher addresses the haters, his growth as an artist, his new forthcoming album Here I Stand (May 27th) and his role as a father. As for the Chris Breezy comments, Usher be smelling his ass like roses on a lighted up scented stick. Chris has always channelled himself after Michael Jackson (as did Justin Timberlake who he's been snotty about previously), and also, Chris incites MJ as his no 1 influence and it shows. Whilst Usher is obviously the better SINGER, Chris is no doubt the better DANCER. Like Usher, Chris started out when he was in his mid-teens, so I can easily see where the two are comparable. HOWEVER, if Chris wasn't seeing massive success, he'd be no different from your Omarion's, Marques's and Mario's who also incorporate the singer-dancer category rather fluently.

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Friday, 25 April 2008

CELEB SPOTTINGS: R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT....

Last night in Atlanta, Ciara co-hosted the Ludacris Foundation, an event that was done in honour to raise money for youth and HIV/AIDS research. The event was also attended by singer Fergie and producers Polow Da Don, Bryan Michael Cox (not pictured) and Dallas Austin:




Nice one, to both Ciara and Luda. When you become famous, it's good to see celebs using their star power to make a difference instead of spewing crap and starting beefs. Fiddy should take an example from his rival and alleged former lover.

These group certainly are a tightknit bunch as they were all spotted at the 11th Annual BMI Atlanta Unsigned Urban Showcase in Atlanta, GA on that very same day:




Niiiice.

More celebs were there as well such as R&B artists Keri Hilson, Lloyd and dropped artist Bobby Valentino:






Teyana Taylor also performed her set. Also, that is Bobby's first public appearance since he was dropped from Disturbing The Peace via Def Jam. Anyway, Keri looked cute and Lloyd is straight funny looking.

Janet Jackson and her fella Jermaine Dupri were spotted departing the Foxtail club last night:



Jermaine has spoken about the secret wedding of Beyonce and Jay-Z claiming that the day after the wedding, he and Jay-Z went straight back into the studio to do some work on Usher's forthcoming album Here I Stand. Who goes back to work the next day after getting hitched? I see why Bey and Jay are attracted to each other - those are some hardworking motherfuckers. Then again, this is the reason why they're so damn powerful and successful. Can't hate on that at all. And I take it, we won't EVER get to see those wedding pics because they REFUSE to talk about it. Not even with their closest pals. Shame.

Chris Brown was spotted waiting patiently for his cab to pick him up in Beverly Hills yesterday:



Even when dressed down, he was looking really scrummy. My guess is that he was on his way to Rihanna's LA mansion where they started making sweet music together. I see another duet in the foreseeable future.

Mariah Carey appeared on Good Morning America this morning:




Ya'll saw that hilarious but disastrous performance. Enough said.

Leona Lewis was spotted arriving in Sydney yesterday fresh after her American Idol performance:



She's ruling the world and continuing to do us Brits proud.

Images via WENN // SPLASH NEWS // FLYNET // WIREIMAGES

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Wednesday, 23 April 2008

CELEB SPOTTINGS: R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT // MARIAH'S FINAL FIRST WEEK NUMBERS MADE OFFICIAL....

My girl Tamia looked absolutely amazing when she attended the prestigious Ascap Pied Piper Award event honoring Quincy Jones in New York City last night:



Her whole outfit was absolutely hot from head to toe. The matching shoes and dress is hot. Tamia is such a pretty woman. I love her to bits and her latest album will never get old, soooo, to those that asked why I won't change my CD OF THE MOMENT, you're going to have to bear with it a little longer. *snicker*

And Tevin Campbell was there too:



Yes people, that's 'Can We Talk' Tevin Campbell. As to what happened, don't ask, I have no idea. All I know is that he looks really sickly.

Mariah Carey was spotted departing Mr Chows last night with her best pal Da Brat (not pictured):



Pretty face. Horrible outfit. Mariah really does want to show the world how happy she is that she's lost all that weight, but dressing up much more elegantly and age-appropriate wouldn't hurt. I have to say, her legs are looking too right. Well anyway, let's press on with this news update. The premiere for her second video Bye Bye will take place on April 28th. Love Story has also been confirmed as the third single. The video for that will be a continuation from the Bye Bye video, as was the case with her previous video's It's Like That and We Belong Together which both starred Prison Break hottie Wentworth Miller. With Bye Bye and Love Story, actor Nick Cannon will be appearing in both video's as her love interest. And finally, the big one. It's FINAL. According to Soundscan figures, Mariah has sold 462,971 copies of new album E=MC². She has debuted at no 1 with the album and those sales are the highest first week numbers of her entire career. Congrats Mimi.

Yesterday, Mya attended
the "Le Reve: Indulge the Dream, Play 4 Parkinson's To Benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research". The event went down at the Puck Building on April 22, 2008 in New York City:



Hate the dress. Doesn't do nothing for her frame. But I love the hair.

Yesterday, Adrienne Bailon and her fella Rob Kardashian were spotted at the Absolut 100 Party for Kanye West's Glow In The Dark Tour afterparty at Goa. They were also spotted at the launch party for Girls Gone Wild Magazine at Area alongside Kim Kardashian:



Those two actually look good together.

Recently Chris Brown was spotted on the set of the Get Like Me video alongside David and Joc:



Chris mingled with the video beauties that were also on the set. Chris looked like he was loving every minute - without the watchful eye of his girlfriend Rihanna this time.

Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton was also spotted at
Kanye West's Glow In The Dark afterparty at Goa:



.... as was the man himself.

Alicia Keys took her As I Am tour to the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia on Monday night. Check out these pics of the singer dressed in a sleeveless black vest and tight denim pants:




Interesting outfit Alicia.

Amy Winehouse was seen in Camden, London this week at 3:30 am, looking totally out of it. Not a pretty sight, but if ya like it I love it:




There are just no words. None AT ALL.

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Saturday, 12 April 2008

CELEB SPOTTINGS: R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT // BEYONCE'S WEDDING NOT TABLOID-WORTHY?....

Beyonce and hubby Jay-Z were spotted last night sitting in the front row at the Houston Rockets game, and they looked really happy. Still, Beyonce's wedding ring was nowhere to be seen. I really like her hair like that. It looks nice, reminding me how it looked during her Survivor days, minus the silly two-tones:




I think they f*ck with the media on purpose I really do. But then again, I don't blame them any more. Check this. Beyonce and Jay-Z may be Forbe's richest couple, but the media-interest value for their wedding serves little significance to high profile celebrity magazines such as OK!, In Touch, Star, and Life & Style who all ignored last week's biggest story on their covers. The reason? Because blacks don't sell as much magazines as white high profile celebs, no matter how famous. SAY WHUTT?!?!?!? Janet Jackson's 2006 US Weekly cover disputes that bullshit altogether. In fact, one tabloid editor says Beyonce's wedding feature would've only picked up as little as $250K. Smells like industrial racism if you ask me. Jay-Z is deemed one of the greatest and richest rappers of this generation and Beyonce is one of the world's most beautiful and successful black females of our today. They're the most powerful and richest couple in music in fact. It doesn't matter that hordes of papparazzi hounded down Jay-Z's Tribeca apartment causing huge riot and speculation, but yet their interest value is next to nothing. Alrighty then!