Kelis showed off an even brighter orange mushroom this weekend when she performed at the Way Out West music festival in Göteborg, Sweden this past Saturday:
The carrot top hair certainly didn't compliment that glistening bronze complexion and also, it tends to make her look older than her 28 years. Going back to the black/dark brown would certainly be a good look for her. On a positive note, she does have a great pair of pins!
Kelly Rowland was spotted on vacation at Nikki Beach Club in Saint-Tropez, France yesterday afternoon:
Kelly certainly looked chilled. I guess, she was making the most out of this break before being faced with a chuck load of work. Not only is she recording a new album but she also has a travel show to host as well.
Mel B and hubby Stephen Belafonte were spotted leaving STK in Hollywood over the weekend:
The two were all smiles and were really playful amidst recent reports that the two are constantly arguing due to his controlling ways. They seem to have such a fun relationship, or at least for public showing anyway. Mel recently confirmed that she is hoping to have children with the film producer who she married in June 2007. Hell, she may even have one sooner than expected since her hubby is pressurizing her to conceive. The Spice Girl has also been filming new US reality show 'The Singing Office'.
Letoya Luckett was spotted at Ibar in Houston, Texas this past Friday:
There's nothing concrete surrounding the 27-year-old's forthcoming release except that Danjahandz, J.R. Rotem, Pharrell Williams, Tricky Stewart, Teddy Riley, and Timbaland have all have made contributions to the project due out later this year. Or we can only hope. Thanks J.Mac.
Monday, 11 August 2008
R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT.....
Sunday, 3 August 2008
R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT.....
On Friday, Leona Lewis attended a press conference for the MTV Asia Awards 2008 at the Resort World Convention Hall in Genting Highlands on August 1, 2008 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia:
Leona performed 'Bleeding Love' & 'Better In Time' at the ceremony, and won a gong for Breakthrough Artist. As for Leona's next album which will be released next year, reportedly, new producer on the block Taio Cruz is set to produce some tracks for the forthcoming project. He was hired by Simon Cowell. Taio is also writing for Britney Spears new album as well as Justin Timberlake.
The Pussycat Dolls also attended and were seen on the red carpet and press conference:
They won a gong and performed 'Buttons' and 'When I Grow Up'. Performances will be posted shortly.
Last night, Jennifer Hudson performed at Soul Sessions in Atlanta:
Reportedly, Jen performed 2 songs from her new album and one of which was gospel. Jen's boyfriend David "Punk" Otunga was also spotted backstage at her show. Wow. They REALLY are dating. One thing I don't get is that Jen knows she's heavy chested and still often likes to wrap misplaced belts tightly below them. Not a good look at all.
Mariah Carey performed at the Samsung AT&T 'Summer Krush' series in Hollywood, California this week - on Jimmy Kimmel Live:
She did okay for MC, but her comeback was pretty lukewarm.
This week, Beyonce and hubby Jay-Z were seen departing the Spotted Pig in New York City, NY:
Beyonce who clearly didn't want to be seen or pictured looked down at the floor as they scurried away to their next destination. That said, she looked cute from head to toe.
Is that Beyonce getting all camera-shy? NEVEEERR! We know Bey is far from camera shy but she just didn't want to be seen that day, for whatever reasons when she was seen out with Jay-Z in New York this week:
I thought Jessica Alba was the only one who did this. Next, she'll be sticking her two fingers up at the paps. I can see it coming now. But these pics are just really funny to me.
Solange Knowles sure was making the most out of her promotional trip in London, and guess who was right by her side?:
MICHELLE WILLIAMS!!! I have no idea what Michelle was doing on this side of the pond. Maybe she flew over to give Solo some company. But as London is Kelly's second home and she spends 90% of her time here, it's pretty surprising that she's not the one accompanying Solange especially since she's closest to the Knowles clan. Kelly must have been really busy. I am sure she'd have taken a first-class flight to her beloved London once given the chance. And shouldn't Michelle be in the States promoting her own ailing project? At the end of the day, Solange is handling her business.
Solange was also spotted shopping in London this week as well:
After performing 'I Decided' on UK breakfast show GMTV, Solange was spotted on Thursday at Miss Selfridge. After her shopping spree, she made her journey to BBC Radio One studios where she was interviewed on the Jo Willey radio show.
Rihanna was spotted leaving Dashing Divas Spa after getting a manicure and pedicure on Thursday in NYC:
Looking lovely as usual. And she has much to celebrate too - Disturbia is already number ONE 
on iTunes! YAY! Rihanna didn't attend the MTV Asia Awards Friday night. Just as well because she lost out to Timbaland & One Republic in the only category (Best Hook Up - 'Umbrella'). But out of many Awards she's won this year and last, such a loss comes as nothing to Riri. She did get close and personal with her man Chris Brown in Ocean City, Maryland this weekend (left). We know MTO is bullshit and nothing that they write is to believed but still, at least this shuts down the splitsville rumours! Long live Chrianna, as corny as that may sound.
Jojo attended 'The Do Something Awards' Pre-Party for The 2008 Teen Choice Awards at Level 3 on Saturday in Hollywood, California:
Jojo looked nice. It's nice to see her dressing up to suit her age. She's not 18 just yet.
Other celebs that hit up the event included The Cheetah Girls and two of those Danity Kane chicks - Shannon and Aundrea:
Chicks doing it for themselves.
Kelis attended the launch of the limited edition T-Mobile Sidekick LX designed by Tony Hawk in Hollywood, CA on Friday:
Not feeling it. Damn, this chick really can NOT dress! I don't think there's EVER been a moment where I said I was liking one of her outfits.
Christina Milian also attended the T-Mobile Party:
Looking good.
Mya attended North Shore Animal League's "DOGust the First" doggie birthday party on Friday in Port Washington, New York:
She loves herself a dog. But musically, I don't think we'll be hearing Mya for a long time. WOOF!
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Tuesday, 29 July 2008
R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT.....
Brandy was spotted getting into her plush SL 550 yesterday afternoon in sunny Los Angeles:
Brandy looked pretty vibrant and happy. In two short weeks, the 29-year-old singer will be hitting us full force with that brand new single of hers. 08.08.08 can't come quick enough for this bish. And I was feeling her get-up as well. You've heard some of her brand new music on the blog. And it all sounds positive from what we've heard of the latest recording sessions for that well-anticipated fifth studio album.
Yesterday afternoon, Kelis who was sporting a brand new hairdo was spotted at LAX airport:
I adore that the chick has her own style and identity but her ploy to bring back those hideous Hammer pants is a big no-no on her behalf. You just can't touch this.
Gnarls Barkley had a private album release party at Hush in Los Angeles on Sunday and look who was there:
Those two publicity whores Pussycat Doll front woman Nicole Scherzinger and Mileka's future husband and baby daddy Ne-yo. Unfortunately for Ms Mileka, Ne-yo seems to enjoy getting all touchy feely with the purring PCD chick at every event they attend, whether it's dinner or clubbing, they never fail with their contant acts of PDA *SMH*. Tis a shame neither of them can sell themselves out of a fish 'n' chips paper bag. Or in Ne-yo's case, can't sell the way he use to. His album 'Year of The Gentleman' has been pushed back AGAIN to Sept 16th.
That H.A.M Blu Cantrell attended McDonald’s Big Mac 40th Birthday Party which took place at Project Beach House at a Private Residence in Malibu, CA:
Why oh why?
Cheetah Girl Adrienne Bailon attended the red carpet at 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2' premiere in NYC on Monday:
Fab!
Friday, 25 July 2008
R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT.....
Robin Thicke and his wife Paula Patton attended the 'Swing Vote' Premiere last night in Hollywood:
Robin was looking too cute and his wife stays looking flourishingly beautiful. Niiiice couple I must say.
Last night, Tatyana Ali attended the "Sealed Fate" event in Hollywood:
It's been a while but Tat looks nice for once.
Blu Cantrell who has now become an official drifter, was seen partying it up in Hollywood last night:
Such a waste.
R&B chicks Christina Milian and Kelis hit up the World Premiere of ABSOLUT in Los Angeles which took place at The Kress in Los Angeles, CA:
I know footballer Christiano Ronaldo has nothing to do with music but I know few of you females have a thang for the handsome striker and he IS fiiiine after all.
Mariah Carey hit up BET's '106 & Park':
She was seen with hubby Nick Cannon as they made their way out of their hotel for an evening out in NYC. Mariah has also denied that her marriage is in trouble.
Jennifer Hudson was doing her TV rounds in New York this week, appearing on Regis & Kelly, Good Morning America and 106 & Park:
She was also seen signing autographs along the way. The 26-year-old was doing lots of promo for her new single 'Spotlight'. Her forthcoming self-titled album will be in stores on September 30th.
Teairra Mari hit up VH1 Rock Honors VIP Party recently:
She is soooo pretty to me.
On Wednesday, Estelle did more promo overseas by visiting the Much on Demand Studios in Toronto, Canada:
On the show she performed 'American Boy' which you can watch here.
Adrienne Bailon attended the 9th Annual New York International Latino Film Festival - "Talent of the Barrio" ("Talento de Barrio") premiere which took place at Directors Guild of America Theater in New York City, NY:
She looked banging. And if you go over to NEON LIMELIGHT, you'll be able to watch some recent Cheetah Girl performances.
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT // JANET SUPERBOWL SCANDAL THROWN OUT OF COURT PLUS HER PARTNER IN CRIME JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE UPSETS BLACK FOLKS YET AGAIN.....
It's been a hot minute since I did an "R&B Singers Out & About" post. But I've been concentrating on putting out the new music posts as well since this is a music blog, and at times it can be quiet tough to keep up. HOWEVER, you can check out what some of our top R&B acts got up to this week. Yesterday, Ashanti was spotted at Top of the Rock - Rockefeller Center which took place in New York City, NY. Apparently, the 27-year-old was appointed the Ambassador Of Music And Nightlife for the event's Campaign:
The campaign involved Ashanti helping to bid bon voyage to winners of a Nassau County Tourism vacation. Four families from all over the world will enjoy a day in Nassau County. Ashanti has been everywhere as of late but she rocked it out and looked fierce.
She also did her co-hosting duties on BET's '106 & Park' late last week:
FIERCE! Once again. Finally, she finds a sexy black dress to accentuate her curvaceous figure. I wouldn't choose those shoes though but whatever rocks her boat I guess. She still looked fab. Despite new album 'The Declaration' under performing, it's good to know she hasn't given upon it just yet.
Aubrey hit up TRL:
Am I missing the memo or something? Since when did Aubrey officially launch herself as a solo member? Oh, I forgot. She's doing Broadway. Anyway, good news for you Danity Kane fans. Their video for 'Bad Girl' is set to premiere this coming Friday on FNMTV. About time too. But knowing Diddy, anything goes so we should just wait and see.
I posted the video of when Mariah Carey appeared on TRL yesterday, and here are a couple of behind-the-scene pics:
Mimi was looking good as she showed off her trim line figure and toned stomach. I'm just surprised hubby Nick weren't there since he accompanies her EVERYWHERE else like a little lap dog. I mean he is a lap dog and those pics of him at the chemist where he was seen on his phone to Mariah asking what laxatives to buy proves it as well as being seen in a HELLO KITTY store buying gifts for the missus. Some may say it's sweet but have you ever seen MC buying laxatives/Hello Kitty items? I'm sure she has her people on the job but now she got Nick to do the dirty work. I guess the secret is out as to how she got that nice figure.....
This week, John Legend and Estelle performed at the 26th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series which took place at Wingate Field in Brooklyn, NY:
Estelle looks.........
WEEKEND ACTIVITIES.......
Tamia and hubby Grant Hill attended the 9th Annual Art For Life Benefit Gala over the weekend:
Cute.
And last week, Kelis and her rapper hubby Nas were seen leaving a private party at the Villa nightclub:
Not feeling it.
More weekend festivities saw Kelly Rowland posing it up at T4 On The Beach red carpet, at Weston-super-Mare, UK:
Kelly rocked it out on T4 On The Beach. I hope we get to see more performances like that. She looked ace.
Usher attended UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas:
On the music front, his 3rd single will be 'His Mistakes' from latest album 'Here I Stand'. The song will impact radio on August 18th. Poor single choice but I don't give a rats ass about that album. As the album was weak, there aren't that much strong tracks for single choice to begin. Although I do like the Prince-inspired 'Tradin' Places' and it's better than 'This Aint Sex' which sucks. His wife is already planning to milk him some more by having more kids with him. Must be nice in deed.
Letoya Luckett hosted Beauty, Arts & Beats event at Club Bambou:
....doing the rounds as usual but she needs to be putting out that single. We've waited long enough.
Teairra Mari also performed for the ESPYs afterparty:
T is still hustling to get that album out.
Speaking of ESPYs I am glad Justin Timberlake ended up making a fool of himself, even if there were racist undertones associated to his "shucking and jiving" joke about Celtic Champ Paul Pierce:
Report: JT was reportedly teasing Boston Celtics basketball player Paul Pierce about his injured knee in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. In describing how Pierce quickly came back, Justin joked that Pierce was back on the court, "shucking and jiving."
The comment, which was cut out of the broadcast that aired Sunday night, was met with silence from the crowd when the show taped on Wednesday.
For those not in the know, "shuckin' and jivin'" is a slang term primarily used by African Americans referring to the speech and behavioural mechanisms adopted in the presence of authority figures. The term usually involves clever lies and impromptu storytelling, used to one-up an opponent or avoid punishment and originated in the era of slavery.
This news comes after Janet Jackson's 'Nipplegate' scandal at the Superbowl has been thrown out of court and there will be no fines accountable. Just when black folks got over how Justin Timberlake shunned Janet in her hour of need four years ago, he goes and fucks up once again.
Thursday, 26 June 2008
CELEB SPOTTINGS: R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT + CHRIS MOM APPROVES RIHANNA ....
Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday bash concert will take place this week. There was a celebratory dinner for the former South African president and the stars were out for the fundraising dinner which took place at London's Hyde Park on Wednesday afternoon. Leona Lewis was there:
Leona looked amazing. That is a cute dress! She was also rocking a darker hair colour. It makes sense that she attended the dinner because she's scheduled to perform at the bash which will be televised this weekend.
Other celebs that attended the event was Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger and her rumoured fella Lewis Hamilton as did Will and Jada:
That chick will never learn. *sigh*
POST-BET AWARDS....
Interscope Geffen A&M hosted their second annual Creme of The Crop post BET Awards dinner celebration Tuesday night at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills. Singers Mel B, Melody Thornton, Tyrese, Toni Braxton and Ciara all attended the special dinner:
The exclusive affair was held to pay tribute to IGA artists including Mary J. Blige and Keyshia Cole.
PRE-BET AWARDS....
Rihanna was seen leaving Les Deux in Hollywood - June 21, 2008:
Those sandals can't get any flatter. There are also rumors that Rihanna being cast in 'Mama Black Widow' aren't true despite still being interested in acting.
She was also seen out with Chris Brown in NY last week. Chris was rocking a defiant GET OFF MY DICK tee-shirt:
That first pic looks pretty tense. I wonder who his spectacular choice of words were aimed at. The third pic is when they attended their BET Awards rehearsal. Rihanna also made a trip to GBK Productions' Fire & Ice gifting lounge for the BET Awards over the weekend with Chris and his mom, Joyce Hawkins. According to a source, she was overheard cooing, "Rihanna is the sexiest and sweetest girl Chris has ever dated." Hmmmmm.... Make of that what you will.
Jojo also attended Solange's 22nd bash this week:
As did PCD and former PCD chicks Carmitt and Melody Thornton who's been EVERYWHERE as of late.
And here's two more pics of Kelis at a pre-BET Awards event:
She chilled with her best pal Dania and wild haired singer Macy Gray. All these BET posts are wearing me out, LOL! Hopefully, this one is the last. :)
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT: PRE-BET AWARD EVENTS & MORE....
UPDATE: KELIS & NAS, TYRESE, MAXWELL & JILL SCOTT
Pre-BET Awards events continued on. Last night, Ashanti and her boyfriend Nelly attended the BET Debra Lee Pre-Party Dinner held at the Vibiana in Los Angeles, California:
For once, Ashanti finally gets her look right especially with the pink dress. But her false eyelashes are tooo much. It looks like giant spiders got stuck to her eye or something. Other than that, stunning! She and Nelly are such a good looking couple.
Last night, the 2008 ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards took place at the The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton was in attendance:
Aw! Look at her dolphin teeth!
Michelle Williams also attended the event looking cute and chic! She's been looking nice lately. Improvement:
I like her dress. But I would prefer it if it was in another colour. I look forwards to her new album on August 12th or the week before.
J. Holiday also hit up the scene as well, as did Steph Jones, Kelly Price, Marsha from Floetry, Akon, Musiq and Ne-yo:
Wow. I thought Kelly was suppose to be dropping those pounds. Guess not eh.
New Def Jam artist Karina Pasian also performed last night at the 2008 ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards:
Good to see her on her hustle.
Crackie Bobby Brown and his legendary group New Edition also put in a special appearance:
LMAO @ his facial expression in that last pic. After putting blame on ex-wife Whitney Houston for getting him hooked on drugs, negro still looks high as a kite.
Last night, Jermaine Dupri and Island Def Jam presented TAG Records Launch Party which took place in Los Angeles, CA. Chrisette Michele and J. Holiday hit it up:
Weird.
Kelis and her rapper hubby Kelis hit up that very same party as well. Good to see these two going strong:
Love 'em. Wonder if they'll be attending the BET Awards with the N-word jackets. LMAO!
Yesterday, Teairra Mari, (Cee-Lo Green and Melissa Ford) attended the BET Oasis Spa Lounge - Day 2 in Los Angeles, CA:
Teairra is just so pretty.
ADDITIONAL UPDATE:
R&B singers Tyrese, Maxwell and Jill Scott also hit up the BET Debra Lee Pre-Party Dinner held at the Vibiana in Los Angeles, California:
Where is that album Maxwell?
Sunday, 1 June 2008
CELEB SPOTTINGS: R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT....
Earlier today, Mariah Carey was seen promoting her new album, E=MC² at a fan meeting event at Venus Fort shopping mall in Tokyo, Japan:
Of all the countries, Mariah promotes 'I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time' in Japan. Why couldn't she release/promote this song everywhere else?
Over the weekend, Kelis and her BFF Dania were spotted at MTV's Platinum gift lounge for the MTV Movie Awards in Hollywood:
These chicks are like parallel body parts. One is never without the other. Kelis was looking kind of rough.
Christina Milian attended a book party for "21 Nights" by Prince and Randee St. Nicholas held at a private residence on May 30, 2008 in Los Angeles, California:
Christina is looking good as usual. This chick is EVERYWHERE, to say she doesn't have anything to promote.
Alicia Keys took her 'As I Am' tour to the Greensboro Coliseum on Friday night:
FOX8 photojournalist Nathan Parsons was on-hand to capture a portion of Ms. Keys' performance, which you can watch here. Alicia was getting down dancehall style. Her concert sooooo has to make it to DVD. I can't say I've been feeling her stage outfits. It's like she has a dozen variations of the same outfit in different colours. I guess it doesn't matter. She can wear a bin bag and would still put on one hell of a show. Alicia has been nominated for a Much Music Video Award in the category of Best International Video for 'No One'. Congratulations Alicia. The awards take place on June 15th.
Cassie was spotted at Naomi Campbell's 38th birthday party in Cannes, hosted by Dolce & Gabbana recently:
She looked fab.
Another scary Latoya Jackson appearance! Michael and Janet's older sister was seen celebrating her 52nd birthday in Las Vegas last night with RuPaul:
She looks like hell.
Here's some more pics of Ashanti and Jojo at the Hearst Magazines and Universal Motown "Ultimate Prom" at the Grand Hyatt:
Lloyd posed it up with them as well.
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Monday, 28 April 2008
CELEB SPOTTINGS: R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT ....
Mya put her broadway skills into practice over the weekend when her cast of Chicago performed 'All That Jazz' at the 'North Shore Animal League's 2008 Tour For Life Grand Finale' Adoption event. The dancing cast strutted their stuff at the FAO Schwarz toy store in New York City:
Wireimages.
Mya was looking like the ever so perfect sexy Velma Kelly that night. I have no doubt she'll do the role justice. The ambitious 28-year-old has been locked in rehearsals for her all important debut which will go down on May 12th through July 13th.
Samantha Mumba was spotted over the weekend on West Hollywood's Melrose Avenue with a friend: