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Kevin Hart, Nicki Minaj to headline BET Experience in June
6:22 AM |
The network announced Tuesday that Hart will perform at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on June 25 as part of the three-day "BET Experience."
Minaj will headline on June 26 and Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube, with "special guests," will perform on June 27.
The 2015 BET Awards will take place June 28 at the Staples Center. Tickets for "BET Experience" go on sale Feb. 20.
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Online:
http://www.betexperience.com
Dbanj showing Amber Rose his Awards at his 10th Anniversary Event
6:05 AM |
Just when we thought the show was taking forever to start, Amber Rose and D’banj arrived on the red carpet in their all-black outfits and we were left wondering if we didn’t get the memo that says: ‘All-black.’
With all the half nude pictures we had seen of her lately, we almost assumed she’d step out in one of those daring and jaw-breaking pieces but this time, Amber Rose covered up and truly left something to our imagination.
The model and mother of one wore a floor-length stretchy black dress with a plunging neckline, and the back was quite open. She looked beautiful as ever, with her curves very noticeable.
With her smile, we could tell she was out to catch a lot of fun.
D'banj 10th Anniversary Movement
4:20 AM |
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This time his bringing the sexy steamy hot, American hip hop artist, hip hop model, actress and fashion designer with flood of controversy from series of sexy pictures posted by her on different social media platforms, which many feel are inappropriate, Amber Levonchuck , professionally known as Amber Rose.
She wrote: 'Lagos, Nigeria I'm coming to Turn Up with my Friend D'banj January 31st for His 10th year Anniversary Weekend! #1 Kokolet @tmerritt234,
Like they say charity starts at home so Banga Lee will be kicking off with his series of events Titled ‘10th Anniversary Movement’, in Lagos.
The Kokomaster and his crew will be partying in Lagos Nigeria, alongside the Amber, Nigerian celebrities, fans and others we don't know about yet.
Date: January 31, 2015
Venue: Ocean View, V.I, Lagos.
You can follow dbanj on twitter : @iamdbanj or instagram:@iambangalee
Its time for Star Music Trek 2013 : Music, Entertainment & A Tour around the Country!
10:12 AM |
Is
anyone up for the most exciting concert tour of the year? Now which
popular brand, fresh from a successful launch of Nigeria’s first
ever-mobile music app; Star Music, appears to have something brewing
again? Dead give away?
If you guessed Star, you’re definitely on point! So what’s brewing this time? It’s none other than the yearly music storm, Star Music Trek
which holds down the Nigerian entertainment scene for 3 very exciting
months. It’s about this time of the year when the brand lights up the
whole country with its concert tour. The months of anticipation have
been so worth it, because last year’s event was a blast.
Now, the real question is who’ll be on board this year? Last year Star took Nigeria’s hottest artistes D’banj, 2face, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Naeto C
and many more all over the country. Who would you like to see at Star
Music Trek 2013? And which cities will the concert appear in this year?
We haven’t gotten the full list of
artistes who will be performing this year and the people who know are
keeping information top secret. However we do know that Nigeria’s
biggest and brightest will be there plus there’ll be lots of
unbelievable gifts & prizes and great opportunities to meet your
favorite stars one on one!
The superstar singer passed away suddenly, her publicist confirms. How tragic.
11:37 AM |
Whitney Houston has died at age 48, her publicist confirmed on Feb. 11.
Although the cause of death has not been revealed, Jill Fritzo, a publicist of Whitney’s, told HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY that she had passed away, saying, “unfortunately, true.”
Houston died at the Beverly Hilton Hotel and l employees, tell TMZ .com … Whitney Houston was found dead in the bathtub of her room. As of 1 am set Feb 12, Houston’s body was still at the hotel, police sources confirmed to Hollywoodlife.com.
Sources say there were no obvious signs of foul play, but BHPD detectives have launched a full investigation. L.A. County Coroner Ed Winter tells HollywoodLife.com that it is too early in the investigation to tell what happened.
Whitney was one of the best-selling pop artists of all time, with over 55 million records sold in the United States alone. Furthermore, she had great success acting, with star-making turns in films such as the smash hit The Bodyguard , and Waiting To Exhale.
She was also known for her tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband Bobby Brown. Upon hearing of Whitney death, Bobby immediately began calling friends and family.
“He wanted to tell everyone about it before it hit the news,” one of his relatives told PEOPLE magazine. “He didn’t want any of us to hear about it on television.”
As Brown spoke to family members, the shock of Houston’s sudden death turned to grief. “He could hardly get the words out when he called me,” says the relative. “He was sobbing, and by the end of the call, I was sobbing too. He’s beside himself right now.”
Brown learned the news about his ex-wife while in Memphis, where he is currently on location for a New Edition concert. He is “shattered and beyond devastated,” says the source.
CNN spoke to Johnny Gill who is in Memphis with Bobby Brown for a New Edition concert. He told them: “Bobby is struggling and devastated” at hearing that Whitney has died. He has apparently spoken to their daughter Bobbi Kristina, 18, who Hollywoodlife.com has learned was with Whitney in Los Angeles and was “not doing well” Brown said.
Houston’s passing was confirmed by her publicist, and Beverly Hills Police Lieut. Mark Rosen said on Saturday, Feb 11, that the 48-year-old singer “was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. this afternoon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel,” following a 3:43 p.m. call from hotel security.
The best-selling pop artist wed soul crooner Bobby Brown in 1992 in a marriage that surprised many, given Brown’s bad-boy reputation. The following year, the couple welcomed a daughter, Bobbi Kristina.
After a tumultuous relationship that included a charge of domestic abuse against Brown in 1993, the two divorced in 2007.
Despite their breakup, the couple remained friendly, a relative of Bobby Brown’s tells HollywoodLife.com, ”They had Bobbi Kristina in common, and were determined to be co-parents to her. They didn’t hate each other. In fact, there was a lot of respect. So this has hit Bobby really hard. He is devastated. He loved her very much. This is a very sad time for him.”
She leaves behind a daughter, Bobbi Kristina.The last time Houston was seen publicly was at a pre-Grammys party, Feb. 9, where she sang , ‘Jesus, Loves You”.
Her professional mentor Clive Davis did not cancel his annual pre-Grammys party held at the Beverly Hilton – the same hotel where Whitney died- in Los Angeles tonight although a source tells Hollywoodlife.com that he did not attend. He has said: ”Whitney had one of the best voices of all time!” But guests at the party told Hollywoodlife.com that it was more like a funeral, than a party.
Several celebrities tweeted about the death shortly after the news went public, including Justin Bieber who wrote, “Just heard the news. so crazy. One of the GREATEST VOICES EVER just passed. RIP Whitney Houston. My prayers go out to her friends and family I am sadden to hear of the passing of Whitney Houston today…”
Miley Cyrus tweeted, “I LOVE Whitney : ( I’m not turning my tv on. just gonna stay @ home & listen 2 her records.
Mariah Carey expressed her condolences over a series of tweets, saying, “Heartbroken and in tears over the shocking death of my friend, the incomparable Ms. Whitney Houston. My heartfelt condolences to Whitney’s family and to all her millions of fans throughout the world. She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth.”
Her husband, Nick Cannon, wrote, “‘To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord’ RIP to Whitney Houston a true queen.”
The X Factor’s Melanie Amaro tweeted, “I love u sooo much Whitney Houston :’( u will always be in my heart and my mind an my soul your music made me the girl I am today :(”
Dolly Parton, who wrote “I Will Always Love You,” Whitney’s greatest hit song, said, “mine is only one of the millions of hearts broken over the death of Whitney Houston. I will always be grateful and in awe of the wonderful performance she did on my song and I can truly say from the bottom of my heart, ‘Whitney, I will always love you. You will be missed.’”
Quincy Jones, said he was “absolutely heartbroken…She was a true original and a talent beyond compare.”
Singer Keri Hilson wrote, “Watching the news now…it’s true. R.I.P. Whitney Houston. Ugh I hate that I’m even typing this…I’m shocked. She was my hero growing up.”
Actress Nina Dobrev also tweeted, writing, “#iwillalwaysloveyou is one of the most beautiful and iconic songs. It will be remembered forever. Rest in peace Whitney Houston.”
President of the Recording Academy Neil Portnow released a statement saying, “Six-time Grammy winner Whitney Houston was one of the world’s greatest pop singers of all time who leaves behind a robust musical soundtrack spanning the past three decades. Her powerful voice graced many memorable and award-winning songs. A light has been dimmed in our music community today, and we extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, fans and all who have been touched by her beautiful voice.”
We will miss Whitney’s talent, which she displayed in amazing songs like “I Will Always Love You.”
Just in…according to TMZ, Beverly Hills police have sealed off the room where Whitney Houston died and will not enter until they obtain a search warrant . The police want to conduct a thorough search of the hotel room, but are exercising caution by getting a warrant. We’re told one thing police are interested in is whether drugs are present in the room. Although police could seize items in plain view, we’re told they want a top-to-bottom search of the room.
Whitney’s on-again, off-again boyfriend Ray J celebrated Brandy’s (his sister’s) birthday today. According TMZ, Ray J’s publicist is saying that Whitney’s bodyguard is the person that found Whitney dead.
Although the cause of death has not been revealed, Jill Fritzo, a publicist of Whitney’s, told HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY that she had passed away, saying, “unfortunately, true.”
Houston died at the Beverly Hilton Hotel and l employees, tell TMZ .com … Whitney Houston was found dead in the bathtub of her room. As of 1 am set Feb 12, Houston’s body was still at the hotel, police sources confirmed to Hollywoodlife.com.
Sources say there were no obvious signs of foul play, but BHPD detectives have launched a full investigation. L.A. County Coroner Ed Winter tells HollywoodLife.com that it is too early in the investigation to tell what happened.
Whitney was one of the best-selling pop artists of all time, with over 55 million records sold in the United States alone. Furthermore, she had great success acting, with star-making turns in films such as the smash hit The Bodyguard , and Waiting To Exhale.
She was also known for her tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband Bobby Brown. Upon hearing of Whitney death, Bobby immediately began calling friends and family.
“He wanted to tell everyone about it before it hit the news,” one of his relatives told PEOPLE magazine. “He didn’t want any of us to hear about it on television.”
As Brown spoke to family members, the shock of Houston’s sudden death turned to grief. “He could hardly get the words out when he called me,” says the relative. “He was sobbing, and by the end of the call, I was sobbing too. He’s beside himself right now.”
Brown learned the news about his ex-wife while in Memphis, where he is currently on location for a New Edition concert. He is “shattered and beyond devastated,” says the source.
CNN spoke to Johnny Gill who is in Memphis with Bobby Brown for a New Edition concert. He told them: “Bobby is struggling and devastated” at hearing that Whitney has died. He has apparently spoken to their daughter Bobbi Kristina, 18, who Hollywoodlife.com has learned was with Whitney in Los Angeles and was “not doing well” Brown said.
Houston’s passing was confirmed by her publicist, and Beverly Hills Police Lieut. Mark Rosen said on Saturday, Feb 11, that the 48-year-old singer “was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. this afternoon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel,” following a 3:43 p.m. call from hotel security.
The best-selling pop artist wed soul crooner Bobby Brown in 1992 in a marriage that surprised many, given Brown’s bad-boy reputation. The following year, the couple welcomed a daughter, Bobbi Kristina.
After a tumultuous relationship that included a charge of domestic abuse against Brown in 1993, the two divorced in 2007.
Despite their breakup, the couple remained friendly, a relative of Bobby Brown’s tells HollywoodLife.com, ”They had Bobbi Kristina in common, and were determined to be co-parents to her. They didn’t hate each other. In fact, there was a lot of respect. So this has hit Bobby really hard. He is devastated. He loved her very much. This is a very sad time for him.”
She leaves behind a daughter, Bobbi Kristina.The last time Houston was seen publicly was at a pre-Grammys party, Feb. 9, where she sang , ‘Jesus, Loves You”.
Her professional mentor Clive Davis did not cancel his annual pre-Grammys party held at the Beverly Hilton – the same hotel where Whitney died- in Los Angeles tonight although a source tells Hollywoodlife.com that he did not attend. He has said: ”Whitney had one of the best voices of all time!” But guests at the party told Hollywoodlife.com that it was more like a funeral, than a party.
Several celebrities tweeted about the death shortly after the news went public, including Justin Bieber who wrote, “Just heard the news. so crazy. One of the GREATEST VOICES EVER just passed. RIP Whitney Houston. My prayers go out to her friends and family I am sadden to hear of the passing of Whitney Houston today…”
Miley Cyrus tweeted, “I LOVE Whitney : ( I’m not turning my tv on. just gonna stay @ home & listen 2 her records.
Mariah Carey expressed her condolences over a series of tweets, saying, “Heartbroken and in tears over the shocking death of my friend, the incomparable Ms. Whitney Houston. My heartfelt condolences to Whitney’s family and to all her millions of fans throughout the world. She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth.”
Her husband, Nick Cannon, wrote, “‘To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord’ RIP to Whitney Houston a true queen.”
The X Factor’s Melanie Amaro tweeted, “I love u sooo much Whitney Houston :’( u will always be in my heart and my mind an my soul your music made me the girl I am today :(”
Aretha Franklin said, “I just can’t talk about it now. It’s so stunning and unbelievable. I couldn’t believe what I was reading coming across the TV screen. My heart goes out to Cissy (Houston’s mother), her daughter Bobbi Kris, her family and Bobby (Brown).”
Dolly Parton, who wrote “I Will Always Love You,” Whitney’s greatest hit song, said, “mine is only one of the millions of hearts broken over the death of Whitney Houston. I will always be grateful and in awe of the wonderful performance she did on my song and I can truly say from the bottom of my heart, ‘Whitney, I will always love you. You will be missed.’”
Quincy Jones, said he was “absolutely heartbroken…She was a true original and a talent beyond compare.”
Singer Keri Hilson wrote, “Watching the news now…it’s true. R.I.P. Whitney Houston. Ugh I hate that I’m even typing this…I’m shocked. She was my hero growing up.”
Actress Nina Dobrev also tweeted, writing, “#iwillalwaysloveyou is one of the most beautiful and iconic songs. It will be remembered forever. Rest in peace Whitney Houston.”
President of the Recording Academy Neil Portnow released a statement saying, “Six-time Grammy winner Whitney Houston was one of the world’s greatest pop singers of all time who leaves behind a robust musical soundtrack spanning the past three decades. Her powerful voice graced many memorable and award-winning songs. A light has been dimmed in our music community today, and we extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, fans and all who have been touched by her beautiful voice.”
We will miss Whitney’s talent, which she displayed in amazing songs like “I Will Always Love You.”
Just in…according to TMZ, Beverly Hills police have sealed off the room where Whitney Houston died and will not enter until they obtain a search warrant . The police want to conduct a thorough search of the hotel room, but are exercising caution by getting a warrant. We’re told one thing police are interested in is whether drugs are present in the room. Although police could seize items in plain view, we’re told they want a top-to-bottom search of the room.
Whitney’s on-again, off-again boyfriend Ray J celebrated Brandy’s (his sister’s) birthday today. According TMZ, Ray J’s publicist is saying that Whitney’s bodyguard is the person that found Whitney dead.
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| Whitney Houston sweats profusely and appears dishevelled as she leaves the Tru Hollywood nightclub on Thursday night. She partied with a large group of friends before 'clashing' with security guards, right, then being driven away to her hotel, where she died yesterday afternoon |
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| Kim seen right with actress Jane Fonda and, right, Diana Ross with Berry Gordy |
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| Davis decided to continue with the party, despite his protege's tragic passing |
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| Miss Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina, left, and her ex-husband Bobby Brown get into a car after an evening out at Crustacean restaurant in Beverly Hills on February 2. |
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| Singer Alicia Keys consoles Miss Houston's long-time mentor Clive Davis, also the Chief Creative Officer of Sony Music Entertainmen |
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| he singer joins her family after what will have been one of their last nights out together |
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| Looking radiant in a white one-shouldered dress, Houston gives an incomparable performance at the peak of her career when she was one of the world's most popular singers |
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| Bowing out: Miss Houston lowers her head to the crowd during the superstar-quality performance |
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| Houston, pictured in 1965, was the daughter of gospel singer Cissy Houston, the cousin of 1960s pop diva Dionne Warwick and the goddaughter of Aretha Franklin |
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| Houston sings with Jermaine Jackson during rehearsals for a TV performance in 1984 |
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| In 1992, she became a star in the acting world with 'The Bodyguard'. The story of a singer guarded by a former Secret Service agent was a success |
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| She was a frequent winner at the Grammys and other high-profile award ceremonies |
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| Houston collects one of the many accolades she received throughout her career. |
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| South African President Nelson Mandela and Whitney Houston smile for photographers in Johannesburg |
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| Houston with Mariah Carey, one of the young singers who followed in her wake |
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| Houston performs with singer Bobby Brown, left. Their turbulent marriage was the subject of tabloid gossip for years |
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| Winfrey and Brown met with Israel's prime minister Ariel Sharon on a trip to the Middle Eastern country in 2003 |
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| Her emaciated appearance led to rumours she had died the next day. Right, a year later, again in New York, the singer was still struggling with a troubled relationship and cocaine abuse |
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| The I Will Always Love You singer suffers a waldrobe malfunction on the X Factor in 2009 in what was supposed to be the start of her comeback tour. Many of the subsequent shows were later cancelled |
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| A dark and tragic end: The body of Whitney Houston is wheeled out of the suite of the hotel in Los Angeles where she 'drowned in the bath' following two apparent evenings of out-of-control binges |
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| Danni Minogue, left, Simon Cowell, Whitney Houston and Cheryl Cole, right, backstage on the X Factor. Whitney's performance raised concerns for her health with Cowell saying the warning signs were clear |
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| It has been claimed that Ms Houston drowned in a bathtub, similar to this one in a suite at the Beverly Hills Hilton, after accidentally overdosing on a cocktail of prescription drugs and alcohol |
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| A coroner's van leaves the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California, this morning where Whitney Houston was found dead. She is said to have 'drowned in the bathtub' |
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| The corridor on the fourth floor of the hotel close to the room where Miss Houston died. Right, mourners gather at a makeshift memorial on the corner of Santa Monica and Wiltshire Boulevards |
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| The award-winning R&B singer had taken a suite at the Beverly Hills Hotel in LA to get ready for tonight's Grammys |
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| The scene outside the Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles, California today where Miss Houston was found dead in a suite on the fourth floor |
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| A police van pulls up outside the Hilton after Houston's death. Right, officers gather outside the hotel as an investigation begins into the causes of death |
Nigerian Musician Others For NotjustOk Music Concert
6:51 AM |
Over 30 artistes according to show organizers will be gracing the stage to thrill their fans as they render their popular hit songs. They include The Mo’Hits Crew, Choc Boiz (M.I, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince and Brymo), EME’s Banky W, Wizkid, Skales, Kennis Music all stars, eLDee da Don, Waje and Tiwa Savage.
Others are Lami, Mo’cheddah, SauceKid, Sound Sultan, Timaya,Chidinma, Myke, Iyanya, Eva, RuggedMan, Ikechukwu, Kelly Hansome,Show Dem Camp, Iceberg Slim, Kefee, Dammy Krane, Yung6ix, Davido, Flavour, Samklef, Bracket, YQ, Vector, Olamide, ILLBliss, Tha Suspect and SolidStar.
Organizers say the show will be anchored by five hosts – TV host Andre Blaze, Model and Africa Allstars Winner Uti, BEAT FM OAP Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Industry Nite host Mc Larry D and Soundcity TV host Moet Abebe.
Disc Jockey for the night include DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Neptune, DJ Humility, DJ Spinall, DJ Atte, Dj Vinnie, DJ Tee and DJ Xclusive.
The event is billed to hold at The GET Arena, Lekki, Lagos.
Nigerian Idol presents the Season II movie premiere.
4:32 AM |
The Nigerian Idol blue carpet will stretch out by 3pm at Genesis Deluxe Cinemas to welcome guests as they head into the cinema hall for a dramatic 90 minute premiere of the first episode of this season’s show.
The episode will show guests a special sneak preview of what Nigerians will see on the action packed music show from December to April. Yeka Onka, winner of the first season will also serenade guests at a cocktail party after the screening.
This premiere is strictly by invitation but you can get an opportunity to be one of the guests by www.nigerianidol.com for more details.
Nigerian Idol is brought to you by Etisalat in association with Pepsi and Sony. Its official airline partner is Air Nigeria. Nigerian Idol will begin airing on December 4 across the country.
D’banj, Tiwa Savage, Psquare Dominate Predictions List For TOP 10 MICS Concert
5:14 PM |
Organizers of the concert KOGA, have announced that pop star D’banj, Psquare, R&B singers Tiwa Savage, Omawumi, Waje, Rappers Ice Prince, Terry Tha Rapman, Sauce Kid, and Pop acts Terry G, Samklef, BrymO, Wande Coal, Wizkid lead the list of predictions sent in via Twitter and SMS.
According to KOGA, the identities of the remaining five will be unveiled by the organizers at a press conference slated for next week.
As revealed earlier, 2face Idibia, M.I, eLDee, Sir Shina Peters and fuji singer Obesere have been announced to perform live on stage come December 23, 2011 at the Lekki Sun Splash, Lagos.
‘This is an industry event as far as we are concern. It is an event by the people and for the masses. We are striving to bring back live concert and entertainment at a price generality of the people can afford’, a rep from KOGA says.
Back to work for Victoria Beckham as she attends fashion conference in figure-hugging dress and leather leg warmers
4:47 AM |
But last night the mother-of-four, who gave birth to daughter Harper Seven in July, returned to the spotlight again to talk at a conference in the Big Apple.
The former Spice Girl looked suitably stylish as she posed at the 2011 WWD Apparel & Retail CEO Summit at The Plaza Hotel.
Kanye West w/Pusha T, CyHi Da Prince, Mr. Hudson, Big Sean, and Kid Cudi Skylight One Hanson
10:52 AM | | |
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Thunder shook Brooklyn, drops of rain fell, and over a thousand people took refuge in One Hanson Place, the old Williamsburg Savings Bank, for a much whispered-about Kanye West show. We were the chosen ones. If the world was going to end, at least we would be safe behind a velvet rope.
Every recent Kanye concert in New York has been an exercise in power and validation. There was last summer's early-hours secret show at The Box, last November's hundred-dollar VIP scramble at the Bowery Ballroom, and now this. Details, few and far between, had been saved for but a few "influencers." Couldn't get a ticket? You probably didn't deserve one.
This was a beautiful space saved for beautiful people. A PR email not-so-casually announced that fourteen celebrities would be in attendance: Diddy, Estelle, and Hype Williams; models of Sports Illustrated, Victoria's Secret, and King (ha) caliber, too. These beautiful people came to see a show of enormous proportions, Kanye outdoing Kanye.
Rumors swirled that Jay-Z would be there—hell, his bodyguard Norm stood upstairs—and that because of a strict-in-name "no cameras allowed" policy, the two of them would perform cuts from Watch the Throne. (Jay-Z never showed up.)
Extending sixty feet in the air, the ceiling probably made even Mr. West feel small and had an unfortunate result for someone who so demands to be heard: the sound was pretty terrible. (It would be no worse than when Q-Tip, during his DJ set opener, said something that might have been a call for people to raise their hands. No one raised their hands.) The issue would be addressed, though never completely fixed; the audio supposedly sounded perfect in the monitors, and high-quality footage will be released on Vevo.
Forgetting the muffled sound, the light show and stage performance were pretty outstanding. Red flashes made the room feel as if it was the inside of a volcano; gold lasers streaming through the ever-present fog recalled aurora borealis. Turrets of smoke would erupt on cue during "Power" while Kanye stood on stage like a god upon Mount Olympus. At times he was Thor, throwing down lightning and watching it strike. Then, with shades removed, he was happier, benevolent, skipping around for the combo of "Good Life" and "Gold Digger." During "Flashing Lights," Kanye stood atop a hydraulic pillar that lifted him ten feet in the air, making it look like he was floating above a thick fluffy cloud. It was awesome (in the most biblical sense of the word).
Naomi Campbell to stage Fashion Relief for Japan at Cannes Film Festival
5:11 AM |
The supermodel said she was horrified by images of the disaster and immediately resolved to help. "I just felt shock. I didn't believe what I was watching.
"The Japanese people are so strong and proud and resilient, and for this to happen to them is so terrible," she said.
"I have been there many times - not since the earthquake, but I do hope to go soon. Japan has been a very important factor in my career and I love the country.
"The destruction caused by the earthquake is completely heartbreaking, it's so hard to even begin to comprehend the tragic loss the people of Japan are coping with. I felt very passionate to try and help in whatever way possible, to do our part and to support Japan at this time. I hope that the money raised from Fashion For Relief in Cannes will support those who need it most."
Campbell has enlisted her A-list friends for the show, which will be held tomorrow night at the historic Forville Market in Cannes. Past participants include Kate Moss and Dame Shirley Bassey.
Designers have donated red carpet dresses for the show, while Dolce & Gabbana have made charity T-shirts.
The event will be followed by an auction, which includes artworks by Tracey Emin and Dennis Hopper, and a customised Lotus Évora. It is being staged in collaboration with Vogue Italia and all funds raised will go to the Japanese Red Cross.
Franco Sozzani, editor in chief of Vogue Italia, said; "We want to send out a strong message to support the Japanese people in such a dramatic moment. It is also important to remember at this time the enormous contribution which Japan has always given to the world of fashion and culture."
Campbell founded Fashion for Relief in 2005 with a show in aid of Hurricane Katrina victims. So far it has raised £4.5 million.
