Yay, Jennifer Hudson!!!!!!!!!!!! I don’t care if they’re calling her her bolero a fashion don’t, watching her win made my night. She looked gorgeous, was succinct and eloquent, and I’m super glad she was able to get in an edgewise thank you to Jennifer Holliday. I know if she had time she would have shouted…
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Dreamgirls is Sorry
Jennifer Holliday was pissed. So was Smokey Robinson. Mary Wilson was outraged, but unsurprised. Diana Ross vaguely threatened litigation, but when Mr. Berry Gordy spoke his piece, the producers of Dreamgirls actually listened. They’ve issued a public apology, that appeared in yesterday’s Variety. Well, I hope that the apology makes Diana Ross as happy as…
The Art of Maturing Elegantly
Tina Turner shows us all how it’s done with a rare appearance at the Giorgio Armani fashion show in Milan. Note the ageless bob, flawless makeup, and a to-die-for suit that reveals how she’s maintained her figure. I just wish that this was a full-body shot, because you know Tina’s showing off those famous legs!…
Worth a Click
Oooh, hot couple alert! Chris Tucker and India.Arie are rumored to be dating! I never got a chance to post this before, but I was digging India’s style at the Grammy’s. It’s nice to know there’s at least one bona fide afrobella always holding the natural hair at the forefront. Be still my heart —…
Afrobella of the Week: Tamara Tunie
When did NBC become my favorite channel? I’ll admit I was skeptical when the American version of The Office began, but from perhaps the second or third episode when they stopped relying on jokes from the British version so much, it became my favorite show on television bar none. (I’m so much of a fan…
Nip Tuck
The names have been changed but the story remains the same. I always thought Chanelle was pretty. She had sparkling, almond -shape eyes and absolutely flawless mahogany skin. But she couldn’t see her own beauty, and she could never accept a compliment graciously. Why? Because Chanelle hated her nose. “My nose is so ugly. It’s…
Much Too Much
So this has been a big weekend for hair in the news. First Britney Spears’ public meltdown begins in earnest, then I see this picture of Kelis’ new cotton candy ‘do over at Concrete Loop. Good grief. That picture of Kelis makes me want to slather on a deep conditioning treatment, sit under my steam…
Worth a Click
Jennifer Hudson’s on the cover of Vogue!!! Concrete Loop has all the pics and the inside scoop. I’ve seen JHud look prettier, but I am so damn proud of her it doesn’t matter! And ecstatic that Vogue is FINALLY celebrating black, plus size beauty. I love you, Andre Leon Talley – wherever you are. We…
Do My Eyes Decieve Me?
Amidst all of the other stars attending the Grammy Awards and pre-parties, I spotted this pic over at Crunk & Disorderly, and had to share. It’s Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party. And, wait a minute – is Janet Jackson rocking a natural here? The background is dark, I know……
From the Horse’s Mouth
Although many of you expressed support for Barack Obama when I first wrote about him, there were those voices of dissent. Well, for those of you who feel that Obama hasn’t shared in the African American experience, so to speak; the up-and-coming senator has a response. This Sunday on 60 Minutes, Barack and his wife…