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Kandi Burruss got the surprise of a lifetime from her friends & family Tuesday evening.
The Singer/Songwriter/Real Housewife of Atlanta was greeted by a ton of her celebrity friends at her TAGS Boutique in Smyrna in celebration of her birthday.
Kandi, pictured above with her “Housewives” castmates was joined by celebrity photographer Derek Blanks, singer Lloyd, Diamond & Lil Scrappy, Antonia “Toya” Carter, Rasheeda, Derek J, Jazzy Pha and more: Continue Reading…
Confidence is key and it takes a confident woman to put up a YouTube video emulating Ciara’s infamous too hot for TV “Ride” video!
I’m speechless!? But because laughter is good for the soul… Continue Reading…
Photo: FreddyO
Twitter can be used for many things but yesterday it was used by disgruntled Monica fans to blast BET over what appears to be a blatent snub.? As the nominees for the 2010 BET awards were announced, Monica’s name was noticeably absent from the “Best Female R&B Artist” category list.
The nominees are:? Beyonc?, Mary J. Blige, Melanie Fiona, Alicia Keys, and Rihanna.? Mo’s fans aren’t feelin it.? At ALL!
Monica responded graciously and assured everyone she’s ok with it:
I see all of your tweets and I thank u. I was disappointed to find I wasn’t in the R&B category but only briefly. It’s a blessing to be nominated at all. I have been R&B since I was 13…
So the bright side of it is u all get your say with the viewers choice award. VOTE HEAVY
Since Monica’s reality show, Still Standing is on BET, some feel that the network deliberately omitted her name from the list, so as not to appear biased.? Whatever the case, the fans ain’t buying it!
There are some heavy hitters on the list, but Monica’s name should have been among them.? I’m crying FOUL! Who’s with me?
In case you missed it:
Monica on Chelsea Lately [VIDEO]
Monica Receives Special Gift From Polow Da Don [PHOTOS]
The A-Pod: “Everything to Me” (Remix) ~ Monica ft. Notorious B.I.G. & Missy
In an attempt to honor Aaliyah’s memory, The-Dream remade her classic “One in a Million” song.?? Apparently fans didn’t take to kindly to his version, for Dream quickly hit up twitter to clarify why he did it:
Listen/Download: Continue Reading…
Antwan “Big Boi” Patton aka Sir Lucious Leftfoot aka my Baby Daddy is out traveling the globe promoting his upcoming cd, Sir Lucious Leftfoot: The Son of Chico Dusty.
Twan tweeted the photo from Paris, where he just held a listening session for some of his European fans.? He also held a press conference about the highly anticipated project, which has been 3 years in the making.
The Road to Sir Lucious Leftfoot ~ Part I
The Road to Sir Lucious Leftfoot ~ Part II
On the title of his album, Big reveals:
It’s a more mature version of Big Boi. The whole leftfoot thing is… whenever I enter a room, or leave a room I’ma leave imprints of funk. Y’all are gonna smell me before I get there and after I leave. It’s really about the funk music and that’s what I’m doing.
Chico Dusty, that was my father and it’s a nod to him. He passed away while I was working on this record.? He was a great man, an Airforce pilot and a Marine. A real tough guy.
Watch the full press conference: Continue Reading…
Celebrity photographer Michael Antonio sent over a few preliminary shots of Neffe & Frankie, taken during the recent photoshoot for the new line of SBShades.
Neffe looks amazing doesn’t she? But wait til you see Frankie! I gave you a sneak peek a few days ago in my behind the scenes coverage of the shoot, but nothing beats the final product: Continue Reading…
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