Monday, March 31, 2008
Haute Spot: Cleons Clothing Spring/Summer 08 Fashion Show
If you are in the Chicago area you gotta check out my friends over at CLEONS Clothing for their Spring/Summer 2008 FASHION SHOW. The 70 minute show will consist of over a 150+ piece collection! From the sneak peaks I've seen thus far, it's an event not to be missed!
Haute Mess: Sean Kingston
Sean Kingston's obnoxious pinky rings at Nickelodean's Kids Choice awards sends a bad message to the children! Don't pinky rings remind you of Bishop Don Juan and other pimp and hoe combinations? Oh yea, Sean, we get that your from Jamaica, loose the national garb already.
While Mr. Kingston may have been off of his fashion game there were a lot of celebs that showing the kiddies how to be haute.
See more pics after the jump!
photos provided by: ybf
Sascha Baron Cohen Gets Gay In Wichita
Sascha Baron Cohen aka "Borat" brings his Austrian gay alter ego Bruno to the states. Check out a little footage taken by on lookers as he pranks a Wichita Airport. Hilarious.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
New Mariah Carey- "Love Story"
This youtube video is of Mariah recording a new song off her album, E=MC2, called "Love Story". The song sounds like a "stone cold winner" (in the words of Mariah). Mariah has been releasing a lot of her news and new material via YOUTUBE (singing ala Mariah style). Is it a coincidence that she mentions the video sharing forum in her soon to be #1 single, "Touch My Body"? Hardly, Mariah is a smart girl.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Lil' Wayne "Lollipop" Tops The Charts
I'm sorry but I love this ignorant a$$ song. I can't even explain what was goin' on in the video but this song changed my life... Has anyone seen my syrup bottle?
Lil' Wayne is once again taking control of the airwaves and breaking records in both with "Lollipop," the first single from his highly anticipated album Tha Carter III. This is the biggest add week that a hip-hop artist has received at Rhythm Crossover and the biggest any artist has received at Urban Radio including Beyonce and Mariah. "Lollipop," featuring Static is #1 Most Added and Greatest Gainer at both radio formats receiving a total of 138 adds at Mediabase and R&R.
With a listening audience of 25.7 million "Lollipop," is being well received at key radio stations across the country including: New York (Hot 97), Los Angeles (Power), Seattle (93 KUBE), Miami (99 Jamz), Philadelphia (Power 99), Atlanta (Hot 107) and Detroit (Hot 102). "Lollipop" is also #1 on iTunes Hip-Hop Chart and #4 Overall, and Lil Wayne's MySpace page received over a million unique views this week giving him the #1 Top Artist profile on the site. The video is currently in heavy rotation at MTV, MTV2, BET's Rap City and MTV Jams, where it appeared as the Jam Of The Week. The "Lollipop" video is also in medium rotation at MTV Hits and on BET's main playlist. Lil Wayne will also appear on BET's annual Spring Bling and will be only the 2nd artist in the event's history to perform for an entire episode!
Since the release of his last CD, the platinum selling Tha Cater II, Lil Wayne has guest appearances on over 70 songs for other artists including Fat Joe's 2008 Grammy nominated single "Make It Rain," DJ Khaled's "We Taking Over," and Wyclef Jeans' "Sweetest Girl." He also released a duet CD with Bryan "Birdman" Williams titled Like Father, Like Son in 2006 which was a critical and commercial success.
Erykah Badu "Real Thang" Remix Contest
Universal/Motown multi-platinum-selling, Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter/actress Erykah Badu takes the spotlight with her new album New Amerykah. Erykah Badu has enlisted some of the most talented, underground producers and engineers in the hip-hop game to support her fourth studio album in seven years, including producer 9th Wonder, Madlib, Sa-Ra Creative Partners, Karriem Riggins, and a host of others. "The music is the star," says Erykah, "I just laid down my vocals and let the music breathe while the melodies tell the stories."
Emerging and established DJ's, producers/beat makers, and musicians can get in the mix as part of Erykah Badu "Real Thang" campaign and contest. Just download the acappella version of "Real Thang", originally produced by Madlib, and remix it. .Creativity is key, so all types of remixes are welcomed (hip-hop, r&b/soul, house, broken beat, rock, reggae, etc.). Produced buzz track "Real Thang" is a special buzz track which does not appear on New Amerykah.
Contest details after the jump...
The grand winner will receive:
* A top of the line DJ package from Stanton and professional speakers from KRK
* Become a member of the 1200Squad.com
* Have a remix blasted out to all of the 1200Squad radio, mix show, and mix tape dj's
* Have the remix featured on the Cornerstone Mixtape and Suite 903
* Win a subscription to Remix Magazine and a VIP pass to an upcoming Remix Hotel
* Remix will be featured on Erykah Badu's Myspace page, on Okayplayer, and on Fusicology
Two runners up will receive:
* A gear package from Stanton
* Become a member of the 1200Squad.com
* Win a subscription to Remix Magazine
* Remix will be featured on Erykah Badu's Myspace page and on Okayplayer
Log onto Remix Magazine to learn more about the contest and to download the acappella:
http://www.remixmag.com
Official Site: http://www.erykahbadu.com
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/erykahbadu
Video: T.I. Pleads Guilty/Explains Sentencing
I'm a little torn on this one. We all love T.I. but is this just another example of a celebrity with a lot of money getting off the hook?
Haute Flash: Commes des Garcons x Visvim
The "Marketing Machine" is a collaboration between high fashion brand, Comme des Garcons and Visvim FBT's. This is the second installment of the collaboration between the two - the Kiefer-Hi Patala "Marketing Machine".
The Kiefer-Hi Patala has a zipper instead of laces, comes in three color variations and features the "Marketing Machine" all-over print. Be sure to be on the lookout on where you can cop your daily fix of hauteness
HAUTE SPOT: Stussy Washington DC Party
if you ever find yourself in DC on April 3rd be sure to come out and celebrate the opening of the Stussy DC store at Chloe in Adams Morgan!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
T.I. Expected to Enter Plea Deal
New Keyshia Cole Video: "Heaven Sent"
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
New Beyonce "Beautiful Nightmare"
NEW Mariah: "I'm That Chick" Live
Mariah Carey performed at MTV's season premiere of "The Hills" which had its highest ratings ever Monday night with over 4 million viewers. Mariah helped those ratings by performing three songs. She performed "Touch My Body" and "We Belong Together". She also performed "I'm That Chick" exclusively for MTV.com which saw over 2.2 million streams of "The Hills" premiere and Mariah's performance. As far as this song, this is the Mariah that we all love! A good grove, and stellar vocals. This album is shaping up to be classic. Keep checking back for more Mariah album news until the album drops April 15th.
Serena Williams Walks On Water
To kick off the Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament in Miami, and the opening of the much-awaited Gansevoort South hotel on Miami Beach, the tennis stars played a spirited in water game of tennis Monday afternoon in the 110-foot long, 43,000-gallon swimming pool.
Balanced on acrylic, invisible platforms at either end of the Bisazza-glass tiled infinity edge pool for the players to stand, the water-covered court took seven days to build.
"This was a once in a lifetime chance to play tennis on water," says Serena Williams, the defending Sony Ericsson champ. "And it was a new challenge to play against Rafael. Especially since he volunteered to play at the deep end!"
Please notice how I resisted the temptation to point out that Serena looks manlier than Tameka Foster on a Saturday morning in the photo. You know you my n*gga Serena ;-).
HAUTE MESS: Angela Simmons (it kills me)
This hurts me people, it really does. I love Angela!!!! She's a fly girl - most of the time- but when I see someone slippin' it's my duty to pull them up!!! No one is above being a Haute Mess! This is Angie at the Heatherette for MAC lauch ...barefaced! YIKES ANGELA! Maybe she was having a rough day, I just hope she gets better soon.
More pics from the launch after the jump!
Teen President, Teyana with the boys from Heatherette and the president of MAC
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Gayle King Now Oprah's Main Bitch
For years Gayle King, Oprah's alleged best friend, has secretly lived in the shadow of another bitch. This bitch was named Sophie, Oprah's 13-year-old cocker spaniel.
Back in January, Gayle King bought a $7M penthouse apartment in New York. How did Gayle finance this? It was revealed a few days ago that the penthouse was bought under the name of a company called Sophie's Penthouse LLC, as in Sophie, Oprah's dog.
Oprah's 13-year old cocker spaniel, Sophie, recently died. Coincidence?!? We think not!
Well played Gayle. Well played.
N.E.R.D. Discusses Their New Album 'Seeing Sounds'
"We didn't care about genres; we're not doing this for the money," Pharrell Williams said at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas. "We're doing this for people who pledge allegiance to our movement."
-Pharell
Monday, March 24, 2008
Haute Flash: Express Releases a Designer Collection
Popular retailer, Express, follows suit behind mega merchandisers Target and H&M and teams up with Topshop designer, Cynthia Birtwell.
CELIA BIRTWELL -- the British printmaker behind the legendary Ossie Clark -- is bringing her style to the States with a line of dresses and blouses for Express, the store's first-ever designer collaboration. And you'll want to mark the line's April 7 debut date: When Birtwell did a similar cheap-chic collection for Topshop in Britain, it immediately sold out.
Birtwell's romantic designs helped skyrocket the career of Clark, her late ex-husband and the designer who dressed Twiggy and Marianne Faithfull in the late 1960s. In February, Clark's label was revived on the London runways, but it lacked Birtwell's participation -- and critical acclaim.
The Celia Birtwell for Express collection is true to Clark's style: fluid and sheer, with the flora and fauna that are Birtwell trademarks. A breezy red blouse is covered with Lily, one of her best-known prints. Floating Daisy, her famous psychedelic swirls, appears throughout the line.
Clark often used patchwork, a tradition Birtwell continues. The bodice of one dress is splashed with bold flowers, and its billowy sleeves are scattered with delicate buds. A '70s-style blouse mixes a lightly checked necktie with, yep, more flowers.
The collection will be carried in select stores, including at the Beverly Center, South Coast Plaza, Glendale Galleria, Brea Mall and Del Amo Fashion Center outposts. Blouses are $79.50 and dresses are $128 -- not cheap, but far less that the $7,895 that a 1969 Ossie Clark original is fetching on EBay.
Erin Weinger, Los Angeles Times
We shall see how it fares on its April 7th release. I'm not the hugest Express fan, but this designer might bring the brand the diversity its lacking.
Ray J Sits Down With Kendra G
Ray J sits down with Kendra G of Chicago's Power 92 for an oddly interesting interview. Anyone else feel like Kendra G is tryin' to smash? I'm just sayin'.
[via: RealTalkNY]
12 Year Old Boy Hates Soulja Boy. Me Too.
This one just makes my heart smile:
A 12 year-old boy was arrested in Bloomington, Illinois last Thursday night (March 20) after he threw a rock at the windshield of rapper Soulja Boy’s tour bus. According to the Bloomington Pantagraph, the unidentified youth attacked the bus at around 7:40 p.m. near the Hampton Inn West on 906 Maple Rd. Soulja Boy had performed at the nearby U.S. Cellular Coliseum the previous night. Bloomington Police Lt. Pete Avery said that when officers asked the boy why he did it, he replied simply, “I hate Soulja Boy.” None of the passengers on the bus were injured during the incident.I feel so bad for that little boy. Only one child so far has had to strength and bravery to stand up against the tom-fuckery that is Soulja Boy. That boy was not alone though. He represents everyone who was hypnotized by Souljah Boy's dry music and was forced to Crank Dat. I challenge you all. We must rise up against Souljah Boy, stop buying his ring tones, stand motionless in the club when his music plays and show him that no MySpace artist will ever trick us into believing that they are a real artist ever again!
The Boondocks Banned Episodes
God bless The Boondocks! I don't think there has been any other show to date that has been able to balance this amount of pure ignorance and consciousness so beautifully.
If case you missed it, check out the two banned episodes of The Boondocks. There's no official word that BET had anything to do with the ban but... You be the judge.
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Style Jocker: Kanye West
We all know Kanye is fresher than a pint of milk straight from the cow, so there was absolutely no way we could go around jocking people's style without making him a target. From his ridiculous swagg to his never failing style, KWest is always a haute pick!
Here's a few of our favorite Kanye West tracks and collaborations! Click and enjoy :)
See our Kanye inspired picks after the cut.
1. Bluesmen Eyeglasses. Eyeglasses. $45.
2. Sheer Jersey Short Sleeve Deep V-Neck. American Apparel. 3 for $42.
3. Hooded Ribbed Zip Up. Gap. $50.
4. Easton Lightweight Slim Chinos. Ralph Lauren. $98.
5. Musa. Paul Smith. $160.
There you have it, the essence of Kanye's fit in five easy and easily attainable pieces. Sorry guys, you still have to cop your own swagg.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Haute or Not: Periodic Table Rings
Coco's Camel Toe Turns 29 Years Old
I know what you're thinking. That camel toe can't be 29 years old already! But, through the wonders of modern science (botox injections) her vajayjay looks as young as it did when it first saw the light of day.
Coco celebrated her 29th Birthday at Plumm in NYC last night. Also in attendance was Kid Rock and Treach. I know, start studded. Ice-T celebrated his 50th birthday last month. Wow.
Mariah Carey Album News
Mariah's label, Island Def Jam, has issued a press release for Mariah's forthcoming (April 15th), "E=MC2". Few song have leaked from the album, but Mariah did perform first single "Touch My Body" and "Migrate" which features T-Pain. The image above is the official album cover artwork.
With over 160 million albums sold worldwide, Mariah Carey is the most successful female recording artist in history. This year, Mariah returns to the marketplace with E=MC², the follow up to the 10 million selling #1 album, The Emancipation of Mimi.
'Touch My Body' is the deliciously daring first single from the upcoming album release, which has already set records for its massive reception at radio across the Top 40, R&B, R&B/Adult, and Rhythm/Crossover formats. The single exploded onto the charts before official impact on February 19, 2008! Written and produced by Mariah Carey, C 'Tricky' Stewart and The-Dream, 'Touch My Body' sets the stage for the next 'Mimi' world take-over...
The video for 'Touch My Body', directed by feature filmmaker, Brett Ratner (Rush Hour, X-Men), premiered globally on network and cable television, along with online outlets.
Mariah Carey is now positioned as the only active recording artist in the 48 years of the Hot 100 with the potential to surpass the Beatles' all-time high of 20 #1 hits, and has already tied Elvis Presley's record setting 17 #1s.
Executive Produced by Mariah Carey and Antonio "L.A." Reid, E=MC² will include offerings by hit-makers Jermaine Dupri, DJ Toomp, Stargate, will.i.am, Bryan Michael Cox, Nate 'Danjahandz' Hills and James Poyser.
The E=MC² album release will be supported by major television appearances/performances, specialty programming at BET/MTV/VH1, specialty online programming, and a superstar advertising campaign including television, radio, online, outdoor and print outlets.
Day 26 Video: "Got Me Going"
Video: Shwayze Tests The Temp At SXSW08
Shwayze and Cisco Adler set out on the streets of South By Southwest in search of the hottest girl in Austin.
Word of advice guys, if the thermometer reads too high you might want to pass...
Press Play:
TI's Still on House Arrest?
Clifford "T.I" never did get to finish having his public conversation with himself because he is still on house arrest for allegedly trying to buy illegal automatic weapons and silencers.
But he does get to celebrate Easter Sunday, which is great because they definitely didn't allow him to host a family gathering for Thanksgiving.
A federal magistrate judge ruled Thursday that the 27-year-old rapper, whose real name is Clifford Harris, can be away from home from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday for services by New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.
Harris is awaiting trial on weapons charges. He must be accompanied by a court-approved monitor and one of his attorneys, the judge said.
To be honest, I forgot all about this. They say he's awaiting trial but I doubt if they won't just take the bracelet off his leg in a few months and let him go on with his life.
VIA: AP News
Thursday, March 20, 2008
The Barack Obama ‘Change is Fresh’ TShirt by Drannek
Check out these hot Barack Obama "Change Is Fresh" T-Shirts.
Drannek is a new tshirt line for the fashion forward individual. Every season designer Kennard Lilly creates designs that push the boundaries of style and make a daring statement on pop culture icons. The name drannek derived from head designer, Kennard Lilly's first name spelled backwards.It looks like their website Drannek.com isn't working but you can check them out on their MySpace here.
"I just wanted to create a line that was fun to wear, something that guys as well as girls could wear. I would wear every design in the collection." - Kennard Lilly
Video: Teyana Taylor - Google Me Baby
Umm... I feel like they were trying just a little too hard with this one. It came out lookin' cheaper than a Kelly Rowland video.
Cruella de Vil has Nothing on Kimora Lee
KLS' 18-year-old dog Zoe recently died. And how does Kimmie plan to honor her beloved dog's memory? BY TURNING HER INTO DIAMONDS!
I kid you not! At the release party for her new fragrance, Fabulosity, Kimmie waxed psycho about what she might do to relieve her grief.
You have to ... grieve," she said. "It's okay to take time and say this meant something to my life and [to] honor it.
"There is a company that makes diamonds out of your loved ones," she said. "[They] make diamonds from a little of the carbon from the ash, so I might do that. I might turn her into a diamond."
HONESTLY? That's how you honor Zoe's memory? What happened to putting up a little picture, or burying her in the backyard with a little funeral service? At this rate, she really might be better off making a coat out of her!
I'm not sure if I'm more mad at the company for making diamonds out of deceased dogs and people, or at Kimmie for seriously considering it.
Vivica is Stylin'
Vivica Fox is getting her own reality show. Seriously. And no, it's not about how much plastic surgery her face can withstand before it implodes.
It's called Glam God with Vivica A. Fox and it's her version of the Apprentice/Survivor/Same format the apply to all reality shows, but it's for fashion stylists. And of course it's gonna be on VH1, home to washed-up celebr.
The winner will get $100,000 and become a personal stylist to an 'A-List' celebrity.
Now I wonder who that could be...
Hey I'm not gonna hate. If Elizabeth Berkley can translate Showgirls into a reality series on Bravo over TEN YEARS LATER, why shouldn't Vivi have her own show?
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