SPOTTED|→ KIM KARDASHIAN & CHANEL IMAN SHOP TOGETHER IN SOHO

Kim Kardashian, her blonde-ish wig, and supermodel Chanel Iman were spotted shopping around Soho earlier in the week.

The ladies have become good friends, and Chanel twittered more info about what the duo was up to in Soho:

"@KimKardashian we miss u come back soon!!!! Next time we get our nails done im definitely picking black polish!!Pinks to young what u think?"-Chanel Iman

I approve of this friendship. I love how the new Hollywood socialites are ethnic...no more Lohans or Hiltons.

WHO ROCKED IT BEST?| IDRIS ELBA VS. CHAD JOHNSON IN GUCCI CARDIGAN

It is rare that men are featured on the Who Rocked It Best? segment of this site, but today Idris Elba & Chad Johnson do battle.

Idris rocked this Gucci cardigan with denim + hat last week to an ESPN pre-draft party, and Chad paired the cardigan with pink pants when he attended a screening at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival. So Quicksters, who rocked it best?

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VIDEO→ MAXWELL'S "PRETTY WINGS"

NEWS BREAK| MINNESOTA POPEYES REFUSED TO HONOR $4.99 SPECIAL, SEE ANGRY REACTIONS FROM THE LOCALS

Last Wednesday (April 22nd) black folks and fried chicken lovers the world over swarmed their local Popeyes franchise to take advantage of the 8 piece $4.99 deal. [I personally know, because i was at mine that day!]

Anyways, the ONLY Popeyes franchise in Minnesota refused to honor the nationally advertised special, and you know some sh!t popped off. Check out this footage from the local FOX (ironic?) station:

TUESDAY JAM| DAY 26 "IMMA PUT IT ON HER"

"IMMA PUT IT ON HER"

Day 26 made it through a dramatic season of Making the Band, and released their sophomore album, Forever in a Day, last Tuesday. The set moved 113,000 copies, and the first single ,"Imma Put It On Her," is lurking outside the top 50 on the Billboard Hot 100. If you haven't heard this track yet click on the title above to listen/download; it features Diddy & Yung Joc. Shouts to URBAN MUSIC for the track.

EVENT COVERAGE→ KERRY WASHINGTON, VIOLA DAVIS, & MARY-KATE ATTEND CHANEL DINNER

Viola Davis and Kerry Washington shared a laugh in the press area before heading into the Chanel & Tribeca Film Festival artist's dinner at Odeon in NYC.

Kerry Washington is just plain chic, and she is a talented actor as well. As my friend would say, "she's a deck [beautiful, well-dressed woman] if i ever saw one."

Both Mary-Kate Olsen and Adrien Brody attended the dinner, and both forgot to comb their hair. SMH

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CANDIDS|→ SANNA LATHAN, LAUREN CONRAD, SNOOP, & CIARA

Sanaa Lathan was beautiful in red atop NYC's Cooper Square Hotel during a celebration for the 30th anniversary of the Independent Filmmaker Project. Her father, Stan Lathan, is a director.

LC from MTV's The Hills looked annoyed and disappointed, but chic, as she left Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag's wedding over the weekend. Catch the new episode of The Hills tonight, 10/9 c.

Snoop Dogg in was spotted leaving his civil court case in Santa Monica. Follow Snoop on Twitter...he is sure to give you some good laughs.

Super C was giving it to the kids during her performance at G-A-Y in London. Fantasy Ride is in stores next Tuesday.

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VIDEO| LIL' WANYE SPECIAL GUEST ON THE VIEW + HE CLAIMS HIS GRILL IS ACTUALLY BRACES

BEYONCE ARRIVES/DEPARTS LETTERMAN TAPING + WATCH "HALO" PERFORMANCE

Yesterday, Beyonce was spotted in NYC before and after her David Letterman taping. Although the rain was drizzling on her way in, the weather cleared up later in the evening. Check out her wonderful performance of "Halo" below:

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EVENT COVERAGE→ EVA & LANCE, REGINA KING + KEISHA WHITAKER SPOTTED AT BADGLEY MISCHKA FUNCTION

Eva Pigford and Lance Gross are proving to be one of the most social couples in Hollywood. The duo most recently hit up a Badgley Mischka Boutique event in West Hollywood.

Both Regina King and Keisha Whitaker were also in attendance. I must tip my hat to Regina...her skin/look was flawless at this event. This is possibly the best i have even seen her look. What do you all think?

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COMMON IN DIESEL COMMERCIAL & PRINT AD FOR NEW FRAGRANCE, ONLY THE BRAVE

Common continues to make his mark on the fashion world as the new spokesperson for Diesel's fragrance, Only The Brave. Here is what Common had to say about filming the commercial on his blog THINK COMMON:

"This is the commercial I shot for Diesel Fragrance, Only The Brave. It was a long two days in Mexico City. It was definitely worth it. It’s kind of fly to get to work with Diesel."

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COACHELLA CANDIDS→ KANYE, LUPE FIASCO, JOSS STONE, M.I.A., ZOE KRAVITZ, JAKE GYLLENHAAL + MORE!

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (Coachella) took place over the weekend in Indio, California. The event featured performances by Lupe Fiasco, Joss Stone, and M.I.A.:

M.I.A. has not wasted any time getting back into shape. She gave birth to her son Ickett back in February. The rapper hung out with Kanye West & Zoe Kravitz after her performance:

Other celebs that hit up the festival included Kristen Dunst + Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon:

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VLOG| TWEET & DAUGHTER, TASHAWNA, PERFORM "SMOKING CIGARETTS" + TWEET DISCUSSES NEW ALBUM

Tweet has been mia for a while now, but her beautiful daughter Tashawna has been generating YouTube buzz by covering several hits including Keri Hilson's "Knock You Down" [ HEAD TO NECOLE BITCHIE TO SEE THE VIDEO]. Tashawna recently posted a new vlog featuring her mother.

In the clip, Tweet discusses the status of her album Love, Tweet, and the two also perform an acoustic version of "Smoking Cigaretts." Check out the footage:

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FRESH MUSIC| DOWNLOAD CHESTER FRENCH MIXTAPE: JACQUES JAMS, VOL. 1: ENDURANCE

SOLANGE W/ DA WALLACH

I was first introduced to Star Trak band Chester French when the group performed at Solange Knowles' 22nd birthday party during the summer of 2008. Since then, the band (made up of David-Andrew Wallach and Maxwell Drummey) has gathered an impresive following via the alternative music scene with their infections single "She Loves Everybody," and by opening for both N.E.R.D. and Lady GaGa.

CF recently teamed up with mixtape/club DJ Clinton Sparks to put out their Jacques Jams, Vol 1: Endurance mixtape. The mixtape includes 19 new tracks and features Diddy, Solange, Janelle Monae, Common, Pharrell Williams, Jermaine Dupri, and many more. Click on the cover above to download.

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HALLE BERRY, ASHANTI, WAYNE BRADY & MORE ATTEND BEVERYLY HILLS GALA

Ashanti, Halle Berry, plus Wayne Brady got together on the red carpet at the 2009 Jenesse Silver Rose Gala & Auction at the Beverly Hills Hotel yesterday evening.

...I'm sure Ashanti asked Halle if she saw Wayne's edge up. Black men are not supposed to have a bowl-cut.

Ashanti looked nice. I still wonder if she is going to put out another album, or just retire like Bow Wow?

Halle's always going to be fine. She has no choice in the matter.

Wendy Raquel Robinson of CW's The Game also came out to the gala. If you guys are fans of her show, find out how you can make sure they stay on air HERE.

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WEEKEND JAM| ELECTRIK RED "SO GOOD" REMIX FT. LIL WAYNE

"SO GOOD" (REMIX FT. LIL WAYNE)

I wasn't a fan of new Def Jam recording group Electrik Red until i saw/posted the original video for "So Good" a few weeks back. Since, then i've become a believer and i'm really loving this single. Get the remix ft. Lil' Wayne by clicking on the title above.

♫THEY LOVE TO PARTY ALL THE TIME♫, CANDIDS| SERENA + COMMON, JORDIN SPARKS, LIL KIM & RAY J

Comm & Serena Williams were spotted at the 6th annual New Yorkers for Children spring dinner/dance in the big apple. I like these two together, i hope they are in it for the long run.

American idol winner Jordin Sparks was seen heading into One Bar in LA the other night for Claudia Jordan's b'day celebration. Jordin is a sweet girl, but i'm waiting on YouTube footage of her "hit the booty do" to pop up one of these days.

Ray J came out to support his lady friend Lil Kim when she performed at the Grove in LA earlier this week. After weeks of me throwing no hate in her direction, i'm must regress thanks to the corn flour she beat her face with. How does one not know that their makeup is not the same shade as their skin tone? ...i forgot Kim think she light skinned.

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PERFORMANCE| SOLANGE SINGS "T.O.N.Y." ON LATE NIGHT W/ JIMMY FALLON

Random question: What's up with dudes named Jimmy having late night shows!? Anywho, last night Solange hit up Jimmy Fallon to perform her third single, "T.O.N.Y.," off of Sol-Angel and the Hadley Street Dreams. Earlier in the day on her Twitter, she posted this picture of her son, Juelz, on set during rehearsals. Peep the hot performance after the cut>>>

OLD SCHOOL FRIDAY [blogger's choice]

It's been a while since i participated, but it just felt right for me to do an OSF post this week. The theme is 'Blogger's Choice,' and i chose this classic performance of "Living For the City" by both Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder.

With the economy in such bad shape, the countless layoffs and business closings, this song is just as meaningful and encouraging as it was when it was originally released:

FOR MORE OLD SCHOOL FRIDAY:

[FRESH & FAB] [KREATIVE TALK] [MRS. GRAPEVINE] [MARCUS LANGFORD] [TRUE URBAN QUEEN] [THE MARVALUS VIEW] [REGINA'S FAMILY SEASONS] [OVER ANALYZE IT] [HEY SHAE!] [CELEB-BLITZ] [THE CHOCL8T DIARIES] [ELECTRONIC VILLAGE] [THE YOUNG AND THE RECKLESS] [THE CERTAIN SOUND]

BRANDY RETURNS TO THE SMALL SCREEN ON ABC'S 'THIS LITTLE PIGGY'

A few weeks ago, Brandy was spotted carrying scripts before heading to lunch in Century City, CA, and today we have more details on her possible return to the small screen. According to Singersroom:

"R&B singer and former Moesha star Brandy has jumped on board ABC's forthcoming series "This Little Piggy"!

Centered around a family man who's forced to take in his younger brother and sister when times get tough, "This Little Piggy" will feature Brandy as the "high maintenance wife" of the younger brother played by Jeff Davis.

Planned for pilot presentation during the 2009-2010 season, "This Little Piggy" comes from writers Steven Cragg and Brian Bradley (Mad TV)."

I am happy to see B-Rocka get back into acting. However, i'm not sure about the premise of this show[i.e. the title], but i'll save any criticism until it gets the greenlight. Moesha was one of my favorite shows growing up. Plus, the exposure of a successful show could boost her album sales, because people have been sleeping on Brandy's music for a while.

If you don't have Human, get it! Album is hot and in stores now. What do you guys think about the concept of the show?

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VIDEO| KERI HILSON + LIL WAYNE PERFORM "TURNIN ME ON" LIVE ON JIMMY KIMMEL

Keri Hilson recently teamed up w/ Lil Wayne to perform her hit single, "Turnin Me On," on the Jimmy Kimmel show. Ms. Hilson always comes through with a solid performance, check it out:

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IT'S BAD BOY B!TCH, CANDIDS| CASSIE SHOWS OFF SHAVED HEAD AT PROMENADE + DAY 26 ALBUM RELEASE PARTY

Last week Cassie decided to "reinvent" her image, so she shaved off the hair on one side of her head and debuted her new look on Twitter. When i first read about it, i was prepared for some Grade A Foolishness, but after all is said and done, i approve:

She recently rocked the mic at NYC's club Promenade. Thankfully, she is beautiful, so the new cut just gives her an edgier look.

The only other relevant talent on Bab Boy [Cheri Denis + Donnie Klang + Bennie Man=Fail], Day 26, had their Forever In A Day album release party at Bijoux Lounge last night:

Brian + Cheri Dennis| She's a cute girl with a cute voice, and like her affiliation w/ Bad Boy, that pink business must end.

Que w/ Dawn| I liked them as a couple, but seeing the way he "goes off" about things [see Kid Fury for the .gif] he goes on the suspect list. Oh, and i love the fact that Dawn has on the same skirt she wore to her KING party. I personally feel that celebs should be able to wear the same thing twice...everyone else does!

Donnie & Will

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