Braxton Family Values's biggest star Tamar Braxton-Herbert has clearly gone through some serious changes throughout the years. Not just in looks (cheek enhancements, nose job, lips, etc) but she's gone through a change in personality as well, at least from her television personality. The Tamar we know is loud, in your face, tell you about yourself, and crazy.com right? In this interview done in '99 (to promote her self titled album 'Tamar' released in 2000) shows a reserved, seemingly sweet Tamar with BRACES.
Beyonce has finally delivered her child who despite rumors that the child would be named Brooklyn Carter, is named Blue Ivy Carter. People across the nation are already talking about it and there are four trending topics related to the birth on Twitter. Artists such as Russell Simmons and Rihanna also tweeted to say congratulations to the new parents Beyonce and Jay Z. How did she deliver so discreetly? It is said that Bey checked into a New York hospital under the alias Ingrid Jackson, and may have rented out the entire fourth floor for over one million dollars. Also employees were forced to turn in cellphones prior to starting shifts, security cameras were taped and there was an increase in security. That sh*t CRAY!
How did Blue Ivy get her name? IV is the Roman Numeral for four, Bey's most recent album title and the album was also her dedication to her husband Jay Z. Blue is Jay Z's favorite color and can also be linked to four letters. Blue is also linked to spirituality and sincerity. Oh how clever Jayonce (:
But, Vogue | D sends a big Vogue kiss to Ivy Blue Carter :-*
"A crew of African American pilots in the Tuskegee training program, having faced segregation while kept mostly on the ground during World War II, are called into duty under the guidance of Col. A.J. Bullard."
Sounds like the description to the future greatest movie of 2012 doesn't it? Well it is, Red Tails will come to theatres in the US on January 20, 2012. The movie which is Rated PG-13 due to some sequences of war violence has an all star African-American cast.
Neyo spotted in NYC yesterday promoting Red Tails
Director: Anthony Hemingway Cast: Nate Parker, Ne-yo, David Oyelowo with Cuba Gooding Jr., Bryan Cranston, Terrence Howard, Method Man, Tristan Wilds plus MANY MORE.
Check out the exclusive clip to the movie Red Tails
Wasn't it a beautiful sight? Seeing Drake's tall self wrapped around his "ex" Nebby, keeping her warm from the New Year's cold... Everyone in Times Square and those watching the New Years bash on TV were definitely given something to talk about. Nebby and Drake had been dating in '09 and he has even mentioned her name in songs and it is said that "Best I Ever Had" was also written for her. Drake is such a gentleman isn't he?
PAUSE AUBREY, FLAG ON THE PLAY
Drake has confirmed that he is dating model/actress Dollicia Bryan (who has been romantically linked to Kris Humphries and Rob Kardashian) and spent Christmas together in Los Angeles, California. Does this make sense? I guess when you're "25 sittin on 25 mil" you can do whatever you please. In the beginning of 2011, when Drake and Dollicia met she was said to be dating Hill Harper, and Drizzy Drake swept her off her feet.
America's favorite Hip Hop duo Jay Z and Kanye West are Vogue | Diaspora's 'Men In Charge.' The two flew to Dubai to perform a collection of hits from their hit collaboration 'Watch the Throne' at a sweet sixteen. How much did the men take home? Let's say uhhh ... 6.... MILLION. The sweet sixteen was thrown for Manchester City Football Club Owner Sheikh Mansour's niece and guests.
There is now talk about there being a second 'Watch the Throne' album, think he'll be going at Weezy? Jay Z also has two charity concerts that he will be doing in February at Carnegie Hall. We see you Jigga, go on brush ya' shoulders off.
As for DJ Yeezy World Peace? He has multiple business endeavors in the works.
2012 looks way too bright for these men so of course they are the head 'Men In Charge.'
Looks like Jayonce's future baby girl will be welcomed to the good life with both of her parents raking in serious money.
She's famous on Long Island for her smooth and soothing angelic voice, now Crystal is serenading the Vogue | D world with her cover of Groove Theory's 1995 hit "Tell Me." Tomorrow's Talent Today is CRYSTAL CEE.
Bad boy's bad girl Dawn Richards dropped her new video and she looks stunning. Looks like Dawn got her swagger back. Check it out here & tell us what you think... VOGUE or NO?!
Looks like Chris Brown really is a changed man and is trying hard to clean up his act. The 22 year old entertainer is taking a stride toward professionalism and he is doing so by remaining super lowkey.
Chris Brown's manager announced that Chris Brown would not be making any appearances on any talk shows (radio or TV) and he will not be doing any interviews. 2012 will be spent on touring, studio time and attending the awards (such as the Grammy's) that he had to miss due to the incident between him and former girlfriend Rihanna.
Aside from the announcement that he will no longer be doing interviews for the year of 2012 Brown also started fresh on Twitter. He deleted MOST of his tweets only leaving 24 positive tweets on his Twitter account. His tweets range from "Love u TeamBREEZY!" to "And I fucking love every single radio station who supports my music! It means the world to me! Thx."
Well Voguers are we sold? Do we believe that Chris Brown is a bad guy turned good? Has he really cleaned up his act or is he just frontin' for the cameras?!
Ri has totaled more than 47.5 million in sales, which was released in a report that tracked numbers from July 4, 2004 through Jan. 1, 2012.
As if that isn't great enough Rihanna is also giving her 'Navy' extreme power as she asks them to pick their favorite song from her sixth album Talk That Talk to be the third single. Not many artists do that.
Vogue | D says 'Cheers' to Rihanna's success.
Check out Rihanna's latest video "You Da One" the second single off her Talk That Talk album.
'Disney is Pathetic' has become a trending topic and everyone is disgusted with the way Disney Channel has changed over the years and what they have become today. Recently on the Disney Channel show "So Random" they joked about eating disorders and that has sent people in an outrage. Demi Lovato's supporters who call themselves "Lovatics" are especially angry with the show's insensitivity.
It is also rumored that Disney Channel has joked about Justin Bieber being a homosexual and of course that has sent the Bieber fanatics in a frenzy.
Vogue | D review: The Devil Inside is the first new movie of 2012 and reviews are all but flattering. It is already exceeding box office expectations but is it truly worth the hype? The fight between the wolves and the vampires in Twilight is scarier than this low budget style movie in my opinion.
It's surprising that the film is expected to gross up to $20 million in sales seeing as the critics have nothing good to say of the film.
Los Angeles Times: “The film is being released under Paramount’s low-budget Insurge Pictures banner, and its filmmakers apparently could not afford an ending. The story doesn't climax or resolve so much as just stop — a recruited audience member at a local premiere/critics preview was overheard saying, ‘That was it?’”
Chicago Tribune: “The words, somber and undeniably true, hit the screen: 'The Vatican did not endorse this film nor aid in its completion.' No, the Holy See apparently is waiting to back an exorcism movie that's a little less hilariously lame.”
New York Times: “The true star of The Devil Inside, the latest addition to the fake, hand-shaky documentary horror subgenre, is a flexible little miss with the fabulous name Pixie Le Knot. That performer, whose name appears fairly low in the credits, surely deserves a higher berth, given the visceral impact her shoulder popping and back bending had on the audience I saw the movie with. The men around me all went, 'Ew' — me, I wanted to head straight to yoga class.”
E! Online: “The devil is back for the umpteenth time to wreak havoc on shaky cams everywhere...It must be January at the multiplex. Aren't we tired of all these demon possession flicks yet? Well, sure and truthfully, most of it is tired, but this found footage flick has something new up it's heavily crucifixed sleeve, but to give that away would spoil the one genuinely scary part. For most of the running time this demon pic amps up the blurry shots and loud booming screams to signify well, not much.”
Many have expressed their anger via Twitter to explain just how disappointed they are with the film.
What's YOUR review, is this movie worth time and money? Let us know.
It's almost back, everyone's favorite show about love, football and everything in between. Last night the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood held some of today's biggest stars such as Tia Mowry, Pooch Hall, Brandy, Kyla Pratt, Teyana Taylor, Omarion, Larenz Tate, Melissa Desousa and the list goes on and on. What were these celebrities celebrating? The return of a new season of The Game to BET! Check out some photos of the biggest stars.
Is that O'Ryan, Omarion's little brother?! He's still alive?! Those are some fine brothers!
Say HELLO to the producers! (Mara Brock and Salim Akil)
What are some of your predictions for this season? Do we see a baby for Melanie?
They went down in history as one of the biggest selling female groups of all time, and also as a trio that tragically turned into a duo. This Friday Vogue | Diaspora is taking you to the 90s, 1994 to be exact. 'Red Light Special' performed by the ladies most notably known collectively as TLC was a MAJOR hit in the 90s leading them to the top of the charts and into people's hearts.
"If I move too fast just let me know 'Cause it means you move too slow I like some excitement And I like a man that goes... Baby it's YOURS!"
Did you guys see BORIS KODJOE!?
Where are they now?
As most may know the rapper of the group Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes was 'sent home' in 2002 when she lost her life in a fatal car crash.
As for Tionne "T-boz" Watkins and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas ... Chilli has since been working on her solo career (having started as a solo act as early as 2001) and also has had her own reality TV show titled "What Chilli Wants" which was a show about her quest to find true love.
& T-boz she has written a book of poetry as well as opened up a children's boutique named "Chase's Closet." She has also been married and then divorced (rapper Mack 10) and has an eleven year old daughter.
If you didn't already know Jessie J is reiterating that 'Nobody's Perfect' with this live acoustic version of her track. This girl has some serious soul so it's no wonder she joined a group called "Soul Deep" at the age of 17, and with friends such as Adele and the late Amy Winehouse her chill provoking vocals come to no surprise.
"And I hate that I made you think That the trust we had is broken Don't tell me you can't forgive me 'Cause nobody's perfect"
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Who is Jessie J you ask?
Jessica Ellen Cornish or, Jessie J is a 23 year old English recording artist who has written songs for a diverse variety of artists from Chris Brown to Miley Cyrus. She is currently signed to Island Records and is mostly identified as a soul/R&B artist with Hip Hop influences.
Wait is that 106 and Park's Rocsi, and is that Raphael Saadiq? On January 2nd the two were spotted in Miami all smiles.
Rocsi was on the beach in a black bikini looking better than ever. She splashed in some water before laying beside the 44 year old legendary singer/song writer.
Although it is not confirmed that they are an item there is reason to believe that they are. Afterall Rocsi had been seeing the 'Grenade' singer Bruno Mars for some months and till this day still has not commented on the relationship.
LLoyd and Trey Songz both have so much sex appeal so it's no surprise that they teamed up for 'Be the One.' Months ago we released the audio track and sneak peak photos but now we are giving you the VIDEO.
Check out Lloyd's latest and ladies please, try not to have a heart attack.
"No kiddin, no trippin my dog in yo' kitten. My hand in yo mitten, if you take it then Im gon' give it, if you throw it then I'm gon' hit it."
Looks like Beyonce's 2009 hit 'Single Ladies' inspired more than just single ladies but single kids as well. I wonder if Jayonce's baby will come out the womb doing this dance. Check out Vogue | Diaspora's LOL Video of the day, and see why this three year old bursts out in tears.
P.S. the dad says he's a horrible father for making his child cry, did anyone notice that he's driving and recording at the same time? Hmm...
Rapper Kanye West took to Twitter to let out his thoughts and his plans for the future and within minutes became a trending topic in the US. From what it seemed like he was also taking a little trip down memory lane.
He tweeted many times about his late mother Donda West, and one of the tweets read...
"My Mom would wear blue jeans with a fur and an embellished "Cosby Show" sweater : ) to pick me up from school"
He also tweeted about his future endeavors in the fashion world as well as in the world of business. First he cleared up rumors regarding his clothing line, as reported before the name of his line was to be Dw in fact that is not the name of his line. Kanye West will be the name of the line and Dw was placed on the invite to pay homage to his mother. According to West he has no backing for his line and he is very independent and getting his line off the ground. His first fashion show was paid for out of his own pocket and this has been something he has been working at for eight years (and was even turned down by Bape.) After his Taylor Swift incident his office in LA was shut down and he flew off to Japan for one month and designed everything in his room. He has since moved to Rome to give ideas for men fashion, collaborated with Nike to design one sneaker every two years (Yeezy's), opened a small design studio in Paris, as well as inspiring young men and women everywhere! As far as the area of business West is starting a design company named DONDA. The company will be a team of amazing thinkers in a creative space to put together their dreams, ideas and creative sides... He tweets...
"I assembling a team of architects, graphic designers, directors musicians, producers, AnRs, writers, publicist, social media experts...DONDA will be comprised of over 22 divisions with a goal to make products and experiences that people want and can afford..."
Sounds to me like Mr. West is a man with a plan! Is Kanye West the future of fashion... correction is he the future PERIOD?
"They say you only live once but every time I come to work I feel like I'm starting a second life." - Kanye West
A couple of weeks ago Ashanti released a new track dropping just in time for the new year, R&B singer Ashanti wants everyone to know that she is back to claim her fame. Teaming up with rap veteran Busta Rhymes Ashanti sings her heart out about how hurt she is and how hard she has been trying to make her relationship work.
She went HARD on this track the first verse alone is jaw dropping. They do say an artist performs best when they're going through something. Trouble in paradise for Ashanti and Nelly?
Anyway Voguers what do we say about this track? VOGUE or NO?!
"But What about my pride You're never satistied You made me feel like I wasn't worth being by your side I done sacrifice, all of my damn time Giving you all mine You see me dying inside"
"Couldn't get Michael Kors if you was f-ckin' Michael Kors"
Ever since Nicki Minaj rapped about Mr. Kors on Big Sean's "Dance," everyone wants to wear Michael Kors. So this post is for the band-wagoners...Check out my favorite pieces from Michael Kors: Pre-Fall 2012 collection.
Vogue Note: This my Favorite piece out of the entire collection. Isn't that skirt to die for?
