YBF Folks Still In Paris+Tracee Ellis Ross & Janet Hit The Town+Mya Finds A New Label Home?
Just when we thought Kanye, Alexis, and Vivica were the only black folks at Paris fashion week, Rih Rih shows up to the Chanel show.
Photog: Hekimian
The lovebirds were indeed there as well…looking fierce as all hell.
And then over at the Swarovrski Paris party:
Rihanna was there in all her plum fabulousness.
And Viv was there too:
Photog: Sussex-Lacroix
Possibly laughing at just how amazing she actually looks. Yeah Viv, were all surprised as hell too.
Umm what’s going on here Tyra and Janet?:
I guess we’ll find out on March 4th when Janet’s appearance on The Tyra Show airs.
Speaking of Janet, she hit up the Hollywood Virgin Record store yesterday:
Looking mad uncomfortable. Like her very own Midget Mac picked out her clothes that day.
Photog: DeGuire
Yeah we’re shocked at your choice of clothing and poodlesque wig too Janet.
Tracee Ellis Ross was spotted at the Broadway Opening Night for Passing Strange last night in the NYC:
Photog: Countess
I miss Girlfriends already.
And does Mya finally have a new label home?:
She left her label universal a while back. And sources say they saw Mya’s new management team leaving a meeting at Live Nation today in NYC. LN is the new home to Madonna (who signed on to be their first musical act on their Live Nation Artists label). So could this also be the new home for Mya? Its no coincidence that Live Nation are also producing Chicago on Broadway during her run as “Velma Kelly” in the show.
The Randomness:
- Check out the samplers for Danity Kane and Day 26’s new albums here.
Have a fabulous Leap Day!
Crystal
On Feb 29, 2008 at 10:30 am | Reply | QuoteHappy Leap Day!!!
aj
On Feb 29, 2008 at 10:30 am | Reply | Quoterih rih is the best thing smoking right now
les923
On Feb 29, 2008 at 10:34 am | Reply | QuoteI tell you if that’s how 40+ looks (Janet & Vivica) THEN BRING IT ON!!!!!!!!! They look damn good (even though we know that both of them had work done) but still - i ain’t mad - 40 is definitely the new 25!
Crystal
On Feb 29, 2008 at 10:34 am | Reply | QuoteAnd Janet has been looking a ham lately with her clothing choices. Viv does not look great and Rhi Rhi is too cute for her own good.
Sha
On Feb 29, 2008 at 10:35 am | Reply | QuoteThats true Rih Rih is killing the other girls!!!!!!
Onedia
On Feb 29, 2008 at 10:36 am | Reply | QuoteCan’t even hate on Rihanna even tho I try…cannot deny the fabness of this chick. Viv definitely stepped her game up…and Ms. Janet is well…MS. JACKSON if ya nasty…still fab!
Miss. Flawless
On Feb 29, 2008 at 10:36 am | Reply | Quote-Love Rihanna’s hair and look overall.
-I’m sick of Vivica.
-WHY Janet?
Jaime
On Feb 29, 2008 at 10:37 am | Reply | QuoteI’m definitely loving Rhianna’s haircut. It has really grown on me!
Now Janet’s wig on the other hand… I’m not feeling that at all!
Slim
On Feb 29, 2008 at 10:37 am | Reply | QuoteRih Rih is so cute, I love you
Erica
On Feb 29, 2008 at 10:39 am | Reply | QuoteMary wore that same dress Vivica has on …I believe she wore had it on at the Amercian Music Awards last year.
Good luck to Mya.
Jeremy's girl
On Feb 29, 2008 at 10:39 am | Reply | QuoteGo RiRi
Wifey West still looks a mess- although her unbreakable confidence is starting to grow on me
Why do JD and JJ look like they been posin for a German soldier magazine or something- please get it together J
JUJU
On Feb 29, 2008 at 10:44 am | Reply | QuoteNO JANET YOU JUST DONT GOT IT ANYMORE YOU REFUSE TO LET THAT 80S 90S SHIT GO!
OMG VIVCA LOOKIN BEETER BUT SHE STILL LOOKED BETTER BEFORE ALL THE SURGEY!
AND WHY DO YALL CALL RIHANNA RIH RIH LIKE YALL NO HERE ALL LIKE DAT LOL TYPING ONE MORE LETTER NOT GONNA HURT
JUJU
On Feb 29, 2008 at 10:46 am | Reply | QuoteTYPOS
mixedbunny
On Feb 29, 2008 at 10:46 am | Reply | QuoteWhy does Janet have to rock that hair…WHY?!?!?!
rissa
On Feb 29, 2008 at 10:47 am | Reply | Quoteyippy!
cuteherpesgirl
On Feb 29, 2008 at 10:48 am | Reply | QuoteRihanna is so gorgeous. I love her very much. So does my black friends at pozgroup dot com.
SweetDiva
On Feb 29, 2008 at 10:48 am | Reply | QuoteRhi’s manicure looks great! Now can her stylist work with Viv so that Viv won’t be recycling her outfits every 5 days and wearing other people’s clothes? Nice catch, Erica. Mary did have the dress on in the fall. Viv- you need more people!
marjory
On Feb 29, 2008 at 10:49 am | Reply | QuoteTracee Ellis Ross looks fabulous as usual.
Anyone who lives in NY or is planning a trip to NYC soon should definitely check out Passing Strange. It’s a beautifully intelligent rock musical that will leave you feeling inspired and warm and fuzzy inside. I’ve never seen anything quite like it before. They were playing at Public Theatre in the villagse so now I’m so glad they made it to the big times.
Check Them Out!!!!!!!
Arianna
On Feb 29, 2008 at 10:50 am | Reply | QuoteI LOVE what Rhianna wore to the Chanel show! She is really killing it.
Will have to remember to check out that Tyra show episode with Janet- Tyra is so crazy!! ha ha She used to annoy me when the show first started but I actually enjoy her craziness now- makes the show fun.
LALA
On Feb 29, 2008 at 10:50 am | Reply | QuoteJanet overall you is still doing the same stupid stuff whispering on songs and them stupid dance moves! Dont release another cd
MJ
On Feb 29, 2008 at 10:54 am | Reply | QuoteJuJu you mean know as is know her like that, two more letters won’t hurt…. We need to get spell check up in herrrrre, LMAO
Rih Rih is rocking everything with the fabulousness! Janet’s hair is ugh…shaggy.
Me
On Feb 29, 2008 at 10:56 am | Reply | QuoteRihanna looks so pretty but HER FACE does not match HER NECK!!
Question
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:00 am | Reply | QuotePeople are always hating on Janet. Janet is the reason that people like Rhianna, Ciara, and Beyonce have careers. She has paved the way for a lot of singers..hell you see Ciara thinks she’s the next Janet.
BTW….Rhianna has a good stylist and now you people are delusional in thinking that the girl has talent and can sing…um I don’t think so!!! I guess talent is not a requirement anymore.
Maybe Rhianna dresses better, but can you deny the girl can’t sing?
Micki
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:09 am | Reply | QuoteJanet does look seriouly uncomfortable, like if she make one false move it will be all over. LOL
Jermaine know he need to sit down somewhere looking like a pocket pal.
Micki
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:11 am | Reply | QuoteOh definitely forget to mention Rihanna looks fantabulous and I must admit Vivica looks good with the new bob an all. Me likie.
TOOTLES
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:12 am | Reply | QuoteRhi is sooooooooooooo chic and beautiful. No one can deny that!
Viv looks good. 40 becomes her
Tracy is fabu
Mya is pretty, my baby daddy loves him some Mya.
MissPriss
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:18 am | Reply | QuoteRhianna- go on girl wit’ yo bad self! UNIQUE SISTERS UNITE!
Mz. Jackson, please, for the love of all that is HOLY: SIT UR A$$ DOWN!!!!! Step aside. Mentor the next generation. Write a book.
Mya: Where did you go wrong? you played yourself very early in your career, and you’ll probably never get your due.
m
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:18 am | Reply | QuoteGO AHEAD MYA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sweetgirl
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:18 am | Reply | QuoteWhy is Janet the reason that people like Rhianna, Ciara, and Beyonce have careers?
MissPriss
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:19 am | Reply | QuoteMicki wrote:
OH LAWD…..I just choked, that was so ON POINT! LOL!
Spell
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:21 am | Reply | QuoteRihanna is ULTRA fabulous. Love that girl. She is ON TOP of her game right now and never ceases to amaze. Get it girl!
Janet and Viv *rolling eyes*. Plastic Ambition all up in that piece..lol
Dani
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:22 am | Reply | Quote—I am not feeling Janet’s wig…it was distracting me when I was watching her on Larry King Live last night.
—Rhianna looks hot as usual
—Kanye and Alexis are such a fab couple…
FlyGirlfromDC
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:25 am | Reply | QuoteI love Janet’s boots! I think they are YSL. I believe that I saw them on sale the other day. But I would still need tree jobs like a Jamaican mon’ to pay for them joints. No offense to the Jamaicans, it’s just a joke!
Catina
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:26 am | Reply | QuoteIs that a “charm” bracelet that JD is sporting holding janet’s hand? It is not a good look for a man to be sporting a charm bracelet….
JUJU
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:29 am | Reply | Quotesweetgirl wrote:
YEA THATS WHAT I WAS THINKING
Martinique_fr
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:30 am | Reply | QuoteRiRi is really becoming a fashion and style diva. I love her style and fashion choices. She always stands out.
Janet’s wig is horrible. Can someon please tell her…
Vivica looks GREAT! Keep it up Viv.
Luanda
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:36 am | Reply | QuoteYes its about time Mya gets a decent record deal!
She deserves it!
Janet looks mad funny in the first pic. Where is her neck?!
Luanda
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:38 am | Reply | Quoteups * get a record deal!
bbbbbbbbbbb
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:41 am | Reply | QuoteRihanna always stands out when she is the lone figure and standing next to what she is next to. I’m sorry but she is not a standout in the crowd beauty. I mean if she was with a lot of beautiful chicks she would be one in the crowd.
The label is getting their monies worth with her Marketing team. Damnnn!!! if she only had some real talent.
S.A.M
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:41 am | Reply | QuoteQuestion wrote:
Why does everyone think Rhianna can’t sing?? Lol, obviously she can’t sing as good as, and along the likes of true divas such as Yolanda Adams, Whitney, CeCe Winans etc…but she has a cute, unique pop voice and you can’t hate on that…I just think that there are soooo many different type of artists out there, that cater for different fan groups and her voice mos def suits the type of music she does. I like that when you hear a song of her’s, you can automatically recognise her voice. A lot of the other R&B chicks out there at the moment sound alike, so she deserves a bit of respect for at least sounding different.
Question
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:43 am | Reply | QuoteJUJU wrote:
If you don’t already know, then there is no since in me explaining it to you.
Candice
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:44 am | Reply | QuoteI love Kanye and Alexis! lolz They surely do look FIERCE, like their own theme music was playing as they walked in that fashion show.
Rihanna. Get it bitch! She looks stunning, her fashion is on POINT. She looks flawless, I love it.
kaykay
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:44 am | Reply | QuoteI agree with everyone this morning and Rihanna’s stylist mos def needs the award for stylist of the year…see what looking good despite not being a good artist can do for you? she’s kind of like the black meisha barton-except she’s better
Question
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:45 am | Reply | QuoteS.A.M wrote:
Different does not equal the ability to sing. SORRY.
I guess we hear differently!
kaykay
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:45 am | Reply | QuoteQuestion wrote:
It’s generational Question *shaking my head*…happens all the time in blog land, lol
Jokes
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:54 am | Reply | QuoteVivica’s shoes are the hotness!
For once, I’m not feelin’ Rihanna’s look.
Janet’s breasts look like a liability.
keqi
On Feb 29, 2008 at 11:56 am | Reply | QuoteI love Rihanna’s look all of the time…. Vivica despite the knife that is part of her cosmetic bag still brings it everytime….And Ms Janet definitely looks nasty with the bad choice of wardrobe and hair
boredlawstudent
On Feb 29, 2008 at 12:01 pm | Reply | Quote…here’s to guessing that all the Rihanna haters are furious right now, because she’s clearly just flawless, the end.
JJ
On Feb 29, 2008 at 12:07 pm | Reply | QuoteMya !
Live Nation, RED Dell Campaign, Tour for Life, Chicago and Broadway, rock the vote, save the music. DAMN!
Girl has done more on her own in a couple months than universal had her doing the past 3 years!
congrats to her and her new team. work it out Mya– we know you are coming back hard! Like an ICON!
Kay
On Feb 29, 2008 at 12:08 pm | Reply | Quoteboredlawstudent wrote:
Exactly you can’t hate Rihanna is beautiful its funny how some hate on Rihanna but some of them are the same people who think alexis is beautiful lol. I’ve seen both in person and Rihanna wins hands down. Even when Rihanna is having a bad day and alexis is flawless (or what she considers flawless) Rihanna still wins. The girl is BAD!
SMDH
On Feb 29, 2008 at 12:17 pm | Reply | QuoteSome of you sound like lesbians the way you are talking and going on about Rhianna. SMDH
Kay
On Feb 29, 2008 at 12:23 pm | Reply | QuoteSMDH wrote:
Wow I never knew giving a woman her props was sounding like a lesbian lol.
BMW
On Feb 29, 2008 at 12:38 pm | Reply | QuoteWhy do people of color support a fashion line that doesn’t even consider blackpeople to be part of the market? Kimora was the only so called “black” woman they ever even placed on the runway of Chanel, and Kimora aint close to being black in my book.
Ri Ri- we love her for her style, but not for her talent. The world is really comeing to an end. We should admire her stylist, because if she didn’t have one she would be dressing like rainbow bright all the time.
Janet- please, please, please, som wearing those horrible girdles, they are so hideous. I wish she would stop recording cd’s and just be a legend like her brother.
Vivica- At least she’s trying……give a dog a bone people.
sweet&serene
On Feb 29, 2008 at 12:40 pm | Reply | QuoteQuestion wrote:
No Rihanna’s not the best singer but neither can the others you mentioned except Beyonce.
Miz Pride & Joy
On Feb 29, 2008 at 12:40 pm | Reply | QuoteJ.D. sure is sporting a Charm Bracelet. Funny ish right there!!! LMAOI! = Laughing My Azz Off Indeed!
DAMN - RIHANNA looks hot…..and NO, I’m not a Lesbian, SMDH!!! I love me some C#CK!!!
Kay
On Feb 29, 2008 at 12:43 pm | Reply | QuoteBMW wrote:
Well that’s funny you say that because I feel the world is coming to an end based on your comment about Janet. Just because she is older does not mean she should step back Janet is an ICON so in my book ICONS can do whatever they want if she wants to make an album at 60 let her she has the right! She can also wear whatever she wants. How many times have you seen artist that you love today have on something that Janet started the trend for? Too many to name!
BMW
On Feb 29, 2008 at 12:45 pm | Reply | QuoteWhy does everyone think Rhianna can’t sing?? Lol, obviously she can’t sing as good as, and along the likes of true divas such as Yolanda Adams, Whitney, CeCe Winans etc…but she has a cute, unique pop voice and you can’t hate on that…I just think that there are soooo many different type of artists out there, that cater for different fan groups and her voice mos def suits the type of music she does. I like that when you hear a song of her’s, you can automatically recognise her voice. A lot of the other R&B chicks out there at the moment sound alike, so she deserves a bit of respect for at least sounding different.
Being able to sing is a talent from god, and Ri Ri can’t sing no matter what genre. She makes club music, and you don’t have to be able to sing to make club music. Look at bat crazy Britney Spears. Your image is what will set the stage for who you will be in the music industry in this crazy world.
BMW
On Feb 29, 2008 at 12:47 pm | Reply | Quotenot because she’s older, it’s because she can’t produce the hits. I have every janet jackson cd. I stoped after her last two horrible albums, and she’s about to produce a 3rd horrible album. Ms. janet is the bomb, but not with what she is releasing now.
Kay
On Feb 29, 2008 at 12:57 pm | Reply | QuoteBMW wrote:
Have you heard the whole album. Let’s be honest are you more focus on the looks because sad to sad society is only focused on what’s hot and what is young and fresh or did you really take time to listen to that album she has some nice songs on there hell her album is better that beyonce’s bday. The only thing that saved bday was irreplaceable.
Edonis126
On Feb 29, 2008 at 1:01 pm | Reply | Quoteles923 wrote:
I THINK JANET LOOKS HOOOOTTTTTTT!!!!! SHE IS TURNING IT!
Me
On Feb 29, 2008 at 1:07 pm | Reply | QuoteRih Rih’s skin is too fabulous! Dang! Kanye and Alexis are hot but they look mean as heck.
Fashion Diva
On Feb 29, 2008 at 1:08 pm | Reply | QuoteI will not deny Rihanna’s fabness. She’s hot, is ALWAYS put together, and has never taken a bad photo that I’ve ever seen. Now her sangin’ is a different story. I think we just gotta accept the fact that we live in a world now where talent comes second (or third) to looks. What chick needs ro realize is that if she wants a career with some longevity (LIKE JANET) she’s gonna have to hit us with more than just cute magazine covers. Right now she’s just the girl of the moment. There are plenty of younger, hotter, girls who can’t sang either who are waiting to steal Rih Rih’s thunder. At least Bey can bring it on the mic. That’s her edge over Rihanna.
As for Vivaca, I think that Ungaro dress looks cheap and fugly. Not a cute look Boo Boo, not cute at ALL.
Nika58
On Feb 29, 2008 at 1:10 pm | Reply | QuoteRihanna is on point as usual, her style is so Fab
Now Honestly I Love Most of Janet’s Music and she did HELP pave the way for other artist BUT ITS SEEMS LIKE SHE WHISPERS ON EVERY SONG, I think nowadays it really doesnt matter if you can really sing as along as you have stage present and good promotion…….Lets Be Real
Agree
On Feb 29, 2008 at 1:11 pm | Reply | QuoteFashion Diva wrote:
Well said..I agree.
Terry
On Feb 29, 2008 at 1:13 pm | Reply | QuoteWhy Rihanna keep repeating her shoes….LOL, Natasha YO didn’t notice that this?…….. LOL…. She looks good though, tiad from all the hackling she got from Chris in Jamaica but good… LOL….
Agree
On Feb 29, 2008 at 1:14 pm | Reply | QuoteEdonis126 wrote:
I think Janet looks good too.
feefee
On Feb 29, 2008 at 1:17 pm | Reply | QuoteRi-Ri is on fire baby!!!!
Just a Thought
On Feb 29, 2008 at 1:19 pm | Reply | QuoteWhy do people think Rhianna is “soooo beautiful”? Is it becasue she’s light skin with green/light brown eyes(not quite sure what color they are)?
It just seems that she gets the “soooo beautiful” comments while the same people who may be just as beautiful (without the light skin and eyes) don’t get they same comments.
Just something I noticed when reading the comments here.
pamelicious
On Feb 29, 2008 at 1:23 pm | Reply | QuoteNot for nothing, but stars often are seen in outfits that others have worn before them. Put some ice in the HATERADE, place that mess on CHILL…. Say what you will, Vivica is very relevant and is doing her thang, she’s constantly getting slammed…. PUMP THOSE BRAKES!!!!!!! Can’t we all just get along?
Pretty Paige
On Feb 29, 2008 at 1:32 pm | Reply | QuoteRihanna looks fabulous as always; major credit to her stylists and genetics.
Janet never could sing but had great producers and a marketing team but she has major style that everyone from Britney to Ciara borrowed from.
Vivica looks alike an aging Las Vegas show girl.
Kay
On Feb 29, 2008 at 1:38 pm | Reply | QuotePretty Paige wrote:
Janet can sing she just has a different voice. The problem is everybody wants to compare someone singing against someone else. Of course if you constantly listen to voices like whitney, mariah etc you think that if someone doesn’t have the same power and skill as them then they can’t sing and that’s not true. Whitney and Mariah are GOD give voices. Janet voice will never be strong because her speaking voice is very soft so of course she her singing voice will not be strong. GET OVER IT AND STOP HATING!
BMW
On Feb 29, 2008 at 1:54 pm | Reply | QuoteRihanna appeals to the white masses because of her appearnce. that is just the sad reality that we live in. If we lived in a black dominated society she could be dark and rock a fro and still appeal to the masses. She’s young,light,stylish, and that goes far in this crazy world. Artist gain their money from developed nations, and most well developed nations are dominated by white people. Yes beyonce can sing, but she’s a few drops from looking like a white woman with hips. I love janet, yes I heard the album, its ok, but it’s nothing to scream about.Her best work is her old work. I’m not apologizing for that. She still a bad chick!
NJ
On Feb 29, 2008 at 2:01 pm | Reply | QuoteJust a Thought wrote:
Alot of it has to with her style and ultra-fabulousness. And the fact that she’s consistent with it…and it’s so effortless for her.
I don’t think intra-racial issues plays a role when people comment onit. People like Kelly Rowland, Mary J. Blige, Janet, Estelle, all have moments of fabulousness as well.
Lately, Rihanna’s stuff has just been so consistent, even when she’s not dolled up, you can’t help but recognize it.
NJ
On Feb 29, 2008 at 2:09 pm | Reply | QuoteBMW wrote:
I disagree with this. Unfortunately, our community seems hell-bent on bringi