We know weave can be serious business to some of our readers, so Bossip recently sat down with Ericka Dotson, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Indique Hair. Indique is a premium hair extension company which caters for the likes of Lady Gaga, Ciara , Jill Scott and many more. We talked to Ericka about how she got her start in the ever changing world of hair, working with celebs, the hottest hair trends for the for the Fall and Winter seasons as well as all the weave do’s and don’ts to maintain your latest hairstyle. Don’t forget to enter in the our contest to win Indique Hair! Keep reading for Bossip’s Exclusive interview with Ericka Dotson…
It has been 17 years since Mary J. Blige dropped the “My Life” album and now… it’s time to celebrate the release of “My Life II”. This past week, Mary J. Blige teamed up with American Express and Vevo to give a live performance of the entire “My Life” album UNSTAGED at Club Nokia in Los Angeles,CA. Check out Mary J. Blige performing a couple of oldies but goodies: I’m Going Down:
Miguel and his banger girlfriend Nazanin Mandi were spotted getting cozy at Velvet Room in ATL this Sunday following his Grey Goose Rising Icon concert, which featured headliner Marsha Ambrosius as well. Keep clicking for my photos of the happy couple as well as some live performance shots of Miggy and Marsha. Photo Credit: Prince Williams/ATLpics.net
Sanaa Lathan and Zoe Saldana both attended the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic in LaLa land this weekend looking quite lovely. Out of these two beautiful ladies…. Who Looked More Bangin???
Rihanna is continuing to have bad luck with the Irish. The singer ticked off tons of fans at her show in Belfast Thursday when she failed to secure an opening act to keep the crowd entertained as they waited HOURS for her to appear. The audience let their anger be known by booing! A sell-out Odyssey crowd of 7,000, mostly young women wearing heels longer than their skirts, packed into the arena for the beginning of a three-night run of Rihanna’s Loud tour. Unfortunately they were left waiting for hours as the superstar did not take to the stage until very late, much to the anger of those present. It had all started so brightly. Scottish DJ Calvin Harris warmed the crowd up, although they hardly needed any encouragement. Apparently unable to play any instruments, Harris bravely improvised by seemingly playing a cassette of his favourite elevator tunes and repeatedly telling Belfast to “put your arms in the air”. He received a deafeningly positive reception — but the crowd was getting more and more restless the longer Rihanna’s arrival on stage was delayed. Fans amused themselves for well over 90 minutes with the obligatory Mexican wave and some good old-fashioned mindless punch-ups. Just before 10pm loud boos rang out from the masses, as there was still no sign of the elusive popstar. Another 15 minutes with still no show and the boos became more sustained and ugly. Finally the 23-year-old, no respect at all for reviewers’ deadlines, arrived on stage in the middle of what appeared to be a giant hamster’s wheel. Surrounded by dancers dressed like Teletubbies she was wearing a blue raincoat and sparkly underwear. As soon as she launched into a raucous version of Only Girl in the World the crowd’s anger immediately dissipated and Rihanna was their pop idol once more. Clearly the superstar is enjoying Northern Ireland’s Indian summer and she wasted no time in discarding her raincoat and spent most of the night in various forms of undress. The show itself was fine. A huge mixture of big noise, big screens, expensive props, swearing and suggestive dancing. During Shut Up And Drive, a car appeared from underneath the stage and a number of dancers then proceeded to pretend to batter the hell out of it for no obvious reason. It was that sort of night. The music itself was mostly forgettable, Umbrella being a noticeable exception. No problem with any of what happened when Rihanna did appear but the wait was unforgivable. Get it together RihRih! We know you’re a bad girl, but there’s no excuse for you allowing fans to have a bad time. Source
R.I.P. Troy Davis… Born and raised in Philadelphia, MPrynt is a dynamic 4-member R&B group rooted in the rich, soulful musical tradition the City Brotherly Love is legendary for. Budda, Rael, Tyce & Faheem (collectively known as MPrynt) deliver contemporary melodies complimented by classic harmonies reminiscent of the great R&B groups that inspired them including Jackson 5, Mint Condition, New Edition, Jodeci, Boyz II Men, Dru Hill and 112. Not only is MPrynt vocally gifted with each member interchangeably singing lead, but they also count songwriting and musicianship among their other talents. Tyce is masterful at playing the keys while Faheem is experienced on both the keys and guitar. The MPrynt crew ranges from ages 20-23. They offer a healthy dose of Philly swag and youthfulness blended with a maturity that gives them a genuine appreciation for the legacies of the mega R&B groups that preceded them. Each member of the group brings their own individual sense of style that adds a special flair to the MPrynt brand. From intimate open mic night performances in New York City to massive stages in front of thousands in their hometown, this group lives to entertain audiences eager for quality music. To the guys the name MPrynt isn’t just a name…it’s a statement that embodies the type of unique impression and powerful impact they want their music to leave on the world forever! MPrynt’s career is overseen by The Starr Island Group & is signed to production company Goooooooo!!! Music, LLC. headed by the industry’s most sought after producers Pop Wansel & Oak Felder. A firm that was founded by native Philadelphians, and has been instrumental in the success of internationally recognized music, radio and TV talent. Peep MPrynt’s video dedication below. Check for more MPrynt news and updates of here
Rih Rih hit the stage at 2:30 am to headline the first night of Brazil’s “Rock In Rio” festival Friday. Check out all the cake shakin and thigh flossin’ photos from the event when you continue…
