Has Ciara been signed to L.A. Reid’s Epic Records label? Following her split from Jive Records and the failure that was her “Basic Instinct” album, we’ve been waiting for her to announce what her next move was, and we heard a while ago that it may be with L.A. Reid. Over the weekend, L.A. tweeted the subliminal message: “@Ciara will be officially #EPIC very soon! Thats my girl!” The LaFace Records co-founder and X-Factor judge is responsible for signing Mariah Carey, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Usher, Pink and OutKast, just to name a few. Ciara Inks Deal With Epic Records? OutKast Signing With L.A. Reid’s Epic Records Kanye, Ciara, Naomi & More Hit Up Paris Fashion Week [PHOTOS]
Christina Aguilera rocked the house and Jennifer Hudson no-showed , but the big story of the Michael Forever tribute concert was the appearance by his kids. Michael Jackson’s children Prince, 14, Paris, 13 and Blanket, 9, took the stage briefly in Cardiff, Wales, to introduce a live satellite performance by Beyonce. “We’re very happy to be here on this special night to honour our father,” said Paris, dressed in an exact replica of the jacket MJ wore in his “Thriller” video. Prince’s outfit conjures up images of “Bad,” while young Blanket went for one of his dad’s more recent looks, with the long hair and the signature armband: The legendary singer, perhaps the single most successful artist in modern music, died in 2009 aged 50 while rehearsing for a series of comeback concerts. The Michael Forever tribute concert coincides with the involuntary manslaughter trial of the singer’s doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray , currently underway in L.A. Prince, Paris and Blanket have agreed to boycott coverage of the trial, though Prince has also said he will testify if called by the prosecution in the case. Michael’s brothers Jermaine and Randy boycotted the tribute show, calling it ”ill-timed” and ‘inappropriate” given the criminal proceedings taking place. Janet Jackson was less opposed to the show, but declined to perform because it would be “too painful”. In any case, here’s a video of Michael Jackson’s kids … Paris, Prince and Blanket at Michael Forever Concert
Reeve Carney has swung into the arms of Ashley Greene. Sources confirm to Us Weekly that the star of Broadway’s Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark is now dating the Twilight Saga beauty. “Ashley has been pining after Reeve for a long time,” an insider says . “She’s super close with Reeve’s family and loves spending time with Paris, his sister, when they’re both in L.A.” Carney has previously been linked to his on-stage love interest, Jennifer Damiano, while Greene, of course, is the ex-girlfriend of Joe Jonas. She now resides in New York City and hit up PH-D at Dream Downtown on Tuesday night, where Ashley requested DJ Marco play LMFAO’s “Sexy And I Know It” so she could get down with her new man. Hot! [Photos: WENN.com]
I know I know, every time I post any pictures of Rihanna lately it always seems like she’s doing the same thing. I’m pretty lazy, but I’m not just using the same pictures over and over again. I swear. No matter how much these look exactly like the last pictures I had up, they’re not, they’re completely new. I can tell because this time she’s grabbing her crotch in a blue jacket when last time she was grabbing her crotch without any jacket. So there. I really need her to do something else. more pictures of Rihanna here
Testimony and an audio recording heard today at Dr. Conrad Murray’s involuntary manslaughter trial today show Michael Jackson’s physical state in mid-2009. Spoiler alert: It was not good. A forensic expert who analyzed Dr. Murray’s iPhone uncovered a voicemail from Jackson’s manager referring to “an episode” MJ had five days before he died. On it, manager Frank DiLeo tells Murray, “I’m sure you’re aware [Michael] had an episode last night.” And then there was this recording, made by Murray: Michael Jackson Voice Recording (Conrad Murray Trial) The full version of the Michael Jackson recording played during the opening of the trial is chilling and heartbreaking as the delirious star rambles incoherently. Jackson tells Murray, who recorded this conversation on his phone weeks before the singer’s death, that he’s dedicating the “This Is It” concerts to his kids. Jackson claims, “I love them because I didn’t have a childhood.” The 50-year-old becomes extremely emotional while speaking about Prince, Paris and Blanket , saying, “I had no childhood. I feel their pain. I feel their hurt.” Michael explains how he wanted to outdo The Beatles and Elvis with his final concerts, and go down in history as the greatest entertainer who ever lived. It’s unclear why Murray recorded this, but according to prosecutors, it documents the singer under the influence of “unknown agents” on May 10, 2009. It also shows Murray was familiar with Michael in altered states. At one point Murray asks Jackson if he’s okay, and Michael responds, eerily, “I am asleep.” It’s unclear how much this will hurt Murray with a jury, but – much like the testimony of Murray’s many girlfriends yesterday – it certainly can’t help. What’s your take? Dr. Conrad Murray :
Celebrity skin secrets have been revealed! Sure, celebs always look like they’re blemish-free, radiant and glowing on the red carpet, but that’s never without the help of a makeup artist. Allure asked top celebrity artists how they help their clients from head to toe. ADD GLEAMING POWDER For Beyoncé ‘s Heat fragrance ad, makeup artist Francesca Tolot “used La Mer Body Moisturizer all over [her] body. On top of that, I brushed on L’Oréal Glam Bronze Powder and smoothed it all in with my hands.” TREAT YOUR ELBOWS ROUGHLY For sloughing dead skin off especially rough spots, you might need something with more muscle. “I cut a lemon in half, pour course sea salt on both halves, and grind each into the elbows, heels, and knees,” says Scott Barnes, who used this technique on Jennifer Lopez before the 2008 Oscars. SHED DEAD SKIN Makeup pros love Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish . “It smooths out the skin and leaves it incredibly soft,” says Barnes, whose client Jennifer Lopez “is obsessed with it.” However, a DIY version can be done. Joanna Schlip mixes a cup of sugar and a half cup of olive oil, then rubs it into the Eva Longoria’s damp skin in circular motions before big events. REMEMBER YOUR FEET “I have one celebrity client who likes highlighter on the tops of her feet when she’s wearing sandals,” says Jillian Dempsey. “Try a luminizing stick; run it lightly down the shinbones and over the tops of your feet, then rub it in well.” We love Nars The Multiple in Tuomota. OIL UP Body oil adds a nice sheen but can be messy. Makeup artist Troy Surratt recommends this instead: Add a few drops of oil to bathwater, soak, then towel off. “It’s a great way to avoid too much slip on the skin with just the right amount of moisturizing benefits.” Or try an oil-infused body balm. “My favorite product for dewy-looking skin is Benefit’s Bathina —it doesn’t transfer to clothes,” Surratt says. GET THE REST HERE! Beyonce Gets Silly On Set Of L’Oreal Paris Shoot [VIDEO] Garcelle Beauvais & More Reveal Their Must-Have Hair Care Products [VIDEO]
Mary J. Blige looks fabulous on the cover art of her highly anticipated My Life II…The Journey Continues(Act I) album. Mary’s massive blonde bun and black gown shows just how much she has matured and evolved since the first My Life album! My Life II is scheduled to hit stores November 8! Mary J. Blige Lights Up The Stage On “Dancing With The Stars” [VIDEO] Mary J Blige Performs At Paper Magazine’s Night Life Awards [PHOTOS & VIDEO]
A groupie who claims to have had sex with Kanye West is talking about what it’s like to get down with Yeezy. According to this unnamed chick, it’s not all bad, but it’s not all bad either. She says he IS very talented in a certain area. Find out more about what it’s like to sleep with one of hip-hop’s best and get explicit details at MediaTakeOut . RELATED POSTS: Kanye West’s Dw Paris Fashion Week Collection [VIDEO] T.I. Collabo With Jay-Z & Kanye On The Way? Who Would Win If Kanye West & Wiz Khalifa Got Into A Fight? [VIDEO]
Highly stylized short film features the Mother Monster proclaiming ‘Don’t f— with me.’ By James Montgomery Lady Gaga (file) Photo: BuzzFoto Last week, Lady Gaga invaded Paris to unveil her latest collaboration with Thierry Mugler designer Nicola Formichetti, a fashion film that featured her sporting three heads (and diamond-encrusted teeth) and spouting lines like “My heart sometimes feels so black … and other days, my heart feels like rainbows.” Yeah, it was very Mugatu . But now, for those not lucky enough to catch the film’s premiere at Mugler’s Paris Fashion Week show, Gaga has premiered the “director’s cut,” which clocks in at just over three minutes (plus credits). In the film — directed by frequent partners Inez and Vinoodh, who have worked with Gaga on each of her “Yo
We haven’t really focused on why Jennifer Hudson and fiance/wrestler David Otunga haven’t tied the knot yet but according to MTO and a member of Jennifer Hudson’s family it is because “[David] didn’t want to sign a pre-nup, and so they put the wedding on hold.” Jenn and David have been engaged since 2008 and already have a two-year-old son. Would you request for your lover to sign a pre-nup? Ciara Vs. Jennifer Hudson: Who Looked Better At Paris Fashion Week? [PHOTOS] Is Jennifer Hudson Better Thick Or Thin? [PHOTOS]
