Rolling Out Magazine features DivasandDorks.com
February 20th, 2012 by ChristenRecently, I was interviewed by Rolling Out Magazine to share the secret behind DivasandDorks.com’s rapid growth & expansion within such a short period time. Sharing some of the principles and sales tips that I learned within my media marketing experience – and examples on how I apply them to the business of blogging was a joy that I’ll never forget.
Learn about my strategies used to secure brand partnerships, how I manage the balance of journalistic integrity vs advertising and more in the article. Read More on RollingOut.com
D&D Entertainment News: COOL, CHIC IN A CLICK 3.0
February 17th, 2012 by ChristenCheck out the links below for the latest news from Nick Cannon’s health scare to saying good-bye to ‘The Voice” Whitney Houston.
Nick Cannon says he could die if he doesn’t pump the brakes on his career … and the first step is quitting his gig on a NY morning radio show. Cannon tweeted this morning, “The Doctors found blood clots in my lungs and said if I don’t slow down and stop working so hard then it’s a wrap!” Doctors also discovered an enlarged ventricle in Nick’s heart. READ MORE on what jobs he’s quitting and where’s he’s going from here.
The untimely death of international star, “The Voice” Whitney Houston has become more of a reality with her pending funeral tomorrow in New Jersey. Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder will perform at Whitney Houston’s funeral Saturday . Houston’s “Bodyguard” co-star Kevin Costner, ex-husband Bobby Brown and Oprah Winfrey are expected to attend, as are Tyler Perry, Rickey Minor, Alicia Keys and Dionne Warwick. The eulogy will be given by Pastor Marvin Winans. The private funeral will be broadcasted LIVE on BET, Centric, and CNN. READ MORE.
Police say R&B singer-songwriter Robin Thicke has been arrested on a minor drug charge in New York City. READ MORE to find out where he was caught lighting up and to find out if justice was served.
NAACP Image Awards airs tonight with big celebrities, big movies and big entertainers. Leading the way with eight nominations is Oscar contender “The Help”. The film about black maids who speak out against their white employers during the civil rights era leads all nominees with eight bids, including best picture. Viola Davis, Emma Stone, Octavia Spencer, Cicely Tyson and Bryce Dallas Howard are up for acting awards, and Tate Taylor is nominated for outstanding writing and directing. Hosted by Sanaa Lathan and Anthony Mackie the NAACP Image Awards will be airing LIVE tonight at 8pm/ET on NBC. READ MORE.
NYFW Fall 2012: Celebrity Sightings
February 15th, 2012 by ChristenIt’s one of the most fashionable times of the year – the week where the Who’s Who of celebrity-life make their way to Lincoln Center to support designer fashion. This week many of your favorite celebrities from the silver screen to reality TV attended Mercedes Benz Fashion Week shows. Interesting enough, many of them opted to style in shades of blue this week. (Do we spot a trend? LOL) Check them out below & let us know if they were a fashion HIT or MISS!
June Ambrose attended the Zang Toi show on Monday in her black and blues...
Oscar nominee Viola Davis attended the Vera Wang show on Valentine's Day.
Cynthia Bailey also attended the Zang Toi show.
Angela was spotted sprinting through Lincoln Center in her tracksuit inspired dress and heel-less snakeskin heels.
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- Oscar nominee Viola Davis attended the Vera Wang show on Valentine’s Day.
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- Cynthia Bailey also attended the Zang Toi show.
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- Angela Simmons and her pal Kelly Osborne were spotted attended a few shows together at Lincoln Center
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- Viola Davis alongside husband sat front row with Andre Leon Talley, “Vogue” Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour and professional tennis player Maria Sharapova.
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- Jessica White styling before taking a front row seat at the Rolando Santana show.
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- Backstage at Betsey Johnson, actress Shenae Grimes, rapper Theophilus London and Angela Simmons
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- June Ambrose attended the Zang Toi show on Monday in her black and blues…
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- Angela was spotted sprinting through Lincoln Center in her tracksuit inspired dress and heel-less snakeskin heels.
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- Eva Marcille on the way to Zang Toi
Photos via Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images North America/PacificCoastNews.com/ FameFlynet Pictures/Stephen Lovekin/Skip Bolen/Astrid Stawiarz/CindyOrd/ Jamie McCarthy
Lincoln and ESSENCE Celebrates ‘Black Women In Music’ (EVENT PICS)
February 9th, 2012 by ChristenHonorees Kelly Rowland and Sylvia Rhone joined special guests including Grammy Award Winner Eve and MC Lyte, along with Essence president Michelle Ebanks, Essence Editor-in-Chief Constance White and celebrity guests including Wynter Gordon, Regina King, Kenny Lattimore, LeToya Luckett, Ne-Yo, Melody Thornton, Michelle Williams and more for the 3rd Annual Essence Black Women in Music event Thursday night. Sponsored by Lincoln and My Black is Beautiful – guests enjoyed delicious food and drinks as well as turntable sounds provided by MC Lyte.
Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams arrive at the 3rd Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Music reception
Sylvia Rhone arrives at the 3rd Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Music reception
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- MC Lyte
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- Michelle Williams / 2012 Lincoln MKX
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- Kelly Rowland (L) and Michelle Williams arrive at the 3rd Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Music reception
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- Kelly Rowland
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- Michelle Williams
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- Melody Thornton
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- Eve
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- Kelly Rowland arrives at the 3rd Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Music reception
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- Nadine Ellis
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- Holly Robinson Peete
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- Melanie Amaro
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- Regina King
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- Kenny Lattimore
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- LeToya Luckett
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- Eva Pigford
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- Sylvia Rhone arrives at the 3rd Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Music reception
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- Ne-Yo
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- Eva Pigford and model Toccara Jones
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- Wayne Brady
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Lincoln and ESSENCE Celebrates The 54th Annual Grammy Awards By Honoring ‘Black Women In Music’
February 8th, 2012 by ChristenESSENCE’s 2012 Black Women in Music event is set to honor Grammy-nominated artist Kelly Rowland and music industry veteran Sylvia Rhone tonight in Los Angeles.
Grammy nominee Kelly Rowland & music industry executive Sylvia Rhone
“Lincoln is pleased to be the exclusive automotive sponsor of the ESSENCE Black Women in Music event for the third year,” says Shawn Lollie, Lincoln manager of Multicultural Marketing. “We are thrilled to continue our relationship with the magazine in honoring these talented women, and participate in events like these that speak to the Lincoln customer.”
During the course of her career, Kelly Rowland has sold more than 60 million albums worldwide — both as a solo artist and one-third of the legendary group Destiny’s Child. She’s currently nominated for a 2012 Grammy for her platinum selling single “Motivation,” featuring Lil Wayne.
Sylvia Rhone’s career spans three decades, and she is touted as one of the music industry’s most influential female executives. Most recently she served as the president of Universal Motown Records, where she oversaw the careers of Kelly Rowland, Nicki Minaj, Erykah Badu and MC Lyte.
“Kelly and Sylvia are two very influential women in the music industry and having Lincoln sponsor an event honoring them is a great fit as we expose the luxury brand to influential buyers,” says Lollie. “This is a great way for modern consumers, like African-American women, to engage with our vehicles in a fun, fresh and glamorous way.”
The 2012 Lincoln MKX premium two-row utility is the official vehicle for Black Women in Music and will chauffeur celebrities onto the red carpet. The exclusive event honoring women tonight in Los Angeles will feature an exclusive performance by Kelly Rowland, Grammy Award-winning rapper Eve and MC Lyte.
Stay tuned for photos, first impressions and more live from the red carpet in Los Angeles.
The 54th Annual Grammy Awards will air Feb. 12 on CBS.
Media Maven Wendy Williams Launches “Adorn” Shoe Collection
February 2nd, 2012 by Christen
My favorite “friend in my head” is launching her new Adorn shoe collection today – and I have to say that I’m definitely excited! Later today, I’ll be among several key influencers, fashionistas, journalists and more for the reveal of Wendy Williams shoe collection – Adorn.
“I love footwear and I’ve always wanted to create the kind of beautiful, sexy, comfortable shoe that would give women everywhere the sense of style, glamor and comfort that’s a real celebration of femininity – for their feet. ADORN by Wendy Williams is that Collection and I couldn’t be more excited about it!” – Wendy Williams
I’m really curious to see what the collection entails, upon checking out the collection later today – I’ll be sure to include plenty of first impressions, photos and more…STAY TUNED…
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From size 6 to size 12, Wendy brings the fashion via a variety of skins, prints and textures and shares her plans to dominate beyond media into the world of fashion…check out what she has to say below!
Check out Wendy share more about her line Adorn during her Wendy ‘After Show’ below…
Christina Milian , Lance Gross, Megan Good & More Celebrate With McDonalds!
January 27th, 2012 by ChristenFrom New York To LA check out some of the latest appearances with some of your favorite celebrities! Hollywood’s socialites, celebrities and more came out in support of McDonald’s latest menu addition - the launch of McDonald’s® Chicken McBites™. On Thursday, January 26th McDonald’s hosted a celebrity and tastemaker event that celebrated the arrival of the new McDonald’s® Chicken McBites™, the newest menu innovation that brings premium taste and poppable fun in every bite. Celebrities Christina Milian , Lance Gross, Megan Good, Connor Cruise (DJ C-Squared), Tristan Wilds, Brandi Glanville, Salt-N-Pepa, Zach Levi, and Harry Shum Jr. stopped by Siren Studios in Los Angeles to celebrate and share bite-size samples of the savory new McDonald’s® Chicken McBites™ and partygoers danced the night away with music by DJ C-Squared and watched a show stopping performance by Salt-N-Pepa.
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- Christina Milian and Conner Cruise (DJ C-Squared) hit the red carpet at McDonald’s® Chicken McBites™ Launch Event
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- Actress Megan Good hits the red carpet at the McDonald’s® Chicken McBites™ Launch Event
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- Reality TV star Omarosa Manigault hits the red carpet at the McDonald’s® Chicken McBites™ Launch Event
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- Christina Milian enjoy McDonald’s new Chicken McBites™ at the McDonald’s® Chicken McBites™ Launch Event
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- Legendary hip hop duo Salt-N-Pepa perform during McDonald’s® Chicken McBites™ Launch Event
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- Actor Lance Gross hits the red carpet at the McDonald’s® Chicken McBites™ Launch Event
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- Jumping The Broom Actor Laz Alonso hits the red carpet at the McDonald’s® Chicken McBites™ Launch Event
Looks like everyone had a lot of fun! I know as an undercover foodie, girl on the go and self-proclaimed serial dieter – I forsee lots of of Chicken McBites in my future…LOL!
ABOUT CHICKEN McBITES: Made with premium white chicken breast and a savory home-style seasoning, McDonald’s new Chicken McBites offer customers bite-size enjoyment that’s big on quality and taste. Chicken McBites are perfectly poppable for today’s busy consumers, with three sizes – Snack (3 oz.), Regular (5 oz.) and Shareable (10 oz.) – to accommodate any occasion. To enhance the taste experience, customers can also pair Chicken McBites with a variety of dipping sauces for their dunking pleasure. Chicken McBites will be at participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide January 24 – April 20, 2012.
State Of The Union… The Dress…
January 25th, 2012 by ChristenMichelle Obama looked absolutely amazing during last night’s State of the Union address in a shiny sapphire dress from designer Barbara Tfank’s spring resort collection. Being the stylish First Lady that she is, she opted for a more custom look by adding a brooch to her ensemble.
Who is Tfank to the First Lady? This isn’t the first time she’s worn Barbara Tfank, check out this printed green number and the mint green frock Mrs. O wore while meeting the Duchess of Cambridge.
No matter your political affiliation, you can’t deny Lady O’s style. This sapphire dress was quite the stunning number – the glare of the dress seems to change hue depending on the light, but there’s no question that it’s a beauty…just like the First lady.
What do you think? I’d like to see four more years of Lady O’s style, what about you?
What A Year…THANK YOU!
December 30th, 2011 by Christen
Taking a moment to reflect on this year filled with highs and lows has brought us to the conclusion that 2011 was such an amazing year! We’d like to sincerely thank each and every one of you for visiting the site everyday, your comments and more!
To all our Facebook fans and Twitter followers – THANK YOU for allowing us to infiltrate your timelines daily! (LOL)
To all of our supportive blogger friends, family and blogging community – THANK YOU.
To the amazing brands that have worked with us throughout 2011, you took a chance on a new blog and look at what happened… THANK YOU.
Next year promises to be an amazing year for DivasandDorks.com (Even better than 2011? Hard to believe, but yes!). Filled with even more amazing contests, giveaways and first-hand fashion/tech news we promise to keep you in the know for 2012. As we embark on new projects, facilitate new opportunities and continue onward throughout this epic journey that will leave a long-lasting legacy – we invite you to come along with us and experience what next year has to offer.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU…See ya next year!
DIVA Kit Essentials That You Need In Your Closet NOW!
December 22nd, 2011 by ChristenEvery woman owns pieces that showcase & celebrates their individual style, grace and beauty. From furs to stilettos and everything in between you can find some of everything in a woman’s diva kit. In celebration of VH1′s Divas Celebrate Soul television special, Essence Magazine recently published a blog breaking down the diva kit or the essential fashion staples you need to tap into your inner diva. Check out a few of these notions and let us know what you think…
The multiple wardrobe changes of Jennifer Hudson
Multiple Wardrobe Changes
A diva must have several outfit changes to suit every occasion. At the ‘VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul’ event Jennifer Hudson had a total of four fabulous outfit changes in one night. From left: The Blonds crystal gown, Francesco Scognamiglio mini-dress and thigh high boots, The Blonds bustier mini, and Dolce & Gabbana mini fringe dress.
In real life, (that’s without a stylist and entourage…) I could see owning a staple dress that can be worn multiple ways. Like the LBD (aka The Little Black Dress). The one staple that should be in every woman’s Diva Kit, including yours…
The Kardashians are known for sporting a LBD or two...
A good boot always makes a statement...
The Thigh High Boot
There’s something about the thigh high boot that gives a girl a Wonder Woman quality, and since a diva is a super woman, these are essential. To the left, Jennifer Hudson wears Francesco Scognamiglio crystal encrusted boots, and Blige, Christian Dior Guetre Alligator boots.
A good boot always makes a statement, and it doesn’t have to cost you a car payment either…
Steve Madden Neley thigh high boot, $129. stevemadden.com
Bold & Sleek it's a great fashion piece in the clutch!
Clutch
The clutch is sleek and chic, which is what a diva embodies. Lose the bulky shoulder bag and keep it minimal. I’m absolutely a fan of the clutch, but when it comes down to packing the size makes sure you carry the essentials and the essentials only. (so pack light…)
Lulu Townsend jeweled feather framed clutch, $40. dsw.com
What “Diva” essentials do you keep in your closet?
If you’re looking for ideas to enhance your Diva Kit essentials check out Essence.com for more…
