Swimsuits To Stilettos: Beyonce’s Teams With Stuart Weitzman and H&M
April 15th, 2013 by ChristenBeyonce Teams With Stuart Weitzman H&M
From swimsuits, sodas and now stilettos, Beyonce is stating her claim as “Queen of Endorsements” as she’s made more headlines earlier today with her most recent collaborations with H&M and Stuart Weitzman. H&M has debuted a few more shots from the “Beyoncé as Mrs. Carter in H&M” campaign. With perfectly-placed flowers in her hair, she models a variety of swimsuits that she herself helped design (that’ll be available in stores later next month.)
Beyonce Teams With Stuart Weitzman H&M
Beyonce Teams With Stuart Weitzman H&M
Beyonce Teams With Stuart Weitzman H&M
Beyonce Teams With Stuart Weitzman H&M
Beyonce’s Teams With Stuart Weitzman and H&M
Stuart Weitzman has just released sketches of two of the shoes he designed for Beyonce’s “Mrs. Carter Show” World Tour, which kicks off tonight in Serbia.
Weitzman has been designing shoes for the pop star for years, and she even testifies to having “literally danced a thousand miles in his beautiful shoes,” so the partnership should come as no surprise. For the latest set, the designer created Swarovski-encrusted stiletto pumps and military-inspired boots in both thigh-high and ankle versions.
Whether it’s bathing suits, custom Isabel Marant wedge sneakers or even cans of Pepsi, there’s not much this “Bow Down” singer couldn’t convince us to buy. Are you ready for Beyonce’-mania or do you think she’s over-saturating your universe?
Beyonce Teams With Stuart Weitzman H&M
Beyonce Teams With Stuart Weitzman H&M
Beyonce Covers Vogue UK in Spring 2013 Jonathan Saunders
April 4th, 2013 by NigelBeyonce Vogue UK Cover
Beyonce is definitely proving she’s been on, and giving folks a reason to bow down. The pop icon latest 2013 buzz is landing the May cover of Vogue UK. King Bey graces the cover in a striped crop top and sequin pencil skirt by Jonathan Saunders‘ from his Spring 2013 collection.
Jonathan Saunders’s Spring 2013 Runway Look
Image Courtesy: Fashionista.com
Inside the issue Bey talks mother hood, confidence, and her battle wounds from preparing for her world tour that starts on April 15:
“I’m always bruised somewhere – my legs, my hips,”she says of the gruelling preparations that make for those spectacular shows. “But you’ve already started so you’ve just gotta fight through it.” - vogue.co.uk
Rumor has it that Mrs. Carter has secured the cover for V magazine but until the official cover photo is released we can only keep our fingers crossed that she can add that to her list of 2013 accomplishments.
Beyonce Vogue UK Cover
Beyonce Vogue UK Cover
Beyonce Vogue UK Cover
Divas what do you think about this new Beyonce Magazine cover. Are we over seeing Bey on every publication cover or so we want more. Is the UK cover better than her American Vogue cover, let us know below.
Beyonce Vogue UK Cover
Beyonce Vogue UK Cover
Beyonce Vogue UK Cover
Would You Walk A Mile In Jay Z and Beyonce’s Shoes?
February 27th, 2013 by ChristenWould you walk a mile in Jay Z and Beyonce’s shoes? Thanks to PMK, you and your boo can wear the lavish sneakers created by power couple soon. PMK is a favorite brand of Jay Z and his A-list, superstar wife Beyonce. Jay Z had a shoe designed for him last year- the Brooklyn Zoo – by the brand. His pair was as lavish as any sneaker could be, with an endless roll call of reptile skins and embellished textures for your feet.
PMK said: ‘The Brooklyn Zoo 1′s cannot be tamed with an elaborate combination of elephant-print, ostrich, python, boa, crocodile, lizard, alligator, suede, and sting ray intricately cut to transform the Jordan 1 from a basketball sneaker into the world’s most daring and dapper sneaker concepts known to man.’
As Queen of the charts and one of the world’s most famous women, Beyonce’s taste in fashion was always going to be pretty lavish. But her new acquisition takes super-luxe fashion to a new level. The singer’s latest fashion folly is a pair of custom-made trainers, made for her by high end brand Perfectly Made Kicks using exotic animal skins. PMK handcrafted the sneakers for Beyonce to the singer’s exacting requirements using a mix of stingray, ostrich, calf’s fur, crocodile and anaconda skins.
Called The King-Bey, the shoes, which have been given Beyonce’s approval, are decorated with gold accents. The price is as yet undisclosed, but a regular pair sells in excess for $350+ so this embellished pair would obviously sell for a lot more.
Would you and your boo rock a pair of these kicks? (Collectively they could cost you almost $1,000 to own both pair.) For pricing and ordering information, visit pmkcustoms.com.
Inside the Grammys: Five Awards Categories to Take Notice
February 8th, 2013 by Lifestyle StaffThis week officially started the countdown to the 55th annual Grammy Award Show! Anticipation is an understatement for this event for several reasons. Two-time Grammy winner LL Cool J returns to host the ceremony, and performances from Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkston, Frank Ocean, Alicia Keys and more are among top reasons. Also along with Justin Timberlake‘s comeback performance and more Beyoncé - the Grammys has the right recipe for excitement and pure entertainment! The 16-time Grammy award winner will not only be a presenter this year, but also a performer which was recently announced after this past Bey Bowl.
As usual the Grammy’s will highlight several A-list celebrities and announce the most anticipated awards such as Record of the Year and Album of the Year. With all of this and more that is expected, here is a list of awards you should take notice of and get even more amped about the 2013 Grammy Awards Ceremony!
1.BEST NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Every artist describes their first Grammy award as nothing less than the greatest moment of their career. In this category these artists have hopes for their first chance to experience that feeling. Among the nominated in this category is the R&B artist Frank Ocean with his debut album, Channel Orange. Despite the homophobic culture of the industry and his open confession of his same-sex love, his album was more than well received- landing him a nomination for this category.
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2.BEST SPOKEN WORD ALBUM
Can Michelle Obama be anymore awesome? Yes she can! Our First Lady, Michelle Obama has been nominated for the audio version of her book, “American Grown: The Story of The White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America”. This book is her first book that promotes her campaign against obesity highlighting the garden in the White House and several other gardens around the nation.
3. BEST COMEDY ALBUM
Success on success on success! Who says making people laugh can’t be notable?! The late night host, Jimmy Fallon, along with other great comics compete for a title that was recently reinstated in 2004 acknowledging some of history’s best such as Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, George Carlin and Chris Rock. Definitely a distinguishing and notable category!
4. BEST POP VOCAL ALBUM
This is clearly a great year for pop artist/American Idol Kelly Clarkson. From her performance during the 2013 Presidential Inauguration to her 2012 Greatest Hits: Chapter One album release, along with her nomination for her album titled “Stronger”(2011) and her performance at this year’s Grammy’s, let’s take notice.
5. BEST TRADITIONAL R&B PERFORMANCE
At age 55 and with a 30 year career, the eight-time Grammy award winner/R&B icon Anita Baker adds this nomination to her 16-time Grammy nominated career. The single, “Lately”, which recently hit #1 on Billboards Adult R&B charts has outdone itself even topping Whitney Houston’s record for longest span of number one hits. Congratulations Anita Baker!
Did you know that you can hedge your Grammy prediction bets with Spotify? Based on streaming data, Spotify users predict the coveted Record of the Year prize will go to Gotye’s ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’; Mumford & Son’s second album ‘Babel’ predicted to pick up Album of the Year. Check out additional Grammy winner predictions below…
Predictions for Winners by GRAMMY Category, Based on Spotify Streams
Album of the Year
- · The Black Keys – El Camino
- · Fun. – Some Nights
ü Mumford & Sons – Babel
- · Frank Ocean – Channel Orange
- · Jack White – Blunderbuss
Record of the Year
- · The Black Keys – “Lonely Boy”
- · Kelly Clarkson – “Stronger”
- · Fun. feat. Janelle Monae – “We Are Young”
ü Gotye feat. Kimbra – “Somebody That I Used to Know”
- · Frank Ocean – “Thinkin Bout You”
- · Taylor Swift – “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
Best New Artist
- · Alabama Shakes
- · Fun.
- · Hunter Hayes
ü The Lumineers
- · Frank Ocean
Best Country Song
ü Carrie Underwood – “Blown Away”
- · Ronnie Dunn -”Cost of Livin’ “
- · Eli Young Band – “Even If It Breaks Your Heart”
- · Alan Jackson – “So You Don’t Have to Love Me Anymore”
- · Eric Church – “Springsteen”
Best Pop Solo Performance
- · Adele – “Set Fire to the Rain (Live)”
- · Kelly Clarkson – “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)”
ü Carly Rae Jepsen – “Call Me Maybe”
- · Katy Perry – “Wide Awake”
- · Rihanna – “Where Have You Been”
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
- · Florence and the Machine – “Shake It Out”
- · Fun. – “We Are Young”
ü Gotye feat. Kimbra – “Somebody That I Used to Know”
- · LMFAO – “Sexy and I Know It”
- · Maroon 5 – “Payphone”
For more information and full details of nominations visit the official site of the Grammy’s.
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What Grammy category and/or celebrity appearance are you most looking forward to? Tell us below…
Beyonce Bowl: Pepsi’s Halftime Super Bowl Performance (Video)
February 3rd, 2013 by Christen
Beyonce Bowl: Beyonce greets the Mercedes Benz Super Dome filled with over 72,000 sports fans
Got a little time to relive the Beyonce Bowl (aka Pepsi’s Super Bowl) halftime show with Beyonce? If you can’t stop dancing in your seats and want to relive the Beyonce Bowl featuring ‘Love on Top’, ‘Crazy in Love’, ‘Baby Boy’, ‘End of Time’, ‘Single Ladies’, and a soul-stirring performance of ’Halo’ then here you go!
Beyonce bowl rocks out with her all-girl band LIVE…
Beyonce performs her greatest hits including Single Ladies, Crazy In Love and More…
Oh and did I forget to mention the highly anticipated Beyonce Bowl / Destiny’s Child reunion, that’s right Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams hopped on stage to perform their classic hit ‘Bootylicious’ Independent Women’ and more.
Destiny’s Child Reunites performing ‘Bootylicious’, ‘Independent Women’ and more…
You can view it in it’s entirety below.
After that performance it’s quite clear that the real winner of the Super Bowl is Beyonce… that’s why it’s been renamed the Beyonce Bowl!
What do you think of her performance? (We predicted many of the performances but hoped she would’ve brought out a little more star power.) Are you anticipating her next world tour anytime soon?
photos via Getty Images…
The 7 Year Itch is Over: Justin Timberlake is Bringing Sexy (Music) Back!
February 1st, 2013 by Lifestyle StaffAfter a long 7 year wait music fans were eager to hear the new single, Suit & Tie, off Justin Timberlake’s soon-to-be-released third solo album, “The 20/20 Experience,” which drops on March 19th. This is his first album release since “FutureSex/LoveSounds” in 2006 and the anticipation continues to build as his first single climbs the charts!
Timbaland (who has recently signed with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Management) is back to work with JT as a producer for the album. The two previously worked together on hits such as SexyBack, Cry Me a River, and My Love. JT will collaborate with T.I., Jay-Z, and Beyoncé on a few songs. In an interview with MTV News, T.I. said that JT’s sound has definitely been missing from the music world.
In an open letter to his fans, JT talks about creating the album: “What I came up with is something I couldn’t be more excited about! It is full of inspiration that I grew up listening to and some new-found muses that I’ve discovered along the way.” No doubt his time as a newlywed has offered him lots of material and a myriad of experiences to draw from—the R&B singer and actor married Jessica Biel in October 2012. And as we all know… celebrity marriages almost always mean a celebrity comeback to follow- no genius needed to predict that one.
2013 also marks JT’s return to live performances. During Super Bowl Saturday, he will perform at a benefit for Shriners Hospital for Children hosted on DIRECTV by Mark Cuban. This closed door, invite-only event will feature QuestLove of the Legendary Roots Crew as part of the performance on February 2. We doubt there will be any wardrobe malfunctions like his last Super Bowl performance, but it will still be a performance worth seeing!
As soon as Suit & Tie hit the airwaves, it broke Billboard charts. During its first full week of airplay and sales, it flew from No. 84 to No. 4, and sold 315,000 first week downloads, ranking it No. 2 on Digital Songs. Jay-Z is featured on Suit & Tie with a few hot bars over a slowed beat. Behind the scenes photos of JT and Jay-Z show the two clowing on the video set while still keeping it classy like new millennium b-boys do.
Timberlake has never disappointed with any of his anticipated albums or collaborations, and he certainly isn’t prepared to do so this time around- especially with such talent and expertise surrounding him.
What do you expect from JT’s new album this time around? Are you excited as we are to hear new music? What’s your favorite Justin Timberlake jam?
Five Super bowl Predictions That You May (or May Not) Already Know
January 31st, 2013 by TiffanySuper Bowl XLVII is overflowing with anticipation of a historical game and record breaking performances. Even those that are not into football have a reason to watch this year’s Super Bowl. From Ray Lewis to Beyoncé to the Harbaugh brothers to the commercials, history is already in the making and we have the predictions that you may, or may not, already know!
5. Papa John’s Will Give Away Free Pizza
During the 2012 Super Bowl coin toss, every Papa John’s Rewards member got a free large 1-topping pizza and a 2-liter Pepsi Max free when the coin toss landed on heads- since that was the collective vote online. This year the pizza company is again offering a chance for its loyal customers to benefit from the biggest coin toss in sports. This year, instead of the collectivism of last year’s toss, Papa John’s is giving individual fans the chance to vote and benefit with a free pizza if they personally pick the right result. It’s a no-lose situation, unless your pick is wrong, of course.
4. Motorola, Taco Bell, Audi, and Star Trek will be the most talked about commercials.
We won’t give all the best commercials away, but we predict these will be the most talked about come Monday morning. Megan Fox proves in this Motorola ad, that sexy and funny do mesh. This will be a very popular spot on social media and likely to be shared the most. It seems that each year Taco Bell comes up with some very clever commercial spots. This year having Grand Pa run wild in his power wheelchair ranks up there with the talking dog, appealing to the whole family. Check it out and get the first laugh here.
Audi has a history of Super Bowl commercials; this year they go with the theme of being brave. It is a very clever spot, appealing to a younger audience, but will be a commercial everyone will be talking about after the game. The Star Trek franchise has always had a very strong 18 to 35-year-old male demographic. So running a dramatic preview for the popular film during the game makes perfect sense.
3. Beyoncé will perform – with guests.
Okay, yeah we know you know this, but did you know that she’ll be reuniting one of the greatest groups of all time – The Hot Boyz? You thought I was going to say Destiny’s Child? Okay, yeah, them too. But wouldn’t it be so much more appropriate if Beyoncé rocked the stage in the Mercedes-Benz Super Dome with Juvenille, Baby, Mannie Fresh and Lil’ Wayne? It’s even possible Beyoncé will usher in a Lil’ Wayne performance during the Destiny’s Child set (if they perform ‘Soilder’ – remember, Lil Wayne had a verse in that song). Just for kicks, here’s a list of five guest performances to expect:
“Crazy in Love” – featuring Jay Z
“Bills, Bills, Bills” – featuring Destiny’s Child
“Soldier” – featuring Destiny’s Child and Lil’ Wayne
“Telephone” – featuring Lady Gaga
“Single Ladies” – featuring a gazillion-trillion-infinitillon of backup dancers
2. Beyoncé’s halftime show will implode twitter, breaking Madonna’s record.
If Madonna’s halftime show had 10,245 tweets per second and broke the standing Superbowl Twitter record, it’s without a doubt that Beyonce’s performance will literally disintegrate your twitter app from beneath your tweet-happy fingertips. Brace yourselves!
1. The Baltimore Ravens will win the Super Bowl 26 – 21.
Call me a psychic, call it an educated guess – just make sure you call your bookie today and call me to collect my cut next Monday! The Ravens are definitely the Super Bowl underdogs- considering the 49′ers have gone to the Super Bowl five times and have never lost- but the Ravens have much more riding on this game with the look and feel of a team of destiny. With Ray Lewis being the face of this franchise for over a decade, returning from an injury, and announcing his retirement at the end of the season – he seems to have completely rejuvenated the Ravens (blame it on his magical angel-dried tears.)
History even proves this prediction. Last year on Thanksgiving, John Harbaugh‘s Ravens topped Jim Harbaugh‘s 49ers 16-6. To top that off, San Francisco’s defense has struggled in its last three games against teams with strong passing attacks. History never lies!
Tell your friends, make a bet, and thank us later! No worries, we won’t rub it in your face and say “I told you so!” even though we just did!
Do you agree or disagree with the above Super Bowl XLVII predictions? What other predictions do you have? Tell us below…
United We Stand: Hollywood Invades DC For The 2013 Presidential Inauguration
January 22nd, 2013 by Lifestyle StaffNow that President Obama has been sworn in for his second term, let’s get to the second most important part of this past weekend—the fashion! There was much pomp and circumstance in DC with some sizzling celebrity fashion to behold during the 2013 Presidential Inauguration and we have some of our favorite celebrities celebrating in the DMV below.
Helping to kick-off the National Day of Service, Angela Bassett looked sleek and stunning in all black with leather pants and jacket. She rocked a fierce short cut with auburn highlights, one of Angela’s signature hair styles.
Continuing to share her message of a “Heart Healthy” lifestyle (signified by Go Red for Women), Star Jones rocked a simple red turtleneck and slacks with the stand out being her red faux fur coat. It’s hard to believe either of these women are in their 50′s!
As part of his service activities, John Legend recorded a Dr. Seuss book for DC Public Schools while wearing a thick, dark charcoal cowl-neck sweater with cable-knit detailing.
Later, he and fiancé Chrissy Teigen appeared at OurTime.org’s Generation Now Youth Inaugural Party. Chrissy looked gorgeous in a delicately embroidered ivory sheath by Tom Ford, with sheer sleeves and simple, black ribbon tie.
Fresh off the premiere of his new movie, Luv, Common was part of the several A-list celebrities that performed. He chose a more casual look with jeans, sneaks and a tee-still well suited for the event.
Eva Longoria, hostess for the Latino Inaugural 2013: In Performance at the Kennedy Center, was stunning in Vivienne Westwood’s peach strapless ‘Bellini’ dress. Down at the Capitol for the Official 2013 Inauguration Ceremonies, she looked fashionable and sensible in black suede, over the knee boots and scarf. Eva kept warm in a haute pink leather trench from Bally Resort Pre-Spring 2013 Collection.
Beyonce and Jay-Z stepped out in style for Bey’s rendition of the National Anthem (watch here, listen here). She looked flawless in black, floor length velvet and chiffon beaded Emilio Pucci gown, luxe fur Dior coat, Lorraine Schwartz emerald jewelry (80 carat earrings, 50 carat ring) and brightly painted nails in Tangerine on the Rocks. Jay-Z looked distinguished with a fresh cut, aviator shades, and a gray tailored Tom Ford suit with a navy and baby blue lined scarf.
Looking nothing less than presidential, entertainment’s own president and first lady showed how to impress at the 2013 Inauguration.
Which celebrity do you think looked the best at the 2013 Inauguration? Tell us below…
Beyoncé Documentary to Premiere Exclusively on HBO
November 27th, 2012 by Lifestyle Staff
February 2013 seems to be the month Beyoncé will be coming back into the performance realm. She is the headlining performer during the Super Bowl halftime show on February 3rd, and now will be the focus of an intimate feature-length HBO documentary film later that month. Michael Lombardo, HBO President of Programming, announced it in a statement. Directed by the Beyoncé herself, the film is “a fusion of video that provides raw, unprecedented access to the private entertainment icon and high-voltage performances.” Beyoncé is world-renowned for her music but as a person, not many know her. The film will change this. “Along with electrifying footage of Beyoncé onstage, this unique special looks beyond the glamour to reveal a vibrant, vulnerable, unforgettable woman,” said Lombardo.
From a November 26th press release from HBO:
The film is a multi-faceted portrait of the 16-time Grammy Award-winning singer, businesswoman, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, wife and mother, showing off the extraordinary gifts that have made her a global phenomenon, and stripping away the veneer of stardom. It includes extensive first-person footage, some of it shot by Beyoncé on her laptop, in which she reflects on the realities of celebrity, the refuge she finds onstage and the transcendent joy of becoming a mother last year.
The film sheds light on her childhood in Houston, with home movies revealing the close bond she built with her family and charts the challenges Beyoncé felt when she decided to manage her career and build her own company, Parkwood Entertainment. It also captures the intense physical and emotional demands she goes through in the studio, preparing for live performances, running a business and her family life, including her return to the spotlight after the birth of her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, in January 2012. Beyoncé also serves as the film’s executive producer.
“HBO has a history of pushing every boundary with class and authenticity,” said Beyoncé in a statement. “Some of my favorite shows are on HBO, so I am excited that my film will be part of its bold programming. This film was so personal to me, it had to have the right home.”
With her pervious documentary releases, including her “I Am World Tour” in 2010 and “Year of 4” in 2011, following the release of her album 4, we’ve gotten pieces of Beyoncé as a person but who doesn’t want more? No trailers have been released but I am looking forward to seeing another look into Beyoncé’s life. The film is scheduled to debut on February 16th, 2013.
Shady Autumn: Finding The Perfect Fall Retro Shades For You
September 4th, 2012 by Fashion Staff
Known for her killer style, King Bey makes rocking a vintage pair of frames look like child’s play. Regardless of the season retro inspired sun or prescription eyeglasses are the perfect way to add a bit of spunk to any ensemble. Before choosing your next pair of vintage frames, check out these few helpful hints.
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Know the shape of your face; do you have a round, square, oval, or heart shaped face? Choose frames that complement your facial and bone structure.
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Buy frames online until you are comfortable with what works best for you. Also if this will be your first pair of retro frames, start with a more settle pair before trying wild colors and lenses.
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Look to old movies and photos for vintage frame inspirations. You can also explore your local thrift shops for one of a kind pieces.
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The Row Tortoise Round Sunglasses, The Row Cat eye acetate sunglasses $445, Madewell Textbook glasses $49.50, House of Harlow Lynn animal-print acetate aviator sunglasses $74, Tom Ford Transparent Ali Round Sunglasses, Green $199
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Not sure which sunglasses work best for your facial shape? Check out a few of these tips below:
Square: Frames to try – Oval and round frames, Glasses with temples that are center set or that connect at the top of the frame. Frames to avoid - Geometric and square shaped frames that accentuate angles of the face.
Oval: Frames to try - Most frame shapes work with oval faces. Frames to avoid - Frames that are too large for your features.
Round: Frames to try – Angular and geometric frames that sharpen facial features. Rectangular and horizontal styles make faces appear longer and thinner. Upswept frames that draw attention to top of face. Frames to avoid - Small frames that are out of proportion. Short frames that accentuate face length.
Heart: Frames to try - Bottom-heavy frames that add width to lower face. Styles with low-set temples to draw attention downward. Narrow, round frames that soften the forehead. Frames to avoid - Top-heavy styles that draw attention upward. Decorative temples that accentuate the broad upper face.
Are you looking forward to sporting your summer shades well into Fall? Which of these Autumn shades fit your personality best?
