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STR8 TALK: BEYONCE’S BABY BUMP BOOST RECORD SALES

LexAve — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:06:13 +0000

You might recall a while back Beyonce’s “4″ album made a lackluster debut on the charts. Well thanks to her flaunting of her new baby bump, King Bey not only made Twitter history but her record sales got a major boost. According to Billboard.com,

Other obvious gainer thanks to the VMA show is Beyonce, who announced she was pregnant during her performance of “Love On Top.” Her “4″ album returns to the top 10 on the Billboard 200 with 39,000 (jumping 12-7; up 87%) and “Love” debuts at No. 10 on Digital Songs with 113,000 (up 803%). This marks the first time the “4″ album has posted a weekly sales increase since its arrival.

Luckily for Bey that baby bump boosted her back to the top on the charts. Now that The Carters are adding a new member to their empire, only more success and mayhem will follow. But is this surprising at all?! After they’re hip hop/pop royal couple. Either way congrats to the parents to be and Happy Belated Bday Bey!
Here are some flicks of the pair kicking it in Crotia with the crew.

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STR8 SNITCHIN’: CONGRATS TO JAY-Z x BEYONCE! BABY ON BOARD!

LexAve — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:54:46 +0000

After all the speculation and gossiping…the rumors are now finally true! The Carters are expecting their first born. Check out Beyonce Knowles showing off her baby bump on the black carpet of the MTV VMAs. Though the pair didn’t actually confirm the news, Beyonce was photographed embracing her bump and MTV News went to Twitter to confirm the baby bump.

Congrats to Jay-Z x Beyonce! This ought to slow the hardest working woman in show biz.
UPDATE!
Beyonce hit the VMA stage to perform RnB hit “Love on Top” and said to the crowd, “I want you to feel the love that’s growing inside me.” Soon after her performance, she dropped her mic, unbuttoned her glittered blazer, and unveiled her growing bumped and rubbed her belly, while Kanye West congratulated a beaming and papa to be Jay-Z in the audience. CLASSIC MOMENT!
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IT’S OFFICIAL! MARIAH + NICK EXPECTING 1ST BABY…

LexAve — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:31:34 +0000

After months and years of speculation, humpty dumpty makes her official big announcement and confirms her gut is really a growing pregnant belly courtesy of Nick Cornball’s super sperm. MiMi broke the news to Access Hollywood this morning.

“Well, we’re here in New York; yes, we are pregnant. This is true. I’m actually dealing with this, and it’s been a long journey but it’s been tough…Well, it’s still early. We’re expecting in the spring,” she told Access Hollywood.

Nick gushed, “It’s absolutely emotional, but for so many reasons. The greatest gift on earth is a child.”

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The truth is MiMi suffered a miscarriage about three years ago and they didn’t want to have any issues since it was so early. As for how far long she is, it’s pretty early and she won’t yet tell. And what’s juicier is according to Access Hollywood, MiMi didn’t pull a J.Lo and go in vitro, it was natural. In other words, Nick went raw!
Funny how when these two first got together, people gave them 3 months max and yet they’re still going strong…proving everyone wrong. Which leads me to question…how well do we really know if these Hollywood couples are the real deal? For all we know, this could all be just a publicity stunt to boost her record sales…yeah, she’s got a Christmas album dropping soon. Hmm, coincidence…I think not! Let’s just hope for MiMi’s sake that all goes well. Congrats to the couple.

ALICIA KEYS’ “KEEP A CHILD ALIVE” 7TH ANNUAL BALL

LexAve — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:48:11 +0000

Check out a very pregnant Alicia Keys working the red carpet belly and all in a stunning lace gown alongside her hubby, Swizz Beats at her 7th annual Keep A Child Alive’s Black Ball in NYC last night. Everyone from Whitney Houston, Usher to Jay-Z & Beyonce showed up in support. Overall the event was a huge success, raising over $2.4 million for lifesaving AIDS treatment, care and support to children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India. Gotta love Alicia’s philanthropic ass! Check out some images below from the red carpet, the ball, and special performances.

Whitney was looking good…but unfortunately the heavy winds had her hair looking kinda crazy.

Usher was doing some major ass kissing to Alicia Keys…perhaps in hopes of scoring another hit with the mommy-to-be.

I get Janelle Monae’s look, but doesn’t she have anything else in her closet besides, blazers and cut-off slacks? #imjustsayin

Sade was a vision in white. Isn’t she like 50-something years old?! WOW! A certified stunner.

Beyonce was in the building looking very retro in this fushia number. And what’s up with the 80′s curls?! Hmm, not feeling it!

Don’t even let me get started on her dress! Just horrid!

Alicia and her mom, Teresa. Surely mama Keys is thrilled to have a new addition to their family.

Later into the night, Alicia Keys hit the stage with Jay-Z, Sade, Janelle Monae and others. There’s nothing keeping Alicia away from that stage…not even a huge belly. Too cute.

MARIAH CAREY SHOWS OFF BABY BUMP!

LexAve — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:06:54 +0000

But is Nick Cannon the baby daddy?! Guess its safe to assume so, since he is her hubby. Check out Mariah Carey aka Pitbull in a Skirt out performing for Festa do Peao de Barretos in Brazil over the weekend. She belted out many of her classic tunes all while showing off her “rumored” & growing baby bump….damn MiMi’s getting BIG! She’s more like a BULL IN A SKIRT!

I don’t know what’s worse that glitter dress or that lion mane?!
Here’s some video…

CONGRATS!

COUPLED-UP: ALICIA KEYS & SWIZZ BEATZ ON WEDDING + BABY…

LexAve — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:05:26 +0000

Alicia Keys and fiance, Swizz Beatz, were spotted strolling around SoHo in NYC earlier last week. Congratulations on their baby on the way.

In other Alicia Keys/Swizz Beatz related news, no they didn’t get married! In fact, the pair attended Russell Simmons’ Art for Life benefit in East Hampton on Saturday night. The stunning & very pregnant singer, Alicia Keys, stayed off the red carpet to avoid answering questions about the upcoming wedding & cheered Beatz as he accepted an honor for his work with underprivileged kids. Source
Swizz also chopped it up with People where he revealed some information about the couple’s upcoming bundle of joy and pending nuptials during the outing.

“Alicia is definitely one of those great parents-to-be…I’m definitely one of those great parents as well.” As for the sex of the baby, he offered. “We don’t know…We’re just going to let that be magical. Whatever we’re blessed with, boy, girl, twins, that baby is being born to blessed parents.”

As for the wedding extravaganza, he offered:

“I’ll give a shout-out to Vera Wang for doing the dress and Christian Louboutin for doing her shoes. Louboutin’s doing my shoes too!”

These two are slowly taking over Jay-Z & Beyonce’s spot as the hip hop’s royalty couple.

STR8 FLICKS: ALICIA KEYS GROWING BABY BUMP ON GMA…

LexAve — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 03:35:18 +0000

On Friday a glowing Alicia Keys + baby bump took the stage at ABC’s “Good Morning America” to belt out some her tunes. Check out mommy to be rocking this adorable romper showing off her growing belly…too cute!

MARIAH CAREY’S EITHER DEPRESSED OR SHE’S JUST PREGNANT!

J'More — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 14:16:36 +0000

Mariah Carey may not want to tell us that that she’s knocked up, but pictures don’t lie. Yesterday, the diva performed in Fayetteville, Arkansas for Wal-Mart execs looking rather plump. Earlier this week, the diva’s hubby Nick Cannon hopped on Twitter in a desperate attempt to kill the rumor.

Why else would MiMi let herself go like this? C’mon people usually stuff their faces when they’re either depressed or pregnant. And in this case, we believe she’s PREGNANT!

STR8 SNITCHIN’: MARIAH CAREY EATING FOR THREE?!

J'More — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 23:13:55 +0000

Mariah Carey has been dogged by pregnancy rumors since she and hubby Nick Cannon tied the knot. And after she pulled out of her new gig in Tyler Perry’s new film For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf–the speculation hit the roof! Earlier today, RadarOnline broke the news that Mariah is indeed eating for two.

“They’re both very excited and very happy”, said a snitch. “Mariah and Nick want to keep the pregnancy quiet as long as they can.”

When RadarOnline hit up MiMi’s mouthpiece Cindi Berger, homegirl didn’t even deny the pregnancy news, but rather made it clear that she’s “not at liberty to discuss Mariah’s personal life at this time”. Hmmm…

Well, the National Enquirer is reporting that the diva is actually eating for three! WOW!

A snitch reveals,
“Mariah is gushing that she’s going t o have twins. Mariah and Nick both want a big family. Mariah told her handlers that she’s taking an unofficial family time break, and she’s keeping her work load light for the rest of the year.”

Mariah and Nick need to just let the cat out of the bag. And judging by recent pics of her, she’s definitely eating for more than just herself!

SWIZZ BEATZ KNOCKS UP ALICIA KEYS & PUTS A RING ON IT!

J'More — Fri, 28 May 2010 03:06:45 +0000

While it’s been speculated that Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz are going half on a baby, not to mention recent pics of the singer further added fuel to the rumor. Well, folks we’re no longer on bump watch ’cause Alicia is indeed preggers with Swizz Beatz’ seed. The Grammy-award winning singer’s mouthpiece broke the news to Us magazine–confirming that the couple is expecting a baby and plan to marry later this year.

A snitch tells Us,

“They are very happy.”

Earlier this year, Alicia revealed that she was ready to settle down and start a family. Who one knew that it would be this soon?! How long have they been dating? Anywhoo, Swizz already has two kids from prior relationships.

Alicia is well aware of karma ’cause what goes around definitely comes around! I wonder how Mashonda is dealing with the breaking news. Matter fact, Mashonda doesn’t even have to worry about them ’cause she ‘s about to get P-A-I-D!

In other related news, here are some pictures from last night’s Keep A Child Alive Ball in London.

Alicia and Swizz share an intimate and happy moment…

Alicia Keys glowing on the red carpet…GORG!

After smiling for the cameras and working the room, Alicia hits the stage to do her thing.