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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.

DON’T BE CRUEL…BOBBY BROWN AIN’T DEAD!

Lana C — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:39:22 +0000

Formally known as the “King of R&B” by ex-tenderoni Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown has succumb to rumors that he died of lung cancer on Tuesday night. Apparently, someone had a bit too much time on their hands and decided to spread the rumor via Twitter that poor Bobby passed away. Knowing Bobby’s history with drugs, the rumor does seem believable–but it isn’t! Bobby is alive and well and is currently on tour with his band “Heads of State” which consists of former New Edition members Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill.

Glad to hear Bobby didn’t drop dead, but there’s no denying that his career sure has!

“PRECIOUS” RACKS UP 8 NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINATIONS!

J'More — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:28:44 +0000

“Precious” was definitely the movie of 2009 and we’re not the only ones who seem to think so! The heart-wrenching story of “Precious” based on the novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire is leading the NAACP Image Awards race with eight nominations. The Lee Daniels film has been nominated for “Outstanding Motion Picture”, “Outstanding Independent Film”; supporting actors Mariah Carey, Mo’Nique, Paula Patton and Lenny Kravitz have been nominated for “Outstanding Supporting Actor/Actress in a Motion Picture”. Precious herself actress Gabourey Sidibe has been nominated for “Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture”.

Meanwhile, Jay-Z is running the music category with five nominations, including “Outstanding Male Artist” which he’s competing with Anthony Hamilton, Charlie Wilson, Maxwell and Ne-Yo as well as “Outstanding Album” for The Blueprint 3. Jay’s collaborations with Alicia Keys, Rihanna and Kanye West were also recognized for “Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration”. While, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, India Arie, Mary J. Blige and Whitney Houston are all vying to come out on top as “Outstanding Female Artist”. Toronto native Melanie Fiona, Jeremih and Keri Hilson are going up against each other in “Outstanding Best New Artist” category.

The 41^st NAACP Image Awards honoring diversity in the arts will broadcast live on February 26^th on Fox at 8pm.

See the full list of nominees HERE!

AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS RECAP…

LexAve — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:29:29 +0000

The AMA’s went down last night and we were all up on twitter giving our feedback, but in case you missed out…here’s a brief recap.
The best performances of the night were Lady Gaga, Jay-Z x Alicia Keys, Whitney Houston and Adam Lambert.

I have to admit everytime Lady Gaga is set to perform…she ALWAYS brings it! The video is hot as well as her live performance last night, you just never know what to expect with her GAGArageous antics. We luv it! From the on the point choreography, sick vocals, and breaking of glass…did we mention she set a piano on fire?!

Jay-Z & Alicia Keys got their Frank Sinatra on minus Lil’ MaMa this time around with their “Empire State of Mind”. Later on in the night Jay accepted the Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Male Artist trophy, beating out T.I. and Eminem. And during his acceptance speech, in true Jay-Z fashion he took a jab at 50 Cent with his one liner “Men lie, Women lie, Numbers don’t!” *laughs* This is exactly why Jay-Z wont entertain Beanie Sigel and 50 Cent with a rebuttal…he’s already home!

Whitney Houston left the costumes and outrageous antics to all newbies. This vet brought the crowd to tears with her voice and magnificent performance, as well as accepted her International Award of Excellence.

Some ok performances went downhill after fall…

Most folks on twitter were offended by Adam Lambert’s flamboyant and raunchy performance…but I can’t help and admit the man has a great voice and entertained us. I just hope he keeps the BJ simulations to a minimum, just a tad bit much for me. P.S. Did ya catch his fall and his quick recovery?

JLO made her comeback to the stage last night and debut her new song “Louboutins” in a boxing outfit. REALLY? Towards the middle of her set, she tries jumping off one of her male dancers she was standing on and quickly fell on her booty…luckily she’s got all the cushion for support. You gotta give it to her…even at 45 years old, she can still get her fly-girl on.

Aside from these great performances mentioned above, our overall consensus of the 2009 AMA’s was it SUCKED! Janet Jackson opened up with an 8 minute intro…a run through of her greatest hits. The woman looked tired as hell dancing around in her uggs. And what was up with the brown ensemble, just hideous!

WHITNEY HOUSTON ALMOST PULLS A JANET JACKSON NIP SLIP…

LexAve — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:19:45 +0000

Luckily her tittay didn’t pop! The bra poppin’ starts @ 2:30 mark.

MUST-SEE TV: BOBBY BROWN’S VH1 “BEHIND THE MUSIC” PREVIEW CUE UP THE DVR

LexAve — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:39:20 +0000

Now that Whitney had her Oprah moment, Bobby Brown gets his on VH1′s new episode of Behind the Music this Thursday, Sept. 24, at 10/9c, followed by a live chat session with Bobby himself after the show (12/11c)! Find out more about chatting with The King of R&B (Rocks & Blunts) HERE.

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WENDY WILLIAMS ON WHITNEY HOUSTON DRUG ABUSE: “SHE DIDN’T OWN HER HABIT!”

LexAve — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:50:47 +0000

Wendy Williams broke down to tears the other day when commenting on the Whitney Houston/Oprah interview. But not for the reasons you might think, apparently Wendy used to be an ex-coke fiend herself and therefore identified with Whitney yet expressed her disappointment in Whitney for blaming the world and not owning her habit. WOW! I thought Whitney clearly admitted to her habit and her drug abuse…I love you Wendy but I really think you failed to watch the entire interview. Here it is again, in case you missed it.

It’s comments like this why Whitney will never ever grant Wendy an interview…like she said, she won’t answer the same questions twice.

NEW VIDEO: WHITNEY HOUSTON- “MILLION DOLLAR BILL”

LexAve — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:32:06 +0000

I can already hear a bunch of techno mixes to this banger. Get ‘em Whitney!

IN CASE U MISSED IT: WHITNEY HOUSTON ON OPRAH PART 1…

LexAve — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:01:35 +0000

WOW! Bobby put Whitney through alot…damn! Glad to see she’s back even though her voice is shot!

NEW VIDEO: WHITNEY HOUSTON- “I LOOK TO YOU”

LexAve — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:30:37 +0000

Simply elegant…no crack! Nice video, although I feel it could’ve been a bit more, just saying.