Thursday, December 31, 2009
VIVICA GIVES HER 2 CENTS ON 50 CENT
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
LIL WAYNE SAYS FAREWELL
Lil Wayne performed for his hometown fans on Monday for what he is titling his Farewell Tour. He told his fans last night "I am nothing without you". The 27 year old Grammy award winning rapper Lil Wayne - born Dwayne Carter, plead guilty back in the fall to a weapons possession charge and will be sentenced on February 9, 2010. He did enter into a plea bargain that calls for him to do one year. Sadly this seems to be a ongoing trend within the rap community. Lil Wayne joins the likes of T.I., Lil Kim and many others who are or had to face real jail time. I am not sure what is going on in the community but something has got to give. It's not a good look on our HipHop culture. HipHop is supposed to be much more than guns, bullets, carrying weapons, drugs and jail time. I and most HipHop heads know this but that is not what the world is beginning to see. I know I may get into some trouble with our Lil Weezy fans, but I hope he does the year, that's the only way it's going to sink in..and do the year without all the comfy cushions of the country club style jails. *shrug*
MeaLee
BLAKstar CLIPS: THE KLATCH
If you missed The Klatch...check out some of the footage courtesy of De2 Media ( pronouncedD squared)
MeaLee
MeaLee
GOAPELE SPEAKS ON UPCOMING ALBUM
Goapele speaks on her upcoming fourth album, Milk and Honey due out in Spring 2010.
~♥Shené
MOVIE NEWS: AVATAR UPDATE
I know, I know we have been on this Avatar kick for some time, but if you have not seen this movie...TRUST ME, you will want to and need to go see it. Shené has seen it twice, and I have seen it once this past weekend (I am going back later this week to see it again). I also suggest while this movie is GREAT either regular or in 3D, I will say see it in 3D. The colors, the scenes and the overall feel of the movie is amplified when it is in 3D. It's a good plot and story line and spectacular special effects that seem real and not overdone. Bravo to James Cameron and his whole crew and all the actors. I want to talk more about this movie, but I am thinking that we need to save that for a video blog...but in case you don't want to just take my word for it Avatar is killing everyone at the box office. It has earned $77.4 million the first weekend it was opened and dropped slightly to $75.6 million this past weekend (the second weekend it has been in theaters). In the first ten days of it's release it has brought in a whopping $212.7 million for 20th Century Fox...someone is laughing all the way to the bank. While it was a very big budget movie, I am sure that with the continued success that the first two weekends at the box office suggest the movie will have, Avatar will be a top grossing box office baby hitting the motion picture history books very soon.MeaLee (yes I LOVE Avatar...say something lol)
TYRA CALLS IT QUITS
Yesterday Ms. Banks said she was ending her talk show "The Tyra Show" after the end of the fifth season. Tyra told her fans: " I've been loving having fun, coming into your living rooms, bedrooms, hair salons for the past five years." She said that she will be keeping her America's Next Top Model (as if she could leave us hanging now lol) and is forming a production studio that has plans to get into the movie industry. There are some other digital projects that she has said she is working on but has yet to name or giving any details. Well Miss Tyra, we are proud of you and all your accomplishments. We are sure that whatever it is you are doing we will continue to see you out front doing what you do best and passing the knowledge on!
MeaLee
Monday, December 28, 2009
Friday, December 25, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
NEW MUSIC VIDEO: “PRONTO" - SNOOP DOGG FEATURING SOULJA BOY
RATED R for language
Ummm...jury still out...this is the lyrics to the hook:
Prontoooooo, you know it how we ball.
She dancin' on my drawls, with my back against the wall.
SOD boys, got our money sittin' tall, while your money sittin' small.
Let me make a phone Ciz-Allll! Ciz-Alllll!
I'm callin up my boyz, there going to bring the noise
When we hit the dance flooooor.
My team hardcoooore all the girls do adooore
Bouta do the money gang rock to my feet get Cizzz-Orr
Cizzz-Orr
~♥Shené
NEW MOVIE: KARATE KID
All I kept thinking while watching this trailer is that Jaden Smith would make a great Riley if Boondocks was made into a movie...lol
~♥Shené
HE'S BACK...KANYE WEST FREESTYLE
RATED R for language
Kanye West freestyles at Kid Cudi concert
~♥Shené
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
NEW MUSIC VIDEO: "FOREVER YOUNG" - JAY-Z FEATURING MR. HUDSON
Loving the Black and White imagery
~♥Shené
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
NEW VIDEO: RIHANNA FT. JEEZY - HARD
Here it is BLAKstar Fam...the new Rihanna video. Let us know what you think. MeaLee
NEW MUSIC VIDEO: "I'D DO IT ALL AGAIN" - CORINNE BAILEY RAE
Corinne Bailey Rae "I'd Do It All Again"
I love her voice and this is the first single from her upcoming album, The Sea.
~♥Shené
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
BLAKstar Feature: Going Down The QUEEN's Highway
Hear Ye, Hear Ye... You are about to enter the royal court of the Queen. J'Hanna Appleby Principal Sytlist for Queen's is here to take your royal tresses to the next level. Not only is she a skilled hair stylist but she is a hilarious, fun, talented and intelligent woman. I know the first few lines sound very much like an advertisement or a sales pitch, and maybe it is [Shrug] but if you know me, if you know BLAKstar then you know that when we love something, WE WILL TELL YOU (in a hearbeat). J$ (pronounced J- money lol) as I tend to call her is a natural born entrepreneur and is more than good or above average at what she does. Queen's is one of the many businesses she has developed. You may be asking why we decided to feature her... is it because Shené gets the royal treatment whenever she sits in Queen's chair [YES], is it because we feel she has taken her talents and has found her purpose and is fulfilling it [YES], is it because she is a beautiful and smart woman with a go getter attitude that we feel all our young ladies should look up to [YES]. I encourage you to look at her site - there are photos, list of services and helpful hints via the Queen's Counsel to help you with your hair at home. There is a lot to J$, but why listen to me ramble on..I will let her tell you a little more about herself. MeaLee
CLICK PHOTO to Enlarge & Read J'Hanna's Answers
::Contacting J'Hanna::
UPCOMING MOVIE: BROOKLYN'S FINEST
According to IMDb:
Three unconnected Brooklyn cops wind up at the same deadly location after enduring vastly different career paths.
Looks good! Hits the theaters March 5, 2010
~♥Shené
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
National Cupcake Day
Today is National Cupcake Day. Who knew? There are special days of the year honoring specific flavors and other treats, but today, December 15th, is for all cupcakes.
In honor of the day I suggest you enjoy a sweet treat.
-BCon-
Monday, December 14, 2009
Music Monday: "Ukulele Kid"
This little boy sings Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours"...sort of. He may not know the words exactly but he doesn't need them.
-BCon-
Evolution of the Hipster - Paste Magazine
Searching around the internet I found another random bit."The Evolution of the Hipster" is a fun photo spread with some witty commentary from Paste Magazine. I think I could say that I went through a few of these phases, like the emo and the scenester (haha).
See more photos after the jump...
Either way, this is just a little something for your entertainment.
See more photos after the jump...
NEW ALBUM: WE ARE YOUNG MONEY
WOW look at the album cover artwork!
The album includes the Young Money Entertainers which includes Drake, Nicki Minaj, Tyga, Shanell, Lil Chuckee, Mack Maine, Lil Twist, Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda and T-Streets!
~♥Shené
Saturday, December 12, 2009
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE TYLER PERRY FAMILY
Tyler Perry's mother, Willie Maxine Perry has died after a long illness at the age of 64.
Willie—the inspiration for Madea, the outspoken family matriarch played by Perry who's shown up in seven of his family-friendly movies—passed away last night, according to a brief statement on her son's website.
"Thank you for all your prayers," the message reads. He did not disclose the cause of death or where she died.
Perry attended the Nov. 1 premiere of the Sundance darling Precious, which he coproduced with Oprah Winfrey, before going on self-imposed hiatus.
via E! Online
~♥Shené
Friday, December 11, 2009
THE CHRIS BROWN RATINGS
Ummm...is it me or does it seem a little wrong for him to be rating females in the industry?
~♥Shené
UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY OF SEAN COMBS
This is DOPE! Shaun Boothe handled his biz on these series...he did on on James Brown, Muhammad Ali and more. This has intrigued me so stay tuned... I'm going in!
~♥Shené
BLAKstar with Devin Coleman
Mea and I sat down with model Devin Coleman at a local coffee shop to discuss his career and random questions of course. This is only part one of the interview to definitely stay tuned for more.
~♥Shené
Thursday, December 10, 2009
John Mayer - Battle Studies
I have been a John Mayer fan since he first came out a number of years ago. I enjoy his voice, his style, and his little bit of bad boy charm.When I bought his newest album, "Battle Studies", I wasn't sure if I dug it so much. But now that I have given it more time, I really think it's a great set.
For his single, "Who Says", see the video HERE. (owner prohibits embedding directly)
-BCon-
WORLD NEWS: SOUTH AFRICA HOSTS 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP
It's official the world found out a few days ago that South Africa will be the host nation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup (Fédération Internationale de Football) aka the biggest soccer game in the world. Congratulations to the host country. For more info visit the FIFA website via THIS LINK.
MeaLee
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
TONIGHT ON BLAKSTAR: HIPOLICY MAGAZINE Presents: The Original Model Project
HIPOLICY MAGAZINE Presents: The Original Model Project
Introducing the 2010 Calendar models Devin Coleman, Joan Brooks and Rischia Phinisee. We will talking to them about this new opportunity and future endeavors.
Where: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/BLAKstar
Time: 10:00 PM EST
When: December 9, 2009
CALL IN AT 914-338-1556
NEW VIDEO: MARY J. BLIGE - I AM
Queen Mary is back! Her NEW Album Stonger With Each Tear is available for preview [CLICK HERE]. With tracks produced by Ryan Leslie, Ne-Yo, Rodney Jerkins and Polow Da Don, this album should be a very nice addition to anyone's heavy rotation. Below is her new video for one of the singles - I AM off the new CD. *Enjoy*
MeaLee
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
NEW MUSIC VIDEO: "DO YOU THINK ABOUT ME" - 50 CENT
I like this song and the fact Vivica Fox agreed to do the video shows she definitely has a great sense of humor...lol
~♥Shené
Bus Accident: Weezer's tour canceled
After the tour bus hit ice and crashed in New York, injuring lead singer Rivers Cuomo and a band assistant, the group decided to cancel the final leg of their December tour.
Cuomo's condition is not clear and the bands publicist will make no comment.
The tour cancelation was announced on the band's website, also adding that they hope to reschedule the dates.
No further information is known.
-BCon-
Tiger Woods
Anyone else think it is time to leave this man alone? Two weeks of multiple headlines, a new story coming out today...I feel like even though he is a celebrity, it is time to let him deal with his personal issues without the world attacking him every other day.
Thoughts?
-BCon-
Monday, December 7, 2009
Happy Holidays Ladies - Boxers or Briefs?
I stumbled upon "Boxers or Briefs" today as I was looking for this picture of Robert Pattinson to share on a friend's facebook page.
Apparently the site is dedicated to men in underwear...
Music Monday: How low can YOU go?
Ludacris - New Song, "How Low Can You Go"
I heard this a few times over the weekend on Sirius Radio and wanted to share it with my BLAKstar friends.
This video is not "the" video, and is also some remix, but you can get the idea.
(and look I learned how to embed!)
-BCon-
Music Monday: Remember Darius? Hootie?
Darius Rucker
Once best known for his band "Hootie and the Blowfish" in the 1990's. Remember him now?
Now he is on to a solo career as country music star. His new holiday song is FREE on iTunes as the single of the week.
Check it out!
-BCon-
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
NEW MOVIE: "DEATH AT A FUNERAL"
According to IMDb:
A funeral ceremony turns into a debacle of exposed family secrets and misplaced bodies.
Hilarious! Will be hitting theaters April 16, 2010
~♥Shené
Friday, December 4, 2009
MUSIC VIDEO: MELANIE FIONA - IT KILLS ME
I am so in love with the soulfulness of this song. The music...the words...her voice all blended together to make an excellent track. Her CD The Bridge is a must have so make sure you go grab yours ASAP. This song is not just on my heavy rotation it is my heavy rotation lol.
MeaLee
MeaLee
NEW VIDEO: C'MON SON PT. 8
CLICK HERE for the newest C'Mon Son Video from Ed Lover! He is no longer posting his videos via YouTube but only on his own personal site. I see you Ed!
JANELLE MONAE - YOU
Good Morning fellow Starz...I know I am up awful early (early bird catches the worm right? barf lol). I was doing some errands yesterday and was listening to a mix CD I had made for the ride and fell back in love with an early song from my favorite artist (yup) Janelle Monae. Her song You off her early work titled The Audition. The lyrics and the easy melody makes me sink back into the music like a good ol' lazy boy recliner lol. I'm not sure who the male vocals are by but I like the whole idea of the song. One of my favorite lines is when he says "forget moving mountains, I'm flying home to you" I KNOW that's right boo! Sing it!....
Enjoy!
[this is another blog about JM - so what- say something *insert side eye here*]
MeaLee
Enjoy!
[this is another blog about JM - so what- say something *insert side eye here*]
MeaLee
Thursday, December 3, 2009
86th National Tree Lighting Ceremony
In case you missed it today, the full video will be available online tomorrow, including performances by:
Charity Water
In the season of giving, give to those who need the most. This company, Charity Water, and a group on my campus, Capital's Sigma Alpha Beta, are trying to raise $5,000 to give clean water to a village for 20+ years.
The best part? 100% goes to the project. 100%. Completely.
The money you donate does not pay executive salaries, pay for airfare to travel to these well sites, or even to run their website. ALL the money you donate goes to the project.
Once we raise the $5,000, Charity Water will teach the townspeople in that area how to build, use, and sustain clean water.
Happy Holidays and Happy Giving!
-BCon-
BLAXPLOITATION: BLACK DYNAMITE
I'm not going to lie I heard about this a couple months ago but thought it was a spoof not a real movie...shrug
It hit theaters on October 16, 2009
~♥Shené
It hit theaters on October 16, 2009
~♥Shené
THE KARATE KID 2010
Will Smith's son, Jaden Smith will be starring in the updated version of the 1980's film Karate Kid. Jackie Chan will be playing a similar role of Mr. Miyagi. It's slated to hit theaters June 11, 2010.
More pics after the jump...
ONE MORE WEEK LADIES...
Ladies next week on December 10, 2009 Devin Coleman will be signing his calendar and available for pics. Get ready to get your 2010 Devin Coleman calendar just in time for the holidays!
~♥Shené
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
HOLIDAY CLOSET
I think I am on Santa's list.. I have been a nice girl (for most of the year). I was cleaning out my email trying to get to the important stuff and came across my weekly email from a favorite online retailer of mine B & Lu and saw some Holiday must haves! Bravo to these ladies and their design team. I have purchased from them before and let me say they are more then accommodating and their clothes are cute, unique and super trendy! The next time I am out in Minneapolis (where they are based) I need to visit them, get a behind the scenes look at their operation cause they most certainly have it together! So if any of you would like to add to MeaLee's presents under the Christmas Tree here are a few (abd just a few, cause there are several lol) that I like!!
MeaLee
For more Visit them online HERE
MeaLee
For more Visit them online HERE
GRAMMY AWARDS 2010: NOMINEE LIST
Record Of The Year
Beyoncé – Halo
The Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling
Kings Of Leon – Use Somebody
Lady Gaga – Poker Face
Taylor Swift – You Belong With Me
Album Of The Year
Beyoncé – I Am… Sasha Fierce
The Black Eyed Peas – The E.N.D.
Lady Gaga – The Fame
Dave Matthews Band – Big Whiskey And The Groogrux King
Taylor Swift – Fearless
Song Of The Year
Lady Gaga – Poker Face
Maxwell – Pretty Wings
Beyoncé – Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
Kings of Leon – Use Somebody
Taylor Swift – You Belong With Me
Best New Artist
Zac Brown Band
Keri Hilson
MGMT
Silversun Pickups
The Ting Tings
More Nominees after the jump...
DRAKE & CHRIS BROWN ON VIBE
The re-launch of VIBE magazine will have Chris Brown and Drake will be on cover!!
Welcome BACK!
~♥Shené
Welcome BACK!
~♥Shené
ART: Columbus Fun On A Budget
If you are looking for a FREE art experience, try one of these activities:
This gallery has permanent galleries and special exhibitions ranging from sculpture, to photography, and modern art. The best part? It is ALWAYS FREE! The Gallery is located on the 4th floor of the Library and is open Noon to 5 p.m. Mon. - Sat.
Admission is ALWAYS FREE and is one of the newest galleries to the greater Columbus Area, located in the historic Lazarus Building.
Every Sunday, the Museum is FREE to all visitors. Columbus is currently featuring the blown glass art of Chihuly until July 4th.
-BCon-
Remember when George Bush dodged a shoe?
Muntadhar al-Zeidi interrupted former President George W. Bush during his last visit in Iraq by showing off his shoe throwing skills. Well someone returned the favor by throwing a shoe at him during his press conference in Paris.
~♥Shené
ALICIA KEYS LIVE ON YOUTUBE
Did you miss her LIVE concert for World AIDS Day on YouTube 12/1/09 presented by American Express (don't leave home without it lol)? Don't feel bad because I did too - OOPS. Below are some of the clips from the live performance at the Nokia Theater. Enjoy! It seems like it was a good concert. Get it girl!
Many more videos from the concert after the jump
This first one...*oh* Dear Alicia get out of my head...Thanks!
MeaLee
Click the read more link to see the rest of the concert!
Many more videos from the concert after the jump
This first one...*oh* Dear Alicia get out of my head...Thanks!
MeaLee
Click the read more link to see the rest of the concert!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
READY TO KILL SOME TIME?
Surfing aimlessly for something to occupy your time can only last so long. You scan the news, check your favorite store for deals, enjoy some BLAKstar, then what?
Try some of these sites next time you are looking for something a little random, quirky, cute, or funny:
Enjoy!
-Bcon-
PRECIOUS
Have you seen Precious yet? November 12th we posted that the film had not made its way to our area, Columbus, but now the wait is over.
Precious is now Playing regularly at the following theaters:
Drexel East (Bexley)
Arena Grand (Downtown)
AMC Easton (Easton Town Center)
AMC Lennox (surrounding OSU area)
Check Fandango for ticket prices and showtimes, and enjoy this award-winning film in your area.
-BCon-
NEW MUSIC: CORINNE BAILEY RAE
Oh Corinne - I..no..WE have all missed you. This song is so beautiful, I can only hope her new CD slated for a February release will be just a great! Take a look after you take a listen - you will see singer Annie Lennox who is sitting on stage, seems to be taken with Ms. Bailey Rae's voice and song. The lyrics..and her voice really speak to me.
Thanks to Ms.Christa Bell (A great poet!) for the video!
MeaLee
Thanks to Ms.Christa Bell (A great poet!) for the video!
MeaLee
NEW ALBUM: RES - BLACK.GIRLS.ROCK!
Res’ near-decade long career is filled with winding paths and memorable experiences. While she’s no stranger to the hardships of being an artist, Res is simply in love with making music and the world will fall in love once again with Black.Girls.Rock! Her voice, her style, and her sound are a combination lacking in today’s music. While her debut set the tone for the start of the first decade of the new millennium, Black.Girls.Rock! will own the close of it. By now many would have given up, but Res was born to make music. Simply put, “You’re destined to do what you’re destined to do.”
EMINEM COVERS COMPLEX MAGAZINE
One of my favorite magazine has Eminem gracing the cover. DOPE COVER!
~♥Shené
~♥Shené
Sunday, November 29, 2009
NEW MUSIC: JASON DERULO - WATCHA SAY? ACOUSTIC VIDEO
MeaLee
Jason Derulo "Whatcha Say" - Official Acoustic Video
JASON DERULO | MySpace Music Videos
LADY GAGA PERFORMS LIVE WITH KID CUDI
Lady Gaga performs live Poker Face with Kid Cudi for the opening of The Monster Ball Tour that stopped off in Montreal. While many feel (as well as I) that Lady Gaga is very "out there" I do like a lot of her music and think she is shaking up the music industry and makes it quite interesting. Needless to say her performances at the award shows leave everyone talking the morning after (including me).
MeaLee
MeaLee
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