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B.E.T Bangers
I can honestly say that watching the B.E.T awards this year gave me a feeling of pride… I can’t say that I disliked any part of the program, I thought every artist that came out did so with everything in them and gave us an incredible show!
I’m not sure if I believed it, or if I just wanted to believe it, but Chris Brown’s MJ breakdown (+ his new track ‘Deuces’) has won back some of my fandemonium… is that bad? I’m not sure… all I know is, I liked it!!! The entire MJ tribute itself was done beautifully, he lived as a performer and I was definitely entertained.photo courtesy of NYTimes.comCrazy Nicki… what more is to say! The woman is ill!!! Putting aside the fact that she seems to be on every track that becomes a hit, lets discuss the way her I don’t give a “#*$%” about what people say mentality makes her all the more appealing. Congrats on all three awards!photo courtesy of examiner.com
To this day, I can recall sitting in my Mum’s basement bedroom, with all of her teenage friends while they would perform and perfect their renditions of Purple Rain & Raspberry Beret, complete with costume change… I was no older than 4 years old but word for word of (almost) every Prince’s song has been imprinted in my mind from these experiences. Point out an individual born in the 80’s or 90’s that does not know at lease some lyrics to a Prince song… and so, this proves how deserving he is of the 2010 B.E.T Lifetime Achievement Award! Is it weird that I cried as I watched and listened to his acceptance speech? Either way, its how it went down and his talent and creativity is deserving of every tear shed… Prince = the un-aging BIZ!
photo courtesy of examiner.com
Another artist who must be mentioned was the magnificently maternal Alicia Keys!!! Not only did she wear the hell out of that strapless purple dress and pink stilettos but YES, she DID crawl on the piano, and perform the heart out of Prince’s ‘Adore’ in a tribute to his career.
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Drake of course killed an incredible performance with Jeezy, Usher soaked seats when he performed ‘There goes my baby” & there isn’t much left to say about the attention grabbing performance of “My chick bad” by Luda. All in all, it was a great show and I wasn’t even trying to miss a moment. Although unmentioned, there was a room FULL of incredible talent! The last thing I’ll mention, and then leave this topic alone for a moment, are the new elements brought to the award show being the Rising Talent segments as well as Diddy’s Afterparty Lounge, I thought these were innovative and great for some extra creativity and exposure!!! xoxo*HeyDoYou is for the cute, clever and connected*
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The UNTHINKABLE video – Alicia Keys
I have been anticipating this video for months and finally, without any disappointment, its here!!!! Directed by Jake Nava, the video addresses the unconditional love between an interracial couple. No matter in which era the story is told, it remains the same, of a pair that go against family and society to do the ‘unthinkable’ and be together.
I have a secret obsession with this song, I first got a taste of it in March and my love has never faltered. How can u resist these lyrics? So honest… This song is for anyone who’s in love, been in love, wants to be in love… or just loves SOMEBODY!!!
Without any further adieu… courtesty of YouTube… The Unthinkable Video – Alicia Keys!video courtesy of www.youtube.com[Hi, Yvonne here with just a tad to add] and…I had goosebumps during the entire 4:42 of this video. I love this. So much of these issues still exist from generation from generation. I hope you can relate. I definitely can and this is my favorite video ever. Wow. Wow. Wow. “If you ask me, I’m ready…”*HeyDoYou is for the cute, clever and connected*
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Alicia Keys
With all of the negative press she’s been getting, I thought I’d shine a lil light on the soulful songstress that I still love and admire… Lets forget about what she does or doesn’t do in her relationship (or anyone else’s) and get back to why we love Alicia Keys… 10 obvious reasons!- raised by single mum-tri racial(irish/italian/Jamaican)
- graduated professional performing arts school at 16
- curvy but classy-her debut album sold over 12 million copies worldwide
- her debut album earned her five Grammies in 2002
- the 1st female to have an MTV Unplugged album debut at number 1
- she’s an aquarius (friendly, humanitarian, honest, loyal, original, inventive, independent, intellectual)
- she plays the piano and has since she was seven yrs old-her voice is extraordinary
- philanthropist (co-founder/global ambassador of Keep a Child Alive non-profit org providing meds to fams with HIV & AIDS in Africa
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Just In Case You Missed It!
Love, Love LOVEDDDDD this performance… with all the drama of the night it was a great way to conclude the evening in a major way!!! I got goose bumps!!! One thing though… I’ll put the question out there, as it seems to still be unanswered, and based on my twitter fam still blasting out the “#lilmamais”… WTF was lil mama doing on-stage @ the end!!! If you look around 5:33 on this video it looks like Jigga looks at her like “wtf are u DOING up here” and then brushes her off when he walks up front to Alicia… either way… WTF!!! - Uncategorized
Melody Eh$ani
This girl aint playing! Melody Ehsani is the name that will be rolling off your stylish little tongue this summer. If you don’t know about her, get familiar! Her resume is star studded, her shoes are fierce, her jewelry is bang on and she is so so special. Who is she? She is the design behind Bey’s fringe sunglasses, Mariah’s earrings and necklace in her Dream video and Amber Rose’ chain ring. WHAT! Guess where she is based out of.. LA!!! YAY!!!
Crystal bamboo hoops?!?! Fly girl stomping shoes!?!? STOP IT!
Pink soles!! Customize jewelry?!?!? OMG HEAVEN.
Check out what she is all about here http://www.melodyehsani.com
She is on FACEBOOK and we have 15 mutual friends?!
Follow her on Twitter
Screaming I WANT IT ALL!What I love about her is that her website starts by saying: I am ENOUGH and I am not my history. I absolutely identify and am liberated by her statement. Buy her stuff, support her artistry and surround yourself with like minded people and let your haters be your motivators!Wait you want more? Hell ya!
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Alicia Keys as Michelle Obama
In this month’s Glamour Magazine!
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