Showing off her two best talents – silence and stripping – Barbadian babe Rihanna took to the pages of Esquire to (yet again) show off her prized assets. As many-a-spectator knows, the ‘Man Down’ mannequin has certainly never been shy about flashing bits to appease her adoring fans.
A welcome distraction, given that some of them (as proven by the absence of a #1 album) probably often forget that she is a singer. Set to hit newsstands June 4, see more from Riri with Esquire UK below and peep the behind the scenes action:
If this week has taught us anything, it’s that not even a 10 month hiatus could dim the Pop light that is Beyonce.
Heralded for her sell out performances at New Jersey‘s ‘Revel Resorts‘, the last few days have seen the singer/songwriter praised (very publicly) by long time friend The Dream and US First Lady Michelle Obama, both of whom were in attendance at the shows.
Now it’s Spin‘s turn to get into the action.
Find out why they’ve called star the ‘greatest performer of her generation’ below…
Earlier today, BET‘s 106 & Park hosts ‘Terrence & Rocsi’ confirmed reports that they were to leave the networks,after seven long years.
While details surrounding their departure/dismissal are scarce, it has prompted questions by the 106 & Park faithful- all of which center around the pair’s replacements.
So, now we ask you:
Who do you think should replace Terrence and Rocsi,and why?
This fall, Tyra Banks launches Cycle 19 of ‘America’s Next Top Model- The College Edition’.
Hotly anticipated following the axing and subsequent welcoming of two new judges, the changes in the modelling series do not end there.
For, for the very first time in ‘Top Model’ history the viewers will be given the chance to influence the judges’ decision as to who stays and who goes each week, via way of an online voting system.
The system’s official site explains:
The America’s Next Top Model Photo Shoot Vote (the ANTM Vote) begins on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at 11:00:00 a.m. and ends on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at 8:59:59 p.m. (the Master Voting Period) and is affiliated with The CW Network television series America’s Next Top Model (hereinafter referred to as the Series).
The Master Voting Period and individual Polling Period dates and times (as disclosed below) are subject to change at the sole discretion of the The CW Network and with no advance warning/notification.
Throughout the Master Voting Period, Series episode–specific contestant photographs will be revealed on www.cwtv.com/antmvotingduring specific time periods (each hereinafter referred to as an ANTM Polling Period or, collectively.
Adding:
Aggregate Scoring, derived from Scores received during each respective Polling Period, may be used by the Network and/or Producers to rank each of the featured America’s Next Top Model contestants.
A composite Score, as solely determined by the Producers, will be used by the Producers to determine contestants to be eliminated from the America’s Next Top Model competition.
In an female dominated chart age, it’s safe to say Chris Brown– alongside Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars– flies the flag for the new generation of the male Pop star.
However, despite being the closest act this generation has to the Janet and Paula’s of the world- by way of choreography and production value- Brown’s craft is oft overshadowed by the controversies.
Controversies,stemming from his split with the supermodel Rihanna in 2009.
The Pop powerhouse served up a taste of stunning at the Glamour Awards in London last night. The 23 year old’s appearance at the event comes 5 days ahead of the release of her sophomore set ‘Heartbreak On Hold’ (due June 4th via Sony Music).
The ink on Cher Lloyd‘s Epic Records deal may still be wet, yet the British belle is wasting no time kick-starting her US campaign.
Having released the video for her debut American single ‘Want U Back’ recently, the X Factor UK star stopped by Billboard this week, where she performed a retooled take on Usher‘s 2012 smash ‘OMG’.
Following a snowball of speculation, it was today confirmed that Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J, hosts of BET’s 106 & Park, will be leaving the show after seven years.
Stephen J. Hill, President of Music Programming & Specials for BET Networks, announced the news in a statement:
“Today, after seven exciting years, 106 & Park hosts Terrence J and Rocsi announced that they will be leaving the show. It is no secret that there are a number of opportunities coming their way and we’re fortunate that they’ve been with 106 & Park for so long. They will be staying on the show for a while, so that we can have a “victory lap” — a celebration of their years at the helm of 106 & Park— before their departure. Terrence J and Rocsi are destined for great success and we at BET Networks will always take pride in being their original home — and be a place where I hope they’ll always feel welcome.”
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The duo made the emotional announcement on-air during today’s 106 & Park, recounting stories from their years on the show. “The first day I cracked the mic on 106, I was staying on a cot in a basement,” Terrence said, with Rocsi adding, “Until the moment we leave, we pledge to bring you young Black culture. It continues to be our honor to do this for you.”
“We are humbled at the opportunity to be a part of your lives,” Terrence concluded, promising that “we have a huge farewell show coming for you guys. We’re going to be leaving with a bang.” {Source}
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Undoubtedly a polarizing pair, their departure begs many a question. What will the fate of 106 be? Who’ll replace them? Will you still watch? Needless to say, interesting times lay ahead.
‘Motivation’ maestra Kelly Rowland was one of many ladies rocking the red carpet of the 2012 Glamour ‘Women of the Year’ Awards. Also guested by Jessie J, Will.I.Am, and more, the Berkeley Square Gardens-hosted event lit up London in honor of some of the entertainment industry’s most successful women.
It also saw Rowland walk away with the ‘TV Personality of the Year’ award.
Shrugging rumours of a return to the X Factor UK panel, Kelly Rowland flaunted her own show-stopping capabilities at the Glamour Awards in London tonight.
Posing for the adorning paparazzi,the ‘Motivation’ songstress turned heads in a stunning black number.
Rowland is expected to return to the US to continue work on her fourth studio album.
