Alicia Keys and Beyonce’ shot a video together
By Florence Anthony
Aside from the New Orleans Saints stunning 31-17 victory over the Minneapolis Colts at Super Bowl XLIV, according to the Miami Herald, some of the hottest moments of the Super Bowl Weekend included: “Best Pool Party: Paparazzi Pool Party at the Fountainbleau.”.......Best hotel takeover- 944 Hotel (Eden Roc) Celebs in the house included Snoop Dogg, Drake and Common, plus Wyclef put on an impromptu performance with LL Cool J and Shaggy.
Best Diddy moment: Wednesday night at Cameo....as Diddy challenged Minnesota Vikings tackle Bryant McKinnie, who had Lil’ Kim on his arm, to a bottle war with New York Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards, who won with 51 purchases of Moet to Bryant’s 33. And there are children starving all over the world.
Ludacris was the other big baller down on Miami Beach during Super Bowl weekend. He turned the gated Mediterranean mansion into the House of Conjure for a few days, introducing his new Conjure cognac to tastemakers. The rapper reportedly created the spirit with Birkedal Hartmann, a Norwegian-owned Cognac producer, from a blend of some 40 distinct brandies. He also hosted a listening party for his seventh album, “Battle of the Sexes,” set to be released March 9. Says Luda: “I wanted to do something different, I wanted to look at stuff from a male and female perspective. There’s a whole lot of back and forth.”
I got a chance to attend Leigh Steinberg’s 24th Annual Super Bowl Party at Miami Bayfront Park on Saturday, February 6. Sponsored by World Water & Solar Technoligies, Inc., Xenith Presidium SSE and Miller Coors, the party was the place to be at this Super Bowl weekend. Prior to the event, partners and clients, guests and celebrities who attended the event had an opportunity to assist with the Haiti relief efforts. Guests were asked to sponsor Mobile MaxPure Machines in Haiti right now. Leigh Steinberg, the real life Jerry McGuire, was able to raise $20,000 at the event to send to Haiti and to its people. Also all remaining non-alcoholic beverages, imperishable food and unworn promotional apparel will be shipped directly to the Haitian people.
It’s another week and now it’s time to move on to NBA All-Star weekend. Two-time Super Bowl winner Ray Crockett has teamed up with Vibe Magazine to present Dallas All Star Weekend Passport 2010. Combining the beauty, grace and sexiness of talents like actress Gabrielle Union, actors Boris Kodjoe and Laz Alonso with the comedic genius of Katt Williams and the athletic brawn of the likes of Allen Iverson, Michael Vick, Dwight Freeney and Gary Payton, this All Star Weekend extravaganza will be like something no one has ever seen before. The four day unbelievable potpourri of 11 events begins in Dallas on Thursday, February 11 with an All-Star Hollywood soiree hosted by Boris Kodjoe, Taraji P. Henson, Vivica A. Fox, Columbus Short and Lamman Rucker. Special invited guests include Tyler Perry, Hill Harper, Terrence Howard, Meagan Good and Kerry Washington. For ticket information to the entire Dallas All Star Weekend Passport 2010 call 1-800-960-4560 or log onto www.myallstarpassport.com.
Word is Alicia Keys and Beyonce’ shot a video together in Rio de Janeiro for Alicia’s new single, “Put It in a Love Song.” The ladies reportedly dressed in Carnival-inspired costumes, including Swarovski headwear, in front of the amazing backdrop that is Rio’s landscape. Beyonce’ played to her largest audience ever while in Brazil.
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Word is Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth indulged Saturday at Wella Beauty Bar at Nine Zero One Salon in West Hollywood, with a blowout, manicure and makeup application. The recently named West Coast Editor of Reality Weekly, chatted with guests in the Schick Quattro for Women lounge.
T.I. has confirmed that VH1 renewed his hit reality show, "T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle," for a second season. He has said that the show is so important to him because it helps people get a better understanding of who he really is. T.I.'s highly anticipated album, "Troubleman," is due out in March.
A very happy Savannah Brinson showed off the 10 carat pear shaped engagement ring that her fiance LeBron James presented her at last Sunday's Miami Heat/Charlotte Bobcats game at the American Airlines arena in Miami.
Three years ago, Jeff Friday, Founder/CEO of Film Life, Inc., launched The Pro Hollywood Initiative at the American Black Film Festival. Friday's program was so impressive and ground-breaking, that it gained the attention of the NFL.
Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter and Broadway producer Alicia Keys will host a talkback discussion following the "Stick Fly" performance on Thursday, December 22 at the Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48 Street, New York City.
After being ordered on bed rest for the latter part of her pregnancy, the American Idol winner gave birth to a boy on Monday, December 12th. She delivered the bundle of joy in a North Carolina hospital.