Vivica wasn't too impressed with Monica's evening gown
By Florence Anthony
In addition to crying onstage while performing a Michael Jackson tribute at the BET Awards, Chris Brown's tears continued backstage. He told his pal Ray J: "This night saved my life, and my career. Thank you for everything." The men hugged twice before Chris started tearing up once again. An eyewitness told Hollywoodlife.com that Chris's tears were genuine, and he seemed both relieved and elated to have his career back on track. In addition to Jermaine Jackson hugging him and telling reporters that Chris should be forgiven, Chris also beat Justin Bieber for BET's "Fandemonium" award, saying in his acceptance speech: "I let you guys down before, but I promise I won't do it again."
Tongues are wagging that BET aired footage of my girl, Vivica A. Fox critiquing the fashion worn by celebrities on the red carpet at last Sunday night's BET Awards. Reportedly, Vivica wasn't too impressed with Monica's evening gown. The R&B star responded to Viv's remarks by taking to her Twitter page, and ever so slightly dissing Vivica. Monica tweeted: "Thank u guys for having my back but I'm not offended at all by that older lady's comment. U must be fashionable to judge fashion." My name is Bennett and I ain't in it.
The 14th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), which took place in Miami, June 23-26, was an energetic and inspiring experience for approximately 3,500 festival goers. Wrapping up the star-studded four-day festival which was well attended by multi-talented aspring actors and filmmakers, who received acclamation at the closing night ceremony, ABFF Honors. Hosted by Robert Townsend at the New World Symphony Lincoln Theatre, the evening ended on a high with the recognition of Oscar nominated Producer/Director Lee Daniels receiving the "Career Achievement Award" for his success and great talent. In accepting his award, Lee thanked his mother, who was seated front row with other family members, "for allowing me to be me." Festival attendees know the ABFF parties are always a hit. But this year's celebration of Film Life proved to be extra special when Idris Elba turned in his acting hat to join DJ D-Nice in keeping the partygoers electrified into the wee hours of the morning at trendy Miami nightclub LIV in the Fountainbleau Hotel.
Celebrity hairstylist Johnny Wright, First Lady Michelle Obama's personal hairdresser, and Essence Magazine are looking for the next Dark and Lovely lady. Their quest for the right woman started with a panel discussing themed "Polished from Head to Toe." Panelists included: America's Next Top Model Bre Scullark; Essence Beauty Director, Corynne Corbett; and Mr. Wright. The National Dark and Lovely Show It Off! Contest will run through July 6, 2010, with a winner to bee announced in the October issue of Essence.
Reports are flying that Beyonce and Jay-Z celebrated her sister Solange's birthday and the one-year anniversary of Club Avenue at the New York hot spot. The couple arrived after midnight and Jay-Z requested a cake and some Ace of Spades champagne in honor of the birthday girl, who also apun at the party with DJ Reach. Jay and Bey, who is second on the Forbes top celebrity money making list, were "very affectionate with each other and just chilled," a source reports.
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