Category: Celebrities

The Place to Be: Russell Simmons’ Art for Life 2014 in the Hamptons

(Photo by Eugene Gologursky)
(Photo by Eugene Gologursky)

ART FOR LIFE is Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s primary fundraising event and is held every year.  Soledad O’Brien hosted the star-studded event this year which honored Michael Bloomberg, Valentino D. Carlotti, Jason Flom, Kimora Lee Simmons and Featured Artist Carrie Mae Weems for their career achievements and philanthropic work.

The event’s Honorary Chair was Star Jones; and Event Chairs were Jamison Ernest, Kimberley Hatchett, Rhonda R. Mims, Camilla Olsson and Josue Sejour (The Sejour Group); with music by DJ M.O.S. Events sponsors include Gold Sponsor BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Gin and Bronze Sponsor Target.

This year’s benefit celebrates the gala’s “15” year milestone; highlighting youth that have grownup through our Rush programs, and honoring exemplary individuals who have supported the Foundation’s mission throughout the years.

This year’s coinciding ART FOR LIFE online auction via Charitybuzz launched on July 17th and will run through August 7th. Highlights include: Dinner with Miss Universe Gabriela Isler, Be a Roadie for a day with John Legend, Meet and Greets with Heidi Klum, Michael Strahan and more!

Proceeds from ART FOR LIFE benefit the Foundation’s signature arts education and gallery programs, which directly serve over 3,000 inner-city youth each year. Founded in 1995 by brothers Russell, Danny and Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation is dedicated to providing inner-city youth with significant exposure and access to the arts, as well as providing exhibition opportunities to under-represented and emerging artists.

For more information, visit www.rushphilanthropic.org

 

Nicki Minaj: Smelling Like Money on HSN

We think it’s safe to say that Nicki Minaj is no one trick pony!  The Raptress recently made her HSN debut  to promote her ‘Minajesty’ Exotic edition perfume and raked in an estimated 1m in sales!   The leading lady of YMCMB showed the power of her growing brand when in about just an hour,  25,000 bottles were sold.   The perfume bottles were on sale for $60 each, so it we’re calculating that approximately$1.4 million in sales was earned.  Not bad for a side-hustle!!

Die hard Nicki fans can watch the replay of the show right here.  You can also enjoy watching Nicki being playful with the customers on the phone which even included R& B singer Usher!!

Amber Rose Secures a Spot on New ABC Sitcom Pilot

amber-rose-2012-billboard-music-awards-02Amber Rose is trying to make her mark as an actress.  The hip-hop personality and wife of rapper Wiz Khalifa  recently appeared in Nick Cannon’s directorial debut “School Dance”, and is reportedly working on other roles.

Rose has revealed that she landed a role in the upcoming ABC Sitcom pilot called “Selfie.” The show revolves around a woman who becomes a social media celebrity after an embarrassing video of her getting dumped by her boyfriend goes viral.  Rose will play the character of FitBrit and it is said to be a recurring role.

 

Brandy’s New Look: We Are Loving This New ‘do!

Brandy Norwood recently debuted her newBrandy-Afro-1 look  by posting some pics of her “so fresh” and “so big” hair on Instagram.    The singer and actress, who currently plays Chardonnay on BET’s  “The Game”, playfully posed for pics wearing her latest accessory: a big ‘ol afro!  We love it and think that the new look really works for her.

 

 

 

 

 

Check out the gallery and judge for yourself!

 

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GaGa Goes Brown!

We are used to the ever changing looks and questionable fashion ideals from Lady GaGa, but her latest antic threw us for a loop! Lady Gaga tweeted a photo of herself as *GASP* a brunette!?!?  Surely, she’s experimenting with the new hair color that she’s calling “Louis Vuitton Brown” .  By now, everyone has seen pictures of the star in earlier days when she, a natural brunette, was a struggling artist performing in local clubs.  Well, looks like she’s going back to her roots….literally!  We’re not quite convinced that this look is going to stand the test of time, so we’ll see how long it willlast.  But one thing you can count on- Lady Gaga will definitely keep us guessing!

Alicia Keys is a “Girl On Fire”

Earlier today, Alicia Keys announced that she officially has chosen the image which will be used for the album cover.  We think she made a great choice.  The singer is looking undeniably cool, confident and couture as she personifies what it truly means to be a “Girl on Fire”, the fitting title for her forthcoming CD.

We love the whole look….the short hair, the accessories, black dress and the piercing stare.

Now that she has our attention,  we look forward to hearing the music she’s got lined up for us!

Nicole Ari Parker Will Help You “Save Your Do”

Earlier this year, Nicole Ari Parker launched a new product called the “Save Your Do”  GymWrap.  The revolutionary headband promises to help all women battle the age-old issue of dealing with our hair while trying to maintain an active lifestyle.   Perhaps now, we’ll have one less excuse to workout.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The stylish headband wicks away moisture and allows cool air in – so your hair stays flat and in place.  Definitely worth a try!  10% of proceeds will benefit Sophie’s Voice Foundation (SVF) , a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization founded by Nicole Ari Parker and her husband, actor Boris Kodjoe.   SVF was founded to further research that may offer viable solutions for better healthcare for children and adults living with spina bifida, to promote its prevention and to improve the quality of life for those living with spina bifida.  As you may already know, have a daughter named Sophie who was born with spina bifida.