Seal and his wife Heidi Klum were seen in New York City as reported by JEZEBEL. Seal has a new oldies tribute album named "Soul" coming out which you can read up on here and here.
(You gotta love those sky-high Christian Louboutin boots!) UPDATE: Apparently Seal dressed up as Barack Obama for Halloween. Did you notice the matching Obama pins they have on? Pink is The New Blog has additional photos of the twosome.
I'm seriously loving this new Eric Benet song called "The Hunger." BET J's Soul Sessions has this song in constant rotation much to my own satisfaction! Check it out...
"Hunger" is the second single off Eric's current album, "Love & Life." Loves it!
I spotted this recent photo of D. Woods over at Fresh & Fab. The former Danity Kane singer has on red and black African-inspired leggings from American Apparrel's Afrika collection. Bloggers have since criticized the new American Apparel's collection for its controversial ad campaign.
What's Halloween without MJ's hit "Thriller"?! Can you believe those jeans Ola Ray has on in the video came back into fashion as the fall trend - cropped jeans??! Style reinvents itself indeed...
Carmen Ejogo and her husband Jeffrey Wright attended the London premiere of the latest Bond film, "Quantum of Solace" at the Odeon Leiceter Square on Thursday night. Jeffrey also appeared in the 2006 Bond film, "Casino Royale." Check out that Obama pin Jeffrey has on. Celebrity fashion designerOzwald Boateng was also at the premiere...
"Quantam of Solace" trailer
I'm definitely looking forward to the new Bond film. Do expect to see these two on the red carpet this Fall thanks to Jeffery's role in "Cadillac Records."
photos: AP/GETTY
I just heard Akon'snew song with Lil' Wayne and Young Jeezy called "I'm So Paid" on the radio and now there's a video premiere floating on the blogosphere. Akon's upcoming album, "Freedom" will be in stores on December 2nd. Check it out...
Boris Kodjoe and his wife Nicole Ari Parker were seen at the HollyRod event last night in Atlanta. (Thanks Natasha!) The HollyRod Foundation-sponspered event was hosted by actress Holly Robinson Peete in support of the style trends from designer Kevan Hall. The couple took photos with Essence Atkins (remember her from "Smart Guy"?!)
I see him flaunting his wedding ring--aww! photos: Exclusive Access
Random Thoughts: My shoe crush goes to these black pointy-toe shoes from Manolo Blahnik as worn by Ashley Olsen and Thandie Newton. Fashion blog/FG2BH friend Favored Fashion Fix is not helping my situation (copyright T.I.) ...lol!
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October just breezed right through, didn't it? What a month it has been! Do you guys have any Naija/Ghana films that you think I should see? I had my eyes on "A Piece of My Flesh" and "Tomorrow Must Wait."
Afro/Naija News:
Nadia Burai and long-time boyfriend Michael Essien set to wed in December. [Linda Ikeji]
Traditional Nigerian wedding of Seun and Raji. [Gistmaster]
Nas explains why Hip-Hop doesn't come to Africa. [Ariztos]
Alek Wek and Sade serves up a smile and a wink for "ID" magazne. [In A Word...Fab]
Djimon Hounsou and girlfriend Kimora Lee Simmons were spotted outside STK steakhouse in Hollywood last night. If you look closely you'll notice his CK boxers. Oops did I just say that out loud ...LOL!
While reading the October 28th edition of "Metro" newspaper, I stumbled across this one interesting photo. Before I even got to the photo caption, my eyes popped at the man's hairstyle! Now that's a fan/stan!
Yaya Toure, with the word "Obama" shaved into his head, hands out "Obama" t-shirts and pamphlets to residents in the Ivory Coast, Africa. "I know that people from the Ivory Coast don't vote in the U.S., but it's a way for me to explain to them who [Obama] is," Toure said.
In my spare time I've been reading Dr. Ben Igwe's latest novel called "Against The Odds." so you already know I had to make this book - FG2BH's Book to Know! Here's the summary straight from publisher African Hertiage Press:
Undaunted by hardship, a determined widow, Uridiya, arranges a wife of her choice for her western-educated only son. Hardly did she know that her son, Jamike, had fallen in love and gone ahead to marry a foreigner against her wish and the expectations of his village and its people. In a show of love, loyalty and commitment he rejects the arranged wife to the disappointment of his mother and the community. Can his defiance succeed against all odds?
Set in an Igbo village in Eastern Nigeria from the late 1950's to early 1970's and in the United States in the early 1970's, the author adroitly and sympathetically handles the powerlessness of the widow in rural African societies and the generosity of the human heart in altruistic people who give so that individuals and society may benefit. It addresses with candor and sensitivity the problems of race, human sexuality, cultural disengagement and the role of love in blurring the 'color line.' Against the Odds is an evocative story with spellbound intensity.
I laughed at Jamike wrapping up a long oversized belt around his tiny waist at the age of 12. I smiled at the momentary silence Jamike received when he said he was married already. His poor mother! The story is a great read for all and I highly recommend it to all FG2BH readers!
photo: African Heritage Press
UPDATE: Check out Seal's tribute to Obama called 'A Change Gonna Come.'
Seal has a tribute album named "Soul" coming out on November 11th. Check out the official cover artwork for the album below.
Seal on what to expect on "Soul":
"Someone once said '...the album will sound like the time you had making it'... Never before has it been as true as in the process of recording this record," Seal said. "Although David and I had been acquaintances before, we'd never quite managed to work together. Upon doing so, I was quick to realize that I was in the presence of true greatness. I've worked with a lot of producers before, but never have I come across anyone as naturally gifted and knowledgeable as David. If you are fortunate enough to have that combination, then you find that the album-making process tends to go very swiftly, making this the smoothest and most enjoyable album I have ever made. And if you are exceptionally fortunate, you find yourself also having made a great friend. I cannot thank him enough."
My fashion crush of the moment - Yves Saint Laurent platform tribute pumps! Heidi Klum, Jennifer Lopez, and Ashley Olsen have worn these gray suede pumps in the past.
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Is it a crime to NOT wear a traditional Afro/Naija outfit at a wedding?!
Did you know that Tyler Perry's current girlfriend Gelila Bekele is from Ethiopia? Jamati recently placed her on their top 10 Sexiest African women in 2008 list.
The scans I posted up with Idris Elba, Sophie Okonedo and Oluchi had to be taken down. Sorry for any misunderstandings!
DISCLAIMER: all random thoughts are meant in good humor!
Afro/Naija News Update:
Get ready for L'Uomo Vogue - the African edition. [The Cut]
Michelle O's $337 J. Crew outfit at Leno. [Mrs. Grapevine]
One-of-a-kind Cabbage Patch dolls made for McCain, Palin, Obama, and Biden. [PopEater]
One of FG2BH's faves Estelle collaborated with Sean Paul on the remix of her current single, "Come Over" from her album, "Shine." The chemistry between them made the Lil' X-directed video worthwhile. There's even a cameo from her good friend Kardinal Offishal who appear in her "Pretty Please" video. So far the two-time MOBO Awards winnerEstelle release the singles "Pretty Please", "American Boy", "Wait A Minute (Just A Touch)", "No Substitute Love" off her current record.
If you're keeping with Estelle, the Supa Dups-produced track "Come Over" is her fifth UK single and "Come Over" is her second American song. Next up for Estelle is a national tour with Gym Class Heroes and The Roots from October 3rd and November 1st, according to Pitch Fork Media.
Estelle has her huge hit "American Boy" with Kanye West to thank for her two recent MOBO Awards. FG2BH's fave Brit import (with her Homeschool Records boss John Legend) walked the red carpet in a strapless Giles dress.
Fatima Siad of "America's Next Top Model" Cycle 10 fame has a well-placed photo shoot inside the November 2008 pages of "Essence" magazine. So I wanted to share the scans with my fellow FG2BH readers...
I'll definitely tune in this week to catch up on the hoopla!
My random thoughts: So this latest style trend Geek black shades are all rage thanks to Charley Uchea from "Big Brother", Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams. But do YOU love it?
Watching D'Angelo pour out his heart and soul on this track....
...makes me forget about this and this. Anyone else hoping for him to come back with a even bettter sound???
Beyonce's "If I Were A Boy" video caused a blog frenzy over the weekend. She stripped down her over-the-top persona and went with the flow. So do you like it or not? In her own words via Billboard: "It's kind of like 'Freaky Friday'," Beyonce tells Billboard of the concept behind the "If I Were a Boy" clip, where she plays a police officer. "In the beginning of the video, my husband makes me breakfast and he's excited about it, and I kind of don't have time to eat. As a police officer, I have a male partner and the video goes through our days. My husband's at work and has attractive girls flirting with him but he declines their advances. I have a guy flirting with me, and I flirt back."
disclaimer: all fun and random thoughts are meant in good humor!
Speaking of Charley, she has a favorite thing just like Oluchi, Akon, and Seal. Charley simply cannot get enough of her black and brown leather satchel. Can you tell?
So do you have a favorite thing you can't be without?
"Cosmopolitan" magazine recently revealed its 2008 Bachelors for their November issue. On the list is 25-year-old Feyisayo Oshinkanlu from Rhode Island. For those wondering, Feyisayo translates into "Use this as wealth" from the Yoruba dialect. [source]
Rhode Island Bachelor 2008 Name: Feyisayo Oshinkanlu Age: 25 Hometown: West Warwick Cosmo Username: RHODEISLAND08 Occupation: Pharmaceutical-Sales Representative In his own words: "I want the people in my life to be happy." Chick trait he craves: "Being able to hold a conversation about anything — from the Muppets to Tchaikovsky." Ideal first date: "I don't care, as long as it ends with a kiss." Make-him-melt move: "Touch my back. I love that!" Dating deal breaker: "If she puts herself down or disrespects others" Sex on a first date? "Skanky" Should women play hard to get? "Yes, but don't spend the whole relationship playing games." Makeup or natural? "Natural. Women look their most beautiful when they haven't put on any makeup yet." [COSMOPOLITAN.COM]
So I thought I'll share the scans with my fellow FG2BH readers...
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