Beyonce' "4" Released

Beyonce' "4" was released on Tuesday, June 28th.   Beyonce' could have been seen on every major outlet from CNN, BET, Magazines you name it. 


Jon Caramanica of The New York Times wrote:

As modern as Beyoncé has allowed herself to be over the years, from tech-savvy club R&B with Destiny’s Child to the insistent pancultural stomp of “Run the World (Girls),” on this new album, she has always been a torch singer in waiting, anticipating the day when she could just get down to business.
On that count, “4” is impressive, though it’s executed in perplexing fashion. It has far more in common with soul albums of the late 1970s and early ’80s — the poppier side of Jennifer Holliday, say — than anything by her so-called peers; it’s a position statement in the age of Rihanna. What’s clear now is that the Beyoncé of “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It),” of “Get Me Bodied,” of “Crazy in Love” and “Baby Boy” — that persona — was a homework assignment, a concession to the world around her by an artist with an astute ear and a gift for mimicry.

Adam Markovitz of Entertainment Weekly wrote:

“…why does it feel likeBeyoncé is struggling so hard to prove herself on “4?” The album is an every-song-for-itself welter of conflicting ambitions: It wants to be cutting-edge but familiar, accessible but artistic, hot-blooded but strictly impersonal….Vocally, she’s never sounded better — throaty and precise — but the songs here just aren’t her equal. “It’s exactly the kind of genre-busting risk that few other current pop stars would even attempt, let alone pull off flawlessly with a no-big-thing shrug. With more moments like that, “4″ might have been an album fully worthy of her talent. As it is, though, even star students get the occasional B.”

Steve Jones of USA Today writes:

“Compared with Beyoncé’s three previous albums, which arrived on a wave of hit singles, the release of 4 seems relatively quiet. Neither lead single Run the World (Girls) nor Best Thing I Never Had has caught fire on the charts,” adds Jones. But after Fierce’s duality, Beyoncé does not seem to need to make a cutting-edge statement. This time, she’s content to stay in her comfort zone.”

 I personally can agree with Jon Caramanica of  The New York Times.  She is older and wiser.  Her music reflects the state she is in, and she is in love, reflecting on past influences and sounds happy.  You can't beat that!

What did you think of "4"? 

Kelly Rowland At X Factor Audition's

Kelly Rowland looked beautiful in her Victoria Beckham Spring 2011 dress and she paired it with electric Blue heels.  This is another way to color block Glam Readers. 

She had an interview with the daily mail recently and she says:

I am so excited that I have joined The X Factor UK and am able to spend time in one of my favourite places in the world. I can’t wait to meet the next superstar!
I don’t shop as much as I used to, but if I’m passing a designer store and see something I like, then I’ll buy it, because I know I’ll always find a time to wear it.
When I was in Birmingham at the start of June for The X Factor auditions, I wore black 6in Louboutins, a cropped yellow lace top, Lorraine Schwartz diamonds and a black studded skirt by Twenty8Twelve. I’m still young, so I can show a bit of midriff, can’t I?

 

I have a real sense of style and I love fashion. I aim for a casual couture look — I want to feel comfortable, but to look ‘put together’. It’s all about mixing brands.

I’m not a label junkie, but I do love Ralph Lauren, DSquared and River Island.
A lot of my wardrobe is black and I need to get out of that habit, so I’ve been experimenting with more colour and checking out vintage shops.
In Miami, where I live, it’s almost mandatory to wear bright colours. Luckily, most of them suit me.

 

Glad to see her back on top!

Dwayne Wade & Gabrielle Union At the Premiere of Transformers 3

Now that's what I call a gorgeous couple


She is one of the lucky actresses in Hollywood with the most flawless skin.  Can we all get a hint on what you do Ms. Union. 

Glam Photos Of The Week

The Sexy Lance Gross was seen at the 5th anniversary ‘Creme of the Crop’ post BET Awards Dinner Celebration in Beverly Hills.


Toni Braxton was also spotted at the dinner.  I'm not to sure if I like her dress and wedges. 


Jay Z was spotted looking pretty casual.. I like the look on him, and he cut his hair so I guess that album will be out soon.


His wife Beyonce was not far behind him in London.  This color really looks great on her.



Beautiful People

2011 BET Award Show

Jill Scott performing on stage.  Looking good these days Jill

The handsome Idris Elba arrives at the 2011 BET Awards


Wiz Kalifa and Amber Rose rolled up to the BET Awards. 


Beyoncé performs at day four of the Glastonbury Festival in England. Her performance was also broad casted live during the 2011 BET Awards.  Love her!!!.


Cee-Lo performed a Patti LaBelle song.  You have to appreciate how creative he is.


Mary J Blige look toned in her dress.  She performed music from "What's the 411"


Alicia Keys was spotted.  She also performed


Tracee Ellis Ross looked gorgeous.  I miss Joan.


Drake showed up with his yellow grown man shoes


Nicki Minaj had a lot going on.  I understand where she wants to go.  I just don't think she got there yet.  Girl call Solange.


Kelly Rowland was pretty in pink.  She also performed her hit "Motivaton"  She did an awesome job!

In the WTF moment of the night.  Tiffany Green, a fan from Flat Rock, Michigan, was chosen to read the winner's name from a Sprint Evo tablet. Green first called Brown's name, but then squinted at the teleprompter before confidently announcing that Rihanna had won.

Wrong winner named at BET Awards

Chris Brown shows off BET awards, grins

"Well, that was awkward," singer Drake said as he accepted the award for Rihanna, who was not present.
Stephen Hill, BET's programming president, took blame backstage for what he called "a human error."
Brown's name was correctly on the tablet in Green's hand, but the show producers put the wrong name -- Rihanna's -- on the teleprompter, Hill said.
Photos of Green's stunned expression quickly became an Internet sensation. She tweeted that she was weeping backstage.
Rihanna was honored earlier with the best female R&B artist award.
When the dust settled, Brown had won for best male R&B Artist, video of the year, best collaboration, and the viewer's choice award


We can do better BET.  Kevin Hart was a great Host and a few performances had me on my feet.  But the pre-award show and that mix up.  Sat me right back down.

Glam Beauty Tip Of The Week

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This item is good for an instant eye lift.  It retails for $42


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If you stick this this routine.  You will notice a brighter less puffy eye.


Happy Shopping:)

Solange Knowles Turns 25

The spokes model, singer, song writer and DJ is celebrating her 25th Birthday today.


Solange Knowles has been on the R&B circuit since she was just 17 years old.  She continues to follow in the footsteps of her older sister, Beyonce, by having released two of her own solo albums and is currently working on her third!


The Talented Solange Knowles is more outspoken than her famous sister Beyonce.  However, I imagine Solange is allot like their mother.  They don't seem to tell it like it is.  Go on girl!



Happy Birthday!!!

Tia &Tamera

Tia and Tamera are gearing up to share the exciting details of their lives in their new reality show, "Tia and Tamera".


The series follows the 32-year-olds as Tia goes through her first pregnancy -- she and her husband, actor Cory Hardrict, are expecting a boy in just a few weeks .



Tamera plans her wedding to FOX News correspondent Adam Housely, who she got engaged to in January.


The show will premier on The Style Network on August 8th.


I can't wait.  Will you be watching?

Glam Photos Of The Week

Serena Williams returns to tennis winning at Wimbledon.

Kimora Lee and Djimon Hounsou spotted taking a walk in Los Angeles.  Kimora is looking great these days.

Rutina Wesley looks beautiful at the ‘True Blood Season Four Premiere’ in Hollywood.

Rev Run and Justine Simmons arrive at ‘The Gala Opening of The New Mercedes-Benz Manhattan’ in New York City.  I so miss their T.V Show.


Wendy Williams spotted with that wig and pink lip stick..  How You doinnnnn.


Last but not least.. The very sexy and dapper Shemar Moore arriving at
at the ‘38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards’ in Las Vegas.


Beautiful People.

Diddy Settles With Victims Of 1999 Club Shooting

Sean "Diddy" Combs has settled all civil actions against him stemming from the 1999 shooting at Club New York, the New York Post reported Thursday (June 23).

Citing court records, the Post revealed that Diddy, his former protégé Jamal "Shyne" Barrow and the now-shuttered club struck a deal earlier this year with three people shot by Barrow during the incident. The exact terms of the settlements were unknown because of confidentiality agreements between the parties.
But former Club New York owner Michael Bergos, who did not sign the agreement, told the paper that the most seriously injured victim, Natania Reuben, was paid $1.8 million, while two other victims received settlements of $500,000 and $50,000. Bergos said he didn't know who paid what amount in the deal, but Barrow's and the club's shares were covered by insurance companies, while Diddy was forced to pay himself, since his insurance company has since gone out of business.

A spokesperson for Combs did not respond to MTV News' request for comment on the report.
Reuben's lawyer, Debra Reiser, declined to comment on the settlement, telling the Post, "My client wanted the confidentiality agreement because she didn't want any further publicity. She's been victimized enough."

The hip-hop mogul, who was with then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez at the club, was acquitted of all charges in May 2001. Shyne was convicted on two counts of assault, as well as reckless endangerment and gun possession (he was, however, cleared of the most serious charge: attempted murder.)

The following month, Shyne was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was released in October 2009 — and subsequently deported to his native Belize — but has always maintained his innocence in the shooting, telling MTV News in 2004 that he fired his gun in the air in an act of self defense.

"I'm a regular guy, man," he said. "I'm not tougher than nobody. I'm not better than nobody. I know real killers. I know people that really snatch bodies. I'm not that. I just did what I had to do. Somebody pulled out a .40 caliber and I had to pull mine out or I was gonna die."


I'm glad Diddy learned his lesson

Kanye West All Smiles In New New York

Kanye West and his gold pieces was spotted cheesing in New York.

 

Kanye West and his orange skinny jeans shaking hands with someone.

 

He is making his way to Lure restaurant. 

 

If your interested seeing him in concert so.  You can also catch him in New Orleans headlining the Essence Festival on July 1-3. 

 

Very Nice

 

 

Source-Bauer Griffin