GLAMOUROUS101: June 2011

Thursday, 30 June 2011

Albino Fulani Feat. Pipi - Usihofu (Official Video)

WOMEN AND BODY IMAGE IN ENTERTAINMENT

Kelly Price

Fantasia

Singer Jordin Sparks, of American Idol fame, reportedly went from a size 14 to a size 8, and was happy to show off her new tight body via Twitpics and magazine spreads, from People to US magazines. She touts Zumba, the popular dance-infused fitness program, as what helped her slim down.

Jordan Sparks

Jennifer Hudson

SHAUNIE O'NEAL AT THE TOP OF HER GAME

The executive producer talks about the ins and outs of reality TV, as well as what's next on her business agenda

More than just the ex-wife of basketball great Shaquille O’Neal,Shaunie O’Neal is a media mogul making waves behind the scenes in the reality TV arena. The mother of five first captured America’s attention during an episode of MTV Cribs, when one of the show’s executive producers noticed her on-camera personality, leading her to become an entertainment correspondent for two nationally syndicated celeb-driven shows, The Insider and Access Hollywood.

Now, the newly divorced Los Angeles native is doing things on her own accord, staking her claim in the television production, publishing, fashion and, possibly, film business. She executive produces the widely-popular VH1 show, Basketball Wives, and its sister series, Football Wives, for Shed Media.

BlackEnterprise.com chatted with the young businesswoman about starting her own production company, Amirah, Inc., stepping in front of the camera on this season of Basketball Wives and why she knows what’s good for business and TV.

BtelackEnrprise.com: How did you come up with the idea forBasketball Wives?

Shaunie O’Neal: I came up with the idea, maybe about four or fives years ago. We were moving from city to city—my kids, my family, everything. [I] just kind of sat on it for a minute and then I started talking to different people that I knew [who] worked in the production industry.

Once I said something and put the idea out there, the ball just started rolling extremely fast. We shopped it to a few different networks. We had some wonderful feedback and actually more than just VH1 was interested, but we ended up going with VH1 just because they were ready to go now and they presented us with the best offer.

As a producer and cast member, how do you find a middle ground between the business side of things and your personal life with all the drama that comes with being on a show like Basketball Wives?

It is hard to keep that medium because people just expect so much. [They] expect you to walk this super-narrow line all the time and I’m going to fall off that line sometime. It’s only natural. I think we all do and I just find myself sometimes just trying to be a little more careful, but you have to live. I don’t want to live walking this straight, narrow line all the time. I do want to just be me, have fun and say what I want to say when I want to say it sometimes, but I’m a smart girl and I handle my business. I’m a great mother and those times you see on TV that I snap on somebody that’s life. It is what it is.

How has the show helped you as far as branding?

It helps my branding now that I’m actually out there and more visible, it has opened a lot more doors for me and for all the girls. All of them have been reached out to more. I would say, depending on how you act, some more than others. I think, for my instance, I’m not the one on the show known for the drama and known to bring the drama and all that. Did I have a moment of drama? Yeah, but I think we all do.

What sparked the creation of your production company Amirah, Inc.?

The production company came immediately after Basketball Wives just because I had a vision and I have a plan. The production company is definitely needed to follow through with my plan.

In addition to Basketball Wives you also have Football Wives; do you have any other shows lined up under Amirah, Inc.?

Let’s just say that I have like three or four shows now in the works that are totally away from any wives concept or anything like that. I’m not just staying in a TV or reality show circle. I have some interest in broadening into movies.

You also have plans for a shoe line. When can we expect that?

We are shooting for the end of 2011. I want hot, sexy shoes. A shoe that you can wear to work or to that business meeting and then a shoe for you to go out at night with your girls. As I call it: a sexy after five type shoe. I’m looking for my shoe to be affordable so of course small boutiques and such, but I’m also looking at Macy’s and places like that.

What can we look forward to seeing from you in the future?

There’s several things on the table right now. Books, shoes, a few more shows, looking into movies… The sky’s the limit right now. I’m just having a ball at everything that I’m doing. And I look forward to each day and each challenge and at the same time I’m learning.

Lilian of Blu3 with Kawa on UGPulse.com Ugandan African Music

ISHA MASHAUZI KUMSINDIKIZA MKUBWA FELLA KATIKA MPAMBANO WA NANI MKALI KATIKA WASANII WA KIZAZI KIPYA CHA TAARAB 1st JULY-EQUITOR GRILL TEMEKE

Isha mashauzi
Mkubwa FELLA kiongozi wa kundi la bongo fleva TMK Family yakina Temba na Chegge, ambaye pia ni msanii chipukizi ktk Taarabu atachuana na wasanii wengine watatu chipukizi ktk miondoko hio ya muziki wa Taarabu ktk kumtafuta Mkali nani kati yao Ijumaa hii pale EQUATOR GRILL, Mtoni kwa Aziz Ally

Show hio ya aina yake itaanza mishale ya saa 2 usiku huku ikiongozwa na Kings Modern Taarab wanaotamba na nyimbo kibao kwasasa ikiwemo "Kijoka" na kusindikizwa na ISHA MASHAUZI mkali wa "Mama nipe Radhi" na zingine nyingi.

Wasanii wa kizazi kipya cha Taarab watakaopanda jukwaani kuoneshana nani mkali ni wale wanaotamba sana ktk medani hizo ambao ni Mkubwa Said Fella na nyimbo yake ya "Simuachi"aliyomshirikisha Isha, Athumani Ally "Nyongo mkalia ini", Omary Ally"Simuachi mpenzi wangu" na Kepteni Temba "Nimeiteka himaya".

TIA MOWRY CELEBRATES HER BABY SHOWER

Actress Tia Mowry looked beautiful in blue as she headed to her baby shower at the London West Hollywood Hotel yesterday (June 11). The mom-to-be was joined by her twin sister Tamera as well as a few friends.

"Tia looked gorgeous and very happy at her shower celebration. She was very excited about how things turned out," says a source of the party, which included games, gifts and a red velvet cake.

The 32-year-old star of The Game Tweeted her thanks last night, writing, "Going to bed and had an amazing day. Thanks again to all who came out for the shower :) love you all xoxo."

Tia and her husband Cory Hardrict are expecting a baby boy next month.

TOP 5 PREGNANT WOMEN FASHION TRENDS!!

Tunic Tops

Maxi Dresses

Stylish with Belt

Pair your long top with a belt — below or above — your growing bump.
Belt your Bump

Jessica Alba's Flower Dress

Floral Frocks Dresses
Pregnant mother everywhere embraced color this year wearing dresses, tops and even carrying bags with a fresh floral design.

Maternity Leggings

Leggings

"WHAT IS IT" KUINGIA MTAANI HIVI KARIBUNI

Ile Filamu inayokwenda kwa jina la WHAT IS IT sasa ipo tayari na muda wowote inaweza kuchomoka.Kwa mujibu wa taarifa za mwanzo kabisa kuhusu mzigo huu ambao unaeleza kisa kizima cha wanawake wajawazito na waume zao unasubiriwa kwa hamu kubwa sana na Wadau wa Filamu nchini.Haya sasa wadau mzigo ndio huo sasa wa WHAT IS IT ambao muda wowote kuanzia sasa utavamia soko.

Wakiwa location!!!