Rihanna put it down at All Star Weekend

ok yea i was GEEKED for this performance i can’t even lie about it. My girl Rihanna did her thing at the 2011 NBA All Star Weekend. And to be honest I was pleasantly surprised. it was better than I thought it would be. I think she definitely was feeling herself and is showed on stage…in a good way. For those who don’t know Rihanna performed for the half time show with the help of Drake and Kanye West.

She did a mix for her songs; Umbrella, Only Girl, Rube Boy, Whats my Name and then ended with the hit All the Lights. but what I love about the performance was that she had a live band. and for me when a performer chooses to have a live band on stage it makes them that much more vulnerable as a singer, because now they actually have to make the attempt to sing. and I think Rihanna stepped outside of her comfort zone. and it worked for her…I cant even lie about it.

For once she looked like she was enjoying herself on stage. Her performance at the Grammys was good too, but I think because it seemed as if she was able to be a little bit more free on stage, there was positive energy that she had. home girl was dancing, and really using the stage. So i was excited to watch this performance. I think it was different Rihanna that haven’t really gotten the chance to see. I mean hey I would be on top of the world too if my perfume launch was a huge success.

i also noticed…i think Rihanna has been working on her vocals lately. The parts that I was able to hear…cause you know there were parts that you couldn’t hear her. but she is sounding better. to be honest, i never thought of Rihanna as a true vocalist, but she has amazing stage presence. and that has gotten her pretty far. and i have been waiting for her truly put some time into her vocals. and for this particular performance there is some progress.

I loved everything about this performance. i loved the dancers she got back to her Caribbean roots…which i absolutely love! she had a couple dance sequences which is something new for her! I loved her hair, that shade of red is good for her. i loved her outfit, I don’t care what anyone says home girl is THICK i mean seriously did you see them thighs YES HONEY!!! thats truly from the Caribbean for real.

oh and can i tell you guys how much i love the on stage chemistry between her and Drake #POW I’m serious folks, I love the two of them together on stage. They put it down at the Grammys and recreated it again for this performance.  And her and Kanye definitely held it down and finished strong. I just love that song any way so yea!

sidenote: Rihanna is going on tour this summer in which she will be accompanied by Cee Lo. i don’t know about you guys but I’m definitely going to this tour!

so yea..I am and always will be a fan of Rihanna…deal with it

http://www.livenation.com/Rihanna-tickets/artist/1013826

http://rihannanow.com/

-Ms. Shay

Kanye’s New video ft. Rhianna and Kid Cudi

i have been saying lately that i miss watching videos.  I know you all remember back in the day when you would come home frome school and you could make something to eat and in the midst of doing your homework, you could just watch music videos all afternoon. That was back when MTV…BET…and VH1 used to play videos, and played them in entirety.

Having said all of that, I am excited for this post cause Kayne’s newest video for All the Lights just premiered.#GEEKED It features my fav Rihanna and a cameo by the and only Kid Cudi #POW it was drected by the infamous director Hype Williams. and to tell ya’ll the truth I effin loved this video. it was so a Hype Williams production that was so true to him as a director. But it was rather refreshing to watch. It wasn’t overly complicated. NO random women walking around, no cars, no craziness. I like the use of the words, I like the simpleshots of Kanye on the police car, and the simple shots of Rihanna. so that way we can still in enjoy the song without trying figure out whats going on in the video.

I know ya’ll remember some videos that be doin WAY to much in a simple video. So I suggest everyone watch the video.

-Ms. Shay

Rihanna Sued for plagiarizing S&M video

So word on the street is photographer David LaCapelle is suing the starlet for plagiarizing his art. Rihanna’s latest video S&M which has spent its time on the charts and has been banned in certain markets and countries cause of sexual content, has gotten her in some hot fire with the law. yea I said hot fire lol LaChapelle, who has shot celebrities for magazines such as Rolling Stone, GQ and Vanity Fair, said ‘the music video is directly derived from and substantially similar to the LaChapelle works

According to the Daily Mail, LaChapelle’s suit says that Rihanna’s video copied the “composition, total concept, feel, tone, mood, theme, colors, props, settings, decors, wardrobe and lighting” of his photographs, including key scenes such as her latex outfit, her walking of a security guard (which is nearly identical, he said, to his 2002 photograph for Vogue), and newspaper inspired outfit.

oh poor baby SHUT UP! lol Dang ok now can I keep 100 with ya’ll, I think he’s feeling left out and figured hey let me get in on this. Yea this may be a little bias but reality is, nothing is original any more. I’m willing to bet that Lachapelle wasn’t the first to think of this idea. He maybe one of the few to have his name public. Like I think this whole law suit thing is just to much.

Ok so I mean I can understand that he is a little upset, but if anything LaChapelle should be talking with the production side of the video, there are other folks involved with the creation of a video.

I don’t know all the detail about the law suit, but i guess we’ll see how this’ll play out over the next fews days or months.

-Ms. Shay

 

Rihanna’s new fragance: ‘Reb’l Fleur’

2011 is shapping up to be good year for Rihanna. Her latest album Loud is doing well and in the spring, she will be following in the foot steps of other female singers by launching her own fragrance entitled Reb’l Fleur. Like her peers; Beyonce, JLo, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey (Cannon) just to name a few, she is expanding herself as a brand. It is said that it will have a signature scents of vanilla, amber, fruits, and florals.

Reb’l Fleur was named after a child hood pet name she told People Magazine:

“My grandmother in Barbados used to call me her Rebel Flower,”

and RiRi is quite the business woman:

“Over the years, I layered many different scents to get something that was truly my own,” she said. “But I wanted…something that said ‘Rihanna was here.’ Something delicious and special, a fragrance with subtle hints that linger and leave a sexy memory.”

She had the opportunity to release her fragrance when she first hit the scene a fews years back, but I can appreciate the fact that she wanted to wait. I think this may be a fragrance that I will actually buy. anything that Rihanna does will leave a mark and the same will be said for Reb’l Fleur!

Reb’l Fleur is set to launch in February, just in time for Valentines Day. (fellas get ready) lol

-Ms. Shay

Fashion Watch: Denim Leather Chap Jeans

Ok these jeans have been getting some good attention, and quite a following R13 Denim Leather Chap Jeans…an interesting look, how well will this look catch on? They are the work of SSENSE…and will dig you in a whole worth $620…(that one hurt)

DENIM LEATHER CHAP JEANS

Skinny jeans with low rise in montana blue with black leather legs. Five pocket styling. Distressed copper rivets at front. Embroidery detail at rear. Whiskering, fading, paint splatter detail and abrasions at denim. Unfinished cuffs. Contrast stitching in orange. Zip fly. Shell: 98% cotton, 2% elastane. Contrast: 100% leather. Machine wash cold. Made in Italy.

http://www.ssense.com/women/product/r13/denim_leather_chap_jeans/30320?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=generic&utm_source=cj&utm_term=generic

 

This isn’t my kind of pants, but celebs are already rockin them…i.e. Rihanna

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-Ms. Shay

Rihanna ft. Drake ‘What’s My Name’

Rihanna & Drake to collaberate on “Whats my Name” Remix

 Word on the street is Rihanna personally contacted Drake, for her “What’s my Name” remix, which is to appear on her upcoming album. This should on hell of a song, cause we all know drake is gonna go HAM on this joint, and Rihanna loves to make her fans dance…so i suggest we all stay tuned for what is to come on this Joint!

-Ms. Shay