Since 2006 is winding down, I thought it would be dope to do a few posts with a top 10 lists of random topics of the year. First up, CL’s Top 10 popular couples of 2006.
After looking and laughing through every post we made this year, I compiled some of your favorite or in some cases, least favorite couples of the year. We really only have like 20 couples in black hollywood anyway, but that’s another post. Now on to the list!!
#1: JAY-Z & BEYONCE

Hate it or Love, Jayonce was heavliy talked about this year. Whether it was those bogus wedding rumors that were circulating the net, or those random beach-side & court-side candids that you love us for. We made sure to post about it. You all know you secretly love seeing these two anyway! Those comments speak a 1000 words.
#2: JERMAINE & JANET

Yep, J&J came in 2nd place for 2006. We posted candids, event shots, and more of these two. Not to mention, all the TMI posts with Janet talking about how good a lover Jermaine is. He got her ass sprung out on his shit. I ain’t mad at cha Jermaine!
#3: RUSSELL SIMMONS & KIMORA

They supposedly broke it off back in June, but since that announcement
they have been seen together at numerous events and in candid shots.
Nevertheless, they were very popular this year.
#4: NAS & KELIS

Awww one of my favorite celebrity couples came in 4th. Everyone loves this couple because they geniunely look happy to be with each other. Everytime I see them I just smile. Yeah I know I sound corny as hell, but I ain’t lying.
#5: DIDDY & KIM PORTER

Some people went crazy over these two this year. Even though Diddy publicly announced that he will NEVER marry Kim, she is still popping out children for him. I guess those monthly checks will make up for all the stress. Good luck with the twin girls!
#6: HALLE BERRY & GABRIEL AUBRY

For some odd reason we kept posting up boring candids of Halle Berry and her boo Gabriel up on the site. I’m actually surprised I didn’t get complaints about the amount of candids we posted of the two. Don’t get me wrong they are a cute couple, but BORING AS HELL.
#7: STAR JONES & AL REYNOLDS

StALe was actually kind of popular earlier this year and but they fell off something awful. Ever since she got the boot from ‘The View,’ her celebrity star has died down. I’m pretty sure she will grow tired of playing Al’s beard and get it together.
#8: ICE-T & COCO

These two were kind of popular this year. We even posted up a few candids of them and you guys ate them up. I saw Coco on Jamie Kennedy’s MTV show and she seemed like she had Ice-T’s business end flowing together pretty well. We all know they ain’t having no problems in the bedroom..
#9: KANYE WEST & ALEXIS

Even though Kanye’s sexuality is up for debate (yeah I said it!!), he has been out and about with his fiance Alexis for a few months now. After looking at all the posts, I noticed that they only go shopping or attend fashion events when they go out. Whatever floats their boat, I guess.
#10: NELLY & ASHANTI

I hate to say it, but I love these two together. Kinda like Kelis & Nas, I think they have something. I heard they have been engaged for awhile, nevertheless they were semi-popular on CL this year. That’s BANANAS, huh Ashanti?
HONORABLE MENTIONS
DARREN SHARPER & GABRIELLE UNION

We all fell in love (or hate LOL) with this couple back in May when they were spotted at the Kentucky Derby, but we haven’t seen them out in public since. I heard they are still an item, but Gabby is keeping his fine-ass on lock down. I ain’t mad at you girl!! I would be doing the same thing!
WILL & JADA

Believe it or not, we really didn’t post that many Will & Jada pictures this year. We all love them as a couple, but Jada was the real star on the blog. I know yall remember all those pictures we posted of her in rock-mode. Please make sure to look out for her on the next list..
FLAV & DEELISHIS /// T.I. & TINY

-Everytime we made a post about Flav & Deelishis most of yall commented like crazy. But since they aren’t really a “real” couple they didn’t make the cut.
- T.I. & Tiny had drama earlier this year with that whole Hoopz thing. But they eventually worked everything out and that’s always good to hear.
NOW FOR THE COUPLES WE COULDN’T CARE LESS ABOUT!
These couples were either boring, annoying, or worse. Therefore most of us really didn’t care about them this year. Who knows about next year though..
CHRISTINA MILIAN & DRE /// KEYSHIA COLE & YOUNG JEEZY

1. BORING! I liked her better with Nick, but Dre is probably a stand-up guy.
2. Rumors about these two have been around for awhile. Everyone knows your dating, (word is Keyshia already got a tat), so why hide? Or do we really care?
TYRA & UNIDENTIFIED BOYFRIEND /// RODNEY & CAMILE

3.Tyra has been dating a lot this year, but recently she was seen with this middle-aged dude. Maybe she finally found the one. Maybe we don’t care..
4. Earlier this year I called them a ‘Z-List Couple’ and I was right. I don’t even know if they are still dating or not. But like I said, I don’t really care.
BIG GIPP & TAMALA JONES /// NICK CANNON & KIM KARDASHIAN

5. Yall straight clowned this couple back when I made a post about them. Do you Tamala.
6. BoooooooooOOOOO! Nick is corny and I still don’t know who that chick is.










Love is in the air!
Deelishis looks so digusting
HOT ASS MESSES!!! I CANT WAIT!!!!!
THAT PIC OF NELLY JUST MELTED ME ALL OVER MY OFFICE CHAIR. SOOOOOOO FINE!!!!!!!
OK, I’m a dude and I HATE Darren Sharper (pretty mutha fukka)…
It’s official, I’m hatin. You couldn’t tell me SHE-it if I looked like that mf.
Now for a real comment….damn, I was feeling the list till I saw Star and Al…WTF? They should have been on the HAM top ten list.
anyways… this list is a mess jada and will should be higher… coco-T and ice-t need not be on the list… diddy is not a couple with anyone but himself… darren and gabrielle should have made the list, they are two fine pieces of chocolate
How are you a couple when Puff said he will NEVER marry Kim Porter??? She’s one again the baby mamma of the year, and Carmen Bryan gets an honorable mention!
@ 7, they are still an item though. We all know he ain’t marrying her ass.
And I put this list together after I reviewed every post and read comments. It’s pretty accurate too.
Star jones face look tight.
Remove Ice T & Coco and replace them with Will and Jada.
DAMN!!! Darren Sharper…IS FINNNNNNNNE!…..
All I had to say!
Awwww, no Bobby and Whitney !!!!
@12
Look out for Bobby and Whitney on the breakup list. lol
I agree with #10, remove Ice Coco!
Nope! I stand by my list.
How bout yall go through every post and compile a list of your own. This shit took a minute, yo!
Deelishus does look nasty! Tamala Jones and Big Gipp…?? WTF? YEah who cares about them! yUK!
Everyone looks nice though. Ashanti and Nelly looks cute and so does Jayonce. However, after reading the book, i’m not sure what to think about Nas and Kelis.
YOU HIT THE NAIL RIGHT ON THE HEAD THE THE BEST COUPLES OF 06!
OH MY GOODNESS, that man with Gabby is fine ass hell! Eww wee, I love to get some of that any day of the week..
Gabby look so happy to be cheesing up next to Darren Sharper. I would be too. He is one fine piece of man candy, she definitely gotta keep him on lock to fight them hoes off. I aint mad at cha girl.
funny list of couples
Where’s Carmello and La La?
they forgot orah and gatle, oops, I meant steadman.
DARREN SHARPER & GABRIELLE UNION – GORGEOUS COUPLE
HALLE AND GAB – GORGEOUS AS WELL
THE REST ARE ODD COUPLES WITH EXCEPTION TO WILL AND JADA.
WHAT? NO REECEE AND CEEPHUS!!!!!
@ 22. I should have added them to the list of “who cares” couples.
and we only made 2 or 3 posts about Oprah and Steadman this year. That can’t make the list with that weak shit! lol
is that gabby hubby&what happen 2 big gipp wife dawn from en vouge[sp?]
I think it was a good couples list. Wish I coulda seen Nia nd her new man. Wonder what he looks like. Anyway…happy holidays everyone
meant gayle
Star and Al???? Hell to tha naw!!! Omit them and put in Will & Jada. They should of been in the top 3. Star and Al need to be in the top 10 HAMs!!! That list will be funny I know!lol! Nelly’s looking delicious as usual nd Jay and Bee look happy together in that pic. It’s always nice to see couples happy and in love.
That damn Deelishis is a HAM. Looking like a MAN. Why don’t she sit her ass down somewhere.
Darren Sharper is finger lickin’ good.
Ha!! Oprah and Gayle, now thats funny!!!
@26 Angel La, too funny but thats where you should of put Coco and Ice T, LOL.
Oh my… who is that Darren Sharper guy? I must know.
LOL about Carmello and LaLa!!! Even my dad says those two are boring…sad!
I think the list is pretty accurate…I like the list idea.
awww how cute
Damn TI is with a chick named Tameka…but why can’t that chick be this Tameka lol!!!
Anyways, you should have given them the Hood Couple of the year award…they most definitely are better then Keisha and Jeezy together.
HEY GRLNVA
I still haven’t got the pics but I sent you another note. I’m getting off early so I’ll get back with you tomorrow
1 finedyme, hey girl, must be nice to get off early. i will get those to you if it kills me. might have to do it from the home computer.
Good list! I knew Jayonce would be #1! The posts went CRAZY whenever you mentioned either of them. All I have to say is “GO GABBY, GO GABBY!” Ex-husabdn (whatever yo name is) GABBY done UPGRADED! That Darren is so damn fine, he can walk on water! Gabby, you betta WATCH YO BACK! LOL!
Side note: Hey Nelly! I still luv u even if you w/ Shanti! (Pulls tissue out of the box!)
onnly on a black blog site would jay and bee be #1 couple and jada and will not even be in the top 10.
can’t say the list is not predictable
@35 I am way ahead of you, he plays for the Minnesota Vikings.
Oh where is Koby and his lady?
I like Carmelo and LaLa….why are they boring…because they don’t get paparazzi shooting them on beach vacations? They seem like a nice young couple. I mean a brother gotta work playing ball I guess they can’t party all the time like Bigga.
I love Bigga, they do everything I would do with a man…if I was hooked up! They love the beach, they love a good party, and they travel all over the world. I love that.
I think Will and Jada should move up too, since they are one of few married with children couples on the list. They are so down for family and that’s really nice to see.
Nas and Kelis – I still don’t get them. They just seem so different. But if it works for them, more power to them.
Ashanti and Nelly – That’s the dull couple to me.
Halle and Gabriel – Why do the paparazzi follow her? I mean I’m not mad because I love Halle and I like seeing her casual gear since it’s always on point…but they never catch her doing anything. I guess paparazzi just like pretty women.
LOL @ SO MANY PEOPLE NOT UNDERSTANDING HOW SOME PEOPLE MADE OR DIDN’T MAKE THE LIST. THESE ARE THE COUPLES MOST POSTED ABOUT AND COMMENTED ON CL. NOT THE COUPLES THAT ANY ONE PERSON FEELS IS THE BEST.
That was the cutest list ever!!!! The chick Nick is with is KIM KARDISHIAN, Paris Hilton’s best friend! I think black love is beautiful and powerful let’s not hate
EXACTLY @ 45
atleast someone got the point of the list. I think you’re the only one who read the whole post too. lol. I swear.
@46. Lol I know her name, but who is she? Why is she famous?
i love the list, it seems pretty accurate.
I never knew Darren Sharper was that fiiine! Dayum that dude can get it anytime of day!!! Gabby loves her football players. wasnt her ex-husband a football star?
1. my fav nelly and ashanti i also think 2.christina and dre look really good together 3. star and al lmao yeah right 4. love nas and kelis they look like them been together forever
I’M READY FOR THE H.A.M.S!!! I KNOW REMY IS #1! WITH LIL KIM FOLLOWING CLOSELY BEHIND.
This is a great blog item to talk about. Something different! Before I comment no the list, can I just say that Gabby Union and her FINE ASS MAN make an absolutely BEAUTIFUL couple? I don’t know who that man is, but DAY-YUM. He is hella fine! They would have some cute babies! LOL
OK…
My personal fav black couples are:
1. Will & Jada
2. Angela Bassett & Courtney Vance — not gossip blog material, but they are a hot and very in-love couple. And they seem so down-to-earth.
3. Boris Kodjoe & Ari Nicole Parker — adorable family
4. Russell & Kimora — GHETTO FABULOUS DRAMA, and they are PERFECT for each other! LOL I love these two, and I hope they work it out.
5. Nas & Kelis
6. Ice T & CoCo — There is someone for everyone and these two were made for each other. LOL
7. T.I. & Tiny
8. Nelly & Ashanti
9. Janet & Jermaine
10. Gabby Union & her foine ass man LOL…WHEW!
Good post I thought Nas and kelis would be higher up on the list but oh well.
darren sharper is FINE!!!! who is he? wat does he do? where can i find him?
request: how about somebody start gettin some candids of Darren Sharper…… OOPS did I say that outloud!!!
***looks around and goes back into lurkdom***
Hey Ashanti and Nelly should have been higher right??? Even tho she did take him from me
OK I LOVE NELLY – OH MY GOSH…
WILL & JADA SHOULD BE NO. 1 BUT YOU DID SAY BY POSTS SO I GUESS THE MEDIA WHORE GETS THE TOP NOD.
GLAD TO SEE JANET AND JD…HALLE – NO POSTS ABOUT LETOYA AND SLIM THUG?
Eff! al & štarr ole bear lookin šelf . . .but good lišt tho . .I’m in utter šhock big gipp pulled tamala joneš . .tamala mušt be on that “štuff” . . .and DEEmanlišhuš & flav . .bwahahahaha . .give them 2 mo monthz . .don’t he got a child on the way?!
My two favorite couples are Nas & Kelis and Nelly & Ashanti. I don’t know, I think these two couples have a real love thing happening, looking at their pictures I feel that it’s not all about the hype for them, like if they weren’t stars/celebrities and met each other on the street, they still would have hit it off.
Beyonce and Jay-Z have been together for a long time now (over 5 years) so I think they’re real, too, but their relationship is too publicized for me.
@Angel.La. Good post. If you were serious about not knowing…Kim Kardasian is the daughter of one of OJ Simpson’s former lawyers. Basically she’s a nobody rich girl from beverly hills trying to get famous off the family wealth….kinda like Paris.
REMOVE THE ICE-T AND COCO AND REPLACE THEM WITH CARMELO AND LALA AT LEAST…PLEASE!!!