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MAGIC MARKETPLACE - DAY 1

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

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( Photos by Wireimage & Wenn )

The bi-annual Magic Marketplace convention started this week in Las Vegas, with labels Sean John and Dereon showing off their latest in showrooms. Diddy, Tina Knowles, Beyonce, Russell Simmons, and LL Cool J are some of the celebrity “designers” that have made their way to the event to help unveil their pieces to buyers and browsers…

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Check back for more photos from the event as it continues this week. Learn more about Magic here.

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117 Comments


1.

MissTiff

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

I see they have the heavywieghts! B looks good in the white…

2.

Bad Boy...where careers come to die!

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Damn Mario looks like Chris Rock!

3.

Chrystal

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Beyonce looks great as usual!

4.

Hina

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Ehhh everyone is hustling these days!

5.

ms_mac

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Pictured above: Four out of the six most irritating celebs on the planet.

6.

DIMPLES ON MY FACE/DOUBLE Ds ON MY CHEST

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

I WISH I WAS THERE AND FAMOUS SO I COULD COP S*** 4 FREE.:P

7.

DIMPLES ON MY FACE/DOUBLE Ds ON MY CHEST

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

I WISH I WAS THERE AND FAMOUS SO I COULD COP S*** 4 FREE.:P

8.

Chanizzle

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

first!!! ha ha lol im lovin b’s dress n why does her mom alwayz look mad??? lol

9.

Chrystal

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Does Tina EVER smile?

10.

Shay

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

That red lipstick DAMN!

11.

Anon101

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

I like the dress, I would like to see what it fully looks like.

12.

brngrl

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

tina need to go sit her old ass down some where….b need to leave those lace fronts alone cause her 4head is starting to look like vivica fox’s lol!!! russell still looks crossed eyed 2 me and omg diddy STOP!!! no one cares about you or your bands anymore!!!

13.

tianni

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Well that is great! It is always good to see people of color- doing the damn thang up in the Fashion Industry!

It’s also good to be early, In a post featuring BEYONCE, before the posts count up to 100 plus!!

(Glad I am posting now rather than later)!

14.

Such Magnificence

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

B looks nice in all white…but Mama Tina SMH needs to let the red lipstick go, I don’t know why but Mama Tina looks like she is a evil heifer lol.

15.

bill

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Does Anyone know why Russell Simmons resigned as CEO of Phat Farm ?
and…..
Why does Beyonce look Pregnant ??

16.

IAMDARKAQUA

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Ms Tina looks like she’s about to some creole voodoo on someone…she looks real crazy in that pic..i bet she got some voodoo powder in that charm around her neck!!

I CAN’T WAIT FOR SEAN JOHN WOMEN’S LINE….I know Puff gonna come correct. Can’t rap to save his life…but the man got the fashion game on LOCK!!

House of Get-Hell-Out-of Here….man whateva!

17.

dctrinigyal

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

BEYONCE HAIR LOOKS A MESS….HER MOTHER NEEDS TO TAKE THAT DAMN LIPSTICK OFF. I’M SICK OF SEEING HER EVERY PICTURE WITH RED LIPSTICK ON. SHE NEED A MORE NATURAL LOOK.

LL AND MARIO LOOK REAL SEXY

RUSSELL OLD VIAGRA AZZ LOOKING GOOD TOO…..I AINT MAD AT HIM LOL.

18.

BEAUTY Q.T.

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Damn TIna looks scary, especially with that lipstick! Sad to say that Beyonce will look JUST like her once she ages and puts on weight! LL Cool J looks good as hell! That white dress makes Beyonce look chunky, but still fabolous! Russell pissed me off when he helped Kimora get rich especially when his clothes aren’t selling as much as hers!

19.

queenie

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Man, I wish I was at MAJIC this year! It’s off the chain. Most of the people in there don’t have nothing to do with business.

20.

Ms. Gottabody

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Can someone tell me LL’s REAL age? Damn he just gets better with time. He ’s an example of the benefits to working out, it definitely slows the aging process.

21.

richy

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

mario is sexy! bey and her mom look good

22.

FLY CHIC

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

They all look nice

23.

tianni

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

#16
Tina Knowles always looks WICKED, as if she has it out for everyone on the planet. I dont get warm vibes from her like alot of folks, even when she is well intentioned & supposedly on a “positive” basis.

& You are right! DIDDY does have a HOT Fashion line, I can’t wait for his womens line to come out either.

& also true he cant rap or “dance (anymore)” for nothing!! It is so hilarious to see him doing his spins & trying to dance in his performances & videos now, unlike back in the day. (Laurie Ann was correct about him being “corny”–I will give her that). But the man does have an amazing eye for Fashion & Talent, because that Boy Band he just put together on MTB4 are some Talented, “fine” young men!!

#15

Bill, I just think that BEYONCE is putting on some weight (look at her momma, wasn’t Tina Knowles “mad slim”- last year some time? Now look at her…it’s in BEYONCE’s genes. “The weight YO-YO”) I dought she is preggers but who knows?–with all the females popping up “Pregnant” in the Industry these days, like it’s the latest Fashion Trend. Beyonce has a great tan though (looks a little “orange” in one of the pics, but Id guess it’s a “real tan” with all the vacationing she does)

LOL!!

24.

blk dds

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

I bet it smells good in there with all that money in one room!

They look nice.

25.

leslie arnelle

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

WOW!!! Beyonce looks so refreshed and beautiful!

26.

kmniles

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

I’m so sick to death or all these singer/rapper/ceo/fragrance/vitaminwater/actor/actress/producer/songwriter/filmmaker ass people. Can”t you just do ONE thing really well, lol! Whatever happened to that?

27.

Niki1204

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

@26 So you sick of OTHER people making money?

28.

ChocolateBUN

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

I love it when “WE” can do something positive in fashion - not very many people of color are INVITED so it’s a good then when we can do our OWN thing… Side bar: B looks Fab as usual but why does her mom always look so damn mean?? shhhhesh It’s okay babes

29.

noeatingheretonight

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Good for everyone, Beyonce is looking good.

@Bill–maybe she is gaining weight but it’s also this mumu mini-dress style that everyone seems to be into. Remember the mumu dresses that your grandma wore or that pregnant ladies would wear.

30.

mena

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

This would be a perfect time for the fashion police to confisicate Tina’s sewing machine! Also revoke her Butterick and McCalls’s membership card!!!

31.

bailey

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

DAMN I SMELL MONEY-

THE FIRST PIC JUST WREAKS OF POWER, FAME, & FORTUNE!

NOW THAT’S HUSTLENOMICS!

32.

sexual chocolate

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

everyone looks great

33.

Classy

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Concrete loop is a trip, it’s better pics of Beyonce, Tina and Diddy that you guys could have posted where Tina was smiling and looked nice. I swear people are so scandalous. It’s like you pick the worst out the batch to post when it comes to the Knowles.

34.

shoefiend

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Venus breaks Grand Slam Record! read it here!
http://www.dimplesandshades.blogspot.com

35.

KI KI

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

GOOD LOOK FOR ALL!!!!!!!!!!

CAN’T SAY THAT I’VE SEEN ANY THING FROMM LL’S LINE THO!

36.

ms_mac

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

@ Kmniles - I totally agree. Celebs no longer want to be good at one thing - they want to be good at everything. I think it’s rooted in a fear of becoming irrelevant and/or boring. That’s what happens when your talent and reach is limited.

If this was just about making money, Unbewevable, PiffPuffShitty, et al would have sat their asses down long ago because they have well surpassed the monetary status necessary to secure a financial legacy. As I said, it’s all about staying relevant in the public and impressing other people.

I’d love to see some of these celebs spend as much time and energy supporting causes that effect real change in the world. Nothing’s wrong with making that paper but when it’s all said and done, the world is not a better place because people sport HoD, Sean Jean, Rockawear, Phat Farm … whatever.

37.

get_me_bodied

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

BEE LOOKS JUST LIKE SOLANGE IN THIS PIC! IS THAT LIPSTICK THE NEW TREND OR SOMETHIN, LETOYA WEARS THAT TOO, LL COOL J IS SUPA FINE! DIDDY LOOKS LIKE A LOST PUPPY AND RUSSELL GO TO BED!

38.

mzsweetface

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

I love B’s dress!

39.

Classy

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

@# 36 WOW, I’m shocked by how closed-minded you are. Good at one thing LMAO!!! Who wants to limit themselves like that nowdays when it’s endless opportunities out. That’s what went wrong back in the day with most singers that were only “good at one thing” they broke as hell now. With all the downloading, bandwagon,fickle fans nowdays if all these people did were sing they would be broke as hell. Instead of hating you need to get you a hustle. Hell it’s average people that have jobs that they are “good” at but they also have side hustles b/c they aren’t trying to limit themselves to one check.

I swear some people are so stuck back in the 60’s and it’s sad.

40.

Ninagirl1

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

I dunno but the 1st pic with Tina, Diddy that girl looks so much like Solange. The second pic looks like B. I always thought they looked alot alike but I could still always tell them apart. Just a thought!

41.

Dame

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Bee looks cute as always. Mario is my young man crush he is 21 now yay. Get me bodied ur pic is pretty.

42.

I love Nas

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

ALL THOSE CLOTHES ARE TRASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSH………….EXCEPTS DIDDY’S! I MIGHT AS WELL GO SELL SOME CLOTHES WITH A BUCH OF NAMES & SYMBOLS UP IN THAT PLACE! LOL.

43.

I love Nas

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^SPELL CHECK: EXCEPT & BUNCH! LOL.

44.

Giselle

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

why the hell does Tina awlays look so psychoish? Like if you reach out to shake her hand she’ll bite it straight off =/ .

45.

thickems

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

I like Beyonce dress.

46.

pms

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Tina is worse than Ashanti’s mother. Go sit down and stop being up in everything.
Beyonce caught without her clown make up looking bloated and not even attractive, barely average. Oh well, she’s all hype anyway.
P-Shitty is always a camera hog.

47.

Peacekeeper00

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Mario has grown into a nice looking young man.

The only line that’s really worth anything, is Sean John. I don’t see anything wrong with branching out, but my thing is, be good at it. With these singers/rappers they put their name on anything and act like they had so much too do with it when they didn’t. I think its unfair because there are so many talented people out here that actually have the skill and can’t catch a break.

48.

OG_Sweetz

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

@ 39

I TOTALLY agree. How the fuck can anyone knock someone else for trying to make MORE money??? Some of you people are crazy or something. Talking about stick to ONE thing. Don’t hate, because your average, no motivation, backwood thinking asses can’t do but ONE thing good. IF THAT!

It’s 2007 people!! Stop having that slave mentality!

49.

thickems

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

#36 most of the time you don’t hear when celebrities donate their time and money to charities which it is unfortunate. It’s more gossip, negative press and rumors. The news and newspaper are filled with negative stories.
If they have other talents why just focus on one. If you could do it all, go for it. Not just celebrities, people in general. I think it is great.
(The more money you make the more you want.)

50.

thickems

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

*newspapers*

51.

kmniles

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

@27

I’m tired of celebs whoring themselves out to the public. I’m all about getting your money, but sometimes the lengths you’ll go to get it is a bit sickening. Most of these celebs just want to add a moniker to their name not because they’re passionate about it, but because it’s the new thing to do.

The real issue I’m having is rooted a bit deeper…they’re targeting our youth with all this garbage! If you work and make your own money, spend it how you like but parents are going broke trying to make their kids look fly in school instead of investing that $150 for shoes rather than tuition. I would for once like to see one of them personally get involved in educating kids, and I’m not talking about doing a commerical or donating to “Save The Music”. Buy books, buy computers, pay someone’s tuition for a semester. Feed someone who’s hungry. Donate to housing organizations. Do something that requires your personal time where you spend out of pocket and can actually see your money helping others, rather than donating to some “charity” that skims off the top. GRASS ROOTS! Black celebs have so much power in entertainment but I still don’t think they are always using it in a fashion that benefits the people that support them.

Ooops…I went off topic a bit…back to celebs whoring themselves, lol. I hate to use Beyonce, cause I absolutely ADORE her, but oh well,lol.

Entertainer=A
Singer=B
Songwriter=C
Actress=D
Clothing=F

Do you see where this is going? To me she’s watering down her true talent. All the other things are secondary and not necessary.

52.

leelee

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

I LIKE BEYONCE, BUT AT FIRST GLANCE I THOUGHT
THAT WAS HER SISTER. NOT LOOKING AS BEAUTIFUL AS SHE NORMALLY
DOES. JUST MY OPINION.

53.

ms_mac

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

LoL @ Classy.
I’ll entertain you because I’m not out “hustling” right now and have some time. LoL.

First, you don’t know how many hustles I got going on so saddown with that BS. lol
I know a good hustle when I see one. But there’s a marked difference between hustling and pimping. You’re obviously not from where I’m from so let me break it down for you from my perspective: A hustler uses what they’ve got and what they know to get where they want or need to be. A pimp has what they need and uses others to obtain more of what they want. Once they get it, they do their best to get more. These folks passed “hustle” status years ago. It’s only a hustle when you’re struggling baby.

Secondly, I never said anything about people only being good at ONE thing. If you read my post carefully, which you obviously didn’t, you would comprehend that I was intimating that these celebs are trying to be good at ALL THINGS. No one wants to be one-dimensional, and no one should be. But it’s obvious to me that when a person has solidified their place in society as being good at something, and they just keep cranking out more useless shit (non-talent related shit like throwing a name on someone else’s clothes), it’s no longer about expanding dimensions. It’s about pimping the public for more $$.

And just FYI, a lot of the singers that are “broke now” aren’t broke because they only sang. They’re broke because they were either bad with money, didn’t read their recording contracts carefully or were just plain stupid.

54.

kmniles

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

@39 Classy

You calling someone else “closed-minded”? If you want to talk about celebs going broke, at least be real. Most of them go broke because of excess spending and not properly investing (and I’m not talking about ventures, but actually saving money). It’s not cute to have 10 homes and 5 cars and not have them paid for either! And you are limiting this topic to singers, when I’m taking about people in all facets of the entertainment industry.

55.

bklyn-bella

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

hmm is it me or does Beyonce and mama Knowles seem as if they don’t want diddy touching them the fake ass smile says it all…

Besides..aren’t you the type of man B sings about in her songs diddy??

56.

Tokyo Blue

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Bad Boy…where careers come to die! said:

“Damn Mario looks like Chris Rock!”

You are so correct!!!!LOL

57.

Landon

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

WHEN DOES THE SEAN JOHN LADIES LINE HIT THE STORE, DON’T LIKE HOUSE OF DEREON OR DEREON TOO EXPENSIVE AND NOT WORTH THE PRICE.

58.

jrzsfnst609

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

i am so sick of this b*** and trust i’m not hating.. i mean fkg seriously damn its summer bit** take a vacation. she’s going to have a Mariah breakdown.. damn rest bi** rest!!! while her insecure ass is cheesing promoting sh** her man is giving the buisness to the next one.

59.

kmniles

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

#39

Actually it’s you with the backwards, slave mentality. Wasn’t it you just attempted to cut someone at the ankles with your post? Nice way to “enlighten” a fellow brother/sister. And you calling people average, when your ass is sitting at your computer like us and not in the pics above, so what does that make you? Average like me?

Stop for a minute and instead of attacking others, state your opinion and just move on.

60.

OG_Sweetz

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Hmmmm…What about that basketball or football player that MAY obtain a career ending injury?? Let’s say he/she decided to invest in a chain of restaurants, hotels, clothing line, etc. while they were still active in their. Is it wrong of him/her to want to FURTHER secure their future for themselves or their families, because they went outside of that thing that he/she was REALLY good at doing?? Think about it….

61.

Landon

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

TO # 51.. DAMN THAT’S DEEP, IT REALLY DOES GIVE YOU SOMETHING TO THNIK ABOUT.

62.

OG_Sweetz

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

active in their sport*

@ 59

I was actually the person that said some of you need to stop with the slave mentality. If you don’t consider YOURSELF average, then there was no need to reply to my comment.

63.

New Yorker

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

why does bey always look over-processed? one day, i just want to see her looking fresh et sans pounds of weave.

64.

ms_mac

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

@ 48 - OG_Sweetz .

I’m confused. How does one you know that someone on CL is average, no motivation, backwood thinking asses that can’t do but ONE thing good .. if that? LMAO at how passionate some of ya’ll get over supporting OTHER people TAKING your money!!! Hilarious, to say the least. Get your weight up champ. Your preaching about slave mentality but you’re on here championing a non-cause.

65.

bklyn-bella

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

I think people need to worry about themselves or see things clearer. Lets be real life is a damn business there is no one here who can knock any of these people’s hustles they are in it to make money, i’m sure you want money. So why the hell should a celeb who has notoriety limit themselves to just singing or acting. I tell you this if I was a singer I would make sure to have as many slashes in my name that it can take. Beyonce is smart she’s doing the damn thing she’s pushing 40 of course she can’t take a break she’s gotta get it while its hot.

As for them whoring themselves I don’t see how. As for parents breaking their backs to buy things for their children to look fly that is no one’s fault except for their own children are not born materialistic that shit is definitely learned

66.

OG_Sweetz

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

LMAO!

Ms_Mac, if it didn’t apply to YOU, don’t reply to what I typed. I must have really pushed some buttons. Great!

67.

ms_mac

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

@ OG_Sweetz. OK. You got me. I reply, therefore I am. lol and rolling eyes.

68.

LilMamaKatz

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

ROFL at # 5

69.

CoolieGyl_Lexus

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Beyonce looks nice…sorry I can’t say that about her moms and that damn red lipstick….LET IT GO MA’MA!!!

70.

SweetThang729

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

B looks like the drag queen version of Tyra that showed up to tell the girls they were headed to Thailand I believe it was the same cycle that Danielle won…

I wish she’d ditch those lacefronts and bring some naturalness to her b/c she’s getting sooooooo played out and eventually you blogheads will get that and stop posting topics on her as if she’s Ghandi or some shit….ALICIA KEYS SHOULD BE GETTING THAT EXPOSURE. Not this no good for nothing bitch….

Wonder how she about Malaysia making her out to be a hoe?

71.

Taylor Catrice

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Beyonce looks great. LL and Mario, I love those guys. Diddy and Russell………next!

72.

DIAMONDS&PEARLS

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

I love Beyonce and what she does!! Shes lookin fabulous as always, her look is pretty…Luv ya Bee!

73.

brittney

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

70.
SweetThang729

u a stink hattin ass bitch……..get a life and stop ridin beyonce pussy clit…..dick face

74.

Keisha

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

aah! I love miss tina and beyonce. so cute. beyonce is so beautiful

75.

DIAMONDS&PEARLS

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

^lmao @ 73

your too right girl!

76.

DIAMONDS&PEARLS

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Why ppl hating on Beyonce anyway? Whats she done…Its jealousy I tell you smh…

77.

Sade-Your Love is King

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Alrighty then @ this post. I mean whatever.
Beyonce looks beautiful. Happy she doing her THING.
Tina looks like well Tina. As long as she happy, I think thats all that matters.
Diddy is diddy.
Hi LL Cool J.
Russell is Russell.
I dont understand why some of you get so pent up about what other choose to do with their careers. I mean if Beyonce decides to do acting/singing/songwriting/clothingline etc… Why should it matter. Yall aint the ones spending money on her stuff, so why do it matter really. And who said Beyonce doesnt donate, because she does, its just the positive things Beyonce does, doesnt get posted. So how would any of you know what she decides to do on her free time.
By the way, Im not a big fan but I smell jealousy.

78.

MELINA

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Tina Knowles Beyonce’s mom is beautiful, Beyonce looks like a younger her, she really looks alot like her mom. Beyonce’ you better thank god for that I’ve seen your daddy.

79.

southernmello

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Wow so in 30 years Beyonce will look like her mother….hmmmmmmm I don’t know, her moms looks evil for some reason

80.

John

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Everybody looks good. The thing that bothers me the most is when people where shades inside a building, its so annoying. lol

81.

collegegirl

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

AS MUCH AS YOU PEOPLE SAY YOU LOVE BEYONCE, DO YOU TELL YOU FAMILY THE SAME THING.

HELL NO!!!!!!!!!!!!

82.

kmniles

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

@60

You’re missing the point. I’m not saying people can’t do it, but IF they do let it be something they REALLY wanted to do and not solely for profit. Of course people want to make money and in business making money=success, but ambition and drive doesn’t always have to be money driven, as so many of you keep focusing on. Everything isn’t about me, me, me and recieving, but with so many greedy, money hungry people who only see “Green” I see why the concept of giving time as well as money sometimes flies over people’s head.

83.

brittanymo

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

I love me some Diddy!!!!! A lot of people don’t like him but I do. Like him and Biggie said “More money, more problems” and thats so damn true. Do yo thang Diddy!!!!

84.

ms_mac

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

@ kmniles,

I hate to be a d**k-rider but everything you’re saying is so on point today. I agree 100%!!!!

People are so caught up in individual wealth these days. But that’s cool because it will all come to pass. The mortgage and banking industry is a perfect example of where we’re headed with this Get Money, Take Money, Me, Me, Me mentality (this will probably also go over a lot of people’s head). People are too foolish to realize what’s in front of their eyes. But it’s all good. Keep thinking that rocking the freshest gear and wearing a $500 outfit that cost $5 to make is the business.

@65 - It’s funny because the first eight words of your statement is the crux of the problem. lol. Everyone is so concerned with themselves that no one gives a damn about anyone else or anything else. But that too shall come to pass. And no one said having money was a bad thing so you might need to try to see things more clearly as well.

85.

Summer

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Geez, what is with all of the harsh words? We can’t get our opinions across without using that type of language?
To chime in on the debate regarding an artist “doing more than one thing,” I feel it is only smart business. Any CEO, business class teacher, or financial advisor would recommend that one DIVERSIFIES THEIR INCOME. Creating multiple income streams by promoting themselves as a brand is a no-brainer for singers in an industry where record sales are on a massive decline. One could make a valid argument that the level of quality on some of these ventures is not up to par but there is always room for improvement. Why should it bother us that our black stars are marketing themselves in such ways? The Olson twins, NKOTB, and so many white acts have been doing the same for decades. By definition, these tactics could be described as pimping but so could so many other business situations (churches, healthcare, insurance, etc.) Finally, I would like to reiterate what was mentioned earlier about charitable actions by artist being the last thing the media reports. Beyonce has paid for student’s tuition, held food drives (and I’m sure NO ONE is skimming a can of peas off the top), opened community centers and provided opportunities for youth. Majority of the time, the masses don’t know what the stars are doing for others. We wont get into the awesome work Oprah has done for our people as well as the world on the whole. Most importantly, the larger one’s porfolio is, the larger and more significant their donations will be.

86.

B4eva

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Beyonce looks gorgeous!

87.

one tree hill

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

B looks good in dat dress but Tina look like she tryin 2 hard!!

88.

Veda C.

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Beyonce looks pretty. thats about it

89.

gg boo

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

that’s a real good look - all these folks making moves, we should be proud that not only have people paved the way for us to be successful, but that we are getting in there and do it - why not? if only people would put this much emphasis on voting and education, etc…

90.

gg boo

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

and i knew that was mario! i’d know those blow holes (nostrils) anywhere!

91.

ms_mac

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

@ Summer, I see your point and I agree completely about diversification. Financial literacy and security is a personal passion of mine. But I don’t think people get the point of what was being said originally by kmilnes. It’s not that a Black person should’t branch out or be mulit-faceted. The issue for me is VALUE and WORTH. It’s seems like some celebs will put their name on any product for the hell of it. If it gets them paid - regardless of what it it — they’re all over it. For example, who the hell told Puffy he could rap?? There’s almost no quality or long-term benefit to anything these days and that’s scary. And FYI, churches, insurance companies, universities and hospitals are the biggest industry of pimps. But that doesn’t make it right.

I see what you’re saying about what white celebs have done but who made them the example to follow anyway? The Olsen twins got at all that money and can’t even form two complete sentences. And they don’t fu**ing eat!!!!!!!!!!!!! What the hell do they do with all that money????

Yes, Puffy and them can do whatever the hell they want. It’s their money. They earned it (not off me thankfully) and that’s fine. I’m just wondering why it always seems like they always pump out the same recycled crap.

92.

CARLISSIA

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

BEYONCES LOOK GREAT …. I SWEAR WHAT EVER BEYONCES DOES YA’LL JUST GONE HATE ITS SO SAD !!!!!!!!!!!

93.

Ja

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

MS_MAC

Where I think you’re misguided at is that the consumer has the power. If the consumer is not satisfied with the product (in this case entertainers), they have the right and responsiblity to change their mind and place their money somewhere else. There is quality music out there, however its still on the shelves. Therefore people must not be as disatisfied as you are. Frankly, I believe that this issue isn’t that deep with you. If this was YOUR favorite artist involved, you probably wouldn’t have as much of a problem.

Artists have NO responsibility to you.

94.

sweets

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

I don’t care what none of yall say Beyonce needs to match the color of her eyebrows with her hair!

And yes her mom looks mean put a smile on your face boo boo..

Yall ‘CAN’T WE JUST ALL GET ALONG’…Ooo wee yall cuttin up in here up in here..

95.

Mocha

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Beyonces momma looks like she has an mini basement sweatshop that we dont know about- I can just see her w/ a whip just beatin some kids ass over a tee shirt with pikachu on it- “Pikachu is yellow you yellow mother fucker”…

96.

DALLAS

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

beyonce looks fabulous!

97.

Rashad

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Beyonce looks sooo beautiful.
People are saying she looks more like her mom, I think from recent pictures that she looks like Solange. :)

98.

ms_mac

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

#93, if it was my favorite artist up in here I’d be a little shocked considering that the artists I like the most seem more selective with their choices in venue, business deals, etc. But I would still have a problem with it. I don’t have special rules for special people. if it applies, it applies.

As for the consumers having choices, that’s a given. I wasn’t trying to suggest what people should or shouldn’t “consume.” I was suggesting that mass consumption of garbage ends up coming out like smelly shit.

99.

Kitten

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

I agree with # 5 Beyonce looks tired and worn out her hair is a hot mess, and she will look just like the wicked witch of the south when she gets over 30. Overrated and just down right annoying!

100.

peaches

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

this is the full look of beyonce’ dress from the back

http://www.beyonceworld.n...arketplace/images/009.jpg

101.

bmore goddess

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Mario nostrils still look big as hell…….

102.

twentysomething

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

MS_MAC and KMNILES are the only ones speaking the truth. Some of these celebs are stretching themselves way too thin, especially with all these clothing/shoe/perfume lines. Why spend time promoting your clothing line when you can devote that time to making good music? Plus, half of these stars (with exception to Diddy), don’t know jack s*** about fashion… and their shi**y fashion lines are a manifestation of their stupidty (yes, I am talking about Tacky Tina and Miss B).

I know some immature teenager is going to call me a “hater,” and if expressing my opinions makes me a “hater,” then I guess I’m a hater…all day everyday. The number of people who go broke supporting this tomfoolery amazes me. Yeah, B may be stacking her paper, but she’s stacking it with your cash, not mine. I’d rather invest my money in something more fruitful…like an education.

103.

msblknasty1

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

bey looks a mess the cowardly lion for sure her lacefront is getting longer and longer,,,,, all that grinning ewww y come she always wiff her mother and not wiff her man,, …………. who is mario hiding frum lololo……… p shiddy does have a nice line better than the house of fuck up ……..

104.

nellie_jb

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Hello! Does no one care about Beyonce almost gettin shot??

105.

SayIt

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

WISH I WAS THERE!

106.

whatsgoingon

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

I agree with you #102. A lot of celebrities involve themselves in entertainment so much, that they lack getting an education- that can take them even further in life. All this cosmetics, perfume, clothing, shoes and water brands tells me one thing about people who already have tons of money- that they are not really happy with their lives. You hardly ever see Tina take pictures with her husband anymore and same with her daughter. Diddy is always making bands to promote himself, brags about banging women and making babies. The aging hip hopster Russell, who’s helped lots of people in hip hop has proved his point as a mogul, and needs to sit down somewhere and relax. Do these people ever take a break- or do they fear one day they’ll lose everything? Get a grip!!!

107.

Tammy

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

@ 104 what? Where did you here that ? Anyways, Everyone looks nice.

108.

nellie_jb

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

http://www.theonion.com/c...unhurt_after_stray_bullet

Here you go, I can’t believe the world aint in an uproar about it yet….

109.

simply.gorgeous

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Whatever happened to doing something simply because you love it though? I mean, I know it’s important to make money but people in the entertainment industry usually have a specific talent that they are passionate about and love to express. I’m saying…I doubt you’d really try to be a singer or actress or fashion designer if it was something you really didn’t love. These people are so rich that it’s unnecessary to branch out and do other things simply because you want to make more money. I feel like if you’re as successful an entertainer as Beyonce then it’s unnecessary to try to act and design clothes, two things that I think Beyonce made a mistake in going after. Do what you love and do it well. Don’t make an ass out of yourself doing something you know you have no business doing just to be greedy.

110.

kmniles

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /

Ms Mac

That’s the way of the world today. Offer a person choices (no matter how dumb) and make money then counter the guilt by telling yourself it’s their fault, lol. Reminds me of your comment about “pimps and pushers”.

Did you see the movie Super Size Me? Prime example and if you didn’t see it it’s hilarious.

Glad you see where I’m coming from.

111.

whatsgoingon

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 /

I agree with you 109. Some people are simply greedy. I liked some of Tina’s fashions, but I used to work for Sears and some of her stuff are just like what Sears had almost 20 years ago.When people become “overexposed”, eventually the public will turn on them and get tired of them. Celebrities are like fads, today you’re in, tommorow you’re out and replaced by someone else.

112.

CJ

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 /

Beyonce is seriously losing her touch………..I mean she is getting played out for real…………NO LIE. She is becoming boring.

113.

kander1625

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 /

It’s the first time in a while that I have not seen Beyonce in something form fitting - oh brother, how many pregnancy rumors will this generate??? *rolls eyes*

114.

kander1625

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 /

BTW, I think Sean John is the most legitimate celebrity clothing line out there, followed by Phat Farm/Baby Phat and then Rocawear. Dereon is on the come-up, I’ve seen more people wearing it since they put out the Dereon (vs. House of Dereon) collection.

115.

neese

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 /

he look cute so yall need to stop im am so sick of every time i get on the computer or something yall always dogging her family and stuff she don’t do nothing to anybody and she always keeps her cool!!!!!!!!!!!! just leave them alone you haters

116.

i_be_bitchin

Friday, December 7, 2007 /

miss tina is not evil i have met her and she is the sweetest lady ever. I also asked her what does she think of all the rumors of her being mean and she told me that she dosen’t care because she knows she is a good person and she said all that negative stuff is coming from people who don’t know her. She said you have to have a tough skin in this entertainment industry because this is filled with negative people

117.

i_be_bitchin

Friday, December 7, 2007 /

p.s i did meet her