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YOU ASKED: TYRESE’S TRENCH COATS

A lot of CL Readers hit us up asking about what kind of coat singer/actor Tyrese was rocking at the “Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen” World Premiere in Japan last week.

Well, the ‘COLUMBIA TRENCH COAT’ was made by the folks at Monarchy Collection and will run you about $300 bucks. Tyrese was also spotted rocking the black version of the coat while at the airport prior to his international promo run.

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FEATURE: CL GRADUATES FOR THIS WEEK

(L-R) Good friends: Renee’ S., Carlos R., LaDonna R., Amanda M. graduated from Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama with Bachelors Degrees.

Check out more graduates below and click on the thumbnail for more information on the GRAD and don’t forget to send your pic and info in so you can get featured in the upcoming weeks. More info at the end of the post.

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CL BEAUTY: GOING NATURAL

These days, more sisters are embracing their natural hair – straying away from harsh relaxers and drying chemicals for a more free feel to their hair. The transition to going natural can be a tough and lengthy decision for some (chopping off your hair/growing out a relaxer) – but, the end result can be well worth it.

In entertainment, where glam and long lengths are to the full front – it’s always great to see others like India Arie, Jill Scott, and Erykah Badu hit the stage with natural dope hairstyles. Its also great to see the growing movement of locking, that’s has even been considered trendy these days despite its roots and historic value. Continue

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CL EXCLUSIVE: SOLANGE AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES (BACKSTAGE & PERFORMANCE PICS)

Solange and son Julez backstage at Chicago House of Blues on Wednesday night.

I’m up in Chicago right now and I attended Estelle and Solange’s show at the House of Blues on Wednesday night and let’s just say it was definitely the place to be. Solange opened the show playing a short set including some of the crowd favorites, “T.O.N.Y.” and “I DECIDED.” I definitely loved how she mixed Devin The Dude and The Cardigans in with some of her performance tracks. You have to see the show to find out which ones. By the way, she sounded great live and worked the stage like nobody’s business.

Backstage was cool, Solange was preparing while American Idol played in the background. Little Julez was surfing around on the internet and laughing. Popular singer D.A. Wallach from Chester French and DJ Willie Shakes were also backstage waiting on the upcoming show. Everyone was cool and down to earth. Didn’t get to meet the lovely Estelle, but maybe next time. Her set was the truth though! She does not play when it comes to performances.

I also ran into a few Concrete Loop fans and had to show them some love on the site, so make sure to peep all the photos!

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