Celeb Style: 2009 Costume Institute Gala
This year’s Costume Institute Gala theme, “The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion” held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, was a major disappointment! Last year the ladies came with IT! Everyone looked stunning on the 2008 red carpet, from Victoria Beckham to Janet Jackson. Maybe it’s the recession, but the gowns at this year’s gala were yawn inspiring at best.
I have to give it up for Miss Tyra Banks! The former supermodel was runway ready on the red carpet last night wearing a black gown and upswept hairdo. Her makeup was a bit overdone, but all in all, she was a spectacular beauty to behold!
Rihanna came in a distant second wearing this extremely weird looking Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2009 tuxedo suit with high water pants and puffy shoulders. Sorry y’all, I’m not feeling her style anymore. Rihanna ain’t been right ever since Chris Brown went upside her head. That short cropped hairdo with the blond streaked highlights didn’t do it for me. I could use stronger words to describe my disappointment in Rihanna, but I’m trying to be nice. The only thing that works for me is Rihanna’s makeup, which is on point. And, is it just me or is Rihanna subconsciously — or consciously channeling Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” look?
Note to Rihanna: if you’re going to rock the tuxedo pantsuit at an A-list affair, do it the way actress Lake Bell did: with understated elegance.
Speaking of understated elegance, ex-supermodel Iman was stunning in this shimmery satin gown
Who else? Ciara took last prize in this horrid ‘Night of the Living Dead’ ensemble by Emilio Pucci that looks like the designer stitched it together at the last minute after running out of black material. As my friend would say, “no ma’am, put that back!”
Madonna, on the other hand, knew she was wrong for this ridiculous outfit complete with bunny ears. But still, she came in second to Ciara. I thought Madonna understood that it wasn’t that kind of costume ball? Save that ish for Halloween, lady!
Oh, no ma’am, Kerry Washington… who did this to you? Nevermind. I forgot Marc Jacobs organized that mess last night. Kerry’s dress is from the Louis Vuitton Spring 09 collection.
Jessica Alba came in a close third as Worst Dressed. Can you believe Michelle Obama’s favorite designer Jason Wu designed this frock? I just know Jessica was joking when she paired this frock with black stockings and platform shoes. The top half of her strapless dress goes perfectly with the sequined skirt Bey wore in Paris the other day. Not a good look.
Victoria Beckham, who killed the competition last year wearing just a house coat, looked utterly ridiculous this year in a polka dotted Louis Vuitton mini dress with long train. Posh looks hotter sashaying through airports than she did last night. The shoes look like they belong on a horse. And, no, your monitor doesn’t need adjusting. Posh’s tan came straight out of a bottle. Why pay for tanning sessions when you can spray it on in minutes and be out the door?
Kanye West and Amber Rose look like they should be wearing each other’s outfits. Why were they there anyway? Do they let just anybody come to these costume galas? Oh, I forgot, Marc Jacobs is responsible for that mess last night. No wonder the real stars stayed away.
Model Chanel Iman is too beautiful to let a dress wear her like this.
Photos: Wireimage/Getty
Kanye West smacks that during Keri Hilson’s performance of Knock You Down on David Letterman
Songwriter Keri Hilson — who really should stick to what she does best — performed a live version of “Knock You Down” with Kanye West on Late Night With David Letterman last night. Her performance was subpar – like something you would see on amateur night at the Apollo. Would I be wrong if I said Keri sounds worse than Beyonce did on that fake audio tape of her singing on The Today Show? Sorry, Keri fans, but if you don’t want the truth about your idols don’t come to my blog.
PICS: AG Entertainment’s Secret Society Thursdays 4/30
Rapper Foxy Brown looked Hawt at AG Ent’s Secret Society Thursdays party held at a private location in Atlanta last week. We’re surprised to see Foxy looking so fabulous! Whatever she’s doing she needs to keep it up because it’s working for her!
I’m told that Foxy was in town working with Grand Hustle co-owner Jason Geter, who they say is coaching her in preparation for her upcoming VH1 reality series. Foxy, real name Inga Marchand, was released from Riker’s Island prison back in April 2008 where she served time for violating her probation following a 2004 conviction on assault charges. Foxy has managed to stay out of trouble since then, and word is she might be signing to Grand Hustle — but you didn’t hear that from me!
Thanks to Prince Williams of ATLPICS.net for the exclusive pics!
Singer Teyana Taylor wore her favorite Dirty Couture denim jacket
L to R: Producer Polo Da Don, Alex Gidewon (AG Entertainment), Jason Geter (Grand Hustle), Foxy, Manny Halley (Keyshia Cole’s manager)
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FanMAIL: Sandra, why do you always get it wrong?
Among the emails I received in response to my earlier post on the over-hyped rapper Drake, was one from a reader who points out that Drake could not be getting tapped from the back because he’s tapping video vixen Bria Myles.
Maybe my reader has never heard of the term “bisexual” — aka, 70% of the black male population in Atlanta? My reader apparently doesn’t realize that DL industry men routinely use well-stacked chicks like Bria as a cover for their risque behavior with other men. Especially an up and coming rapper who wants to immediately dispel any and all rumors that he might be a card carrying member of the meatpackers club.
But if Drake isn’t gay, I extend my sincerest and humblest apologies to him and the lovely Bria, who just might end up being the subject of an upcoming Morning Glory post.
Obama Blackballed Me Says Fox News Reporter
Last week, Fox News refused to broadcast Barack Obama’s prime time press conference live on its network channel, so Obama retaliated by refusing to take a question from Fox News White House correspondent Major Garrett (pictured above left).
I see no problem with Obama’s actions. Everyone knows that Obama expects all media to defer to him in obedience and servitude. Those in the media who do not show deference to Obama don’t get special favors in return.
Fox News White House correspondent Major Garrett has accused the White House of blackballing him during President Obama’s press conference last week by not allowing him to pose a question. “That was retribution for the Fox network, broadcast network, running with its regularly scheduled programming instead of taking the White House press conference,” he told the TVNewser website. (The Fox News cable network did carry it uninterrupted.) “I was warned that [the broadcast network's decision] might be considered as part of the overall consideration as to whether or not I’d be called on,” Garrett added. He predicted that the other broadcast networks will eventually follow Fox’s lead and stop interrupting their primetime programming once a month to televise presidential news conferences and ask themselves, “‘Are we becoming a news organization or are we just becoming a megaphone for the White House?’ … I wouldn’t be surprised if some of the other networks peel off following Fox’s lead.”
Who knew bodyguards doubled as back up dancers?
Rumors have abounded for years that celebrities hire bodyguards and train them as back up dancers so they will never be left unprotected onstage during concerts.
Over the weekend, we saw one of Britney’s bodyguard/dancers — a fine one too — spring into action when a drunken male fan attempted to get up close and personal with Britney in Norwich, Connecticut.
Watch at the 2:17 mark as Britney, who was momentarily distracted, screams in terror as the fan, Kyle King, suddenly appears in front of her during her “Womanizer” number. An alert female bodyguard/dancer quickly checked him with a stiff forearm and pushed him offstage, while a male dancer assisted.
It’s interesting to note that you don’t hear Britney scream, which means she was lip syncing and her mic was tuned off during the number. Britney appeared to be a little shell shocked as a result of the brief encounter, but she quickly recovered and continued the show.
King was arrested and charged with breach of peace — a misdemeanor. He was released on $250 cash bond. This story is all over the Internets. You would think a fan has never jumped onstage to dance with their idol before. The real story here is the fine bodyguard who handled her business! Can we get a little info on her?
Celeb Style: Beyonce = FAIL
Burlesque singer Beyonce was spotted out & about shopping for trinkets in Paris while her man jigga partied in Las Vegas with his former roommate Larry Johnson. Yes, tongues are wagging and it ain’t all good.
The hair, the skirt, the faux diamond ring… where do we begin?
No ma’am at these horrid Bebe sandals and the rug burn on her left leg!
Photos: INF DAILY
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