Maison Martin Margiela with H&M Collection in New York

Julianne Moore, Sarah Jessica Parker, Mena Suvari, Kanye West, Helena Christensen, Selma Blair, Alan Cumming and Chace Crawford were among the guests at a party last night in New York to celebrate H&M’s collaboration with Maison Martin Margiela. The unique event was held across many floors of 5 Beekman Street, a historical building in the city’s financial district. Guests were able to discover the collection in dance performances by noted choreographer Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker and through specially commissioned art installations, before DJ’s kept the party going into the early hours. The Maison Martin Margiela with H&M collection will be launched on November 15th in around 230 H&M stores worldwide.

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"A Haunted House" Horror Spoof Marlon Wayans new film

BWTV  have the first photos from Marlon Wayans' A Haunted House comedy.  It's a spoof movie. A HAUNTED HOUSE features young couple Malcolm (Marlon Wayans) and Kisha (Essence Atkins) who have just moved in to their dream house. As they settle in, they quickly find they're not alone. But it's not the house that's haunted, it's Malcolm's girlfriend who is possessed by a demon. Malcolm hires everyone from a priest to modern day ghostbusters to rid her of this unwelcome intruder, determined not to let the evil spirit ruin his relationship... or, more importantly, his sex life. A HAUNTED HOUSE stars Marlon Wayans, Cedric the Entertainer, Essence Atkins, Affion Crockett, Nick Swardson, and David Koechner and opens nationwide January 11, 2013.

Limelight's "Beauty Meets Fashion"

Article By Jiovana Dawson

Images By Pauline Dilou

ModaListas “Beauty Meets Fashion” event at the Limelight was an amazingly fun filled night! There were a variety of complimentary things offered such as cocktails, mini facials, hair touch-ups makeup and more. Guest also had the chance to win an extreme makeover, be styled by celebrity stylist of Stylewise, receive shopping discounts/free goodies, and try out “The Style Stage” by Stylinity.

“The Style Stage” by Stylinity was the most fascinating thing at the event! “The Style Stage” is a photo booth, which captures fantastic high-resolution photos from all four sides simultaneously so you can receive a better depiction on how you really look or share with friends for instant feedback.    

Monica Phromsavanh, the founder and creative director, of ModaListas was present at the event, conversing with various individuals as well as filming for her upcoming reality show. Edwing D’ Angelo, a fashion designer whose clothing line is also featured at the Limelight, was also present at the event. His Clothing line which is called Edwing D’ Angelou is extremely stylish, tasteful and on trend!

                        Pauline, Edwing D'Angelou and I

 All in all the “Beauty Meets Fashion” event was miraculously eventful!

Beauty Within TV feeling flawless at the Flawsome Ball with Tyra Banks

Flawsome Ball

Article by Jazmin Johnson

Images by Pauline Dilou

Beauty Within TV was cordially invited to Tyra Banks’ Flawsome Ball at Capitale. Yes, that reads “flawsome.” The model turned mogul coined the term to empower youth to embrace their flaws. She strutted down the yellow carpet with an army of girls from the new Lower East Side Girls Club for Community, home to the Tyra Banks TZONE expected to open in the Fall of 2013. There was a laundry list of celebrities in attendance, including Sessilee Lopez, Gale King, and of course Momma Banks.

 After a quick outfit change, Miss Banks presented members of the Lower East Side initiative with the help of Rosario Dawson. TZONE girls performed poetry while guests dined on food by world-renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson. The night came to a close after the speedy date auction of America’s Next Top Model co-host Rob Evans and a special performance by Grammy-nominated rapper Drake.

All in all the night like Tyra was awesome, minus the flaws. 

Supermodels Iman, Coco Rocha & Joan Smalls

"Stomp out Bullying Organization" & Lady Gaga's "Born This Way Foundation"

Article By Jiovana Dawson

Many people worldwide have been victims of bullying during their adolescent years.  Adolescent bullying is currently a nationwide problem that is instilling fear into our children and producing an unsafe environment. Experiencing bullying is a very horrific thing for children to face and it can tend to have a harmful impact on their lives; including psychologically and socially.  It is very imperative that children are educated on the issue of bullying and aware of the help and guidance provided out there for victims. The “Stomp out Bullying Organization” and Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way Foundation” are two amazing organizations that uplift our youth and promote positivity.

The “Stomp out Bullying Organization,” is a national anti-bullying and cyber bullying program for the youth created in 2005. It is also a signature program of “Love Our Children USA,” a national nonprofit leader and prevention organization fighting violence and neglect against children in the U.S. since 1999. “Stomp out Bullying,” focuses on reducing and preventing bullying, cyber bullying, sexting and other digital abuse. The organization teaches effective solutions on how to respond to all forms of bullying; as well as educating the youth in school and online. They also provide help for those in need and at risk of suicide, raising awareness, peer mentoring programs in schools, public service announcements by noted celebrities, and social media campaigns.

The "Born This Way Foundation" was started in 2011 by founders Lady Gaga and her mother Cynthia Germanotta. Their mission is to foster a more accepting society, where differences are embraced and individuality is celebrated. The Foundation dedicates time to create a safe environment that helps connect young people with the skills and opportunities they need to build a kinder, braver world. They also believe everyone has the right to feel safe, empowered, and make a difference in the world. The three pillars of the “Born This Way Foundation” consist of Safety, Skills, and Opportunity. 

To learn more about “Stomp out Bullying” and “Born This Way” check out their websites! http://bornthiswayfoundation.org   http://www.stompoutbullying.org

Tyra Bank's Flawsome Ball Benefit for Girls

    

*Tyra Banks is hosting a gala dubbed the “Flawsome Ball” to benefit her New York City-based girls camp.

Drake will perform at the event, which will raise money for the Tyra Banks Tzone at the Lower Eastside Girls Club. Banks formed Tzone in 1999 as a weeklong camp for girls, but the organization is now making a permanent, physical home at the New York girls club.

The Tyra Banks TZONE at the Lower Eastside Girls Club will be a leadership development center within the Girls Club. Through a rich mix of career development workshops, mentoring, experiential learning opportunities, financial literacy initiatives and community-wide events, hundreds of preteens and teens will build self-esteem, achieve greatness in their lives, and prepare for life as entrepreneurs and change-makers in the world.

The Flawsome Ball takes its name from a word coined by Banks that combines “flaws” and “awesome” to celebrate individuality. It will be held Oct. 18.

Global Spin Awards

Article by Jazmin Johnson

Images by Pauline Dilou

  

 

Bad Boy Executive and founder of Power Moves Inc., Shawn Prez held an intimate press conference this Wednesday to announce the categories and nominees for the Global Spin Awards, the first ever award show to honor DJs. This will be a historic night in music and entertainment hosted by Sway Calloway. The aim of this awards show is to give the rightfully deserved recognition to the art form that is oftentimes overlooked. Globally speaking, DJ coalitions have been actively involved in one way or another and are excited to use this as a platform to raise appreciation for the entertainers that are truly the cornerstones of the music industry.

Funkmaster Flex, Clinton Sparks, Kid Capri, Marley Marl announced the nominees and categories for The Global Spin Awards that range across various genres. The “DJ Bureau”, the official GSA voting committee, will select the winners from each category. It is comprised of the most influential music industry tastemakers, executives, pop culture enthusiasts, and legendary DJs in order to deliver both a fair and credible awards show.

Which brings us to the question- Who is going to DJ the after party?

Elie Saab Spring/Summer 2013 Collection "Heiress"

 Article by Jiovana Dawson

Rich and Stylish are two words that portray Elie Saab’s Spring 2013 Collection “Heiress”. This year’s designs including, colors and patterns were definitely youthful and on trend. Elie Saab felt his women should be more than the “heiress” of his show’s title. He stated, “She may be an heiress, but there’s more to her than that: she’s an artist, a photographer, a blogger, or a philanthropist. She is also a trendsetter and styles her everyday life with color to suit her art. Elie Saab’s sequined blue form-fitting gown with lace inlays is one design that certainly stood out the most; it was very elegant and chic!

Front row star Taylor Swift, who is an ultra-fan of Elie Saab, was so amazed at the Spring 2013 “Heiress” collection that her next glam moment is said to be chosen from this line.    

Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage

Article by Jazmin Johnson

The internationally renowned designer Reem Acra has dressed Hollywood starlettes that range from Taylor Swift to Eva Longoria. Her name is synonymous for her regal looking modern design aesthetic. She became the first sponsor of the World Cup Dressage in 2010 and has recently signed a new contract extending her sponsorship of the FEI World Cup™ Dressage Western European League and Final for a further three-year cycle until 2016.

For those of you who are not familiar, the World Cup Dressage began in 1985 by introducing the concept of Freestyle to Music to top-level global dressage and the freestyle has become one of the sport’s most popular competitions, offering riders and horses the opportunity to showcase their artistry and musicality. Tune into the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Western European League 2012/2013 to watch the world’s best compete in a series of eight events concluded by the grand finale in Gothenburg next spring at the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final 2013.

Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Western European League 2012/2013 calendar:

Odense (DEN) 18-21 October 2012

Lyon (FRA) 31 October – 4 November 2012

Stuttgart (GER) 14-18 November 2012

Stockholm (SWE) 30 November – 2 December 2012

London Olympia (GBR) 17-23 December 2012

Amsterdam (NED) 18-20 January 2013

Neumünster (GER) 14-17 February 2013

Hertogenbosch (NED) 14-17 March 2013

Gothenburg (SWE) 24-28 April 2013

Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final 2013

Wild Boy Machine Gun Kelly

Article by Jazmin Johnson

Wild Boy Machine Gun Kelly, who recently signed to Bad Boy, held an exclusive listening party for his debut album Lace Up this past week. President of Bad Boy Records, Harve Pierre, was in attendance and Erica Mena from Love and Hip-Hop New York stopped by as well to show support. Before playing the album, MGK told the audience about the two-year bid in his basement studio and the “blood, sweat, and tears” shed along the journey of completing the album. The cover art to his labor of love features a mosaic of pictures of fans sporting the “Lace Up” logo.

 

Although he didn’t play the album in its entirely, what we did get a chance to hear was the seamless transition from club bangers to the dark track “D3mons” featuring DMX to a more mainstream sounding rock track that is equally buzzworthy titled “Stereo” featuring Alex Fitts, which shows the artists range.

Make sure to get the album on October 9^th that also features a slew of other artists.

 

MGK briefly stuck around for pictures with fans and interviews afterwards before heading to Greenhouse NYC to party until the wee hours of the morning with his closest friends, where Stalley and Bow Wow were also spotted that night.

H&M Anna Dello Russo

Article by Jazmin Johnson

The fates have heard the answer to every gold loving girl around the world’s prayers; say it with me, gooold. Anna Dello Russo debuted her limited edition accessories collection at select H&M stores this past week. The Vogue Japan editor-at-large’s line features fun statement pieces, such as a feather hat and crocodile bracelet, as well as ones accented by diamonds, charms and pearls in predominantly turquoise and orange. Best of all, in addition to the sunglasses, bags, shoes, and jewelry, she designed a turquoise luggage set to carry it all away in. Needless to say, Anna Dello Russo’s H&M collection could easily put John Silver’s pirate booty to shame.

Jay Z Barclays Center

By Jazmin Johnson

The much-anticipated Barclays Center has finally been completed and to mark the momentous occasion, Jay-Z took the stage to christen the Brooklyn arena. Over the course of the past week, a slew of celebrities have tweeted and instagrammed photos attending the concert, although none have taken the stage to date. Whether Hov is basking in the glory of what appears to be his ‘best week ever’, or is waiting for a grand finale when he live-streams the last concert on his new YouTube channel is the question inquiring minds want to know, meaning me.

Worst case scenario, if you didn’t get the chance to be one of the 19,000 people a night attending the show, you will get to watch Jay-Z perform his greatest hits for free from the luxury of your own home with complimentary open bar and h’ors d’oeuvres. The Brooklyn pride resonating from within the walls of the stadium is so strong, I assure you fans from around the world will sense it and be forced to metaphorically adopt the borough for the night.

The Barclays concert will stream beginning at 9:30 p.m. EST on Saturday

NYC Elie Tahari Fall Sample Sale

ELIE TAHARI HOSTS FALL 2012 SAMPLE SALE

WHO:                   ELIE TAHARI

WHAT:                 FALL 2012 SAMPLE SALE

WHEN:                 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16^TH –SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20^TH

WHERE:               501 5^th AVENUE (Between 41^st and 42nd Street at 5^th Avenue – 2nd Floor)

PHONE:                212-398-2622

PAYMENT:          All major credit cards, cash, NO checks

Deals and Steals... 70% off Women’s, Men’s, Shoes and Handbags!

Lupe Fiasco: Food & Liquor II Album Review

Lupe: Food and Liquor II Album pt. 1

Music Review: Jazmin Johnson

Food and Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album pt. 1, was released earlier this week. The all black cover art stems from several different reasons, including “All Black Everything”, a track from Lasers, but essentially, it is about “the rise and fall of American imperialism.”
With that said, fans should not be surprised that being the lyricist that he is, Lupe Fiasco packs a lot of content into the sixteen track mid-tempo album featuring Bilial, Poo Bear, Guy Sebastian, Casey Benjamin, and Jason Evigan.
    Surprise, surprise, there are no club bangers on this incredibly political and culturally driven record, strictly songs that will make you reflect on America’s haunting past and looming future. If you’ve ever heard of food for thought, this album would be a meal to munch on. It was truly was a bit hard to digest because his puns, wordplay, and metaphors are incredibly dense as he touches on racism, slavery, and an array of other historical events, all inspired by the writings of Baldwin and Zinn.

Lupe Fiasci- Put em up Food