New York City Street Fashion Snapshots 01.27.12: The Signature Pieces Edition (Jewels, Boots, Funky Eyewear & More!)

Relaxxx, it’s just a little January chill. At least that’s what this next edition of Street StyleBlazers looked like they were saying with their ultra-laxed winter looks. These ladies put together casual outfits that were easy-wears, but ever-stylish, and not ones to be outdone. They all made sure to include signature pieces that really added a little something special to their ensembles. Be it a pop of color, interesting eyewear, or character headwear.

Now that we’ve said enough on their behalf, see the StyleBlazers that said a lot with just a little.

The leopard moto boots, black frames and blonde streak, in this fashionista’s hair, transform this ordinary fit’ into a funky ensemble.

Tyler Perry Will Be So Pleased… Spike Lee Admits “I’m An Instigator” In JET Magazine Cover Story

Well would you looky who is JET Beauty of the Week this time around??? Spike Lee is
JET’s cover star for their upcoming (February 6) issue and inside he gets pretty revealing.
Here’s what he had to say about how he found his calling:

“I was just standing in the corner, looking out my window and seeing the richness and variety of African-American experience. What I was seeing on television and the diversity of African-American experience was lacking in television and film. And my parents were very progressive. I remember getting a lecture from my mother. ‘Don’t let them tell you that Cleopatra looked like Elizabeth Taylor.’ She really was about re-education.”

We’ve been using this guy for great headlines for a minute now, so it was no surprise to hear him admit his work and his opinions have caused him some trouble in his time, check the next page for more excerpts from the story.

Iggy Azalea Signs With Interscope Records

Buzzing Australian rapper Iggy Azalea has just signed a deal with Interscope Records, just months after garnering attention online from a series of freestyle videos. Her buzz grew from the music video "Pu$$y" and her first mixtape Ignorant Art, sparking a bidding war between several major labels. But, in the end, she decided on Interscope. Iggy made the announcement via Twitter Friday morning (January 27), also revealing that her debut will be titled The New Classic. "Interscope, if you were wondering," tweeted Iggy (@IggyAzalea). "Get used to me + jimmy [iovine] smashing sh**, cause thats the plan." The blonde rapper was spotted courtside with Interscope chairman Jimmy Iovine earlier this month at a Lakers game, fueling speculation about signing with the label. But, there were also rumors that she was headed to Def Jam after tweeting about dining with the label's staff and Rihanna in Los Angeles earlier this month. Obviously, Iggy made her choice. The New Classic is due out this summer, specifically June.

Demi Moore 911 Call: She “Smoked Something” Before Having Convulsions

Demi Moore is clearly lucky to be alive….though she probably doesn’t feel lucky if when she thinks about all the questions everyone has for her. We honestly though things couldn’t get worse after hearing about Moore’s alleged seizure and ambulance ride on Monday, but boy, did Demi Moore’s 911 call, placed by a friend from Moore’s home, prove us wrong. When the 911 dispatcher asked if Demi was breathing properly on the newly released call, Demi’s friend reports, “No, not so normal…[She's] shaking…burning up,” later adding that the actress “has been having some issues lately.” A statement which seems like something a 911 operator could have just assumed from the phone call.
The phone call also makes us question reports that Demi’s seizure was brought on by using nitrous oxide. Says her friend during the call, “She smoked something. It’s not marijuana…It’s similar to incense. She seems to be having convulsions.” Good lord, what? Can you…can you smoke a whip-it? Did Demi accidentally smoke actual incense and this is what happens? Please don’t smoke anything that isn’t designed to be smoked, girl! No wait….just don’t smoke anything at all! That being said, we really can’t tell if this news is worse than whip-its or not. Better? Basically the same, but shrouded in a new layer of mystery and awfulness?

Drizzy Drake Shares Photo Album Of All His Suspect Sundance Fun

Fun times in the snow.
Drake apparently had a great time during the Sundance Film Festival. He avoided Common, tried to pretend he was cool enough to play Barack Obama and had a gay (as in “jolly”…duh) time. He even got to live out his Degrassi dream and pretend to be some sort of actor. To show off his fun times, Drake revealed a photo album of his Utah fun.

Peanut Butter Becky Time! JoJo Flaunts Her Ginormous Sweater Puppets For Vibe

Whoa…when did she get so hot?!

JoJo took her talents to Vibe for a photo shoot and it was delightful. We didn’t know JoJo had cakes like that. She’s been on the come up lately and rebranding herself as a caked out starlet and this is one of the main steps to making that happen. She doesn’t even have to sing anymore!

Diddy's Grammy Party Tickets Are $50,000 A Piece

If you didn't get an invite to Sean "Diddy" Comb's Grammy after-party, it's probably for the best. Tickets for the post-Grammy affair at the Playboy Mansion could cost up to $50,000 each.
However, the steep price is for a good cause as Diddy will be donating the proceeds from the luxurious party to the Angelwish Foundation, which benefits children with HIV/AIDS.
The cheapest tickets to the black tie event start at $1,500 and go from $15,000 to $25,000 depending on the service an attendee requires. $50,000 buys the Monster Cabana package, which includes buffet dinner, open bar, free bottle service and two cabanas for 20 VIP guests.
The 2012 Grammy's will be held on February 12 in Los Angeles and will be hosted by LL Cool J. Kanye West leads all artists with seven nominations.

Denim Fever (As Seen on Shoes, Shirts & Bags for Spring 2012) We Shopped the Look For You!

It’s a universal fashion favorite that never goes stale. And for Spring, the lightweight fabric is seen on button-downs, stilettos and roomy satchels.
3.1 Phillip Lim’s entire Spring 2012 Ready-To-Wear collection is packed with muted tones and breezy separates but one particular runway look (below) featuring a sleeveless jean jacket gave us a fashion flashback and put us on the prowl for more light wash denim.
We found five chambray pieces we advice you cop NOW! Turn the page to shop the trend.

3.1 Phillip Lim’s Spring 2012 Runway

So What If They Have Issues…The Hottest Pictures Of Women That Have Been Chopped Down By Athletes Pt. 2

More reasons to work on that jumpshot!
A few days we showed you part 1 on why athletes should feel great about themselves. Basically, they get to chop down super hot women all the damn time. Enjoy more examples of women they’ve had in their boudoir.
…And by “boudoir” we mean “Motel 6″.

Basketball Wives LA Star Draya Celebrates Her Birthday(photos)

Draya kicked it with Omarion and more last night as she celebrated her b’day at Entourage in LA.
Those puppies were definitely hanging on for dear life. But with the help of some great double sided tape, Draya managed to rock this deep V all night while toasting to turning another year older. Other celeb guests spotted on the scene included Ray J, Teairra Mari, model Rosa Acosta and Laz Alonso.

Draya getting a little Love in the club…


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Drake Still Wants To Portray President Obama

Drake has standards–especially when it comes to taking on a new acting gig. He began his career as an actor, and he wants to remind people that he can still do it. But, unfortunately, since he’s become known for being such a great rapper, the acting roles he’s being offered have been stereotypical (ie. basketball players and rappers). Yawn and double yawn.
Drake, however, has a bigger vision for the roles he would like to take on. And playing the current president of the United States is one of them.

“I hope somebody makes a movie about Obama’s life soon because I could play him… That’s the goal. I watch all the addresses. Any time I see him on TV, I don’t change the channel. I definitely pay attention and listen to the inflections of his voice. If you ask anyone who knows me, I’m pretty good at impressions.”
“I’ve been reading scripts for awhile. I want to do something great. I want to do something for my culture: the younger people who are still in tune with everything going on. I’m actually writing with my friends right now.”

Could Drake really pull that off?
He went from Wheel Chair Jimmy on Degrassi to becoming one of the hottest rappers in the game, so anything’s possible.

Rihanna Dishes On Her Favorite Type Of Dirty Movies

Wanna know what kind of adult films Rih Rih likes? Find out here.
Rihanna went to Twitter to write more randomness. Not sure if she was high or she was looking at our super hot adult stars we’ve been posting, but Rihanna was definitely in the mood to talk smut. So she took to Twitter to talk about what kind of naughty flicks she likes. Flip through to find out!

Combat Winter Blues with a Popping Coral Lip Color

We know the winter’s probably got you feeling a little blue. That’s why we recommend adding a pop of coral into your daily beauty routine. Why let winter blues get you down when you can brighten up your face (and pout) with coral lip color? It’s simple: just line, swipe and smile in the mirror at your pretty reflection. Take a peek at our top 5 picks in the gallery below.

Crosswires Lipstick at MAC

50 Cent Challenges Birdman To $1 Million Bet For Super Bowl XLVI

YMCMB founder Birdman flexed his pockets earlier this week, when he said he had already or would be putting up $5 million on the New England Patriots for Super Bowl XLVI. That's still unclear. A day earlier 50 Cent bragged about a $500,000 bet he won when the New York Giants beat out the San Francisco 49ers to earn a ticket to the big game.
Now, 50 Cent is calling out Birdman on his offer, saying he wants to place a $1 million bet against the Southern hip-hop mogul's Patriots team.
"I'm up 500,000 off the last one. f*** it ill bet it back Ill put a 1,000,000 on my G MEN. STUNNER you got the # hit me if you want it," 50 tweeted (@50Cent).
50 Cent would bet on his New Giants to win, while Birdman, of course, would be betting on the New England Patriots. So far, Birdman has yet to respond on Twitter. And, it's unclear if the hip-hop moguls have spoken to make the bet official.
Stay tuned... Who you got for the Super Bowl: Patriots or Giants?

Alley Boy Fires Shots At T.I., Young Jeezy On New Mixtape Track 'I Want In'

Rising Atlanta rapper Alley Boy is letting off shots, in a newly released track off his latest mixtape, Nigganati.
On track #9 on the tape, titled "I Want It" (listen below), the rapper unleashes his wrath on hometown peers: T.I. and Young Jeezy.
Alley Boy starts off the track by declaring: "This ain't warning shot / I want in on whatever you n****s got going on around this bitch!"
He then goes in on TIP immediately, spitting: "N****s claim they f***in' the city up, bitch you a liar," he raps, referring to the title of T.I.'s latest mixtape. "I want war, I want in / If you gettin' 20, I want 10. Only two stacks for a murder."
On the second verse, Alley takes aim at Young Jeezy. "All that street sh**? It's over, game over / I'm the new king of the streets, no motivation, game over."
"Nigga, take them shades off / Niggas blinking when they talk / Nigga know it sound good, but ain't never walked the walk," he later spits. "F*** that snow sh** / This hot sh** / In the A-town / This my sh**."
Where the beef stems from was unknown at press time, especially since Alley Boy appeared on Jeezy's 2011 mixtape, The Real is Back, which dropped last May.

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Nigganati is out now. It features brand new 12 new tracks from the rapper alongside some of his Duct Tape Entertainment camp. Download it over at DatPiff.com.

Vans OTW Unveils Native American Pack For Spring 2012

Vans' OTW Collection unleashes yet another new set from the Spring 2012 line -- the latest being updated silhouettes for the Native American Pack.
The set includes familiar styles such as The Bedford and Ludlow, which come crafted in a combination of premium pull-up leather and heavy washed canvas, while the Alomar makes its mark with an all-leather aesthetic.
Each shoe is finished off with antiqued eyelets, laser etched logo details and Native American print canvas linings.

The Native American Pack drops February 1. For more info, visit Vans.com/OTW.