Whoopi Goldberg Oscar Nominees is the Best

NEW YORK – Whoopi Goldberg says the lack of black nominees in the major categories at this year’s Academy Awards doesn’t reflect a trend in the film industry.

Speaking at an exhibit of Oscar statues Wednesday at New York City’s Grand Central Terminal, Goldberg underscored that five black actors have won Academy Awards since 2002.

Goldberg recently said on “The View” that she was upset about an article in The New York Times citing the lack of black nominees this year because it didn’t mention her supporting actress Oscar for 1990’s “Ghost.” The Times later said she read the story “incorrectly.” She apologized for calling the reporting sloppy.

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London, October 21: Actress Whoopi Goldberg was recently honoured with the Marlon Brando Award at the 2009 Stella by Starlight Gala for her achievement in Hollywood.

The Ghost star celebrated remembering her late friend and legendary actor after whom the award was titled.

"It (the award) was great just because of my relationship with Marlon, so it was nice,” the Daily Express quoted her as saying.

Jilly from Philly

I am loving Jill Scott's cover her upcoming CD, The Light of the Sun. Hot picture!! Cannot wait to June 28th when this comes out.

image courtesy of JillScott.com

JF&Son Spring/Summer 2011

JF&Son's Spring/Summer 2011 lookbook features ultra-feminine pieces, styled with a total edge.

To learn more, see more, and to shop for JF&Son, click here.

Big Thanks to Michelle Finocchi for sending this my way!

xx.

M

Lyrical Foolishness: Run The World (Girls)

I have a like/dislike thing for Beyonce. Rarely do I like her hit singles which are typically the songs written solely by her. Single Ladies grated on my last nerve but I really liked If I Were A Boy and a few of the unreleased songs from her last CD. 

Her latest offering Run The World (Girls), is another one that caused me to scratch my head when it debuted. I have only heard the song once and that was one time too many. The epic (according to the masses) video will remain a mystery because I cannot bear to hear the song ever again. The lyrics are just awful. Banal and nonsensical rush to my mind as perfect adjectives for the lyrics of Run The World.

Mrs. Carter's self appointed patron saint of female empowerment schtick is getting old and repetitive. Take a gander at the stellar lyrics below and if you will excuse me, I'm going to go read a really thick book or maybe I'll get all up in some dude's grill and tell him he might think he freak this like I do...but he don't. Yeah. That does seem like the thing to do. And for the bitches who can't fade her, do they not run the world??? How can we girls determine if we are in fact a girl who runs the world or not??? Exactly who is included in this world of girl domination??? So many questions... :/
 
Girls, we run this mutha (yeah) - repeat 3 times
Girls, we run this mutha
Girls

Who run the world? Girls

Some of them men think they freak this like we do
But no they don’t
Make your check come at they neck
Disrespect us no they won’t
This goes out to all my girls that’s in the club rocking the latest
Who could buy it for themselves and get more money later
I think I need a barber
None of these bitches can fade me
I’m so good with this
I remind you I’m so hood with this
Boy I’m just playing
Come here baby
Hope you still like me
If you hate me
My persuasion can build a nation
Endless power our love we can devour
You’ll do anything for me

Who run the world? Girls

It’s hot up in here DJ don’t be scared to run this run this back
I’m repping for the girls who’re taking over the world have me raise a glass for the college grads
This goes out to all the women getting it in get on your grind
To other men that respect what I do please accept my shine
Boy you know you love it how we’re smart enough to make these millions
Strong enough to bear the children then get back to bidness
You better not play me oh come here baby
Hope you still like me if you hate me
My persuasion can build a nation
Endless power our love we can devour
You’ll do anything for me

Who run the world? Girls
Who are we
What we brought
The world
Who are we
What we brought
The world
Who are we
What do we brought
We brung the world
Who are we
What we brought
We brought the world
Who run the world? Girls

Yay. Girl Power.

All of Me

All of Me by McDermott & McGough

"...We don't live in a real world; we live in a world as we "see" it."-McDermott & McGough

To learn more, see more, and to shop for art at Exhibition A, click here.

To purchase the All of Me Limited Edition Signed Print by McDermott & McGough, click here.

See more Belles&Rebelles coverage of Exhibition A here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.

Thanks to Michelle Finocchi over at Exhibition A for sending this my way!

xx.

M

Style 101: Khloe Kardsahian-Odom {Proper Fit Matters}

Proper fit is very important...

Last week, Khloe Kardashian-Odom was spotted going into DASH in Calabasas in a very unflattering ensemble.

The outfit is actually cute but Khloe did not use her garments in the best way to flatter her shape. For starters the pants are entirely too tight. Camel toe is never the goal...

Khloe is a tall, very curvy girl with a short torso. The tucked in denim shirt just over emphasizes her short waist, wide hips, and large bum. When you have a short torso, wear longer tops to give the illusion of a slightly lower waist line. Sidebar: why is her bra showing?

If only she had worn the denim shirt untucked and found some red skinny jeans a size and a half larger... Her outfit would look great. The shoes and the belt are the only things she got right. Paparazzi was on hand to catch Khloe's fashion crime and the gossip blogs ripped her to shreds. Let this be a lesson kids, always do a full length mirror check before you leave home and buy clothes to fit the body you have not the one you think you have.