Erykah Badu has been tapped by Tom Ford to promote his newest fragrance for women, White Patchouli. Badu will be the face of this re-invented Patchouli (an oil normally smelled at Grateful Dead concerts, environmentalist rallys, and, well, Badu concerts), mixed with white florals, scents like peony, bergamot and jasmine. The fragrance hit the stores in September.

Jay-Z prove once again that you should never doubt Hov. Jay dismiss all critics who complain that a hip hop act would hurt the Glastonbury festival. He open the show with a cover of Oasis’ “Wonderwall” playing the guitar. The lead singer of Oasis was a very vocal about not wanting Jay-Z apart of the show. Jay-Z responds to that was performing 99 Problems after Wonderwall. During Jay-Z performance of “Encore” you can see Beyonce showing her excitement for her hubby.

The BET Awards has always try to give that one big surprise that nobody saw coming. Well that surprise came courtesy of R&B sensation Alicia Keys. Alicia started her set off with singing Teenage Love Affair singing on key.(sorry Keyshia Cole) The next thing you know, she gives you a blast from the 90’s girl group past with SWV, EnVogue, and TLC. That really took me down memory lane.

Other notable performers included T-Pain, Usher,Keyshia Cole Jeezy & Kanye West, and Lil Wayne. Chris Brown and Neyo did such a good job making everyone forget about Usher weak performance.

Jennifer Hudson premiered her first music video for “Spotlight” (written by Ne-Yo) on Tuesday. The video was directed by Chris Robinson and is the first single off her self-titled debut album, in stores on September 30th.

Jermaine Dupri threw the official launch party for his new project TAG Records last night with a party at Kress.

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Beyonce plays the wife of a successful businessman, whose life (and that of his family) is threatened by a crazy office worker of his who turns out to be a stalker. Obsessed also stars Idris Elba as Beyone successful husband and Jerry O’Connell. The movie hits thearters 27 February 2009.

Mick Luter is one of Chicago’s hottest MC thats really about to help bring the Chi’s underground scene to the for front. The MC has shared the microphone with Slum Village, The Dramatics, Bump J, Yung Berg and the late Stack Bundles. Some of the hottest producers such as NO ID(Common, G Unit, Toni Braxton, etc.), SC(Mary J. Blige, Puffy, Mobb Deep), Buckwild(D.I.T.C.) and Brian “All Day” Miller(Kanye West) have provide the beat drop to some of his vivid rhymes.

Mick’s album-”The Word”(largely produced by NO ID) and “The Mickstape Vol.1-Hustle Harder” which were both critically acclaimed and had fans, critics and execs wanting to hear more of a flow and wordplay that is unmatched.. His next mixtape titled “The Lesson” will be ready for release on July 1st.

“How We Raised” is the first single off of Mick’s untitled album is produced by Hi-Tek.

Mick Luter – “How we Raised”

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Carol’s Daughter will be opening its third annual Pop-Up Store in New Orleans over the July 4th weekend. Help celebrate July 2nd, official “Carol’s Daughter Day” proclaimed by the City of New Orleans. From July 3rd to July 6th, Carol’s Daughter fans will be able to shop their favorite store for all their favorite beauty products in the heart of the French Quarter in New Orleans.

Designed to replicate existing Carol’s Daughter boutiques, the store has become a pampering safe haven for revelers enjoying July 4th weekend in New Orleans. The store will only be open for this limited time. Celebrity in store appearances by Chris Brown(July 4) and Mary J. Blige(July 6).

The Coca Cola Red Room inside the store will have refreshments for visitors who can also receive a two-minute Carol’s Daughter makeover, hang out in the meet and greet lounge, or join the Lisa Price and friends chat session.

Sweepstakes every two hours for the chance to win a trip to next year’s festivities in New Orleans.

A free gift with purchase – For every $75 purchase, visitors will receive a free Verve Music CD.

The store will also carry limited-edition phone charms to benefit the Lupus Foundation.

July 3rd-July 6th
Open to the public 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM daily

622 Conti Street
New Orleans, LA

Rapper/producer Timbaland and Monique Idlett wed in a formal ceremony on a private island in Aruba Sunday evening, Usmagazine.com has confirmed. The couple had already tied the knot with a family pastor in Virginia earlier this month.

Guests included Missy Elliott, Omarion, rapper Magoo, singer Keri Hilson, Ginuwine, producer Nate “Danja” Hills and Interscope/Geffen Chairman Jimmy Iovine. In all, approximately 300 people were invited.

The couple welcome a baby girl name Reign in November to add to Timbaland two sons Demetrius and Frankie, from a previous relationship. Demetrius gave the bride away and Frankie was the ring bearer.source