On Mashonda News: Mashonda seems to be moving on nicely with NEW soft & pink feelings for a patient BOO!

Moshonda Twitter Quote:

“Ok, so moving foward..Ive been in a weird place lately. My heart has been all gushy and soft.LOL. It feels great. Love is in existence! Its nice when God sends us people to speak to. Its better when those people understand ur situation and will allow u to handle them b4 movin. foward.I know the world is all in my life,so I will be the 1st 2 let you know the day my [Divorce] is final.Then Ill be able to righteously move on.Until then, I will focus on my son and myself. But its nice to know someone is waiting patiently. “

Shaq's wife Shaunie filed for LEGAL SEPARATION in L.A. court even though they live in FL. Cali. Divorcees get HALF no matter what! WHY?

Shaq is in a “who’s your daddy" situation with NBA player Gilbert Arenas fiancé Laura Govan! Shaunie O’ Neal who is married to Shaq was good friends with Laura Govan who is now pregnant and due in December. Hummm…

http://www.glamour.com/women-of-the-year/2009/rihanna?currentPage=1

Rihanna, will be honored this week in NYC with the “Title Glamour Woman Of The Year”.

She also gave Glamour Magazine a candid interview discussing the aftermath of the Grammy night incident with former boyfriend Chris Brown.

In the article Rihanna opens up about what intrigued her when it comes to Jay Z. Read some Key snippets in article.

Rihanna: In the beginning of my career, he said, “You must be a good person, because good things are happening for you, but you have to stay humble.” One thing that INTRIGUED me about him was that he was such a huge artist and really down-to-earth. I felt like if he was saying this, it must work.

Jay Z

          “Beanie Sigel at the time was driving two Bentley’s. With his mama in the sticks and selling 800,000 records. I don’t know what more you can do for somebody at that point. Sometimes you have to look in the mirror and look at yourself. Beanie Sigel had a record deal, a record label and a clothing line and never went platinum. I don’t know in the history of rap has anyone done so much with so little. I don’t know what more you can do for a person at that point. A record deal, A record label and a clothing line. If that’s not pushing a person…. sh!t”

Beanie Sigel

           I think I held my tongue long enough about this whole Rocafella situation. I was the realest thing that happened to the Roc. The Roc was just a rock. I brought the fellas to Rocafella Records, Hot 97, State Property. Ya’ll remember. I brought the street cred to that. That thing X’d in stone. I fought all those battles. ME that’s who! Jadakiss, Nas, Dipset…Anybody you would have told me to go after. Matter of fact, you ain’t have to tell me. I frontlined for that Roc. For that diamond that people were throwing up. I’d have taken a bullet for Roc that day, n*gga. This isn’t about a dollar, this isn’t about me hating on you or anything because I’ve never asked you for a dollar.  When I came home from jail, doing my year and a day, when you ain’t come one day to come see me. NOT ONE PICTURE or letter. I went to the office and asked you, “let me off of Rocafella because somebody (no name no blame)  wanted me and wanted to give me some real money”. You bounced that tennis ball around in your office for an hour and went back and forth with me and told me you ain’t want to let me go.  You even asked me if I wanted some money and I told you “I don’t want your money” but you were in a position to let me get my own money and you couldn’t do that. But Sigel so real..and you’ll never go to jail again because you knew I was the shooter. If my life was a movie, Sigel would be the Sequel. It’s etched in stone my gangsta has never been on trial. But like Tupac said “I ain’t mad at you”. I understand, everybody can’t go and you already on…

Don’t get it f*cked up, this ain’t the green light for everyone to make a disc Jay-Z record. I still got love for the n*gag.  This is me taking my brother in the yard for 5 minutes. Cause I got a knot in my chest that needs to get unloosened. When you got love for a Murtha*cake it don’t go away that easy.  Many people going to walk in and out your life but only real friends leave footprints on your heart dog. But I think yours is fading in the sand. If me and you never talk again dog and I got to holler at you via mc on this mic, “What up”. How do you say, “Scream at Me.” The richest man ain’t the one with his first dollar dog, its the one who still got his first friend. Rocafella for life!  It’s the Roc

Diddy just bought his babies mother Kim Porter a $200,000 Bentley. He always pull this sugar! LOL! When will Kim learn that Diddy will love her better when she starts loving herself?! 

Hugo Da Bo$$ has create a loud Buzz in the music industry with his “When I Come Home” single. This Extraordinary 18 year old Producer/Rapper/ Singer/Pianist is the next BIG talent the music industry crave! With a scholarship to attend Juilliard School of Music, Hugo mold his craft as a musician. Hugo performed repeated recitals in front of 100 people. This opportunity prepared Hugo to receive a standing ovation after performing in front of 1000 people at Carnegie Hall. Hugo Music is influences by artist like Scott Joplin, Jay Z, Nas, Biggie, Tupac, Bob Marley and a twist of Harlem swag.

Run This Town:
"Peace God… Uh! Uh! And ain’t nobody fresher, I’m in Maison Uh! Martin Margiela"~Jay Z

We all heard the new Jay-z “Run This Town” lyrics.  Some bloggers suggest that he is referencing Masons. Other people claim he is referencing to the Fashion house of Maison Martin Margiela. After overdue research, I was faced with the reality that The Mason’s and the house of Maison Martin Margiela both represent a secret society.

Words like “Invisible Man”, Anonymity and “cult of personality’ describe the fashion house Maison Martin Margiela.  Celebrities like Jay Z, Rihanna and Kanye West, Chant the brand that wear’s no face…until NOW! Lets strut down the runway of a secret society of celeb designers, Margiela who brilliantly fostered a cult of impersonality in the world of music in fashion.

IN GOD I TRUST!

To be or not to be…but at what cost?  It’s almost inconceivable the lengths that some artists & entertainers feel obligated to go to keep themselves in the headlines. The prioritization of fan base over God, family, morals, and over just plain ol’ fashioned common sense is an example of that remarkable distance. I think it’s important to understand the premise of letting a character that’s been created for fans drown out who you really are. One easily can become a zombie, while the people who love them waste away looking for the sea salt. It becomes so easy to sell your soul to the entertainment business while creating an illusion of grandeur. Hence, this painfully obvious thirst for relevance that completely overshadows sensibility. Thirsty much?
 
When I started in this business over 14 years ago, I was a stylist (fashion) for many well-known artists both upcoming and platinum selling, I never imagined the atmosphere would become this cloudy or eerie. I was trying to define the images of young hopefuls who thought “my way” would set them apart from the masses. Often dorky and clunky, trying to find themselves in defiant color schemes, wrongly combined textures and overworked fashion techniques. Although, consumers see the finished product but are remiss as to what goes into the development. It isn’t always a graceful process. Silly belts, headgear and nervously popped collars often highlighted a level of awkwardness in identity. I’ve watched boys become men and helped boys become men. Yet this identity crisis that hovers over much of the entertainment world is like a crimson cape of insecurity as does this obsession with being “hot” and having “followers.” While fans fixate over the lives of their idols, some celebrities have become slaves to the persona that has been created for them but rarely has anything to do with who they are. Shock value. Publicity stunts. Peddling relationships like a vagabond for a few hundred double clicks on their fans favorite blog sites.
 
Who are they really?
 
Some of your favorite artists were born into the industry or should I say “grandfathered” into it and never got the chance to figure it out. Driven by vicarious dreams of demanding managers/labels, artists are a “what” not a “who.” Their “what” is the gross, their “who” is the net. Artists get whatever is left of themselves after the world takes its share.  It all reminds me of a scene from the film “The Devils Advocate” where souls were sold for money, class, and status.
 
The mirrors have definitely become smoky. So much in fact that it makes it hard for one to decipher reality from the facade. Is it Live or Memorex? Even the public should recognize the #FF (fame fanatics) who go to such great lengths to garner attention ranging from publicity ploys, outlandish stage outfits, sex tapes, head shaving, public grand standing, picture leaks and throwing tantrums. From vintage concepts of dating shows in hopes of finding a soul mate (huh? #wheredotheydothatat) to trying to hit Billboard Charts by any means necessary. Surely, the fans know better than to think what flows from “the pen” of any writer embodies the details of another human’s deepest and true desires.  Sadly, men singing about love, politics, marriage, children or anything genuine and benevolent equates to album sales flop, mundane chatter and waning popularity. It takes a song about disparaging all the aforementioned just to get accolades and spins on the radio. Unlike a mathematical equation the negative induces the positive. The need to placate fans puts artists at their mercy, leading to maniacal decisions. But I guess desperate times call for desperate measures. I digress….
 
Nowadays some artists, entertainers, producers and even songwriters are going as far as buying magazine covers and paying photographers to follow them like paparazzi. It’s called #stayingrelevant. I say amass the fortune, help others and bump the fame, but that sentiment is not often shared. The fame, notoriety, popularity and prestige i.e. “the Light” for some is parallel to a drug. So much self-value is encompassed, without it life to them has little worth. Is it life imitating art or art imitating life?
 
Before the tirades and “smoke and mirror-esque” themes, when music actually made sense, even a mere decade ago, it was something we created memories with, celebrated, made and raised our kids to. It embodied our diverse cultures, experiences, and gave others a peek into our soulful worlds.  Yet there are many like Lauryn, Mary J, Common and others that are non-conformists. They have never compromised themselves, their sexuality nor their art, yet they remain timeless. Although standing in “the Light’ has had its costs for all, selling one’s soul for relevance is completely different. It makes one wonder the cost of buying it back. I believe that many of these artists today lack the confidence in self that proves to be true staying power. Where there is absolute talent, no drama, no controversy, no nonsensical angles are needed. Its called: Do what God gave you the talent to do and leave the shenanigans to vaudeville and the games to Milton Bradley.
 
For those naysayers, I don’t feel the need to run down my list of qualifications or validate myself, or point out the careers I have funded, started, saved, and salvaged. Yet I will say to those that create diversions for relevancy...to stop, save face, don’t listen to those that benefit more from their advice to you, and ask God for suitable guidance. In the meantime don’t feel inclined to do anything that isn’t organic. At this point, I think I may start my own trending topic #betruetoyourself.
 
Those that actually KNOW me, know how I love a quote that is apropos, so as Dr. Seuss wrote:

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."

Source: http://globalgrind.com/content/1044647/To-Be-Or-Not-To-BeBut-At-What-Cost/

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I actually had the opportunity to meet Mr. & Mrs. Fisher. I was working at Banana Republic as personal shopper. As I deal with the normal pressure of maintaining my $100.000 a day sales goal, I was approach by a wealthy, mature, male and female couple. They directly ask to speak to my manager. I nervously responded by asking them can I help them with anything. They insist that they speak to a manager and to address them as Mr. & Mrs. Fisher. Within minutes, my mind began to race and wonder why that name ring importance. That’s when I remember my Gap orientation training, about Mr. & Mrs. Fisher, Gap Co-founder. OMG, Yes, I replied…a manager will be right with you.

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"After having a great evening with my son and enjoying some fun twit chat, I decided to sign off and get some work done. However, a few hours later I was advised that I should check @aliciakeys twit page. I’ve never reached out to her on twitter before. I feel our issues are a lot more serious than a website conversation. Not to mention that I’ve reached out to her many times in the beginning of this whole thing, as any wife would do. Unfortunately, I never succeeded in getting a response. The 1st time I meet AK, my husband introduced us to each other at an event. ( I have no choice but to call him my husband, until he is not anymore) In the messages that I sent to her (AK), I made it very clear that on the contrary of what she might be hearing, I am still married to my husband, living with him and just had a child. Its been two years and I still have not received a response. What I do receive, is constant displays of selfishness and disconcern to me and my son.

I was a fan of AK’s last album, we were both signed to J Records and I always checked up on her projects. I sang her songs and admired her for creating Superwoman and Karma, I would never deny her, her talent. I believed in her until I found out she was possibly sleeping with my husband. The affair was denied by both, until it was finally admitted months later.

Already I can hear some of you saying ” why are u blaming her, You cant make someone leave their wife, You cant break something thats broken”. Well, my marriage was not broken, as far as I knew we were celebrating our sons birth and getting ready to celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary . Call it blind love, whatever. I call it being a devoted wife.. As far as me blaming her and not blaming him, thats false. Me and my husband have worked out our differences. We are in a good place as people and as parents. I accept his choices and I am comfortable enough with myself to move on. I am so very blessed in many ways.

My concern with AK is no longer the fact that she assisted in destroying a family but that she has the audacity to make these selfish comments about love and wanting to be with someone, even after knowing their situation. How is this the same Superwoman that I sang out loud with in my truck? I ask myself sometimes.

If you are reading this Alicia, let me start by saying, you know what you did. You know the role you played and you know how you contributed to the ending of my marriage. You know that I asked you to step back and let me handle my family issues. Issues that you helped to create.
Im not saying everything was perfect all the time but no relationship is perfect. We made a vow to God and I believe you should have respected that, as a woman. I know you owe me or my son nothing but I just wish you would’ve handled things more carefully. I’m not judging you, I put you and the whole situation in the hands of God, the Higher Power. Just know that as a woman, I expected so much more from you. I never had intentions on reaching out to you this way but after reading your twits tonight, and the constant disregard, you left me no choice. I feel that after 1 and a half years of you hiding this affair and acting like it doesnt exist, that now is the time to confront it, since you talk so openly about it now

This is not a publicity stunt, I dont have a record coming out. I just need to close this chapter in my life and that means confronting our issues. There is a small child involved. His dad loves him to death and he wants to spend more time with him but hes afraid because he knows we don’t have a relationship. This is my main concern. My son NEEDS his dad and I NEED to be comfortable with you. For him!

I know many will see my point and many will not be able to look into what’s real because they only want to see Alicia Keys the celebrity, not the human. This is not for the “people”, this is for you. Like I said I was left no choice but to reach out to you this way. By now, Im sure you want to find a balance in this as well.

I read your tweets tonight and I felt they were very insensitive. You have no idea how much pain I was caused because of this affair. Its baffling to me that you don’t understand what I might have gone through with this situation. I dont consider myself a victim anymore, Ive learned alot from this! I just ask you to try and be a bit more realistic and delicate to the situation, at least until my divorce is final. I felt me attending the party would have been a starting point for us, since you shook my hand after I offered it, but I suppose I was wrong.

If its so, that you and my husband are meant to be together, then God bless you both and I hope you never have to deal with what I did. I would not wish it on my worst enemy. If you two being together forever is the case, its more of a reason for us to get along, because I’m not going anywhere. Theres a child to be raised.

To answer your tweet, choose smart over spark. Sparks burn everyone, be smart! Its simple actually, just think of the shoe being on the other foot.

Stay blessed and lets work this thing out with respect and dignity."

Catherine Malandrino

Catherine Malandrino Resort 2010

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Chritian Lacroix can turn a ballerina into war hero.

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The English soccer star made a personal appearance for the unveiling of his latest Emporio Armani Underwear campaign for fall.

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Chlo’e Cruise 2010 retro preppy colors like poppy red, sunflower yellow and nautical stripes is the hot new look.

Mark Badgley and James Mischka are inspired by socialites of the Fifties. Paisley print with embroider neck and waist jewelry.

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Curtis Charles, industry vet has just been named SVP of Puma North American Sales.

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The Belgian’s latest collection expresses how Recycling is the NEW couture!!

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Newlywed Gisele Bundchen looks divine as she grace the pages of Harper’s Bazaar Magazine in a futuristic 1920 look.

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It’s nothing better then feeling sexy and breezy on a HOT summer day.

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HP Mini 1000 sells for $1,199.

The HP Mini 1000 Vivienne, is for all you professional Fashionista. A Vivienne bag is for a Female who owns her own business. She has a car service to escort her to all scheduled business meeting. The Vivienne bag female meetings consist of male financial goons…so yes, this female is ready to tackle any and all in a stylish form!

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Michael Kors knows how to make a woman happy. And in his winter fur collection, it all seems to come easily.

To all the fathers out there, it’s almost Mother’s Day, so you better start thinking about doing the right thing…Flowers, dinner, breakfast in bed, tuition, something special… Everyone knows Kimora Lee Simmons as a fashion model, author, the genius behind Baby Phat, President and creative director for Phat Fashions, philanthropist, reality television star, talk show host, top model judge…the list goes on and on. To me, she has been my partner, best friend, consultant, confidant and basically the greatest mother  I could ever hope for, for my daughters. I feel so blessed to continue to have such a great personal and professional relationship with her. Every time I spend time with our girls, I credit her for giving them their manners, thoughtfulness, intelligence, beauty and kindness. A lot of you fathers, if you look deeply inside of yourself, you will find the support system in your baby’s mama, that allows you the freedom to sleep at night. Even though you are partly disconnected from the daily process of raising your children, you can trust that she’s getting the job done. So celebrate your baby’s mama, as I do! I know damn well, I’m grateful for my babies’ mama.

Happy Mother’s Day Kimora! You are loved, appreciated and celebrated!

All my love,

Russell

Marc Jacobs has a new lady fragrance in his life named Lola, due out in the fall. Can't wait!

Grammy-nominated R&B singer and songwriter Akon is breaking into the beauty world. The pop star, who put himself on the musical map with his 2004 release “Locked Up”.

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This July, Lacoste will finally release only 850 pairs of the  new collaboration with London-based Zaha Hadid Architects. Retail $525

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Like always, fashion has a way of repeating itself. Change a little here…add a little detail there…and “Voila” The NEW Blue &Cream UES Sneaker for Women.

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