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Rihanna Finds Love in Ireland

Nyketa Gaffney — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:05:12 +0000

Rihanna is one of those young artists who is not afraid to take risks and expose her vulnerability. The girl is a “say it like it is” kind of chick, which makes her humorous and relatable. Add the fact that her accent/island girl attitude is captivating, she’s undeniably adorable-the media loves her!

Though, no one adores her more than her fans (Rihanna Navy). For their satisfaction, she released a TwitVid of behind the scenes footage of the making of We Found Love. it is her latest single off her upcoming album Talk That Talk. The single has done extremely well on iTunes already. Check out the sneak peak here:

What do you think of Rih Rih’s new song? Will you be buying Talk That Talk? What about the hot boy co-star in the video…remind you of a certain superstar from Rihanna’s past? Leave us your comments by join the conversation below!

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Kiwi’s Pick: Always On Time

Nyketa Gaffney — Sun, 01 May 2011 20:00:34 +0000

Remember when Ja Rule was hot? I sort of, kind of, a little bit miss his presence! Always on Time is classic. It was our first look at Ashanti as an artist and Ja Rule was at the top of his game at the time (some 10 years). It comes from the Pain Is Love album, a smash hit effort. Enjoy Kiwi’s pick of the day, and leave me your comment below. What was your favorite Ja Rule record?

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Celebs Pose For The Camera

Nyketa Gaffney — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:40:50 +0000

Teyana Taylor has a very distinct look that makes you stop and stare! I’m a fan of hers and I just had to share this exclusive with you. She recently got all glammed-up for Vibe magazine, and the images are flawless-just gorgeous. Take a look:

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Fearless magazine also grabbed some young faces for a feature in their publication. Vanessa and Angela Simmons have grown up in front of our eyes, now stunning women. Watch the behind the scenes footage:

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Kelly’s Motivation

Nyketa Gaffney — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:18:17 +0000

We’ve been waiting for the ultimate hit from Kelly Rowland since Simply Deep & Ms. Kelly! I have always said, sometimes you can have all the talent in the world but if you don’t have the right music and promotion/marketing behind you, your album will go little to nowhere. That seems to be the kind trap Kelly has been in as a solo artist. Now, with this new record Motivation (featuring Lil Wayne) I am so encouraged! The video is ultra-sexy, highlighting Kelly’s beauty and natural ability to dance. For some it may be a bit too sexual, though I do feel as though she accomplished visually what the song intends. The album is still untitled but is expected for a late summer release (almost in direct competition of her former bandmate Beyonce’s supposed release date). Kelly fans are certainly hoping for a successful project, regardless she has our back! If nothing else her latest single is a banger! Watch it below and let us know what you think by leaving us a comment.

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More Than a Photoshoot, Beyonce On The Set!

Nyketa Gaffney — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:54:45 +0000

What a wonderful surprise! Those recent images of Beyonce in Jersey dressed in 70′s attire was more than what met the eye. Bey was on the set of her first video from her new album! How exciting is that? Word has it that we can anticipate a summer release, and this comes courtesy of some execs at Sony. You may recall Bey stating that she planned to create a whole new genre of music. Sounds ambitious right? If anybody can pull it off it would have to be our girl Bey.

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Looks like this recent Tweet from Roberto Cavalli (responsible for Bey’s wardrobe) says it all! For additional quotes and details about Beyonce’s new project, visit our good friends at The Young, Black, and Fabulous. Are you excited about a brand new album fro Beyonce? leave us your comments and opinions below!

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Music That Missed The Cut

Nyketa Gaffney — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 21:33:48 +0000

No Boys Allowed is Keri Hilson’s sophomore effort. Her biggest record from the project thus far is ladies anthem Pretty Girl Rock. Though, I’ve always found it interesting to hear the unreleased music, just to get an idea of why it wasn’t dropped and understand the artistic vision of the entertainer. A few of Keri’s songs have leaked over the net, the one that caught my attention by way of the melody is Shades. What do you think of the record? I like it, but I certainly see how it does not necessarily compliment the entire album package. Listen and leave us you comments below!

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Rihanna Lands The Cover of Vogue!

Nyketa Gaffney — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:07:30 +0000

Since she was 16 Rihanna has become a fashion icon! Designers create pieces just for her. They desire to have their latest creations seen on her figure first. Rihanna is nothing short of a model, a walking billboard with a body ladies envy and fellas drool over! It comes as no surprise that she has landed the cover of the “Oscar of fashion covers” Vogue magazine. Rihanna has blossomed into quite the beauty, exuding her island features and recently filling out into a fuller figure. Take an exclusive look at the images below. What do you think of the spread? What do you think of Rihanna’s evolution in the world of fashion? Leave us your comments below, and keep logging-on for the most up to date information on all your favorite celebrities!

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How To Avoid The Drama At Work

Nyketa Gaffney — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:38:32 +0000

Have you ever been caught up in gossip that occurs at your job? Has it ever led to drama and unnecessary pressure? It isn’t unthinkable that conversations go beyond work and become personal. You spend hours everyday with people, the lines become crossed. If you take a moment to think about it, you can probably point out every co-worker that has instigated some sort of gossip. Did you lend an ear to it? Did you participate? Here is something to think about: shut it out! The primary focus at work is the work. Productivity levels decrease while time is spent discussing irrelevant information that has nothing to do with the task at hand. I’ve picked up some tips from Rachel Farrell’s article via MSN.com that I’d like to share with you. Here is something else to consider when interacting with challenging co-workers:

1. Keep conversations factual

Try not to let feelings get in the way of the facts. “If a colleague is chronically late, for example, instead of saying, ‘You always come in 15 minutes late,’ try saying, ‘The day begins at 9 a.m. I’ve noticed the last three days you have arrived at 9:15 a.m. Please arrive on time.’”

Some people think that co-workers who shed tears during reviews or other high-emotion situations are passive aggressive. “If you have a ”crier’ in your office, be kind, but firm,” Cole Jones suggests. Say, “Why don’t you step outside and collect yourself and we will continue this then?”

2. Keep a paper trail

“Always BCC (blind copy) yourself on important e-mails and documents. Follow up any in-person meeting with an e-mail stating, ‘This is what we discussed. These are my action steps and/or deadlines for moving forward. Please let me know if you have any questions or anticipate any problems.’”

3. Don’t engage or encourage the behavior

“If the passive-aggressive offender makes an inappropriate or unfunny remark, rather than laughing it off, respond with, ‘I don’t understand what you’re saying.’ It’s more than likely they won’t have the temerity to repeat it,” she says. “If someone tries to draw you in with gossip, say, smile and say, ‘I’d rather not speculate.’ Then remove yourself from the situation.”

4. Don’t allow others to hide behind technology

“If you feel the offending colleague is using e-mail or other technology to wage his war, send a note saying, ‘I’d prefer to discuss this in person. What time works for you?’” she suggests. “You will be surprised how few people respond.”

5. Don’t be afraid to probe

Passive-aggressive types sometimes use “fine” in place of other choice expletives, she says.

“If you feel his ‘fine’ is taking the place of frustration or anger, probe a bit. ‘I hear you saying “fine,” but I have the sense there’s some underlying frustration. Can I do anything more to help you understand the goal?’” Cole Jones says. “Notice you haven’t said, ‘I sense you are frustrated,’ which can make them clamp down even more.”

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Video Roundup: Nelly, Kelly, and Rihanna

Nyketa Gaffney — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:15:37 +0000

They’ve always had a certain kind of chemistry, and they are back with a new single! Nelly and Kelly Rowland introduce us to Gone. They last left us with Dilemma, and we want to know-does Gone hold any weight to their 1st hit together? Let us know by posting a comment below.

…Red headed bombshell Rihanna hit the Chelsea Lately show, a special airing in Australia. The two chatted very candidly about the country, Rihanna’s birthday party, and more!

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