...Heavy D*

I have relentless optimism

~Heavy D 

Heavy D Actor, rapper & record producer May 24, 1967 - November 8, 2011

...Champions live on forever*

“You can map out a fight plan or a life plan, but when the action starts, it may not go the way you planned, and you're down to your reflexes - that means your [preparation:]. That's where your roadwork shows. If you cheated on that in the dark of the morning, well, you're going to get found out now, under the bright lights.”
― Joe Frazier

A true legend in every sense of the word... Champions live on forever!

 

Smokin Joe Frazier 1944-2011

 

...love, modesty*

...hopeless place*

"We found love in a hopeless place.."

~ Rihanna

People have been raving about Rihanna's new music video for her new single "We Found Love"

I'm definitely feeling the new video -- I have to say probably one of the best videos I've ever seen her do!  Plus -- she's amazing with crossover music, I think this is her next hit!  This song will definitely be stuck in your head for the next few days...

Check it out...

...Just Campbell*

...one of my top fashion inspirations*

Naomi Campbell for Lurve #5.

...love, modesty*

...Kanye's Debut*

Thank you for anybody that didn’t believe, because they motivated us to break our boundaries. We don’t know what the reviews will be, we don’t know what they will say, but I got a chance to go to Italy and feel those fabrics.I begged Louis Vuitton to let me do more shoes after my shoes sold out in two weeks, and they did not. I begged Nike, I begged this company to let me do it. And I took out motherf—ing loans to get the best models, to get the best designers, to get the best venue. I gave you everything that I had.

This is my first collection. Please be easy. Please give me a chance to grow. This is not some celebrity s—. I don’t f— with celebrities. I f— with the creatives in this room, the amazing people who spend every day of their life trying to make the world a more beautiful place. The amount of people that tried to get me a celebrity f—ing deal. They said, ‘You need to do boot-cut jeans, or you won’t sell.’ Shut the f— up ! Or Hedi Slimane in the motherf—ing Mercer, sitting with me, saying, ‘Stop giving them your ideas, Kanye. Do your own thing.’ Hedi Slimane! To feel so frustrated. And I thank anybody who came to this party, everybody who supported, everybody who believed, because people thought it was a joke, and maybe people still do, but I can only grow from this point.”

~Kanye West

...and the award goes to*

Sorry junior, I already ruined ya

‘Cause you ain’t even alive, paparazzi pursuin’ ya

~ Jay Z, "New Day"

And the award of the night DEFINITELY goes to Beyonce!

The diva announced her pregnancy on the red carpet of the VMA.

All her pictures totally show the new mama glow... just BEAUTIFUL!

This will be Bey and Hov's first child.

I just know she and Jay Z will make wonderful parents....

In the words of my cousin..."This b!sh knows how to steal the show!"

EW relays that, on the red carpet, Beyonce told the crowd, “I want you to feel the love that’s growing inside me.” She then unbuttoned her coat and rubbed her belly.

Jay-Z also had children on his mind tonight. He and Kanye rapped about fatherhood on "New Day" from their new album, "Watch The Throne."

...Still Unknown*

If I died tomorrow, I would be a happy girl.

~ Amy Winehouse

Despite all the rumors... NO illegal drugs were found in Amy Winehouse's system.  Winehouse was found dead in her London home exactly one month ago.

So for all the critics: "Insert foot into mouth..."

"Toxicology results returned to the Winehouse family by authorities have confirmed that there were no illegal substances in Amy's system at the time of her death," read a statement released today by family spokesman Chris Goodman.

"Results indicate that alcohol was present, but it cannot be determined as yet if it played a role in her death," the statement continues. "The family would like to thank the police and coroner for their continuing thorough investigations and for keeping them informed throughout the process. They await the outcome of the inquest in October."

...Back to Black: Forever 27*

“We only said goodbye with words. I died a hundred times…”

~Amy Winehouse

British soul singer, Amy Winehouse, who’s most popular song was a vow not to go to rehab, was found dead in her North London home yesterday. 

Her death is believed to be from a drug overdose, though a cause of death has not been determined yet. 

Police do not suspect foul play.

I can't say that I'm surprised -- but I'm definitely disappointed, sigh...

The people who genuinely cared for the singer had long hoped for a recovery from drink and drugs. 

Once asked if she had any unfulfilled ambitions, Winehouse said: “If I died tomorrow, I’d be a happy girl.”