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The masses might remember Jarvis as the young guy with long hair, riding his bike while singing the feel good summer-tune titled "radio", it was so catchy, you couldn't turn your tv on without seeing his video in constant rotation. The Tulsa, OK native started singing at the young age of 4 in his church choir stemming from his deep religious roots, and strict bible-belt upbringing. This also limited the type of music he was exposed to, and gradually he began becoming influenced by such artists as James Brown and Usher. At the age of 13 life as he knew it transformed, relocating to Atlanta and being signed to Jermaine Dupri's SoSo Def Records which swept him into a world of stardom beyond his wildest dreams. Jarvis was traveling and performing under a label which once housed such acts as Xscape, Bow Wow, and a host of others had become his reality. That reality soon turned into a musicians worse nightmare, Jermaine had other business ventures in mind for ...

I love the fact that she has toyed with different colors,and rocked different styles it makes a statement that she isnt scared to take risks. I feel that frequent hairstyle changes keeps her from being boring, but this pixie cut just makes Rihanna look so refined. It gives her a soft look that compliments her features perfectly and she looks absolutely stunning pictured here with Tyson Beckford at Jay-z's Barclays performance in Brooklyn. Its very young Halle Berry circa 1991 in the movie "Strictly Business".

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Floral isn't just for the ladies anymore, it's a bold trend that has taken over this year with almost every designer out there. I got into it when I first laid eyes on a blazer Spanish designer Zara made, and Balmain presents an even more edgy floral pattern with this jacket that is sure to make everyone else mad when you walk into the room.... Description: Multi-coloured abstract floral printed denim. Open front. Exposed double front zips. Structured shoulder pads. Long sleeves with press stud cuffs. Retails for $3,780

Full Song available 10-2 digitally, really glad she is putting out some more material I still listen to Solo and The Hadley St. Dreams just now fully able to comprehend the deep lyrical content she hit us with on that album.

Summer might be coming to a close but G.O.O.D. MUSIC just turned up the heat. Although Mos Def and Q-TIP are absent from the compilation, this album is a straight up banger he pulled out some VETS like Ghostface Killah on NEW GOD FLOW which is pure fire. You got Common and Raekwon on The Morning, and MASE spit some sick bars on Higher, everybody is really eating R.Kelly and Kanye open the album with To The World it's just too much talent on one album for me. I haven't even started in on the lyrical content yet Pusha T opens new GOD FLOW with the lyrics "I believe there’s a god above me I’m just the god of everything else", which is saying that he believes in GOD but he is the best after him, Ghostface just goes in after he let these rappers know he had his Jesus Piece in 94. The production and beats on here are just ILL you get that hard east coast feel from back in the day that we been missing for awhile now, this ain't no bubble gum rap believe that....

In this world everything is not always as it seems, and we often don't get to see beyond the surface to know who is really there for you. I feel that my eyes and mind have now been given more depth after speaking with R&B artist Range AKA Chuck Adams he gave me more than an interview, but an actual insight into life in the entertainment industry. Chuck was previously on the rooster of new comers to Roc Nation along with J-Cole and Melanie Fiona, he dropped his first single on the label entitled "Ghetto Dance" ft. Rick Ross. Chuck describes this experience as a one in a million chance that an artist gets to release a major single signed to a major label, he even stated that while on the video set of "Ghetto Dance" Rick Ross pointed out the fact that having Ray Kay a highly sought after video director for his first video was a big deal. In speaking about his previous situation with RocNation he attributes part of it to being a lack of guidance, an...

How chic do Venezuelan born designer Carolina Herrera and Katie Holmes looks at the 9 annual style awards yesterday, as Herrera accepts designer of the year. (Holmes and Herrera are both wearing Carolina Herrera) Location: NYC

The Fashion World unites for one night in cities everywhere to shop at the most chic clothiers, the 900s in Chicago, Chelsea and The Upper Eastside in New York, Oxford Circus in London, The Beverly Center and Rodeo Drive L.A. These streets will be lined with the best dressed and celebs as they shop the night away. Last year's iconic bash featured events in eighteen countries and more than 4,500 events here in the States. With special limited-edition products, and unforgettable performances, FNO 2012 is promising to be even bigger and better than before! Solange Knowles poses with Diane at DVF where she Dj'd Pharrell Williams at Bloomingdale's Diane VonFurstenberg and Mayor Bloomberg in the MeatPacking district Scenes from Selfridges The World's Best Department Store Amar'e Stoudemire&Anna Wintour at Saks Hosted by Vogue ...

Last Tuesday was my first official industry event, I was extended the invitation via Verve Mgmt which I also work for. Venue 1 is located in a nice business area on the westside of Chicago across from Harpo Studios, the set-up was very nice, very classy. We arrived ahead of time as instructed and walked right-in while I waited for the CEO Ryan to meet us inside. There was a black carpet, open bar, and it was invite only I was extremely nervous because I'm what you would call a perfectionist, and I always want to make the perfect impression, say the right things, just make sure my best foot is put forward and I think I felt more pressure because it was a work event. I helped out with a friends concert event before and that was in a huge arena and I wasn't nervous at all, so I think I'm gonna have to work on that. We were entertained with wonderful performances from ASAP Rocky, and Erykah Badu, Olympic Swimmer Ryan Locte was even there. This was absolutely beyond my co...