Pop Culture Fashionista or Faux Fashionista: Met Ball 2011 (pic heavy)

This year’s Met Ball celebrates the life of Alexander McQueen. If you not familiar with the Met Ball, it’s the Super Bowl of all fashion events. It’s the event to be seen at. Here are some of the looks from this year’s event.

Diane Kruger

Josh Duhamel and Fergie

Emma Stone

Elizabeth Banks

Dylan Lauren

Joy Bryant

Crissy Teigen and John Legend

Jennifer Hudson

Janelle Monae

Frieda Pinto

Tory Burch and Kanye West

Karl Lagerfeld and Blake Lively

Kristen Bell

Leighton Meester

Lucy Liu

Vera Wang

Zoe Saldana

Mia Wasikowska and Thakoon

Margherita Missoni wearing Missoni

Maggie Gyllenhall

Naomi Watts

Patricia Clarkson

Saiorse Ronan

Salma Hayek

Stella McCarney

Miranda Kerr

Andre Leon Talley

Amy Poeler

Ashley Greene

Carmelo Anthony and LaLa Vasquez

Ciara

Colin Firth

Dakota Fanning

Daphne Guinness in Alexander McQueen

Dee and Tommy Hilfiger

 what do you think of the fashions of the Met Ball 2011?


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Jennifer Hudson Covers Entertainment Weekly

Jennifer Hudson covers April's issue of Entertainment Weekly. In this issue she discusses her music, the murders, church, and more. The below comes out straight from EW's interview with Jennifer Hudson.

Her Tour:
Hudson is now embarking on a 27-show tour, coheadlining with singer Robin Thicke. “This is what I love to do, and I hate to sit still,” she said. “I have been active for the past four or five years, and to be working like that and then to just stop and all you hear is the clock ticking…” She shakes her head. “That will drive you crazy.”

The Murders:
Hudson still does not talk about the murders, even with those closest to her. “I try not to say anything about it,” says her childhood friend and longtime assistant, Walter Williams III. “She’s okay as long as people don’t bring it up. She’s trying to put all of that behind her.”

Attending Church:
“We were what you call ‘born in the church,’” Hudson says. “I would go with my grandmother and my mom, and when I was little, I would fall asleep on their laps in the choir stand. She adds, “The church has given me balance…Too often we look at things through human eyes. But when you look at the world spiritually, it makes far more sense. I don’t think I would be here without it.”

Here's the complete article, click here.

Jennifer Hudson on Ellen!

Jennifer Hudson was a guest on Ellen's show. She shared news about her tour with Robin Thicke, her engagement to David Otunga, her new album, and performed "If This Isn't Love". Also, check out the surprise Ellen made for Jennifer!

On other J. Hudson related news, it looks like she's ready to take back her "Sex and the City" role! "I would love (to play her again),” the Daily Express quoted her as telling Access Hollywood. “I told Michael Patrick King that Louise has moved back to New York from St. Louis, so? I'll be ready if that opportunity comes," she added.

Jennifer Hudson and Robin Thicke Tour!

Jennifer Hudson and Robin Thicke are going on tour together! The dates have been announced dates and begin on March 31st in Albany, New York, and will last for six weeks!

March 31 - Albany, NY @ Palace Theatre

April 2 - Newark, NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center

April 3 - Philadelphia, PA @ Tower Theater

April 4 - Baltimore, MD @ Lyric Theatre

April 5 - Washington, D.C. @ DAR Constitution Hall

April 9 - Mashantucket, CT @ MGM Grand at Foxwoods

April 10 - New York, NY @ WAMU Theater at Madison Square Garden

April 12 - Norfolk, VA @ Chrysler Hall

April 15 - Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre

April 17 - Charlotte, NC @ Ovens Auditorium

April 18 - Greensboro, NC @ Special Events Center

April 19 - Richmond, VA @ Landmark Theater

April 23 - St Louis, MO @ Fox Theatre

April 24 - Detroit, MI @ Opera House

April 25 - Chicago, IL @ Arie Crown Theater

May 2 - Los Angeles, CA @ Nokia Theatre L.A. Live

May 3 - Oakland, CA @ Paramount Theatre

May 7 - Dallas, TX @ Nokia Theatre

May 8 - Houston, TX @ Verizon Wireless Theater

Beyonce + Jennifer Hudson - NAACP Performances

Beyonce appeared as the opening act of the 2009 NAACP Image Awards, last night. She performed "Halo", the ballad song coming off her third solo studio album "I Am...Sasha Fierce". Jennifer Hudson also performed, and sang "The Impossible Dream".

This year's 2009 NAACP Image Awards were hosted by Halle Berry and Tyler Perry.  Both Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson were awarded. Beyonce won the female artist category while Husdon picked up the new artist award. 

New Jennifer Hudson Video - "If This Isn't Love"

Jennifer Hudson is back and just on time for Valentine's Day, released here new video "If This Isn't Love". 

Jennifer Hudson Returns To Work

Jennifer Hudson has returned to work, and is currently working on a new video for a single titled "If This Isn't Love". The video will be released around February 9th.

Jennifer is also scheduled to perform the national anthem at this year's Super Bowl, which will be aired live on Sunday.

Jennifer Hudson - Superbowl Performance

Jennifer Hudson will return to the spotlight by singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, Florida, on February 1st. The performance will be Jennifer's first public appearance since her mother, brother, and nephew were tragically murdered in Chicago last October.

Beyonce Knowles, Alicia Keys, and Jennifer Hudson - All Nominated!

Beyonce Knowles, Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson have all been nominated in both music and film categories for the NAACP Image Awards.

Knowles, Keys and Hudson are competing for outstanding female music artist and for best music video. They are also nominated for supporting film actress, Keys and Hudson for "The Secret Life of Bees" and Knowles for "Cadillac Records."

"Cadillac Records" and "The Secret Life of Bees" are best-picture contenders, along with "Miracle at St. Anna," "Seven Pounds" and "Tyler Perry's the Family That Preys."

The Image Awards honoring diversity in the arts will air on February 12th.

Jennifer Hudson - May Return at President Elect Inauguration Day

Jennifer Hudson has been asked to perform The National Anthem at President-Elect Barack Obama’s inauguration next month, The New York Post reported on Wednesday.

“Organizers want Jennifer to sing ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ at the Inauguration on Jan. 20,” The Post insider says. “They are talking to Jennifer about it. It would be the first time she performed since the murders. She is from Chicago and a huge Obama supporter.”

Jennifer performed The National Anthem at the Democratic National Convention in Denver last August.

There is no word about whether Jennifer Hudson has accepted to perform.

Jennifer Hudson - Nominated For Four Grammy Awards

Jennifer Hudson says she feels “blessed” after being nominated for four Grammy Awards.

Jennifer has been in hiding since the fatal shooting of her mother, brother and nephew in October.

“It’s been a childhood dream of mine to release an album, so to receive four Grammy nominations is truly a blessing. I’m extremely honored and humbled by the nominations,” the Oscar-winner said in a statement Thursday.

Jennifer’s self-titled debut album is nominated for R&B Album of the Year, while her lead single “Spotlight” received two nods, for Best R&B song and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. She also shares a nomination with Fantasia for Best R’n'B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for their duet “I’m His Only Woman.”

The 2009 Grammy Awards will air live from Los Angeles on February 8th, 2009.

Jennifer and Julia Hudson Create The Hudson-King Foundation

Jennifer Hudson has pledged to help the families of murder victims by setting up her own charity.

Jennifer and her sister Julia have established a new foundation in the honor of their recently deceased family members to help others suffering sorrow.

The Hudson-King Foundation for Families of Slain Victims will provide assistance to families who have lost relatives to a violent crime. The aid will encompass basic needs like food, clothing and shelter, as well as grief counseling.

“The specific purpose of the Foundation is to care for the needs of families who have lost relatives to a violent crime,” the family says in a statement. “This encompasses their basic needs of food, clothing and shelter as well as grief counseling.”

Donations to the Hudson-King Foundation can be sent:
c/o Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP
Attn: William L. Abrams, Esq.
237 West 35th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001