Beyonce claps back to haters in sweatshirt by Nigerian designer!

Just last week the twitterverse exploded when rumors ran rampant that Blue Ivy's momma may have lip synched at President Obama Inauguration. In an apparent response back the naysayers Beyonce posted a picture on her Instagram page wearing a B Side by Walé Adeyemi sweatshirt with the inscription: “Can I Live?”

Adeyemi, MBE, is a young British designer of Nigerian descent that has clothed Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland, Amerie, Charlotte Church, Missy Elliott and David and Victoria Beckham.

The sweatshirt is cute and all. But we still want to know did she or didnt she lip synch? And if she did, why did she pull out the ear piece in such dramatic fashion. I'm just saying...

What do you think? Did Mrs. Carter fake the funk?

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Nelson Mandela granddaughters set to debut reality show in Feb

I've always maintained that this was a bad idea. Everything ain't meant to be on reality TV.

After announcing their show last year, Nelson Mandela's granddaughters are all set to launch their reality series on *Cozi TV, a newly-launched network from the NBC Owned Stations group in the US.

Sisters Zaziwe Dlamini-Manaway and Swati Dlamini are featured in the half-hour weekly program, which follows the South African pair while giving viewers an inside look at their lives, close-knit family and personal aspirations. Hmmm I don't like the sound of this! The show airs on February 10, will you be tuning in!?!

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Viola Davis ROCKS natural hair on the red carpet

Actress Viola Davis looked simply stunning at the SAG awards tonight. I'm in total awe of her Monique Lhuillier Spring 2013 gown. But the best part of her outfit? That fabulous fro! I don't mind her rocking her wigs/weaves (I do it as well) but that natural hair just suits her so perfectly! LOVE it! Thoughts on her look?

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Kim Kardashian arrives in Côte d’Ivoire & craziness ensues!

Kris Humphries's wife arrived in the Ivory Coast last night to an eager crowd that was clearly VERY excited to see her! The love wasn't one sided though as the 32 year old reality star seemed to basking in the attention. Would you be this hype to see a member of the Kardashian klan? I don't think so...

Kanye's baby mama tweeted:

We out here Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire. Thanks for everything Guyzo people!

— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) January 18, 2013

Kim and her baby bump took the 11 hour flight to Abidjan, where she will be the star guest at a daytime Ma Life event and a private soiree in the evening. Ma Life is a SIM card in Ivory Coast, which released a video featuring her.

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5 African fashionistas you should follow on instagram now!!

Instagram can either be a ton of fun or super snoozy based on who you follow. Lately, I've been trying to step up my style game in 2013..so what better to do so than with some in-your-face fashion inspiration? The African women on my list are fly, fresh know a thing or two about stepping out in style. Check out my list of the top 5 stylish sistas on instagram. You can thank me later... ;)

Instagram name:  theshoegawker

Zeinabou also known as blogger the Shoe Gawker is a girl after my heart. After winning the much coveted fashion bomb daily bombshell of the year in 2012 title, the blonde beauty is one of my faves!

Instagram name: smashleybell

Revenge actress Ashley Madekwe has this California effortless cool that instantly attracts you to her phenomenal attire. With Nigerian and British roots, the 31 year old also offers glimpses into her haute Hollywood life!

Instagram name: BecauseIamFabulous

Just today Lucky Magazine named Because I Am Fabulous, one of DC's most stylish bloggers. And with good reason too. I love how she infuses African, Caribbean and Western clothing to produce colorful killer outfits!

Instagram name: StyleGoneGugu

Full disclosure: this is MY girl Gugu from South Africa. Every time I see this young lady I am floored at how creative and incredibly fashion savvy she is. Apparently you guys are gaga over Gugu too, she boasts a following of over 7000 follows on Instagram!

Instagram Name: HarareMbama

Beauty Harare Mbama describes herself as "fierce, sassy, beautiful and Zimbabwean". I would also throw in pretty damn fabulous as well.  Currently living in Melbourne Australia, I just love her unique perspective and impeccable taste.

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Makho chats with Miss USA!!!

This past Tuesday, I got the opportunity to sit and chat with our current Miss USA Nana Meriwether! The interview will air on StarGist which is broadcast on Africa Magic soon but in the meantime I have the full interview below for you. See how much I hook up my readers? :) The South African native was warm, fun and totally engaging. We talked dating (is she single?), going to the same school as the Obama girls, fashion, her wonderful foundation and of course pageants! Check out the fun filled video below and be sure to let me know what you think:

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Tatyana Ali says she cries three times a day as a workout!

33 year old actress Tatyana Ali is back on the scene starring in a new hit BET show "Second Generation Wayans". As part of her publicity blitz, the Harvard graduate is doing a bunch of interesting interviews. In a recent chat with the Huffington Post lil Ashley Banks reveals a weird secret about her workout plan:

"I’m crying right now. I cry three times a day as part of my workout routine. It really targets the core. Great way to reduce bloating"

Errr! I mean I wanna get rid of bloating too but crying as part of a workout plan? No bueno!

She also revealed that her guilty pleasure also consists of "one night stands". In this day & age? One night stands are not the business!

Thoughts on her candid interview?

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Terry Pheto vs Tia Mowry: Battle of the short crop!

I love a woman who rocks short hair with confidence! South African actress Terry Pheto & US actress Tia Mowry are perfect examples of how beautiful the close crop can be on the right face. Trust, this look
ain't for everybody. While the ladies both look devastatingly gorgeous, I must point out my favorite. Terry ROCKS this coif, it looks effortlessly cool on her. But I've been known to be wrong. So I want to hear from you, who rocks this hairstyle the best- its a battle of the T's..Terry or Tia?

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Is this the most unflattering pic of Jennifer Lopez?

According to J.Lo's camp the answer is YES! A source told the New York Post that singer/actress looks "old and haggard" on the People Magazine cover! Ouch! I agree that the pic is decidedly unglamorous but I still think the 43 year old mother of 2 looks great. Ms. Lopez manager Benny Medina is however refuting the claims and saying "they are pleased with the cover & results..". Hmmm somebody's lying! What do you think of J.Lo's cover? Fab or drab?

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I got to interview Miss USA!!!

And she was all that and a bag of chips. Miss USA Nana Meriwether is stunning, smart & charming! Can't wait for you to see the interview! Stay tuned for more details!

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Banging: Check out Michelle Obama's new hairstyle!!

Awwwww snap the First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama is really living up her to style icon status! FLOTUS turned 49 today and debuted a new look via twitter. I think she looks fantabulous! The bangs are funky, fresh and edgy! Thoughts on her new 'do?

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Kelly Rowland STEPS out in SAME shoes just days apart!

Gotta love a budget friendly fashionista! Singer Kelly Rowland was spotted wearing the same shoes just days apart. First she rocked them on the red carpet at the BET Honors in Washington DC on Saturday and days later she wore the same pair on the streets of New York. The fashion forward heels are so nice Kellz had to wear them twice. In case you want to cop a pair, the The Dolly Swarovski crystal-embellished suede platform pumps are available at a cool price tag of $1,295. They are hot though! Thoughts?

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Zimbabwean authors LANDS on Entertainment Weekly's 13 faces to watch in2013!

2013 is going to be a HUGE year for Bulawayo born author NoVoilet Bulawayo. First up, the Cornell University graduate just received the distinct honor of being include in Entertainment Weekly's 13 faces to watch in 2013. So dope!

 EW writes:

"The protagonist of Bulawayo's first novel, out May 21, may be named Darling, but this is no precious endeavor. The Zimbabwean author has already earned comparisons to Zadie Smith and J.M. Coetzee for her raw tale of a 10-year-old African girl's struggle to acclimate after immigrating to America"

Can't wait to read the book! You know I came to America around the age of 10 from Zimbabwe, so I am eager to read the book about our often untold story. I love to hear about Zimbabwean doing amazing things, she is definitely one to watch!

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Hit or Miss: Danai Gurira's BRONZE ambition at Golden Globes afterparty

"Walking Dead" actress Danai Gurira is cementing her status as Hollywood's golden *ahem* bronze leading lady. After a successful season on a hit TV show, the Zimbabwean beauty is still shining bright like a diamond. She was spotted in all her fierce glory on the 14th Annual Warner Bros. & InStyle Golden Globe Awards After Party held at the Oasis Courtyard at the Beverly Hilton Hotel last night. As much I usually love her fashion choices this one is a miss for me. I like her in bright, look-at-me colors, this is a bit subdued and I ain't feeling it. Her arms look great though, like Michelle Obama good. But I digress...What do you think? hit or miss?

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A nearly naked Rihanna covers 7 editions of Complex Magazine!

Rihanna sure knows how to sell sex dosen't she? Wow! The Bajan beauty graces the front of seven editions of Complex’s February/March 2013 issue. Why seven covers? Seven albums. The magazine says:

We had to come up with something special for Rihanna’s return to the ‘Plex. And so, to celebrate the release of her seventh album, Unapologetic, which also happens to be her first album to debut at No. 1, we enlisted photographer Zoe McConnell to shoot not just one cover, but seven—one for each of the albums. And assistant editor Soo-Young Kim flew around the world with Rihanna as part of the infamous 777 tour, then sat down with her for a girl-to-girl chat about music, fame, and how to take a perfect selfie. She’s never shined brighter

Wow! Are you feeling the pics?

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NEW MUSIC: Justin Timberlake feat Jay-Z

After teasing fans last week Justin Timberlake is finally back with a new song featuring Jay-Z. I'm not so sure about this Timbaland produced track, .it sounds kinda meh to me. Like, we waited six and half years for this? I am not impressed! Take a listen here and tell me what you think:

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BEST & WORST red carpet looks from the Golden Globes

Annnnnd the Golden Globes are a wrap! My goodness that was the longest 3 hours of my life. Comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler were hilarious as the hosts, I loved every minute of them onstage. Their opening monologue had me on the floor. But this post is all about fashion, so let's get to it..

THE GOOD
White, nude, black and red  were the main colors on the red carpet. Let's start with the white and nudes..J.Lo was my favorite in this group!

From left to right- Lea Michele- Heidi Klum and Jennifer Lopez looked fresh in white

And for the ladies that were dressed as if they were going to a funeral..I kid I kid. My favorite in this group is Eva Longoria, Look at that thigh!

From left to right- Eva Longoria, Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman and Katherine McPhee were fashion forward in black

Now on to the ravishing in red ladies..

From left to right- Claire Danes, Jennifer Lawrence and Jessica Alba were sweet and sophisticated in playful colors

Now on to the WORST dressed ladies...

Lena was a big ole MISS in this unflattering dress.

Lucy Lui is too fab for this hideous gown. No, No and NO!

Nicole Ritchie looked like a hot grandma! I like the dress but she is TOO young for this look!

What was Guiliana thinking? No ma'am

I have no words for Sienna Miller. This hurts my eyes!

I don't like this color on Taylor Swift- so this is a miss for me as well!

Kerry Washington has such a gorgeous body, I don't know she insists on covering it up!

I love NeNe but this look is not hot!

Thoughts on the best and worst looks from the red carpet?

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Gabby Douglas has a new hairstyle! Thoughts?

Olympic Champion and book author Gabby Douglas is still on a winning streak. She shined on the red carpet this evening at the Golden Globes in eye catching dress and banged out new hairstyle. I must be honest. This hair is not working for me, love Gabby but this is no bueno. She's still a fabulous chick. You feeling this look?

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BET Honors RoundUp: Halle, Gabrielle and Kelly SLAY the red carpet

Host Gabrielle Union looked hot!

The 2013 BET Honors were taped this evening in DC and celebs brought their A-game on the red carpet,
Halle Berry, Chaka Chan and Lisa Leslie are this year’s inductees at the honorary event. Previous inductees include Oprah Winfrey, Jamie Foxx, Whitney Houston and Maya Angelou. Let's take a look at what the celebs wore..

Alicia Keys played it safe in black

Kelly Rowland her trainer Jeanette Jenkins on the red carpet

Halle Berry is ravishing in red. Can't believe she's 46

Vampire Diaries actress Kat Graham also wore the color of the night- black

Who knew Alicia and Halle were friends? I can dig it

Another pic of Kelly! I LOVE her hair or weave or wig..whatever it is..it's hot!

Basketball player Lisa Leslie was also honored tonight!

Miss Chaka Khan posing like the true diva she is

INSIDE Brandy and Erykah Badu hit the stage

The show airs on Feb 11. I cant wait to see it!

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