Trina is in the latest issue of King Magazine...


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Nas recently had an interview with VIBE where he spoke about getting to see his son Knight. Sounds like he and Kelis are still on bad terms. Read more below:

Speaking of babies, this was the first time since making Illmatic that you became a dad again. How’d it feel to be awaiting you first son while recording Distant Relatives?
It’s amazing. It just made everything feel like it was right on time, you know? To have a daughter is amazing too, but when you’re a man, to have a son is different. My daughter is my princess and now I have a prince, so it’s a beautiful thing to have a son and a daughter. Now I have a little man. It’s the coolest shit ever.

How old is Knight? Is he walking yet?
He’s like nine months. He’s crawling, pulling himself to stand up. He said the word ‘stick’ about a month ago. He’s been talking for about two months, saying little words here and there.

How often are you able to see him?
My son was born with ice grills, so when his mom feels in the mood she sends pictures. If not, its hell. It’s hell trying to figure that out, trying to get him—I’ll just leave it at that. It’s hell. A man shouldn’t go through that shit, but it’s another story I’ma tell at a different time.

The magazine also asked about his tattoo of Kelis:

Do you feel a certain way about having the tattoo now after everything that’s been going on?
[Laughs] I don’t really think about tattoos, I just think about adding more, you know what I’m saying?

Do you think you’d ever get another tattoo like that?
No comment.

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That's messed up man. That's his prince. Parents, even famous ones have to work things out for the sake of the child. Knight is no more hers than his.

Trina is one of a list of female Black-American entertainers (Eva Marcille, Ciaria, Letoya Luckett, Bryan Michael Cox) who have done Alter Ego photo shoots with famed photog Derek Blanks AKA DBlanks.


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Here's a fresh-faced Trina on the set of her video for "Million Dollar Girl"





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Miami rapper Trina (Katrina Tayor) says she is giving serious consideration to adopting a Haitian child. I know she has Dominican roots (as in la Republica) but she also says in the statement that she has Haitian relatives, so I guess the situation is hitting very close to home for her.



In an official statement on the subject, she says:

“With the current state that Haiti is in right now, I personally feel like donating monetary and physical possessions is an enormous and vast donation; however, I would like to contribute on a higher level for more personal reasons like being ready to raise/nurture a child and by being involved on a day to day basis,” Trina states.

“The tragic and untimely list of events that have happened in Haiti–even before the recent “Earthquake”–have made me realize how blessed I am as an individual. I want to share that with a child who is a victim in this disturbing time, in addition to adding on to my immediate family circle.”

“I am in the financial position to adopt, therefore, I am taking it into deep consideration at this time. I have always admired other individuals for adopting children not so much for their celebrity status, but more so because of the nurturing and invaluable change and joy it will bring to a child’s life.”

“Lastly, the fact that I am considering adopting a child from Haiti is even more significant to me because a great deal of adopted children come into the United States from larger countries–like China, Russia and African countries. I also have family members that are of Haitian descent.”

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Kudos to her. Hope she really does it.

So after being spotted in some fur in London last week, Kelis gets a letter from PETA. Well she wrote back and kindly shared her sentiments with us:





Good morning all!

Ok, so you’re gonna love this. The other day I got a personalized letter from PETA! Lol so after some thought I've decided to write one back. Goes a little something like this:

There is no humane way to kill anything, let me start there. It’s unfortunate but it’s part of life. With that being said, I would eat pterodactyl if you found some and you told me it was meaty and delicious. And after doing a very minimal amount of research....... I found out that the founder Ingrid Newkirk is completely batty. I had a feeling but she far exceeded my expectations. I mean certifiably insane! Lol this chicks will is nuts, google it – it’s a riot! Beyond the fact that I think she's a diabetic, which means she needs insulin, which is taken from lab pigs (I know this because my sister happens to be in veterinary school), which would be completely hypocritical. It’s like don't abuse animals unless it can help me.

I feel very strongly about a lot of things such as the sweatshops that spin cotton and the blood on their hands. Btw it’s not just the look of fur. It’s warm as hell and feels glorious, ever rubbed faux fur on your body? Nothing luxurious about that. Then the letter proceeded to name artist and designers who don't wear real fur. Great! More for me! I don't judge them, don't judge me.

If I started wearing endangered animals like polar bear or orangutan then talk to me. (Which btw for the record I would not - I do believe in the preservation of endangered species) But the minks and chinchilla that quite honestly are rodents and if weren't in the form of a coat I would demand they be put to death anyway are not an issue to me.

The death of high fashion. Ugh.

I eat meat, and in fact my mouth salivates as I type the word meat! And the paint throwing that's just ridiculous! What if I was hurling Loubitons and Pierre Hardy's at every sad poorly dressed person on the street? As right as I may be it’s just fanatical and crazy. And people have the right to feel as they please. What about art? Survival of the fittest. Natural selection? No let's just let all the rodents run free and over take our cities. Oh wait they have, NY and LA in particular are infested! Why don't u save them all from scavenging on the streets and ruining my evening strolls, take them home. Make them pets! Get off my back! Pun intended!

Underpaid minorities picking your vegetables, now that's fine for you right? Please, fight for their rights. How about the poverty in the communities of brown people around the world. She had the nerve to say (and I quote) "get over it" talking of the issue of black people and slavery in this country verses cows being slaughtered. Is she kidding me? Lol yes she must be. Actually, she's lucky most black people have real issues to worry about in the U.S and don't give a crap what her delusional privileged opinions are. But she should try saying that again just for kicks n giggles on the corner of Adam Clayton Powell Blvd in Harlem n see how well people "get over it" lol.

If u want to preach do it about something worthwhile don't waste my time trying to save the dang chipmunk.

Find a worthwhile cause like the women being maimed in these Middle Eastern countries. Or female circumcision. Or women's rights here in America, we still get paid less for doing the same jobs as men. Quite honestly if you hate the world so much go live in the forest where no one else has to hear you complain about the perfectly good food chain the good Lord created. Everyone has the right to an opinion, and that's mine on that! xoxo

Wow! I guess??? Fur is not my thing....

In other Kelis news, seems Nas is late on his child support and she has already taken to the courts to sort this matter out. She not making joke boy.

Avatar actress Zoe Saldana, has just won another gig. The 31-year-old Dominicana has been named the newest face of an Avon fragrance, Eternal Magic, debuting in April.




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The fragrance “takes inspiration from the rare Princess Monaco Rose,” according to an Avon release. “It means so much to me to be associated with a company that shares my values and believes in empowering women,” says the actress, who is now best known for kicking butt as Na’vi warrior princess Neytiri in Avatar. In her first major endorsement deal since James Cameron’s blockbuster grossed a billion dollars, Saldana will also be featured in the company’s brochure as a face of Avon’s color cosmetics collection (no word on whether that includes ‘Pandora blue’!). Geralyn Breig, Senior Vice President and President of Avon North America, says of Saldana, “We are thrilled to have Zoe as the spokesperson for Eternal Magic. Every woman wants to be unforgettable and Zoe perfectly embodies that feeling. She’s a rising star in Hollywood — and has built a strong reputation for playing empowering characters that leave a lasting impression.”

Check out Sessilee Lopez struttiing her sti=uff at the 2009 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York at the Lexington Avenue Armory. It will air on CBS December 1st 2009.






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Rumormill is saying that Chanel Iman and Sessilee Lopez "have been getting into brawls at Fashion Week."Here they are in an Allure Magazine fashion spread. Sessilee is on the right.
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They are both in Milan. How much fighting can you do backstage where there are a ton of people and you barely have time to undress and redress. I personally don't believe the hype. Sessilee Lopez has roots in the Dominican Republic. To learn more about her go to her very frequently updated site by clicking HERE.

For more on this "brawl" story click HERE.

Here's Estelle leaving a London hotel to go check out the styles for London Fashion Week....


And I doh care if Rihanna wear stone wash....Ayeola will not be rocking that ish any time soon!


This year my New York Fashion Week coverage was lackluster to say the least (compared to last year's) ....too much going on.. Anyway check out Islandista and Au Courant in The Caribbean Blogs for their NYFW coverage, and all things Caribbean Fashion!

Here's a shot of supermodel Jourdan Dunn (due to give birth in December) at NY Fashion Week, posing with Sessilee Lopez.
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Miami Fashion Week is the largest event in the country spotlighting Latin American, Caribbean and international fashion and the 11th annual staging of this event takes place from March 19th through 22 when celebrities, stylists, models and designers converge in the Wynwood Art District to celebrate the art of fashion.

MFW kicks off with a cocktail party on March 16th Organized by the Dominican Republic Tourism Board.

Of interest to those who love all things Caribbean,St.Vincent and the Grenadines on Thursday March 19th at 8:30PM will be featured in the Caribbean Designers Showcase featuring Deb E Barbour, Kimya Glasgow, Tamiko Browne, Karen De Freitas Fraser, Kimon Baptiste and Naudica Williams. Sponsored by The National Investment Promotinos Inc. (NIPI) and CED Business Gateway.


The Dominican Republic Showcase featuring Belkola - DominicanaModa Best Designer 2008, Damaris Rubio, Carlos de Moya, Cinthia Avelino, Gutierrez Marcano and Magaly Tiburcio will beheldthe following day at the same time and is sponsored in part by the Ministry of Tourism for the Dominican Republic

As is the tradition at Miami Fashion Week^®, the event will culminate with the star-studded Miami Moda Awards^®, a celebrity fashion and entertainment awards show featuring special guest designers, celebrities and international recording artists.

The general public is invited to attend fashion shows and the International Culinary Arts Pavilion. Tickets are $25 per fashion show. Culinary Arts Pavilion tasting admission is $20 each night.
All shows take place at

SOHO Studios
2136 NW 1st Ave,
Wynwood Art District,
Miami FL, 33127

For more information on Miami Fashion Week^®, visit www.miamifashionweek.com.
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Also during Fashion week. Check out the first ever staging of "Fashion On The Beach" on Friday, March, 20, 8:00pm at the prestigious Clinton Hotel in Miami Beach featuring exclusive designs from top United States and Jamaican designers

“Fashion on the Beach” will highlight swimwear, fall/winter fashion, and eveningwear powered by Keneea Linton Designs who has produced wardrobes for Miss Jamaica Universe, Miss Jamaica World 2008, and Caribbean Fashion Week. Also scheduled to appear are Veneno Designs- a brand that “speaks sexy, sassy, chic and sheer sophistication,” from Alabama, Posche Designs from Jamaica among others.


The official after party will continue at the same location (Clinton Hotel- 825 Washington Ave., Miami Beach-33139) until 5:00 am.

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Ok Guys so I have been getting some mixed reviews about last night's Miss Universe Pageant. For me it was aight. So let's start with the location. During the show there were some gorgeous shots of Vietnam. It is a really beautiful country. I know that show is a definite plus for their tourism product. Here is a shot of (Ha Long Bay- a World Heritage Site) one of the many sites the delegates visited.

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One Caribbean Representative made it to the top 5 ( Marianne Cruz Gonzalez)......Go Dominican Rebulic!!!!!!! I still wish Trini had at least made it that far.

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Robin Thicke is tooo sexy, so anywhere I hear his voice is a plus for me!!! His song "Magic" from the album Something Else was used as background music in the evening wear conpetition. photo source

So here is the crowning moment which was another highlight of the show. Miss Venezuela wins!!!!! Congrats to 22 year old Dayana Mendoza who takes over from Miss Japan Riyo Mori. The first runner up was Columbia (Talina Vargas)(who I wanted to win) followed by Dominican Republic (Marianne Cruz Gonzalez), then Russia (Verna Krasova) and finally Mexico (Elisa Najera).


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The hosts for the show were Jerry Springer and Mel B. For me they were ok choices. Some felt that it was in poor taste what with all the characters on his show etc. Personally when I think of Jerry Springer I think of the endearing old man on Dancing with the Stars. And even on his show he was the voice of reason and sanity so for me he was aight.

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Mel B rocks!!!! If Supermodels (Elle Mcpherson and Naomi Campbell) can co-host the pagent then a former Spice Girls should be no exception!!!

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LOWLIGHTS????
I'm sorry but I so was not feeling Lady Gaga who performed "Just Dance" during the swimwear competition. I was not feeling her latex leather or her stiff dance moves ......and speaking of dance were her backup dancers creepy or what????? That performance was painful to watch (at least live anyway) Here it is below and when the pain starts creeping in, feel free to hit pause.





Ok this one, is a lowlight but a highlight in a sense due to all the coverage it's getting. Ms USA fell during the evening wear competition. My friend said she represents the US economy (LOL). I like the way she recovered herself though. During the swimwear event she stepped on her scarf and I thought then she was gonna fall. I think she maybe was telling herself "don't fall", don't fall", don't fall" and you know what happens when we say shit like that.


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Miss Thailand (Gavintra Photijak) won the best costume category based on votes received online. I personally preferred Mexico's.

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Guuurrrrlll.....I called it....Some of these Miss Universe contestants kill their answers by not using a translator that is there for their use... Thanks Dominican Rebublic, the only caribbean contestant to make it to the top 15, for using her translator (although he kinda fudd up in the middle)....she was full of confidence and even someone watching who did not know Spanish could see she was sure of what she was saying...but when Miss Venezuela spoke I wasj ust like what%&@!??? I could just hit her over the head with Miss DR's bat....

So Imma have to come back with the highlights and lowlights lata...so far I think Columbia will win....we'll see

The price of sugar
Is a documentary that examines the medieval working and living conditions of Haitian migrants working in sugarcane field s in the neighboring Dominican Republic…Directed by Bill Haney, The film focuses on a catholic priests quest to improve life for these workers and the often times ignored, dark side of globalizsation



Yah....that's deep. Think about that next time you sweeten your next cup of coffee.