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R&B luminaries Jermaine Dupri and Alicia Keys share Songwriter of the Year honors at the 2005 Rhythm & Soul Awards.
Just a few months earlier, Keys had earned four Grammys and Dupri was honored with the Golden Note at the 2005 ASCAP Pop Awards. Keys would win the Golden Note in 2009. @aliciakeys
Beyoncé And Jay Z Perform At The Most Expensive Super Bowl Party
About 6,000 guests, that included the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, Tom Arnold, Kate Upton, Paul McCartney, and Jamie Foxx were treated to a performance by Jay Z and Beyoncé, with DJ Tiesto spinning behind the decks at Pier 40 on Manhattan’s West Side. The VIP guests in the heated stadium tent were also treated to a top-shelf open bar and dinner. Though official cost details of the event is not revealed, showbiz insiders claim that this was the most expensive Super Bowl party ever. Page Six also reported that the power couple and DJ Tiesto collectively commanded more than $2 million for the show and the cost of event was sponsored by Mark Cuban’s Axs TV and Bank of America.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” -St. Francis of Assisi
Hasselblad HV 24.3 Megapixel Full-Frame DSLR Camera
OMG!!!! MUST HAVE Hasselblad has just announced the new HV, a 24.3-megapixel, full-frame digital SLR that appears to be based on the Sony A99. Equipped with a Carl Zeiss 24-70mm lens and 35mm full-frame HD moviemaking capability, the HV ships with a specially designed, extremely robust case for extra protection against dust, water, chemical agents, and impacts and shocks. This lightweight case doubles as an integrated organizer to hold the camera, cables and chargers, memory cards, an iPad and a regular size laptop. The Hasselblad HV will be available soon at select retailers for approximately $11,500 USD.
Givenchy Camouflage Fishtail Parka
Taped seams and waterproof materials are not new to the brand, which has gained new glory under the rains of Riccardo Tisci. As part of their Spring/Summer 2014 collection the brand presents a new technical camouflage fishtail parka. The jacket comes with an all-over green camo pattern print and removable hood. You can buy it now from MR PORTER.
Sabra Hummus, GBK, & ARUBA DirecTV Host Gift Lounge In New York With @SerenaWilliams , Jermaine Dupri, @TomArnold & More
This past Saturday, Sabra Hummus, GBK, & ARUBA DirecTV hosted their gift lounge in New York. The event drew in celebs looking to have a good time but in a healthy way. A few celebrities that made an appearance were Serena Williams, Jermaine Dupri, Peter Facinelli, and Tom Arnold. Guest were provided with Sabra Hummus and snacks for the event. These snacks were so delicious that even Twilight star Peter Facinelli tried to steal the Sabra Guacamole bowl.
BMW 4 SERIES GRAN COUPE
Taking after its 6-Series sibling, BMW extends the Gran Coupe stable with a new 4-Series variant. The coupe-like four door will be available in the US with a range-topping 435i model which touts a 3.0L inline six-cylinder engine that puts out 300 hp (300 lb-ft of torque) and a 0-60 time of under 5.0 seconds. Under the the 435i is the 428i which gets a 2.0L four-cylinder that produces 240 hp (255 lb-ft of torque) and a 0-60 time of 5.7 seconds. Both models will be available with an optional all-wheel-drive xDrive package and an eight-speed sport Steptronic transmission is standard across the line. The 4 Series Gran Coupe will hit BMW showrooms early this summer.
PACEMAKER FOR IPAD
Pacemaker releases a new DJ app with an aim to make mixing music as easy as adding a filter in your favorite photo app. They’re doing this with a simplified, intuitive interface that will have you mixing tracks in no time. Your music library will also be quite an extensive one as they’ve teamed up with Spotify to bring over the entirety of their 20-million track catalog to give you unlimited track choices, no matter what the genre. Apple