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'Bootylicious' stars spark a raid on padded panties

2010-08-06T14:05:00.000-07:00

FASCINATION with the hind-quarters of Beyonce and Kim Kardashian is fueling a booming market for undergarments that amplify the derriere.

For centuries, women have wriggled into girdles and other slimmers to minimize their rear ends but, as 26-year-old Montreal wedding planner Azar Jazestani comments, "It's not so hot to have a pancake a** these days".

Tara Rachel Benson, who favours the Booty Pop brand of underwear says the panties, which contain egg-shaped foam pads to plump up the posterior, are "part of the whole outfit".

On a recent night out to an album release party in Los Angeles, Benson put on her makeup, a tight-fitting Herve Leger dress, stiletto heels - and her Booty Pop panties.

"I look better, I feel better, and as a result, I act better," says the 25-year-old assistant to a music manager.

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On Booty Pop's late-night infomercials, which began airing in December, viewers are entreated to "forget about doing endless squats - and cosmetic surgery, who can afford that?" as models prance around in tight jeans flaunting their backsides.

In May, Bed Bath & Beyond started carrying Booty Pop in most of its 967 stores and online.

Drugstore Walgreens, which jumped on the Booty Pop bandwagon in April, is carrying the product at 1,000 of its 7,541 stores and mulling an expansion.

Earlier this month, Target started carrying Booty Pop online.

Booty Pop projects it will sell close to one million pairs of padded underwear this year.

"I want one," the famously skinny reality TV star Nicole Richie wrote this month on Twitter, after which she posted a link to a "black licorice" cotton-spandex pair, on sale for $19.95.

Through her publicist, Richie declined to comment.

Booty Pop isn't the only company seeking a boost from behind. Early next year, Maidenform Brands plans to introduce a "Jean Collection" - internally called "Project Injeanious" - containing bottom shapers.

At lingerie retailer Frederick's of Hollywood, the "Booty Boy Short" is currently the No. 2 top-selling shaping item online.

Victoria's Secret introduced the "bum booster" in January in some outlets, and a spokeswoman says it is selling well.

But the garments do have complications. Holly Homer, a 40-year-old stay-at-home mom from Dallas, recently tested a pair and called the look "ridiculous."

"If you wear anything less than a really heavy denim with it, you can see where those oval-shaped things stick out," said Homer.

She dubbed the situation "VBPL", for "Visible Booty Pop Line" - riffing off the faux pas of VPL, "visible panty line."

Read more at the Wall Street Journal.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Courteney Cox party with Beyonce

2009-02-22T17:37:00.000-08:00

Beyonce hugged Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg chatted up Jay-Z at a fundraising dinner honoring Gwyneth Paltrow and Courteney Cox at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

Hanks was the master of ceremonies for Saks Fifth Avenue's 14th annual "Unforgettable Evening" Tuesday to benefit the Women's Cancer Research Fund. He and wife Rita Wilson, along with Spielberg and wife Kate Capshaw, serve as honorary chairs of the charity, which funds innovative cancer research. Paltrow and Cox were recognized for their dedication to cancer causes.

Paltrow, who helped establish a research fund in memory of her father, appeared deeply touched by the honor.

Wearing a sparkly gold mini-dress and backed by an eight-piece, all-girl band, the entertainer opened with Etta James' "At Last" and boogied alongside two dancers during "Crazy in Love" and "Single Ladies."

Beyonce called Paltrow "one of my favorite people in the world."

Beyoncé Makes Surprise Appearance at Jay-Z Show

2008-05-10T20:06:00.000-07:00

Newlyweds Beyoncé and Jay-Z briefly shared the stage on Friday at New York City's The Heart of the City concert, after the rapper jokingly made fun of his wife's hit song "Crazy in Love."

As part of Jay-Z's regular solo set during his tour with Mary J. Blige, the rapper sits in a DJ booth and plays classics such as "Money Ain't a Thang," and "Hard Knock Life." Every time he plays a song, he cuts it off with an expletive. During the Friday show, he included his wife's hit "Crazy in Love," which he often does. But this time, after he cut it off, Beyoncé joined Jay-Z on stage and danced to the tune as the crowd cheered.

Among those at the sold-out show at at Madison Square Garden were Justin Timberlake, Jodie Foster and Naomi Campbell, reports MTVnews.com. Before leaving the stage, Beyoncé walked over to her husband, swirled and gave him a smile. Jay-Z responded by doubling over laughing.

The Hearts of the City Tour next hits Atlantic City, New Jersey on Monday night and returns to New York on May 6 and 7.

Beyonce and Jay-Z engaged rumors fuelled again

2008-03-17T10:22:00.000-07:00

Beyoncé Knowles has once again fuelled rumours she is engaged to long-term boyfriend Jay-Z. The Crazy in Love singer — who has been dating record executive and rapper Jay-Z since 2002 — was with her beau at a New York nightclub when fans spotted her wearing the diamond sparkler on her ring finger.

One eyewitness said, “She was wearing a huge diamond ring on her ring finger. When she noticed that I and some others noticed the rock, she quickly hid her hand. Then she reached behind her to where her bag was, and after placing her hand in her bag, the ring disappeared!”

Meanwhile, the former Destiny’s Child singer has signed up to star in new thriller Obsessed, in which she plays the wife of a man targeted by a female stalker. She will star alongside Heroes beauty Ali Larter in the film directed by Steve Shill. She had earlier received critical acclaim for her role in 2006 hit movie Dreamgirls and recently has announced she will be playing blues singer Etta James in Cadillac Records.

Beyonce to executive produce, star in film

2008-02-26T12:38:00.000-08:00

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. recording artist Beyonce Knowles has signed on to executive produce and headline a 1950s-set film about Chicago's famed Chess Records.

"Cadillac Records" was written by and will be directed by Darnell Martin, The Hollywood Reporter said Wednesday.

Martin previously worked on the TV movie "Their Eyes Were Watching God."

Knowles, who has starred in "Dreamgirls" and "Austin Powers in Goldmember," will portray iconic singer Etta James in "Cadillac Records." She will also record four songs for the soundtrack, The Hollywood Reporter said.

Adrien Brody is set to play label founder Leonard Chess, while Jeffrey Wright is to play Muddy Waters, Cedric the Entertainer is to play Willie Dixon and Columbus Short is to play Little Walter, the trade paper said.

Source :UPI

Beyonce, Tina Turner duet at Grammy Awards

2008-02-05T17:13:00.000-08:00

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Beyonce is rumored to be duetting with Tina Turner at the Grammy Awards.

Soul and pop legend Tina hasn't performed live since 2000 and was thought by many to have retired from on-stage performances.

But now the New York Daily News have received word from a source that the pair will duet at the ceremony.

Crazy Right Now singer Beyonce has long professed her admiration for veteran Tina, so fans of both will await the February 10 award night with anticipation.

Source:ANA

Beyonce to play Etta James on big screen

2008-01-27T08:33:00.000-08:00

Washington, Jan 27: Singer Beyonce Knowles is all set to play legendary singer Etta James in a new movie, it has been revealed.

The former Destiny's Child singer has given a nod to undertake the lead role in new Hollywood drama Cadillac Records.

The singer, who is dating hip-hop mogul Jay-Z, will star as jazz legend Etta, whose most famous hits include 'I Just Want To Make Love To You' and 'At Last'.

"Beyoncé is a massive fan of the superb Etta. She's honoured to play her," Contactmusic quoted a source, as saying.

The movie discovers Chicago in the 1950s, looking at the lives of American musical legends such as Muddy Waters and the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley.

Beyonce, who last starred in Dreamgirls, will join Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright and Cedric the Entertainer in the film.

Brody will play the role of Leonard Chess, the founder of legendary blues label Chess Records.

Filming is due to take place later this year (08) in New Jersey and Mississippi.

New Year's Eve Openning of Palazzo

2008-01-18T10:19:00.000-08:00

New Year's Eve on a Monday is the perfect storm for the casinos. They can pack the extended weekend with concerts and club events, and still get out of the way of the free fireworks display on the Strip.
The power couple of Jay-Z and Beyoncé appear to have the most prosperous start on 2008. Starting with the New Year's Eve opening of Jay-Z's $20 million 40/40 Club at the Palazzo (The Venetian's new sister property that otherwise gets a low-key soft opening).

Since they already would be here, why not do some shows? Beyoncé announced a Sunday encore of the concert she brought to the Strip in late August. Jay-Z waited until Dec. 15 to put tickets on sale for a Saturday show at the Palms.

The two also are expected to perform together during the two-night kickoff of the sports-themed 40/40 Club on Sunday and the club's official New Year's bash on Monday.

Competition on the club scene results in a crush of celebrity-hosted events. They make it confusing to sort out who's in town for a traditional show and who isn't.

Jay-Z to Sign Apple Deal

2008-01-14T07:19:00.000-08:00

Rap mogul JAY-Z is to launch a brand new record label with computer company Apple, according to reports.
The hitmaker, real name Shawn Carter, stunned the music world last month (Dec07) by announcing his decision to retire as Def Jam Records president.
Now the rapper is rumoured to be going into partnership with the owners of music download service iTunes to become head of the company's hip-hop division.
Jay-Z's girlfriend, singer Beyonce, is not believed to be attached to the Apple deal.

Are Jay-Z and Beyonce planning their wedding?

2008-01-06T19:36:00.000-08:00

Beyonce Knowles is rumored to be planning her wedding, after Jay-Z finally agreed to marry her.

The R&B star and rapper have been engaged since last June, according to reports, but Jay-Z wasn't ready to wed.

It's claimed Jay-Z told Beyonce he is now ready to walk down the aisle with her during a recent trip to Paris and told her to start looking into possible venues for their ceremony.

"There was a time when Beyonce wanted an enormous fairy-tale wedding, but now she's a masterminding a smaller party in New York," a source says. "At the moment, she considering either The Carlyle or Peninsula Hotel."

It has also been rumoured that Jay-Z and Beyonce married during their Paris vacation.

Recent concerts by Beyonce, Garth Brooks and Celine Dion will be broadcast to US Troops worldwide on New Years Eve.

2007-12-30T17:40:00.000-08:00

(undercoverhd.com/Paul Cashmere - December 27 2007)

Recent concerts by Beyonce, Garth Brooks and Celine Dion will be broadcast to US Troops worldwide on New Years Eve.

AEG Network Live will broadcast the three concert films capturing the acts in recent performances.

The broadcast will take place from 9pm Iraq time on New Years Eve.

The show will with Celine Dion. Her 'A New Day' show from Vegas finished recently after a 5 year run. This special aired for the first time just a few weeks ago in US cinemas.

At 11pm, the troops will be treated to 'New Year's Salute to the Troops', featuring 'The Beyonce Experience' and performances from Jay-Z and the recent Destiny's Child's Reunion.

At 2am, Garth Brooks will be beamed in doing his 'One Artist, One City, One Time' show.

"For our troops who give so much all year round, this is our chance to thank them the best way we know how, by providing them some of this year's finest entertainment," said John Rubey, President of AEG Network LIVE in a statement.

AEG Live tour sin 2008 include Celine Dion's 'Taking Chances' tour and the Bon Jovi 2008 world tour.

Concerts this year included Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Prince, Bon Jovi, Usher, Nickelback, Kenny Chesney, Rod Stewart, and Paul McCartney.

Is JAY Z'S about to get sued?

2007-12-11T07:43:00.001-08:00

Source : MediaTakeOut.com - December 11, 2007. Looks like Jay Z may be on the verge of his 100th problem. MediaTakeOut.com has learned that he and his company Rocawear may he on the verge of a multi-million dollar lawsuit.

For months now, Rocawear has been engaged in a successful I Will Not Lose ad campaign. The problem is there's an Atlanta company called I Will Not Lose that already sells urban sportswear.

And according to official legal documents obtained by MediaTakeOut.com, Jay Z and Rocawear were repeatedly served with notice that the I Will Not Lose campaign infringed on the Atlanta company's trademark. But Rocawear continues the campaign - without even so much as responding to the company's notices.

Read more on the developing story at MediaTakeOut.com

Jay-Z Celebrates His Birthday In Paris With Beyonce

2007-12-05T16:11:00.000-08:00

Ashley Dickson - Celebrity News Service News Writer
Paris, France (CNS) - Despite their busy schedules, celebrity power couple Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles found time to have a quiet celebration together in Paris to mark Jay-Z's 38th birthday.

After joining Kanye West on stage for a surprise performance in England on December 2nd, Jay-Z headed to the Hotel Meurice in Paris where his longtime "bootylicious" girlfriend joined him for a quiet day of rest and relaxation.

Jay-Z has been known for staging elaborate birthday celebrations in the past but this year opted for a more private affair, spending most of the day in his hotel suite.

According to sources, Knowles took time to hit the hotel's luxury spa before the couple took a romantic limo ride around the city ending at the popular L'Avenue restaurant for dinner.

After a late dinner, Jay-Z and Beyonce headed over to the famed Crazy Horse cabaret where they sipped champagne and watched nude dancers run through the club's latest show, "Forever Crazy."

Jay-Z and Beyonce have been linked together since their collaboration on Jay-Z's 2002 song "03 Bonnie and Clyde," but the two continue to try and keep their romantic relationship out of the public spotlight.

Jay-Z better boyfriend after father's death

2007-12-03T19:28:00.001-08:00

London, Dec 1 - The death of his father has made rapper Jay-Z become a better boyfriend to R&B singer Beyonce Knowles.

The death in 2003 helped him open up emotionally and taught him the importance of dealing with emotional issues, contactmusic.com reported.

He said: 'When I was young, the person I looked up to most was my father, and once I experienced that hurt, the separation from the guy you thought was Superman, you never want to feel that hurt again.'

Jay-Z believes his relationship with Beyonce has improved as a result of his emotional bravery. 'I'm sure she thinks I'm closed off. I'm working on it. Just trying to deal with emotional issues, taking them on proactively. Before, I wouldn't even address it,' he said.

Jay-Z's father had left him when he was just 12 years old and the father and son only reconciled just before the father's death.

Beyonce to Record Country Album

2007-11-30T18:32:00.000-08:00

It looks like Beyonce is crazy in love ... with country music. The diva recently performed a country version of 'Irreplaceable' with Sugarland, and has been so inspired by the genre that she enlisted the help of singer-songwriter Amanda Ghost to work on her next album.

"Beyonce wants to try something completely different," a source tells British newspaper The Sun. "She's a fan of country music and thought that would be an interesting and exciting way to go. She contacted Amanda early this week and she is going over to work with her on it".

Ghost has writing credits on James Blunt's hit 'You're Beautiful,' Beyonce and Shakira's 'Beautiful Liar,' and Jordin Sparks' 'Tattoo.'

The Beyonce Experience - Live

2007-11-25T18:46:00.000-08:00

When I use the term "diva" in regards to Beyonce, I mean it in the sense that Beyonce, to me, is singularly a force of nature. This is demonstrated best with her latest concert DVD release, "The Beyonce Experience - Live" which arrived in stores Nov. 20. Filmed on Sept. 2 -- her 26th birthday -- during a sold out, standing room only concert at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, 'Experience' contains more than two hours of music by the pop superstar and cultural icon.
Throughout the elaborate show, Beyonce delivers all she; tears during the poignant ballad 'Flaws & All,' embodying the essence of sensuality on the sexy song 'Speechless'; and demonstrating sheer exuberance and dancing up a storm songs like 'Get Me Bodied,' 'Freakum Dress' and 'Beautiful Liar.' Hands down: this DVD is proof positive that Beyonce IS the "stuff" that entertainment legends are made of. Run to the stores and add a copy to your holiday gift list (for yourself).

Beyonce blames her clumsiness for mishaps

2007-11-22T08:22:00.000-08:00

London, Nov 21 - American singer Beyonce Knowles is blames her clumsiness and not her clothing for her on stage mishaps.The 21-year-old had famously fallen down a set of stairs during a concert, an outside source reports. But she says accidents happen very often and she can't blame her fashion choices for all of them. She said: 'I recently fell down the stairs because my heel got caught in the hem of my coat. But really, I have fallen down the stairs a lot of times, so I can't only blame it on the coat.'

She puts on a fantastic live show. She is always moving, dancing and singing..mix this with heels ... and HUMAN things happen. She doesn't need to explain it!

Beyonce Goes Bluegrass at the AMAs with Sugarland

2007-11-18T19:56:00.000-08:00

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyonce went bluegrass in a surprise performance with country band Sugarland at the American Music Awards on Sunday night.

Even Ne-Yo was impressed.

"The bluegrass version," the R&B star said backstage while watching a monitor of Beyonce's performance of her hit "Irreplaceable" with Sugarland. "It ain't bad."

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles said the idea was hatched by the country duo's publicist because they perform the song in their act.

"A good thing about a good song is it can be played in any genre," she said. "I'm up for anything. I love it."

Nettles said backstage that she was nervous going note-for-note with Beyonce.

"We were face to face, and there were a couple times when she was looking at me and I was blushing because I thought I was going to turn to stone in her beauty," Nettles said. "She is so talented and so grounded."

Nettles' musical partner Kristian Bush was witness to it all.

"I was the luckiest man," he said.

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Beyonce to experience D-cinema

2007-11-17T13:38:00.000-08:00

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - R&B singer Beyonce is the latest recording artist to book a digital cinema date. "The Beyonce Experience" will be shown on 96 2-D digital cinema theater screens nationwide for a one night-only engagement next Monday. A DVD version will hit stores the following day.

The film was shot at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on September 2. The concert featured a guest spot from boyfriend Jay-Z and a reunion of Destiny's Child, the group that propelled Beyonce to worldwide stardom.

Beyonce in Shanghai

2007-11-15T08:37:00.000-08:00

'Beyonce Experience 2007 World Tour' ...Beyonce Knowles performs at her Chinese mainland debut show at Shanghai Grand Stage on Monday, November 5, 2007.

[Photo: ent.sina.com.cn].

Considering the recent troubles with her shows in Ethiopia and Malaysia on this tour, it looks like she hasn't broken stride!

Beyonce, Rihanna and T-Pain scoop VIBE awards

2007-11-14T12:37:00.000-08:00

Beyonce Knowles scooped two awards out of five nominations, at the inaugural VH1 Soul Presents: VIBE Awards Special. The R&B Celebrity won R&B Artist of the Year and the VStyle Award, and lost out to Rihanna’s Umbrella for Video for the Year and Song of the Year to T-Pain’s Buy U A Drank.

The one and only Timbaland was honored with Producer of the Year award while Robin Thicke was named Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Lil’ Wayne scooped Hip Hop Artist of the Year. Jay-Z took home the Vibe Props accolade and Kanye West was recognized for Mixtape of the Year for his underground release, “Can’t Tell Me Nothing.”

VH1 Soul Presents: Vibe Awards Special ceremony is a one-hour taped show which will premier Nov. 14. Eve hosted the show and you can also see some special appearances by the likes of Alicia Keys, Keyshia Coles, Wyclef Jeean, Dallas Austin, Nelly, Common, Snoop Dogg, Big Boi, Farnsworth Bentley, Q Tip and Rodney Jerkins.

Beyonce Smiles Big in Seoul

2007-11-14T12:26:00.000-08:00

Beyonce got a little too made up yesterday to meet some fans and sign autographs at a department store in Seoul. She may be suffering a bit of backlash in Ethiopia, but it looks like they still have plenty of love for B in South Korea. Unfortunately, Jay-Z might be missing his hard-working, world-traveling lady as his album soars this week to #1, but we guess all celebrity couples have to make some sacrifices. Ok maybe the jewelry is a bit too much :).

Beyonce Billboard Upsets Las Vegas Locals

2007-11-14T12:24:00.000-08:00

An advertisement featuring a bikini-clad Beyonce Knowles has angered locals in Las Vegas, after they complained the billboard was "obscene." The R&B beauty appears on an advert for the city's KWNZ radio station, but residents in Sin City are petitioning to have the raunchy image taken down.

Resident Pamela Keeney says, "It's obscene. I have my two little grandkids coming over here, and they don't need to be seeing that. You can change the channel on the TV but you can't change that."

But KWNZ has stood by the billboard and has received the backing of city spokesman Chris Good.

Scott Seidenstricker, manager of KWNZ, says, "The billboards were taken from publicity shots and this is the way those people perform. So to show them in a jogging suit probably wouldn't be the right thing."

Good adds, "It complies with all the locational criteria that are set out in our (advertising) code (of conduct)."

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2007-11-12T12:34:00.000-08:00

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