HEY BEY HIVE...How Ya'll Feel About the BIG CHOP?

HEY BEYHIVE! WHAT YALL THINK? DID SHE DO THE BIG CHOP? OR JUST PULL THAT LACEFRONT OFF? HEHE

I GUESS THAT FAN SITUATION KINDA TRAUMATIZED HER....

5 reasons why Jay Z and other African-American celebrities are wrong to "Boycott Florida"

By Geek Swagg

1. A boycott should have a specific target. Florida is a very large state. The message is sent to other blacks that "we don't care about you".


2. Beyonce, Jay Z, Kanye West, and Stevie Wonder are rich. What do they care if Florida businesses are not filled with customers, but what about the other businesses in Florida..like in places such as Miami Gardens and other urban/african american areas.

3. Dr. King led a boycott with a true target. It wasn't a "blanket boycott" without any real teeth.

4. "Black America" should understand that in 2013 there is no "black civil rights leader". The leader is in you. In the age of the internet, everyone has the power to change the world.

5. Boycott Florida..then what!? Like seriously..you just finished rapping a song about a clothing designer named "Tom Ford"..you're not rapping about any black owned businesses. Gtfoh! Its almost insulting that I should boycott Florida and ignore the good folks making a difference.

The African-american community must truly understand that real change comes from within and not from a couple who tells us to "Bow Down" and buy "Tom Ford". Boom.

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#urbanforwardmovement

Snatched! Beyonce Gets Wig Caught in Fan During Concert

Last night while performing 'Halo' in Montreal, QB during her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, Queen Bey literally gets her wig snatched! But Beyonce is such a professional, she just maintains her composure and continues singing without missing a note (though her facial expressions clearly shows she's agitated). Hmph! Had that been me, we would've had to take an intermission or something, but not Bey. She even joked about the incident on her Instagram account (@Beyonce) by posting video of the mishap and lyrics to the Halo 'remix' (the wig snatching edition). Hmmm...wonder if this song will make the new album? Anyway, have to love a sense of humor!

Watch below to see the wig snatchery unfold!


Corrin K Jones
Twitter: @sweatheartboss

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Inspiring Celebrity Wedding Ring Trends

By Theblackurbantimes.com staff

While jewelry is favored among most fashionable men and women, no other group loves their bling as much as celebrities, particularly hip hop’s elite.
 From Beyonce to Lil’ Wayne hip hop stars are often known for their ostentatious, jeweled accessories as much as their music. Some hip hop celebs like Fabolous and Cam’Ron have even been maimed while trying to protect their iced out chains. Although urban stars are mainly known for sporting garish chains, watches, and rings, there has been an upsurge of urban celebrities blinging out other jewelry items, such as their wedding rings. Pseudo celebs like Kim Kardashian, who was given a 20.5-carat diamond engagement ring worth $2 million by her former hubby Kris Humphries, and Beyonce Knowles who was given a $5 million ring by her music mogul/rapper hubby Jay-Z have helped spiked the massive diamond ring trend. Even low-key stars like actress Halle are going for huge, glamorous jewels.

With celebrities leading the blinged-out engagement ring pack, many fashionistas are trying to get in on this trend by acquiring ginormous, shiny rocks of their own. Luckily, jewelers recognize a woman's desire to outdo her friends, co-workers, and anything else in a skirt, and are making it easy for us to craft our own eccentric pieces. Whether your boo purchases something already made or you opt to design your own ring from jewelry retailers like 77 Diamonds , an engagement ring with a colossal stone(s) is the only way for a chic, jewelry-loving bride to walk down the aisle. Bling That’ll Break the Bank.
Everyone knows that diamonds are a girl's best friend, and, according to some women, the bigger the rock, the better. Rings with an excessive amount of carats and shine are not just for Hollywood's leading ladies, and you don't have to be Mariah Carey or Jennifer Lopez to own an ample stone of your own; however, you (i.e., your man) must have sizable income or several salaries' worth of savings to afford many of today’s notable pieces. Bearing price tags starting around the cost of the down payment on a McMansion, rings of momentous proportions are not only expensive because of the gems that adorn them, but their value and price increases depending on the jeweler, cut, and clarity of the diamond. It's significant to note that very big diamonds often l
 ack the clarity and integrity of medium-sized diamonds. In addition, rare, larger diamonds with high color, cut, and clarity grades can be pricier than their lesser-quality counterparts even if their carat size is substantial.
Shine Bright Like a Diamond: Gems with Color

Eye-catching, colored gems are nothing new in the engagement ring scene. Although the ring finger of J.Lo’s left hand has seen many a diamond, it was the 6.1-carat pink diamond engagement ring, given to her by Ben Affleck in 2002 that resonates in the colored-gem loving crowd. Even royalty is getting in on the colorful engagement ring trend with Prince William using the sapphire ring his father gave his mother to propose to Kate Middleton. Sophisticated, fashionable celebs like Halle Berry may not be rocking ridiculously large stones; however, they are setting off the brilliant gem look in their own ways—wearing radiant jewels such as emeralds.

No matter what ring design you go for, make sure it’s unique, bold, and suits you.

BEY Makes us Lose Our Breath in this Grown Woman Cover of FLAUNT

Lawd has Glitter ever looked better? Bey Flaunted her stuff in LA Based Flaunt magazine and talked about the art of seduction, her tour, and her Pepsi Endorsement.



(Tony Duran/Flaunt Magazine)

Beyonce’s Mrs. Carter World Tour  continues through the U.S. for the rest of the summer!!!

BEY X Standing on The Sun...

BEY X Part II (On The Run) X MCHG

Who wants that perfect love story anyway? cliché  cliché

Beyonce Cancels Belgium Show (Is Blue Ivy 2.0 on the way)

According to AP reports, Beyonce just cancelled tonight's show in Belgium at Sportpaleis in Antwerp on her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour citing 'exhaustion and dehydration' as the reason. Now we all know what that's usually code for...'pregnant' *sighs*. 

I really hope she's not with child because  I'm looking forward to seeing her live this summer (as are many people) and I'd personally prefer not to see her pregnant and twerking, or pregnant and sitting atop a stool for the entire performance. I guess we'll just have to wait and see if Blue Ivy 2.0 is on the way or if Bey just needs some Gatorade and a nap...

Get well soon Bey! 

Video: Beyonce performs 'Grown Woman' LIVE in Paris

Looks like Beyonce is giving her fans some new music during The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour after all. If you've seen Beyonce's new Pepsi commercial, then you've already gotten a taste of her new hot single Grown Woman but check out the youtube video above to watch her perform it live in Paris! Beyonce is giving us a snatched body, a dope costume and some fierce, African inspired choreography and I am here for it! Just when I thought I couldn't be more excited about seeing her LIVE in Miami this summer...*sighs*

Any questions? *Beyonce voice* Yes! When can I give you my $1.49 and download this song on iTunes???



Corrin K. Jones

twitter: @SweatHeartBoss
www.shopsweatheart.com

Goodbye Fat, Hello Fit!

Hello!

  My name is Corrin, and I am a junk food junkie. I enjoy long walks in the snack aisle at my local supermarket, summertime trips to Wawa for 32 oz Pepsi Big Gulps (Mayor Bloomberg would so not approve) and weekend visits to Taco Bell for a warm empanada. Yes, I know I have a problem and I am certainly a work in progress. However, if what they say is true (whoever 'they' is) about admission being the first step to recovery, then I am on my way.

  As a 33 year old wife, mother of four, FT employee and entrepreneur (www.shopsweatheart.com), I find myself either always tired, on the go, or most days, both. I often feel like I don't have the time to get to the gym or make the perfect, healthy meal but I know that in order for me to live a healthy lifestyle and set an example for my children, I have to make the time. All through high school and college (go Rutgers!) I was a very comfortable weight. In fact, after having my first child, I snapped right back to my pre-baby weight within 3 weeks! However, after getting married and having 3 more children, the 'snapback' ship has sailed, hit an iceberg and sank *cues violins*. With this being said, I feel like I have to work 10 times harder to accomplish my weight loss goals and up until now I have not been fully committed to doing so. I know I have to eat better, I know have to work out regularly and most importantly of all, I know have to be CONSISTENT. I can't go to the gym one week and then take the following week off. I can't juice one day and eat junk the next day. (Sidebar: I lost my first 10 lbs juicing but I'll share that in another post). My point is that consistency is the key to success in anything and weight loss and leading a healthy lifestyle is no different.

  Anyway, I have set a weight loss goal of 25 lbs in the next 3 months, starting TODAY (can't believe I just put that out there)! Why 3 months you ask? Well, first, my youngest is now 2 years old so the famous 'baby weight' excuse expired 12 months ago. Second, I have two big vacations planned this summer that I am very excited about! The first of which is going to see Beyonce in Miami, FL in July for The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, and trying to do the choreography to 'Single Ladies' with a jiggly belly is not the business. Now granted, I'm a horrible dancer and have NO rhythm, but I plan on being an honorary, off beat, audience dancer that night and I do not care who sees me. #dontjudgeme  Third, and most importantly, I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. I want to be the best version of me I can possibly be and I can't do that now being 25 lbs overweight and feeling uncomfortable in my own skin. Being overweight increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and a host of other life threatening diseases and in my best Sweet Brown voice 'ain't nobody got time for that'. I have a wonderful husband and 4 beautiful children that need me and I refuse to let them down because I won't change my eating habits and exercise regularly.

So, my goal for this blog is to be as transparent as possible by journaling my weight loss and healthy living struggle, my progress and my successes (and defeats).  I'll also be offering some helpful tips that I discover along the way. However, my main goal is to encourage others who are experiencing the same challenges and are ready for change.

Time to stop sweating the disappointments and setbacks and time to encourage one another to Sweat Heart! What is your biggest weight loss/healthy living struggle and how have/are you overcoming it?
How will you Sweat Heart today (i.e. working out, making a healthy meal, etc.)?

Me, April 5, 2013

Corrin K. Jones
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EXCLUSIVE PICS: Beyonce, JayZ, Queen Latifah, Kevin Hart & MANY MORE from ALL STAR WEEKEND

Friday night the STARS came out as NOX hosted the hottest party in Houston to kick-off All-Star Weekend. Presented by Bridge Intelligence Group along with Crown Royal Black & CIROC, the swanky soiree featured guests such as Jay-Z, Beyonce, Irv Gotti, Drake, Chris Paul, Kevin Hart, Queen Latifah, Slim Thug, Terrence J, Chaka Zulu, Stephen Hill, J.Cole, Ne-Yo and PLENTY more.

LEAK: Beyonce's possible new cover for VOGUE magazine

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BEYONCE'S PR TEAM'S REQUEST TO BUZZFEED.COM TO TAKE DOWN UNFLATTERING PICS FROM SUPERBOWL

NFL COMMISSIONER: BEYONCE'S HALFTIME PERFORMANCE DIDN'T TURN OUT THE LIGHTS

Roger Goodell said Monday morning..that Beyonce was not the problem..read his quote:

Beyonce responds to lip-synching controversy..and asks you a question via Instagram

@MARLONLWAYANS calls Beyonce the b-word..while defending her lip-synch gaffe?!

From: @MARLONLWAYANS
Sent: Jan 24, 2013 5:31p

Does anybody give a fuck that Beyonce was lip-syncing? Bitch sounded good Period

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On Twitter: http://twitter.com/MARLONLWAYANS/status/294573178372644864

Beyonce's Superbowl Set of songs is out

In the wake of her National Anthem lip synching scandal, it's been revealed that Beyoncé will SING "Crazy in Love" during a solo set to kick off the Super Bowl. Midway through the act, she'll be joined by Destiny's Child members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams to sing a medley of their biggest hits starting with "Bills, Bills, Bills," "Survivor," and ending with their new track "Nuclear." And B apparently "can't wait to knock them dead."

FLOTUS MICHELLE OBAMA AND BEYONCE ALMOST KISSED AT THE INAUGURATION...WITH OBAMA WATCHING..WOW!

BEYONCE'S INAUGURATION PERFORMANCE WAS LIP-SYNCHED

JUST GOT WORD FROM PAGE SIX OF THE NYPOST:

Beyonce Knowle’s flawless performance of “The Star Spangled Banner” at the inauguration was entirely lip-synched, Page Six has confirmed. A rep for the United States Marine Band revealed that she decided to perform to a pre-recorded track at the last minute.

“All music is pre-recorded for the ceremony because there are so many eventualities and conditions that day,” Kristin DuBois, a rep for the band tells Page Six. “We performed, live, the band. But we received last-minute word that Beyonce was going to use the pre-recorded vocal track. Those were the instructions we were given. We don’t know what the reason why.”

Beyonce removed her earpiece in a dramatic fashion..this is really a LMAO moment because this means there was never any sound coming from them. SHE GOT YOU GUYS!!!


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JAY-Z AND BEYONCE'S STUNNING APPEARANCE AT THE INAUGURATION

THEY STOLE THE SHOW!