Sandrine Van Handenhoven Belgian Singer

Gene Thomas and Sandrine Van Handenhoven attend a press conference at the Cathedrale d'Anvers to promote the musical 'Notre Dame de Paris' on November 25, 2009 in Antwerpen, Belgium. They will be playing the roles of Quasimodo and Emseralda. source

Sandrine (Sint-Niklaas, July 3 1984) is a Belgian singer and former TV announcer in one. She is the sister of footballer Gunther Van Handenhoven. read more here

The First State Dinner: President Obama Welcomes His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh of India

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama , Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Mrs. Gursharan Kaur

Desiree Rogers, White House Social Secretary

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty and wife Michelle Fenty



In honor of the arrival of His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, and his wife, Mrs. Gursharan Kaur, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will hold the first official State Dinner of the Presidency. The event promises to be a celebration of President Obama’s deep respect for India and its people, setting the tone for a long-lasting relationship between the nations. source

Sade: Soldier of Love

The wait is now over. Epic Records is pleased to announce the release of SOLDIER OF LOVE, the highly anticipated new body of work from SADE. SOLDIER OF LOVE – which will be released WORLDWIDE on February 8, 2010 - is Sade’s first official studio album since the multi-platinum release of Lovers Rock in 2000. Check back for Sade updates, Sade music, Sade videos, Sade release information and Sade concert dates. source

Mya & Dmitry Dancing with The Stars 2nd Place

I really wanted Mya & Dmitry to win the championship for Dancing with the Stars, but the winners are Donny & Kim. Here are photos of Mya & Dmitry from week 1 through to the finals.

Quote of The Day

"It's your life.... OWN it" Oprah Winfrey

Look of The Day

Rachel Roy @ The 37th International Emmy Awards Gala
Alicia Keys Performs On NBC's "Today" - November 24, 2009
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Rihanna Performs On ABC's "Good Morning America" - November 24, 2009
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R.I.P Haydain Neale of Jack Soul

Juno Award-winning artist Haydain Neale of the R&B band Jacksoul died Sunday at Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital after a private, seven-month battle with lung cancer.

Neale's family announced his death on his website Monday.

The Hamilton, Ont.-born Neale, 39, was the lead singer of the Toronto band, which resurrected classic soul songs such as Can't Stop and Still Believe in Love and put its twist on works by Radiohead, Curtis Mayfield and Sam Cooke. Read more here.

"Fela!" Broadway Opening Night

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Here are the pictures from the opening night of "Fela" on broadway.

Andrea Ivory MEDICAL MARVEL

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Breast cancer survivor Andrea Ivory is bringing early detection to the doorsteps of uninsured women. With mobile mammography vans, her group has provided more than 500 free screenings in Miami, Florida. read more info here

Opening Night Of "Dreamgirls" - Arrivals And Curtain Call

The cast of "Dreamgirls" during the opening night of "Dreamgirls" at The Apollo Theater on November 22, 2009 in New York, New York.

Actress and singer Sheryl Lee Ralph attends the opening night of "Dreamgirls" at The Apollo Theater on November 22, 2009 in New York, New York.

Actor Mario Lopez and Courtney Laine Mazza attend the opening night of "Dreamgirls" at The Apollo Theater on November 22, 2009 in New York, New York.

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Janet Jackson Performance at American Music Awards

Jay-Z, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith Have Joined ‘Fela!’ as Producers

"Jay-Z, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have signed on as producers of the new Broadway musical “Fela!” and will attend the show’s opening night at the Eugene O’Neill Theater next Monday, Nov. 23, a publicist for the production said." source

"The big-talking title character of “Fela!,” the pulse-racing new show about the Nigerian musician and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, is not someone you rely on for literal truth. For this self-defined “black president” of his own republic of rebellion, to speak is to magnify, to exaggerate, to mythologize."

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2009 CNN Heroes Awards

CNN Heroes Roy Foster, Jorge Munoz, Efren Penaflorida, Andrea Ivory, Brad Blauser, Doc Hendley, Derrick Tabb, Jordan Thomas, Betty Makoni and Budi Soehardi attend the 2009 CNN Heroes Awards.

Laila Ali attend the 2009 CNN Heroes Awards

Eva Mendes attends the 2009 CNN Heroes Awards

Rodney Peete & Holly Robinson Peete attend the 2009 CNN Heroes Awards.

Fashion Updates

Joudan Dunn in Prince Charming for i-D Magazine

Arlenis Sosa ft in The Christmas Look book for Neiman Marcus

Arlenis is also in the Saks Fifth Avenue Catalog

Chanel Iman in H&M Winter Magazine 09

Sessilee Lopez working the runway for Victoria's Secret

And Arlenis Sosa in NY Times Style Sky's The Limit.

Remember to check out my blog Beauty is Diverse (formerly glamtastic diva) for daily updates of the latest editorials,campaigns,covers etc showcasing women/men of various ethnic backgrouds.

source: http://glamtasticdiva.blogspot.com {Beauty is Diverse}

Alicia Keys & Gisele Theriault present The Barber's Daughters

Alicia Key's with design partner Gisele Theriault is launching a jewelry line called The Barber's Daughter on Nov 23rd in NYC. The collection will also be available at the One of A Kind show in Toronto Nov 26th -Dec 26 click here.

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Make Me. Janet Jackson

The Oprah Winfrey Network

Here's the deal...

Oprah Winfrey has been on TV for coming up on 25 years. For an hour a day, she's been bringing "live your best life" television right into your living room. It's been great, hasn't it?

Well now it's time for what's next. Not just what's next for Oprah but what's next for you.

OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network will be a 24/7 cable network devoted to self-discovery, to connecting you to your best self and to the world.

That's right. 24/7. All day and all night. Whenever you want. TV designed to bring more better into your life.

It's about time.

In January 2011 you will be part of a new network, a network of people who are all interested in reaching their greatest potential.

Oprah will be with us every day. She's the life force of OWN and will get a chance to explore all of her passions on the air.

OWN will explore the issues that matter to you and the moments that move you. We'll look at your health, your home and your relationships.

We'll show you stories of strength and transformation.

And we will engage you in your own transformation.

It's your life. OWN it.

How can you watch? Discovery Health channel will become OWN, so if you have Discovery Health, you're in. If you do not receive Discovery Health, speak up. Your local cable operator or satellite provider can hook you up.

And what happens between now and January 2011?

We are going to build this thing together, on television and online.

To get in on the creation, sign up for OWN TV Insider. We'll be in touch with answers, questions and maybe a few sneak peeks.

Let's go!

source: www.oprah.com/own