Michaelle Jean to join UN agency as special envoy

Michaelle Jean pictured above with President of Haiti Rene Preval in Huntsville, Ontario, Canada on Friday, June 25, 2010 ahead of the G-8 meeting. via{daylife}

"Governor General Michaelle Jean is headed to the United Nations, CTV News has learned.

Jean will be appointed special envoy for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, CTV's Ottawa Bureau Chief Robert Fife reported Monday night.

"Her main goal is to fight poverty and Haiti's appallingly high illiteracy (rate)," Fife said. "She'll not only spend time in Haiti, but also travel the globe to keep the world's eyes focused on Haiti and to raise funds."

The prime minister "went to bat to get her this high-profile job," which starts in late September, Fife said.

UNESCO, as the agency is known, has a broad mandate.

"UNESCO's mission is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information," says a statement on the agency's website.

Canada is one of 182 member states to have a permanent delegation with the organization."

 via{ctvnews}

Melanie Fiona On CBS' "The Early Show"

Melanie Fiona performs on CBS' "The Early Show" at CBS Early Show Studio Plaza on June 25, 2010 in New York City. via {wireimage}

Maxwell Performs On NBC's "Today"

Maxwell performs on NBC's "Today" at Rockefeller Center on June 25, 2010 in New York City.

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Alicia Keys Performs On ABC's "Good Morning America"

Alicia Keys performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on June 25, 2010 in New York City. I like the all white romper she's wearing.

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Introducing: Janelle Monae InStyle Magazine

"In her music, 24-year-old singer Janelle Monae fuses fantasy and funk—and the same goes for her fashion. Here, she shows off some crisp and charming summer looks and shares tips to jazz up your own closet. "
Janelle on '20s Fashion
"I enjoy how women dressed in the 1920s with the shimmering jewels and rich feathers. I imagine this outfit would be worn by the girl Gatsby fell for!" 

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R.I.P Manute Bol

Manute Bol, the tallest player in NBA history during his 10 seasons, has died, his friend Tom Prichard told The Star today.

Bol, who had a home in Olathe, died this morning at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. He was fighting acute kidney failure and a skin disease he contracted while trying to help his native Sudan. He was 47.

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An Evening At Cipriani With Mary J. Blige And Friends

Mary J. Blige 

Idris Elba

 Taraji P. Henson 

Lisa Price, CEO of Carol's Daugther 

Melanie Fiona 

Shontelle 

Deborah Roberts 

An Evening at Cipriani with Mary J. Blige and Friends at Cipriani Wall Street on June 17, 2010 in New York City. 

" In celebration of MJB Honors Women Week and benefiting The Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now Inc {FFWAN}."  The event was hosted by Deborah Roberts and Taraji P Henson, Robin Thicke performed along with Jazmine Sullivan. Several honorees included Joey Berdugo-Adler (Founder of ONEXONE and President / CEO of Diesel Candada) and Lisa Price (Founder & President of Carol's Daughter.  

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Kelly Rowland Private Listening Event

Kelly Rowland

B Scott

Gayle King & Kelly Rowland

Gayle King, Kelly Rowland and Sylvia Rhone attend Kelly Rowland's private listening event at Hudson Hall on June 16, 2010 in New York City. 

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Kelly Rowland Cosmopolitan South Africa

Kelly Rowland photographed by  Dewald Daniels.

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64th Annual Tony Awards

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith

Scarlett Johansson 

Cate Blanchett

Helen Mirren

Viola Davis & Denzel Washington

The 64th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 13, 2010 in New York City. 
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Look Of The Day Solange

Solange Knowles arrives to do a special DJ set at TAO Beach on June 12, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

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Wardrobe Chic: Kelly Rowland Elle Magazine July 2010

Kelly Rowland featured in Elle Magazine July 2010  "A beautiful songstress with an eye for rich style, Kelly Rowland loves seeking out new fashions. Whether she is jetting across the world in comfortable garb or performing onstage in a skintight minidress, this star chooses only the best in design. Having matured from the days of coordinated costumes with Destiny’s Child, and even co-hosting a fashion-based reality-TV show, Kelly has found her own appreciation for designers, style, and trends. “I like to see what I have first, see what everyone else is doing, and then I put my own shake on stuff so it’s my own,” she reveals. We catch Kelly in town from Miami to show us her favorite wardrobe pieces." via{elle}&{spicedbeauty}

Look Of The Day Alek Wek

Alek Wek attends the Whitney Museum Art Party 2010 at 82 Mercer on June 9, 2010 in New York City. 

ELLE Celebrates Women in Music Issue

Kelis and Catherine Malandrino

 Patti LaBelle 

Cassie 

ELLE's inaugural event celebrating the July Women in Music issue at Highline Ballroom on June 9, 2010 in New York City. 

FIFA World Cup Kick Off Celebration Concert

South Africa singer Lira

Host Pabi Moloi 

Alicia Keys 

Shakira 

Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas 

 FIFA World Cup Kick-off Celebration Concert at the Orlando Stadium on June 10, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

Iman's Fashion Icon Award Feature in the CFDA Journal

Iman's Fashion Icon Award Feature in the CFDA Journal.

Leona Lewis Announces Liverpool As Host For MOBO Awards 2010

Leona Lewis joined Kanya King MBE to announce Liverpool as the host city for 2010 MOBO Awards at Echo Arena on June 7, 2010 in Liverpool, England. 

Shakira to Wear Cavalli at World Cup Gig

Shakira will be wearing Roberto Cavalli designs at the opening ceremony for the 2010 FIFA World Cup .  Shakira will be singing her single Waka Waka, and will also perform along side Alicia Keys, Black Eyes Peas and John Legend for the World Cup anthem. via{wwd}