The fashion world was buzzing over the Givenchy fashion featured in Madonna’s half time performance for the Super Bowl. M.I.A. also rang up some attention-seeking points when she gave the finger (see image on next page) and sang, “I don’t give a shit,” at the end of her performance. They’ll be speculaton on whether or not that was planned mutually by all, though kind of doubtful given the negative career trajectory of the last performer who chose to go off script. Much more likely that as of now M.I.A. has been unfriended by Madonna to the outer stratospheres for deciding to freelance.
As for the performance itself, the sound was horrible for the first third and Madonna seemed stiff and not her usual confidenct self for a lot of the performance. And then, too, the game itself, featuring the Patriots versus the Giants was very exciting and close at halftime so even at its best the performance couldn’t compete and felt like a bit of an annoying disruption.
Nicki Minaj on the cover of Wonderland magazine’s February/March issue. Fashion by Prada, with photography Matt Irwin. The cover is part of the marketing lead up to Minaj’s next album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, available April 3rd.
Victoria’s Secret runway show took place last night and the list of entertainers who performed was impressive: Nicki Minaj (above), Kanye West (who is obvs LIVING in those black leather pants–lol such a dude thing to do, he probably has 20 pairs), Adam Levine and the king himself, Jay Z. See the fellas on the next page.
Remember the video of the princess singing Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass” I posted the other day? Well apparently Nicki Minaj caught wind of it and a meeting was arranged on Ellen. Shrieking ‘You’re real! You’re real!” and leaping follows, along with audience tears. Naturally Minaj asked her to sing the bridge and dubbed her sister her “hype girl.” Possibly cutest thing ever!
Could not resist–eight-year-old Sophia Grace Brownlee all decked out in a princess costume belts out a clean version of Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass” to perfection. Stick around at least until :44 when she kicks into the chorus. And in the meantime try not to be distracted by her adorable, sidekick princess, who can’t quite keep up but manages to make some awesome faces along the way. Via Thehairpin.
This image pretty much burned up the fashion internets yesterday. It’s Nicki Minaj and Anna Wintour, front row at Caroline Herrera. (What wasn’t mentioned much was that Minaj was also sitting next to W editor-in-chief, Stefano Tanchi. ) I saw that Fashionista titled its post “Ann Wintour Forced To Sit Next To Nicki Minaj At Caroline Herrera,” and I thought about titling this post “Anna Wintour Continues Relevancy Tour By Rubbing Shoulders With Rappers,” but whatever, it’s a new day and I’m not sure how I even feel about Minaj’s fashion choices for this event and in general lately so not feeling so inspired to rush to her defense.
On another note, looks like that’s her boyfriend, Sarafee Samuels, sitting behind her and he’s next to Lynn Yaeger, formerly the fashion editor for the Village Voice.
The MTV Music Awards last night fashion-wise didn’t do much for me so I only have a few celebs here: Kreayshawn (who is currently working a nude pic scandal), Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga posing as a cast member of “Jersey Shore,” Amber Rose, Katy Perry, Skylar Grey and Adele. In Adele’s photo, check the nude, talon mani. Though for a young woman of 23 she her outfit was a tad matronly, no? Whatever, you know how some days you feel so cynical and can’t stand a thing about celebrities? In fact the opposite? Well I am having one of those days. Enjoy the glitter and don’t mind me glowering in the corner.
Here is an image of Nicki Minaj, who was one of many celebs in attedance for the BET award show last night. The lighting was definitely not very friendly so kudos to all the celebs who still managed to look great.
More images on the next page, including Eve, Amber Rose, Cassie, Ashanti, Estelle and a few others.
After much delay, the official video for Kanye West’s “Monster” has arrived. Already it’s been roundly attacked for its brutal portrayal of women–a debate for the ages no doubt. Kanye as a black man is definitely playing with some serious taboos, though the hanging white women in the video bring to mind that famous black and white photo of Thomas Shipp and Abram Smith being lyched in front of a mob of white men and women who watched or participated in the event. Many years ago, it’s true, but the question of where and who exactly the monster is remains an intriguing question.
