"OPENING CEREMONY" JAY-Z WILL DEBUT HISTORIC CONCERT TONIGHT SEPT 28, 2012 @ THE BRAND NEW BARCLAYS CENTER ARENA IN BROOKLYN, NY!

After years of planning, controversy and construction, the new Barclays Center makes its debut tonight. Thousands of fans will stream into the arena as Brooklyn native and Nets' part owner Jay-Z opens the arena with a sold-out concert.Tickets for the show are a hot commodity with floor seats commanding more than $600 on the secondary market. Jay-Z celebrated ahead of the concert with the grand opening of his 40/40 club inside Barclays. The rapper says he's excited about what the arena means for Brooklyn. "You know I've just seen everyone busy and trying to clean up and I just got this great feeling. The guy stopped me in the hallway and he was like, 'Man this is a great thing for New York City.' And that's what the whole thing was about," Jay-Z said. "It's been a transition. You know I've been here, I think seven or eight times and I haven't been here since it's been completely finished. So, it's my first time seeing the finished deal but you know I'm definitely excited," said Brooklyn Nets Guard Deron Williams. Tonight's concert is the first of eight shows Jay-Z will perform at Barclays. Concert-goers are being urged to take mass transit to the show, using either the subway or the Long Island Rail Road. The Nets will play their first game at the arena on October 15.

If concert goers expecting surprise performances, take another guess! In an interview with Rolling Stone Magazine's Jeff Rosenthal, (reigning member of our Digital Power 30) Jay-Z vetoed any rumors of special guests for his 8 date concert series at the Barclays Center.

No one's appearing, no one's performing. It's Brooklyn! This is my one chance to be selfish. Can't I? Can't I be selfish? Thank you. Just for these eight shows – then I'll get back to my "Jay-Z and Friends" shows. I get all of these guys to come out for me, so . . .

Tonight is the grand opening for the new arena for the Brooklyn Nets. If you have you're tickets don't expect surprises, expect a damn good show though

source: jay-z/thesource/ny1/urbanmessmag

"HEARTBROKEN" JUSTIN BIEBER LOSES HIS BIGGEST FAN, 6 YEAR OLD AVALANNA ROUTH DIES FROM CANCER BATTLE

Avalanna Routh, the little girl who made headlines because of her "marriage" to Justin Bieber, has died, bringing more attention to a rare but aggressive form of childhood cancer. Avalanna died Wednesday in a month when she and her parents had had an even higher profile -- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Avalanna, who was 6, had a Twitter account in her name that just a week ago posted: "September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month. Last year, as The Times' Ministry of Gossip reported Wednesday, staff at the Dana-Farber/Children’s Hospital Cancer Center threw Avalanna a wedding — to Bieber — knowing that Avalanna was a huge Bieber fan. There was cake, flowers, a singer. A Routh family friend's Facebook page, "Get Avalanna to Meet Justin Bieber," caught the attention of the pop star, who met and became friends with the little girl.

She quickly earned the nickname "Mrs. Bieber."On Sept. 13, @Avalanna posted: "@justinbieber Trying to stay up late to see my husband on America's Got Talent #supportingmyman #mrsbieber" In an interview with the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday, Dr. Charles Roberts, a pediatric oncologist at Dana Farber/Children’s Hospital Cancer Center, talked about Avalanna's struggle with atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor and the child herself: "She had an incredible effect on those around her."Avalanna's parents, Cameron and Aileen Routh, had become tireless in their efforts to raise awareness of AT/RT -- with which Avalanna was diagnosed at 9 months -- and funds to cure pediatric cancer in general. The disease is described on the Dana-Farber website as "a very rare and fast-growing tumor of the central nervous system."

"They knew from the beginning that the cure rate for AT/RT was about 15%," Roberts said.
But, due in part to aggressive treatment, Avalanna lived well past the usual prognosis of a year.
Still, as the years passed, Roberts said, for the Rouths "it wasn't long before it became harder and harder to believe they'd be within that percentage." Cancer treatments for Avalanna stopped about two months ago and on Wednesday staff members at the cancer center were in mourning, as were Bieber and other celebrities who had come to know Avalanna through her parents' participation in the Stand Up 2 Cancer charity."She had this infectious way about her," Roberts said. "People are taking it very hard."

source:latimes/urbanmessmag

"BAGGING IT UP!" 2012 FALL PREVIEW OF DESIGNER WOMEN'S BAGS

 Here are your hand bag guide into the Fall. From sholulder bags to messenger bags we give you a quick guide into this year's hottest women's bag fashions courtsey of NYDN.com Jessica Alba is chic with her yellow Marc Jacobs 'Antonia' bag, $2,295 at saksfifthavenue.com. So many purses, so little time. Top handle or tote, clutch or cross-body - bagging the hottest handbags has never seemed more overwhelming. Before subscribing to the season’s top trends, satchels and structure ladylike bags are both hot for fall, consider your personal baggage and how much your toting around. If your load is light, a small satchel for an iPad and some papers will do the trick. Messenger styles with top handles, large totes and doctor-style bags are roomy enough for the working woman and transition easily from the boardroom to the bar. And while oxblood and shades of wine have quickly turned in to the season’s must-have color, hints of grape, inky-blue and pops of neon will also instantly brighten up any dull winter day.... Check out the new Fall styles below!

 Clockwise from left: Faux-croc tote, $89.99, mango.com. Suede and snakeskin bag by House of Harlow 1960, $495 at ebags.com. Bridgehampton leather bag by Isaac Mizrahi Live, $181, at QVC.com. Spotted calf hair bag, $148, at anntaylor.com.

Clockwise from left: Robinson mini tote, $365 at toryburch.com. Doctor bag by SEQUOIA Paris, $268 at amazon.com. Floral satchel by Dr. Martens X Liberty of London, $230 at Dr. Martens, 148 Spring Street. 212-226-8500. Tonda clutch, $295 at dvf.com.

Clockwise from left: Newbury shopper by Lauren Ralph Lauren, $198 at macys.com. Suede satchel, $59.95 at gap.com. Little Edie purse, $168 at jcrew.com.

Clockwise from left: Saddle bag, $250 at Fred Perry, 133 Wooster Street. 212-250-4770.  Leather bag with piping, $24.50 at American Eagle, 599 Broadway. 212-219-4600. Post Street Little Nadine bag, $448 at katespade.com. Faux shearling bag by V Couture by Kooba, $70 at qvc.com

Clockwise from left:  Mont Royal bag, $250 at hammitt.com. Foldover clutch by Joan Rivers for QVC, $37.50, similar styles at qvc.com. Suede clutch, $60 at asos.com. Crosby clutch, $148 at colehaan.com.

Clockwise from left: Plaid purse by Merona, $29.99 at target.com. Jane shearling tote, $345 at uggaustralia.com. “Vanessa” clutch, $295 at overturejudithleiber.com. “Flirty” studded bag, $295 at rebeccaminkoff.com

source:nydn.com/urbanmessmag

"GETTING 2 CLOSE" CHRIS BROWN AND NICOLE SCHERZINGER SPOTTED IN A HOLLYWOOD CLUB JUST BEING REAL GOOD FRIENDS, WELL SORTA...

"KISS AND DO TELL"

Yeah, Yeah, I know that everythuing you see should be taking out of content especially suspicous photos of 2 celebrities being so close that it looks like they are actually kissing. But This is what the media will portray at times. We don't mean to add fuel to the fire but we love celebrity gossip just as much as anyone else!

Chris Brown and Nicole Scherzinger got very close Tuesday (Sept. 25) night at Los Angeles' Supperclub, but contrary to what one source says -- and some photos heavily infer -- the two were not kissing, says the former Pussycat Doll's rep."There is absolutely no truth to the ridiculous story ... The photos that have surfaced are old friends who were trying to talk at a very loud club," Scherzinger's rep tells TMZ. "I guarantee there will be no photos of them kissing." Browns rep similarly denies the reports.

A source inside the club, however, tells X17online.com, "They were dancing close for a while and being all touchy-feely and finally Chris leaned into her. She put her head on his shoulder and they started kissing! I couldn't believe Chris was being so obvious about it!" The site also ran photos of Brown leaning in and talking into Scherzinger's ear. Brown has most recently been linked to model Karrueche Tran, however, the couple was rumored to have split this summer. Brown also stirred speculation that he was back on with ex-girlfriend Rihanna after the two shared a kiss at the MTV Video Music Awards in early September.

source:zap2it/x17/urbanmessmag

"JAY-Z & BEYONCE AND FRIENDS HANGOUT IN UPTOWN HOTSPOT - LA MARINA, NYC"

"HOOD LOVE"

Jay-z and Beyonce caused a frenzy when they made a surprise appearance at Hudson River Waterfront Lounge La Marina. Hip Hop’s royalty was seen drinking Jay-z’s new D’usse cognac cocktails while enjoying the last little bit of summer left.  The couple was spotted with Swizz Beatz, Memphis Bleek, Steve Stoute, Baron Davis and Hot 97′s Program Director Ebro. Beyonce wore a leopard printed Roberto Cavalli wrap dress and platform pumps while Jay kept it casual in a denim jacket and khakis. In less than days away from Jay-Z's opening concert in the brand new Barclay's Center in Brooklyn, Ny. Jay-Z and Wife Beyonce' decided to make it an evening and chill at the uptown Manhattan hotspot "La Marina"  located on Dykman waterfront, last Sunday night with friends including Swizz Beatz and Memphis Bleek. What better way to end or start the week right in the heart of the city with fans that love your music! Shouts to Jay & Bey for supporting local spots in the hood.

source:industryallaccess/urbanmessmag

"SOFIA VERGARA IS BUSTING OUT OF HER DRESSING LITTERALLY!" SOFIA VERGERA SUFFERS DRESS MALFUCTION @ PRIMETIME EMMY AWADRS

 

Hey, Sofia Vergara, don't worry about Julie Bowen taking home the Emmy Award for supporting actress in a comedy.  We've got something better for you: You're the Ministry of Gossip's most valuable player, in the category of tearing up Emmy after-parties. Vergara, part of this year's comedy series victor "Modern Family," was unstoppable after Sunday night's Jimmy Kimmel-hosted telecast. Kicking off at the Governors Ball, Vergara rolled deep with friends, family and fiancee Nick Loeb to toast her show's third consecutive win. From there, Fox's official after-party at downtown L.A.'s Soleto Trattoria awaited, as did some presumably necessary bubbly — as Sofia had had dress issues. Vergara's mermaid-inspired Zuhair Murad gown split open 20 minutes before "Modern Family" won, and the actress tweeted the damage: The busted zipper was over her backside. Did she cry? Throw a Champagne glass at stylist's assistant? Not our MVP. She uploaded an NSFW snap of her exposed rear and went back to partying.  

source:latimes.urbanmessmagazine

URBAN MESS MAGAZINE: BEAUTY OF THE WEEK: SALMA HAYEK @ THE SAVAGES PREMIERE

 "SALMA HAYEK IS ALWAYS SMOKING HOT!!!"

Actress Salma Hayek was in London at the Mandarin Oriental for her new movie premiere “Savages” with co-stars John Travolta, Benicio Del Toro and director Oliver Stone. She was wearing a Roland Mouret skin tight maroon and teal blue knee length Roland Mouret Mercy color block crepe dress ($2,170). Salma also wore a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti strappy platform sandals ($895) that feature velvet and a darling bow in the front. Do you like her entire outfit?

source:upscalehype/urbanmess

VH1 :Chrissy & Mr. Jones | To Be Or Not To Be (CHECK OUT THE FIRST EPISODE NOW!)

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Chrissy wants to take their relationship to the next level, but feels like Jim isn't on the same page. Meanwhile, their house has been sold and the couple has precious little time to move out.

So since "Ev&Chad" is cancelled, what better to premiere "Chrissy & Mr. Jones" tomorrow Sept 24th on VH1. But why wait until tomorrow night when you can see the full episode right now! Click on the link above to watch the full episode ,so you can be one of the first to preview the 1st show and brag to all your friends that you've seen it before them! How cool is that?!?!?!?!

Courtsey of Vh1 and UrbanMessMagazine!!!! Enjoy!

" JAY-Z AND BEYONCE THROW $ 40,000 A PLATE FUND RAISER FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA IN NYC "

Jay-Z & Beyonce spent Tuesday night partying and raising campaign money with President Obama.  Check out the words they all had for each other while chillin' at the 40/40 club inside.Over at Jay's 40/40 Club in Manhatan, President Obama kicked it with The Carters--after his taping of "Letterman" and another fundraising dinner at the Waldorf Astoria. The hip hop power couple helped raise $4 million for POTUS' Presidential campaign at the $40,000/ticket fundraising dinner, and it was pretty obvious the mutual admiration Mr. President and The Carters have for each other. Bey introduced POTUS saying,
”I can’t tell you how proud we are to host tonight’s event with President Obama.  We believe in his vision.” And a snippet of the President's remarks where he joked about being a lot like Jay--they both have daughters and both of their wives are more popular than them:

Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Well, it is wonderful to see all of you. I’m so grateful for all your support. Let me just begin by saying to Jay and Bey, thank you so much for your friendship. We are so grateful. Michelle and Malia and Sasha are mad at me because they are not here. (Laughter.) That doesn’t usually happen. Usually they’re like, we’re glad you’re going — we don’t need to go. But every time they get a chance to see these two they are thrilled, partly because they are just both so generous, particularly to my kids. And Malia and Sasha just love both of them. Beyoncé couldn’t be a better role model for our daughters because she carries herself with such class and poise — (applause) — and has so much talent. And Jay-Z now knows what my life is like. (Laughter.) We both have daughters, and our wives are more popular than we are. (Laughter and applause.) So we’ve got a little bond there. (Laughter.) It’s hard, but it’s okay. It’s okay. (Laughter.) Sweet!

BONUS: President Obama's campaign is launcing their Runway To Win fundraiser again where fashion designers have made Pro-Obama gear to be sold for fundraising money.  Beyonce & her mom, Tina, designed Obama baby onesies from House of Dereon (of course) that retail for $65 each. SWEET!!!

Nix the flags and the podium. Cue the opulent 18-foot tower of gold-bottled French champagne.When President Obama addresses an elite roster of hipsters and multimillionaires, including hosts Beyoncé and Jay-Z, in New York tonight, he will do so next to a custom-designed tower of $800-per-bottle champagne that dominates the main room at Jay-Z’s 40/40 nightclub. The 350-bottle champagne tower — designed by Jeffrey Beers — is a monument to Jay-Z’s favorite bubbly, Armand de Brignac, which is known colloquially by rappers, clubgoers and connoisseurs as Ace of Spades because of its gold-spade label. “It’s floor-to-ceiling gold bottles in the entire space. It’s beautiful — breathtaking,” a rep for the Flatiron District hot spot told The Post. “It’s the first thing you see when you walk in.”

source:yfb/urbanmessmag

" ANGELA SIMMONS IN MIAMI BEACH CELEBRATING HER 25TH BDAY "

" DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL NO MORE!"

Is it me? Or is Russell Simmon's daughter becoming one of the most sexy young black women of today? If you don't believe me, check these pictures again! Here is Angela seen in Miami beach celebrating her 25th Birthday in the sexy city of Miami beach Florida.

source:yfb/urbanmessmagazine

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" TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLS-GAME! " NY YANKEES FANS GIVING NEW MEANING TO PLAYING HARD BALL IN THE STADIUM

"IT'S A HOLE NEW BALL GAME!"

Two frisky fans hit an inside-the-park home run in a Yankee Stadium bathroom as the Bronx Bombers beat the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday. In a video posted on the sports blog Deadspin, fans can be seen watching as a man clad only in a hiked-up CC Sabathia T-shirt and a woman had full-on sex in the stall under the left field bleachers. A tipster told the blog that the raunchy romp began in the second inning with the Yanks leading 3-0, and continued until the fourth or fifth giving new meaning to the phrase pitching inside. People were jockeying for position outside the stall to take pics either over or under, and even standing up on the toilet bowl on the neighboring stall,” the tipster said. Several stadium employees were among the slew of onlookers who flocked to the cinderblock bathroom, which bears a sign pledging “the highest possible levels of comfort with regards to quality and cleanliness.” Fans “thought it was amusing that they should probably be using one of those walkie-talkies to call someone to do something about it (but) no one wants to blow the whistle on something as epic as this!!!” the tipster posted. The couple appeared oblivious to the commotion around them, and allegedly continued to run the bases even after several onlookers cried foul. Even after someone knocked on the stall door, the couple kept on copulating. But eventually, the extra innings ended and fans gave the woman a slow round of rhythmic applause as she parted.

The Yankees said Sunday that the team was aware of the situation but had no comment. But the viral video was the talk of the Bronx after the Yanks’ 6—4 win Sunday, with some fans suggesting that baseball is not really the national pastime. “Without a doubt, I would do that if you could get away with it,” said Joe Kocsis, 44, adding that it was wrong for people to videotape the duo. The bathroom tryst struck out with others, who said they would never use a bathroom at the Stadium again. “I would not sit on the seat after that,” said Victoria Wanderman, 33. “It’s definitely unsanitary, whether or not they’re using a condom.” Vaze Morozoff, 49, agreed that the Yankee panky was “absolutely inappropriate.” “This is a family environment, you have to be cool,” said the die-hard Bombers buff. Stadium shenanigans aren’t, of course, limited to the Bronx. A couple was arrested in 2008 for having sex in a woman’s bathroom while the New York Jets battled the Bills in Buffalo. That same year, an Iowa woman was caught going at it in the bathroom at a Hawkeye football game in Minneapolis. In that case, her football-loving husband remained in the stands watching the game.

source:nydailynews/urbanmessmagzine

" LEGENDS OF THE FALL " URBAN M.E.S.S MAGAZINE MUSIC PREVIEW FALL 2012

Sept. 18

G.O.O.D. Music, “Cruel Summer”“

Ain’t nobody fresher than my motherf—ing clique,” raps Big Sean on one of the 12 tracks on Kanye West’s latest collaborative project. Big Sean is right: In addition to him, Kanye corralled longtime pals like Jay-Z and Pusha T, younger acts like Teyana Taylor and CyHi the Prynce as well as Hall-of-Famers like R. Kelly and Ghostface Killah. The album happily arrives while its title season is still here.

Nov. 13

Big Boi, "Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors"

Did Big Boi and Aerosmith switch the album titles they were supposed to use? Big Boi is indeed tapping into another dimension with his second album outside of the Outkast moniker.  For "Lies," the rapper has enlisted the assistance of indie bands such as Phantogram and Little Dragon.

Nov. 13

50 Cent, "Street King Immortal
"Remember when Kanye and 50 released an album on the same day and each of them said that he would retire if his album didn't perform as well as the other's? "Curtis" didn't do as well as "Graduation," but 50 did not retire. On his fifth album, he has brought in enough guest stars that it seems like he's trying to compete with "Cruel Summer" for sheer group effort. So far "Immortal" will feature Alicia Keys, Lil' Kim, Akon, Swizz Beatz, Busta Rhymes, Eminem, Chris Brown and Adam Levine.

Nov. 27

Alicia Keys, ‘Girl on Fire’

Hopefully you didn’t get too distracted by gold medalist Gabby Douglas tumbling all over the stage during Alicia Keys’ VMAs performance last week, because behind the piano, Keys was really lighting it up. It’s the singer’s time to shine again. Because no one, no one, no one can get in the way of what she’s feeling.

source:metronyc/urbanmessmagzine

"APPLE PICKING" APPLE ROLLS OUT NEW IPHONE, iPOD TOUCH, AND IPOD NANO, HEAD PHONES AND ITUNES AND A NEW IPAD MINI FOR 2012

" NEW TOYS FROM APPLE "

Another year, another iPhone. Apple just announced they’re latest and greatest iPhone 5, which looks similar to the 4S of last year, but is taller with a larger 4 inch display, has a metal back, and is touted as the thinnest smartphone ever made. The iPhone 5 boasts a host of new hardware and software features such as the iOS 6 operating system, an 8-megapixel back camera FaceTime HD front camera, LTE, the Apple A6 chip, and new lightning connector. It’s available in black and white and priced at  $199 for 16GB, $299 for 32GB, and $399 for 64GB on a 2 year contract. You’ll be able to get your hands on the new iPhone 5 on September 21st, however pre-orders start on September 14th. Apple also introduced a new iPod Touch ($299/32GB, $399/64GB), iPod Nano ($149/16GB ), iTunes 11, and new EarPods headphones. Are you buying the new iPhone 5?

Oh! I forgot to mention that the iPod mini will be released in October 2012!

source:upscalehype/apple/urbanmessmag

"RALPH LAUREN POLO SUEDE OXFORD LOAFERS"

"OXFORD LIVING"

Anyone that knows me, knows that I love shoes!!! I mean not just any type of shoes but really nice looking shoes! People that know me know that I wear it all from the latest Nike to the hottest Air Jordan sneakers. But I'm not only sneaker-fien but I also love the latest designer shoe as well. So here is one of my latest "Gems" that I pulled out the closet today! The 2011 Ralph Lauren Polo Suede Khakis Oxfords. Originally priced at $140.00 dollar I caught a good deal at Macy's for $54.00, I even got them in Navy Blue as well. I mean you can beat that price at all! they are comfy and real sophisticated mens shoe with very nice features such as the brush suede leather and white rubber bottom soles. You can throw anything on with these bad boys from linen to searsucker pants or even lightly colored blue jeans with these shoes.

GET YOUR GROWN MAN SHOE GAME RIGHT! YOU CAN'T GO TO A JOB INTERVIEW WITH A PAIR OF SNEAKER MAN!!!! lol

source: urbanmessmagazine/ralphlaurenpolo

"THE BROOKLYN NETS UNVEIL THE NEW ARENA COURT"

  

  

"HOME COURT ADVANTAGE!"

Nets officials yesterday gave The Post an exclusive first look at the team’s new basketball court at Barclays Center, boasting it includes a “one-of-a-kind” herringbone pattern of wood panels that stands out above anything hoop fans have ever seen. “We wanted a court that was identifiable and different, so that when fans turn on the TV at home they’ll realize they are in Brooklyn,” crowed Nets/Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark. “This court does exactly that.” Yormark also said there’s a “bold, dark, gritty feeling” to the court that “blends nicely with the entire motif” of the 18,200-seat arena. “It’s is our version of the [Boston Celtics] parquet floors,” he said. At center court is the Nets’ circular, black-and-white logo with the iconic “B” inside, surrounded by the words “Brooklyn New York.” The logo is flanked on two sides by the “Barclays Center” name in powder-blue lettering.

The court, which was laid out over a four-hour period Sunday night, consists of 240, four-foot by seven-foot Hardwood Maple panels weighing 185 pounds each. The panels create V-shaped patterns through a herringbone design. The design, fashioned by Yormark and the club’s marketing team, had to pass strict NBA testing to ensure it doesn’t look blurry on television. Both baselines are black with “Brooklyn Nets” boldly spelled out in white lettering. To further promote the team’s new brand, the @BROOKLYNNETS Twitter name is spread along a black-colored out-of-bounds area by the visitor’s bench while the team’s web address is spelled in the same white lettering by the home club’s bench.

source:bknets/urbanmessmagzine