So You Say You Want A Career....

Okay, so it's been another hiatus that I've been on.
But I have a topic that I feel most, if not all, of us can relate to.

I'm a college graduate. I recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in telecommunications and journalism this past May. Good grades, actively involved within my major and in extra curriculars, and degree in hand... one thing was missing.

A JOB!

Now... I'm not sure about your major, but my major is a DIFFICULT field to BEGIN your career, let alone be in. I took endless amounts of journalism and news related courses in school, but nothing prepared me for how hard this job search was going to be.

And man is it hard!

Ever since I graduated in May 2013, I applied to any and every news station possible. I applied in state, out of state, heck, I might've applied out of the country with all of those resumes I sent out!

And as much as I applied, I didn't receive ANYTHING. Not a phone call. Not an email. Not even an interview.

Until one day...

Fast forward now to April 2014, I am blessed to say I have a job in my career field. I work as a producer and reporter for a news station.

Now, this blog post was not written to "brag" about my career and having a job. It's about what kept me from losing my mind during this job search. I know it can get crazy, and the hunt for your first career gig will seriously drive you up the wall! I know I, along with many others, am a walking testimony to this. So here are some survival tips for you....

1. Brace Yourself
One thing I can honestly say that college didn't prepare me for, as stated earlier, was finding a job. Be prepared to get frustrated, angry, disappointed, unmotivated, and a plethora of other emotions. It's a trying time. Unless you were studying all those years to become a nurse, teacher, doctor, lawyer, then finding a job will be somewhat of a breeze for you... considering there is ALWAYS a demand for all of those things.

However... 
Not when you're studying to become a journalist (which is mainly what this article was dedicated to, from the journalist prospective).

Actually, studies show that journalism is one of the most "worthless degrees to have". I beg to differ about this, but that is a story for a different day. I think the author of that study only said that because it's such a circus trying to find a job in the market, and that it is.

Brace yourself for countless nights of perfecting your resume, filling and sending out applications, emailing news directors from every direction, and so on.... because it's going to happen.

2. Send Your Resumes EVERYWHERE, Really, EVERYWHERE!
I can't emphasize this enough. The importance of sending your resumes everywhere.
If you're as serious as you say you are about landing a job, this should not even be worth explaining.

Sure, living in some small town in Oregon may not seem appealing to you, but it's a start. You remember the saying, "Beggars can't be choosers"?

Well that's exactly what you are in this job search, a beggar. Take what you can get, when you get it. If you originally wanted to work as a news anchor in Los Angeles, California (yes, the dream, I know)... but the only station you get a call from is that small town in Oregon....

Excuse my assertiveness when I say this, YOU BETTER RUN WITH IT!
Understand you will ALWAYS have to start small in order to make it to what you consider "big". No one starts from the top straight out of college. You go from the bottom of the stairs, and work your way up.

And lastly... 

3. Keep Faith
I worked THREE JOBS during the summer after my college graduation. I worked in retail, was a substitute teacher, AND a cheerleading/gymnastics instructor/coach. I'd be lying if I told you I was not tired every single day of my life.

However, I kept faith.

I knew I wasn't going to be wearing three hats as a part-time sales associate, substitute, and coach forever. I knew I was going to land my big break, it was just a matter of WHEN it was going to come.

I experienced a period of depression, disappointment, and lack of self confidence when I noticed a handful of my friends were landing jobs at news stations. I have friends working everywhere, literally. And that's going to happen to you... You will get discouraged. ESPECIALLY when it seems like everyone is landing a job, but you.

GOD. 
Pouring out my frustration to God helped me in so many ways. Deep in your heart, God knows how much you want to begin your career. Trust in Him, pray to Him, and leave it to Him. God has our lives already planned out. He knows you are getting a job, before YOU knew you were getting a job. I credit God so much for the journey I have began in my career now.

So I hope this helps you, think of this post as a "mini survival kit" to get you through this hectic, trying, but significant period of your life as an adult in the real world.




What are you waiting for?
Don't you have some resumes to send out????? ;)

New Direction (And Then Some...)

So it's been a while since I've last blogged. I went on a temporary hiatus, but for good reasons. I'll try my best to start blogging more.

The direction of this blog has changed..
At first I wanted to blog about all things entertainment... after all, that's what I love.
Then... I thought about blogging about fashion AND entertainment.
Wasn't happy with that.

So for a while, I just sat and contemplated about what I really wanted to blog about... and honestly, I came up with this conclusion: WHATEVER. I. WANT!

And I'm starting tonight. With something short, sweet, and to the point.

I came across a photo today...  

of Kimora Lee and her new husband.
EOnline reported that she secretly got married (for the third time, no disrespect, but sheesh!) to businessman, Tim Leissner. 

And normally, I'm all for marriages and people being happy! But I instantly became somewhat a perfect mix of bitter and curious.

How in the world are people out here getting married 3 or more times, but yet...

I'm struggling to even come across a man who will buy me McDonald's WITHOUT complaining about it!

Now mind you, I'm in my early twenties, so marriage is not necessarily on my radar just yet, nor am I "on the prowl" hunting for a man... But really.

I'm from little ol' Indiana... the Hoosier state... where I'm almost convinced more than majority of the men here want to be rappers, party promoters, or would rather spend time bragging about the money they don't have on social media.

... Where men write extremely long Facebook statuses saying, "I want a girl who is college educated, independent, beautiful, long hair, has her own job/car/home, no kids, etc."
... Where the same men writing that status are the same men who have 10 or more kids (by at least 5 different women), no job/car/home, relying on others for money or favors, etc.

How. Annoying.

Woosah.

Had a moment there.

Now this post wasn't to bash men, because I'm sure there are decent men out there in Indiana... but I wish you would come out of hiding! There are a handful of ladies wanting to at least meet you!

"Make it Last Forever!" The Basic Steps to Making YOUR Nail Polish LAST!

When it comes to doing my own nails, I know it's a love/hate relationship! As a faithful customer at my local nail salon, two years ago I decided to give up the acrylics and work on growing my natural nails. It has been quite the process to say the least, but my nails are finally getting back to their healthy ways.

One thing I have experimented with, now that I am growing my own nails, is polishing them myself. For years I was lazy and wanted to have the salon paint them, but I quickly realized how much money I was saving by painting them myself.

I work a lot, mainly in retail and as a cheerleading coach, so I am constantly using my hands. Often my nail polish would chip after JUST painting them the night before, or even in the same day! How annoying! I know we all have had this problem...

But don't worry!

I have found a very simple (and basic) method to keep the polish from chipping, at least it works for me!

1. Invest in Quality Brand Polish!
Ok, so this is as simple as it reads. I know how tempting it is to buy the $1 polish at your local Wal-Mart because well, it's only a dollar! However, you do get what you pay for! A lot of times, "cheap brands" tend to chip within the first day of even applying it on your nails (and that's no matter how many coats you paint on it!). Also, the colors in cheap polishes sometimes tend to be extremely pale and more difficult to see on your actual nail than how it appears in the bottle.

A particular brand that can be rather pricy, but definitely worth the money, is OPI Polish. I have been an avid buyer of their polishes for quite some time and have not experienced any problems. These polishes are also what (most) nail salons use when painting your nails. On average, they run about $8 per bottle. Sometimes, you can find them in sets (coming in two per pack) for discounted prices.

Another brand I have yet to try is Essie. I recently bought a polish by them today, but haven't used it. I've heard nothing but good reviews. However, one thing I've noticed is their polish bottles are a little smaller in size, but still as expensive. :/ Wah.

Now however, just because you spend a little extra money for the brand name, doesn't mean that a cheaper polish will not work at all. SOME cheap polishes I have used actually lasted me for more than a week's time, this can easily be done by applying a little more coating than suggested in the later steps! :)

2. When Painting Your Nails, Use a Base Coat First!
This goes for ANY kind of polish, cheap or expensive! One mistake I made when first painting my nails myself is not applying a base coat! Base coats help prevent staining from the polish onto your real nails, and it also helps speed up the process when removing your polish with remover. You only need to apply ONE coat of this on your nails. 

Pictured to the right is the base coat I currently use. It is the Magnetico Adhesive Base Coat by Borghese. I found this at TJ Maxx in their cosmetics section for about $4.

You don't need to wait on the base coat to dry, it usually dries within three-five minutes of you applying it.

3. Now It's Time to Paint Your Nails!
Now here comes the fun part, actually painting your nails and applying the color. Usually what I do is apply ONE coat of polish onto each nail to start off. Then go over each nail with about two more coats, three all together. I would usually apply AT LEAST three coats, no more than four. You don't want it to look like paste on your nails! 

4. DRY TIME!
Next it's time to let the color sit in and dry. Dry time may vary depending if you have a nail dryer (which can be found at local beauty supply stores, or super stores), or if you let them air dry (which is what I usually do). If you're air drying, let your nails dry for at least 10 - 15 minutes before touching them to see if they're wet. 

5. Apply the Shine :)
Last, but certainly not least, apply your clear coat. This is where you can go the cheap route and buy a clear finishing coat for a low price. I use Sally Hansen's Finishing Top Coat. I usually apply at least two coats of this just to be safe, but this is up to you. Once your finishing coat is applied, apply step four and let your nails dry. The dry time will probably decrease because this is just for the clear coat. 

Enjoy, and I hope this might solve a little bit of the problems those of you may have with making your polish last. 

How I Became the #StyleEnvy of Everyone Today!

Why hello my fabulous blabbies!
I know things have been crazy and THE Blabbermouth page has gone on a temporary hiatus, but we are back and rolling again! What a fun few weeks this has been, and I cannot wait to BLAB all about it to you!

Hmmm... Where do I even begin? Lol!

These past few weeks, my sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, has been hard at work preparing down to the final moments of the annual "Live From The Pink Carpet" Fashion Show Fundraiser. This event is ALWAYS a success and is held at the Ritz Charles in Carmel, Ind. It is held by the Alpha Mu Omega chapter (Indianapolis, Ind).

This year, I was asked to be the fashion correspondent...

...And what an experience it was! A fun one! 

The show was held this past Saturday, on September 7th. While most of you were snoozing the day away, I was up and on the road to Carmel by 7:30 this morning.

The make-up process for me began at 8:30 am with the beautiful ladies representing Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. This was my first time ever using Bobbi Brown products on my skin, I am usually a MAC kind of girl. However, I must say, I was MORE THAN pleased with the "after" results. Even though Bobbi Brown can be quite pricy, then again, GOOD make-up should be (you do get what you pay for), it is worth every single penny! Here is a photo to show you:

Excuse my early morning duck lips in this picture! Haha! 
Anyway...
I fell in love with the Bobbi Brown products today simply because the make-up looks flawless, for one, and for two, it looks extremely natural (and I mean natural as in letting my features do the talking rather than my make-up color tone shades)! I was once told, "The secret to wearing make-up is to make it look like you aren't really wearing any." 
I'm all for accenting the natural features in my face (as stated before), as well as using "naked" color palettes for my eye-shadows.
The foundation/concealer used on me in this photo is "Warm Almond".
My lips have a naturally darker shade than the casual pink on most people. My make-up artist chose to go with a darker lipstick, almost like a "Scarlet" tone. It's definitely darker than what I'm used to wearing, but it definitely worked out!

My hair appointment followed quickly at 10 am. My hair was curled and styled by Fantastic Sam's Hair Salon (there are several locations in Indiana, but the one that did my hair is located on 10th & Shadeland Avenue). Yes, I am wearing a weave (Brazilian), however, my natural hair is exposed on the top and bottom layers.

Now let's get on with the show!

I had a GREAT time interviewing attendees and models at this year's #LiveFromThePinkCarpet event. Attendees got to strut their stuff along the pink carpet, and have the opportunity to get an exclusive interview (by me) showcasing their outfits! A fun time...  

This is taken from my Instagram, before the start of my festivities began! I personally want to thank Danielle, from Fresh Fettle Fashion Events for styling me!

This dress is from "Betsy & Adam", this brand can be found at Macy's. Its retail value is $170. Even though the price is a little uncomfortable for most recent college graduates, like myself, the dress alone is an EXTREMELY comfortable fit!

Since my sorority's colors are pink and green, this dress was absolutely perfect for the occasion.

Thank you Macy's, and thank you Fresh Fettle for helping swag it out on the pink carpet this morning!

Last, but certainly not least, I wanted to thank my sorors from the Alpha Mu Omega chapter for having me as their fashion correspondent. It was a great show, and be on the lookout for #PinkCarpet2014 next year!

Here are a few pictures from the event today, enjoy, and leave comments! XO!

Alia

Soror Mali and I. Soror Mali was a HUGE help!
She was basically my camera woman for the morning! She is awesome!

Me interviewing attendees and sorors, talking about their different
outfits and what they hope to see at this year's fashion show

These HEELS Are Made For Working!

... and that's just what they'll do!

This day in age, it's all about the perfect shoe. Yes, the shoe. The shoe is ALWAYS the key to the outfit, at least it should be. It's that factor that makes your outfit POP.

But what about your heels in the workplace?

This day and age, us ladies are all about style, and what is trendy. However, when it comes to being a career woman, how high is too high of a heel?

Pulling your shoes off the shelf to go with your attire for your next morning interview, do you reach for the heels you wore last night to the club? Or do you pick something else? Hmmmm....
 

"That's Too High!"

So you reached for the heels you wore to the club last night. That tall, skyscraping, bright colored heel that's about 6", right? WRONG! In an article I read from, the new professional blog, while most offices do not state a particular heel size requirement, usually, anything above 4" is considered "inappropriate" for the office.

Heels send out various messages in the setting you're wearing them. While the bright colored 6" pump signifies you're a trendsetter and you want others attention, it is not necessarily the best fit for the workplace. You'll be attracting attention, but not the kind you're looking for.

While this heel represents a night on the town, it also represents unprofessional, unqualified and not ready for a position in the office. While avoiding heels that are above 4", definitely avoid pumps with embellishments! While you want the employer to notice you for skills and work ethic, you do NOT want your rhinestones, buckles, ruffles, flashing lights, whatever it is, to steal the show!

However, if you just can't let go of the high heel... I would suggest a slightly chunky heel? However, in my opinion, I also agree with anything being over 4" as "too high" for a workplace heel.

Pick Your Poison

Caphillstyle.com

In all honesty, the "style" of your heel really depends on the environment you're working in. For example, if your job is with a fashion magazine, of course you want your heels to reflect your style and personality. However, if you're working in a company's corporate office, you might want your choice of heel to be a little more modest.

Most of women in this generation, especially myself, dread the words "kitten heels". Honestly, I avoid them at all lengths possible. If I were the creator of the dress code, they would be banned, but that's just me.

Don't worry ladies! Kitten heels are NOT mandatory.
If you're not much of a heel wearer, then they might be the perfect fit for you. However, most heel queens, should stay around the 3" - 4" range to maintain professionalism, anything higher gets the thumbs up for "after hours".

When it comes to choosing your heels for work, I have heard the phrase from managers alike:
"If you have to question if it's good enough for the workplace... Don't wear it".

"Perfect!"
So you changed your mind and decided to go for something else? GOOD CHOICE!

For most employers, this particular heel is perfect for the workplace. It's modest color (usually blacks, tans/nudes) doesn't say too much, or it's texture (it's recommended by professionals to stick with a leather/patent leather texture), and it's size (4" or less) says just enough.

I attended a "How to Dress for the Job" seminar a year or so ago, and another point brought up was whether the heel should be open or closed toe for your interview.

I know it's summertime ladies, and it's hot. I love this type of style, and it kills me to say it, but...

WE MUST STAY AWAY FROM OPEN-TOED HEELS!!!!!

This may be something we could possibly get away with once we land the job, but it definitely is not going to fly for the interview. Showing your toes resemble "personal" to some employers, and are mostly considered "unprofessional" for the office.

What do you think? Do you think the "higher the heel, the better"? BLAB it to us!

Hello Mr. Nice Watch!

Ace Hood

Now we all know every rapper loves his gold chains, his iced out jewelry, and in rapper, Ace Hood's case... nice watches!

The DJ Khaled label rapper was all about flashing the gold and showcasing the diamonds all on his expensive Rolex watch until...

THE DIAMOND FACE FELL OFF!

You read correctly, the diamond face of his Rolex watch fell apart on the red carpet of the BET Awards. Just in case you missed it, we have you covered.. Take a look.

How embarrassing! I must admit, I give him props for trying to actually PIECE IT BACK TOGETHER! Ace seemed quite embarrassed himself.

For it to happen right then at that moment, I was like, 'You could have had this happen anywhere else. I just performed. I just ripped down the stage, everything. But you chose to let it be there, that's how I know the Devil be working.

Really Ace? I wouldn't necessarily blame the Devil for this... I'd be blaming your jeweler.

And that he did.

According to an article from tlcnaptown.com, the high-end rapper fired his jeweler. Poor guy.

Looks like Ace doesn't need to be waking up in a new Bugatti anytime soon, more like in a real jewelry store. *sigh*

But don't worry, Ace Hood isn't the only celebrity with bad moments. We have five celebrities who can easily share his pain of embarrassing stories. Enjoy!

1. Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence's ball gown by Christian Dior was definitely on the "Best Dressed" list during this year's Oscars. Before accepting her award for "Best Actress", she tripped, and face planted on to the stairs! Yikes!

2. Ashlee Simpson

Who can forget the infamous lip-syncing incident on Saturday Night Live which was pretty much the most memorable moment of Simpson's career! The singer gets caught lip-syncing when the wrong track plays and begins to do this awkward hoedown dance before sadly exiting the stage. EMBARRASSING!

Fergie

3. Fergie

Black Eyed Peas front woman, Fergie, literally had a performance so good it made her pee her pants! Literally! Yuck!

4. Justin Bieber

Beliebe it or not! Justin Bieber had his fans, and myself, totally grossed out while throwing up in the middle of singing on stage at a show in Phoenix! According to an article I read, Bieber blamed the accident on milk. Guess milk doesn't do the body so good after all?

Sofia Vergara

5. Sofia Vergara

Actress, Sofia Vergara literally bursts at the seams out of her gown at the Emmy Awards! Vergara is bootylicious, showing off her cheeky assets after the zipper busted on the right! Yikes!

Thought, comments, BLAB it to us!

Bringing Up Old News: Amber Rose and Kanye West

Hello Blabbies!

Amber Rose

We're pulling the stitches out of an old wound... 

That wound is the former relationship of Amber Rose and Kanye West. 

Now we all remember the couple when they first were an item. Walking around in their leather jeggings and Jordan's, holding hands and the infamous tongue kissing picture.

But... What has life been like for life after AmbYe? (Yes, I just made that up). 

After rolling around YouTube during breaktime, I came across an interview that Amber Rose did with famous blogger (one of my entertainment news faves) Necole Bitchie. This was uploaded in January 2012, and it kind of gave me a new perception of Amber. Not that I ever disliked her, but it made me like her a lot more than I did. 

Necole Bitchie & Amber Rose

Rose (who is now dating rapper, Wiz Khalifa - love them together by the way) brought up some interesting points that I felt should be shared. Rose claims that Kim Kardashian (his new girlfriend and baby's mother) is the reason their relationship ended. Though Rose shows no hard feelings (because she has clearly moved on), she mentioned something that I feel women, celebrities or not, need to hear. 

Kanye West and Amber Rose

Don't blame the other woman, when the man does you wrong.

PREACH IT AMBER!!! PREACH ON!!!

What satisfaction are you getting by blaming the other woman when your man was equally responsible for doing you wrong and cheating? There is none.

No explanation needed for that.

And Rose brought up another thing, forgiveness...

I forgave him. I moved on. I'm past all that.

You can spend your life being miserable and blaming everyone for a relationship that went sour, or you can pick yourself up, forgive the other party and keep it moving. Being the "bigger person" is something we all need to learn how to do. Not only in relationships, but in life... period.

And my last point, letting a man define you...

Kanye didn't make me, my mother & father made me. Kanye had other girlfriends before me, no one gave them the attention that I got because of ME, it's ME.

SAY THAT! A man should never be the reason you are relevant, or the reason you "exist" to others. Amber Rose was Amber Rose BEFORE she met Kanye. Though he may have given her more of a shove into the CENTER of the public eye, she was doing her thing before (I seen her in a few music videos before Kanye was even in the picture, officially).

I thought this interview basically gave Amber the chance to open up about the "behind the scenes" of the infamous Kanye and Amber relationship that we heard LITTLE of. We don't know what goes on when the cameras are off, or when the stage lights dim. Like Necole Bitchie said, what we see is the glamorous side of it all. All we see is front row at the fashion show, and hopping on and off private jets.

I hope my lady blabbies took something away from this post when it comes to relationships.
1) Putting the other woman on blast, hating her, blaming her when your man is EQUALLY responsible... does nothing.
2) Learn to let go of hard feelings, and forgive. I don't know what some of you have been through, but putting hate in your heart will eventually consume you, and eat you alive. Nothing wrong with forgiving... People let us down in life everyday, that is just the way it is.
3) Don't let anyone, a man in this case, define who you are. You were somebody before you met them, you'll be somebody after them. Period.

Thanks Amber!

Woah Baby: The Top 10 Worst Baby Names!

Kanye West & Kim Kardashian

North, South, East, and West.

To you they sound like directions, but to Kanye and Kim, it's a possible name for a baby.

Sources from numerous entertainment news sites indicated that the happy couple named their newest addition, North West.

*pause*

Yeah, I know, I had to re-read that myself when I read it.

This is kind of confusing to me because I retweeted a tweet by from MTV on Twitter two days ago saying the couple decided on a name, and it wasn't North.

The name I read was Kaidence Donda (Donda is West's mother's name who died in 2007).

Anywho, while North West, sounds more like location than uniqueness, this inspired us to make a list of our Top 10 Worst Celebrity Baby Names (no particular order because they are all equally terrible)... Enjoy!

1. Apple Martin - Daughter of actress, Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay singer, Chris Martin.
I've heard ridiculous names before, but naming your daughter after a fruit?

2. Blue Ivy Carter - Daughter of singer, Beyonce' Knowles and rapper, Jay-Z (Sean Carter)
I love Jay and Bey as a couple, and was excited to hear of their expecting of baby Blue. However, I was not too thrilled about the name. Blue Ivy? Sheesh.

3. Pilot Inspektor Lee - Son of actor, Jason Lee
No explanation needed.

4. Blue Angel Evans - Daughter of U2 guitarist, David "The Edge" Evans
What is going on with the trend "Blue" in these baby names?

5. Moxie Crimefighter Jillette - Daughter of 1/2 of the magician team Penn & Teller
Why on Earth is her middle name Crimefrighter? *scratches head*

6. Tu Morrow - Daughter of actor, Rob Morrow
Get it? Tu Morrow = Tomorrow. Real funny Rob, I see what you did there.

7. Seven Sirius Benjamin - Son of singer, Erykah Badu and rapper, Andre' 3000
I remember first hearing about his name back when he was first born, and I thought it was crazy then. I still think it's crazy now.

8. Jermajesty Jackson - Son of singer and brother of Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson
I still laugh out loud every time I hear this name. His friends and family are not real for letting him name his child that.

9. Satchel Farrow - Son of actress, Mia Farrow and director/actor/author, Woody Allen
Satchel legally goes by the name of Ronan now.

10. Fifi Trixibelle, Peaches Honeyblossom, and Little Pixie Gedolf - Daughters of Irish musician, Sir Bob Geldof
In an interview, Gedolf said his daughters referred to him as "an embarrassment"... Wonder why that is.

Heard any whacky baby names lately? BLAB it to us!

Cooking With Controversy by Paula Deen

Seems like Paula Deen is cooking up a recipe for racism.

Paula Deen

Has anybody read the article??

According to several articles I've read on this situation, cook show host, Paula Deen, is apparently an open racist. She has admitted to allegations of her freely using the "n-word" in jokes, and in open conversation at her restaurant in Savannah, GA.

She and her brother, Bubba, even admit to referring to President Obama as the "n-word".

But wait... there's more.

For a Southern wedding she is planning, Deen has even entertained the thought of hiring African-American males and females to serve as waiters/waitresses!

Deen got the idea from a restaurant, her quote:
“The whole entire waiter staff was middle-aged black men, and they had on beautiful white jackets with a black bow tie. I mean, it was really impressive. That restaurant represented a certain era in America… after the Civil War, during the Civil War, before the Civil War… It was not only black men, it was black women… I would say they were slaves.”

ARE YOU SERIOUS PAULA?! Seems like she has the perfect ingredients to her recipe for ridiculousness ya'll!

And to think, there are actually people in the world who think racism doesn't exist.

Thoughts? Comments? BLAB it to us!

HIS AND HERS? Who Wore It Better!

We're always trying to dress like our favorite celebrities and fashion icons, but dressing like your significant other? Yeahhhhh... I don't know about that one!

Some of you have probably already seen this photo floating around your Instagram or Twitter timelines...

Actress Gabrielle Union and boyfriend, Dwayne Wade

I'm not sure whether to consider this cute, or actually kind of creepy. Now if I had to give my opinion, Gabby definitely wore it better... D. Wade on the other hand, probably would have to take a loss on this one (like he does on most of his "fashionable" attire, but that's a different story for a different post... Is that a "man purse" in his hand?).

Gabby and Wade aren't the only couples in Hollywood dressing alike, we've found a few others for your viewing pleasure...

Singer, Mariah Carey and husband, Nick Cannon

Now, I love Mariah Carey and she's one of my favorite artists... but I feel like her and Nick get a little too carried away with their outfits. Brown is a terrible color to dress in (that's my opinion though), and those red boots are hurting my eyes, but that's beside the point. Either way, it's more so "corny" than it is cute. Thumbs down.

Basketball star, Kobe Bryant, and wife, Vanessa Bryant

If I were judging on who wore this outfit better, it would have to be Kobe. Though I think Vanessa Bryant is gorgeous, she would have been better off wearing a black dress. There's a time and a place for everything, and the whole "I'm matching my husband with the suit & tie" theme is not fitting for the occasion... Especially at an event sponsored by Saks. Sorry Vanessa.

Prince William and wife, Kate Middleton

Same collar shirts? Same colored sweaters. No thank you.

Kim Kardashian, and boyfriend, Kanye West

And of course, making it onto another Blabbermoth post is the infamous KIMYE! The picture speaks for itself with the matching leather jeggings and white t's. I'm not really a fan of the peplum shirt on Kim, or the leather pants on Kanye', but hey, whatever floats their boat.

Nothing says "I love you" like matching your sig fig, right? In my opinion, dressing like your significant other is cute on two occasions: 1) If you're in high school, and 2) If you're about to take family pictures. 
I'm not knocking any couples who have done this before, because all of us have at one point, but seriously, if it's not for a specific event, why do you even want to dress like your other half? Thoughts? TAKE OUR SURVEY AND VOTE Blab it to us!

Happy (belated) Father's Day!

As Father's Day comes to a close, we want to give a special shout out to our celebrity dads! Pictured below are 10 well-known celebs who are also celebrating this holiday:

David Beckham

(Photo Credit: allwomenstalk.com)

David Beckham is the hunk of all hunks in the soccer world. Married to former Spice Girl, Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham, the couple has three children: Romeo, Cruz, and Harper. (Harper is pictured with Beckham in this photo).

Usher Raymond

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R&B sensation, Usher, is definitely one of our favorite dads! He's always on Twitter tweeting the cutest photos of his handsome boys! Whether it's on a trip to Disneyland or to one of the boys losing their tooth, we see it all thanks to proud papa Usher! Usher's two sons are with his ex-wife, Tameka Foster, who was also his former stylist. His sons are named: Usher (of course, named after him) and Naviyd.

Jay-Z

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Now what kind of tribute would this be if we didn't have new father, Jay-Z, on here??? We love Jay-Z and how proud he is of his fairly new job title as a dad. Now, 1 year old, Blue Ivy Carter, is still the talk of the town. Why wouldn't she be? Her father is one of the most iconic rappers, and her mother, Beyonce', is arguably the best female entertainer of our generation. 

P. Diddy

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You may know him as P. Diddy, Puff Daddy, Diddy, Diddy Dirty Money, or even Sean Combs. P. Diddy is the father to six kids (by three different women by the way: Kim Porter, Misa Hylton-Brim, and Sarah Chapman). Diddy has three sons: Justin, Christian, and Chance; two twin girls: D'Lila Star and Jessie James; and one stepson, Quincy. Among the many things Diddy may be: rapper, producer, CEO, fashion designer, actor, etc... he is also a father, and we applaud him for that!

Will Smith

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This Father's Day countdown would not be complete without Will Smith. Will Smith has three kids, two are by his wife, and also actress, Jada Pinkett-Smith. His oldest son, Willard Smith III, is from a previous marriage. Smith's two youngest kids: Jaden and Willow Smith have already made names for themselves in Hollywood. Jaden is already following in his parent's footsteps and has taken a few roles in acting, while Willow has started a career in the music industry.

Brad Pitt

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Brad Pitt is definitely the eye-candy in the acting industry, and quite the eye-candy in fatherhood too! Pitt is the proud papa to six children: Shiloh, Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Knox, and Vivienne. Pitt shares three biological children with wife, Angelina Jolie. The couple also has three adopted children.

Seal

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Hats off to Seal, he is definitely one of our favorites on the countdown! Seal has four children with his ex-wife, model, and "Project Runway" host, Heidi Klum. Three of their children (Henry, Johan, and Lou) are biologically Seal's, while Leni, is Klum's daughter from a previous marriage, Seal adopted her. When "googling" Seal's name, majority of the images that come up are with his kids, and that is extremely beautiful!

Ben Affleck

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Actor, Ben Affleck, is the recipient of the "Normal Celebrity Dad" Award! Affleck is usually out and about with his two kiddies to regular outings like baseball games, days at the park, etc. Affleck's two daughters, Violet and Seraphina, are by his wife, actress, Jennifer Garner. 

Lenny Kravitz

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Rock star, Lenny Kravitz and his daughter, Zoe are the cutest! I absolutely love them! Zoe is Kravitz's only child with his ex-wife, Lisa Bonet. Kravitz and Bonet were married six years before they divorced in 1993.

Barack Obama

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And last, but certainly NOT least, we have President Barack Obama for our #1 Celebrity Dad! Words cannot even begin to describe how great of a father our president is, but pictures definitely say 1000 words! Barack has two beautiful daughters (Malia and Sasha) with his wife, and First Lady, Michelle Obama. We love you Mr. President!

We want to wish all of you fathers and fathers-to-be, a Happy Father's Day! It doesn't matter whether you are a celebrity, or not, being a father is the most important job of them all! We appreciate you, and most of all we thank you!

Ye' or Nay?

When it comes to rapper, Kanye' West, you can either love him or hate him, right? While a lot of people think he is the greatest of our time, there are a lot of people who refer to him as a "jackass", or anything of the negative tense.

While the dislike for West continues to grow, we believe it all started after the infamous moment at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2009, where West dissed country star, Taylor Swift, after she won "Video of the Year". This probably would be named the moment, where West was proclaimed as the infamous "a**hole of Hollywood". In case some of you don't recall this moment, or you just want to relive it for a good laugh, here it is...

You're welcome:

But really though, what's his deal?

His album, "Yeezus", which is West's sixth solo album and is set to be released on the 18th of this month (but yes, it has been leaked), has brought mixed reviews. Some are referring to it as "genius", some refer to it as "don't waste your money". Hmm....  Which brings me to my next point.

I was on Instagram last night, and came across a post regarding West's song, "Blood On The Leaves" (also on the "Yeezus") album... And, one particular section in the lyrics was highlighted... And coincidentally it matched a particular situation between West's ex-girlfriend, Amber Rose, and her soon to be husband, Wiz Khalifa. Take a look..

Hmmm... Shots fired?

Now we do not know if this was an intentional diss to the happy couple or not, but if this is true, it seems like West spends an awful lot of time throwing shade at other people. You would think West would be happy by now. He has a successful career, dating one of the baddest chicks in Hollywood, AND got her pregnant! Why throw salt on your ex and her new life? Maybe it's his way of say "Congrats on the marriage and baby, Amber!"

Speaking of Congratulations...

Congratulations to KimYe', and the birth of their baby girl! Details from EOnline indicate the baby weighed a little under 5 pounds, and is basically Kim's mini-me with the dark hair. Though the couple has not revealed the name of their new addition, EOnline reports that the name will "start with a K", and could possibly have West's late mother's name, "Donda", as her middle name.

  

What do you all think? BLAB it to us!

REALITY SHOW STAR DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER

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Ahmad Givens, commonly known as "Real" from "Real Chance of Love & I Love New York", is reportedly battling stage 4 colon cancer. 

Givens first became ill in January, and thought he had a case of the flu. He then made four trips to the hospital to find out what was causing the symptoms. Upon his first visit, Givens was originally told it was a problem with his liver function. About a week or so ago, Givens was recently told the bad news that he was battling stage 4 of colon cancer, which means the disease has spread to other organs in his body.

Statistics show colon cancer usually occurs in males 50 and older. Givens is 31. Givens will be in Cedars-Sinai Hospital in L.A. to determine what treatment will be next, probably being chemotherapy or radiation. 

Givens is 1/3 of the rap group, "The Stallionaires", which also includes his two brothers: Micah Givens and Kamal "Chance" Givens.

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Keep fighting, Ahmad! We are praying for you!!! 

BREAKING NEWS: LIL' WAYNE IN CRITICAL CONDITION!!!!!

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UPDATE (3/16/13- 12:53AM)
Sources at hospital indicate Wayne is now recovering from his seizure. Members of YMCMB & Cash Money tweeted on the recovery of Wayne and that he is doing fine.

Mack Maine, Wayne's close friend and business partner, tweeted "...we will be releasing an official statement shortly, but don't believe the nonsense about comas and tubes to breathe...that's false." -- People Magazine

Gee, wonder where we could have gotten those claims from. Thanks a lot, TMZ.   

Wayne also acknowledged his fans for their prayers and love via his Twitter account. Glad to know you're OK, Wayne! We are praying for you! -- THE Blabbermouth

UPDATE (3/15/13- 8:45PM)
Final decisions regarding Wayne's health, will not be made until his mother arrives. She is currently on a plane to Los Angeles. -- TMZ  

Rapper, Lil' Wayne, has been hospitalized and currently in a coma. TMZ reports the 30-year-old rapper was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital in L.A., Tuesday night, after suffering multiple seizures. 

Wayne was released Wednesday, but was found unconscious in his room by his bodyguard just hours later. Wayne has been rushed to the hospital again, but was not stabilized.

Sources tell TMZ that Wayne is currently "unstable", in critical condition, and it is not looking too good at the moment. Several people are at Wayne's bedside including other rap artists and family members. Sources also indicate that Wayne went on a sizzurp binge (cough syrup mixed with sprite/other soda, and jolly ranchers) after being released from the hospital Wednesday. Doctors found high amounts of codeine in his system. TMZ also reports that Wayne's stomach has been pumped 3 times to eliminate the drugs from his system.

We will keep you updated as we find out more details. Please continue to keep Lil' Wayne and his family in your prayers. #PrayForWeezy  

HOW THE INJURED STAY STYLISH

What is a celebrity to do when they are injured? They get nursed back to health... in style, of course!

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Mother monster herself, Lady Gaga, is recovering from hip surgery and laying low from the scene for a few weeks. Gaga was seen rolling out of the doors of her hotel in New York City in a 24-karat gold-plated wheelchair! Yes, you're reading this right, a 24-karat-gold-plated wheelchair! 
The star studded wheelchair, fit for royalty, was designed by Gaga's jewelry designer, Ken Borochov from Mordekai. 
Talk about fancy. Is that leather cushioning on the seat? Goodness.
Speaking of features, the chair also includes a REMOVABLE CANOPY! 
Borochov joked with People magazine, "I was thrilled to create what I affectionately dubbed: The Chariot, a chair only fit for a queen!"  
For more celebrities who are "glamorous"ly recovering from injuries, check out the mini gallery in People Magazine. Injured superstars in their decked out casts include Twilight star, Kristen Stewart and singer, Demi Lovato.