Über Talk: Planking - The Lying Down Game

So this week Twitter got bombarded by the trend of "planking". If you haven't heard about or seen it yet, planking is basically a game where you find the most outrageous place or thing and lie down flat on your stomach on top of it! The trend has officially trickled down to the celebrities! This is getting out of hand, but I must admit the places people are finding to plank on are pretty funny!! If your into the planking send your outrageous pictures to BestPlanking.com!!

Dwight Howard and Gilbert Arenas planking on a luggage rack

Dwight Howard planking on top of a lawnmower!

Gilbert Arenas planking on top of a cake in a bakery!

Big Sean and Vashtie planking on a stool in a studio!

Bun B planking on top of a counter!

Joe Budden planking on top of a car!

Chris Brown planking on top of a case!

Über Goodies: How to Love (Remix) - Shanell

Shanell of YMCB, best known as Lil Wayne's boo/ex (whatever you may call it), releases the female version of "How to Love" by Lil Wayne.

She is currently in the studio working on her debut album.

Über Talk: Tiffany Green Voices Her Side

So by now everybody should know who Tiffany Green is! ...if you don't please watch this video below before reading on.....

Although not shown in the clip later on Kevin Hart announced that the winner was actually Chris Brown and that she was right! Many think BET purposely did this to create more buzz about the awards and what a perfect opportunity to allow this "flop" to happen with a guest announcer! They believe BET purposely mixed up Rihanna/Drake (her "supposed" new boyfriend) with Chris Brown. It sounds like the perfect publicity stunt right?! Well Stephen Hill, Vice President of Programming, took to Twitter to clear things up stating,“That BET Awards Viewer’s Choice mix-up was due to human error. And I was the human that made the error,...I apologize to ALL affected.”

She took to Hot 102.7, a Detroit radio station, to voice her thoughts on the whole shenanigans that took place this past Sunday (June 26, 2011)!


If you were wondering they are imitating the infamous confused look she had on during the announcement! Lol. Why stay mad about an embarrassing moment? Sometimes its best to just laugh it off and make light of the situation. We hear she is even thinking on becoming a host or radio/TV personality; good for her!

Über Goodies: Bad - Chris Brown ft. Soulja Boy

Check out this new song just released this month featuring Soulja Boy! The song definitely has potential to get heavy radio rotation!

Über Goodies: Dondria & Q(from 112) cover Beyonce's 1+1

Check out Dondria and Q(from 112) singing Beyonce's 1+1. Both do a pretty good job. I like Q's version because it gives a man's take on the song... but I think the ladies beat him their versions possess a little more soul. But neither of them sound as good as Beyonce did for her American Idol rehearsal. Take a listen to both and you be the judge!

Über Goodies: Teyana Taylor- Her Room Video

Last week (June 22) we posted Teyana Taylor's version (Her Room) of Drake's Marvins Room. Check out the video for it ft. Omarion below... Enjoy!

Über Goodies: Dedication To My Ex (Miss That) - Lloyd ft. Andre 3000 & Lil Wayne

[Before you press play PARENTAL DISCRETION IS ADVISED]
This song is expected to be on Lloyd's upcoming album King of Hearts, which is set to be released July 5, 2011! The song features both Lil Wayne and Andre 3000. The song has an old school upbeat melody to it, its definitely different!!

Throwback Wednesday's: You- Lloyd ft. Lil Wayne

Many summers ago you couldn't go anywhere without hearing Lloyd's "You" ft. Lil Wayne. Probably one of his big singles ever (even the remix ft. Andre 3000 was a hit) and still remains one of our favorites from him...




To hear his latest "Dedication To My Ex" ft. Lil Wayne and Andre 3000 click here.

Über Talk: Kelly Rowland Here I Am Tracklist

The official tracklist for Kelly Rowland's third studio album Here I Am has been released.. take a look at the songs for the standard and deluxe edition to be released on July 26th.


Standard Edition

1. “I’m Dat Chick”
2. “Work It Man” feat. Lil Playy
3. “Motivation” feat. Lil Wayne
4. “Lay It on Me” feat. Big Sean
5. “Feelin’ Me Right Now”
6. “Turn It Up”
7. “All of the Night” feat. Rico Love
8. “Keep It Between Us”
9. “Commander”
10. “Down for Whatever”

Deluxe Edition

11. “Heaven & Earth”
12. “Each Other”
13. “Motivation (Rebel Rock Remix)” feat. Lil Wayne
14. “Commander (Urban Remix)” feat. Nelly

via Rap-Up

Über Talk: Walter Van Beirendonck Spring/Summer 2012 Collection

Is he seeing fashion in a different vision than all of us are!? Belgian designer Walter Van Beirendonck released these as some of his creations for his spring/summer 2012 collection during Paris Menswear Fashion Week last Friday (June 24, 2011). Let us know what you think, would you ever wear these?!

Über Goodies: Racks (Remix) - YC Ft. Nelly, B.o.B, Yo Gotti, Trae Tha Truth, CyHi Da Prince, Dos, & Ace Hood

We saw them perform together on the 2011 BET Awards Pre-show! They had the crowd live and hype for one of this summer's anthem songs!! Well they released an OFFICIAL video for the remix! Check it out below!

Über Goodies: Behind the Scenes of Copy Paste - Diggy Official Video Shoot

If you haven't heard Diggy Simmons debut single yet, Copy Paste, click below!


He spoke to Rap-Up about the concept of the video...“‘Copy, Paste’ is about just giving an anthem to original people, innovators, people that feel like their style’s been copy, pasted...I’m in a laboratory and I’m hooked up to wires and different stuff. I have like a bandage over my stomach. There’s laboratory girls in the scene, but it’s just about them trying to copy and paste me.” Below are some behind the scenes footage from his video shoot!

Über Breaking News: Tia Mowry Hardrict Welcomes Baby Boy!

Just earlier today Tia Mowry Hardrict, 32, gave birth to a healthy baby boy in LA!

Her and her husband, Cory Hardrict, have eagerly awaited their son's arrival! Through out the pregnancy they often took to Twitter to publicly voice their
excitement for their bundle of joy!

Tia has documented her pregnancy through her new reality show with twin sister Tamera, Tia & Tamera, set to premiere in August on Style Network. So we will get to see all what Tia went through during her life changing day today. Although she stated camera's would not be in the delivery room, they would be filming her leaving for the hospital to deliver!

Congratulations to the happy couple, we know Tia will make an excellent mom!!

Über Goodies: Marvin's Room - Drake OFFICIAL Video & Marvin's Room (Remix) - Chris Brown

Yes yes I know what your probably thinking...ANOTHER MARVIN'S ROOM REMIX!?! I love Chris Brown and all but these remixes has got to stop! He announced last night via Twitter he was working on his version and would debut it at 11:11 pm (pacific time). His remix gives a different perspective to Marvin's Room....check out the song below.


However, despite all the remixes here is the head honcho that started it all!! Drake finally put out a video visual for the song. I actually really like the video as it compliments the song very well!

Über Goodies: Beyonce Interview After Glastonbury Performance

"I’m feeling so good. I’m completely high. It’s so surreal of what just happened and I wasn’t kidding when I said, 'This night was a dream.' I felt like a rock star and the crowd looked like rock stars. I’m just so honored really; this is
like a highlight of my career,"

said Beyonce in an interview after the show.

Take a look at one of my favorite performances she did yesterday. To see more of her perfomance click here.

Über Talk: Tia & Tamera Reality Show!!!

I heard a while back that my favorite set of twins Tia & Tamera were tapped to do their own reality show but had no idea when!?!? One day (a while back) I was watching the Style Network and caught a half hour special titled "Tia and Tamera, Take 2". For the whole 30 minutes I watched and was pleasantly entertained as I viewed the bond between the sisters displaying what they will and almost won't do for each other. Rumor spread that they were tapped to get their own reality show but there was no word on the date yet.... Finally, its true the ladies will be debuting their show on Monday August 8th at 9pm on the Style Network. I can't wait ladies!!!

Über Talk: Jill Scott On Billboard Mag

I'm loving Jill Scott on the cover of Billboard Magazine... not too many words needed here I think the visual says it all..... She looks great!!!



Be sure to check out Jill Scott on June 26th performing at the BET Awards 2011.

Über Goodies: Jennifer Hudson- No One Gonna Love You

Check out Jhuds new video where she is given us some choreography which is something we rarely see from her. "No One Gonna Love You" is the second single from her sophomore album, I Remember Me.

Über Talk: Lil Wayne Covers XXL July/Aug 2011 Issue

Lil Wayne can be seen covering the upcoming issue of XXL (July/August 2011).

On the cover he's sporting a Fli Pelican "No Sucka S#it" crewneck sweater ($68.00)

Excerpt from the issue:
“What is good about me is that I’m an interesting muthaf**ka,” he says. “I’m Dwayne Michael Carter period! Whether I’m a rapper or not, I’m interesting. And that’s what my album’s gonna be about: me and how interesting I am.”

The issue is set to hit newsstands July 12, 2011.

Über Talk: Beyonce's New Target Ad

Beyonce's new Target Ad was just released to promote the deluxe edition of 4 that will be sold exclusively at their stores. Take a look at the Ad...

Über Goodies: Schoolin' Life- Beyonce's Bonus Track

Songs are already being released for Beyonce's deluxe edition for her album 4 which will be exclusively sold at Target the same day her regular album is released, June 28th. Take a LISTEN to "Schoolin' Life" where she is definitely giving us some Prince but the song was written by the Dream. "Dance For U" and "Lay Up Under Me" are the other two songs from the deluxe edition.

Über Trending: Summer '11 Goes Tribal Nation

If you haven't noticed yet prints are in this summer, in particular tribal print! We put together three inspiration looks of tribal prints for everyday wear!

Über Goodies: Her Room (Marvin's Room Remix) - Teyana Taylor

This song is pretty decent! The song is her response to Drake's popular Marvin's Room... the song has attained so much attention that she decided to do a video for it! If you haven't heard her version yet click below to take a listen.


Within the video she has a surprise guest...OMARION!

Über Goodies: Flow Through My Veins - Jagged Edge

On June 9, 2011 we posted the new song by Jagged Edge.
Well here is the official video to the song!!!

Überchic Visits PNK Elephant!!

Last week we told you Kijafa Frink (Mike Vick's Fiance) and Blair Sondlain opened up their new boutique PNK Elephant on one of the most popular streets in Philadelphia. Überchic decided to pay the boutique a visit. We arrived at South St relatively early trying to beat the crowd. Upon approaching the boutique you probably will smell one of the best scents (beside the smell of a cheesesteak) lingering from the boutique. We walk in to view some of the edgiest accessories you can find in a boutique. The best part about the boutique has to be that almost every thing is $20 or less. As we walked around the store we were torn on what to purchase as in there were so many great accessories. As we realize we've been in this store too long, we finally make the tough decision and pick something already!! We pick 2 things a piece (the picks was a very hard decision) and before exiting the store we asked the co-owner Kijafa Frink to take a photo with us and she nicely agreed. So if you're in the Philly area we definitely recommend you stopping by South Street and visiting PNK Elephant.

Below is a pic of us and Kijafa with some of the cute earrings we picked!

Throwback Wednesday's: Day and Night - Issys ft. Jadakiss

This song came out in 2002 and had a lot of radio listeners vibin to a different R&B melody! These young ladies definitely had the potential of becoming a huge R&B girl group!! Just this month one of the members (Ardena [she has the cornrows]) got married, congratulations to her!!!

Über Artists to Watch: Jacob Latimore

There's a new kid on the block and he's a triple threat... singing, dancing, and acting. At age 14, Jacob Latimore is being called a mix between Chris Brown & Usher and after seeing his video I can see why. Take a look at his new video "Nothing on Me" where he showcases his Usher/Cbreezy talent. Also to see the young R&B star up close and personal check him out on the Scream Tour.

Also take a look at a recent interview to find out all that the triple threat has been up to!

Christian Louboutin; the new Manolo Blahnik?

With lots of raw talent and an attractive eye for creativity, Christian Louboutin heels are becoming extremely well known and idolized for the variety and seductiveness of the collections.

Rapidly becoming known to the public as "the shoe designer to the stars" as stated by Olivia Bergin of Telegraph.com, Louboutin has brought in the clientel of some of the most famous celebrities today. The list of names range from Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, Madonna, Angelina Jolie, Beyonce, and even Britney Spears.

Venturing out into a new light, Louboutin has actually started to create studded leather men's loafers as well as sneakers coming in a variety of colors, worn by men such as Kanye West, Lance Gross, and Chris Brown. His brand flagship stores are located in New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas and others outside the U.S. are located in London and central Hong Kong.

Creating his brand since 1991, Louboutin might just become the new Manolo Blahnik.

Manolo Blahnik started his business in 1942. Blahnik heels became widely known due to the show Sex and the City. Avid Sex and the City (SATC) viewers know that Carrie Bradshaw wore Manolo Blahnik's religiously and spoke of them highly. Therefore sparking a trend among younger women with her age range to gain interest of the heels Blahnik produced.

Blahnik heels are more so known to fashion critics as "old school haute couturier." According to designmuseum.org, "he sketches his shoes, chisels the wooden lasts on which they are moulded and sculpts the heels. He then supervises their production and even sketched the illustrations for his advertising companies.

Blahnik has made it this far without any formal training and he says he didn't need it because "i've got the best taste in the world."

While Louboutin may have many more years to go to catch up to the stature that Manolo Blahnik heels hold, Louboutin's are not that far off. Comparing these two great shoe creators are just like comparing Alexander McQueen and a vintage designer such as Chanel or YSL. They are only comparable because both brands have reached iconic status' even more so than actual clothing designers shoe wear creations.

Maybe Manolo's are too classy to be compared to Louboutin's edgy studded platform booties. However, that does not make Louboutin's any less fantastic. What do you guys think?

Über Talk: Nia Long Reveals Her Baby's Father

Earlier this week (Wednesday, June 15th) we informed you that Nia Long was pregnant with her second child. The pregnancy came as a shock to us especially since none of us had too much of an idea of who the child's father is. Today the actress gave a statement to People.com that the child's father is NBA player Ime Udoka. She told People,

"This is the most exciting time in our lives. Words can’t explain how thrilled we are by the new addition to our family. We feel truly blessed and appreciate all the well wishes and prayers."

Congrats to them both!!

Über Goodies: Next To You - Chris Brown Ft. Justin Bieber

Filmed May 21, 2011, Chris Brown premiered his new video today on VEVO, "Next To You" ft. Justin Bieber! The video depicts the world ending and both them and their loves searching for each other to be "right next to" them. The song is very catchy and the video definitely kept my attention!! Check it out and let us know what you think!!

Über Talk: Kijafa Frink, Mike Vick's Fiance, Celebrates her Boutique's Grand Opening

Just yesterday if you were walking the busy street of South St. in Philadelphia you would have seen the celebration going on for the grand opening of the flagship store PnkElephant!! The store is co-owned by Kijafa Frink and Blair Sondlain.

From the pictures this store seems to have all kinds of unique accessories!! I cant wait to go back to South St to take a look at them in person! Nevertheless, congratulations ladies on the grand opening! The store looks absolutely gorgeous!!!




Also check out their interview with Philly's NBC "The 10 Show":

Über Goodies: Novacane - Frank Ocean

Recently Frank Ocean released the official video for his hit single Novacane, which can be found on his mixtape Nostalgia. Since its release many listeners have been credited to liking the mixtape. If you haven't heard the mixtape yet below we provided the play list for your convenience courtesy of DatPiff.com


Take a listen to his hit mixtape Nostalgia:

Download The Mixtape Here

Über Goodies: 2Pac's 40th Birthday

First things first we would like to wish 2Pac a happy birthday! He would've been 40 years old today...

For a little laugh...


And one of our favorite 2Pac songs...

Über Talk: Kelly Rowland & Beyonce Team Up For X Factor

It's great to see when old group members reunite. This time its Beyonce joining Kelly to help pick the contestants on X Factor. This probably has to be even more intimidating for contestants now that Beyonce will be assisting the judges.

Beyond X Factor both artists have been selected to perform on the 2011 BET Awards which airs June 26th. Can't wait for both performances!

Über Talk: Rihanna Tour Ambassador For Barbados

Since Rihanna first hit the music scene she has always been proud to be from Barbados. Not only does she rep it now she's getting paid to rep it. She has decided to promote Barbados as a tourist destination.

“Barbados is a place like no other and one of the reasons for this is the spirit and national pride of our people. I want each and every visitor to this beautiful island to experience what makes this destination different from all others and that is the spirit and warmth of my fellow Barbadians,”

she told Singersroom.com. Now being called madame ambassador the official celebration will not begin until August 5, 2011 in Bridgetown, Barbados with a full-length concert of her current “Loud” tour. I'm sure with Rihanna as the ambassador tour visits for the island are sure to increase.

Throwback Wednesday's: Contagious - The Isley Brothers

In the summer of 2001 the Isley Brothers had us all singing this song word for word whenever it would come on the radio or TV. Till this day I must say I still sing the song word for word and still love it just as much!!

Über Talk: Nia Long is Pregnant with Second Child

The 40 year old actress was spotted on the beaches of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico where she showed off her beautiful baby bump! She has an 11 year old son with former boyfriend Massai Dorsey.

This pregnancy comes as a shock to us but we are nevertheless happy for her!! Congrats!!!

Über Goodies: Day 26 ft Rosco Dash- Let It Go

Summertime always seems to be the best time to drop new music. Click here to check out new music from the former Bad Boy group Day 26. Their new album A New Day is suppose to be released later on this year. With only four members of the group and a new label I definitely look forward to their new music.

Über Inspiration: Cassius Clay; Iconic styling at 19

Fashion maven and known trendsetter, Kanye West dominates almost any scene he walks onto wearing garments emphasizing bold colors, striking features, and undeniable class. He is without question a fashion icon, but his 19 year old stylist, Cassius Clay, is partially responsible.

A sophomore with an art history major at Yale University, Cassius was working at Barneys New York when he was discovered.

He tells the Huffington Post, "someone tapped him on the shoulder and commented on the way he was dressed. The man was Kanye West, and after a short conversation and an exchange of email addresses, an unlikely relationship developed between the rapper and the Art History major."

He has since then decided to take a leave from his student life at Yale and become a full time creative consultant to Kanye. Drawing inspiration from other great, even legendary stylist, Cassius looks up to the styling of Anna Della Russo, Brana Wolf, and even the icon Grace Coddington of Vogue.

With his father in his 80's and his mother in her 60's, they are not truly into the sounds of Kanye West, however, he tells Just Jared.com "my mother made a Twitter account to follow Kanye (not me) and I've found both Graduation and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy in my father's car."

In a world today where so many people try to be like others, Cassius just remained himself and he ended up grabbing the attention of a world known celebrity who admired his style. We are ever changing but we should never drift to far from who we really are.

People are being discovered everyday. Who knows, anyone of us could be the next Cassius Clay..

Über Goodies: Drake's Marvins Room Remixed By JoJo

Just last week Drake released his song Marvins Room and yesterday JoJo's version was released on youtube and has already received 1 million views. It's been a nice minute since we all heard from JoJo who is currently working on her third studio album. Her version is basically Drake's song from a female stand point. With lines like "I said f*ck that new girl that’s been in your bed And when your in her I know I’m In your head", I am looking forward to hearing her new and adult sound. But take a listen to the song for yourself and you be the judge!

Über Goodies: Kelly Rowland ft Big Sean- Lay It On Me

Just in time for summer Kelly Rowland has released her second single "Lay It On Me" from her upcoming album Here I Am which comes out July 26th. The song features Big Sean and is definitely radio friendly. Click here to take a listen!

Über Goodies: She - Frank Ocean x Tyler the Creator

New music by Frank Ocean and Tyler the Creator; the official music video for "She".

Über Talk: Tyrese Gibson to Star in Teddy Pendergrass Biopic

Tyrese has been tapped to play biopic for music legend Teddy Pendergrass. “I will be playing Teddy Pendergrass in the movie. It will be my first time singing in a movie, for sure. That’s in motion. We’ll make Teddy proud. He’s smiling down on us now,” said Gibson in an interview with BET.com. No word yet when the movie is set to hit the big screen. Tyrese and the family are still working out the details which is causing some delay with the film. “We have to get through a bunch of drama and stuff happening right now a little bit with the family. But all of that stuff has to be worked out, then we’ll be able to move forward,” he says.

According to Tyrese he was "ordained" by the music legend to help bring his story to life on film. During the interview he stated,

“I have raw footage of me and Teddy hanging out, him showing me around. He took me to the location where the accident happened that landed him in the wheelchair. I’m going to look at that footage right before it’s time to do the movie so it’s all fresh.”

Über Talk: Mavs Celebrate After Win at LIV Nightclub

After their huge win last night against the Heat the Dallas Mavericks took to the streets of Miami to celebrate! Around 2:00 AM many celebrity's were seen tweeting about Mark Cuban and his team coming into the nightclub with the championship trophy! They partied the night away purchasing an Ace of Spades champagne bottle literally as big as the trophy itself!

Oh but the party doesn't stop there! Today Mark Cuban announced that he'll personally pay out of his pocket for the Dallas Mavericks PARADE!!! In a statement he said: All I told them was -- Terdema Ussery, our president -- you plan the parade. I'll pay for it because I don't think it's right for the city to have to pay for it. And let's just have some fun.

Congratulations to the Mavericks they worked hard for this chip and definitely deserved it!!

But can we talk about Baby cheesin in the background like he didn't just lose $2 Million on a bet AGAINST the Mavs!?!?!

In other news later on that night the owner of the Cavaliers, Dan Gilbert tweeted: Congrats to Mark C.&entire Mavs org. Mavs NEVER stopped & now entire franchise gets rings. Old Lesson for all:There are NO SHORTCUTS. NONE.
YIKES!!! Was that a hit against LeBron!?!?!

A few hours after the game LeBron tweeted: The Greater Man upstairs know when it’s my time. Right now isn’t the time.

...hmm maybe next time