Jennifer Hudson will headline The 22nd Annual Bob Costas Benefit presented by Centene at The Fabulous Fox Theater Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 8pm.  Proceeds will benefit the Bob Costas Cancer Center at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center (the top children’s hospital in St. Louis).  Opening the  the event will be Late Night Talkshow Host/Comedian, Jimmy Fallon ( I wonder if he’s bringing The Roots?).  The price point for tickets: $25, $35, $50, $75 and $100. Tickets can be purchased through www.glennon.com.  Enjoy!!

Happy Tuesday folks! Hope you guys are well!  I’m good on this side.  Just looking for ways and a means to move forward on a number of fronts (per usual).

I’ve discovered a relatively easy way to make your eyes pop a bit.  I’m a pseudo product junky and love to try new things to make my life easier and my out the door time faster.  I’m no beauty expert, but, I like to look good without the fuss.  Enter Cover Girl’s Smoky Shadow Blast.  I really like the simplicity of this product.  You can almost complete your eye look with this one little wand. It boasts 2  colors and plenty of sparkle.  I’ve tried 4 of the 6 colors and I like.  I would definitely use some type of primer or powder to make it last longer and to just tighten your look.  The price point for the Smoky Shadow Blast is $7.49 and it’s available at your favorite mass retail outlet (Target, Walgreens, etc) and online at www.covergirl.com.  Enjoy!!!

As promised, here are the dates for Diana Ross’s month long US Tour. It kicks off May 15 in Boston and closes in Saratoga, CA on June 12th.  What a cool way to kick off the summer.  Enjoy!

May 15 - Boston, Mass. - Citi Performing Arts Center
May 16 - Mashantucket, Conn. - MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods
May 18 - Red Bank, New Jersey - Count Basie Theatre
May 19 - New York City - Radio City

May 21 - Atlantic City, New Jersey - Caesars Atlantic City
May 25 - Bethesda, Maryland - Music Center at Strathmore
May 27 - Chicago, Ill. - Chicago Theatre
May 28 - Cleveland, Ohio - State Theatre
May 29 - Detroit, Mich. - Fox Theatre
May 31 - Toronto, Ontario - Roy Thomson Hall
June 2 - Knoxville, Tenn. - Tennessee Theatre
June 4 - Atlanta, Ga. - Chastain Park Ampitheatre
June 5 - Memphis, Tenn. - Live At The Garden

June 6 - St. Louis, Missouri - Fox Theatre
June 9 - Los Angeles - Nokia Theatre
June 11 - San Diego, Calif. - Humphrey’s
June 12 - Saratoga, Calif. - The Mountain Winery

Queen Latifah looked flawless at the 2010 Academy Awards.  From her makeup (by Make-up Artist, D’Andre Michael), her Bagley Mischka gown, to her Chopard Jewels, The Queen had it going on (per usual).

You too can get the look, all day everyday by using the following Cover Girl Products:

• FACE: COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Liquid Makeup in Warm Carmel, COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Minerals Pressed Powder in Brown Bronze 1, and COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Minerals Bronzer. 
• Eyes:  COVERGIRL Smoky ShadowBlast in Purple Plume (I love this product!), CoverGirl Smoky Shadow Blast in Onyx Smoke, and COVERGIRL Outlast Smoothwear All Day Eyeliner in Onyx
• Lashes:  CoverGirl LashBlast Length Waterproof Mascara in Very Black
• Lips:  MAC Lipstick in Midimauve, Kevyn Aucoin Flesh Tone Lip Pencil in Deep, and COVERGIRL ShineBlast Lip Gloss in Aglow.

All products can be purchased at your local mass market retailer and online at www.drugstore.com.  Check www.covergirl.com for more information.  Enjoy!!!

Anika Noni Rose

JLo & Marc Anthony

Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon

Nicole Richie

Zoe & Lenny Kravitz

Monique & Sydney

Sarah Jessica Parker

Kate Winslet

Happy Monday! Hope you guys are well. Mo’Nique did it!!!! I’m so happy for her.  You can bet that her “Spreading the Love Tour” will be on and popping for sure after the Oscar win.  Above, please find some looks that I liked.  Hope you like too.  Let’s make this a great and productive week!!! Enjoy!!!

Mary J. Blige

Zoe Salanda

Honoree Queen Latifah

Taraji P. Henson

Joy Bryant

Keri Hilson

Serena Williams

Nia Long

Anika Noni Rose

Laila Ali

Shaun Robinson

Cheryl Lee Ralph & Honoree Cicely Tyson

Tracey Edmonds, Lela Rochon & Holly Robinson

Jada Pinkett-Smith

 Lisa Arrindell Anderson & Anika Noni Rose

Essence Magazine rolled out the red carpet for their Third Annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon that took place yesterday from 12pm-3pm at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles.  Cicely Tyson, Queen Latifah and Gabby Sidibe were all honored.  I think the color of the day was off white and the ladies looked wonderful.  The Oscar’s are on tap for Sunday, March 7, 2010 on ABC.  Enjoy!!!

p.s. Weekend Fun will resume next Friday.

Happy Thursday!!!  And if it’s Thursday, then you must know it’s all about HIM at India’s World.  Dove has just launched a range of products specifically for men.  It is comprised of 3 body/face washes, 2 bar soaps and one shower tool that are clinically proven to fight skin dryness.  Being a slight product junky myself, this is just great (There is nothing like a fresh and clean smelling man). The products come in 3 fragrances: clean comfort, deep clean, and extra fresh.  The price point is between $3.89 and $8.69 and is available at Target and other fine retail locations.  For more information check: www.dovemencare.com and www.target.com.  Enjoy!!!

I don’t know how I missed one of my faves last night on Jimmy Fallon.  Erykah Badu performed her new single “Window Seat” and she was backed by Jimmy Fallon’s resident band, The Roots.  Window Seat is from her upcoming release New Amerykah Part 2 - The Return of the Ankh.  It will drop March 30, 2010.  And you know I’m going to be the first one in Target that day (that’s if I don’t get a promo copy).  I can’t wait!  For more information on Erykah Badu, visit: www.erykah-badu.com.  Enjoy!!!!