KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN 'NUDE' PREGNANCY PHOTOS + INTERVIEW

PHOTO CREDIT: BRIAN BOWEN SMITH FOR DUJUOR

Kourtney Kardashian wears pregnancy fashionably and even in nude!

Kourtney Kardashian had the internet buzzing yesterday with the release of her nude pregnancy photos by DuJour magazine. A magazine who also photographed Kim Kardashian's pregnancy photos. Styled by Monica Rose, the reality starlet business mogul mother of two about to be three is busy filming the 10th season of her family reality show 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians', managing flourishing DASH boutiques in Miami, New York, Beverly Hills and The Hamptons as well as being a supporting girlfriend to troublesome boyfriend Scott Disick. 

PHOTO CREDIT: BRIAN BOWEN SMITH FOR DUJUOR

In an interview with the magazine, Kourtney discusses her decision to go nude in front of the world, her body image, critics reactions and more. Kourtney Kardashian will ultimately remain the prettiest and classiest Kardashian of them all. Kourtney has a pretty tasteful fashion sense when she is or isn't pregnant. Her style is always landing the front cover of magazines. 

Here's What Kourtney Had To Say In Her Interview With The Magazine...

PhotoBooth Boredom

I get very bored easily at home, so when i'm antsy I literally hop on PhotoBooth and start taking silly fun pictures with outrageous effects. Out of all the web cam laptops i've had, I must say the MacBook Pro has one of the best photo applications to date. 

I know there are other Mac photo applications, but I'm jus so used to PhotoBooth; if there are others you use, let me know which ones and i'll be sure to try those different effects.

The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour - My Experience [Video]

Hey Everyone!

Extremely sorry about the delay of uploading the video I promised of my experience at Beyoncé's 'The Mrs. Carter Show' world tour. Editing took forever and I didn't know the finalizing and uploading portions would nearly take almost half the day. It was a pretty gruesome process for my eyes and brain. I tried to be as creative as can be. I got the job done and it is now available to view. 

A little about the video before you watch it. I wanted to edit and create this video as entertaining as possible. The clips I actually recorded weren't very entertaining enough, so I thought I'd borrow video clips from YouTube and a YouTube user by the name of 'JBoogie157'. I created a YouTube DVD experience with chapters included. 

Editing Process

I wanted to showcase Beyoncé's momentum up until she started her tour. Before touring, there were a few promotions Beyoncé engaged in from the top of year (2013) until now (the tour). If you all don't remember Beyoncé performed at Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show and I started with that performance followed by the tour's first AD commercial leading up to the promotions of PEPSI and H&M. To really get your momentum going, I added the official 'The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour' trailer which begins my experience at the concert. 

I had such a great time editing this video as well as attending the concert. I plan on going back a second time to the tour this December 19th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. I hope you all enjoy this video and if you haven't purchased your ticket to see Beyoncé, I'd advise you to do so immediately. 

Check Out Pictures From The Day To The Show After The Jump!

Throwback Thursday: Basement Party Fun !!!

My BFF Britany & Myself Acting Silly (2007)

Whew...Time Flies By When You're Having Fun! 

Essence Festival 2013: The Stars Come Out To Celebrate !

Photo Courtesy of Essence

The stars came out this weekend as they celebrated the annual Essence Festival 2013. Essence has been the staple magazine representing people of color. For as long as I can remember, there has not been one African-American home who didn't have a bundle of Essence Magazines in their home, preferably their bathroom or living room table. 

Left To Right: MC Lyte,  LeToya Luckett & Niecy Nash

This year the star line of performances sky rocketed as entertainers such as Beyoncè, Maxwell, New Edition, Keyshia Cole, Brandy, Solange, Emeli Sande, Charlie Wilson, Trey Songz, Bridget Kelly, LL Cool J, Janelle Monae, Jill Scott, Anthony David, Blackstreet, Water Seed, Stooges Brass Band, Faith Evans, Mint Condition and much more as they took the stage.

The weekend brought out many of your favorite athletes, singers, actors/actresses, models and TV personalities to celebrate the Essence brand worldwide. Everything from good music, food and talk all served as entertaining ingredients to complete the annual festival as always.

Take A Look At The Photos Shot By Essence.

Left To Right: Lance Gross, ??? & Wale

Instagram of the Week: @PuppiesForAll

LATROY LOVES THE PUPS!

I mean who doesn't love PUPPIES?! I remember being followed on Instagram one day by this puppies account and after going through their photos of the most precious beautiful PUPPIES, I gave an instant follow back immediately. Which is why i'm making @PuppiesForAll Instagram of the Week! I have two dogs in my household, two of which who aren't PUPPIES anymore. I own a female Shih-Tzu and my little brother owns a male Dachshund, they both get a long when they feel like it. 

But there's nothing like having a new born PUPPY around in your home. PUPPIES are the most loving, caring and playful pets to ever want, as they grow up they become everything to you like how we all need oxygen to survive, that's what PUPPIES can do to one person. If you're someone interested in looking to follow other Instagram accounts besides your family, friends and celebrities, I suggest you follow @PuppiesForAll, hey aren't dogs a family's best companion?! 

Who Knows Maybe You'll Find Your Future Puppy !!!

GOT JESUS: Dinner At Jamina's!

Photo Courtesy of Instagram

Nothing's more fun than hanging with friends enjoying a nice meal. Last week, I had the honor of spending some time with one of my newest friends, Jamina West. I met Jamina very randomly at a bus stop in the town that I live and she introduced herself to me even adding she was new in town; moving from Georgia to New Jersey. Of course, I had to befriend this beautiful young woman and who would have thought we'd kick it off tremendously. 

I went to her house and made her cook din din for me (i'm such the ultimate fat person), with the limited options we had available at such short notice Jamina decided to make the most amazing and delicious Parmesan Chicken w/ mixed Wheat Noodles. With doing so the remainder of the night, I got to know Jamina much better on a personally level as well as experienced some of her many TALENTS! You all will be SHOCKED at what this girl can DO!

Check Out Some Of Our Pics From The Night!

Instagram of the Week: @Tsunami_Yami

Photo Courtesy of Tsunami_Yami's Instagram Profile

Words can't explain how beautiful, talented and funny my friend Yami is. Just last year she gave birth to a beautiful baby boy and now she is blooming better than ever and to add her body is still slim and FAB! If you don't know Yami then you should know she is the true definition of ENTERTAINING, everything she says is amusing and will put a smile to your heart, she's not just funny but she's VERY SMART TOO!!! The girl has swag too, crazy SWAG! I love Yami's Instgram pics because she isn't just some regular person posting pictures just to post pictures, Yami actually takes remarkable and memorable photos that captivates every minute of her life, I'm so obsessed with her style though and the cute pictures of her beautifully spoiled adorable son Yahair. It's been long due since I've actually spoken to Yami heavy, but I hope to visit her soon before my spring semester gets hectic, maybe this weekend i'll visit her ;-)! 

I suggest you all should follow Yami on Instagram and just smile at the pictures she posts. Yami's an incredible friend and the moment you scroll through her photos you will automatically connect with her...on a different planet called Planet Pineapple! Stop what you're doing and hit that follow button!!! 

Follow Yami On Instgram Below: 

@Tsunami_Yami

Rap-UP Goes BTS Of Tamar Braxton's "Love and War" Video Shoot [Photos & Vids]

RAP-UP TV got the chance to go behind the scenes on Tamar Braxton's iTunes #1 single "Love and War" video shoot and they got an exclusive chit-chat with the Braxton family breakout star on the concept of the video, the support from her sisters and the direction of her long awaited sophomore album which is set to hit shelves February 13th. 

Assigned Sex - Ep. 1: Ring The Alarm [Video]

A friend of mine by the name of Shaun Dawson (cinematographer) came up with a brilliant idea to film the lives of some transgender people living in the New York City area. As a reality web~series 'Assigned Sex' focusing around the lives of five transgender male to female and female to male individuals as they cope with living in their new bodies and how others treat them on the job, in the community, with their family and complications they face health wise. 

Writer/Director Shaun Dawson

Chose to take on this project because of following facts listed in the video such as:

The LGBT community are the individuals who have it hard living in a world where hatred is looked upon them. The LGBT community are regular human beings just like everyone else whom are heterosexual; they shed tears, bleed, show emotions, have fears and etc. like we all are meant to do. Most people in the world have a hard time accepting the LGBT community because of religious purposes or how they were raised to look upon someone who is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender. 

Assigned Sex cast members include Kyrie, Angel, LaLa, Jay'Lin and L whom of which you will get to know their personal stories, hear their fears, successes and why they chose to become transgender. All cast members in this web~series are the most beautiful braved group of individuals i've ever seen. Just by stepping forth and telling their compelling heart felt stories. I applaud them with great admiration and that their story will inspire other transgender individuals to come out and spread awareness that we are all the same no matter what! 

Continue after the jump to watch the episode 1 'Ring The Alarm'

Spending New Year's Eve w/ Cali Girls ❤

New Years Eve 2012/2013 (Bethany,Latroy(Me)& Desi)

I forgot to upload my New Year's Eve pics from last Monday. I spent New Year's Eve in Brooklyn, New York with my Cali friends and when I say Katy Perry was right about California Girls, she was def RIGHT!!! I have to def plan a trip out to California asap. I'm so grateful to have a beautiful sisterhood within Beth and Desi...THANKS GIRLS!!!! I'm glad they invited me to spend New Years with them, I had so much fun and that will be a night to remember forever. Take a look at some of the pictures and read how I got to know Beth! 

Nae Davis: The Entrepreneur & Up & Coming Rapper

I came across this young talented entrepreneur and rapper randomly on Twitter. You know where someone RT's a link then the link is somehow RT'd on your timeline then you're forced to click the link to see what the fuss is all about. Well the link displayed a music video from Queens, New York native Nae Davis. With a young and fresh sound this kid who currently studies at the Institute of Audio Research only has one mission on his mind and that's to make it out in the music industry as a self proclaimed rapper. 

Along with being a full-time student, Nae Davis also finds time to handle his streetwear line FourtyCafe which brands the popular logo PAUSE in bold colorful prints on jeans. Also included in the FourtyCafe street wear line are sweatshirts, t-shirts, hoodies and even accessories. Nae Davis also runs a custom jewelry line in which he calls Cold Cutz Custom Jewelry, that specializes in 3D shaped characters, letters and such and personally stylize them into something so magnificent. Nae Davis is no stranger when it comes to entrepreneurship, he even sells gold grillz in different styles to even blinged out grillz. 

Nae Davis is on his grind. There's nothing like seeing an educated young man work hard towards a dream and not only is he carrying one dream on his plate but he has many dreams he wishes to become successful in the near future. Nae Davis is one to look out for, these New York rappers really are cooking up something big for our ears. I'm sure you'll see him soon! 

Contact Nae Davis Via The Following:
FaceBook: Nae Davis
Twitter: @OnlyNaeDavis
YouTube: NDavisMrMIA
Street Wear: FourtyCafe

Check Out Some Designs After The Jump!

New Jersey Nightlife: Stelton Lanes

So for those who don't know, I'm a Jersey Boy! Along with living in New Jersey, some who live oustide of the state, may assume New Jersey is just a boring suburban residential environment where you'd get lost in a second if you chose to run to the store. For those who think that, you're def WRONG!!!

New Jersey has its share of a fun nightlife; well I can only speak for the teens and college students. Every week there could be more two to three parties thrown by party promoters, clubs or lounges. Though Jersey is a BIG STATE, you'd have to narrow it down to what nightlife is the funnest. Well, if you can only narrow it down to the urban areas; which are now taking over the real suburban areas of New Jersey. 

Urban New Jersey differs from Jersey Shore Partygoers!!!

The best nightlife parties are thrown by HSLX & GURU (a party promoting duo team who is respected EVERYWHERE). Whether it's a HSLX (Hood Star Luxury) party or GURU, everyone knows they're bound to have a good time. Reason being, they bring in the biggest crowds, book the hottest DJs, over capacitate their venues and even bring in big celebrity big names to stop by. 

One of the popular Jersey nightlife parties to attend is Stelton Lanes. Stelton Lanes is a bowling alley by day, dance battle royal party by night. You can catch any and everybody lined up at Stelton Lanes on a Friday night just to enjoy good music, friends and get a couple of numbers or two, four, hell maybe eight! Stelton Lanes is located in Piscataway, New Jersey and if you end up going you will find outrageous fashions, captivating guys, females whom you'll be playing EYE-SEX with for a minute, new Jersey dance routines and much more. 

If you don't believe me take a look:

Though it's been a while since I've been out on the scene, but sometimes I do think about attending the parties just to get a good laugh in or to see what everyone's listening to nowadays. I will make my return soon, though I need to live my 20s up like it's my last before my career takes control of me...YOLO!

If interested about attending one of HSLX & GURU events; you can personally Tweet Tajh (HSLX) and Carver (GURU) for upcoming events @:
Tajh (@ItsMrHoodstar)
Carver (@CarverGuru)

For Pictures Continue After The Jump (pictures courtesy of RunNJ.TV)

Instagram of the Week - Makael86

Cute, funny, adorable and one half of the YouTube highly favorite vlog review The Skorpion Show, Makael McClendon is this week's Instagramer of the Week. The reason why Makael has been chosen, because he's been a favorite Instagramer of mine for some time now; he doesn't overdue the posting, he posts great inspirational quotes, adds humorous shade to some of his photos he has uploaded of celebrities and overall he's very photogenic. Makael is just a cute and highly intelligent young man from Philly trying to make those big bucks. Be sure to follow Makael on Instagram if you have the iPhone/Android app; but I advise you to beware because if you attack BEYONCE, OH HE WILL STING BACK 10 FOLD!!! :-)!  

Britany's 23rd Birthday [Video]

Happy Friday Everyone! Britany just edited and uploaded her birthday video from June 15. The Churls (Britany, Myself, Katheena, Shanta, Asha, Brandy and Sherese) all celebrated Britany's 23rd birthday at Dave & Busters in New York City. It was a nice to remember for all times. We had so much fun, I can't remember half of the stuff we did or said; but we have it all on CAM thanks to ME! Watch the video and take a look at some of the birthday pictures right after. ENJOY! 

WARNING: Do NOT BE ALARMED OR FRIGHTENED BY OUR CRAZY ANTICS; VERBALLY & PHYSICALLY!