BET Soultrain Music Awards

The 40th Annual BET Soul Train Music Awards was on November 27, 2011 held at the Atlanta's Fox Theatre. The show was hosted by the ever so funny, Cedric the Entertainer.

Let's take a look at the Winners, Performers, and Tributes

2011 Soul Train Male Award Winners:

Best New Artist: Miguel

                        

The attractive singer is known for his writing skills and his great vocals.

Album of the Year: Chris Brown

Chris Brown won Album of the Year for his latest album F.A.M.E., releasing 8 successful singles! I actually bought that CD myself. Yep that's right, I said bought not burned!

Best Male R&B/Soul Artist: Cee-Lo Green

This superdelic funk musician is know for stretching the artistic boundaries. He performed barefoot in a flowing 70's style white fringed get-up.

He also performed "Fool for You" with the beautiful Melanie Fiona.

Live Male Performers:

Robin Thicke performed his single "Love After War"

The young hot R&B group, Mindless Behavior performs "Girls Talkin' Bout" and "Mrs. Right"

Common performs his single, "Blue Sky"

Miguel performed his smash hit "Girls Like You." 

Lloyd brought back the 1960's when he performed his single, "Dedication to my Ex"

Heavy D Tribute:

Many performers honored the late Heavy D who recently passed on November 8, 2011.

Performers included Dougie Fresh, Goody Mob, Naughty by Nature, Whodini, Big Daddy Kane & Kurtis Blow

B.E.T showed a recap video of Heavy D winning his last Soul Train Award back in 1991.

Lifetime Achievement Award: Earth, Wind & Fire

 Today's hottest R&B artists Robin Thicke, Joe, and Eric Benet honored Earth Wind & Fire by performing "Reasons

Earth, Wind, & Fire closed out the show performing "Let's Groove"

LOVE, PEACE, & SOUL!

2011 American Music Awards

The 2011 American Music Awards ceremony took place on Sunday, November 20th at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, CA

We all know that Taylor Swift took home the most awards of the night. But of course my attention was on the male winners, performers, presenters, and the best/worst dressed.

AMA Male Winners:

Bruno Mars walked away with the Best Pop/Rock Male Artist Award

Maroon 5 won their very 1st AMA for Best Pop/Rock Band, Duo, or Group

Hot Chelle Rae won the Sprint New Artist of the Year Award. This is also their 1st AMA!

AMA Male Performers:

My Favorite male performer of the night goes out to Drake, performing his hot single "Headlines". I love his all black swag!

 

Chris Brown performs "All Back" & "Say it with Me" looking very laid back. I love how his zipper detailed jacket adds texture to his casual fit.

Enrique Iglesias performed with Ludacris. Enrique is rocking one of my favorite looks, a leather jacket with distressed denim! 

Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes performed duet with Adam Levine of Maroon 5

Justin Bieber performed his festive hit "Mistletoe," from his latest Christmas album. I'm sorry but I actually hated this outfit. The motorcycle/Michael Jackson/Usher outfit didn't work for me. Justin you should hire me as your stylist! 

Chris Daughtry from the band Daughtry performs "Break the Spell"

Pit Bull and Marc Anthony performed their smash hit "Rain Over Me". It was extremely ironic considering Pit Bull just got off the stage from performing with J-Lo, Marc's ex-wife. How awkward!

Redfoo & SkyBlu from LMFAO closed out the show with a wild and crazy performance, with a surprise appearance by Justin Bieber and David Hasselhoff!

AMA Presenters:

50 Cent presented performance by Chris Brown. 50 Cent's thugged out style has evolved into a more mature look. I guess movies changes a ni**a!

Adam Lambert announced the performance by OneRepublic. By the way what does he have on?

Sean Kingston introduced performance by Justin Bieber. I see you loosing weight Sean, but that collar is a little too "popped" for me.

My AMA Best Dressed:

John Legend introduced the performance by Drake. He looked amazingly well-tailored!! The handsome John Legend receives my Best Dressed Award!

My AMA Worst Dressed:

Lil' Jon rocked the mic performing "Tonight" with Pit Bull. But his red carpet appearance was a hot mess! Lil' Jon you are not in Atlanta at the BET Hip Hop Awards.

AMA Guests:

Mario & Robin Thicke 

 

Miguel & Soulja Boy

Remembering Rapper Heavy D (R.I.P.)

Rapper, Heavy D (Dwight Myers) died on November 8, 2011 at the age of 44.

In his memory, I wanted to reminisce on his influential style throughout the 90's.

Influence #1: The Mustard Suit 



Look at his influence on Hillary Clinton. LOL!

 

Influence #2: The Red Blazer

Even Kanye West is feelin' the red blazer

Influence #3: Sunglasses with the Fur Coat

Anna Wintour is well-known for portraying this look

CMA Awards Red Carpet

The 45th Annual Country Music Awards was on November 9, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. As I watched the award show, I paid close attention to the male artists and their red carpet looks. Here are some male award winners, performers, and attendees of the night:

CMA Awards Red Carpet

Blake Shelton walked away with the male vocalist of the year award

Scotty McCreery performed "Walk in the Country"

Lionel Richie attends the CMA Awards for the first time

Tim McGraw

Jason Aldean

Jake Owen

Varsity Cardigans

 I wanted to share one of my favorite layering piece for this fall/winter season: the varsity cardigan.

I love this collegiate style. It adds a preppy twist to your favorite pair of jeans or dockers. Check out Dolce & Gabanna's collection of varsity cardigans:

D&G Fall Collection 2011



Male Celebrity Halloween Costumes 2011

Let's look at what male celebrities dressed up for Halloween this year. Check out their interesting costumes:

T.I. as Michael Vick

Bruno Mars as an 80's Band

Carmelo Anthony as a Harlem Gangster

Chris Brown as a green Alien (x-rated)

David Arquette as a Pimp

Tyler, the creator as a Skinhead