Although I had a strong feeling that Ashton Jones was doomed to be sent home in American Idol’s Season 10 first audience based elimination, I was sad to see her hair leave the stage.  Making it into the bottom three along with Karen Rodriquez and Haley Reinhart, Jones got the audience influenced boot.

While I agreed Jones didn’t do Diana Ross’ “When You Tell Me That You Love Me” justice, I loved her big beautiful bouncy curls.  She was a diva-in-training and Jennifer Lopez obviously loved her attitude on stage.  Unfortunately gorgeous natural curls, a smokin hot body and a sassy attitude just doesn’t cut it on American Idol.  Especially this year with the stellar talent the three AI judges let through the gates to the Top 13.

It was a little surprising how many of the top 13 stumbled on Wednesday night.  Karen Rodriquez is clearly a favorite of Judge Lopez and Rienhart is known for her unusual range and vocal textures.  Both Rodriquez and Rienhart turned in lackluster performances.  Rienhart’s rendition of Selena’s “I Could Fall in Love” was especially disappointing.

Jones had the opportunity to sing for her life one more time near show’s end, but her thin, reedy vocals were not much better than the previous night.  Jones appeared determined to go off the show with a bang.   Jones broke down in tears, the judges deliberated, but it was a no-go.  (more…)

Raven haired Tamara Taylor plays Dr. Camille Saroyan on Fox/TV’s Bones.   The Toronto native has had a long and successful career as an actress.   Just months after moving to Los Angeles from her native Toronto, she booked parts in both television and film.

Although Taylor usually wears her hair long and lush with soft waves and curls, she appeared to have a dramatic new haircut on the March 10th episode of Bones titled “The Blackout in the Blizzard.”

Unfortunately Taylor had a very small part in the Blackout episode.  When she appeared briefly on screen her hairstyle was a classic chin-length stick straight swingy bob with a side-swept fringe.

Tamara wore her hair pulled back from a center part and pinned up into a faux short hairstyle at the 2010 Fox All Star Party on August 2, 2010 at the Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California.

I had a very hard time trying to figure out if Tamara had cut her hair into a medium length bob, was wearing a wig or had her hair pinned up.

It was disappointing Tamara had such little screen time in which to discover the true story on her new much shorter hairstyle.

If I had to guess I would say Tamara was wearing a sleek bob lace front wig.  It looked very chic.  However, it’s possible she actually cut her hair.  The only way to tell for sure is to see how Tamara wears her hair in future episodes of Bones.

More About Tamara Taylor

Taylor’s first big break came when she landed a series regular role on “Party of Five,” playing Matthew Fox’s love interest, “Grace.”

Later, she starred as “Dr. Ana Syphax” in Steven Bochco’s drama “City of Angels” with Blair Underwood; as “Sarah” opposite Paula Marshall on “Hidden Hills”; and as “Nina” in “Sex, Love & Secrets” with Denise Richards and Eric Balfour. Among dozens of memorable guest appearances, Taylor has also appeared on “Lost,” “Numb3rs,” “CSI: Miami” and “NCIS.”

Taylor made her feature film debut as Marlon Wayans’ love interest in the romantic comedy “Senseless” starring David Spade and Rip Torn.

She has also been seen in the critically acclaimed cable biopic “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge,” Tyler Perry’s box office hit “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” and Joss Whedon’s sci-fi adventure “Serenity.”

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I’ve mentioned in a previous post how much I loved Naima Adedapo’s unique fashion style and her amazing long hair locks which are perfectly elongated.

Naima continued to showcase her unique hair and fashion style on the Wednesday, March 9th episode of American Idol with her own rendition of Rihanna’s famous “Umbrella”.

(Image – Naima performs in front of the judges on AMERICAN IDOL which aired Wednesday, March 9 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Ray Mickshaw / FOX – All Rights Reserved)

Unfortunately while Naima turned her hair and fashion up a notch, her performance was a step in the wrong direction.  Unfortunately she was noticeably off-key and did an unusual set of dance moves.

Yes, she took a lot of risks with her hairstyle, her fashions and her high top laced up sneakers.  She even took a risk with her song and reggae inspired performance.

Tonight, Thursday, March 10, 2011 the results will be in and time will tell if Naima is booted off for her risky off-key singing.  If she lives another week it will be interesting to see if she tones down her look, her hair or selects a more appropriate song.   The judges were very kind about her performance but at the end of the day it’s the fans who have final say if Naima will get the hook.

Although I didn’t enjoy her singing, I hope she sticks around a little longer so I can eyeball her always interesting hairstyles.

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The Bar Method™ and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Partner to Promote Dance Fitness In Celebration of  Academy Award-Nominated Film Black Swan*

San Francisco, CA (March 3, 2011) – Fitness sensation The Bar Method, known for its unique full-body exercise program that utilizes a ballet bar technique, is partnering with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to promote dance fitness and a healthy body in celebration of the release of the Academy-Award® nominated film Black Swan, available on Blu-ray Disc and DVD March 29th.

Throughout the month of March, The Bar Method will offer an ongoing Black Swan sponsored training series at Bar Method studios located in New York City, West Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Downtown San Francisco, the flagship San Francisco Marina studio, Miami, Chicago, Seattle, Dallas and Portland to celebrate the film’s upcoming release on Blu-ray and DVD.

The month long promotion will culminate with an exclusive media event at the New York City SoHo studio where founder Burr Leonard will teach a master class to representatives from the cast and crew of Black Swan.

According to Burr Leonard, Founder of The Bar Method, “The Bar Method workout sculpts an elongated, lean firm body, often associated with ballet dancers. Through our program participants can expect a healthy, toned appearance while gaining grace and poise.”

“Black Swan has become a cultural phenomenon that has reignited interest in the beauty of classical ballet,” said Mary Daily, Executive Vice President, Marketing, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. “The partnership with The Bar Method capitalizes on the intense popularity of the film while providing a healthy and effective exercise program based on the fundamentals of dance.” (more…)

Katy Perry (aka Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson) has been the hottest It Girl for hair, fashion, beauty and shoes from the time she “Kissed a Girl” back in 2008.

The raven haired pop sensation has been setting off the world’s radar non-stop even before her album dropped.

Perry is adored for her quirky style, perky on-screen persona and Joan Jett inspired smoldering looks.  Her debut album, “One of the Boys” featured the naughty single “I Kissed a Girl” which shot to the top of the charts.

She’s been a continual presence on magazine covers like Nylon and Zink to the biggest and best of the fashion and beauty magazines such as appearing on the cover of Women’s Wear Daily.

The sassy singing sensation has been busy with photo spreads, party stops, Red Carpets, celebrity hosting events and more.  The Katy Perry frenzy only accelerated when she met now-husband Russell Brand on the set of “Get Him To The Greek”, started dating him and then went on a romantic trip to India.  The very public romance culminated in a picture perfect wedding in 2010. (more…)

NEW YORK – March 8, 2011 – Oxygen Media’s comeback tale series “All About Aubrey” became the most watched docu-series premiere in network history among all key demos, according to Nielsen Media Research. Monday’s episode scored network highs, in total viewers (724, 000 ), A18-49 (557, 000), A18-34 (450, 000), W18-49 (423, 000) and W18-34 (337, 000).

In addition, from 8PM- 11PM Oxygen was the #3 cable network among W18-34 and #5 among A18-34. This was Oxygen’s third highest rated Monday of all time among W18-49 and A18-49, and the fourth highest rated Monday of all time among W18-34 and A18-34. The median age for “All About Aubrey” was 24.8.

(Image from The Aubrey O’Day Project – “Hard Rock Cafe” — Pictured: (l-r) Stephanie, Aubrey, Tiffany — Photo by: Bret Hartman/Oxygen – All Rights Reserved)

Additionally, Monday night’s original episode of “Bad Girls Club Hollywood” delivered over 1 million viewers in A18-49 (1,043,000) for the 4th time this season and in total viewers (1,435,000) for the 7^th time. In the 9 pm hour the series propelled Oxygen to become the #1 ranked cable network among W18-34, out delivering the broadcast nets, NBC, CW, CBS, and FOX.

Source: Nielsen Explorer. Live+Same.

About Oxygen Media

Oxygen Media is a multiplatform lifestyle brand that delivers relevant and engaging content to young women who like to “live out loud.” Oxygen is rewriting the rulebook for women’s media by changing how the world sees entertainment from a young woman’s point of view.

Through a vast array of unconventional and original content including “Bad Girls Club,” “Hair Battle Spectacular,” and “Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood,” the growing cable network is the premiere destination to find unique and groundbreaking unscripted programming.

A social media trendsetter, Oxygen is a leading force in engaging modern young women, wherever they are, with popular, award winning features online including www.OxygenLive.com, the real time social viewing party that is also available as an app for the iPhone, iPad, and Android, as well as innovative tools shopOholic and makeOvermatic. Oxygen is available in 76 million homes and online at www.oxygen.com, or on mobile devices at wap.oxygen.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/OxygenPR. Oxygen Media is a service of NBCUniversal.

SoftSheen-Carson Roots of Nature Presents “Picture of Strength” To Benefit A Place Called Home

Generations of Families and Friends Come Together in Los Angeles
For a Free Family Portrait,  Hair Styling and Mini Makeovers on March 19th

Hosted by Chilli
(From Multi-Platinum Recording Group TLC and Star of VH1’s “What Chilli Wants”)

WHAT: SoftSheen-Carson, the #1 ethnic haircare brand in the world, brings its signature Roots of Nature “Picture of Strength,” event to Los Angeles on March 19th, 2011, featuring an exciting day of beauty and charity, bringing the community together and celebrating our strong roots.

Attendees will receive a free family portrait from professional photographers, complimentary hair styling by SoftSheen-Carson Celebrity Stylists, and complimentary mini-makeovers by professional Maybelline New York Makeup Artists.

For every attendee of “Picture of Strength,” SoftSheen-Carson will make a donation to A Place Called Home, a non-profit organization that provides educational, recreational and mentorship programs to at-risk youth in South Central Los Angeles. http://www.apch.org/. (more…)

Introduction – FHI HEAT® Introduces KORE™ Styling And Curling Irons

The new world-class tools for the seriously sensational stylist.

FHI Heat® introduces KORE™, a line of premium professional Styling Irons and Marcel and Spring Grip Curling Irons for stylists who want the most advanced tools possible.

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Just a few technological and design innovations that prove that KORE is “where science supports artistry” include anodized aluminum plates, a Carpal Relief System™ (in the Marcel Curling Iron), a silicone suspension system to drive the Styling Iron plates and Nano Fuzeion™ technology, which ensures optimum condition and shine.

KORE is built to meet the demands of professional stylists who know that they need the most reliable, best-performing tools available in order to do their best work.

The KORE Styling Irons and Spring Curling Irons will made their debut at America’s Beauty Show (ABS) in Chicago and immediately following at Aspen Fashion Week in Aspen, CO.  The KORE Marcel Curling Irons, Blow Dryer and KORE Shears collection, as well as the KORE world-class stylist education program, launched in June of 2011.

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One thing is definitely true about singer, songwriter and reality star, Ashlee Simpson.  She is a hair pioneer.  Throughout her career she has set trends with her drastic hair hue changes, lengths, styles and individuality.  When it comes to changing her hair Ashlee has no fear.  She appears willing to take on new strand challenges with complete confidence.

Yes, Ashlee has some of the best hair colorists, cutters and stylists at her fingertips, but Ashlee is a strong minded person who makes her own decisions about her image, her hair and her life.  That has been obvious since she burst out from underneath her sister’s shadow with her own reality show as she launched her own singing career to adoring fans.

Although Ashlee settled into a long red hued hairstyle during her pregnancy with her son Bronx, she recently made a drastic change with her super short white, white blonde hair transformation.  Ironically superstore Kate Winslet recently unveiled her own version of a platinum super short crop for the cover of this month’s British Vogue.

Although a white, white blonde hue requires constant upkeep to manage root regrowth, because Ashlee has such short hair, it will be a lot easier to maintain than longer platinum hued lengths.

The advantage to going really short with platinum blonde hues is that shorter hair means less danger of damage from the bleaching agents.  It also means roots are much easier to handle and there is less danger of color overlap or discolored ends.

The other plus to Ashlee’s chic chop is that it’s truly a wash and wear hairstyle. (more…)

Perez Hilton reported that Ashlee Simpson, who is in the news for her recent divorce filing from Pete Wentz, has a new fellow.  According to Perez, Ashlee, sources reported, was out shopping and “holding hands” with Craig Owens, former frontman of Chiodos.

Besides her pending divorce, potential custody battle and alleged new guy, Ashlee also made news for going with a super short chop which she took to a white, white blonde hue.  Ashlee has become well-known for being a leader in establishing new hair trends.

Ironically superstar Kate Winslett recently had a major chop like Ashlee and Kate’s hair is now as white blonde as Ashlee’s.  Kate appears on the current cover of British Vogue with her super short haircut and white blonde strands.

Perez reported the couple was spotted headed to the Beverly Center for a little quality time.  According to an insides “They were holding hands in the elevator and a lot of the time he had his arm around her. They even kissed each other on the lips. It was obvious that they were a couple.”

Who is Craig Owens?  Perez pointed out that Craig is actually a good friend of Pete’s.  His new band, D.R.U.G.S., just released its first album on Decaydance – Pete’s record label!

Other related news has indicated that Pete Wentz is planning a custody battle over son Bronx he had with Ashlee.

Perez, who refer to Ashlee as “Yoko Ashlee” noted that if Ashlee is having a new relationship with Owens it could complicate her relationship with her soon to be ex husband, the custody battle over Bronx and even her fan base since so many are very loyal to the The Fall Out Boy.

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