Why do so many celebrities strip down to dress up on the red carpet? Blame the VMAs

At the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards, Lil' Kim wore a lavender lace, one-sleeved jumpsuit cut to reveal a single, pastied breast.

The MTV Video Music Awards are coming up Sunday night in Los Angeles. And with exhibitionist extraordinaire Miley Cyrus as the evening’s host and enfant terrible Jeremy Scott as the unofficial designer muse and Moonman trophy retoucher, the fashion should not disappoint.

Caption Rose McGowan

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Rose McGowan arrives with Marilyn Manson in tow at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards.

Miley Cyrus, who is hosting the MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday, is famous for her skimpy red carpet looks, such as this revealing midriff from the 2013 VMAs. 

Predictably, Cyrus and many other women will probably strip down to dress up. Nowadays, near-nudity on stage and on the red carpet has become so commonplace (see this year’s Met Gala) that it hardly raises an eyebrow anymore.

But before Miley, Rihanna and Kim Kardashian were doing it, Rose McGowan started it all at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards, letting her bum and bits hang out in a mesh chain number that managed to steal the spotlight from her then-beau (and frequent butt-barer), goth rocker Marilyn Manson.

The next year, at the 1999 VMAs, Lil Kim first unleashed the nipple-pasties-as-formalwear look on the world, wearing a godawful lavender lace, one-sleeved jumpsuit cut to reveal a single, pastied breast. During the show, presenter Diana Ross greeted Kim onstage by giving her exposed breast a little jiggle. (Who would have thought then that the pasties look would go from stripper pole to red carpet to high fashion runways, as seen in Tom Ford’s spring 2015 collection, then back again?)
Thanks to the VMAs red carpet, by the dawn of the new millennium, how-bare-can-you-go had become a group dare in Hollywood -- and not just at cable TV awards shows either. In 2000, Jennifer Lopez seemed to defy gravity at no less than the Grammys when she wore a leafy green, plunging Versace gown cut so low you could see her belly button.

From then on, the race was on to see who could dress less to impress on the red carpet. Rihanna seemed to drop the mic in 2014 at the CFDA Awards, when she wore an entirely sheer crystal mesh dress by Adam Selman. And yet the trend has showed no signs of stopping, and it would not surprise me one bit to see someone pulling a full-on Lady Godiva one of these days. (The only question is, would anyone care?)
Cyrus has already given us quite a fashion peep show in the lead-up to Sunday’s big event.
In a promo video released Aug. 4, she was nearly topless, wearing just a hot pink suspender thong and green nipple pasties, and flashing a big smile and that famous tongue.
And on Wednesday night's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", she wore pink sequin heart-shaped nipple pasties purchased on Hollywood Boulevard (along with a sparkly rainbow cape, skirt and some plastic raver hair toys and dreads) and seemed to relish Kimmel’s discomfort. Cyrus said that wearing as little as possible has helped alleviate her social anxiety because seeing people squirm is “a nice convo ice breaker.”
We’ll see what the convo is all about Sunday night. I plan to be Tweeting my opinion  @Booth and blogging here.

Source:http://www.latimes.com/fashion/alltherage/la-ar-celebrities-strip-down-blame-the-vmas-20150827-story.html

Why do so many celebrities strip down to dress up on the red carpet? Blame the VMAs

The MTV Video Music Awards are coming up Sunday night in Los Angeles. And with exhibitionist extraordinaire Miley Cyrus as the evening’s host and enfant terrible Jeremy Scott as the unofficial designer muse and Moonman trophy retoucher, the fashion should not disappoint.

Kim Kardashian West wears Peter Dundas' first gown for Italian luxury house Roberto Cavalli to the 2015 Met Gala. Less gown than nude, Kardashian is artfully covered in white crystal embroidery. At left is her husband, Kanye West.

Predictably, Cyrus and many other women will probably strip down to dress up. Nowadays, near-nudity on stage and on the red carpet has become so commonplace.
But before Miley, Rihanna and Kim Kardashian were doing it, Rose McGowan started it all at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards, letting her bum and bits hang out in a mesh chain number that managed to steal the spotlight from her then-beau (and frequent butt-barer), goth rocker Marilyn Manson.
The next year, at the 1999 VMAs, Lil Kim first unleashed the nipple-pasties-as-formalwear look on the world, wearing a godawful lavender lace, one-sleeved jumpsuit cut to reveal a single, pastied breast. During the show, presenter Diana Ross greeted Kim onstage by giving her exposed breast a little jiggle. (Who would have thought then that the pasties look would go from stripper pole to red carpet to high fashion runways, as seen in Tom Ford’s spring 2015 collection, then back again?)

Thanks to the VMAs red carpet, by the dawn of the new millennium, how-bare-can-you-go had become a group dare in Hollywood -- and not just at cable TV awards shows either. In 2000, Jennifer Lopez seemed to defy gravity at no less than the Grammys when she wore a leafy green, plunging Versace gown cut so low you could see her belly button.

From then on, the race was on to see who could dress less to impress on the red carpet. Rihanna seemed to drop the mic in 2014 at the CFDA Awards, when she wore an entirely sheer crystal mesh dress by Adam Selman. And yet the trend has showed no signs of stopping, and it would not surprise me one bit to see someone pulling a full-on Lady Godiva one of these days. (The only question is, would anyone care?)
Cyrus has already given us quite a fashion peep show in the lead-up to Sunday’s big event.
In a promo video released Aug. 4, she was nearly topless, wearing just a hot pink suspender thong and green nipple pasties, and flashing a big smile and that famous tongue.

And on Wednesday night's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", she wore pink sequin heart-shaped nipple pasties purchased on Hollywood Boulevard (along with a sparkly rainbow cape, skirt and some plastic raver hair toys and dreads) and seemed to relish Kimmel’s discomfort. Cyrus said that wearing as little as possible has helped alleviate her social anxiety because seeing people squirm is “a nice convo ice breaker.”
We’ll see what the convo is all about Sunday night. I plan to be Tweeting my opinion  @Booth and blogging here.
The MTV Video Music Awards airs Sunday at 9 p.m. PDT.

Source:http://www.latimes.com/fashion/alltherage/la-ar-celebrities-strip-down-blame-the-vmas-20150827-story.html

Jennifer Lopez looks 'super glamorous' in latest Paper Magazine photo shoot

 


Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez will adorn the cover of Paper Magazine's September issue, where she is flaunting her super-glamorous looks in Balmain designs. The magazine will hit newsstands on 31 August.
The 46-year-old Waiting For Tonight singer, is well known for her high-fashion red carpet style, which is being replicated in the Paper Magazine photo shoot. The singer shared some photos from the shoot on Instagram with the hashtag #LuxeinFlux.
In the images, Lopez is seen wearing a sheer Balmain jumpsuit designed by Olivier Rousteing, with whom she appears on the cover of the September 2015 issue as designer and muse. The shoot was undertaken by fashion photographer Nicolas Moore and styled by longtime fashion professionals Rob and Mariel. In one of the images, the actress and Rousteing can be seen posing seductively.
Meanwhile, in an interview with the magazine Lopez said: "To me, it's stuff that's very custom or made for you or fitted that's how I like all my clothes to feel. And when I think of luxury, whether it's a house or a car or any luxury item, it's like something special about it that feels like you. Or a piece of jewelry — you know what I mean? It has to have a classic feel to it. I like things that are super trendy. I like things that look like they could've been in this era or that era, but it still feels modern."The September issue is titled Luxe In Flux, which is all about "defining luxury".

Source:http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/jennifer-lopez-looks-super-glamorous-latest-paper-magazine-photo-shoot-1517313

Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull Set For HBO Doc 'Latin Explosion'

Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, Gloria Estefan and more will appear in The Latin Explosion: A New America, a new HBO documentary exploring and celebrating the historical and cultural impact of Latino music and musicians in the United States.
Narrated by John Leguizamo, The Latin Explosion charts the history of Latin music in the United States as well as the greater cultural, political and economic impact of artists like Desi Arnaz in the Fifties, Carlos Santana in the Sixties, Emilio and Gloria Estefan in the Eighties, and Shakira, Lopez, Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony and Pitbull in the Nineties and beyond. The film will also feature interviews with Anthony, Martin, José Feliciano, Eva Longoria, George Lopez, Los Lobos, Cheech Marin, Rita Moreno, Romeo Santos, Thalía and Sofía Vergara.
The doc premieres November 16th on HBO and HBO Latino, and was directed and produced by Matthew O'Neill and Jon Alpert. The duo earned an Oscar nomination for their 2010 doc China's Unnatural Disaster about the 2008 Sichuan earthquake. Tommy Mottola — the veteran music executive who's worked with Estefan, Lopez, Shakira, Mariah Carey, Carly Simon, Hall and Oates and more — served as the film's executive producer.
"We have assembled the largest array of Latino superstars ever in a film telling a powerful story of their history and immigration, politics, and rise from a small minority population to the most critical demographic in the United States," Mottola said in a statement. “Latinos spend $1.3 trillion a year, making them one of the most powerful groups of consumers today. Latinos played a large part in the outcome of the last election and will certainly be a larger part in the upcoming 2016 election. There is no doubt in my mind that by 2025 we will have a Latino president."

Source: http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/shakira-jennifer-lopez-pitbull-set-for-hbo-doc-latin-explosion-20150825#ixzz3jvhDVdHU

Casper Smart keeps proposing to Jennifer Lopez?

Casper Smart has proposed to Jennifer Lopez ''five times this year."
The 'On The Floor' hitmaker is reportedly fuming with her on/off boyfriend as she is ''sick'' of constantly saying 'no' to his proposals.
A source told Life & Style magazine: ''Jen finally snapped at Casper by ordering him to stop proposing because she's sick and tired of saying no.
''He's probably asked her at least five times this year alone!''
Meanwhile, an insider previously claimed that Jennifer - who has seven-year-old twins Max and Emme from a previous relationship - is always spending time with Casper.
They said: ''Jennifer and Casper just get each other. They have a wonderful working relationship and a wonderful real relationship! Plus, her kids love him.
''Jen and Casper spend all their free time with each other. He is always at 'American Idol' with her. They work together as well, so time together is plentiful. They like being with each other and find a lot of time to hang out with each other.''

Source:http://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/people/2015/08/23/casper-smart-keeps-proposing-jennifer-lopez/32208085/

Jennifer Lopez Set to Headline iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina

Jennifer Lopez takes time to meet one of her youngest fans on the set of her upcoming series Shades of Blue on Thursday (August 20) in Brooklyn, New York.
The prior day, the 46-year-old entertainer was joined on set by Ray Liotta and Drea De Matteo as they filmed scenes for the TV show.

It was also recently announced that Jennifer would be one of the headliners for the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina on November 7th in Miami, Fla.
Other headliners include Pitbull and Prince Royce. The concert will also include performances by Becky G as well as Don Omar, Wisin, Marco Antonio Solis, Camila, Fonesca, and Voz de Mando.

Source:http://www.justjared.com/2015/08/21/jennifer-lopez-set-to-headline-iheart-radio-fiesta-latina/

Jennifer Lopez rocks curls

Jennifer Lopez rocked curly hair on the set of 'Shades of Blue' in Williamsburg, New York. The 46-year-old actress looked her part as a detective in the new cop film with a beige trench coat as she stepped out of a blacked out car.

Source:https://nz.entertainment.yahoo.com/celebrity/news/a/29321623/jennifer-lopez-rocks-curls/

iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina 2015: Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, Becky G & More Artists Starring Miami Concert

 

The star-studded festival, which will be held at the AmericanAirlines Arena on Saturday, Nov. 7, will have a Nov. 15 re-broadcast on Telemundo, iHeartMedia's official site wrote. Gracing the event are well-known Latin artists, such as Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, and Prince Royce, Billboard reported.

Also performing in the concert are Becky G, Ricky Martin, J. Balvin, Roberto Tapia, Alejandra Guzmán, and La Original Banda El Limón, with special guest appearances by Voz A Voz, Daddy Yankee, and Jesse & Joy, iHeartMedia listed. Don Omar, Wisin, Marco Antonio Solis, Camila, and Fonseca have numbers as well, Billboard added.

"For the first time ever Latin music fans will be able to experience the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina everywhere, from the radio, live video stream and broadcast television," said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises and Producer for iHeartMedia, as quoted by the news outlet. "The fans demanded it, so we have made the show available virtually everywhere they turn."

The upcoming event will also broadcast via live stream on Yahoo Live and on iHeartMedia Spanish-Pop, Tropical, regional Mexican, and Spanish Adult Hit radio stations across the U.S., Billboard noted. Interested concertgoers can purchase on-sale tickets on Aug. 22.

"The response to last year's first-ever iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina from artists, critics, and, most importantly, listeners was absolutely amazing," Sykes continued, as reported by iHeartMedia's site. "We're thrilled to move the celebration to Miami this year and excited to share what promises to be one of Latin music's biggest nights with Telemundo viewers."

Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms and Producer for iHeartMedia, said that the mass media company is dedicated to bringing historical music events that feature "massive A-level lineups and never-before-seen collaborations," Billboard added. The exec guarantees concertgoers that the event will be an "unforgettable night."

"Only a company like iHeartMedia, which reaches more Latinos in the U.S. than any other media company, could bring together such a wide variety of Latin music genres for a night of unforgettable performances. And this year's event will be even more exciting," Poleman added, as quoted by iHeartMedia's site.

The concert will come two months after September's iHeartRadio Music Festival to be held in Las Vegas, U.S. News & World Report noted from The Associated Press. Next month's iHeartRadio musical event will feature Sam Smith, Kanye West, Janet Jackson, The Who, Lil Wayne, Coldplay, The Weeknd, and Blake Shelton.

The iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina is presented by Sprint, with partnerships including Ford Motor Company, JCPenney, and State Farm, iHeartMedia listed.

Source:http://www.latinopost.com/articles/22105/20150819/iheartradio-fiesta-latina-2015-jennifer-lopez-pitbull-becky-g-more.htm

Celebrity Get The Look: Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez & Mariah Carey Curly Hairstyle Tips

When you break it down, a celebrity look isn't all that impossible. Take the complicated task of getting perfect red carpet curls, for example. You can steal a celeb's spiral tresses with the right tips! Just ask Ricky Pennisi, founder of a cutting technique for curly hair called RI CI. We picked three different famous curly looks for Ricky to reveal the true styling secrets to!
Yoncé. Remember Bey's big, bouncy curls? Beyoncé was and still is known for having hair that's in control and defined. "Section your hair into three levels, starting at the bottom and working your way to the top, apply a styling gel," Ricky instructed.

To complete your curly look, opt for a setting spray. Ricky applies his own RI CI Memory Setting Spray ($15) all over the coils of his clients. Why? There's a method to the curly madness. "This step blocks out the frizz and keeps curls in their place," he noted. Finally, flip your hair over and squeeze out any excess moisture on top. Air dry your hair for a natural, "I woke up like this" look.
J.LO. Jennifer Lopez isn't known for rocking curly hair recently, but who doesn't love her throwback "Jenny from the block" shorter, wavy curls?

If you have naturally, curly hair, this look is one you can pull off easily, no glam squad required! "The best way to intensify your natural curl is after you apply your styling gel and setting spray all over, use a diffuser to dry your hair for super bouncy curls," Ricky advised. "This will enhance curls by 30% and is great for those who have naturally wavy or curly locks," Pennisi explained.
MiMi. With the summer in full swing, remember that the sun's harmful UV rays can lead to dry, brittle hair. You gotta water those curls!

To keep your curls hydrated like Mariah's, try a blend of water with a conditioner. Ricky likes to mix his RI CI Drench Conditioner ($25) with water in a spray bottle to create a custom leave-in treatment. "You can use this to detangle and refresh your hair. Spray it six inches away from your locks and then squeeze out any excess moisture. Then, go back to tanning," he said playfully.

Source:http://www.fashiontimes.com/articles/22981/20150819/celebrity-get-the-look-beyonce-jennifer-lopez-mariah-carey-curly-hairstyle-tips.htm

Jennifer Lopez Las Vegas Residency 2016: 'I'm Giving It All I Have'

Jennifer Lopez assured fans that her Las Vegas residency will showcase the culmination of her achievements as a musical artist.

"I'm excited about it. You know, I feel like I've been preparing for this my whole life," Lopez told Billboard.

The recording artist said that the upcoming show will feature "all of the different things" that she did musically, and "performing on stage and award shows, and touring," Billboard reported. The aim is to hold an event "in one place where people from all over the world" could attend and "who wouldn't normally come to a tour," the news outlet added.

"It's really an exciting prospect for me to create the quintessential Jennifer Lopez experience in Vegas," the singer further explained to Billboard. "It's just an opportunity that is overwhelming and at the same time the most exciting thing that has happened to me in a long time, so I'm giving it all I have."

As for what fans should expect from Lopez's show in Las Vegas, she said that the event will feature her performing her biggest hits, with elements of funk, hip-hop, and old-fashioned glamour included as well.

"I am going to do what I think everybody has come to know me for," the 46-year-old songstress revealed, as quoted by Billboard. "It is going to be glamorous and beautiful and the costumes and all of it. The production is something that I haven't gotten to do yet. So it's going to be me in my element doing what I do at the highest level and it's exciting."

In an interview with ET, Lopez said that concertgoers will enjoy her Vegas show, regardless if they are a fan of her music or not.

"[I want] the buzz to be, you know what? You have to see J-Lo's show in Vegas. It's a great show, the singer said, as reported by Billboard.

The brunette beauty's residency will kick off on Jan. 20, 2016 at the Axis theater stage in Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, which is a part of Caesar's Entertainment. Other scheduled dates include: 1/22, 1/27, 1/29, 1/30, 2/3, 2/5, 2/6, 2/9, 5/22, 5/25, 5/28, 5/29, 6/1, 6/3, 6/4, 6/8, 6/11 and 6/12, Billboard listed.

Aside from her upcoming artist residency, Lopez is also busy with her acting and various commitments. She has a role in the NBC drama "Shades of Blue" and will return as a judge in the 15^th and farewell season of Fox's "American Idol," the news outlet added. Lopez also has two fresh tracks: the newly released "El Mismo Sol" with Alvaro Soler and Prince Royce's "Back it Up," which features Pitbull as well.

Source:http://www.latinopost.com/articles/22056/20150818/jennifer-lopez-las-vegas-residency-2016-im-giving.htm

 

Jennifer Lopez promises 'beautiful' Las Vegas residency

 


Jennifer Lopez's Las Vegas residency will be ''glamorous and beautiful''.
The 46-year-old beauty is set to begin her residency at Axis theater stage in Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in January, and is already struggling to contain her excitement, promising her fans she'll deliver a never-to-be-forgotten show.
She said: ''It's really an exciting prospect for me to create the quintessential Jennifer Lopez experience in Vegas.
''It's just an opportunity that is overwhelming and at the same time the most exciting thing that has happened to me in a long time, so I'm giving it all I have.''
Jennifer revealed the show will feature funk and hip-hop with a live band.
She told Billboard: ''It is going to be glamorous and beautiful and the costumes and all of it.
''The production is something that I haven't gotten to do yet. So it's going to be me in my element doing what I do at the highest level and it's exciting.''
And Jennifer - who's enjoyed amazing success as a musician and as an actress - admitted the residency will mark one of her career highlights.
The 'On the Floor' hitmaker explained: ''I'm excited about it. You know, I feel like I've been preparing for this my whole life.''

Source:http://www.contactmusic.com/jennifer-lopez/news/jennifer-lopez-promises-beautiful-las-vegas-residency_4873244

Jennifer Lopez Makes Her Biggest Fan's Dream Come True

Jennifer Lopez rocks high-top sneakers and sweats as she heads into a building on Friday afternoon (August 14) in New York City.
The 46-year-old singer and actress recently helped make one of her biggest fan’s dream come true.

Jennifer posted a picture of a note she received from her fan Nick, asking if she could follow him on Instagram and she totally did!
Nick, who’s met JLo a few times, took to his Instagram to share his excitement and a pic with the superstar.
“OMFGGGG I CANT BELIVE I MET MY QUEEN AGAIN😭😭😭 AND SHE JUST FOLLOWED ME ON INSTAGRAM AND POSTED A PIC OF MY NOTE 😭😭 I LOVE HER SO MUCH 😭😭😭 #JLO,” he captioned the image.

Source: http://www.justjared.com/2015/08/16/jennifer-lopez-makes-her-biggest-fans-dream-come-true/#ixzz3j5GwyTA6

Jennifer Lopez Wearing Hermes Birkin Bag With Sweatpants Jennifer Lopez Takes High-Low Dressing to the Next Level

These pictures of Jennifer Lopez are what should come up from now on when you google "high-low dressing." The actress and singer, who is in New York City working on her new show Shades of Blue, paired gray, slouchy sweatpants and a simple white t-shirt with white platform sneakers and her multithousand-dollar Hermès Birkin bag. And though J Lo's workout outfits are never that low on the scale (remember this $90 Milly t-shirt she wore to the gym?), wearing the expensive leather purse with her laid-back workout gear is definitely taking this trend to heart. Keep reading to see more pictures of J Lo's chill outfit, and then check out a roundup of bags that have been named after celebrities. 

Source:http://www.popsugar.com/latina/Jennifer-Lopez-Wearing-Hermes-Birkin-Bag-Sweatpants-38101403#photo-38101403

Jennifer Lopez Makes One Of Her Fan's Dream Come True!

Jennifer Lopez showed, once again, how much she loves and cares for her fans. The Boricua singer received a note from Nick, one of her biggest fans, where he asked her to follow him on Instagram: “Hey Jennifer I was hoping if you could follow me on Instagram – (_nickspears_), you followed me on Twitter like a year ago and I remember that day I was crying. I couldn’t believe it, ‘cause you have been my idol for years, so I was hoping if you can follow me on Instagram. Nick (Love you).”

JLo snapped a picture of the letter and posted it on social media with a simple: “Ok (smiley face)”
At the same time the Bronx Diva uploaded her post, Nick was sharing a photo of the two of them saying: “OMFGGGG I CAN’T BELIEVE I MET MY QUEEN AGAIN (CRYING FACES) AND SHE JUST FOLLOWED ME ON INSTAGRAM AND POSTED A PIC OF MY NOTE (MORE CRYING FACES) I LOVE HER SO MUCH (END OF CRYING FACES) #JLO #jenniferlopez.”
Well kids, Nick just proved that if you are very persistent, you are most likely to get what you want.

Source:http://www.latintimes.com/pulse/jennifer-lopez-makes-one-her-fans-dream-come-true-334387