tuesday 08.14 - divadrops

an interesting story popped up over at sandra rose. basically, mathew knowles went bonkers over this daily news review of beyonce's show which was less than stellar. she points out that someone ELSE pointed out that the post's review was even harsher. i have a few thoughts.

1. jim farber is an old fart who is hit or miss on his reviews of music.
2. mathew knowles is a zealous dadager who is of course going to slam anyone who doesn't give his golden child perfect reviews.
3. neither of the reviews is actually that harsh. they examine the shows less from a technical perspective and more from an aesthetic perspective and neither criticizes beyonce on anything she hasn't been criticized on before (i.e. singing too hard and too loud, etc.).

i'm not really mad at the reviews, i guess. i still heart beyonce!

now for PICS!


ciara popped up in this rocawear ad. i don't really approve of rocawear or baby phat post adolescence, but you know each girl has her own style. she looks really good here.

she also played smashfest - with r.kelly in tow at one point, so she'll lose points for THAT. i'm also getting a little bit tired of her style...











meanwhile, erykah badu, who's getting ready for her new album and recently shot a video, played a show in amsterdam. she's lookin straight separated at birth from lauryn hill these days...



actually...she's sorta reminding me of ALEXYSS TYLOR. and if you don't know who she is, then you need to check her out on youtube...but not while at work!