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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

FlairTV video goodies!!

Ok....so Flair has been super, super busy. I told you we were going to bring you lots of goodies. Here are a few vids for your enjoyment.

You already know the Toffee Twins made their way to Kanye West's 2nd Stay in School Benefit Concert. Fun! Fun! Fun! Lots of celebs came out to show their support; The Game's Drew Sidora, Michelle Williams, Chicago Bear Jerry Azumah, Chicago's own George Daniels and Malik Yusef, Matthew Santos, America's Next Top Model diva Monique Calhoun.



Check out the Flair girls at the Battle of the Sexes Basketball Game at UIC Pavillion. The ladies of WNBA's Chicago Sky played against the fellas of the E League. Get your snack and cop a seat!!



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Janet Jackson Takes BET stage

Janet Jackson took the stage at the 2009 BET Awards on Sunday to speak on behalf of the Jackson family after her brother, the incomparable Michael Jackson, died suddenly on Thursday June 25th in his home. Joe Jackson, father of the Jackson clan, also made a appearance front row at the awards.





Host Jamie Fox, who paid tribute to Michael throughout the evening with impromptu Michael-esq moves and wardrobe, escorted Janet to the microphone where she said an emotional thank you to fans for their support. Check out the video.



The entire show paid homage to the greatest entertainer that ever lived with performances from New Edition including Bobby Brown who opened the show with a J5 medley, singer/songwriter Ne-Yo who sang his rendition of Lady in My Life, and Ciara sang Heal the World. Jay-Z took the stage as well as Beyonce, Souljah Boy, Keysha Cole, Wayne, Drake, Monica and Maxwell. Michael made his way into every performance whether it was an outfit, song or just a simple "we love you".














There was an energy throughout the show; a spirit that could only encompass the man himself. Michael paved the way for every artists there. His influence on pop culture and music is undeniable and his legacy will live on forever. Michael said in an interview with Ebony magazine that he wanted to be immortal through his art. Fulfilled. FlairTV gives you another Michael goodie. Rest in Peace sweet Michael!!

Friday, June 26, 2009

Songz For Peace


Trey Songz and ex Chicago turned philanthropist and entreprenuer Nooni G hosted Nooni G's book tour & Songz for Peace event at Simeon High School in Chicago. The Mission of Songz For Peace, which was created in 2008, is to save youth from violence and bad decision making.

Trey performed for a packed house and Nooni G spoke to students. There was a panel discussion which included WGCI radio personality Tony Scoffield, Trey Songz and New York Knick Quentin Richardson. Laura Izibor also performed singing her hit single From My Heart To Yours.

Of course Flair was there. Check the snapshots!!

NekiaNichelle & Chundria behind the scenes at the event.



Chundria, Ashley and Nekia behind the scenes.




Chundria, R & B prince Trey Songz and NekiaNichelle.




Our fabu-tabulous associate producer Ashley and Trey Songz.





Trey doing his thing. The panel including Trey addresses the crowd and discusses methods to combat school violence.



That about wraps it up. It's great to see celebrities using their popularity to change the lives of others. Until next year!

Pics for Kanye's Press Conference & Concert for CPS Event

Kanye West held a press conference at the Historic Chicago Theater for the Kanye West foundation. He talked about the mission towards lowering the drop out rate.

Kanye talking to the press about the importance of the foundation and the event.

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley came out to show his support and shed light on the drop out rate during the press conference.





CPS students having a great time at Kanye's free concert.

Kanye took the stage & rocked it.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

King of Pop Michael Jackson dies at 50

TMZ originally broke the story earlier today that King of Pop icon Michael Jackson was rushed to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center after an apparent cardiac arrest in his home. Paramedics attempted to issue CPR, but Mr. Jackson was unresponsive. His entire family made their way to the hospital. Body guards had to be aggressive in warding of panicked fans and relentless paparazzi. After falling into a coma, he was pronounced dead at 2:26pm. His brother Jermaine Jackson issued a statment.

NOTE: In this vid Fox News says this is Randy Jackson, but that is incorrect. This statement is issued by Jermaine Jackson.



No need to go over his resume because it's self explanatory. He was the best that ever did it; the greatest entertainer in the world. He once said he wanted to be immortal and his dream is realized through his artistry, his creative genius, his entertaining prowess and the memories he left us. FlairTV would like send condolences to his 3 children, family, friends and fans. Mr. Jackson wherever you are thank you for the music and thank you more for using your self as an instrument for peace, love and giving in order to make the world a better place. We love you and will miss you. You are in our hearts & your vision lives on forever!!!

Michael Joseph Jackson
August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009


The man was pure fire. Genius is an understatement and the world will never be the same. Such a numbing feeling. Remembering how he entertained us, here is a treat for you - Heartbreak Hotel Live. Never forget and keep his legacy alive.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Flair was There: Kanye Gives Back to CPS Students

Kanye West returned to his native home, Chicago, and performed at the Historic Chicago Theater for the Kanye West foundation. This foundation was started by West and his mother the late Donda West who was an educator herself.

The mission of West's foundation is to promote education and combat the high dropout rate. More than 2,000 students who improved their grades during the course of the school year were treated to a live free performance from the man himself. A bevy of celebs came out for the cause. It will air on the Fuse cable channel on July 25.

Flair was there on the red carpet!!






















































Red carpet fabu for an even more fabu cause! More pics of the press conference and concert coming soon.

Celebrity Birthday!!

The Toffee Twins will be interviewing this very talented musician at the House of Blues on June 25th. Of course we will update you soon. Chico DeBarge will drop his first album, Addiction, in 6 years on July 14. FlairTV would like to wish him a Happy, Happy Birthday today.



Chico turns 43 today.

The Bronzeville Cultural Festival

The Flair girls caught up with That's So Raven and The Game's Drew Sedora. Drew Sidora is a multi-faceted artist. This singer/actress has been working on her debut album and her single "Slow It Down" is pushing her right into the spotlight.
To read about the festival click here.





















Drew and FlairTV associate producer Ashley.


Check Drew's MySpace page for all the latest updates.

FlairTV Behind the Scenes

FlairTV is embarking on major journey. Big things are happening and it is such a blessing. We will now be bringing you behind the scenes footage of all the fabu events we cover.

Sit back and enjoy the first of many!! NekiaNichelle gets you up close and personal at the Chicago Sky Basketball Battle of the Sexes Tournament. Hey Chundria and Ashley!!

Video: I told you FlairTV was Sexy in the City

So a while ago Chundria and Nekia Nichelle made their way to NYC. I promised some video for you, but was a little behind. Hey, fabu is fabu and Flair is Flair no matter what...ha ha...so check out the Toffee Twins being Sexy in The City.

The girls decided to give you some behind the scenes footage of their last day in NYC. Awe (sad face). They decided to go to Cleopatra's Needle.



The girls were enjoying some live jazz at Cleopatra's needle.



The girls were still at Cleopatra's Needle...so New York is right! Love it.



The Toffee Twins enjoy a cab ride through Central Park. Papi Chulo!!

FlairTV at the Chicago Sky Celebrity BBall game

Swoosh! Nothing but net. FlairTV caught up with the celebs at Chicago Sky Celebrity basketball game. It was the Battle of the Sexes. The ladies of WNBA's Chicago Sky took on a male team from the Entertainment League. It is the Sky's last pre-season.

Check out the vid from the game. I see Brian McKnight, Flex, Bill Bellamy and Stomp the Yards Brian J. White on the floor. Girls got 'em shook!



Taken right from the press release, the Chicago Sky match up the E League roster includes actors and Chicago natives Michael Clark Duncan (The Green Mile) and Larenz Tate (Crash). They will team up with Grammy nominated artists Brian McKnight and Nelly, James Lafferty (One Tree Hill) and 2008 E League MVP Donald Faison (Scrubs). Rounding out the roster are actors Frankie Muniz (Malcolm in the Middle), Columbus Short (Cadillac Records), Jay Harrington (Better off Ted) and comedian Bill Bellamy.

Of course the Toffee Twins were all in the mix. Check the celeb roundup!!

FlairTV caught up with R & B singer/songwriter Tank!





















The Chicago Sky are calm, cool and collected. The boys cannot handle it!





















Tank (far left), the E League coach, actor Flex Washington, comedian Bill Bellamy and R & B crooner Brian McKnight are contemplating a strategy. The Sky don't play!





















Chundria is pretty in pink at the game.





















The Flair girls caught up the very funny Bill Bellamy!




















Malcom in the the middle, where he at, in the middle!! Mr. Frankie Muniz stopped to chat with FlairTV.




















FlairTV caught up with actor Michael Clark Duncan.





















Flex Washington stopped by to chat.





















The girls caught up with Ms. Hooper herself Chicago Sky's Candice Dupree





















The Game and Sister,Sister star Tia Mowry with the Toffee Twins



And there you have it hooper fabu!!