tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86662798735037253222024-03-13T00:22:50.731-04:00Island Getawayescape from the real worldIsland Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.comBlogger191125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-10714586857985123402010-06-12T14:53:00.005-04:002010-06-12T15:04:41.086-04:00Kelly Rowland poses for ElleFormer Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland recently posed for Elle magazine's Women in Music edition.The singer who is set to release her third studio album which is still untitled. Recently it was announced that Destiny's Child would not be regrouping for any performances.Island Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-29293805866678524852010-06-12T14:33:00.005-04:002010-06-12T14:49:25.903-04:00Shontelle's ImpossibleAnother Caribbean girl riding the celebrity wave is Shontelle whose new single Impossible from her forthcoming second album No Gravity has been gaining great popularity over the last few weeks. The single is currently no. 30 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart and with airplay increasing each day it is sure to be a summer hit. Check out the video below. Shontelle looked very pretty in the Island Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-66214129439267445852010-06-12T14:13:00.006-04:002010-06-12T14:38:17.846-04:00Vita Chambers Joins Biggest Pop Tour of the SummerRising star Vita Chambers has been added as one of the opening acts to Justin Bieber's summer tour My World.The pop singer will join Bieber on multiple dats starting in Kasas City on July 27th and finishing in Allentown, Penn on September 4. Sean Kingston will also be joining the duo. Vita just released her summer single Like Boom.Island Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-72212084310701487092010-06-07T20:59:00.003-04:002010-06-07T21:06:35.563-04:00Chris Brown Forced to Cancel UK Leg of TourThis poor guy just can't catch a break.Chris has been forced to cancel his mostly sold-out tour in the UK due to issues surrounding his work visa. Presumably these issues relate to the fact that he has had criminal charges brought against him in the USA (Rihanna ring a bell).The tour was set to start this week in Glasgow and Chris himself took to his twitter account to issue an apology:SORRY to Island Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-78481939360279273062010-06-05T14:49:00.002-04:002010-06-05T14:57:05.651-04:00Nicole Scherzinger is RENTingFresh off her win on this season's Dancing With the Stars, Nicole Scherzinger is headed to a production of the Broadway musical RENT. The show which is being produced by Neil Patrick Harris will be performed August 6 - 8, this summer at the Hollywood Bowl and Nicole will lend her talents to the role of "Maureen".The Pussycat Dolls' frontwoman joins previously casted Vannessa Hudgens.RENT ended onIsland Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-77905325256554297152010-06-05T14:37:00.003-04:002010-06-05T14:42:29.900-04:00Gossip Boy ArrestedGossip Girl's Chase Crawford was arrested early Friday morning for possession of marijuana. He and a friend were found holding two ounces of the illegal substance in a carpark outside of a Texas pub.The actor was released on bond.Island Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-62298320005056990872010-05-28T07:03:00.006-04:002010-05-30T20:00:29.946-04:00Backstreet Boys are now FreeAfter 16 years with pop label Jive, the Backstreet Boys have parted ways with the company that made them famous and helped distribute their hits such as As Long As You Love Me, I Want It That Way and Larger Than Life.In a statement released by the group the boys had this to say via their website:So the news is out! The Backstreet Boys are no longer signed to long time record label Jive Records. Island Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-36903663452322343912010-05-28T00:04:00.005-04:002010-05-30T19:44:48.652-04:00Vita Chambers is Like Boom!!So after my unavoidable hiatus from blogging one song has been able to get me to post again. Vita Chambers is the newest sensation from Barbados and despite my initial love for her Young Money single and video, I now absolutely LOVE her Like Boom video. It's so bright and cheerful and summery and at almost 17 years old Vita has proven that young girls can also dress and act age appropriate.I hopeIsland Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-7754678716331685482009-10-17T12:17:00.007-04:002009-10-17T13:48:34.535-04:00Goodbye Stephen GatelyLooking at these pictures literally brought tears to my eyes.Stephen Gately, former member of the Irish group Boyzone was laid to rest today, a week after he died of natural causes while vacationing in Majorca. The singer was 33 years old. A private memorial service was held last night for his family and close friends while the funeral service was held today in Dublin, Ireland. Ronan Keating, oneIsland Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-75933186357994737462009-09-05T13:54:00.006-04:002009-09-05T15:36:26.769-04:00Rihanna in Italian VogueRihanna sent many tongues wagging with her recent spread in Italian Vogue. Some marvelled at how good the Good Girl Gone Bad singer looked while others questioned her image.Now my take on this is simple. Leave the girl alone!!If she were walking the street in these clothes I would have a serious problem with it (like I did when she was in Vegas a few months ago ) however, based on the context ofIsland Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-91155565609831122352009-07-21T19:18:00.002-04:002009-07-21T19:22:27.812-04:00SYTYCD PieceMost people remember Travis Wall as the enviable contemporary dancer from Virginia who was a huge talent on the second season of So You Think You Can Dance (he placed second).Since then, Travis has been doing some choreography and last week, for the first time since leaving the show, he came back to choreograph a piece for one of the top 10 couples.His piece was danced by Jason and Jeanine, both Island Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-14139900806333792592009-07-21T16:59:00.005-04:002009-07-21T17:08:57.792-04:00No Paula for next Season's IdolJust a week after it was announced that Ryan Seacrest had scored a deal to make him the highest paid reality show host ever, there seems to be some debate on whether or not Paula Abdul will be returning for season 9 of the highly rated show.However, fellow judge Simon Cowell told Extra,"She'll be fine. She'll be on the show, I don't get a lot of say. I've just made it clear that I want Paula on Island Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-16387015794648702442009-07-21T16:45:00.003-04:002009-07-21T16:54:37.952-04:00Channing Tatum find his Inner Dirty DancerChanning Tatum dons his dancing shoes again 3 years after dancing his way into my heart in a Dirty Dancing parody for MSN.Channing plays the Johnny Castle who was previously played by Patrick Swayze and Charlyne Yi plays Frances “Baby” Houseman, previously played by Jennifer Grey.The Dirty Dancing parody airs next Tuesday on MSN.COM.Island Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-1927245449247401892009-07-21T12:34:00.002-04:002009-07-21T12:42:33.172-04:00New New Moon StillsEdward who????Seriously, these new promo shots for the New Moon movie scheduled to be released in November are HOTTTT. Taylor Lautner has really come into his own as the werewolf/shape shifter Jacob.After seeing these I am really excited to see this movie.Island Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-40660940989689949272009-07-20T20:05:00.002-04:002009-07-20T20:31:19.780-04:00Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson Back Together???For the first time since former Newlyweds Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey divorced in 2006, the pair has found themselves single together and healing from their respective recent breakups.So I guess it only obvious that the media would be quick to report a reconciliation for the pair who once shared their life to the world via their reality show which was known for Jessica's blonde, southern Island Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-70998872499420920282009-07-20T19:05:00.003-04:002009-07-20T19:12:13.258-04:00Chris Brown Issues an ApologyHoly Smokes!!!!After waiting 5 months since the incident occurred, Chris Brown has finally made a statement with regards to the Rihanna incident. He is blaming his delay in commenting on his lawyers who wanted him to have the legal aspect over before he made any form of a statement.My question is, how genuine is this statement, it's obviously rehearsed and repeated so does it come from his heart Island Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-44389068465049119042009-07-14T06:58:00.008-04:002009-07-14T07:07:36.472-04:00Could "Oh Yea" be the Song of the SummerBarbadian artists have been rolling in opportunities since Rihanna shed the spotlight on the country and this year another artist is hitting the scene.Meet Jaicko, the 17 year old who has been signed to Capitol Records and is being compared to Chris Brown.Already known in his home country, Jaicko has been busy recording his debut album since signing with Capitol.Listen to his first single off Island Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-1103655570368665862009-07-13T19:26:00.004-04:002009-07-13T19:33:21.479-04:00Ryan Seacrest = Highest Paid Reality HostForget scripted shows, the real money is clearly in reality shows. Ryan Seacrest just signed on to host Idol for another 3 seasons for a whopping $45 Million!!!I'm sure he never expected that little show would make him sooo bankable...Wonder if he has a sidekick...Island Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-46141457261845967062009-07-12T19:03:00.005-04:002009-07-12T19:14:22.608-04:00Channing Tatum Breaks the hearts of many girls......namely me....Channing Tatum, who has been engaged to his Step Up sweetheart, Jenna Dewan since last year married the dancer/actress in a short ceremony witnessed by 200 of their closest friends and family. "The stars said "I do" in a short, 15-minute ceremony on the grounds of Church Estates Vineyards, the same venue where Fergie and Josh Duhamel got married last January. More than 200 guests Island Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-84510901113569464692009-07-08T06:24:00.011-04:002009-07-11T15:22:27.612-04:00Fitting Farewell for the Incomparable MJYesterday was all about Michael.And that's the way it should have been. (not that slap dash tribute BET attempted). The Los Angeles Staples Centre brought together the biggest of stars to memorialize the King of Pop.From Mariah Carey and Lionel Richie, to Brooke Shields and Usher, celebrities and fans alike paid tribute to their idol before he was taken to his final resting place, which from all Island Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-64986761481476575792009-06-26T19:14:00.003-04:002009-06-26T19:30:09.254-04:00Lisa Marie Presley says "He Knew"Lisa Marie Pressley was married To MJ from 1994-1996 and she went to her Myspace Blog to speak about Michael's foresight into his own death. <!--- blog subject ---> <!--- blog body ---> "Years ago MichaelIsland Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-85874216236671998712009-06-26T18:44:00.003-04:002009-06-26T19:06:30.460-04:00Stars reaction to Michael Jackson's deathMichael Jackson was an influence for many of the pop stars and performers in the business today and a few of them took the time to share their thoughts on the effortlessly talented enigma that was Michael Jackson:My heart is overcome with sadness for the devastating loss of my true friend Michael. He was an extraordinary friend, artist and contributor to the world. I join his family and his Island Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-61673667538557791682009-06-26T06:53:00.003-04:002009-06-26T06:57:03.425-04:00I came across the above photo and had to post it....it is quintessentially Michael Jackson.....Island Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-29097667243642859532009-06-25T18:51:00.004-04:002009-06-25T19:19:05.538-04:00Gone too soo....This is the ultimate shock for me tonight. Michael Jackson died this afternoon after suffering cardiac arrest at his LA home.According to the L.A. Times, Jackson was not breathing when paramedics arrived at his home which usually does not bode well for cardiac arrest victims.Michael was 50 years old and set to embark on a major world tour next year.He will be sorely missed.Island Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666279873503725322.post-90482689394893373482009-06-03T19:39:00.002-04:002009-06-03T19:48:06.293-04:00Kimora names her baby boyKimora Lee Simmons and Djimon Hounsou welcomed a bouncing baby boy to their family this past Saturday.The pair has decided to name their bundle of joy Kenzo Lee Hounsou.This is the third child for Kimora, who has two girls from her marriage to Russell Simmons ,and the first child for Djimon.Follow me on Twitter!!!Island Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785691879468971969noreply@blogger.com0