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Tina Lawson Hosted Daughter Beyonce and Kelly Rowland for Easter

Posted on April 18, 2017

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Tina Knowles Lawson hosted her family including daughter Beyonce Knowles Carter, son-in-law Shawn “Jay Z” Carter, grands and her “play daughter” Kelly Rowland, her husband Tim Witherspoon and their son Titan.

The designer and music group manager posted a photos and videos from the Sunday event that included food, fun and Easter Egg hunt. Lawson captioned a photo of herself with Bey and Kelly, ““3/4th of my girls❤️ Missing link at Cochella?” referencing Solange who is performing at the Music Festival, Coachella. Queen Bey was scheduled to perform during the two weekend event but canceled due to her pregnancy.

Mrs. Carter donned an off the shoulder cream dress, Mrs. Lawson looked cute in a striped pepum top and black pants and Kelly went with a mint creen top and white distressed denims. Looks like a fun time!

3/4th of my girls❤️ Missing 1/4 at Cochella? My Solo❤️❤️Bianca
A post shared by Tina Knowles (@mstinalawson) on Apr 16, 2017 at 3:43pm PDT

She is expecting her third and fourth grand kids soon as her daughter is expecting twins.

Easter memories
A post shared by Tina Knowles (@mstinalawson) on Apr 16, 2017 at 2:57pm PDT

This is fun! Go to bed Tina ?
A post shared by Tina Knowles (@mstinalawson) on Apr 16, 2017 at 11:32pm PDT

Rowland also posted a photo from the event, captioning a photo of her son during the hunt, “Aww, he is growing locs”.

A post shared by Kelly Rowland (@kellyrowland) on Apr 16, 2017 at 3:35pm PDT

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6 Vintage Looks Celebrities Brought Back into Fashion

Posted on April 12, 2017

Bellyitch rewind

Fashions float in and go out of style, but usually make their rounds each decade and era by era, back into style. Here are 6 examples of old styles that were hot 50, 40, 30 years ago with yesteryear’s celebs and are now being worn again, successfully by modern day celebrities.

1960s Aretha Franklin & Now Solange Knowles in oversized sunglasses

1970s Diana Ross and Now LeAnn Rimes in open knit

1950s Paul McCartney & NOW Taylor Lautner in skinny tie & slacks

1940s Lucille Ball & NOW Taylor Swift in floral dress

1940s Marilyn Monroe & Jennifer Lopez in over sized hat

1950s Lauren Bacall and NOW Charlize Theron in Deep Waves

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We Imagine These are The Euorpean Trucks for the Twin Babies Jay-Z Rapped About

Posted on March 13, 2017

During a February 2, 2017 interview, Beyonce’s dad Matthew Knowles suggested that Queen Bey is expecting a baby boy and baby girl this year but in DJ Khaled‘s song “Shining” that she and husband Jay-Z guest performed on a week later, Jay seemed to suggest that he didn’t know what the sex of the babies are.

Let’s back up:

Knowles, who currently is an entertainment assistant professor at Texas Southern University, learned about the pregnancy the same time we all did because Bey didn’t tell him before announcing it to the world via her artsy pregnancy announcement.

But during a sit down chat with Insider, the ex –Destiny’s Child manager shared the circumstances under which he learned/

“I was shocked,” Knowles told the site. “Let me tell you what happened. I got a first text, and I was like, ‘Why is this person saying congratulations?’ Then I get a second text from one of my students at Texas Southern, and I was like, ‘What are you talking about?’ He was like, ‘Go to the web.’ I didn’t know myself.”

That might have been a good decision by because Matthew might have accidentally spilled the beans too soon.

During the Insider interview, the talent manager and university instructor went on to possibly reveal the sex of the babies.

“And Blue Ivy is going to have some brothers and sisters. She is already excited,” he said.

When the interviewer pressed for a confirmation that Bey was going to have a girl and boy, Knowles quickly flipped the script.

He said he was just talking in general.

Mmmm hmmmm! No wonder Yonce didn’t tell dear old dad the news in advance. He plum would have revealed it too soon but he wouldn’t have been the first. In 2011, Kelly Rowland also slipped up during an interview and let people know about Blue’s gender before Bey and Jay could.

Both Rowland, who is like a sister, and of course Matthew, who is a grandfather to Mrs. Sean “Jay-Z” Carter’s 5-year old daughter Blue Ivy and Solange Knowles‘ 12-year old son, Daniel, would be forgiven.

He may be right about guessing though.

A week later, the same day Beyonce performed on the Grammy Awards, DJ Khaled released a single from his upcoming album titled, “Shining” (that’s my jam) but any way, on the song, Jay-Z has a few bars which seem to indicate that he is clueless (or was clueless back when he penned the lyrics) as to the baby’s gender. On the song, he raps:

One ain’t enough, I need two

That night I mix the Ace with the D’us’

Hit a triple-double in the Garden

I done my left wrist like I’m Harden (swish)

Ran to the dealer, bought twin Mercedes’

The European trucks for the twin babies

Don’t let me have a son, I’m a fool (ooooh)

Send him to school in all my jewels

I want a boy and girl I fight for truth

Whatever God give me, I’m cool

LISTEN to the entire thing here:

We imagine what those twin European (his and hers) Mercedes would look like in the above collage, specifically, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63. Below, check out actor-comedian Kevin Hart in front of his own Mercedes truck that he showed off his truck on social media recently. Something tells us these trucks will grow in popularity soon especially after the twin babies are born.

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All Of Our 2017 Grammy Red Carpet Moments

Posted on February 13, 2017

Before I get to sharing some of the best Grammy moments tonight, I wanted to shout out what our Bellyitch Bumpwatch alums wore.
Jennifer Lopez revived her sexy extreme height split leggy look from year’s past in a light purple Ralph and Russo gown, Christian Louboutin heels and Butani jewels.
Solange was golden in a pleated Gucci floor-length gown and Celine Dion went with an emerald green Zuhair Murad gown with a plunging neckline and high split.
It was the musical diva’s first major public appearance without her husband Rene Angelil who she lost to throat cancer last year.

Simple clean lines were spotted on Kristin Cavallari in a black Olima dress and Heidi Klum in a super mini metallic Philipp Plein dress. While Hillary Scott walked away with two Grammys and rocked a black Jenny Packham gown.

Dark lace and cut out were the name of the game for Nicole Trunfio who looked hawt in a lace burgundy form-fitting Zuhair Murad. Her husband Gary Clark Jr performed And Chrissy Teigen did lace and sheer cut outs too.

Adele looked fab in a green custom Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
Carrie Underwood was a stunner in an Elie Madi dress, Nigaam and EFFY jewels, and Jimmy Choo heels. She performed with Keith Urban.
Bravo to fashion!

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Election Tuesday: Hillary Clinton and Celebs Pantsuit Fashion

Posted on November 8, 2016

This Election Tuesday, US Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is responsible for a new fashion trend among her supporters: the Pant Suit. The former First Lady is known for wearing color coordinated monochromatic suits.

They have become an item which has become synonymous with her brand so much so that Beyonce and her backup dancers wore pantsuits during a political rally this weekend in Philadelphia.

Also, a recently created secret Facebook group called Pantsuit Nation has quickly garnered over 1.6M members. They have been posting photos of themselves in pantsuits as they head to the polls today.

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There is a store called Hillary in Kosovo in Easter European former Yugoslavian nation that sells suits which Hillary Clinton herself once visited in 2012.

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We couldn’t help but use the opportunity to point out all the times in the recent past when some of the celeb moms we’ve “bumpwatched” in the past such as Christina Milian, Jessica Alba and Garcelle Beauvais rocked fabulous pantsuits.

Beyonce and her sister Solange, both in hot pink Gucci suits within months of one another. Nicole Kidman looked fierce in a Valentino suit with a caped suit top one year. Jessica Biel wore a Dolce & Gabbana suit matching one worn by her husband Justin Timberlake at his Runner Runner premiere in Las Vegas.

And Angelina Jolie was known for rocking black pantsuits on red carpets when she was happily married to Brad Pitt (RIP Bradgelina). Olivia Wilde looked hot wearing a low cut ensemble at the Rush premiere in London.

Rachel Zoe looked tres stylish in a royal blue satin-trimmed tuxedo suit from her own label to the Giambattista Valli show in Paris in recent years.

Finally, Kim Kardashian did an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman a Saint Laurent black-and-white tuxedo with peep-toe checkered shoes by Givenchy.

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BET Awards Arrivals, Beyonce and DJ Khaled’s Pregnant Fiance

Posted on June 27, 2016

The BET Awards went down last night, June 26, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. The celebration included awards, performances and several tributes to the late great pop icon Prince.

Instead of a red carpet, stars like our Bellyitch Bumpwatch alums Fantasia, Tia Mowry, Alicia Keys and Eva Marcille walked the white carpet in some very fashion forward designs.

A blog fave Beyonce hit the stage to perform her song “Freedom” off of her last project Lemonade. She was joined by rapper Kenderick Lamar. The two opened the show and shut it down at the same time! It was the best performance of the night in my opinion.

Finally, we peeped Mrs. Knowles tour mate DJ Khaled with his longtime girlfriend and now fiance Nicole Tuck who is in her second trimester pregnant with the couple’s first child. Tuck, a wardrobe stylist, and the famous recording artist reside in Miami.

photos: Getty

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Is Aoki Lee What Happens When a Celeb Child Grows Being Called Ugly by Public?

Posted on June 5, 2016

Ming Lee and Aoki Lee Simmons plant a kiss on their dad Russell Simmons.

Kimora Lee Simmons‘ first two children, daughters Aoki Lee and Ming Lee have grown to be beautiful young ladies, but having grown in the overly critical public eye has not been easy. This is especially true considering the overemphasis of beauty for young women and how mean the public can be. Social media has been a blessing and curse for celebrities.

On one hand, it gives them access to fans and helps them prove their brand relevance and importance by enabling them to quantify fans. It can be used as a tool to keep them famous and relevant. On the other hand, social media make it too easy to get direct contact with people in the public eye and along with the good of being able to show off their filter-free and authentic selves, celebs also open a window and let in all the insecure, petty, jealous and downright meanies who love to troll and diss them too.

And people do not stop when it comes to commenting on the beauty of a celebrity child.

For example, I was doing some online research recently and bumped into Aoki Lee’s Instagram page. I immediately noticed that she doesn’t ever show her face in any of her photos. Now it could be because she wants to de-emphasize her looks seeing as though she is a self-described historian and coder on her page.

How to make exam week a little easier? Cook a great (vegan) meal @tiara_scott @gabriella_butler52 @isabelabrandariz #dormlife #madeinswitzerland
A photo posted by @aokileesimmons on May 22, 2016 at 10:10am PDT

It is a contrast from her sister Ming who is as statuesque as their mom and is perfectly fine flossing and showing off her fab self and her fab life that goes with on her Instagram.

We like to drink tea ☕️ A photo posted by Ming Lee Simmons (@mingleesimmons) on May 15, 2016 at 7:33am PDT

But then I thought that perhaps Aoki hides her face to shield herself from all the negativity that litters the comment section under celebrity social media pages. It’s the type of stuff that has led many to quit social media.

I remember bumping into a lot of shady comments about Kimora’s daughters’ looks on the gossip blogs.

Thus, there is no wonder some celebs elect to hide their children’s faces from the public. You’ve never even ever seen Kerry Washington or Eva Mendes’ children… ever.

And as I moved over to Ming Lee’s photo, I see that one of the first comments on a really beautiful beach photo comes from a couple of girls calling her ugly and talking bad about her looks. Most people however reply about her beauty in most of her posts.

And that is a shame that all we care about is the attractiveness of famous people.

#truth.com

A photo posted by JJ Ghatt (@jjghatt) on Nov 24, 2015 at 6:24pm PST

It also explains why Beyonce famously shielded her daughter Blue Ivy‘s face when she shared photos of her during her infancy to toddler years. Zoe Saldana is yet to share a photo of her twin boys, Cy and Bowie, either. Over the pond, singer and TV presenter Rochelle Humes features many snaps of her daughter on Instagram but none of her face.

And those who do like Tia Mowry and Solange Knowles have found themselves having to snap back and put mean trolls in their place who called both their sons ugly, as recently as last year.

Celeb parents can do what they can as long as they can to shield their kids from public scrutiny for as long as possible. It is essential considering the kids never asked for the spotlight. But…the minute they grow into their own and open up their own social media account, they”ll have to face it on their own.

And Aoki’s faceless Instagram page could be an example of one outcome.

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Signs You’re Old: You Know None of Young Hollywood at the MTV Movie Awards

Posted on April 11, 2016

Well…it looks like I am officially old! I was checking out the red carpet coverage to last night’s 2016 MTV Movie Awards at Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, California and realized I recognized quite a few of young Hollywood. I mean they all looked amaze balls, many in black, looking svelte, youthful and vibrant. But other than a few “it” models, I was drawing a blank. * le sigh *

In fact, the only Bellyitch Bumpwatch alum on display was actress Charlize Theron, who also looked gorge in a black lace Alexander McQueen dress in Jimmy Choo shoes. She accented the look with Solange Azagury-Partridge jewels.

GET THE LOOK!

The mom to two won the golden popcorn for Best Female Performance.

I thought it was wonderful that Academy Award-winning actress dedicated her win to her daughter who she adopted last Summer.

The Mad Max: Fury Road star also mentioned her son too in her acceptance speech.

“I want to thank my beautiful son Jackson, for putting a smile on my face every day,” the Mad Max: Fury Road star and mother of two said while accepting Best Female Performance. “He was with me when I made this film.”

Sweet!

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Met Gala After Parties- Celeb Moms out Late

Posted on May 7, 2015

After the party is the after party.

Rather than head home following the glamorous celeb-studded Met Gala, some of the celeb moms we’ve followed in the past headed out to the various after parties.

Actress Kerry Washington was spotted at the official “China: Through The Looking Glass” Costume Institute Benefit Gala” After Party on May 4, 2015 at The Standard Hotel in New York City

Katie Holmes and Zac Posen posed up at the Michael Kors and iTunes After Party at The Mark Hotel on May 4, 2015 in New York City.

Solange Knowles was there too and she didn’t go home to change like the others. Last year around this time, everyone was talking about the infamous elevator ride fight video.

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Celeb moms went bold in sheer at the 2015 Met Gala

Posted on May 5, 2015

Tonight in New York city was one of the fashion industry’s biggest nights. Stars came out to full glitz and glamour to celebrate the opening of the Costume Institute‘s fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art: “China: Through The Looking Glass.”

In its honor, celebrities are asked to come dressed to the event euphemistically known as the Met Gala (or Met Ball) outfitted in custom designer originals that reflect the theme of the exhibit.

It was a virtual reunion of sorts for us to eye the various celebrity women we’ve featured in Bellyitch in the past walk the red carpet in what is supposed to be the boldest fashion event for the year.

Controversial and much-watched and talked about Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer co-chaired this year’s Met Gala.

The proceeds from the event which long time Vogue editor Anna Wintour produces benefit the Costume Institute. This year the co- chairs were Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer and Wendi Murdoch.

As for the fashion, unfortunately, many played it safe and though looking amazing, were underwhelming in their interpretation of the exhibit. I saw a lot embroidered overlays on dresses and noticed that a lot of ladies selected Chinese designers. Nice.

There were some wow-worthy moments and I noticed a theme with all the mega divas rocking the sheer panel trend.

Beyonce Knowles Carter entered last on the red carpet like the queen of the ball. She stunned in a jewel and beaded embellished ultra sheer form fitting Givenchy dress which was excellently executed and pulled off because she has a much thinner frame now. She’s lost some of her signature curves for a minute I see. The high pony tail is interesting and bold risk. The winged eye liner is a nod to the theme. Jay Z was nice arm candy in his dapper tux.

Not to be outdone, Jennifer Lopez too showed off her fabulous body in a sheer nude Atelier Versace dress with red sequins overlay, paired with a crimson clutch covered in Swarvoski crystals. It was signature J.Lo.

Kim Kardashian went sheer too in this fabulous well-designed custom Roberto Cavalli dress that hugged her curves with strategically placed beaded and jeweled embroider overlay and an elaborate feathered train. It was very eye-catching and drool worthy indeed. Hubby Kanye West looked nice too.

Sarah Jessica Parker did weave in the theme by topping her black Asian-inspired kimono dress she designed for H&M with a Philip Treacy head piece. Of course she wore her SJP Collection on her feet while toting a cute Fendi clutch (not seen in photo). Her jewels were by Jennifer Fisher, Cindy Chao, and Fred Leighton.

New mom Olivia Wilde also portrayed the theme in Prada with a muted silver Prada clutch, gloves and head band and Solange Azagury-Partridge earrings.

Sienna Miller was giving me Asian page boy in this Thakoon fringed tuxedo pants set. I love how that jacket opens in the front and the tassel earrings and belt really set off this look. She carried a matching red Rauwolf clutch in hand.

Emily Blunt channeled her inner geisha in Prada‘s take on the kimono. She went with Anna Hu earnings and a midnight blue Prada clutch.

Kate Hudson‘s interpretation of Chinese design was exquisitely done by Michael Kors in this custom gown that featured intricate gold leafing layered over the bodice of the dress. The top bun completes this look for me. Gorg! Slay!

I didn’t really see Chinese aesthetic in this Zac Posen gown that Katie Holmes wore but I was convinced by the dramatic bob hair with the bangs. Nice.

Kerry Washington brought in spring in this very full asymmetric Prada ball gown that she creatively paired with green satin pumps and clutch, while rocking fine Harry Winston jewels. I could see the artwork of a Chinese relief painting in the embroidered embellishments in the train.

Claire Danes too didn’t really do the theme thing but she did look nice in this forest green black leather belted Valentino dress that she wore with Fred Leighton jewels. She managed to bring in edgy with the dark lips.

I could appreciate designer Roland Mouret‘s silhouette and handiwork on this dress Maggie Gyllenhaal is outfitted in. It reminds me of a work of abstract art. She carried a gold Palais Royal clutch.

We had a baby on board tonight as Jaime King worked the red carpet in radiant orange. She accented the look in red custom Jason Wu clutch and heels and dripped in Forevermark diamonds.

Miranda Kerr pulled off the modern Chinese millennial businesswoman in this black and silver Louis Vuitton mini dress. I think the middle of the head parted slick back hair works great with this look.

Fellow model Adriana Lima looked like a porcelain China doll in this custom Marc Jacobs dress, accented with Chopard jewelry, and a Judith Leiber clutch.

Another top model Lily Aldridge‘s Carolina Herrera dress looked like water flowing to me and I absolutely loved it. One of my favorites of the night. The quirky fish clutch was a nice eclectic added touch. See the visual effect comes through totally.

More embroidered overlay in this gorgeous custom Louis Vuitton dress that actress Jennifer Connelly wore, paired with Jessica McCormack jewelry.

Wow! Uma Thurman is statuesque and striking in this white Versace dress that gives off a Grecian feel to me. Wrong country but still a beautiful look Oscar worthy not Met ball edgy enough.

As usual, Solange Knowles pushed the envelope and wasn’t afraid of going bold and over the top in this Giles Deacon creation that resembles a Chinese fan. Well played.

As she always does, Ivanka Trump looked stunning in Oscar de la Renta and Cindy Chao jewels. It’s classic Ivanka and the extra long train with the white block in the train is the “extra” for the Met Gala.

I really liked Alicia Keys in this playful Jean Paul Gaultier ensemble. It’s a mix of structured on top with that sharp fitted jacket and bustier juxtaposed with feminine daintiness on the bottom with the ballerina tulle but it works.

Reese Witherspoon was sophisticated bombshell in ruby red Jason Wu. A beautiful yet safe and non-newsworthy choice.

photos: Getty

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