Barack Obama: Inauguration 2009

Okay I finally step away from the TV long enough to post up that Barack Obama is now the 44th U.S. President as of 12 Noon on Tuesday January 20th. (Yes We Can!)

First Lady Michelle Obama looked divine in a Isabel Toledo dress while Malia and Sasha wore colorful wool coats from Crewcuts by J. Crew. (Did you know that Michelle worn this all-black design from the Cuban-born American designer back in 2008?)

For the Neighborhood Ball which air exclusively on ABC, Michelle selected a one shoulder ivory Jason Wu gown. The First Lady previously wore a black and white sheath dress for the Barbara Walters Special (see left).

Random thought: Anyone else felt that her hair should been up? Love it or hate this look. The Huffington Post wants YOUR feedback! Barack thinks it's a winner and I quote the President himself: "How good looking is my wife?"

56th Annual Inauguration Performances...

Beyonce - "At Last" First Dance (HQ Fan Made)


Aretha Franklin - "My Country 'Tis Of Thee" performance


President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

See more action over at FG2BH Blog 2.0!
Photos: AP. WIREIMAGE. GETTY

Barack Obama: Inauguration 2009

Okay I finally step away from the TV long enough to post up that Barack Obama is now the 44th U.S. President as of 12 Noon on Tuesday January 20th. (Yes We Can!)

First Lady Michelle Obama looked divine in a Isabel Toledo dress while Malia and Sasha wore colorful wool coats from Crewcuts by J. Crew. (Did you know that Michelle worn this all-black design from the Cuban-born American designer back in 2008?)

For the Neighborhood Ball which air exclusively on ABC, Michelle selected a one shoulder ivory Jason Wu gown. The First Lady previously wore a black and white sheath dress for the Barbara Walters Special (see left).

Random thought: Anyone else felt that her hair should been up? Love it or hate this look. The Huffington Post wants YOUR feedback! Barack thinks it's a winner and I quote the President himself: "How good looking is my wife?"

56th Annual Inauguration Performances...

Beyonce - "At Last" First Dance (HQ Fan Made)


Aretha Franklin - "My Country 'Tis Of Thee" performance


President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

See more action over at FG2BH Blog 2.0!
Photos: AP. WIREIMAGE. GETTY

News on Barack, Chasity & Estelle

To my FG2BH readers, I hope you all enjoyed the long Thanksgiving weekend. Can you believe it's already December?! For those in the NYC area, have you check out the window displays on 5th Avenue yet? Beautiful, huh?! Anyhow onto the post...
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President-Elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle share the dual covers of Essence magazine. The Obama are featured separately on the January 2009 edition. Anyone else going to D.C. this January?

Read the full blog post here to see The New Yorker Obama satire cover.

Chasity Nwagbara, Nigerian composer and vocalist recorded a track with Busta Rhymes called "World Go Round." Remember her vocals and songwriting contributions on Jennifer Lopez's last album, "Brave"??! Well Chasity simply goes by her first time now. (Thanks for the tip, Uloma!)

That's not Chasity in the photo with Busta but actress Gabrielle Union. It's a screen shot taken from Busta's "I Love My Chick" music video.

Read the full blog post here to find out what other artists Chasity collaborated with.

Estelle (in Sonia Rykiel) performed at Indigo 2 with a new longer hairstyle but do you love her outfit and 'do?

Read the full blog post here to see Estelle's ever-changing hairstyles.

I'll leave you all with this hot South African song called "Tiki Tiki" by Phinda Mtya.

click here if you can't see the video.

c/o FG2BH at Wordpress!

News on Barack, Chasity & Estelle

To my FG2BH readers, I hope you all enjoyed the long Thanksgiving weekend. Can you believe it's already December?! For those in the NYC area, have you check out the window displays on 5th Avenue yet? Beautiful, huh?! Anyhow onto the post...
---

President-Elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle share the dual covers of Essence magazine. The Obama are featured separately on the January 2009 edition. Anyone else going to D.C. this January?

Read the full blog post here to see The New Yorker Obama satire cover.

Chasity Nwagbara, Nigerian composer and vocalist recorded a track with Busta Rhymes called "World Go Round." Remember her vocals and songwriting contributions on Jennifer Lopez's last album, "Brave"??! Well Chasity simply goes by her first time now. (Thanks for the tip, Uloma!)

That's not Chasity in the photo with Busta but actress Gabrielle Union. It's a screen shot taken from Busta's "I Love My Chick" music video.

Read the full blog post here to find out what other artists Chasity collaborated with.

Estelle (in Sonia Rykiel) performed at Indigo 2 with a new longer hairstyle but do you love her outfit and 'do?

Read the full blog post here to see Estelle's ever-changing hairstyles.

I'll leave you all with this hot South African song called "Tiki Tiki" by Phinda Mtya.

click here if you can't see the video.

c/o FG2BH at Wordpress!

Updates on Oluchi & Barack

Barack & Michelle Obama's "60 Minutes" Interview - did you catch it?

Read the full blog post here.

Herve Leger Fashion Face-Off: Oluchi, Star or Cassie?

Read the full blog post here.

Updates on Oluchi & Barack

Barack & Michelle Obama's "60 Minutes" Interview - did you catch it?

Read the full blog post here.

Herve Leger Fashion Face-Off: Oluchi, Star or Cassie?

Read the full blog post here.

Spotted: 2Face Idibia & Estelle + Djimon & Kimora

2Face Idibia and Estelle pose backstage at the 2008 World Music Awards pre-show. Estelle picked up World's Best New Artist Award. 2Face picked up a well-deserved award for World's Best Nigerian Male Artist. He definitely represented Nigeria Sunday night in Monte Carlo. (He's also scheduled to appear at the first ever MTV Africa Music Awards.)

Photos: GETTY/WIREIMAGE

Djimon Hounsou and girlfriend Kimora Lee Simmons attended the 2008 AFI Film Festival premiere of "Defiance" last night in Hollywood. Both had on rings on that special finger. (Hmm...)

Photos: Splash, WIREIMAGE, Getty

The Obamas (President-Elect Barack and wife Michelle) paid a visit to the White House. According to Michelle Obama fashion blog Mrs. O, The First Lady-Elect wore a custom made Maria Pinto red dress with matching kitten heel pumps. Barack also dropped off his two girls Malia and Sasha off to school this morning. (Aww!)

Photos: YBF, The Huffington Post

Photos taken backstage during Election Night 2008 surfaced on Barack Obama's official Flickr page. So for those wondering what Barack and his family were doing the moment he won the election, do check out the fun photo collages I made. (Click on the photos to see more!)

Photos: Obama for America

African fashion magazine Uzuri has been on my radar for quite awhile thanks to my cousin Kelechi. The official site is loaded with photos. If you're a fan of African fashion, then this magazine is a definite must-read.

About Uzuri:

UZURI is a leading global publishing and media company. UZURI magazine is inspired by the beauty of Africa. UZURI media network brings together millions of readers who are always looking for new trends in fashion. The UZURI audience has a unique taste for fashion, beauty, luxury and glamour and a desire to discover new tends. They have made UZURI their home and a place to discover style. The UZURI print magazine and website is a ‘must see’ and ‘must click’ for all fashionistas and especially women of color. [source]

Uzuri is available on the newsstand including stores Pathmark and Barnes & Noble.
Photos: UZURI Mag MySpace

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Spotted: 2Face Idibia & Estelle + Djimon & Kimora

2Face Idibia and Estelle pose backstage at the 2008 World Music Awards pre-show. Estelle picked up World's Best New Artist Award. 2Face picked up a well-deserved award for World's Best Nigerian Male Artist. He definitely represented Nigeria Sunday night in Monte Carlo. (He's also scheduled to appear at the first ever MTV Africa Music Awards.)

Photos: GETTY/WIREIMAGE

Djimon Hounsou and girlfriend Kimora Lee Simmons attended the 2008 AFI Film Festival premiere of "Defiance" last night in Hollywood. Both had on rings on that special finger. (Hmm...)

Photos: Splash, WIREIMAGE, Getty

The Obamas (President-Elect Barack and wife Michelle) paid a visit to the White House. According to Michelle Obama fashion blog Mrs. O, The First Lady-Elect wore a custom made Maria Pinto red dress with matching kitten heel pumps. Barack also dropped off his two girls Malia and Sasha off to school this morning. (Aww!)

Photos: YBF, The Huffington Post

Photos taken backstage during Election Night 2008 surfaced on Barack Obama's official Flickr page. So for those wondering what Barack and his family were doing the moment he won the election, do check out the fun photo collages I made. (Click on the photos to see more!)

Photos: Obama for America

African fashion magazine Uzuri has been on my radar for quite awhile thanks to my cousin Kelechi. The official site is loaded with photos. If you're a fan of African fashion, then this magazine is a definite must-read.

About Uzuri:

UZURI is a leading global publishing and media company. UZURI magazine is inspired by the beauty of Africa. UZURI media network brings together millions of readers who are always looking for new trends in fashion. The UZURI audience has a unique taste for fashion, beauty, luxury and glamour and a desire to discover new tends. They have made UZURI their home and a place to discover style. The UZURI print magazine and website is a ‘must see’ and ‘must click’ for all fashionistas and especially women of color. [source]

Uzuri is available on the newsstand including stores Pathmark and Barnes & Noble.
Photos: UZURI Mag MySpace

FG2BH Blog has moved - click here!

Blogroll Reaction towards President-Elect Obama

Wasn't Tuesday November 4, 2008 truly epic?! History in the making, indeed! Tears, joy, pure excitement, and complete AWE are just some of the things I experienced the moment/day after. I think I lost my thought when President-Elect Barack Obama and his family (Michelle, Malia, and Sasha) walked out on stage at Chicago's Grant Park. A President that shares a funny name with me - who would have thought/dream it? Barack proved to me and millions nationwide and around the world that skin color/funny names does not matter but a person's character.

Below are links that share the historic news:

Michelle Obama in Narciso Rodriguez - love it or not? [Make Fetch Happen]

Mr. President + November 5th Etiquette [LadyBrille]

Victory Night, History Night in Pictures [The Black Snob]

Elections Highlights - Jesse Jackson's Tears, The First Family The American Dream Alive [Mrs. Grapevine]

Barack Obama wins the Election [Concrete Loop]

Celeb Moms React To Barack Obama's Victorious Win [Black Celeb Kids]

New York City & Hip-Hop Celebrate President-Elect Obama [Miss Info]

Michelle Williams and Diddy cast their Vote. [Quick's Catch Up]

Change Has Come To America [Fresh & Fab]

Election Day Video Playlist [Neon Limelight]

Politics: Barack Obama Wins Presidential Election. [Fashionista 101]

In Case U Missed It: The View Gets Emotional Over Barack's Win. [Straight Outta NYC]

Barack Obama: First Impressions [Clutch]

Hi Mom, Obama Won [Kanye West Blog]

Obama, Ya'll [Real Gossip 101]

Barack & Michelle Votes [Pop Culture Fix]

Barack Obama is Officially The 44th President of the United State [Toya's World]

"Rosa Parks sat so Martin Luther King could walk..Martin walked so Obama could run.. Obama is running so our children CAN FLY!" - Jay Z [That Grape Juice]

Celebs Celebrate Barack Obama's Big Win [PopEater]

Barack & Michelle Obama Have Grown Closer Through The Election [Us Weekly]

Today's Front Pages Hail Obama [Huffington Post]

Watch Oprah's live Post Election Special [THP]

Condi Rice congratulates Obama [YBF]

Obama's Family in Kenya Rejoice [Bossip]

photos: AP/Reuters

Blogroll Reaction towards President-Elect Obama

Wasn't Tuesday November 4, 2008 truly epic?! History in the making, indeed! Tears, joy, pure excitement, and complete AWE are just some of the things I experienced the moment/day after. I think I lost my thought when President-Elect Barack Obama and his family (Michelle, Malia, and Sasha) walked out on stage at Chicago's Grant Park. A President that shares a funny name with me - who would have thought/dream it? Barack proved to me and millions nationwide and around the world that skin color/funny names does not matter but a person's character.

Below are links that share the historic news:

Michelle Obama in Narciso Rodriguez - love it or not? [Make Fetch Happen]

Mr. President + November 5th Etiquette [LadyBrille]

Victory Night, History Night in Pictures [The Black Snob]

Elections Highlights - Jesse Jackson's Tears, The First Family The American Dream Alive [Mrs. Grapevine]

Barack Obama wins the Election [Concrete Loop]

Celeb Moms React To Barack Obama's Victorious Win [Black Celeb Kids]

New York City & Hip-Hop Celebrate President-Elect Obama [Miss Info]

Michelle Williams and Diddy cast their Vote. [Quick's Catch Up]

Change Has Come To America [Fresh & Fab]

Election Day Video Playlist [Neon Limelight]

Politics: Barack Obama Wins Presidential Election. [Fashionista 101]

In Case U Missed It: The View Gets Emotional Over Barack's Win. [Straight Outta NYC]

Barack Obama: First Impressions [Clutch]

Hi Mom, Obama Won [Kanye West Blog]

Obama, Ya'll [Real Gossip 101]

Barack & Michelle Votes [Pop Culture Fix]

Barack Obama is Officially The 44th President of the United State [Toya's World]

"Rosa Parks sat so Martin Luther King could walk..Martin walked so Obama could run.. Obama is running so our children CAN FLY!" - Jay Z [That Grape Juice]

Celebs Celebrate Barack Obama's Big Win [PopEater]

Barack & Michelle Obama Have Grown Closer Through The Election [Us Weekly]

Today's Front Pages Hail Obama [Huffington Post]

Watch Oprah's live Post Election Special [THP]

Condi Rice congratulates Obama [YBF]

Obama's Family in Kenya Rejoice [Bossip]

photos: AP/Reuters

Seal Remakes Otis Redding Classic + Barack's Elected President

Seal did a cover of Otis Redding's "I've Been Loving You Too Long." It's the second soulful R&B-infused single off his upcoming seventh album, "Soul." Damn Heidi Klum is one lucky girl huh? Check it out...

click here if you can't see the video.

Here's the 1965 original written & produced by Jerry Butler and Otis...

click here if you can't see the video.

I think Seal did a fantastic job with making the song his own. "Soul" comes out on November 11th.

My Random Thoughts Shoe Crush:

These bow satin slingbacks from Christian Louboutin have been worn by Jordin Sparks and Jada Pinkett Smith. My shoe crush collection has expanded yet again...

sigh!

This song has become my most played track on my iPOD thanks to 27 Dresses.

"Like A Star" - Corinne Bailey Rae

Afro/Naija News:

Get to know Channel 8's Emma Adiei. [CosWeAfricanWomenAreDoin&DoingItwell]

P-Square's Peter Okoye has a name for his newborn son. [Bella Naija]

Be on the lookout for Afrofab's clothing line. [AfroFab]

Seal offers his own political opinion. [Black Celeb Kids]

Preview Beyonce's new album, "I Am...Sasha Fierce". [Fresh & Fab]

Election Foolery: Obama's Aunt. [Quick's Catch Up]

Rihanna's New Gucci "Tattoo Hearts" AD campaign. [Clutch: The Edge]

Sister Souljah's "Midnight: A Gangster Love Story" is out today! [Real Gossip 101]

First Lady-Elect Michelle Obama wears Narciso Rodriguez at Grant Park. [NY Daily News]

I hope you all voted today! Breaking News: Barack Obama made history by becoming the first African-American man elected President of the United States of America! The 47-year-old Illinois Senator gave his victory/first speech as President-elect at Grant Park. Obama will be sworn in as the 44th U.S President on January 20, 2009. (YES WE CAN!)

Photos: Reuters/AP

Seal Remakes Otis Redding Classic + Barack's Elected President

Seal did a cover of Otis Redding's "I've Been Loving You Too Long." It's the second soulful R&B-infused single off his upcoming seventh album, "Soul." Damn Heidi Klum is one lucky girl huh? Check it out...

click here if you can't see the video.

Here's the 1965 original written & produced by Jerry Butler and Otis...

click here if you can't see the video.

I think Seal did a fantastic job with making the song his own. "Soul" comes out on November 11th.

My Random Thoughts Shoe Crush:

These bow satin slingbacks from Christian Louboutin have been worn by Jordin Sparks and Jada Pinkett Smith. My shoe crush collection has expanded yet again...

sigh!

This song has become my most played track on my iPOD thanks to 27 Dresses.

"Like A Star" - Corinne Bailey Rae

Afro/Naija News:

Get to know Channel 8's Emma Adiei. [CosWeAfricanWomenAreDoin&DoingItwell]

P-Square's Peter Okoye has a name for his newborn son. [Bella Naija]

Be on the lookout for Afrofab's clothing line. [AfroFab]

Seal offers his own political opinion. [Black Celeb Kids]

Preview Beyonce's new album, "I Am...Sasha Fierce". [Fresh & Fab]

Election Foolery: Obama's Aunt. [Quick's Catch Up]

Rihanna's New Gucci "Tattoo Hearts" AD campaign. [Clutch: The Edge]

Sister Souljah's "Midnight: A Gangster Love Story" is out today! [Real Gossip 101]

First Lady-Elect Michelle Obama wears Narciso Rodriguez at Grant Park. [NY Daily News]

I hope you all voted today! Breaking News: Barack Obama made history by becoming the first African-American man elected President of the United States of America! The 47-year-old Illinois Senator gave his victory/first speech as President-elect at Grant Park. Obama will be sworn in as the 44th U.S President on January 20, 2009. (YES WE CAN!)

Photos: Reuters/AP