Move over Naomi, there's a new diva in town? Hmmmm...

Naomi Campbell is threatening to sue Cadbury Chocolate. I wonder who caught the cell phone wrath. She is upset that they used her name in an ad for their Dairy Milk Bliss Bar. -Move over Naomi, there’s a new diva in town…I’m the world’s most pampered bar.

“I am shocked. It’s upsetting to be described as chocolate, not just for me, but for all black women and black people, …I do not find any humor in this. It is insulting and hurtful.”
A spokesperson for Cadbury says that while the ad campaign was “a light-hearted take on the social pretensions of Cadbury Dairy Milk Bliss,” the campaign was “no longer in circulation.” Some say the ad was most likely referring to Naomi’s “infamous anger issues”..full story on NY Daily News.

Activists in the UK are calling for a boycott of Cadbury…I don’t see anything wrong with the ad. Your Thoughts?

Front Row Fashion with TMCF

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) once again celebrated the spirit of innovation in fashion with a presentation of the collection of established and emerging African and Latino American fashion designers at Front Row, its 4th Annual Fashion Show on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City.

The show hosted by Actress & Comedian Sherri Shepherd, paid tribute to trailblazers in the fashion industry with its Fashion Icon Award, saluting individuals who have influenced style and fashion and embody the spirit of leadership and commitment to their craft to their craft. The 2009 honored this year were Supermodel Naomi Campbell; Celebrity Makeup Artist & Author Sam Fine; Emmy Award Winning Hairstylist Andre Walker and Fashion Institute of Technology President, Dr. Joyce F. Brown. The 2009 Avante Garde Award will be presented posthumously to the ‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson. Marlon Jackson accepted his award.

Sherri Shepherd

Design by Montgomery

Seven Brown & Marlon Jackson

Design by Amsale

Design by Bryon Lars

Bethann Hardison

Naomi Campbell

Emil Wilbekin & Sam Fine

Photos Courtesy of Dexstar G. The Peoples Photographer his blog

Notes from Nathan: We Are The Media

I am thrilled to have completed another edition of We Are The Media. I have to first thank my amazing team The Future. Richard, you are a genius, thank you for continuing to not let me give up. Dwight, you have been there with me from the beginning of all invention and right there along side me plotting our next move to take over the media. Cornelius, my longest standing partner, I love how you've grown. To our newest addition, Waddie, the man who came with a vision and chose The Future to grow with. For a new man in town you move fast, I like your style.

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LADIES & GENTLEMEN: WE ARE THE MEDIA

4th Annual Front Row Fashion Show with TMCF

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) once again celebrates the spirit of innovation in fashion with a presentation of the collection of established and emerging African and Latino American fashion designers at Front Row, its 4th Annual Fashion Show on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at the Roseland Ballroom, 239 West 52nd Street at 8:00pm in New York City.

Front Row is one of the largest annual fashion shows in New York City dedicated to breakthrough fashion designers and a three-time sold out event. With its growing popularity, Front Row’s red carpet has become the place for fashionistas, celebrities and New York tastemakers to be and be seen making it one of the most anticipated events of the year.

Adding to its popularity is this year’s host, the lively Sherri Shepherd, co-host of ABC’s The View and star of her own sitcom on Lifetime TV titled, Sherri.

Featured designers include: Byron Lars, Russell Simmons Argyle Culture, Kai Milla Designs, Angela Dean for DeanZign, a special new ethnic line from Walmart, Nico & Adrian, Annie S Intimates, Amsale, Montgomery and innovate emerging designers, Magnami Style & Company and Ellie Owen.

Front Row also pays tribute to trailblazers in the fashion industry with its Fashion Icon Award, saluting individuals who have influenced style and fashion and embody the spirit of leadership and commitment to their craft to their craft. The 2009 honorees are Supermodel Naomi Campbell; Celebrity Makeup Artist & Author Sam Fine; Emmy Award Winning Hairstylist Andre Walker and Fashion Institute of Technology President, Dr. Joyce F. Brown. The 2009 Avante Garde Award will be presented posthumously to the ‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson.

“The Front Row Fashion Show provides a unique venue for some of the nation’s leading fashion designers and emerging talents to showcase their creativity while giving the event’s attendees a rare opportunity to celebrate honorees’ contributions to the world of style, fashion and industry leadership,” said Dwayne Ashley, President & CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Inc. “This event is also certainly about honoring individuals who embody leadership, commitment and service in their respective professions and in doing so, opened doors of opportunity to young people, which is at the heart of the TMCF’s mission.”

The 4th Annual Front Row Fashion Show is sponsored by: Mercedes Benz, Moet & Chandon and Miller Coors. Tickets for this event are available at TMCF Online