While a convicted batterer, many girls would still drop their crotchless panties for Mr. Brown. Even Rihanna wants another piece of that cake cake cake cake cake cake cake.

The "Seven Days" singer has been hitting the weights hard as of late, causing renewed interest in his career...or at least renewed interest in his physique.

D'Angelo may have gone through a rough patch -- leading to this infamous mug shot -- but he's back working on his fitness, though let us all rejoice in the halcyon days of "Untitled (How Does It Feel)"'.

Meanwhile, who knew John Legend had it goin' on like this? Not I. Not. Effin'. I.

Anyone remember Lil' Romeo, aka Master P's son? No, that's fine since he's not so lil' anymore.

Weezy F baby, please say the baby

Over 25 years after first extolling the virtues of his radio, the ladies still love cool James. Now even more than ever.

Way before he was scoring Oscar nominations and producing Emmy-winning crap like Entourage, Mark Wahlberg was better known as Marky Mark and even scored a number 1 hit with the Funky Bunch, "Good Vibrations."

Nick Cannon's status as a rapper or singer is dubious at best, but you can't argue that Mimi's house husband's got a body that won't quit.

Sammie first hit the scene in 1999 at 12 years old with "I Like It" and will release a new album this year -- I don't care what it is, but I already love it.

Biebs, take a note. This is how it's done.

When and how did your line begin?

I launched my accessories line in the Fall of 2010 with a concept design of epaulets.  I created a small collection in different styles and they ended up in the hands of some fashion influentials. I’ve since introduced earrings, bangles and eyewear.

What inspires your work?

I watch a lot of nature documentaries. I’m in love with the beluga whale. I watch the same documentaries over and over.. I’ve seen the Blue Planet series over a hundred times and I now watch Microcosmos fanatically. Have you ever seen ladybugs make love? It’s a fascinating and a gentle experience.

Where do you finding the amazing leathers and animal skins that you use on your accessories?

I buy my leather at the same place that Helmut Lang, Diane Von Furstenberg and Oscar De La Renta buy from. Its expensive and the best in the city. Libra Leather. I work with Sam Jones, The Leather Queen. She has great taste and instincts when it comes to leather. Libra Leather has been pioneering leather trends in New York for decades. They provide the selection designers conceptualize their entire leather collection from. They are best in the biz.

The Feather Spray Earrings seem like a big deviation from some of your previous designs. What was the inspiration behind those?

When I launched my line in October 2009 I used feathers in the fabrication of many of those epaulet designs. The feather was lying on my desk at a certain angle and it came to me.. that should be attached to an ear. I guess it’s all the nature videos I watch.

What celebrities have you worked with?

I grew up in NYC so Mary J Blige, Lauryn Hill and Beyonce were the soundtrack of my life. I attended borderline ruff schools and their music was uplifting and their voices strong, I adored them. Now as an adult, this entire experience as a designer has been transcendental for me. I often can’t believe who I’ve turned out to be. Just three years ago I was the most unhappiest girl in the world. I’ve designed for all them. I’ve also created custom accessories for Lil Wayne’s and Prince’s musical tours.. I used to make out with posters of Prince. I’ve designed for Alicia Keys’ Freedom tour.  Lauryn Hill just bought my entire collection for her European tour.

What’s your favorite part about being a designer?

The actual design process is probably my favorite part of being a designer. I often struggle between concept and application.. I’ll think about a construction for months before I even attempt to piece it together.. My own thoughts intimidate me. There is an element of anxiety I experience and I know that I’ll figure it out eventually. There are some designs I’ve constructed, not many, that I will never share with the world. I hoard special pieces.

What are the biggest challenges as a designer?

Figuring out which tradeshows to do make me pretty dizzy.

Three must haves to have in your wardrobe?

Combat boots, a black fur and a balaclava.

What is your best moment that you’ve experienced in your career?

All of them have been extraordinary. Getting picked up by Nordstrom, a tour order from Alicia Keys, selling at Patricia Field and having my mom and dad say that they’re proud of me.

What advice do you have for aspiring designers?

Organize yourself. Have a decent website, take good pictures, get a press list, don’t get tired, get motivated.  Surround yourself with good people that want good for you.  Love yourself and visualize yourself in the place you want to be.

How would you describe your personal style?

My look changes drastically, often. Recently my style is Le Femme Nikita.. assassin chic.

What is the inspiration behind “in love and good fashion” and “good taste must be shared”?

I tend to curate everything. My friends, my wardrobe and words.. I love language and assembling words together.. In Love and Good Fashion fell into place in the first weeks of creating my first collection.. it represents the head set I was in at the time..

Good Taste Must Be Shared is a personal philosophy.. Good taste crosses over into all aspects of living.. food, clothing, jewelry, travel and all of earths spoils.. Everything that is good about anything should be shared and enjoyed.

What’s currently on your iPod?

I don’t have an Ipod but I have been listening to Amy Winehouse, Wu Tang Clan, Florence and The Machine and Lauryn Hill recently.

Describe Mary Had A little Scam and the other short films you are working on based on your line?

I decided to make a short film when the concepts in my head began to move and could only be expressed through video. I’ve watched enough documentaries and films to understand the shooting style I like.  I titled the film Mary Had  A Little Scam to represent the duality between innocence and  a calculated menace. I wanted to create a sexy film that captures the private moments strong women experience when alone.. the awkwardness, paranoia, struggle, uncertainty and ultimate perseverance.  The character Mary in the short film Mary Had A Little Scam has a public persona of  a fierce rebel leader with the American Accessories Coalition for Good Taste (AACGT). Her mission is to collect rare jewelry from around the world, sharing good taste with the masses.

What are you currently working on for your line right now?

I’m preparing a trip to Paris, meetings, meetings, meetings!

Where do you see Seville Michelle Anastos 5 years from now?

I’m excited for the future.  Nothing I’ve done has been planned, my line has swept me off my feet!

You can follow Seville Michelle’s line and updates on twitter too @SevilleMAnastos

- “Our campaigns exist at the intersection between fitness and fashion; they are intended to be thought provoking and to generate discussion through their deliberate synthesis of personal motivation and high fashion photography.” Equinox on its controversial Terry Richardson ads. Translation: gotcha bitches. [WWD]

- Heather Locklear was rushed to the hospital Thursday afternoon, allegedly for a mix of booze and prescription pills, but she seems to be doing fine and is said to be in “no danger.” [E!]

- Lil Wayne launched a T-shirt line called Trukfit, which is short for “The Reason You Kill For It.” When asked to describe the name in two words, Weezy responded: “‘Un…Usual,’ he said with a grin that broke into a croaky laugh. ‘That’s one word.’” [WWD]

- Lara Stone gets carried away by a tornado, Wizard of Oz style, in a new ad for Mercedes-Benz. [Huff Po via Nowness]

Lara Stone: American Fairytale on Nowness.com.

- Halle Berry has decided to earn her diva stripes by walking down the aisle a third time. The Oscar-winner is engaged to fellow gorgeous person Olivier Martinez. [Us]

Among the precocious pissants are designers Joseph Altuzarra, Alexander Wang, Chris Benz, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and Pamela Love; musicians Adele, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Rihanna and most of the Young Money roster — Lil Wayne, Drake and Nicki Minaj; actors Chloe Moretz, Jennifer Lawrence and Community‘s Donald Glover; and hiding out in the media category is Tavi Gevinson. And while Jaden Smith made the cut, his hair-whipping, fireball-throwing sister, Willow, is nowhere to be seen. Other notable exclusions include Glee‘s leading ladies Lea Michele and Chris Colfer, as well as tween fashionistas Elle Fanning and Hailee Steinfeld. Guess they weren’t being disruptive enough.

Click through the gallery for some of the kids making waves while I pass out in a pool of my own vomit. [Forbes]

Adele, 23

Joseph Altuzarra, 28

Chris Benz, 29

Justin Bieber, 17

Drake, 25

Lady Gaga, 25

Tavi Gevinson, 15

Donald Glover, 28

Wiz Khalifa, 24

Jennifer Lawrence, 21

Pamela Love, 29

Bruno Mars, 26

Nicki Minaj, 29

Chloe Moretz, 14

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, 25

Katy Perry, 27

Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld, 27

Rihanna, 23

Jaden Smith,13

Esperanza Spalding, 27

Taylor Swift, 22

Alexander Wang, 28

Lil Wayne, 28

Florence Welch, 25

Photo: Wall Street Journal

A recent survey of the wealthy shows that their spending habits have changed post-recession with more emphasis on discounts, less trust in branding and more caution in discretionary spending. As a result, Costco and Target are the favorite shopping destinations of the wealthiest Americans, a little tidbit I’m filing under my continuing “Coming Signs of the Apocalypse” scrapbook.

The American Affluence Research Center a.) is a real thing and b.) found that 60% of people said discounts didn’t affect their opinions of a brand. And although well-to-do Americans now think twice about making it rain at the cashier they will stay pay full price on “one-of-a-kind clothes and accessories” as well as “experiences that create fond memories” such as weekend getaways, vacations and I’m assuming high-class call girls.

It’s always sad when the rich have to cut back on their number of homes or size of their yachts — I mean, who else can us po’ folk aspire to and/or steal from? [WSJ]

Not all students are created equally so here are a few options.

The Traditional Student:

This outfit is great for the everyday guy. This outfit is about comfort and ease. (We all know commencement services are way too dragged out.) The colors are light and simple so they can go under any color gown.

The Fashionisto Student:

The Fashionisto Student is one who is taking the dress rules into his hands. This outfit says “Look at me. I’m graduating and shutting it down #BOOM”

The IDGAF Student:

This is the guy who sat in the back of every class and his  mantra was “D’s are for degrees” He could care less that he’s graduating and is pleased that he managed to even wear clothes underneath his cap and gown.

- Jimmy Choo is willing to spend £500 million — with the aid of a few backers — to regain his old namesake label. Now I guess Jimmy Choo will know how it feels to go broke trying to buy a pair of his shoes. [Fashionista]

- Leave it to Mimi to paint a butterfly on her soon-to-pop baby belly. Though by the looks of the artwork and the spelling of “dem babies,” methinks Mariah’s other little one, Nick Cannon must have gotten into the finger paints. They’re so cute at that age. [Perez Hilton]

- Lil Wayne covers the latest issue of Interview Magazine, wherein he gets grilled by alleged racist Paris Hilton. The two have surprisingly a lot in common, like they both know: what it’s like to be in jail; what it’s like to make it rain on strippers at 18 years old; and what it’s like to bitch slap Lindsay Lohan. Interview Mag: building bridges. [Refinery29]

- Lady Gaga celebrated her birthday the traditional way: by blowing out the candles on her birthday cake, wearing a nude body stocking and doing a mariachi cover of “Born This Way.”  [Twitter/YouTube]

- Prince Harry threw brother William a stag party this weekend and though the affair was private and sealed off from the prying eyes of the paparazzi, rest assured that “Prince William dropped his trousers and downed pints of bitter as he and brother Harry gave their royal cousin a boozy stag weekend to remember.” Whatever that means. [Daily Beast]

- The Celebrity Meltdown has become the golden ram for the press these days. Catch a celeb on their drunken, coked-up, hooker-drenched downfall and the issues go flying off the stand. So it’s good to know who may or may be following in Charlie Sheen‘s winning footsteps, though I think we all know Miley is a safe bet. [College Candy]

Amanda

1. Led Zeppelin – “Misty Mountain Hop”

2. Nick Drake – “One of These Things First”

3. Lil Wayne – “Hustler Musik”

Joshua

2. The Rolling Stones - ”She Smiled Sweetly”

3. Sublime - ”Santeria”

2. The Smiths – “The Boy With the Thorn in His Side”

3. Nas – “Halftime”

Mac

1.Justin Timberlake - “Summer Love”

2. Adele – “Hometown Glory”

3. Micheal Jackson – “PYT”

A source tells Life & Style:

“Right after the clock struck midnight, Drake left his party at the W South Beach and dashed over to Nicki’s Moët & Chandon-sponsored bash at Mansion.”

They proceeded to dance and cuddle til 4 a.m. and were even spotted leaving together. Aww, cute!

Meanwhile, imagine what that wedding would be like; Lil Wayne officiating, Kanye as best man and a pink taffeta wedding gown that comes right below Nicki’s little Minaj.

Stunning.

Link Love: Life & Style

Minaj partied with friends Amber Rose and Cassie at Tao Nightclub in Las Vegas where her mentor, a freshly out of lockdown Lil Wayne, presented her with a Barbie convertible birthday cake.

The raptress certainly earned the right to live it up. Her first studio album Pink Friday debuted to huge numbers, posting the second highest sales week for a female rapper, behind Lauryn Hill‘s classic Miseducation.

And a few months ago, she became the first artist in history to have seven songs on the Billboard Hot 100.  Girl has been working that comically large ass off all year — 2010 may go down as a Pink Year.

LINK LOVE: Daily Mail

Famous for her 16-bar cameos in songs by Ludacris (“My Chick Bad”), Usher (“Little Freak”) and Mariah Carey (“Up Outta My Face”), Nicki is also the first female rapper to top the Rap Songs Billboard chart on with the Annie Lennox-sampling “You Love” since another bold raptress Missy Elliott in 2002.

Nicki is rapper as popstar, sort of a Gaga Latifah. Like the Lady, she has a taste for the more outrageous in style, but also doesn’t take herself or her image too seriously.

If you’re not familiar with the raptress, here’s a sampler of some of her best and baddest to whet your appetites til the 22nd.

Or til it inevitably leaks several days before.

1. “Monster” w/Kanye West, Rick Ross and Jay-Z

Best line: “Hairdresser from Milan, that’s the monster do/ Monster Giuseppe heel, that’s the monster shoe” (though all 32 bars are incredible)

2. “Roger That” w/ Lil Wayne and Tyga

Best line: “White girls tell me, “Hey Nicki, your camp rules’/ ‘Is that why you get more head than shampoos?’”

3. “My Chick Bad” w/ Ludacris

Best line: “Trash talk to ‘em then I put ‘em in a Hefty/Runnin’ down the court’, I’m dunkin’ on ‘em, Lisa Leslie”

4. “Your Love”

Best line: “Anyway, I think I met him in the sky/ When I was a geisha, he was a samurai”

5. “Shake It for Daddy” w/ Robin Thicke

Best line: “Wa-wanna play, meet me at the fumble line/ Cuz I’m a ninja, cowabunga time”

6. “Sweet Dreams (Remix)” w/ Beyoncé and Lil Wayne

Best line:  Boy boy boy boy , I’m everywhere/ You’re like balloon boy, mama you was never there!

And for dessert, Nicki’s new track with Eminem.

THE TEN:

1. Ribcage (Shanae Grimes)

2. Fingers (HannaBeth Merjos, Izzy Hilton, and Raquel Reed)

3. Wrists (My friend Rosser)

4. Feet (Nicole Richie)

5. Back of the neck (Rihanna)

6. Thigh (Peaches Geldof)

7. Inside of Lip (Raquel Reed by Dale May for Tattoo Life)

8. Behind ears (My friends Nick and Danny)

9. Chest piece (Dirk Mai)

10. Face (Lil Wayne)

What’s your guys’ feelings on tattoos? Where do you have/want your ink?

If there was one person I thought I would never have to blog about on this website it would have to be Lil Wayne, but of course he had to go and do something news worthy, and so here I am talking about one of the ugliest humans to walk this planet. It seems Weezy F. Baby (seriously who would want to be known as that?) is tapping into his more fashionable side, and rocking one of my favorite Blood Is The New Black tees on the album cover for his terrible new single “Hot Revolver”.

So now that the Lil Wayne part of this article is over with I can talk about the important stuff, like how fucking amazing Blood Is The New Black is. They’re unique conglomerate of artists create some of the best tee shirts I have ever seen. The particular one that the rapper is wearing above is that of a leather of vest with a picture of the great Karl Lagerfeld on the back.

Want to get one for yourself? All you have to do is head over to the Blood Is The New Black website and pick one up for $42.

Enjoy!

Remember that little number by Henry Holland? Ever what it would look like on a pregnant woman who could explode at any second? Check out this video of M.I.A performing with (soon to be jail bait) T.I, (the ass of our generation) Kanye West, (the socially accepted, talentless junkie) Lil Wayne, and (the 95 year old “gangster”) Jay-Z at the Grammys last night. Sorry M.I.A but this may have been the worst opportunity to wear you House of Holland gear, or dance like you normally do.

Video courtesy of: World Star Hip Hop

Well I wish my Louis Vuitton briefcase looked like that. Scratch that, I wish I had a Louis Vuitton briefcase to start. Lil Wayne celebrated his 26th birthday at Mansion Nightclub in Miami on Tuesday. As a gift from his beloved pal Birdman, Lil Wayne was gifted a Louis Vuitton briefcase with $1 million cash in it. I didn’t know that 26 was a milestone age mark in which it is necessary to gift $1 million dollars. I turned 21 this year and all I got was too much alcohol and a hangover, So beat that one Lil Wayne!

Thanks Celebslam for the pictures.