Brown Sista

AOL Blackvoices has learned that Grammy-winning soul singer, songwriter, and actress Erykah Badu has landed a leading role opposite Mos Def in the indie film, ‘Bobby Zero’. The film will be produced by Effie Brown’s Los Angeles-based production company Duly Noted. Also attached to the film are Peter Dinklage and Clifton Collins. Mos Def will play the romantic lead in the story of a down-on-his-luck social satirist who gives up his artistic aspirations to work at an advertising agency.The talented bohemian and his agoraphobic girlfriend hit rock bottom after years of struggling as a couple. To make ends meet, Bobby goes corporate with the advertising job and is confronted by his past beliefs, stepping outside the box and discovering that there the world is not what he expected.
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Embattled singer Erykah Badu is giving off some Diana Ross 1970s-esque flavor in her latest ad for Tom Ford’s White Patchouli fragrance. The neo-soul diva, who recently came under fire from fans and critics alike for having numerous children without the benefit of marriage, was handpicked by Ford himself to be the face of his new fragrance and recently premiered the first photo from this campaign exactly one month ago today. And though White Patchouli won’t be available in stores until September, as with all Tom Ford campaigns- the imagery is as important as the product which is why they are releasing shots of Erykah even before they officially appear in magazine advertisements next month.
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As rumors started to swirl earlier this week that Erykah Badu could possibly be pregnant by producer Jay Electronica, the singer started to come under scrutiny from fans, bloggers and other assorted critics who thought she was sending a bad message to young girls and the public in general. For those of you not in the know, Erykah has two children already, a son named Seven by rapper Andre 3000 and a daughter named Puma by 80’s West Coast rapper The D.O.C. Erykah has never been married and herein lies the problem according to many. If Erykah is pregnant by Jay Electronica he will be the third man she has had a child by and never married. Three children, three different fathers- many think Erykah is just a walking stereotype of Black women.
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As Brown Sista previously reported, singer Erykah has been tapped by the great Tom Ford himself, to be the face of his new women’s fragrance. Well, now we can tell you the name of that fragrance is “White Patchouli” and to your right is the first print advertisement featuring Erykah to make it’s debut. Several images of Erykah have been shot for this campaign and more will officially debut this September in US Magazine. So what do you guys think of the ad? I love it and though many balked at the idea of Erykah as a model, I knew this was right up her alley. Erykah possesses a gorgeous bone structure and can change her look at the drop of a hat. She is a chameleon and that is truly what great models are made of.

Singer Erykah Badu showcased some of the beauty and flair that made Tom Ford sign her as the face of his new fragrance, while performing in concert last night at the Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton, Florida. The singer, who is in the midst of a whirlwind 48 city, 42 show tour, took to the stage wearing a tiered black dress that looked something like a folded shower curtain, a plumed hat that was perched askew atop a black knit stocking cap and fake eyelashes that would have made 1970’s Diana Ross proud. Don’t let the weirdness fool you though. Erykah’s “Vortex” trek has been getting rave reviews from the American press and will no doubt garner the same acclaim when she takes her act overseas during the European leg of her tour.
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Soul diva, Erykah Badu, is featured in the May 2008 edition of Vibe Magazine. Erykah gives an in depth interview to writer Angleo Ragaza, and touches on everything from home schooling her children, to her hopes and dreams for the future, as well as what it’s like having captured the hearts of some of the famous men in the music industry.
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“Honey” singer, Erykah Badu, is sitting pretty at the top of the charts, as her “New Amerykah” CD has entered the Billboard 200 at #2, coming in right behind Janet Jackson and yielding sales of 124,000. Next up for Erykah is appearing on the cover of Essence Magazine’s April 2008 issue. To your right, you can see Erykah and her beautiful fro in all it’s splendor. Inside the issue Erykah covers the usual, her eclectic brand of music and fashion, as well as her past relationships and what it’s like being a single mom to two young children. Look for Erykah next to hit the road on a summer tour and you can look for this issue of Essence to hit newsstands on March 12th. And we must give Erykah an extra shout out for giving Janet a run for her money at the #1 spot on Billboard. As much as we love Janet here, we must give our sista Erykah credit for selling so well, and with very little promotion. Two sistas ruling the Billboard charts is definitely something to sing about and we love and support them both here.

Ok, so I know it said it’s “Discipline Day” day and all- but I cannot forget that two other noteworthy sistas are also releasing new albums today. Bad Boy’s long suffering soultress Cheri Dennis drops her debut CD “In And Out Of Love” and it is proceeded by her first single “I Love You“, which features rappers Jim Jones and Young Joc. Cheri, as many of you know, has been signed to Bad Boy for some time now and many never thought her CD would see the light of day. Now that it has, do check out this sista if you are not familiar with her and there is no reason why you can’t pick up her new CD- along with Erykah Badu- whose new album “New Amerykah”- also hits store shelves today.
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Singer Erykah Badu has a lot on her plate these days. The “Honey” diva is not only prepping for the release of her new album this month, but is also set to hit the road on a summer tour as well. Now comes word from Vogue Magazine that the sista has also been handpicked by Tom Ford to be the face of his new, and as yet un-named, fragrance. And though some may think Erykah is selling out for hooking up with corporate fashion bigwigs- I think her diversifying herself and her portfolio is a good thing. If ever a face was meant to be seen in print ads, it is Erykah’s. She has a great sense of style and fashion and that is probably why Tom chose her when he could have so obviously used any celebrity or model he wanted.
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