Leaving their little one at home to step
out for a night of celebration, Beyonce and Jay-Z were busy kicking back with
friends at La Marina in New York City on Sunday night (September 23).
The music industry power couple made
their way into the newly opened restaurant and lounge with the "Halo" singer
dressed to kill in a leopard print Roberto Cavalli dress and sky high
heels.
Beyonce and Jay proceeded to join a few
of the "99 Problems" hitmaker’s friends, including Swizz Beatz and Memphis
Bleek, to usher in the launch of the iconic rapper’s cognac brand,
D'USSE.
Just last week, the always-busy twosome
spent some couple time together as they co-hosted an NYC campaign for President
Barack Obama.
While hanging out with the “Watch the
Throne” rapper, the U.S. Commander-In-Chief told that he and Jay have a lot in
common, explaining,”We both have daughters and our wives are more popular than
we are," adding, "so you know, we've got a little bond there. It's hard, but
it's okay."
Lady Gaga always has a good time no
matter where she goes, and last night (September 9) Lady Gaga seemed sprightly
as she hung out on the steps of her hotel in London, England.
Joined by a few friends, the “You and I”
singer wore a white ball gown and held up a sign that said “I Love London” after
partying with Rihanna at the Arts Club.
Earlier in the day, Gaga was spotted
wearing a red 1950s-inspired dress teamed with an unusual neckpiece as she waved
to fans outside her hotel.
Meanwhile, Lady Gaga played Twickenham
Stadium over the weekend, paying tribute to Princess Diana and Amy Winehouse
during her set.
Gaga told the audience, “Since I was a
very young girl, the people’s Princess was the most important person in me and
my mother’s life. I swore if I ever had an audience like this in London, I would
take a moment to appreciate her.”
Back on the red carpet for a final press
function on the eve of her new movie's release, Emma Watson looked fabulous at
The Cinema Society special screening of "The Perks Of Being A Wall Flower" in
New York City on Thursday (September 13).
Clad in a beautiful Brood frock, the
"Harry Potter" actress joined alongside co-stars Logan Lerman, Johnny Simmons,
Ezra Miller, Adam Higenbuch and Erin Wilhelmi for the Crosby Street Hotel held
Big Apple premiere.
As for their movie, the Stephen Chbosky
directed drama tells the story of 15-year-old Charlie (Lerman) and his struggle
to cope with his first love, the suicide of his best friend, and his own mental
illness, all while struggling to fit in.
Also starring Nina Dobrev Paul Rudd, Mae
Whitman, Dylan McDermott, and Kate Walsh, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” is
set to hit theaters on Friday, September 14.
Just one day after premiering his "Watch
the Throne" documentary at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival on
September 9th, Jay-Z garnered himself a little added exposure by covering the
Fall 2012 issue of New York Times T Men's Fashion magazine.
The 42-year-old rapper showed off his
pearly whites while keeping warm under a black coat for the Cass Bird shot
spread while opening up about his political views and his daughter with Beyoncé
Knowles, Blue Ivy.
On the Occupy Wall Street
movement:
"Yeah, the 1 percent that's robbing
people, and deceiving people, these fixed mortgages and all these things, and
then taking their home away from them, that's criminal, that's bad. Not being an
entrepreneur. This is a free enterprise, This is what America is built
on."
On President Barack Obama being
elected:
"I've said the election of Obama has made
the hustler less revlevant. People took it in a way that I was almost dismissing
what I am. And I was like, 'No, it's not a good thing!' No one came to our
neighborhoods, with stand-up jobs, and showed us there's a different way. Maybe
if I had seen different role models, maybe I'd've turned on to that."
On how his music has evolved:
"I didn't have enough life experience, so
what I was doing was more technical. I was trying to impress technically. To do
things other people cannot do. As I started getting life experiences, I realized
my power was in conveying emotions that people felt."
On his daughter Blue Ivy growing up in
today's world:
"She doesn't have to be tough. She has to
love herself, she has to know who she is, she has to be respectful, and be a
moral person."
With his inaugural Made in America
Festival in full swing, Jay-Z took advantage of a little downtime by watching
the performances with his lovely wife, Beyonce Knowles, in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania on Saturday (September 2).
The music power couple laughed it up with
friends and loved ones including director Ron Howard as they sipped on drinks
and took in the music while situated backstage at Benjamin Franklin
Parkway.
The previous night, Jay made a
show-stopping entrance at the charity event's venue during which he showed off
his "Rocky" impersonations before getting the showcase underway.
Treating concertgoers to some of his
biggest hits including “Big Pimpin’”and “Empire State of Mind" while raising
funds for The United Way, the 42-year-old also showed a pre-recorded video of
President Barack Obama offering supportive words towards the Made In America
cause while then urging people to get out and vote.
With Kanye West, Common, 2 Chainz and
Swizz Beatz among the star power on-hand, Jay-Z ended the energetic night on a
high note by finishing up his performance with his hit “Paris” before shooting
off fireworks. Watch a clip from the concert below!
