Taz Arnold (AKA TI$A), front man to underground hip-hop super group Sa-Ra formerly signed to Grammy award winning artist Kanye West's label Good Music, launches his solo career and dedicates his first single and accompanying celebrity filled music video, "Vote Obama" in support of democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama. Look out for cameos from celebs and artists such as Kanye West, Jay Z, Chris Brown, Travis Barker, and Apple of The Black Eyed Peas.
As a producer and fashion icon, Taz has worked with some of the music industry’s finest talents, including Dr. Dre, Erykah Badu, Iggy Pop, Jill Scott, N.E.R.D., Roberta Flack, Herbie Hancock, Lauren Hill, and John Legend, to name a few. Additionally, he is preparing to unleash his new clothing line, also TI$A. Directed by Kenzo Hakuta. Co-Directed by Omari Thomas and Guy Logan .
You've got questions, we've got answers... So Kanye West made his rounds at the men's shows in Paris, but attention was not on him. Everybody was much more interested in knowing who his "mystery fashion friend" was. Well, allow me to introduce to you producer and fashion maven Taz Arnold. Formerly a member of the group Sa-Ra and a frequent collaborator with Kanye West and Hype Williams.
He blends music, fashion and sheer mathematical genius in a harmonic manifestation of what I call, dopeness! And his otherworldly melodies and matchless sense of style should force everyone to reconfigure their perception of both, the worlds of music and fashion as they know it.
When it comes to his style he says:
"When you see me dressed tripped out it’s because I grew up in a certain era. I’m mixing and matching different extremes. So when you see me its not some random craziness—there’s a history behind all that stuff. And for the record I’m not a fashionable person. Fashion is a pre-packaged style. I’m more a style person. It’s about being original and being an individual. My look is my personal style."
Russian model, Ruslana Korshunova, who had appeared on the covers of French Elle and Russian Vogue - a rising star in the fashion industry, was found dead outside her Manhattan apartment on Saturday after falling from her balcony, in an apparent suicide. While friends said there had been no signs the 20-year-old had been suicidal, internet postings show swings between euphoria and despair in a series of postings on the theme of love. Police say the fall is under investigation. 
Today Pharrell's Billionaire Boys Club releases a limited-edition New Era hat that pays homage to New York City. The brand is known for its swarovski-studded hoodies and hats emblazoned with BBC, but this hat flaunts the letters NYC. It's also blue-and-orange, which would match nicely to Knicks and Mets jerseys. Sneakerheads are going crazy over this $75 piece, a redesigned version of a blue-and-white hat BBC released in January that sold out on its first day in the store. But BBC only made 100 of the NYC caps, so if you want one you better act fast! At around 10 a.m. this morning we spotted a long line of BBC fans eager to get their paws on one of these puppies outside the BBC store at 456 West Broadway. The store manager tells us they're not sold out just yet, but they are going fast. If you miss your chance you can probably buy one on eBay down the line, for, we're guessing, twice the price.
My two favorite people, Kanye West and Pharrell Williams showed their support for designer Marc Jacobs at the Louis Vuitton Menswear S/S 09 show in Paris today. I'm really going crazy over here!!!
Rihanna and Chris Brown were spotted grocery shopping in West Hollywood yesterday with two muscley-arms. Now normally I wouldn't consider this noteworthy enough to post, however after taking a closer look, I realized that Chris has died his mohawk blonde!!!! (WTF) I am completely baffled. Your thoughts?
Naomi Campbell has been banned from participating in a concert celebrating Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday due to her latest run-in with the law, according to reports. The supermodel recently pled guilty to assaulting 2 police officers on a British airplane. Campbell, who is a close friend of Mandela, was originally on the list to present acts at the concert, but has since been removed. A source close to the situation tells Britain’s The Daily Mail:"The man himself intervened and she was pulled off the list. He was disappointed with her recent arrest. All plans were scrapped when pictures emerged of her being arrested, wearing the baseball cap with the Mandela number (46664) on it. She will be allowed to sit in the grandstand and watch the performances, but that is as far as it goes.”
“The organizers felt that this type of negative publicity goes against everything Mandela stands for and didn’t want her arrest to be associated with the charity concert.”
Earlier today, Beyonce was spotted at Heathrow Airport on her way to Ireland. I know everyone, including BET wished that she was at the awards show Tuesday night becuase the network suffered it’s lowest ratings since 2004.
Ciara recently signed with Wilhelmina modeling agency and according to reports the agency will cast Ciara in fragrance and clothing campaigns. Ciara says modeling has always been an aspiration of hers but she was insecure about her height. She is 5′8. Besides her new deal with the agency she is also working on a clothing line for the budget conscience Steve & Barry’s.
Hundreds of Lil' Wayne fans were left fuming after a phony promoter tricked a nightclub into advertising a fake gig by the rapper.
If you happen to be keeping track of Beyonce's filming schedule, from her new movie, Obsessed, here are the latest on set photos to surface. In this emotional scene Beyonce's character runs to grab her child, wearing a ripped and blood-covered T-shirt. Her husband arrives soon-after, and they all embrace. 
