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B. Alysse

Chris Rock walks in the theatre and yells, “Hello New York City! This is the tastemaker’s screening of Top 5. The film is written and directed by me and co-produced by my friends, Jay-Z and Kanye West. If you have good things to say, great, if not SHUT THE F*CK UP”! And, just like that, he vanished in a cloud of laughter. 

Toronto International Film Festival was in an emotional whirl over Top 5 when Paramount won nearly 13 million for the film.  Rock wears many hats, as he also stars in Top 5. Comedian Andre Allen’s (Chris Rock) biggest career savior is his reality TV/socialite fiancé (Gabrielle Union). The New York Times Journalist (Rosario Dawson) has a knotty relationship with Andre Allen, pressing him to answer grim questions, like, “Why aren’t you funny anymore?” Damn.

Special Appearances include Kevin Hart, DMX, Cedric The Entertainer, Tracy Morgan, Jay Pharoah, Leslie Jones, Sherri Shepard, J.B. Smoove and more. The Film is a riot from beginning to end. Top 5 will release in limited theaters on December 5^th and go wide on December 12^th, 2014. The film is a hilarious 5 star experience from a 5 star cast.

One random day off from his work as a boutique window dresser in Houston, Texas, changed Ty Hunter’s life. He seized an opportunity of a lifetime with a call to a frequent shopper, Miss Tina Knowles, offering to help with the group Destiny’s Child. The two instantly made a chemistry filled connection and began working together on the creation of beautiful costumes for the group.

A week later he found himself on the red carpet for the Grammy’s. Proving that you cannot have million dollar dreams with a minimum wage work ethic; Ty Hunter took no days off. Nearly two decades later, he styles the world-renowned entertainer, Beyoncé.

His passion for fashion began when he attended his first concert. He told Billboard: Behind The Seams, “…my dad and my mom took me to see Diana Ross and I was in awe. Like the costume changes, the hair… you know! There was just so much that went into it”. Today millions of fans stand in astonishment of his hand-selected jaw-dropping garments.

Beyoncé went from his trend setting “Survivor” camouflage to creating esteemed designer bidding wars.  Her unmatched frame is his accomplished art canvas. What a miraculous journey, from Bui Yah Kah clothing to becoming the head stylist of world tours.  The even greater marvel is how he remains down-to-Earth, smiling and sipping mini champagne bottles with the rest of us.  Ty Hunter is now one of the most globally prized stylists. His destiny has flourished forward from Destiny’s Child and admirers cannot help but wonder, “What’s next now”?

New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.

The ever fashionable Kelly Rowland revealed her toned and very pregnant figure, to Elle Magazine. She recently announced that she and manager/husband, Tim Witherspoon, were expecting their first bundle of joy. Rowland has been inspiring women since her days with Destiny’s Child and continued on, as a trend setting solo-artist.

She frequently displays some of the most eloquent ensembles to nearly 3 million Instagram followers. You won’t catch her in sweats or elastic mom jeans. The new Mrs. Witherspoon is wrapped in Kaufman Franco fabric, Jimmy Choo standing and dripping Lorraine Schwartz diamonds.

A new lifestyle, Rowland motives women to exercise with her pregnant #SWEAT post, and her glow is like never before. Fans are invited to peek with Elle at the next step of her  incredible journey. Only weeks away from her due date, her smile is sweet. It appears the artist life is truly complete.

Photo: Elle Online