Rihanna’s Madame Tussauds wax statue debuted in Washington D.C. this week. [photo source]

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Fashion’s Night Out is a week away and we wanted to share some of our fav shopping spots for fashionistas to hit during the big event. We’re preparing for our upcoming fashion week coverage from the Lincoln Center tents.

Volkswagen, the evening’s official vehicle sponsor, will treat shoppers to free “direct” car service between midtown by Rockefeller Center and to the heart of SOHO in the of all-new 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.   Fashion fans will be the first consumers to step into the all-new Jetta and experience a drive of the sophisticated style and comfort.

Check out the full schedule here and watch the PSA featuring supermodels Chanel Iman, Liya Kebede and Miranda Kerr.

Fashion’s Night Out 2010 PSA from Fashion’s Night Out on Vimeo.

Fashion’s Night Out 2010 PSA from Fashion’s Night Out on Vimeo.

Joss Stone Nine West performance with fan meet and greet.  Shoe lovers will have the chance to purchase Joss’ limited edition styles at both Fashion’s Night Out events.  A portion of all proceeds from the collection will be donated to Soles4Souls, a non-profit charity organization that facilitates the donation of shoes to aid those in need worldwide.  For more information, visit www.ninewest.com/vintageamerica

ASOS & Teen Vogue host a Fashion’s Night Out block party in the West Village

Shenae Grimes (90210 actress) to host with a special live performance by singer V V Brown

Fashion Runway Show featuring ASOS fall 2010 men’s and women’s looks at 7PM

DJ set by Andrew Bevan starting at 6PM; Giveaways; DIY projects; Treats; special limited edition Henry Holland for ASOS FNO t-shirt dress for sale for $35 at the event and on ASOS.com

Perry St (between Bleecker St and West 4th St), NYC – www.asos.com / www.teenvogue.com

· INTERMIX & JBrand celebrate FNO with a British Invasion

Byrdie Bell and Daisy Lowe will co-host the event and JBrand will unveil a special collection with a collaboration from across the pond.

INTERMIX Soho Boutique, 98 Prince St, NYC – www.intermixonline.com

INTERMIX on the West Coast will have Brit band Deluka on hand for an in-store performance (7-10PM)

110 N. Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

· kate spade new york

Tim Gunn will be signing copies of his new book “Gunn’s Golden Rules” as well as judging a window design competition with Deborah Lloyd, Co-President and Creative Director of kate spade new york (7-11PM)

454 Broome Street, NYC – www.katespade.com

· REISS

In-store shopping events with complimentary cocktails and 10% off all night’s purchases at the NYC, DC and LA boutique locations: 387 West Broadway, NYC flagship will partner with Rimmel London and offer makeovers

1254 Wisconsin Ave NW, DC will be hosted by 3 top men’s bloggers and offer styling sessions

145 N Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles will host a cocktail party shopping event – www.reiss.co.uk

· ROXY

Pro surfer Kassia Meador will host an in-store event with raffle to win a night at Surf Lodge in Montauk. There will be a complimentary DIY arts & crafts station to customize new skate decks from Roxy’s fall collection.

Roxy & Quiksilver Soho flagship, 519 Broadway, NYC – www.roxy.com

· Temperley London

Official Temperley London/ALICE by Temperley bike will be cycling through town at all the major FNO locations beginning in Midtown down through the Meatpacking District, West Village, ending at their Soho boutique (453 Broome St, 2nd Fl at Mercer), NYC

*If you see the bike, take a picture and tweet it to @who_is_alice to win a shopping discount at the store. There will also be a grab bag with special prizes ranging from discounts off of purchases to free ALICE by Temperley scarves to a shopping spree at the boutique

www.temperleylondon.com / www.alicebytemperley.com

· Simon Spurr, men’s designer, will be making a special appearance at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Avenue, NYC signing his exclusive BG FNO t-shirt from 8-9PM. Simon will also be stopping by Saks Fifth Avenue and the Bloomingdales flagship, 59th St & Lexington Ave during the evening – www.spurr.tv

· Monique Lhuillier, women’s designer, will judge the Bergdorf Goodman dog fashion show at 7PM, 754 Fifth Avenue, NYC – www.moniquelhuillier.com

· Botkier – In-store cocktail party hosted by handbag and shoe designer Monica Botkier (special gift with purchase).  Boutique is located at 246 Mott Street, NYC – www.botkier.com

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The 2010 Black Weblog Awards winners were announced today. Congrats to all of the winners and finalists ! Learn more about the 2011  Black Weblog Awards Ceremony & Reception to pledge and support the Kickstarter campaign.

Here are the winners of the 2010 Awards.

#BWA wins @Jozenc @Abelleinbk @sistertoldja for 2010 #BWA wins
#bwa2010 @SoulBounce won Best Music Blog @blkweblogawards
@afrobella @Chookooloonks @KhadijahOnline @blkweblogawards #bwa2010 @MissJia  @KhadijahOnline

Best Blog Design

Popular Vote: The Young, Black, and Fabulous
Judges’ Vote: Mostbeautifullest

Best Blog Network

Popular Vote: Global Grind Network
Judges’ Vote: theFreshXpress Blog Network

Best Blog Post Series

Popular Vote: “I Love Black Men” on Black ‘n Bougie
Judges’ Vote: “Michael Jackson and the Five Stages of Grief” on What Would Thembi Do?

Best Business Blog

Popular Vote: Young, Fabulous & Self-Employed
Judges’ Vote: kiss my black ads

Best Cooking or Food Blog

Popular Vote: Yes, Divas Can Cook
Judges’ Vote: My Life Runs on Food

Best Culture Blog

Popular Vote: Black Girl with Long Hair
Judges’ Vote: Socialtik Mag

Best Faith-Based Blog

Popular Vote: The Old Black Church!
Judges’ Vote: The Secular Parent

Best Fashion or Beauty Blog

Popular Vote: Afrobella
Judges’ Vote: Afrobella

Best Film Blog

Popular Vote: Black Box Office
Judges’ Vote: Shadow and Act

Best Gaming or Comics Blog

Popular Vote: Black Nerd Comedy
Judges’ Vote: Black Comix

Best Gossip Blog

Popular Vote: The Young, Black, and Fabulous
Judges’ Vote: Necole Bitchie

Best Group Blog

Popular Vote: Very Smart Brothas
Judges’ Vote: Very Smart Brothas

Best Health or Wellness Blog

Popular Vote: A Black Girl’s Guide to Weight Loss
Judges’ Vote: A Black Girl’s Guide to Weight Loss

Best Hip-Hop Blog

Popular Vote: AllHipHop
Judges’ Vote: Hip Hop Blog

Best Humor Blog

Popular Vote: O Hell Nawl
Judges’ Vote: Very Smart Brothas

Best International Blog

Popular Vote: Catch a Vibe
Judges’ Vote: Catch a Vibe

Best LGBT Blog

Popular Vote: The Skorpion Show
Judges’ Vote: TransGriot

Best Microblog

Popular Vote: Sister Toldja
Judges’ Vote: The Smithian

Best Music Blog

Popular Vote: SoulBounce
Judges’ Vote: SoulBounce

Best New Blog

Popular Vote: The Dithering of a District Diva
Judges’ Vote: The Dithering of a District Diva

Best Parenting or Family Blog

Popular Vote: Black and Married with Kids
Judges’ Vote: African American Dad

Best Personal Blog

Popular Vote: A Belle in Brooklyn and Until I Get Married
Judges’ Vote: Sassy Wife Chronicles

Best Photography Blog

Popular Vote: My Damn Blog
Judges’ Vote: Chookooloonks

Best Podcast Series

Popular Vote: HBCU Digest Radio
Judges’ Vote: Friday Favecast

Best Political or News Blog

Popular Vote: The Urban Politico
Judges’ Vote: Black Snob

Best Science or Technology Blog

Popular Vote: Black Web 2.0
Judges’ Vote: Black Web 2.0

Best Sex or Relationships Blog

Popular Vote: Until I Get Married
Judges’ Vote: The Relationship Playbook

Best Sports Blog

Popular Vote: Hardwood Diva
Judges’ Vote: Black Sports Online

Best Teen Blog

Popular Vote: Teen Savvy
Judges’ Vote: DamierDesigns MMX

Best Travel Blog

Popular Vote: Black in Cairo
Judges’ Vote: Jay Travels

Best Video Blog Series

Popular Vote: The Skorpion Show
Judges’ Vote: Ill Doctrine

Best Writing in a Blog

Popular Vote: Until I Get Married
Judges’ Vote: Uptown Notes

Blog of the Year

Popular Vote: Miss Jia
Judges’ Vote: O Hell Nawl

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President Barack Obama made it official Tuesday: Operation Iraqi Freedom is over, and the nation’s No. 1 priority is fixing the economy.

“The end of our combat mission in Iraq” comes at “a time of great uncertainty for many Americans,” Obama said in a nationally televised address from the Oval Office of the White House.

“But this milestone should serve as a reminder to all Americans that the future is ours to shape if we move forward with confidence and commitment,” he added. “It should also serve as a message to the world that the United States of America intends to sustain and strengthen our leadership in this young century.”
And it opens up another opportunity “to rebuild our nation here at home,” the president said, declaring that “now, it is time to turn the page.”

The last full U.S. combat brigade actually left Iraq two weeks ago. But Obama waited to mark the end of the combat mission until Tuesday, the deadline he’d announced in February, and he did it without declaring victory, saying that while Iraq’s security was now in the hands of the Iraqis, the advance had had come “a huge price” for the United States.

“We have sent our young men and women to make enormous sacrifices in Iraq and spent vast resources abroad at a time of tight budgets at home,” he said. [SOURCE]

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Actress Zoe Saldana is the new face of the Calvin Klein envy underwear line. Watch a behind the scenes video of the Avatar star discussing what she likes about the luxury line.

Making Of : Zoe Saldana in Envy for Calvin Klein Underwear F/W 2010