Is it just me?

Justin Timberlake is an idiot. I hate boy bands.

Capitalism's golden hand reaches out once again... Diversification is the way to keep more of one's capital...

I also have a strong feeling that executive chef Vincent Magno is not Chinese.

why would you say that cav? :wink:

Call it an instinct. :wink:

I know how you feel, cav. Everytime I read about another entertainer going into the fashion business, I could just spit. Now Beyonce's mother is designing clothes. Pulllleease!

I feel your pain....

It's jealousy, cav. There's no other way to look at it. I'm not usually prone to such pettiness but this particular thing, for me, because I wanted so badly to be a fashion designer, just makes me wanna holler.

I'm with you on the jealousy thing, eoe. It is petty, but all artists are prone to it. There is a beautfiul 'boite' in my neighbourhood for lease that would do mad business as a high end dim sum/take out shop. It's a wealthy area, and there is no representation in the immediate vicinity for Chinese cuisine, yet folks around here love it, order it, drive to get it, even if it's just a few blocks, or miles. Meanwhile, pissant Justin opens this place and urinates on my parade! He should have just sent me the money. Prince owns a house in my city, why can't Justin finance my project?

See, I have no problem with Robert De Niro owning Nobu, because they put out a fantastic product, and had Iron Chef Morimoto there for some time, before he moved to Philly to open his own place, which I know is great, as my brother and the folks have been there. My bro lives in Philly now.

I try to avoid the jealousy thing, but sometimes it's tough. If a celebrity invests in another market, and does a good job, artistically, I'm cool with that. The Justin Timberlakes of the world, however, make my eyes go all twitchy...

Oh good god... she has got to be the worst designer I have ever seen....if she can make her stuff look bad on someone as beautiful as Beyonce...she's got problems.

That's all I'm saying, Kristie. Was Destiny's Child not one of the tackiest girl groups you'd ever seen??? And mama was indeed their designer.

When Puffy came out with his line, I was cringing until I saw it. Exquisite. No doubt about it. His menswear line was absolutely gorgeous. But then there's Russell Simmons' wife and her Baby Phat line. She throws a little fabric over nipples and crotches and calls it fashion.

Makes my ass hurt.

Yep, she should go into business with Lil' Kim.

(heehee...wouldn't that be awful!!!!)

Justin's latest foray into the restaurant biz reminds me of the whole Planet Hollywood fiasco. Restaurateurs who know nothing about food and expect the public to come on celebrity appeal alone are doomed.

mmm - happens in art too - people with a very little talent but who have the right contacts doing fantastically well - while others have to build up the hard way

sour grapes!

I couldn't resist....you wouldn't subtly be referring to elephant dung, would you?

Don't worry Cav, these restaurants usually fail.

Doesn't "Vincent Magno" sound like the name of a supervillian? An -evil- chef....Muahahhaha Vincent Magno.

How's that Supermodel's restaurant doing in NYC? Gone?