The spectacle of Tupac Shakur, live and in the flesh-or the holographic flesh, captured the attention of the entire entertainment industry. The sight of Pac, performing with Snoop Dog, has inspired the imaginations of fans. Now, some would like to see posthumous performances from other legendary figures. At the top of the list, is the dearly departed, King of Pop- Michael Jackson. Many would like to see their favorite performer take the stage, at least one last time. And the Pac hologram, makes this possible. Jackie Jackson recently confirmed that the family is considering this. Would it be Aweful or Awesome to see the King, alive and literally, kicking?

As a one time display of technology, the Pac performance was sensational and may have been acceptable. But is there something inappropriate about delighting in these posthumas performances? Do we risk allowing some unscrupulous promoter to use the image of our favorite musicians, in ways that they themselves would have never approved? Consider that Michael, seemed reluctant to sign onto reunion tours with his brothers! I imagine managers that are gratified that they can finally, make our favorite stars do the gigs, duets and tours, they would have never agreed to. Maybe we can see a Biggie and Pac, “Together” Tour? Maybe, Pac and Mobb Deep, can put their beef aside, and unite for the world tour, they had “always” talked about (sarcasm). The whole concept becomes very creepy, very quickly. Where does this end? Who is next? Whitney, singing “I will Always Love You”?  Maybe Amy Winehouse can crune for us again. Perhaps we can attend concerts with the thin- Luther Vandross. While my musings, might seem outlandish, the internet is currently filled with much stranger requests for the new holographic technology. As an avid Tupac fan, I must admit that I was strangely intrigued by the Tupac Hologram, but the wild imaginings of rabid fans have forced me to reconsider.

Is the talk of an MJ Tour the beginning of something that we should all hope to avoid?

The fashion world has been fixated on Shanghai for the past week, in celebration of Shanghai Fashion Week, 2012. The glamourous event saw a variety of awe-inspiring looks that proved definitively, that China’s young designers have arrived and they have something significant to say about fashion. Italy’s Sforza and Mazzi, France’s Agnes B and even Dior were all present to pay their respects to the runway. However, the stars were China’s own. We have compiled a short look book of Shanghai Fashion Week for your enjoyment. Insh, designed by local designer Helen Lee was the darling of the catwalk.

Another Favorite was Zuczug by eccentric designer Wang Yiyang. The designer emphasizes his homegrown esthetic which he hones for local tastes.

And a label called Zix Guan, sported it’s Matrix Inspired looks. The designer emphasizes feminine empowerment and sites Angelina Jolie as an influence.

Is your closet overflowing with barely used, or worse yet, never worn clothes, shoes and handbags? Or do you like buying the hottest trends at a serious discount? A new website has found a way to address the needs of both consumers. THREADFLIP is a site that allows you to sell those outfits that are occupying your closet to cost conscious shoppers. The site is the brainchild of Manik Singh, who noticed the excess stock in his wife’s own closet. His wife and her friends, like many women, simply allowed the items to pile up as opposed to getting rid of them. Manik decided to create a trendy, slick and simple website that would allow his wife, her friends, and now YOU, to hock those closet wears. The result was a beautiful site that makes displaying, selling, shipping items a piece of cake. The gorgeous design takes photos from directly by upload or from your Facebook account and displays your goods in a compelling and uniform way. For sellers, they offer “white glove” service which helps Shepard your sold item, from one part of the nation to the other. The service even sends a dainty box to your door step with a label, ready to ship. The group even has an app. If your looking for a good deal or a way to monazite that dress that your never going to wear, try Threadflip. And let us know, what you think.

TMZ is reporting that Acura, in casting documents for its Superbowl Ad, specifically asked for an African American salesmen, but also demanded that he not be “TOO DARK”. The request was specified in Casting Call Documents. They demanded that the actor or actress be, “Nice Looking, Friendly, Not Too Dark”. Hollywood has faced criticism  for its resistance to casting African Americans and its constantly negative depiction of the black community. Black actors have often complained about the availability of work. The current saga sheds light on their plight. Not only do African American thespians have to compete for sparse roles but apparently, Hollywood continues to promote the notion that only certain kinds of African Americans are camera friendly. The shameful Acura ad is posted below. Kudos to TMZ for an Amazing scoop, which we have also linked to: http://www.tmz.com/2012/04/18/acura-nsx-super-bowl-commercial-seinfeld-light-skinned-black-casting/#.T46mBFHvom8

The details are sparse but the arrangement is a near certainty. Britney Spears will be hosting Simon Cowell’s, X-FACTOR. Britney may have seen a decline in her super-star status but she still commands quite a pay check. Early rumors suggest that the singer will net, 15 Million Dollars for the gig. Whether viewers will flock to the show because of her presence, is an open question. However, the extra star power can’t hurt.  Worthy wishes Britney all the luck in the world and continued success!

Ellen Degeneris is not known as an intrepid investigative journalist, but yesterday she broke a fashion exclusive. Ellen revealed the First Lady’s Prom Dress, which was notable for it’s incredibly high and revealing slit. The awfully tempting gown, reveals the slit as the future First Lady posed in a wicker throne. When Ellen pointed out the seductive accent, the First Lady emphasized that she would never allow her daughters to dawn such an outfit. She jokingly asked that Ellen not show her daughters. The First Lady was at a an event celebrating the children of military families which (we are sure) added to the pressure she felt to disavow her youthful fashion choices. Ellen was an excellent sport and revealed her own, hideous Prom Gown as well!

Harry Potter author, JK Rowling warned fans that her next book would be nothing like Harry Potter and she wasn’t kidding. She emphasized that “although I’ve enjoyed writing it every bit as much, my next book will be very different to the Harry Potter series“. And now that details of her new book are trickling out, its clear that she needed to prepare her fan base. The new Book, is called “THE CASUAL VACANCY” and its set in the very mogul-surroundings of a small town in the UK. Instead of magic, The Casual Vacancy is centered around the equally mirky world of politics.The new book is described as a black comedy, set in a picturesque township. In the cobble stoned town of Pagford, a dark storyline is put into motion when a youthful  Parish Councilor (the equivalent of a city commissioner), Barry Fairweather, unexpectedly dies. The death sets off a local, political war the publisher describes as the “Rich at war with poor, teenagers at war with parents, wives at war with their husbands, teachers at war with their pupils”. It is the furthest storyline possible, from the Harry Potter series. It is also sure to be a best seller. JK Rowling will break new ground by charging a whopping $20 for the ebook version of her new book. In an ebook market poised to see a decline in prices, Rowling is making an audacious move, positioning her book as a premium purchase. However, if there is any author in the world that can command such an inflated price, it is certainly JK Rowling!

Someone call Anderson Cooper, Nene Leaks (Anderson’s Housewife Crush) is single. She has just finalized her divorce. Atlanta’s hot new single lady is a constant source of tabloid fodder. She has an uncanny ability to maintain her place in the limelight. She was recently rumored to be behind the ousting of fellow Housewife Sheree. If we had to wager a guess, NeNe’s dating life will make an excellent reality series.