Most people don’t decide on a career or discover their life path until they are in their early twenties. New Orleans singer/songwriter KOURTNEY HEART found at the age of three that performing was what she had come to do. Her interest in watching legends like The Temptations on Motown specials, as well as seeing her father perform in “real” life greatly influenced the toddler.  Like many artists, she discovered the thrill of performing singing at church, but for KOURTNEY, there was no turning back. She got a glimpse of the future and that vision became her driving force, leading the young girl to diligently work toward her goal of becoming a recording artist.

KOURTNEY HEART is young but has been paying her dues for some time. With the support of her family, she began to perform as often as possible – each time perfecting her craft, developing humility and growing as an entertainer. She constantly pushed herself to achieve more and take her career to the next level. KOURTNEY HEART dreamed of working with the best artists and producers. This dream led her to her to New Orleans based manager/producer, DJ RAJ SMOOVE. The collaboration has proven to be a fruitful one. KOURTNEY’S sound continues to develop and she finds herself closer to realizing her vision.

The dynamic songstress has had the opportunity to showcase her talent on stages that seasoned artists strive to book. KOURTNEY HEART has performed at world-renowned Tipitina’s, the House of Blues, Republic, Dragon’s Den,  and has hosted shows at local venues across the city including The Suite. She has opened for a variety of performers including platinum-selling artists such as Kelly Price, Trey Songz and Chrisette Michelle. She has dominated numerous talent shows and open mic nights as well as performed at Essence Music Festival youth programs and fashion industry events. KOURTNEY HEART’s hard work continues as she gears to release her debut EP, EYE DEE KAY, set to drop September 14, 2010.

KOURTNEY HEART has an appeal that spans R&B, Hip-Hop and Pop music genres. Her artistic influences are Brandy, Beyonce, Paramore, Keisha Cole, Leona Lewis and Rhianna. Striving to maintain balance with her career, academic achievement and community involvement, KOURTNEY is extremely active in philanthropic endeavors that promote positive messages. She hosted a self esteem and empowerment seminar for young women ages 7-14 called KOURTNEY’S LITTLE PRINCESSES and this winter will sponsor a city wide coat drive, KOURTNEY HEART’S COATS FOR KIDS. Through churches and youth advocacy groups, she uses her talent to inspire, empower and raise awareness about issues that face her generation. The Edna Karr Magnet High School senior has a captivating personality that makes connecting with others seem effortless.

While many people are able to see, few have the gift of vision, and of those, even fewer have the focus and commitment it takes to pursue a vision. Day by day, KOURTNEY HEART gets closer to that was revealed to her at three years old. The amazing vocalist, passionate performer and compassionate individual is well on her way to making the vision a reality. Get to know KOURTNEY HEART, the visionary the industry has been waiting for.

When I saw those shoes I said “YES” I must feature her. Talent, beauty and style all rolled into one! Anybody with an on point shoe game like this is top notch in my book, I thought, then I listened to the samples at the download it now link below. I’m sold! Sounds like a winner to me. Tell a friend.

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I must have these shoes or sequined booties whatever you want to call them. They are by Cesare Paciotti and they’re called “Dita”.

My partner in fashion crime The Bare Skinny said that she’s called 3 boutiques and they all told her the same thing:

Only one pair was made for Beyonce for Allure photo shoot. They were hard to walk in so they didn’t go into production.

Gasp! That’s insane. I’ve seen shoes that looked harder to walk in than that. I want those shoes. I am starting an online petition to get them into production. I mean, why tease honest shoe lovers with a shoe we can see but never have. That’s lunacy. Fan the Princess. She’s having a moment.

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I absolutely loved The Lost Boys. When the two Corey’s did their reality show together it was very volcanic with a simmering of emotions that neither would fully talk about on camera. There were a lot of unresolved issues. He is a prime example of why you need to know who is around your kids and what their intentions are–well, they both are. I don’t know why it still shocks me when I hear news about dead Hollywood stars. Probably because they’re still human.

TMZ reports that Corey Haim died:

Actor Corey Haim died this morning of an apparent overdose — possibly accidental — according to LAPD. He was 38.

Police tell us they were called to St. Joseph’s hospital in Burbank, CA shortly before 4AM PT to investigate.

Haim shot to fame in the 80s — when he co-starred in a number of films, including “The Lost Boys,” with Corey Feldman.

What a way to stay relevant. It seems that one of the most hilarious commercials aired during the Superbowl has come under fire by none other than Lindsay Lohan. Surely she doesn’t think she’s the only manstealer out there.

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The world revolves around Lindsay.

Lindsay Lohan is suing the financial company E-Trade, insisting that a boyfriend-stealing, “milkaholic” baby in its latest commercial — who happens to be named Lindsay — was modeled after her. And she wants $100 million for her pain and suffering, The Post has learned.

The actress filed a lawsuit yesterday in Nassau County Supreme Court over the commercial that debuted during the Super Bowl this year.

The ad — part of a series starring babies who play the stock market — features a boy apologizing to his girlfriend via video chat for not calling her the night before.

SPILT MILK: Lindsay Lohan is suing E-Trade, saying the company is trading on her image with a TV ad that debuted during the Super Bowl and features a “milkaholic” baby named Lindsay.”

And that milkaholic Lindsay wasn’t over?” the baby girl asks him suspiciously.”Lindsay?” the boy replies, just before a baby girl sticks her head into the frame and slurs, “Milk-a-what?”

Lohan’s lawyer, Stephanie Ovadia, said the actress has the same single-name recognition as Oprah or Madonna.

“Many celebrities are known by one name only, and E-Trade is using that knowledge to profit,” Ovadia said.

“They used the name Lindsay,” Ovadia said. “They’re using her name as a parody of her life. Why didn’t they use the name Susan? This is a subliminal message. Everybody’s talking about it and saying it’s Lindsay Lohan.”

Ovadia wants an injunction to force the spot off the air, and the Lindsay camp wants every last copy of the commercial.

Chris Brown, a spokesman for Grey Group, which produced the spot, is throwing cold milk on the controversy, saying it “just used a popular baby name that happened to be the name of someone on the account team.”

Ovadia said E-Trade has violated Lohan’s rights under New York state civil-rights law and used her “name and characterization” in business without paying her or getting her approval.

The lawyer said that since the spot was seen by hundreds of millions of people watching the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics finals, the firm has garnered great profits.

She says Lohan is owed $50 million in exemplary damages, plus another $50 million in compensatory damages.

E-Trade could not be reached for comment.

Source: New York Post
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