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Morning Buzz 2.7.11

The Green Bay Packers win Super Bowl XLV, Italian Vogue fades back to Black and more!

 

 

Green Bay Packers win Super Bowl XLV

The Green Bay Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31 - 25 at Super Bowl XLV last night.

The Green Bay Packers took home the Lombardi Trophy for the first time in 14 years as a result of their win.

Just over 103,600 people showed up to the game at Cowboys Stadium last night. At least 400 disgruntled fans, however, had to watch the game from outside as they learned their tickets would not be honored. Stadium officials deemed a block of temporary seating unsafe.

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Italian Vogue goes Black … again

February’s issue of Italian Vogue, titled “The Black Allure,” will feature a variety of all-Black models.

In July of 2008, the magazine produced its first all-Black issue that received high praise. Since then, American Vogue ran an all-Asian model issue.

Some of the models to be included in the new issue are Chanel Iman, Joan Smalls and Jourdan Dunn.

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Sherri Shepherd to host Dove Awards

Sherri Shepherd fans will also be able to catch the actress on April 24 as Sherri hosts the 42nd annual Dove Awards, which honor the best in Christian music.

Sherri, co-host of "The View," has been keeping busy lately with her new stint as host of "The Newlywed Game" and upcoming wedding. She also recently made a guest appearance on TV Land's "Hot in Cleveland."

The Dove Awards air on the Gospel Music Channel.

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Marley to design for Jamaica

The Marley family just keeps cranking out the talent.

Cedella Marley, the eldest daughter of legendary reggae musician Bob Marley, will be designing the Olympic track suit of Jamaica’s Usain Bolt.

“I can’t think of a better person to design our Olympic outfits than Cedella. PUMA got that right,” Usain said. “She’s a great designer.”

Cedella is teaming up with athletic wear manufacturers PUMA, and will also be creating Usain’s looks for the podium and ceremony.

 

-- Sonya Eskridge and Tracy L. Scott

 

'Vogue' Blackface spread ignites controversy

An upcoming issue of French Vogue features a White model painted Black, which is, understandably, disturbing to many.

Vogue says 'No' to scandal-ridden Rihanna

The singer had a promising career that the fashion magazine wanted to feature, until Rihanna's nude photos leaked.

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