Here’s what she told the mag:

“My mom is an incredibly intelligent and insightful person about life in general. From the time we could talk, she talked to us endlessly about any and everything with a level of openness and fearlessness that made us believe that we were bright enough to engage with an adult, that we were worthy enough to ask questions and to get really serious answers-and she did it with a level of humor. There were many times when we were in the midst of getting spanked or disciplined and she would start cracking up. She taught my brother and me not to take things so seriously; to work hard, but to learn to laugh at situations and laugh at yourself and then to move through it.”

Halle Berry is pretty in pink on the May 2009 cover of Harper’s Bazaar.  In the beautiful spread – she sports a playful curly do’ and some fab gowns.  Simply gorge Ms. Berry!  Here’s what the 42-year old stunner told the mag-

Says Halle: “My pregnancy was amazing. I was happy that whole time, I felt good. I had energy, I felt like Superwoman. I wish I could feel like that for the rest of my life, that’s how fantastic it was.” But she adds: “Having a baby takes so much from you. It’s the most glorious thing you’ll ever do, but the aftermath is not so glorious! So now I’m having to exercise, eat a little bit differently, take a lot more vitamins.”

As for whether she plans to marry partner Gabriel Aubry? “No. I’m done,” Miss Berry reveals. “I happened to find a person who feels done too, and he’s never been married before. So it works.

Tell me how you keep your mojo. I have a 33-year-old man. That’ll keep your mojo mojo-in’.

Do you ever go on a food binge? I like Doritos. I’m usually watching The Biggest Loser eating Doritos.

You, Obama, and [your daughter] Nahla are biracial. What does that mean to you? Nahla will grow up in a completely different America. Obama is someone who’s more like her than not, who shares her history. Hopefully she’ll grow up in a world where it’ll be easier than I had it. I had a rough time. I was accused of stuffing the ballot box for my high school prom-queen election because they couldn’t believe the only black girl in the school won.

Three-time Grammy-winning singer Jill Scott is counting down the days before she gets to lay eyes on what she calls her most precious gift yet. The soon-to-be-mom, whose due date is April 25, looks forward to her little one, since past doctors told her that she was unable to conceive. He’s my little warrior, Scott told Jet magazine. So far, he’s been to Africa with me, he’s worked in extreme heat and during 14-15 hour days. He’s hung in there with me through this whole thing and I just cannot get over it. This is incredible.

If things had gone as intended, Scott would have married Lil John Roberts, 37, her band’s drummer, last month. The pregnancy, however, has since altered their plans. We are just people, of course, so we have to deal with one thing at a time. We may get married. We may not. Who knows? We don’t. We’re just taking it as slow as we can.

Yesterday, I visited my local Chapters Bookstore to check out some stuff and came across the April issue of Essence.  Taraji, Iman and Serena look stunning -the pink tones against their brown caramel skin is totally fab!  I definitely need to pick up a pink maxi dress for spring/summer 2009.  Anyhow, I read the article (I know this issue has been out forever) but for those of you who haven’t read the mag (we are in a recession, so its understandable) I  decided to share some of  their fave hair products.

Serena Williams swears by Phyto Phyto Curl defining spray – which retails on Amazon for $26 USD.

She tells the mag “as an athlete I have a lot of dedication to keep my hair up.  I dont have a perm.  I moisturize my hair weekly and I spritz my hair with Phyto Phytocurl; it gives me the pretties curls.”

Directions
Apply a few sprays to dry hair. Scrunch hair to boost curls. Do not rinse.

Product Description
For Curly Hair with Passion Flower Extract
A styling treatment specifically formulated for curly hair, PHYTOCURL Spray perfectly structures and energizes your curls from the first application. Passion flower extract moisturizes and tones while a natural corn derivative gives your curls body and bounce. A natural photoprotection agent, extracted from Sunflowers, prevents oxidation caused by harmful environmental factors and makes hair increasingly resistant and strong. The result is a full head of perfectly defined, moisturized, and strengthened curls, beautiful and full of vitality. In order to optimize results and regain your youthful curls, use PHYTOCURL Shampoo prior to styling.
PHYTO products bring the most potent active ingredients from the botanical world to your hair through Phytotherathrie, the science of haircare through plants.
PHYTO will help maintain the healthy appearance of your hair and reveal its full beauty.
Through its botanical formulas, PHYTO provides a natural and precise solution for the needs of each hair type. Ongoing research and close collaboration with scientists enable Laboratories Phystosolba to continually develop innovative haircare products with clinically proven results.
Environmentally conscious, PHYTO only uses glass bottles and aluminum tubes, which also help protect its formulas rich in active ingredients and limit the use of preservatives.
PHYTO does not test products on animals.

Ingredients
Achillea Millefolium Extract (Botanical Origin), Alcohol Denat. (Botanical Origin), Propylene Glycol, PEG 12 Dimethicone, Glycerin (Botanical Origin), PEG 7 Glyceryl Cocoate (Botanical Origin), Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract (Botanical Origin), Acetamide MEA, VP DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract (Botanical Origin), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract (Botanical Origin), PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Botanical Origin), Hydrolyzed Keratin, Lauryl Methyl Gluceth 10 Hydroxypropyl Dimonium Chloride (Botanical Origin), Fragrance (Parfum), Tetrasodium EDTA

Taraji uses a few prods to get her mane right including KIMBLE HAIR SYSTEMS’s Ginger Cream Conditioner which Retails $12.99 for 8 oz. on Kimble Hair Care

Here’s what she revealed to the mag – “when it comes to products, I’m like a mad chemist.  I use a dry scalp shampoo followed by a mix of equal parts Kimble Hair Care Systems Ginger Cream Conditioner, Matrix Solution Biolage Detangling Conditioner and Phyto Phytokarite.  Then I sit under the dryer for 10 mintues – my hair feels like silk afterwards”

Product Descrption

A creamy, mositure-rich formula, KIMBLE HAIR CARE SYSTEMS Ginger Cream Conditioner may be used as both a conditioner and a deep conditioning treatment.  Emollient properties of avocado hydrate the hair without weighting it down while extracts of ginger stimulate the scalp.  Dry, brittle, and damage hair is left feeling smooth and silky.  Ginger Cream Conditioner is ideal for textured and chemically treated hair.

And for Iman, the key to keeping her hair well moisturized – Chi Infra Treatment which retails for $13.99 at Folica.com

Product Description

CHI Infra Treatment with Cationic Hydration Interlink is a superior moisturizing and protecting treatment. Hair will be left with the proper balance of moisture for silky manageable hair with incredible shine every time.

• Thermal Protective Treatment – pH 4.5
• Cationic Hydration Interlink is a superior moisturizing and protecting treatment
• Provides proper balance of moisture for silky manageable hair with incredible shine every time.
• Directions: After shampooing the hair, apply a generous amount of CHI Infra Treatment and work into the hair evenly. Leave on hair for 2-5 minutes and rinse thoroughly.

Ingredients

Deionized Water , Propylene Glycol , Diazolidinyl Urea , Methylparaben , Propylparaben , Cetearyl Alcohol , Ceteareth-20 , Stearyl Alcohol , Dicetyldimonium Chloride , Mineral Oil , Olive Oil , Lauryl Methyl Gluceth 10 Hydroxypropyl Dimonium Ch , Trimethylsilylamodimethicone , Hydrolyzed Silk , Fragrance , Methylchloroisothiazolinone , Methylisothiazolinone , Acetamide MEA , Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin , Panthenol , Sorbitol , Sodium Cocoyl Collagen Amino Acid , Cocoyl Sarcosine , Wheat Germ Acid , Wheat Germ Oil , Linolenic Acid , Sulfur , Polysorbate 80 , Oleth 10 , Jojoba Oil , Tocopheryl Acetate , Hydrolized Glycosaminoglycans , Zinc Oxide , Titanium Dioxide , Mica , Boron Nitride Powder

Jill’s living her life like it’s golden on the April/May cover of Heart & Soul magazine.  In full on curly mode -- the R&B diva and new mom-to-be sports a slim fitting white dress with a printed cardi wrap.  Sexy mama! Ms Scott and her drummer fiance Lil’ John Roberts are expecting a baby boy next month.  Congratulations John  & Jill.  Enjoy Golden!

My favorite is the afro – here’s how to get the look:

Step 1: On clean hair, apply your favorite product (mouse, pudding, setting lotion) – whatever works best for your hair.

Step 2: Section off hair – I usually do four sections (two in the front, two in the back) and then I usually section off from there.

Step 3:  Using half or quater inch sections, roll hair away from the face.  Perm rods, small rollers or bendables all work well.

Step 4: Let hair air dry completely (will take a while) or use a hooded dryer on medium for faster drying.

Step 5: Remove rollers and work a smoothing balm into curls.  I suggest seperating each curl for extra volume.  And voila -a retro hairdo with a modern twist.

Check out the April cover of Ebony with Beyonce as the cover girl.  Rocking a mane full of curls – B is working hard to promote her projects.  Here’s some of what she revealed to the mag:

Beyonce tells the mag who she really is:  “I’m a daughter, I’m a friend, I’m a wife, I’m a sister. All those things first. I’m artist. I’m a businesswoman. I’m multifaceted. I’m a lover.  I’m inspired by love.  I make decisions from the heart.”Of course she tried to dodge the question about being a wifey, but this is what she did say:  “I don’t know how to talk about it because I don’t like to talk about it. But I have a great example of a great wife, and that’s my mother. And I have great friends around me that have been married, so I’m lucky to have really good examples. And a great husband.”

She also reveals the lil thing she does that gets on Jay’s nerves:  “I’m a little messy. Oh, yeah. Whenever I’m out in public, I have to be put together. When I get home, I rebel against it and I don’t want to take care of anything. I drop it. I’m relaxed. I don’t have any shoes on. No makeup. My purse is in the kitchen. I think that is most difficult thing for him. He’s very, very organized. I’m extremely organized when I’m working, and I work so much that when I get home I don’t want to think about anything.”

Courtesy: Entertainment Rundown