Editor’s Letter:
At Juicy we pray for no one’s downfall, but some of our celeb faves like T.I., RAY-J and FANTASIA made head-scratching decisions this past year worth noting in our 2011 Biggest Winners & Losers. On the flipside, RIHANNA, CHRIS BROWN and NICKI MINAJ accomplished feats worth celebrating. So we toast to them and RHOA star KANDI BURRUSS who stopped by the office to drop off some delectable Bedroom Kandi treats just in time for snuggle season. TYRA BANKS shares that she doesn’t want her future daughter modeling. TRACEE ELLIS ROSS talks family. The BRAXTON sisters—TRINA, TRACI, TOWANDA and fan fave TAMAR— discuss life post reality TV. And the ladies of Love & Hip Hop—EMILY, OLIVIA, SOMAYA, and newcomers KIMBELLA and YANDY—spilling a couple of show secrets. Unfortunately, Chrissy canceled her interview post Jim Jones’ assault. Plus Rihanna’s mix-tress, URSULA STEPHEN gives us a how-to guide to some of the singer’s hottest styles.
I’m blessed to see not just another issue, but another year. Special, special thank yous to my Juicy fam—Taiia, Melissa, Shirea, Kweli, Rochelle (miss you Becks!) for making this thing right here possible. Happy Holidays! Be well and keep it Juicy!
- PAULA T. RENFROE