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Whitney Houston: Her Life, Legacy and Lasting Memories
by Zondra Hughes
Story by Zondra Hughes Photos by Patrick Demarchelier Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born into a musically gifted family, reared in | READ MORE
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Erick Sermon Talks Sexuality in Rap: ‘There Will Never Be Openly Gay Rappers’
by Amir Shaw
Erick Sermon believes that hip-hop will never accept an openly gay rapper. During a recent interview with Vlad TV, Sermon | READ MORE

‘Basketball Wives’ Episode 1 Recap
by Nicholas Robinson
This week, VH1’s “Basketball Wives” reality show returns to the small screen. And in the fourth season premiere, things start | READ MORE

DMX Owes $1 Million in Back Child Support? 5 Stars Paying Big Child Support Bills
by Amir Shaw
DMX may have to pay up to $1 million in back child support. Patricia Trejo, DMX’s ex, claims that the | READ MORE

Bobby Brown Worried for Daughter Bobbi Kristina’s Life
by Nicholas Robinson
Reports have been flying recently that Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of the late Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, has | READ MORE

Sweetie Talks Split With Kim Zolciak
by Nicholas Robinson
Fans of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” were shocked last year when Kim Zolciak fired her beloved BFF and assistant, | READ MORE
The Blog

Barack Obama Looking For A Record Deal?
by Renee Gardner
While Barack Obama always puts on a wonderful star-studded show, his recent appearances have been musicals all in their own. | READ MORE
‘American Gangster’ Frank Lucas’ Wife, Julianna Farrait, Arrested for Selling Cocaine to Informant
5/31/2010 by admin
Julianna Farrait, the 70-year-old wife of the notorious Harlem drug kingpin Frank Lucas, was arrested in Puerto Rico for allegedly | READ MORE
Natasha Aeriel a Hero: Shot in Face, Raped and Watched Brother Murdered, Yet Graduated College
5/30/2010 by admin
If anyone is deserving of national sympathy and support, it would be Natasha Aeriel. In one of Newark, New Jersey’s | READ MORE
Congressmen Lewis, Clyburn Announce 50th Anniversary of Mississippi Freedom Rides
5/30/2010 by admin
Renowned civil rights activist, Congressman John Lewis, D-Ga., will relive that nightmarish, bloodbath of a trip through Jackson, Miss. he | READ MORE
Man Rings Alarm on Beyoncé; Singer Sued for Trespassing
5/30/2010 by admin
A neighbor to one of Beyoncé’s video sets in the Hollywood Hills is suing the singer for nuisance and trespassing. | READ MORE
Why President Obama Declares June African American Music Appreciation Month
5/29/2010 by admin
Putting a presidential seal on a celebration that has been practiced annually in the black community for decades, President Barack | READ MORE

Where’s the $110 Million? NBA’s Antoine Walker Faces 20 Foreclosures in Bankruptcy Filing
5/29/2010 by admin
Following a horrific pattern set by many professional athletes over the years, former NBA star Antoine Walker has squandered all | READ MORE
More BS From BP; Company Bussed in Temp Workers Strictly for President Obama’s Visit
5/29/2010 by admin
President Barack Obama visited the Grand Isle, L.A. on Friday to asses the damage and clean up efforts from the | READ MORE

Star Style: Mary J Blige, Taraji Henson, Give Fans Cold Shoulder
5/28/2010 by admin
It’s finally summertime. All of that hard work in the gym will finally pay off when you slip on that | READ MORE
Actor and Singer Mishon Turns it up With Roscoe Dash
5/28/2010 by admin
Actor-singer Mishon Ratliff, co-star of TV One’s “Lincoln Heights” is a clear example of natural talent. After signing a recording | READ MORE
Nudity and Erykah Badu Go Together: Singer Poses in Buff for ‘Vibe’
5/28/2010 by admin
Obviously, controversial neo-soul singer Erykah Badu has gotten this nudity thing down pat. After causing an international uproar when she | READ MORE
Lil Jon Shreds the Tables at V Nightclub
5/28/2010 by admin
The enigmatic Lil Jon was in rare form at the MGM Casino’s lavish V nightclub in Detroit. Although we didn’t | READ MORE
Venus and Serena Poised to Break Clay Curse: Still Alive at French Open
5/28/2010 by admin
After a wild week of rain delays and late nights for many players, Serena and Venus Williams are still alive | READ MORE
Singer Al Mac Will Introduces Urban Country Gospel
5/27/2010 by admin
Singer Al Mac Will has found her lane in the music industry, with the introduction of the urban country gospel genre After | READ MORE
Bill O’Reilly’s Loose Lips Strike Again: Calls Black PH.D. ‘Cocaine Dealer’
5/27/2010 by admin
Deliberately controversial talk show host, Bill O’Reilly, has allowed his lips to flap loosely, yet again. During a conversation with | READ MORE

Let’s Talk About Sex
5/27/2010 by admin
Does sex sell? Sure it does. It’s been that way since mankind’s initial sexual awakening, and it will continue to | READ MORE
Mental Images of Psychogenocide
5/27/2010 by admin
A vast majority of African Americans are deliberating the fact that we may not need each other anymore. That we | READ MORE
50 Cent Starves Himself for a Movie Role
5/27/2010 by admin
Rapper 50 Cent starves himself for a movie role. Easy. Breathe. Before you go jumping to conclusions, according to his | READ MORE
Featured Photos

Bronner Bros. International Hair Show Day 2
The Bronner Brothers International Hair Show’s 65th Anniversary at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. has definitely been | VIEW GALLERY

Bronner Bros. International Hair Show Day 1
The Bronner Brothers International Hair Show’s 65th Anniversary at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. has definitely been | VIEW GALLERY
Black History Moment

Julius ‘Dr. J’ Irving Born on This Date in Black History
by Roz Edward
Julius “Dr. J.” Erving, basketball legend, was born in Roosevelt, NY, on this date in 1950. During Erving’s illustrious career | READ MORE

Johnnie Rebecca Carr Dies on This Date in Black History
by Roz Edward
Johnnie Rebecca Carr ~ dies at age 97 (from a stroke). She formed the Montgomery Improvement Association after Rosa Parks | READ MORE
Fashion Week

Korto Momolu Presents and Parties at New York Fall Fashion Week
In the Cellar Bar of the Bryant Park Hotel, Korto Momolu set the scene with gorgeous designs and a few | VIEW GALLERY

B Michael America Couture Fall 2012 Collection Pays Homage to Whitney Houston
Famed fashion designer b michael presented his b michael America Couture Fall 2012 Collection during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Spotted on | VIEW GALLERY
Special Issues

Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa: Hip-Hop’s Hypnotic Duo
by Amir Shaw
Story by A.R. Shaw Images by Hannibal Matthews Collaborative rap albums often occur for several reasons. Either record labels are | READ MORE
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Bobby Brown Worried for Daughter Bobbi Kristina’s Life
by Nicholas Robinson
Reports have been flying recently that Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of the late Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, has | READ MORE

Bobbi Kristina’s Troubles Continue at Whitney Houston’s Funeral
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On Feb. 18, late singer Whitney Houston was laid to rest at her childhood church in Newark, New Jersey. And | READ MORE

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