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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
National Urban League Launches 1st Ever Black Corporate Board Certification Initiative
7/31/2010 by admin
Despite the fact that African Americans represent 13 percent of the U.S. population, an extremely miniscule 7 percent of this | READ MORE

Get HBCU Degrees Online; How Tom Joyner Will Outdo the Univ. of Phoenix
7/31/2010 by admin
A bevy of historically black colleges and universities are hemorrhaging too many students while revenue sources have dried up to | READ MORE
Trae the Truth Gives Back to Inner-City Youth
7/31/2010 by admin
Organized by Houston rapper Trae The Truth, this year’s third annual Trae Day proved to be a tremendous showcase of | READ MORE
Paul Wall Has a New Album and Expands His Business
7/31/2010 by admin
Rapper turned entrepreneur Paul Wall has championed the game of staying relevant in today’s changing hip-hop market. With a fifth-studio | READ MORE

McDonald’s Owner Thom Brown Shares Human Resources Wisdom
7/30/2010 by admin
Having spent two decades working in human resources management within the food industry, the time came for Thom Brown to | READ MORE
Don’t Be Vicious: Show Your Dignity Diamond Princesses of the World
7/30/2010 by admin
Just when you started to understand exactly where you wanted to be. To say that she was the baddest bitch | READ MORE

Trina: A Tale of Sex, Love and Longevity
7/30/2010 by admin
Words by A.R. Shaw Images by Allen Cooley for Steed Media Service Trina enters PPR Inc. studios in full rock | READ MORE
Obama to Sign Fair Sentencing Act That Is Still Unfair to Blacks
7/30/2010 by admin
This week Congress passed a bill to address disparities in sentencing based on crack and powder cocaine possession. The House | READ MORE
Ex-NBA Player Lorenzen Wright Killed in Memphis, Tenn.; 5 Deadliest Cities for Blacks
7/30/2010 by admin
Basketball allowed Lorenzen Wright to visit nearly every major city in America and earn enough money to travel around the | READ MORE

LeToya Luckett’s Luster Smooth Launch Party: What Shoes Were NYC Ladies Rockin’?
7/30/2010 by admin
As previously reported, LeToya Luckett was announced as the new face of Luster’s Smooth hair care line. While at the | READ MORE

Soledad O’Brien, Tom Joyner Ask: What Will Black America Look Like in 2025?
7/30/2010 by admin
CNN’s Soledad O’Brien and BET personality Jeff Johnson say America is destined to manifest a radically different cultural, political and | READ MORE
Soledad O’Brien, Tom Joyner Ask: What Will Black America Look Like in 2025?
7/30/2010 by admin
CNN’s Soledad O’Brien and BET personality Jeff Johnson say America is destined to manifest a radically different cultural, political and | READ MORE
‘Real Housewife’ Kandi Burruss Writes ‘Closet Freak,’ Lawrence Washington Debuts Single
7/30/2010 by admin
“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kandi Burruss has done it again. The Grammy Award-winning songwriter has penned a surefire hit | READ MORE

Sneakerheads Reveal the 5 Hottest Sneaker Stores in NYC
7/30/2010 by admin
There’s one thing that won’t change, and that’s males’ love of sneakers. A fresh pair of sneaks to a dude | READ MORE

‘Hollywood Houseboys’ Coming to a TV Near You
7/29/2010 by admin
‘Hollywood Houseboys’ Coming to a TV Near You More Videos In : Business | Health | Style | Sports | READ MORE
Ron Artest Interviews Ron Artest
7/29/2010 by admin
Ron Artest Interviews Ron Artest More Videos In : Business | Health | Style | Sports | Music | | 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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President Obama Sings ‘Sweet Home Chicago’
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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
by Nicholas Robinson
On Feb. 18, late singer Whitney Houston was laid to rest at her childhood church in Newark, New Jersey. And | READ MORE

‘SNL’ Spoofs Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Blue Ivy
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Since Beyoncé and Jay-Z welcomed their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, last month, the superstar couple has received a ton of | READ MORE







