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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
Make Certain Nuclear Plants Are Not Just in Our Backyards
3/31/2011 by Torrance Stephens
With all that has occurred in Japan regarding the tenable nuclear disaster, it should cause African Americans to think about the | READ MORE
Timothy Bloom Buds at L.A.’s Club Nokia as Kem’s Opener
3/31/2011 by admin
It was certainly no easy feat for a new artist with a rock sound to warm up the crowd for | READ MORE
Wendy Raquel Robinson shows Wendy Williams how to be ‘Tasha Mack’ in real life
3/31/2011 by video
Iyanla Vanzant Speaks, 30 Honored at ‘Sister to Sister’ Event in Houston
3/31/2011 by Alexandria Green
Phenomenal, inspiring, uplifting and empowering are a few words to describe the night as people from around the world attended | READ MORE
’70s-Inspired Hairstyles for Spring
3/31/2011 by Tami Reed
A beauty manager at Nordstrom told me that, this spring and summer, you will see fun ’70s-style hair everywhere. And | READ MORE
Christian Hip-Hop Artist Sho Baraka Talks of His Walk, ‘Lions and Liars’
3/31/2011 by Christa Jackson
God works in mysterious ways and, often, the circumstances for him to find his way into our hearts is when | READ MORE
Exclusive: Laz Alonso’s James Bond photo shoot with ‘rolling out’ magazine
3/31/2011 by video
More Black Men in Prison Today Than in 1850, Despite Low Crime Rate
3/31/2011 by Terry Shropshire
The number of African American men who are incarcerated now exceeds the number that was enslaved in 1850, despite historic | READ MORE
Brandy Files Civil Lawsuit Against International DJ
3/31/2011 by Nicholas Robinson
Veteran singer Brandy Norwood is facing a new legal drama after filing a civil extortion lawsuit against international DJ Marc | READ MORE
The Other Story of the Notorious Cabrini-Green Projects
3/31/2011 by Zondra Hughes
Chicago’s most notorious housing project was demolished yesterday, but its ties to politics and Hollywood won't be forgotten. | READ MORE
Breaking: NBA Investigates Jay-Z
3/31/2011 by Zondra Hughes
Jay-Z is a co-owner of the the Nets, and it is against NBA policy for team personnel to have contact | READ MORE
NeNe Leakes Vindicated: La Toya Jackson Blasts Star Jones on ‘Ellen,’ Calls Her ‘Mean’
3/31/2011 by Nicholas Robinson
“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star NeNe Leakes has been blasting her “Celebrity Apprentice” castmate Star Jones for months, but now | READ MORE
Rihanna Relaxes Restraining Order Against Chris Brown
3/31/2011 by Nicholas Robinson
It came as a shock to many when last month Rihanna relaxed her 2-year-old restraining order against former boyfriend Chris | READ MORE
VH1’s ‘Love & Hip Hop’ Rapper, Jim Jones, Arrested
3/31/2011 by Nicholas Robinson
Jim Jones, dipset rapper and star of VH1’s “Love & Hip-Hop,” was arrested in New York’s SoHo district March 30 | READ MORE
The Next LeBron, Kobe and Carmelo; McDonald’s All-Americans
3/31/2011 by Amir Shaw
Austin Rivers Since 1980, the McDonald’s High School All-American game has allowed the nation to get a glimpse of future | READ MORE
Charlie Sheen Recording Song With Snoop Dogg for Upcoming Tour
3/31/2011 by Terry Shropshire
It makes perfect sense that Snoop Dogg would collaborate musically with Charlie Sheen, seeing how both have a penchant for | READ MORE
Black Households’ Net Worth $2,200; Whites’ $97,000
3/31/2011 by Amir Shaw
The reality of a post-racial America appears to be light-years away. Blacks continue to outnumber whites in the prison systems; | 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
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
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