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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
Donald Trump’s Racist Birther Campaign on Obama Getting Mass Backlash
4/30/2011 by Terry Shropshire
Donald “Birther” Trump is an unprincipled, uncouth, race-baiting opportunist who happens to be a billionaire. Point blank. He has been | READ MORE
Tyler Perry Launches New TV Series, For Better or Worse
4/30/2011 by Annsonita Robinson
Film and television mogul, Tyler Perry, has done it again. TBS has ordered 10 episodes of his new television series, | READ MORE
Childbirth-Related Deaths for Black Women Alarming
4/30/2011 by Annsonita Robinson
According to Dr. David R. Williams, the data that proves that African American women dying at a much higher rate | READ MORE
Credit Scores Used by More Than Credit Card Companies
4/30/2011 by Valerie Samuel
Did you know that credit reports over the last decade are used by more than just lenders or those alternative | READ MORE
Groupon Dumps Donald Trump to Avoid Customer Upset
4/30/2011 by Annsonita Robinson
Chicago-based Groupon stated on its company blog on Friday that it would no longer sponsor advertising on the TV show | READ MORE
Tyler Perry, Lenny Kravitz, Mariah Carey Know Buying Bahamian Island is a Real Estate Coup
4/30/2011 by Yvette Caslin
Not so fast. Deals like those are a thing of the past. While the Islands of the Bahamas minister of | READ MORE
Grey Goose Sponsors ABFF Buzz Party in Atlanta
4/30/2011 by McKenzie Harris
Grey Goose Vodka served as the official sponsor for the American Black Film Festival’s Buzz Party in Atlanta, hosted by | READ MORE
SWAT Team Arrests Black Mother Who Refused to Medicate Child
4/30/2011 by Torrance Stephens
Many argue that America is slowly becoming a police state. I am sure that Maryanne Godboldo of Detroit would agree. | READ MORE
Commit to Be Fit!
4/30/2011 by Caree Jackson
Although reluctant, I decided to join a boot camp in my neighborhood in mid-February, and I must say that it’s | READ MORE
Hot Swimwear Trends for Summer
4/30/2011 by Tami Reed
Summer is right around the corner, girls! It’s time for sunny weather and hitting the pool or those sandy beaches. | READ MORE
Nicki Minaj May Launch New Fragrance
4/30/2011 by Tami Reed
We have all seen reality stars, singers, actresses, fashion icons, designers and others launch fragrances. It’s not just for Oscar | READ MORE
The Royal Wedding a Royal Slap to Blacks
4/29/2011 by Zondra Hughes
For many people of color, the Obamas are our American royal family. | READ MORE
Black Florida Circuit Court Judge Forced From Home at Gunpoint by Police
4/29/2011 by Torrance Stephens
One would think that a county judge that is known for running a no-nonsense courtroom and abides by the book | READ MORE
What African Americans Need to Know About the Budget and Deficit Wars
4/29/2011 by Torrance Stephens
For many African Americans, the raging battle over the budget and the deficit occurring inside the beltway between Capitol Hill | READ MORE
Laz Alonso Covers ‘Rolling Out’ With 3 Different Looks
4/29/2011 by Steve Simpson
This week rolling out published three different Laz Alonso cover designs on newsstands nationwide. Check them out below: | READ MORE
Backbone of the Dungeon family discusses his new movement ‘Generation X’
4/29/2011 by video
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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