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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
Labor Day Celebrations and Corresponding Cocktails
8/31/2011 by Roz Edward
As we look ahead with anticipation mixed with a tinge of sadness for the Labor Day celebration and the summer | READ MORE
Monument to Dr. King a Testament to Us All
8/31/2011 by Munson Steed
Monumental images of ourselves are housed in the minds and hearts of those who understand the African American community’s struggle | READ MORE
T.I. Released From Prison! Will He Make Amends With the People He Let Down?
8/31/2011 by Amir Shaw
T.I. is a free man. The 30-year-old rapper was released from the Forrest City federal prison in Arkansas after serving | READ MORE
Michelle Obama Graces Cover of ‘Essence’ October Issue
8/31/2011 by McKenzie Harris
We love our first lady, Michelle Obama. She looks beautiful on October’s “Power Issue” of Essence magazine, celebrating the 28 | READ MORE
Towanda Kilpatrick’s ‘Cheezecake Boiz and the Diva’ Returns to Atlanta
8/31/2011 by admin
Local Atlanta playwright Towanda Kilpatrick who brought the gospel touring productions, Can a Hoochie Become First Lady, that featured Keith | READ MORE
‘Basketball Wives LA’: Jackie Christie and Kimsha react to the first episode
8/31/2011 by video
Gospel Singer Isaac Carree Talks New Album, Michelle Williams, and Going Solo
8/31/2011 by McKenzie Harris
Artist to know: Isaac Carree Genre: Gospel singer Hometown: Greensboro, N.C. Who he’s worked with: Michelle Williams, Kirk Franklin Talk | READ MORE
Ron Isley, Kem, Ernest Pugh and Moses Tyson Jr. Perform at IFLS 2011
8/31/2011 by Alexandria Green
Hundreds of entrepreneurs and business leaders gathered for a week of financial, spiritual and individual growth while attending the Texas | READ MORE
Artist Grace Kisa: Breaking the Rules to Break Through
8/31/2011 by Roz Edward
If the heart gives grace to every work, Grace Kisa gives heart to the work. The Kenyan-born artist’s serene, but | READ MORE
Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter IV’ Album Review
8/31/2011 by Amir Shaw
Artists who release albums that define their generation are often haunted by their own success. Stevie Wonder could not recreate | READ MORE
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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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