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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
Fall Vacations for Black Families on a Budget
9/30/2011 by Roz Edward
Kimberly Seals Allers, award-winning author of the Mocha Manual series of books, wants busy moms and dads to know that | READ MORE
Verizon Wireless’ Cameka Crawford Answers Call for Victims of Domestic Violence
9/30/2011 by Yvette Caslin
“Now is a great time to donate the mobile phones that you have around the house and are not using,” | READ MORE
Rholanda Malveaux Stanberry, Contract Powerhouse, Opens Her Contact List to Aspiring Entrepreneurs
9/30/2011 by Annsonita Robinson
Attaining an MBA or an advanced degree in a STEM — science, technology, engineering or mathmatics — specialty is a | READ MORE
Get the Look: Ciara’s Extreme Cat Eye Liner
9/30/2011 by McKenzie Harris
Ciara was spotted in Paris at Fashion Week for the Barbara Bui spring/summer 2012 ready-to-wear show in all-black with a | READ MORE
Waka Flocka Flame Pepper-Sprayed at BET Hip Hop Awards Party; Ludacris, Katt Williams Appear
9/30/2011 by Terry Shropshire
ATLANTA – Another industry event involving Waka Flocka Flame ends in a fracas and chaos, this time at a charity | READ MORE
Behind the scenes: Ne-Yo feat. Trey Songz and T-Pain ‘The Way You Move’
9/30/2011 by video
Detroit Pastor Ovellla Andreas’ Stop the Violence Campaign Catching On
9/30/2011 by Roz Edward
Women enjoy a variety of occupations, from broadcasting to preaching, African American women are making their mark with grace and | READ MORE
Kim Kardashian Covers ‘Harper’s Bazaar’ Arabia Issue
9/30/2011 by McKenzie Harris
Armenian princess Kim Kardashian landed the cover of her first Middle Eastern magazine. Shot in Malibu, Calif., by photographer John | READ MORE
Photos: Ray J, Fonzworth Bentley, DJ Drama, Da Brat, French Montana & More @ 135th BBQ
9/30/2011 by admin
NYC-based marketing/PR firm the 135th Street Agency kicked off BET Hip Hop Awards Week with its 5th Annual BBQ – | READ MORE
Kim Kardashian Confronts Outspoken Critic on New Reality Show
9/30/2011 by McKenzie Harris
Dear Kim Kardashian, “I don’t like what you stand for. I don’t like how you out here tannin’, how you | READ MORE
Morehouse College Continues Mission of Training Black Men to Make a Difference
9/30/2011 by Terry Shropshire
Walking onto the campus and soaking up the mystique, the tradition and the physical attributes of Morehouse College provides only | READ MORE
Greg Hinton’s Chicago Association of Minority Recruiters Honors Scholars, Diversity Warriors
9/30/2011 by Zondra Hughes
There was much to celebrate at the sold-out 13th annual Chicago Association of Minority Recruiters (CAMR) scholarship awards dinner held | READ MORE
Can Herman Cain Steal Enough Black Voters From Obama to Win Republican Nomination?
9/30/2011 by Terry Shropshire
Despite the fact that Herman Cain is still considered a long shot for the Republican presidential nomination, he has nonetheless | 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
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Reports have been flying recently that Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of the late Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, has | READ MORE
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