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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
Kim Kardashian Divorcing Kris Humphries; Things That Lasted Longer Than Her Marriage
10/31/2011 by Terry Shropshire
Twitter-dom exploded in collective laughter over the news that Queen Mattress, Kim Kardashian, has decided to | READ MORE
Tense confrontation erupts between black woman and black man over interracial dating
10/31/2011 by Kwajo
NeNe Leakes reveals truth about her stripper past — wait until you hear this
10/31/2011 by Kwajo
Cymia, Cash Money Princess, Hosts ‘Hallo-Tween’ Party With Zoe Hendrix, Dondria, Others
10/31/2011 by Terry Shropshire
Powerhouse PR firm owner Jonell Whitt attempted double up as a chronological tour guide for us grown folks a few | READ MORE
Oprah Winfrey encourages single-mother households on national TV — is she right for this?
10/31/2011 by Kwajo
Defense expert witness testifies Michael Jackson probably killed himself
10/31/2011 by Kwajo
Mike Epps gets roasted for finger waves hairstyle during radio interview
10/31/2011 by Kwajo
‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ reflects on Kandi Burruss’ big year at the Grammys
10/31/2011 by Kwajo
Kim Kardashian’s Marriage a Hoax?
10/31/2011 by McKenzie Harris
What happened to marriage being sacred and lasting forever? It only took 72 days for reality star Kim Kardashian and | READ MORE
Holiday Budgeting Tips: Avoid Getting a Post-Holiday Spending Hangover
10/31/2011 by Yvette Caslin
The holidays are upon us, and many people often feel pressure during this time of year to spend money | READ MORE
‘Belle&Grace’ Launches Jewelry Line Exclusively for Women of Color
10/31/2011 by McKenzie Harris
New jewelry collections are launched by designers frequently, but we’ve never seen one exclusively created for women of color until | READ MORE
Bernie Madoff’s 5 Shocking Revelations; Other Corporate Scandals That Plundered America’s Wealth
10/31/2011 by Terry Shropshire
While powerful government agencies like the FBI and the | READ MORE
Vashawn Mitchell, Mary Mary, Kirk Franklin Lead Stellar Award Nominations
10/31/2011 by Yvette Caslin
The nominees for the 27th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, gospel music’s biggest night of the year, were revealed last | READ MORE
The Return of the McRib: Atlantans Can Tweet to Win
10/31/2011 by Yvette Caslin
Starting today October 31 through November 4, Atlantans are invited to tweet their best McRib-tickling jokes, puns and one-liners @McDonaldsATL | READ MORE
11 Ways to Keep Your Teenage Son or Daughter Drug Free
10/31/2011 by Annsonita Robinson
As the country wraps up Red Ribbon Month, the festivities are scaled back but the problems with drug abuse remain. | READ MORE
African American Motorcross Superstar James ‘Bubba’ Stewart’s $10 Million Dollar Sponsorships
10/31/2011 by Annsonita Robinson
James “Bubba” Stewart is probably one of the most successful Black athletes you never heard of. Well, that is, unless | READ MORE
Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation’s 2nd Annual Girls Who Rule The World Mentoring Weekend Takes Place in Atlanta
10/31/2011 by Tami Reed
On Sunday Oct. 30, in Stone Mountain,Ga over | READ MORE
Video of the day: Ne-Yo ‘The Way You Move’ feat. Trey Songz and T-Pain
10/31/2011 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
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
