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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
Learn It Live with Laz Alonso
11/30/2011 by Soweto Bosia
Thanks for joining Laz Alonso, American Airlines, BlackAtlas.com and rollingout.com for Learn It Live! Please complete the form below to receive instructions | READ MORE
10 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
11/30/2011 by Devon Chatman
If you’re not worried about gaining weight over the holidays, perhaps you should be. Despite the popularity of New Year’s | READ MORE
Nicki Minaj performs ‘Super Bass’ in crazy fashion at Victoria’s Secret fashion show
11/30/2011 by Kwajo
1-Year-Old Infant Shot in Head During Rap Video Shoot in Oakland, Calif.
11/30/2011 by Torrance Stephens
On Nov. 29, a 1-year-old infant was left in critical condition after being shot in the head in Oakland, Calif. | READ MORE
‘America’s Got Talent’ Winner, Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., Sings the Classics
11/30/2011 by Tony Binns
Who would have imagined an African American young man from West Virginia, who grew up in Detroit, would wow the | READ MORE
Beyoncé and 7 Other Celebrity Pregnancies: Who Looks Best or Worst?
11/30/2011 by Nicholas Robinson
For months now, Beyoncé fans around the world have thought that the superstar mom-to-be and husband Jay-Z would be expecting | READ MORE
Usher’s Ex-Wife, Tameka Raymond, Demands Full Custody of Kids: 5 Other Celebrity Custody Battles
11/30/2011 by Nicholas Robinson
Pop star Usher endured a nasty court battle when he and wife Tameka Raymond divorced a few years ago. Now | READ MORE
5 Things Every Black Woman Should Do on Dec. 1 (World AIDS Day)
11/30/2011 by Kathleen Cross
Dec. 1 is World AIDS Day, a day on which all of us are asked to help raise awareness about | READ MORE
Dr. Conrad Murray Sentenced in Death of Michael Jackson: 5 Other Controversial Court Cases
11/30/2011 by Nicholas Robinson
After having been convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death music legend Michael Jackson earlier this month, Dr. Conrad Murray | READ MORE
Comic Patrice O’Neal Dead at 41: 6 Other Deaths That Rocked the Comedy World
11/30/2011 by Nicholas Robinson
Comedy fans were left mourning on Nov. 29, when news spread that veteran comedian Patrice O’Neal had passed away at | READ MORE
Marijuana Not a Drug By Definition: Federal Government Should Re-Legalize
11/30/2011 by Torrance Stephens
Believe it or not, there once was a time in the United States when marijuana was not nationally prohibited. The | 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
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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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