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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
Alicia Keys’ Hit Play, ‘Stickfly,’ Splashes Onto New York’s Broadway Stage: Black Issues Explored
12/31/2011 by Munson Steed
I was delighted to see Lydia R. Diamond’s Stickfly has made it to New York City’s Broadway from its humble | READ MORE
Bishop Eddie Long Shuts Down Christian Academy: Find Out the Real Reason for the Closing
12/31/2011 by Terry Shropshire
Bishop Eddie Long’s New Birth Christian Academy students got a horrible Christmas message: the school is shutting down immediately and | READ MORE
Rihanna and Chris Brown Getting Back Together? 5 Celebrity Couples Who Rekindled Their Romance
12/31/2011 by Terry Shropshire
Rihanna and Chris Brown are getting back together, at least that’s what folks are starting to believe after eye-hustling a | READ MORE
Conservative Bloggers Call First Lady ‘Fat Cakes Michelle,’ Criticize Her Fashion Choices
12/31/2011 by Kathleen Cross
Ever on the hunt for something disparaging to | READ MORE
Jennifer Hudson and Her Heavier Self Sing Duet Together in Creative Commercial
12/31/2011 by Kathleen Cross
Singer Jennifer Hudson is featured in a creative commercial for Weight Watchers in which she belts out a duet alongside | READ MORE
Mother Uses Daughter to Conceal Chitlin’ Theft
12/30/2011 by Yvette Caslin
It’s a tradition in many black southern households to eat chitterlings (aka chitlins), black-eyed peas and collard greens on New | READ MORE
Take the Brakes Off and Move Forward in 2012
12/30/2011 by Munson Steed
The start of the new year is always a new chapter in our lives. It seems that there are concepts | READ MORE
Former NFL Player Chris Draft’s Wife, Keasha, Succumbs to Cancer
12/30/2011 by Yvette Caslin
Atlanta Falcons former linebacker Chris Draft said “I do” on November 27, 2011 to his soulmate, LaKeasha Monique Rutledge. On | READ MORE
Class of 2011: Year in Review
12/30/2011 by admin
Story by Michele Fling, Amir Shaw, Terry Shropshire, Zondra Hughes, Christa Jackson and DeWayne Rogers 2011 was a year for | READ MORE
Zoe Saldana Dating Bradley Cooper? 7 Other Major Celebrity Rebounds
12/30/2011 by Nicholas Robinson
Last month, superstar actress Zoe Saldana and her boyfriend of 11 years, entrepreneur Keith Britton, called off their engagement and | READ MORE
Jay-Z and Kanye West Earn Millions at Sweet 16 Party: 5 Other Famous Performance Paydays
12/30/2011 by Nicholas Robinson
Jay-Z and Kanye West have already proven to be two of hip-hop’s biggest moneymakers, banking millions upon millions each year. | READ MORE
Guerlain Beauty Expert Alpha Wilburn Reveals the No. 1 Beauty Mistake Black Women Make
12/30/2011 by Zondra Hughes
"It is an imbalance, it’s a wrong!" | READ MORE
Atlanta Hawks Tip Off New Season in Impressive Fashion: 5 Intriguing Questions
12/30/2011 by Amir Shaw
The Atlanta Hawks are one of only three teams to reach the second round of the NBA playoffs for three consecutive | READ MORE
Is Beyoncé in Labor? 9 Other Famous Baby Deliveries
12/29/2011 by Nicholas Robinson
Beyoncé fans have been waiting rather impatiently for the birth of her child with Jay-Z. And though her estimated holiday | READ MORE
Top 10 Artists in Movies
12/29/2011 by Renee Gardner
From the Studio to the Silver Screen! Many of our talented stars that have brought us great music and | READ MORE
Boxer Gerardo Tin Tin Ibarra Lists the Top 5 Boxers of All Time
12/29/2011 by Alexandria Green
Name: Gerardo “TinTin” Ibarra Current Boxing Record: 11 wins, no defeats with 8 knockouts Years Active: I turned pro in 2008 | READ MORE
At The Denim Shack, Black Couple Sell Opulent Japanese Jeans
12/29/2011 by Zondra Hughes
"Starting something with your soul mate has been an awesome experience," says Harry Valentine. | 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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