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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
Korto Momolu Presents and Parties at New York Fall Fashion Week
by Renee Gardner
In the Cellar Bar of the Bryant Park Hotel, Korto Momolu set the scene with gorgeous designs and a few | READ MORE
Romney Defeats Gingrich in Florida, Will Face Obama in General Election
1/31/2012 by Terry Shropshire
Mitt Romney is going to win the Republican nomination after his winner-take-all trouncing of the bombastic but unprincipled flamethrower Newt | READ MORE
Fashion Fix: UnTOUCHable at the House of Adrene
1/31/2012 by Renee Gardner
The beautiful House of Adrene invited us to their event UnTOUCHable on Saturday, Jan. 28 for an afternoon of fashion, | READ MORE
Dwight Trible Describes How Hip-Hop, R&B and Soul Derived From Jazz
1/31/2012 by Amir Shaw
Dwight Trible is one of the most renowned jazz singers of his generation. He has mastered the fine art of | READ MORE
Tyrese and Chilli Turn Up the Heat in His New Video
1/31/2012 by Tami Reed
Brace yourself and expect the unexpected from your man, Tyrese, as he shares exclusive photos along with the real story | READ MORE
Octavia Spencer of ‘The Help’ Discusses Weight Battle in Hollywood
1/31/2012 by Nicholas Robinson
Acclaimed actress Octavia Spencer has a lot to be thankful for now that she’s won both a Golden Globe and | READ MORE
Blake Griffin Outshines LeBron James for ‘Dunk of the Year’
1/31/2012 by Amir Shaw
LeBron James set the bar extremely high on Sunday by hurdling John Lucas to throw down a death defying alley-oop | READ MORE
Honda Battle of the Bands: School Spirit Edition
1/31/2012 by Renee Gardner
Past, present and future students showed up and showed out at the 10th anniversary of the Honda Battle of the | READ MORE
Drake Finally Responds to Common Diss
1/31/2012 by Nicholas Robinson
Since the feud between rappers Common and Drake erupted in lyrical flames earlier this month, Drake has remained mum on | READ MORE
First look at ‘Basketball Wives’ season 4 promo
1/31/2012 by Mr_Necoe
Get More: Basketball Wives (Season 4) | READ MORE
Cory Gunz Facing Prison Time
1/31/2012 by Nicholas Robinson
In an ironic twist, Young Money’s aptly named emcee Cory Gunz found himself in trouble with the law over 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
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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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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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