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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
The 2nd Annual Voices of the Future: Coming Together
2/8/2012 by Tony Binns
It might have been a chilly 20 degrees outside, but the stellar performances from eight of Chicago’s finest youth choirs | READ MORE
Charli Hunt Shows Inspiration Can Lead to Dream Realization
2/3/2012 by Tony Binns
Charli Hunt’s latest musical project, “Sweet Loving,” is causing a stir on the Internet. The self-trained vocalist, poet, and writer | READ MORE
Glawdys N’Dee Enlightens Community and the World With Afro-Caribbean Sound
12/21/2011 by Tony Binns
Music critics have compared Glawdys N’Dee’s voice to Nina Simone and Billie Holiday. Known as “The New Voice of the | READ MORE
Sherman Kizart Joins FCC to Ban Racist ‘No Urban Dictates’ Policies in Advertising
12/16/2011 by Tony Binns
Racist "no Urban Dictates" have cost minority firms $250 million in loss revenue. | 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
Bernard Baltimore Keeps Chicago Safe With Aid of CeaseFire
11/18/2011 by Tony Binns
In Chicago, there are neighborhood heroes patrolling some of the city’s most precarious blocks and while they do not seek | READ MORE
Samuel Williams Makes His Violin His Mistress for a Good Cause
10/21/2011 by Tony Binns
Of all the musical instruments in jazz music it’s fair to say the violin has gone the short end of | READ MORE
Delisa Johnson and Thema Jackson Give Career Tips on Movie Casting Business
10/21/2011 by Tony Binns
When you meet someone for the first time you never know how or when that relationship might take form and | READ MORE
Larry Brown Jr. Gives Back to His Hometown Through Music
10/21/2011 by Tony Binns
Listening to jazz guitarist Larry Brown Jr., a million thoughts run through your mind about who this impressive wonder of | READ MORE
Loretta Lee, Jazz Chanteuse, Channels Billie Holiday
10/14/2011 by Tony Binns
Strange Fruit, a song performed most famously by Billie Holiday, became the national anthem for African Americans after it was | READ MORE
Sydney Chatman’s Tofu Chitlin’ Circuit Provides New Insight Into Chicago’s Live Theater
9/20/2011 by Tony Binns
Tell me about The Tofu Chitlin Circuit (TCC). How and what was its impetus? The Tofu Chitlin Circuit was started | READ MORE
Paulette McWilliams’ Musical Journey Toward Nirvana Memory Filled
9/20/2011 by Tony Binns
You may not recognize her name, but you have probably heard her voice hundreds of times. She has been the | READ MORE
Bill T. Jones Examines Himself and Abe Lincoln as a ‘Good Man’
9/19/2011 by Tony Binns
Hercules and Quinn’s new documentary, A Good Man, examines acclaimed choreographer Bill T. Jones’ creative journey in developing his most | READ MORE
Allen Rochelle and Anthony Beckham Open Le Fleur de Lis Restaurant in Bronzeville
9/2/2011 by Tony Binns
Starting a new business can be daunting. And given our current recession, one would wonder why someone would take a | READ MORE
Director Darryl Pitts Looks Closely at Black Romance and Hollywood
8/26/2011 by Tony Binns
There is an old saying in Hollywood circles that goes, “Films will make you famous, TV will make you rich.” | READ MORE
Dion and Susan Strowhorn, Partners in Film and Life
8/24/2011 by Tony Binns
As newbies to the entertainment industry, Dion and Susan Strowhorn set one goal for their production company, 9x18ProductionS, and that | READ MORE
Dedry Jones Discusses Why Independent Record Store Owners Are Still Relevant
8/3/2011 by Tony Binns
Independent record store owner, Dedry Jones, has been a fixture in his South Shore neighborhood as a resident and business | READ MORE
Chicago Rapper Tonio Keeps Hip-Hop Real in the ‘Hood
7/11/2011 by Tony Binns
In a time when hip-hop artists and rappers come a dime a dozen, it is rare that an artist remains | READ MORE
Chi Bakery in South Loop Making Chicago Sweeter, One Cake at a Time
7/11/2011 by Tony Binns
Tanika Echols’ Chi Bakery, located in Chicago’s growing, fashionable South Loop, is making quite a name for itself. In the | READ MORE
‘Chicago Detours,’ founded by Amanda Scotese, Unveils City’s Uncommon Treasures
7/8/2011 by Tony Binns
Chicago Skyline Chicago is abounding with hidden treasures. From its popular architecture to its flavorful neighborhoods to its music, Chicago | 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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