For centuries, the standard of beauty that women in the Western world have been held to universally has been decidedly Eurocentric. In the cosmetics industry,
50 Cent? Nah. John Mayer? Boring. Rakim? Did you even know he’d released an album? A cluster of comeback albums have been released recently —
At 24, Australian-born Orianthi is doing an amazing job of mixing heavy metal rock with blues. Her voice is rich with soul and guaranteed to
Tight-bodied beauty Melyssa Ford — who rose to fame as a frequently featured video vixen and a provocative magazine model — bared all in an
On Birdman’s fourth solo album, Pricele$$, the original Cash Money Millionaire features Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Bun-B and Young Money’s newest artist, Drake. Although the album
Steve Harvey is a spokesperson for Kmart, and the retailer is hooking customers up this holiday season with the Christmas Countdown. Layaway is back, and
Celebrities Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Will and Jada Pinkett Smith are bringing Fela! to the stage. The engaging Broadway musical is based on the life
Donny Osmond steals another one. Back in the day, he and his brothers ripped the sound right out of the throats of the Jackson Five
What does one of the most famous men in hip-hop do to keep busy between world tours and platinum albums? Ludacris has been doing —
What does one of the most famous men in hip-hop do to keep busy between world tours and platinum albums? Ludacris has been doing — well —
Polow Da Don and Zone 4 hosted their third Annual Thanksgiving Carnival and Turkey Drive on Nov. 24 at Greenbriar Mall in Atlantawhere they gave
When filmmaker Tyler Perry gave $1 million to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, it made several loud distinctions: 1. It
Lasean Lyles Jr. entered an essay contest that was sponsored by Disney’s Dreamers Academy and Steve Harvey so that he could inspire other teens who
As the end of the year draws near, many people are contemplating what their New Year’s resolution will be. Ladies, if losing weight is your
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Too many Americans in general — and African Americans in particular — are fighting and losing the battle of the bulge. This is true even
What’s an art battle? Well, that’s what I wanted to find out. I was intrigued by the video teasers circulating on Facebook featuring nationally noted
They stand outside in the cold — passing cigarettes, sharing hard-luck stories — and occasionally, a laugh or two. The residents of the Gateway 24/7
10. DON’T bring one little ole lonely pan of biscuits to the dinner and then take away five plates of everything else for the rest
While listening to the single “Shades” on Wale’s new album, Attention Deficit, I was immediately captivated by the lyrics and Chrisette Michele’s vocals. On this
