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Jay-Z: The Hustle, The Flow, The Plea

Picture this: Jay-Z, slightly leaning back in a leather high back swivel chair, with his legs crossed. One hand is in a loose “I’m in

Forest Whitaker: The Actor’s Actor

As certain actors grow in stature and critical acclaim, they are typically not inclined to lend their larger-than life personas to less visible projects or

Lance Gross: Ladies Love Cool Lance

The voice. Women love Lance Gross’ voice. That’s one of the big reasons women swoon over Gross. It doesn’t require much energy for Gross to

Marlon Wayans: Funny is the New Sexy

To fully appreciate actor-comedian Marlon Wayans’ perspective on life, it might be best to start from the end of our time together, and work our

15 Reasons Couples Should Love Sade

Sade, born Helen Folasade Adu, entered our lives over 25 years ago. Don’t  you remember, being up late watching “Video Soul” with Donnie Simpson and

Game: No Mo’ Drama

In the five years since Game revived the West Coast gangsta-rap scene with the critically acclaimed CD, Documentary, he has racked up an impressive portfolio

Omar Epps — Like A Fine Wine

“Growing up can be a pain You’re not a man until you’ve come of age We’ve given up our teenage years In an effort to

Gabrielle Union: The Accidental Actress

Gabrielle Union Story by Roz Edward Images by Scott Hebert for Steed Media Service Gabrielle Union was as excited as a kid at Christmas, as

Canada’s Greatest Hip-Hop Export

LOS ANGELES – This is the one moment that pretty much summarized Drake’s utterly unforgettable, over-the-top Christmas season. No, it was not the fact that

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Demons

Editor’s Note: Unless you’ve been buried under a rock or immersed in the second season of “For the Love of Ray J,” I’m sure you’ve

Columbus Short – Generation Now

story by DeWayne Rogers Images and Styling by Dave Ellis for Steed Media service It was 4:45 on a Friday afternoon when the call came

Birdman – Money Talks

story by Todd Williams images by Hannibal Matthews for Steed Media Service About 50 people are buzzing in and out of the hallways of Patchwerk

Re-Elect Mayor Dave Bing

Story by Yvette Caslin and Roz Edward Photos Courtesy of the Mayor’s Office and Eric Hobson for Steed Media Service Detroiters finally received a much