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Serena’s Power Serve   Words by A. R. ShawImages by Keith Major for Steed Media Service Serena Williams never shies away from the limelight. During

Story by Jacinta Howard Images by Benjamin Jones for Steed Media Service As careers go, LeToya Luckett’s would make an enthralling “Behind the Music” special.

Chrisette Michele’s Epiphany   Images by John Walder for Steed Media ServiceWords by DeWayne RogersAdditional reporting by Munson Steed 11:19 a.m.Upon arriving at Detroit’s Metropolitan

IMAN Putting Her Best Face Forward   Story by Yvette CaslinImages by Troy WordMakeup by Sam Fine Hairstylist: Oscar James The statuesque supermodel poses, hands

Story by Ivory M. Jones Images by Maya Guez for Steed Media Service. IT’s a chilly Monday morning in a studio at Sony Records in midtown

Will The Real Mike Epps Please Stand Up Words by DeWayne Rogers Images by Scott Hebert for Steed Media Service Mike Epps is one hilarious

Idris Elba Complex Simplicity Written by Jacinta Howard Additional reporting by DeWayne Rogers “I’m not afraid of sh-t” When Idris Elba makes that frank declaration,

Story by Terry Shropshire Images by Mike Melendy for Steed Media ServiceATLANTA – From a purely visceral standpoint, people on both sides of the cultural

  Story by Todd WilliamsImages by Hiltron Bailey for Steed Media Service The first time I met Flavor Flav was completely random. I was walking

The Women of Harlem Heights Beautiful … Poised … Taking America By Storm From left to right: Brooke, Briana, Bridget, and Ashlie Words by DeWayne

 Story by Todd Williams Images by Hiltron Bailey for Steed Media Service In the case of celebrities, we oftentimes label stars in one dimensionality and

Adjusting The Color: The Demise of Black TV Story by DeWayne Rogers, Jacinta Howard, Todd Williams Here’s a simple exercise you can try at home.

The Ambitious MS. Rocsi Story by DeWayne Rogers Rocsi’s Style Team: Photography by James Weber (www.jamesweberstudio.com) Fashion Styling by Clifford Wray III of Fashion Style

Boris Kodjoe The Faith of a Father Words by DeWayne Rogers Images by Dave Ellis for Steed Media Service A Woman’s Dream Ring! Ring! Sigh.

Nia Long Beautiful Struggle Story by Jacinta Howard Images by Maurice Evans for Steed Media Service They say that beauty is in the eye of

Chris Rock Unfazed And Unfiltered Story by DeWayne Rogers Images by Maurice Evans for Steed Media Service “So what was more meaningful to you: Barack

Tyler Perry & Keshia Knight Pulliam The Anatomy Of Comic Relief Story by Roz Edward Images by Scott Hebert for Steed Media Service Tyler Perry

Lance Gross & Eva Marcille With Every Beat of Their Hearts Story by DeWayne Rogers Images by Scott Hebert for Steed Media Service Love. A

introducing Djimon Hounsou er, sort of Story by Todd Williams Images by Scott Hebert for Steed Media Service He’s one of the most recognized actors

Fonzworth Bentley The Year of the Gentleman Story by DeWayne Rogers Images by Dave Ellis for Steed Media Service When targeting an entertainment personality to