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HBO will premiere “What’s My Name: Muhammad Ali,” a documentary about the icon tonight at 8 p.m. EST. The two-part series has a star-studded list of executive producers, headlined by four-time NBA MVP and three-time NBA champion LeBron James, who discussed his reasoning for making the documentary. “The legacy that Ali left behind should be told…

The National Black MBA Association held it’s 38th annual conference and exposition in New Orleans Oct. 11-15, 2016. Fitness and wellness expert and former boxing champion Laila Ali was in attendance and appeared to be in great spirits since the death of her father, activist and professional boxer Muhammad Ali. Rolling out had a chance…

The National Black MBA Association held its 38th Annual Conference and Exposition in New Orleans Oct. 11-15, 2016. Among those in attendance at the career expo was NFL Hall of Famer and sports commentator Jerome Bettis. Rolling out had a chance to catch up with the football veteran on what he’s been up to since…

The National Black MBA Association held is 38th annual Conference and Exposition in New Orleans Oct. 11-15, 2016. “Although the job market is improving, some professionals with graduate-level degrees still have difficulty finding quality jobs,” Jesse Tyson, president and CEO, National Black MBA Association said in a statement. The Career Expo was designed to connect attendees with recruiters from…

10 inspiring moments from Muhamad Ali’s Janazah and memorial service When it was announced that Muhammad Ali had died at the age of 74, the self-proclaimed “Greatest of All Time” “shook up the world,” again. The man who stood up for himself, his race, and an entire generation transitioned physically, but his spirit and legacy…

Thousands from around the world gathered to pay tribute Muhammad Ali at his Janazah. Held at Kentucky’s Freedom Hall, over 14,000 people attended making it the largest Janaza ever on American soil. Ali’s family and close friends were positioned in a section to the right of the main podium. Since the passing of her father,…

There were certainly no dull moments at the 23rd annual Trumpet Awards at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 in suburban Atlanta. The ceremony was hosted by four-time boxing world champion and author, Laila Ali; and Dolvet Quince, star of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” celebrity trainer and best-selling author. The show kicked off…

The 23rd Annual Trumpet Awards ceremony was held last night at Cobb Energy Center in suburban Atlanta. Popular TV personalities, honorees and celebrities were in full regalia at the highly touted event celebrating achievement. The red carpet looks ranged from lace to leopard. Jovani, the popular prom dress designer, made the biggest splash on the carpet. Many opted…

Former boxing champion Laila Ali was at the US Open on Labor Day and was asked what tennis player would she like to get in the ring with and train to box. The answer is who many would have anticipated. If Ali had to train one tennis player to box, who would she choose? “If…

Happy 36th birthday, Laila Ali! The daughter of boxing great Muhammad Ali also became a prizefighter. Her father did not want her to pursue boxing because of the sport’s danger, but she refused to listen. She is the youngest girl of her father’s nine children. She gave birth to her daughter, Sydney J. Conway, in April 2011.…

This is a sports lover’s favorite time of the year. Major League Baseball’s winding down with the World Series, the National Football League season is halfway through and the National Basketball Association and National Hockey League have just begun their long seasons. This is also one of the sports lover’s favorite spectator sports: looking at…

Hollywood is not for want of sexy women or uber famous show business families. There are however, far fewer naturally beautiful mother-daughter duos than we’d expect. While we all know the more popular ones like the infamous Ross women or Goldie Hawn – Kate Hudson duo, there are a handful of sexy women who just…

Tamar Braxton, Kenya Moore, Emily B, Reginae Carter and more opted to wear their hair down, curly or straight, check out how they wore it on the BET Awards 2013 red carpet.

Meagan Goode, Brandy, Ashanti, Amber Rose and more grace red carpet at The BET Awards 2013. Check them out below.

Yesterday, we brought you the cutest pics of baby Blue Ivy with her parents Beyonce and Jay-Z. Today, we bring you more celebrities with their super cute kids. Check them out here. – ruthie hawkins

Sports stars and reality TV make for strange, but captivating, bedfellows. They’ve also make for great ratings, so the networks are going to continue to leverage the transcendent appeal of A-list Hall of Famers, gold medalists and intergenerational icons to bolster their “reality” shows’ ratings and longevity. Below is a list of iconic sports stars…

Many offspring of the A-list superstars and transcendent icons have fully grown and blossomed into very photogenic young adults, even if some of their parents revolted some of us. Take a look at the hottest celebrity kids of today.

These celebrity children can pass for clones.

Currently in its 14th season, “Dancing With the Stars” continues to be popular. Sports professionals, singers and TV personalities team up with professional dancers to deliver the best show possible each and every week. Although there have been many emotional exits as the season has progressed, it’s great to see black celebrities get some shine. Take…