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T.I. Finally Going to Marry Tiny. She Says, 'Don't Worry' Why It's Taking So Long
After dating for many years and bringing children into the world together, longtime star couple T.I. and Tiny are finally set to make their cohabitation official. View
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:45:00 -0700
Product Placement, Faux Controversy Surround Beyoncé, Gaga 'Telephone' Video
After weeks of hype fueled by entertainment news outlets that whetted fans’ appetites with leaked stills and video teasers, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga’s nine-minute mini-movie video for the hit “Telephone” was finally released March 12 to much upro View
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:30:00 -0700
LeBron JamesTeams Up With Ice Cube for Upcoming ABC Movie
Lebron James, arguably the NBA player with the most complete set of basketball skills alive today, has reportedly teamed up with rapper-filmmaker Ice Cube for a movie about King James' life. View
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:15:00 -0700
Hill Harper & Munson Steed on Intelligence
Hill Harper & Munson Steed on Intelligence Read more... View
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:35:00 -0700
Hill Harper encourages youth to pursue excellence
Hill Harper encourages youth to pursue excellence Read more... View
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:55:15 -0700
Still Trippin: Threats!'
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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:03:39 -0700
?uestlove Calls Beyoncé the New Michael Jackson and Incites a Brutal Backlash — Even From ...
The beloved big man of The Roots, Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson, incited an all-out Twitter riot when he dared to proclaim that Beyoncé is the heir apparent to the musical throne built by Michael Jackson. View
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:40:24 -0700
Janet Jackson Interview with Jay Leno about her new movie
Janet Jackson Interview with Jay Leno about her new movie Read more... View
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:39:33 -0700
Adviser To Accused Haiti Kidnapping Missionaries Is Arrested
From CNN: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — A man who provided legal advice to 10 American Baptists accused of kidnapping 33 Haitian children after the earthquake there was arrested Thursday night in the Dominican Republic and accused of human trafficking View
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:10:38 -0700
Earthquake Exposes Problems With Mental Health Care In Haiti
From the NY Times: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Inside this city’s earthquake-cracked psychiatric hospital, a schizophrenic man lay naked on a concrete floor, caked in dust. View
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:03:20 -0700
Senate Approves Bill To Reduce Crack-Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to reduce the disparities in sentences handed down for people convicted of crack and powder cocaine charges, but some question whether the legislation goes deep enough in addressing the problem. View
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:56:20 -0700
Cops From Philly Beating Video Get Jobs Back, Free Beer
From Philly.com: Two years ago, eight Philadelphia police officers drew national scrutiny when a news helicopter caught them kicking and beating three murder suspects. Tonight, their comrades will toast them with free beer and munchies. View
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:17:17 -0700
Lawyer Says Feds Created Terror Plot To Entrap Defendants
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. View
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:41:29 -0700
Times Square Mural Draws “Racist” Criticism
A mural in Times Square is drawing criticism for being racist and stereotypical. The mural was drawn by a Latina woman who wanted to show Caribbean women who do not fit the traditional stereotype of beautiful women. View
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:41:18 -0700
Brooklyn Man Kills Wife, Then Hangs Himself
From NY1.com: Police say an apparent murder-suicide claimed the lives of two people in an apartment in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. View
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:51:56 -0700
VIDEO: Conservatives Attack Eleven-Year-Old For Supporting Health Insurance
After speaking to the Senate about health care, eleven year-old Marcelas Owens has been the target of several right wing attacks. View
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:13:11 -0700
Young Mom's Body Found in Bed Frame of a Hotel Room
Filed under: News Sony Millbrook was a mother of five children. Her body was found stuffed in a hotel room bed frame, where she and her children were staying. The hotel was a Budget Lodge in Mason, Tennessee. View
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:15:00 -0700
Easy At Home Hair Recipes
Filed under: Natural Hair, Hair Care, How-To Part of the journey of natural hair is figuring out which products work best for your hair's texture. I broke down the various categories of products you can try in this post here. View
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:36:00 -0700
Bishop Neil C. Ellis: Bringing Out Atlanta Notables at Tyler Perry Studios Book Launch
Filed under: Movies, Television, News Tyler Perry seldom grants much access to his groundbreaking Atlanta-based Tyler Perry Studios complex. View
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:09:00 -0700
'Precious' Debuts As Top DVD Seller
Filed under: NewsFresh from winning numerous awards, including two Academy Awards for its screenplay (Geoffrey Fletcher) and supporting actress (Mo'Nique), the dramatic film, 'Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire,' finally landed atop the charts. View
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:07:00 -0700
Will Blind People Be Able to Drive Cars? Oh Yes!
Imagine being blindfolded, then getting behind the wheel of a car and actually driving it. Well, Virginia Tech's Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory, the think-tank section of the school is at it again. View
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:09:00 -0700
Laser Hair Removal for All Skin Types
Filed under: Interviews, Hair CareWhen Jennifer Kandemir got into the hair removal business, she didn't do it for money or ambition. She did it because of her own experience as a hirsute woman. View
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:07:00 -0700
T.I.: Akoo Clothing Line Sued for Trademark Infringement
Filed under: Music, News, Celeb UpdatesWhile T.I. is currently finishing up his one year prison sentence stemming from gun possession charges in an Atlanta halfway house, the rapper may find himself back in legal trouble upon his March 26 release. View
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:06:00 -0700
New Music: Rick Ross & John Legend “Sweet Life”
Rick Ross’ plump-butt just incorporated John Legend into his music for the second time. View
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:29:55 -0700
The NBA’s Favorite Tranny Is Caught Swirlin’ And Lookin’ Busted At Event In His Honor
We don’t even know where to start with this one… Dennis Rodman was caught lookin’ busted gettin’ some tranny love at Rodman Mania an event in his honor. Yikes. Pop the hood for some more morning fug. View
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:27:26 -0700
New Swirl Video: Robin Thicke And Estelle Are On A Rollacosta
We all thought Robin Thicke’s single “Shakin’ It for Daddy” ft. Nicki Ninaj was his second single but apparently we were wrong. This new jawn, Rollacoasta ft. Estelle is nothing like the Robin Thicke we are all used to. View
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:30:27 -0700
Random Ridiculousness: Crazy Camel Fan Breaks Into Stranger’s Home And Gets In Their Bed After Concert!!!
After attending Jay-Z’s concert earlier this week in Pittsburgh, a local man left the venue, broke into a nearby home and crawled in bed with the homeowner, a complete stranger!!! Details on the flipside. View
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:14:51 -0700
Gaga’s Lawyer Calls Ex-Boy Toy’s Claims “Unlawful”
Lady Gaga is fighting back against ex-boyfriend music producer Rob Fusari’s lawsuit that claims that he basically made her and should receive a $30.5 million settlement for monies she cut him out of. Pop the hood for more on Gaga’s legal lam. View
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:44:04 -0700
Neon Magazine Fesses Up And Apologizes For BeyBey Marriage Contract Story
We told you that German BeyBey story was SUSPECT!!! Sony Records sent us a letter from Neon Magazine apologizing for the false story. Pop the hood to see it. View
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:15:48 -0700
Norrie May-Welby: Man, Woman Or Neuter? The Debate Over Genderlessness…
There’s another post-op tranny making headlines, but this one’s not pregnant! Norrie May-Welby is actually fighting for the right to claim NEITHER sex, preferring a truly neutral existence. Pop the hood for details. View
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:08:57 -0700
Taye Taye Must Read Bossip, Tells Ellen He Calls His 6 Month-Old Baby “Swirl”
Everyone’s favorite actor Taye Diggs, aka Mr. McChocolatey, went on the Ellen Degeneres show and discussed his 6 month-old son Walker’s many nicknames…one of which is “Swirl”. SMH! View
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:44:17 -0700
Sometimes It May Be Best To Say 'I Don't Care'
Relationships are amazing parts of our lives, but they are not always easy. They become even harder when we allow others to interfere in them with their questions and opinions. Being in the public eye, I struggle to create and maintain romantic relationships. View
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:30:00 -0700
Lisa Wu-Hartwell & Leslie Harris Take On Breast Cancer
Women on the Move founder Leslie Harris has added a little star power to the breast cancer awareness cause by tapping Real Housewives of Atlanta diva Lisa Wu-Hartwell to host the inaugural "Unveil Your Pink" charity auction to benefit Susan G. View
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:15:00 -0700
Ms./Mrs. Corporate America, A New Kind Of Pageantry
Today, is the third annual Ms. and Mrs. Corporate America Pageant in which organizers highlight the achievements of women in the corporate world. The pageant will take place at 7:30 PM at the Linda Chapin Theatre in Orlando, Florida. View
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:00:00 -0700
ESSENCE's 'It Girl' Model Casting In Atlanta
Are you the next It Girl? Think you have what it takes to be a model? Well, ESSENCE has launched its "It Girl" model search in partnership with Elite Model Management and we're conducting a nationwide search looking for the next African-American "It" model. View
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0700
Frisky Friday: On the Receiving End
Last week's Frisky Friday was all about getting down for our men. To even the score, we asked a few good ladies to tell us what they think about being on the receiving end of oral sex. Tell us if you feel the same way they do... View
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:45:00 -0700
Flashback Fridays: 'Sparkle'
Three singing sisters. One aspiring songwriter. A corrupted business. Those were the main ingredients of the 1976 cult classic, "Sparkle. View
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:50:00 -0700
Extra on ESSENCE: The Perfect Couple
Think there are no perfect couples in Hollywood? Think again! View
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:40:00 -0700
Shake Your Beauty: Smoky ShadowBlast Sticks
In her latest Shake Your Beauty video, beauty editor Tia Williams raves about her latest obsession, CoverGirl Smoky ShadowBlast sticks. View
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:05:00 -0700
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