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“VH1 Divas” will celebrate soul music with performances from Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott, Florence + The Machine, Kelly Clarkson and Jessie J. The show will pay tribute to the cities where soul gave birth to music’s most powerful classics and inspired today’s divas. Each singer will pay homage to these cities and […]

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Taking a handicapped parking spot can cause a woman to go into attack mode, as Usher learned recently in Atlanta. Usher was at this weekend’s Halloween parade in Little Five Points when a woman apparently took issue with the ATL singer parking in a a handicapped spot. The woman got close enough to grab Usher’s […]

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Update your wardrobe this fall season without spending money on new clothes by simply adding accessories. From fuzzy hats to chic glittery belts, we’ve rounded up some a few of the fall wardrobe staples every fashionista should have in her arsenal! Don’t forget to wear you new accessory to Sunday Brunch at Chicago’s Parrot Cage […]

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Celebrity hairstylist Kiyah Wright has mastered the art of cutting, coloring and styling the hair (and weaves) of everybody from supermodels Tyra Banks and Iman to actresses Gabrielle Union and Taraji Henson. Here, Kiyah gives her top 3 tips to achieving a winning weave like her famous clients: Celeb Hairstylist Kiyah Wright Shows How To […]

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Celebrity hairstylist Kiyah Wright cuts, colors and styles the weaves of Tyra, Iman, Taraji and more. Here are her 3 tips to achieving a winning weave. WATCH!

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An NYPD prosecutor Monday charged that two cops recklessly shot Sean Bell. The defense countered saying that a “macho pal” of Sean Bell sparked the barrage of bullets. The two statements marked the beginning of the NYPD trial of  Det. Gescard Isnora and Officer Michael Carey. They are the first cops to face possible departmental justice […]

‘Excuse me ma’am, but could you tell me what time it is?’ It was the sound of this casual request for the time in a small college radio station that catapulted the more than two-decade successful career in broadcasting for KD Bowe. A veteran in the industry, KD Bowe’s highly motivating personality and inspiring radio […]

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A new article in the NYTimes focuses on Herman Cain and various ex-aides of his campaign who reveal the chaos behind one of the fastest surging Republican presidential candidates. Cain, who has touted himself as an excellent manager, is portrayed different in the article by ex-aides who accuse him of mishandling big donors and ignoring […]

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Samuel L. Jackson has been named the highest-grossing actor of all time by The Guinness Book of World Records, according to the New York Daily News.

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The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African-American History and Culture recently received a $5 million donation from Walmart bringing the museum a step closer to being completed. Construction for the museum is scheduled to begin next year and a planned grand opening is set for 2015. See also: Black New York: Historic Photos From the Museum of […]

Atlanta, National

You can be sure there will be some drama in the Braxton household when “Braxton Family Values” returns next month. According to Page Six, Toni has fired her manager/brother-in-law, Vince Herbert. Vince is married to Toni’s sister, Tamar. Here’s what we found out: Toni Braxton has fired her longtime manager Vince Herbert, who is married […]

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With the premiere of the second season of “Braxton Family Values” right around the corner, another teaser has been released showcasing how INTENSE this season is going to be. The new season premiers on Thursday November 10 at 10:00 PM on WE TV and from the looks of things, it’s going to be full of […]