Mitt Romney Celebrates GOP Win; 2 Rivals Flounder
Courtesy of the Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A squeaker of an Iowa victory in hand, Mitt Romney headed into the New Hampshire primary insisting that staying power sets him apart from...
View ArticleNick Cannon Hospitilized For Kidney Failure
Mariah Carey cuddled up to husband Nick Cannon while he was nursed back to health after suffering from mild kidney failure Wednesday. The couple spent the holidays in Aspen, but the last few hours in...
View Article5 Ways to Fool Proof Your Wedding
By Diann Valentine Regardless of your background, geographical location or income level – every girl dreams about her perfect wedding day. For some women in love, this means an opulent castle with...
View ArticleDeion Sanders: ‘I Apologize For My Daughter’
Deion Sanders was on damage control this week when he sat down for an interview with K104-FM Dallas to clear up his recent “troubles.” The former NFL star said he takes responsibility for his...
View ArticleAngela & Vanessa Simmons Owe IRS $450K
Sweet-as-pie sisters Angela and Vanessa Simmons have gotten themselves into a little tax trouble. According to The Detroit News, Rev Run’s daughters owe the IRS and the state of California more than...
View ArticleGabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade Cover Essence, Talk Marriage
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is leaving marriage proposals up to teammate LeBron James. For now. In the February issue of ESSENCE, Wade reveals he and girlfriend Gabrielle Union are taking their time...
View ArticleEtta James Released From Hospital
Legendary singer Etta James has been released from a Southern California hospital and is back at home with her family, according to her manager. She is currently in the final stages of terminal...
View ArticleUnemployment Gets Broken Down by College Major
Courtesy of Loop21 Wouldn’t it have been nice to have a chart showing you what jobs were hiring before you went away to college and paid for that degree? Well, it might be to late for you know, but...
View ArticleJada Pinkett Smith Seeks Top Celebrity Divorce Lawyer
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire? We surely hope not in the case of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. In Touch Weekly reports Jada has ”finally begun to take steps to dissolve their marriage” by meeting...
View ArticleUPTOWN + VIBE Merge with BlackBook
UPTOWN and VIBE properties have merged with BlackBook Media business and The Access Network Company. The merger of these premier assets is part of their media and technology consolidation strategy and...
View ArticleFinally Famous
by Demetria L. Lucas Artist Andy Warhol once said, “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.” As I watch so many people clamor for fame or infamy—daughters from wealthy families,...
View ArticleWendy Raquel Robinson Discusses “The Game,” Marriage
It’s almost “Game” time! Essence.com sat down with the very talented and hilarious Wendy Raquel Robinson to get the dish on her marriage, season five of The Game and what we can expect from her crazy...
View ArticleEmails from House Speaker Compared “Mrs. YoMama” to the Grinch
Courtesy of Madame Noire When will these government officials learn? I can just see the smirk on Kansas House Speaker Mike O’Neal’s face as he crafted what I’m sure he thought was the most clever email...
View ArticleConfessions: Don Cheadle [Exclusive Interview]
by Angela Bronner Helm Craft. The word has many meanings. In the context of acting, it’s about authentic, palpable characters that move you. Don Cheadle, 47, has been perfecting his craft since he was...
View ArticleTamar Braxton on Vince’s Health, Their New Reality Show & Babies
Tamar Braxton has a lot going on. The second season of “Braxton Family Values,” the reality show that features her, her sisters and their mother, debuted at number one recently. And She and her husband...
View ArticleBoyz II Men Get Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
The Hollywood Walk of Fame added a new, well-deserved star to its collection and the name reads: Boyz II Men. The Grammy Award-winning group accepted the honor Thursday with famous friends by their...
View ArticleHave A Seat: 5 Trendy Disasters that Need to Have a Seat!
It happens every year. The most dreadful fashion trends creep in and everyone goes wild. While those of us with just an inkling of common sense go, “Ya’ll really like that?” Sure, there are always...
View ArticleHow the Braxtons Can Be the Next Kardashians
There’s no question that after six seasons of “Keeping up with the Kardashians,” two seasons of “Kourtney and Kim Take New York,” two seasons of “Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami” and one season of...
View ArticleHalle Berry Gets Engaged
There’s been speculation for nearly a week about a sparkling little diamond on Halle Berry’s ring finger and the rumors are true: She’s engaged! Berry, 45, is set to walk down the aisle with French...
View Article2012 Essence Music Festival Performers Announced
The 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival has lined up yet another all-star roster of performers for this year’s event in New Orleans! Mary J. Blige, Aretha Franklin, Fantasia and Keyshia Cole are just a few of...
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