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If There Were A Twitter Jail, Would You Be An Inmate?

By Franny Crooks Twitter has been around for well over five years now and within this time you would think that people would catch on to the what to dos and the what not to dos. There are more than 300...

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Etta James Dies at 73

Legendary “At Last” singer Etta James has died at age 73 after her battle with leukemia. According to her close friend and manager Lupe De Leon, James died at a hospital in Riverside, Calif. with her...

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How To Dump Someone Without Being An Ass

Courtesy of The Frisky I hate getting dumped. But I hate doing the dumping even more. I’ll take a breakup text any day of the week over having to send one. Not that I would EVER dump someone via text,...

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Singing Celebrities: 17 Stars Who Shouldn’t Quit Their Day Jobs

Courtesy of The Root As most can imagine, not everyone swooned over Amber Rose singing about the burdens of quasi-celebrity on her debut single, “Fame.” However, that hasn’t stopped the model and TV...

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5 Reasons Rihanna Smoking Might Not Be So Bad After All

Courtesy of Hello Beautiful “Kush rolled, glass full; I prefer the better things,” tweeted Rihanna as she sat perched on a boulder in Hawaii. The Talk That Talk singer was quoting a common lyric from...

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Beyonce Releases Etta James Statement, Celebs Mourn

The news of Etta James’ passing has saddened the music and entertainment world alike. Beyonce, who portrayed James in 2008′s Cadillac Records, released this statement through her official website to...

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Can You Guess The Celebrity Tattoo?

One thing is certain, stars love their ink! But can you guess which celebrity sports which tattoo?

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The Sweetest Revenge: Why Revenge Can Be Both Fun And Healthy

By Hayat Mohamed Regardless of how common cheating is these days, most women you talk to often admit they never could imagine it happening to them. But what happens when it does? Do you sit around and...

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Uplift: Hibernation

The winter months bring with them an unique opportunity for us to hibernate and reflect. Rest is imperative for healing and rejuvenation. Winter is the opportune time to get the “me” time you deserve....

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VH1′s ‘Basketball Wives’ Wants Vanessa Bryant

Kobe Bryant‘s soon-to-be ex-wife Vanessa Bryant is in high demand, but not only by eager bachelors waiting to scoop her up. Producers for VH1′s wildly popular series Basketball Wives are feverishly...

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8 Reasons You Should See ‘Red Tails’

It’s rare that a white man will get behind an all-black production, especially a film that shows a real and raw account of racism, the remnants of which still exist today, but George Lucas is that man....

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Spike Lee Says Hollywood Doesn’t Know Black People

In a recent Q&A session at the Sundance festival in Utah, director Spike Lee had a few things to get off his chest involving his upcoming film, Red Hook Summer. “Please tell [viewers] that this is...

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Aretha Franklin Calls Off Her Wedding

Cancel the cake. Aretha Franklin has called off her wedding. According to the Associated Press, The Queen of Soul released a statement Monday saying she and former fiancé Willie Wilkerson will not be...

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If Not Now, Then When: An Open Letter To The President

by Kevin Powell Dear President Obama: I pray that you, Michelle, and your daughters are well during these very difficult times in America’s history. It has been three momentous years since you swept...

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The Grammys Charged With Snubbing Hip-Hop

Courtesy of NewsOne NEW YORK — Since its beginnings in the 1970s, rap music has transformed from an underground, street-based sound to a definitive part of pop culture, transcending race and becoming...

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Diddy To Launch Music-Themed Cable Network

Is there any avenue Diddy won’t take? Music. Clothing. Broadway. Fragrances. Liquor. And now, a cable network. Related: Is it Better to be Diddy’s Girl/Baby Mama Than Signed to His Label? Word around...

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When Is It OK To Lie To A Friend?

By Demetria L. Lucas Some version of this question comes up almost daily on my Formspring feed where I mainly answer questions about dating/ relationships (16,000 questions answered and counting)....

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Is It Because I’m Getting Old Or Is Music Just Really Bad These Days

Courtesy of Madame Noire I was 15 at the time when my dad decided that he wanted to have a impromptu heart to heart while sitting in his caroutside of his house.  I was visiting him for the summer in...

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Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer Score Oscar Nods

Not to downplay the MANY accolades Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer have already scored this awards season, but the pair have now been nominated by the big dogs: The Academy Awards. Related: ‘The Help’...

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Seal Discusses Separation From Heidi Klum [VIDEO]

Unlike many Hollywood separations, Seal and Heidi Klum are vowing to keep it clean. In a recent interview with Tavis Smiley, to be aired Friday, Seal discusses the love he and Klum still have for one...

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