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Phaedra Parks Nabs Bravo Spin-Off
Much like her fellow Atlanta Housewives (i.e. Kim Zolciak, Kandi Burruss and, potentially, NeNe Leakes), reality star Phaedra Parks has landed her own spin-off with Bravo off the strength of her...
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LOTD: Mark Cuban Open To Drafting Brittney Griner + ‘R&B Divas’ First Look...
In today’s link round-up: Michelle Obama praises ’42′, Janelle Monae defines what’s sexy and much more! VIBE.com Mark Cuban Says He’s Open to Draft Brittney Griner Griner would be the first woman to...
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BET Announces ‘The Game’ Renewal, Return Of ‘Comic View’
Mara Brock Akil‘s hit dramedy The Game is two episodes into its sixth season and is already looking forward to another round, as revealed by BET’s annual upfront presentation. The network has...
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Conrad Murray Breaks Into Song on CNN (Watch)
Courtesy of EURweb Dr. Conrad Murray, currently serving four years for involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson’s death, maintained his innocence and broke into song during an interview with CNN’s...
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White Man to Sisters: Bring Back the ‘Fro!
Courtesy of The Root Ladies, I know we haven’t had this conversation, but it’s time. We really need to talk about this. We really don’t talk about it as much as we should. We no longer have to conform...
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Big Screen Review: ‘Tyler Perry’s Temptation: Confessions Of A Marriage...
Courtesy of Leather & Lacquer Much to the dismay of my friends and sister, I absolutely could not wait to see Tyler Perry’s Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor when it hit theaters last...
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Linebacker Signs With Atlanta Falcons Less Than One Year After Rape Exoneration
Brian Banks has officially signed with the Atlanta Falcons less than one year after being exonerated in a decade-old rape case that derailed his plans of going pro. “We are pleased to have Brian join...
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Chinese Woman Stages Her Own Funeral While Alive So She Could “Enjoy It”
Courtesy of The Frisky A lot of people are curious about what it might be like at their own funeral. Who’d show up? What would they say? Would there be fondue at the wake? Important questions that most...
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Kevin Hart, Duane Martin Dish On Robin Thicke’s Departure From ‘RHOH’ [VIDEO]
The rumor mill won [sort of]: Robin Thicke‘s time has ended on BET’s Real Husbands of Hollywood. Former castmates Kevin Hart and Duane Martin confirmed the news in a recent interview with Hip...
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Star Style: Jennifer Hudson [PHOTOS]
By Naima Turner Getting dressed isn’t solely about having all the right trends, the color of the season, or glitz. Of course all of those elements play a vital part, but there is nothing more critical...
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Is the Porn Industry Racist?
Courtesy of The Root Porn star Aurora Snow surprised many with her candid confession to the Daily Beast regarding one of the last remaining taboos in the adult entertainment industry. According to...
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Where Are They Now? The March Madness Edition
By Clarissa Hamlin Once again, basketball buffs are wildin‘ out. They yell at fouls, cuss at players missing jumpers, or get downright ratchet if their beloved ball team loses by just a point or few....
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Peeling Back Panama
by Angela Bronner Helm | Photography by Matt Bell Some of my most savvy, well-traveled pals count Panama as their prime pastime paradise, and can effortlessly tick off the reasons why: Getting there is...
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The Soapbox: Tyler Perry Has A Rape Problem In “Temptation”
Courtesy of The Frisky Usually movies like Tyler Perry’s “Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor” are right up my alley. You don’t see a Tyler Perry film because you’re under any illusions it...
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Diddy Ranks No. 1 on Forbes’ List of Hip-Hop’s Richest
Courtesy of The Grio Diddy tops this year’s Forbes’ list of hip-hop’s wealthiest artists — and is joined by some of the genre’s other big cash kings. As the richest man in hip-hop, Diddy – also known...
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Pepsi Releases Beyoncé’s ‘Mirrors’ Commercial
We got a glimpse at Beyoncé‘s multimillion-dollar Pepsi deal commercial on Wednesday, but now here’s the full-length feature. And I do mean “feature” because Mrs. Carter has treated her fans and Pepsi...
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On Open Relationship Rumors, Jada Says Will Smith Is “His Own Man”
By Clarissa Hamlin Recently, Jada Pinkett Smith responded to the seemingly-unending speculation about her open marriage with Will Smith. In a candid interview with HuffPost Live, the 41 year old shared...
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Busta Rhymes + Derogatory Slurs = A Ratchet Moment
By Clarissa Hamlin Busta Rhymes threw a tantrum of derogatory slurs at employees in a Miami Beach eatery early Wednesday morning, according to the Huffington Post. The “Touch It” rapper allegedly...
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On MLK’s 45th Assassination Anniversary, Non-violence Challenge Issued for Youth
By Clarissa Hamlin Marking the 45th anniversary of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.‘s assassination, The King Center in Atlanta launches a campaign against youth violence today. “The 50...
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AIQ…Rihanna, Mike Tyson, K. Michelle & More
No tea, no shade! All tea, all shade! This week, Rihanna sends a message that she will not “bow down” to anyone, Mike Tyson supports Chris Brown, and K. Michelle blasts her cast mates once again. Plus,...
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