LeBron James’ decision continues to pay off dividends. With a nail-biting 83-80 win over the Chicago Bulls the Miami Heat will advance to the NBA finals for the first time since 2006 when the franchise won its first championship. LeBron led all scorers with 28 points.  Derrick Rose had 25 for The Bulls on 9 […]

Eve aka the pitbull in a skirt, weighed in on the Lil Kim and Nicki Minaj beef. She wants Lil Kim to be the bigger person and put an end to the beef. Eve feels Lil Kim being an icon in hip hop is enough reason not to have addressed the issue in the first place. […]

Lisa Raye appeared on The Wendy Williams Show this week, promoting her new VH1 scripted show “Single Ladies.” You know Wendy gotta get the scoop so of course she asked about the beef with Stacey Dash. There was word that a cat fight broke out on set between Lisa Raye and Stacey Dash a few […]

Selita Ebanks hosted the Shine On Sierra Leone 5th Annual Fundraiser last night in California. Lisa Bonet came out of hiding for the good cause with her boyfriend Jason Momoa in tow. Can’t remember the last time we saw her at an event! Melanie Fiona, Hill Harper and the founder of the Shine On Sierra […]

Have Ciara & Amar’e Stoudemire already broken up? The couple was scheduled to attend Tuesday night’s Whitney Art Party in New York this week, but Amar’e arrived solo, according to the NY Daily News. When asked where she was, he replied curtly: “She’s not here, buddy.” And he didn’t waste time getting to know the […]

Vogue Italia’s May 2011 issue features an all-black model fashion spread titled “Jump and Smile,” and we love it. We’re happy to see more and more magazines recognizing talent of color! In fact, Vogue Italia is what first got tongues wagging with their “Black Allure” editorial: Vogue Italia Debuts All-Black Model Fashion Spread! A Must-See! […]

Here are some smart ways for you to deal and get along better with your in-laws if you do not already have a blooming relationship with yours. And if you are one of those lucky few who get along fantastically with the in-laws, be sure to share your secrets with the rest of us here […]

While most sports fans recognize Mark Clayton as a wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams, another community recognizes Clayton as founder and CEO of MyChristianT.com, a hip apparel brand with Christian messages. During this NFL lockout, Clayton is busy furthering the brand he founded in 2010, with the goal of finding a place where […]

“Love & Hip-Hop” has been renewed for a second season. The VH1 docu-series averaged over 1 million viewers per episode, so this news should come as no surprise. Season two is set to premiere in the fall and will consist of 10 one-hour episodes, however Mashonda will not be returning. Wonder if they’ll replace her… […]

An attorney involved in the sexual misconduct lawsuits against New Birth Missionary Baptist Church pastor Bishop Eddie Long told the AJC.com that the parties involved have settled the matter. Barbara Marschalk, who represents New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and LongFellows Youth Academy, told the AJC that she expects the lawsuits to be dismissed by close […]

“Dark Girls” is a new documentary by Bill Duke that explores the deep-seated biases and attitudes towards skin color, particularly that of dark-skinned women, outside of and within the Black American culture. What are your thoughts on this controversial issue within in the black community? Are we still stuck on “color concept” in the 21st […]

Oprah Winfrey closed her sentimental final show with the words, “I won’t say goodbye, I’ll just say until we meet again.” Then, after a subtle pause, she added, “To God be the glory.” With her work done, she walked through the audience and left the set of her talk show. During the show’s 25-year run, […]