September 2011
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Laila Ali Talks New Baby and New Show, "Everyday...
Retired boxing champ, Laila Ali appeared on Good Morning America to chat with Robin Roberts about her children, her new ABC show Everyday Health and her efforts to raise awareness about kidney disease, a preventable ailment that affects more than 31 million Americans.
Following in the footsteps of her boxing legend father, Muhammad Ali, Laila stepped away from the ring with an undefeated boxing...
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Official Visual :: Adele's "Someone Like You"
Record-breaking artist, Adele released the official visuals for Someone Like You, the emotional closing track from her soulful album 21.
This track resonates on so many levels. Adele’s emotional confession to her lover who has moved on to find his own happiness is palpable, lifting off the track. The black and white imagery, panning and scenery help to convey the vulnerability apparent in...
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Ashanti Appears on NBC's Kathie Lee & Hoda +...
Grammy Award winning singer, Ashanti, appeared on NBC’s Today Show this morning with Hoda and former 98 degrees boy-band member, Nick Lachey, who hosted on behalf of Kathie Lee.
To start, Hoda surprised Ashanti, who bust out in laughter, with a newspaper layout showing off her Halloween costume from last year, the article titled “Wow & Meow!” Who knew she would be the...
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Official Visual :: Ledisi's "So Into You" + Live...
Ledisi dropped the official visuals for her new single, So Into You, featured on her Pieces of Me album. The beautiful songstress is currently performing oversees, tonight she hits the stage for a sold out crowd in London’s Bush Hall.
Produced by Fig Street Films and directed by Erica D. Hayes, who also directed Why Would You Stay by Kem, So Into You, is one of my favorite singles from her...
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Mary J. Blige is All About the Paper :: Covers...
Mary J. Blige pulls a “Hail Mary” on the October 2011 cover of Paper Magazine. Gearing up for the release of her album, My Life II: The Journey Continues, the Queen of Hip Hop Soul has recently been on a media blitz appearing on GMA, and recently pulling off a dual magazine cover with Ebony.
In an article written by Emil Wilbekin, he provides a landscape for how far Mary’s...
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International Black Film Festival of Nashville to...
This year’s International Black Film Festival of Nashville (IBFFN) will be held from October 5 to October 9 at the AT&T building. Since 2006, IBFFN has been known for bringing the top names in black cinema to Music City, and this year will be no different as the festival hosts the debut premiere of the most critically acclaimed films currently on the circuit.
In addition to a two-day...
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Daniel Gibson & Keyshia Cole-Gibson Call All...
This weekend, R&B Singer and reality television star, Keyshia Cole-Gibson renewed her vows to Cleveland Cavaliers basketball player, Daniel “Boobie” Gibson; May 2011 the couple wed in Las Vegas.
The Gibson’s ditched the idea of another desert ceremony and headed to the beautiful island of Hawaii for their vow renewal; the waterfall picture was tweeted by Keyshia, “I...
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President Barack Obama Delivers Address at...
Last night, President Barack Obama spoke at the Congressional Black Caucus’ Annual Dinner in Washington, D.C. During his speech he spoke about his jobs act, the unemployment rate, the nation’s tax burden and education along with other high-profile, hot button, topics that will matter to voters in the upcoming election.
In the shadow of Tavis Smiley and Dr. Cornel West’s...
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New Music :: Musiq Soulchild's "Run & Hide"
Musiq Soulchild’s new unreleased cut was produced by Dre and Vidal, and there’s no chance the ladies will Run & Hide from this new one.
Still enjoying the success of his most recent album, Musiq in the Magiq, this song will have you clapping along as Soulchild tells his women there’s no way to run and hide from the chemistry they share.
Musiq keeps on delivering a...
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First Look :: "Winnie" feat. Jennifer Hudson and...
The official movie poster for Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard’s film, Winnie, was released today.
The drama, which is directed by Darrell J. Roodt, will chronicle the life of Winnie Mandela from childhood to her marriage to Nelson Mandela, leading up to his incarceration.
With a showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, the film is already creating Oscar buzz for Jennifer...
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R&B Songstress Vesta Williams Found Dead in...
Details are still pending, but reports confirm that 1980’s songstress, Vesta Williams (December 1, 1963 to September 22, 2011), was found dead in her California Hotel room, she was 48 years old.
Williams big hit, Congratulations, from her 1988 sophomore album, 4 U, helped her gain notoriety and also garnered Top 10 hits, Sweet Sweet Love and 4 U.
Late in 2010, Vesta prepared for her...
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“Vision without Action is merely a dream;
Action without Vision passes the time;...”
– Joel Arthur Barker, The Power of Vision
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For the Good of the Kingdom :: Tennis Great Serena...
Last night in New York City at the 2nd Annual Social Good Summit, Tennis Champion Serena Williams was appointed as the newest UNICEF International Goodwill Ambassador.
As Ambassador, Williams will use her celebrity to further support UNICEF’s mission, “to provide a quality education for the most vulnerable children through the Schools for Africa program and the upcoming Schools for...
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Official Visual :: Eric Roberson "Picture Perfect"...
Armed with a new U.S. distribution deal, the king of independent music, Eric Roberson, is preparing for the release of his eighth album, Mister Nice Guy, with the official video for his single, Picture Perfect.
A simple black-and-white video, it includes a cameo from Phonte of Foreign Exchange, who spits a few bars on the song.
After being a fan of his music for years, I saw Erro live a few...
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Hip Hop Legend LL Cool J to Receive BET "I Am...
Two-Time Grammy and multiple award winner, author, actor and rap legend, James Todd “LL Cool J” Smith will be honored with the “I Am Hip Hop Icon” Award at the BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta on October 1.
Introduced by Def Jam in 1984, the self-proclaimed “greatest of all-time” has had ten consecutive platinum selling albums since telling the world, “I...
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Official Visuals :: Tyrese "Stay" feat. Taraji P....
Tyrese has a new video and it features Academy Award nominee and From the Rough star, Taraji P. Henson. This is not the first time the duo has taken the screen together, they’re infamous for their portrayals as Jody and Yvette in Baby Boy…
Not to mention their coupling on award shows or that steamy photo shoot they did for Ebony Magazine a few months ago…
…It’s no...
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Spotlight :: Fashion Favorites from the 63rd...
Last night the 63rd Annual Emmy Awards were held in Los Angeles, California and a number of celebrities came out in their designers best for the ‘Biggest night in Television.’
Although, none of The Queen’s Castle’s favorite left with an Emmy, they surely dressed for the occasion and helped make the red carpet look good!
We were rooting for Taraji, Idris and/or Laurence...
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Picture of the Day :: Spice Girl Mel B & Stephen...
Hello Magazine got the exclusive first pictures of Melanie Brown and Stephen Belafonte’s new baby girl Madison!
Now the mother of four girls, Melanie says Madison “is so gorgeous and such a chilled baby.” She was born on September 1, after putting her mom through 15 hours of labor, Madison made her entrance with the help of her daddy and her 12-year old big sister Phoenix; she weighed six...
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Beyonce & Mom Tina Take the Runway for House of...
On Saturday, the House of Dereon officially launched overseas at Selfridges for London’s fashion week. Designer, Tina Knowles and her expecting baby girl, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter wore gorgeous black pants suits as they presented their unique, African inspired, designs on the catwalk.
Beyoncé has been engulfed in Fashion Week activities, hitting New York’s shows with her sister...
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Guinness World Records 2012 :: Adele, Willow...
Every year I’m amazed by the people spotlighted in the Guinness World Records books, and this year is no different. First published in 1955, the Guinness Book of World Records has brought some of the most unique individuals around the world into the public eye!
This year among the World Record holders are the names of some of your favorite celebrities, including Beyoncé, Justin Bieber,...
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Mary J. Blige Performs at the Grand Opening of the...
The Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, was the sole performer for the opening of the Fillmore in Silver Springs, Maryland on Thursday, September 15. No opening act, no announcer, just MJB and her fans who sang hit after hit as she went through her classic discography.
According to our friend Delonte’ Briggs of the DC Examiner, not only did Mary perform her new single 25/8 from her...
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WatchA Model Ode to New York City
I love New York City. It’s my hometown. Born and raised in the Bronx. Throggs Neck stand up.
An ode to New York City starring: Selita Ebanks, Karlie Kloss, Constance Jablonski, Jourdan Dunn, Daphne Groeneveld, Edita Vilkeviciute, Hailey Clauson, Josephine Skriver, Zuzanna Bijoch, Shu Pei, Kristina Salinovic, Martha Streck, Toni Garrn, R’el Dade, Andi...
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Officially Crowned :: Beyonce Live at Glastonbury...
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter was the first woman to ever headline the Glastonbury festival in England on June 26, and she made history. Performing solo hits, fan favorite Destiny’s Child tunes and even a cover of Prince’s hit, The Beautiful Ones, Beyoncé appeared before more than 100,000 people at the concert.
“Glastonbury, I want ya’ll to know right now you are witnessing my dream, I want...
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New Music :: Tony Bennett "When Do the Bells Ring... →
The fact that Tony Bennett has been in the business this long is not by mistake…
…I might even cop Duets I; listen to the full album, here.
Other artists featured include Queen Latifah, Norah Jones, Natalie Cole, Josh Groban, and more!
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WatchTony Bennett & Amy Winehouse “Body & Soul”
Today would have been Amy Winehouse’s 28th Birthday. In celebration of her life, Tony Bennett has released their duet, Body and Soul.
Gone but never forgotten. RIP Amy.
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New Music :: Tank "Compliments" feat. Kris...
Ummmm… yeah, make my Wednesday why don’t you?!
Did you know Tank was gearing up to release a new album soon? The working title is Savior.
Compliments, the first single from the upcoming release, features Kris Stephens and is produced by T-Minus. In the song, Tank is showing love to the Queens, “let’s appreciate you cause the truth is that your heaven...
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Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige Sets the...
I know I’m not alone when I say, the Queen of Hip Hop Soul has been playing on the soundtrack of my life since she released What’s the 411. Through trials and tribulations we’ve grown with Mary, and from afar have seen her become triumphant.
Blige covers the October issue of Ebony Magazine, and according to the byline, she’s setting the record straight about rumors, her...
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WatchTrailer :: Black August Hip Hop Project Directed by dream hampton
check the black august hip hop project trailer directed by dream hampton. showing at the 5th annual manifesto festival of community culture. more info here.
about the film from the vimeo: Black August Hip Hop Project (2010), a documentary directed by writer and filmmaker dream hampton in association with Malcolm X Grassroots...
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New York State of Mind :: Jay-Z and Beyonce Hit...
Jay-Z and Beyoncé were spotted in New York City on their way to lunch at Laconde Verde in Tribeca over the weekend, and they also headed out last night to watch the men’s final of the U.S. Open.
The expecting couple held hands on their way to lunch, and it’s the first time I have ever seen Queen Beyoncé in flats, she MUST be pregnant!
Last night during the finals, Jay-Z and Beyoncé...
greentower asked: Hey there! To be honest, the fine doesn't matter to me. What I find surprising is how often american people trash their own icons. Like or not, Serena Williams is the BEST male or female athlete USA has. And instead of being greatful and support her till the end of her career (not too far away) they're always complaining about her. Serena is fierce, passionate and brave and thanks to...
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