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Shaunie O’Neal executive producer of VH1’s “Basketball Wives,” wrote a commentary for CNN about the negative portrayal of black women on reality TV. Despite the drama that unfolds on her own show, Shaunie doesn’t feel “Basketball Wives” portrays black women in a negative light.  Shaunie says watching reality television is a guilty pleasure of hers […]

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The murder of Christopher Wallace has remained a mystery for years (14 to be exact) but that may have all come to an end after Clayton Hill, a former member of the Nation of Islam confesses to being an accessory to Dawoud Muhammad in the murder of The Notorious B.I.G. “Hill claims that, acting under […]

After 11,590 votes, Jill Scott has beaten out Nicki Minaj, Drake and even Beyonce in our “Who Represents Black Music In 2011” poll. Jill, who’s album “Light Of The Sun” just debuted at #1 on the Billboard Charts recently lost 50 pounds adding to her sexy. Out of the 11,590 votes Jill stole 1,096. Chris […]

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It’s the trial that’s been on the top of everyone’s “must see” list for most of the summer so far and today, a Florida jury has reached what some consider a shocking verdict with Casey Anthony being found not guilty of murder. Watch the breaking news clips below featuring highlights from the tumultuous and emotional […]

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Ashanti got motivated and hit the studio with Rico Love over the weekend.The two took to their Twitter pages to let the world know some heat was being made. Rico Love is the man behind Kelly Rowland’s number hit “Motivation,” along with Jim Jonsin. I guess Ashanti feels Rico can help her get back on […]

Just when you thought the summer couldn’t get any better, here comes R&B’s underground heavy-hitter Teedra Moses with her brand new mixtape “Luxurious Undergrind.” For those of who you’ve been waiting for her to repeat the sultry debut she brought us back in 2004 on “Complex Simplicity” and even those who’ve heard her series of […]

Elev8 Health

Sometimes, the morning light can seem piercing to your eyes and on that particular morning, it may be extremely hard to get up to start your day. The blanket might feel like a second skin and the urge to go back to sleep might be strong, but when there are important tasks to be accomplished, […]

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Trey Songz covered Jodeci’s classic hit song “Freakin’ You” at the 2011 Essence Music Festival this weekend, sending all the females in the audience into a frenzy! Trey Songz was only one of the major performances over the weekend, others included were Miguel, Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia and more… Lupe Fiasco ft. Trey Songz “Outta My […]

Lil B seems to real confident about his “I’m Gay” album. He says the album is going to be one of the most classic albums in hip hop. Lil B feels “I’m Gay” will eventually be just as classic as Biggie, Jay-Z and Nas classic albums. He feels it will uplift the people is what […]

Brand new music has made its way to the circuit this week and this month as R&B’s Lloyd continues his attempt to remind us why he has staying power. After a blazing first half of the year, the second half of 2011 is officially in motion for the singer who has just released his long-awaited […]

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26-year-old rapper Nicki Minaj announced on Twitter Monday that her “precious cousin,” Nicholas Telemaque was murdered Sunday evening. “My cousin Nicholas (also goes by Juse) was murdered last night near his home in Brooklyn, New York,” Minaj wrote Monday. Cops are now investigating the incident. No arrests have been made so far, TMZ reports. Read […]

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Soulful singer Miguel recovered gracefully after falling off stage at a recent concert in Houston while performing “Sure Thing.” The packed female audience responded with “Are you O.K?” and applause as Miguel repositioned the mic and himself on stage! Spotted @NecoleBitchie.com 2011 Essence Music Festival [PHOTOS] Marsha Ambrosius & Miguel Reveal Their First Jobs [VIDEO] […]