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Despite successful efforts to quell the rate of new HIV infections among African-Americans, a particular sliver of the community — young Black gay and bisexual men — are being infected at an alarming rate. According to a new report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Black gay and bisexual men of all ages […]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA Today is the 50th birthday of the President of the United States, Barack Obama. Here at NewsOne we decided to provide you with 50 things on his 50 birthday that you may not know about our president. This birthday couldn’t have come at a better time for the president with […]

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Casey-Gane McCalla of Newsone.com put together an extensive list of 50 things you may not know about Obama being that it is the presidents 50th birthday! 40. He traveled to Kenya in 1988 and met many of his paternal relatives. 41. His favorite meal is wife Michelle’s shrimp linguine. 42. His paternal grandfather was affiliated […]

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Courtesy of: Robin Akinwale – Radio One Baltimore, WOLBBatimore.com Pictured: Cathy Hughes with Radio One Baltimore Cathy Hughes, Founder, Chairperson of the Board and Secretary of Radio One, Inc. was honored with the Distinguished Civil Rights Advocate Award by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law in conjunction with the National Bar Association Wednesday […]

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Soulja Boy has one scandal after another. With a recent rumor that he purchased a $55 million private jet then a second rumor that owes the IRS $25,000 in back taxes Vibe.com took a closer look at all of his WTF moments, we scratch our heads about. Chris Yuscavage of Vibe.com evaluated 10 of Soulja […]

Courtesy of: Tammie August – Radio One Houston, TheBoxHouston.com Breakthrough Hip Hop artist Kirko Bangz is definitely on the rise. Watch out for the young star in a recent interview following his appearance at Houston’s Hip Hop for HIV live concert held this summer. For complete Hip Hop for HIV 2011 concert footage, interviews, videos […]

Hamilton Park has already had quite a busy summer and now, just in time for the school year to begin, the gentlemen are planning to keep the momentum going strong. Get ready to meet us here every week for their brand new digital series featuring rare clips, live performances, interviews and more opportunities for you […]

Anybody who knows TV personality/journalist Gayle King knows she’s the last person you probably would invite to a Hip Hop after party, concert or the club. Not there’s anything wrong, but she just doesn’t seem like a serious club head who’s down to get high off marijuana in that type of setting. Maybe that’s the […]

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Antonia “Toya” and Mickey “Memphitz” Wright scores major endorsement deal with Ampro Industries Inc. based in Memphis, TN. Announced in a press release on Monday August 1, the two have inked a deal as the faces of Ampro Prostyl gel brand in a global advertising campaign. Ampro will also support Toya and Memphitz projects in […]

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Beyonce is Harper’s Bazaar’s cover girl for their October issue. Bey was shot by Alex Lubomirski and styled by Franck Benhamou. Bey is on the promotion tour heavy for her new album 4. Who Was The Better Girl Group? TLC Or Destiny’s Child Beyonce & Kelly Rowland On Set Of “Party” Music Video [PHOTOS] Spotted […]

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Jay-Z purchases Pharrell’s Billionaire Boys Club. According to GQ.com, Jay-Z’s Rocawear company owns the licensing to manufacture and distribute BBC. Under the terms of the deal Billionaire Boys Club will not be in large department stores. The exact terms of the deal have not been revealed. Recent Post: Jay-Z Clears Up Kanye West Rumors On […]

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Jay-Z has partnered with Pharrell on the Billionaire Boys Club clothing line you often see Pharrell and many celebs wearing. GQ.com reported the story incorrectly, saying Jay-Z purchased the line when in actuality Hov did not. “Partnering with @4real4rell on BBC” follow him.. (Not “buying” as GQ erroneously reported.)” tweeted Jay. Jay-Z’s Rocawear company owns […]