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After listening to the new album by Beyoncé we had to make sure you had a listen.  Houston native Beyoncé continues to blow the competition away with her new album. 4 is the forthcoming fourth studio album by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles, scheduled for release on this Tuesday June 28, 2011 by Columbia Records. The album marks […]

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith have been married for 13 years. And from the looks of every televised and print interview, they may be the horniest, but also most loving, open-minded and well-adjusted couple Hollywood has seen in a long, long time. One Essence editor got the chance to pick Will’s brain on how to […]

First lady Michelle Obama, with daughters Malia and Sasha and mom Marian Robinson, arrived in South Africa today and had an unexpected encounter with apartheid icon who has retired from public life. Michelle Obama Arrives In South Africa Michelle Obama Gets Glam For The Queen [PHOTOS]

If I had to choose which one of the “Basketball Wives” were my favorite “wife,”  I’d pick Tami Roman every single time. She real, she’s funny, she’s witty and she just straight up don’t take NO bull. Period! And what’s more is that the other cast members pretty much know not to try her by […]

*Jill Scott’s new album “The Light of the Sun,” her first since departing Hidden Beach Recordings for a label deal with Warner Bros., finally drops tomorrow with tracks produced by music veteran Terry Lewis, as well as JR Hutson and Justice League. http://www.eurweb.com/?p=113661

It’s that time again ya’ll! Yesterday VH1 aired the fourth episode of “Basketball Wives” and you know I had to do a recap of all the foolery. As usual it’s full of drama and ignorance that I am ashamed to admit we absolutely love, so in case you didn’t tune in last night. Check out […]

Alicia Keys’ “Songs In A Minor” debut album will be re-released as a 10th anniversary deluxe edition on June 28. The new version will include special packaging, new liner notes, and unreleased tracks. One of the never-before-heard songs is “Typewriter,” a tune Alicia recorded in her Harlem apartment back in 1997. While the track lacks […]

“Real Housewives of Atlanta” Cynthia Bailey’s husband may be in some serious ish! According to MTO, Peter Thomas is currently on trial right now in a courthouse for beating up a female former employee. Peter is charged with battery and it’s likely that he is going to be found guilty and sent to jail for […]

A trending topic on twitter all day yesterday was #SignsUaSideChick and while checking my timeline I couldn’t deny the hilarity and honesty in some of the responses. Not only is it funny, it’s actually informative because some of them are real situations. You may find that you have taken part in one or more of […]

What becomes a legend most? If you’re John Legend, it’s returning to your college town and giving Him praise. Legend, in Philadephia for his tour with Sade, stopped by Cavalry Baptist Church in West Philadelphia to surprise parishioners with a taste of his singing and playing talents. Legend performed the song “How I Got Over,” […]

Michelle Obama arrived in Pretoria late on Monday for what officials have billed as her first major solo overseas trip as US first lady, to South Africa and Botswana. The first lady was accompanied by her daughters, Malia and Sasha, and her mother, Marian Robinson for the trip focusing on young women leaders and the […]

It’s not a perfect voice, but it’s one that has seared the souls of millions of listeners. Other singers may be superior in sheer vocal talent, but Mary J. Blige’s voice is the one that moved you – whether to tears, to anger or to understanding. http://blackmusicmonth.blackamericaweb.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=241:like-no-other-why-mary-j-blige-ruled-the-90s&catid=41:the-voices&Itemid=151