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- President Obama Says He Now Supports Gay Marriages; Thanks Daughters For Opening His Eyes
  Acknowledging that he has come to the conclusion that same-sex couples should be allowed to marriage whom they chose, President Obama still believes that the ultimate decision should be left to each state individually to decide. While some take the President’s announcement as an odd political stunt being used to drive a huge wedge between himself and Mitt Romney, who has made it very clear that he is opposed to gay marriage. This announcement also, coincidentally, comes on the heels of Vice President Joe Biden’s public approval of gay marriage on Sunday. During his sit down with ABC News, President Obama admits ...
- Florida Businessman Creates Trayvon Martin-Inspired Target Practices; Sells Them Online
  That awkward moment when you attempt to make a profit off the unfortunate death of a Florida teenage boy and expect not to be ridiculed in the process… My thoughts exactly… No one knows what was going through the mind of an Orlando businessman when he decided that it would be a good idea to create and sell Trayvon Martin-inspired target practices with a faceless silhouette (Black) youth on it who just so happens to be holding a pack of skittles and an Arizona. Professing to be an avid supporter of George Zimmerman, the nameless man whose targets were being sold on GunBroker.com, ...
- EXCLUSIVE: Benjamin Watson Talks L.A. Complex, Cooking and Reality TV with LMB
  America has only recently become familiar with Benjamin Watson through his role on the CW’s “L.A. Complex” and so far the feedback pertaining to his character has been well-received and overall positive although Benjamin was at one point extremely nervous about the backlash that he might get from playing the role of Tariq in the TV show. “A lot of people have been commenting on the character being very inspirational and saying thank you for playing this character because they’ve been through the exact same thing, so I am feeling a lot of love in that regard. It’s been very cool ...
- Hilarious: 2nd Episode of The Unwritten Rules ”Black People Have To Share Sometimes”
  Here is the second episode of the new web series, “The Unwritten Rules”. This episode catches Racey during lunch trying to enjoy her Mac‘N’Cheese with Oxtails but finds herself being bombarded with questions about her food. This is hilarious exchange of awkward conversations is hilarious especially since I have found myself in a situation almost identical to this. When she asks her boss is “Millie every made you pie?” under breathe, I almost died. Check out the new episode and be sure to tune in every Wednesday for their episodes!
- Jay-Z Agrees With The Potus & Supports Gay Marriage; “To Deny Them That Right Is Discrimination, Period”
  Ever since President Obama announced that he was in favor of gay marriage (on a personal level), individuals have been coming from all over to give their opinion on the matter. While many are in favor of the Presidents’ announcement, as it is the first time that a President has openly acknowledged their approval on the matter, there have been a few who have made it very clear that they do not agree with the Presidents’ position. Most notably, Pastor Jamal Bryant of the Empowerment Temple AME located in Baltimore, MD, suggested that President Obama start his campaign with the Black ...
- Shaunie Promises A More “Positive” and “Empowering” Season 5 of Basketball Wives; Is This 5 Seasons Too Late?
  Looks like Basketball Wives executive producer, Shaunie O’Neal, is singing a new tune after the recent boycott and talks of sponsors pulling their ads from the show has been taken to a whole new level. If you’ll remember, it was just a few weeks ago that Shaunie released a statement in which she expressed her overall satisfaction with the show and declared that she was only responsible for herself. Shaunie also made it clear that she had no control over the actions of the other cast members and can not force them to act “civilized” (my words, not hers) if ...
- Breaking News: Sponsors Pull Ads From Basketball Wives; Ratings Drop Over 12%
  Could it be? Is it true? Apparently it is true, that is of course, if you believe BET, Tale Tela, EuroWeb, and all of the other news outlets that have been covering the story this morning. Reports are flooding the internet with news of the popular VH1 show losing the support and sponsorship from some of their biggest contributors due to the flooding of petitions that started over a month ago shortly after BBW star, Jennifer Williams, was attacked on the show by Nia Crooks. Sponsors who were once behind the show are said to have pulled their ads in response to ...
- Licensed Cosmetologist and Fashion Designer Loses Limbs After Botched Back Alley Butt Injection
  We hear about it everyday on the news and we see the results each and every time we watch a music video or a men's magazine. Young girls flocking to hotel rooms to allow some unlicensed cosmetic surgeon the opportunity to inject some kind of substance into their bodies in hopes of achieving the popular “large behind and small waist” body they’ve always wanted. We have heard several stories of women having these procedures done only to have some kind of issue afterwards, however, it is not too often that we actually get to see ...
- R.I. P Video Dedication: 5 Songs That Will Forever Keep Donna Summers Legacy Alive
  Today we lost another Queen in the industry. Donna Summers, who earned the title as the Queen of Disco during the height of the Disco era, passed away this morning as a result of her long battle with lung cancer. The 63 year old 5 time Grammy winner shot to the top and earned her status as a music and style icon during the 70’s with her soulful voice and groovy dance tracks like Last Dance, Hot Stuff and Bad Girls. In honor of her memory, check out the live performances below of some of Summers’ most popular cult classics. Rest In Peace. 1. ...
- Moms We Love: Singer, Brooke Valentine, Opens Up About Dealing With Sons Disability
  (photo from @4everbrooke twitter) In 2005, Kanesha Nichole Brookes aka “Brooke Valentine”, took the airwaves by storm with her intoxicating and hot single “Girlfight”, which featured Big Boi of the legendary hip hop group, Outkast. At the height of the singles success, Brooke released another single “Dope Girl” only to soon disappear from the music scene. It would be years later before we would hear from Brooke again, this time as a mother of a very handsome two year old son with cerebral palsy. Brooke is only one of the many celebrities who are parents to children with special needs. In a ...
- Bisexual High School Student Suspended From Maryland School For Wearing A Skirt and Heels To School
  Another Maryland school has come under fire after suspending a boy from school because of his choice of clothing leaving some parents and students upset and calling it “discrimination”. Warren Evans, an openly bisexual student, was suspended from Calvert High School after he came to school in a skirt and heels. Evans, as well as his father and classmates, feel as though the school targeted him because he is a boy citing that there was nothing wrong or extreme about his outfit as there are many girls who come to school dressed just as he was and they are not punished ...
- The Forbidden Fruit: Why Some Women Are Attracted To Married Men
  A man who is married is something like a forbidden temptation and that is what makes him dangerously appealing to a woman. Women who seek out married men like to feel that power of being able to tell another woman that they have “been with their man”. The thrill of being able to attract and seduce a man who is already taken gives her a sense of power. These type of women aren’t really attracted to the man because she has a genuine liking for the guy, the attraction stems from wanting something that you know you can’t or should not ...
- Etiquette for the Gym and Bootcamps??....Yes
  So leave it to me, the girl who can find an etiquette question in any situation! And of course I have just started a grueling bootcamp experience! I am two sexy shades darker to prove it too! I noticed that there are some surefire do’s and don’t’s in the boot camp “etiquette experience” that I must take note of! When you are outdoor boot camping it: Bring water with you!...asking to drink somebody elses water will piss them off, but they will say yes to be nice. Don’t bring this drama into the already tough experience. Come to win! Have a good attitude, ...
- Young Black & Fabulous: Condola Rashad
  Who is this wide eyed stunning beauty you ask? The answer is simple. The striking young woman photographed above is Condola Rashad, the 25-year-old daughter of classic beauty and one of televisions most well-respected Black TV mothers, Phylicia Rashad and Ahmad Rashad, the great football Minnesota Vikings hall of famer. Taking a cue from her mother, Condola is currently working on some projects of her own including performing in the Broadway play Sticky Fly, her re-occurring role in NBC’s Smash and working on her new movie 30 Beats. Having had her first TV break while still in the womb, Condola is no ...
- Style Jury: Ashanti Rocks Dominique Auxilly “Pop Art Nicki” Dress At The Pool After Dark At Harrah’s Resort
  Ashanti hit the black carper last Wednesday as the host for an exclusive event at The Pool After Dark At Harrah’s Resort. For the event, the “Foolish” singer rocked a sheer number by designer Dominique Auxilly. The dress, Pop Art Nicki, is one of the latest creation by the designer who is known for her very see thru creations. Ashanti paired the dress with a pair of blue Giuseppe Zanotti peep tow pumps. What do we think fashionista’s? Shop it or Drop it?
- 7 Reasons Living Alone Is Better Than Having A Roommate
  You walk into your apartment after a long day hoping to be able to strip down to your undergarments and pass out on the couch for the next few hours before getting up and soaking your day away in a nice hot bath. You’ve been dreaming about this all day and the time has finally come to make good on this fantasy…only there is one problem. You forgot about your roommate. Moving out of your parents house can be an exciting experience. The whole point of wanting to move out and live on your ...

Articles & Entertainment Updates
Bisexual High School Student Suspended From Maryland School For Wearing A Skirt and Heels To School
May 18th, 2012
Another Maryland school has come under fire after suspending a boy from school because of his choice of clothing leaving some parents and students upset and calling it “discrimination”. Warren Evans, an openly bisexual student, was suspended from Calvert High School after he came to school in a skirt and heels. Evans, as well as his fath[...]
Basketball Wives Royce Reed Talks Tami Roman, BBW Backlash, Why Shaunie Is Upset With Her & Her Future With The Show
May 18th, 2012
With all of the attention surrounding Tami Roman attacking Kesha, Shaunie O’Neal nonchalant attitude and Evelyns’ less than classy behavior it is easy to forget about the other cast members who are not directly involved in the circle of drama. One such cast member, Royce Reed, has been noticeably absent from a lot of the scenes this[...]
Former Turks & Caicos First Lady, Lisa Raye, Talks Stacy Dash, Single Ladies & Duane Martin With Jet Magazine
May 18th, 2012
Looks like we are finally going to get to hear what really went down on the set of Single Ladies that ultimately left Lisa Raye’s ex cast member, Stacy Dash, jobless. During Lisa Raye’s exclusive interview with Jet magazine. The former First Lady of Turks and Caicos dishes on the real reason Stay Dash [...]
Young Black & Fabulous: Condola Rashad
May 17th, 2012
Who is this wide eyed stunning beauty you ask? The answer is simple. The striking young woman photographed above is Condola Rashad, the 25-year-old daughter of classic beauty and one of televisions most well-respected Black TV mothers, Phylicia Rashad and Ahmad Rashad, the great football Minnesota Vikings hall of famer. &nb[...]
Young, Black & Fabulous: Amy Winehouse’s God-Daughter, Dionne Bromfield, Flaunts Her Beauty With Flaunt Magazine
May 17th, 2012
The young starlet who signed her first record deal at the tender age of 13 and who is widely known as the God-daughter of the great but now deceased soul singer, Amy Winehouse, seems to be making her mark in the industry. At only 16-years-old, Dionne Bromfield has done what most adults wish they could do. Having released 2 albums “Introdu[...]

Fashion & Beauty
Style Jury: Ashanti Rocks Dominique Auxilly “Pop Art Nicki” Dress At The Pool After Dark At Harrah’s Resort
May 18th, 2012
Ashanti hit the black carper last Wednesday as the host for an exclusive event at The Pool After Dark At Harrah’s Resort. For the event, the “Foolish” singer rocked a sheer number by des[...]
Stripes of Fun: Cool Spring Stripes For Your Wardrobe
May 16th, 2012
Stripes are in this season so check out these cute fashion “striped” finds from around the internet! Invitation clutch in ribbon stripe Stripe ballet flats [...]
Style Jury: Brandy Stuns With Natural Hair-Inspired Do, Valentino Clutch & Versace Platforms
May 12th, 2012
Brandy made an appearance at the NARM Music Biz 2012 Awards showing off her new natural hair-inspired curly hair-do and some extremely fierce Versace platform heels. Brandy kept the rest of her look simple ye[...]
Style Jury: Rihanna Hits Up “Battleship” In All White Adam Selman Dress
May 11th, 2012
Fresh out of the hospital, Rihanna looked absolutely stunning as she graced the blue carpet at the premiere of her first big screen movie project, Battleship. Stopping for photos[...]
Night At The Ball: Rihanna, Beyonce, Kanye, Paula Patton and Solange Hit The Met Gala
May 8th, 2012
Only the hottest celebs were in attendance this weekend at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Met Gala which was held in NYC. Rihanna, Paula Patton, Solange and sister all stopped and posed on the red [...]

Life & Relationships
The Forbidden Fruit: Why Some Women Are Attracted To Married Men
May 16th, 2012
A man who is married is something like a forbidden temptation and that is what makes him dangerously appealing to a woman. Women who seek out married men like to feel that power of being able to tell another woman that they have “been with their man”. The thrill of being able to attract and seduce a man who is already ta[...]
Etiquette for the Gym and Bootcamps??....Yes
May 10th, 2012
So leave it to me, the girl who can find an etiquette question in any situation! And of course I have just started a grueling bootcamp experience! I am two sexy shades darker to prove it too! I noticed that there are some surefire do’s and don’t’s in the boot camp “etiquette experience” that I must take note of! When you are [...]
7 Reasons Living Alone Is Better Than Having A Roommate
May 4th, 2012
You walk into your apartment after a long day hoping to be able to strip down to your undergarments and pass out on the couch for the next few hours before getting up and soaking your day away in a nice hot bath. You’ve been dreaming about this all day and the time has finally come to make good on this fantasy…only t[...]
The Art of Business Cards: Exchanging, Receiving & Storing
May 2nd, 2012
We all know that business cards are like American Express and you never leave home without them. That is basic professional information, but how the card is exchanged, received and stored is somewhat of an art! Here are the Top Eleven Ways to Master the Art of The Business Card: Follow Me on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest For #Urb[...]
Feeling Sluggish? 5 Ways To Boost Your Energy
April 29th, 2012
Have you ever had those moments where you just didn’t feel like moving around or doing anything productive? You don’t know why but for some reason you are feeling tired even after a good nights sleep and you just can’t seem to get that extra boost of energy going no matter what you have tried. The last few weeks have been v[...]
Music & Music News
[YOLO] From Corporate Attorney To Rapper: Mekka Don Talks About His Decision To Pursue His Dreams of Being A Hip Hop Artist
May 20th, 2012
(Videos from 24Wired.tv) We all have dreams, unfortunately, not everyone has the guts to pursue those dreams. So many of us walk around unhappy in our lives because we are constantly trying to be what everyone else wants us to be. We take on careers that our families believe work best for us, we dress the way that society says that[...]
Lil Kim Kicks Off “Return of The Queen” Tour With Eve, Missy, Somaya Reece, Juelz Santana, Mr. Cheeks & More [Videos]
May 20th, 2012
The Queen is back!!!! From the reaction of the crowd it’s been a long time coming and we are ALL overly ecstatic about seeing Kimmy Blanco on stage rocking the mic like she can only do. True Kim and Hip Hop fans have been rooting for Kim to win for years and hopefully this tour will do just that for her. Over the last few year[...]
New Music [Video] Teairra Mari ft 2 Chainz–You Did Dat
May 20th, 2012
On Love & Hip Hop, Teairra Mari, was on her grind to make a successful come back with her producer Rico Love. She, like cast member Olivia, was struggling to find a sound that would work for her in the industry and I believe she may have found it. After being signed to producer and songwriter Rico Love’s Division 1 [...]
R.I. P Video Dedication: 5 Songs That Will Forever Keep Donna Summers Legacy Alive
May 17th, 2012
Today we lost another Queen in the industry. Donna Summers, who earned the title as the Queen of Disco during the height of the Disco era, passed away this morning as a result of her long battle with lung cancer. The 63 year old 5 time Grammy winner shot to the top and earned her status as a music an[...]