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Power is simply the courage to confront issues head on, take a stand for what is right, and then act to make things different. Here are five ways you can exercise it: Stop ignoring the evil you encounter. The older I get, the easier it is to close my eyes to poverty, pain, injustice, and […]

It’s been little over a month since Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kris Humphries and it looks like the reality star is back on the dating scene. Kanye West and Kim K were spotted exchanging lustful looks at billionaire Ron Burkle’s after-party for Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “Watch the Throne” concert in Los Angeles […]

Did you know that 1 in 5 women have been a victim of rape? According to a new survey, about 20% of women are raped at some point in their lifetime and in most cases the attacker is someone the woman knows, so says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Earlier studies have […]

Young Jeezy is married to the game as he prepares for the December 20th release of his latest album TM 103: Hustlerz Ambition, but does he have any plans for a Mrs. Snowman? Jeezy doesn’t talk about his personal relationships much, but he opened up a little bit to 92Q‘s E. Kane in Baltimore. Watch […]

As children we have all sung the lyrics to 12 Days of Christmas not thinking about the cost or the true meaning. How to Avoid The Ghost Of Christmas 2011 [INFOGRAPHIC] For the 28th year, the financial services company PNC’s wealth management team has calculated the current total cost for one set of the gifts […]

SHOWTIME SAYS… The proposed merger between Progress Energy and Duke Energy has once again been blocked federal regulators. According to The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission the merger would create a monopoly in North Carolina. This is the second time that the merger has been shot down by the feds. After the first attempt was blocked, […]

Karrine Steffans, author and former video vixen who took some time off to enjoy married life took to her tumblr to share the news that she is bringing another life into this world. Steffans divorced actor Darius McCrary and 3 months later married a mystery man with dreads. Click here if you missed that! Take […]

The Roots’ undun Gets Major Acclaim, Misses Top 10 The 11th studio album by The Roots was driven by concept. The Def Jam band brought in Big K.R.I.T. and Sufjan Stevens, along with veteran affiliates Dice Raw and Phonte to craft a 14 track effort that clocked in at just under 40 minutes. The work […]

Between scoring a Grammy nod and having his debut LP Cole World: The Sideline Story go gold, it’s been a big year for J. Cole. Now, the Roc Nation rapper’s boss Jay-Z recently spoke to MTV about his thoughts on Cole’s recent Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. Hov explained that he’s ecstatic that Cole […]

SHOWTIME SAYS… During a recent radio interview Mary J. Blige talked about her thoughts on the Lil Kim vs. Nicki MInaj beef. Mary also talks about what song of her own is her favorite of all time.

Anthony Hamilton has a reputation for making great soul music that appeals to contemporary audiences, while maintaining the integrity set forth by soul stars from back in the day, and he stays true to form on his latest album Back To Love. If you love or like Anthony Hamilton, you’ll definitely enjoy his new project. […]

Earlier this week Forbes contributor, and also (White American) Gene Marks did the unthinkable, and suddenly became a poor black kid. After reading his article…