About Ty Alexander

Harlem native and hip hop’s new I-say-what-I-want emcee, Azealia Banks, has never been shy about her opinion and never really cares who she pisses off. She recently took to Twitter to call out Italian fashion house, Dolce & Gabbana. Their spring 2013 collection catwalk was beyond controversial and slightly rude. The fashion house received tons of […]

Rumor has it that Willow Smith will be our next Annie in a musical produced by Jay-Z. In the meantime, the young singer/actress/musician, who turns 12-years-old on Halloween, is busy in her bedroom covering songs and making YouTube videos. MUST READ: Alicia Keys Debuts ‘Girl On Fire’ (VIDEO) See her take on Adele’s latest hit, “SkyFall”, […]

Singer Brandy just released her latest musical efforts, “Two Eleven”. So it’s no surprise that she’s everywhere doing her promo rounds. Brandy even stopped by the HB offices today (Yay, stay tuned for the exclusive!). Before we chatted it up with Brandy, she made a cameo on the Wendy Williams show earlier in the morning. […]

Is someone shaking the shade tree–looks like Kimora Lee Simmons is. I don’t think Stacey Dash knew how many folks she might tee off with her recent #TeamRomney announcement. Publicity stunt or just her right to choose, celebrities are chiming in and #TeamObama obviously feels some type of way about a black women wanting to vote for […]

Singers Tamar Braxton and Elle Varner tag team the cover for Kontrol Magazine’s Objects Of Desire issue which is due out next month. Tamar talks fashion, her husband and their new reality show. Elle, who is prepping for her big tour with Miguel and Trey Songz, talks about the music industry and who she really is. MUST […]

Alicia Keys plays Mommy to two adorable little kiddies in her new video for her single “Girl on Fire”. This will be  the first single from her upcoming album of the same name due out on November 27th. Keeping up her Superwoman theme, Keys’ reinforces a much-needed positive image of women as she helps the kids with their […]

What makes an accessory a necessity? I believe it’s the perfect combination of a classic color and innovative shape. And whether it’s bags, shoes, or jewelry, every so often I sit and lust over items that I could only afford if I skip one months rent. For now (until I marry rich) I’ll just obessorize […]

The second presidential debate aired last night and while I was gawking at Michelle Obama‘s Michael Kors hot pink number, she was focused on making sure her husband know he had her support. As soon as President Barack Obama stepped off that stage the FLOTUS embraced him with a long caressing hug. We imagine that […]

“Sparkle” actress, Carmen Ejogo, steps out in high-fashion couture for the premiere of Los Angeles premiere of “Alex Cross” at ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome. She works the red carpet in a revealing sheer embroidered peplum detailed top and paisley print pencil skirt from Etro’s Fall 2012 collection. MUST READ: FAB OR FUG: Ciara’s Black Tuxedo Suit […]

Here at HelloBeautiful we just love celebrating Black love. Every Wednesday we profile newly engaged couples as they describe the moment he decided to “Put A Ring On It”. How We Met Barbara and Ernest met in New York at New York Sports Club training gym. In Barbara’s search for health and fitness tips, she was introduced to […]

When my mother was diagnosed with cancer I was devastated. My world has literally been turned upside down since our family received the news. And while I spent hours doing everything in my power to assure that her care was up to my high standards, my mother losing her hair was obviously an after thought. But with […]

Academy Award-Winning actress Octavia Spencer recently attended amfAR’s 3rd Annual Inspiration Gala at Milk Studios in Los Angeles, California. Octavia walked the red carpet in a custom-made black and beige embroidered peplum cocktail dress by Tadashi Shoji, classic black peep-toe pumps, and an adorable little black chain-strap purse. It’s no surprise that Tadashi is a fave […]