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For the next two months, Brazil is expected to pull in more than 600,000 tourists to watch and celebrate the 2014 World Cup. As foreign soccer fans flood to the host city of Recife, a number of children’s rights organizations are working double time to spread awareness about child prostitutes — some of whom are […]

“R&B Divas: Atlanta” star Monifah said “I do” to love of her life Terez in an oceanfront Hawaiian ceremony back in February. The reality star managed to keep the details of her wedding low key for four months, but now, she’s finally spilling the beans on the day she became a married woman. “I was […]

Discrimination against natural Black hair has to stop! We reported about the U.S. Army’s discriminatory grooming and appearance standards in March, and now we have the story of Tiffany Bryan, a former Barclays Center security guard who claims she was fired for refusing to “tame” her large afro. According to the 27-year-old Queens resident, her […]

It looks like the saying is true: all good things come to an end. Angie Martinez shocked the world today by announcing her resignation from New York City’s Hot 97. The popular personality — who has been the radio voice of NYC and the hip hop community for over 20 years — shared the surprising […]

India Arie is known for her 2007 inspirational hit “I Am Not My Hair,” and now seven years later, she’s using the message of that song to defend a 2-year-old child. In an open letter, the songstress addresses the nasty comments being made about Blue Ivy Carter’s natural hair. Along with saying “We are better […]

  Kanye West is no longer a fan of famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, and he wants the world to know. During a press conference at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Kim Kardashian’s husband shared his true feelings about the Hollywood photo taker, who he said bailed the day before his wedding because she […]

The Miami Heat lost to the San Antonio Spurs in game 5 of the NBA Finals Sunday night. While Spurs fans were happy to see their team get revenge after a heartbreaking loss last year, Heat fans, like Dwyane Wade’s fiance Gabrielle Union, are still coping with the defeat. MUST READ: GET THE LOOK: Gabrielle […]

Jaden Newman isn’t your average basketball player. At the unbelievably young age of nine, she plays on her school’s varsity team and she’s already the recruiting target of a major collegiate program. MUST READ: BEAUTIFUL NEWS: Starbucks Is Paying Tuition & We’re Like, Pass The Applications! This month, the talented fourth grader received an official […]

The Game admitted that he has a 4th child, a daughter named Madison, in a Father’s Day post on Instagram yesterday. After a year full of side chicks and on-break babies, it’s understandable why many fans assumed the little girl was a love child, however new reports reveal a different story. MUST READ: See D […]

Tracy Morgan is on the road to a full recovery. According to the comedian’s rep, he’s showing strong signs of improvement and has been “upgraded to fair condition, which is a great improvement.” MUST READ: Tracy Morgan Is Not Losing His Leg, Amputation Rumors Are False “His personality is certainly starting to come back as […]

If Shonda Rhimes could pick any real-life politician to make a special cameo on “Scandal,” her number one pick would be former president Bill Clinton. During an interview with E! News, the creator of the hit political drama said Mr. Clinton would be ideal because, well, he knows a thing or two about scandals. While […]

The Broadway musical that celebrates Harlem’s Cotton Club and the life of Duke Ellington is sadly coming to an end this month. According to reports, Tony Awards-winning After Midnight will close its doors on June 29 due to lackluster box office sales. MUST READ: Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight & Natalie Cole Join Broadway’s ‘After Midnight’ […]