Entertainment

HelloBeautiful.com’s “Base Level” column features the hottest new artists we’re buzzing about.  Before they make it to the summit of superstardom, we spot them at base level–the beginning of their hopeful journey to the top.  This week’s newbie is Antonique Smith, actress, singer and aspiring diva. Even if her name doesn’t automatically ring a bell, […]

The Weeknd‘s debut album–Trilogy–now has a face to match the name. The simple black and white visuals display the emo-artist with a woman cradling him as he gazes off into the distance. Trilogy is slated for a late November release. It will feature mastered tracks from his popular mixtapes– House of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes […]

They say heartache brings out the best music in an artist. That has been Keyshia Cole‘s strong-point thus far. Her short hiatus–to enjoy the wonders of motherhood and matrimony–has proven therapeutic for the 30-year-old songstress. Her leading single “Enough Of No Love” featuring Lil Wayne proved she still has the soul to create empowering female […]

When you think of Oprah, you don’t quite think about her sex appeal… I mean, you think of her as a billionaire media mogul and one of the most powerful women in the world, but dammit, she too has a sexy side! Oprah and Terrence Howard get it on in the Lee Daniels-directed film “The […]

Last night on “R&B Divas,” Nicci and her daughter Brandy, traveled to New York City for the Full Figured Fashion Week. It was time for Nicci to debut her new fashion line, “Curvato,” and since Brandy didn’t have a job yet, this was the best opportunity to teach her about responsibility and business, and even […]

You’ve got to love the internet, even if it’s only for mindless videos about the size of Uncle Obama’s banana and how happy it will make Sister Deborah’s “monkey.” Something tells me this has nothing to do with President Obama. Or does it? Must Read: Jill Scott’s Big Chop (VIDEO) Yes, this video is a […]

This time on “T.I & Tiny: The Family Hustle” the Harris Family hit Chicago. While there, T.I wrapped up his role on the TV show, “Boss.” Before the trip, Tip sat all the children down to explain to them that acting could be a serious career choice for them. Domani didn’t believe it, and challenged […]

“Basketball Wives: LA” continues to surprise me every week and last night was no different. Jackie Christie’s hosted a pool party in one last desperate attempt to get back into the “circle.”  She woke up at four in the morning just to get ready, which meant writing cards to each girl with a personal note, […]

There is a flame beneath Alicia Key‘s shoe…actually–it’s just the red from her Louboutins! Keys shot the visuals for her Sophie Muller-directed video–“Girl On Fire” yesterday, and displayed her shoe game on Instagram for us to marvel. “We spent weeks thinking about this music video to explain how every woman is a #girlonfire!” she tweeted. […]

Solange Knowles may not consistently release music and/or videos, but when she does the result is usually an eclectic showing of her worldly interest in music. Solange’s latest video for her single, “Losing You” (produced by Dev Hynes aka Blood Orange and directed by Melina Matoukas) was filmed in Cape Town, South Africa. Must Read: […]

R. Kelly pressed the “R button” and breathed life into Ashanti‘s new album Braveheart. “That’s What We Do” is an upbeat couples anthem that highlights the tribulations in an intense relationship! “Now Imma look through your phone and Imma call back that number. Imma curse out that ho and let her know to stay away […]

Our favorite Awkward Black Girl is going to have us laughing on network TV! The creator of the popular web series, “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl,” has been tapped by Shondra Rhimes (creator of Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice) to create a a 30-minute sitcom called, “I Hate LA Dudes.” According to Deadline:  “…the comedy […]