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Here's Beyonce's new House of Dereon Ad!


Taraji P. Henson is steadily working, fresh off the success of The Karate Kid, it's reported that Taraji landed a lead role in new movie From the Rough; inspired by Dr. Catana Starks, the first female head coach of an NCAA Division 1 mens team. Not only is Taraji working on that movie but she's also working on Peep World, Once Fallen — directed by Tom Hanks; and The Good Doctor, which also stars Orlando Bloom. Congrads Taraji!!

Naomi Campbell, Iman and Liya cover the 40th Anniversary Issue of Essence magazine. The issue celebrate 40 fierce and fabulous women — including Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey, Iman, Serena Williams, Vanessa L. Williams and many more — who have fearlessly given voice to our dreams and paved the way for dreamers to follow.

The issue also features an exclusive message from First Lady Michelle Obama on how Essence has helped to shape her life and yours.


Tashera Simmons, who recently split from rapper DMX is reportedly not only writing a memoir, Tashera Simmons...Strength of A Women— about her relationship with DMX, but she is also planning a reality show called "Tashera Simmons:Life After X"!
If this is true, I would watch her show but I'm not so sure about reading her book. Thoughts???


Today is President Barack Obama's 49th birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!


Aretha Franklin is recovering from a fall in the bathtub, which caused the Queen of Soul to cancel two planned concerts in Brooklyn.


Jennifer Lopez is on the cover of Glamour Magazine and inside she talks about her personal life, evolving, and her new album, Love?


Former Heavyweight champion Mike Tyson recently admitted on ESPN radio that the only reason he made a cameo appearance in 2009 comedy film "The Hangover" was to fund his drug addiction.


Apart from having a movie premiering at the end of this month, singer Chris Brown revealed via Twitter that a new studio album will be out next year or sooner.


Model/Singer Cassie is featured in the aug/sept issue of Bust Magazine. In this issue she spoke about her style, favorite music and more.


Jennifer Hudson is featured on the cover of the August issue of InStyle Makeover magazine showing off her new body. She tells InStyle her new look often makes her unrecognizable.


Anita Baker is preparing a new album for release on November 9th, titled 21st Century Love. This will be her seventh album and the second on EMI's Blue Note Records.


Janet Jackson did an interview with Britain's YOU Magazine where she talks about Michael, having children and being the cool aunt to her more than 25 nieces and nephews.


So the rumors are true. Eva Marcille is dating rapper Flo Rida. He was on the Wendy Williams Show and she asked him about dating Brandy and Eva.


Singer Anthony Hamilton and his wife, Tarsha, are expecting twins. They hosted a baby shower, which singer Fantasia attended amongst other stars, recently. The twins are expected to arrive in October.


Beyonce is featured in German magazine, Alverde. In this issue she talks about reaching out to popular music producer Darkchild for some new music.


The designer-level racks at select Saks Fifth Avenue stores are expanding. Beginning this fall, the options for women looking for sizes 16 and 18 will include more high-fashion styles.