Actress Alfre Woodard's Daughter, Miss Golden 2010

Young Hollywood saluted at Golden Globes. Actress, Alfre Woodard's daughter, Mavis Spencer was named Miss Golden Globe 2010. --CONTINUE

President Barack Obama To Receive Nobel Peace Prize

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Actress, Kerry Washington Makes Her Broadway Debut

Although she majored in theatre, she's most know on the big screen. She now takes her theatre background and puts it to work as she debuts in David Mamet's newest play, "Race." --CONTINUE

Karen Clark-Sheard's New Project

Clark Sister, Karen Clark-Sheard is gearing up for her new project, 'All In One.' --CONTINUE

Singer, Usher Gives A Family A New Home

Singer, Philanthropist, Usher returns to his hometown, Tennessee to give a deserving family a new home. -- CONTINUE

Lauryn Hill To Headline in New Zealand Festival

Lauryn Hill will headlining in New Zealand. Wyclef Jean is also headlining at the festival.--CONTINUE

Sunday's Best Auditions Going Abroad!

BET's Sunday's Best is gearing up for auditions, even going abroad for the first time in Lagos, Nigeria! Donnie McClurkin, Kim Burrell and Nigerian Gospel Artist Muyiwa Olarewaju will be serving as judges in Nigeria. The U.S. auditions have not started yet. Should be exciting!

Laila Ali, Hands on Mom//Other Baby News

Laila Ali, her husband Curtis Conway, and their son Curtis Muhammad Conway Jr. were photographed at LAX airport in Los Angeles on December 1, 2009. --CONTINUE

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OTHER BABY NEWS

Singer, Robin Thicke and Wife, Actress, Paula Patton's first child is due May 2010 --CONTINUE

Basketball Player, Lisa Leslie and husband, Michael Lockwood are expecting their second child in early 2010. --CONTINUE

Djimon Honsou and Kimora Lee's Family Portrait

Life's decked with boughs of holly for Kimora Lee Simmons and husband Djimon Honsou, who show off their family Christmas portrait --CONTINUE

January Issue of Essence: Anika Noni Rose

Anika Noni Rose is excited and proud about what 'The Princess and the Frog' means beyond her, down the line in the future! A true milestone. Check out more in this new issue of Essence.

Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' DVD Release Date

According to Sony, the DVD will be released January 26, 2010 with additional behind the scenes footage and in select packaging some of his music videos. Be on the look out for this keepsake for your personal collection!

Singer, Seal and Top Model, Heidi Klum's Baby Girl

Lou Sulola Samuel joins her sister and two brothers in Seal and Heidi's clan! --CONTINUE

Jaden Smith in the Remake of 'The Karate Kid'

Will and Jada Smith's son, Jaden is showing he has what it takes! Training for martial arts every day for four months. Jaden mastered several moves with a hard work. Jackie Chan said he was impressed and that Jaden took his training seriously.--CONTINUE

New Show: My Parents, My Sister & Me

Taylor Faye Ruffin, stars in this Debbie Allen produced sitcom, which also stars Jasmine Guy as her mom. My Parents, My Sister & Me is a story about an interracial, blended family. The mother is African-American, the father is Jewish and each has a child from a previous marriage. --READ ON

Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and Wife, Joy Enriquez Welcome A Baby Girl

It's a girl! Proud parents, Super Producer, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and wife Joy Enriquez welcome Heavenly Joy Jerkins. She was born on November 17th @ 9:58 a.m. Heavenly Joy joins her brother Rodney Jerkins, Jr. who's 18 months old. --CONTINUE

Interview with Actor Columbus Short

Actor Columbus Short is Rolling Out's Cover Man on the latest issue. A name that's getting attention from movies like 'Stomp The Yard,' 'Cadillac Records' and now his newest holiday release, 'Armored.' Is Columbus the next big thing for black male leads?! Read On...

Anika Noni Rose Speaks About 'The Princess and the Frog'

Anika Noni Rose speaks to Black Voices about the historical 'The Princess and the Frog', which opens nationwide December 11th. --CONTINUE

Happy Thanksgiving!

I wish each of you the hope and peace of Christ and a knowing of how blessed you are!!! I am soooo thankful to my Father, Son and Holy Spirit for the work done in me. I have been stretched and am growing in many ways. I am thankful for what life and death teaches me. Many, many people, well known in the world and known in my personal life have passed in all manners of ways, suddenly and not so suddenly. It continues to teach me to really, really appreciate my loved ones, right this minute. They really can be gone the next second. I am thankful for a sound, wonderful and great marriage that gets better with time and children who are so special and are my teachers to many things! I am thankful for the hope of salvation, that the Lord did not leave me in my sin, no, He sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ to pay for my sins. I'm thankful for the Holy Spirit who is my comforter, teacher and convictor. I am thankful for my Abba Father who has adopted me in His forever family in eternal life. I am thankful to Jesus, for your awesome sacrifice for me, for your example and for interceding on my behalf right now. Thank you for giving me your righteousness for my filthy sin rags. Thank you! Thank you Lord for your grace and mercy toward us. We do not know a world without your Spirit, Grace and Mercy. For as much that goes wrong, we still do not know a world without You! Thank you for your awesome, great and powerful love!

Lastly, I am thankful for you, my blog family! Thank you, each and every time you stop by this blog. It is a joy to me to CHOOSE to post positive things we're doing and not give way to gossip, slander, negative rumors and put downs. NO, this blog is to uplift. THERE'S NO BLESSING FOR ANYONE IN PUTTING ANOTHER DOWN. So thank you for choosing to be a part of this blog with your support. May you have the best Thanksgiving! And, choose peace and pursue it, do not give way to confusion, give way to reconciliation with your loved ones, they could be gone in the next second! Love to each of you.

Djimon Honsou, Kimora, Baby Kenzo and Ming and Aoki Lee

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CURRENT ISSUE OF JET MAGAZINE

Current issue of Jet: Singer Monica, a woman who has survived, displays authenticity in her music, writing and life, opens up to viewers on her new series, Monica: Still Standing. Check out the current issue of Jet.

Who's Kid's Are These?!

Singer, El Debarge of the famous singing Debarge family! Reportedly, El Debarge has ten kids altogether. --Read On

Idris Elba Joins Comic Book Film 'Thor'

Idris Elba will be playing the character, Heimdall, the guardian of Asgard in 'Thor'. --CONTINUE

Will, Jada and Sean Join Broadway Musical, 'Fela'

Will and Jada Smith and Sean "Jay Z" Carter have joined the production team for the Broadway Musical, 'Fela', which chronicles the life of African musician and political activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti. --CONTINUE

Sean Combs 40th Birthday Bash

Sean Combs celebrated his 40th Birthday Thursday evening at New York's Plaza Hotel! --PHOTOS FROM EVENT

View Janet Jackson's 'In The Spotlight' Aired On ABC

PLEASE NOTE, IT'S MORE THAN ONE PART. THE OTHER PARTS WILL START UP IMMEDIATELY, LET THE VIDEO CONTINUE TO PLAY. KEEP THEIR FAMILY, FANS AND ALL AFFECTED IN YOUR PRAYERS!
Janet Jackson shared her private thoughts about the death of her beloved brother in an exclusive interview with Robin Roberts that aired Wednesday, on ABC.

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Oprah's Ending Her Show

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OPRAH REVEALS WHY...

"Over the next couple of days you may hear a lot of speculation," she told her audience Friday. "I wanted you to hear this directly from me." She tearfully spoke about her connection with her viewers, saying, "These years with you, my viewers, have been a blessing...I want you all to know that my relationship with you is one that I hold very dear...and has brought me the greatest joy I have ever known." --CONTINUE

REACTIONS TO OPRAH'S NEWS...

As the realization sinks in that, after a quarter of a century, Oprah Winfrey will be ending her syndicated talk show Sept. 9, 2011 – a decision she intends to explain on her program Friday – rivals, admirers and industry analysts are chiming in with their reactions. --CONTINUE

Donnie McClurkin New Judge on Sunday's Best

Gospel Singer, Donnie McClurkin will be replacing BeBe Winans as judge on Sunday's Best --CONTINUE

Directors: Spike Lee and Antoine Fuqua

Directors Spike Lee and Antoine Fuqua team up to do 'Miss: Better Living Through Crime'. --CONTINUE

Ashley 'AJ' Jewell's Death Ruled A Homicide

The Medical Examiner ruled AJ's death a homicide. The fight outside of the club caused complications in his sickel cell disease which ultimately killed him. -- CONTINUE

Janet Jackson's 'Number Ones'

Janet Jackson made a surprise appearance at the Grove to witness a flashmob dance of her greatest hits. Her CD 'Number Ones' will be released tomorrow. --CONTINUE

Chris Tucker Honors Michael Jackson

Chris Tucker gives an impromptu performance in Bermuda of Michael Jackson's "Rock With You." A goodbye to one he came to know and understand and come to bond with as a dear friend. --CONTINUE

Kevon Edmonds

Kevon Edmonds celebrates his new love and classic R&B on his latest project --CONTINUE

'This Is It' Makes 200 Million World Wide!//THE GAME ON TONIGHT//The Women of the Obama Administration

It made 61 million in the U.S. alone! Sony says it's doing so well because fans are seeing it again and again. And, it's well worth every penny and more! I left wanting more! --CONTINUE TO ARTICLE

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THE GAME

CHECK OUT THE GAME FROM 8 P.M. TIL 10 P.M. ON BET THEN WATCH THE CAST AS THEY HIT THE PENTHOUSE ON THE MONIQUE SHOW! ALL TONIGHT ON BET! SEE SCHEDULE

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THE WOMEN OF THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION --CONTINUE

Current Issue of Jet Magazine: The Kodjoes//Tionne "TBoz" Watkins' Three Year Health Secret

The Kodjoes choosing to live the simple life away from Hollywood in Atlanta, GA. Here how they keep their family as priorty number one, the romance going in their marriage, their daughter's health status and more in the current issue of Jet Magazine.

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TIONNE "TBOZ" WATKINS

Tionne Watkins has been living with a health secret for three years! She says, "I'm waking up everyday just breathing, that's a great day for me..."

Beating the odds of sickel cell anemia, having a child she was told she never be able to havea and now, three years ago she was told, she has a brain tumor!

Read On...She's a fighter, still fighting and not giving up {CLICK HERE FOR MORE}

BeBe and CeCe Winans

BeBe and CeCe speak on their music, what brought them back together, loss and what its taught them and more --CONTINUE

Plus-Size Model Anansa Sims

Plus-Size Model Anansa Sims talks about Body Image, Her Famous Mom and Fashion --Continues

Kimora's Happy and Ready For More Children!

Just five months after welcoming her third child, Kenzo, into the world, Kimora Lee Simmons is ready for another baby.

“I’m scared because how could I do everything that I do on TV and how many more runways do I have to walk now pregnant, but I feel like it might be coming,” she laughs during a day on which she moves into her new custom-built Beverly Hills home. “I feel like it might be coming again. [cackles] And I’m young, so why not?”
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Jamie Foxx and Martin Lawrence New Film

Jamie Foxx and Martin Lawrence are set to play and produce a film based on the spoof trailer shown at the 2009 BET Awards "Skank Robbers" starring the comedians' TV characters Sheneneh and Wanda. Foxx will be writing the script and will produce the film with Lawrence through their Foxxhole and Runteldat production companies. Be on the look out for some laughs!

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson already thinking about more children --Continue

Tyler Perry Interview on Precious, Why Did I Get Married Sequel, Colored Girls and More...//Steve Harvey's Wife is the Woman Who Changed His Life

INTERVIEW: Tyler Perry Talks About 'Precious,' 'For Colored Girls' & 'Married' Sequel --CONTINUE

Steve Harvey's New Wife is the Woman Who Changed His Life --CONTINUE

Current Issue of Essence: Steve Harvey and His Wife Marjorie

Precious

PRECIOUS PREMIERE 1 --CONTINUE

PRECIOUS PREMIERE 2 --CONTINUE

Singer, Monica

Unlike most people, Monica Denise Arnold wouldn’t change a thing about her life — even if she were empowered with the option to do so. She is at a place of happiness, contentment and acceptance with the way her journey has turned out thus far and in spite of all that has transpired. As the star of the new BET reality series “Still Standing,” which is also the title of her upcoming album and single, Monica is imbued with a supernatural peace that helped her overcome unthinkable adversities while giving her the ability to put things in their proper perspective. --Continue

Soul Train Awards//Singer, Monica's Son's B-Day Bash

Airs: November 23rd (Check your local listings)

After a two year hiatus, the Soul Train Awards returns hosted by Tarajii Henson and Terrence Howard! --CONTINUE

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MONICA AND ROCKO SON'S BIRTHDDAY BASH

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Morris Chestnut

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Airs Tonight on ABC @ 8 p.m.



Black Hollywood heart-throb Morris Chestnut is making a return to where he began; the 'Boyz n the Hood' actor stars in the new ABC series 'V,' which premieres Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. ET. --CONTINUE

Meet Regina Benjamin, Newly Appointed Surgeon General

On July 13, 2009 President Barack Obama announced the choice of Benjamin for the position of Surgeon General of the United States.[3][4][5] Benjamin was confirmed by the United States Senate on October 29, 2009. --CONTINUE

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Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard Hosts the 2009 Soul Train Awards!

“Centric Presents: The 2009 Soul Train Awards” is poised to be one of the biggest events in music. The show will honor the legends of black music and celebrate the brand that has historically supported them — and vice versa. Artists such as Chaka Khan, Charlie Wilson, L.A. Reid and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds are among the luminaries to be celebrated for their contributions to black popular music and the entire show will be a culmination of all that “Soul Train” has brought to audiences over the years.

Academy Award nominees (and Hustle & Flow co-stars) Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard are slated to co-host the star-studded event. --CONTINUE

Michael Jackson's "This Is It" Premiere Photos

Actor Martin Lawrence and his daughters Lyana, 8, left, and Ameria, 6,right, attended the premiere of “Michael Jackson’s This Is It” --CONTINUE

Director Spike Lee, along with his daughter Satchel Lee and son Jackson, attended “Michael Jackson’s This Is It” New York premiere --CONTINUE

Singer Tyrese Gibson walked the red carpet with his two-year-old daughter Shayla at the premiere of Sony Pictures’ “This Is It” --CONTINUE

TV ONE'S UNSUNG: Teena Marie//Actress, Tichina Arnold

Teena Marie - Airs November 1 at 8 & 11 pm (ET)

There may never be a more soulful, sexy, funky combination of voice and music like that which emanates from the "Ivory Queen of Soul,” Teena Marie. Her phenomenal range and unique tone has made her among the most recognizable voices in R&B. At the age of 17, Teena fulfilled her childhood dream of a music career when she signed with Motown Records. There, she teamed up musically - and for a time, romantically - with funk master Rick James, who produced her debut album, Wild and Peaceful. A hit song with James, Fire and Desire, along with Teena’s robust sound and powerful delivery, helped to overcome long standing racial barriers between black audiences and white singers. Teena talks about leaving Motown at the height of her career, losing her long-time friend Rick James and her fight to take control of her life.

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ACTRESS, TICHINA ARNOLD WITH DAUGHTER ALIJAH KAI

Actress Tichina Arnold was photographed shopping with her daughter Alijah Kai,5, in Hollywood, California --CONTINUE

This Is It Movie/Idris Elba/T-Boz/En Vogue's Dawn

With Halloween happening this weekend folks might be inclined to see either last week's #1 film, 'Paranormal Activity' or 'Saw V1' to get into the spirit, but if there's one film that will leave you wanting more: 'Michael Jackson's This Is It.'

Directed by 'High School Musical's Kenny Ortega and chronicling the months from April through June 2009, the film is drawn from more than one hundred hours of behind-the-scenes footage...CONTINUE

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Current Issue of Ebony

Idris Elba

Heartthrob Idris Elba is stepping behind the camera. Get details on his hot new project and share your favorite Idris character on our Comments board. --CONTINUE

T-Boz

TLC's Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins stopped by the ESSENCE office to talk about her role on Chilli's new talk show. Find out what she said. --CONTINUE

Dawn of En Vogue

En Vogue's Dawn Robinson reveals what went wrong between her and one of music's great female groups, dishes on Raphael Saadiq and Lucy Pearl and tells why she's not the diva everyone thinks she is. --CONTINUE