You might have noticed that the blog network is down on Clutch and we wanted to let you know why. Well – we have decided to switch things up a bit and incorporate more fashion, beauty, money, career, decor, celebrity news and more into our daily blog – News.Gossip.Info. At this time, we are in the process of updating the site design for the changes. If you were a big fan of Stylistic, Fuchsia, Paper, Pad, The Edge or Golden – don’t worry – it’s still here, just in News. Gossip.Info. Stay tuned for the updated site and changes.

As always, thanks for supporting Clutch! We owe every bit of our success and growth to you. :)

xoxo, Dede
dsutton@clutchmagonline.com

This past weekend we learned that Baatin one of the members of the legendary Slum Village passed away. At this time, there is no further information on what caused Baatin’s death, but our hearts couldn’t be more broken. Our prayers and condolences go out to his family, friends and millions of fans all over the world. Baatin, you will always be in our hearts and your mark has definitely been left in hip-hop.

Somebody said that radio would never ever play, Some of that Detroit, motor city for play, Honestly earning my dough, keepin it real ya’ll, Countin my cash, just showin you how the boss ball, I never thought that we would make it up this far, Grippin my cream color Cadillac, north star, Detroit motor city finest is who we are.” – (c) Baatin — Get Dis Money, SV

RIP Baatin and Jay Dee!

Today is a special day here on Clutch Magazine — It’s our two-year anniversary! I cannot believe it has been two years, but it has. On April 1, 2007 Clutch Magazine Online was launched and I can honestly say we never thought we would have the love and support of hundreds of thousands of men and women all of the globe. Personally, I just want to say thanks to not only to our readers but to the Clutch family – I love you all. Stay tuned this week to hear from the beautiful men and women behind Clutch!

Happy Anniversary Guys!!!

Our anniversary is a time to look back at the good times and a time to look ahead to live our dreams together.

Its Our Anniversary – Tony Toni Tone

xoxo,

Dede

* Sorry about the slowness of the video – for some reason my video program on my mac made it go slow-better quality next time — promise!

FYI: Over the next few days the site will change up a bit due to us still tidying up and making additional changes. Thanks for your patience!

One of my favorite websites “In Her Shoes” did a profile on little ole’ me. Thanks to one of my favorite media moguls/fashionistas Renae Bluitt for the wonderful opportunity to be featured on her website. Please run over to “In Her Shoes” and check out all the fabulous content (and my interview) that “In Her Shoes” offers. Also, please make sure you bookmark the site and tell-a-friend about it too — it’s the blog to watch in 2009.

Check out my interview here….

Some of my favorite posts thus far from “In Her Shoes“

For more information on In Her Shoes please visit www.inhershoesblog.com.

xoxo,

Dede
dsutton@clutchmagazine.com

The Internet is buzzing about Keri Hilson’s remix for her hit single “Turnin’ Me On“. In the remix with T-Pain and Lil Wayne there are a couple of lines that are making people speculate that it’s about Beyonce, Ciara — possibly both. So we had to ask you — what do you think — is Keri getting her diss on?

Alleged Beyonce/Ciara Diss:

“Your vision cloudy if you think that you da best/You can dance/she can sing/but need to move it to the le… (Don’t do it to ‘em shawty!)”

“Just check the credits, ho…”

Thanks Gotty @ The Smoking Section!

UPDATE: Rumor Shut Down: Keri Hilson Deny’s Diss Track Against Beyonce & Ciara (Ciara Calls In)

Hi Everyone,

We wanted to let you know that due to server issues over the past few days, we have decided to push back the issue to the 9th of March, which is next Monday. Don’t worry, everything is fine; we just want to make sure that all website issues are taken care of before we release the new issue. Look for our new issue newsletter in your email box on the 9th!

Thanks again for your continued support!

xoxo,

Dede
dsutton@clutchmagazine.com

Hi Everyone! We apologize for being down for the last two days. We were experiencing server issues. Thanks for continuing to support Clutch and get ready for some exciting updates and changes coming soon.

xoxo,
Dede
dsutton@clutchmagazine.com

This issue represents new beginnings for Clutch and we couldn’t be more excited! Not only are we officially a bi-monthly magazine, we have launched the first blog network for African American women. The blog network serves as a daily supplement to all the things you currently love about Clutch. The blogs are:

The Edge
Entertainment news & hearsay from the fringe of mainstream culture. The Edge provides the freshest, most insightful “hip-smart” commentary of those in the know. We administer a daily dose of the most intriguing chatter about everything from your favorite personalities to rants about TV, film, music and much more.

Stylistic
All fashion, all the time. Stylistic is the ultimate fashion sanctuary for urban stylistas worldwide. With daily styling tips, collection reviews, looks for less and more, every feature is meant to keep Clutchette’s both fashionably self-confident and knowledgeable shoppers.

Fuchsia
African American beauty at it’s best. Fuchsia is our beauty and hair blog that serves as a daily supplement to Clutch’s beauty department. Fuchsia features product reviews and trend reports on the latest in hair, makeup and skincare.

Poor Kid
Our children are indeed the future. Poor Kid is a daily fix for young parents balancing parenthood and life. Our parenting and family blog features tips, product reviews, advice and resource for young, hip African American parents.

We can’t thank you enough for continuing to support us. Like always, we promise to keep getting better and better. Now, go check out the new issue and the blogs! We really hope you like them. They are made especially for you.

Clutch & Lipglass,

Dede Sutton
dsutton@clutchmagazine.com
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So, it should come to no surprise that I have some lessons to share with you that I have learned over the last couple of months as a young entrepreneur. I have to say, I have grown so much personally and professionally because of the things I’ve experienced over the last three months. Many of the lessons I knew were coming, but I didn’t know they would come so quickly! For instance, I’ve learned how to be more assertive; how to ask the right questions (and truly understand the responses given); how to think longterm; how to be more patient; and most importantly, the lesson of not compromising myself and my brand for financial gain.

Clutch is my dream and passion, but it’s a business as well and it has bills and salaries that need to be paid, so the financial part is extremely important. But I’ve learned that all money is not smart money. If you take an investment that compromises what you want and deserve, then that is not smart money. Therefore, I just want to say to other entrepreneurs out there, be patient and keep doing what you are doing . . . because one day soon you will be rewarded.

Believe me, I have to say that to myself almost everyday! But I believe it; I know this experience is already written and I am just waiting to turn the pages to get to the good part. From the outside looking in, Clutch may seem very seamless and easy, but it’s far from that. I also want to tell the entire Clutch family, thanks for continuing to stick with me. I made you a promise and I plan on keeping it.

To all our readers, thanks again. I know I rarely show my face, but just know that I am in the background working to make Clutch better for you. Below is a song by one of my favorite vocalist, Amel Larrieux that I would like to dedicate to anyone who is questioning their worth, dreams or chosen path in life. Please know that you have “Infinite Possibilities” and anything is possible with hard work and faith.

Clutch & Lipglass,
Dede
dsutton@clutchmagazine.com

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