My boyfriend Nick and I recently made a new relationship rule: as soon as either of us feels any inkling of a bad mood coming on, we tell each other ASAP. Just a quick heads up, like, “Hey, I’m feeling a little irritable right now.” Announcing your bad mood before it causes a problem lets your partner…
Kelly Rowland opens up to the public in a way she never has before on her new record “Dirty Laundry.” In the revealing song produced by The-Dream, the singer bares her soul as she airs dirty laundry about her past, from her insecurity when compared to her successful, pop star sister (assumed to be Beyonce)…
Opinions were divided about whether the Dolce & Gabbana Blackamoor-inspired earrings were racist. The earrings were essentially a headless female figurine wearing a scarf and heavy gold jewelry, and many linked the image with offensive stereotypes of black womanhood. As controversial as the runway jewelry was, the concept has trickled down to mass retailers. Zara is…
Clutchettes, summer is almost here and while the thought of trying on bathing suits might be the last thing you want to think of at the moment, the good news is that modest swim wear is back in style! Extra coverage? Check. Stylish options? Check. Retro and vintage styles can be just as sexy as…
Sean “Diddy” Combs terminated egos and contracts when he disbanded Danity Kane in 2009. All of the members – with the exception of Dawn Richard – were tossed aside and forced to navigate the rough terrains of the music business alone. Da Band met a similar fate in season three of “Making the Band” and…
A Brooklyn teacher has been fined $10,000 by New York City’s Department of Education (DOE) for encouraging a student to hit back his bully. The DOE initially wanted to fire 13-year veteran teacher Tamu Francis from her job at PS 191 last year after she allegedly made an 8-year-old bully stand up in front of her third-grade…
Every Monday night I make it a point to logout of Twitter because I know every other tweet is about the fabricated lives of the Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta crew. I’d be lying if I said I’ve never watched an episode, but at this point it’s like a hood-rich version of Passions. But one character who doesn’t…
At the recent 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco, WBNA Phoenix Mercury player Brittney Griner spoke about her coming out experience. The 6’8 basketball powerhouse told the crowd that she came out to her mother in the 9th grade and encouraged others to come out as well. “I encourage all youth, elder, doesn’t matter…
A Baltimore City police officer faces some serious charges after investigators catch him in a prostitution sting, and his alleged partner in the business was his wife. The FBI is also investigating this case. That’s because the city officer was also charged with human trafficking. On the Baltimore police force for less than a year,…
There have been books, movies, magazines, classes, songs, essays, etc. dedicated to showing people the way to go when it comes to romance and relationships. Many of us have sought our cues from these mediums, while some have preferred to learn their love lessons from trusted friends and family; others have made it their business to learn…
Solange Knowles wields a considerable amount of freedom in her career, look and love life. Whether she’s DJing for a fashion party, traveling with her son Julez or singing about lost love to an upbeat tune, you get the idea that Solange plays the game by her own rules. The beauty, who covers Complex Magazine‘s…
Zoe Saldana looks beautiful on the cover of Allure Magazine, a fact that isn’t surprising when you consider the glossy’s reputation for glamorizing their subjects. What stands out as bizarre is the cover line which reads “Zoe Saldana: 115 pounds of grit and heartache.” It’s the first time we’ve seen a cover subject’s weight featured…
Academy Award-winning actress Mo’Nique garnered tons of slack when she admitted to being an open marriage with her husband Sidney Hicks. Barbara Walters asked the Baltimore native if she and Hicks were intimate with partners outside of their marriage. Mo’Nique’s answer left room for speculation. “Do we have sex outside of the marriage? Let me…
T.J. Holmes’ split with BET seemed imminent after his show, “Don’t Sleep With TJ Holmes” was cancelled. But given the fanfare when T.J. initially signed on with the network, many thought the show was only one facet of their partnership. In a new interview, he reveals that was never the case and he has no…
Imagine strutting through a hectic intersection in the dog heat of summer. You’re donning a gorgeous maxi dress, hips swaying and sexiness exuding. You’re concerned about street harassers, but the walk is pleasant. Now, envision a stranger capturing that sashay and uploading a video of your sensual trot to Twitter and Facebook by using his…
