Below is an open letter written by NewsOne contributor Kevin Powell to Chris Brown. Dear Chris, I really did not want to write this open letter, and would have preferred to speak to you in person, in private. Indeed, ever since the domestic violence incident with Rihanna two years ago there have been attempts, by […]
Does looking in the mirror these days cause you anxiety because the reflection you see is a woman with crow’s feet, frown lines, brow furrows and sagging skin, otherwise known as the aging version of your former self? For some women, aging is far more traumatic than bearing children, while others embrace the signs of aging because it demonstrates […]
Cover photo: Kevin Winter, Getty Images The entertainment and pop culture world is mourning the loss of iconic actress Elizabeth Taylor who died this morning at age 79. She reportedly died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centers surrounded by her children after experiencing congestive heart failure. Taylor had been hospitalized for more than a month. In the […]
LOS ANGELES — A new study by the Public Policy Institute of California reports that students retained by the 2nd grade made huge improvements, with much higher percentages reaching full proficiency in math and english. ALSO READ: Nene Leakes BLASTS Star Jones ‘Manipulative, Conniving’
Shorts are making a comeback in a big way this Spring 2011. And we’re not talking denim, but hot pants, swing shorts, and classic Bermudas in more luxurious fabrics. And what do they all have in common? A high waist. Paris Hilton Calls Black Guys Gross 50 Cent: I’m Not Sure You’ll Want To Jump […]
WASHINGTON D.C. — Paige Hernandez, a local stage performer, alternates a demanding showbiz career with a job using song and dance to teach students of all ages. ALSO READ: Nene Leakes BLASTS Star Jones ‘Manipulative, Conniving’
In a recent NewsOne/Black Planet poll, we asked African Americans across the country their thoughts on President Obama bombing Libya and President Qaddafi. Their thoughts split across various answers. RECENT: Russell Brand talks about drugs and Katy Perry Close to 35 percent of African Americans believe Obama is doing so because of Qaddafi’s treatment of […]
When I’m pressed for time or want to switch up my look, I grab my instant weave. It’s a quick and easy way for me to achieve the hairstyle I want without adding stress to my real hair. Having worn an instant weave on and off for seven years, I’ve discovered a few dos and […]
Twenty-six year old Brian Shell says he sets fashion trends, he doesn’t follow them. The UNC Charlotte graduate is the CEO of Envious Entertainment and a coordinator at Verizon Wireless. His eclectic style features vintage pieces that allow him to express his inner Kanye West, Scott Disick and Wale. Below Shell gives us a peek […]
By Steven James Dixon My wife and I were at dinner last week with some friends. A happily married couple. That married couple told us about two other married couples that we were friendly with that are getting divorces. That’s right two couples in our small circle of married couple friends are getting divorces. Then […]
I always say, “God whispers and He roars”. Well, He has been definitely roaring at me as of late. Through dreams, sermons, devotionals, conversations and life experiences, God has been telling me one thing…“I am in control.” So, what if my promise doesn’t match your reality? Or even worse, your reality is the extreme opposite […]
Ted Williams has secured a spot in television entertainment by landing his own reality show. Now, the man known as The Man With The Golden Voice, is setting his sights on the music entertainment sector. The formerly homeless Williams released a song called “A Survivor’s Prayer” through digital outlets. “A Survivor’s Prayer,” which premiered on […]