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Okay so no Black movies really deserve Oscars this year, sorry Tyler, but many Black movies have been Blackballed and ignored by the Oscars for years. Here are ten classic Black films overlooked by the Oscars.

Its the weekend and time to do the things you want to do.  Relax, Chill and let’s go to the movies!

When you think Springtime, you think the renewal of nature, so get in the spirit for the upcoming season with this bug-inspired jewelry. Sure, it sounds creepy, but at this price point (under $50), it might just be beautiful, too. 5 Foldover Clutches For Under $50 How To Find Your Body’s Perfect Skirt

Hip Hop star Lil Cease took control and transformed his life and body and want you to do the same.  In his new video, “Hardbody Fitness”, the Brooklyn native shows you how to turn your flab into hard muscle you’d be proud of.

Michael Jackson left behind an incredible amount of music, a lot of it not really known by the masses.

For Derek Lam’s Spring 2011 runway show, Estée Lauder Creative Makeup Director, Tom Pecheux, created a bold, architectural makeup look to complement the 1960’s California inspired collection. To bring the trend from the runway to real life, Pecheux worked with Estée Lauder to create a couture collection of three electric products… introducing Pure Color Orange […]

With the increasing number of films aimed towards black audiences in the early 1970s, filmmakers realized that they couldn’t turn to Henry Mancini to provide the musical backdrops for these movies.

In light of what is going on in the world we need a little encouragement. We need to know that we have reason to sing.

Mavis Staples performed her heart out on the stage of Conan O Brien’s late night talk show.  Mavis has been on the show a few times.

This week’s actions of  Whitney Houston’s daughter is a cry for wisdom.Wisdom is the one thing we all strive to have. It is often referred to as a blessing that comes with age. Each day we should strive to be wise. When we look at the actions of young people such as Whitney Houston’s daughter […]

Get noticed with this Marc Jacobs black acrylic starburst corsage clutch. With a striking black acrylic starburst corsage and a detachable gold chain-link strap this ivory stamped patent-leather clutch is the perfect party accessory. Retails for $750 at Net-a-Porter. FANTASY FRIDAY: Gold Square Ring FANTASY FRIDAY: In Floor Spa Tub

RJ Peete was recently honored at the “Genius of Autism Awards” Related article: Join Holly Robinson-Peete, Support “Genius of Autism” [VIDEO] What is Autism? Autism is a lifelong, complex neurobiological disorder for which there is currently no documented cure.  It crosses a spectrum that ranges from relatively mild difficulties to extreme conditions involving severe language […]