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Will You Marry Me?

10 Ways To Keep The Peace While Wedding Planning

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 2:55 PM

by Maiya Norton

The excitement of a new engagement can send some women into wedding overdrive. The sparkly ring on your finger fuels dreams of Vera Wang gowns and floral arrangements that stem all the way back to childhood. At last, your dream wedding is en route. However, there is an important component that occasionally gets lost in the shuffle--your man. Once budgets and stressful decisions are brought to the table, some couples can go from alter-bound to miserable if they're not careful. Here are our tips to avoiding Bridezilla behavior and maintaining a happy relationship.

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Will You Marry Me?

Poll: Your Mother-In-Law is Moving In

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 2:45 PM

When you marry someone, you inherit the whole family. How much time with your in-laws can you handle? Have you ever considered the possibility your mother-in-law living down the hall from you?

Take our poll and tell us if you'd be willing to let your husbands mom stay with you?

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Hot Topics Entertainment

Faith Evans Shopping A Reality Show On Her Comeback

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 12:55 PM

Aside from her autobiography, "Keep the Faith," singer and widow to the Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans has stayed away from the spotlight for the past few years. Ready for a comeback, the former first lady of hip hop has paired up with E1 Entertainment to create a reality show that will document her return.

"It's All About Faith" will follow the platinum-selling artist as she manages her life as a musician and as a mommy and wife to husband and manager, Todd Russaw. Evans and E1 are currently shopping for a network to air the show.

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Haiti Earthquake

Hope, Help And Relief For Haiti

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 12:10 PM

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The stars continue to organize events and offer their celebrity to raise funds for relief efforts in Haiti. More than a handful of our icons came together last night for the Hope, Help and Relief For Haiti: A Night of Humanity Event at Urban Zen in New York City. Showing support last night--Mary J. Blige, Wyclef, Russell Simmons, Andre Harrell, Cheryl "Salt" Wray, Veronica Webb, Gayle King, Soledad O'Brien, Whoopi Goldberg and more.

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Life, Style & Design

Kim Myles: Life, Style and Design

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 12:00 PM

Interior design maven and host of HGTV's "Myles of Style," Kim Myles, will answer a question submitted from an ESSENCE.com reader every day. Kim believes that interior design should offer a lifestyle that's chic, vibrant and attainable for every homeowner or renter. "My goal is to offer simple solutions that help the average person achieve the look that they want without going into debt. There is absolutely no reason for great design to be overly expensive or exclusive," she declares.

Today's topic: Trashing My Vertical Blinds

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Hot Topics News

First Black Astronaut Gives Back To America's Kids

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 11:55 AM

by Jenisha Watts

In 1993, Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr. was the first Black man to walk in space. The astronaut later became a successful doctor, humanitarian and business man. He, along with a team of sponsors, have created non-profit programs to help encourage inner city youth children in mathematics, technology, engineering and science fields. ESSENCE.com caught up with him to find out what his new mission is.

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Hot Date

Hot Date: Things to Remember For Your First Date

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 11:30 AM

by Bobbi Misick

First dates are always a little nerve wracking. All sorts of questions abound. Is he going to pay? What should I wear? Do I have everything I need? We thought we'd create a little checklist of what to remember for a fabulous first date.

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Music

Sade's 'Soldier of Love' Was Worth the Wait

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 10:35 AM

by Regina R. Robertson

In a marketplace flooded with clutter, it's always a joy to have Sade back, no matter how long her hiatus...

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Dine on a Dime

Chef Jenay Gibson Dishes On How To Cater On A Dime

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 9:25 AM

by Jenisha Watts

She's only 21, but don't let the young age fool you. Chef Jenay Gibson, a native of California, was trained by the world-famous chef Wolfgang Puck and has cooked for the likes of Michelle Williams and Ryan Seacrest. Here, she shares how to cater a special night on a tight budget.

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Red Carpet

The Best Tressed Red Carpet Stars

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 7:15 AM

by Tia Williams

When it comes to red carpet style, the constant refrain from reporters is, "What designer are you wearing?" We love a great gown, but for the tress-obsessed, nothing's more important than a fabulous, statement-making, she-could-wear-a-burlap-sack-and-still-look-fierce hairstyle. From Jennifer Hudson to Halle Berry, check out our contenders for this awards season's "best tressed" red carpet stars.

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