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Faith Evans Shopping Reality Show

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 12:55 PM


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Aside from her autobiography, "Keep the Faith," singer and widow to the Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans has been stayed away from the spotlight for the past few years. Ready for a come back, 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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Sade's 'Soldier of Love' Was Worth the Wait

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 10:35 AM

by Regina R. Robertson


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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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The Best Tressed Red Carpet Stars

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 7:15 AM

by Tia Williams


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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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Andre Leon Talley Signs On To Judge 'ANTM'

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 6:45 AM


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Andre Leon Talley has caught the "America's Next Top Model" bug, finally! According to People.com, the fashion patriarch will join the show's judging panel this spring.
It's been reported that Banks first approached him about being a part of the show when it launched in the spring of 2003. He initially passed on the idea, but clearly, her persistence has paid off as he's signed on for three cycles of the show, beginning with cycle 14.

Talley will join Banks and photographer Nigel Barker as well as a rotating roster of celebrity judges including fashion designer Rachel Roy, supermodel Pat Cleveland and actress and newly-minted CoverGirl spokesperson, Dania Ramirez, among others.

"America's Next Top Model's" 90-minute premiere will air on March 10 on the CW Network.

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Video: Mary J. Blige Tribute at 'Black Women in Music'

Monday, February 8, 2010 - 5:45 PM


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Nine-time Grammy Award winner Mary J. Blige, our esteemed guest of honor at the ESSENCE Black Women in Music celebration in Hollywood, gave a very touching acceptance speech. Watch what the Queen of Hip Hop Soul had to say and what other A-listers thought about MJB.

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Commentary: Million Dollar Baby

Monday, February 8, 2010 - 5:40 PM

by Shirea L. Carroll


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The Super Bowl may have ended Sunday night with the score, Saints, 31, and Colts, 17, but we're sure there was far more "scoring" off the field considering the vast amount of groupies, er, athlete lovers in Miami this past weekend. Their goal? To trap an athlete. The ultimate play? Playing the pregnancy card.

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Listen to Sade's New Album 'Solider of Love' Now

Monday, February 8, 2010 - 5:05 PM


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Sade's long-awaited album "Soldier of Love" hits stores tomorrow. But you can check it out now, right here at ESSENCE.com.


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UPDATE: MJ's Dr. Murray To Be Arraigned Today

Monday, February 8, 2010 - 2:39 PM


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Dr. Conrad Murray is expected to plead not guilty to involuntary manslaughter--in connection with Michael Jackson's death--in front of a Los Angeles judge today at 1:30 PST, TMZ reported. Fans have begun to gather outside of the Del Aire courthouse for Murray's arraignment. According to local L.A. news reports, members of the Jackson family are also scheduled to attend today's proceedings.

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Dr. Murray's lawyers said that he would surrender last Friday, February 5, 2010.
CNN's Sunny Hostin gives details on what will happen after Dr. Murray is charged.

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Commentary: Dear Rihanna, It's Been a Year

Monday, February 8, 2010 - 12:35 PM

by Shirea L. Carroll


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It's been a year since that tragic night between young lovers Rihanna and Chris Brown. Here, we present a letter to our dear friend looking at how the time has passed.


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Who Made 'The Black List: Volume 3'?

Monday, February 8, 2010 - 12:15 PM

by Regina R. Robertson


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Once upon a time, "the black list" was a term used to describe a group of people who were ostracized for any number of reasons - the color of their skin, their political beliefs or simply, just because.

Enter journalist Elvis Mitchell and photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, who, together, have taken the sting out of those three words and put a whole new spin on things...

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