Yesterday, April 20, was the best holiday of the year for some. It was a day for those who truly appreciate the ganja, and by ganja we mean marijuana. Plenty of celebrities took to Twitter to revel in 4/20, from likely suspects like Snoop Lion to more under the radar stars. Keep reading to see [...]
Michelle Obama to Grace Vogue’s Shape Issue
March 14, 2013 | Posted by
Michelle Obama will be one of Vogue magazine’s cover girls (again) shortly. The first lady will promote her healthy lifestyle and get-fit agenda in Vogue’s “Shape” issue, which celebrates the beauty and well-being of women’s bodies every April. While the popular women’s magazine could have tapped almost any celebrity or celebrity trainer to cover their [...]
Terry Glover, Ebony’s Managing Editor, Dies at 57
December 28, 2012 | Posted by
Terry Glover, the managing editor of Ebony Magazine, died at age 57 on Dec. 24. The magazine announced the editor’s passing on their website on Monday, calling her an integral member of the staff and irreplaceable talent. “Terry was the heart and soul of the EBONY team,” said editor-in-chief, Amy DuBois Barnett, in a statement. [...]
African-American Women Exercise Less Because of Their Hair
December 18, 2012 | Posted by
A number of obstacles may stand between a person and exercise, and hairstyles may be one of them for African-American women, according to a new study. Researchers found about two of every five African-American women said they avoid exercise because of concerns about their hair, and researchers say that is concerning given the United States’ [...]
Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama Named Most Talked About Women in 2012
December 16, 2012 | Posted by
Content curator News360 ran the numbers to track the news-making women of 2012—from celebrities to politicians, what ladies dominated the news cycle this year? “We collect news stories all year long from more than 40,000 sources,” says News360 chief executive Roman Karachinsky. “Between the start of 2012 today that’s more than 50 million pieces of [...]
Legendary Opera Singer Gloria Davy Dies at 81
December 11, 2012 | Posted by
Gloria Davy, a Brooklyn-born soprano who was the first African-American to sing Aida with the Metropolitan Opera, died on Nov. 28 in Geneva. She was 81. Her death, after a long illness, was confirmed by the soprano Martina Arroyo, a longtime friend. A lirico-spinto (the term denotes a high voice that is darker and more [...]
Rihanna Pulls in Model Jourdan Dunn for River Island Collection
December 4, 2012 | Posted by
Earlier this week, Rihanna directed a photo shoot in Los Angeles for her highly anticipated collaboration with “River Island.” The models for the campaign will include Jourdan Dunn. Rihanna has also been spotted around LA in a navy blue jumper, one of the line’s pieces. Rihanna seemed excited following the shoot. “My bitches so Bvalgari… [...]
Do Men ‘Steal’ Good Ideas from Women?
December 3, 2012 | Posted by
Do men “steal” good ideas from women? One theory is that work is a game for men. Men and women work very much like they played as children. Men are energized by competing to win – at work just as in the games they played as boys. The good idea put on the table is [...]
Katt Williams Sued After Strange Breakdown During Show
November 26, 2012 | Posted by
Katt Williams has been sued after having a breakdown on stage that caused him to end the show early after threatening several of the audience members in Oakland, Calif. Williams’ show on November 16 was far from what audience members expected. The class action lawsuit, filed by Brian Herline on behalf of all attendees of [...]
Halle Berry Seeks Restraining Order Against Gabriel Aubry
November 26, 2012 | Posted by
Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time for fun, food and family. However, at Halle Berry’s home this year there was a Thanksgiving brawl between her ex Gabriel Aubry and fiance Olivier Martinez; presumably over the ongoing custody battle over which continent Berry’s and Aubry’s daughter will call home. Now, the 2001 Academy Award winner [...]
