J-Hud Gets Slimmy Trimmy With Weight Watchers

Jennifer Hudson Skinny

Dayuuummm. We know we posted Jennifer Hudson and her skinny self yesterday, but here are some better full body shots. Wow. She needs to keep the weight riiggghhtt here…if anymore comes off she might not look right. Hopefully won’t go overboard and get that Hollyweird bobblehead steez.

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Twitter Files: Newark Has A Landmark Murder Free Month

Cory Booker Newark Mayor Murder Free Month

For the first time in 44 years, Newark, NJ has gone without a single murder for over a month. Mayor Cory Booker tweeted the great news last night. Keep reading for his jubilant tweets… Continue

Niecy Nash’s Donk Is Here To Stay

Niecy Nash Leotard booty butt cakes

Niecy Nash recently spoke out about holding on to her curvy booty, despite working it hard for “Dancing With The Stars.” Pop the hood for more. Continue »

Jennifer Hudson Is A Weight Watchers Winner, Actress And Singer Scores Big Sponsor

Jennifer Hudson Good Morning America Weight Watchers

Jennifer Hudson is getting leaner by the day, and it turns out she’s not doing it alone. She’s had some help from Weight Watchers, who picked up the Grammy and Oscar award winning singer/actress as their new spokeswoman. Pop the hood for details. Continue »

Fired NY Times Reporter Jayson Blair Makes a Comeback as “Life Coach”

Jayson Blair

After being fired from the NY Times for plagiarism and being blamed for setting affirmative action back 100 years, Jayson Blair is being trusted again, as a life coach. The Atlanta Post has an exclusive interview where he reveals how he has moved on.

Common Joins Charity Event To Benefit Cancer Patients

Damn fine as hell and generous… Grammy Award winning rapper Common has teamed up with ICRF to hold a benefit for cancer patients in Montreal, Canada tonight at 9 p.m. More details when you… Continue

Did You Know OG Oprah Is Droppin’ Knowledge On The Discovery Network?

Ol’ Harpo really has her hands in everything! Last Sunday we found ourselves curling up in front of the TV and geeking out to the sounds of her melodious narration for the Discovery network’s new series “Life”. Don’t sleep — this ish actually makes for some pretty riveting TV… Pop the hood for a look. Continue »

A Lil Positivity: Cash Money CEO “Slim” Breaks Down His Secret To Success

Hip-Hop Wired recently caught up with Ronald “Sugar Slim” Williams, the quiet money man behind Cash Money as he discussed expanding the label from a regional shop in the N.O. to competing with the best worldwide and becoming an international label. Catch the video when you… Continue.

Mary J. Blige And Degree Give Fans Free Concert

Mary J. Blige is joining forces with deodorant line Degree to promote their new line of Natureffects antiperspirants/deodorants and matching body mists targeted towards women. In celebration of the new partnership, Mary will hit the stage today at Degree’s “Dare to Join Forces with Nature” event to perform songs from her new album Stronger With Each Tear. Details when you… Continue

*Exclusive*: The Mastermind Behind Michael Jordan The Brand… Erin O. Patton

Erin O. Patton’s name probably doesn’t ring a bell but he’s the main reason that Michael Jordan’s sneaker, the “Air Jordan”, became a household name. Patton recently chopped it up in an exclusive interview with AtlantaPost.com speaking on how he redefined what is means to market to mainstream by opening the eyes of big companies that wouldn’t acknowledge the black community. Continue »

Romeo Miller Adds To Empire With New Animated Film And Comic Book Series

Romeo Miller is taking his entrepreneurial and media endeavors to new heights with an animated movie and comic book series. For more info just… Continue

What Was Diddy Doing In This Photo??? RESPECT Magazine Answers That Question And More

RESPECT Magazine, a quarterly photojournal featuring some of urban culture’s most stunning visuals, recently released their second issue and we decided to share a few shots with you. Pop the hood to feast your eyes… and find out what Diddy was doing in that photo! Continue »

Nas Is No Dummy… Tells Kids He Wishes He Stayed In School

Nas made a recent stop in Pittsburgh for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s annual National Keystone Conference. Part of his message included a pledge to some day complete his high school diploma. Continue

Hell Has Frozen Over: Bill O’ Reilly And Ludacris Squash Their Beef

After eight years Ludacris has finally had the opportunity to confront Bill O’ Reilly ever since he got Pepsi to fire Ludacris back in 2002. For some one that talks straight cash sh*t about everything but himself, you would think Bill would have not b*tched up when he saw Ludacris.

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Congratulations To Englewood Urban Prep’s Class Of 2010!!! Chicago Boys Break Stereotypes By Being Model Students

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! After all the negative news about young black men in Chicago, we are so proud to share this story about an all-male charter high school where the entire class is not just graduating, they’ve also all been admitted to four-year colleges. Pop the hood for A Lil Positivity! Continue »