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[MadameNoire.com] Why A Man’s Fingers May Determine His Penis Size
If size does matter to you and you’ve been peeping at a man’s shoe to clue you in on his length, it seems you might be looking in the wrong place. (Read)

[HipHopWired.com] The Pharcyde, Anthony David, Foreign Exchange, & More Performing At ONE MusicFest
The Mayor’s Office of the City of Atlanta welcomes the second annual ONE MusicFest. (Read)

[StyleBlazer.com] Happy B’Day to Actresses, Tia & Tamera Mowry: A Look Back At The Identical Twins’ Style Evolution
Tia and Tamera Mowry celebrated their 33rd birthday yesterday. It’s hard to imagine the two as anything other than the teens who stepped in the scene in 1994 in Sister, Sister. (Read)

[24Wired.tv] Single Ladies: Val Is Sick Of Men & Takes A Dating Hiatus
Fed up with several bad dates, Val decides to take a break from men, & finds it harder than anticipated. Watch the latest episode of Single Ladies. (Watch)

[AtlantaPost.com] Slaves Yes, But They’re Just Playing
When is a slave not a slave? When he or she is an actor/interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg, but some people get upset… (Read)

[AtlantaPost.com] Toyota Goes Black to See Green
Toyota will introduce a new ad campaign next week, promoting its RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle to the African-American market. (Read)

[MadameNoire.com] Ask A Very Smart Brotha: Dating Online & The “Big Brother” Types
Dear Very Smart Brotha: I am a young girl who has known this brotha for a minute, met at church, and I look to him as my big brother, even though I have one. He is in the army and only comes to visit every 3 months or so. (Read)

[HipHopWired.com] Styles P Discusses “Where The Angels Sleep” Video, Second Book & The Lox Album
Styles P discusses his new video “Where The Angels Sleep,” the hold up with The Lox album as well as his take on the new era of rappers and MCs. (Watch)

[StyleBlazer.com] Before there was Gaga, there was Grace Jones: The Original Fashion Diva Still Reigns
Grace Jones is still killing it, performing at Hyde Park at the Wireless Festival last weekend in an interesting but tamed get up and futuristic make up with a super hat to match. (Read)

[24Wired.tv] If Casey Anthony were Black Would the Verdict be Different?
The case struck a nerve on what is colloquially called “black Twitter” because it reminds us of a larger trend that is unquestionably a sign of grave injustice… (Watch)

[Styleblazer.com] How Would you React if someone Wore White to your Wedding? Naomi Campbell rocked a white Givenchy gown to Princess Charlene’s wedding in Monaco [Read]

[24Wired.tv] Amy Fisher’s Massive Detox Meltdown Amy Fisher’s traumatic relationship with the media is triggered by the production’s cameras. Will she leave Celebrity Rehab? [Watch]

[AtlantaPost.com] How China Changed Everything For Stephon Marbury’s Starbury In China, crazed hoops fanatics, and the Starbury shoe and apparel brand Marbury has taken off. [Read]

[MadameNoire.com] The Seven Worse Places To Meet A Guy If you’re in the market for a good guy, cut your losses (as much as possible) and avoid looking for love in these places. [Read]

[HipHopWired.com] J. Cole Talks Album Title, Says He’s Still Waiting On A Jay-Z Verse J.Cole is speaking on his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story and revealing how he came up with the project’s name [Watch]

[www.hiphopwired.com] DMX – “Sucka 4 Love”
A new DMX song popped up online today. Could an Earl Simmons comeback be in the works? (Listen)

[www.styleblazer.com] Approved: Yummy Male Model Andre Douglas
You like? His face is gorgeous, slender body perfectly cut for designer clothes and that scruffy goatee suits him well. (Read)

[24wiredTV] Music Video: Tinie Tempah f/ Wiz Khalifa – ‘Till I’m Gone’
Tinie Tempah connects with his pal from across the pond, Wiz Khalifa, in the video for “Till I’m Gone,” the Stargate-produced single from his U.S. debut Disc-Overy. (Watch)

[www.atlantapost.com] NBA Lockout Now Official
NBA owners locked out their players Friday after labor negotiations collapsed, threatening the upcoming basketball season. (Read)

[MadameNoire.com] Ask A Very Smart Brother: Hypocrites And Open Relationships
Dear Very Smart Brotha: I’m dating a man that is wonderful, he’s romantic, thoughtful, respectful etc. He also has very strong values/morals regarding marriage and doesn’t believe in divorce. (Read)

[HipHopWired.com] New Video: Lupe Fiasco Feat. Trey Songz “Outta My Head”
Lupe Fiasco has released the video for his new single “Outta My Head” featuring Trey Songz. (Watch)

[Styleblazer.com] Kelly Osbourne flaunts her new curves for Madonna’s “Material Girl” Line for Macy’s
It never ceases to amaze us the confidence that celebs (and for that matter, everyone too) seem to gain after they shed those extra pounds… (Read)

[24Wired.tv] Terry Kennedy Talks Hip-Hop’s Influence On Skateboarding
HipHopWired caught up with pro skateboarder Terry Kennedy at the BET awards this weekend. (Watch)

[AtlantaPost.com] Rich Have Gotten Even Richer During Sluggish Economic Recovery
A new report shows that the world’s richest people are richer now than they were before the 2008 recession hit. (Read)

[www.atlantapost.com] Former Redskins Cornerback Wins Business Award
He played in the 1989 preseason opener and severely injured his hamstring in the ensuing Hall of Fame preseason game against the Bills. Still, his Redskins tenure was enough to keep Profit in the D.C. area after his football career ended. (Read)

[www.madamenoire.com] AM Action: Why the Morning is the Best Time for Sex
Instead of waiting until the evening when you’re exhausted from the trials of the day, get it while you’re still fresh. (Read)

[www.hiphopwired.com] Sneak Peek: Missy Elliot’s VH1 “Behind The Music”
VH1 is providing a sneak peek at Missy Elliot’s ‘Behind The Music’ special that airs tonight (Wednesday) at 10 p.m. (Watch)

[wwww.styleblazer.com] Jay-Z Thinks Bigger & More Mainstream For Rocawear; Aims to Shake the Brand’s Urban Image
Instead of the regular print campaign, Rocawear is launching a new online marketing campaign that will flood the web with 37 short, original videos featuring a unique assortment of musicians, poets, performers & artists. (Read)

[www.24wiredTV.com] NYPD Uses Excessive Force To Shut Down Smif-N-Wessun and Pete Rock Party In Brooklyn
Hip-hop vets Smif-N-Wessun and Pete Rock were celebrating the release of their new project, Monumental Experience when the scene turned ugly. (Watch)

[24wired.tv] Evelyn’s Tearful Reunion With Her Father Evelyn & her father discuss their rocky relationship & hash out their differences. (Watch)

[AtlantaPost.com] Men: Are Your Cars Keeping You From Getting Married? New study finds that men, who drive fancy cars do so to get women as women are likely to be attracted to men with fancy cars. (Read)

[MadameNoire.com] When Is The Best Age To Get Married? You’ve heard the statistics about black women and marriage. But we’re here to pose a slightly different question. If a woman plans on getting married at what age should she start thinking about walking down the aisle. (Read)

[HipHopWired.com] Erykah Badu Releasing Her First Mixtape Neo-Soul queen Erykah Badu will be releasing hers. Set to drop this July, Badu will be using the moniker DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown. (Read)

[StyleBlazer.com] A Chanel Clad Pharrell Williams featured in W Magazine July 2011 The Neptunes’ front man is featured in the July, Music & Style issue of W Magazine chatting it up about his favorite designers and showing off his eclectic home office. (Photos)

[StyleBlazer.com] Exclusive: A Night in the life of acclaimed Celeb Photographer Johnny Nunez
The A-Listers adore him: Rachel Roy, Diddy, Kimora Lee Simmons, Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys, Spike Lee… He’s everywhere, all the time, less interested in creating a moment and more interested in snapping the picture… (Watch)

[24Wired.tv] Basketball Wives Take Their Drama To NYC! > Episode 5 Sneak Peek
Meeka reflects on her clash with Tami & a trip to the Big Apple turns sour as Evelyn & Tami’s beef over Ev’s t-shirts resurfaces. (Watch)

[AtlantaPost.com] Starting Over in Sudan
Nyagoa Nyuon is a willowy, striking woman of illustrious stock. Her father was a leading rebel commander; her mother one of the first women to join the militia that sought the independence of South Sudan. (Read)

[MadameNoire.com] The Realness: 8 Women Who Aren’t Afraid to Be Themselves
It’s not often that celebrities let us inside their world, sure the paparazzi show them in some ordinary (or compromising) positions and they may occasionally share a personal detail or two in an interview… (Read)

[HipHopWired.com] Beanie Sigel Denies Jay-Z Apology On DJ Green Lantern’s Radio Show
Beanie Sigel reportedly made a public apology to Jay-Z in a statement to XXL but the Broad Street Bully told DJ Green Lantern recently that he had nothing to apologize for. (Watch)

[HipHopWired.com] Kreayshawn Releases New Single, “Rich Whores”
Fresh off signing a million dollar deal with Columbia Records, “Gucci Gucci” star Kreayshawn released a brand new song online today. (Listen)

[StyleBlazer.com] “Model Behavior” Interview with Caribbean Beauty, Chrishell Stubbs
She’s only 19, but Turks and Caicos native, Chrishell Stubbs is already a full-fledged, high-fashion model. (Watch)

[24Wired.tv] Watch Celebrity Rehab Season 5 Premiere
Dr. Drew is back and this time he’s out to fix Lindsay Lohan’s dad, Amy Fisher and some more D-Listers (Watch)

[AtlantaPost.com] Darker Skin Linked to Harsher Sentences
There has been a great deal of discussion and research centered around whether skin tone in the African-American community plays a role in a person’s success in life and their treatment of society. (Read)

[MadameNoire.com] The Nice Guy: Is He Really Losing?
We all know the Lauren London’s of the world need a thug in their life and nice guys are more similar to the articulate 2pac than the thug life, gun toting, soldier Pac (gotta love his versatility). (Read)

[MadameNoire.com] Sexin’ In Your Parents’ House
These parents came and spoke on Good Morning America, telling the nation that they’re cool with their kids screwing under their roof… (Read)

[HipHopWired.com] Erykah Badu DeeJays Packed Party In Atlanta
Last Friday, the queen of Neo-Soul Erykah Badu, one day after headlining the 40th Birthday party of Tupac Shakur and she hit up the DJ booth in Atlanta. (Watch)

[StyleBlazer.com] These “FVCKBOUTINS” Studded Vans Sneaks are Super Fly!
Christian Louboutin has been making heavy inroads lately into the casual footwear field with his studded sneakers, so it’s only right that some other brands would step up and give them some competition. (Read)

[24Wired.tv] Talib Kweli On The Colbert Report
The politically conscious rapper appeared on The Colbert Report show to discuss his music, political messages and more. (Watch)

[AtlantaPost.com] Public vs. Charter: NAACP Locked in Showdown Over Schools
As states grappled with ways to reinvigorate the flagging public education system, charter schools were offered up as an attractive alternative… (Read)

[24Wired.tv] Nicki Minaj Performs on Britney Spears’ ‘Femme Fatale’ Tour in L.A.
Prior to joining Britney Spears for Monday night’s big finale of “Till the World Ends,” Nicki Minaj owned the spotlight at L.A.’s Staples Center on the third date of Britney’s “Femme Fatale” tour. (Watch)

[AtlantaPost.com] Are We Raising Our Daughters & Spoiling Our Sons?
The New York Times highlighted two studies released yesterday by the College Board, which suggest that young black and Latino men continue to be measurably less educated than white men. (Read)

[MadameNoire.com] Stuff We Love: Artowrk By Amanda Diva
We’ve been down with Amanda Diva for a minute. If you’re not familiar with her, you can do so by clicking here, but let us tell you a little about this Harlem Madame. (Read)

[HipHopWired.com] Fried Kool-Aid Becoming A Trend At Local Fairs
A new trend is popping up at a number of local fairs across the country, fried Kool-Aid. (Watch)

[StyleBlazer.com] Nicole Scherzinger Steps out in HOT PEPTO-PINK + Fergie mixes Biker Leather, Animal Prints & Vintage Sunnies
Even though we’re based in NYC, we always love to see what the fashionistas on the West Coast are rocking when they step out… (Read)

[StyleBlazer.com] Survey: Are You Feeling Eva Marcille’s BoHo Look?
We applaud Eva’s ability to effortlessly transform from glamorous diva to sultry sex-kitten to haute hippie. (Read)

[24Wired.tv] Basketball Wives Episode 4 Sneek Peak: Royce Ain’t Ready to Kiss & Make Up
The fall out from her brawl with Evelyn continues but she’s not backing down. (Watch)

[AtlantaPost.com] White Students in Virginia Benefit from Brown v. Board Scholarships
When Virginia public schools decided they would rather shut their doors than accept black students half a century ago, black and white students alike sustained major blows to their education. (Read)

[MadameNoire.com] Why I Stopped Eating Meat
Family dinners around the holidays are delicious, but filled with not exactly healthy choices. My family’s medical history is a testament to that. (Read)

[HipHopWired.com] Warren G Talks Producing Tupac’s “Definition Of A Thug Ni$$a”
Warren G talks producing several of Tupac classics and being an influential part in bringing all the major talent to Death Row Records. (Watch)

[www.hiphopwired.com] Nelly Furtado And Timbaland Dodge Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit
A Miami judge has thrown out a lawsuit levied against Timbaland and Nelly Furtado by a record label claiming the duo stole their song. (Read)

[StyleBlazer.com] Certified: Celebrities Rocking Killer Summer Frames
Whether they’re shielding their eyes from paparazzi or using the easy accessory to amp up their cool style, killer shades and celebrities go hand in hand. (Read)

[24Wired.tv] Mike Epps At 2Pac 40th BDay Celebration
Check out footage from Atlanta’s celebration of what would have been Tupac’s 40th Birthday (Watch)

[www.atlantapost.com] NBA Scores Big on Diversity Hiring
The NBA received the highest grade ever issued on racial and gender hiring practices among men’s professional leagues, continuing a recent trend. (Read)

[MadameNoire.com] Dear Ole Dad: Our Favorite On Screen Fathers
All of the fathers on this list weren’t perfect in their roles but that makes them all the more endearing. (Read)

[MadameNoire.com] Ask A Very Smart Brotha: Teeny Weeny Afros And Unemployed Husbands
Dear Very Smart Brotha, I’m currently dating a guy who seems to have a real issue with me wearing my natural hair. (Read)

[HipHopWired.com] Steve Harvey Hosting 3rd Annual Steve Harvey Mentoring Weekend
Described as a “transformative” 4-day, 3-night weekend, the program is designed to share and teach the principles of manhood and dream building to 125 teenage boys. (Read)

[StyleBlazer.com] Survey: Are You Feeling Will & Jada’s Sidewalk Style?
We’re loving Jada’s canary asymmetrical top, coral trousers and grey platforms–we see you color-blocking Miss Jada! (Read)

[24Wired.tv] Ryan Leslie Premieres New Track ‘Fly’ In NYC
R Les did a free show at the Apple store at 14th Street in New York City last night and in between his set, a premiered a new track called ‘Fly’ for the audience. (Watch)

[AtlantaPost.com] Qasim Bashir on the Making of ‘Mooz-Lum’
The movie, “Mooz-Lum,” hit selected theaters across the country this past February and since then has taken on a life of its own, enjoying a huge following on social media sites like Facebook. (Read)

[www.atlantapost.com] College Applications Cause Mixed Feelings for Mixed Race At the beginning of the college application season last fall, Natasha Scott, a high school senior of mixed racial heritage in Beltsville, Md., vented about a personal dilemma on College Confidential, the go-to electronic bulletin board for anonymous conversation about admissions. (Read)

[www.HipHopWired.com] New Pimp C Album Coming, New Single Released It has been nearly four years since the death of Southern Rap pioneer Pimp C, but Rap-A-Lot Records is making sure Pimp’s music and legacy live on. (Read)

[wwww.Styleblazer.com] Humor for Your Humpday: King Lebron crowned the Covergirl of the NBA Lebron’s haters really know how to stick it to him. After the Heat lost to the Mavericks at the championship the other night, mrslebronwade.com created this image of Lebron as the newest Covergirl. (Read)

[24wired.tv] Music Video: Jay Sean – ‘Like This, Like That’ (Feat. Birdman)
New music and video from YMCMB’s UK cat… (Watch)

[MadameNoire.com] How to Leave Work at Work
Are you having difficulties leaving work at the office? (Read)