Are You Sure You’re Ready To Shack Up?

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Are you so in love that you can’t imagine another day apart from your guy? Is your drawer at his house turning into a dresser full of clothes and vice versa? Continue »

Women Who Show And Improve: 10 Celebs Who’ve Survived Bad Relationships

Rihanna

Breakups are always hard, especially when coming from an unhealthy relationship. Although celebrities seem hard to relate to, they too get involved in dangerous and negative relationships that scar for life. Continue »

Five Ways To Get In Good With Your Man This Football Season

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College football season starts this weekend and in some places (especially the South) football is a way of life from September through January. Continue »

Star Kissed: 17 Hottest Celeb Smooches

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Seems like everyone is kissing everyone these days. Locking lips, which was once an intimate display of affection, is now a common practice. Continue »

5 Questions You Never Ask A Man When He’s Half Asleep

Bilal

It’s been awhile since I checked in because I’ve been busy getting ready for the release of my album, “Airtight’s Revenge.” Continue »

Was Fantasia’s Suicide Attempt A Business Move?

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When I heard that the singer Fantasia attempted suicide this week, I was saddened and alarmed. Suicide is the last thing I’d expect from a woman who seemed to empower others with her seemingly endless supply of positive energy. Fantasia is a star in more ways than one. Continue »

Are Reality Shows The New Way To Get Jobs???

Snooki J Wowww and Sammie

There’s a new job description in town. It’s called nothing. And, it’s exactly what the “stars” of reality TV shows like Jersey Shore, Bad Girls Club and The Real World—do for money. Continue »

Wedding Hair Styles That Rock!

Zoe Saldana

It seems like every weekend this summer, someone has gotten married. As any woman over the age of 25 knows, ’tis the season to get married as the weather is right and more people are free to attend the joyous occasions. Continue »

HIV Documentary Funded By BET Co-Founder Sheila Johnson To Air

Sheila Johnson

BET co-founder and philanthropist, Sheila Johnson envisions new hopes for the HIV/AIDS crisis in Washington as she begins work on a new project to focus on the severity of the problem.

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Is A Good Woman Hard To Find?

Good Woman

According to some men, finding a good woman isn’t as easy as we would like to believe. We often hear complaints, from our girlfriends or even ourselves, about the lack of quality men in the choosing pool. Well, news flash ladies, some men have the same argument. Just because you’re educated, self-sufficient, and consider yourself a ‘trophy,’ doesn’t mean men are as impressed as you think.

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7 Habits Of Highly Disgusting Parents

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It starts with all that prodding and poking throughout pregnancy. That’s when you say goodbye to your inhibitions. But it’s impossible to imagine, until you cross your own personal pain and shame threshold (aka labour and delivery), just how low you’ll stoop.

Unless you’re rich enough to hire your kids out to the nanny 24-7, somewhere along your parental path you will find yourself engaging in at least one of the following 7 disgusting behaviours:

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For Discussion: When Do You Let Him See Your Do-Rag?

Black girl with a head scarf

You’ve met a great guy, you’ve been dating for a while, and things are progressing well. But you’ve been holding out, no sleep-overs for this very reason.

When we’re alone, we have our hair rituals: conditioning cream, pin-curls, wrapping, a couple of french braids for waves the next morning. Then we wrap it all up in a do-rag or scarf. Right? Has your man seen the scarf yet? Is a turn-off or does he not even care? Continue

Would You Take Your Husband’s Last Name?

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In the U.S. many woman (particularly established professionals) choose to keep their maiden name rather than take their husband’s last name. However, Japan’s civil code has not yet changed to allow married couples to keep separate surnames. Which makes more sense, the freedom to choose or a name-united union? Continue

Barack Obama Makes A Fatherhood Initiative

Obama in Hawaii with Sasha and Malia

Barack Obama is announcing his new fatherhood initiative today. Pop the hood for details Continue

Madame Noire: 8 Rules For Being Friends With Benefits

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You were friends. Then you decided to ‘get busy’. Then you both decide to remain friends and continue to get busy. No one is obligated to sleep over. No one has to call the next day to check in. Both of you can even date other people. On the surface it makes sense to enjoy sex with someone you can trust, if you both aren’t ready for a serious relationships. But being “friends with benefits” often turns ugly.

We can’t restrain you from acting on your burning loins, but here’s a few tips to avoid disaster. Continue

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