In the next installment of our “Alumni” series where artists discuss their college experiences,  Syleena Johnson talks about the racism she witnessed at one school and her decision to pledge Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. RELATED: Take A Tour of Chicago On BlackAtlas.com! “Drake University was really racist…one time we had a race riot and […]

There’s a countless amount of background singers, many who will never have successful careers as solo stars, but Anthony Hamilton has defied the odds. He sang for D’Angelo at the apex of his career, and Hamilton has released more albums and recorded and written more hit songs than the man he used to sing behind. […]

There’s a perception that artists completely fall off after leaving Bad Boy Records, but if you take a look at Carl Thomas career, you’ll realize this myth is not true. He’s continued to prosper since leaving the label, and he recently released the acclaimed album Conquer. In this exclusive interview, Carl gives advice to Bad […]

Celebrity hairstylist Derek J is used to teasing and tugging on tresses on "Hair Battle Spectacular," but here, he gives his top 3 tips on keeping hair healthy.

Celebrity stylist June Ambrose is getting her own reality show and considering her clients include Rihanna & Diddy, we can't wait! Here, she tells us what to expect.

Shanda Freeman, relationship expert and wife of Fatman Scoop, gives readers advice on how to not lose yourself in trying to please others during the holidays.

Kandi Burruss is more than one-sixth of the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" cast. She's a store owner with a solo reality show in the works and her own iPhone app.

Kandi Burruss is more than one-sixth of the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast. She’s a business-minded entrepreneur with her own clothing boutique in Atlanta and her own solo reality show in the works. She even has her own iPhone App! Here, she takes us inside her “Kandi Koated Factory”: There’s No Business Like Show Business: […]

So many women are unhappy in their relationships, we give so much of yourselves and try to make our significant other happy, but yet we are unfulfilled. Are you with the person you deserve? We stay in relationships for various factors, be it the kids, money or the I’ve invested so much of myself, I […]

Television’s “My Fair Wedding” host David Tutero is known for planning the ultimate ceremonies for his brides-to-be. But this season, as a life coach, he aims to empower the women, as well. Will you be watching? Take Your Wedding To The Next Level: Save Money AND Host An After-Party Kelly Rowland Almost Married The Wrong […]

Marsha Ambrosius is one of the artists who had the pleasure of working with the great Michael Jackson. In this “The Playlist” clip from TV One and TheUrbanDaily, Marsha shared something MJ told her about her career. She also discusses her American Music Award nomination in the video below. RELATED POSTS: Marsha Ambrosius & Miguel […]

Nicole Murphy may be better known for the men in her life, but the former model has secretly been hard at work creating her own jewelry line. Called “FLP” – meaning friendship, love and peace – the items are handcrafted and fit for both men and women. The pieces, made of precious stones, metals, leather, […]