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Stunning Looks From The 2016 BET Red Awards Carpet

June 26, 2016

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The BET Awards festivities are officially underway and as expected the ladies have come to show us how it's done on the red carpet. From Meagan Good, to Mya, to LeToya Luckett, to Janelle Monae, the melanin ... Read Article

Kelly Rowland’s New Group “June’s Diary” Premieres Their First Video On The BET Awards Red Carpet

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June 26, 2016

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Kelly Rowland has been working around the clock to groom her new R&B girl group for success and it looks like all of their hard work has paid off. The extremely talented ladies, who revealed earlier this... Read Article

LeBron James Now Has A Street Named After Him

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June 26, 2016

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It's been just barely a full week since the Cleveland Cavaliers came away with a hard-fought win over the Golden State Warriors to bring home the city's first-ever NBA Championship and Finals MVP LeBron James h... Read Article

Saturday Soundtrack: Unforgettable Tributes To Michael Jackson, Chaka Khan, Prince & More From The Ladies Of R&B

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June 25, 2016

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In celebration of the highly-anticipated Prince tribute scheduled to take place at the 2016 BET Awards, this week's Saturday Soundtrack is highlighting a few other amazing tribute performances honoring soul mus... Read Article

#ThrowbackThursday: Watch Jay Z Blaze The Stage With Memphis Bleek, Dame Dash, Snoop & More At The Very First BET Awards

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June 23, 2016

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2001 was a year filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows in Hip Hop and beyond, but one of the years' greatest memories was the birth of the BET Awards. Whitney Houston was honored for her ico... Read Article

‘Born Again Virgin’ Star Danielle Nicolett Shines Alongside Kevin Hart & The Rock In “Central Intelligence”

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June 17, 2016

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If you're in the mood for a decent laugh from a few familiar Hollywood faces, then Central Intelligence is just the movie for you. Hitting theaters today (Friday, June 17) Central Intelligence tells the stor... Read Article

Miss-Understood: President Obama Considers Himself A Feminist And You Should Too, Fellas

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June 14, 2016

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Earlier today, President Obama delivered an unforgettable speech at the 2016 United State of Women Summit in Washington, DC. In addition to addressing several important issues pertaining to the welfare of wo... Read Article

Sunday Soundtrack: New Music From Liana Bank$, CymcoLe, Joie Kathos, The Ladies Of “Chasing Destiny” & More

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June 12, 2016

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The summer season is heating up so you know that means there's plenty of fire hitting the airwaves. For this week's HERSource Sunday Soundtrack, we're highlighting the latest in new sounds from rising and es... Read Article

Sunday Soundtrack: Music From The Ladies Set To Hit The Stage At Summer Jam 2016

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June 5, 2016

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This year's Hot97 Summer Jam show is sure to be one to remember and we've got the perfect playlist to get you in SJ2016 mode. Young starlets Tinashe & Justine Skye will be holding it down for the ladies on... Read Article

Spike Lee Brings Out All Of Brooklyn To Celebrate The Life & Legacy Of Prince

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June 4, 2016

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It seemed like all of Brooklyn was on hand today to honor the life, legacy and electrifying musical catalogue of Prince. Hosted by proud Brooklynite Spike Lee and veteran Hip Hop community maven Sway Callowa... Read Article

Saturday Soundtrack: 9 Of Biggie’s Most Unforgettable Collaborations With The Ladies Of Hip Hop & R&B

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May 21, 2016

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Today marks what would have been the 44th birthday of late Hip Hop icon the Notorious B.I.G. Although Biggie's untimely death certainly left a void in Hip Hop and the music industry as whole that can never t... Read Article

‘Money And Violence’ Creator Moe Wants The Relationships On The Show To Serve As Teaching Tools For Younger Generations

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May 20, 2016

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The explosive season 2 finale of Brooklyn's most notorious original web series Money and Violence had viewers on edge from start to finish. We recently caught up with Money and Violence creator Moe, who also pl... Read Article

Anthony Mackie Says MLK Would Be A Kanye Fan & Weighs In On Presidential Race – “There’s Really Only One Candidate”

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May 19, 2016

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As the presidential race continues to heat up, HBO is adding to the discussion by way of a timely film showcasing the positive outcome that can take place when our leaders put their differences aside and focus ... Read Article

Saturday Soundtrack: 13 Girl Group Anthems That Withstood The Test Of Time

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May 14, 2016

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R&B girl group greatness is looking to make a triumphant return in 2016 and as we all know, the new batch of young women working hard to make it happen have plenty of successful examples to learn from. F... Read Article

Saturday Soundtrack: New Music From Angel Haze, Sonna Rele, Lee Mazin, Kehlani & More

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May 7, 2016

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Another weekend is upon us which means another edition of the HERSource Saturday Soundtrack is on deck. Today's round up of Hip Hop and R&B gems include a mix of the latest music from newbies, rising stars... Read Article

Saturday Soundtrack: New Music From Chynna, Vivan Green, Lady Leshurr, Yuna & More

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April 30, 2016

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2016 is proving to be a great year for music and with every artist at the tip top of their game, it can't be tough to catch everything that drops without letting a few gems slip by you. But not to worry, our... Read Article

Miss-Understood: Embracing Transparency Is Your Choice, Don’t Let The World Convince You That It’s Not

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April 26, 2016

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The birth of the internet and social media has given life to the mindset that endless, unfiltered, unsolicited transparency is a requirement at all times. As women, when combined with balancing a career and hom... Read Article

‘The Return’ Documentary Addresses The Devastating Effects Of Over Criminalization & The Families That Are Left Behind

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April 26, 2016

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Mass incarceration of African-American men at alarming rates has been an issue plaguing the Black community and the United States for years. Ending the practice of handing out harsh sentences to non-violent off... Read Article

Saturday Soundtrack: 10 Memorable Prince Tributes From The Ladies Of R&B

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April 23, 2016

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Prince was a cultural icon and musical genius who created art that has touched the hearts, souls and lives of people around the world for over three decades. As we continue to celebrate his life and begin th... Read Article

Miss-Understood: Some Stories Just Aren’t Hollywood’s To Tell…And “Nina” Is One Of Them

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April 19, 2016

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The uproar over actress Zoe Saldana being cast to portray iconic African-American vocalist and civil rights activist Nina Simone in a major motion picture about a portion of her life has been overwhelming since... Read Article

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