Author Ms. Bels

Everyone has a book or aspiring to write one. Whether it's fiction or non-fiction, there are individuals all across the world that possess the gift of writing. And for any aspiring author who wishes to write...

American's are, literally, weathering the storm now due to winter storms. In the New Jersey/New York area, the Weather Channel predicts that both states will see at least 3 foot of snow as Winter Storm Juno...

One thing we love about Super Bowl Sunday, and the days leading up to it, is the spike in dollars being spent. As one of the biggest, most money-generating national sports events, this years Super Bowl XLIX...

Before you use a program or online service to prepare your tax return, you may want to check the fine print and make sure you're getting what you pay for. Intuit's popular TurboTax Deluxe Edition recently...

It's funny I'm writing a post about the Instagram (IG) boutique business. For one, I don't own an IG boutique. Secondly, I can honestly say that I've never purchased anything from an IG boutique. It's not...

With over a billion viewers worldwide, the Super Bowl is a goldmine for companies and its host city. The level of exposure, physically and financially, is pretty major. Cities bring in millions and...

James "J" Prince and his client, boxer Andre Ward, was recently spotted alongside Jay Z at Roc Nation Sports first boxing event. Throne Boxing was held at Madison Square Garden this past Friday (Jan. 9)...

  So...the self-proclaimed King of the South is opening up a new restaurant/lounge in Atlanta. Although, T.I. is a renaissance man and a known hustler, the thought of him venturing into the...

The idea of showcasing one's artistry is often compounded with the need to profit off of it. Whether it is from selling merchandise (i.e. t-shirts, caps, etc) to touring, as an musician there are many ways to...

One of my favorite reality game shows,"Celebrity Apprentice," premiered this past Sunday on NBC. Donald Trump's highly-popularized TV series is in its seventh installment (The Apprentice 14) and includes...

With a new year comes new priorities. For 2015, however, a main priority should be is to get your finances in order. One way to cleverly maintain a firm grip on how much you spend and what you save, is...

Even as a youngster, I've always been a fan of the James Bond 007 movie series. To date, there's been twenty-three Eon Productions' produced films. The first was "Dr. No," which debuted in 1962 and led by...

AirAsia Flight QZ8501 disappeared in the Indonesian airspace on 7:24 AM on Sunday, December 28. The flight was carrying 162 passengers from Surabaya to Singapore. Flight QZ8501 went off the radar between...

First Dwyane Wade marries Gabriel Union after news hit about his #breakbaby. Now, Ludacris proposes to his longtime boo Eudoxie after news hit this year about a child being conceived (and born) outside of...

It's almost 2015 and with the new year comes tax time! As law-abiding tax paying citizens, we often look to tax professionals to prepare our tax returns and ensure that we receive the best refund possible....

One thing I've learned in the past several years is that the entertainment business is a funny-acting one. This business is filled with "posers" who look to red carpets for self-gratification. They pretend to...

In the early 2000s, a new movement exploded in the South known as "crunk" music. One group that helped catapult the movement nationwide was Trillville. Don P., Lil A, and Dirty Mouth's breakout...

OK. Most people that know me, know that I'm not really into the TV dramas. Maybe it is because I work a lot and don't have the time to commit a hour each week to watch them. Plus, you know how it goes. If...

When Terence Lester, the founder and creative director of Love Beyond Walls, was 19-years old, he faced some time behind bars. Fortunately, he came to his senses after an overnight jail stay, which...

During the 2014 American Music Awards, an ad for Pine Bros. cough drops appeared in rotation. The surprising part about it was that the commercial featured rapper and reality star, Waka Flocka...

RHOA's Demetria McKinney and guest at #NWH5 Benefit Fashion Show. (@demetria4real) Despite the downpour of rain and a $25 parking citation found on my window shield, my evening at BE Magazine's 5th Annual...

Working in corporate america can be a real melancholy experience. With over 14 years of dealing with internal politics and constant struggle to prove my worth, I can say, there was one boss in particular that...

In order to be successful, you have to change your mind state. Your mind - and the way your thoughts are set up - hugely impacts your personal growth. But, some people stifle their growth because of unstable...

Creative Director and Founder, Elizabeth McKay Jenkins Elizabeth McKay Jenkins is the Founder and Creative Director of Elizabeth McKay, "a youthful, luxury label defined by classic American sportswear with...

President Barack Obama announced his stance on "net neutrality" yesterday in a written letter. The issue of the internet continuation as a unregulated platform is currently being debated by the FCC and...

While catching up on ratchet TV (a la "Love and Hip Hop Hollywood"), I got to thinking about the business/friend dynamic of Ray J and Morgan Hardman. The new franchise completed its seventh episode on Monday,...

  Hollywood, CA is the city where most people go to follow through on their aspirations to become the next Meryl Streep or Steven Spielberg. With nothing in their pockets but a dollar and a dream,...

Fans of southern rap music are familiar with the heavy 808s, slurred lingo, and soulful essence of most of its artists. Aesthetically, it is their hard knock upbringing and rags-to-riches life story that...

When I began to get out and network as a business owner, never in a million years did I think I'd end up in conversations with people who lacked business etiquette. The etiquette I'm speaking of is one where...

  It is not every day that you meet a young artist that is soft-spoken, articulate, and seems to endure a great sense of humility. Well, 21 year old Rome Alexander is that young artist. Hailing...