Author Ms. Bels

  For the low to mid-level income households, here's a great way to plan a family vacation!   The department store, Sears, is now offering a economical way for families to plan their...

Curtis Jackson, aka 50 Cent, is back with a new mixtape.  "5 (Murder By Numbers)" showcases 50's effortless approach to street music.  The mixtape, which is mainly himself, also features Kidd Kidd,...

The 2012 Essence Music Festival went underway this weekend.  The city of New Orleans welcomed thousands and thousands of Essence-goers to a fun-filled weekend of parties, food, drinks, and concerts.  The...

  Jill Scott's Hidden Beach recordings will be hitting the mixtape circuit soon. For all the Jill Scott fans, this new mixtape will be a treat.  Fans will now be able to hear new renditions of...

  Based on the character Reverend Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine, Cedric The Entertainer is back with a new show.  'The Soul Man' is the story of a R&B singer-turned-preacher who steps in his...

  My girl Trina is ready to give us what we all been waiting for.  Her new single "I'm Back" hit the net about a month ago and has been gaining a decent buzz.  The track features Trina in one...

  LaTocha Scott, formerly of Xscape, released a new tune called "Complicated".  The track, which features Wale, is a mid-tempo but soulful song that showcases her powerhouse vocals.  Her first...

This story is a prime example of how the rich stay rich.     Ann Curry, a popular host of NBC's Today show, will get ousted from her job with a hefty payout.  The NY Post is reporting...

  The backlash from the brawl that occured a few weeks ago, between the crews of Chris Brown and Drake, continues to pour in.   The latest legal development involves the nightclub...

  Los Angeles rapper, Dom Kennedy, released a new mixtape last week. After dropping 5 critically-acclaimed mixtapes, his newest project "Yellow Album" doesn't upset either.   Check out...

  Let the tomfoolery begin!   Tonight, VH1 aired the second installment of the Love & Hip Hop franchise...LHH ATLANTA.   The hour long season premiere did not fall short on the...

  Nowadays, not a month goes by without us hearing of a celebrity owing huge sums of money to the IRS.  The most recent victims, like Lauryn Hill and R. Kelly, both have been purposefully sought...

It's one thing to have money. It's another thing to have everyone's respect. But, you can definitely call the shots when you're considered one of the most powerful.   Women have always held a...

Steve Harvey and Cedric The Entertainer     The 4th Annual Mentoring weekend kicked off this week in Dallas, Texas. The four-day program is the brainchild of the Steve Harvey...

  Usher premiered the visuals to the sexy single "Lemme See".  The track, which features Rick Ross, is gaining momentum on the airwaves and is sure to become one of ladies summertime...

  T.I. finally released the visuals to the single "Love This Life".  The Atlanta native kept it simple this go round with pretty ladies and his undeniable swag.  Peep the silk shirt. LoL.  No...

  Maybach Music Group's head honcho, Rick Ross,  released the official artwork for the upcoming album, God Forgives, I Don't.  The Miami native is set to release his next classic on July 31. ...

  In the late 80's, a new sound arose on the hip hop scene.  The sound was called "bass music".  Originating in the South, bass music was the foundation to many artists who has since become known...

  On Sunday, the OWN Network's  "Next Chapter" aired an segment which featured rapper/actor/businessman Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson.  Mentioning that her first time ever hearing of 50 Cent was...

  Back in 2009, STACKS Magazine featured a young actor/director/producer on our website name Deji LaRay ( Spotlight: Deji LaRay of Guerilla Film Junkies).    As part of our focus on gaining more...

 Kanye West dropped the visuals to his new banger, "Mercy".  In the video, which is artistically simple, his G.O.O.D team is creatively draped in dark "talibanish" garbs.  Although the song features lyrics...

  via press release: In 94 Jeru The Damaja and DJ Premier created a song called "Da Bitchez" for the "Sun Rises In The East" LP. The song touched on the back stabbing, gold digging, trifeling...

  Move over Jennifer Hudson...Jessica Simpson just hit a major lick!   Jessica Simpson recently announced via Twitter that she will be the new spokesperson for the diet product.  "So...

  For seven years, Terrance J and Rocsi has graced our tubes as the young and hip hosts of BET's 106 & Park.   Well, all good things must come to an end.  And as such, the duo officially...

  The past few years Kelly Rowland has really been stepping into her own.  The beautiful brown-skinned songstress ignited the red carpet at this year's 2012 Glamour Women of the Year Awards.  The...

  Do you tackle with maintaining a good credit score?  Although, you may try your best at making timely monthly payments, there are several key things that you are doing that is affecting your...

  It's graduation season and some high schoolers are still deciding if furthering their education is the route for them. Well, for the parents it's a different story.  "Who will pay for college"...

After just giving birth to her first child five months ago, Beyonce shows us all that being a full-time mom and entertainer is possible.     The new Revel Resort, in Atlantic City, NJ, ...

  DJ Khaled has released his first single of his upcoming album, Kiss The Ring.  The street banger, Take It To The Head, features YMCMB label mates Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj. Rick Ross and Chris...

  The beautiful ladies of the hit VH1 series "Single Ladies" are back.  After garnering over 3 million weekly viewers in season one, the dramafied and yet-so-entertaining characters are capable...