Author Ms. Bels

Even though the economy is slowly shaping back up, many Americans are still out of work. Those that still have a job are holding on with vice grips.   Case in point...     In...

    Monica & hubby Shannon Brown     Sunday night, the Billboard Music Awards 2012 aired on ABC.  This year many of your hottest  artists brought hot performances,...

  Nicki Minaj dropped the visual to "Right By My Side" today.  The track features Chris Brown and suprisingly rapper Nas, as her leading man.  Benny Boom shot the video which portrayed Nicki as...

    Atlanta's newest addition to the V-103FM radio family, Egypt Sherrod, sponsored mini-makeovers for 10 deserving women for Mother's Day.  In conjuction with Black Opal Cosmetics, and Hair Design...

  Want to get in at the beginning of what may soon become as big as Avon or Mary Kay?  Well, here is an opportunity to join Team Kandi, promote her products, and make big...

  Have you ever been to South Beach, Miami, ready to get your party on, but were not allowed to get into a club?   Well, four African-American  women (some with Hispanic ties) claims...

  As some of us southerners say, "honey, that baby ain't gonna want for nothing" Jay-Z and Beyonce plans to go all out for their little bundle of joy.   In a recent episode of Oprah's...

Rashan Ali spent many years entertaining us via the radio. As a former radio personality, on both V-103 FM and Hot 107.9, it has been her love of sports that has fueled most things the Atlanta native...

 Are you an entrepreneur? Go-Getter? Hustler?   Well, STACKS Magazine is looking for you!   For about a month or so now, we've been searching for individuals who own and operate their own...

  Usher is prepping for his forthcoming album, Looking for Myself.  After the release of "Climax" and pop-driven "Scream", he's let go a street heater featuring Rick Ross.  Check out "Lemme See"...

ATL rapper, Tre Luce, released a new video"You Can Bust" from his latest mixtape The Return of the A.   After salivating off of the edible visuals, it won't take long for you to figure out what...

Ever wanted to be an overall eco-friendly fashionista but had no clue how to begin???  Well, look no further, many designers are now evolving organic fabrics into their esthetics.  The very popular...

Although we hadn't heard any music from former B2K singer, Omarion,  apparently he has been on the minds of the team over at Maybach Music Group.  The boss Rick Ross held a press conference this week where...

  Rhianna is back with a sultry new video. The video is a bit different in that Rhi Rhi is finally dancing. The choreography is pretty hot. Although the Barbadian beauty has always been a great...

Each week, thousands of viewers are glued to the tube watching the crazy shenanigans of Miami’s truck drivers.  As one of Tru TV’s top-rated reality shows, South Beach Tow dives into the daily...

DJ Traci Steele, of Hot 107.9FM, hosted her 2nd annual Pretty Girls Rock: Art, Music, and Fashion event last night. Over 500 people attended the event, held at Justin's restaurant in Atlanta, to support...

  Back in March, we mentioned that 2 Chainz would release a mini-dcoumentary capturing his sold-out Atlanta performance. Well, here it is.  Brought to you by Street Execs and Live Mixtapes, check...

  Although "Hunger Games" has been cashing in each weekend, grossing over $357 million in sales, an unexpected turn came this weekend.  "Think Like A Man" knocked out "Hunger Games" from their...

  At the top of the year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced a new scam that's collecting personal banking information. The malware called "Gameover" sends out fake emails to under...

  Verse Simmonds released a banging new mixtape last week. Sex, Love and Hip Hop, hosted by DJ Drama, chronicles Verse as he sweet talk the ladies and give them the lovin' they need. Features on the...

  Translucent (or clear) shoes have been associated with hookers/strippers for the longest time. But now, the once trashy accessory is getting a classy makeover.  From Louboutins to Jeffrey Campbell,...

  It should be of no surprise that Sean Combs is AGAIN the wealthiest artist in hip hop.  Ranking in at number one with a massive net worth of $550 million, P. Diddy may become hip hop's first...

  This weekend, legendary rockers and music impresarios gathered in Cleveland, Ohio for the 27th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.   One of hip hop's most respected rap...

  An Oklahoma grandmother got arrested with illegal narcotics. Investigators suspect that Darlene Mayes is a major player in a drug ring in the state. She was found , in her home, with 4 pounds...

  Chile...this Sunday's Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion is about to be a sight to see!  Although, season 4 of RHOA has been amusing (and boring to some) with lots of caddy girl arguments, wild...

  Noreaga's highly anticipated Crack On Steroids mixtape dropped today.  Notable features include Busta Rhymes, The Game, Wacka Flocka, RZA, Cassie, and Will.I.Am. Check out the full album stream...

  Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott surprised a huge crowd in New York recently.  She hit the stage and performed a new song "Triple Threat". Alongside her VA-homeboy Timbaland, the dynamic due got...

  Event:   Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference & Expo - Hosted by Nationwide Dates:  May 23 - 26, 2012 Where:  Hilton-Chicago, Chicago, Illinois   Purpose:     The...

    Taxes can be a bit of a hassle. Filing taxes can take up a lot of time especially if you are not the most organized person. You may have pertinent receipts stashed in file cabinets or old...

  The story of Mirlande Wilson and the winning lotto ticket deserves a straight-up "side eye".   This McDonald's worker, from Brooklyn, Maryland, was one of the lucky Americans who won...