Author Ms. Bels

It's no suprise in the film world that Spike Lee and Tyler Perry aren't the best of buds. The great contrast between the type of films from both directors is a testament to why they share separate views on...

Check out the new video from Dr. Dre off of his long awaited album,...

One of our past "spotlight" members, Drumma Boy, take time out from producing mega-hits for other artists to showcasing his skills as a MC. In his new video "Round Here", several of his homies spit that...

Along with the melee of NBA players and fans that were out in L.A. for the NBA All Star weekend, a few folks took the time out to give back to the community. In conjuction with Sprite, Lebron James teamed up...

(February 21, 2011 – Brooklyn, NY) Following a five-year hiatus, Beat Society, the premier producer showcase, presented by Soulspazm Records and Native Instruments' MASCHINE, made its grand return...

Were you a member of the VIP Loan Program? We doubt it.  But in case you were part of this elite crew, your lender Bank of America and Countrywide Financial are now in the midst of a federal...

  Rachel Roy Cassie in LaQuan Smith Mercedes-Benz 2o11 NY Fashion Week presented various designs of a diverse group of designers. But with the lack of ethnic models, some may wonder exactly which Black...

You can hate on the woman all you want. But one thing's for sure, Aunt Viv is a "can't stop, won't stop" type of lady!  The actress/entreprenuer got a young tenderoni on her arms, millions in the bank,...

"The Lady Killa" Cee-Lo Green dropped this visual jewel from his latest album. Peep the...

The author of ,Tax This: Standing Up Against The IRS, Scott Estill provides CNN with a few tips that will help prevent you from being audited by the IRS.   Some best practices that will best help you...

Monday night at the Atlanta Symphony Hall, AT&T's 28 Days Speaker Series program kicked off. The series, which is in its third year and exclusively hosted by rapper/actor/activist Common, highlights...

This week, Jay-Z and his business partners met up with Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed to discuss plans to bring the 40/40 franchise to the city. Although the sports bar's location is yet to be confirmed, the...

Grammy nominated artist, B.O.B., recently surprised a Delta flight crew and their passengers with a brief performance of his hit "Airplanes". In 2010, Kanye West was the first to do an impromptu...

If you want to save every little penny you have this tax season, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is  now offering a FREE tax filing service. The service, appropriately called FREE FILE, will allow...

One way to tell if the economy is back on track or NOT...go to your local grocery store. According to the Wallstreet Journal, a recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture lists the state of Texas...

The next phase in mobile technology is the Near Field Communications (NFC) system. According to Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, NFC capabilites will allow developers to build mobile devices that can accept...

Who knew Martin Luther King Jr III loved baseball?? The son of  late civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. , is in talks to expand his financial wealth by purchasing a 50% stake in the New York...

The Game is coming back with a vengence. With the release of Purp & Patron, hosted by DJ Skee and Funkmaster Flex, the music is definitely a statement that he wil remain to give hip hop heads banging...

19 year old, Lexus Lewis aka Lex Luger, talks to MTV about his journey of going from a nobody beat maker to one of the hottest young producers in the game. Some of his 2010 classics include Rick Ross'...

With all the kids William Drayton, Jr has, I guess a man's got to do what a man's got to do. The legendary hypeman for Public Enemy, Flavor Flav, is set to open up his first fried chicken restaurant called...

Dana Evans aka Queen Latifah was recently voted by the citizens of New Jersey to be an official inductee into the NJ Hall of Fame. The hall of fame, consisting of individuals who were born and raised in...

 A woman scorned...is a mutha!  And the ex-wife of comedian and radio talk-show host Steve Harvey, Mary Harvey is no exception! The rift between Mary and Steve has been going on for several years now ever...

Terrence J,  host from 106 and Park and The Game's newest cast member 'Donte", recently visited The Breakfast Club morning show in NY.  The 28 year old shared some insight on him as a businessman, his...

When I first read the headline on CNN's website, I immediately thought a stripper exotic dancer finally got creative! But quickly I noticed that it wasn't a dancer. It was Nic Ramos, a student at the...

Black women have many obstacles they have to face in life. To add to the constant battles, the workplace is a breeding spot for having to prove yourself to your peers. Having worked in corporate america myself...

Serena Williams has always professed her love for nails. She even obtained a license as a nail tech in the state of Florida. So it made sense that she'd partner with a major nail polish manufacturer, OPI. The...

Former member of the group Floetry, Marsha Ambrosius, released a video for her latest single. The sad but inspiring song, Far Away, pushes the envelope with two male companions as love interest. The video...

The deaths of Tupac Shakur and Christopher Wallace aka Notorious BIG are two of the most mysterious cases in hip hop history. Even after 15 years of local and federal police investigations and numerous...

Multi-platinum singer, Toni Braxton, is next up in the reality show realm. The show, tentatively titled "Braxton Family Values", is stated to star her talented sisters - Traci, Towanda, Trina, and Tamar....

Rick Ross released a new mixtape, Ashes to Ashes, over the holidays. Check out the track listing and download link below: 1. Intro 2. 9 Peice feat. T.I. 3. John Doe 4. Black Man's Dream feat....