Author Ms. Bels

  Porsha Williams (formerly Stewart) new year is not starting off too well.  Seeing her life play out on Season 6 of "Real Housewives of Atlanta", would make a woman second guess the whole reality...

  As up and coming artists, you dream of being the next opening act at a major concert or show. If such an opportunity appeared today, would you waste any time taking it? NO. Of course not...no...

  If you've been frequenting this site to read my posts, by now, you should know that I'm a big fan of Tony Robbins. His ability to clearly interpret how the spiritual being connects to everyday...

Ms. Bels volunteering for Junior Achievement @ Parkside Elementary   As much as we want to believe our kids don't comprehend certain concepts, during their younger years, the fact is they can....

  On Christmas Eve, STACKS Magazine introduced to you S. Renee Smith.  She is an accomplished image and brand consultant, motivational speaker, author, and former model. From her story of being...

    Beyonce is catching some flack this week.  While still celebrating her platinum-selling self-titled album 'Beyonce', the folks over at NASA is a little upset with the superstar....

Photo credit: AP/A&E     One thing is for sure, when you are in the hot seat, ALL kind of old foolishness start surfacing.  And such is the case with Phil Robertson (aka Uncle Phil) of...

  Rico Love isn't letting up. His single "They Don't Know" is a certified banger and his EP helped Love obtain more acknowledgment as an artist and not just a producer.   Now, he has...

Photo Credit: Merrill Edge   Nowadays, young people understand the meaning of hard work. They also know that with hard work, substantial amounts of money can be made. So, in today's society, you...

Rapper Doe B @ 2013 A3C Hip Hop Music Festival   Over the weekend, T.I. and his Grand Hustle family took a huge loss in the death of label artist, Doe B.  The rising star, who's real name is Glenn...

  On Friday, December 27, Jay Z's #MagnaCarta tour stop in the ATL.  The city has been waiting for this concert for months. The notion of the King of NY down in the Black Mecca of the South...

  STACKS Magazine find great pleasure in spotlighting individuals who give back to the community. True character is revealed through simple acts of kindness...especially if you are a...

  Forbes Investment Guide 2014 is out.  This handy special edition guide is now available for millions of people to buy. The guide consists of financial tips from Forbes staff and savvy...

  Despite the few glitches remaining on HealthCare.gov's website, many Americans have completed the application process and will receive health insurance in 2014.  However, some registrants have...

  Shout out to Grand Hustle's Trae Tha Truth is having an outstanding year. After making new srides with T.I. and his Grand Hustle camp, the Houston-born MC has been on a world wind of greatness....

  What we can expect from Mastermind, is probably a plethora of expected (and unexpected) collaborations. Rick Ross is methodically planning the tracklist and release of his upcoming album. His...

  Most people celebrated Christmas yesterday surrounded by family and close friends. This time of fellowship allows everyone to enjoy their blessings and give unto others. This is one reason why...

  Recently, an ABC correspondent traveled to Canal Street (in New York City) to dive into the world of counterfeit handbags.  This is big business and it has changed over the years when it comes...

  S. Renee Smith is a celebrated image consultant, author, columnist, and motivational speaker. She's spent years teaching proper branding techniques that has helped individuals move forward in...

  Beyonce sold 1 million albums worldwide in one week. No promo, no press interviews, and no hype. She clearly made a statement with the release of this surprise self-titled album, Beyonce.  But,...

  On December 7, Future Vision event center was the site for the 2014 Spring Collection Fashion Show. Four (4) innovative and diverse designers came together to put on a great show for fashion...

  Last night, Nancy's Pizza (Buckhead-ATL) was the site for Saving Our Daughters (S.O.D.) annual Toy Drive For A Cause. This year, Dirty Money's Kalenna Harper joined the organization as their...

  B.o.B.'s Underground Luxury dropped yesterday (Dec. 17).  This is the third studio album for the Grand Hustle artist. In conjunction with his album debut, B.o.B. premiered a new video via...

  In its third season, "X Factor" has seen a constant dive in viewership.  Several factors could be the cause: the judges, the type of show, or Simon Cowell himself.  Whatever the case, Cowell...

  Georgia rapper, Jody Breeze, dropped some new music. He's best known as one of the former members of the group, Boyz-N-Da-Hood. Well, it's been a minute since we've heard him spit so it's cool to...

  In 2013, Atlanta rapper Jeezy began using the hashtag #BossUp on Instagram photos. Clearly, it was signifying his increase in business ventures (i.e. Avion Tequilla, Gourmet Shoes, etc) and his...

  If you were planning to file your tax returns in January, you may be a little disgruntle to learn that the filing start date has been pushed back.   The government shutdown affected...

  This is the time of year where most people are in the giving mood. It's the holidays. While most people are enjoying spending time with loved ones, there are countless others who use this time to...

  Within the last few years, rapper 2 Chainz has been critiqued and/or congratulated for his fashion choices.  Not to be just another artist with a Versace shirt and leather pants, however, 2...

  When I was 4 or 5, I knew I wanted to be in the entertainment industry. I think "singer" is written down in my baby book. My mother even says my first spoken words were from songs heard on the...