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Definition of Ratchet in the Urban Dictionary: A hot mess       Teen Raped and Beaten by Two Ohio Men during a Drug Deal   16 year-old Black teen killed by two white...

  Each year, analysts or marketing firms conduct surveys to find out who's the best-of-the-best. One of the most interesting lists are the one's that showcase corporation ratings. We hear about...

  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...

  When Rihanna took a $2 million loss on what was supposed to be her dream home, she probably never suspected that this legal battle would last this long.    According to the Daily...

Photo Credit: SPLASH/USC & B /SPLASH/USC & B     With so many big butts walking around these days, it's hard to tell which one's are fake or not. But leave it up to one drug...

  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...

  Shout out to Steve Harvey!   Next April (2014), funny man Steve Harvey will be inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters 'Broadcasting Hall of Fame'.  Harvey will join...

Imani Alsobrook (Peachie Pi) & Jonna Johnson (event host)   One thing we like to bring awareness to are young entrepreneurs who are setting the example.  And at just 11 year old, Imani...

  NBA All-Star and NCAA Champion, Carmelo Anthony has teamed up with 50 Cent on the SMS Audio, an audio and headphone accessory brand. Anthony has signed on as an investor. He will also be the...

  Read enough of my work, and you’re sure to find “Life is fleeting” littered about like trash on a desolate highway. It’s not only fleeting, it’s hard. No matter your financial...

Definition of "Ratchet" in the Urban Dictionary: A hot mess     Inmate Escapes Prison for Dental Appointment   Swedish Inmate escapes and returns to prison for tooth ache…....

  Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, former President of South Africa and anti-apartheid leader, passed away yesterday at the age of 95. His heroic, inspiring, and courageous spirit was the foundation in...

  Corporations and brands have been known to use third party firms to collect consumer data. But, those days are soon long gone.   According to a recent video on WSJ.com, there's a new...

Tiffany Foxx, Terrance (assistant), & Lil Kim     Tiffany Foxx celebrated her birthday recently in her hometown of St. Louis. She did it big with celebrity friends and family. Alongside...

Chanita Foster, friend, Tameka Raymond, & Rashan Ali   Last week, we mentioned that Tameka Raymond was honoring the life of her son in a special way.     Well, many...

According to the 2013 Nielsen Ratings report on the Asian-American consumer, data collected suggests that their economical impact is becoming more evident. To come to this conclusion, Nielsen took an in-depth...

  Tumblr, the blogging site that attracts an eclectic group of 35 and Unders, was recently purchased by Yahoo for a cool $1.1 billion. The attraction to the site was due to its hip and wildly witty...

  Okay so... most of us heard the news that ADIDAS has offered Kanye West a deal worth $10 million. This amount of money could be considered small change to Kanye. But, unlike his former deal with...

  If you pull up to the McDonald's drive-thru on Thursday (Dec. 5), don't be surprised if no one is there to take your order.    Fast food workers in over 100 cities are expected to...

  When the STACKS Magazine journey started, I was in my 30s. Even though the dreams of having a magazine frequented nightly sleeping sessions, putting forth the effort was constantly met with...

  Strangely, rapper The Game's name has been brought up in a copyright infringement lawsuit between Sony/ATV and a 1970's/1980's rock group.    Donnie Iris and two others associated...

  It is always a pleasure to see people, especially young Black men, doing their part in the community. We often times hear about their shortcomings or issues in the media. But, we hardly ever see...

Definition of Ratchett in the Urban Dictionary: A hot mess       New York City Man arrested for attempted forced abortion….   New York City resident slips Plan B...

  It's that time of year, where families (or individuals) escape the work week in order to spend time with their loved ones. Most times, spending time means that they will have to travel some...

  A very progressive move was made today with the release of One Direction's new album, Midnight Memories.  The Sony/Columbia label partnered up with one of the tech world's most popular social...

  If you’re like the millions of Americans who constantly bemoan the daily grind, it’s time that you step up, take control, and kick routine in the @$$. Routine is the personified devil...

Definition of Ratchett in the Urban Dictionary: A hot mess...     “Dr. J” from basketball to books….   NBA legend “Dr. J” writes his autobiography. Julius Erving aka...

  This week, we updated you all on information regarding a lawsuit involving Gucci Mane and his 1017 record label. The Atlanta rapper filed paperwork accusing his former manager, Debra Antney and...

  Since the new $100 bill entered circulation in October, many people have flexed their big faces via photos posted on Instagram, Twitter, and other social networks. It's almost as if they'd never...

  Real Housewives of New Jersey's Joe Giudice and his wife Teresa is back in the hot seat.    On Monday, two additional indictments came down on the couple - one count of bank fraud and...