Archive | August 30, 2012

Legendary Hip Hop Manager Dead From Suicide

Reblogged from :

Click to visit the original post
  • Click to visit the original post

Chris Lighty was found dead in New York apartment. He has been in the hip hop industry since 1988, and founded Violator Management/Brand Asset Group and was the Chief Executive Officer. Chris has worked with artists including Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip, Missy Elliott, Fantasia, Mya, Diggy Simmons, Ja Rule, Mobb Deep, LL Cool J, Nas and 50 Cent.

An NYPD officer reported:

Read more… 50 more words

How To Cope With Tragedy & Grief

Reblogged from Elev8 | Health Advice, Inspiration & Gospel Music for Black America:

Click to visit the original post

The ebb and flow of grief can overwhelm us with waves of memories when someone unexpectedly dies.

Grief will also magnify the stress that is already a part of the holiday season. How do we begin to fill the emptiness we feel when it seems everyone else is overflowing with joy? There are some strategies to help you cope.

1-Offer Yourself Some Grace…

Read more… 602 more words

MiMi Faust Blasts Fans Critical of Her Behavior On ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ [VIDEO]

Reblogged from Old School 95.5:

Click to visit the original post

As the saying goes, if you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen. It looks like Love & Hip Hop Atlanta star MiMi Faust is getting a little tired of the heat she’s receiving and is lashing out at people critical of her actions on the hit reality show.

MiMi was featured in a segment of Jermaine Dupri…

Read more… 261 more words

SMH | Jay Z Embarrassed About His Share of The Nets Being Revealed?

Reblogged from Lady In The "MAN CAVE":

Click to visit the original post

Well the way he's been going in for "his" Nets (even going to serve his new brand Armand de Brignac), you would of thought he was co-owner.

But the NY Times revealed he only owns 1/15th stake of the Brooklyn Nets (interview -->http://thelaunchmagazine.com/?p=2404) .

Reporter David Halbfinger didn't set out to purposely expose Jay's worth in the company, but instead simply wanted to show the amazing dedication Hov had to an investment which plainly isn't that large.

Read more… 39 more words

Rob Kardashian: "I'm Not Dating Rihanna"

Reblogged from Celebrity News & Style for Black Women:

Click to visit the original post

Rob Kardashian is putting the brakes on the rumor that he had a date with Rihanna over the weekend. The two were seen go-karting and clubbing, but the Kardashian's little bro said it was just a bunch of people having fun.

Rob told Ryan Seacrest:

"It was just me and a bunch of girls . It's because Rihanna's a friend, and she is friends with my friend Capricorn, and it was Cap's birthday.

Read more… 109 more words

Hampton Univ. MBA Program Continues Ban On Cornrows And Dreadlocks

Reblogged from The Buzz 1230 AM:

Click to visit the original post

Hampton University‘s MBA program is continuing its controversial ban on cornrows and dreadlocks, ABC affiliate WVEC-TV reports.

SEE ALSO: Will Any Blacks Vote For Romney?

Male students in Hampton’s 5-year MBA program are not allowed to wear cornrows and dreadlocks to class once they enroll in the seminar course. The ban has been in place since 2001.

Want to Keep Up With NewsOne.com?

Read more… 369 more words

"Oprah's Lifeclass" Coming To Houston, Sign Up For Tickets!

Reblogged from Majic 102.1:

Click to visit the original post

Los Angeles – Oprah Winfrey’s popular series “Oprah’s Lifeclass” is headed to Houston, Texas for all new episodes with Pastor Joel Osteen and acclaimed author Dr. Rick Warren taping at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Sarofim Hall on Friday, October 5. Free tickets will be available starting tomorrow, Tuesday, August 28 at 11 a.m. ET on Oprah.com through Wednesday, August 29 at 12 p.m.

Read more… 298 more words