Happy Birthday Whitney Houston!

Today marks the legendary Whitney Houston's birthday. No matter what you've gone through you still rock!

A Moment In Afro Herstory: Singer Barbara McNair




Barbara McNair, was a cabaret singer, actress and television personality of the 1960s who was known as much for her stunning appearance as for her versatile voice. One of the few African-American television hosts of the period, Ms. McNair had her own syndicated variety series, “The Barbara McNair Show,” broadcast from 1969 to 1971. She made at least a half-dozen records, including several for the Motown label.
Her other Broadway credits include “No Strings” (1962), in which she replaced Diahann Carroll as the female lead, and a 1973 revival of “The Pajama Game.” Ms. McNair also had roles in several films, among them “If He Hollers, Let Him Go!” (1968), and “They Call Me MISTER Tibbs!” (1970), a sequel to “In the Heat of the Night,” the last two starring Sidney Poitier. She made many television appearances on “McMillan & Wife,” “The Mod Squad,” “General Hospital” and other shows. March 4, 1934, Miss McNair died February 4, 2007.

The Look of The Day: Miss Lauryn Hill

Who: Miss Lauryn Hill
What: Rocking the mic at the CIROC's New Year’s party at Gansevoort Park  NYC.
Wear: It doesn't even matter what she's wearing just as long as she's back in my vision!
(Photo: Getty Images)

Lauryn Hill Serenades Brooklyn!

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Coming to A Venue Near You:Prince Presents "Welcome 2 America" Tour

HRH, Prince has announced a multi-city tour to begin in December, titled "Welcome 2 America," the tour will feature guest appearances by some of my favorites, Cassandra Wilson, Lalah Hathaway, Janelle Monae, Esperanza Spalding, and Mint Condition.

The Beauty's

Noticed something fascinating about them? I did.

The Group Mint Condition

Whoo hoo! I can't wait!

Solange Knowles New Spirals Look Great!

                                                                    "Solanges New Look"

I admire Solange because she doesn't back down from anyone or anything. People haven't stopped talking about her since she cut her hair off and decided to be "just Solange" and I'm loving Solange's new hairdo which kind of looks like my hair when it's at it fullest.

I loved her short "Fro" also and this style looks even better on her. Rock on Solange with your bad self! BTW, don't sue me for using the photo! Be sure to check out her cool Blog.

Janet Jackson Says Good-Bye To...and Hello To Style!

I'm Loving The New 'Do' Janet!

Janet Jackson's New Hairdo

...The unecessary hair and cuts it off, other wise known as the Big Chop. One way to celebrate a birthday and I can honestly say that I've done that myself quite a few times, especially after turning thirty years ago. When a woman becomes over 40 and fab, it's not about the hair, it's all about surviving and self-definition. We tend to not give a (fill in the blank) about what anyone thinks and I'm sure Miss Jackson doesn't either.

Removing the weaves and things is one of the most liberating things that a black woman can do. "Go head Miss Jackson with your bad self!"

And please gossip bloggers spare us the crap as if Miss Jackson is going through some changes or something! The only thing she's feeling right now is her freedom to be just who she is!
(Photos: Pacific Coast News)

Thanks to ChicChocolate Blog for the info.

Happy Birthday Aretha Franklin!

Today is "The Queen of Soul" birthday. On the music scene we're inundated with "Pop Princesses," but there's only one Queen of R&B and that's Aretha Franklin. Aretha is an iconic "Living Legend" who can still belt out any music genre that you can choose, to include Opera if she really wanted too.

Today, I salute you Aretha Louise Franklin, thank you for inspiring us when times were hard with your melodic renditions of gospel music, thank you for showing us that R-E-S-P-E-C-T was all we needed. When ever we needed you, you were there in song to get us through our blue days and our good days in our
"Pink Cadillac's."  May GOD continue to bless you with longevity and the gift of life!

"All Hail the Queen"

Man of Style: John Forté

Man of Style: Mr. John Forté  is back on the music scene in a big way and is now wowing audiences right were he left off  after being released from prison on drug charges in 2008. He's paid his debt to society and with the help of Carly Simon,  her son Ben Taylor and Senator Orrin Hatch, John Forté's prison sentence was commuted by President George W. Bush. Today, not only is John serenading his fans with his lyrical content and music, he is also working as an educator at the City College of New York.

I've been a fan of  his ever since he was introduced to the world through the Fugees and it's great to see him back. Whenever anyone of the Fugee Camp made music, I bought it and still do, even if Wyclef Jean is the only one recording music because I love their style. Now that John is back on the scene I decided to buy his latest CD since I already own his previous CD's. I ordered a new copy of his latest music called Stylefree the EP which was released last year. Be sure to show your love and support by purchasing a copy of the CD. Now one can deny that we all miss great music.