Fall '09 Preview: Black Will Be Back

As if it ever left, right? Well, black did temporarily lose favor over the last few years as earth tones had the rule of the day during the fall and winter months (who doesn't appreciate a zesty burnt orange every now and then?) But now, starting next week, be prepared to rock your black outfits again. Black is bac...

Chris Brown in a Past Life?

We finally discovered Chris Brown in a past life: It's the lead singer for the Sylvers, in a gay alternate universe, well, actually, the 1980...

Mya: I'm Scerrred of Dancing All Crazy Nstuff

Pop star and "Dancing With the Stars" contestant Mya says all that moving and shaking has her scared she's gonna break something on the show."I had a foot fracture last year, and I've had injuries in the past. That's what my worst fear is. To get injured ... is something I'm nervous about," she told MTV News recently.Mya says although she's a dancer, "DWTS"...

Do You Miss Your Partner in Crime?

Remember those days in high school when it was you and your BFF against the world? Life was a lot simpler back then; responsibilities have a way of melting the sheen off a person, you know? But back in the day you could afford to mess up, to act a fool, and it wasn't a fatal mistake.You and your girl were trump tight; on some Thelma and Louise type stuff.Face...

What 'Going Natural' Means

When you think of the phrase "going natural," it is common to assume that one means growing a 'fro. But natural doesn't have to mean a fro, it could mean braids, it could mean corn rolls, it could mind many things. Imagine if "getting a perm" meant that your hair was straight and only straight: Misleading, right?"Going natural" opens up a range of styles. The...

Channeling Sasha Fierce

when Beyonce revealed her alter-ego Sasha Fierce last year to rave reviews she admitted the split personality it takes to survive in the music industry these days. She had talked of Sasha before, in quips about her stage performances and her dancing.But when she named a a href="http://www.popwife.com/2008/12/she-is-rihanna-fierce.html" target="_blank">whole...

An Artist's Dilemma: To Go Pop or Not?

When you've back up certified R&B artists and even written songs for them, it may be easy to follow their formula, but Keri Hilson has done no such thing.While many people listen to singers on black radio they automatically assume that if it's not rap, then it's R&B. Not true.Pop music is a genre specifically focused on commercial appeal, often simplistic...

Do You have to have it?

In this current recession, few things have tempted us like luxe items we may have gotten accustomed to. But it's a new reality.It's real now. We. Can't. Spend. Like. We. Used. To.You'll just have to do without or save up until you have the cash. Another option is layaway (do they even still have layaway?...

Unemployed and Lovin' It

while the stereotype of the jobless man or woman is usually one of a lazy, shiftless no-account, there is alot of anecdotal evidence that points otherwise. Tired of the rat race, many people who are out looking for work right now are relieved in a sense from having to batter the workplace forces of injustice, corruption or downright discrimination. The new...

Nicki Minaj and Amber Rose:The New Salt and Pepa?

Seems New York rapper Nicki Minaj and Ford model Amber Rose are best buds these days, from Amber's infatuation to Nicki's coyness about love life, these girls have grown tight as naps.But we think they would actually make a pretty cool duo, if Amber stepped to the mic in a lyrical way. Wouldya think? The new Salt n Pepa? The new Cookie Crew (memba them...

The Coolest Phone. Ever

And by cool we mean that quite literally, as this 'Weather Phone" mimics the temperature so you can really feel what it's saying. If it's foggy outside, you can expect the phone's glass to fog up; if it's rainy expect water droplets between your letters. Izzat cool or what?Sour...

Plight of the Blactress: Shallow roles, low pay

They are underworked. Underpaid. Underappreciated, and when they are working, it is more derogatory roles no self-respecting thespian would dare agree to portray.But yet there they are, the black actresses of Hollywood, the few, the proud, the Moreens, the Saquishas, the ghetto chicks in the 'hood. Why do they get all the terrible roles?If you look at the box...

Kanye Flips His Louie Vuitton Lid!

The paps are about to catch a serious 808 beatdown from the looks of Kanye West. Can't a brother enjoy a day out with this stripper girlfriend without all the Flashing Lights? Geees...

Should Beyonce Shave Her Head too?

As the Internet went crazy with everything from pity to indignation at Solange Knowles for cutting her head, many people felt her sister Beyonce didn't step up in her behalf.Surely Bey has an opinion, right? I mean, when Big Sis supported her sister's last album by pointedly steering clear from releasing any music or high-profile appearances until the "Hadley...

The Future for Nivea: Mo Hits or Mo Kids?

With the spawning of a child for Lil Wayne, Nivea, formerly Mrs. Dream, has some decisions to make about her future.For starters, she's pretty much wealthy for life now. Sorry, it's just the truth.Secondly, she has something she put on the backburner, called a singing career (remember that?), and she has to make a decision soon on what she'll be, a stay-at-the-mall-Mom...

What next for Tracee Ellis Ross?

Tracee Ellis Ross aka "Joan Clayton," has been chilling in the cut since the cancellation of the popular "Girlfriends" show.What her next move will be is anybody's guess, but girlfriend has mad skills in diverse areas. The Brown University graduate (class of '94) acted extensively in plays before landing gigs as a model and contributing fashion editor to magazines.Her...

Hair Wars: Cut it Out, Already

Amber Rose is ground zero of the revolution that has taken hold of black women's hair this summer. If you've got a mane of curly locks or even a slick-back style that has never hurt anyone, you've found yourself on the frontlines this time.You've been told for ages how bad a perm is for your hair, but now the debate has switched to plain ole long hair. PERIOD....

In Belgium, they're doing it wrong

If you think a sun tan is supposed to make you look like you just popped out of a toaster, something's wrong. This advertisement for Nivea sun tan spray in Belgium is ... just ba...

Mrs. O's 'Mixed Feelings'

First Lady Michelle Obama already had misgivings, and this was way before people came to her husband's rallies with semi-automatic weapons. One quote she said stands out, many of which were uttered even before she got in the White House:"[W]hen Barack first told me he was thinking about running for President, I had mixed feelings. I worried about my girls and...

Prince is rollin' with Twinz

His Purple Badness, for a hot second now, has been dancing and prancing with a couple of girls that have that Siemese thing going on.They are indentical twins, Nandy and Maya McClean, from Sydney, Australia. They are primarily dancers with Prince's band. Word is that they both auditioned for "Australian Idol 2," but one got further than the other and soon both...

Can You Come Out of the House AnyKindaWay?

You may see from time to time people in the grocery store (more than likely the liquor store) with rollers in their hair.Is that appropriate in this day and age?Used to be a time when the roller look was a lot more frequent, but not much anymore. Zat cool?Just say you were in a crazy hurry for something, would you rock them rollers in public?(By the way, Alicia...

Hey Beyonce, did Tina make that dress?

We all know that Mama Tina Knowles Tina pretty much co-signs whatever Bey wears on stage, and prolly in public. Here she definitely got by the parental approval with this number. Where's Jay, doesn't he watch out for this kinda thin...

Heavy Petting on the 1st Date: Cool or Fool?

I gots to have it: That may be your mindframe when you first see a person or meet someone of interest initially.When people go out on a date or get together for the first time, it's basically an interview. You can kick the tires, so to speak, but no test-driving.But what happens when the touching goes too far, too quickly?Hormones freak out, neurons connect...

Barbershop Style: Get some

I know for a fact that each barbershop is in itself an ecosystem as rich as any rainforest. No two barbershops are alike: the vibe, the characters all are unique.Way before Twitter, before Facebook, and forget CNN, the barbershop is where we debated what's going on in the world.They may be hurting, selling out, or just closing down these days, but we'll never...

The Incredible Shrinking Posh

Now we have irrefutable proof how USA soccer star David Beckham stays looking young: He's friggin' sucking the life out of his wife, Posh Spice aka Victoria Beckham.It was difficult to see at first, but now we know. This is a woman who has given birth: There's no way she shouldn't have at least some physical remnant on her body, a roll, some fat somewhere.We...

Why Isn't Christina Milian an Elite Artist?

Admit it, she's got the look, the face, the bod, and can at least pretend to hold a decent note (like Rihanna).So why hasn't Christina Milian exploded in the music business?She burst on the scene rocking the chorus in Ja Rule's "Everything We Do," single, even gracing the video.The Cuban-born singer is well known in Hollywood, starring as the lead in "Love Don't...

Vacationing By Yourself: Could You Do It?

Believe it or not, alot of people are going solo when it comes to vacationing, especially internationally. The recession, coupled with friends flaking out at the last minute, has created a slew of singles darting off to uncharted waters in hopes of having a good time.It's not that people enjoy the solitude, although some do, but it's just that for many people...

We got Maxwell, but Where's Lauryn Hill?

When we heard the "smoove" soul of Maxwell come back earlier this summer with a decent resurrection, it sparked our appetite for the meat-and-potatoes of modern, sophisticated love-soul, aka, Ms. Lauren Hill.You don't understand, we don't want Lauren Hill; we need Lauren Hill.We need some "Miseducation" II. We need the extended, unedited and unreleased version...

Style Trend: Body Suits for Fall '09

You heard it first, here: Body suits will make a fierce comeback for fall 2009, with bolder ensembles, colors and textures. Last fall was all about layering (assessories such as scarves went through the roof) but now it's back to simplificatio...

Is it a Wrap for Weave?

It's been the summer of the shave-off for many women across the land. First the celebrities, (Cassie, Rihanna, etc.) then the regular folks.Is this the end for the long, luxurious weave?Women have been wearing it extra long since the 1970s, when posters of the lion-like mane of Farrah Fawcett used to be in every bar, restaurant and male teenage bedroom.The long...

Style: Can Rock It Like This?

More and more people are taking chances stylistically. Could you, on a train, or some other form of public transportation, rock it like thi...

Great Legs: What's Their Secret?

When it comes to great legs, few can handle the Knowles sisters, Solange and Beyonce.Is it the genes? If this were Venus and Serena it'd be different: Two sports-active sisters that have trained since they were young, but that isn't the case with the Knowles girls.While neither girls are athletes it just goes to show you what dedication and hardwork in the gym...

Viagra-like ice cream, anyone?

You scream for ice cream?Not like this, you have'nt.Now you can enjoy the cool and sweet comforts of ice cream while arousing all your senses at the same time.A London bar, The Icecreamists, will commence serving ice cream's answer to Viagra, called the Sex Pistol.The Sex Pistol will have sex-arousing ingredients to make sure "Rocky Road," lives up to its name.Matt...

Dissecting 'Tiny and Toya': About Dat Nose

Don't get it twisted, we love "Tiny and Toya," but in the short time the duo have graced my TV screen I have come to see the main feature of the reality show.And it is Tiny's nose.Now, Tiny has a beautiful nose, don't get me wrong. I love a good honker.It's just that it has come to embody the whole show.Not since the high-flying Chicago Bull days of Scottie...

Take 4: Kanye Waxing Beyonce

Games people play: Beyonce caught a beatdown in Take 4 by Kanye West, which I can relate to because my 13-year-old niece did the same to me. But she can't see at on "Battleship," though (sticks chest out).Games people pla...

The (Gurgle) Water-Resistant IPhone Case

If you're like me you have your Iphone connected to your hip 25/8. Instead of encouraging a balanced detachment from such electronic devices, the cool folks at Sanwa have come up with a friggin' waterproof communication apparatus.Now, while I don't know how much it costs (I don't speak the language), another site says it retails for $32.Want me to get you o...

Gabrielle Union paints town red

Movie actress Gabrielle Union recently posed for publicity appearances for her new show on ABC, "Flash Forward," where she will play a defense attorney.Gabrielle dressed in scarlet at ABC's Red Summer Press Tour.Candy apple, or firetruc...

The No-Nookie Movement: Why Wait?

There's been a fast-spreading and unwritten rule that has taken hold in dating circles.It's not by any means new, but it's so well embedded now that no one even thinks about why it's in place these days.The No-Nookie Movement.It's when women and men effectively put a timer on sex. They say "Well I have a 3 month rule" or "two-week" rule that they follow before...

Three the Hard Way: Who's Bad?

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Dating A Felon: Would You?

You've heard the grim statistics for black men: Jail, prison, dead, etc.You have a bunch of options in your late teens and early 20s, perhaps even having the luxury to be quite picky. But as the age bus continues to plow ahead, and those 30s roll around, you obviously run out of the Talented Tenth and into the wide open field of players, phonies and homies.The...

Halle Berry: I Now Know What Love Is

Uberhot actress Halle Berry recently said motherhood has consumed her life.Talking about her family life with daughter Nahla and beau Gabriel Aubry,33, the "X-Men" star said she now knows what unconditional love is."My priority had been myself for a long, long time, but now it will always be Nahla," says the 42-year-old actress. "You think you know what love...

Chenoa Maxwell: Actress-Photographer

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The Rihanna 2.0: Singer Tries to Shed Recent Past

Like a rag doll or Malibu Barbie, pop singer Rihanna has simply shed her recent baggage and put on a new outfit and attitude to go with the times.After Chris Brown's court hearing yesterday, where he was allowed more freedom to get closer to RiRi and his sentence delayed, it seems the whole incident is slowly coming to an end.Rihanna has been seen out on the...

Everybody HatesLoves Chris' Wife

Chris Rock's wifey Malaak Compton Rock is changing the image of the celebrity diva-spouse that countless "better halfs" have contributed to.As head of the Angel Rock Project,check it out here, Compton-Rock promotes causes that benefit inner-city and underprivileged children through grass-roots efforts.Most celebrities attach themselves to a cause after their...

Accessorize: Earrings, Necklace, Lipstick

Admit it, you sleep on accessorizing, don't you?I mean, do you really put effort into coordinating the tidbits of clothing and apparel that make your outfit come together?Many women get the toes to match the nail polish and call it day, but why not take advantage of the fashion possibilities?Got a cool belt? How about matching it with a similar neck-piece?Got...

R. Kelly Releases Mixtape: Do We Care?

Seems like the Pied Piper has done this summer what a major R&B artist has never done (No, not that, he was aquitted, remember?). Kelly has released a mixtape, called "The Demo.""I been in the stands watching the music scene for a minute, just chillin'," Kelly recently told MTV.We all know 'chillin' is not in Kells' vocab, but we understand a brother needs...

Zoe Saldana on 'Star Trek' sequel: Affirmative

Intergalactic, outerspace, other-worldly hottie Zoe Saldana made geeks wet their pants last weekend at Comic-Con when she confirmed the obvious:"Star Trek" enterprise is coming back for more.Saldana, who played Uhuru in the big-screen remake, said she still doesn't know the plot, but the film is definitely in the works."I do know that they are germinating a...

When Is The Last Time You Had A Fight?

Aah, as an ode to a simpler, more youthful time, I had the pleasure of recalling a fist-fight I had in elementary school.I hate to say that the memories are fond because fighting was a negative thing, but with all the diabolical conflict going on in today's world, opening an old-fashioned can O' whip-arse "with your haines" was considered a rite of passage.It...