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  • Whitney Houston: Returning to the American Music Awards in a Big Way

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    Whitney Houston is ready to show just how strong she is on primetime television.

    On Nov. 22, the 46 year-old entertainer will sing her Diane Warren-penned ballad ‘I Didn’t Know My Own Strength’ on the ’37th Annual American Music Awards’ telecast. The song is a featured single from her seventh studio album ‘I Look To You,’ which debuted atop the charts and remains marked the biggest first week sales of her career.

    The ‘I Will Always Love You’ singer’s AMA performance will be her first time on the show in a decade. She previously performed ‘Until You Come Back’ and ‘My Love Is Your Love’ with Babyface and Wyclef Jean on the 1999 telecast. I

    t will also mark her first primetime U.S. network performance in five years since appearing on the ‘World Music Awards’ in 2004.

    According to a rep for Dick Clark Productions, Houston will also be presented with the American Music Awards International Artist Award, in recognition of “special artists who have gone beyond the borders of their own country to be acknowledged for their superstar status around the globe.” She becomes the eighth honoree to join a elite group of award-winning recipients, including Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart, Led Zeppelin, the Bee Gees, Aerosmith, Madonna and Beyoncé.

    Previously announced American Music Award acts include Rihanna, Green Day, Shakira, Mary J. Blige, Keith Urban, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, The Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry and Adam Lambert. The American Music Awards will broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Nov. 22 at 8 PM EST on ABC.

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    Whitney Houston Through The Years
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    Since releasing her 1985 self-titled debut, Whitney Houston has become one of the best-selling female artists of all time. Though her signature voice and amazing vocal range made her a household name, this New Jersey native made headlines for her marriage to New Edition singer Bobby Brown, her alleged drug use and her recent relationship with Ray J. On the cusp of Houston’s latest comeback album, ‘I Look to You,’ Blackvoices.com takes a look at the singer throughout the years.
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      While on a family vacation with Tom and Suri, Katie Holmes hit the beach near Rio de Janeiro in this blue one piece.

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      Rihanna hits the stage at the NFL Pepsi Smash Super Bowl Concert in a pair of knee-high black boots. What do you think about the pop singer’s look?

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      Mischa Barton wore this Elie Saab couture mint green gown to the Fashion Dinner for Aids at the Pavillon d’Armenonville. Is Mischa’s look a hit or miss?

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      Heroes star Hayden Panettiere arrives at the NBC Universal Pre-Super Bowl event at Portofino in a black tuxedo jacket and dress with a plunging neckline. Is the Hollywood starlet hot or not?

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      Diane Kruger wore Nina Ricci for the Fashion Dinner for Aids at the Pavillon d’Armenonville. Is her dress a mess or amazing?

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      Kim Kardashian opted for this floral strapless Tracey Reese dress for the 2009 Moves Magazine Super Bowl Party at The Venue Club. Let us know what you think about Kim’s look.

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      Burlesque beauty Dita Von Teese wore an ice blue Elie Saab (left) satin dress at the Fashion Dinner for Aids at the Pavillon d’Armenonville.

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      Spanish actress Penelope Cruz appeared at the the 2009 Goya Cinema Awards in Madrid in this black lace Chanel gown. Is it a win or a loss?

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      Amy Adams wore a Jasmine di Milo gold and silver sequin backless dress and Christian Louboutin heels to the 61st Annual Directors Guild of America Awards.

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      Being thousands of miles away didn’t stop Meryl Streep from celebrating the inauguration. The actress wore this Catherine Malandrino flag dress to the Paris premiere of Doubt.

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  • Twins keep Cuddyer for 2011 at $10.5M (AP)

    FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2009, file photo, Minnesota Twins' Michael Cuddyer(notes) is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, in Chicago. The Twins picked up outfielder Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011 on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. Cuddyer hit a career-high 32 home runs to lead the team. He also had 94 RBIs and was sixth in the American League with 73 extra-base hits.

    The Minnesota Twins have picked up outfielder Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011. Cuddyer hit a career-high 32 home runs to lead the team. He also had 94 RBIs and was sixth in the American League with 73 extra-base hits. When slugger Justin Morneau went out with a back injury in September, Cuddyer moved from right field to first base.

  • **NEW MUSIC** Adam Lambert – "Time For Miracles"

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    He may not have won, but he’s proving that all the spoils don’t go to the victor! Check out the first official single from American Idol runner up Adam Lambert, as he rocks out Time For Miracles, the theme song to the upcoming disaster flick 2012.

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  • HOT COPY: 37th Annual American Music Awards nominations announced

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    Snoop DoggPaula Abdul, Adam Lambert and Snoop Dogg revealed nominees for the 37th Annual the American Music Awards (AMAs)
    This morning, Snoop Dogg, Paula Abdul and Adam Lambert revealed nominees for the 37th Annual the American Music Awards (AMAs). Taylor Swift leads the nominations race with six total nominations. The late, great Michael Jackson follows with five, while Eminem follows with four nominations. Beyonce, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Kings of Leon and T.I. are all up for three awards, respectively. Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas, and Jennifer Lopez were also announced as performers for the 37th annual AMAs. The live broadcast will take place at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on Nov. 22 at 8:00 p.m. on ABC. More information on the 37th Annual American Music Awards can be found at The Futon Critic.

     

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  • How to Benefit from a Business Incubator

    Incubators are mentoring centers that provide coaching, networking opportunities, and even affordable office space, says Robert Jackson, who operates a business incubator as CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Pennsylvania (AACCCP) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

  • National Survey Finds Your Smile is Your Most Attractive Feature

    Smile, because America’s watching.

    The American Dental Association recently conducted a survey and found that most Americans view the smile as the most attractive attribute. Facebook fans everywhere are taking surveys such as “What attracts you most?” …

  • Dr Boyce and Rev. Al Sharpton Discuss Couples, Money and Michael Vick

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    This week on “Keeping it Real with Rev. Al Sharpton,” the good reverend and I discussed some issues that many people might find interesting. First, there was the conversation about love and money. Most of us know that money matters in life. We tend to think about money every day and a good way to end up in the dumps is to have someone take your money away from you. Money is also a weapon of mass destruction in many relationships, especially in the African American community. And just for the record, Rev. Al stands firm that there is nothing to his rumored relationship with Lisa Raye. If only I were privileged enough to have people think that I had a thing for Lisa Raye….now THAT would make my day!
    Our second topic of discussion was Michael Vick. I personally believe that in spite of media reports to the contrary, Nike is still waiting in the wings to sign Vick to a real deal, because Vick has always been the real deal among NFL athletes. The great challenge for Vick is that he has to start from scratch to rebuild his respectability as a top notch quarterback. He also has to let that ‘dog fighting’ issue get behind him.

    I recently did an online webchat about Michael Vick, which explores the similarities between Michael Vick and Jack Johnson, the first African American heavyweight champion of the world. You’ll notice that the way America has vilified black male athletes is nothing new to our country – there is a long history behind it.

    The conversation with Rev. Al is below. Enjoy!


    Dr. Boyce Watkins is a Finance Professor at Syracuse University and a leading African American Speaker. He is also the author of the forthcoming book, “Black American Money.” To have Dr. Boyce commentary delivered directly to your email, please click here. To follow Dr Boyce on Twitter, please click here.

     

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  • Dr. Boyce Money: Lost Your Job? Senators Might Help You

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    The Senate has been mingling with the idea of extending jobless benefits for those who’ve lost their jobs. The problem is that the politicians can’t quite make up their minds. A bill was passed last month in the House of Representatives, but the Senate has still been fighting over the details.

    The black community is in dire need of help from legislators, as our community has been hit the hardest by recent trends in unemployment.
    While overall unemployment is at a staggering 9.8%, African American unemployment is 15.4%. Black male unemployment is as high as 30 – 40% in some urban areas. Jobs are needed and benefits are needed even more. According to the Center for American Progress, the poverty rate for African American children is over 34.7%, while only 10.6% for white children. Economically speaking, black people are usually the state of economic recession.

    Typically, unemployed workers are eligible for up to 26 weeks of benefits, but that number has been extended twice by Congress. Now, workers are eligible for as many as 79 weeks of benefits. The current compromise proposed by Senator Max Baucus would give an extra 13 weeks of benefits in states hit hardest by unemployment, while those suffering less would get an extra 4 weeks. This approach has been disputed by some members of the Senate, who feel that all Americans should get the same extensions, regardless of where they live.

    The unemployment rate is expected to rise above 10%. Additionally, more than 1/3 of all unemployed Americans have been out of work for more than six months.

    One ray of hope for an economic recovery is the stock market. Anyone with a little extra money to invest was able to earn a 50% return over the past 6 months, which is truly phenomenal. The other bright side of the market rally is that the stock market is a leading indicator of economic growth: that means that when the market improves, the economy is expected to improve. So, while recent unemployment numbers imply that a recovery is going to be slow, the truth is that all is not lost.

    Keep your hope alive. Things are going to get better.

    Dr. Boyce Watkins is a Finance Professor at Syracuse University and author of the forthcoming book, “Black American Money.” To have Dr. Boyce commentary delivered to your email, please click here.

     

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  • Tigers’ Cabrera drunk between key games (AP)

    In this Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, photo, Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera(notes) is seen in the dugout before a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Detroit. Cabrera was taken to a police station over the weekend after getting into a fight with his wife at their suburban Detroit home when he came home drunk, authorities said Monday. Birmingham Police Chief Richard Patterson said Rosangel Cabrera called 911 at 6 a.m. Saturday, requesting police assistance. An alcohol test found that Miguel Cabrera was at three times the legal limit for driving, police said.

    Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera was drunk — three times above Michigan's legal limit for driving, according to police — between two key games over the weekend as his team was trying to win the American League Central title. The 26-year-old Venezuelan first baseman was taken to a police station Saturday after arriving at his suburban Detroit home at 5 a.m.

  • Black Dating – The Online Experience

    African American online dating is fast gaining headway as far as online dating is concerned. As a matter of fact there are numerous African American dating websites nowadays.

    African American dating websites is one example of specific dating services. These websites help the black people to find their prospective partners in life. Like any other online dating sites, one has to register to enjoy the services and create one’s profile.

    There are African American dating websites that come for free, while others will charge a minimal fee to cover for features that are loaded into the websites. Afro American websites boast of an easy access and instant communication with prospects owing to the website infrastructure such as chat rooms and instant messaging.

    When you visit an African American dating website, you will find many interesting features. One thing websites of this nature give high importance to is safety. They are committed to provide users with safety and security as much as they put high premium to privacy.

    There are many African American dating websites that you can visit and explore as nearly all African Americans accept interracial or inter-color dating.

    To choose from the numerous websites, one can consider the following points:

    -Easy accessibility to communication

    -High security and privacy

    -Higher standards in ensuring that profiles meet the criteria

    -Registration and viewing of profile should be mandatory

    -Combination of affordability and quality when it comes to cost

    Further, in an African American dating website, members are carefully screened and highly encouraged to report inappropriate behavior, if any. The websites also regularly provide online tips and guide to dating. They take the education of their members on the field of online dating seriously. They aim to educate their members to make prudent decisions in using the websites.

    African American dating websites are probably more exciting than any other dating websites. Online dating is demonstrating to go beyond just being a trend. African American has a distinct culture that brings them closer together. They are also more open to interracial dating.

    Almost all, if not all, African American dating websites have photo galleries so one knows what to expect in a prospective partner. The websites also guarantee that you can meet black people internationally.

    There are various testimonials on how exciting and effective these African American dating websites can be, as there are many success stories. Prior to joining, it will help if you carefully go through the testimonies to see whether or not the
    website is for you.

    There are free and paid African American dating websites. If you are not yet sure if you really are into online dating then you may want to explore the free services. Otherwise, you will be able to enjoy the many benefits of paid African American dating services.

    At the end of the day, it will be your preference that will matter. You can go through as many websites as possible to ensure that when you join a particular African American dating website, you get your money’s worth and more importantly, you get to meet your future lifetime partner. This article was about great expectations with dating and about african american online dating service.