Our ESSENCE.com insider spotted estranged couple Kelis and Nas at an event last night with baby Knight looking very much like they were back together. Find out where they were and tell us if you’re rooting for their reunion.
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UPDATE: Kelis & Nas: Where Do They Stand?
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Black Business Blast: Eve Shuts Down Clothing Company
Filed under: Celebrity News, Personal Finance, News, The Economy
♦ Eve Shuts Down Clothing Line & Leaves Label! TheYBF.com caught up with E-V-E on last night’s VH1 Hip Hop Honors red carpet. And she revealed that she has permanently shut down her Fetish clothing line. Young, Black & Fabulous♦ Banks to Small Biz: “Borrowers Welcome” Five years ago, when the economy was humming, 5 percent of small businesses surveyed by the National Federation of Independent Business labeled “financing” – in other words, borrowing – as the biggest thorn in their paw. Fast-forward to today, when we’re left to deal with the aftermath of a recession that has broken records for unpleasantness and left lenders like CIT Group in deep trouble. The Network Journal
♦ Banks Back Off Overdraft Fees, Will Make Up Profit Elsewhere Banks are backing off harsh overdraft fees and policies. That’s the good news. The bad news is they’ll probably look to make up that lost profit elsewhere. It’s a worrisome prospect for the vast majority of customers who never overdraw their funds and have grown accustomed to perks like free checking accounts. The Grio
http://xml.channel.aol.com/xmlpublisher/fetch.v2.xml?option=expand_relative_urls&dataUrlNodes=uiConfig,feedConfig,localizationConfig,entry&id=730515&pid=730514&uts=1253826718http://www.aolcdn.com/ke/media_gallery/v1/ke_media_gallery_wrapper.swfEve & Hip Hop GreatsEve attends the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 23, 2009 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors – Backstage And Audience Brooklyn Academy of Music New York, NY United States September 23, 2009 Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic.com To license this image (58462804), contact FilmMagic.comJeff Kravitz/FilmMagic.comFilmMagic.comEve & Hip Hop Greats
Eve attends the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 23, 2009 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors – Backstage And Audience Brooklyn Academy of Music New York, NY United States September 23, 2009 Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic.com To license this image (58462804), contact FilmMagic.com
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Musician Kid Rock attends the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 23, 2009 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors – Backstage And Audience Brooklyn Academy of Music New York, NY United States September 23, 2009 Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic.com To license this image (58462781), contact FilmMagic.com
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Kid Rock attends the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors after party to benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation at One Hanson Place on September 23, 2009 in New York City. 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors – After Party To Benefit The VH1 Save The Music Foundation One Hanson Place New York, NY United States September 23, 2009 Photo by Steven A Henry/FilmMagic.com To license this image (58468450), contact FilmMagic.com
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Flavor Flav attends the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors after party to benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation at One Hanson Place on September 23, 2009 in New York City. 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors – After Party To Benefit The VH1 Save The Music Foundation One Hanson Place New York, NY United States September 23, 2009 Photo by Steven A Henry/FilmMagic.com To license this image (58468161), contact FilmMagic.com
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Rapper Flava Flav attends the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors after party to benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation at One Hanson Place on September 23, 2009 in New York City. 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors – After Party To Benefit The VH1 Save The Music Foundation – Arrivals One Hanson Place New York, NY United States September 23, 2009 Photo by Jemal Countess/WireImage.com To license this image (16974709), contact WireImage.com
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Tracy Morgan attends the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 23, 2009 in New York City. 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors – Red Carpet Brooklyn Academy of Music New York, NY United States September 23, 2009 Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com To license this image (16973638), contact WireImage.com
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Kid Rock attends the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 23, 2009 in New York City. 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors – Red Carpet Brooklyn Academy of Music New York, NY United States September 23, 2009 Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com To license this image (16973704), contact WireImage.com
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Ashanti attends the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 23, 2009 in New York City. 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors – Red Carpet Brooklyn Academy of Music New York, NY United States September 23, 2009 Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com To license this image (16973655), contact WireImage.com
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Tracy Morgan on stage at the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 23, 2009 in New York City. 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors – Show Brooklyn Academy of Music New York, NY United States September 23, 2009 Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com To license this image (16974176), contact WireImage.com
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Tracy Morgan on stage at the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 23, 2009 in New York City. 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors – Show Brooklyn Academy of Music New York, NY United States September 23, 2009 Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com To license this image (16974175), contact WireImage.com
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♦ New Jobless Claims Drop Unexpectedly to 530K The number of newly laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell for the third straight week, evidence that layoffs are continuing to ease in the earliest stages of an economic recovery. Yahoo Finance
♦ Nintendo, Under Extreme Pressure, Cuts Wii Prices To salvage sales for the holiday season, Microsoft and Sony have cut prices on their models, in some cases by $100. The tremendous reaction to the lower prices is clearly putting pressure on Wii sales. 247wallst.com
♦ WalletPop review: Michael Moore’s ‘Capitalism: A Love Story’ America is Rome, and it’s toppling. That’s the opening salvo from Michael Moore in his blistering new documentary, ‘Capitalism: A Love Story,’ which opens in New York and Los Angeles today and across the country Oct. 2. WalletPop
♦ Gmail Down. Again. Apparently seeking to further discredit its own cloud computer hype, Gmail crashed again this morning, leaving millions without access to archived e-mail for almost two and a half hours. The Big Money
♦ 10 Careers With True Job Security If you’re thinking about switching careers, or you’re worried about your current employment status, here are 10 jobs that have real security. They’re the hardest to fill, according to research by employment services company Manpower. MainStreet.com
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Do The Souljah Boy Twist!
Posted by: theblackurbantimes.com That’s right! Souljah Boy has put some twisty designs in his head…not braids but twists! What are your thoughts? Likey? Or no likey?
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UPDATE: Kelis & Nas: Back Together?
Our ESSENCE.com insider spotted estranged couple Kelis and Nas at an event last night with baby Knight looking very much like they were back together. Find out where they were and tell us if you’re rooting for their reunion.
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NFL Star Arrested in Fight with Tila Tequila
Posted by: www.tmz.com Shawn Merriman of the San Diego Chargers was taken into custody by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department after an alleged altercation with Tila Tequila. San Diego Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call this morning at 3:45 AM. Tila claims she was “choked and physically restrained” by Merriman after she tried to leave his residence.
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Kanye Doesn’t Exactly Believe in “Love Me For Who I Am”
Posted by: necolebitchie.com In the feature, he reveals that he started collecting explicit Playboy images at the age of 10 and also spills his thoughts on relationships . Peep an excerpt:
He almost considers relationship like a contract, the other person is a partner, kids: the mandatory accessory. “Real rock stars, he said one day, get married and have rock stars babies”. More or less engaged to Amber Rose, a model spectacularly dressed in pink, he does not delude himself.”Of course women are attracted by celebrity, money, the illusion of “love me for who I am” is stupid/an idiocy, we are no longer in college, I am f*cking Kanye West.
SEE ORIGINAL STORY FOR MORE
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Black Business Blast: Rihanna Invests in Million Dollar Home
Filed under: Celebrity News, Careers, The Economy, Housing
After a busy and tumultuous past few months, young millionaire Rihanna may be using her money to settle down on her own. Housing rumor has it that the funky beauty has purchased a $10 million dollar home in Los Angeles. This is a strong move, after being a public victim of abuse. Read below for more notable events in finance, housing, the economy and more from an African American perspective.
♦ 5 Tips for Homebuyers as the Deadline Approaches for $8,000 Stimulus
The $8,000 federal tax credit for certain qualified home buyers is scheduled to expire December 1, 2009. Don’t be fooled by this deadline. This does not mean you have three months left to find your new home and make an offer.
The Money Coach♦ Study Shows Psychological Impact of Unemployment
A new Rutgers study reveals the impact of unemployment on the individual, including depression, anxiety, and strained relationships.
BusinessWeek
♦ Using Cash Helps Consumers Escape Debt
Buried in credit card debts? Experts across the board suggest adopting a cash-only lifestyle.
The Griohttp://xml.channel.aol.com/xmlpublisher/fetch.v2.xml?option=expand_relative_urls&dataUrlNodes=uiConfig,feedConfig,localizationConfig,entry&id=710899&pid=710898&uts=1252014923http://www.aolcdn.com/ke/media_gallery/v1/ke_media_gallery_wrapper.swfRihannaRihanna dining at Giorgio Baldi in a black and white dress. Sept 2, 2009 X17online.com exclusiveGetty ImagesX17online.comRecent Rihanna Pics
Rihanna dining at Giorgio Baldi in a black and white dress. Sept 2, 2009 X17online.com exclusive
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Rihanna dining at Giorgio Baldi in a black and white dress. Sept 2, 2009 X17online.com exclusive
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Rihanna dining at Giorgio Baldi in a black and white dress. Sept 2, 2009 X17online.com exclusive
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Rihanna dining at Giorgio Baldi in a black and white dress. Sept 2, 2009 X17online.com exclusive
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Rihanna dining at Giorgio Baldi in a black and white dress. Sept 2, 2009 X17online.com exclusive
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Rihanna dining at Giorgio Baldi in a black and white dress. Sept 2, 2009 X17online.com exclusive
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Rihanna dining at Giorgio Baldi in a black and white dress. Sept 2, 2009 X17online.com exclusive
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Rihanna dining at Giorgio Baldi in a black and white dress. Sept 2, 2009 X17online.com exclusive
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Rihanna dining at Giorgio Baldi in a black and white dress. Sept 2, 2009 X17online.com exclusive
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Rihanna dining at Giorgio Baldi in a black and white dress. Sept 2, 2009 X17online.com exclusive
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♦ B in the Spotlight… Chike Ozah
Meet a New Orleans Director – Designer – Entrepreneur putting his name on the map.
The “B-Life”♦ The Shrinking Plus-Size Apparel Market
To no one’s surprise, apparel sales have been going down over the past year — but the plus-size market has been hit especially hard.
The Budget Fashionista♦ NYU Business School Gets its First Black Dean
Peter Blair Henry, a Jamaica-born Rhodes Scholar, moves to NYU in January 2010 from Stanford, where he’s currently holding the post of Konosuke Matsushita Professor of Economics. He’ll be NYU’s first black business school dean.
The Network Journal♦ Five Safe Investments
If you are looking for some really safe investments, you should consider one of these five options.
Out of Debt Christian♦ Low-Wage Workers Are Often Cheated, Study Says
Low-wage workers are routinely denied proper overtime pay and are often paid less than the minimum wage, according to a new study based on a survey of workers in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.
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Grizzlies won’t confirm offer to Iverson (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies general manager refuses to confirm whether the team has made a formal offer to Allen Iverson. Iverson tweeted Wednesday that Memphis had made him an offer, and ESPN.com reported general manager Chris Wallace confirmed the Grizzlies had made a formal offer. But Wallace Thursday through a team spokesman would only say he did not confirm an offer to ESPN.com.
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MediaTakeOut.com? 2009
YOU WANNA SEE THE WOMAN WHO CAUSED THE FIGHT BETWEEN JUELZ SANTANA AND HIS BABY’S MOTHER … SHE’S A CUTE LATIN CHICK!!!
August 28, 2009. MediaTakeOut.com reported to you that earlier this week, rapper Juelz Santana and his baby’s mother got into an argument. As a result of the argument, Juelz was arrested for making terrorist threats towards his baby moms.Well now MediaTakeOut.com is getting some details on what happened. Apparently the argument was over Juelz’ relationship with the below woman:
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Four Years After Katrina: Have We Failed New Orleans?
Posted by: www.huffingtonpost.com Shelia Phillips doesn’t see the New Orleans that Mayor Ray Nagin talks about, the one on its way to having just as many people and a more diverse economy than it did before Hurricane Katrina. How could she?
From the front porch of her house in the devastated Lower 9th Ward, it’s hard to see past the vegetation slowly swallowing the property across the way. Nearby homes are boarded up or still bear the fading tattoos left by search and rescue teams nearly four years ago. The fence around a playground a few blocks down is padlocked.
“I just want to see people again,” she said recently, swatting bugs in the muggy heat.
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