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  • Notable/Quotable: Gabrielle Union On Receiving Flowers From Men

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    “If it’s a choice between a man who gives flowers and a man who enjoys giving oral, most women would take the oral. And it’s free. Oral sex is recession-proof.”

    — Actress Gabrielle Union on her preference in receiving fellatio over flowers from men. (Men’s Health)

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      WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – AUGUST 20: Actress Gabrielle Union arrives at InStyle Magazine’s 8th annual Summer Soiree held at the London Hotel on August 20, 2009 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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      WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – AUGUST 20: Actress Gabrielle Union arrives at InStyle Magazine’s 8th annual Summer Soiree held at the London Hotel on August 20, 2009 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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      Actress Gabrielle Union arrives at the InStyle Magazine’s Summer Soiree at The London Hotel on August 20, 2009 in West Hollywood, California..InStyle Magazine’s Summer Soiree – Arrivals.The London Hotel.West Hollywood, CA United States.August 20, 2009.Photo by Jordan Strauss/WireImage.com..To license this image (58144061), contact WireImage.com

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      PASADENA, CA – AUGUST 08: Actress Gabrielle Union arrives at Disney-ABC Television Group Summer Press Tour Party at The Langham Hotel on August 8, 2009 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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      PASADENA, CA – AUGUST 08: Actress Gabrielle Union arrives at Disney-ABC Television Group Summer Press Tour Party at The Langham Hotel on August 8, 2009 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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      Gabrielle Union arrives at the 2009 Disney-ABC Televison Group Summer Press Tour at The Langham Resort on August 8, 2009 in Pasadena, California..2009 Disney-ABC Televison Group Summer Press Tour.The Langham Resort.Pasadena, CA United States.August 8, 2009.Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic.com..To license this image (16900647), contact FilmMagic.com

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      WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – JULY 29: Actress Gabrielle Union arrives at the Express Celebrates TXT L8TR Campaign on July 29, 2009 at Nobu, in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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      WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – JULY 29: Actress Gabrielle Union arrives at the Express Celebrates TXT L8TR Campaign on July 29, 2009 at Nobu, in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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      Actress Gabrielle Union attends Express Celebrates TXT L8TR Denim Campaign Launch Party at Nobu on July 29, 2009 in West Hollywood, California..The Hit The Road TXT L8TR Campaign Hosted By Express And Elle Magazine – Arrivals.Nobu West Hollywood.West Hollywood, CA United States.July 29, 2009.Photo by Dr. Billy Ingram/WireImage.com..To license this image (58009480), contact WireImage.com

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      Gabrielle Union attends The Hit the Road TXT L8TR Campaign Event at Nobu on July 29, 2009 in Los Angeles, California..Express TXT L8TR Campaign Launch.Nobu.Los Angeles, CA United States.July 29, 2009.Photo by Stefanie Keenan/WireImage.com..To license this image (58010239), contact WireImage.com

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  • Ledisi: Going ‘BLACKSTAGE’

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    Following the debut of her #1 album ‘Turn Me Loose’ topping the charts in August, two-time Grammy Award nominee Ledisi steadily remains one of the most proactive artist within today’s music scene. In addition to her being nominated for Best Female R&B/Soul Artist and performing at this year’s Soul Train Music Awards, Ledisi is also slated to hit the road beginning Oct. 29 in Houston alongside Mint Condition and Eric Benet for the ‘Sexy Soul Tour.’ In midst of her diligent schedule, the New Orleans native found the time to give Blackvoices.com an exclusive look at her behind the scene. ledisi

    Check Out Ledisi’s ‘BLACKSTAGE’ below.

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    BLACKstage: Ledisi
    Blackvoices.com recently went BLACKstage with Ledisi during an intimate showcase to preview her new album, ‘Turn Me Loose,’ which was released via Verve Forecast on Aug. 18, 2009. Here’s an exclusive look at some images of the special evening juxtaposed with facts about the acclaimed singer/songwriter.
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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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  • Hip Hop Honors 2009: Celebrating Def Jam Records’ Movers & Shakers

    What started out as enterprising inspiration in a New York University dorm room 25 years ago is now home of the greatest names in the history of hip-hop, rap and R&B; Def Jam Recordings.

    A treasure trove of artists from LL Cool J and The Beastie Boys to Rihanna and Kanye West, and dozens more, have all help make the record company the most durable brand in hip hop.

    And the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors celebrates it all during a glitzy affair set to air on Oct. 13 at 9 p.m.

    But as should be known, there’s a lot of people on the back end who played a major part.

    And not just Russell Simmons, either.

    Blackvoices.com pays homage to the 25 movers and shakers who helped shape Def Jam Recordings over the past 25 years.

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    Def Jam’s Movers & Shakers
    25 People Who Helped Shape Def Jam Records
    Celebrating the 25th anniversary of hip hop’s most durable brand should not be taken lightly. Blackvoices.com pays homage to the 25 people out-front and behind-the-scenes who made a difference.
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    Mariah Through The Years

      Mariah Through The Years:
      For Mariah Carey, having more number one songs than any solo artist in America has been a credit to the company that this five-time Grammy winner has kept since making her music debut in 1990. From people behind the scenes like L.A. Reid and Jermaine Dupri to some of her past loves like Tommy Mottola, Derek Jeter and now husband Nick Cannon, each man has played a significant role in inspiring the music that has made this 39 year-old singer/songwriter famous. Blackvoices.com takes a look at the men who have inspired Mariah Carey over the years.

      Tommy Mottola – Husband
      No one is more responsible for Mariah Carey’s success than former Columbia Records head Tommy Mottola. After receiving Carey’s demo from artist Brenda K. Starr, for whom Carey sang backup, he signed her on the spot. While recording her 1990 debut, the two became romantically involved and tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in 1993. Just three short years later, they split, and a divorce was finalized in 1998.

      Luther Vandross – Musical Collaborator
      The five-octave singer was fortunate enough to be one of the few entertainers to record a duet with the late Luther Vandross. Their cover of Lionel Richie and Diana Ross‘s ‘Endless Love’ became Vandross’ biggest pop hit. It was the second single released from his ‘Songs’ album and was also included on two Carey albums: ‘Greatest Hits’ in 2001 and ‘The Ballads’ in 2008.

      Trey Lorenz – Backup Singer
      In 1992, Carey performed an MTV ‘Unplugged’ special to show nonbelievers that she was not a studio singer. Her cover of the Jackson 5‘s ‘I’ll Be There’ with her longtime backup singer Trey Lorenz was later released as a single and became a number-one hit in the United States. Lorenz was able to score a record deal from the duet, and Carey co-produced his debut. On July 7 of this year, the two performed the song at the Michael Jackson memorial, which was held at the Los Angeles Staples Center.

      Jermaine Dupri – Producer
      It’s not a well-known fact that Jermaine Dupri has been working with Carey for nearly 15 years. In 1995, Carey worked with the So So Def Records founder on ‘Always Be My Baby,’ from her ‘Daydream’ album. It became the most successful record on U.S. radio that year. And though these two worked on several remixes together over the years, their magic came a decade later when J.D. produced four songs on ‘The Emancipation of Mimi,’ Carey’s 10th studio album and most successful to date.

      ODB – Musical Collaborator
      Since rapping ‘Me and Mariah go back like babies and pacifiers,’ Ol’ Dirty Bastard, the late Wu Tang Clan MC, helped solidify Carey in the world of hip-hop and R&B. The 1995 remix to ‘Fantasy’ became a number-one hit. The friendship between Carey and ODB lasted throughout the years. The songstress even met the rapper upon his release from jail in 2003.

      Mase – Musical Collaborator
      ‘Honey’ was Carey’s 12th number-one song. Before turning his life over to God and becoming a minster, Bad Boy rapper Mase appeared on the popular remix of the record, alongside the Lox and Diddy. The song, which also had its own video, was featured on Carey’s 2003 remix compilations, aptly titled ‘The Remixes.’

      Derek Jeter – Alleged Beau
      Shortly after divorcing husband Tommy Mottola in 1998, the five-time Grammy award winner met New York Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter at a Fresh Air Fund gala in New York. The couple connected over their interracial parents – black fathers and Irish mothers. The public romance ended short of the one-year mark. In an interview with Parade magazine, Carey said “It was the wrong time. …Our two worlds were just too much for that moment.”

      Eminem – Alleged Beau
      From ‘Clown’ to ‘Obsessed,’ Carey has documented her disdain for Detroit MC Eminem in her music. The ‘Glitter’ actress denies they ever slept together, but Slim Shady has consistently rapped that the two were intimate. The rapper, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, sent threats to Carey via the 2009 diss track ‘The Warning,’ which was directed at both Carey and her husband, Nick Cannon.

      Nick Cannon – Husband
      Nick Cannon, 28, dated singer-actress Christina Milian and was even engaged to Victoria’s Secret model Selita Eubanks for five months before becoming Carey’s second husband. In 2005, he convinced the Teen Choice Awards to let him present Carey’s award for ‘The Emancipation of Mimi.’ Two years passed, and the couple was reunited in 2007. Their whirlwind romance resulted in a quickie wedding in 2008 at Carey’s Bahamian estate, Windermere.

     

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  • Chris Brown: Media Maneuvering Gone Wild

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    Usually when celebrities go through the motions of trying to revive their wounded images, a great public relations strategy – them telling their story – goes into play.

    But for Chris Brown, it seems to have gone off the deep end.

    Major mainstream media opportunities with ‘Larry King Live’ and People magazine seem to have garnered less-than-desirable results.

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      LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 25: Entertainer Chris Brown (R) surrounded by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s depuites leaves his sentencing at Los Angeles Criminal Courts on August 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Brown’s probation was 5 years probation and 180 days of community labor, as the result of a plea deal, after he was charged with two felonies for assault on then girlfriend, singer Rihanna, during an argument that occurred on February 8, 2009. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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      LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 25: Entertainer Chris Brown (R) surrounded by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s depuites leaves his sentencing at Los Angeles Criminal Courts on August 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Brown’s probation was 5 years probation and 180 days of community labor, as the result of a plea deal, after he was charged with two felonies for assault on then girlfriend, singer Rihanna, during an argument that occurred on February 8, 2009. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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      LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 25: Entertainer Chris Brown surrounded by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s depuites leaves his sentencing at Los Angeles Criminal Courts on August 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Brown’s probation was 5 years probation and 180 days of community labor, as the result of a plea deal, after he was charged with two felonies for assault on then girlfriend, singer Rihanna, during an argument that occurred on February 8, 2009. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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      LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 25: Entertainer Chris Brown surrounded by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s depuites leaves his sentencing at Los Angeles Criminal Courts on August 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Brown’s probation was 5 years probation and 180 days of community labor, as the result of a plea deal, after he was charged with two felonies for assault on then girlfriend, singer Rihanna, during an argument that occurred on February 8, 2009. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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      LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 25: Entertainer Chris Brown (C) surrounded by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s depuites leaves his sentencing at Los Angeles Criminal Courts on August 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Brown’s probation was 5 years probation and 180 days of community labor, as the result of a plea deal, after he was charged with two felonies for assault on then girlfriend, singer Rihanna, during an argument that occurred on February 8, 2009. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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      LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 25: Media attend a press conference after Chris Brown leaves his sentencing at Los Angeles Criminal Courts on August 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Brown’s probation was 5 years probation and 180 days of community labor, as the result of a plea deal, after he was charged with two felonies for assault on then girlfriend, singer Rihanna, during an argument that occurred on February 8, 2009. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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      LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 25: Entertainer Chris Brown leaves his sentencing at Los Angeles Criminal Courts on August 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Brown’s probation was 5 years probation and 180 days of community labor, as the result of a plea deal, after he was charged with two felonies for assault on then girlfriend, singer Rihanna, during an argument that occurred on February 8, 2009. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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      LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 25: Entertainer Chris Brown (C) surrounded by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s depuites leaves his sentencing at Los Angeles Criminal Courts on August 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Brown’s probation was 5 years probation and 180 days of community labor, as the result of a plea deal, after he was charged with two felonies for assault on then girlfriend, singer Rihanna, during an argument that occurred on February 8, 2009. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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      LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 25: Entertainer Chris Brown surrounded by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s depuites leaves his sentencing at Los Angeles Criminal Courts on August 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Brown’s probation was 5 years probation and 180 days of community labor, as the result of a plea deal, after he was charged with two felonies for assault on then girlfriend, singer Rihanna, during an argument that occurred on February 8, 2009. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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      LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 25: Entertainer Chris Brown (R) surrounded by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s depuites leaves his sentencing at Los Angeles Criminal Courts on August 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Brown’s probation was 5 years probation and 180 days of community labor, as the result of a plea deal, after he was charged with two felonies for assault on then girlfriend, singer Rihanna, during an argument that occurred on February 8, 2009. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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    On a pre-taped interview for the long-running CNN talk show, the Jive Records singer didn’t say much about anything as he sat there with the support of his mother, Joyce Hawkins, and high-powered attorney Mark Geragos (who admitted on air that he had no idea who the singer was before he savagely beat his girlfriend, pop star Rihanna).

    And then, in the new edition of People magazine, Brown, 20, does his first print interview – and in it, he’s talking about how Oprah Winfrey dealt with the widely reported Feb. 8 altercation on her show.

    “I commend Oprah on being like, ‘This is a problem,’ but it was a slap in my face,” Brown told the magazine. “I did a lot of stuff for her, like going to Africa and performing for her school. She could have been more helpful, like, ‘Okay, I’m going to help both of these people out.’”

    When contacted by TMZ.com, Winfrey’s camp issued the following response:

    “Oprah is very appreciative that Chris Brown performed at her school, but she takes domestic abuse very seriously. She hopes he gets the counseling he needs.”

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  • Black Business Blast: Rihanna Invests in Million Dollar Home

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    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.
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    ♦ Study Shows Psychological Impact of Unemployment
    A new Rutgers study reveals the impact of unemployment on the individual, including depression, anxiety, and strained relationships.
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    ♦ Using Cash Helps Consumers Escape Debt
    Buried in credit card debts? Experts across the board suggest adopting a cash-only lifestyle.
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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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      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.
    The New York Times

     

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  • Tyra Banks: Winning A Second Daytime Emmy

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    For the second consecutive year in a row, Tyra Banks has scored a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Informative Talk Show.

    During the 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, the former model turned media personality shared the talk show category respectively with Rachael Ray, who brought home an award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show.

    Since the show’s debut in Sept. 2005, Banks has consistently dedicated her show to women with low self-esteem, in which she expressed during her acceptance speech.

    “I love daytime television,” Banks said. “I learned the birds and the bees from watching [‘General Hospital’ characters] Luke and Laura. I learned my ABCs, 1-2-3 from ‘Sesame Street.’ This [Emmy] is for the women out there that do not feel beautiful . . . that do not have time to do their makeup. . . . This is for you guys.”

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    Tyra Banks Fashion
    They say if you’ve got it, flaunt it. That’s exactly what Miss Tyra was doing in 1999 with a barely-there bandeau top and a skin-tight long skirt. Over the years, Tyra has taken some flack in the tabs for her fluctuating weight, but back when she was in her modeling prime, she was eager to show off the banging bod.
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    Mel B Pictures

      In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl “Mel B” poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of “Pose for the Cure” web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the ‘Susan G. Komen for the Cure’ fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**

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      In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl “Mel B” poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of “Pose for the Cure” web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the ‘Susan G. Komen for the Cure’ fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**

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      In this undated image released by Oxfam Tuesday Sept. 23, 2008, British singer Mel B participates in the ‘In My Name’ global campaign calling for action against poverty and demanding world leaders keep their promises on millennium development goals. (AP Photo/Oxfam, HO) ** NO SALES **

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      In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl Mel B, left, serves as the emcee at a fashion show and launch of “Pose for the Cure” web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the ‘Susan G. Komen for the Cure’ fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. Mel B wears a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. The woman at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**

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      NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 09: TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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      NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 09: Ultimo Scottish designer lingerie brand founder Michelle Mone (L) and pop singer Melanie Brown pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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      NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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      NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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      NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and singer Aubrey O’Day (R) poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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      NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown, Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard, singer Aubrey O’Day and TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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    This year’s annual awards show, which was hosted by ‘Ugly Betty’ co-star Vanessa Williams, also honored ‘The View’ and co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Sherri Shepherd and Barbara Walters who nailed the Best Talk Show Host award for the very first time.

    The ‘View’ ladies managed to snap Ellen DeGeneres‘ four year winning streak along with beating out the likes of Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa (‘Live with Regis and Kelly’) and Ray for the competitive ballot.

    Below is the complete list of winners from this year’s 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.

    Drama Series
    The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS

    Game/Audience Participation Show
    Cash Cab, Discovery Channel

    Morning Program
    Good Morning America, ABC

    Talk Show/Entertainment
    Rachael Ray, Syndicated

    Talk Show/Informative
    The Tyra Banks Show, Syndicated

    Lead Actress In A Drama Series
    Susan Haskell, One Life to Live, ABC

    Lead Actor In A Drama Series
    Christian Leblanc, The Young and the Restless, CBS

    Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
    Tamara Braun, Days of Our Lives, NBC

    Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
    Vincent Irizarry, All My Children, ABC
    Jeff Branson, Guiding Light, CBS

    Younger Actress In A Drama Series
    Julie Berman, General Hospital, ABC

    Younger Actor In A Drama Series
    Darin Brooks, Days of Our Lives, NBC

    Game Show Host
    Meredith Vieira, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Syndicated

    Performer In A Children’s Series
    Kevin Clash, Sesame Street, PBS

    Talk Show Host
    The View, ABC

    Drama Series Directing Team
    One Life to Live, ABC

    Drama Series Writing Team
    General Hospital, ABC

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  • Notable/Quotable: LisaRaye McCoy Misick on Getting Beaten by Husband

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    “It didn’t go down the way it was reported: [They said] I was airlifted, I was beat. Honey if I’m beat, that place would have been on fire. I am a South Side Chicago girl, ain’t nobody putting their hands on me, and getting away with it – at all.”

    — Actress and former First Lady of Turks & Caicos Islands LisaRaye McCoy-Misick on the publicized altercation with her ex-husband Premier Michael Misick. (Jet)

    Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time

      Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All Time:
      First off, we acknowledge that ‘sexiness’ is extremely subjective, but since when has that stopped anyone from offering their opinion? It certainly hasn’t kept us from taking note of the women who have served it up to us over and over again on the silver screen. That kind of consistency deserves recognition. That’s why Black Voices took time out to compile a list of the top 30 sexiest actresses of all time. Although many of the women on our list have excelled in various media throughout their careers, we decided to rank each actress based on their “sex appeal in feature films, roles and scenes.” Whether you agree or disagree with our rankings, we want to hear your opinion. Why not give us your own top 30 sexy actresses list? Please post your thoughts, comments and/or opinions in our community message board. Let the sexiness begin!

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      30. Thandie Newton
      It’s fitting that British actress Thandie Newton got the lead slot in our countdown. After all, compiling a list like this is sort of a ‘Mission Impossible’ given the fact that sexiness is completely subjective. Still, Newton sizzles on screen when the role calls for it, whether playing the femme fatale opposite Tom Cruise or the violated wife of Terrence Howard in the 2005 drama ‘Crash.’ No matter what your taste, leaving Newton off our list would have been an injustice.

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      29. Tracy Camilla Johns
      Tracy Camilla Johns first came to our attention in Spike Lee‘s debut feature, ‘She’s Gotta Have It’. The mere fact that she hasn’t left our consciousness since then is a testament to her sex appeal. Oh yeah, we forgot to mention that she played a nymphomaniac dating three men at the same time. She followed that up with a scene-stealing striptease in 1991’s ‘New Jack City.’

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      28. Vivica A. Fox
      Vivica Fox managed to heat up the screen even when playing an ice queen a la Mr. Freeze’s lusty assistant in ‘Batman and Robin.’ We should’ve expected as much from a character named Miss B. Haven. It seems Ms. Fox is destined to live up to her real name, having played sexy roles in ‘Booty Call’ and ‘Two Can Play That Game.’

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      27. Robin Givens
      As if posing in a 1994 issue of Playboy Magazine wasn’t sexy enough! Robin Givens actually played a sex siren opposite Eddie Murphy in ‘Boomerang.’ Givens’ character Jacqueline ultimately seduces Murphy’s character Marcus Graham. Some say she played the same role in real life with her former husband, boxer Mike Tyson.

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      26. Paula Patton
      We can see why fellow R&B crooner Robin Thicke decided to put a ring on the finger of this sultry actress (let alone write a song about her). Of course we’re sure that’s not the only reason, but it couldn’t have hurt. Paula Patton makes the list for roles in ‘Déjà vu’ and ‘Idlewild.’ Her leading men would be lost without the light she brings to the screen.

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      25. Nichelle Nichols
      We couldn’t possibly leave the original intergalactic hottie off of this list! If Nichelle Nichols were the future of space travel, what self-respecting Trekkie wouldn’t want to get beamed up? We would mention that she was hot enough to entice Captain James T. Kirk into TV’s first on-screen interracial kiss, but that wouldn’t be saying nearly enough. In her prime Lieutenant Uhura was light years ahead of the competition.

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      24. Eartha Kitt
      Eartha Kitt epitomizes sexiness. Just her name evokes the signature purr she unleashed as Catwoman. The eyes, the hands, the voice, the legs — they all add to her allure — yet her sexiness is even greater than the sum of her parts. We’ll admit we haven’t seen most of her movies, but it doesn’t take much to be convinced. Besides, have you ever seen her performance of the song Santa Baby?

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      23. Vanity
      Even though she was a ‘Nasty Girl’ in Prince‘s off-shoot group Vanity 6, Vanity (born Denise Katrina Matthews) had everyone in awe over her the 1985 flick ‘The Last Dragon.’ Leroy Green wasn’t the only teenage boy in pursuit of Matthews’ character Laura Charles. Sho ’nuff! Whoever plays her role in the upcoming remake has some pretty sexy heels to fill. (That’s right, we said heels.)

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      22. Lauren London
      When people hear the letters “L.L.” they may automatically associate them with rapper-actor L.L. Cool J. Well, not this time! Hot 24-year-old vixen Lauren London comes in at number 22 for her role as “Erin ‘New New’ Garnett” in the 2006 film ‘ATL.’ She may not have many roles to her credit, but something tells us she’ll more than live up to any future billing.

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