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[WATCH] Just Like That, Silhouette Challenge Takes Over Social Media

While the #BussItChallenge, in support of Erica Banks’ “Buss It” is beginning to die down after several good weeks, a new challenge has begun to emerge on social media. The…

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Behind Rap’s Sports References

Whether it’s MCing or suiting up for the gridiron, Hip-Hop artists and star athletes know a thing or two about going to battle. The overlap of both is common, both…

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R&B Singers You Should Be Paying Attention To In 2021

When the year started, I had this plan to spotlight 52 soul singers and/or R&B artists that deserved to be household names. Originally I was going to do one artist…

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5 Tips For Starting and Maintaining a Band on a Budget

So, you want to start a band? Maybe it’s just for fun. Or maybe you’d like to see the project grow into something more. No matter what your ultimate vision…

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The Salt-N-Pepa Movie Exclusions – What The Movie Didn’t Tell You

The Salt-N-Pepa story premiered Saturday, January 23, 2021 on Lifetime, and the highly anticipated film gave an inside look at the lives of the iconic music duo and their struggles…

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Benefits of Purchasing Underwear Online

Purchasing underwear is an essential activity in every man’s life. Numerous aspects go into selecting the right underwear that is comfortable and reasonably valued too. Grabbing underwear can be tedious…

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Round By Round Break Down of the Keyshia Cole vs Ashanti Verzuz Battle

Unfortunately the Keyshia Cole vs Ashanti Verzuz battle had to be postponed twice, the first time because Ashanti tested positive for Covid-19. The battle finally took place on Thursday January…

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Aveeno + Essence Launch Startup Pitch Competition For Skin Care Brands

Black female entrepreneurs looking to take their startup skin care brands to the next level just got the opportunity of a lifetime. Powerhouse brands Aveeno and Essence magazine are teaming…

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What Are Italy’s Expectations at the 2021 Six Nations?

Being an Italian rugby fan must be difficult. After all, Italy have finished bottom of the Six Nations table 15 times since joining the competition 2000, and it’s now five…

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How The Pandemic Changed Casino World

Everything in the world was going fine until covid-19 hit, and the whole planet came to a stop. The global pandemic, otherwise known as Corona Virus, affected millions of people…

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