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This week’s flick features Pamela Joyner, Al Roker, and Deborah Roberts attending The School of American Ballet annual benefit, the Winter Ball on March 1st in New York City. More than 475 patrons attended the Black Tie affair which raised more than $850,000 for the School’s scholarship...
This week's flick features Vogue Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Andre Leon Talley posing with Gena Lovett, President of The New York Junior League (left) and Kathryn Chalmers at The New York Junior League's Annual Winter Ball.The sold out event was held on February 27th. Ms. Lovett is the first Black woman to...
It is with regret and a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Immediate Past International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Linda White. She was a beautiful and elegant woman who embodied what the sorority should and could represent.She will be missed.Her funeral will be...
Decompressing Desiree Rogers' Resignation
I know many of you are waiting on my commentary about Ms. Rogers' resignation as White House Social Secretary. We'll chat soon - I'm still decompressing....
This week's flick features Tolula Adeyemi at the Mulberry and Matthew Williamson party in London recently.Her fashion sense is very cutting edge and two thumbs up to her for this fabulous gown!We're bracing for more snow on the East Coast, so I'll be locked down at home AGAIN!Have a...
This week’s flicks features attendees at The Grace in Winter Silver Ball, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Evidence, A Dance Company in New York City. The event honored Reginald (Reggie) Van Lee who is the Board Chairman of Evidence, A Dance Company. Jennifer Holiday, Peven Everett, and...
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Clarence Thomas' wife launches 'tea party' group
As Virginia Thomas tells it in her soft-spoken, Midwestern cadence, the story of her involvement in the "tea party" movement is the tale of an average citizen in action......
Jessica Simpson to Howard Stern: Don't mess with Gabourey Sidibe!
Jessica Simpson is coming to Gaby Sidibe's defense against Howard Stern for his recent outburst that the Oscar nominee could kiss her Hollywood career goodbye because of her weight......
Lesbian sgt. discharged after police outed her to Air Force
OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) - Jene Newsome played by the rules as an Air Force sergeant: She never told anyone in the military she was a lesbian......
African-American named nation's only female HS football coach
VIDEO - A petite, unassuming young science teacher made history when she became what's believed to be the only female high school head football coach in the country ......
Democrats look to resurrect ambitious college aid plan
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congressional Democrats want a stalled overhaul of college aid programs to get strapped onto a fast-track health care bill ......
Pelosi promises swift passage of health care reform
WASHINGTON (AP) - At the White House, officials worked to maximize Obama's influence over lawmakers who control the fate of legislation that has spawned a yearlong struggle......
Pam's House Blend - Front Page
Of Sexual Abuse, Triggers, Festivals, And Monopolies
In a week ago Saturday's (March 6, 2010's) San Antonio Express, I read that the police officer that was charged with raping a trans woman recently has now been accused of raping another: Two days after a San Antonio police officer was arrested and accused of rape, another person has complained...
Open thread: commercials we love
It's just time to do some fun, mindless chatting about commercials. Most are forgettable, and a lot of them are memorable. The ones I remember most are usually paired with interesting music or visuals that are compelling, and of course, are funny. Many times, favorite commercials tend to be ones we...
Your reactions to CNN Presents: "Her Name Was Steven"
The documentary debuted tonight at 8PM ET and repeats at 11 PM. How many of you watched and what did you think of it? Autumn will have a review up later. More information on the documentary: The former Largo, FL, city manager appeared to have the perfect life: a loving wife and...
Beware The Cross-Dressing Homosexual Army Generals Who Are Also Likely Communists!
The United Sates is currently involved in two wars. Is the president out to destroy our military? Can any thinking American wish to see an "open" cross-dressing homosexual Army general trying to gain the trust of his troops (or for that matter, the nation)? Have we as a nation fallen...
Josh Friedes to be new Executive Director of Equal Rights Washington
In an e-mail to supporters, Dr. Shilpen Patel, Co-chair of the Board of Directors for Equal Rights Washington announced that Josh Friedes will be the new Executive Director of Equal Rights Washington. Full disclosure, Josh is a friend of mine. We worked closely together on the...
The official Vatican line: the Pope is being set up
We're really heading into weird territory now. In what is supposed to be a defense of Pope Benedict from accusations of covering up pedophile priest cases, the Vatican spokesbots are handling this with complete ineptitude. The Vatican spokesman, speaking to Vatican Radio and Associated Press Television News, defended Benedict. "It's rather clear...
BV Hair Talk
Filed under: Hairstyles, Video, Hot or Not, Celebrity Hairstyles It's hard to think of a celebrity more brave, more beautiful and more delightfully comfortable in her own skin than Jill Scott. From the moment her first song dropped -- the unforgettable 'Getting in the Way' -- she set a new standard....
Filed under: Hair Care, Product Reviews, TrendsMost shampoo and conditioner come in liquid form, but for traveling purposes, environmental friendliness, and all around convenience, it's hard to beat a shampoo bar. For the unfamiliar, shampoo or conditioner in bar form can seem strange. But just like bar soap, all you gotta...
Filed under: Hairstyles, Hair Care, How-ToTimes are tough, and pennies are being pinched all over. For many of us, that means cutting back on life's little luxuries and learning to DIY. Body scrubs, manicures, and pedicures are one thing -- but what about at-home hair relaxers? There are three basic...
Filed under: Celebrity Hairstyles There are books upon books, amazing posters, photos, and DVDs dedicated to celebrating so many of Hollywood's lauded beauty icons. But when it comes to finding information about some of the most famous celebrities of color, it seems the same care and attention wasn't paid to cherishing...
Filed under: Hairstyles, Video, Hair PoliticsThanks to one of my favorite hair blogs, Black Girl With Long Hair -- I caught wind of this story. Check it. A black woman in Chicago used a drugstore relaxer that caused her hair to "come sliding off my head." Peep the video, via World Star...
Filed under: Product ReviewsOK, I admit it - ever since I went natural I've become a product snob. I read ingredients now. When I see Sodium Laureth Sulfate, mineral oil, or petrolatum as key components of a hair product, I typically look the other way. But there's a valid reason...
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Roe v. Wade has been celebrated as the Twentieth Century’s defining case for woman’s rights and "Jane Roe" was the central figure in this ruling. Many people don’t realize that she actually gave birth to her child, gave her up for adoption, and as of 1995, everything changed....
The Rape Of The Civil Rights Movement
I am offended as a black man that gays would make a civil rights issue out of their sexual preference. This is a rape of the American Civil Rights movement....
Requisite Monthly Rant: The State of the Nation
Choice is a wonderful thing, but man was never created to be his own God. I fear we've done that in more ways than one....
As we honor Dr. King, we pray for a new field of civil rights marathoners who will push pass the race "wall" and run their race with honor and courage....
Dr. King’s Prayer for Barack Obama
The real question for every American is not what King would pray, but “How will you pray for the president, for the nation, and for your family?"...
The racial divide in America can and will be healed. The healing will come from a discerning Church which seizes its moment within the culture and commits to pay the price for change....
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Torii Hunter Was Right About Baseball
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Obama and the 'Nuclear Option' in Congress
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Single-Minded: So Now We're Sexual Terrorists?
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The Story Behind the Alarming Herpes Numbers
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Detroit School Leader Otis Mathis Can't Write
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The Road From Selma to Montgomery, Revisited
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BV Black Spin
New York Attorney General Withdraws from David Paterson Probe
Filed under: News, Politics, Race and Civil Rights Responding to pressure from critics, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo recused himself from the probe of New York Governor David Paterson. Cuomo's approval ratings have started to decline, and he is believed to be avoiding further damage. Cuomo is also the man...
Mother Circumcises 10-Month-Old Baby Daughter
Filed under: News A 10-month-old baby girl was allegedly circumcised by her 35-year-old mother who was arrested yesterday and charged with child cruelty and female genital mutilation. The metro Atlanta, Ga., woman, Melody Onyonyor, was taken in to custody following the results of an investigation by the Troup County...
Rush Limbaugh Calls New York Gov. Paterson 'Massa'
Filed under: News, Race and Civil Rights I probably shouldn't even waste the keystrokes to write this, but Rush Limbaugh is worse than a racist. He's someone who uses racism to inflame long-standing stereotypes to line his pockets.Limbaugh's latest piece of non-sense came, when he referred to New York Gov. David...
News Blast: Tiger to Return to Golf Soon, Funeral Home Loses Body
Filed under: News, President Obama Tiger to Return to Golf Soon Two sources speaking on condition of anonymity, say that Tiger Woods will most likely play in the Masters in August. Woods has been seen practicing for two weeks and had swing coach Hank Haney with him over the weekend. [AP]John...
South Carolina Trailblazer Juanita Goggins Found Frozen to Death in Home
Filed under: News, Profiles, Politics, Race and Civil RightsPolitical pioneer Juanita Goggins never gained the national notoriety of her contemporaries Shirley Chisholm or Barbara Jordan. In her own corner of the country, though, Goggins, who in 1974 became the first black woman elected to the South Carolina Legislature, became an...
Rush Limbaugh will Go to Costa Rica if Health Care Reform Passes
Filed under: Politics, President Obama, Health Care Debate Dear Mr. President: If there was ever a time to get bold about passing health care reform the time is now! Forget bipartisanship and go for broke. You will be rewarded. Not just with the prospect of providing all Americans, regardless of circumstances,...
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Gladiator is one movie hard to turn away from like a speed hump spiked in both directions:) [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Watching a rugby match and noting the major personality changes required to play it:) [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Is there anyone rooting for Pacquiao's opponent tonight other than his family? [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
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Daylight Savings Time Tips (Lose Sleep not Energy!) on Yahoo! Health [del.icio.us]
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That Black Girl Site
Here Comes The Boss: Diana Ross Is Going On Tour
While Cher and Bette Midler have been doing there thing in Las Vegas another diva, Diana Ross, had been mostly silent. Some of us wondered if she was content watching some of her children, notably...
Sagaform Club Schnapps Glasses
I can’t say that I’m a big fan of Peach Schnapps but these colorful Sagaform Club Shot Glasses ($30) have me rethinking the beverage. Plus the recipes over at Drinksmixer.com look kind of tasty.Flaming Fairy anyone?...
Beyoncé spent part of yesterday standing by her man, Jay-Z, as the New York Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Barclays Center at Atlantic Yards in Brooklyn finally got underway. And her hubby needs all the support he can get since this controversial project, which will also be the home of the...
TBGS Interview: Robert Townsend On “The Diary of a Single Mom”
If you're familiar with my writing you know that I constantly raising the banner for better roles for Black women in Hollywood. It turns out that I was missing out on one of the better stories because it's on a site...
This downright balmy weather has me thinking about the day I can ditch the winter wardrobe in favor of some fun, flirty dresses. I have got to say that I wouldn’t mind wearing this Elie Tahari ‘Malia’ Dress ($398). After my rotation of black separates and dresses a bright print...
Model, activist and author, Waris Dirie, was in Madrid yesterday for the premiere of the movie based on her memoir, “Desert Flower”. The film which stars another supermodel, Liya Kebede, tells the story of Dirie’s journey from Somalia—where she endured female genital mutilation (FGM) at the age 5 and...
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Act II, Scene 5: Guilted into Updating Funky Brown Chick
The caramel-skinned black woman had thick, neatly-styled dark hair that stretched to her shoulders. She was pretty. Yesterday afternoon, I saw her in Midtown Manhattan at the Barnes & Noble on 54th Street and Third Avenue. Hunched over a small cafe table with a medium-sized cardboard cup of peppermint tea,...
Open Letter to the Person Who Called Me A Skank
Um, excuse me? That’s “Miss Skank” to you, my dear! ;) Of course I’m grateful for all my readers; So, thank you for dropping by. That said, I’ll remind you the only Funky Brown Chick “comment policy” is: Be Kind. Disagree with what you see here if you like but,...
the films of the 2000s from Paul Proulx on Vimeo. It’s 1:37 a.m., and I’ve spent much of the evening writing and/or talking about the publishing industry. My fingers are tired of typing. So, instead of posting words here, thought I’d share this 2000s movie montage clip by Paul Proulx. Can’t...
5 Tips: Oral Sex Performed on the Penis
I’m currently reading Manhood: The Rise and Fall of the Penis, and it includes tons of interesting facts about castration, testicles, sperm, the penis, the prostate and many other manly topics. Seriously, it’s amazing how much fun stuff Mels van Driel shares about pee pees. From his chapter titled The...
“Why Can’t You See You Belong With Me?”
Ah, what a nice face. Good Looks + Beautiful Voice = Win. Rakesh Satyal is a fellow native Midwesterner turned New Yorker — though he hails from Ohio and I’m originally from Illinois. His book, Blue Boy, is a coming-of-age story about a gay, Indian-American child who morphs from a...
John Mayer’s Playboy Interview: A Reaction
Happy Monday! As previously mentioned, at Kiss & Tell I planned to perform a piece about John Mayer’s Playboy interview. I couldn’t do the full performance because the show was canceled. (Inclement weather.) However, since I brought the topic up on Funky Brown Chick – and several of you left...
BV on Movies
From Brooklyn to Iraq, Nicoye Banks Enters 'The Green Zone'
Filed under: Interviews, Previews For actors like Nicoye Banks, landing parts in big screen films is always a blessing. But to have two different, high profile films out in the same time period -- for different audiences-- is amazing. The New Orleans native, whose previous films include 'G' with Blair Underwood, and...
What To Watch: 'Remember Me,' 'Precious' DVD,
Filed under: Previews In the romantic drama "Remember Me," 'Twilight's Robert Pattinson plays Tyler, a rebellious young man in New York City who has a strained relationship with his father (played by Pierce Brosnan) ever since tragedy separated their family. Tyler didn't think anyone could possibly understand what he was going...
Rising Star Shannon Kane Shining on the Big and Small Screen
Filed under: InterviewsIn a film that stars Don Cheadle, Richard Gere, Ethan Hawke, and Wesley Snipes, one of the scene stealers of Antoine Fuqua's 'Brooklyn's Finest' is actress Shannon Kane. The Kalamazoo, MI native is also seen on the daytime soap, 'All My Children, playing Jesse Hubbard's daughter and police officer...
'Precious' Star Gabourey Sidibe Lands New Gig ... on Showtime
Filed under: NewsPrecious Lee Daniels Now that the Academy Awards are over, Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe will be heading to the small screen as the Brooklyn, New York native is set to star opposite Laura Linney and Oliver Platt in the dark comedy series, 'The Big C' for the Showtime network. Set...
Roger Ross Williams Has Second Chance At Speech After Being 'Kanye'd' At The Oscars
Filed under: News The day after the Academy Awards ceremony was over, while some folks were talking about 'The Hurt Locker' and its win over 'Avatar' for Best Picture, a lot of attention was being paid over the odd moment when Roger Ross Williams was rudely interrupted on stage by Elinor...
Check Out New 'Iron Man 2' Trailer
Filed under: Previews, News, Trailers Paramount Pictures has just released a full trailer to 'Iron Man 2.' With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) faces pressure from the government, the press, and the public to share his...
22nd Century Press
AfroCyberspace - Meet the Authors Podcast Interview
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Afro CyberspaceStafford L. Battle and Rey O. Harris978-0-9818262-0-2$16.95Summer 2009Trade Paperback7.5”x7.5” perfect bound178 pages72 B&W Photos Tweet this book1000 plus websites that will enrich your world. The web is wide and it can often be difficult to find exactly what you need solely through search engines. AFROCyberspace is more than just...
Author Stafford L. Battle (AfroCyberspace) has won 2nd prize for his story 'The Legend of Shango' in the First Annual Sword and Soul Short Story Competition on BlackScienceFictionSociety.com and his story 'The Lynching' is published this month in issue nine of the online speculative fiction magazine: Expanded Horizons. ...
What Sells in Today's Children's Book Market?
The saga of Percy Jackson in ex-teacher Rick Riordan's Last Olympian - that's what sells. It is the fifth in the series published by Disney Hyperion aimed at the 9 to 12 years of age market.While others say it may be derivative, children love this modern day view of old...
Time Experiments with RSS Feed Personalized Magazines
mine's experimental run is free, with a 36-page print edition available to the first 31,000 respondents and an online version available to 200,000 others. ...
This will be the first year we are exhibiting. Booth 2142 - somebody play that number! It's been hectic, but I think we will get through. We will be introducing our initial catalog for 2009 - four books. We will be blogging, twittering (!?), and video interviewing all weekend. Check...
Black Entertainment, Money, Style and Beauty Blogs - Black Voices
Rapper Jay-Z Gets Major Criticism for Taking Homes to Build Stadium
Filed under: Celebrity News, Dr. Boyce Money, News I curiously watched the press conference held last week to celebrate the New Jersey Nets (well, not quite New Jersey anymore) stadium set to be built in Brooklyn. A group of investors, led by Bruce Ratner, were joined by many prominent New...
Filed under: Music, Movies, Television, Gossip, News, Celeb UpdatesCAN YOU GUESS WHAT OCHO CINCO STANDS FOR?If you thought Terrell Owens loved the limelight, get a load of that Chad "Ocho Cinco" Johnson. Besides posing nude on a mock up cover of ESPN magazine and supposedly jump-starting a line of extra...
Tiger Woods Wife Was Accused of Domestic Violence by Paramedics
Filed under: Golf & Tennis On the night of his fateful SUV crash in November, Tiger Woods' wife gave two bottles of pain medication to officers, stating that he'd taken the meds earlier in the day. According to investigative records released to the Orlando Sentinel, his wife was also denied the...
A Sneak Peek At Queen Latifah & Common in 'Just Wright'
Filed under: Previews, News, TrailersDirected by Sanaa Hamri ('Something New') and written by Michael Elliot ('Brown Sugar'), 'Just Wright' stars Queen Latifah as Leslie Wright, a straight-shooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime working with NBA All-Star Scott McKnight (played by Common). All is going well until Leslie...
Obama Donates Nobel Prize Winnings
Filed under: News, Politics, President Obama, Race and Civil Rights, Health Care DebateFor all of those who questioned why President Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize, (me included) there's a bright side.Several very worthwhile charities will benefit from the $1.4 million award that comes with the prize, including six groups...
Natural-Hair Inspiration: Online Loc Goddesses
Filed under: Natural Hair, Hairstyles, Hair Care, My Hairstory In my opinion, no hairstyle is more regal, more awe inspiring, more spiritual or more misunderstood than locs. For some, they aren't a hairstyle as much as a religious expression -- the Rastafarian movement is still strong all around the world, particularly...
African-American News
2010 Texas Multicultural Summit; The Power of Standing Together
Corporate executives, community leaders and experts will gather in Dallas April 7 to discuss a variety of topics pertaining to the diverse communities in Texas during the third Annual Multicultural Summit. ...
Urban Prep Sends All Seniors to College
Only four percent of this year's senior class at Chicagoa s Urban Prep Academy for Young Men read at grade level as freshmen, says school CEO Tim King. ...
Celebration of the Black Press to Feature Dr. Height; Other Civil Rights Heroes Next Week
Black Press Week, the annual celebration of the nearly two centuries-old mission of Black-owned newspapers, will be fueled this year by the fact that the 183-year-old civil rights institution is continuing to plead its own cause even as it honors the achievements of others. ...
Since the election of President Obama, we've seen a resurgence of racism in every sector of society. ...
Winnie Mandela Denies Dissing Anti-Apartheid Hero | EURweb
*Winnie Madikizela-Mandela on Friday said she never granted an interview to a journalist who quoted her in a British newspaper as saying her ex-husband Nelson Mandela had "let down" the blacks. "I did not give Naipaul an interview. It is therefore not necessary for me to respond in any...
Sex Education, Contraception Key To Lowering Abortion Rate Among Blacks, Guttmacher CEO Writes
They "falsely and cynically ... accuse abortion providers of targeting minority communities," she continues. ...
BV on Sports
Shaq and His Wife Reach Divorce Settlement
Filed under: Basketball TMZ is reporting that Shaquille O'Neal and his estranged wife, Shaunie, have reached a divorce settlement. Shaunie's lawyer, Sorrell Trope, stated that Shaq and Shaunie have come to terms in all areas related to property, custody, child support and spousal support. The couple is not yet officially...
Serena Williams, Usain Bolt Given Laureus Awards
Filed under: Golf & Tennis, Women's SportsThe Laureus World Sports Awards recognizes athletes and sports-affiliated personalities for their endeavors in their respective sports and communities. This year's awards were held in Abu Dhabi, where Serena Williams was awarded Sportswoman of the year for getting her No. 1 ranking in 2009...
L.A. Angels Torii Hunter Says Afro-Latinos Aren't Black?
Filed under: Baseball In a roundtable discussion on race in baseball with USA Today, the subject of the lack of American Black players in the league came up. More Black American athletes are choosing to play other sports, such as basketball and football, but there are plenty of Black Latino...
Marion Jones Keeps WNBA Promise: Signs with Tulsa Shock
Filed under: Basketball, Women's SportsBack in December Marion Jones announced that since her track and field career was over, thanks in part to admitting to using steroids and serving time for lying about it, she would give basketball a shot. And she was serious. On Wednesday the WNBA's Tulsa Shock...
Jamie Jungers Wins Howard Stern's Tiger Woods Beauty Pageant
Filed under: Golf & Tennis One of Tiger Woods' mistresses, Jamie Jungers, was the winner of a peculiar beauty contest the other day. Shock jock Howard Stern held an on-air pageant, featuring Jungers and other women who've allegedly slept with Tiger. The women were asked interesting questions, such as the...
Lamar Odom Speaks on his Marriage to Khloe Kardashian
Filed under: Gossip, BasketballIt's been about six months since L.A. Laker Lamar Odom married reality television star Khloe Kardashian. After meeting for the first time just a couple of months prior, the couple tied the knot back in September for all eyes to see on E! Entertainment Television. The couple...
The Vyne
“Let your heart jump and your feet will follow.” Mary Spio shows us that with great risk comes great reward. Her sharp mind and fortitude have enabled her to not only become a rocket scientist, but also an entrepreneur, patent holder, and digital media expert. Mary was born in Syracuse, NY. When she...
Mo’Nique’s Open Marriage: Would You Do It?
First off, a big congratulations to Mo’Nique for her tremendous performance in Precious and her subsequent Oscar win, truly well deserved. On the night of her Oscar win, we were all treated to Barbara Walter’s final Oscar special featuring Sandra Bullock and Mo’Nique. If you had the chance to watch...
It’s time to get serious about our health ladies. With the rise of Type II diabetes, the unrelenting prevalence of cancer and growing numbers of black women with heart disease, it’s no longer an option to wait until you feel sick before you start to take your health seriously. One...
Are you in the market for a new work bag but don’t want something that looks like a briefcase? Check out these eight options that are large enough for your folders, wallet, and/or your laptop without making you look like like you’re toting around your “work stuff.” 1.Banana Republic Large Leather...
2010 Academy Awards Red Carpet
Did you see the red carpet pre-show for the Oscars? As always, there were some hits, misses, shockers and definitely some that were unforgettable. Here are some of our favorites from all of those categories. Be sure to vote on your favorites! Photo credits: Style.com and NYTimes.com Who were your favorites? Vote...
But You Say He’s Just A Friend
Experts say the best relationships are the ones that have a strong friendship as the foundation on which the relationship is built. Pick up any self-help book and you’re sure to find guidance about the importance of forging a friendship before getting serious with a person. So let’s say you...