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Weight Watchers is making sure everyone knows about Jennifer Hudson’s success with their weight-loss programs. They’ve released this video with the newly svelte Hudson interpreting the Nina Simone classic, “Feelin’ Good.” J-Hud’s been out and about this year showing off her new figure. We won’t hate now, she looks good! Think you’ll give Weight Watchers […]

Eddie Murphy’s ex-wife, Nicole can answer that question. Nicole, who received a one-time payout of $15 Million in 2006 from her divorce settlement with Eddie Murphy is currently staring down millions of dollars in debt. While we don’t have the specifics of her expenses, there are public records of IRS tax liens, totaling $846,630 filed […]

What’s scarier than Lil Kim without makeup? A McCain Presidency? Maybe. But this list of horrific hip-hop Halloween songs will have you clutching your eggs.

Black History Month comes around every February. And every year, the media give you countless commemorations, celebrations and presentations. But it’s your history. Shouldn’t you decide how to celebrate it?

One year ago today hip-hop lost one of its pioneers, John “Mr. Magic” Rivas. Chuck Chillout, Funkmaster Flex and Positive K share their earliest memories of the late John “Mr. Magic” Rivas. Props to  Nahright…. RELATED POSTS REWIND: Sean C & LV Remember Grandmaster Roc Raida Spike Lee Celebrates Michael Jackson’s Birthday In BK [VIDEO]

Fourteen years ago today Tupac Amaru Shakur, one of the most influential MCs ever, died of respiratory failure and cardiac arrest at Las Vegas’ University Hospital after being shot four  times in a drive by six days earlier. He was pronounced dead at 4:03 p.m.

Trey Songz sits down with Smokey D. Fontaine in this exclusive interview for TheUrbanDaily.com & GIANTLife.com and says he “loves a lot of women,” having a girlfriend is “bad for the brand,” and “I’ll make a million invented sexes!”

Boxer Floyd Mayweather was arrested on Friday over charges that he physically abused her and stole her cellphone during an argument.

Whether you’re taking the day off from work or taking the day off from looking for work (that’s a job by itself!) we’ve put together some songs that pay homage to the hustle. Happy Labor Day!

Each year Essence Magazine sponsors the Essence Music Festival that sets African-American music center stage for all the world to see. This year it’s back  with performances from Trey Songz, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Monica, Alicia Keys and many more our favorites!