Beyonce No-Show for Journalism Award

Beyonce was recently awarded by the New York Association of Black Journalists (NYABJ) for an article for her “Eat, Play, Love” article written for Essence Magazine. The article was an exclusive look into the notoriously private life of Beyonce, and her first self-written article for a magazine.

We were on the scene last night, at The 24th annual Scholarship & Awards Ceremony held by the New York Association of Black Journalists (NYABJ). The event was held at Malcom X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center.

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Dr. Ian Smith’s Kicks Off Book Tour

While many women are still trying to figure out how to act like a lady — or a man — some women just want to know the truth about the men in their lives. Dr. Ian Smith recently put out a book which attempts to tackle that very subject. It’s entitled The Truth About Men – The Secret Side Of The Opposite Sex.

In addition, he’s going on a six city tour based on the book. Our photographer was on the scene when the tour kicked off last night, in Chicago at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The event was hosted by Val Warner (co-host of Windy City Live in Chicago).

Attendees got a chance to watch a documentary created by Hill Harper about relationships. They also asked the panel – which included Dr. Ian Smith, Boris Kodjoe, Hill Harper, and Evan Shy — many of their burning relationship questions.

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Mother’s Day Plans for Tina Knowles & Beyonce

Tina Knowles seems to be really excited about Mother’s Day this year. She told USWeekly:

“We’re excited because it’s Beyonce’s first Mother’s Day. [We're] all going to be together.”
“I’m hoping to cook! I want to cook. My traditional soul food and maybe gumbo. That’s my favorite dish!”

After giving birth to Blue Ivy in January, this is Tina Knowles’ second grandchild. There may be more to come in the future.

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Teyana Taylor Joins G.O.O.D Music

According to TheJasmineBrand, Teyana Taylor joins Kanye’s label. The lineup of musicians under G.O.O.D Music include John Legend, Big Sean, Kid Cudi, Mr. Hudson, Cyhi the Prynce, Mos Def, and Pusha T.

Her publicist did give the “Steph Lova Program” some good news in that Teyana Taylor has officially signed to the “Good Music” label, but the press release with that statement won’t be released until probably Monday. HipHopGossipSite

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Red Table Talk with Jada Pinkett-Smith

Red Table Talk is a web series that encourages and allow families to participate in once-closed discussions, sensitive topics, and general conversation. The video open with Wicked Evolution, which is Jada’s rock band, playing in the background. Jada Pinkett-Smith, Willow, and Adrienne Banfield Jones (Jada’s mother) gather around the a red table and begin their conversation.

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William Balfour has Been Found Guilty

Jennifer Hudson was there during the verdict reading for William Balfour, who was convicted of murdering three members of J. Hud’s family.

31-year-old Balfour stands convicted of the triple murder after allegedly flying into a blind and jealous rage in 2008 — over a balloon gift for Julia Hudson, Balfour’s ex and Jennifer’s sister.

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Kanye Raps About Kim Kardashian… Again!

After only dating Kim Kardashian for a month, could Kanye be ready to put a ring on it? Remember what he said about Kim in “Way Too Cold”:

“And I’ll admit I fell in love with Kim ’round the same time she fell in love with him [Kris Humpries]. Well that’s cool, Babygirl, do your thing. Lucky I didn’t get Jay to drop him from the team.“

Now, HollywoodLife reports the Grammy winner raps about her again — for the second time –  in an upcoming track:

“I saw you in the club in a white dress/Now I want to put you in a white dress.”

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Pepsi Releases Nicki Minaj’s First Ever Commercial

Never in a commercial before, this tweet perfectly captures Nicki’ Minaj’s excitement about the release of the Pepsi commercial which debut as the face of the new campaign, “Live For Now”. The commercial follows a young couple, who’s world freezes as soon as they pop open a Pepsi while a remix of “Moment for Life” plays in the background. See the commercial after the jump!

LMAO WOW> RT @pepsi: “I guess I went commercial, Just shot a commercial.”#romanreloaded #teamminaj #livefornow cc:pep.si/PepsiNickiNOW

— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) May 6, 2012

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