Finally, Amber Rose is putting a personality to her face and famous figure and actually speaking to the media, picking up her boyfriend’s slack like any devoted better half would. In her revealing interview in the latest issue of Complex magazine, she explains she grew up very poor in South Philly with a single mother. [...]

The saga continues, meet Biggie Jr. and Diddy Jr. with Diddy Sr.

Harlem native and Pastor Mase must be getting bored with all that cult like church cooter. When he is approached on the street by a “random” cameraman, he acts shady, but as soon as he finds out he is from TMZ, the reverend throws out the dimples, smiles, glasses, and starts talking about a “deal.”

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Devohn Walker has styled Beyoncé, Lil’ Kim, and Mya, among other artists. Channeling Grace Jones in his downtime, in an all-black ensemble with Lady Gaga sunglasses and a belt around his neck, he was impossible for this week’s Video Look Book cameras to miss. He describes his style as “high-fashion couture slash ethnic slash universal.” [...]

A member of Geggy Tah just accused Pharrell of some musical thievery.
In a federal lawsuit filed this week, Thomas Jordan claims the Pharrell produced track “All I Wanna Do (Feel Like Me)” is a total rip-off of the Geggy’s ‘96 tune “Whoever You Are.”
The suit alleges Pharrell produced “Feel” for the rap group The Clipse– [...]

We find Harlem content when ever it maybe. Here’s Star and Buc Wild talk on video with DJVlad talk about the ‘pluses’ and ‘minuses’ of Harlem man Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Russell Simmons.

Live Performance from our friends at EbonyJetMagazines.

Music video by Rick Ross performing Magnificent with J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League [Producer], Judd Allison [Video Producer], Gil Green [Video Director]:
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“Dancing With the Stars” front-runner and Brookland Entertainment artist Lil’ Kim debuted the video for her new single “Download” today on MySpace.

View the video now!
http://celebrity.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=celebrity.icon
“Download” features T-Pain and funk legend Charlie Wilson and is available on iTunes by clicking here:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=308620535&s=143441
For more information on “Download” and other Brookland artists.
visit www.brooklandmusic.com

About Brookland Entertainment: Brookland Entertainment is a boutique record label formed by music industry veteran Eric Nicks and multi-platinum producers the Track Masters (Tone & Poke). The label, established in 2008, has national distribution through Universal Republic. Brookland is driven by its passion for music. Its mission is to develop artists and release titles based on talent rather than research and numbers. Headquartered in Alpine, NJ, Brookland converted a large, multi-room house into a living and work space for its artists and producers to perfect their craft around the clock.
Formerly Sr. VP of A&R at Universal Motown, Nicks has been instrumental in the careers of LL Cool J, Foxy Brown, Lyfe Jennings, Mya and many other artists. Likewise, the Track Masters have made music for some of the biggest names in R&B and Hip-Hop including Notorious B.I.G., Will Smith, R. Kelly, and Jay-Z.

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As distinctive and complicated a person as Nathaniel Ayers is, the filmmakers knew that the character would be an extremely demanding one to portray.

After all, what actor would be able to travel the distance between Nathaniels undeniable genius and his unalterable moments of mental imbalance? Fortunately, almost as soon as the script was completed, Academy Award® winner Jamie Foxx expressed interest in the role. The actor was looking forward to using the same focus and commitment he had shown in his rich portrait of Ray Charles in Ray, and hit the ground running. Although he came to the production with the advantage of being a highly accomplished musician in his own right, he spent six intensive months learning advanced cello and violin techniques. Notes Gary Foster: From the outset, Jamies appetite for this role was voracious and he grabbed it to the point where he moved away from his life during filming. We rented him an apartment to play the cello and think about the next days scenes without interference from his normal existence. He really put himself inside this bubble and I cannot thank him enough for understanding what it was going to take to play this part. Adds Joe Wright: Jamie has a heart the size of America and a very sensitive and gentle one at that. I believe he really loves Nathaniel, which was so important. Foxx immediately had an emotional reaction when he first read the script on a plane to London. I guess altitude makes you even more emotional and I was getting misty on the plane, he says. Its so seldom you find a character captured with so many nuances and have everything work so well together on the page. I thought it was amazing. Its a story about how trying to understand someone elses world can take you a long way in your own, and its really a beautiful love story. Soon after taking on the role, Foxx met the real-life Nathaniel Ayers, which kicked everything into high gear. It was just great to meet him, to get to know him up close a

First lady Michelle Obama planted the first fruit and vegetable seedlings in the new White House garden Thursday, assisted by a group of eager fifth-graders who tend to a similar garden at their school.

Iman talks with emerging model Ubah Hassan about their home country and the role race plays in fashion. Video by Jonah Green.
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Singer Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles courtroom to charges he assaulted and threatened his superstar girlfriend Rihanna.

As our Bossip buddies like to say, Jesus take the wheel. Here’ s video from our friends at Ween TV at the Harlem Heights opening party, along with cast members from the “hit show” Baldwin Hills. We’re still trying to figure out why they had the Harlem Heights cast party downtown?

Harlem businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson visits Google’s Mountain View, CA headquarters to discuss his book “32 Ways to Be a Champion in Business.” This event took place on March 10, 2009, as part of the Authors@Google series.Earvin made the transition from great athlete to greater entrepreneur through hard work and by avidly pursuing opportunities. He recognized that densely populated urban communities were ripe for commercial and residential development. He partnered with major brands like Starbucks, 24 Hour Fitness, and T.G.I. Fridays to lead a major economic push in these communities. The success of his businesses proved that ethnically diverse urban residents would welcome and support major brands if given the opportunity. Earvin continues to be a leader of urban economic development that provides jobs, goods, and a new spirit of community.
32 Ways to Be a Champion in Business will inspire and enlighten readers who wish to make a similar impact with their careers and business endeavors.
Earvin “Magic” Johnson–known worldwide for his talent on the basketball court–has an equally impressive career off the court. As the chairman and chief executive officer of Magic Johnson Enterprises, he has helped launch major business initiatives focused on revitalizing ethnically diverse urban communities by bringing brand-name businesses into them. He has been voted number one among organizations and individuals in representing the urban community, and is the celebrity most able to influence minority consumer purchasing.

First Lady Michelle Obama visited Arlington National Cemeterys Women in Military Service for America Memorial Center on March 3, 2009. This event is in honor of Womens History Month and is an extension of Mrs. Obamas focus on military families.