Fun Stuff

Kwame T. Hall aka Da Boi Genius is known for his HIGH ENERGY LEVEL!!! So when Reebok allowed him to design a shoe from the “Zig Slash” Collection, immediately he thought SUMMER, FRESH and LIFE as ways to express himself accurately. Being in the entertainment field he reached out to well known Rap Artist and […]

THE DAILY GREEN: With much of the U.S. experiencing a summer heat wave, everyone’s thinking about cooling off. 1. Close your windows (as silly as that sounds) It may seem counterintuitive, but opening the windows will often make your home warmer, not cooler. Open your windows at night if the air outside is cooler than […]

I know what you’re thinking: Why bother working out muscles I can’t even see? When back muscles are strong, they help you stand taller and pull in your tummy so you look slimmer.  Plus summer clothes show more of your back than you may realize. Do these simple exercises and show off that sexy back […]

Summer is here and the heat reassures that every single day! As sistas, sometimes it takes a little extra maintenance to makes these beautiful bodies exude even more stellar beauty…. Beauty expert Lady Emmy concludes that these 3 products are her favs when it comes to summer beauty! READ MORE

Lighten up your diet this summer with these six top refreshing foods and drinks for weight loss. WebMd.com presents the following dietitian’s picks for some of the best foods to help with weight loss during the summer. Best Summer Weight Loss Food No. 1: Chilled Soups Moores loves all kind of produce but says cold […]

Summer is just around the corner, or better yet here if you’re in the South Central Region.  The hotter it gets the skimpier the clothes become, and if you’re a fan of the original “Destiny’s Child’s” fad with the alternating random cut outs in their synced outfits, following these few tips will help you become the […]

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One of our favorite trends, is this summer’s metallic eyeshadow!! If you love eyeshadows as much as we do, we’re sure you can relate.

Videos

Wacka Flocka Flame visits Cleveland for Summer Jam 2010! See his performance here… also pay attention to 7:08min where Flocka AKA Lebron Flocka James. “Tell that n**** We go hard in the motha****in paint n****!

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Makeup is meant for your face—but keeping it there gets a lot harder once summer hits. Makeup artist Laura Mercier gave Allure tips about how to stop the stuff from melting when the mercury rises.

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We don't know if it's our Prince obsession or the fact that purple looks so stunning on brown skin, but lately, we've been spotting a slew of celebs rocking purple eyeshadow. And we're not just talking straightforward Barney purple, either -- the shadows run the gorgeous gamut from pale lavender to neon plum. From Eve to Estelle, here are our favorite violet-eyed superstars.

National

Temperatures cooled a bit Thursday along parts of the East Coast that have been suffering under a blistering heat wave this week, but it might be too early to get out of the pool just yet. The National Weather Service still has heat advisories out for much of the region.

Health

Outdoor swimming is something that is limited by the weather.  So take advantage while the summer is around! I’m not talking intense laps and training:  splash around and bring a floatie and a book.