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Hey Lovaaaaaas -- our patron saint, Sade Adu has returned to us...and not a moment too soon. Sade debuted her first album, 'Diamond Life,' 25 years ago and sounds as strong and heartfelt (and looks as beautiful) as ever.
BV on Love is serving you up a special treat -- exclusive behind-the-scenes footage with one of the most iconic music figures alive today. See Sade -- who rarely gives interviews -- up close and personal as she and her band, bassist Paul Denman, guitarist/sax player Stuart Matthewman, and keyboardist Andrew Hale, talk about their creative process. There's also the making-of the 'Soldier of Love,' video, directed by Sophie Mueller and choreographed by Fatima Robinson.
'Soldier of Love' the album drops Feb. 8, 2010. Stay tuned to BV on Love and find out how you can win a special Sade Valentine's Day package for two!
Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Sade's 'Soldier of Love'
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Adages have staying power for a reason. One of the most prominent -- Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned -- continues to ring true. Just ask Tiger Woods and his head lumps.
This time yet another prominent and powerful African American man, Charles E. Phillips, 50, president of tech company, Oracle, had his reputation go down in flames after his mistress YaVaughnie Wilkins, 42, plastered at least five billboards across the country proclaiming her love for him complete with a web site with proof of their decade-long affair.
Continue reading Charles Phillips Didn't Need an Oracle To See This One Coming
'CBS Evening News' anchor Katie Couric interviewed First Lady Michelle Obama for Glamour's "Women of the Year" issue. In addition to talking to about the importance of role models, mentoring and her biggest surprise as first lady, Obama also shares with Couric what women should look for in their mate and when to dump someone.
"Cute's good, but cute only lasts for so long," says Obama. "Don't look at the bank book or the title, but look at the heart, look at the soul," she counsels young women who are looking for a mate. In President Obama, the first lady said she saw something "special."
"When you're dating a man, you should always feel good," says Obama. And if you don't -- DON'T MARRY HIM!
For any 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' fans (and given the show's recent numbers, we know there are many), we know that Ed and Lisa Hartwell are one of the two couples on the show that are actually married. Theirs looks to be a sweet relationship based on love and respect.
In this video from Essence.com, we hear "cougar" Lisa sound off on how the lovebirds met and how they married after only "one month and 23 days" of dating. We also hear from the usually reserved Ed on "being head of his household" and how they are trying for a baby girl these days.
The pairing of beauties and ballers has been around probably since the first cave man hit a rock across a dusty field. You take two stars in their own right and put them in the same circles and, voila, you have a match made in star heaven. What's not to love? They both are established in their fields and they both bring a little something something to the finance table, if you know what I'm saying. Going way back, from Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe to Pam Grier and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the beauty and the baller have been on the world's stage for a minute and show no signs of slowing. Check out a few of our faves and a couple who didn't quite make it across the finish line.
Beauties and Ballers
Game On! La La Vazquez and Carmelo Anthony
This 'Charm School' judge and her younger beau, NBA star beau, are engaged and have a son together. Ever the supportive fiancee, La La braves rude b-ball fans to support him at games.
Michael Loccisano, Getty Images
Game On! David Beckham and Victoria Beckham
Soccer and spice was the winning combination for footballer David Beckham and his Spice Girl-turned-fashion plate wife, Victoria. These Brits are easily the fiercest couple in sports.
Luca Ghidoni, Getty Images
Game Over. Tyra Banks and Chris Webber
The unlucky-in-love ex-model and the handsome ex-NBAer called it quits in 2004 after dating for three years. Miss Tyra later hinted on her talk show that his wandering eye had cursed their union.
Robert Mora, Getty Images
Game On! Eva Longoria Parker and Tony Parker
This busy actress is no "desperate housewife" to her husband, basketball player Tony Parker, but the Mexican-American beauty and her French-born man are clearly in love.
Jean Baptiste Lacroix, FilmMagic.com
Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett
It had to be love for the 'Girls Next Door' star to leave her abandon her posh lifestyle at the Playboy Mansion to start a new life with football player Hank Baskett. The two are set to wed in June.
Denise Truscello, WireImage
Game Over. Kobe Bryant and Brandy
He was a high school phenom on his way to the NFL; she was a teen star with a major crush. It was inevitable that Kobe and Brandy hit it off. But after a highly-publicized prom date, this teenage romance fizzled.
Mirek Towski, Getty Images
Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush
Paparazzi can't get enough of this buxom reality star and her New Orleans Saints boyfriend. She might get a little too chatty about their relationship -- she told Tyra he buys her tampons -- but they seem in it for the long haul.
Lester Cohen, WireImage
Game Over. Kelly Rowland and Roy Williams
Kelly Rowland was so ready to walk down the aisle with ex-fiance, NFL safety Roy Williams, that she posed on the cover of Modern Bride. Unfortunately, the wedding got called off after the mag hit stands.
KMazur, WireImage
Game On! Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo
Dallas Cowboys fans might think she's a curse, but quarterback Tony Romo clearly likes her around. The two have stuck together through thick and thin. Literally.
Rick Diamond, WireImage
Game Over. Halle Berry and David Justice
Rumored to have been a volatile union from the start, Halle Berry and baseball player David Justice's marriage lasted from 1992 to 1996 -- four years Ms. Berry probably wants to forget.
Steve Granitz, WireImage
Neo soul siren Jill Scott is a fierce force of nature. Not only is this Philly bred diva releasing an album this June ('The No. 1 Lady Remixed') on Hidden Beach records, she is also the woman behind the Butterfly bra for Ashley Stewart and is excellent as Mma Ramotswe in the HBO/BBC vehicle, 'The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency' with Anika Noni Rose. Jill has been blessed with a son, baby Jett Hamilton Roberts, born on April 20, 2009 and shares her thoughts on new motherhood and her plans for her impending nuptials with fiance Lil John Roberts.
BHM MEDIA NEW
While on a family vacation with Tom and Suri, Katie Holmes hit the beach near Rio de Janeiro in this blue one piece.
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Rihanna hits the stage at the NFL Pepsi Smash Super Bowl Concert in a pair of knee-high black boots. What do you think about the pop singer's look?
Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images for NFL
Mischa Barton wore this Elie Saab couture mint green gown to the Fashion Dinner for Aids at the Pavillon d'Armenonville. Is Mischa's look a hit or miss?
Eric Ryan, Getty Images
Heroes star Hayden Panettiere arrives at the NBC Universal Pre-Super Bowl event at Portofino in a black tuxedo jacket and dress with a plunging neckline. Is the Hollywood starlet hot or not?
Gerardo Mora, Getty Images
Diane Kruger wore Nina Ricci for the Fashion Dinner for Aids at the Pavillon d'Armenonville. Is her dress a mess or amazing?
Eric Ryan, Getty Images
Kim Kardashian opted for this floral strapless Tracey Reese dress for the 2009 Moves Magazine Super Bowl Party at The Venue Club. Let us know what you think about Kim's look.
Tim Boyles, Getty Images
Burlesque beauty Dita Von Teese wore an ice blue Elie Saab (left) satin dress at the Fashion Dinner for Aids at the Pavillon d'Armenonville.
Dominique Charriau, WireImage
Spanish actress Penelope Cruz appeared at the the 2009 Goya Cinema Awards in Madrid in this black lace Chanel gown. Is it a win or a loss?
Carlos Alvarez, Getty Images
Amy Adams wore a Jasmine di Milo gold and silver sequin backless dress and Christian Louboutin heels to the 61st Annual Directors Guild of America Awards.
Frazer Harrison, Getty Images
Being thousands of miles away didn't stop Meryl Streep from celebrating the inauguration. The actress wore this Catherine Malandrino flag dress to the Paris premiere of Doubt.
Julien Hekimian, WireImage
Vanessa L. Williams has been in the spotlight -- and certainly thrived in it -- for over 25 years. The 'Ugly Betty' star is a Grammy-, Emmy- and Tony-nominated phenom who credits her mother for her strong work ethic. Lately, she can be seen as the power-hungry diva Wilhemina Slater on 'Ugly Betty,' as well as Vita in the recently released 'Hannah Montana' movie. This Mother's Day, Williams, proud mother of four children -- ages 9, 16, 19 and 21 -- shares her breadth of knowledge on motherhood, career and how to work in "blended families." Her 13th album, 'The Real Thing,' drops June 2.
BHM MEDIA NEW
While on a family vacation with Tom and Suri, Katie Holmes hit the beach near Rio de Janeiro in this blue one piece.
bauergriffinonline.com
Rihanna hits the stage at the NFL Pepsi Smash Super Bowl Concert in a pair of knee-high black boots. What do you think about the pop singer's look?
Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images for NFL
Mischa Barton wore this Elie Saab couture mint green gown to the Fashion Dinner for Aids at the Pavillon d'Armenonville. Is Mischa's look a hit or miss?
Eric Ryan, Getty Images
Heroes star Hayden Panettiere arrives at the NBC Universal Pre-Super Bowl event at Portofino in a black tuxedo jacket and dress with a plunging neckline. Is the Hollywood starlet hot or not?
Gerardo Mora, Getty Images
Diane Kruger wore Nina Ricci for the Fashion Dinner for Aids at the Pavillon d'Armenonville. Is her dress a mess or amazing?
Eric Ryan, Getty Images
Kim Kardashian opted for this floral strapless Tracey Reese dress for the 2009 Moves Magazine Super Bowl Party at The Venue Club. Let us know what you think about Kim's look.
Tim Boyles, Getty Images
Burlesque beauty Dita Von Teese wore an ice blue Elie Saab (left) satin dress at the Fashion Dinner for Aids at the Pavillon d'Armenonville.
Dominique Charriau, WireImage
Spanish actress Penelope Cruz appeared at the the 2009 Goya Cinema Awards in Madrid in this black lace Chanel gown. Is it a win or a loss?
Carlos Alvarez, Getty Images
Amy Adams wore a Jasmine di Milo gold and silver sequin backless dress and Christian Louboutin heels to the 61st Annual Directors Guild of America Awards.
Frazer Harrison, Getty Images
Being thousands of miles away didn't stop Meryl Streep from celebrating the inauguration. The actress wore this Catherine Malandrino flag dress to the Paris premiere of Doubt.
Julien Hekimian, WireImage
Tiffany Rose is a brownbaby. What does that mean exactly? It's a term Rose uses to describe a person of mixed race heritage. Coincidentally, it's also the name of her website: brownbaby.org.
"I recently created brownbaby.org largely to facilitate and drive questions about race. I have the unique opportunity to view the world through multiple eyes," says Rose. "In my view, who better to begin conversations about how we view race than those of us who are racially undefined?"
With the election of Barack Obama, the Oscar win by Halle Berry, the golf prowess of Tiger Woods and the chart topping success of Mariah Carey, biracial and multiracial people are rising in prominence in society and becoming more widely accepted. It's the rapidly changing attitude of Americans toward people with varied cultural backgrounds that inspires Rose's vision. While Rose takes special pride in her mixed heritage, she concedes that being a "brownbaby" has not always been easy.
Rose says the term brownbaby comes from a painful episode from her childhood. She was about six years old, in front of her first grade class, when the moniker first reared its head. "I was trying to explain what I was, so I pulled out crayons to show kids what I was. I mixed black and white and got gray," said Rose. She knew that wasn't right so asked her mother for help.
"My mom showed me brown and called me her brown baby girl. That was a way for me to identify my race and when I used it with the other kids they got it.
Continue reading Enter the World of the brownbaby (a Person of Mixed Race Heritage)
(Prince Naveen and Princess Tiana)
Oh, boy.
After years of flack from the African American community, in 2006, the Disney company saw fit to finally include an African American princess in its pantheon of animated royals – which in the past had representation from every other racial and ethnic group (Jasmine, Pocahontas, Snow White, Cinderella, Ariel, etc.)
In December of this year, the company is set to release 'The Princess and the Frog,' set in New Orleans and featuring Princess Tiana, voiced by actress Anika Noni Rose. Oprah Winfrey is voicing Eudora, Tiana's mother.
Oddly enough, though, Princess Tiana is black; her prince is not. That's right – even though there is a real-life black man in the highest office in the land with a black wife, Disney obviously doesn't think a black man is worthy of the title of prince. I guess Sasha and Malia and all the other little black girls out there should just shut up and be thankful to have something! Little black boys will have to wait another 20 years.
Famous Interracial Couples
Tara Wilson and Chris Noth
The two are the proud parents of a baby boy, Orion Christopher Noth, born in January 2008. They met in 2004 when she worked as a bartender at his now defunct music venue in NYC The Cutting Room.
Monica Morgan, WireImage
Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush
Stars in their own right, these two have risen to tabloid stardom with their very public relationship. While he is a football phenom, she is a gorgeous socialite made famous by a reality show and a racy sex tape.
Johnny Nunez, Getty Images
Seal and Heidi Klum
One of today's most striking 'it' couples, these two first met when Heidi was pregnant with ex-husband Flavio Briatore's child. They were married a year later and now have two gorgeous sons together.
FilmMagic.com
Ice T and Coco
Rapper turned actor Ice T married voluptuous swimsuit model Nicole Austin, known professionally as Coco. The 'Law & Order: SVU' regular and his wife speak often of the secret of their seven year marriage -- great sex!
Astrid Stawiarz, Getty Images
DJ Ironik and Danielle Lloyd
Former Miss Great Britain and reality TV star is the on-again-off fiance of MOBO nominated rapper. In October, they were off again -- or it could be a publicity stunt?
Chris Jackson, Getty Images
Cuba Gooding and Sara Gooding
Cuba Gooding has been married to Sara Kapfer since 1994, but the two were high school sweethearts since 1986. The Goodings have three children: Spencer, Mason and Piper.
Giulio Marcocchi, Getty Images
Thandie Newton and Ol Parker
Bi-racial British actress Thandie Newton married her writer/director/producer husband in 1998. The pair have two daughters, Ripley and Nico.
Jon Furniss, WireImage
Iman and David Bowie
Somalian supermodel Iman and rock luminary David Bowie have been married 19 years and have one daughter, Alexandria Zahra -- they make an amazing power couple.
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Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren
These two were introduced in 2001 and by 2004 were getting married at an exclusive golf resort in Barbados. The two have two children, Sam Alexis and Charlie Axel.
WireImage
Emma Bunton and Jade Jones
Emma Bunton (Baby Spice) has been with her partner, singer Jade Jones, for nearly a decade. The two have a son, Beau Lee Bunton, born in August 2007 and say they have no plans to marry.
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Prince Naveen of Maldonia is voiced by a Brazilian actor, and his skin is ... tan. His hair and features are decidedly non-black. This has left many in the community shaking their head in befuddlement and even rage.
It's not like Disney isn't used to the controversy. Over the years, it has offended blacks, Jews, women's groups and some shade of everyone else. Appropriately, controversy has dogged the 'The Princess' since its inception. Originally, the black princess was named Maddy, a maid working for a white family set in 1920s New Orleans.
Both the name (which sounds eerily close to Mammy) and position made many take pause, so Maddy became Tiana, a more African American name. Even choosing New Orleans with its history of slavery and voodoo had some in an uproar. That toothless firefly that sounds like a slave (see video) isn't likely to convert many fans either.
Some, including Rose, think it's all good: "It's great and wonderful, and bigger even is being the first American princess," the Tony Award-winner told Black Voices. "They have chosen to give the world an American princess who looks like me. I really can't think of anything else that would be more exciting," she added.
I'm sure folks could come up with a couple.
There is a song by Jazmine Sullivan burning up airwaves these days. It's called 'Bust Your Windows.' The song is about a woman breaking crazy on a cheating man. In short, the protagonist breaks all the windows of her beau's car when she learned of his infidelity. In part, the lyrics go:
I bust the windows out your car
After I saw you laying next to her
I didn't wanna but I took my turn
I'm glad I did it cuz you had to learn
Sullivan is not the first celebrity to write and/or sing about defacing a man's property. Carrie Underwood's 'Before He Cheats' talks about a woman catching wreck on her man's ride, too:
I dug my key into the side
Of his pretty little souped-up 4 wheel drive
Carved my name into his leather seat
I took a Louisville slugger to both head lights
Slashed a hole in all 4 tires
And maybe next time he'll think before he cheats
What is it about women and defacing property when they've been done wrong?
I bust the windows out your car
After I saw you laying next to her
I didn't wanna but I took my turn
I'm glad I did it cuz you had to learn
Sullivan is not the first celebrity to write and/or sing about defacing a man's property. Carrie Underwood's 'Before He Cheats' talks about a woman catching wreck on her man's ride, too:
I dug my key into the side
Of his pretty little souped-up 4 wheel drive
Carved my name into his leather seat
I took a Louisville slugger to both head lights
Slashed a hole in all 4 tires
And maybe next time he'll think before he cheats
What is it about women and defacing property when they've been done wrong?
Continue reading Bust The Windows Out His Car: Love Gone Wrong
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