Yvette Wilson is best known for her role as Andell Wilkerson on the UPN sitcom Moesha and its spinoff The Parkers. She has appeared on many comedy films such as House Party 2, House Party 3, Friday, and on Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam. Yvette has experienced kidney failure, kidney transplants and cervical cancer, among other things. Her cancer has come back after an extended retreat, and doctors are saying it’s very aggressive this time out. To get her the required treatment at the best doctors, and to to help cover travel and medical costs, Her good friend, Jeffrey Pittle…

Have you ever wondered “Why does God hate me?” If so, you are not alone. Here’s an open letter from one of our readers. I pray that you are encouraged.

How many times have we told ourselves: “I wish I could do this, But I know I can’t” or “I wish I had this, But I probably never will”? This way of thinking is our roadblock from mediocrity to greatness. We must eliminate mentalities of failure and adopt mentalities of success. Expect God to grant our heart’s desires, Instead of just wishing God will grant our heart’s desires. Switch from thinking, It shall be done to It’s already done! Prayer: Lord, Teach us to live in expectancy. Expecting nothing but Your goodness, Your blessings, Your favor! Your word says that…

At a Morehouse College event, Steve Harvey told the audience how he became a “new Christian”. And every day, he opens his radio show talking about his faith and in his own way, encouraging others to follow Christ and serve God as well. He said in an interview regarding his second divorce… “It was honestly the toughest period ever in my entire life”. But it highlighted my need to be a better Christian.” Along with talking about his faith often, he hosts the annual BET “Celebration of Gospel” event which features a who’s who of Gospel singers and performers.

This Sunday, ESSENCE will host the “Best in Black Beauty Awards,” an event that acknowledges the beauty and class of beauty innovators who are some of the most inspiring and influential figures in the industry. Essence beauty director Corynne Corbett and celebrity stylist June Ambrose will host the invitation only event. Honorees include Balanda Atis, Group Leader, and Janine Cherette, Color Cosmetic Scientist, of the L’Oréal USA Research and Innovation team; Ted Gibson, celeb hairstylist to the stars and head stylist on What Not To Wear; Janis Smith-Gomez, Vice-President of Marketing for Johnson & Johnson; Lisa Logan, go-to manicurist for…

Albert says the song, “Feeling the Pain,” was written to address the injustice done to the Martin family and to bring comfort to Trayvon’s mother, Sybrina Fulton. “As a creative author I wanted to capture the feelings and emotions involved in this murder and keep Trayvon the focus not Zimmerman’s and his defense team efforts to white wash this tragic incident.” “Feeling the Pain” features the voices of April Lawson and Karla Readus.

Investigators are trying to find the cause of a fire that ripped through Tyler Perry’s Atlanta studios. There were no reports of injuries from the blaze that began shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday and burned through the exterior facade of a large building, Atlanta Fire Capt. Jolyon Bundrige said. “We are grateful that there were no injuries, and that 99 percent of the damage is limited to the backlot facade.” More than 100 firefighters responded to the four-alarm blaze. The studio said Perry thanked Atlanta firefighters for their quick response and for limiting the damage. The fire never reached inside…

Shawn Stockman of 90’s R&B Group, Boyz II Men is finally opening up about his son with Autism. A condition which he says, will change their lives forever! Stockman says that the financial barriers to autism treatment are the reason he has launched a non-profit called Micah’s Voice, dedicated to footing the bill for one to two families seeking treatment for autism each year. “But the cost of those early autism intervention treatments can be prohibitive for many parents, Stockman says. “We’ve learned in the midst of our journey with Micah how fortunate we are to have money. There’s no…

Was I the only one wishing these two would stick around until the very end? Well, if you were too, You were just as disappointed last night when they were eliminated. Following their shock elimination from “Dancing With The Stars” Tuesday night Jaleel White and his partner Kym Johnson stopped by “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (Weeknights, 12 a.m. ET on ABC). All Jimmy Kimmel really wanted to know was, why didn’t White do “The Urkel” on “DWTS?” White joked that the competition was too intense: “Did you see Will Levy out there, man? Where was there a chance for me to…

Even if you’re not a crier, Be prepared to cry! 9 Year Old Malaki Paul had sort of an emotional start on TV Show ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ as he performed Beyonce’s song ‘Listen’

Ever thought you had the perfect relationship with your loved ones? Well you’d be surprised to find out how they really view it. That’s the whole idea behind ‘Red Table Talk’. “For people to be able to sit down together and have a conversation, that’s the power of love. Love is what sometimes holds us and binds us when we’re not so happy,” Pinkett-Smith says. The conversation she’s starting around “The Red Table” will eventually represent all conversation, she adds. “My belief is that communication is the best way to create strong relationships.” Red Table Talks premieres on Mothers Day,…

Check out Ms. Jill’s latest video titled “Blessed”. We love positive music and we love Jill Scott so you can’t go wrong with this one. “Blessed” is featured on Jill’s album “The Light of the Sun”

How important do you think Religion is in a marriage? Do you believe that “A family that prays together, stays together? How about being unequally yoked? How about double faith? He’s one religion and you’re another. Would these be considered deal breakers for you? Well, not for Rapper/Singer T-Pain! He recently spoke to our friends over at Elev8, and here’s what he had to say: [ooyala code=”JjYXM0Mzp5eUDzICc-Uaf_ez02OjGgBu”]

A few months ago, I did a post on PURPOSE. If you missed it, read it here… (Are You Fulfilling Your Passion or God’s Purpose?) Many of you agreed with me, while many of you argued that one’s passion is indeed the same as God’s purpose. Bishop TD Jakes says: “You Shouldn’t Confuse Talent With Purpose”. Just because you admire something doesn’t mean it’s your purpose. Don’t let yourself be distracted by something that should be a hobby. If you, like me, enjoy music, that doesn’t necessarily mean you should be the one directing the song. Buy some CDs or…

Lil’ Kim is doing a little soul searching these days. She definitely has spent the last few years living outside of her comfort box. Dancing with the Stars, broadened her appeal and now she’s opening up about her spiritual life. This weekend she talks about her connection with God, life, and music on BET’s inspirational program “Lift Every Voice.” “Always keep God first no matter what. I think in this industry, people lose it,” said the Queen Bee. “That’s because they’ve probably never had a connection with God, and if they do have a connection with God, they forget to put…

If you haven’t been watching the Mary Mary Reality Show, You’re missing out! Tune in every Thursday at 9pm EST and 8pm CST on WeTv. In the meantime…Take a peak at their message to their fans and their HATERS!

Le’Andria Johnson took a moment to address the crowd last week while performing onstage at a Philly concert. Once Le’Andria hit the stage, complete with band and background singers, she immediately went into the Byron Cage hit “I Will Bless The Lord” and then VaShawn Mitchell’s “My Worship Is For Real”. Would you believe that was the next to the last song? In the midst of her singing she began to testify and said “I messed up but God didn’t forget about me”. She even apologized to all of her fans who she may have disappointed and said I’m…

Oscar winner Octavia Spencer is now strutting her stuff behind the camera. She has crafted a short film about bullying, which features narration for her Help co-star Viola Davis. According to Indie Wire, The Unforgiving Minute tells the “story of a young boy growing up in an environment peppered with judgment and lack of understanding.” Titled The Unforgiving Minute, the 10-minute film’s synopsis reads: … tells the story of a young boy growing up in an environment peppered with judgment and lack of understanding. He lives with his Mom who is a single parent, his sister and grandparents. The family…

I recall a conversation I had with a good friend of mine several months ago. Although we both live in different states, we would always call on each other in our time of need. She was experiencing her share of disappointments and just needed to vent. So when asked the question… “What’s wrong?” She immediately replied “EVERYTHING” . She said that she had just received a call from her dad, letting her know that her mother’s breast cancer had come out of remission. She began to explain to me that she was hurting over the recent breakup of her 7…

Lord, Help me to be the caring person you want me to be. Especially, at times when I only seem to care about “me”. In Jesus name, Amen! The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. ~Proverbs 11:25