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Tragedies of the Talented: Artists Who Just Couldn’t Get it Together

My father loves to say that genius isn’t free. When you’re blessed with immense talent in one area, something else suffers. I’m sure he didn’t mean it as a blanket statement but here’s a list of people this saying definitely applies to. Continued at MadameNoire.com

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Signs That He’s In Love With You

“Actions speak louder than words” isn’t a worn cliché, it’s the truth. And when it comes to love, what people do means so much more than what they say. Whether your partner goes silent when faced with the ‘L’ word, or if he says it to you every day, the way he treats you is what really lets you know how he feels. Here are few clues to let you know if your lover is, in fact, in love with you. When your partner starts to prioritize your thoughts, feelings and desires with the same importance he places upon his own, there’s a good chance that he’s all in. He’s more often than not checking for how you feel, if you are comfortable and what’s on your mind; this means even more coming from a guy who’s not a perpetual people pleaser. If you inspire him to act like one, he may just have love all over him. Continue reading…

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Beating The Blah’s: Quick And Easy Ways To Fight Your Funk

Every once in a while we all experience those not so great moods that can be hard to shake. In the midst of these blah moments it always feels like nothing can or will cheer you up. Well, I’ve got good news, there are a few quick and easy things that you can do to combat those moods and get back to your happy… ( Continue… )

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Friendship 101: Never Befriend The Foe?

Back in high school we remember the girl cliques that stuck together no matter what. If one girl had an argument with another girl in the school the whole group became her enemy with no questions asked. Fast forward to the real world of adulthood we assumed those childish rules were put to bed, so we thought… While watching another disturbing yet addicting episode of Basketball Wives and painfully listening to their childish rants on picking sides and friendship loyalty, we couldn’t help thinking – Are they serious? Does it matter if you choose to be friends with someone your friend doesn’t care for? Do you need permission to be friends with someone? One of the greatest assets a woman has is her ability to bond and build strong friendships with other women. Our ‘sistagirl’ network is our lifeline in good and bad times, which is why sisterhood is at the core of our beings. But if we all can’t get along should we be forced to choose sides and risk losing a friend? Click Here To Read The Rest At MadameNoire.com

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Frankenbrotha: Creating the Perfect Man

Ok, we know there’s no such thing as a “perfect” man. The beautiful eyes may come without the gorgeous smile. And the intellect may not always match the sense of humor. But it’s hump day and we decided to have a little fun by putting together some of our favorite features from some of our favorite guys. Check out our “Frankenbrotha” and let us know what we may have missed… Continued at MadameNoire.com

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Top 5 On-Screen Fathers We Can’t Stand

Father’s Day is always a great day to reflect on the amazing things your own dad has done for you, and on a website that focuses a lot on women most of the time, it’s nice to show some love to the men, especially the committed fathers out there, near and far, real or fake. We’ve already most recently given mad props to our favorite fathers from our favorite movies , but now it’s time to put on blast a few fathers from some film and television gems, who canit seem to act right. Their deeds have made them some of the crappiest dads out there, and hopefully this list will help you be more grateful for the dad you’ve got. Cause he could be one of these fools. Oh, one more thing. If you have not seen “For Colored Girls,” but you plan to see it, do NOT click on the last slide. *SPOILER ALERT* Continued at MadameNoire.com

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For The Ladies: How to Win an Argument with a Guy

Man, I hate arguing with my girl. The sh*t drives me up the wall. But when you put two relatively headstrong personalities together, arguments are as inevitable as Lebron James and failure. Seeing as how I’m still in the nascent stages of what I hope will be a long and fruitful union, I’m still figuring out how to properly navigate disagreements. Women can be complicated and all over the place. But I think winning or quelling an argument with a man is pretty easy: we’re simple creatures and our weaknesses are easily exploitable. Here’s a quick guide to five very unambiguous things you can do to come out on top in an argument.

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We’re Still Cool: Celebs Who’ve Worked With Their Exes

The aftermath of breakups can be difficult, especially when they’re magnified in the public eye. These celebrities who made headlines as lovers, have decisively put an end to their love affair for reasons unknown. But it hasn’t deterred them from being friends. For many, it’s made their mutual alliance stronger which has carried into their work in films, music, television and other business ventures. It only goes to show you that friendship can still survive past heartbreak… Continued at MadameNoire.com

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Love & Matrimony-Dom: Don’t Ignore The Dating Non-Negotiables

Bottom line… if you don’t like it now, you really won’t like it later! A couple years ago I dated a woman who was cute, smart, mature, wore dreadlocks like a pro and with whom I shared an overall life perspective. She was also good in bed and had lots of wifey potential…except she had a young daughter whose physical influence was evident all over her midsection. There was nothing I could do to prevent the squishy, stretch mark-laden mass from bothering me. I even asked my mother if I was being ridiculous: she informed me that if it bothers me now, it probably always would, which should be enough to move on. She was right…it was simply a non-negotiable. This happened a couple of times in my storied dating career: I dated women with many characteristics I desired, but when they were deficient in one or two significant physical or personality aspects, I made an effort but ultimately flew the coop. Initially I always felt like an a$$hole, but I ultimately realized that I should never sell myself short, especially in a city like Chicago teeming with single, cute, eligible honeys looking for a stone and someone to bring home for Easter Sunday. Click Here To Read The Rest At MadameNoire.com

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Hair Game Proper: Celebrity Hair Entrepreneurs And Spokeswomen

As individuals that are seen on the covers of magazines, in movies, in music videos and more, a celebrity’s hair has ALWAYS got to be on point . Hence the stylists you see that pop up at every drop of a camera and at award shows to primp their strands between breaks. So with that knowledge in mind, it only makes sense that black figures in entertainment would extend their influence into the hair care industry, a definite moneymaker. So we’re highlighting “Dark & Lovely” ladies who have used their influence and tresses to make their mark in the haircare industry as a side hustle. We’re just waiting for Wendy Williams, aka the “the wigged one,” to go ahead and step on in… ( Continue )

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