Cops Shoot Armed Man In Harlem

News

A 17 year old man was shot by uniformed police after they heard gun shots and saw him with a firearm early Monday morning in East  Harlem.

The Memorial Day shooting happened at 1:30 a.m., inside a housing complex located at 60 East 135th Street, where cops were responding to a call on shot fired.

HW Pick: Victoria’s Secret Garden Amber Romance

Perfume

This body mist leaves a long lasting fresh scent, I love this product. It has a lovely scent for mind, body & soul. For times when I don’t want to spray on any perfume but still want to have a nice scent that’s not too strong, it’s perfect. Wouldn’t trade it for any other product.

200 Die At Harlem Hospital

Health

According to one Harlem Hospital employee, 200 patients who received echocardiogram tests that went unread by doctors have since died. Though the president of the Health and Hospitals Corporation says it’s too early to link the deaths to the doctors’ failure to read the tests, investigators are determining whether some deaths could have been avoided if the tests had been properly reviewed.

Mashonda Interview Regarding Her Life

Music

Check out this candid interview with Kendra G and Mashonda about life and times: Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, her new album, kids, etc., Check the interview out to find out for yourself!

Venus Goes French At the Open

Sports

I wasn’t raised that way!

But, congratulations to Venus Williams who won her first round match last week at the French Open. We already know that Venus likes to rock the edgy outfits on the court but was she taking it a little too far with this lacy black and red  number she designed going to far?

Toccara is Lady Hennessy

Talk

Harlem resident Toccara Jones has been making the most out of her fame from Season 3 of America’s Next Top Model.

Gabby Loves Holering at Hot Boys

Talk

They are saying our Harlem girl is a piece of work:

Book Expo America at The Black Pack Party in Harlem

On May 26 2010, writers, publishers, and industry professionals got together at Nectar Wine Bar in Harlem to mix, mingle, and have a good time at The Black Pack Party.

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats To Marry in July

News

Singer and Harlem native Alicia Keys will be a married woman in two months time!

The Put It In A Love Song hitmaker — who’s rumored to be pregnant with her first child — will reportedly wed her rapper fiance Swizz Beatz this coming July.

According to Us Weekly, the couple plan to hold their nuptials in either Dubai or France and intend to invite Beyonce, her husband Jay-Z, and a whole host of other stars.

Dr. Jeff Gardere on VH1′s “Dad Camp”

TV

Last Father’s Day, President Obama challenged young men to step up as fathers, asking them to recognize that their “responsibility does not end at conception.”   VH1 and 3 Ball Productions are taking that call to heart with the new series “Dad Camp,” which tasks a small group of young fathers-to-be to step up and become responsible and caring parents.  “Dad Camp” premieres on VH1 on Monday, May 31 at 10:30 PM*

HW Pick: Bettye LaVette at Kennedy Center

Music

Bettye LaVette kills The Who classic, “Love Reign O’er Me” at the 2008 Kennedy Center Honors.

Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic Marcus Garvey Park

Amateurs and Olympians alike will descend upon Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park on Father’s Day, June 20 to compete in the 37^th annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic presented by Rockstar Games.