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This past weekend, Naturi Naughton star of the hit show Power, hosted the official launch event for Lucid Bliss in New York City. Lucid Bliss All natural Hair Care System is a new hair care system that promotes hair growth and the halting progression of hair loss. Created by Multi-Talented Celebrity Hairstylist & Wig Guru Tiffany Lamb, the Unisex Hair Care System features Shampoo, Conditioner, Hair Refreshers and Vitamin Drops. “Lucid Bliss is my newest baby. I had this vision some years ago when someone very close to me was suffering from Alopecia. I knew something had to be done, so I created this hair care system,” said Tiffany. Men who are looking to grow there hair and slow down the balding process, this product is for you.  The system has already landed its first retail partnership, where the product can be physically purchased at J. Onye Beauty Cafe in Union, NJ and it can be found online. #LucidBliss #NaturiNaughton #TiffanyLamb

We see what Victor Cruz got himself for his birthday. The New York Giants Wide Receiver turned 30 today and released his latest Nike Air Cruz. He took to his Instagram this evening. Words can’t explain the level of excitement I have to call this shoe mine. Humbled by the great people at Nike to even deem me worthy. Now that I’m here I want to deliver the best possible product to every person that would like to live this dream with me. So here’s a new color way that’s one of my personal favorites. Rock them proudly. (Instagram) Mr. Cruz is not new to the sneaker game. He released his very first signature sneaker line in October 2015. He is on a long list of athletes who have put their footprint into the sneaker world and continues to hold his own. His shoes remain popular and he seems to be determined to give the customer and his fans what they are looking for. The new Nike Air Cruz are set to be released November 18th. #NikeAirCruz #Sneakerhead #VictorCruz

Gentleman are you ready for some new footwear by Rihanna? Well if you are you’re in luck. Rihanna posted her new sneaker boots on her Instagram page a little over a week ago and get this… The stylish boots are unisex. The sneaker boot comes just after the success of her insanely popular Fenty Puma Creeper. The shoe was the only choice for the 2016 shoe of the year. Riri will be the first woman to receive shoe of the year at the Footwear News Achievement Awards. The footwear fashionista dethroned Kanye West who won shoe of the year last year for his Yeezy Boosts. While the new sneaker boot is not the first men’s shoe Rihanna has produced for Puma it’s highly anticipated. The established men’s Puma creeper comes in four colors on the official website, with the white one being sold out. While the Creeper continues to basque in glory only time will tell how the new black sneaker boot will perform. The new shoe is a great addition for all the male shoppers out there. Rihanna’s Fenty Puma collection only has seven options for men’s shoes including the new sneaker boot. The pop diva/fashion icon also has 16 unisex items on Puma’s website ranging from wrap-up hats to bomber-jacket backpacks. The sneaker boot has a sleek patent leather PUMA formstrip, thick laces, and a chunky padded tongue. The stacked platform midsole adds even more character to the stylish boot.The boot retails for $325. An already existing sneaker boot similar to the new one comes in white if you’re looking for color options at the same price. #Fashion #FentyPuma #Rihanna #SneakerBoots

The defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers finally had a chance to visit the White House after an improbable 3-1 finals comeback. As the players were walking through the White House and its outside premises, Finals MVP LeBron James had a chance voice what it means to be honored in the White House, a time where president Barack Obama’s presidency is coming to a close, sadly. “It’s just a great day for us to be in the White House,” James said to NBA.com. “With this guy (Kyrie Irving) right here with the trophy and Michelle (Michelle Obama), it means so much. It’s a very humbling experience. For me growing up in the inner city you never believed you could be a part of the White House. And for me to be here celebrating a great moment in our franchise history, I’m at a loss of words.” When it was time for the president to commemorate the team for its championship victory, even the commander and chief had to greet one J.R. Smith with a little humor. “I also before I go any further, want to give a special thanks to J.R. Smith’s shirt for showing up; I wasn’t sure if it was going to make an appearance today,” Obama said as he chuckled. “I’m glad you came. You are a very nice shirt.” This reference, of course, is when Smith partied with no shirt all over the Cleveland streets after the Cavs made a 3-1 finals comeback.  Still, even good ole J.R. had to show the president some respect. #NBAFinals #CavsvisitWhiteHouse #TheQuintessentialGentleman #BarackObama #LebronJames #Cavs #Championship #QuintessentialGentleman #LarryOBrienTrophy #KyrieIrving #31 #CavaliersvisitWhiteHouse #JRSmith

Grammy nominated R&B singer Joe releases his 12th disc entitled, #MyNameIsJoeThomas.  The disc is filled with what can only be described as some of the most confident R&B classics to be recorded in recent history featuring the super smash single “So I can Have You Back” currently available on iTtunes and other retail outlets.  “In a world where true emotions are masked, it is great to hear the pouring-out of ones heart in the truest form,” says Aisha Morris at KJLH. “So I Can Have You Back” reminds us what “Music for the Soul” is, and Joe expresses his in every word of every verse,” she adds. In addition to “So I Can Have You Back”, the disc features Gucci Mane on the sassy collaboration “Happy Hour” and of course the incredible cover of the now Adele classic, “Hello”, which has garnered more than 10 million views on you tube. “Many artists at times say that their current project is their best piece of work to date, however I can honestly say that this truly is not only my best, but one of my favorite disc ever,” say Joe. “I put my heart and soul into the creation and performance of this record and I can only hope that I am giving fans what they wish for in a Joe record,” he mentions. Check out the music video for So I can Have You Back below and make sure you listen to #MyNameIsJoeThomas Today! #MyNameIsJoeThomas #JoeThomas #Music

Now that the temperature has dropped about 30 degrees from the summer and we have set our clocks back one hour it is safe to say that we have OFFICIALLY entered into the “Cuffing Season”. For those who don’t know what cuffing season is, it is the time of year where everyone realizes that it too cold to be outside bar hopping looking for new hook up buddies. At this time people realize I should find the cutest male/female within a 25 minute radius of my house so I can have someone to consistently Netflix and Chill with. For many people under the age of 35 this is the closest thing to an exclusive relationship they will have all year… or at least until the summer comes back around. As tempting as it may be to go out and lock a cuffing buddy down I encourage you to think twice before you do so. My father once told me that a person should love when they are ready, not when they are lonely. Most of us will get lonely and rush into situationships because everyone else is doing it. Be your own person. I understand that it may be sexually frustrating, and it may make you feel like the odd one in your group of friends but it’s worth it to wait for your right partner then be detoured by your “right now” buddy! I actually get most of my new clients in the Spring time because one partner runs for freedom after the cuffing season has passed, while the other partner is stuck in their feelings because they actually got emotionally attached to that person, expecting it to last. Just remember that everyone doesn’t deserve your heart, your love or your emotions. Be wise who you give it to. You don’t have to cheapen yourself because everyone else is. Don’t be scared to be rare. If everyone can have something it’s not as valuable. There will never be a lack of attractive men or women, so love when you are ready and not when you are lonely. If you have questions about your relationship, make sure you email them to QGRomanceMENt@gmail.com #QGRomanceMENt

Despite the economic and social challenges, African-Americans remain among the most optimistic consumer groups in the American economy.  African-Americans: Demographic and Consumer Spending Trends, 10th Edition, a recent report by market research firm Packaged Facts, found that nearly half (47%) of African-Americans think they will be better off financially 12 months from now, compared to just 37% of other Americans Affluent blacks hold especially strong convictions about how their financial future will unfold, though the abiding optimism of African-Americans transcends income levels. The reasons for the steadfast confidence of African-American consumers are many and complex.  To begin, despite the growing chasm between the very rich and the rest of American society, there are strong empirical reasons for African-Americans to believe that upward mobility remains achievable for them.  As highlighted in the Packaged Facts report, key social and economic indicators point to a significant increase in the number of middle- and higher-income African-Americans over the past decade.  During this period, the number of African-American households with an income of $100,000 or more jumped 83%, while the number of African-Americans employed in management and professional occupations grew from 3.8 million to 4.8 million, an increase of 26%.  There are now nearly two million blacks who earn at least $75,000 annually. The confidence of black consumers may also stem from the “Obama effect,” a phenomenon that among other things sparked renewed optimism among African-Americans based on their pride in the election of the country’s first black president.  A Packaged Facts analysis of trends in the consumer confidence index of Simmons National Consumer Study data has found a factual basis for this hypothesis.  In 2007 blacks were less likely than other Americans to be ranked as “highly confident” consumers (20% vs. 25%).  By 2009, the year after the election of President Obama, the positions of each segment had reversed, as 26% of blacks and just 17% of other Americans were classified as “highly confident” consumers.  By 2013, following the re-election of President Obama, 42% of black consumers were rated as “highly confident” compared to just 28% of other American consumers. More recent trends suggest that the Obama effect may in fact have been in play in recent years, at least when it came to boosting the optimism of black consumers.  The proportion of African-American consumers categorized as “highly confident” fell from 42% in 2014 to 38% in 2015 and 31% in 2016.  Nevertheless, as the Obama administration nears its end, African-Americans remain more likely than other consumers to have a high degree of consumer confidence (31% vs. 27%). The most powerful factor driving the optimism of black consumers and the relative pessimism of white consumers may lie in their family backgrounds, which in turn are partly the product of history and generational experiences.  Research shows that consumers who perceive that they are better off than their parents feel more positive about their economic circumstances today and more optimistic about their prospects in the future.  Johns Hopkins University researcher Andrew Cherlin has found that poor and middle-class blacks have a higher likelihood of comparing themselves to parents who are worse off than they are, whereas working-class whites—whose fathers may have enjoyed high-paying blue-collar jobs a generation ago—are more likely to perceive that their parents were better off than they are.  These different reference points make black consumers feel better off, and cause their white counterparts to feel worse off, than their parents. All data retreived from www.packagedfacts.com #AfricanAmerican #Economy #Finances

A trial date is potentially being sought for a third ex-football player Brandon E. Banks of Vanderbilt University who is charged with rape according to The Tennessean. Already, felony charges are pending while two other former football players have been sentenced to prison. However, Bank’s lawyers have been working on a plea deal to avoid another trial. Still, on Wednesday, Nashville District Attorney’s Office spokesman Ken White said prosecutors would ask to set a trial date, which may be June 17. “We’ll get a  trial date, but we’re still be discussing possible settlement,” Banks said. Nashville lawyer Jim Todd, said setting a trial date means the discussion, in fact, may not be successful. But it could be a negotiation tactic. “It means that the state’s plea bargain offer, and the defense’s plea bargain offer, are very far apart, and it does not appear they will be closer together,” Todd said. On June 23, 2013, an alleged sexual assault happened, and four former players were charged in the rape. Cory Batey and Brandon Vandenburg are serving 15 and 17-year prison terms respectively. #Football #TheQuintessentialGentleman #NCAA #VanderbiltUniversityrapecase #BrandonVandenburg #QuintessentialGentleman #VanderbiltUniversity #CoryBatey

You can call it a comeback of sorts or you can just pull your old Fila gear from the back of the closet. 90s sportswear brands like Fila are returning in a big way. Russian-born designer Gosha Rubchinskiy has revamped the brand in a major way. Fila has recently joined forces with retailers like Concepts and Urban Outfitters. The Fila + UO collection included more than the women’s collection did last fall. Apparel and sneakers for men were apart of this fashion marriage. Earlier this year the always fashionable Andre 3000 was sported wearing Fila which made its rounds in the blogosphere. Other popular artists wearing the nostalgic sportswear brand include Future, Fabolous, and Fat Joe. With fall already here and winter fast approaching we decided to show you a few looks that can be added to your closet this season. The chunky roll neck sweater is perfect for the cold weather. This item is a Fila + Urban Outfitters exclusive. It comes in cream and dark green as well according to UO’s website. It can be yours for $128. Who doesn’t need a beanie to keep their head warm? It comes in a winter white with a tello and green stripe with a Fila logo. This is also a Fila + Urban Outfitters exclusive. Be cool and warm for just $25. Finally, a great pair of boots for the winter is a must. These Fila men’s Weathertech Extreme winter boots can be worn rain or snow. The outsole of the boot is waterproof. These boots were $75 but have been reduced to $49.99 Photos from Instagram/Site #Fashion #Fila #Style

The Classic Auto Show, presented by Autogeek.com and powered by Velocity, premieres at the Los Angeles Convention Center at the end of January, bringing with it a celebration of all things automotive. This tribute to the cars of bygone years will feature wall-to-wall exhibitors showcasing the best and rarest classic, historic and vintage cars in the world. The show will include something for every automotive enthusiast, including celebrity guests; Q & A’s with the stars from Velocity TV’s hottest car shows; a car ‘catwalk’ featuring the finest collectable vehicles; the best car clubs from across the United States;  an exciting auto swap meet and much, much more. Dates:                  Friday, January 27, 10 AM-7 PM                                 Saturday, January 28, 9 AM-7 PM Sunday, January 29, 9 AM-5 PM Location:            Los Angeles Convention Center: South Hall                                 1201 S. Figueroa Street                                 Los Angeles, CA 90015 Advance purchase tickets are available online: adult tickets are $25 pre-sale, $30 at the door. Children ages 12 and under are $10 pre-sale, $12 at the door. For more information please visit www.theclassicautoshow.com. #Cars #TheClassicAutoShow

Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Marlo Hampton took another step in her journey of being a Fashionista and Boss by hosting an intimate celebration to commemorate the launch of her new MarloMoji by Marlo Hampton. Marlo lets her supporters know “I created Marlomoji as a fun way to express laughter and emotion without texting a long and boring paragraph”. The Fun new Emoji Is available for download in the Apple App Store for $1.99. #MarloMoji

On Monday, November 7th, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network hosted an exclusive screening at the Discovery offices in New York City to promote it’s hit series “Queen Sugar” – the network’s new original drama series from award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay and executive producer Oprah Winfrey. In attendance at the premiere were cast members Rutina Wesley (“Nova Bordelon”), Dawn-Lyen Gardner (“Charley Bordelon West”), Kofi Siriboe (“Ralph Angel Bordelon”), Omar J. Dorsey (“Hollywood Desonier”), Dondré T. Whitfield (“Remy Newell”), Nicholas L. Ashe (“Micah West”), Tina Lifford (“Violet Bordelon”), and  Timon Kyle Durrett (“Davis West”). “Queen Sugar” airs Wednesday nights at 10 p.m. ET/PT – to join the conversation on social, use #QueenSugar @QueenSugarOWN. Photo Credit: Bernard Smalls #Entertainment #own #queensugar