The desire to live a healthy lifestyle is slowly on the rise in the African American community. According to research, there has been a steady increase of African-Americans joining fitness centers across the country. Losing weight can be difficult, especially if you are embarking on this new journey alone. If you need a bit of inspiration, here are some health and fitness gurus that can help you reach your fitness goals….


Kelly Rowland is known as the affable member of Destiny’s Child who has recently enjoyed a great solo career. Kelly is normally pretty private and protective of her personal life. Many of her fans know that she spent a good chunk of her youth raised by the Knowles family. What many people may not know is that Kelly has endured a contentious relationship with her biological father. At a young…

Sometimes, it’s hard to figure out if Kelly is Beyoncé’s friend or enemy. But we are going to assume that they are friends and just leave it at that. But you have to wonder, with Kelly admitting that she was jealous of Beyoncé, if there is some kind of sisterly rivalry thing going on. Also, is there a color complex? Kelly is dark and lovely, but Beyoncé is light and bright,…

Beyoncé’s Destiny’s Child bandmate Michelle Williams is to star in her own reality TV show. Titled My Sister’s Keeper, the series will follow Williams and her sisters as she prepares to release her new gospel solo album. It is being made by Entertainment One, which also produces a reality show starring gospel duo Mary Mary. Meanwhile, Entertainment One’s music division will release the album. Williams said in a statement: “Working…

Ciara, Kelly Rowland, Jordin Sparks, Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato, are all lined up for this year’s VH1 Divas. Set to air December 16th, Divas will pay tribute to fallen singers Whitney Houston and Donna Summer. This years show will be LIVE and feature some amazing performances, killer fashion and fierce divas!” Lee Rolontz, the executive vp original music production and development at VH1 and VH1 Classic said the tributes to…

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade turned 30 over the weekend and one special gift he received is getting lots of attention: a 2012 McClaren super car! The car was a gift from a car dealer in the area who lifted the $230K luxury vehicle by crane into a pool at the Setai Hotel in Miami where Common, Rick Ross, Gabrielle Union, Kelly Rowland and Usher congratulated the father…

Kelly Rowland is giving props to her gay fans for their unconditional support and says they are the reason she has been so successful. The singer recently took the stage at London nightclub G-A-Y to support her ousted “X Factor” contestant Sophie Habibis earlier this year, and was overwhelmed with the crowd’s show of love. “My gay fans are the reason I’m here, you know what I mean….