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The Travel Seven: Issa Rae of 'Awkward Black Girl'

Issa Rae, known to many simply as "J" from the hit web series Awkward Black Girl, takes a moment to break down her Travel Seven. Basically, just say no to Dallas.

Dominican Republic, Film and TV, Intelligence, Travel, Travel SevenShannon WashingtonSeptember 11, 2012austin, awkward black girl, brazil, dominican republic, issa rae, senegal, sxsw, travel sevenComment

Parlouroids of the Week: Michelle Obama, Iman, Pink and More

From Rihanna's new pixie cut at the MTV Video Music Awards to Michelle Obama's glossy 'do at the Democratic National Convention, enjoy the Parlouroids of the week.

Parlouroids of the Week: Naomi Campbell, Rihanna, Rick Ross and More

From Rick Ross' tattooed gut -- you know you want to see it -- to Rihanna's Jesus Jones style, Beyonce discovering a Prada store in the desert and Jordin Sparks and Bobbi Kristina celebrating the release of "Sparkle," check out the Parlouroids of the Week.

Rihanna on Chris Brown: 'Who's Going to Help Him?'

Oprah and her OWN network staff have released yet another snippet of the emotional interview between the media mogul and Rihanna.

Film and TV, MusicHillary CrosleyAugust 16, 2012chris brown, oprah, OWN network, rihanna, Rihanna Chris BrownComment

Actor Nate Parker on 'Red Hook Summer' and Keeping His Marriage Fresh

Actor Nate Parker chats with Parlour editor Hillary Crosley about Spike Lee's 'Red Hook Summer," being the next Denzel Washington and his secrets to a happy marriage.

Watch!: Rihanna to Oprah 'I Was Resentful'

Rihanna sits down with Oprah for an in-depth interview on OWN on Aug. 19, and we'll be watching. Check out a few clips.

Film and TV, Music, VideoHillary CrosleyAugust 10, 2012Barbados, Barbados Food, chris brown, oprah, rihanna, Rihanna Oprah interview, Wine and Rum FestivalComment

Ava Duvernay on Success and BlackStar Film Festival

Ava Duvernay is an award-winning director, screenwriter, and film distributor who made history this year as the first Black woman to win Best Director at Sundance Film Festival for her film, "Middle of Nowhere." Parlour contributor Niema Jordan chatted with her about the upcoming Blackstar Film Festival in Philadelphia.

Exclusive!, Film and TVHillary CrosleyAugust 3, 2012Ava Duvernay, Ava Duvernay Sundance Film Festival Middle of Nowhere, black independent films, Blackstar Film Festival, medicine for melancholy, Middle of Nowhere, Middle of Nowhere Sundance Film Festival, Oversimplification of her Beauty, Pariah, Restless CityComment

The BlackStar Film Festival: Want Our Passes? Win Today!

The Black Star Film Festival is debuting in Philadelphia this weekend and Parlour has your passes to get your Black film fix.

Contests and Promotions, Cultura, Film and TV, Intelligence, ParlourLife, PLR NYCShannon WashingtonJuly 31, 2012black film, black star film festival, contest, philly vs brooklyn, soul food junkiesComment

The BET Awards 2012: The Parlour Review

Parlour editor Hillary Crosley hit Los Angeles for the 2012 BET Awards and realized she may need a new strategy for staying up all night.

Missed The BET Awards, Catch the Performances Here: Watch!

If you're like me and you were torn between "True Blood" and the Bet Awards, don't worry. We got you boo. Check out the BET Awards performances right here on Parlour!