What happens when you mix Chaka Khan, the diva that is Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige and Kevin Hart? You get Parlour editor Hillary Crosley's trip down to the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, baby (said in Nola drawl).
Read MoreAfter leaving Harlem in 2009 to live in the drive-everywhere suburbs of Maryland, I didn’t think Hubby and I would find ourselves back here again, but this gorgeous, cheap, gut-reno row house rental appealed to our design sensibility and our need to save for our forever home.
Read MoreWho knew that there were four other naughty clubs to join besides the 'Mile High' club? This and more in this week's Travel Bites!
Read MoreMissed Frank Ocean's appearance on Jimmy Fallon last night? Catch up with his "Bad Religion."
Read MoreWonder if Trey Songz has a favorite "Downton Abbey" character? What about the oil that makes his abs sparkle and shine like a new car? Parlour editor Hillary Crosley asked him a few fan inspired questions and here's what the Virginia native had to say for himself.
Read MoreWhen going on a beach holiday, don't forget the essentials—and your passport! We break down the 16 things that are always in our beach bag.
Read MoreHeaded to a BBQ? Check out DJ Ivy's 'Parlour Jams' mix, it's perfect for whatever ratchetry you're planning for America's Independence Day, or elsewhere across the globe, you know, Wednesday.
Read MoreWhile we wait for her debut album, London's Jessie Ware covers Bobby Caldwell's classic track with a little help from Sampha and drops a new video to keep us occupied.
Read MoreForget the noisy Hollywood lodgings you're accustomed to and check out the quaint Chamberlain Hotel in West Hollywood. I did, and I'm definitely going back.
Read MoreNo matter who gets the gold, Cedella Marley and Puma are stealing the show her newly designed kits for the Jamaican Olympic team.
Read MoreToday's Travel Bits take you to Paris without taking your wallet, since that British Airway premium ticket is worth the food. Check out this week's top travel deals, news and more.
Read MoreSantigold's latest single and video is a thought-provoking commentary...that you can dance to!
Read MoreParlour editor Hillary Crosley hit Los Angeles for the 2012 BET Awards and realized she may need a new strategy for staying up all night.
Read MoreWant another reason to cheer this summer in London? Meet Lia Neal, who just became the second Black woman in history to make the U.S. Olympic Swim Team.
Read MoreThink you can be silent for an entire hour in a crowded room? What about for six days? Parlour columnist and "Know This!" TV host Ariana Proehl sent herself to a meditation camp where she realized that being with her own thoughts was plenty loud enough.
Read MoreIf 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!
Read MoreWatch the Scissor Sisters' 'Let's Have A Kiki' and I swear your luck will change for the better.
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