Monica Speaks about her Relationship, Children, and Friendship with Brandy

If you don't know by know that Monica has moved on and started dating the LA Laker's own, Shannon Brown, then you must be living under a rock.

We love MONICA for her realness and inner and outer bueaty. She is a mother and role model to so many women out there who aspire to bring positivity to their lives and the lives of their children.

Watch her interview with RAP-UP.com to see her dish about her new boyfriend, having more children in the future and supporting her childhood rival who is now like her sister, Brandy.

For Colored Girl's Trailer and What Ntozake Shange Thinks

Tyler Perry, notorious for keeping our black actors working but also infamous for providing sub-par story lines and perpetuating negative and unsual stereotypes, has decided to take his appeal and approach to what has been deemed a literary classic for many Fabulous Brown Girls.

For Colored Girls Who have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is not Enuf written by Ntozake Shange, is a literary gem that we as women all remember being exposed to and treasuring after our first time reading or seeing the play. Written in the late '70s and being produced on stage for decades, Perry has now decided he wants to put his spin on it.

Many people have no problem voicing their concerns and are automatically going the defensive route with this choice-- with good reason I am sure. Even though it is hard for me not to join the mob on this one, I will not doom this project before giving it a shot. I am sure he is well aware of the masterpiece he is dealing with and how he is already on the bad side of many of the literary and film geniuses that he must know the he absolutely, positively BETTER not screw this up.

The movie has an all star cast with most of the "IT" black actresses from past and present who all have a solid resume. Veteran actresses like Loretta Divine, Whoopi Goldberg, and Phylicia Rashad will join the younger but respected actresses such as Kerry Washington, Thandie Newton, Anika Noni Rose, and last but not least multi talented Janet Jackson.

Simply because BROWN girls are my passion, I can not downplay my natural excitement of this film due out November 5th... so needless to say.. I will be there to support.

Here is what Shange had to say about the film:

“I think it’s very good,” was Ms. Shange’s unhesitant verdict on Mr. Perry’s adaptation. “He kept a lot of my language, that’s what I liked most.”

Here is the emotionally charged trailer released last week

Lauryn Hill Speaks!

As we all know, Lauryn Hill has spent the last couple of weeks on the Rock The Bells Hip Hop Tour. Receiving praises from the masses, Lauryn teases the audience with glimpses of a comeback. Entertainment journalist Toure got a chance to interview her and the interview alone makes me thirsty for new material, but I totally respect her decision to control her own life and destiny for the sake of her sanity and her children. She is a true role model to all those who are musically gifted on how NOT to sell your soul for fame.

Like Solange Knowles says "F-ck the Industry..."

Watch Lauryn now!


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FAB Friday: 10 Things I Want to Say to a Black Women

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Fabulous Brown Girl: It's Our One Year Anniversary!

Today is a milestone for FBG!!!

WE ARE ONE YEAR OLD TODAY!!

A year ago today I started this blog to express something that had been brewing inside of me for a long time- my love for positive black women, fashion, career development, and girl talk. All of these things embody who I am personally as a twenty-something, young professional. At the time I started FBG, I was really into reading other people blogs and decided that why not start my own. So I did. I am so grateful to myself and others who have supported the idea of being a Fabulous Brown Girl! This blog has turned into a brand that I want to follows me where ever I go.

Here's a little back story. When I moved to Atlanta from DC in august of 2009, it was a whole new life for me. I needed something that I could say I was in control of, something I was passionate about, and I needed something to jump start my career goals. Fabulous Brown Girl has done all of that and more for me.

So if you want to start your own blog, company, go back to school, or change careers I say go for it!!! Better yet.... GO HARD FOR IT!! Your dreams are your own and nobody can tell you that you can not do something you are passionate about. There are positive examples of this everywhere you turn. And as my mother always told me ... nobody on this earth is better than you.

"If there is at least one person on this earth that has accomplished what you want than it can be done and it is NOT impossible"

One day I know my dreams will turn into reality and as I will have this blog to thank as the catalyst.

As I transition onto bigger things, I will continue to blog and I will continue to connect with other Fabulous Brown Girl bloggers like myself. I want to do a lot of new things with this blog that I will continue pursue this along with whatever else I am passionate about.

Thank you for your continued support and don't forget to follow @FabBrownGirl on Twitter.

Remembering Aaliyah: 1979-2001

Aaliyah Dana Haughton was born on January 16 1979 in Brooklyn, NY but was raised in Detroit, Michigan. At an early age she began her singing career and appeared on the famous weekly televised talent show, Star Search. She was signed to Jive Records and was mentored by R. Kelly. He helped produce her debut album called AGE AINT NOTHING BUT A NUMBER, which sold 3 million copies in the US.

As her career blossomed she began working closely with Missy Elliot and Timbaland for her second album: ONE IN A MILLION. She was also a successful actress in movies like ROMEO MUST DIE and also played a role in QUEEN OF THE DAMNED.

After releasing her third and self titled album AALIYAH, the talented singer, dancer, and actress died tragically Sunday August 25, 2001.

Aaliyah was a Fabulous Brown Girl that was cherished and adored by her fans and anyone who graced her presence. Many of my peers remember where they were when the news of her and her team's passing was made known.

It was one of the most shocking things that happened that year in the urban music community, especially since Aaliyah's career was skyrocketing full force and died right after working and filming her video for ROCK THE BOAT.

This tragic loss, even though nine years ago, still hits a fresh spot with anyone who loved her and her music. Her natural beauty, sweet image, and killer dance moves will never be forgotten.

What is your favorite Aaliyah song?

This is ours:

Fantasia Burrino Talks on GMA

Even though a lot of trauma is happening conveniently around the release date of her album, which is out today by the way. It is obvious that Fantaisia Burrino has honestly been through a lot and this suicide mishap was not necessarily a stunt.


All that has happened to the young 26 year old from Charlotte,NC has come to a head. The industry is rarely ever your friend and unless you look like Alicia Keys, it might even be the middle school bully that won't let you eat your lunch in peace.

Here is a clip Fanny talking to Robin Roberts on Good Morning America. Fanny's calm and genuine tone makes me think that she is not doing this solely for whatever press she can get to promote her album. Hopefully she can share her story and inspire other women who are going through the same thing.