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MARVIN GAYE, 44: A Motown legend and gifted songwriter, Gaye racked up an impressive musical catalogue of timeless hits records that ranged from political commentary to love ballads to poetic soul that touched millions of fans. Having several bouts with drugs and depression throughout the years, Gaye’s personal demons got the better of him when he and his father got into an altercation on April 1, 1984 that led to the legendary singer’s death from a fatal gunshot wound. Gaye died just one day shy of his 45th birthday.

15 Black Artists Who Died Too Young

In the wake of Amy Winehouse's passing, we reminisce on other musical greats that were taken before their time

Amy Winehouse recently passed of mysterious causes in her London apartment, marking another example of…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: July 26, 2011 Tags: 2Pac, Aaliyah, Aaliyah Haughton, addiction, alcohol abuse, Amy Winehouse, Billie Holiday, black music, Bob Marley, cancer, Christopher Wallace, Donny Hathaway, Dorothy Dandridge, drug use, jazz, Jimi Hendrix, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, Marvin Gaye, Minnie Riperton, Motown, Nat King Cole, Otis Redding, reggae, Sam Cooke, soul music, Tammie Terrell, The Notorious B.I.G., TLC, Tupac Shakur

It took only 72 days for Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries’ marriage to dissolve. Reportedly costing a million dollars, the financial loss of the split is obvious. Similarly, Jennifer Lopez may have once sang “Love Don’t Cost A Thing,” but the singer/actress knows first-hand that a divorce can cost a pretty penny. After eight months of marrige to backup dancer/choreographer Cris Judd, she called it quits in 2002 and coughed up $14 million to Judd. With the recent announcement of her split from salsa singer Marc Anthony, there’s rampant speculation about who’s going to come out richer. J.Lo, whose estimated net worth is $150 million, easily eclipses her estranged husband who earns a respectable $40 million. If the couple signed a premarital agreement, there should be little worry about who gets what. On the other hand, the dirty laundry from some of the following couples was aired when news of their divorces spread. We’ve taken a look at the figures in 10 expensive celebrity divorces. —Brett Johnson

10 Most Expensive Divorces for Black Celebrities

A look at the most costly divorces of the rich and famous

Divorces and separations are all too common in Hollywood. Here’s a breakdown of some of…

By Brett Johnson

Posted: July 25, 2011 Tags: Baby Phat, BET, Bob Johnson, celebrity, celebrity divorce, Christina Milian, Cris Judd, Diane Ritchie, divorce, divorce settlement, Djimon Honsou, Ebony, Eddie Murphy, Elin Nordegren, Elin Woods, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Johnson Publishing, Juanita Jordan, Kelis, Kim Kardashian, Kimora Lee Simmons, Kris Humphries, Lionel Ritchie, Marc Anthony, marriage finances, Michael Jordan, Nas, Nicole Murphy, RENE ELIZONDO, Robert Johnson, Russell Simmons, Shaquille O'neal, Shaunie O'Neal, Sheila Johnson, The-Dream, Tiger Woods

Whether it was civil rights or gay rights, the struggle for equality has been an on-going battle. While the call to action generally happens on the grassroots level with the people, it’s on Capitol Hill where the real changes happen. As BlackEnterprise.com’s coverage of the Black LGBT community, we look back at the some major historical points of the LGBT rights movements with an intensive timeline that follows the ups, downs and milestones under various presidential administrations. —Kahliah Laney

US Presidents Decoded: 49 Milestones in LGBT History

See which 16 US presidents were in office when these historic LGBT moments occured

From Abraham Lincoln to Barack Obama, US presidents have presided over many great moments in…

By Kahliah A. Laney

Posted: July 22, 2011 Tags: Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Barack Obama, Bayard Rustin, Bill Clinton, Black LGBT Gallery, Calvin Coolidge, civil rights, Dwight Eisenhower, Gay Rights, George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, Gerald Ford, Harry S. Truman, JFK, Jimmy Carter, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Teddy Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt

Tanya Hall, executive director of the Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress, ensures the Global Fusion Festival expands each year (Image: Press)

3 Tips for Organizing a Major Event

In five years Tanya Hall grew the Global Fusion Festival into one of Philly's biggest events and she's ready to share her knowledge

Global Fusion Festival director Tanya Hall offers fellow event organizers her three surefire ways to…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: July 21, 2011 Tags: Anthony David., Bank of America, Comcast, David Simms, Eatible Delights Catering, Estelle, Global Fusion Festival, MAC, Melanie Fiona, National Urban League, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress, State Farm Insurance Co., Tanya Hall

Preview B.E. Business Report: Raw Foodie Karyn Calabrese

Also: B.E.'s Corporate Exec of the Year, credit score myths and plus-size fashion trends

Karyn Calabrese, CEO 0f Karyn’s, a company specializing in raw foods and vegan meals, is…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: July 21, 2011 Tags: Corporate Executive of the Year, credit score, credit scores, Karyn Calabrese, Michael Todman, Monif C, Monif Clarke, plus-size fashion

Black and LGBT in the Black Church

Straight and gay pastors weigh in on the polarizing isssue

Kenyon Farrow says he was 10 years old when he learned that being openly gay…

By Tomika Anderson

Posted: July 19, 2011 Tags: Bishop Eddie Long, black church, black lgbt, Donnie McClurkin, HIV/AIDS, homosexuality, Joseph Tolton, Kenyon Farrow, LBGTQ, National Black Church Initiative, Reverend Mozell Albright

One of the exciting panels at this year's event was The Business of Reality TV. Black Enterprise Editor-in-Chief Derek T. Dingle (center) moderated the discussion. (Photo by Terrence Jennings)

2011 American Black Film Festival

See highlights from the 15th Annual ABFF July 6-9, 2011 in Miami

The 15th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) took place July 6-9, 2011 in Miami.

By Black Enterprise

Posted: July 18, 2011 Tags: ABFF, American Black Film Festival, Jeff Friday, Miami

WATCH: Being Black & Transgender

In a candid interview, journalist Tiq Milan breaks down his transition from a woman to a man

Being Black and gay is a double minority, but writer Tiq Milan faces an even…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: July 15, 2011 Tags: black lgbt, HIV prevention, I'm From Rolling Stone, IKONS magazine, masculinity, MTV, Rolling Stone, Tiq Milan, transgender

WATCH: John Singleton on Boyz N the Hood’s 20th Anniversary

The celebrated director reflects on the impact of his seminal debut film

Director John Singleton made history as the youngest person to ever be nominated for an…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: July 12, 2011 Tags: Angela Bassett, black film, black hollywood, Boyz N the Hood, Cuba Gooding Jr., Ice Cube, John Singleton, South Central LA

Gay Rights vs. Civil Rights

African Americans banned together to fight racial injustice, but for some, gay rights is a different battle

Civil Rights and Gay Rights share many similarities, but those some would beg to differ.…

By Tamara Warren

Posted: July 12, 2011 Tags: anti-gay, Bayard Rustin, black lgbt, bullying, civil rights, Gay Lesbian & Straight Education Network, gay marriage, Gay Rights, Herb Green, Human Rights Campaign, J. Bob Alotta, James Baldwin, Kenyon Farrow, Martin Luther King Jr., Mo’Nique, Out & Equal, Out and UpFront Project, Rosa Parks, Yoruba Richen

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