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Sade has been invited to be special guest and performer by Alicia Keys’ as apart of her 7th Annual Black Ball for the Keep A Child Alive charitable foundation. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

Ahead of the government sponsored health care reform bill, which will soon go into effect and will offer coverage to millions without, President Barack Obama has warned health insurers about raising their rates. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

Legendary screen actor and multiple Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and his wife Pauletta continue on with their philanthropic endeavors and commitments to education and charitable offerings. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

First Lady Michelle Obama is serious about getting the nation’s children back in shape by hosting a fitness series taking place on the White House’s South Lawn. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

Before you pack up and head off with the family to your nearest public pool, you may want to consider if it’s the best idea. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

The World Health Organization has reported startling news that there has been a resurgence of fatal cases of measles in several African countries. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

The stars are still shining in Cannes but they had help shining a bit brighter from legendary supermodels Grace Jones & Naomi Campbell, when the pair hit the red carpet for the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS charity event. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

Academy Award winning actress, Halle Berry, wowed crowds in New York by continuing her activist endeavors to raise awareness and money for cancer research. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

Prayers have been answered around the world and a renewed hope in the battle against one of the most deadly forms of cancer, when today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new vaccine aimed at prostate cancer. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

Mary J. Blige, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, will be taking to the stage to help raise awareness and funds for cancer research. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT