Actress, ELISE NEAL, has added an entrepreneurial notch to her belt, teaming with ANNETTE JONES of California Lace Wigs & Weaves, to create the new “Hollywood Belle” hair extension collection.

Inspired by her southern Roots in Memphis, NEAL juggles a busy acting career while keeping physically fit, and wanted a convenient hairline to obtain flawless look despite her busy lifestyle…

Thus the “Hollywood Belle” collection was created.

Made up of 100% human hair with no synthetic fillers…

Ladies, we all know the importance of proper makeup care and removal, and Juicy’s excited to help you in these departments with our latest giveaway.

Partnering with Milani Cosmetics, we’re offering our Juicy girls the chance to win Milani’s Infinite Liner and Instant Eye Makeup Remover.

This week, NYC is all abuzz with Fashion Week festivities.

Fashionistas, divas and divos alike are on the scene to check out the latest in apparel design, and are onboard for special beauty events.

Nail brands Kiss and Broadway Nails hosted their own soiree and helped Fashion Week guests polish off their runway looks—literally.

Celebrity stylist JUNE AMBROSE and TV host SHERRI SHEPHERD helped celebrate the release of Kiss’s Nail Dress manicure appliqués and Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-On Manicures.

“These are so cool!  Love the neon orange,” JUNE exclaimed.

SHERRI chimed in, in agreement, “The blue shade is definitely me, ooh and Nail Dress, these are great!”

Comparable to the coveted Minx manicure, the Kiss Nail Dress manicure offers a range of colored, printed, and decorated nail coverings but at a fraction of the cost of its competitor.

The imPRESS manicure made by Broadway Nails is a glue-less manicure that is quick, affordable, and has colors and designs that go beyond your granny’s favorite mauve color and the classic French tip.

The manicure sets range between $5.99-$7.99 in drugstores nationwide. For more information visit: Kiss USA and Broadway Nails.

Monday nights just got soulfully better.

On August 20, TV One premiered Season 2 of their highly anticipated performance series, Verses & Flow.

Hosted by actor OMARI HARDWICK, Verses & Flow showcases some of today’s best spoken word artists and musicians. Through highlighting performances in poetry and music, the show touches on various social, political, and cultural themes.

In the premiere episode, R&B crooner LUKE JAMES and singer MACY GRAY rocked the stage at LA’s historical Belasco Theater.

CHRISETTE MICHELE, TAMIA, MUSIQ and ERIC BENET, all will appear on later episodes.

“Verses & Flow is a great addition to our new lineup which truly highlights the breadth and depth of TV One’s programming and offers our viewers a multi-faceted range of shows,” says TONI JUDKINS, TV One Executive VP of Original Programming and Production

Catch Verses & Flow Mondays @ 11pm EST on TV One.

WHAT WOULD MICHELLE DO?

By Allison Samuels

In just a few short years, First Lady MICHELLE OBAMA has fashioned herself into a style icon and role model respectively. From sharing health tips to knowing how to shop wisely, fab mommy FLOTUS does it all and has become an inspiration for other women to do the same.

Need pointers on how to do things the MO way? Look no further than the book What Would Michelle Do? Packed full of interviews with MICHELLE and some of her closest friends, learn some of her budgeting and organizing tips, what her favorite beauty products are and how to get stylish without breaking the bank. You’ll be presidential status in no time.

-Zaria Poem

The debut of Sparkle is just around the bend and we can’t be more excited about its arrival! Adapted from the original 1976 film, it has been refitted with an all-star cast that stars JORDIN SPARKS, TIKA SUMPTER, CARMEN EJOGO and the late WHITNEY HOUSTON whose memory is being honored with the upcoming release of Sparkle.

Juicy recently caught up with the beautifully talented TIKA SUMPTER to get the deets on her latest silver screen role. In this exclusive interview she speaks on her acting and music careers, learning from WHITNEY and let’s us in on a few goals she’s working to accomplish. Check it out!

KISSES DON’T LIE

By Tamika Newhouse

Summer is winding down and author TAMIKA NEWHOUSE is debuting new lit for you to add to your reading list.

Journeying into past love and new-found lust, Kisses Don’t Lie is part one of NEWHOUSE’s provoking series which surrounds one woman, multiple men in her life and choices she must make.

Entrapped in a love triangle, the main character juggles between two lovers and is blackmailed by a past secret that, if revealed, may potentially be her downfall.

Kisses Don’t Lie 2 will be released late fall.

10 lucky Juicy readers will have the chance to catch up and win this book in our exclusive giveaway! See below for details…

1. Be sure to follow Juicy on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

2. Follow Tamika Newhouse on Twitter.

3. Check out Newhouse’s site. Find the name of her first novel and tell us what it is. Submit your answer to juicymagstaff@gmail.com.

4. Send us your name, address, Twitter/Facebook handle, and phone number to juicymagstaff@gmail.com along with answer.

5. 10 lucky ladies will be chosen at random!  Good luck!

Reality TV starlets TOWANDA and TRINA BRAXTON are on board for both beauty and education!

The sisters visited Columbia, South Carolina to host the Back to School Family Funfest in conjunction with African Pride and Walmart.

The BRAXTON duo, along with African Pride Hair Care Family of Brands, believe that beauty should be affordable on all budgets.

Guests were treated to product giveaways, a meet and greet with the hosts and radio personalities and a day filled with events at a Columbia Walmart Supercenter.

Photo Credit: Careese Robinson

14 years ago, BET Networks introduced Rap-It-Up, a national HIV/AIDS awareness campaign.

This year, August 16th marks another season of bringing education and awareness to young adults across America through media consisted of concerts, PSAs, forums and toll-free hotlines.

In conjunction with the multimedia marketing company Ready Set Impact, founder and radio personality JEANNIE JONES is joining Rap-It-Up to release their very own mixtape.

Artists WALE, 2CHAINZ, JADAKISS, SAMMIE and RASHIDA will be featured on the production and will kick off the college tour, starting September 7 at Virginia State University.

“Music continues to be a universal language that touches people around the world. If my partner and I can produce a music project that motivates people to choose to LOVE and LIVE by living a healthier lifestyle, then it’s a job done well,” JONES said.

For more info on the movement and college tour dates, visit: http://www.rapituppresents.com/