Madame Noire had a good ol’ time hosting a beauty suite with African Pride in New Orleans. The ladies in attendance were treated to massages, mimosas, manicures and hair styling from professionals.  We were so excited to meet long-time (and soon-to-be) readers!

Didn’t get a chance to hang out with with us this time? Well, stay tuned for more Madame Noire events.

In the meantime, check out the adorable video and awesome pics from the event!

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What’s your favorite Boris Kodjoe movie or tv show?

Madame Noire caught up with actor Boris Kodjoe at this year’s Essence Music Festival and the handsome family man dished on his new project and how he stays scandal-free in gossip-heavy Hollywood.

Check out the video above! Damn, he’s fine.

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Like we mentioned before, Madame Noire and our lovely sister sites will be in New Orleans this year for the Essence Music Festival and while we’re down in the Big Easy, we want to give a budding videographer a chance to shine! We will be selecting one lucky college or graduate student to win a cash prize and work alongside our professional video team during the festival. No groupies please. The luck winner will be interacting with lots of celebrities as part of our event coverage, so only the mature need apply.

Think you have what it takes? Visit 24Wired for all the details on how to enter and win! Good luck!

Heading down to this year’s Essence Music Festival? We are too! Madame Noire’s Managing Editor Demetria Irwin will be hosting a beauty suite with African Pride on July 2 and you are invited, Madame! Take a break from that New Orleans humidity with this exclusive invitation to complimentary  mimosas,  massages, food and good company of course.

And…

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