On Thursday, June 24 at 8:00pm, CNN anchor Soledad O'Brien investigates gay adoption and a couple's choice to pursue surrogate birth in the special In America: Gary and Tony Have a Baby. Check out her behind-the-scenes video and the show's trailer below: ...

By: Dove --- It's just another day in the life of Joseph "Fat Joe" Cartagena as he calls UrbLife.com from the barber's chair. He's used to the constant multi-tasking though, and doesn't miss a beat discussing the ins-and-outs of parenting as people buzz around him. The 39-year-old father of three beams as he talks about his children, and admits to harboring a tinge of jealousy toward dads w...

By: Dove --- Texas native Paul Wall has built a successful career in music, as well as with his Expensive Taste clothing line (co-owned with Travis Barker and Skinhead Rob) and world-famous jeweled grills, but it's the success of his family that brings him true joy in life. The 29-year-old entrepreneur married his wife Crystal in 2005, and together they have two beautiful children, ages 4 ...

By: Dove --- Dads, step-dads and even mentors, if you're celebrating Father's Day this weekend (June 20), enjoy a little time for yourself to wrap up the day! Our friends at 1800 Tequila came up with some marvelous chilled cocktail recipes to wind down with! Or if you'd like to gift a dad you know, try 1800 Tequila's new line of "essential" artistic bottles! For  now, get out your shakers ...

By: Dove --- As the self-proclaimed "Carolina King," DJ Chuck T has made a name for himself as a media personality, entrepreneur and critically acclaimed music professional. The 29-year-old go-getter began fostering his skills nearly a decade ago on radio in his hometown of Charleston, South Carolina. He has since played an integral part in helping to build artists' careers through his award-w...

By: Darrell W. Butler ACE, NFPT, ISCA Certified Personal Trainer --- If you’re an expecting mother or have recently given birth to a child, congratulations! A newborn baby is one of life’s most precious gifts; however that gift usually comes packaged with a few extra digits on the scale. Unfortunately you can’t blame your child for those extra pounds forever. If your son is now old enou...

By: Dove --- Most kids may think that parents don't understand, but in 2010 parenting is a different ballgame. In a time where there is little separation in music and fashion for teens and 30 to 40-somethings, it seems to be far more prevalent for parents to be "friends" with their kids. Are the days of stern authority figures as parents gone? At 37-years-old, West Coast rap veteran Kurup...

By: Darrell W. Butler ACE, NFPT, ISCA Certified Personal Trainer --- In case you were confused by the frigid temperatures in many parts of the world right now, summertime is right around the corner (June 20)! That means that the months of hiding behind layers of clothing and heavy jackets are over. Instead, every extra pound will be out there on full display, spilling over your jeans and out...

By: Dove --- LL Cool J appeared on ABC's The View today (May 13) to speak with the ladies about moving his family to L.A. for his NCIS role, his new book Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle and more! At 42-years-old, Uncle L has never looked better! To show off some of his technique, he actually arm-curled Elisabeth, Joy and Sherri! Speaking of looking good, co-host Vanessa Williams (47) just...