Steve Harvey has morphed from a ”King of Comedy” into a relationship guru, but are you buying his advice?  First he told women to Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man and now he’s handing out new “gems” in his next book called Straight Talk No Chaser , one of them being men and women can’t really be friends. 

 ”He’s your friend only because you have made it absolutely clear that nothing else is happening except this friendship we have,” Harvey said in a CNN interview. The comedian says that men are only hanging around their “girl friends” in hopes of turning them into something more. ”We remain your friend in hopes that one day there will be a crack in the door, a chink in the armor,” he explained. “Trust and believe that guy that you think is your friend will slide in that crack the moment he gets the opportunity.”

I mean we do roll our eyes and say “yeah right” when stars like Nelly and Ashanti insist they’re just friends, so is Steve spitting the truth? Or just talking out the side of his neck? Watch the full interview below and tell us what you think!

Over the weekend a gang of celebrities came out to help Steve Harvey (and his wife Marjorie) celebrate the 8th Annual Hoodie Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort Casino in Las Vegas. Tiny, Chrisette Michele and Tank were just a few singers to hit the red carpet while Fantasia, The O’Jays and Angie Stone actually performed during the night.

Despite the star wattage, the real focus was on the honorees. Each year the awards event honors local business owners, community leaders, churches and high schools from across the country for their contributions to their communities. “I believe that we’re all created equal and it’s not fame or fortune that makes an ordinary person extraordinary, but it’s the things they do to help others and to uplift their communities that makes them special,” Steve Harvey said during the event. “And I am grateful that we’re able to bring all of these famous people together to give these very special individuals the recognition that they deserve.”

Awards were handed out for 12 different categories including Best High School Teacher, Best Church, Best Beauty Salon and even Best Chicken (ohhh Steve).

This sounds so nice and positive that we won’t even get on Fantasia for taking off her shoes and running around barefoot as usual. Besides we hear she brought the 17,000-person house to their feet with her spirited performance. Good for you Fanny!

See more photos from the 8th Annual Hoodie Awards

Ok how many times are we going to have the “black women can’t get a man” conversation!?

Well ABC decided to take their shot at tackling the topic last night with a Nightline segment: “Why Can’t a Successful Black Woman Find a Man?” According to the network, a “crisis” exists because 70% of professional black women are without husbands (among other depressing stats).

The program was co-hosted by comedian Steve Harvey and ABC News Nightline Correspondent Vicki Mabrey and a lively guest of panelists weighed in on the debate including Sherri Shepherd (“The View”), Jacqui Reid (journalist), Jimi Izrael (author) and Hill Harper (“CSI”).

“I’ve had people tweet me and go, ‘Here we go again, are we still on this topic,’” Shepherd, who is a single, divorced mother told ABC. “We will always be on this topic, but I like having it because hopefully, I’ll learn something.” She mentioned she “needs a man.”

Both Shepherd and Reid argued that statistics, unfaithful partners, intimidation and stereotypes play a large role in why there are more single black women.

The men had a different take. Harper argued that black woman need to date men who show potential, despite their not necessarily having reached it yet. He also said that black women need to learn how to communicate.

Izrael, the author of a book called the “The Denzel Principal,” which says black women are searching for a prototypical man who only exists in their imaginations, agreed with Harper. “The Denzel Principle is just the idea that some women, not all women, have standards for potential mates as to be so high as to find themselves disappointed when looking for men. Because they are looking for this ideal that couldn’t possibly exist,” he said.

Watch a clip of the show below and let us know what you think!

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Last night the historic Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York had their 75th Anniversary Gala.  Your BET.com diva, Dior Noir, had the honor of attending.

Living and up and coming legends graced the red carpet like Jamie Foxx, who stepped out of his car that knocked over security and the barricades! Jamie looked dapper as usual, signed autographs.  Unlike Mariah Carey, (who arrived sans Nick) who snapped at an innocent bystander for stepping on her dress before sauntering in. Diva! Mimi looked great in her plunging black Roberto Cavalli gown though (the designer was also in attendance), so I can’t even hate.

Inside, comedian Paul Mooney stole my seat, but I’m never one for making a scene so I snagged a better placement (take that Paul!) just in time for former Showtime at the Apollo host Steve Harvey to start the show.

Jamie Foxx had the audience dying laughing with impersonations of Bill Cosby, Gayle King, Patti LaBelle (who were all in the audience), President Obama, Prince and of course Ray Charles, as he brought out Quincy Jones to be inducted into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame. Also, Phylicia Rashad presented Bill and Camille Cosby with a “Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis Humanitarian Award” (Ruby was in the house!).

One of the craziest moments of the night came courtesy of Fantasia who acted a plum fool during her performance of Aretha Franklin’s “Rock Steady,” Chaka Khan’s “Tell me Something Good” and Prince’s “Purple Rain.” Girlfriend was running through the isles bare foot (get your girl!) in a slinky sequined dress, wailing from the soul while she patted her bobbed weave. I swear she caught the Holy Ghost while she had the audience singing Prince’s popular hit! She ran by me flailing her arms and making the scariest faces I’ve ever seen before her people had to grab her and drag her off the scene. Yikes!

I didn’t think the night could get any better, but all of the sudden Prince took the stage!  The audience fell out as the Symbol Man (who looked like music’s fairy godmother in a peach suit, bedazzled cane and those platforms!) brought out Mariah and the two presented Patti LaBelle, who was also inducted into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame. Steve Harvey joked about being a grown man ready to cry at the sight of Prince and I felt him! I thought I was going to make the 11 o’clock news for jumping that man, but luckily for all parties involved he dipped shortly after he and Mariah (who was extra dramatic during her speech with tears and all, but she’s Patti’s god daughter thought so, again, I excuse her antics) left the stage.

The O-Jays ended the night rocking the crowd with a medley of their hit tracks while busting out the smooth moves that they’re known for in sparkly suits. I bet they never had to deal with Day 26-style bitchassness, but then again that was a different time.

After the party was the after party, which was a wonderful production of drinks, food, dancing and people for days in a chandler-lit mega tent. I spotted Doug E. Fresh looking like he was getting his mack on with a few PYTs and I’m pretty sure LeBron James was in the house, though I’ll have to admit my attention was focused on all the other giants in the room.

It was an amazing night and an honor to bear witness to the strengths and talents of my people. Congratulations on 75 years strong Apollo Theatre!

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