Welcome to YOUNG BLACK STARZ! You've made your way to the hottest place on the web where you can not only get the latest news, images and media on todays biggest and brightest Young Black Starz but also take part in numerous things that go on here in the YBS community! Our site showcases these amazing talents and also provide our members with different interactions and contests! If you would like to join in on the fun, don't hesitate to become a member today! Also, if you are a parent/guardian and would like to submit your child(ren) to be featured on YBS, click HERE. This is a website put together to support and promote our young Black entertainers from actors, singers, dancers and models. Be sure to check back often for anything new here at YBS.

Raven-Symoné is an extremely accomplished young woman who sets the standard and rises above it as a musician, actress, producer, and entrepreneur. At 22, Raven not only has her own television show on the Disney Channel and a growing media empire, she has also starred in numerous movies (including 'College Road Trip,' NOW IN THEATERS), TV shows and has won countless awards for her lively talent. We all knew her as the adorable Olivia Kendall on the 'Cosby Show', and now she is a mature, energetic, and hilarious role model for young people everywhere. On her website, RavenSymonePresents.COM, she shares creative videos on crafts, recipes, and other cool activities for everyone to enjoy. Her fourth album entitled 'Raven-Symoné' also just came out on April 29th. With a four-year lapse since her last album, this one brings a fresh, matured sound, which she describes as 'not the average'. Be sure to pick up a copy, and keep your eye on Ms. Raven-Symoné, because she is about to soar higher into success. For more on Raven visit her profile HERE.

Hey YBS! Kwesi has just booked a huge National Cambell's Chunky Soup commercial! He booked the commercial with NFL running back star, Ladanian Tomlinson from the San Diego Chargers! Kwesi is absolutely estatic about his new booking! A big CONGRATS goes out to him!

Thanks to Mrs. Boakye for the update!

If you haven't already, you can check out the theatrical trailer for Willow Smith's movie Kit Kittredge: An American Girl HERE. It's a story about a girl struggling to survive during the great depression in 1934. You can see Willow in the trailer twice near the end. The movie will be in theaters on July 2nd 2008. You should go see it! It looks like a great film for kids (and big kids like me).

Thanks to Tamieshia for submitting!

Look out for Cherrelle Noyd as Yvette in an all-new episode of Everybody Hates Chris this Sunday at 8pm on the CW! The episode is called Everybody Hates the Ninth Grade Dance. "Controversy erupts when Chris asks a white girl to be his date for the ninth-grade school dance. Meanwhile, Tonya pesters her parents about taking ballet lessons." -- TV Guide

We've also added some new pictures of Cherrelle with Aree Davis, Vanessa Chester and Sade (Cherrelle's little sister) from a friends 18th birthday party. You can find those in Cherrelle's gallery!

Thanks to Mrs. Noyd for the news, pictures and her continuous support!

Tristan Wilds has been cast in the The CW's 90210 Spinoff playing the role of Dixon Mills. Dixon is the adopted son of Harry and Celia Mills, a bright but troubled young man who was adopted at the age of 10. Read more about the upcoming show on TVGUIDE.COM!

In addition, Tristan will be in the upcoming feature "The Secret Life of Bees". The film, which hits theaters this October, also stars Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys and Nate Parker! Look out for it.

Jamia Simone Nash will be appearing and performing on The Maury Show on May 6th 2008. Times and networks vary so you must check MAURYSHOW.COM to see when it will be on in your area. Make sure you mark your calendars so that you don't miss this all-new Jamia performance!

Show Description: Maury's Most Talented Kid Singing Star! A showcase for young singers who are vying for a $10,000 prize.

Thanks to Mr. Nash for the news!

YBS has a new Spotlight Star, Raven-Symoné! Raven has been doing her thing for almost all of her life and is now 22 year old! To read more about Raven, check out her Spotlight Paragraph. Raven has just released a new album on the 29th of April. She's bringing a new sound so make sure you all pick that up!

Congrats to Raven on being our new Spotlight Star!

New headshots of Tommi Williams have been added to the gallery! Tommi has grown up quite a bit; today's her 13th birthday by the way! She looks really pretty in the pictures. I just love her hair! There are 10 new headshots total, make sure you all take a look!

Credit goes to Tommi's MySpace for the pictures.

Hey YBS! It's the beginning of the month again and we've added a new poll! We updated the MAY birthday's panel as well. There's so many birthdays this month! We are working on a new and brighter theme (this one is a bit depressing Lol) and a new Spotlight Star. Most of the staff members are busy with school at the moment so we could not get things done as quickly. In the meantime, make sure you vote on our new poll and thanks for participating in the last one. It looks like most of our members think "Run's House" is the best reality show. I agree... I love that show!

Well, that's it for now. Have a goood day. Peace!