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VH1's New Look For Black Women
When it comes to reality shows featuring black women (and some men), VH1 is "trading trampiness for fabulousness," with shows devoted to the lives of "seemingly well-adjusted rich and famous black Americans," according to the AP. Let's examine, shall we? [Jezebel]

Getting Paid To Not Get Laid?!?
A buck-a-day -- that's the incentive being offered to young girls to keep them from getting pregnant. The group College-Bound Sisters was founded at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro by Hazel Brown, a maternity nurse who thought too many teens were having babies. [Average Bro]

Money Flows into RNC, but Steele Still Hounded
The Republican National Committee announced yesterday it recorded a new milestone in fundraising last month, but questions about RNC Chairman Michael Steele's leadership are still plaguing the organization. [CBS News]

Summer airfare sales return but not as hot as last year
Airlines are rolling out the summer travel bargains as they battle for recession-weary passengers who are slowly returning to the air. [USA Today]

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Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time

30. Thandie Newton
It's fitting that British actress Thandie Newton got the lead slot in our countdown. After all, compiling a list like this is sort of a 'Mission Impossible' given the fact that sexiness is completely subjective. Still, Newton sizzles on screen when the role calls for it, whether playing the femme fatale opposite Tom Cruise or the violated wife of Terrence Howard in the 2005 drama 'Crash.' No matter what your taste, leaving Newton off our list would have been an injustice.

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Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time

Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All Time:
First off, we acknowledge that 'sexiness' is extremely subjective, but since when has that stopped anyone from offering their opinion? It certainly hasn't kept us from taking note of the women who have served it up to us over and over again on the silver screen. That kind of consistency deserves recognition. That's why Black Voices took time out to compile a list of the top 30 sexiest actresses of all time. Although many of the women on our list have excelled in various media throughout their careers, we decided to rank each actress based on their "sex appeal in feature films, roles and scenes." Whether you agree or disagree with our rankings, we want to hear your opinion. Why not give us your own top 30 sexy actresses list? Please post your thoughts, comments and/or opinions in our community message board. Let the sexiness begin!

Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time

29. Tracy Camilla Johns
Tracy Camilla Johns first came to our attention in Spike Lee's debut feature, 'She's Gotta Have It'. The mere fact that she hasn't left our consciousness since then is a testament to her sex appeal. Oh yeah, we forgot to mention that she played a nymphomaniac dating three men at the same time. She followed that up with a scene-stealing striptease in 1991's 'New Jack City.'

Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time

28. Vivica A. Fox
Vivica Fox managed to heat up the screen even when playing an ice queen a la Mr. Freeze's lusty assistant in 'Batman and Robin.' We should've expected as much from a character named Miss B. Haven. It seems Ms. Fox is destined to live up to her real name, having played sexy roles in 'Booty Call' and 'Two Can Play That Game.'

Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time

27. Robin Givens
As if posing in a 1994 issue of Playboy Magazine wasn't sexy enough! Robin Givens actually played a sex siren opposite Eddie Murphy in 'Boomerang.' Givens' character Jacqueline ultimately seduces Murphy's character Marcus Graham. Some say she played the same role in real life with her former husband, boxer Mike Tyson.

Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time

26. Paula Patton
We can see why fellow R&B crooner Robin Thicke decided to put a ring on the finger of this sultry actress (let alone write a song about her). Of course we're sure that's not the only reason, but it couldn't have hurt. Paula Patton makes the list for roles in 'Déjà vu' and 'Idlewild.' Her leading men would be lost without the light she brings to the screen.

Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time

25. Nichelle Nichols
We couldn't possibly leave the original intergalactic hottie off of this list! If Nichelle Nichols were the future of space travel, what self-respecting Trekkie wouldn't want to get beamed up? We would mention that she was hot enough to entice Captain James T. Kirk into TV's first on-screen interracial kiss, but that wouldn't be saying nearly enough. In her prime Lieutenant Uhura was light years ahead of the competition.

Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time

24. Eartha Kitt
Eartha Kitt epitomizes sexiness. Just her name evokes the signature purr she unleashed as Catwoman. The eyes, the hands, the voice, the legs -- they all add to her allure -- yet her sexiness is even greater than the sum of her parts. We'll admit we haven't seen most of her movies, but it doesn't take much to be convinced. Besides, have you ever seen her performance of the song Santa Baby?

Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time

23. Vanity
Even though she was a 'Nasty Girl' in Prince's off-shoot group Vanity 6, Vanity (born Denise Katrina Matthews) had everyone in awe over her the 1985 flick 'The Last Dragon.' Leroy Green wasn't the only teenage boy in pursuit of Matthews' character Laura Charles. Sho 'nuff! Whoever plays her role in the upcoming remake has some pretty sexy heels to fill. (That's right, we said heels.)

Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time

22. Lauren London
When people hear the letters "L.L." they may automatically associate them with rapper-actor L.L. Cool J. Well, not this time! Hot 24-year-old vixen Lauren London comes in at number 22 for her role as "Erin 'New New' Garnett" in the 2006 film 'ATL.' She may not have many roles to her credit, but something tells us she'll more than live up to any future billing.

Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time

Number of Black Men in College Decreases
The American Council on Education last week released its "Annual Status Report on Minorities in Higher Education," and it showed some disturbing trends when it comes to black males on the nation's college campuses: Their populations are not only declining, but they have the lowest graduation rate of any other group. [Black America Web]

Is U.S. Economy Ready to Stand On Its Own?
The Christian Science Monitor reports the US economy has been propped up in part by government stimulus spending, but some of those artificial supports are slated to fall away later this year. The big question is whether the economy can sustain jobs growth on its own. [The Loop 21]

Websites You Didn't Know Could Save You BIG Bucks
Everyone's got their own go-to site for saving money on the web. Recently we did a roundup of some of the best lesser-known websites for finding great online bargains. We asked readers to leave their suggestions for other money-saving websites in the comments section. [The Huffington Post]

84-Year-Old Chicago Man Shot Over $1
Chicago police have a man in custody they say admitted to shooting an 84-year-old man in the thigh after he "disrespected him" and did not give him $1. [Bossip]