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Kicks and more by Kehinde

Famed contemporary artist Kehinde Wiley and Puma Africa have teamed up with with a new collection of footwear, apparel and accessories.

Known for his graphic prints, and realistic portraits depicting African Americans, Wiley has long been recognized internationally for his work. This New York native has a MFA from Yale and his works are featured in museums nationwide.

The Puma collection can be previewed online and to learn more about Kehinde visit his website.

Williams Wins Quarterfinals at Australian Open

Serena Williams celebrates after beating Victoria Azarenka of Belarus to win their Women's singles quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday Jan. 27, 2010. She sported a bright yellow and white tennis dress designed by her sponsor Nike.

 

Serena's ESPN cover may cost her

World number one tennis champion Serena Williams could be stripped of her right to play in the Australian Open in 2010 for baring all for the sports magazine ESPN and for her extraordinary outburst in the US Open semi-finals.

Serena Williams will be featured nude on the cover of ESPN Magazine set to hit newsstands October 19th. Williams along with other athletes such as Dwight Howard where photographed for the magazines first "Body Issue." However not everyone is pleased by her curves being uncovered.

The ITA (International Tennis Federation) disagrees with the message it sends saying Serena may be fined up to 500,000 dollars.