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Barack Obama spoke to an audience of 84,000 at Mile High Stadium

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Here are all the video highlights of the final and most historic night of the Democratic National Convention in Denver!

Under the cut: Jennifer Hudson, Will.I.Am, John Legend and Agape Choir, MLK III, and Stevie Wonder...





Jennifer Hudson Performs the National Anthem


Will.I.Am, John Legend and Agape Choir - "Yes We Can"


Rev. Bernice King & Martin Luther King III


Stevie Wonder - "Signed, Sealed, Delivered"



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Robin Thicke is gearing up to release his third album Something Else on September 3rd, which he describes as a cross between “classic Philly, Motown and ’70s black disco meets the creativity of the Beatles and Bob Dylan. It just felt to me that a lot of stuff out there sounds the same. It’s a time for change, for something else.”

Being the modern son of Blue-Eyed Soul who has crossed music lines, race is never far from his mind he tells Billboard, “What’s great about the bigger cities are the numbers of interracial couples who come,” he said. (The singer-songwriter, who is white, is married to actress Paula Patton, who is black.) Thicke added, “I’m seeing a cross between the girls who want to come out and have fun and the couples who come to enjoy a loving environment.”

Make sure to look for Robin on his current promo tour with Keri Hilson as well as his major tour with Mary J. Blige starting in October...

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Solange took time to say thanks to the fans...oh and yes about that clip from yesterday, she sets the record straight: "Stop Jocking Jay Z!"

WORD! She told you...

In other Knowles family media mania, if you missed Solo, Beyonce and Mama Tina on The Early Show click through see the video!



Proud Beyonce and Mama


Solange - "I Decided"


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The sight of Michael Jackson in his pajama pants and tuxedo coat at Planet Hollywood in Vegas is plain ol' scary! The freshly pressed hair and Jackie O shade are fierce though, he must keep a CHI in his Transformers backpack.

Michael turn 50 years old tomorrow...which I'm sure is 17 in Wacko Jacko world. One day I hope he gets it together. If you ever wondered what Michael would look like had he stayed away from the knife, check this out!

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Is it just me or has Rihanna been quite the sourpuss lately? Just not giving the paps any love these days. She headed out last night with the girls to hang with Leonardo DiCaprio at CocoDeVille in L.A. The dress is another winner for her as is the burgundy streaks. The crew later hit up The Villa Lounge... Word is they were invited to a private party at Leo's and partied until about 2 a.m.

They pulled a total Bey-Z move, hiding behind umbrellas -ellas -ellas. Check the video here.


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Wednesday, August 27, 2008


So when your busy getting flip with the news anchor, you clearly forget to watch everything you say... so you also get caught slipping calling Jay Z your "brother-in-law." Tsk Tsk, Solo! You see, she didn't realize that the anchor asked for permission to discuss the other Knowles family star and Jay Z while the cameras were off... Maybe a little time with Beyonce PR trainer will help, you know Beyonce wasn't always so polished! Just saying...

In other Jay Z news, the Vegas 40/40 Club bombs and closes after just a short nine months, but after reading this review, I see why!

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Love these... Fat Joe rocked the custom Obama Air Force Ones at the MySpace @ DNC spot. They were created by an artist named Van out of Cleveland. He does custom work on Air Force Ones that are pretty damn fly, especially the Darfur joints...

Make sure you check out his MySpace Page.

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David Banner was all smiles during his visit to TRL promoting his new album, The Greatest Story Ever Told, performing his single "Shorty Say." The workout plan and shave has been a total upgrade for your boy... he's been preserving his sexy, I see.




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Vanessa and Angela Simmons were spotted showcasing their Pastry clothing and shoe line at the MAGIC convention in Las Vegas. The line seems to have really taken off, and the shoes are actually pretty hot. I'd rock 'em! I think they found a niche market in the shoe world...


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Barack Obama makes history, being the first African American to win the Democratic Nomination by acclimation today at the DNC.
“With eyes firmly fixed on the future, in the spirit of unity, with the goal of victory, with faith in our party and our country, let’s declare together in one voice, right here, right now, that Barack Obama is our candidate and he will be our president,” Clinton said, setting off a loud celebration Obama’s nomination became official.
I honestly wasn't sure it would happen in my day and age, but now I feel even more confident telling my young son that he truly can do anything he wants to do in life.

This is a time of great significance! I am so looking forward to tomorrow, I know his speech is going to be moving and fabulous.

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T.I. brought it all out for Paper Trail, teaming up with some of the hottest artists in the industry. His album is so anticipated that tracks are leaking daily! His collaboration with Rihanna, "Live Your Life" taps into her rocker girl style. It catches your attention from the top.

Maybe they'll be performing this on the VMA and not "Swagger Like Us" or maybe both? Hmmm... I like it though!



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A new Keri Hilson tracked also leaked, a slow ballad called "Slow Dance." The track is smooth, it reminds me Ciara's "Promise" a little, but her vocals are on point. I could see this as a single for her. The song was produced by The Royal Court.

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Angela and Vanessa hit up the Giant Magazine party celebrating the new Phat Fashion Collection to support aunt Kimora Lee Simmon. Djimon Hounsou was there booed up with his girlfriend as well as they partied in Las Vegas.





Continue reading to see flicks of Solange from her stop at TRL...



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Public court records can tell it all! TMZ snagged more details on Alexis Miller and her knack for filing restraining orders and being on the receiving end.
We got hold of court papers flied last year by Lakisha Renae Hall. A judge ordered Miller to stay 500 yards away from Hall and have no contact with her.

And the plot thickens. Shaq is not the only one who incurred Miller's wrath. In October 2007, Miller tried getting a restraining order against Jonathan Stubbs, claiming he stalked her -- once pulling out a gun, shooting it once and yelling, "Who were you with?" That petition was dismissed because Miller never followed through.
Drama drama drama. Shaq should know better than to mess with the crazy ones!

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Very sad news... The name sake of Dr. Dre, Andre Young Jr., was found dead by his mother over the weekend at his home in Woodland Hills, California, according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office. He was just 20 years old.
Andre Young Jr. was out with friends Friday night and his mother later found him "unresponsive in bed" when she tried to wake him early Saturday morning, coroner's spokesman Ed Winter told Reuters. She immediately called paramedics, who later pronounced Young dead at the scene.

"Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young Jr. Please respect his family's grief and privacy at this time," said a statement released by his spokeswoman.

An autopsy was conducted and the cause of death is still pending toxicology and other tests, which may take six weeks or more, Winter said. [SOURCE]
Sending thoughts and prayers to the Young Family.

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The future First Lady, Michelle Obama took to the stage of the Democratic National Convention in Denver last night giving a moving and inspiring address describing herself as a sister, a mom, a wife and a daughter, someone who loves her country and has tried to give back to it. Michelle talked not just of the candidate who could be president but of the guy she married.

It was emotional! You can see in women's eyes as they watch her speak, the realization of a dream that many didn't think was possible. It was definitely a joy to see her stand there with poise and grace and an sense of strength. Of course she looked fabulous, the hair was whippin'!

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Monday, August 25, 2008
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Rihanna was spotted waiting for her boo Chris Brown in Hollywood, and it looks like paps were getting a bit annoying to her... until Chris came and they left hand in hand. She looked adorable and casual in her sun dress and chucks.

Word is Rihanna may have been on set to play CB's leading lady in his next video... Hmmm? Sounds like they just can't be apart. So much that there's another rumor that they have taken their relationship from "close" to roommates.

You'd think that she'd be pretty happy right now, preparing to hit the stage with T.I. at the VMA, her single "Disturbia" is still topping the charts, and even though word is she is broke, she's been getting much retail therapy!



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John Legend performed the debut of "If You're Out There" at the Democratic National Convention, as it kicked off today and he was accompanied by the Agape Choir of the International Spiritual Center in Culver City, CA. Beautiful song! Loved it.

Jennifer Hudson has also been tapped to sing the national anthem Thursday, the night Barack Obama is set to address the increasingly star-studded Democratic National Convention for the first time as his party's official candidate for president of the United States.

Obama Biden '08!! Yes We Can...

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Solange worked the sidewalk as she arrived and left the Ed Sullivan Theater where she taped her appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman. Me no likey the purple shag vest, one trend I am not feeling. But the red boots are fab, and black skirt and belt number. The bag is hot, love a big purse!



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Today marks 7 years since the untimely passing of Aaliyah. Checkout one of her last interviews on 106 & Park the day her last album Aaliyah came out. Truly a talent that was lost too soon!

See part 2 after the jump...





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Kerry Washington brought the sexy to her photoshoot for Giant Magazine... She's featured in the Sept/Oct issue of the mag and discusses why she chose to rep for Barack Obama:
“When I met Obama I realized that he’s the same person face to face that he is when speaking to an audience of thousands,” she says. “So I was like, ‘count me in!’”
She is doing the damn thing! Make sure you pick up the issue to read her full interview.



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OMG, this is the fuckery I wake up to on a Monday morning. K-Ci and JoJo were performing at the Enmore Theater in Sydney, Australia and K-Ci walks off stage mid-show and then JoJo passes clean out on stage...

As the chick on the video says..."God bless is his soul!"

First, there was drama from the start when the promoter advertised numerous dates in Australia for a Jodeci "Reunion Tour" with guest Johnny Gill. Apparently only K-Ci and JoJo got the memo, because they were the only ones to show up. Plus, they only showed up for the one date 8/23 while the others where canceled. People paid $92 bucks for the tickets to catch all 55 minutes of the tom foolery displayed above in the video!

NOW, K-Ci went on air with Cipha Sounds of Hot 97 to try to clear up the "disturbing" video... He says JoJo epileptic and had a seizure, and not on drugs [insert side eye here] but they "do drink their Moet!" AND I take offense to dude calling us "douchebag bloggers" because clearly they are looking crackish...I'm not saying they are crackheads, they are just look a little crackish!

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Thanks JoeBlogzzz for the video clips. Peep the extended version where they hug it out and you see JoJo complete effed up after the jump!




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Sunday, August 24, 2008
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If you had to put together the "Dream Team" in rap today, who would be on the team? My guess is that T.I., Kanye West, Jay Z, and Lil Wayne would be on the list...

T.I. took that line up for his track "S.L.U. (Swagger Like Us)." which samples M.I.A. Paper Planes, that leaked this weekend. However T.I. is happy at all about it! Quite peeved to be exact.
"Don't ruin the event," he tells MTV News. "Wait till the cake comes out the kitchen before you eat it. That's like a kid who sees his toys before Christmas; it takes away from me and I think it takes away from the fans as well. When it's time, I'mma give it to you. They leaked my record with me and The-Dream ["Like I Do"] too. Leakage is never a problem I have had. I'm not used to it."
It was also reported last week that he'll be performing on the upcoming MTV VMAs, with Rihanna who has covered the sampled track on her tour.

Anyhow, maybe he should call Jay Z for some leakage advice, Jay seemed to look at as a compliment after "American Gangster" leaked. It means your hot!

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HBO's Entourage is back! I missed Turtle, Lloyd and Ari, but the guys are back in action on Sept. 7th at 10 PM.
At the conclusion of season four last September, the boys had little hope or money after a disastrous screening of the movie "Medellin" at the Cannes Film Festival. In season five, Vince must find a way to rejuvenate his career. His best friend and manager Eric is determined to get Vince back to the top, while struggling with his expanding management company. Agent Ari Gold, who is having a few career conflicts of his own, struggles to deliver for Vince, given the current state of things. Drama, meanwhile, continues his successful television career while experiencing problems in his love life, and Turtle is forced to reexamine his contribution to it all.
Bow Wow is set have a recurring role on the show this season as "Charlie," a new stand-up comedic client managed by Eric. Check out the new promo HERE.



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I read Friday that Shaq had a restraining order slapped on him and the first thing I thought was, 'what nutcase convinced a judge that Shaq was stalking her?' I may have been right... I came across a post at NecoleBitchie.com that described the chick as Bipolar! Alexis Miller [a flight attendant turned rapper named MaryJane] was indeed Shaq's jump off for the last 2 years and things went sour when Shaq didn't pay for her boob job, this according to her alleged former make up artist.

Alexis claims that following their "breakup" last month, he began calling and threatening her, breathing heavy on the phone and sending emails like this:
"I dnt no who the [expletive] u think u dealin wit u will neva be heard from one phone call is I gotta make now try me. Sho me.”
She also claims that he threatened to blackball her from the music industry, willing to pay established artists $50K not to work with her.

All this because he didn't like her being the local industry jumpoff in ATL...The former make up artist goes on to say...
Alexis has truly lost her focus in life and has got caught up in the superficial lime light in the Atlanta scene. Her rapping isn’t as bad as her reputation is right now she does coke frequently and she hasn’t cared for her baby in over a year, her 19month old son is from a previous relationship that was abusive from her hometown in New Orleans. Her rap style is masculine because she is a bi-sexual female.. She is a huge attention seeker that will go to any lengths for a second of the lime life. I have seen many girlfriends of hers come in and out of her life with trying to help her slow down but she always finds a way backstabs them all by being a slut.
It all sounds like a lot of hot mess du jour... I mean Shaq and Shaunie were supposed to be working their marriage out!

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Cassie dropped off her video for "Official Girl" to FNMTV... The video is cool, she looks good, but I'm not feeling the song that much, it's kind of bland. Vocally she clearly stayed in her lane... so it's almost monotone through out.

Cassie also made her way to Hot 97 in NYC to chat with Angie Martinez, she addresses the rumors of her and Diddy, saying they aren't "dating" but are "close" Hmmmm... Check the video after the jump!




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Backstage at the taping of the 2000th episode of 106 & Park, T.I., Bow Wow, Keyshia Cole [who is showing off her extra fit physique] and Busta Rhymes repped for "Respect My Vote" which is the Hip Hop Caucus' voter awareness campaign. T.I. has been very vocal, as felon who has lost his right to vote, to get young people registered.

Make sure you have registered in your respective state as deadlines are approaching for the upcoming November election. Doesn't hurt to update your registration, so there are no mistakes!





Continue reading to check your state's deadline...


State Voter Registration Deadline
Alabama Fri, Oct. 24
Alaska Sun, Oct. 5 (last day to postmark is Sat, Oct. 4)
Arizona Mon, Oct. 6
Arkansas Mon, Oct. 6
California Mon, Oct. 20
Colorado Mon, Oct. 6
Connecticut Tues, Oct. 21
Delaware Sat, Oct. 11
District of Columbia Mon, Oct. 6
Florida Mon, Oct. 6
Georgia Mon, Oct. 6
Hawaii Mon, Oct. 6
Idaho Register at Polls
Illinois Tues, Oct. 7
Indiana Mon, Oct. 6
Iowa Fri, Oct. 24
Kansas Mon, Oct. 20
Kentucky Mon, Oct. 6
Louisiana Mon, Oct. 6
Maine Tue, Oct. 21
Maryland Tue, Oct. 14
Massachusetts Wed, Oct. 15
Michigan Mon, Oct. 6
Minnesota Tue, Oct. 14
Mississippi Mon, Oct. 6
Missouri Wed, Oct. 8
Montana Mon, Oct. 6 (or same day at county elections office)
Nebraska Fri, Oct. 24 (mail by Fri, Oct. 17)
Nevada Tue, Oct. 14
New Hampshire Same Day
New Jersey Tues, Oct. 14
New Mexico Tues, Oct. 7
New York Fri, Oct. 10
North Carolina Fri, Oct. 10
North Dakota N/A
Ohio Mon, Oct. 6
Oklahoma Fri, Oct. 10
Oregon Tue, Oct. 14
Pennsylvania Mon, Oct. 6
Rhode Island Sat, Oct. 4
South Carolina Sat, Oct. 4
South Dakota Mon, Oct. 20
Tennessee Mon, Oct. 6
Texas Mon, Oct. 6
Utah Mon, Oct. 6 or in person Tue, Oct. 28
Vermont Wed, Oct. 29
Virginia Mon, Oct. 6
Washington Mon, Oct. 4 (or Mon, Oct. 20 in person)
West Virginia Wed, Oct. 15
Wisconsin Wed, Oct. 15 (or Mon, Nov. 3 at office)
Wyoming Can register at polls

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Saturday, August 23, 2008


"Good Morning Ne-Yo!" Check out the second single from Ne-Yo's Year of the Gentleman which is due September 16th... The video was directed by Chris Robinson and as you may remember features Gabrielle Union, Lauren London, and Keri Hilson. I also spotted ANTM Cycle 7 reject Monique Calhoun, she's the first office chick.

Video came out nice though...

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I got the text at 2:35 am this morning, and it sounds good to me! Barack Obama has chosen Delaware Senator, Joe Biden as his vice presidential running mate, as many have predicted over the last week or so. Joe Biden balances his ticket with a "seasoned congressional veteran, who is well-versed in foreign policy and defense issues."

A statement on Obama's Web site said Biden "brings extensive foreign policy experience, an impressive record of collaborating across party lines, and a direct approach to getting the job done."

In selecting Biden, Obama passed over several other potential running mates, none more prominent than former first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, his tenacious rival in dozens of primaries and caucuses.

Clinton issued a statement Saturday praising Obama's decision and calling Biden "an exceptionally strong, experienced leader and devoted public servant."

The decision is intended to give the Democratic ticket depth in areas Obama was labeled as weak by his Republican opponents — foreign policy and global security.

Visit MSNBC for more coverage on the Obama Biden Campaign as well as BarackObama.com

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Friday, August 22, 2008


Check out the new video from John Legend for his new single, “Green Light” featuring Andre 3000. John’s 3rd studio album Evolver is due in stores on October 28! Yay... This song goes so hard.

LOL @ Andre and his Color Purple moment with Estelle.

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Nik of America's Next Top Model was spotted out at the Launch of Coke's New Aluminum Bottle at SoHo Grand in NYC. Haven't seen her in a minute, but I like that dress...
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When you bust a chick in the face with a bottle and leave permanent scars, you are going to get some jail time. For Da Brat it will be 3 years, and this isn't L.A. where 3 years means 47 minutes in jail... She'll be doing at least 12 months! Damn.

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Superior Court Judge Gail Flake also sentenced the rapper, whose real name is Shawntae Harris, to seven years probation and 200 hours of community service. Harris also must get substance abuse treatment and a mental evaluation and attend anger management classes.

“She feels a great deal of remorse for what she did,” said Harris’s lawyer, Thomas Clegg. “She is willing to accept responsibility for what she has done.”

A handful of Harris’s family sat on the back row of the courtroom. They wept when a sheriff’s deputy took her into custody.

“I love y’all,” Harris, 34, said as she was led out of the courtroom.

“We love you too” the relatives replied in unison. [SOURCE]

Previous to the bottle beat down, the victim, an Atlanta Falcons cheerleader named Shayla Stevens who was working as a hostess at Club 72, bumped into Brat who was there for a Halloween Party in 2005. Moments later, she bust Stevens in the head with a nearly full bottle of rum. Stevens fell down some stairs to a cement floor and suffered a severe facial cut.

Steven is also suing Brat in civil court for unspecified medical and other costs.

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Dude is giving someone, probably Tina's wig crypt watchmen, the serious side eye of death at the J&R Music Fest! LOL...

Classic.
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More than a dozen of the world’s most accomplished female recording artists – a cast that includes Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Fergie, Sheryl Crow, Miley Cyrus, Melissa Etheridge, Ashanti, Natasha Bedingfield, Keyshia Cole, Ciara, Leona Lewis, LeAnn Rimes, and Carrie Underwood – have joined together for “Just Stand Up,” an unprecedented charity single in support of Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a new initiative to raise philanthropic dollars for accelerating ground-breaking cancer research.

“Just Stand Up” was conceived by Antonio “L.A.” Reid, Chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group, after a powerful and inspiring meeting with the women who organized the Stand Up To Cancer campaign (whom Reid affectionately dubbed the “magnificent seven”). The song was produced by L.A. and Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds – their first creative reunion on record in nearly two decades.

Make sure you visit the Official Stand Up to Cancer website to find out more about this worthy cause!

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Thursday, August 21, 2008
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Said Taghmaoui, Mozhan Marno, director Jeffrey Nachmanoff, and co-stars Guy Pearce and Don Cheadle attend the premiere of Traitor at the Regal Union Square Stadium 14... Aubrey came out some white cat fur vest, but Estelle looked cute! Tracy Morgan and Busta Rhymes also came out to check out the newest terrorist drama. If you haven't been to the movies lately, you can catch the trailer HERE. It looks like a great movie, but hey I love anything Don Cheadle is in.






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I was super duper excited when I learned that Avant was planning on returning with another album this year after moving to Capitol Records. His voice one of my favorites in R&B and that's alway important to me. When you have a great voice, you can sing the phone book and people will love it. He actually has a crazy following, I know I'm not the only one!

His first single from is upcoming 5th album release, Avant, is a great mid-tempo ballad "When It Hurts." He still has that vocal swag that we are used to and I love the Eric Dawkins and Tony Dixon produced track. I was fortunate to check out an advance of the album and it is fabulous, you'll love it! Lots of great ballads and some uptempo tracks...look for a review and interview as his we get closer to the release date on October 28th!

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Who knew the guitar strumming bad boy in Best Man really wanted to be a singer?! Terrence Howard actually started in music, but once he was cast as Jackie in the TV movie The Jacksons: An American Dream, he stuck with acting but now he's finally getting a chance to pursue his music...

His debut album, Shine Through It, will be in stores Sept. 2nd. and he describes it as a blend of soul, pop, and rock. I feel like his raspy voice is sort of reminiscent of Seal. He sings like he talks, so it's hard to not see him as an actor.

Interesting, none-the-less.

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All grown and cute, KeKe Palmer and co-star Ice Cube celebrated the premiere of their newest film, The Longshots, yesterday in L.A. KeKe stars as Jasmine Plummer who, at the age of eleven, became the first female to play in Pop Warner football tournament in its 56-year history.

Looks like a great feel good family movie! You can catch the trailer, HERE.





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Lil Wayne has been out of this world lately... Looks like XXL Mag took the theme and ran with it for the cover of their October issue.

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Sexy Blue Eyed Soul, Robin Thicke made a stop at Mix 92.3 in Detroit... Love that smile and the mini-faux hawk hair!

Make sure you check him out live on tour right now!! Check the dates below...

8/21/08 - HOB Chicago, Chicago, IL
8/24/08 - Madison Theater, Covington, KY
8/27/08 - Cannon Center, Memphis, TN
8/29/08 - Baton Rouge River Center, Baton Rouge, LA
9/19/08 - Virginia Beach Amphitheater, Virginia Beach, VA
9/20/08 - Nissan Pavilion, Bristow, VA
9/21/08 - Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion, Raleigh, NC
9/26/08 - Susquehanna Bank Center, Camden, NJ
9/27/08 - Amphitheatre Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
10/02/08 - Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY
10/03/08 - Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY
10/08/08 - 1st Mariner Arena, Baltimore, MD
10/10/08 - Lakewood Amphitheatre, Atlanta, GA
10/11/08 - Ford Ampitheater, Tampa, FL
10/12/08 - Office Depot Center, Sunrise, FL
10/17/08 - The Pearl Concert Theater, Las Vegas, NV
10/18/08 - Sleep Train Pavillion, Concord, CA
10/19/08 - Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal City, CA

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With the Olympics commercial featuring Marvin Gaye's rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner," I was surprised by how many people hadn't seen the full version performed at the 1983 NBA All Star Game. It's only arguably the best ever performance of the National Anthem!

So fabulous...They don't make them like him anymore!

As a bonus, check out a special duet with daughter Nona Gaye of the same rendition at the 2004 NBA All Star Game after the jump!




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Jennifer Hudson recently previewed her album with the L.A. Times and given up some of the goods on her upcoming release due out Sept. 30th. According to writer Ann Powers, "the best cuts include the super-sassy Timbaland production "Pocketbook," which features a lascivious rap from Ludacris, and the smooth heartbreaker "Invisible," helmed by the Underdogs, the production team behind the "Dreamgirls" soundtrack."

Here some of the Q&A from their conversation:

On the occasion of your upcoming recording debut, Jennifer, all I can say is -- finally!

Ha ha! There was a lot of material. I recorded over 40 songs. There was a rumor going around that the original album was scrapped, but that was never the case. Some songs on there are among the first we recorded, like "We Gon' Fight."

That one is a gospel-flavored number, but with a futuristic beat.

It was produced by Tank [a.k.a. Durrell Babbs]. I'm a huge fan of his, and I thought the song was a great idea. I love the feeling of it. It's very modern, but it has the elements of R&B.

Several other cuts I heard are classic ballads, and then "Pocketbook" is a high-energy throwdown.

I like the variety and flexibility of my voice [on the album]. I don't mind stepping outside what I'm used to doing. I grew up in the church, and was always into ballads, but I'm very open to contemporary music. I consider my voice a tree with many branches.'

Continue reading for more on Whitney, Clive, and her tour plans!


Expressing vulnerability is one of your great gifts as a singer, and it's highlighted here on ballads like "Giving Myself to You," which reminds me of a classic mid-1980s torch song.

Everybody has a soft side, no matter how tough you may appear. I want to let my listeners in on that side of me. It's all about emotion. To me, that comes from learning what you're singing about. You can sing at a song, or you can sing the song. If you know what it's about, you can really sing the song. Otherwise, you're just making a noise. That I learned from being in church.

I hear a Whitney Houston influence on that song.

I definitely take that as a huge compliment. Of course, again, it adds more pressure! But I don't mind it at all.

Well, Clive Davis is Whitney's mentor too. What was his involvement in your recording sessions?

I have been discovered by the world's greatest talent expert, but actually, he's never been in the studio with me. He would send me a song, or I'd go see him at the office. That's when he gives his input. He's definitely a hands-on kind of guy.

It can't have been easy, balancing this intense recording experience with your acting career.

It's just a love for the art that's driving me to do them both. I didn't expect an acting career before a singing career. I've never trained as an actor. I never even thought about it. I always wanted to sing.

What are your touring plans?

We'll start maybe in October. Or January. I'm really looking forward to it -- that's my favorite thing, performing live. My fans want an intimate setting, and it's all about my fans. So I'm going to make it that way.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
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So RuPaul was the special guest judge on Project Runway tonight and she clearly came styled as Wendy Williams... Looks like they frequent the same wig store for sure!

Queen of All Media... Drag Queen... Trannylicious Queens unite.

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Aunt Viv was spotted out getting some retail therapy at H. Lorenzo on Sunset in West Hollywood... Vivica was looking fresh and flirty, fresh silky no. 12, fresh Botox, all ready for her new show "Glam God" on Vh1, which premieres Thursday night at 10 PM EST.

Vivica will host the new series where 12 stylists from all over the country will be given that opportunity to become the next Glam God. Some of them are aspiring stylists, while others have already established themselves in their own small circles. Now it's time to bring it to the world's largest stage - Hollywood.



WATCH A PREVIEW OF THE SHOW

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Michelle Williams is featured in the new Ebony Magazine and gives some insight on her musical style and choice of going from inspirational to pop...

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The official trailer for the star studded The Secret Life of Bees is here...This story seems deep and intriguing. For more on the novel and plot, check out my previous post. The ensemble cast includes Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo, Nate Parker and Jennifer Hudson.

I am determined to read the book before the movie premieres October 17th, 'cause reading is fundamental! The director and screenwriter, Gina Prince-Bythewood [Love & Basketball], says she read the book in one sitting, so I am looking forward to it. Has anyone read it?

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We've been waiting on Kanye West's Pastelle fashion line for like 2 years and here is the first glimpse at what's to come... His Glow in the Dark Tour crew Rihanna and Lupe Fiasco are also featured in the ad that is running in the new VMAN Magazine.

The website, Pastelle.com is still "coming soon" so I guess we'll continue to wait...

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...an endorsement is an endorsement. I'm just mad she is giving the side-eye of death!

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Terrence J and Rocsi were joined by a host of guests to celebrate the 2000th episode of 106 & Park which airs today, Aug. 20th at 6 PM EST. Guests included T.I., Ray J, LL Cool J, Terrence Howard, Keyshia Cole, and performances from Busta Rhymes, Jennifer Hudson, and Bow Wow and Soulja Boy.

Talk about fun times!

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...Who let Laurie Ann hit the red carpet like this? Someone is not your friend!

A few people came out to catch the premiere of MTV's Making the Band 4 at Bolthouse and Laurie Ann Gibson brought the boom kack! Dawn made it, Jon B. [where you been], and Teyana Taylor also came out to see the boom kack's grand return to MTV...





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Solange hit up Sirius Shade 45 “Lip Service” Show last night with Angela Yee and gave up the good on some little known topics like who she's dating, who she'll get gully for, and a little about her music. Pretty interesting interview...

I love how she says she likes an articulate man, in the same sentence she says "axe" instead of "ask," that's that damn Houston coming out.

LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW

Here are new promo shots from her new album SoL-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams [which was leaked, google it, I'm not effin' with Papa Knowles]



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Tuesday, August 19, 2008


Brandy's back on the scene and the newest "MySpace Icon" and when asked about her upcoming video for "Right Here (Departed)," she says the concept is "top secret" so you can infer what you want from the candids of her shooting a scene in L.A. today.

The video is being directed by Little X and will feature cameos by Rodney Jerkins and lil' bro Ray J. The single will impact radios next week on Aug. 25th! Her album Human’s official launch will take place on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” on November 10, the day before it drops.

Check out a few other questions posed by MySpace:

Give us ten songs currently on your favorite playlist.
Natasha Beddingfield- take me away
Keisha Cole- sent from heaven
Lil wayne- milli
Estelle-American Boy
Chris Brown- dreamer
Ray J- gifts
Rick Ross- hear I am
Leona Lewis- bleeding love
Rhianna- take a bow
Alicia Keyes- super woman


You signed your MySpace blogs a couple different ways, as BRocka, Broka and Rocka. Is there a story behind this nickname?
The story behind B-rocka is--- it was a nickname given to me by Rodney Jerkins and it means Brandy rocks.

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I haven't covered the Olympics at all but Tack and Field is one of my favorite sports to watch and Lolo Jones is a fellow LSU Tiger, so I was so happy to see her competing in the Olympics! Unfortunately, in a shocking 100m hurdles finals, as the projected winner Lolo took a hit no one saw coming... She smoked everyone in the heats and sailed over those hurdles, so I just knew she would take the gold.

I just wanted to cry for her! However, I want to point out that despite hitting the hurdle, she still beat at least one other person and came so close. This has been one of those crazy Olympics with shockers all around.

Lolo has overcome so much, including poverty, please read her story HERE! Still humble, she didn't take her high rank to the head...
"I don't believe there's ever a favorite in the hurdles, just because there's 10 obstacles," Jones said. "If you hit one of those obstacles, you go from first to third just like that."
Sadly, it was 7th, but GEAUX TIGERS!


Check out a clip from Making the Band 4 (Season 32) which returns tonight Aug. 19th, on MTV at 9 PM est... The girls of Danity Kane have rehearsal and things get kind of flipped on their head.

Dawn's a trooper, but was that kick really an accident? LOL...I keed, I keed, just being messy.

Continue reading to see Diddy's Fit Club... Always about you dude!



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I think are getting all we can stand from LisaRaye and the drama of her impending divorce, which can't be a divorce for another year since the TCI requires that you be married for 3 years before you can legally end a marriage... So they will actually have to just separate for now.

She revealed her bruises to Essence.com, however I am still confused how her publicist refutes that it was a violent altercation, yet Lisa is looking like she just got out the ring with Mike Tyson, bite marks and all...

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The drama doesn't seem to dampering her spirits however as she looked dolled up with smiles as she arrived in her Rolls Royce at paparazzi-magnet Mr. Chows in L.A. last night, even signing autographs.




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Danity Kane is jumping in the apparel game, fronting a new demin line by Dollhouse Jeans. The girls were on hand for a private at showing at the Dollhouse showroom in NYC. The new collection will feature the DK logo and are said to fit many shapes... The jeans will be available in Macy’s and online via the Dollhouse Website in October.



The ladies were all smiles but based on Dawn's recent interview with John Jay & Rich that spotted @ Necole Bitchie, maybe all the attention Aubrey AKA Auberella is getting lately is starting to get under the others' skin?!

LISTEN HERE
to the interview and see if you hear the same frustration I hear. Or is it jealousy?

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In the true sense of comic relief, Bernie Mac's fellow Kings of Comedy each gave their final respects to the the legendary and dearly missed star. Above is Cedric the Entertainer's remarks from the public memorial held this past Saturday in Chicago...

All were very touching, emotional, and nonetheless funny! Check out Steve Harvey, D.L. Hugley, and Samuel L. Jackson after the jump!









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Mario escorted his former Dancing with the Stars partner, Karina Smirnoff to the ALMA Awards last night...leaving people wondering, is that your chick Mario? This summer she and Mario Lopez split ways after also meeting on the show. It could be just publicity or she could have snagged her another Mario.

At least she can't call out the wrong name!

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Monday, August 18, 2008


My dude Lil' Duval just sent me his hilarious parody of T.I.'s "Whatever You Like" and as usual he keeps me laughing. He has a knack for remixing a song and making real! Refresh your memory here.


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Photographer Derek Blanks released a new photoshoot with a dominatrix-esque LisaRaye

The details of the LisaRaye and Michale Misick divorce drama keeps on coming. Lisa's publicist gave some details about the report showdown at the mansion, refuting that it was as violent as reported...
"There was no pushing, there was no slugging, there was no swinging of arms, there was no tussle, nothing like that," says Jeter. However, her account of the incident – as told to her by LisaRaye and LisaRaye's cousin Phillip Travis – corroborates much of what has already been reported; that LisaRaye and Travis went into the house against Misick's will; pushing and shoving took place between the two, Misick's sister became involved and LisaRaye was bitten (and bit someone) at some point during the altercation.
You can get the blow-by-blow according to Lisa's Publicist @ EurWeb

Now, the buzz is also turning on Lisa claiming that the infidelity is on her part, I hear that the drama really popped off after Michael Misick had a private investigator follow Lisa in the states and caught her booed up with some young dude... some say that she's been canoodling with the very married Gary Peyton... But the drama didn't keep the soon-to-be former first lady from arriving at LAX in style...



Whew...I can't keep up with all of this?! Everyday it's something new. But it gets deeper of course.

Well the "Ladies of Turk & Caicos" for the Progressive National Party thought they should hold their own press conference contradicting Lisa's claims that the people of the TCI has accepted her...You can watch that clip after the cut as well as more shots from Derek Blanks.




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Chick does look fab, though!

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After more and more rumors, Diddy is trying hard to distance himself from his alleged love affair with Cassie. Apparently Cassie took it a little personal, a snitch tells Page Six...
SOMEONE should tell Cassie that she could do better than Sean "Diddy" Combs. He's publicly announced that his on-and-off flame is not the only woman in his life, but she's not moving on. Our spies saw a sullen Cassie "looking smokin' hot," at the Empire Hotel the other night. But it wasn't enough to catch the eye of Diddy, who has emphatically shot down rumors that they're exclusively dating. "Diddy spent the entire time with his entourage while she was being walked around by one of his assistants," said our source. "She never smiled, and she kept looking over at him."
I just don't see Diddy making her his public chick, I mean you got the record deal, be happy. Jump offs are never wives...

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'Ye is such a sexy beast right here with his Calvin Kleins and a reminder that it's another manic Monday! Check out all the tom foolery you may have missed...

What the Micro Bust It Baby kind of Fuckery is this? @ C+D

Thanks to "I Love Money," Hoopz get another minute @ Str8 Outta NYC

Don't eat a fat girl's cheeseburger...LOLs @ BlogXilla

MJB out to play in St. Tropez @ CL

The jig is up! Make money off haters... @ Necole Bitchie

On Set: Brandy previews "Right Here" @ That Grape Juice
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The off again, on again marriage between Shaq and Shaunie is apparently on the mend. Shaunie dished the details to the Palm Beach Post...
"Neither one of us could probably answer why we were getting one in the first place," Shaunie O'Neal said.

"Things have been going so great, that someone actually had to remind us that 'Hey, you do remember those papers are still there.' Literally, it was days ago," Shaunie O'Neal said. "So, we've agreed that before we leave Florida in a few days we'll make sure that that's gone away."

"The kids and I kind of learned about the divorce at the same time," Shaunie O'Neal said. "So that was hard. That was probably the worst part of the whole thing, was being able to deal with how hurt the whole kids were."
Damn, Shaq didn't give her a warning call, text, email?? Either neither, if it keeps the family together, then work it out!

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Sunday, August 17, 2008


So I had the pleasure of meeting Slim of 112 as he hit the road to promote his newest single "So Fly" and we talked about his new label M3, his new album and what the heck is up with 112 anyway?

Slim is definitely one the most personable artists I've met! Make sure to visit him on his Official MySpace Page and make sure you tell him I sent you...

LISTEN: Slim - "So Fly"

If you haven't seen the video, check it out HERE.

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Family, friends, and thousands of fans came out to say their final goodbyes to comic legend Bernie Mac at Chicago's House of Hope church on Saturday for his public memorial service. Chris Rock, Jesse Jackson, Cedric the Entertainer, Steve Harvey, and his TV family Kellita Smith, Camille Winbush, Jeremy Suarez, and Dee Dee Davis were among the many mourners.

Bernie's widow, Rhonda who recently opened up to People Magazine, thought he'd get treatment and would be home in a week. But after no signs of improvement, she faced her biggest fear.

"He didn't look good to me and I knew this could be it," she says. Rhonda stood vigil by his bedside. "I said, 'Hey Bernard. How are you?' and I kissed his forehead," she recalls. "He shrugged his shoulders, like 'I'm tired' and I said, 'I know you're tired.' Later on that night, it took a turn for the worse."

Rhonda and the couple's daughter, Je'Niece, 30, were ushered into a waiting room, where they received the grim news. "[The doctor] came in and I said, 'He's gone, isn't he?' and she said 'yes,' " Rhonda recalls.



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All I have to say is... Girl, you are doin' the most! Solange debuted her self-directed video for "Sandcastle Disco" on FNMTV... Just a lot going on in this video. Definitely different.

In some recent quotes she talks about being Beyonce's little sister...she's funny!
"I get asked about Beyonce all the time but I try and make fun of it. Sometimes I say she's not my sister. Other times I say I've stuffed her in my suitcase and sent it to Dubai.

I have to have fun with it or I'll turn in to Britney (Spears) - shave my head and go totally crazy."
Papa Knowles puts her past Beyonce-envy tantrum on blast in her new feature in Giant mag...
“Years ago, we had theses shelves in our living room.” he says. “They where filled with trophies and plaques my older daughter, Beyoncé, had won in different talent shows. I came home from work one day, and every last one of those trophies was broken and scattered across the room!” He smiles at the memory, shaking his head. "Solange broke them, every single one--and didn't deny it."

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Beyonce and Jay-Z played incognito as they left their dinner date at West Village restaurant Waverly Inn Thursday night. Beyonce and her L'Oreal contracted curls hid under her hood from the rainy night with Jay was 2 steps behind heading to their ride. If you look close, you can see he decided to rock his wedding ring...




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Thursday, August 14, 2008
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Did you go out to buy "Year of the Gentlemen" this week? If you did... Ne-Yo says, "Sorry!" because it's been moved to September 16.

“To everybody that went to the store in August, I just want to personally apologize for the confusion and the delay. I just had to make sure it was RIGHT RIGHT ya know??” says Ne-Yo from his Year of the Gentleman blog.

He recently shot the video for his second single "Miss Independent" and called in the heavy hitters with Lauren London, Gabriel Union, and Keri Hilson. All three doing their fabulous thing! Trey Songz makes a cameo as well...



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Brandy is back and has teamed up with her old partner Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins for her first official single, "Right Here (Departed)" off her upcoming album. This will be her fifth studio album and it is very much a highly anticipated. This mid-tempo track is quite hot, I am feeling it off the first listen, almost classic Brandy. I'm such a stan for Brandy, though.

LISTEN: Brandy - "Right Here (Departed)"

UPDATE: Epic Records has officially announced the release of Human, the fifth studio album from Brandy, available online and in stores on November 11th.

The album’s title is a real life mirror of Brandy as a woman, an artist, a musician and a performer, communicating what it means to be fully Human: strong yet vulnerable, candid and triumphant, in love with life and in touch with the things of the spirit.

“Human is my most personal album to date,” said Brandy. “I have grown so much since my last album. Being able to express myself and my journey through my music is a feeling I can’t describe. With this new chapter of my life it feels good to have Rodney, a familiar face, by my side again. He brings out emotions in me like nobody else.”

Make sure to keep up with her on her MySpace Page!

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Supermodel Chanel Iman was spotted having lunch with Ryan Leslie at DaSilvano in Manhattan which people are buzzing that they are the newest couple. He is 11 years her senior, and they totally strike me as an odd couple, plus her body language says she is not feeling it... but what do I know?



Cute couple or odd couple?

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This give "not going without a fight" a whole new meaning... According to reports LisaRaye bust in on soon-to-be-ex husband at their Turks & Caicos mansion which resulted in a physical altercation, bite wounds and trips to the hospital!
The fight, which reportedly occurred in the presence of a number of government officials, including the Minister for Health and Education, Lillian Been-Boyce, resulted in both Misicks seeking emergency medical attention for bites. Each has filed a police report against the other. [SOURCE]
Lord help 'em...Word is she had returned to the island to negotiate the divorce settlement and and he refused to let her stay in the mansion, so she drove her car through the barricade to go all "Diamond" on his ass!

The above video is from thier local news and has comments from LisaRaye confirming his "ill behavior" and asking for people to pray for him.

Continue reading for her official statement released to the media...

“It is with great sadness that I have to announce that my husband and I have separated.

Last night, Wednesday August 13, 2008, an attempt was made by and on behalf of my husband to first prevent my entry into our home and then, later, to make me leave our home by force.

It was necessary for me to receive medical treatment for injuries suffered and in relation to those injuries I shall continue to assist the police force with its enquiries.

Whilst it is my sincere wish to avoid unnecessary conflict, I shall not be intimidated, nor shall those individuals whose job it is to protect and represent me.

I ask that my privacy be respected in these difficult times and I believe that the people of the TCI will understand and support my wish to receive the necessary independent representation from the legal counsel of my choosing. I hope that, in time, the TCI government will come to share that view.

Although I have always been a supportive wife even in light of the very serious allegations currently pending against the Premier, there are limits even for me.

I continue to have the utmost respect for the people of the TCI who have always shown me kindness and support. I vow to continue my work amongst the people of Turks and Caicos Islands.

Until recently I had hoped that I would be able to continue to assist my husband during what will undoubtedly be difficult times ahead for him. I do not wish to have to add to his difficulties.”

LisaRaye McCoy-Misick
First Lady of the Turks & Caicos Islands

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Tyra Banks loves a transgender model, have you seen her talk show? So she has finally convinced her other producers to have a transgender contestant on her other show, America's Next Top Model. Cycle 11 features Isis, an aspiring model is from Prince George's County, Maryland who describes herself as "a woman born physically male."

"My cards were dealt differently," says the 22 year old program assistant who was actually an "extra" at the "Homeless" photoshoot from last season. Fooled me!

Should be interesting to see how the other contestants react! You can catch the premiere Sept. 3rd on the CW.

Continue reading to see the other cycle 11 contestants...









You can see all their profiles HERE.

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On August 12th Larry Kind hosted a king sized salute to the much missed Bernie Mac on Larry King Live. It's still shocking and sad... Many of his fellow stars were on hand to talk about his great talent and life, including Cedric the Entertainer, DL Hugley, Steve Harvey, Ashton Kutcher, and Geroge Lopez.

The public memorial service for Bernie Mac will be held on Saturday at the House of Hope Church, which is located at 752 E. 114th St. on the South Side of Chicago, where Mac was born and raised. The megachurch, which is affiliated with Salem Baptist Church, holds 10,000 people.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
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This is what you can look for on September 23rd [updated release date] when you go pick up the highly anticipated debut album from Jazmine Sullivan, Fearless. Must have. Plus here are a few new promo shots of the very talented songstress!



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Check out new photos of Jennifer Hudson, shot by FAB celebrity photographer Derek Blanks, which are more like scene from a movie. D. Blanks is great at creating characters with his photography and did J. Hud good! Gorgeous dawlin'...



Make sure you look for Jennifer at the 2000th episode celebration for 106 & Park on Aug.20th!

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Just after reports of LisaRaye being back on the island working to keep the marriage together, it looks like the marriage between LisaRaye and Turks & Caicos Premier Michael Misickis over and done, he announced late Tuesday.
“I am announcing that I am separated from LisaRaye McCoy-Misick," Premier Misick said in a statement emailed to EUR from his PR rep, Judy Smith. "I am committed to dissolving the marriage amicably. I believe that this is a private matter and will have no further comments. I hope that our privacy will be respected."
Damn shame. Can people keep the institution of marriage sacred? Geez.

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Jay Z is pumping more shots from the new RocaWear Evolution Campaign featuring him and Joy Bryant. The ads really kook good, love concepts around the shots. Joy looks fab as well...



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Granted, I'm sure you're all rolling your eyes at yet another picfest of the lovebirds, but I just had to point out Rihanna's very fly bikini. Totally in line with her rocker girl look and I love it! Ri and Chris hit the water in her hometown, soaking up the sun. Must be effing nice, while I prepare for another day on the 9 to 5. But I'm not bitter or anything...


peep the Bond Girl beach stroll...

In CB other news, he has revealed his next movie role. "It's a movie called 'The Heist' that I'm doing with T.I., Idris Elba and Matt Dillon. I'm playing a killer. I'm not going to give anything else away. It's a bank-robbing movie, so it's one of those action-packed films. You get a little different side of me in that movie." Sounds interesting!

Continue reading for more island fun!

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She's no Beyonce, more like a Nicole Scherzinger, and she always seems to have one foot out the door. I can't be too mad because working for Diddy is more like volunteering your services so you have to grind to make it outside Bad Boy. Either neither, she dropped by The Wendy Williams Show to talk Danity Kane, Diddy, and Broadway. There was more weave and makeup on that stage than I can stand.

Interestingly she says D. Woods is her best friend in the group, which just made me think because I just finished watching the MTB Best of Clip Show and they showed the tearful lovefest that went down between her and Aundrea the night before they made the band...Hmmm.

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After spending Q.T. with hubby Jay Z in NYC, Beyonce hit the other coast and arrived at LAX today but in true Bey fashion, rocking the big sunglasses, the fab python bag and a toned down nude look. I'm loving that new arm candy!



In other Beyonce news, L'Oreal has addressed the growing controversy over her recent ad, that many feel was lightened. In a statement to AP, they say: “We highly value our relationship with Ms. Knowles. It is categorically untrue that L’Oreal Paris altered Ms. Knowles’ features or skin tone in the campaign for Feria hair color.”

Lightened or not, it was clearly heavily photoshopped...

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Knew it wouldn't be too long before new music dropped from Jay Z, with him being in the news everyday! Blueprint 3 is already in the works and the first song to drop is this new Kanye West produced track "Jocking." Jay Z recently surprised concert goers at the Glow in the Dark Tour at Madison Square Garden and previewed what's to come... I've read some reviews and I hear people say they love it, then people are yelling for Jay to step down. What do you think, is it time for Jay to really retire?

LISTEN: Jay Z - "Jocking"
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Continue reading to see video of the preview performance...




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Something Tyra Banks really knows about [and tells us everyday] is modeling and she took time on her talk show to celebrate the unprecedented First All Black Model Issue of Vogue Italia. Some of the top models of the past and present were on hand to join in the celebration, including Beverly Johnson, Selita Ebanks, Chanel Iman, Veronica Webb, Toccara Jones, and Noemie Lenoir.



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In a sad twist of irony, Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes will both share their last moments on the screen together. They will make their final appearance together in new movie Soul Men, along with Samuel L. Jackson, due for release in November.

The Malcolm D. Lee film tells the story of two estranged soul-singing legends (Jackson and Mac) who agree to participate in a reunion performance at the Apollo Theatre to honor their recently deceased band leader.

Bernie Mac plays Floyd in the film and Isaac Hayes plays himself.

As a note, the cause of Isaac Hayes death has not been released. Rest in Peace to both...

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Kanye, or a puppet from Crank Yankers that resembles him debuted the video for "Champion" on his blog today... The video was directed by Neon. The song which is from his latest album Graduation, is his sixth cut to be released as a single and samples from the song "Kid Charlemagne" by Steely Dan. West speaks of his distant relationship with his father in the song.

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...and being different! Solange is becoming more and more like my kind of chick! She is definitely putting herself out there as she promotes her new music. In her recent Blender Magazine interview, she talks dives, Coronas and sex:
It’s Friday night at 11 P.M. What are you doing?
I’m either at home with my son or out drinking some Coronas and adding to my beer belly.

Where do you drink your Coronas?
Dive bars. Two doors down from here there’s a little joint that’s full of old rednecks. I go in there, drop $10 in the jukebox, play nothing but Marvin and Prince and just get wasted. The rednecks are like, “What the
fcuk?”

What kind of drunk are you?
I am a Miss-Tina’s-in-the-back-of-my-head kind of drunk.

You mean, your mom. What is she saying?
“Girl, you better have some panties on!” My mom’s so reserved-last year, for my 21st birthday, she was like, “You can have one glass of champagne, and that’s it.” I said, “First of all, I haven’t lived with you since I was 17. Second, I’m divorced. And third, I have a kid. I am drinking tonight.”

If we drug-tested you, what would we find?
I’ve got a song called “Champagne Chronic Nightcap.” That’s about as wild as it gets for me-that and the Coronas.

Are you a good girl or a bad girl?
Definitely…um…You know, I was so trained to say a god girl, but I really straddle that line.

Ever doubted your sexual orientation?
You mean like in that Katy Perry song? Negative. I’m strictly dickly.

How about videotaped yourself having sex?
Nope. Ain’t no Solo tapes, y’all.

How would you characterize your taste in sex.
A good girl never kisses and tells. Didn’t I say I straddle that line.

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Someone had the sick mind to start a rumor that Lil' Wayne's adorable daughter, Reginae, was killed in a car accident Monday and of course it spread like wildfire across the internet. That's just horrible! Lil' Wayne has sent the following statement via AllHipHop.com confirming it was just a looney tune rumor:
“It has come to my attention that there are recent reports circulating regarding my daughter. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who are genuinely concerned about Reginae and her safety,” Lil Wayne told AllHipHop.com.

“Please allow me to dispel any rumors or speculations and report that my daughter is alive, healthy and surrounded by family who care and love her dearly. The rumors are completely false and unfounded; neither Reginae nor any other member of my family has been involved in any car accident. My family and I truly appreciate the concern and support shown to us.”
Good to know! People must be bored out of their mind...

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In the September issue of Men’s Fitness, Serena shows what she can't always show on the court... we already body is to die for, but she can be cute too! “I have large boobs and a sizable ass, so I guess the title comes with the territory. But I just play tennis. I always try to look my best, even though it’s hard to look your best when you’re sweating, grunting, and making faces. I never look my best when playing.” Here are few other snippets from her interview:
On finding guys who can keep up with her fitness level…
“I’m attracted to guys who are really athletic, so it’s never a problem. To be honest, I absolutely hate working out, I hate going to the gym. I do it only ’cause it’s my job, and I think about it like, OK, other people’s jobs are to go to the office nine to five, and my job is to go the gym and look sexy. That’s the only thing that gets me through it.”

Serena Williams on her favorite physical part of her body…
“I love my smile. My smile and my cleavage. [Laughs] I think they go really well together.” [Laughs]

On guys being intimidated to date her because of her athletic status…
“It definitely makes it harder, which is not really cool because I”m like the girl next door. My attitude is so relaxed and so chill, and what you see is what you get. I guess sometimes people get intimidated, not by my being Serena Williams, but just more or less by the things that I’ve accomplished and the things that I might have in my life. I think for any woman who is strong and supports herself, that tends to be a problem.”

On what she looks for in a guy…
“I’m a sucker for gentlemen, I’m old fashioned. I’m a girl who believes that a guy should take the lead. They should open doors, close doors. I also look for someone who has a good relationship with their mom. My mom always said, ‘Look for someone whom you can laugh with, ’cause it means you can have fun with that person.’ ”

On major turnoffs…
“Guys should never grab me. I hate when guys grab girls. I think it’s so rude. I’ve been grabbed numerous times. Don’t touch. I”m not your property. I absolutely hate that.” [Ageed! -Melody]

On what she’d be doing if not playing tennis…
“I love acting and writing, so I would probably either be a struggling actress or a writer.”


Plus, she has Common, that's just unfair! You can snag you copy of the September issue of Men’s Fitness when it hits newsstands August 18th nationwide.

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Monday, August 11, 2008


Beyonce shows her classic looks in another portrait from Fashion Rocks... she pulls of the masculine femininity well.

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Raven-Symone is still performing apparently and this tom foolery is what she wore. I can't be bothered!

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Okay so Rihanna was all over the place this weekend! First, her portrait from the Fashion Rocks mag hit the net... She was also spotted at the Barbados Airport with love buddy, Chris Brown after leaving L.A. for the Kid's Choice Awards.



Plus, she as a slightly gothic high fashion layout in the September issue of Essence. Talk about Rihanna overload... See her Essence scans and more candids of the couple after the jump!











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Jay Z is featured in the new RocaWear Ad Campaign “The Evolution” along with Joy Bryant. I actually love it, I personally don’t wear RocaWear, but the images are great.
EVOLUTION: Webster’s defines it as a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage. The sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or group.

To me it’s a way of life. It’s the abhorrence of complacency or the drive to always be better tomorrow than I am today. It’s what separates the legendary from the greats.
When I achieve you celebrate in the here and now while I am already competing with the future.

Evolution, it’s why I wake up each day inspired by the promise of achieving the impossible. It’s the eternal flame that burns inside.



In related news RocaWear has joined forces with Elizabeth Arden to announce the launch of 9IX Rocawear, the brand’s first fragrance.

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Word on the curb is that LisaRaye would rather keep her "first lady" status than be a divorced lady...
LISARAYE has changed her mind. The "All of Us" actress was planning to divorce Turks and Caicos Premier Michael Misick, but now she's moved back into his mansion. "It's not that she would miss him, she would miss her position," said our source. "She's grown accustomed to the lifestyle - the gifts, the cars, the status." The two have had problems since they wed in 2006. LisaRaye has been linked to former NBA star Gary Payton. In April, Misick was accused of raping one of LisaRaye's friends, a claim he denied. [via Page Six]

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Sunday, August 10, 2008
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Robin Thicke reunites with Mary J. Blige to add her soul to the NYC Remix of his current single "Magic." These two definitely have great chemistry on records! She's a great addition to the song. I'm so excited to hear more from Robin.

The new album, Something Else, will be out in less than a month on September 9th! Yay!

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It has been a sad weekend in entertainment... We lose pioneering musician, Isaac Hayes at age 65, who died Sunday afternoon after he collapsed near a treadmill.

Hayes was pronounced dead at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis an hour after he was found by a family member, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said. The cause of death was not immediately known.

Read more @ MSNBC
Saturday, August 09, 2008
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I was absolutely shocked and saddened to learn that Bernie Mac has passed due to complications of pneumonia at the age of 50... Today is a very sad day in entertainment, as we have definitely lost one of the Kings of Comedy.
Bernie Mac, the Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actor and comedian who worked his way to Hollywood success from an impoverished upbringing on Chicago’s South Side, died Saturday at age 50.

“Actor/comedian Bernie Mac passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital,” his publicist, Danica Smith, said in a statement from Los Angeles.

She said no other details were available and asked that his family’s privacy be respected.

The comedian suffered from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease that produces tiny lumps of cells in the body’s organs, but had said the condition went into remission in 2005. He recently was hospitalized and treated for pneumonia, which his publicist said was not related to the disease. [via MSNBC]

Continue reading for a few of Bernie Mac's funniest moments...








You'll be missed!

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Thursday, August 07, 2008


Joshua! Yay! I am so happy for him, I honestly thought Twitch was going to win, then maybe Katee [who was the top female and took home $50K], I just loved Joshua but I didn't think everyone else saw how great he was and so consistent the entire show! Like last year's winner, Sabra who I loved to pieces, he was much less trained than most of the other dancers. Plus he's the first hip hop dancer to take the title and the money! Look for him in the next upcoming dance flick Step Up 3D as well!

Splendid indeed. I was happy to see Twitch and Joshua in the top 2 spots, they deserved it!


Check out the official double cover edition of Vibe's 15th anniversary issue with Jay Z... Why am I so drawn to the one with the cake? It's a little oogey! Peep a few excerpts of his interview:
Jay-Z on supporting Senator Barack Obama: “What [Obama] represents is, we as a people are part of the American Dream…We were left out of the dream at a certain point. Now the dream is, you can be anything – and it’s not cliché.”

Jay-Z on Lil Wayne: “You should embrace the next generation…I think he’s really a fan of mine. I think he really loves the sh-t that I’ve done…The public has him in line next, and for me to say he’s not in line next would be foolish.”

Jay-Z’s response when asked to confirm his marriage to Beyoncé:
“I just think it’s really a part of your life that you gotta keep to yourself…You have to have something sacred to you and the people around you…I shared so much of my life…I should have something to hold on to.”

Jay-Z on his tenure as President of Def Jam: “Everyone always analyzes the job that I’ve done at Def Jam…I always feel the need to justify it…If anybody in their tenure had Kanye, Rihanna, and Ne-Yo…One album for each one of them in three years is a superb job.”
Continue reading the back cover, plus audio from his recent interview with Angela Yee and YN on Sirius Radio's Shade45 Morning Show, where her addresses Blueprint 3 [official title of his next album], babies and Bey...

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Jay-Z talking about his surprise performance with Kanye at last night’s Glow In The Dark Tour

Jay-Z on The Blueprint 3 (Confirms it’s the official title of his next album)

Jay-Z on dealing with producers’ egos

Jay-Z on the rumor that his LiveNation Deal is falling apart

Does Jay-Z want to have babies soon?

Is Jay-Z really married?

Here's the full audio as well...

Links jacks from Nahright.com

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I had to give Andre J his own post for all this zest he oozed at Dawn's birthday party...
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Dawn Richard of Danity Kane celebrated her birthday last night at Club Cain in NYC... Of course boyfriend Que was in the house, who by the way got "Dawn" tatted on his stomach, Day 26's Willie, Laurie Ann "Boom Kack" Gibson, Will.i.Am, and Diddy let Cheri Dennis out of the Bad Boy basement to be in attendance.





Cheri gets a big "no ma'am" for the Charlie Baltimore hair...

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Soooo... remember how Morgan Freeman was seriously hurt in a car accident with a woman who wasn't his wife [pictured above]? Well I was thinking that was a bit odd, but I just really didn't want to allow my brain to acknowledge that in his glory days, he was getting his jump-off on. Well, it looks like that was just what he was doing because now he's getting a divorce from his wife of 24 years, Myrna Colley-Lee.

According to Yahoo! News:
Freeman's lawyer, Bill Luckett, told the Memphis Commercial-Appeal newspaper that the divorce action is pending. Freeman's wife is Myrna Colley-Lee.

The lawyer declined to provide details. There was no answer early Thursday at phone numbers for Luckett or for Freeman's publicist.

No divorce papers have been filed in Tallahatchie County where Freeman owns a home with Colley-Lee, according to Tallahatchie County Chancery Clerk Anita Mullen Greenwood.
Damn Shame.
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Read it and weep people...or just shake your head. Here's the latest low-low on the LisaRaye-Rocsi-Micheal Misicl drama via RhymeswithSnitch:
The Internet been burning up these past couple of days with revelations that 106 and Park's own Rocsi been creeping with actress LisaRaye's husband, Turks and Caicos Premiere Michael Misick. While most sites credit a press release from LisaRaye's people confirming that Rocsi is a skank, The Whole Nine blog posted eyewitness accounts DAYS AGO claiming Rocsi had been walking around the Misick household in a bathrobe giving tours of the house while LisaRaye was in Atlanta for Jermaine Dupri's So So Def weekend. Then yesterday on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, gossip contributor Jawn Murray added more fuel to the fire claiming LisaRaye told him personally that Rocsi was having an 'out in the open' affair with her husband and that she was going to come on the air and give out her husband's personal phone numbers so anybody who wanted to could call and ask him why he's being such a asshole parading his mistress around. I bet Gary Payton's wife is saying, "That's what you get bitch!" You ain't know? LisaRaye was rumored to have been Gary's thing on the side for years, despite his marriage.
AND...I do remember reading that Rocsi was "out of the country" after the love spat that went down on 106 & Park a few weeks ago. Hmmm... AND LisaRaye has really been partying like a rockstar, a soon-to-be-divorced rockstar that is here in the states!

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Wednesday, August 06, 2008
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What's really hood Fantasia? Haven't seen much of the hood fabulousness lately, but she's covering the September issue of Sister 2 Sister. Tatted up and rocking the black hair again, Fanny dishes on her relationship with Young Dro, her music, and hopefully when we can get a new album...

I'm saying though, I need to cop this issue so I can avoid getting stalked after a break up! Dudes be crazy these days.

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After a less than spectacular return to the music scene, I believe due to the debacle that has become his personal life, Usher has rehired his mom as manager. But can she salvage his career?
"Usher has dissolved his management arrangement with Benny Medina and has re-engaged Jonnetta Patton as his manager," the mother and son said in a statement Wednesday.

According to a source, "He wanted her to come back on board and she decided to. He had really poor management and wanted her back." The source cited lackluster album sales as one of the reasons Usher decided to reconsider his management. [SOURCE]
Benny Medina can't keep a client these days, can he? I wonder why, hmmm... He seems so plastic. Usher's publicist, Patti Webster, also resigned on Aug. 1.

All I can do is shake my head because Ray Charles could have seen all this coming!

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T.I.'s debut video for Paper Trail, "Whatever You Like," premiered today. Me likey! Reagan Gomez plays the love interest and there was an actual story line which was cute and funny. Lil' Duval makes a cameo as well, being his funny self. I didn't see the end coming though.

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Fabulous indeed. Keri Hilson looks smashing on the cover of a special "Black Girls Rule" edition of Trace Magazine, with guest editor Spike Lee. The singer/songwriter is gearing up for her debut and you can catch her on the road with Robin Thicke, so look out for a show near you!


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I don't know what it is, but I'm in agreement with just about everyone who has seen this pic and said "something's off" in Beyonce's new L'Oreal ad. It looks like they photoshopped head on someone else's body or she looks uncomfortable. I don't know, but it's wrong, just wrong.

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After being spotted out shopping, a closer look on Rihanna’s left hand reveals a lovely diamond ring, now everyone is on the “Rihanna and Chris Brown are engaged” train. I’m not getting on that quickly seeing that she has plenty of dough to burn after hooking up with Pinky and the Brain to take over the world this year!

Or she could be pulling a Tyra Bank rocking that faux bling…

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T.I. just shot the video for the first single, "Whatever You Like," off his upcoming release Paper Trail. Tune in to BET tomorrow for the premiere on "Access Granted" at 8pm EST, but in the meantime, in between time, you can feast on his slim sexiness... The video was directed by Dave Meyers [think Missy Elliot] so it should be hot.

If you aren't bumping "Whatever You Like" make sure you CHECK IT! It's heavy rotation material indeed.



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What kind of fuckery is this? Lil' Mama needs to stop. I can't be bothered by this kind of assault on my eyes.

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Thanks to reader SamJ for sending me this hella funny clip of comedian Maronzio Vance talking about all the artists that have gone through Bad Boy...I fell out when he talks about Cheri Dennis and Limewire... Oh and Day 26, LMAO!


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I don't have the energy to talk bad about this girl, I mean how many times can we address the fact that the girl can't sing...however her layout is hot! Two steps and a nip slip away from Playboy, but nonetheless, it's hot. In the Aug/Sept issue of Complex, Cassie hopes the second times a charm, after a less than spectacular debut. Here are a few quotes from the mag:

On the harshest thing that’s been said about her…
”‘She’s fu***** for checks. I don’t f*** for checks–I’d rather live on the street.”
Actually it's that you f*cked for tracks, not checks hun!

On her song “Official Girl” being a marketing ploy to cash in on the P.Diddy rumors…
“Nope. It wasn’t planned. It was just a song I really loved that I heard. Nobody will ever know who “Official Girl” is about. They think it’s about certain people but it’s not. Anything that happens in my personal life is personal. I never actually put anything out there. Nobody’s really known who I’ve dated.”



See more over at Complex.com

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I know ya'll are ready to chunk the deuces to the newest overexposed couple...but Chris Brown and Rihanna just seem so cute together as they shop on Melrose Blvd. She pops his pimples, he protects her in the street while carrying her dog, it just works. C Breezy was even cool enough to stop and take a pic with a fan.



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What can you say, she's just refined!

In the September issue of Ebony Magazine, Michelle Obama discussed her marriage, fashion sense and how she balances motherhood and work. Her best accessory? Barack Obama.
“Barack and I — as partners, as friends and as lovers — we accessorize each other in many ways, the best thing I love having on me is Barack on my arm and vice versa, whether it’s having him standing there smiling at me, or watching him mesmerize a crowd or talk to some seniors in a senior center.”
Should she become first lady, Michelle Obama says her primary focus will be on their two daughters — Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7.
“My first job in all honesty is going to continue to be mom-in-chief, making sure that in this transition, which will be even more of a transition for the girls … that they are settled and that they know they will continue to be the center of our universe.”
The issue hits newsstands nationwide on Aug. 12.

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For one year we tried to get the entire Obama family on our cover. The protective mother and father were always reluctant and said no. Finally, we got yes and ESSENCE became the only Black publication allowed a glimpse into the Obamas’ spacious Chicago home. In this collector's edition that hits newsstands now, just before the Democratic National Convention in Denver, ESSENCE captures Michelle, Barack and their two daughters at home. And veteran journalist Gwen Ifill catches up with the Obamas on the road, where they discuss family life, criticism of Michelle, and reaction to Barack's controversial comments about Black men.
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Fabulous! Loves it...

Make sure you pick up this collector's edition now!!

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Monday, August 04, 2008
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Both Lil' Kim and Vanessa Simmons celebrated their birthday this weekend in NYC... Fun times all around! Lil' Kim, Lola, and LisaRaye all got their America's Next Top Model on for the photogs at her party at Spotlight.

Vanessa and sis Angela took it the High Bar to celebrate her birthday...

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This is for my Louisiana fam...come meet me at the Musiq Soulchild show August 23rd! The Hip Hop Doc and Max 94.1 are bringing you Musiq Soulchild live in Baton Rouge at the Baton Rouge River Center Theater, with special opening performance by Dee-1.

Pick up your tickets now at Ticketmaster! See ya there!

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According to MSNBC:
Academy Award winning actor Morgan Freeman was seriously injured in a car accident in Mississippi on Sunday night according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

Police report that Freeman, 71, was driving eastbound on Highway 32 near the town of Ruleville, Miss., around 11:30 p.m. when his car left the road and flipped several times.

Police say Freeman and a female passenger had to be extracted from the vehicle and the actor was flown to Regional Medical Center in Memphis, Tenn., where he was listed in serious condition. There was no word on the condition of the passenger.
They say he was talking on the scene, hopefully he will recover fully and quickly.

Update: Morgan Freeman's publicist says that he is in good spirits after undergoing surgery and a has a broken arm, broken elbow and minor shoulder damage. He expected to make a full recovery!
Saturday, August 02, 2008
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Rihanna and CB were spotted back in Ocean City, Maryland this weekend and boy it must be love! Because you can only love the person when you pop their pimples... or the one you let pop your pimples.

I'm just saying, that's so gross, so it must be love.

BTW, picking pimples will only scar, so resist the urge to pop! I've pore hot tub lovin' pics for your jealousy pleasure LOL!



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Friday, August 01, 2008


Seriously, IPS is trying to kill me!

This should start your weekend off with a BANG. Just pay close attention to min. 3:12.

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Bernie is giving one hell of a side eye, huh?

Bernie Mac was hospitalized in Chicago for pneumonia.

"Mr. Mac is responding well to treatment and will be released soon," his rep says in a statement. "He asked that his privacy and that of his family is respected while he gets well."

The rep says the pneumonia is not related to Mac's diagnosis of sarcoidosis, an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in organs such as the lungs or lymph nodes.

Let's hope for a speedy recovery and hopefully we'll see Bernie back on stage or TV soon!

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Too good not to post! LOL... Note to Kim K.: Don't summons the paps when you're out for ice cream, this is the shot that gets posted!

But, I'll be nice and at least post the more flattering pics of Kim enjoying the summer days of shopping in Beverly Hills.


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Fanny Pak, a real eccentric bunch, seem to flying under the radar for most of the season on MTV's Americas Best Dance Crew, but last night I think they proved to be the most creative team to grace the stage. I mean they did get the first standing ovation from all the judges... It was probably one of, if not, the most memorable routines from both seasons.

I think the show leans more to the "street hip hop crews" as opposed to more contemporary or other pop genres, so they really stand out for their theatrics and costume choices. After last night I think people will start paying more attention to the crew.
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Beyonce and Jay Z were out last night getting their grub on at their favorite pub The Spotted Pig... Looks like Beyonce missed her mouth and, as my mama would say, was feeding her clothes. See, she's just like us. Looks like she's back in recluse mode, trying to hide from the paps, but we see ya B!

I wonder how Jay gets along with B's bodyguard, is like on double duty when they are together? Does he even get a vacay? He must be single, huh. Just wondering...



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