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August 2011 Blog Posts (118)

Steven Ivory: Nick Ashford is Not Gone

*It’s been widely reported that Nick Ashford, one half of the legendary songwriting team Ashford and (Valerie) Simpson, passed away on August 22, 2011.

It is true that on this date…

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Added by Stephan Bobb on August 23, 2011 at 10:06pm — No Comments

Gamble & Huff, Berry Gordy on the Death of Nick Ashford

Gamble & Huff

*Legendary R&B production team Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, and Motown founder Berry Gordy have released statements on the passing…

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Added by Stephan Bobb on August 23, 2011 at 10:03pm — No Comments

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith: ‘We Are Still Together

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith: ‘We Are Still Together’

*Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are putting a stop to an Us Weekly report today claiming that they have separated following 13 years of marriage.

“Although we are reluctant to respond to these types of press…

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Added by Stephan Bobb on August 23, 2011 at 6:29pm — No Comments

Def Jam Fires Execs and Hires Bruno Mars’ Manager

Bruno Mars

*Def Jam is more than struggling lately.

The record label recently told 20 staffers along with executives Jonathan McHugh…

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Added by Stephan Bobb on August 21, 2011 at 1:11pm — No Comments

Chad Ochocinco and Evelyn Lozada Set a Date

*After their excitement for each other’s love stunned everyone, Evelyn Lozada and her fiancée Chad Ochocinco slowed down, but made a date to perform their nuptials.

The pair didn’t waste any time getting engaged last year, but…

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Added by Stephan Bobb on August 21, 2011 at 1:09pm — No Comments

Kim Kardashian is Off the Market: Reality Star Marries NBAer Kris Humphries

*It’s official. Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian are now husband and wife.

Kardashian, 30, and Humphries, 26, tied the knot Saturday night in…

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Added by Stephan Bobb on August 21, 2011 at 12:56pm — No Comments

NBA’s Delonte West Applies to Home Depot: ‘Lockout Ain’t A Game

NBA’s Delonte West Applies to Home Depot: ‘Lockout Ain’t A Game’

*As NBA players scramble to find teams overseas to earn a paycheck during the lockout that appears will happen next season, Boston Celtics guard is looking to work a little closer to home…Depot.

West tweeted last…

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Added by Stephan Bobb on August 20, 2011 at 11:02am — No Comments

NBA’s Delonte West Applies to Home Depot: ‘Lockout Ain’t A Game

NBA’s Delonte West Applies to Home Depot: ‘Lockout Ain’t A Game’

*As NBA players scramble to find teams overseas to earn a paycheck during the lockout that appears will happen next season, Boston Celtics guard is looking to work a little closer to home…Depot.

West tweeted last…

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Added by Stephan Bobb on August 20, 2011 at 11:02am — No Comments

Black Men Are Never Called Sexy says Actor Idris Elba

*Interestingly a dude who a lot of women think of as super sexy says he doesn’t see himself in that way.

In fact, Mr. Idris Elba, the chocolate Englishman goes even farther and says that, for the most part,…

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Added by Stephan Bobb on August 20, 2011 at 10:57am — No Comments

Erica Gluck – From The Game’s ‘Britt Bratt’ to Trinity Goodheart

Actress Erica Gluck speaks during the 'Trinity Goodheart' panel during the GMC portion of the 2011 Summer TCA Tour at the Beverly Hilton on July…

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Added by Stephan Bobb on August 20, 2011 at 10:51am — No Comments

Kelly Rowland Says Firing Mathew Knowles ‘Was Like A Funeral’

Kelly Rowland attends The X Factor press launch. (August 17, 2011)

*In her new interview with Vibe magazine,…

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Added by Stephan Bobb on August 19, 2011 at 4:56pm — No Comments

Report: Marc Anthony Blowing Up J.Lo’s Phone

*Us Weekly is reporting that Marc Anthony has been “harassing” soon-to-be ex-wife Jennifer Lopez, phoning her incessantly hoping she…

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Added by Stephan Bobb on August 19, 2011 at 4:50pm — No Comments

Jasmyne A. Cannick: Not all Black Democrats Subscribe to ‘But He’s the First Black President’

Jasmyne A. Cannick

Augus…

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Added by Stephan Bobb on August 19, 2011 at 4:47pm — No Comments

R. Kelly Criticized for Being in Children’s Parade

*So, everyone hasn’t quite gotten over R. Kelly’s past behavior, with the underage girls and all.

Last week, the…

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Added by Stephan Bobb on August 19, 2011 at 4:41pm — No Comments

Mary J. Blige Teams with Slash for Potential Hit Song

*Mary J. Blige is a versatile singer. Her newest venture is to be featured on the new album of former Guns N’ Roses…

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Added by Stephan Bobb on August 19, 2011 at 4:37pm — No Comments

LA Sparks Player Seeks Restraining Order Against Ex-Boyfriend

LA Sparks Player Seeks Restraining Order Against Ex-Boyfriend

The number…

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Added by Stephan Bobb on August 19, 2011 at 4:32pm — No Comments

Suge Knight Still Avenging Tupac Shakur’s Death, Takes Shot At Diddy

If there’s one thing that many hip hop artists know, it’s not to mess with Suge Knight. There have been too many wars wagered that involve Death Row’s booming co-founder and many a street brawl to pin on the Compton born man. But if there’s one thing that Suge…

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Added by Stephan Bobb on August 19, 2011 at 11:55am — No Comments

Richer minorities seen living in poorer neighborhoods

By Haya El Nasser, USA TODAY

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Added by Stephan Bobb on August 19, 2011 at 11:30am — No Comments

Will Smith Reportedly Eyes Music Return; ‘Fantastic Voyage’ Film

*Word has it that Will Smith, currently in New York filming the third “Men in Black” film, is headed back to the music studio to record what would be his first album since 2005’s “Lost and…

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Added by Stephan Bobb on August 19, 2011 at 11:16am — No Comments