LATRELL SPREWELL FACING FORECLOSURE: Former NBA star owes bank on $5.4 million mansion.
(November 30, 2009)
*One year after defaulting on a loan for his 70-foot yacht, former NBA star Latrell Sprewell is facing foreclosure on his $5.4 million mansion in Westchester County, New York.
Sprewell, 39, bought the 3.3-acre property in Purchase in January 2000 for $2.3 million, according to the New York Daily News. He took out a 30-year Washington Mutual Bank mortgage for…
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JAY-Z'S 'EMPIRE' CONTINUES TO RULE: Single featuring Alicia Keys remains at No. 1.
November 30, 2009)
*Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' "Empire State of Mind" keeps its hold on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart for a second consecutive week.
The track enjoyed a 10.4 million bump in radio spins, second only to Ke$ha's 12 million listener spike for "Tik Tok," which takes the Airplay Gainer award as it rises 10-5, Billboard reported.
Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance"…
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IVERSON TO PHILLY?: So says Stephen A. Smith
(November 27, 2009)
*Former ESPN commentator Stephen A Smith, now with Fox Sports Radio is reporting that Allen Iverson may come out of his very recent retirement and play for the Philadelphia 76ers again.
He says numerous team sources confirmed on Friday that the 76ers' brass has already talked — and talks will only escalate this weekend — about bringing Iverson back to Philadelphia. Possibly as early as next…
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CHRIS BROWN LAUDED AT UPDATE HEARING: Judge said, 'We have a progress report and it's extremely favorable.'
(November 20, 2009)
*Chris Brown was praised for being on his best behavior since being sentenced to probation in his assault case.
Judge Patricia M. Schnegg acknowledged that Brown has completed more than 100 hours of community labor so far, and seven domestic violence counseling sessions, according to the Associated Press.
"We have a…
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CHRIS BROWN LAUDED AT UPDATE HEARING: Judge said, 'We have a progress report and it's extremely favorable.'
(November 20, 2009)
*Chris Brown was praised for being on his best behavior since being sentenced to probation in his assault case.
Judge Patricia M. Schnegg acknowledged that Brown has completed more than 100 hours of community labor so far, and seven domestic violence counseling sessions, according to the Associated Press.
"We have a…
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DISNEY'S BLACK PRINCESS ALREADY A HIT: Tiana outselling other Disney Princess merchandise by double digit percentages.
(November 20, 2009)
*"The Princess and the Frog" merchandise is apparently flying off the shelves despite the film being weeks away from its debut in theaters.
Disney announced that items linked to the studio's first black princess have already begun out-selling other Disney Princess merchandise by double digit percentages.
More than 45,000…
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DISNEY'S BLACK PRINCESS ALREADY A HIT: Tiana outselling other Disney Princess merchandise by double digit percentages.
(November 20, 2009)
*"The Princess and the Frog" merchandise is apparently flying off the shelves despite the film being weeks away from its debut in theaters.
Disney announced that items linked to the studio's first black princess have already begun out-selling other Disney Princess merchandise by double digit percentages.
More than 45,000…
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OPRAH TO END DAILY SHOW: But she'll still be around on her OWN cable outlet.
(November 19, 2009)
*Well, it's all over for "Oprah." Oprah Winfrey's production company says she'll announce Friday that her show will end in 2011.
If you recall, earlier this month, we reported that there was speculation that she would end her daily syndicated show on broadcast TV and move to her cable network called OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network). Then on Nov. 9 her camp released a statement…
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OPRAH TO END DAILY SHOW: But she'll still be around on her OWN cable outlet.
(November 19, 2009)
*Well, it's all over for "Oprah." Oprah Winfrey's production company says she'll announce Friday that her show will end in 2011.
If you recall, earlier this month, we reported that there was speculation that she would end her daily syndicated show on broadcast TV and move to her cable network called OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network). Then on Nov. 9 her camp released a statement…
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LIL WAYNE TO RELEASE ROCK ALBUM NEXT MONTH: Plus, Universal announces due dates for Blige and Redman albums.
(November 11, 2009)
*After months of false starts, Universal Music Group has announced that Lil Wayne's long-anticipated rock-themed album, "Rebirth," is slated for a Dec. 15 release date.
The set was originally scheduled to drop on April 7, with the track "Prom Queen" as its first single. The song reached No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 last…
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LIL WAYNE TO RELEASE ROCK ALBUM NEXT MONTH: Plus, Universal announces due dates for Blige and Redman albums.
(November 11, 2009)
*After months of false starts, Universal Music Group has announced that Lil Wayne's long-anticipated rock-themed album, "Rebirth," is slated for a Dec. 15 release date.
The set was originally scheduled to drop on April 7, with the track "Prom Queen" as its first single. The song reached No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 last…
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BEST BUY COURTS DJS WITH NEW SECTION: Retailer teams with Monster Cable and Beats by Dr. Dre to launch in-store 'Club Beats' area.
(November 12, 2009)
*Best Buy is looking to be the new one-stop-shop for DJs.
A partnership with accessories firm Monster Cable and headphones specialist Beats by Dr. Dre has birthed "Club Beats," a new in-store area where shoppers can sample the latest audio, music, entertainment and technology products, including DJ equipment, mixing…
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BEST BUY COURTS DJS WITH NEW SECTION: Retailer teams with Monster Cable and Beats by Dr. Dre to launch in-store 'Club Beats' area.
(November 12, 2009)
*Best Buy is looking to be the new one-stop-shop for DJs.
A partnership with accessories firm Monster Cable and headphones specialist Beats by Dr. Dre has birthed "Club Beats," a new in-store area where shoppers can sample the latest audio, music, entertainment and technology products, including DJ equipment, mixing…
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WILL SMITH PICKS 'FLOWERS': Actor reportedly taking on adaptation of 1959 'Flowers for Algernon.' Plus, planned 'Oldboy' remake has stalled.
(November 12, 2009)
*Will Smith has reportedly signed on to star in and produce an adaptation of Daniel Keyes' classic 1959 novel "Flowers for Algernon" for his own Sony-based Overbrook Entertainment production company, reports Pajiba.
The story centers on a mentally disabled man who is the first to undergo a surgery that is said…
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WILL SMITH PICKS 'FLOWERS': Actor reportedly taking on adaptation of 1959 'Flowers for Algernon.' Plus, planned 'Oldboy' remake has stalled.
(November 12, 2009)
*Will Smith has reportedly signed on to star in and produce an adaptation of Daniel Keyes' classic 1959 novel "Flowers for Algernon" for his own Sony-based Overbrook Entertainment production company, reports Pajiba.
The story centers on a mentally disabled man who is the first to undergo a surgery that is said…
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Abdul-Jabbar has rare form of leukemia
NEW YORK -- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is being treated for a rare form of leukemia, and the basketball great said his prognosis is encouraging.
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I've never been a person to share my private life. But I can help save lives. It's incumbent on someone like me to talk about this.
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-- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
The NBA's all-time leading scorer was diagnosed last December with chronic myeloid leukemia, he told…
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KATT WILLIAMS EXPLAINS ARREST: Comedian's lawyer says he was staying with a friend who turned around and accused him of trespassing.
(November 10, 2009)
*Katt Williams allegedly carried a crowbar when he entered an Atlanta-area home and made off with $3,555 in jewelry and collectable coins, according to police who spoke to the Associated Press about the comedian's arrest on Sunday.
However, a lawyer for the self-proclaimed pimp says his client is completely innocent…
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