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Rashida Jones Takes Role in ‘Idiot Brother’
*”Parks and Recreation” star Rashida Jones will join Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel and Emily Mortimer opposite Paul Rudd in the big screen comedy “My Idiot Brother.”
The story centers on an idealist (Rudd) dealing with his over¬bearing mother who crashes at the homes of his three ambitious sisters and brings truth, happiness and a sunny disposition into their lives while also wreaking havoc. Banks, Deschanel and Mortimer will…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on June 9, 2010 at 10:37am —
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T-Pain Sued Over Jennifer Hudson Track
*T-Pain is reportedly being sued by singer Sara Stokes from Diddy’s MTV series “Making the Band” after he allegedly failed to credit her for a song she wrote for Jennifer Hudson.
Stokes claimed that she co-wrote Hudson’s track “What’s Wrong (Go Away)’ with the Auto-Tuned rapper, whose real name is Faheem Najm. The song appeared on J-Hud’s self-titled debut in 2008. [Listen to track below.]
“The exploitation of…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on June 9, 2010 at 10:25am —
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Fences’ Box Office Breaks Record in Slow Week
*Despite an overall sluggish sales week on Broadway, “Fences” managed to break the house record at the Cort, and producers have announced that the revival starring Tony nominees Denzel Washington and Viola Davis will recoup its costs by of the end of this week.
The August Wilson play will make back its $2.8 million capitalization in eight weeks of performances, according to producers.
The quick trip into the black…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on June 9, 2010 at 10:21am —
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Destiny’s Child Reunion is a No Go
*Despite circulating rumors of the dynamic trio, Destiny’s Child is not getting back together… and let the violin play.
Mathew Knowles, Beyonce’s father and manager, told ET the sad news.
“Contrary to rumors online of a Destiny’s Child reunion, there are no plans for the group to reunite for a performance or album. The rumors are false Destiny’s Child made an unprecedented impact in contemporary music, becoming one of the…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on June 9, 2010 at 10:17am —
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Cops Shut Down Lil Kim Show in Vermont
*A Lil Kim concert in Vermont was cut short last week after police were called to break up a drunken brawl outside the venue.
The rapper was performing at the Higher Ground nightclub last Wednesday as part of her U.S. tour when a fight erupted just outside of the club. Vermont State Police rolled through and shut it down shortly after midnight.
Cops managed to put an end to the chaos, which led to one person being…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on June 9, 2010 at 10:15am —
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LeBron James Tapes Interview with Larry King
*Larry King has taped an interview with Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James that is scheduled to air this Friday at 9 p.m. – which just so happens to fall between Game 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals.
The most coveted free agent in NBA history spoke with CNN’s veteran host on Tuesday at his home near Akron. [Watch preview below.]
Other than his postgame interview, James has not talked to the media since the Cavs…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on June 3, 2010 at 11:25am —
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Griffey Hangs His Jersey and Says Good-bye
*It’s so hard to say goodbye! Mariners’ Ken Griffey, Jr. turned in his jersey on Wednesday night after calling up team president, Chuck Armstrong, telling him his career was done, just like that. Unfortunately, there will be no farewell tour, but he is one of the best players of all time and his legacy will stand forever in the history of the MLB
The 40-year-old slugger unexpectedly announced his retirement before a game…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on June 3, 2010 at 11:21am —
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Todd Bridges: ‘Gary Coleman had a Secret Will’
*Todd Bridges has come forth with claims that Gary Coleman, his “Diff’rent Strokes” co-star, had a secret will at the time of his death that involves the exclusion of his parents.
Coleman, who passed away Friday after suffering a brain hemorrhage, has been estranged from his parents, Sue and Willie Coleman, since a 1989 court battle over his finances. The former child star successfully sued his parents and former manager for…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on June 3, 2010 at 11:17am —
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Siohvaughn Wade’s Ninth Divorce Lawyer Quits
*Dwyane Wade’s estranged wife Siohvaughn just had her ninth divorce attorney up and quit.
According to TMZ.com, Marsha Fisher filed an emergency motion Monday in Cook County, IL requesting she be withdrawn as Siohvaughn’s representation in her ongoing divorce battle with the NBA player.
Ironically, Fisher cited the reason as “irreconcilable differences.”
The eight lawyers before Fisher, in chronological…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on May 25, 2010 at 11:47am —
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‘VH1 Hip Hop Honors’ Reveals Full ‘Dirty South’ Lineup
*Missy Elliott, Murphy Lee, Mystikal, Nelly and Paul Wall are among the artists set to attend VH1’s seventh annual “VH1 Hip Hop Honors,” which will celebrate the music, the influence and the artists from The South.
As previously reported, Timbaland was the most recent addition to the list of honorees, which include Jermaine Dupri, J Prince of Rap-A-Lot Records, Luther “Luke” Campbell, The 2 Live Crew, Master P, and…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on May 25, 2010 at 11:41am —
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Aretha, Denzel at Yale Graduation Ceremony
*She may have pulled out of some major gigs in recent weeks, but Aretha Franklin showed up at Yale University on Monday to receive an honorary doctorate of music during the school’s commencement ceremony.
Franklin accepted the honor from Yale President Richard C. Levin following a brief musical tribute and prolonged cheering from an audience that included Denzel Washington and Steven Spielberg.
“We know royalty…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on May 25, 2010 at 11:39am —
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Diddy Defends Justin Bieber’s BET Nom
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*As soon as Queen Latifah announced that Justin Bieber was nominated for a BET Award in the category of Best New Artist, the blogosphere lit up with commentary – both for and against the inclusion of the white teen phenomenon.
Coming to his defense yesterday was none other than Sean “Diddy” Combs.
“The awards are important to hip-hop and to show (hip-hop artists) in the right light,” he…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on May 20, 2010 at 11:33am —
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*TMZ is reporting that Marion “Suge” Knight has been arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, involving a firearm.
Police pulled over the former Death Row CEO early Thursday morning for driving on a suspended license, according to the Web site.
He was taken into custody, where he remained at press time with bail set at $65,000. Further details are pending.
Added by Stephan Bobb on May 20, 2010 at 11:30am —
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Soledad O’Brien: The ‘Rescued’ Interview with Kam Williams
Soledad's Follow-Up Report about the Haitian Relief Effort by Kam Williams
Soledad O'Brien and Haitian baby
*Since Haiti’s no longer front-page news, it’s very easy to forget about the fact that there’s an ongoing crisis there in the wake of the devastating earthquake which hit the island on January 12th.
Fortunately, CNN’s Soledad O’Brien stands out as a journalist who has remained very committed to…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on May 8, 2010 at 10:21am —
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KRS-1 is ‘Back in the L.A.B.’
*Hip-hop legend KRS-One recently finished production on his appropriately titled EP, “Back to the L.A.B. (Lyrical Ass Beating).
The six-track record will be released through KRSOneline.com. Each song is expected to be a lyrically charged response to some rappers who have allegedly been “disrespectful” to the rapper in recent years, reports TheBoomBox.com.
KRS-One is known for his hot battling skills, reminding new school…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on May 8, 2010 at 10:07am —
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Shots Fired as Thief Hits ‘Lost’s’ Malcolm David Kelly
*TMZ is reporting that shots were fired at the home of “Lost” star Malcolm David Kelly this morning as police moved in on someone breaking into his Los Angeles-area home.
The actor, who plays Walt on the ABC series, called the L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept. at 9:28 a.m. Friday to report a burglary in progress at the actor’s house in Bellflower, CA.
Sources close to the investigation tell TMZ the perp…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on May 8, 2010 at 10:03am —
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Lawrence Taylor Update: LT Admits Paying for Sex; Pimp Forced Girl to Lie About age.
*Lawrence Taylor has admitted paying for sex at a suburban Holiday Inn where police say he raped a 16-year-old runaway, federal prosecutors said Friday in a criminal complaint against the girl’s alleged pimp.
The papers filed in federal court in Manhattan refer to Taylor only as “Client-1.” In the paperwork, authorities claim the former NFL star told police following his arrest on…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on May 8, 2010 at 9:59am —
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Stacey Dash Claims Husband Beat Her Throughout Marriage
Emmanuel Xuereb and Stacey Dash in happier times
*On the same day actress Stacey Dash filed for divorce from her husband, she also got a restraining order against him – claiming he beat her on multiple occasions throughout their two-plus years of marriage.
The order, originally signed by a judge January 29, is still active against her husband, Emmanuel Xuereb, reports TMZ. She claims that he has beaten her in the…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on April 9, 2010 at 5:04pm —
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Jay-Z, Condoleezza Rice Launch OWN’s ‘Master Class’
*Another program set to premiere on the Oprah Winfrey Network in January is “Master Class,” which features celebrities and politicians telling their own stories.
“Oprah has handpicked some of the most intriguing people of our time to share their stories, insights, and lives,” her production company Harpo Inc. said in a press release.
Rap mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and former Secretary of State Condoleezza…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on April 9, 2010 at 2:54pm —
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