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Latest On Celeb Charity Efforts For Haiti!!!

Queen YoNasda, granddaughter of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, has teamed with rapper NYOIL and a number of organizations to create Hip Hop 4 Haiti, a nationwide fundraising event that will take place Jan. 30 in 10 major cities across the United States, reports Allhiphop.com. In New York, the event will be hosted by NYOIL at the National Black Theater in Harlem New York, from 5-11 p.m. All proceeds and relief collected from the event will go to its nationally recognized Haiti Relief… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on January 22, 2010 at 6:48pm — No Comments

Michael Jackson's Estate Oposes Stipend

*Michael Jackson’s estate has filed papers opposing a bid by the late singer’s father to receive a monthly allowance, arguing it would take money away from the singer’s three kids.

Joe Jackson filed for a $15,000 monthly stipend in November, saying he had little income and relied on his son’s help to survive, reports the Associated Press. But the filing stated that Jackson failed to show that his son supported him while he was alive.

The filings also note that the singer… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on January 22, 2010 at 6:37pm — No Comments

WILL aND DENZEL IN NEW UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT

WILL AND DENZEL IN NEW 'UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT?': Magazine claims pair are interested in updating the Cosby/Poitier hit.

(January 8, 2010)

*Denzel Washington and Will Smith are reportedly in discussions to remake the 1974 film "Uptown Saturday Night," which starred Sidney Poitier and Bill Cosby as two friends who sneak out of their homes to visit a legendary - yet illegal - nightclub.

When the place is inevitably held up and their wallets are stolen, the duo must… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on January 11, 2010 at 7:10pm — No Comments

KEYISHA COLE FINALLY CONFIRMS PREGNANCY

KEYSHIA COLE FINALLY CONFIRMS PREGNANCY: Singer announces engagement to Cavaliers player Boobie Gibson.

(January 8, 2010)

*A rep for Keyshia Cole has officially confirmed the singer's pregnancy and announced she is engaged to the baby's father, Cleveland Cavaliers player Daniel "Boobie" Gibson.

"I can confirm she is engaged and has an incredible ring," her rep tells Us Magazine.

Cole's publicist said Gibson popped the question on New Year's Eve, adding it… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on January 11, 2010 at 7:04pm — No Comments

MARIAH SPEAKS ON THE SPEECH

MARIAH SPEAKS ON 'THE SPEECH': 'There's a time for celebration and a time for not,' she said backstage at People's Choice. (Video)

Scroll down to watch her explain her Palms Springs speech

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January 8, 2010)

*After winning Favorite R&B artist at the People's Choice Awards Wednesday night, Mariah Carey went backstage and attempted to explain to the press her bizarre behavior from the night before.

The songstress made national headlines for appearing… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on January 11, 2010 at 7:02pm — No Comments

LA Dodger Matt Kemp Under Rihannas Umbrella

LA DODGER MATT KEMP UNDER RIHANNA'S UMBRELLA?: Singer reportedly rang in the New Year with baseball bachelor.

(January 5, 2010)

*Based on pap photos and unconfirmed sources, Rihanna appears to have moved on from Chris Brown with Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers, her rumored new beau.

HollywoodLife is reporting that after several sightings stateside, RiRi spent New Year's Eve with the Major Leaguer overseas.

“Rihanna and Matt are starting to get… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on January 6, 2010 at 2:58pm — No Comments

Guns Drawn In Locker Room

GUNS DRAWN IN NBA LOCKER ROOM: Arenas and Crittenton go at each other on Christmas Eve.

(January 1, 2010)

*Remember that report we ran last week about Gilbert Arenas of the Washington Wizards storing his guns in his locker? Well there's more to it. Lot's more.

It seems that Arenas and teammate Javaris Crittenton drew guns on each other during a Christmas Eve locker room argument over a gambling debt, according to The New York Post.

The dispute… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on January 4, 2010 at 4:32pm — No Comments

Teddy riley Responds To Daughter's Allegations

TEDDY RILEY RESPONDS TO DAUGHTERS ALLEGATIONS OF VIOLENCE: Says he's only guilty of giving them 'an inflated sense of entitlement and expectation.'

(December 30, 2009)

*Teddy Riley is responding to accusations by his adult daughters that he violently attacked them with a guitar from the video game Rock Band.

In a statement to TMZ, Riley is strongly denying the allegations -- and insists the entire situation happened because as a parent he allowed his kids to… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on December 31, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Kanye Serves Holiday Lunch To Homeless

KANYE SERVES HOLIDAY LUNCH TO HOMELESS: 'It's just important (to give back) when you're very blessed," rapper says.

(December 29, 2009)

*Kanye West got his charity on Saturday by serving lunch at a homeless shelter in Los Angeles.

The rapper and his model girlfriend Amber Rose made an appearance at The Los Angeles Mission, where they volunteered in the kitchen and donned aprons to dish out hot meals to those in need.

"It's just important (to give back) when… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on December 29, 2009 at 2:37pm — No Comments

Ron Artest Explains Open Letter To Tiger

RON ARTEST EXPLAINS OPEN LETTER TO TIGER: Lakers star calls golfer 'a perfect role model.'

December 18,2009

*Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest is catching flack for an open letter to Tiger Woods that was posted on his Web site.

His intent, he told the Associated Press, was to encourage the golf star in the midst of media scrutiny that Artest believes is unfair. The NBA player said he wrote the letter after discussing the backlash Tiger has experienced since… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on December 19, 2009 at 3:13am — No Comments

AP Names Tiger Athlete Of Decade

AP NAMES TIGER ATHLETE OF THE DECADE: Voting members defend their decision.

(December 17, 2009)

*The Associated Press announced Wednesday that its members have voted Tiger Woods Athlete of the Decade, choosing to base their decision strictly on his golf performances, and not his personal "transgressions."

He received 56 of the 142 votes cast since last month by editors at U.S. newspapers that are members of the AP. More than half the ballots were returned after… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on December 18, 2009 at 4:19pm — No Comments

Beyonce Mom Files For Divorce

BEYONCE'S MOM FILES FOR DIVORCE: Tina Knowles took action against Mathew Knowles last month.

December 18, 2009

*Tina Knowles, Beyoncé's mother, has reportedly filed for divorce against Mathew Knowles who, of course, is also the singer's father and manager.

Tina apparently filed last month in Texas, according to TMZ. The marriage has been rumored to be rocky for some time.

Perhaps the straw that broke the camel's back were the recent reports of… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on December 18, 2009 at 4:17pm — No Comments

Swizz Beatz And Mashonda At It Again

SWIZZ BEATZ & MASHONDA AT IT AGAIN: This time, the exes discuss his Alicia Keys situation on Twitter.

(December 16, 2009)

*Swizz Beatz went on a Twitter rant last week to address folks who call him a cheater for reportedly hooking up with Alicia Keys while still married to R&B singer Mashonda.

He reportedly tweeted, "People talking about I cheated. How the f**k can I cheat when I was separated a**holes. It's been damn near two years plus hello! G.A. (Get… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on December 18, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Chris Henry Dies After Dispute

CHRIS HENRY DIES AFTER DISPUTE WITH FIANCEE: Cincinnati Bengals receiver fell from back of pickup truck.

(December 17, 2009)Email to a friend | Print Friendly Buzz up! *Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry has died, one day after falling out of the back of a pickup truck in what authorities described as a domestic dispute with his fiancee.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said Henry died at 6:36 a.m. Thursday. Henry was 26.

"It is with great sadness to learn… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on December 18, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

CHRIS BROWN SAYS INDUSTRY CAN KISS MY a*****

CHRIS BROWN SAYS 'INDUSTRY CAN KISS MY A**': Twitter rant accuses 'major stores' of 'blackballing my CD.'

December 14, 2009)

*Sales of Chris Brown's new album "Graffiti" are apparently too sluggish for his taste, according to a recent Twitter fit in which he blames the "industry" for blocking his potential progress in the wake of his assault conviction.

The following tweets were sent by Brown on Friday (Dec. 11)

• "im tired of this s--t. major stores… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on December 14, 2009 at 1:34pm — No Comments

DIDDY TAKES PARTIAL CREDIT FOR OBAMA'S WIN

DIDDY TAKES PARTIAL CREDIT FOR OBAMA'S WIN: Also, mogul wants the president to adopt him.

(December 14, 2009)

*Sean "Diddy" Combs says the hip hop community should take partial credit in the election of America's first black president.

"I think we are probably responsible for Obama being in office, yes. If nobody else is gonna say it, then I'm gonna say it," he tells Playboy magazine. "The confidence, the swagger we instilled in our communities made that… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on December 14, 2009 at 1:24pm — No Comments

MO'NIQUE GETS EARLY BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS AWARD

MO'NIQUE GETS EARLY BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS AWARD: LA Film Critics pick comedian for her role in 'Precious.'

(December 14, 2009)

*BET talk show host Mo'Nique has picked up the supporting-actress award for "Precious" from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association.

The actress won for her role as an abusive welfare mother in "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire."

Christoph Waltz has earned the supporting-actor prize for "Inglourious Basterds,"… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on December 14, 2009 at 12:50pm — No Comments

Writer Of Jay Z's Empire Track In Disbelief!!!!

WRITER OF JAY-Z'S 'EMPIRE' TRACK IN DISBELIEF: Brooklyn's Angela Hunte, also of '560 State Street' describes song's improbable journey.

December 14, 2009

*Singer/songwriter/producer Angela Hunte tells Billboard she is still in shock over the success of "Empire State of Mind," the Jay-Z/Alicia Keys track she wrote and produced with writing partner Jane't "Jnay" Swewll-Ulepic about her Brooklyn hometown.

"I come from the same building where he [Jay-Z] lived, and… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on December 14, 2009 at 12:46pm — No Comments

Buju Banton Facing Drug Charges

BUJU BANTON FACING DRUG CHARGES: Reggae star in Florida jail for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than five kilos of coke.

December 14, 2009)

*Jamaican artist Buju Banton has been in U.S. federal custody in Miami since Thursday following his arrest on a drug charge, reports the Associated Press.

Drug Enforcement Administration spokesman David Melenkevitz said Sunday that Banton was arrested on a charge of conspiracy to possess with intent to… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on December 14, 2009 at 12:42pm — No Comments

Disney's Princess Takes Box Office Crown

DISNEY'S 'PRINCESS' TAKES BOX OFFICE CROWN: Film hops to $25 million; eager black girls in tiaras line up for film in Chicago.

(December 14, 2009)

*Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon and Sandra Bullock were forced to bow down this weekend for Disney's first African American princess.

"The Princess and the Frog" which expanded nationwide Friday, earned $25 million to take over the top box office spot from Bullock's "The Blind Side," which slipped to No. 2 with 15.5… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on December 14, 2009 at 12:39pm — No Comments