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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Kim And Khloe Talk Black

NOW AT EUR THIS N THAT: Kim and Khloe Kardashian Talk Black Men

(December 11, 2009)

*Howard Stern had Kim and Khloe Kardashian on his show recently and the conversation was interesting for all involved.

First, why is Howard Stern so interested in why these girls choose black men? It seemed that he was so relentless in getting an answer on their attraction to Black men because he wanted to know what he would have to do to get a date with them.

They clearly… Continue

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Tiger admits Infidently

TIGER ADMITS INFIDELITY: Woods to step away from golf indefinitely

(December 11, 2009)

*Tiger Woods has decided that now would be a good time to just go away and deal with the issues that have put in the spotlight in ways he'd rather not be seen in.

He's also finally acknowledging his infidelities with various women as well. In a statement at his website, the world's number golfer is apologizing for the "disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many… Continue

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DUI Charges Pending For NAS

DUI CHARGES PENDING FOR NAS: Police say rapper appeared to be high during stop in September.

(December 4, 2009)

*Rapper Nas has been accused of driving while high during a police bust in September for driving under the influence.

According to TMZ.com, the police report from the arrest near his Georgia home says, "Mr. Jones had a green tongue with raised taste buds and his pulse was raised to 116 beats per minute."

The arresting officer says he observed… Continue

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Iverson's Tears Of Joy!!!!!

IVERSON'S TEARS OF JOY: The 'Answer' lets it all out at press conference. (Video)

(December 4, 2009)

*Allen Iverson was teary almost from the time he sat down, his usual stream-of-consciousness talk now a more subdued style of speaking.

The player who once repeated the word "practice" nearly 20 times during a rambling monologue had little time for one-liners. It was contrary to the image Iverson sculpted over a 14-year career filled with coaching run-ins… Continue

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Jay Z Turns 40!!!! We celebrating!!!!

Jay-Z Turns 40

BY Fast Company Calendar

The self-proclaimed God of Rap has lots to celebrate. Jay-Z earned $35 million over the past year -- mostly from a sold-out world tour and his stakes in the New Jersey Nets and 40/40 bar chain -- making him hip-hop's top player, according to Forbes. (No. 2 Diddy tallied $30 million.) It looks like 2010 will be another bumper year for Jay-Z Inc. Parlux, which did perfumes for Jessica Simpson and Queen Latifah, recently inked a… Continue

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Tiger's Crash Damage Tallied

TIGER'S CRASH DAMAGE TALLIED: Golfer will owe about $600 for the smashed hydrant.

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December 3, 2009)

*The total amount of property damage caused by Tiger Woods' car accident will end up being about $600, far less than the initial $3200 suggested in a six-page report released Wednesday by the Florida Highway Patrol.

The report estimated damage to a fire hydrant Woods struck at $3,000, and a tree his vehicle hit at about $200, reported the Associated Press. But… Continue

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Cormega back With New Album Born And Raised

CORMEGA BACK WITH HIS NEW ALBUM 'BORN AND RAISED': Queens rapper also speaks about beef with Nas and being a father.

By Cory King Jr. / cck3000@yahoo.com

(November 24, 2009)

*Queens New York or “The Bridge,” which it is affectionately known as by locals, has a long history in the world of hip hop.

The city is home to iconic figures in the game such as Nas to Russell Simmons. Other notable acts include Capone & Noreaga, LL Cool J, and Mobb Deep just to name a… Continue

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Latrell Spreewell facing Foreclosure

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… Continue

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Jay Z Empire Continue's To Rule

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"… Continue

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Iverson to Philly ???

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… Continue

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CHRIS BROWN LAUDED AT UPDATE HEARING!!!

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… Continue

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