*As if the rest of the world didn’t already know. This is quite hilarious. Former Alaskan governor, Sarah Palin was caught with her pants down, not literally of course, when a local Alaskan practiced her…

Wyclef Responds Directly to Sean Penn’s Criticism

*Rapper-turned-presidential candidate Wyclef Jean has fired back at Sean Penn after the actor criticized his decision to run as president of Haiti, insisting he has “sweat blood” for his native country.

The former Fugees star launched his official bid…

Shaq Set to Make Serious Endorsement Bucks in Boston

*It’s no secret that the $3 million deal Shaquille O’Neal signed to play for the Boston Celtics is not a lot of money for a pro player. But of course he’s not in his prime so that means he can’t command the big…

Obama Likeness Used as Targets at Two Carnivals

Teen aims ball at likeness of President Obama at a carnival on the Jersey Shore

*Carnival games in two separate locations are using a likeness of…

Kanye West to Perform at the VMAs?

*One year after his hijack of Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech sent him underground, Kanye West will reportedly return to the scene of the incident to perform a track from his upcoming album.

Us Weekly cites a source who says the…

LeBron’s Girlfriend Not Happy with Miami Move

Savannah Brinson (right) with sons LeBron Jr. and Bryce (Douglas Friedman for Harper's Bazaar)

*Add another person to the horde of people upset over…

Obama Hoops with LeBron, D-Wade, Magic, then Barbecues

President Barack Obama jokes with Chicago Bulls players Joakim Noah (L) and Derrick Rose

*President Obama tested his basketball skills against…

For Cali Swag District Good Old Fashioned Hard Work Paid Off

Wyclef Jean: ‘I Am the Right Person’ for Haiti

Wyclef Jean, center, greets supporters from the top of a vehicle after submitting the paperwork to run for president of Haiti in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Thursday, Aug. 5,…

Mrs. DMX Tells All

*Tashera Simmons, DMX’s soon-to-be-ex-wife, is not keeping quiet about her failed marriage and the pending memoir that will accompany it.

In a new interview with VIBE.com, Tashera elaborates on DMX’s infidelity, in addition to her thoughts on once trying to save him.



She says he had four children out of wedlock that she didn’t know…

Drake’s New Project

*Drake is on the move again, preparing to release a mixtape. His debut album, “Thank Me Later” certainly made top chart spots and sold millions, but that’s not enough for the blossoming artist.

During the OVO Festival in Toronto on Aug. 1, the rapper told MTV news that he is…

Isiah Thomas Back With the Knicks (and Still at FIU)

*Even though he caused them to have to pay out millions of dollars in a sexual harassment lawsuit and was, by many accounts, questionable general manager/upper echelon executive, for some reason the New York Knicks have…

Rush Says Media Giving FLOTUS Pass Because of ‘Slave Past’

*You just knew there was no way Rush Limbaugh was going to let Michelle Obama’s trip to Spain go by without spewing his special brand of hate at her.

Friday he said that the media is allowing the…

Trial Date Set for Barry Bonds in Perjury Case

*A trial date of March 21 has been set for slugger Barry Bonds, who faces federal perjury charges stemming from his case involving performance enhancing drugs.

Bonds’ legal team, federal prosecutors and U.S. District Court Judge…

Timberlake to Voice Gay Character on Cleveland

*Justin Timberlake is reportedly headed to Stoolbend, Virginia.

Us Weekly is reporting that the singer has guest-voiced a gay character in an episode of Fox’s animated series “The Cleveland Show.”

“Terry [Jason…

Photos: Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz Honeymoon in France With Friend Queen Latifah (and her Friend)

*Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats were photographed yachting in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat off the coast of France on Wednesday. Their friend Queen Latifah and her longtime partner, trainer Jeanette Jenkins, joined them…

No Wedding Bells for Matt Barnes and Gloria Govan

*The couple’s Aug. 21 wedding has been called off. Matt Barnes and Gloria Govan decided to call off the wedding but have not disclosed any of the details.

Some of his buddies were at another wedding over the weekend when they received a text…

Wyclef Ends Yele Haiti Post; Owes IRS $2.1 Million

*Wyclef Jean has resigned as leader of Yele Haiti, the embattled aid group he founded, as he prepares to formally declare his candidacy for the Haitian presidency, reports the AP.

The move, which was effective immediately Thursday, also comes as…