Beyoncé Keeping Dad as Manager Despite Reports

*Camp Beyoncé released a statement this week refuting online reports that she dumped her father Mathew Knowles as her manager.

“Contrary to false rumors online, Beyoncé and her manager Mathew Knowles unequivocally have had and continue to have a close personal and business relationship,” read a release…

Woman Sues Diddy for Age Discrimination

*A 51-year-old New York woman is suing Sean “Diddy” Combs, claiming he fired her because of her age two decades after she helped launch his career.

Francesca Spero filed the age discrimination lawsuit Wednesday in federal court in Manhattan, reports to the AP.

According to the lawsuit, the Malverne resident…

T.I., Tiny Arrested on Drug Charges

*Rap star T.I. and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Cottle were arrested on drug charges last night after police smelled alleged marijuana wafting from their vehicle, the AP is reporting.

The arrests for possession of a controlled substance occurred on…

Shaq and Hoopz Engaged?

*They’ve been spotted together on several outings, and just days ago made headlines during a restaurant date at a Waffle House in Tennessee – but are Shaquille O’Neal and Nicole “Hoopz” Alexander really a couple?

The new rumor is that the two are not just dating, but on the verge of holy matrimony.…

Nick Cannon Throws More Pregnancy Hints

*It’s not hard to deny the truth in the matter of Mariah Carey’s rapid weight gain. It doesn’t look like random fat. It looks more like a growing child underneath her couture creations. It’s just not like her. But there have not been…

Drake and Nicki Minaj ‘Marriage’ is Over

*Did you know that Drake and Nicki Minaj are now divorced? Did you know they had even gotten married?



C’mon, where have you been? They announced their union and subsequent separation on Twitter over the weekend.



“Dear Barbz, My husband Drake and I have decided to have our marriage annulled.…

Tiger Woods Adds 54.5 Million Mortgage

*With reports of Tiger Woods moving in to a New York City apartment being disputed, TMZ is reporting that the golfer took out a $54.5 million mortgage for the mega-mansion he’s building on Florida’s exclusive Jupiter Island.

The website says it obtained legal…

Serena to Potential Dates: ‘Call Me, It’s That Easy’

*Serena Williams says she’s single and ready to mingle.

After ending her two-year relationship with rapper/actor Common in April, the tennis star tells People magazine she’s on the hunt or Mr. Right.

And the best way for potential candidates to get a date?

“Call me! It’s that easy,”…

Marcus Jordan’s Vegas Tweet Leads to Casino Investigation

*MGM Resorts International is now under investigation thanks to a tweet from the underage son of NBA legend Michael Jordan.

Marcus Jordan’s boast on Twitter about partying at a Las Vegas Strip nightclub has prompted…

Plaxico Burress Denied Work Release for Football

*Imprisoned former NFL star Plaxico Burress has reportedly been denied a chance to participate in his jail’s work release program.

The former New York Giants player, currently serving a two-year sentence for illegal gun possession after accidentally shooting himself at a NY nightclub, had…

Emmy Gifting Suite Attracts Celebs

Bokeem Woodbine

*Bokeem Woodbine, Kevin…

Beyonce Opens Up a Little

*But not too much. The bigger than life singer has been slowly cracking open the door to her personal life, letting her fans know a bit more info here an there about life beyond the music.

In a recent interview with Self magazine, Beyonce…

Will Oprah Do Her Last Show From A Football Stadium?

*Oprah Winfrey reportedly wants to host the final episode of her long-running show in a football stadium.



She’s planning a star-studded finale in September, 2011 when “The Oprah Winfrey Show” will end its 25 years run.



She’ll supposedly move the production from her…

Jay-Z, NY Yankees Partner on Merchandise

*The New York Yankees have taken their relationship with Jay-Z to a whole new level.

After adopting the rap mogul’s “Empire State of Mind” as its unofficial anthem last fall, the ballclub has now teamed with its No. 1 fan to sell co-branded clothing that will only be available at Yankee Stadium for a limited time…

Judge to Chris Brown: ‘You’re Doing a Great Job’

Chris Brown is shown at a hearing Thursday Aug. 26, 2010 in Los Angeles.

*The Los Angeles judge overseeing Chris Brown’s probation for beating…

Glenn Beck: ‘Blacks Don’t Own Martin Luther King’

*As previously reported, conservative radio host and Fox News commentator Glenn Beck is hosting a rally in Washington, D.C., Saturday on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech — but he says the date was not chosen intentionally.

“Whites don’t own Abraham Lincoln,” Beck said in…

Tupac Biopic Gets Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter

Tupac Shakur arriving at New York Radio City Music Hall for the MTV Video Music Awards September 1996, exactly nine days before his death on Sept. 13.

*Two Oscar-nominated screenwriters have been hired to write director Antoine…

Sykes on Dr. Laura, Coming Out to Parents, Tiger, More

*During an appearance on CNN’s “Larry King Live” this week, Wanda Sykes was asked about her take on a number of current hot topics – including the N-Word dust-up surrounding Dr. Laura Schlessinger.

Wanda said the most surprising thing about the controversy is that an African American was actually listening to Dr. Laura’s…