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Diddy Defends Justin Bieber’s BET Nom

Diddy Defends Justin Bieber’s BET Nom

May 20, 2010 at 07:29 am Comments (3)

*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… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on May 20, 2010 at 11:33am — No Comments

Marion “Suge” Knight has been arrested for assault with a deadly weapon

*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 — No Comments

Soledad O’Brien: The ‘Rescued’ Interview with Kam Williams

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… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on May 8, 2010 at 10:21am — No Comments

KRS-1 is ‘Back in the L.A.B.

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… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on May 8, 2010 at 10:07am — No Comments

Shots Fired as Thief Hits ‘Lost’s’ Malcolm David Kelly

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… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on May 8, 2010 at 10:03am — No Comments

Lawrence Taylor Update: LT Admits Paying for Sex; Pimp Forced Girl to Lie About age.

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… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on May 8, 2010 at 9:59am — No Comments

Stacey Dash Claims Husband Beat Her Throughout Marriage

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… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on April 9, 2010 at 5:04pm — No Comments

Jay-Z, Condoleezza Rice Launch OWN’s ‘Master Class’

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… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on April 9, 2010 at 2:54pm — No Comments

Palin Gets Slapped by Obama on Nuclear Criticism

Palin Gets Slapped by Obama on Nuclear Criticism

*Sarah Palin just got a taste of what it feels like to get played by Barack Obama. It seems Mr. President ain’t holding back anymore.

If you haven’t heard, on Fox News Palin criticized Mr. Obama over a new defense policy which states that the U.S. would not respond to chemical and biological attacks with nuclear weapons if the enemy nation abides by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

“It’s kinda like… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on April 9, 2010 at 2:52pm — No Comments

Jay-Z, Dr. Dre Single “Under Pressure” Confirmed

Jay-Z, Dr. Dre Single “Under Pressure” Confirmed

Hip hop heavyweights Jay-Z and Dr. Dre have worked on a collaborative single, titled “Under Pressure”. The previously rumored joint effort was confirmed in a Gameday Live on-air interview in Boston.

A recent photograph showing the two together in a recording studio fueled the initial rumors, which now are being confirmed in part by Dre himself, as well as Interscope exec Jimmy Iovine. Iovine first confirmed… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on April 5, 2010 at 11:51pm — No Comments

New Redskins QB McNabb Eager to get Revenge on Eagles

New Redskins QB McNabb Eager to get Revenge on Eagles

*It could be argued that two earthquakes took place yesterday evening – one along the California/Mexico border, the other in the NFC East.

After weeks of speculation as to where Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb would be traded, news broke Sunday night that the veteran QB is headed to the Washington Redskins for a pair of draft picks.

According to reports, the Eagles will receive a… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on April 5, 2010 at 1:15pm — No Comments

BET Still Finalizing Deals for ‘The Game’

BET Still Finalizing Deals for ‘The Game’

*As BET continues to lock down deals for the resurrection of “The Game,” the cable network is expected make a formal announcement of the show’s re-launch this month at its annual “upfront” presentation to advertisers.

Because the options on the actors had expired following the show’s cancellation by the CW in May, BET had to negotiate new deals with the cast members — the majority of whom are expected to return, according to the… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on April 5, 2010 at 12:55pm — No Comments

Why Did I Get Married, Too? Opens at No. 2

Why Did I Get Married, Too? Opens at No. 2

Janet Jackson and Malik Yoba in "Why Did I Get Married, Too?"

*Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married, Too?,” earned an impressive $30.1 million in its first weekend, which placed the film in second place for the weekend behind “Clash of the Titans’” 61.4 million.

The sequel beat the original film’s 2007 opening weekend by almost $10 million, and is also Perry’s biggest start for a movie that didn’t feature his signature… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on April 5, 2010 at 12:41pm — No Comments

PRECIOUS'S DVD DEBUTS AT #1

PRECIOUS'S DVD DEBUTS AT #1

*On the heels of its two Oscar wins, Lionsgate’s “Precious” debuted at No. 1 this week on the Nielsen VideoScan First Alert sales chart, and at No. 3 on the rental chart.

The film about an illiterate Harlem teen who turns her life around earned Academy Awards for best screenplay (Geoffrey Fletcher) and best supporting actress (Mo’Nique).

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment’s “The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day,” meanwhile, debuted at… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on March 18, 2010 at 10:49am — No Comments

BET Wins ‘The Game’; Inks Deal for New Episodes

BET Wins ‘The Game’; Inks Deal for New Episodes

*It’s now official – BET has signed a deal with Paramount to produce a new season of The CW’s canceled sitcom “The Game.”

Starring Tia Mowry, Brittany Daniel, and Wendy Raquel Robinson as, respectively, the girlfriend, wife, and mother of three professional football players in San Diego, the spinoff of “Girlfriends” ran for three seasons until the network severed ties in 2009.

BET picked up the series for syndication and… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on March 18, 2010 at 12:39am — No Comments

NY Jets Pick Up Baby Daddy Drama

NY Jets Pick Up Baby Daddy Drama

Antonio Cromartie, Video model Terricka Cason and her daughter Jordan,4

*The NY Jets is now in the business of handing out child support bonuses to bring in new players. Their newest cornerback, Antonio Cromartie, signed with the team recently and received a $500,000 advance just to get the baby mamas off his ass.

Cromartie comes to the team a fast, strong, young 25-year old fresh out of Tallahassee, Fl., with seven children on… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on March 18, 2010 at 12:36am — No Comments

NJ Wal-Mart Tells ‘All Black People to Leave’; Probe Launched

NJ Wal-Mart Tells ‘All Black People to Leave’; Probe Launched

*Officials at a southern New Jersey Wal-Mart store are reviewing security tapes to try to track down the person who used the public-address system to tell “all black people” to leave.

Shortly before 7 p.m. Sunday at the Washington Township store, a male voice calmly announced: “Attention Wal-Mart customers: All black people leave the store now.”

Witnesses say customers and store employees looked stunned,… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on March 18, 2010 at 12:33am — No Comments

Jamie Foxx and Stacey Dash: Lovers or Publicity Stunt?

Jamie Foxx and Stacey Dash: Lovers or Publicity Stunt?

*Gossip rags are buzzing over what could be a budding romance between Jamie Foxx and actress “Clueless” actress Stacey Dash, who arrived arm-in-arm for the Oscars red carpet Sunday night, or a publicity stunt to revive Dash’s stagnant acting career.

“First, Stacey just decided to split from her third husband, Emmanuel Xuereb, and spoke about it on – wait for it – Foxx’s radio show, “The Foxxhole,” on Sirius XM on… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on March 18, 2010 at 12:30am — No Comments

Jamie Foxx, Ludacris Team with CDC for HIV Awareness

Jamie Foxx, Ludacris Team with CDC for HIV Awareness

*Jamie Foxx and Chris “Ludacris” Bridges are joining other celebrities and African-American leaders to promote “i know,” a social media effort launched last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The celebrities, along with participating African-American organizations, will use their own Facebook pages and Twitter feeds to increase participation and expand the conversation’s reach.

“The ‘i… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on March 18, 2010 at 12:27am — No Comments

A settlement has been reached in the ongoing divorce of Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O’Neal and his estranged wife Shaunie.

*A settlement has been reached in the ongoing divorce of Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O’Neal and his estranged wife Shaunie.

According to TMZ.com, Shaunie’s lawyer, Sorrell Trope, says the two have agreed on all terms of the divorce, including property, custody and support.

Under the terms, Florida courts will have jurisdiction to officially divorce the couple. In addition, a Florida judge will handle any issues that may arise involving property division and… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on March 12, 2010 at 11:43am — No Comments