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If Boyz N The Hood should be remembered for anything, let it be for its exposure to a side of Los Angeles few living outside of the area were aware. The streets of South Central, Los Angeles and Compton were already getting a soundtrack due to the success of rap groups like N.W.A, but in […]

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Tyrese Gibson recorded a tribute version of “Somebody Loves You Back” for legendary singer Teddy Pendergrass. Tyrese had a very special relationship with Pendergrass and considered him a father figure. Take a listen: Tyrese Gets His Christmas Wish, Spends Time With Daughter [VIDEO] VIDEO: Tyrese Pays Tribute To Teddy Pendergrass

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After breaking the record for the first female solo artist in UK chart history to achieve number one singles in five consecutive years, Rihanna just shared some exciting news to her fans via Twitter: Rihanna, Nicki, Willow, Bey & More Nominated For NAACP Image Awards Rihanna Reconciled With Former Drug Addict Father Over The Holidays […]

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Arizona– The recent tragedy in Tucson hits close to home for Congolese immigrant Joseph Mbangu, who sought asylum in the city after he and his family fled conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2000. Mbangu fondly remembers his wife Christine’s naturalization ceremony that Judge John Roll presided over in 2006, and recalls casting […]

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Los Angeles — The happy ending may have to wait. Ted Williams, the golden-voiced homeless man discovered last week, became an overnight sensation and scored a job offer to get him off the streets. But following a police-involved confrontation with his recently reunited daughter on Monday night in Los Angeles, Williams may be headed for […]

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The nominees for the 42nd NAACP Image Awards have been announced. Sade leads the pack with four nominations, while Rihanna, Alicia, and Willow Smith all scored two. Beyonce and Fantasia received one nod each. See who wins March 4 at 8pm on Fox. 2011 Grammy Nominations! Jazmine, Rihanna, Sade, Fantasia & Nicki Up For Awards! […]

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Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe Kardashian are launching a clothing line for Sears, aptly titled the Kardashian Kollection. Coming in August, 400 Sears stores will be carrying the wide array of attire, accessories and unmentionables. The line will feature around 40 clothing pieces, 20 lingerie styles, 60 pieces of jewelry, 30 bags, 25 hats and gloves, […]

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On this day last year, tragedy struck the country of Haiti. Nearly a quarter of a million lives were lost, more than three hundred thousand people were injured and more than a million people were left homeless and displaced. Many have described it as a “cruel and incomprehensible” blow to a nation that has known […]

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Miami — After the Cleveland Cavaliers lost the Los Angeles Lakers by 55 points LeBron James left a Twitter message that seemed to be directed at the Cavaliers and their fans. Crazy. Karma is a b****.. Gets you every time. Its not good to wish bad on anybody. God sees everything! After a slow start, […]

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LOS ANGELES — The homeless man whose deep, rich voice has made him an Internet sensation, tells “Entertainment Tonight” that an argument with his daughter was a family gathering that got out of control. Ted Williams is in Hollywood for appearances on “Dr. Phil” and “Entertainment Tonight.” But police say they received a disturbance report […]

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Chris Brown is not having a good month…After his recent Twitter tirade with Raz-B, Chris acted out again in public this week. The singer was followed and bombarded with questions by the paps as he departed My Studio nightclub this week. Faced with questions like, Do you like razberries Chris?the paps provoked the 21-year-old into […]

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It all started on twitter with #teamlightskin vs #teamdarkskin. Now club promoters have decided to make a party around it. The flyer reads “Most Anticipated Party Of The Year” “Light Skin vs Dark Skin Party”. I’m not so sure this is the most anticipated party of the year but it does have the most controversial […]