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Mo'Nique Wins For "PUSH" @ Sundance

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Congrats to Mo’Nique, she recently took home the Special Jury Prize for Acting at the Sundance Film Festival for her work in the film "Push". Mo’Nique received the honor for her portrayal of a welfare-swindling mother. The movie also stars Mariah Carey.

Smokey Robinson Will Be Honored By The AMEES

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Smokey Robinson , will be honored by the AMEES. who recognize members of AFTRA who have made a significant contribution to American culture. Robinson will get the AMEE Award in Sound Recordings during the 2009 AFTRA Media and Entertainment Excellence Awards. Other honorees include "Young and the Restless" actress Jeanne Cooper (Katherine Chancellor), broadcaster Vin Scully and Don LaFontaine, "King of Voiceovers," will be posthumously presented with a special tribute.

Viola Davis Will be Awarded @ The Santa Barbara International Film Festival

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Congrats to Viola Davis , she was chosen by the Santa Barbara International Film Festival as one of five actors to be rewarded for a breakout year on the big screen. Davis is also nominated for an Oscar this year for her role in "Doubt,"

Keyshia Cole Covers Vibe

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Lupe Honored For Having GOOD Character

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Congrats to Lupe Fiasco, he was recently recognized with the USA Networks first ever “Character Approved Awards” for his positive messages and social commentary in his music. Lupe was the only musician of any musical genre to receive one of the first awards. Architects, fashion designers, chefs and artists made up the other winners.

Lily Allen Covers Spin

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"Tabloids want me to be this young woman who loses it and falls into drink or drugs," Lily tells SPIN.... "I won't do it. You know what, I could become a nun.... I wouldn't do it for Jesus -- I would do it to see tabloid gossip people have zero to write about. 'She prays all fucking day -- what are we going to do now?" Lily Allen's new album, It's Not Me, It's You , arrives February 10.

First Lady Obama Gets A Wax Figure @ Madame Tussauds

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Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. announced that it will unveil a wax figure of First Lady Michelle Obama in March. First Lady Obama will be the third First Lady to be immortalized in wax, joining Jacqueline Kennedy and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Kate Hudson Covers InStyle Magazine

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Serena Williams Does it Again!!

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Serena Williams has won the Australian Open semi-finals yet again!! Williams beat Svetlana Kuznetsova. Williams has won the tournament every other time she has reached the final fou r at Melbourne Park. -Congrats

Chrisette Michele - First Single

Chrisette Michele has a new song called ‘Epiphany’.The song is the first single off the singer’s sophomore LP that will be out on March 31

PETA Banned Super Bowl Spot

check out the banned Video!,, Looks like every other ad to me. They all sell SEX

Terrell Owens Has a New Show on VH1

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Terrell Owens is the newest addition to VH1's "celebreality" lineup with an upcoming show that follows his offseason activities.

Gina Thompson's NEW Album On the Way

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It's been a long time but Gina Thompson will release her third (3rd) album, "Missing You" on February 3, on Sunset Urban Records. You may remember Gina singles "The Things you do" or "Ya Di Ya"... Gina is also starring in an upcoming film called "The Stuy" to get more on Gina check out her Myspace -Yes, she still has that voice, now if only we can get Mona Lisa back too...

Kelly Leaves Mathew Knowles

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Bossip is reporting that Kelly Rowland has she fired manager Mathew Knowles, as of yesterday. Bossip says according to a "SOURCE" a big argument went down and at the end, Kelly kicked her “Dad” to the curb. The source goes on to say this is sure to put a strain on Kelly and Beyonce’s relationship... idk, mean Kelly is going to have her work cut out for her. It's possible however.

Kimora Looking FAB and Married

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Check out Momma Kimora looking FAB at a launch for Baby Phat..So I just got word that Djimon Honsou and Kimora according to reports have been married for several months now. Congrats to the couple.

Fantasia - Lady Marmalade (HQ)

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Fantasia: 'Somebody Loves You' @ Patti LaBelle UNCF

I had to post these next to performances... I LOVE Patti and Fantasia did her the justice two years in a row!

Rihanna Covers GQ Mexico Magazine

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"Thiller' Will Become a Musical Theater Prodution

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According to several reorts Micheal Jackson's 14-minute video of the song " Thriller " will be developed into a musical theater production. The Nederland Organization, has full support from Micheal. The organization has acquired rights to turn the 1983 video into a stage extravaganza, said in a statement released Monday: " This musical will be the exclusive Michael Jackson authorized version of 'Thriller' and Jackson will participate in every aspect of the creative process "

Rihanna May Become The 4th Angel?

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Nancy Juvonen , who is one of the producer’s of Chalie's Angel, says she having a "Rihanna Fixation" and would love to cast Rihanna as the fourth Angel. In Juvonen's, recent interview with Sci Fi Wire, Juvonen said she and actress Drew Barrymore, who co-produces the film franchise with her, were seriously thinking of doing a third installment of the film. With 4 angels instead of three. And they would love for Rihanna to play the part.

J.Lo Covers EspaƱol Marie Claire Magazine

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“Toccara’s Fabulous Workout” DVD

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DVD is for REAL size women and it's available now...

Steve Harvey is Now an Author!

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Steve Harvey can now add author to his resume. Steve is releasing a relationship book titled “ Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man : What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitcment .” The book will be released on January 27th. Congrats to Steve.

Aubrey Discusses her Playboy Shoot!

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Click HERE to see Aubrey's interview with E! -Pic: Perez Hiltom

Grace Jones Covers ‘V’ Magazine

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Grace Jones is 60 years old and she's still a bad MUTHA!!

Beyonce and Idris Elba’s Movie Poster For Obsessed

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Former Bad Boy Rapper Tells All About Diddy in New Book

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Former Bad Boy rapper Mark Curry is releasing a tell-all book about his time at Bad Boy. In the book, titled Dancing With the Devil , Curry speaks on Diddy stealing artists' shine and charge them strange fees. "Puff has an annoying habit of inserting himself into the songs and videos of all the artists on his label and its common knowledge that many Bad Boy acts resented him for this." When Diddy was asked about his practice in the July 1995 issue of a magazine aimed at black teenagers, Puff said: 'I like performing with my artists. I like talking on the records and I like being in the videos. It protects my interests in terms of what I’m going to do in the future. Say if a company tries to remove me. It's going to be hard to remove me and still have my acts and [have] the same level of intensity and the same flavour and feeling'." "Puff charged the artists for his appearance on their records and videos, usually without [them] realizing it until the

Nicole Richie is Pitching a New Reality Show

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Nicole Richie has been pitching a new family-focused series about her life as a mother. Joel and his twin brother Benji and Nicole's dad Lionel Richie have all signed on to the project. The show is to show America how Nicole balances her career, motherhood and a marriage with a rocker. -Good Luck, Usual marriages on reality TV end in bitterness. You may want to leave it alone..

First Lady's Hair Stylist Gets a Deal For Reality Makeover Show

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According to the Hollywood Reporter, Michelle Obama's hairstylist has landed a deal to star in a reality television show. Johnny Wright, signed a deal with 44 Blue, which produces such reality shows as Style Network's "Split Ends" and A&E's "L.A. Gang Unit." The company's executive vice president Stephanie Drachkovitch said she discovered Wright while searching for a reality host. " There aren't many people of color doing makeover and beauty shows ," she said. " We figured there's got to be somebody out there with a mainstream clientele, but brings a different point of view ." Johnny's clients include Vivica A. Fox, Rebecca Gayheart and Lauren London.

Chanel Iman covers Page Six Magazine

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On rumors she has been involved with Kanye , rapper Tyga, and Ryan Leslie: “I’m young and I’m dating. But I’m not gonna say any names. There are special people in my life but nothing serious. Just having a man in general is a job! I have one job; I can’t have a second. I’m the type of girl that if I have a man, I want to be a good girl-friend and be there for them and take care of them.” On her frustrations at the difficulties that models of color face in the industry: “It’s not just black girls. It’s ethnic girls in general: Brazilian girls, Hispanic. You really don’t see a lot of Asians either. A lot of designers think that if every girl on the runway looks exactly alike, then people will come to the shows and buy the clothes because they won’t be focusing on the models….It’s not even just runway either… us ethnic girls should be getting a lot of the covers too! I would love to be on half of the campaigns these [white] girls are booking, all looking exactly alike. It’s not right. I

Scarlett Johansson D&G Make Up

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V Beckham Covers Russian Vogue magazine

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Always FLY as usual!

Taraji P. & Viola Davis Are Oscar Nominees!

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BIG congratulations to Taraji P. Henson and Viola Davis. The Academy Award nominations were just announced and both ladies have been nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category. Taraji has been nominated for her role as Brad Pitt's mother in Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons and Viola for her role in Doubt. Two great movies!

Mary J's Sister LaTonya Blige Has a New Single??

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Mary J. Blige's older sister LaTonya Blige-Dacosta has a new single coming out as well as an album that will drop mid-summer. The album is titled “ This Is How I Feel .” You can listen to LaTonya Blige's single Ft. Mary J. Blige “It’s Coming”. Click Here to here the single.. -Im not really feeling the song, it sound like it's not finished.... BUT PRAISE GOD ANYWAY!!

Mary's Husband Says NO for Keyshia To Pay Tribute To Mary

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At this years BET Honors, Mary J. Is being honor. However there is some minor drama around the tribute to Mary J. Blige . BET Producers reportedly wanted Keyshia Cole to do one of Mary’s songs but word is that Mary's husband and manager, Kendu Isaacs , said HELL NO!!. “He thought there was already too much comparison between Keyshia and Mary," an insider said. BET and Kendu were going back and forth on it all week. And word is it got ugly. Keyshia Cole ended up paying tribute to legendary dancer/choreographer Judith Jamison . Anita Baker and Monica sang the salute to Mary J. -Judith Jamison??? God i hope Keyshia ain't dancing.. (Whitney even looked Great) The BET Honors will air on Monday, February 9th @ 9:00pm on BET

Christie Brinkley For “Got Milk?”

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J.Crew Wants to Tell Malika And Sasha Thank YOU!

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Click here to see J.Crew's Website site of Thanks