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Mary J’s $2 Million Growing Pain

kcarter — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:52:52 +0000

A company is suing Mary J. Blige for $2 million, claiming the music to her song “Work That” was stolen. (more…)

Murder At Lil’ Kim Party

kcarter — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:00:25 +0000

If Lil’ Kim invites you to her next birthday party, don’t go. TMZ reports that the bludgeoned body of a missing woman last seen at the rapper’s birthday party on Sunday was found yesterday on the roof of the Times Square building where the party took place. (more…)

Jennifer Hudson Dazzles On Upscale

kcarter — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:42:50 +0000

Wow! That was my reaction to Upscale’s cover of Jennifer Hudson, who looks stunning. I can’t wait to read the story to see if she confesses to her latest romance with lawyer/bodybuilder David “Punk” Otunga from the reality show I Love New York 2. (more…)

Morgan Freeman Separated Months Ago

kcarter — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:55:08 +0000

There was nothing wrong with Morgan Freeman, 71, driving 48-year-old Miss Daisy at the time of their car accident on Sunday night. He had already split from his wife of 24 years, costumer Myrna Colley-Lee, 67, nearly a year ago. (more…)

Usher Runs Back To Mommy

kcarter — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:19:09 +0000

When times are tough, sons looks to their mother for help. And Usher is no different. He rehired his moms as his manager after dumping her, not coincidentally, around the time of his engagement to his pregnant former stylist Tameka Foster. (more…)

Keri-okey Rules

kcarter — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:58:42 +0000

Check out Keri Hilson on the cover of Trace’s upcoming Black Girls Rule issue. After writing songs for others for years and being better known as the girl in Usher’s “Love In This Club” video, her first album is about to drop. (more…)

Beyonce’s New (Lighter?) Look

kcarter — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:05:03 +0000

I had to do a double take to make sure but this is indeed Beyonce in this new L’Oreal ad. Is it my imagination or does it look like they lightened her just ever so slightly? (more…)

Morgan Freeman Recovering Well

kcarter — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:24:34 +0000

Morgan Freeman is doing well after surgery to reconnect nerves and repair damage to his left arm and hand following a car wreck late Sunday night. (more…)

Wesley Snipes Can’t Get A Break

kcarter — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:23:13 +0000

As if his three-year prison sentence for willfully failing to file his income taxes wasn’t bad enough, Wesley Snipes received more bad news in the case. (more…)

Obamas Grace Cover Of Essence

kcarter — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:58:47 +0000

America’s Next Possible First Family is featured on the cover of next month’s Essence. Readers find out a lot more than daughter Malia’s favorite music is Beyonce, the Jonas Brothers and Hannah Montana.

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