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Barry Bonds Trial - Baseball slugger Barry Bonds’ perjury trial finally started last week. More than three years ago, Bonds, was charged with lying to a federal jury in 2003 about knowingly taking performance-enhancing drugs. On Thursday, prosecution lawyers alleged that Bonds’ feet, hands and head grew due to the use of human growth hormone (HGH). On Monday his former mistress, Kimberly Bell, testified for six hours about the physical changes in his body from 1999-2001 allegedly due to steroid use. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Chris Brown’s GMA Meltdown - Following an appearance last Tuesday at ABC’s Good Morning America Chris Brown trashed his dressing room, throwing a chair threw a window. There to promote his album released the same day, the singer was reportedly upset that host Robin Roberts asked him questions about ex-girlfriend Rihanna. On Wednesday, while visiting BET’s 106 & Park Brown apologized for his actions saying he was “disappointed” in the way he acted. He also told the audience that he was blindsided by the Rihanna questions, and only thought he’d be asked about his music. “I felt like they told us this just so they could get us on the show so they can exploit me. So I took it very, very hard, and I really kinda kept my composure throughout the whole interview. Although you can see me upset, I kept my composure, I did my performance. And when I got back, I just let off steam.” (Photo: ...

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Guinness Denies ‘Oldest’ Record to Black Woman - Rebecca Lanier celebrated her 119th birthday Tuesday. This feat makes her the oldest woman in the world, according to family and friends. But not to Guinness World Records, who says without a birth certificate, they cannot award the great-great-great grandmother the honor. Lanier’s parents were slaves and when she was born— back in the 1890s – she wasn’t issued a birth certificate. (Photo: AP)

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Elizabeth Taylor Dies - On Wednesday, legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor passed away at a Los Angeles hospital. She was 79. Known for her stunning beauty and eight marriages, Taylor was also a pioneer for AIDS awareness and earned a humanitarian Oscar in 1993 for her efforts. She was also a longtime friend and supporter of Michael Jackson, and stood by his side during tough times. She is survived by four children and 10 grandchildren.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Image)

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Whoopi vs. Donald - The View host Whoopi Goldberg went head to head with Donald Trump last week when Trump insinuated that President Obama isn’t a U.S. citizen. “I want him to show his birth certificate,” he said. “There’s something on that birth certificate that he doesn’t like.” Not one to mince words, Whoopi responded “I think that’s the biggest pile of dog mess I’ve heard in ages. It’s not because he’s Black, is it?” Trump denied that race had anything to do about his questions regarding the president’s citizenship.

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Ja Rule Pleads Guilty - Last week, rapper Ja Rule pleaded guilty to charges he failed to pay taxes on more than $3 million in income between 2004 and 2006. As part of a plea agreement, officials will dismiss charges for unpaid taxes for 2007 and 2008’s income. He’s scheduled to be sentenced on tax evasion charges in June. (Photo: David Hardenberg/Getty Images)

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Soulja Boy's Brother Threatens To Commit Suicide - Days after Soulja Boy’s 14-year-old brother, Deion Jenkins, died tragically in a car accident, the rapper’s other brother, Tracy, posted a disturbing message on Facebook Thursday. “I wonder if I get this 45 pistol in blow my brains out will it make all this pain go away!” he posted. “Yes it will so why not #igiveup.” Facebook friends then left consoling comments for Tracy. After announcing his brother’s death on Twitter March 20, Soulja Boy didn’t tweet for days before tweeting “love” to his followers for their support. (Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Mariah Carey's False Alarm - On her birthday Saturday, singer Mariah Carey, who is pregnant with twins, announced on Twitter that she was having contractions and that she and husband Nick Cannon were going to the hospital. “So #dembabies really wanted 2 celebrate w/us/share the anniversary. I started having contractions last night..went 2 teh hospital,” she tweeted. But, it looks like it was just a false alarm, as the singer followed up that tweet minutes later with: “Finally they said I could go home after they got it under control but..They almost came on 3/27- happy anniversary in deed!!! We have a few more weeks 2 go but- wow!!!: ) #soreadyallready”

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Nate Dogg Remembered - About 1,000 friends, family and fans came out Saturday to Nathaniel “Nate Dogg” Hale’s memorial service in Long Beach, Calif. The singer passed away March 15 due to stroke complications. Rappers Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and Warren G were among the service’s attendees. While the service wasn’t public, Hale’s family members gave out 1,000 tickets and provided shuttles to fans. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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BET DJ Passes - Early Sunday morning, 106 & Park DJ Megatron (real name Corey McGriff) was shot and killed near his Staten Island home as he was on the way to the store, according to reports. He was 32. The popular DJ had been a regular on the show’s “What’s Good” segment and was also working for hip hop and R&B stations in New York, Boston and Philadelphia. Police are still investigating the crime and there have been no arrests. McGriff leaves behind three children.

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Final Four Decided - In what’s been a surprising NCAA basketball tournament for many basketball fans, last weekend the University of Kentucky, University of Connecticut, Butler University and Virginia Commonwealth University qualified for this year’s Final Four. For the first time in the tournament’s history, none of the final teams are ranked No. 1 or 2. In the photo, Butler's Shelvin Mack cuts down the net following his team's victory over Florida. (Photo: AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Beyoncé and Mathew Knowles End Business Relationship - On Monday, Beyoncé announced that her father and longtime manager Mathew Knowles would no longer manage her career. The split was mutual, according to reports, and the singer made sure to let people know that there are no hard feelings behind the move. “He is my father for life and I love my dad dearly,” she said. “I am grateful for everything he has taught me.” No word yet on who his replacement will be. (Photo: AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, file)

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Obama Addresses the Country - President Obama addressed the nation Monday tonight about the United States’ involvement in the Libyan conflict. “At my direction, America led an effort with our allies at the United Nations Security Council to pass a historic resolution that authorized a no-fly zone to stop the regime’s attacks from the air, and further authorized all necessary measures to protect the Libyan people,” Obama said. (Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)