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Jayoncé Headed to T.V.? - Look at who's coming to Oprah – Jay-Z and Bey. Word on the Web is that the newlyweds will be on the show to talk about the baby rumors. No date for the appearance has been confirmed.

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Jayoncé Headed to T.V.? - Look at who's coming to Oprah – Jay-Z and Bey. Word on the Web is that the newlyweds will be on the show to talk about the baby rumors. No date for the appearance has been confirmed.

Whipped! - Is there already trouble with Nick and Mariah? The New York Post reports that Nick was set to hang out with Diddy and Quincy Jones at Saturday's opening of MGM Grand at Foxwoods when Carey told him to get home.

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Whipped! - Is there already trouble with Nick and Mariah? The New York Post reports that Nick was set to hang out with Diddy and Quincy Jones at Saturday's opening of MGM Grand at Foxwoods when Carey told him to get home.

Makeda Speaks - Makeda Barnes-Joseph, the victim in the Remy Ma shooting, told NYC Hot 97 this week that the rapper shot her over a bag, and the scars she received from the shooting may keep her from having kids. Remy, who still denies Barnes-Joseph's version of the story, was recently sentenced to eight years in prison.

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Makeda Speaks - Makeda Barnes-Joseph, the victim in the Remy Ma shooting, told NYC Hot 97 this week that the rapper shot her over a bag, and the scars she received from the shooting may keep her from having kids. Remy, who still denies Barnes-Joseph's version of the story, was recently sentenced to eight years in prison.

He Wins Again! - R. Kelly won a $3.4 million suit against his former tour promoter, and he’s asking a judge to help him collect his paper. At issue is payment for shows that were scheduled for late last year and early this year. Kelly filed court papers asking for confirmation of the award that was ordered to be paid by Rowe Entertainment last month.

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Popcorn Anyone? - Hours after opening statements ended, the jury was shown the 27-minute video in which prosecutors say R. Kelly is shown having sex with an underage girl. Jurors sat motionless as the video played on a monitor. Occasionally, Kelly looked away from the monitor showing the tape, which prosecutors introduced into evidence as "People's Exhibit No. 1."

Noose For Sale! - How would you like to have a noose hanging around you neck with matching earrings? – all courtesy of Disney. It's all part of their “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” couture jewelry collection. Should Disney have been more sensitive about the historical implications of the symbol?

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Noose For Sale! - How would you like to have a noose hanging around you neck with matching earrings? – all courtesy of Disney. It's all part of their “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” couture jewelry collection. Should Disney have been more sensitive about the historical implications of the symbol?

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Fired - Two weeks after at least 18 Philadelphia Police officers were videotaped beating and stomping three Black men during a traffic stop, four cops were fired and four others were disciplined. Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey said the other 10 cops caught on video acted within department guidelines.

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Fired - Two weeks after at least 18 Philadelphia Police officers were videotaped beating and stomping three Black men during a traffic stop, four cops were fired and four others were disciplined. Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey said the other 10 cops caught on video acted within department guidelines.

Disrespected - Sheila Jones called 911 because her ex had broken into her house and threatened to kill her at knifepoint. She was told by the 911 dispatcher that the cops were on their way, but they didn't show up for three hours. Jones later learned that the operator dismissed her by saying, "I really don't give a s**t what happens to you."

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Disrespected - Sheila Jones called 911 because her ex had broken into her house and threatened to kill her at knifepoint. She was told by the 911 dispatcher that the cops were on their way, but they didn't show up for three hours. Jones later learned that the operator dismissed her by saying, "I really don't give a s**t what happens to you."

Pay Up - Nas’ financial issues are far from over. In addition to fighting an ugly court battle with ex-wife Kelis, TMZ reports the Queensbridge poet is said to owe the IRS more than $3 million.

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Name Switch - Nas' CD title "N*gger" is now a distant memory. The executives at Universal Music Group weren't feelin' it and decided it should just be "Nas." The rapper declared in a statement that "the people will always know what the real title of the album is and what to call it."

The Game - The Game goes through the timeline of events of his son's birth in the song, "Like Father Like Son."

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Bring That Car Back - The Game wants his 2007 Bentley GT back, but the LAPD, which impounded the car for expired tags, said the rapper must reinstate his expired tags as well as provide proof of insurance before he'll be rolling again.

Facebook Shuts Down Poll - The United States Secret Service continues its investigation of a poll created on Facebook that asked whether President Barack Obama should be assassinated. The poll was created Sunday, but brought to the attention of federal agents and Facebook officials Monday. The poll asked if Obama should be killed, and the choices were: 1) Yes 2) Maybe 3) If he cuts my health care and 4) No. Facebook spokesman Barry Schnitt said in an email to BET.com that a third-party developer is to blame.

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Don't Mess With Her! - Sen. Barack Obama warned Republicans this week to lay off his wife, Michelle. Appearing on a morning TV show, the Illinois senator blasted Republicans in Tennessee for an ad attacking his wife, Michelle, for comments some interpreted as unpatriotic. He called the criticism "low-class".

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The Real Thing - "Thing 2" won Flavor Flav’s heart on the season finale “Flavor of Love 3.” But question is, “Will this show finally be over?” The winner, "Thing 2" says it definitely is. During the finale, she yelled, “I got my man. We ain’t coming back for a Season 4. It’s a wrap!”

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The Real Thing - "Thing 2" won Flavor Flav’s heart on the season finale “Flavor of Love 3.” But question is, “Will this show finally be over?” The winner, "Thing 2" says it definitely is. During the finale, she yelled, “I got my man. We ain’t coming back for a Season 4. It’s a wrap!”

Lawsuit - Black war veterans are more likely than White vets to have post-traumatic stress disorder but are less likely to get disability benefits for the disease, says a federal lawsuit filed in San Francisco against the Department of Veterans Affairs. The suit pushes for better care for vets injured in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Lawsuit - Black war veterans are more likely than White vets to have post-traumatic stress disorder but are less likely to get disability benefits for the disease, says a federal lawsuit filed in San Francisco against the Department of Veterans Affairs. The suit pushes for better care for vets injured in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Beyonce- Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) - <a href= http://www.zshare.net/audio/68957499502560f5/>CLICK HERE & listen to "Single Ladies" by Beyonce.</a>

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Finally a Confirmation - Beyoncé reportedly doesn't like to talk about her wedding with Jay-Z because silence keeps them out of the tabloid drama. “A lot of actresses that have had successful relationships don’t talk about them, so neither do I,” she told SFGate.com

Early Release - After several leaks from Usher’s forthcoming LP, “Raymond Vs. Raymond,” the singer has decided to shift the release date to December 21, 2009. The project was initially set for a 2010 release.

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Usher's Tripping - Turns out that Usher is a diva afterall. The 29-year-old singer reportedly showed up late for "Dancing With the Stars" rehearsals, took a long break to get a drink and held up overall production of the season finale.

Janet Jackson - A Soundscan giant in her own right, JJ hadn't surpassed the 500k mark in a week until 2001's "All For You." Lead by the title track, the CD sold 605,000 copies in its first week.

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Hitting the Road - Janet, "Miss Jackson if you're nasty," could soon be coming to a city near you. Janet is about to kick off her North American tour and says she’s "amped up" because this shot will be something that "people have never seen" from her before. Her tour begins in British Columbia on Sept. 10. Tickets go on sale next month.

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Fired For Filing - Days after a Black reporter sued the NY Police Department for stopping and frisking him, The New York Post, fired him. The day that Leonardo Blair’s termination was announced, the Post stood by the department’s policy of stop and frisk. A Post spokesman said Blair's suit placed him in a conflict of interest since he didn't tell the paper he was suing.

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Fired For Filing - Days after a Black reporter sued the NY Police Department for stopping and frisking him, The New York Post, fired him. The day that Leonardo Blair’s termination was announced, the Post stood by the department’s policy of stop and frisk. A Post spokesman said Blair's suit placed him in a conflict of interest since he didn't tell the paper he was suing.

Fantasia - I feel like I put enough out there. I don’t need people knowing where I’m at, what I’m doing … I don’t need all that.

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A "Bloody" Mess - Remember when the camera caught "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell making a face last week as former "Idol" winner Fantasia performed? Simon said Fantasia's performance on the show looked more like a first-round audition disaster than a song by a former “Idol” champ. Simon said he ended up thinking to himself: "What the bloody hell was that?"

Ex-Klansman Endorses Obama - Sen. Robert Byrd, a former KKK member who once opposed civil rights legislation, endorsed Barack Obama this week for the Democratic nomination. Byrd, who during his five decades in the U.S. Senate has championed many civil rights and other liberal causes, said Obama has the qualities to end the Iraq war.

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Ex-Klansman Endorses Obama - Sen. Robert Byrd, a former KKK member who once opposed civil rights legislation, endorsed Barack Obama this week for the Democratic nomination. Byrd, who during his five decades in the U.S. Senate has championed many civil rights and other liberal causes, said Obama has the qualities to end the Iraq war.

Packing Heat - If you’re 18, you can pack heat in South Carolina. The state Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Monday that gun peddlers can sell handguns to anyone 18 and over.

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Packing Heat - If you’re 18, you can pack heat in South Carolina. The state Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Monday that gun peddlers can sell handguns to anyone 18 and over.

Done Deal - During Jermaine Jackson and his wife Alejandra's divorce proceeding, he agreed to pay $50,000 for his wife's attorney fees and $50,000 for back child support payments. Under terms of the divorce, Alejandra gives up rights to spousal support and rights to her ex's jewelry, furniture and business. Jermaine gets visitation with their two kids.

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Done Deal - During Jermaine Jackson and his wife Alejandra's divorce proceeding, he agreed to pay $50,000 for his wife's attorney fees and $50,000 for back child support payments. Under terms of the divorce, Alejandra gives up rights to spousal support and rights to her ex's jewelry, furniture and business. Jermaine gets visitation with their two kids.

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Back to School - Music superstar Wyclef Jean wants his degree. In an effort to inspire young people to take education seriously, the former Fugees member will enroll at Berklee College in Boston to pursue his BA in Music. He will also work with Rev. Al Sharpton to encourage young people to attend class.

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Easing Haiti’s Pain - Wyclef Jean is doing his part to help ease the food crisis in his native land. The rapper is teaming up with a pair of development organizations to provide aid to Haiti, the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere. The effort will provide food, create jobs and support local agriculture. Jean says rising food prices have created a crisis in Haiti unlike any he has seen.

Thursday - After a day of meetings at the White House, Obama will attend a fundraiser and rally for Democratic Virginia state Senator and gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds in Tysons Corner, Va.

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Campaign Milestone - Barack Obama has reached a major milestone in his effort to become the nation's first Black president. With his showing in the Kentucky and Oregon primaries, he netted a majority of the pledged delegates in this year's primaries and caucuses. He came out of the two contests about 60 delegates short of the 2,026 needed to clinch the nomination.

Black & PROUD - This month Black gays and lesbians kick off the annual month of pride, self-empowerment and positive visibility within their community. See who's who? Get the tea on gay and lesbian myths and more!

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Black & PROUD - This month Black gays and lesbians kick off the annual month of pride, self-empowerment and positive visibility within their community. See who's who? Get the tea on gay and lesbian myths and more!