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No Sale - If you thought you were going to get your hands on Fantasia's $1.1 million home, you were wrong. The auction of her Charlotte, N.C. home was called off this week after the singer and a lending company reached a deal. The 24-year-old singer still owes $65,000 – money she borrowed in 2006 to pay back taxes to the IRS.

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No Sale - If you thought you were going to get your hands on Fantasia's $1.1 million home, you were wrong. The auction of her Charlotte, N.C. home was called off this week after the singer and a lending company reached a deal. The 24-year-old singer still owes $65,000 – money she borrowed in 2006 to pay back taxes to the IRS.

Gay Charges - New York Knicks center Eddy Curry [No. 34], has been hit with a sexual harrassment suit by his former driver David Kuchinsky, who says the player tried to solicit gay sex from him. Court papers claim Curry approached Kuchinsky “in the nude,” at least two times, allegedly telling him to look and "touch it." Curry denies the allegations.

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Gay Charges - New York Knicks center Eddy Curry [No. 34], has been hit with a sexual harrassment suit by his former driver David Kuchinsky, who says the player tried to solicit gay sex from him. Court papers claim Curry approached Kuchinsky “in the nude,” at least two times, allegedly telling him to look and "touch it." Curry denies the allegations.

Out for Blood - The family of 22-year-old Oscar Grant III wants $25 million from the Bay Area Rapid Transit Police for fatally shooting Grant at a subway station early on New Year's Day. A video of the shooting, caught on a cellphone, showed Grant fully cooperating with officers when he was killed.

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Cop Killer Arrested - The cop who gunned down 22-year-old Oscar Grant III on New Year's Day was arrested and charged with murder this week. Sources say Mehserle took off after the shooting because he feared for his safety after death threats were made against him.

Not Pleased - Lil’ Kim is upset with the way she's portrayed in a new Biggie movie. Kim says movie makers chose to paint her as a "character" rather than "a person with talent, self-respect" and the ability to succeed. Biggie's mom, Voletta Wallace, said the movie is about her late son, not Kim – and "if she's disappointed and upset, that is her problem."

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Not Pleased - Lil’ Kim is upset with the way she's portrayed in a new Biggie movie. Kim says movie makers chose to paint her as a "character" rather than "a person with talent, self-respect" and the ability to succeed. Biggie's mom, Voletta Wallace, said the movie is about her late son, not Kim – and "if she's disappointed and upset, that is her problem."

Ex-‘Housewives’ Star to Divorce - On Wednesday, former NBA player Eric Snow player filed for divorce from his wife DeShawn Snow who was on the first season of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” The papers, filed in Georgia’s Fulton County Superior Court state that there “is no hope of reconciliation.” The two, college sweethearts, have been married for 12 years and have three sons together. Eric Snow has asked for joint custody of the children.

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Say What?! - Y'all ain't gonna believe this, but Bravo reportedly gave Real Housewives of Atlanta star Deshawn the boot this week and asked Usher's wife, Tameka Foster, to join the cast. Also, word is, Nene Leakes, who will return next season, is working on a spinoff series with Bravo.

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No Longer Trapped - R. Kelly and his wife of 11 years, Andrea Kelly, confirmed this week that their marriage is over. In a joint statement released late last week, they said they had reached a friendly resolution on all the issues related to their union. The couple will share joint custody of their three children.

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No Longer Trapped - R. Kelly and his wife of 11 years, Andrea Kelly, confirmed this week that their marriage is over. In a joint statement released late last week, they said they had reached a friendly resolution on all the issues related to their union. The couple will share joint custody of their three children.

Gay Superhero? - You witnessed a Black man being elected president, and now you're about to see the world's first gay superhero! The man who created Spider-Man will unleash character Thom Creed in an hour-long TV show that will first air in Britain. Creed is a high-school b-baller forced to hide his sexuality and superpowers. Is America ready?

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Gay Superhero? - You witnessed a Black man being elected president, and now you're about to see the world's first gay superhero! The man who created Spider-Man will unleash character Thom Creed in an hour-long TV show that will first air in Britain. Creed is a high-school b-baller forced to hide his sexuality and superpowers. Is America ready?

You Bedda Sing, Girl! - J. Hud will return to the stage next month for the first time since the tragic murders of her mother, brother and nephew. She's set to perform the national anthem at this year's Super Bowl on Feb. 1.

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You Bedda Sing, Girl! - J. Hud will return to the stage next month for the first time since the tragic murders of her mother, brother and nephew. She's set to perform the national anthem at this year's Super Bowl on Feb. 1.

Sunday Best - BET’s live auditions for season two of the hit vocal competition showcase, “Sunday Best,” began in Atlanta on Saturday, Jan. 10. More than 5,200 hopefuls showed up to audition in front of the celebrity judges. Auditions will also be held in Chicago and D.C.

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Sunday Best - BET’s live auditions for season two of the hit vocal competition showcase, “Sunday Best,” began in Atlanta on Saturday, Jan. 10. More than 5,200 hopefuls showed up to audition in front of the celebrity judges. Auditions will also be held in Chicago and D.C.

Turned Down - Oprah may have been named one of the most influential women in the world, but she couldn't convince the director of the movie "Doubt" to give her a role. She reportedly wanted to play "Mrs. Miller," a victim of molestation, but the director turned her down.

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Turned Down - Oprah may have been named one of the most influential women in the world, but she couldn't convince the director of the movie "Doubt" to give her a role. She reportedly wanted to play "Mrs. Miller," a victim of molestation, but the director turned her down.

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'First Granny' - Transition officials have confirmed that Barack Obama's mother-in-law will be moving into the White House. Marian Robinson will be around for a while to help her daughter, Michelle, and her granddaughters, Malia and Sasha, make the transition into their new life as the nation's first family.

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'First Granny' - Transition officials have confirmed that Barack Obama's mother-in-law will be moving into the White House. Marian Robinson will be around for a while to help her daughter, Michelle, and her granddaughters, Malia and Sasha, make the transition into their new life as the nation's first family.

He's In - What once belonged to Barack Obama now belongs to Roland Burris. U.S. Senate officials gave Burris the green light to fill Obama's vacant Senate seat. The once embattled and now embraced Burris was sworn in Thursday.

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He's In - What once belonged to Barack Obama now belongs to Roland Burris. U.S. Senate officials gave Burris the green light to fill Obama's vacant Senate seat. The once embattled and now embraced Burris was sworn in Thursday.

I'll Take A ... - Brotha Obama knows that you sometimes have to go to the 'hood to get your grub on. He showed up at Ben's Chilli Bowl, ordered his own food and tore into like it stole something. The Washington Post reports that Obama left a really decent tip.

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I'll Take A ... - Brotha Obama knows that you sometimes have to go to the 'hood to get your grub on. He showed up at Ben's Chilli Bowl, ordered his own food and tore into like it stole something. The Washington Post reports that Obama left a really decent tip.

Half-a-Million - Planning on being at the Inauguration concert for Obama? Then you'll be joining a half million others to see Beyoncé, Usher and a whole bunch of other celebs. But that's nothing compared to the main event: Tuesday's inauguration. As many as 4 million may be on hand for the swearing-in and the Inaugural parade to mark the rise to power of America's first Black president.

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Half-a-Million - Planning on being at the Inauguration concert for Obama? Then you'll be joining a half million others to see Beyoncé, Usher and a whole bunch of other celebs. But that's nothing compared to the main event: Tuesday's inauguration. As many as 4 million may be on hand for the swearing-in and the Inaugural parade to mark the rise to power of America's first Black president.