Bring That Week Back: Week of Jan. 31

Nick and Mariah announce the sex of their twins, Method Man sounds off on natural hair, Halle Berry prepares for a custody fight, and much more!

Method Man Speaks Out Against Natural Hair - Wu-Tang rapper Method Man let his hair preference be known in a video released Wednesday, offending many women who wear their locks natural. “No, I don’t like peasy afros sorry,” he said when someone asked him if he liked women with natural hair. “It just looks peasy and I don’t like dreads either. I like a woman that get her hair did.”

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Method Man Speaks Out Against Natural Hair - Wu-Tang rapper Method Man let his hair preference be known in a video released Wednesday, offending many women who wear their locks natural. “No, I don’t like peasy afros sorry,” he said when someone asked him if he liked women with natural hair. “It just looks peasy and I don’t like dreads either. I like a woman that get her hair did.”

Halle Preps for Custody Battle - In anticipation of a long, complicated battle for custody, Halle Berry pulled out of a role for upcoming film “New Year’s Eve” to dedicate her time to the court fight with ex Gabriel Aubry over their 2 ½-year-old daughter Nahla. “She has attempted to resolve these custody issues amicably … but given his lack of cooperation, Halle has no choice but to seek swift judicial intervention,” her rep said. The rep added that Halle has “serious concerns” for Nahla’s well-being while she’s with her dad.

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Halle Preps for Custody Battle - In anticipation of a long, complicated battle for custody, Halle Berry pulled out of a role for upcoming film “New Year’s Eve” to dedicate her time to the court fight with ex Gabriel Aubry over their 2 ½-year-old daughter Nahla. “She has attempted to resolve these custody issues amicably … but given his lack of cooperation, Halle has no choice but to seek swift judicial intervention,” her rep said. The rep added that Halle has “serious concerns” for Nahla’s well-being while she’s with her dad.

Diddy Discusses Maybach Gift - Diddy received some flack last year after giving his son Justin Dior Combs a $300,000 Maybach for his 16th birthday during a party featured on MTV’s “My Sweet Sixteen.” Since then the hit-maker has still found himself defending his extravagant gift to the media. “Justin has turned himself around and is now an honors student,” he told the U.K.’s “The Independent.” “It’s a collector’s car so maybe he will use it for special occasions like on a first date."

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Diddy Discusses Maybach Gift - Diddy received some flack last year after giving his son Justin Dior Combs a $300,000 Maybach for his 16th birthday during a party featured on MTV’s “My Sweet Sixteen.” Since then the hit-maker has still found himself defending his extravagant gift to the media. “Justin has turned himself around and is now an honors student,” he told the U.K.’s “The Independent.” “It’s a collector’s car so maybe he will use it for special occasions like on a first date."

Terrence Howard’s Wife Files for Divorce - Just one year after exchanging vows, actor Terrence Howard’s wife, Michelle, filed for divorce Jan. 27 citing “irreconcilable differences.” The two got married last January, but Howard kept the union a secret before announcing it at the Cannes Film Festival in May. This is technically Howard’s third marriage, since he married his first wife twice.

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Terrence Howard’s Wife Files for Divorce - Just one year after exchanging vows, actor Terrence Howard’s wife, Michelle, filed for divorce Jan. 27 citing “irreconcilable differences.” The two got married last January, but Howard kept the union a secret before announcing it at the Cannes Film Festival in May. This is technically Howard’s third marriage, since he married his first wife twice.

It’s a Boy…and a Girl! - First-time parents Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey (who is pregnant with twins) will be welcoming a son and daughter to the world this spring, according to reports. It was just in December when Cannon broke the news – first to President Barack Obama and the first lady — that they are expecting twins.

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It’s a Boy…and a Girl! - First-time parents Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey (who is pregnant with twins) will be welcoming a son and daughter to the world this spring, according to reports. It was just in December when Cannon broke the news – first to President Barack Obama and the first lady — that they are expecting twins.

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Press Record - Floyd Mayweather records 50 Cent’s performance at Las Vegas hotspot, Pure.

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50 & Mayweather Coming to Reality T.V.? - Rapper 50 Cent and boxer Floyd Mayweather may be joining forces to create their own reality show showcasing their friendship, according to a recent report. The hip-hop star/actor and boxer already plan to team up for movie projects through their respective production companies.

Jealous? - Rumors have been swirling that that the two most famous basketball wives don't get along, and now, comes intel that Vanessa Bryant, wife of Kobe, is jealous of Khloe Kardashian’s upcoming reality show on the E! network with her husband Lamar Odom. Vanessa was so upset, according to In Touch Weekly, she forbid her husband from appearing on the show and was able to get the cameras banned from the locker room. She had been reportedly shopping around her own reality series.

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Jealous? - Rumors have been swirling that that the two most famous basketball wives don't get along, and now, comes intel that Vanessa Bryant, wife of Kobe, is jealous of Khloe Kardashian’s upcoming reality show on the E! network with her husband Lamar Odom. Vanessa was so upset, according to In Touch Weekly, she forbid her husband from appearing on the show and was able to get the cameras banned from the locker room. She had been reportedly shopping around her own reality series.

Protests Continue in Cairo - Despite President Hosni Mubarak's announcement that he wouldn't run for re-election in September, thousands of protesters continued to pack central Cairo Friday demanding he step down immediately. The relatively peaceful protests took an ugly turn towards the middle of the week after clashes between anti-government demonstrators and pro-Mubarak supporters.

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Protests Continue in Cairo - Despite President Hosni Mubarak's announcement that he wouldn't run for re-election in September, thousands of protesters continued to pack central Cairo Friday demanding he step down immediately. The relatively peaceful protests took an ugly turn towards the middle of the week after clashes between anti-government demonstrators and pro-Mubarak supporters.

Verizon Sees ‘Record’ Sales with iPhone - On Friday, Verizon Wireless announced record-breaking orders for the iPhone. Verizon will now be the only other company besides AT&T to sell the popular device. According to Verizon officials, in just two hours, more people ordered the phone than in the full day of any other phone launch.

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Verizon Sees ‘Record’ Sales with iPhone - On Friday, Verizon Wireless announced record-breaking orders for the iPhone. Verizon will now be the only other company besides AT&T to sell the popular device. According to Verizon officials, in just two hours, more people ordered the phone than in the full day of any other phone launch.

Houston Police Beating Video Released - Footage of a teen burglary suspect being stomped and kicked by Houston police officers as he lay prone on the ground went viral at the end of the week. The video was captured by a security camera in March 2010. The teen, Chad Holley, now 16, was eventually charged with burglary. His family has since filed a federal suit over the incident.

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Houston Police Beating Video Released - Footage of a teen burglary suspect being stomped and kicked by Houston police officers as he lay prone on the ground went viral at the end of the week. The video was captured by a security camera in March 2010. The teen, Chad Holley, now 16, was eventually charged with burglary. His family has since filed a federal suit over the incident.

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Congress Extends Jobless Benefits - In a 62-36 roll call, the U.S. Senate voted to extend jobless aid, tax breaks to businesses and individuals and money to help financially strapped states pay for health care for the poor. A "yes" vote is a vote to pass the bill. Voting yes were 54 Democrats, 6 Republicans and two independents. Voting no were one Democrat and 35 Republicans.

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Unemployment Rate Drops - The nation’s unemployment rate fell to 9 percent in January, with more than 500,000 people finding jobs. Over the last two months, the rate has fallen by eight-tenths of a percentage point – the sharpest drop of its kind in over 50 years.

Almost 55 Million Registered - Due to a big vote drive in Nigeria, almost 55 million people in the nation have been registered to vote ahead of the country’s presidential elections in April. The nation has an estimated 70 million eligible voters.

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Almost 55 Million Registered - Due to a big vote drive in Nigeria, almost 55 million people in the nation have been registered to vote ahead of the country’s presidential elections in April. The nation has an estimated 70 million eligible voters.

Kool Herc Hospitalized - DJ Kool Herc, a hip-hop pioneer, was hospitalized for a serious medical condition over the weekend. According to his family, Herc has bad kidney stones, and needs surgery. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have health insurance so supporters, including DJ Premier, have been urging others to donate money to help with his medical bills.

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Kool Herc Hospitalized - DJ Kool Herc, a hip-hop pioneer, was hospitalized for a serious medical condition over the weekend. According to his family, Herc has bad kidney stones, and needs surgery. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have health insurance so supporters, including DJ Premier, have been urging others to donate money to help with his medical bills.

NFC Prevails in Pro Bowl - In Jan. 27's face-off between the NFL’s NFC and AFC conferences, the NFC prevailed 55-41. The NFC stormed to a huge 42-0 lead in the first half, before the AFC came back in the second half to make it more of a game. Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall won MVP honors for his five interception performance.

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NFC Prevails in Pro Bowl - In Jan. 27's face-off between the NFL’s NFC and AFC conferences, the NFC prevailed 55-41. The NFC stormed to a huge 42-0 lead in the first half, before the AFC came back in the second half to make it more of a game. Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall won MVP honors for his five interception performance.