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“The Game” Moving To BET?

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August 25th, 2009 by Castina

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We hear Black Entertainment Television is in discussions to save the recently axed CW series The Game. BET is reportedly negotiating with CBS Studio to pick up the Girlfriends spinoff, which was dropped by the network last spring.

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Juelz Santana Arrested

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August 25th, 2009 by Castina

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Juelz Santana was arrested Tuesday morning after an argument with his estranged girlfriend almost turned bloody, according to the rapper’s rep.

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Santana and his son’s mother had a dispute in front of his home in Teaneck, New Jersey, and neighbors called the police, MTV News is reporting. When the authorities arrived, Santana (born Laron James) was arrested after getting into an argument with authorities. He was taken to the station and later released.

TMZ.com, on the other hand, claims Juelz was picked up after his BM told cops that the Skull Gang star threatened to kill her.

“He has problems with the people in his complex, they hate on him because he is a rapper with big cars,” says his rep.

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Cassie Dime Piece Photoshoot

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August 25th, 2009 by Castina

Tagged as: Cassie

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Diddy tweeted a few pics of his alleged “Buss It Baby,” Cassie, during a photoshoot for the R&B singer’s collaboration with DIME PIECE for her upcoming sophomore album, Electro Love.

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Jackson Family Reality Series On A&E

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August 25th, 2009 by Castina

Tagged as: TV

Michael Jackson’s brothers have landed their own series on A&E.

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On Tuesday, a rep for the cable network confirmed to The Insider that a documentary special, which had been planned to chronicle the reunion of Jackson 5 members Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon Jackson, will now be turned into a weekly reality show.

No start date for the series has been announced.

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“Cosby Show” Mom Phylicia Rashad Lost 35 Pounds With Jenny Craig

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August 25th, 2009 by Castina

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Tony Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad has lost 35 pounds since signing up as Jenny Craig’s latest celebrity spokesmodel eight months ago.

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Bill O’Reilly Slams Jay-Z (VIDEO)

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August 25th, 2009 by Castina

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Conservative wackjob Bill O’Reilly has a bone to pick with Jay-Z.

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Tyrese Divorce Finalized

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August 25th, 2009 by Castina

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Tyrese Gibson and his wife Norma Mitchell have officially ended their 10-month marriage.

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The 30-year-old actor, who played Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Robert Epps in Transformers, filed for divorce in January, citing irreconcilable differences.

According to court papers, the former couple have agreed to share custody of their 2-year-old daughter Shayla. A judge approved the terms on Thursday.

Tyrese was represented by Mark Vincent Kaplan, who handled Britney Spears’ split from Kevin Federline

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Jay-Z Sept. 11 Concert Benefits Police, Firefighter Family Charity

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August 25th, 2009 by Castina

Tagged as: Concerts,Jay-Z

Jay-Z will commemorate the eighth anniversary of the Sept.11 terrorist attacks by performing at Madison Square Garden in New York City

The date also coincides with the release of his new album The Blueprint 3.

The benefit concert will raise money for The New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund, a charity created to support the families of police officers and firefighters who have died in the line of duty, The New York Times reports.
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TLC (Feat. T-Boz & Chilli) “Justin Timberlake And Friends” Charity Concert

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August 25th, 2009 by Castina

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TLC is set to perform in the States for the first time in seven years as part of a benefit concert hosted by Justin Timberlake this fall.

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Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, the two remaining members of TLC, will sing during the Justin Timberlake and Friends Concert — benefitting The Shriners Hospitals For Children — at The Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Oct. 17.

The group’s third original member, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, was killed in a car accident in 2002.

Tickets go on sale Saturday.

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La Toya Jackson “The View” Co-Host Sept.16 & 18.

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August 24th, 2009 by Castina

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La Toya Jackson will sit in as a co-host for Elisabeth Hasselbeck (who is on maternity leave) when The View kicks off its 13th season on ABC next month.

The older sister of late pop icon Michael Jackson will join the ladies on September 16 and September 18.
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