CAKE & ICE CREAM FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 13

Film director Tyler Perry celebrates his 41st birthday this week.

Tavis Smiley Organizes Meeting on Black Agenda - Two months after ending his annual State of the Black Union conference, Tavis Smiley is gathering African-American advocates to press the case for a "Black agenda." The decision was motivated by what Smiley called recent statements from some Black leaders downplaying the need for President Barack Obama to specifically help African-Americans. "I was compelled to do it because of this debate," the activist and PBS talk show host said.

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Tavis Smiley: September 13 - Talk show host Tavis Smiley celebrates his 46th birthday.

Tyler Perry - There has been a lot of Internet chatter about me doing this film. I've heard everything from, 'I'm glad he's doing it!' to 'How dare he touch this!' Believe me, I know that this is sensitive material and I handled it that way. If you don't believe me see for yourself on November 5th.

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Tyler Perry: September 13 - Film director Tyler Perry turns 41.

Nas: September 14 - Rapper Nas celebrates his 37th birthday.

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Nas: September 14 - Rapper Nas celebrates his 37th birthday.

Amy Winehouse: September 14 - Singer Amy Winehouse turns 27.

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Amy Winehouse: September 14 - Singer Amy Winehouse turns 27.

B.B. King: September 16 - Blues singer B.B. King celebrates his 85th birthday.

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B.B. King: September 16 - Blues singer B.B. King celebrates his 85th birthday.

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Marc Anthony: September 16 - Singer Marc Anthony turns 42.

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Marc Anthony: September 16 - Singer Marc Anthony turns 42.

Kyla Pratt: September 16 - Actress Kyla Pratt celebrates her 24th birthday.

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Kyla Pratt: September 16 - Actress Kyla Pratt celebrates her 24th birthday.

BeBe Winans: September 17 - Gosper singer BeBe Winans turns 48.

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BeBe Winans: September 17 - Gosper singer BeBe Winans turns 48.

Doug E. Fresh Owes Millions in Taxes - Rapper/beat boxer Doug E. Fresh owes the IRS almost $2.3 million in back taxes, reports The Detroit News. In 2008, it was reported he owed $367,000 in back taxes.

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Doug E. Fresh: September 17 - Rapper Doug E. Fresh celebrates his 44th birthday.

Flo Rida: September 17 - Rapper Flo Rida turns 31.

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Flo Rida: September 17 - Rapper Flo Rida turns 31.

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Holly Robinson Peete: September 18 - Actress Holly Robinson Peete celebrates her 46th birthday.

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Holly Robinson Peete: September 18 - Actress Holly Robinson Peete celebrates her 46th birthday.

Ricky Bell: September 18 - New Edition singer Ricky Bell turns 43.

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Ricky Bell: September 18 - New Edition singer Ricky Bell turns 43.

Aisha Tyler: September 18 - Actress Aisha Tyler celebrates her 40th birthday.

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Aisha Tyler: September 18 - Actress Aisha Tyler celebrates her 40th birthday.

Jada Pinkett Smith: September 18 - Actress Jada Pinkett Smith turns 39.

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Jada Pinkett Smith: September 18 - Actress Jada Pinkett Smith turns 39.

Jada Pinkett Smith: September 18 - Actress Jada Pinkett Smith turns 39.

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Jada Pinkett Smith: September 18 - Actress Jada Pinkett Smith turns 39.

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Xzibit: September 18 - Rapper Xzibit celebrates his 36th birthday.

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Xzibit: September 18 - Rapper Xzibit celebrates his 36th birthday.

Soledad O’Brien: September 19 - Journalist Soledad O’Brien turns 44.

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Soledad O’Brien: September 19 - Journalist Soledad O’Brien turns 44.

Sanaa Lathan: September 19 - Actress Sanaa Lathan celebrates her 39th birthday.

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Sanaa Lathan: September 19 - Actress Sanaa Lathan celebrates her 39th birthday.

Jimmy Fallon: September 19 - Talk show host Jimmy Fallon turns 36.

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Jimmy Fallon: September 19 - Talk show host Jimmy Fallon turns 36.