Last Week In Music: 01/10-01/16

Last Week In Music: 01/10-01/16

RIP - Teddy Pendergrass, who became R&B's reigning sex symbol in the 1970s and '80s with his forceful, masculine voice and passionate love ballads and later became an inspirational figure after suffering a devastating car accident that left him paralyzed, died Wednesday at age 59.

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RIP - Teddy Pendergrass, who became R&B's reigning sex symbol in the 1970s and '80s with his forceful, masculine voice and passionate love ballads and later became an inspirational figure after suffering a devastating car accident that left him paralyzed, died Wednesday at age 59.

Helping Hand - After discovering Yale Law School graduate Seun Adebiyi will be prohibited from competing in the 2014 Winter Games due to leukemia, pop princess Rihanna is stepping up to help find a bone marrow donor for the Nigerian-born athlete.

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Helping Hand - After discovering Yale Law School graduate Seun Adebiyi will be prohibited from competing in the 2014 Winter Games due to leukemia, pop princess Rihanna is stepping up to help find a bone marrow donor for the Nigerian-born athlete.

Charged - Lloyd Banks (born Christopher Lloyd) is reportedly in police custody in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada on assault and robbery charges. Banks and three close associates assaulted the promoter of Club NV in Brantford, Ontario after they performed at the venue on Friday (January 8).

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Charged - Lloyd Banks (born Christopher Lloyd) is reportedly in police custody in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada on assault and robbery charges. Banks and three close associates assaulted the promoter of Club NV in Brantford, Ontario after they performed at the venue on Friday (January 8).

Biggest Deal Ever - According to sources familiar with the deal, MJ’s estate has reportedly signed a $200 million contract with Sony Music Entertainment, making it the biggest recording deal in history.

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Image Award - The NAACP's national president, Ben Jealous, has allowed the organization to nominate Michael Jackson's televised memorial for an Image Award, as a variety show, according to HelloBeautiful.com.

Robbery - During a brief visit to an AT&T cellular store, Usher was reportedly robbed of $1 million worth of jewelry and two laptop computers filled with unreleased music. $50,000 in furs was also swiped from Usher’s black Yukon truck.

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Robbery - During a brief visit to an AT&T cellular store, Usher was reportedly robbed of $1 million worth of jewelry and two laptop computers filled with unreleased music. $50,000 in furs was also swiped from Usher’s black Yukon truck.

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On To The Next One - The video director to Jay-Z’s new visual, “On To The Next One,” Sam Brown reiterated the clip has no ties to the Illuminati and Freemasonry. “I’ve always felt that the viewing public was, in general, extremely visually literate. They don't always want or need things to be spelt out for them. One of the great things about music videos are they can be enjoyed purely visually—it doesn't need to mean anything or make any sense.”

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On To The Next One - The video director to Jay-Z’s new visual, “On To The Next One,” Sam Brown reiterated the clip has no ties to the Illuminati and Freemasonry. “I’ve always felt that the viewing public was, in general, extremely visually literate. They don't always want or need things to be spelt out for them. One of the great things about music videos are they can be enjoyed purely visually—it doesn't need to mean anything or make any sense.”

Completed Investigation - Representatives from DJ AM’s estate have come to an agreement with several companies, according to TMZ.com. The lawsuit that was filed stems from the highly-publicized plane crash that involved DJ AM just several months before his death.

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Completed Investigation - Representatives from DJ AM’s estate have come to an agreement with several companies, according to TMZ.com. The lawsuit that was filed stems from the highly-publicized plane crash that involved DJ AM just several months before his death.

Homage - The revelation of Teddy Pendergrass’ passing has caused some of today’s most prominent music figures to show their undying support via Twitter. One of R&B’s rising stars, Ryan Leslie immediately paid homage to the soul legend. “Just heard the news of Teddy Pendergrass' passing," Leslie tweeted. "Rest in peace to a legend of soul.”

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Homage - The revelation of Teddy Pendergrass’ passing has caused some of today’s most prominent music figures to show their undying support via Twitter. One of R&B’s rising stars, Ryan Leslie immediately paid homage to the soul legend. “Just heard the news of Teddy Pendergrass' passing," Leslie tweeted. "Rest in peace to a legend of soul.”

Giving Back - In a two-hour mini telethon entirely dedicated to Haiti, "106" hosts Terrence J and Rocsi took calls from celebrities like Fabolous, Estelle and LeToya Luckett, who urged viewers to lend a helping hand and donate money to Haiti.

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Giving Back - In a two-hour mini telethon entirely dedicated to Haiti, "106" hosts Terrence J and Rocsi took calls from celebrities like Fabolous, Estelle and LeToya Luckett, who urged viewers to lend a helping hand and donate money to Haiti.

Power Couple - According to Forbes, the Carters have been deemed 2009’s Richest Couple in Hollywood. The power couple brought in a total of $122 million.

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Power Couple - According to Forbes, the Carters have been deemed 2009’s Richest Couple in Hollywood. The power couple brought in a total of $122 million.

Free Man - New Orleans-based rapper Mystikal was released from prison on Jan. 14, according to various sources. Back in January of 2004, Mystikal was sentenced to six years after he pled guilty to sexual battery.

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Free Man - New Orleans-based rapper Mystikal was released from prison on Jan. 14, according to various sources. Back in January of 2004, Mystikal was sentenced to six years after he pled guilty to sexual battery.