Bring That Week Back: Week of Oct. 26 |Photos

Jennifer’s Nightmare - For the third time, in a few days, Jennifer Hudson has identified the body of a family member at the Chicago City Morgue. “Yes, that is him,” Hudson said quietly when she saw the body of her 7-year-old nephew, Julian King, a spokesman for the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office said. Hudson's mother and brother were murdered last Friday.

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Jennifer’s Nightmare - For the third time, in a few days, Jennifer Hudson has identified the body of a family member at the Chicago City Morgue. “Yes, that is him,” Hudson said quietly when she saw the body of her 7-year-old nephew, Julian King, a spokesman for the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office said. Hudson's mother and brother were murdered last Friday.

His Lawyer Bailed - The lawyer who has been representing William Balfour, the man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew, has bailed on him. According to Chicago's Sun Times, Joshua Kutnick said he believes Balfour is innocent but that he cannot handle the case any longer.

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Grisly Twist - According to the The Chicago Tribune, investigators are trying to determine if another person drove William Balfour, the suspected killer, to the West Side of Chicago after the killings at the Hudsons' South Side home. They are also looking into conflicts between Balfour and his estranged wife, Jennifer's sister Julia, and other members of the Hudson family.

Get Outta My Lyfe - Lyfe Jenning's ex-girl wants him to stay away from her. Joy Bounds accuses the singer of making threatening phone calls, sending threatening text messages and invading her home. The singer was arrested last week after reportedly firing a gun and leading police on a car chase in Georgia.

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Get Outta My Lyfe - Lyfe Jenning's ex-girl wants him to stay away from her. Joy Bounds accuses the singer of making threatening phone calls, sending threatening text messages and invading her home. The singer was arrested last week after reportedly firing a gun and leading police on a car chase in Georgia.

Spat at a Woman? - Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson has been charged with simple assault for spitting his drink in a woman's face.  Kansas City Police spokesman Darin Snapp said Johnson was charged Monday and turned himself in, later being released after posting a $500 bond.

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Spat at a Woman? - Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson has been charged with simple assault for spitting his drink in a woman's face. Kansas City Police spokesman Darin Snapp said Johnson was charged Monday and turned himself in, later being released after posting a $500 bond.

Busted - The FBI broke up a plot this week by two neo-Nazi skinheads who "wanted to kill Obama" and shoot or behead 102 Black schoolchildren.  Daniel Coward, 20, and 18-year-old Paul Schlesselman (pictured) are behind bars and charged with making threats against a presidential candidate, illegal possession of a shotgun and conspiracy to rob a gun store.

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Busted - The FBI broke up a plot this week by two neo-Nazi skinheads who "wanted to kill Obama" and shoot or behead 102 Black schoolchildren. Daniel Coward, 20, and 18-year-old Paul Schlesselman (pictured) are behind bars and charged with making threats against a presidential candidate, illegal possession of a shotgun and conspiracy to rob a gun store.

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More Public Support - A new poll suggests President Barack Obama's health care reform efforts are gaining favor. The latest Associated Press-GfK poll found that opposition has dropped dramatically from last month, when 49 percent opposed an overhaul and only 34 percent were in favor. The latest poll finds opinion split evenly, 40-40.

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It’s Not Over! - Barack Obama told voters on Monday that that "we are one week away from changing America." The Democratic candidate, who has a sizeable lead in national polls, warned against acting as if the election is already over. "We cannot let up for one day, one minute, or one second in this last week," he told a crowd in Canton, Ohio.

McCain Madness - Angered that two Black teens allegedly tried to deface his McCain for president yard sign, this Ohio man allegedly grabbed a rifle and fired three times at the duo. Kenneth Rowles, 50, told police that he only fired warning shots and never intended to hurt anyone. However, a bullet hit one of the teens. Rowles was charged with felonious assault.

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McCain Madness - Angered that two Black teens allegedly tried to deface his McCain for president yard sign, this Ohio man allegedly grabbed a rifle and fired three times at the duo. Kenneth Rowles, 50, told police that he only fired warning shots and never intended to hurt anyone. However, a bullet hit one of the teens. Rowles was charged with felonious assault.

Homeless? - Star Jones filed a $700,000 lawsuit against her NYC condo board, according to Starpulse. The former TV host says she hasn't been able to live in her apartment since March, 2006, because it has leaks and mold. Now she's homeless and jobless – happy now, Barbara?

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Homeless? - Star Jones filed a $700,000 lawsuit against her NYC condo board, according to Starpulse. The former TV host says she hasn't been able to live in her apartment since March, 2006, because it has leaks and mold. Now she's homeless and jobless – happy now, Barbara?

Not Again, El! - If you've been wondering “Who’s Holding DeBarge Now?” – The answer is a jail cell.  El DeBarge was arrested this week for alleged possession of a controlled substance and is being held on bail in L.A.  This isn't the 80s R&B star's first brush with the law.  He was arrested last year for all sorts of offenses, including drugs, vandalism and domestic violence.

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Not Again, El! - If you've been wondering “Who’s Holding DeBarge Now?” – The answer is a jail cell. El DeBarge was arrested this week for alleged possession of a controlled substance and is being held on bail in L.A. This isn't the 80s R&B star's first brush with the law. He was arrested last year for all sorts of offenses, including drugs, vandalism and domestic violence.

$5 Mil Punch? - Terrence Howard has literally been kicking @ss on Broadway. Jazz pianist Tex Allen says Howard punched him and gave him a fat lip while they were rehearsing for the 2007 Broadway Musical production "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof."  Allen is suing for $5 million and claims his swollen lip made him unable to play his piano.

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$5 Mil Punch? - Terrence Howard has literally been kicking @ss on Broadway. Jazz pianist Tex Allen says Howard punched him and gave him a fat lip while they were rehearsing for the 2007 Broadway Musical production "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." Allen is suing for $5 million and claims his swollen lip made him unable to play his piano.

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Released - Former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is now out of jail. He was released yesterday after serving a 99-day sentence in connection with a sex scandal. Kilpatrick lost 25 pounds while behind bars. He made no statements to the media as he was released.

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Jailed - Detroit's ex-Hiphip-Hop hop mayor moved to a new home this week — a 15- by- 10-foot county jail cell. A judge sentenced him to four months in jail for a sex-and-text scandal, calling him "arrogant and defiant" and questioned the sincerity of a guilty plea that ended his career at City Hall.

Making Peace - Rapper T.I. and former United Nations ambassador Ambassador Andrew Young, are joining forces in a new TV documentary taking aim at gun violence in the United States. The film, "Walking With Guns," focuses on T.I., born Clifford Harris Jr., making amends for his federal firearms offenses.

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Making Peace - Rapper T.I. and former United Nations ambassador Ambassador Andrew Young, are joining forces in a new TV documentary taking aim at gun violence in the United States. The film, "Walking With Guns," focuses on T.I., born Clifford Harris Jr., making amends for his federal firearms offenses.

Let Them Wed - Samuel L. Jackson believes gays and lesbians should be able to legally say, "I do." According to E! the “'Soul Men”' actor is urging voters to oppose Prop. 8, the ballot initiative seeking to overturn California's legalization of same-sex unions.

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Let Them Wed - Samuel L. Jackson believes gays and lesbians should be able to legally say, "I do." According to E! the “'Soul Men”' actor is urging voters to oppose Prop. 8, the ballot initiative seeking to overturn California's legalization of same-sex unions.

‘Jumping the Broom’ - When the LOGO channel decided to pull the plug on "Noah's Arc," after its second season on air, producers promised a film – and it's finally here!  "Jumping the Broom," the long-awaited, sassy, funny and fierce film spin-off of the TV series made its way into theaters on Oct. 24.

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‘Jumping the Broom’ - When the LOGO channel decided to pull the plug on "Noah's Arc," after its second season on air, producers promised a film – and it's finally here! "Jumping the Broom," the long-awaited, sassy, funny and fierce film spin-off of the TV series made its way into theaters on Oct. 24.

Jay-Z Signs Weezy? - Is Lil' Wayne done with "Cash Money" records?  MediaTakeOut claims Jay-Z has signed Weezy to his new label, "Roc Nation."  "The deal was in the works for a while; they just needed to get on the same page as to price. And [everyone's] there now,” an unnamed source told the online publication.

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Jay-Z Signs Weezy? - Is Lil' Wayne done with "Cash Money" records? MediaTakeOut claims Jay-Z has signed Weezy to his new label, "Roc Nation." "The deal was in the works for a while; they just needed to get on the same page as to price. And [everyone's] there now,” an unnamed source told the online publication.

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Gettin’ Paid - Beyoncé and her mama, Tina, plan to get paid twice off Bey's work in the upcoming film "Cadillac Records."   The two made a special appearance at the 59th Street Bloomingdale's in New York Tuesday to launch a new collection, inspired by Bey's role as legendary Blues singer Etta James.

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Gettin’ Paid - Beyoncé and her mama, Tina, plan to get paid twice off Bey's work in the upcoming film "Cadillac Records." The two made a special appearance at the 59th Street Bloomingdale's in New York Tuesday to launch a new collection, inspired by Bey's role as legendary Blues singer Etta James.

Gettin’ Paid - Beyoncé and her mama, Tina, plan to get paid twice off Bey's work in the upcoming film "Cadillac Records."   The two made a special appearance at the 59th Street Bloomingdale's in New York Tuesday to launch a new collection, inspired by Bey's role as legendary Blues singer Etta James.

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Gettin’ Paid - Beyoncé and her mama, Tina, plan to get paid twice off Bey's work in the upcoming film "Cadillac Records." The two made a special appearance at the 59th Street Bloomingdale's in New York Tuesday to launch a new collection, inspired by Bey's role as legendary Blues singer Etta James.

Be a Celebrity for Halloween - What would be a better Halloween costume than a celebrity-themed outfit? It’s easy and most likely all your pieces can be found right in your closet. So, with many celebrities, like Rihanna, T-Pain and Soulja Boy having a signature look, there are quite a few simple things you can do to create Halloween costumes to look like you favorite star.

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Be a Celebrity for Halloween - What would be a better Halloween costume than a celebrity-themed outfit? It’s easy and most likely all your pieces can be found right in your closet. So, with many celebrities, like Rihanna, T-Pain and Soulja Boy having a signature look, there are quite a few simple things you can do to create Halloween costumes to look like you favorite star.

Everyday Heroes - They sing, dance and act, but they also give back to our community. See why we’re honoring these charitable, celebrity moms who've given donations, time and talent to help those in need. Then, find out how you can help by showing someone you care.

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Everyday Heroes - They sing, dance and act, but they also give back to our community. See why we’re honoring these charitable, celebrity moms who've given donations, time and talent to help those in need. Then, find out how you can help by showing someone you care.

Fashion Police - Somebody call the fashion police! Michelle Williams looks like she’s been dressed by a blind drag queen.

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Fashion Police - Somebody call the fashion police! Michelle Williams looks like she’s been dressed by a blind drag queen.