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Therapy Session - Kanye West is blaming himself for his mother's death. He said if he weren't famous, his mom would still be alive. "Losing my mom, having no woman in my life to support me -- I feel like I'm on my own and can only express it through my music." Kanye said he used his new album, "808’s & Heartbreak," as a therapeutically driven coping device.

Off to School - President Obama drops his daughters off at their Washington-area school, shortly after the family moved into the White House.

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Malia and Sasha go Hollywood - The soon-to-be "first kids" Sasha and Malia Obama have been invited to guest star on the popular Disney Channel show "Hannah Montana." The Disney Channel said in a statement that if Barack and Michelle say it's OK, the girls will take part in an episode to air around April next year.

Protecting J-Hud - Jennifer Hudson is being kept safe and shielded from media attention, Donald Trump tells “People” magazine. The business tycoon reached out to Hudson after the murders of her mother, brother and nephew, and he has been allowing her to stay at one of his hotels for free.

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Protecting J-Hud - Jennifer Hudson is being kept safe and shielded from media attention, Donald Trump tells “People” magazine. The business tycoon reached out to Hudson after the murders of her mother, brother and nephew, and he has been allowing her to stay at one of his hotels for free.

Shot to Death - Police in Atlanta are looking for the person who shot and killed James Brown's son-in-law. CBS 46 in Atlanta is reporting that sources tell them they believe there was a hit on Darren "Chip" Lumar, and investigators said the shooter was waiting for Lumar. Lumar managed to drive himself to the hospital before he died, and sources say he had $4,000 of cash on him when he arrived.

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Shot to Death - Police in Atlanta are looking for the person who shot and killed James Brown's son-in-law. CBS 46 in Atlanta is reporting that sources tell them they believe there was a hit on Darren "Chip" Lumar, and investigators said the shooter was waiting for Lumar. Lumar managed to drive himself to the hospital before he died, and sources say he had $4,000 of cash on him when he arrived.

Madea's Sued - Madea’s not supposed to go to jail until Feb. ‘09, but her creator is duking it out in court with a mad Black woman. Donna West is suing Tyler Perry, claiming he stole her story which ended up being made into Perry's blockbuster movie, "Diary of a Mad Black Woman." West wants all the profits from the 2005 film.

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Madea Goes to Court - Actor and screenwriter Tyler Perry is set to appear in a real-life drama in December. A lawsuit, filed by Donna West in 2007, claims Perry's "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" was copied and based on an original story she wrote, titled "Fantasy of a Black Woman," back in November 1990. The lawsuit names Perry individually, his company (Tyler Perry Studios) and Lionsgate.

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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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Staying Behind Bars - It looked liked William Balfour, the ”person of interest” in the Hudson family murders, was going to be released from jail this week due to lack of evidence that he had violated conditions of his parole. However, he's staying behind bars. According to the “Chicago Tribune,” Balfour's current girlfriend told the parole board that he told her that he was involved in the murders.

Ooh, Pick Me!!!! - Beyoncé and Diddy definitely have one thing in common – they've both got Obama fever. Diddy has said he'd be willing to DJ for free at Obama's inauguration, and Bey said the president-elect can count on her for whatever he needs musically.

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Ooh, Pick Me!!!! - Beyoncé and Diddy definitely have one thing in common – they've both got Obama fever. Diddy has said he'd be willing to DJ for free at Obama's inauguration, and Bey said the president-elect can count on her for whatever he needs musically.

Not So Sure - Maya Angelou doubts that she'll be invited to read a poem at Obama's inauguration. Angelou, who originally backed Hillary Clinton, was a late-comer to Obama's campaign. It was when Clinton was defeated that she threw her support behind him. Angelou said when she learned Obama had won, she laughed, then wept.

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Not So Sure - Maya Angelou doubts that she'll be invited to read a poem at Obama's inauguration. Angelou, who originally backed Hillary Clinton, was a late-comer to Obama's campaign. It was when Clinton was defeated that she threw her support behind him. Angelou said when she learned Obama had won, she laughed, then wept.

Worst: Rehab Lindsay - Lindsay Lohan has broken the law more times than one can remember with DUIs and probabtion violations. However, no jail time for Lohan, only rehab. She has been in rehab numerous time and is currently scheduled to be released from Betty Ford Center, a drug and alcohol treatment center, in early 2011. Good luck to Lindsay in the new year!

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Is She Crazy? - Here's more proof that some celebs should just stick to scripts and not meddle in politics. Actress Lindsay Lohan, who appeared on "Access Hollywood" this week, was asked how she felt about election night. Her response: "It’s an amazing feeling. It’s our first, you know, colored president.” Watch the video below.

Moving Day - It's a chore that we all have had to handle at some point – moving. And that's what the Obamas are doing as they prepare to move into the White House. The couple was given a tour of their new home this week, and to make sure the transition is smooth, Michelle Obama's mother has agreed to move to D.C. to help them out.

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Moving Day - It's a chore that we all have had to handle at some point – moving. And that's what the Obamas are doing as they prepare to move into the White House. The couple was given a tour of their new home this week, and to make sure the transition is smooth, Michelle Obama's mother has agreed to move to D.C. to help them out.

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‘Undefeated’ - Word is, this is going to be the official album cover for Whitney Houston’s long-awaited comeback album, "Undefeated." The promo photo hit the Internet this week. There's no official release date, but the CD is expected to drop at some point in 2009.

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‘Undefeated’ - Word is, this is going to be the official album cover for Whitney Houston’s long-awaited comeback album, "Undefeated." The promo photo hit the Internet this week. There's no official release date, but the CD is expected to drop at some point in 2009.

‘OWN’ Network - Oprah’s show is headed to her “OWN” network. Discovery Communications, which is partnering with Winfrey in the OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) cable channel starting next year, announced that “The Oprah Winfrey Show” will stop airing via syndication on ABC by September 2011. Oprah’s company, Harpo, said in a statement, that she hasn't decided "whether she will continue her show in syndication beyond that.”

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‘OWN’ Network - Oprah’s show is headed to her “OWN” network. Discovery Communications, which is partnering with Winfrey in the OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) cable channel starting next year, announced that “The Oprah Winfrey Show” will stop airing via syndication on ABC by September 2011. Oprah’s company, Harpo, said in a statement, that she hasn't decided "whether she will continue her show in syndication beyond that.”

Prince Must Pay - Score it video editor 1, Prince 0. A judge in Los Angeles sided with a video editor in a lawsuit against Prince this week. Ian C. Lewis claimed Prince failed to pay him for editing work and unreturned equipment. The judge awarded the editor nearly $58,000.

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Prince Must Pay - Score it video editor 1, Prince 0. A judge in Los Angeles sided with a video editor in a lawsuit against Prince this week. Ian C. Lewis claimed Prince failed to pay him for editing work and unreturned equipment. The judge awarded the editor nearly $58,000.

Denied - It was the legal equivalent of a "hail Mary" pass in football – and for O.J. Simpson, it ended up incomplete. The former NFL star was denied a motion for a new trial in his robbery-kidnap case. The judge also denied a request to release Simpson on bail pending sentencing on Dec. 5. He could get life in prison.

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Denied - It was the legal equivalent of a "hail Mary" pass in football – and for O.J. Simpson, it ended up incomplete. The former NFL star was denied a motion for a new trial in his robbery-kidnap case. The judge also denied a request to release Simpson on bail pending sentencing on Dec. 5. He could get life in prison.

Kanye's Fault? - Suge Knight is picking another fight. This time, he's suing Kanye West. In the suit, which names Kanye and his G.O.O.D. record label, Suge blames the rapper for allowing an individual to sneak a gun past security into his pre-MTV VMAs party at Miami's The Shore club in 2005.

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Kanye's Fault? - Suge Knight is picking another fight. This time, he's suing Kanye West. In the suit, which names Kanye and his G.O.O.D. record label, Suge blames the rapper for allowing an individual to sneak a gun past security into his pre-MTV VMAs party at Miami's The Shore club in 2005.

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We Waited - Mariah Carey says Nick didn't get her goodies until their wedding night. She told the Daily Mirror in London that she "thought that it would be so much more special" if they waited until after they were married. She also revealed that they may soon be adding to their family.

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We Waited - Mariah Carey says Nick didn't get her goodies until their wedding night. She told the Daily Mirror in London that she "thought that it would be so much more special" if they waited until after they were married. She also revealed that they may soon be adding to their family.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith - Despite all of the scientology and bisexual swinging rumors of their relationship, these two seem to be genuinely in love. The couple graces the cover of the December issue of "ESSENCE." Will and Jada hit newsstands on Wednesday.

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Mr. & Mrs. Smith - Despite all of the scientology and bisexual swinging rumors of their relationship, these two seem to be genuinely in love. The couple graces the cover of the December issue of "ESSENCE." Will and Jada hit newsstands on Wednesday.

‘Karate Kid’ - There's a new "Karate Kid" on the block, and his name is Jaden Smith. According to Variety magazine, Columbia Pictures is remaking the 1984 hit movie, and the role belongs to the 10-year-old son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith. Rather than being set in sunny Cali, the film will be shot in Beijing and other foreign cities.

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‘Karate Kid’ - There's a new "Karate Kid" on the block, and his name is Jaden Smith. According to Variety magazine, Columbia Pictures is remaking the 1984 hit movie, and the role belongs to the 10-year-old son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith. Rather than being set in sunny Cali, the film will be shot in Beijing and other foreign cities.

'Wonder Woman?' - Beyoncé wants to be the next "Wonder Woman." The R&B diva told The LA Times that it's time for a Black Wonder Woman, and she's already met with reps from DC Comics about starring as the Amazon goddess, which could hit theaters in 2011. The heroine was originally played by Lynda Carter in the 1970s TV series.

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'Wonder Woman?' - Beyoncé wants to be the next "Wonder Woman." The R&B diva told The LA Times that it's time for a Black Wonder Woman, and she's already met with reps from DC Comics about starring as the Amazon goddess, which could hit theaters in 2011. The heroine was originally played by Lynda Carter in the 1970s TV series.

Mac Was Ailing - Samuel Jackson said he knew Bernie Mac wasn't feeling his best while they were working on "Soul Men." But Jackson said Mac epitomized the notion that the show must go on. He says once he had a microphone in his hand and an audience in front of him, "he's like a whole new person." Mac suffered from a lung condition that caused him to be weak and tired.

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Mac Was Ailing - Samuel Jackson said he knew Bernie Mac wasn't feeling his best while they were working on "Soul Men." But Jackson said Mac epitomized the notion that the show must go on. He says once he had a microphone in his hand and an audience in front of him, "he's like a whole new person." Mac suffered from a lung condition that caused him to be weak and tired.

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Working It Out - Keyshia Cole is staying on top of her financial game. The R&B star is now being seen on hair-care ads and magazine covers, promoting her new album and BET reality show. The singer’s new CD “A Different Me,” is due out Dec. 16. Her BET reality show, “Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is,” began its third season Tuesday night.

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Working It Out - Keyshia Cole is staying on top of her financial game. The R&B star is now being seen on hair-care ads and magazine covers, promoting her new album and BET reality show. The singer’s new CD “A Different Me,” is due out Dec. 16. Her BET reality show, “Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is,” began its third season Tuesday night.

Early Release - They were due to arrive in stores much later, but Kanye and Luda's new albums will both be in stores Monday, Nov. 24. Since holiday shopping will be in full swing after Thanksgiving, Island Def Jam decided to capitalize on the surge of shoppers.

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Early Release - They were due to arrive in stores much later, but Kanye and Luda's new albums will both be in stores Monday, Nov. 24. Since holiday shopping will be in full swing after Thanksgiving, Island Def Jam decided to capitalize on the surge of shoppers.

Famed Singer Dies - The world is calling the death of Miriam Makeba a monumental loss for humanity. The folk singer and anti-apartheid activist, best known as "Mama Africa," died in Italy this week. She was taken to a hospital shortly after performing a concert in southern Italy. It's believed she suffered a heart attack. She was 76.

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Famed Singer Dies - The world is calling the death of Miriam Makeba a monumental loss for humanity. The folk singer and anti-apartheid activist, best known as "Mama Africa," died in Italy this week. She was taken to a hospital shortly after performing a concert in southern Italy. It's believed she suffered a heart attack. She was 76.