Bring That Week Back

Hudson or Houston? Who sang it better? Check out the week's biggest stories in pictures!

'Game' Over? - If Black folks don't start watching "The Game," you might as well stick a fork in it, because it will be done! Rumor has it that the CW Network is considering cancelling the show. "The Game" airs every Friday at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT)

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'Game' Over? - If Black folks don't start watching "The Game," you might as well stick a fork in it, because it will be done! Rumor has it that the CW Network is considering cancelling the show. "The Game" airs every Friday at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT)

Bey Beef - Etta James has threatened to whoop Beyoncé's a** during a concert in Seattle. And it's all over her song, "At Last." Bey sang it at President Obama's first Inauguration Ball on Jan. 20, and James was pissed, according to TMZ. She said Bey had "no business" singing the love song she made famous.

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Bey Beef - Etta James has threatened to whoop Beyoncé's a** during a concert in Seattle. And it's all over her song, "At Last." Bey sang it at President Obama's first Inauguration Ball on Jan. 20, and James was pissed, according to TMZ. She said Bey had "no business" singing the love song she made famous.

‘Psychic’ Friend? - It looks like our girl Vivica A. Fox has been hit especially hard by the global recession, or has she? Fox said she is no friend of the recently revamped "Psychic Friends Network," and has not signed on as its celebrity spokesperson. She alleges that the footage circulating online "is using her unauthorized likeness, footage, voice and photographs as an endorsement of their service."

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‘Psychic’ Friend? - It looks like our girl Vivica A. Fox has been hit especially hard by the global recession, or has she? Fox said she is no friend of the recently revamped "Psychic Friends Network," and has not signed on as its celebrity spokesperson. She alleges that the footage circulating online "is using her unauthorized likeness, footage, voice and photographs as an endorsement of their service."

Houston vs. Hudson - Nevermind the matchup between the Steelers and Cardinals. The question now is who did the best job at belting out the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, Whitney or J. Hud? Many believe Whitney set the standard in 1991, but Hudson, who performed Sunday, also rocked the mic. People.com is running the clips side by side and gives people the chance to decide which they like best.

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Houston vs. Hudson - Nevermind the matchup between the Steelers and Cardinals. The question now is who did the best job at belting out the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, Whitney or J. Hud? Many believe Whitney set the standard in 1991, but Hudson, who performed Sunday, also rocked the mic. People.com is running the clips side by side and gives people the chance to decide which they like best.

On iTunes - If you were feelin' Hudson's Super Bowl performance of the "Star Spangled Banner," you can buy it on iTunes. Part of the proceeds from sales of the song will go to the Hudson-King Foundation. That's the fund she set up to care for the needs of families who have lost relatives to violent crimes.

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On iTunes - If you were feelin' Hudson's Super Bowl performance of the "Star Spangled Banner," you can buy it on iTunes. Part of the proceeds from sales of the song will go to the Hudson-King Foundation. That's the fund she set up to care for the needs of families who have lost relatives to violent crimes.

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His Brother Was Killed - Police say the 21-year-old brother of Philippine-born apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas was shot in the head early Tuesday. Chief Inspector, Wilfredo Paulo said Joven Pineda Deala was killed while he and his girlfriend were eating in his car parked outside the woman's L.A. home. The gunman and his accomplice escaped on foot.

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His Brother Was Killed - Police say the 21-year-old brother of Philippine-born apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas was shot in the head early Tuesday. Chief Inspector, Wilfredo Paulo said Joven Pineda Deala was killed while he and his girlfriend were eating in his car parked outside the woman's L.A. home. The gunman and his accomplice escaped on foot.

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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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.

First Black AG - A little over two weeks ago, the nation saw its first Black president sworn in to office. And now, America has its first African-American Attorney General. Eric Holder is promising to hold Wall Street accountable if it turns out that any fraud contributed to the global financial crisis. Holder says he wants to usher in a new era at the Justice Department.

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First Black AG - A little over two weeks ago, the nation saw its first Black president sworn in to office. And now, America has its first African-American Attorney General. Eric Holder is promising to hold Wall Street accountable if it turns out that any fraud contributed to the global financial crisis. Holder says he wants to usher in a new era at the Justice Department.

No More - The two dolls that upset first lady Michelle Obama no longer exist. Doll maker Ty Inc., decided to stop selling the "Sweet Sasha" and "Marvelous Malia" dolls this week after the mom-in-chief said that using her daughters' names was "inappropriate." Michelle Obama's spokeswoman said, "We appreciate the company's response to the matter." Profits from sales of the original dolls will be donated to charity.

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No More - The two dolls that upset first lady Michelle Obama no longer exist. Doll maker Ty Inc., decided to stop selling the "Sweet Sasha" and "Marvelous Malia" dolls this week after the mom-in-chief said that using her daughters' names was "inappropriate." Michelle Obama's spokeswoman said, "We appreciate the company's response to the matter." Profits from sales of the original dolls will be donated to charity.

Peanut Butter Concerns - Sasha Obama loves herself some peanut butter, and that has President Obama concerned. He says she eats the stuff "probably three times a week," and he doesn't want to have to worry about her getting sick with salmonella. So far, more than 430 products have been recalled. The president is promising that there will be a complete review of the Food and Drug Administration, according to the Associated Press.

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Peanut Butter Concerns - Sasha Obama loves herself some peanut butter, and that has President Obama concerned. He says she eats the stuff "probably three times a week," and he doesn't want to have to worry about her getting sick with salmonella. So far, more than 430 products have been recalled. The president is promising that there will be a complete review of the Food and Drug Administration, according to the Associated Press.

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Dangerous Threats - The Secret Service is looking into a man who apparently is taking his opposition to President Barack Obama's health care plan to the extreme. The man held a sign reading "Death to Obama" outside a town hall meeting on health care reform in Hagerstown, Md. The sign also read: "Death to Michelle and her two stupid kids." Sheriff's deputies detained the man and turned him over to the Secret Service after getting calls from people attending the meeting.

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Protecting the President - Is it too easy to get close to President Obama? According to the Washington Post, some of the inauguration attendees think so. They say they were shocked at how easily they were able to get access to the president. However, Obama says his security is tight, and it's actually "the hardest adjustment of being president."

Monitoring Obama - The NAACP's new leader says he plans to make sure President Obama keeps his promises on civil rights issues. Benjamin Jealous said that Obama's being Black gives the civil rights group "no advantage." Among the things Jealous says he'd like to see Obama accomplish during his first year in office is to make sure federal bailout funds are fairly distributed, help ease unemployment among Blacks and help make sure minority children have access to good schools.

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Monitoring Obama - The NAACP's new leader says he plans to make sure President Obama keeps his promises on civil rights issues. Benjamin Jealous said that Obama's being Black gives the civil rights group "no advantage." Among the things Jealous says he'd like to see Obama accomplish during his first year in office is to make sure federal bailout funds are fairly distributed, help ease unemployment among Blacks and help make sure minority children have access to good schools.

Man of Steel - Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin may be the second Black coach to win the Super Bowl, but he will be making history when he becomes the first to be welcomed to the White House by a Black president. Tomlin and his team earned the trip to D.C. with a thrilling 27-23 win over the Arizona Cardinals Sunday night in Tampa, Fla. This is the Steelers' sixth Super Bowl win.

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Man of Steel - Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin may be the second Black coach to win the Super Bowl, but he will be making history when he becomes the first to be welcomed to the White House by a Black president. Tomlin and his team earned the trip to D.C. with a thrilling 27-23 win over the Arizona Cardinals Sunday night in Tampa, Fla. This is the Steelers' sixth Super Bowl win.

Santonio Holmes to the New York Jets - The Pittsburgh Steelers, looking to dump troubled wide receiver Santonio Holmes, traded the former Super Bowl MVP to the New York Jets for a fifth-round draft pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. While it’s a low risk for the Jets, Holmes will miss the first four games of the season due to a league suspension.

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Super, Duper Play - He used to sell drugs on the streets of South Florida. Now, Santonio Holmes is part of Super Bowl history. He was the Most Valuable Player of Sunday night's game after making nine catches for 131 yards. On the final drive alone, he made four catches, the last of which clinched the win for his Pittsburgh Steelers. He calls his journey from the streets to the Super Bowl "a wonderful blessing."

Serena By the Numbers - Serena Williams racked up the 20th Grand Slam title of her career when she defeated Dinara Safina at the Australian Open on Saturday. It's her 10th Grand Slam title as an individual. And when you add her eight wins in women's' doubles with her sister Venus and her two mixed doubles wins, it's her 20th overall Grand Slam title. And all of that means that Serena is back to being No. 1.

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Serena By the Numbers - Serena Williams racked up the 20th Grand Slam title of her career when she defeated Dinara Safina at the Australian Open on Saturday. It's her 10th Grand Slam title as an individual. And when you add her eight wins in women's' doubles with her sister Venus and her two mixed doubles wins, it's her 20th overall Grand Slam title. And all of that means that Serena is back to being No. 1.

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‘For the Love of Ray J’ - You know the formula: a house full of excitable ladies, one eligible bachelor musician and drama, drama, drama. VH1 has picked Ray J to fill its recently wrapped up "Flavor of Love" void. "For the Love of Ray J" premiered Monday and featured 14 women vying for the love and affection of Brandy's brother. Did you watch? If not, do you plan on watching? Click on the link below to talk about it.

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‘For the Love of Ray J’ - You know the formula: a house full of excitable ladies, one eligible bachelor musician and drama, drama, drama. VH1 has picked Ray J to fill its recently wrapped up "Flavor of Love" void. "For the Love of Ray J" premiered Monday and featured 14 women vying for the love and affection of Brandy's brother. Did you watch? If not, do you plan on watching? Click on the link below to talk about it.

'Baldwin Hills' - Season two of "Baldwin Hills" ended with Staci, one of the few remaining original cast members, finding out she was pregnant with a baby boy. Sadly, in the latest episode, she shares that she lost her baby after a seven-month pregnancy. Read Seiko's blog for more.

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'Baldwin Hills' - Season two of "Baldwin Hills" ended with Staci, one of the few remaining original cast members, finding out she was pregnant with a baby boy. Sadly, in the latest episode, she shares that she lost her baby after a seven-month pregnancy. Read Seiko's blog for more.

Baby Badu - Erykah Badu made another addition to her family when she gave birth to a baby girl over the weekend. Badu says she delivered at home after a labor that lasted about five hours. And being the natural kind of gal she is, she says she didn't use painkillers. It's Badu's third child. She has a son and daughter from previous relationships.

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Baby Badu - Erykah Badu made another addition to her family when she gave birth to a baby girl over the weekend. Badu says she delivered at home after a labor that lasted about five hours. And being the natural kind of gal she is, she says she didn't use painkillers. It's Badu's third child. She has a son and daughter from previous relationships.

Birth of Son - Bobby Brown has become a father for the fifth time. The 40-year-old R&B star was performing at a New York nightclub when he told the crowd that his girlfriend/manager, Alicia Etheridge, had given birth to their son, Cassius. Brown has a 16-year-old daughter, Bobbi, with ex-wife Whitney Houston, and three other children from previous relationships: Landon, 23, LaPrincia, 19, and Bobby Brown Jr., 17.

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Expecting - Bobby Brown announced this week that he is expecting another bundle of joy with girlfriend Alicia Etheridge. Brown, who recently turned 40-years-old, says he's in a good place, he's sober and very happy. This will be Bobby's fifth child in addition to Bobbi Christina (with Whitney), and three other children with two exes.

Looking Good - A refreshed looking Whitney Houston and her 15-year-old daughter, Bobbi Kristina, who was getting her cuteness on, were spotted arriving at LAX earlier this week. Currently, Whitney is working on her comeback album. The album is set for release some time this year.

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Looking Good - A refreshed looking Whitney Houston and her 15-year-old daughter, Bobbi Kristina, who was getting her cuteness on, were spotted arriving at LAX earlier this week. Currently, Whitney is working on her comeback album. The album is set for release some time this year.

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'America's Next Top Model' - It's almost that time again. The 12th cycle of the CW's "America's Next Top Model," the show that made Tyra Banks truly Bankable, premieres Wed., Feb. 25. Click on the link below to meet the ladies of season 12.

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'America's Next Top Model' - It's almost that time again. The 12th cycle of the CW's "America's Next Top Model," the show that made Tyra Banks truly Bankable, premieres Wed., Feb. 25. Click on the link below to meet the ladies of season 12.

Back In the 'Spotlight' - Jennifer Hudson will be back in the "spotlight" next week. The "Dreamgirl," who has been nominated for eight NAACP Image Awards, will be singing at the NAACP Images Awards next Thursday. She is also scheduled to sing at the Grammys.

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Back In the 'Spotlight' - Jennifer Hudson will be back in the "spotlight" next week. The "Dreamgirl," who has been nominated for eight NAACP Image Awards, will be singing at the NAACP Images Awards next Thursday. She is also scheduled to sing at the Grammys.

BET Honors - Gabrielle Union will grace the BET Honors stage on Feb. 9, and she shared some of her hosting tricks with us. Click on the link below to see what she's doing to prep for the show, and why it's so important to her.

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BET Honors - Gabrielle Union will grace the BET Honors stage on Feb. 9, and she shared some of her hosting tricks with us. Click on the link below to see what she's doing to prep for the show, and why it's so important to her.

At the Grammys - Chris Brown and Estelle are among the artists who will have a turn in the Grammy spotlight, regardless of whether they win awards. They are in the latest batch of stars who have been named to perform in the show, which is set for Sunday in Los Angeles. Also named to performing spots are Jamie Foxx, Ne-Yo, Adele, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and Sugarland.

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At the Grammys - Chris Brown and Estelle are among the artists who will have a turn in the Grammy spotlight, regardless of whether they win awards. They are in the latest batch of stars who have been named to perform in the show, which is set for Sunday in Los Angeles. Also named to performing spots are Jamie Foxx, Ne-Yo, Adele, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and Sugarland.

‘Grand Theft Auto’ - The marriage between music and video games continues to be a strong one. The latest episode of "Grand Theft Auto IV" will feature musical contributions from Busta Rhymes and Funkmaster Flex. Rhymes' song, "Conglomerate," is being done exclusively for the popular game. The new episode of GTA4 will be available on Feb. 17.

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‘Grand Theft Auto’ - The marriage between music and video games continues to be a strong one. The latest episode of "Grand Theft Auto IV" will feature musical contributions from Busta Rhymes and Funkmaster Flex. Rhymes' song, "Conglomerate," is being done exclusively for the popular game. The new episode of GTA4 will be available on Feb. 17.