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Diva Fight? - Janet is rumored to be p*ssed off with Beyoncé for talking about her parents. In a recent interview, Bey said that her parents didn’t use her like Janet's dad used his kids to get out of a bad situation. “Beyoncé has a lot of growing up to do!" Janet reportedly fired back . Word has it that Janet plans to confront Bey.

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Diva Fight? - Janet is rumored to be p*ssed off with Beyoncé for talking about her parents. In a recent interview, Bey said that her parents didn’t use her like Janet's dad used his kids to get out of a bad situation. “Beyoncé has a lot of growing up to do!" Janet reportedly fired back . Word has it that Janet plans to confront Bey.

Nearly Fatal - According to a police report, Mychal Bell, one of the "Jena Six" teens, purposely tried to put himself in a casket this week. Bell, who was arrested on Christmas Eve for allegedly stealing $370 worth of clothes, told police that he shot himself "because he was tired of all the media attention," the report says.

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Nearly Fatal - According to a police report, Mychal Bell, one of the "Jena Six" teens, purposely tried to put himself in a casket this week. Bell, who was arrested on Christmas Eve for allegedly stealing $370 worth of clothes, told police that he shot himself "because he was tired of all the media attention," the report says.

Diddy's Paying - If you're one of those New Year's Eve partiers in New York that can't hold your liquor, Diddy's gonna make sure you get home after Manhattan’s New Year’s festivities. To ring in ’09, the hip-hop honcho and Ciroc vodka are giving away thousands of $15 debit cards in Times Square and Chelsea that can be redeemed for single taxi rides beginning at 11 p.m. on Wednesday night.

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Diddy's Paying - If you're one of those New Year's Eve partiers in New York that can't hold your liquor, Diddy's gonna make sure you get home after Manhattan’s New Year’s festivities. To ring in ’09, the hip-hop honcho and Ciroc vodka are giving away thousands of $15 debit cards in Times Square and Chelsea that can be redeemed for single taxi rides beginning at 11 p.m. on Wednesday night.

There's Still Room! - Who said there weren't any rooms available for Obama's inauguration? A group called "All Things Inaugural" (ATI) has rental housing available. Find out how you can get a reservation by clicking on the link below!

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There's Still Room! - Who said there weren't any rooms available for Obama's inauguration? A group called "All Things Inaugural" (ATI) has rental housing available. Find out how you can get a reservation by clicking on the link below!

Moving This Weekend - Starting this weekend, the Obamas will be calling D.C. their home. According to Obama's transition team, the new first family will stay at a hotel through Jan. 15. From there, they'll move into the president's guest house. Inauguration events begin Jan. 20.

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Moving This Weekend - Starting this weekend, the Obamas will be calling D.C. their home. According to Obama's transition team, the new first family will stay at a hotel through Jan. 15. From there, they'll move into the president's guest house. Inauguration events begin Jan. 20.

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Here's Your Chance - Wanna be in the music business? Ludacris just may be the man to make it happen for you! He's launched a Web site called WeMix.com where unsigned artists can promote their original tracks and get discovered. WeMix watches how users respond to songs and then chooses artists to work with Luda and other stars.

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Here's Your Chance - Wanna be in the music business? Ludacris just may be the man to make it happen for you! He's launched a Web site called WeMix.com where unsigned artists can promote their original tracks and get discovered. WeMix watches how users respond to songs and then chooses artists to work with Luda and other stars.

It's Over Already - Word hit the streets this week that MTV gave 50 Cent and his show, "The Money and Power", the boot. The network shelved the show after just one month on the air because of low ratings.

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It's Over Already - Word hit the streets this week that MTV gave 50 Cent and his show, "The Money and Power", the boot. The network shelved the show after just one month on the air because of low ratings.

Fooled Again! - She already got suckered by one best-selling author. Now, Oprah has been taken for a ride again. This time, it was by Herman Rosenblat, a retired TV repairman who wrote a phony memoir about meeting his wife at a Nazi-death camp. The book, “Angel at the Fence: The True Story of a Love That Survived,” has since been canceled, but a movie is reportedly in the works.

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Fooled Again! - She already got suckered by one best-selling author. Now, Oprah has been taken for a ride again. This time, it was by Herman Rosenblat, a retired TV repairman who wrote a phony memoir about meeting his wife at a Nazi-death camp. The book, “Angel at the Fence: The True Story of a Love That Survived,” has since been canceled, but a movie is reportedly in the works.

Arrested - Former NFL star Andre Rison and a friend of his were arrested for causing a scene at the Crown Plaza Riverwalk hotel in San Antonio, Texas on Wednesday. Rison, ex-boyfriend of the late Left Eye of TLC, was reportedly drunk. He paid an $85 fine for the misdemeanor and was then released.

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Arrested - Former NFL star Andre Rison and a friend of his were arrested for causing a scene at the Crown Plaza Riverwalk hotel in San Antonio, Texas on Wednesday. Rison, ex-boyfriend of the late Left Eye of TLC, was reportedly drunk. He paid an $85 fine for the misdemeanor and was then released.

Indicted - Jennifer Hudson's ex-brother-in-law just got a step closer to spending the rest of his life behind bars. William Balfour, who is accused of killing Hudson's mom, brother and nephew, was formally charged with the murder this week.

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Indicted - Jennifer Hudson's ex-brother-in-law just got a step closer to spending the rest of his life behind bars. William Balfour, who is accused of killing Hudson's mom, brother and nephew, was formally charged with the murder this week.

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Expecting? - Are Mariah and Nick expecting? According to an unnamed source quoted in “The New York Post,” they are! Rumor has it that Mariah has cut down her strenuous exercise regimen, hinting that she could indeed be pregnant. Only time will tell.

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Expecting? - Are Mariah and Nick expecting? According to an unnamed source quoted in “The New York Post,” they are! Rumor has it that Mariah has cut down her strenuous exercise regimen, hinting that she could indeed be pregnant. Only time will tell.

Don't Mess With Bradie - After the Cowboys' loss to the Philly Eagles this past Sunday, a fan apparently p*ssed off linebacker Bradie James by sporting a sign that read: "Cowboys have no heart." When James saw the sign, he tore it into pieces and broke the fan's sunglasses. James later replaced the fan’s broken frames with a pair of pricey Oakleys.

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Don't Mess With Bradie - After the Cowboys' loss to the Philly Eagles this past Sunday, a fan apparently p*ssed off linebacker Bradie James by sporting a sign that read: "Cowboys have no heart." When James saw the sign, he tore it into pieces and broke the fan's sunglasses. James later replaced the fan’s broken frames with a pair of pricey Oakleys.

Say What?! - If Republican state Sen. Seth Harp has his way, two Black colleges in Georgia, Savannah State University and Albany State University, will close for good. Harp wants to merge the schools with White schools in the area to end the racist legacy that forced Blacks to form their own institutions.

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Say What?! - If Republican state Sen. Seth Harp has his way, two Black colleges in Georgia, Savannah State University and Albany State University, will close for good. Harp wants to merge the schools with White schools in the area to end the racist legacy that forced Blacks to form their own institutions.

Most Segregated - Chicago is the most segregated city in the United States, according to an analysis by the “Chicago Tribune.” Experts say the segregation was fueled by racial steering, discriminatory business practices and prejudice in the 19th century. Experts say personal preference and economics now keep the city segregated.

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Most Segregated - Chicago is the most segregated city in the United States, according to an analysis by the “Chicago Tribune.” Experts say the segregation was fueled by racial steering, discriminatory business practices and prejudice in the 19th century. Experts say personal preference and economics now keep the city segregated.

‘Magic Negro’ - Chip Saltsman, who used to head up the GOP in Tennessee, is drawing fire for a CD he sent out with the song "Barack the Magic Negro," a parody of the 1960s folk hit, "Puff the Magic Dragon." The song questions whether Obama is "authentically" Black and says White voters wouldn't have voted for him if he were from "the hood."

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‘Magic Negro’ - Chip Saltsman, who used to head up the GOP in Tennessee, is drawing fire for a CD he sent out with the song "Barack the Magic Negro," a parody of the 1960s folk hit, "Puff the Magic Dragon." The song questions whether Obama is "authentically" Black and says White voters wouldn't have voted for him if he were from "the hood."

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Back in Print - Four books that have been long out of print by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will be published again under a deal with Beacon Press brokered by King's youngest son. The new editions include: "Stride Toward Freedom," "Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?,” "Trumpet of Conscience" and "Strength to Love." Beacon will also compile King's writings, sermons, lectures and prayers into new editions with introductions by leading scholars.

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Racist Trap - One of the highest-ranked Web sites on Dr. Martin Luther King [martinlutherking.org] is being run by a White-supremacist group whose goal is to convince youths that the slain civil rights leader was a fraud and much less than a hero. The site also urges visitors to learn about civil rights by reading the work of former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke.

Romeo Is Fired! - Cleveland Browns' top man Romeo Crennel was one of three NFL head coaches to be pink-slipped one day after their respective teams ended their seasons. The Detroit Lions coach Rod Marinelli, as well as the New York Jets' Eric Mangini, were also fired.

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Romeo Is Fired! - Cleveland Browns' top man Romeo Crennel was one of three NFL head coaches to be pink-slipped one day after their respective teams ended their seasons. The Detroit Lions coach Rod Marinelli, as well as the New York Jets' Eric Mangini, were also fired.

Celebrating Kwanzaa - Thousands of Blacks across America are celebrating Kwanzaa. It began on Friday and will continue through Jan. 1 with public and private candle-lighting ceremonies, African-inspired performances and ancestral tributes. The holiday promotes values that reflect success and progress in Black America's history.

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Celebrating Kwanzaa - Thousands of Blacks across America are celebrating Kwanzaa. It began on Friday and will continue through Jan. 1 with public and private candle-lighting ceremonies, African-inspired performances and ancestral tributes. The holiday promotes values that reflect success and progress in Black America's history.