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Lil' Collegiate Robbed - Romeo Miller Jr., a.k.a. Lil' Romeo, is now a lil' collegiate who’s learning about surviving on campus. After a few weeks at the University of Southern California, the 19-year-old freshman has been jacked for three of his bikes. The rapper, who says he doesn’t bring anything expensive to the dorms, plays for USC's basketball team.
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Oprah's Mom Countersues - High-end fashion store, Valentina, claims Vernita Lee (Oprah's mama) ran up a $155,000 tab as of July 1. They sued, saying Lee hasn't been making the $2,000 minimum monthly payments. Lee countersued, claiming the store took advantage of her "lack of knowledge, ability and/or capacity" when they set up the account for her.
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No More Loans?! - If you're going to college or still in college, borrowing tuition money you need just got harder. Dozens of the country's biggest lenders have said they are done with passing out student loans to struggling college students because of the unstable market.
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Whatever It Takes - If rapping is what it takes to get you registered to vote, then that's what Jay-Z will do. Since Monday marks the deadline to vote in the Nov. 4 presidential election, Jay is giving a free concert Saturday in Michigan to push voter registration, and encourage young people to get involved with the Obama campaign.
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Delivering On Time - Whew! Bey's new CD was close to being pushed back due to her hectic acting schedule. She's been filming "Cadillac Records," in which she plays Etta James and a thriller titled "Obsessed." Another problem seemed to be a duet with her and Justin Timberlake. But Sony assures fans that Beyoncé will deliver on Nov. 18.
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‘Discipline’ Needed? - J.D. apparently can't hold his liquor, and it's Janet who ends up paying the price for it. The large quantities of alcohol that Jermaine Dupri put down at his 36th birthday party over the weekend left Ms. Jackson stunned when her beau vomited in her lap. Janet reportedly squealed, ran, and sped off in her chauffeured Maybach car.
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J.J.’s Recuperating - Janet may be out of the hospital, but she's still ailing from whatever laid her low Monday night, forcing her to cancel a concert in Canada. The 42-year-old singer became "suddenly ill" during sound check and was taken to the hospital. Jackson is to resume her tour on Saturday in Greensboro, N.C.
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Ciara Goes Dominatrix! - First, it was the drama over whether or not CiCi revealed her "Goodies" on the cover of VIBE; now she's going for an aggressive, dominatrix look in her new video "Go Girl." I have to give Ciara her props for trying something new. Hopefully, this song, which features T-Pain, will be a hit – since the others were flops.
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In Tune for Barack - Two of the biggest names in rock music are tuning up for Obama. Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel are coming together for a joint concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on Oct. 16. That's the day after his final debate with John McCain. If you want to see the show, you'll need to be a pretty high roller. Tickets start at $500 and go up to $10,000.
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And She's Telling You - Thanks to that big song from "Dreamgirls," many people know J. Hud as a singer of power ballads such as "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going." But she says she has more going for her than that musically. There are "many other dimensions" to her singing, she notes. Her new album, Jennifer Hudson, hit stores Tuesday.
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11 / 27
Can James Rest? - When it comes to James Brown's estate, who gets what? It appears that Tomi Rae Hynie, James’ fourth wife, and their 6-year-old son, James Brown II, will collect 25 percent of assets. But James’ other children and grandchildren are also entitled to a piece of the pie. All parties involved must have a final agreement to the judge handling the case by Oct. 23, the next hearing date in the case.
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Getting Out the Vote - Bow Wow wants you to get involved with him. In the political process, that is. The rapper and actor is launching a tour to urge young people to register and to vote on Election Day. As part of his "Walk Across America" program, Bow Wow is expected to swing through 15 cities and reach out to would-be voters.
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You Bedda Work! - Tees are cool, but these fashion items are way more fly. Get your hands on the hottest Barack Obama gear today, and show your support for change!
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The Award Goes To... - Obama received the Phoenix Award at the 38th Annual Legislative Conference dinner from the Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, D.C last weekend. He was honored for his contributions to African-American political awareness, empowerment and the advancement of minorities in the electoral process.
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Outta Here - If Obama loses on Election Day, Busta says he's outta here! The rapper says he's packing his hefty bags and moving to England. "If John McCain wins the presidency, then I’m definitely moving over here [England].”
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Game Skates Again - It looks like The Game skates again. A judge ruled this week that the rapper won't have to serve any time for allegedly punching a cousin at a family funeral as long as he does 36 anger-management meetings by February 2009.
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Escapes Tax Bill - A big break for Beenie Man. A Jamaican judge has cleared the dancehall star of tax-evasion charges. Jamaican authorities say he owed nearly $1 million in overdue taxes. But the judge agreed with the defense claim that the Jamaican government never informed Beenie Man of his legal rights when auditors ruled on his case last year.
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Punished For Hanging - Four students at George Fox University in Oregon have been given "immediate, long-term suspension" and ordered to do public service for hanging a likeness of Obama from a tree on campus. That might not be the only trouble the students will face. The FBI is investigating whether any civil rights were violated in the case.
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No Charges - Authorities have decided that Kanye and his manager won't be charged with a felony over an incident at LAX Airport on Sept. 11, in which a paparazzo's camera was smashed into pieces. A decision on whether West and his manager will be hit with lesser charges isn't expected until next week.
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Paralyzed - Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Richard Collier, who was shot earlier this month, is paralyzed below the waist and had his left leg amputated. Collier, who had five bullets removed from his urinary bladder, suffered bouts of pneumonia, infections and renal failure, will never walk again, a doctor said.
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Baby Boxer - Back in September, Laila Ali gave birth to a future little boxer, and here he is. Laila is pictured with husband Curtis Conway and their first child, Curtis Muhammad Conway, Jr.
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Watch and Vote! - What’s your favorite “American Gangster” episode? BET wants your vote. Watch and pick your fav, and it could appear in an upcoming marathon.
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Fall Fashion - Welcome the new season with these hot fall fashion picks - from fly boots and relaxed jackets to shaggy furs and fringes – our top 30 trends is a must add to your shopping list.
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All-New Episodes - The return of the CW's most highly-anticipated Black sitcoms return to TV Friday at 8 p.m. "Everybody Hates Chris" and "The Game" are back with all-new episodes. If you don't think you'll be home in time, you might want to set your DVR!
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Hip Hop on Lock - Barack Obama is trying to put the hip-hop vote on lock. He's reaching out to voters through the pages of VIBE. The urban music monthly has endorsed the Democratic candidate for president and also gave him a page to address VIBE readers. His direct message: "I need you." Obama is on the cover of VIBE's November issue. He also was on it for the September 2007 issue.
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Quality of Life Returns - At the start of Breast Cancer Awareness month, there’s at least some good news to report. There can be life, apparently a high-quality life, after breast cancer treatment, a new survivors report says.