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Gone Too Soon - Comedian Bernie Mac died at Northwestern Memorial hospital in Chicago early Saturday morning, according to reports. The funny standup comedian and star of televison’s popular Bernie Mac show was 50. His cause of death has not been reported but Mac has been hospitalized with Pneumonia for about a week.

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Gone Too Soon - Comedian Bernie Mac died at Northwestern Memorial hospital in Chicago early Saturday morning, according to reports. The funny standup comedian and star of televison’s popular Bernie Mac show was 50. His cause of death has not been reported but Mac has been hospitalized with Pneumonia for about a week.

Running for Cover - Celebs, including P. Diddy, Usher, Jermaine Dupri, Nelly and LisaRaye, were sent scrambling after gunfire erupted at the kickoff party for the third annual SoSo Def Summerfest, hosted by Dupri, in Atlanta. Some partygoers were allegedly double-charged by security guards to enter the VIP section of the club.

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Running for Cover - Celebs, including P. Diddy, Usher, Jermaine Dupri, Nelly and LisaRaye, were sent scrambling after gunfire erupted at the kickoff party for the third annual SoSo Def Summerfest, hosted by Dupri, in Atlanta. Some partygoers were allegedly double-charged by security guards to enter the VIP section of the club.

Time to do Time? - Da Brat could face a year in the slammer for her role in a club brawl last Halloween. Brat reportedly smashed a full bottle of alcohol in a cocktail server’s face. She was arrested and charged with aggravated assaulted and has been out on bail ever since.

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Time to do Time? - Da Brat could face a year in the slammer for her role in a club brawl last Halloween. Brat reportedly smashed a full bottle of alcohol in a cocktail server’s face. She was arrested and charged with aggravated assaulted and has been out on bail ever since.

Uh-oh! - Wesley Snipes' tax crime could get him as much as 16 years in a federal prison. Read more.

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Ordered to Pay - Talk about literally paying for your convictions, that's what Wesley Snipes is doing. The judge handling his case ruled that the actor must reimburse the government for $217,000 in prosecution costs for his tax conviction. Right now, he’s free on bail while he appeals the convictions and sentence.

On the Mend - Morgan Freeman says he's OK and is looking forward to being released from the hospital after having surgery to repair damage to his left arm caused by a car crash. Freeman and a companion were traveling on a dark, two-lane Mississippi highway when the car went off the road shortly before midnight Sunday.

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On the Mend - Morgan Freeman says he's OK and is looking forward to being released from the hospital after having surgery to repair damage to his left arm caused by a car crash. Freeman and a companion were traveling on a dark, two-lane Mississippi highway when the car went off the road shortly before midnight Sunday.

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Beefin' With Obama - Hecklers briefly derailed Obama's Florida town hall meeting, charging him with ignoring issues important to the Black community. Three African-American men interrupted his talk by shouting and holding up a sign asking, "What About the Black Community, Obama?” Obama stopped speaking and calmly addressed the men.

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Beefin' With Obama - Hecklers briefly derailed Obama's Florida town hall meeting, charging him with ignoring issues important to the Black community. Three African-American men interrupted his talk by shouting and holding up a sign asking, "What About the Black Community, Obama?” Obama stopped speaking and calmly addressed the men.

Hangin' in There - Fantasia has been dropped from 19 Management. The reason for the split, according to sources, is that age-old saw ‘creative differences.’” In the September issue of "Sister 2 Sister," she explains what almost ended her career, how Oprah gave her exactly what she needed and details on her new relationship.

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Hangin' in There - Fantasia has been dropped from 19 Management. The reason for the split, according to sources, is that age-old saw ‘creative differences.’” In the September issue of "Sister 2 Sister," she explains what almost ended her career, how Oprah gave her exactly what she needed and details on her new relationship.

Comeback? - Lauryn Hill is ready to make a major comeback – at least that's the word from her babies’ daddy. Rohan Marley says Lauryn has been writing music in the bathroom, on toilet paper and even on the bathroom wall. “She writes constantly. This woman does not sleep.”

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Comeback? - Lauryn Hill is ready to make a major comeback – at least that's the word from her babies’ daddy. Rohan Marley says Lauryn has been writing music in the bathroom, on toilet paper and even on the bathroom wall. “She writes constantly. This woman does not sleep.”

New Deal - Lil John has rapped his way back into the recording business. His career was on hold after his previous record company, TVT Records, went bankrupt. Under his new contract with The Orchard, he's has the right to the master recordings of his upcoming album "Crunk Rock."

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New Deal - Lil John has rapped his way back into the recording business. His career was on hold after his previous record company, TVT Records, went bankrupt. Under his new contract with The Orchard, he's has the right to the master recordings of his upcoming album "Crunk Rock."

Under New Ownership - The next time you buy an Alicia Keys album, she'll be on a new label. The parent company of the label she is currently working for has decided to sell off its share in Sony BMG to Sony. Under the deal, the new firm will be home to artists such as Keys, Usher and Justin Timberlake.

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Under New Ownership - The next time you buy an Alicia Keys album, she'll be on a new label. The parent company of the label she is currently working for has decided to sell off its share in Sony BMG to Sony. Under the deal, the new firm will be home to artists such as Keys, Usher and Justin Timberlake.

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At Odds - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama opposes offering reparations to the descendants of slaves, putting him at odds with some Black groups and leaders. The measure is supported by civil rights groups, such as the National Urban League and the NAACP, and several cities, including Obama’s Chicago.

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At Odds - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama opposes offering reparations to the descendants of slaves, putting him at odds with some Black groups and leaders. The measure is supported by civil rights groups, such as the National Urban League and the NAACP, and several cities, including Obama’s Chicago.

President-Elect Barack & Michelle Obama - I never worry about things I can't affect, and with fidelity...that is between Barack and me, and if somebody can come between us, we didn't have much to begin with.

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Best Accessory - Diamonds may be a girl's best friend. However, Michelle Obama told Ebony that Barack is her best accessory. She told the magazine that what she likes "wearing" best is her husband on her arm, and vice versa. The magazine is due on newsstands on Aug. 12.

What They're Watching - What are the Obamas watching? We have their must-see TV list.

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The Obama 'Essence' - America’s Next Possible First Family is featured on the cover of next month’s Essence. In the issue, the Obamas talk about family life, among other topics.

Going All Out - Ashanti says she and Nelly are still an item, and when it comes time for her to tie the knot, don’t expect her to do the secretive thing that Bey and Jigga did.

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Going All Out - Ashanti says she and Nelly are still an item, and when it comes time for her to tie the knot, don’t expect her to do the secretive thing that Bey and Jigga did.

Tripled Pleasure - Will Smith has tripled pleasure at the Teen Choice Awards. He won for both his previous box office hit and his current one. His "I Am Legend" earned him the award for Movie Horror/Thriller while his current box office hit, "Hancock," won for Summer Movie Action Adventure.

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Tripled Pleasure - Will Smith has tripled pleasure at the Teen Choice Awards. He won for both his previous box office hit and his current one. His "I Am Legend" earned him the award for Movie Horror/Thriller while his current box office hit, "Hancock," won for Summer Movie Action Adventure.

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'Dancing' Toni - There are some sistas you just can't keep down, and apparently, Ms. Toni is one of them. Braxton looks to have recovered from the heart ailment that caused her to cancel her Las Vegas show. She’ll be joining Kim Kardashian and others in the new cast of “Dancing With the Stars.”

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'Dancing' Toni - There are some sistas you just can't keep down, and apparently, Ms. Toni is one of them. Braxton looks to have recovered from the heart ailment that caused her to cancel her Las Vegas show. She’ll be joining Kim Kardashian and others in the new cast of “Dancing With the Stars.”

You Bedda Work - Michelle Obama has officially graced her way into the international spotlight as a fashion icon, making it onto Vanity Fair’s International Best-Dressed List, the magazine announced. Obama is joined on the list by actress Renée Zellweger, rocker Lenny Kravitz and former Giants running back Tiki Barber.

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You Bedda Work - Michelle Obama has officially graced her way into the international spotlight as a fashion icon, making it onto Vanity Fair’s International Best-Dressed List, the magazine announced. Obama is joined on the list by actress Renée Zellweger, rocker Lenny Kravitz and former Giants running back Tiki Barber.

Top Model - The CW has announced “America's Next Top Model's” eleventh season will premiere with a special two-hour episode on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 8PM ET/PT. The CW will also air weekly Top Model 11th-season encore broadcasts on Fridays at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) this fall.

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Top Model - The CW has announced “America's Next Top Model's” eleventh season will premiere with a special two-hour episode on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 8PM ET/PT. The CW will also air weekly Top Model 11th-season encore broadcasts on Fridays at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) this fall.

Baller Status - TV Guide is all up in Oprah's purse. The magazine reports that she banks $385 million a year.

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Baller Status - TV Guide is all up in Oprah's purse. The magazine reports that she banks $385 million a year.

Honored - All the Jackson brothers – minus Michael – have confirmed they will be on hand when BMI honors the family at its annual Urban Awards on Sept. 4 in Los Angeles. The brothers will be given props at the Wilshire Theater for their work as both the Jackson 5 and The Jacksons, the name of the group when they left Motown and went off on their own.

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Honored - All the Jackson brothers – minus Michael – have confirmed they will be on hand when BMI honors the family at its annual Urban Awards on Sept. 4 in Los Angeles. The brothers will be given props at the Wilshire Theater for their work as both the Jackson 5 and The Jacksons, the name of the group when they left Motown and went off on their own.

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Whitewash? - Beyoncé has been the face of L'Oreal cosmetics since 2006, but in a recent L'Oreal cosmetics ad, she appears to have been bleached out. The ad features a severely Photoshopped Bey to the pointt where she almost looks White.

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Whitewash? - Beyoncé has been the face of L'Oreal cosmetics since 2006, but in a recent L'Oreal cosmetics ad, she appears to have been bleached out. The ad features a severely Photoshopped Bey to the pointt where she almost looks White.

Momager - Usher finally figured out that there's nobody like mama and put his mother back in charge of his career. “Usher has dissolved his management arrangement with Benny Medina and has re-engaged Jonnetta Patton as his manager,” his rep said.

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Momager - Usher finally figured out that there's nobody like mama and put his mother back in charge of his career. “Usher has dissolved his management arrangement with Benny Medina and has re-engaged Jonnetta Patton as his manager,” his rep said.