Bring That Week Back!

Bring that week back lets you take one more look at past features.

'Bishop' Walker - The Rev. Hezekiah Walker is about to add the title of “bishop” to his resume. The 45-year-old Brooklyn-based, hip-hop pastor will be named a bishop in the Pentecostal Church Aug. 3, in Atlanta. The honor recognizes his work among young people and for starting new churches – five in the United States, and one in Cape Town, South Africa.

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'Bishop' Walker - The Rev. Hezekiah Walker is about to add the title of “bishop” to his resume. The 45-year-old Brooklyn-based, hip-hop pastor will be named a bishop in the Pentecostal Church Aug. 3, in Atlanta. The honor recognizes his work among young people and for starting new churches – five in the United States, and one in Cape Town, South Africa.

Off the Hook - Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch won't be facing discipline from the NFL for a hit-and-run accident he was involved in. League commissioner Roger Goodell has personally informed Lynch that he won't be disciplined for the accident, which left a woman injured. Goodell says he based his decision on the fact that Lynch eventually agreed to plead guilty to a traffic violation.

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Off the Hook - Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch won't be facing discipline from the NFL for a hit-and-run accident he was involved in. League commissioner Roger Goodell has personally informed Lynch that he won't be disciplined for the accident, which left a woman injured. Goodell says he based his decision on the fact that Lynch eventually agreed to plead guilty to a traffic violation.

No More Music - After five albums, Tyrese Gibson is no longer doing music. The one-time crooner says his mentor, Will Smith, has advised him to concentrate on his movie career. Gibson said Smith told him that he has what it takes for the big screen, and Gibson wants to spend more time perfecting his acting chops.

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No More Music - After five albums, Tyrese Gibson is no longer doing music. The one-time crooner says his mentor, Will Smith, has advised him to concentrate on his movie career. Gibson said Smith told him that he has what it takes for the big screen, and Gibson wants to spend more time perfecting his acting chops.

Selling Gum - You know the Chris Brown song "Forever?" It is actually a commercial for Doublemint gum. The Wall Street Journal reports that "Forever" is an extended version of a new Doublemint jingle written by Brown. It will actually start airing as a commercial next month. Brown is one of three singing stars signed to freshen up the image of three of Wrigley's best-known brands of chewing gum.

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Selling Gum - You know the Chris Brown song "Forever?" It is actually a commercial for Doublemint gum. The Wall Street Journal reports that "Forever" is an extended version of a new Doublemint jingle written by Brown. It will actually start airing as a commercial next month. Brown is one of three singing stars signed to freshen up the image of three of Wrigley's best-known brands of chewing gum.

Car Crash - Rapper Trina and her boo, NBA star Kenyon Martin, were reportedly involved in a head-on collision in Belize over the weekend, with a van carrying two children. Trina and Martin did not suffer any injuries, but their driver suffered minor injuries. Witnesses claim that the Excursion was being led by a police motorcade that was overtaking other cars on a busy, narrow road.

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Car Crash - Rapper Trina and her boo, NBA star Kenyon Martin, were reportedly involved in a head-on collision in Belize over the weekend, with a van carrying two children. Trina and Martin did not suffer any injuries, but their driver suffered minor injuries. Witnesses claim that the Excursion was being led by a police motorcade that was overtaking other cars on a busy, narrow road.

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Celebrities Speak Out On Breast Cancer - Some have had personal experience. Others, like Halle Berry, have been inspired to fight breast cancer by the experiences of friends or collegues. Here are their words.

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Back Off - You don't mess with mama's baby, and Halle Berry wants the paparazzi to know that. She's taking the photographer who snapped pictures of her and her newborn to court. The pictures of Berry and her 4-month-old Nahla Ariela Aubry showed up on the Net and in a pair of celeb magazines. Berry says the shooter trespassed on her property, and there are witnesses who can prove it.

Pay Up - From rappers to writers? Maybe not. The would-be publisher says it wants the money back. But lawyers for both Foxy Brown and Lil' Kim say the rappers still want to do the books they were already paid for. Simon and Schuster says Foxy Brown was paid $75,000 in 2005 to do an autobiography, and Lil' Kim banked a check for $40,000 in 2003 for a novel that was due the following year. Apparently tired of waiting, the publisher has sued both for a return of the advance money.

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Pay Up - From rappers to writers? Maybe not. The would-be publisher says it wants the money back. But lawyers for both Foxy Brown and Lil' Kim say the rappers still want to do the books they were already paid for. Simon and Schuster says Foxy Brown was paid $75,000 in 2005 to do an autobiography, and Lil' Kim banked a check for $40,000 in 2003 for a novel that was due the following year. Apparently tired of waiting, the publisher has sued both for a return of the advance money.

Offensive Tags - Arkansas is pulling license plates ending in "NGR," following complaints that it seemed too much like the “N”-word. “Some folks might think its OK, others find it offensive,” Roger Duren of the Office of Motor Vehicles said.

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Offensive Tags - Arkansas is pulling license plates ending in "NGR," following complaints that it seemed too much like the “N”-word. “Some folks might think its OK, others find it offensive,” Roger Duren of the Office of Motor Vehicles said.

'Unexpected' Unrelease - Life after Destiny's Child seems to be rough if you aren't Bey. After all the hype about the release of her new album, Michelle got word that it's being pushed back. While Michelle isn't happy, Columbia Records says it needs more time to ensure the album's success!

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'Unexpected' Unrelease - Life after Destiny's Child seems to be rough if you aren't Bey. After all the hype about the release of her new album, Michelle got word that it's being pushed back. While Michelle isn't happy, Columbia Records says it needs more time to ensure the album's success!

Spotted - Whitney Houston appears to be living the single life up. She and Brandy's little brother, Ray J, were spotted in LA over the weekend. Word is, Whitney only has eyes for Ray J, and the two never stray too far from each other.

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Spotted - Whitney Houston appears to be living the single life up. She and Brandy's little brother, Ray J, were spotted in LA over the weekend. Word is, Whitney only has eyes for Ray J, and the two never stray too far from each other.

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Tameka Was Surprised - Usher's soon-to-be ex-wife says she was surprised when the singer filed for divorce earlier this month and claims the two were intimate less than a week before he moved to end the marriage, according to court documents filed Monday. Tameka Raymond said she thought her marriage was "intact."

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Diva Style - Mrs. Usher Raymond has pulled her figure back together after having a baby. Tameka Foster showed up at her hubby's “uCast” Podcast Series Launch Party at Tiffany & Co. in Atlanta looking like a straight-up diva.

Wedding Bells? - Is NFL star Reggie Bush and Kim Kardashian about to tie the knot? Kardashian told "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest, during his LA radio show, that she’s preparing for her wedding to Bush, who she’s been dating her for about a year. The catch is, though they’re not yet engaged. Kardashian says she's planning ahead so that, “Whenever I get asked, there won’t be any drama.”

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Wedding Bells? - Is NFL star Reggie Bush and Kim Kardashian about to tie the knot? Kardashian told "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest, during his LA radio show, that she’s preparing for her wedding to Bush, who she’s been dating her for about a year. The catch is, though they’re not yet engaged. Kardashian says she's planning ahead so that, “Whenever I get asked, there won’t be any drama.”

Sentenced to Death - For the first time in more than a half-century, the president of the United States has approved the execution of a U.S. soldier. On Monday, President Bush OK’d the death of Army Pvt. Ronald A. Gray, who was convicted of killing four people, including two fellow military personnel, and raping eight women in the Fayetteville, N.C., area during an eight-month period while stationed at Fort Bragg.

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Sentenced to Death - For the first time in more than a half-century, the president of the United States has approved the execution of a U.S. soldier. On Monday, President Bush OK’d the death of Army Pvt. Ronald A. Gray, who was convicted of killing four people, including two fellow military personnel, and raping eight women in the Fayetteville, N.C., area during an eight-month period while stationed at Fort Bragg.

Fatal Attraction - Despite the fact that it’s been proved that Chris Rock is not her son’s father, Kali Boywer is writing a tell-all, insisting that Rock is the daddy. Bowyer still claims the teen is the product of a fling she had with the comic several years before his marriage to Malaak Compton-Rock.

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Fatal Attraction - Despite the fact that it’s been proved that Chris Rock is not her son’s father, Kali Boywer is writing a tell-all, insisting that Rock is the daddy. Bowyer still claims the teen is the product of a fling she had with the comic several years before his marriage to Malaak Compton-Rock.

'Sorry' - The House of Representatives is finally ready to say "sorry" to Blacks for slavery and the era of Jim Crow. The nonbinding resolution, which is expected to pass, was introduced by Rep. Steve Cohen, a White lawmaker who represents a majority Black district in Memphis, Tenn.

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'Sorry' - The House of Representatives is finally ready to say "sorry" to Blacks for slavery and the era of Jim Crow. The nonbinding resolution, which is expected to pass, was introduced by Rep. Steve Cohen, a White lawmaker who represents a majority Black district in Memphis, Tenn.

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Sued - Jacob the Jeweler may be behind bars, but he’s not letting that stop him from taking care of his business. The “King of Bling” sued Wyclef Jean, accusing the rapper/producer of stiffing him for more than $300,000 in watches and jewelry, despite “repeated demands for payment.”

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Sued - Jacob the Jeweler may be behind bars, but he’s not letting that stop him from taking care of his business. The “King of Bling” sued Wyclef Jean, accusing the rapper/producer of stiffing him for more than $300,000 in watches and jewelry, despite “repeated demands for payment.”

You Bedda Work! - Tatyana Ali hasn't been on the scene in a while, but what a way to make her way back. She's featured in the current issue of "King" magazine, in which she talks about being Black in Hollyweird and her new album.

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You Bedda Work! - Tatyana Ali hasn't been on the scene in a while, but what a way to make her way back. She's featured in the current issue of "King" magazine, in which she talks about being Black in Hollyweird and her new album.

Armani Girl - Solange continues to ride the designer coattails of her successful, big sis, Beyoncé. Now the younger singer/songwriter is the new global ambassador for Armani Jeans. Armani says Solange epitomizes its style perfectly. Look for Solange to rock Armani when she begins her European press tour with a stop in London at the end of this month, followed by Cannes in early August.

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Armani Girl - Solange continues to ride the designer coattails of her successful, big sis, Beyoncé. Now the younger singer/songwriter is the new global ambassador for Armani Jeans. Armani says Solange epitomizes its style perfectly. Look for Solange to rock Armani when she begins her European press tour with a stop in London at the end of this month, followed by Cannes in early August.

Music Thieves - Reports have come in that the Black Eyed Peas have been accused of stealing a song by UK-based deejay Adam Freeland. Freeland's song, “Mancry,” is allegedly used as the basis for the Peas' song, “Party All the Time.” BEP denies the claims.

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New Sound - Black Eyed Peas are cooking – a new album, that is. The group is in the studio working on a new album, which will be their first project since they dropped "Monkey Business" in 2005. Fergie says the group wants to avoid copying "what's out there on the radio" now, but come up with something "artistic and pushing the envelope."

Hurtful Memories - The American Medical Association officially apologized in July for its history of excluding Black doctors from membership, for listing Black doctors as "Colored" in its national physician directory for decades, and for failing to speak against federal funding of segregated hospitals and in favor of civil rights legislation.

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Hurtful Memories - The American Medical Association officially apologized in July for its history of excluding Black doctors from membership, for listing Black doctors as "Colored" in its national physician directory for decades, and for failing to speak against federal funding of segregated hospitals and in favor of civil rights legislation.

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Dissed - A song by Ludacris is being described as "outrageously offensive" to Obama's former rival Hillary Clinton and his current rival for the White House, John McCain. The song, "Politics As Usual," claims Obama's becoming president is destiny. It uses the “B”-word to describe Clinton and says that McCain doesn't belong in "any chair unless he's paralyzed." Obama's camp says Ludacris "should be ashamed of these lyrics."

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Dissed - A song by Ludacris is being described as "outrageously offensive" to Obama's former rival Hillary Clinton and his current rival for the White House, John McCain. The song, "Politics As Usual," claims Obama's becoming president is destiny. It uses the “B”-word to describe Clinton and says that McCain doesn't belong in "any chair unless he's paralyzed." Obama's camp says Ludacris "should be ashamed of these lyrics."

Postponed - India.Arie's Broadway debut will be delayed for a while. She was to take the stage on Sept. 8 as part of the cast of a revival of "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf." However, the production has been postponed. One of the production's backers is no longer backing the production. No word on when the show will be rescheduled.

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Postponed - India.Arie's Broadway debut will be delayed for a while. She was to take the stage on Sept. 8 as part of the cast of a revival of "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf." However, the production has been postponed. One of the production's backers is no longer backing the production. No word on when the show will be rescheduled.

New Look - When J. Hud makes her album debut, her music won't be the only thing new – her look will be too. Check out her promo pic.

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New Look - When J. Hud makes her album debut, her music won't be the only thing new – her look will be too. Check out her promo pic.

Bond Girl - Alicia Keys is the new Bond girl – sort of. She's singing the theme song for the upcoming James Bond movie "Quantum Of Solace." She’s already recorded the duet, “Another Way To Die,” with Jack White of the rock band The White Stripes. It marks the first duet in 007’s history of 22 films.

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Bond Girl - Alicia Keys is the new Bond girl – sort of. She's singing the theme song for the upcoming James Bond movie "Quantum Of Solace." She’s already recorded the duet, “Another Way To Die,” with Jack White of the rock band The White Stripes. It marks the first duet in 007’s history of 22 films.

Underwear Model - Diddy finally got Nelly in his underwear. Nelly was hand picked to be the very first spokesmodel for Sean Jean Underwear. Diddy hopes Nelly’s involvement will help boost Sean John’s earnings, which are pegged at about $525 million annually.

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Underwear Model - Diddy finally got Nelly in his underwear. Nelly was hand picked to be the very first spokesmodel for Sean Jean Underwear. Diddy hopes Nelly’s involvement will help boost Sean John’s earnings, which are pegged at about $525 million annually.

The Black Issue - Italian Vogue's "all-Black" issue has been selling out on New York newsstands, prompting Condé Nast to reprint the issue with "Most Wanted Issue Ever" and "First Reprint" banded across the front.

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The Black Issue - Italian Vogue's "all-Black" issue has been selling out on New York newsstands, prompting Condé Nast to reprint the issue with "Most Wanted Issue Ever" and "First Reprint" banded across the front.