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Is Chris Brown being erased? Check out this week's biggest stories!

Pregnant? - The March 9 issue of "Star" magazine is reporting that days before her reported brutal beating, Rihanna consulted an ob-gyn after confiding to close friends that she suspected she was pregnant with Chris Brown's baby. An insider tells the magazine that with their relationship already on rocky ground, she feared a pregnancy could be the last straw, and Chris might dump her.

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Pregnant? - The March 9 issue of "Star" magazine is reporting that days before her reported brutal beating, Rihanna consulted an ob-gyn after confiding to close friends that she suspected she was pregnant with Chris Brown's baby. An insider tells the magazine that with their relationship already on rocky ground, she feared a pregnancy could be the last straw, and Chris might dump her.

Anger Management - Chris Brown reportedly attended his first anger-management class on Monday. According to a source in C.B.'s camp, Brown chose to take the classes because "he believes it will make him look better to the public, and he wants to get in a few classes before his March 5 court date.” Brown allegedly assaulted Rihanna and left her with cuts and bruises to her forehead, lips and cheeks.

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Anger Management - Chris Brown reportedly attended his first anger-management class on Monday. According to a source in C.B.'s camp, Brown chose to take the classes because "he believes it will make him look better to the public, and he wants to get in a few classes before his March 5 court date.” Brown allegedly assaulted Rihanna and left her with cuts and bruises to her forehead, lips and cheeks.

She Started It? - Meanwhile, Welford Hart, who lives with Chris Brown's mama, has alleged that the reason that RiRi got a beatdown from Brown is because she snatched off her heels and started to beat him first, according to the New York Post. Brown, who was arrested last month after allegedly assaulting Rihanna, faces more than four years behind bars if he's convicted.

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Hefty Price - Word is, TMZ shelled out $62,500 for an image which shows Rihanna bruised and battered. Sources say the hefty price was double the salary of the law enforcement official that leaked the photo, according to themediabuffet.com. The Los Angeles Police Department says the person who leaked Rihanna's post-altercation photo is going to face "serious pain!"

Cutting Chris? - Insiders close to the Brown's forthcoming film "Bone Deep" are rumored to have said that Brown will be erased from all promotional campaigns and other marketing activities. The movie, which was shot in 2008, centers around a group of bank robbers who pull off a daring heist and features Chris Brown as one of the robbers.

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Cutting Chris? - Insiders close to the Brown's forthcoming film "Bone Deep" are rumored to have said that Brown will be erased from all promotional campaigns and other marketing activities. The movie, which was shot in 2008, centers around a group of bank robbers who pull off a daring heist and features Chris Brown as one of the robbers.

Lost Legal Battle - A New York City judge says a handgun found on Lil' Wayne's tour bus after a 2007 concert can be used as evidence in his trial. The 26-year-old rapper was charged with illegal gun possession in 2007 after a police officer boarded his tour bus because she allegedly smelled marijuana, and discovered the rap star trying to hide a handgun. Weezy has pleaded not guilty to the charges, and has been freed on $70,000 bail. The trial is set for April 20.

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Lost Legal Battle - A New York City judge says a handgun found on Lil' Wayne's tour bus after a 2007 concert can be used as evidence in his trial. The 26-year-old rapper was charged with illegal gun possession in 2007 after a police officer boarded his tour bus because she allegedly smelled marijuana, and discovered the rap star trying to hide a handgun. Weezy has pleaded not guilty to the charges, and has been freed on $70,000 bail. The trial is set for April 20.

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Suing Keith - "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Lisa Wu Hartwell is suing her ex-husband, R&B singer/producer Keith Sweat, for full custody of their two sons. According to court papers filed, Hartwell's attorneys say, "Since the time of the Divorce Decree, (Wu) has remarried, owns a successful business and will provide a stable, loving, and nurturing environment in which she can raise the minor children."

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Suing Keith - "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Lisa Wu Hartwell is suing her ex-husband, R&B singer/producer Keith Sweat, for full custody of their two sons. According to court papers filed, Hartwell's attorneys say, "Since the time of the Divorce Decree, (Wu) has remarried, owns a successful business and will provide a stable, loving, and nurturing environment in which she can raise the minor children."

Big Trouble - Singer Brian Dalyrimple of 90's group Soul For Real is on the run with his 10-month-old son from Atlanta police. Dalyrimple, who is best known for his 90's hit song, "Candy Rain" is allegedly suspected in an identity theft case that involves more than 200 victims.

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Big Trouble - Singer Brian Dalyrimple of 90's group Soul For Real is on the run with his 10-month-old son from Atlanta police. Dalyrimple, who is best known for his 90's hit song, "Candy Rain" is allegedly suspected in an identity theft case that involves more than 200 victims.

Attorney Charged - Fredrick Goings, a 36-year-old attorney from Chicago was arrested Friday evening for allegedly killing the ex-girlfriend of New York Knicks player Eddy Curry and her infant daughter during a domestic-related dispute, according to police and published reports. He's charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

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Attorney Charged - Fredrick Goings, a 36-year-old attorney from Chicago was arrested Friday evening for allegedly killing the ex-girlfriend of New York Knicks player Eddy Curry and her infant daughter during a domestic-related dispute, according to police and published reports. He's charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

His Lawyer Bailed - The lawyer who has been representing William Balfour, the man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew, has bailed on him. According to Chicago's Sun Times, Joshua Kutnick said he believes Balfour is innocent but that he cannot handle the case any longer.

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His Lawyer Bailed - The lawyer who has been representing William Balfour, the man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew, has bailed on him. According to Chicago's Sun Times, Joshua Kutnick said he believes Balfour is innocent but that he cannot handle the case any longer.

Eight Years? - Less than a month after being sent to solitary confinement, incarcerated rapper DMX finds himself in the hot seat once again. Phoenix's Fox 10 News reports that the rapper attacked a sheriff's detention officer while on lockdown in Arizona's Tent City prison facility, and may now face felony aggravated assault charges. If authorities decide to take action, he could face up to 8 years behind bars.

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Eight Years? - Less than a month after being sent to solitary confinement, incarcerated rapper DMX finds himself in the hot seat once again. Phoenix's Fox 10 News reports that the rapper attacked a sheriff's detention officer while on lockdown in Arizona's Tent City prison facility, and may now face felony aggravated assault charges. If authorities decide to take action, he could face up to 8 years behind bars.

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'Fatburger' Bust - What was supposed to be a late-night burger run ended up with Florida Police running N.O.R.E. to jail. The rapper was busted after police say he ripped up a bouquet of flowers and threw a drink at a customer at Fatburger in Miami Beach. Police say he capped things off by punching a man in the face, yelling, "Do you know who I am?" N.O.R.E. is charged with misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct.

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'Fatburger' Bust - What was supposed to be a late-night burger run ended up with Florida Police running N.O.R.E. to jail. The rapper was busted after police say he ripped up a bouquet of flowers and threw a drink at a customer at Fatburger in Miami Beach. Police say he capped things off by punching a man in the face, yelling, "Do you know who I am?" N.O.R.E. is charged with misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct.

Sexual Behavior - A new study indicates that exposure to lyrics with strong sexual content is linked to high levels of sexual behavior in teenagers. The study was done in three large urban high schools in the Pittsburgh area. The study indicates those who listened the most to such music were more than twice as likely to have had sexual intercourse. The study is detailed in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

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Sexual Behavior - A new study indicates that exposure to lyrics with strong sexual content is linked to high levels of sexual behavior in teenagers. The study was done in three large urban high schools in the Pittsburgh area. The study indicates those who listened the most to such music were more than twice as likely to have had sexual intercourse. The study is detailed in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

Octuplet Story Heats Up - An ex-boyfriend of the California woman who delivered octuplets now believes he's the father of the eight children. Denis Beaudoin says he dated Nadya Suleman in the late 90s and donated multiple times to the sperm bank she used. Suleman says he's not the father, but Beaudoin wants a DNA to prove it. He says he will help Suleman raise the children no matter what the results are.

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Octuplet Story Heats Up - An ex-boyfriend of the California woman who delivered octuplets now believes he's the father of the eight children. Denis Beaudoin says he dated Nadya Suleman in the late 90s and donated multiple times to the sperm bank she used. Suleman says he's not the father, but Beaudoin wants a DNA to prove it. He says he will help Suleman raise the children no matter what the results are.

Successful Transplant - Former Washington, D.C. Mayor Marion Barry is expected to be released from Howard University Hospital Thursday after undergoing a kidney transplant. A spokeswoman says Barry's kidney problems stemmed from diabetes and hypertension.

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Successful Transplant - Former Washington, D.C. Mayor Marion Barry is expected to be released from Howard University Hospital Thursday after undergoing a kidney transplant. A spokeswoman says Barry's kidney problems stemmed from diabetes and hypertension.

Wonder-ful Week - Stevie Wonder was in the nation's capital this week to receive the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of Congress. Wonder is the second person to get the Gershwin Prize. The first was Paul Simon in 2007. Wonder's music, especially the song, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered," was often used at Obama rallies during the campaign.

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Wonder-ful Week - Stevie Wonder was in the nation's capital this week to receive the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of Congress. Wonder is the second person to get the Gershwin Prize. The first was Paul Simon in 2007. Wonder's music, especially the song, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered," was often used at Obama rallies during the campaign.

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Solo On Coin - Musician Duke Ellington has become the first Black American to feature prominently on a U.S. coin. The jazz composer and performer will be pictured seated at a piano on the 25 cent piece. The coin is one of a series showing America's states. Ellington's coin represents the District of Columbia where he was born.

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Solo On Coin - Musician Duke Ellington has become the first Black American to feature prominently on a U.S. coin. The jazz composer and performer will be pictured seated at a piano on the 25 cent piece. The coin is one of a series showing America's states. Ellington's coin represents the District of Columbia where he was born.

'Cherish' Splits - R&B girl group "Cherish" has called it quits for unknown reasons. Sources tell singersroom.com that twin sisters Felisha and Fallon King left their sisters and band members Neosha and Farrah to form a duo instead of moving forward with a follow-up to 2008's "The Truth." Felisha and Fallon are rumored to have hit the studio with Bryan Michael Cox and Eric Hudson.

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'Cherish' Splits - R&B girl group "Cherish" has called it quits for unknown reasons. Sources tell singersroom.com that twin sisters Felisha and Fallon King left their sisters and band members Neosha and Farrah to form a duo instead of moving forward with a follow-up to 2008's "The Truth." Felisha and Fallon are rumored to have hit the studio with Bryan Michael Cox and Eric Hudson.

He's Gone - Stephon Marbury and the New York Knicks have officially parted ways. The team waived him, ending their five-year union. The team says the two sides reached a financial agreement this week, but terms weren't disclosed. Marbury is now free to play for any team that signs him and would be eligible for the playoffs because he was cut loose before March 1.

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He's Gone - Stephon Marbury and the New York Knicks have officially parted ways. The team waived him, ending their five-year union. The team says the two sides reached a financial agreement this week, but terms weren't disclosed. Marbury is now free to play for any team that signs him and would be eligible for the playoffs because he was cut loose before March 1.

Callin' All Shawties - For the first time in "America's Next Top Model" history, Tyra Banks has announced the winner will need to be 5 feet 7 inches tall and under. After 12 cycles of a minimum height requirement of 5'7" - matching the industry standard - Banks and the casting director of her hit reality series are searching the U.S. for females, ages 18 to 27, of diverse backgrounds, shapes, sizes and with a height requirement of no more than 5'7".

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Callin' All Shawties - For the first time in "America's Next Top Model" history, Tyra Banks has announced the winner will need to be 5 feet 7 inches tall and under. After 12 cycles of a minimum height requirement of 5'7" - matching the industry standard - Banks and the casting director of her hit reality series are searching the U.S. for females, ages 18 to 27, of diverse backgrounds, shapes, sizes and with a height requirement of no more than 5'7".

Madea's A Hit - Tyler Perry's "Madea Goes to Jail" racked up at the weekend box office, opening with $41.1 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. Steve Rothenberg, president of distribution at Lionsgate said the debut of "Madea" was the studio's best opening in its 14-year history. The studio's previous top opening was the $33.6 million debut of 2006's "Saw III."

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Madea's A Hit - Tyler Perry's "Madea Goes to Jail" racked up at the weekend box office, opening with $41.1 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. Steve Rothenberg, president of distribution at Lionsgate said the debut of "Madea" was the studio's best opening in its 14-year history. The studio's previous top opening was the $33.6 million debut of 2006's "Saw III."

'Jump the Line' - Rip the Runway tickets are a hot item, and several 106 & Park audience members were willing to get physical to get their hands on a pair. See if all the drama was worth it in “Jump the Line.” Click below.

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'Jump the Line' - Rip the Runway tickets are a hot item, and several 106 & Park audience members were willing to get physical to get their hands on a pair. See if all the drama was worth it in “Jump the Line.” Click below.