Marion Jones Gets 6 Months in Prison

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In addition to returning all 5 of the medals she won in the Sydney Olympics in 2000, Marion Jones was sentenced to 6 months in prison for lying to federal investigators about her steroid use and check-fraud scheme, according to a report published by People last week.
“I absolutely realize the gravity of the [...]

DMX Ordered to Pay $1.5 Million to Son’s Mother

Rapper DMX has been forced to pay out $1.5 million to the mother of his child, after he failed to turn up to a Maryland court on Friday to defend himself against allegations of defamation. The MC, real name Earl Simmons, was sued by Monique Wayne for defamation of character in 2006 after the star [...]

Nicole Richie, Christina Aguilera, and David Alan Grier welcome new Babies

LIONEL RICHIE’S A GRAND-DAD! » Nicole Richie gave birth Friday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to a daughter named Harlow Winter Kate Madden, People magazine reported on its website. The father is Richie’s 28-year-old boyfriend, Joel Madden, of the rock group Good Charlotte. “We are very blessed she’s healthy and beautiful and so good already,” Madden [...]

Kevin Federline to Appear on ‘One Tree Hill’ Today!

K-Fed plays Jason, the “cocky, enigmatic” frontman for an up-and-coming rock band — called No Means Yes — from the show’s fictional town of Tree Hill, NC. You can catch a quick glimpse of the band performing, “My Way Home Is Through You,” above.
He certainly looks the part. K-Fed even shaved his head in a [...]

Soulja Boy Lets Media Take Out, Among Others, Have it via Myspace!

Seventeen-year-old “Crank That” rapper Soulja Boy recently went to venting via his “claim to fame,” MySpace, denying rumors of him impregnating a nineteen-year-old Atlanta woman by claiming that those rumors are “not true.” He then goes on to address plagiarism claims brought to him by some Ohio band, and acknowledged personal attacks made to him [...]

Monica Gives Birth to Second Child (Updated)

R&B singer Monica is the proud mother of a second baby boy. The yet-to-be-named infant was born Tuesday afternoon, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution But not all hope is lost … he has a middle name! And according to Monica’s cousin and manager Melinda Dancil, his middle name is Montez, and weighed in at 5 lbs., [...]

Stedman Won’t get a Dime When Oprah Kicks the Bucket…

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… but her yet-to-be adopted children will! Ain’t that a bitch?! It’s been reported that talk-show host, and queen of white women all over, Oprah Winfrey, has left her partner of 21 years, Stedman Graham, out of her will. The media mogul recently drew up the legal document, leaving none of her $2 [...]

Hip-Hop Making Moves Outside of Music: Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z, and Dr. Dre

PHARRELL WILLIAMS AND LOUIS VUITTON LAUNCH FASHION JEWELRY LINE

Singer & producer Pharrell Williams and designer Camille Miceli will unveil a new fine jewelry collection named Blason. The collaboration between the two will be launched with fashion house Louis Vuitton. Williams first teamed up with the prestigious fashion line in 2004, when the he and A [...]

Beanie Sigel Ordered to Spend a Day in Jail, and 18 Months at a Halfway House

Word on the curb is that Rapper Beanie Sigel is headed back to his first home [1], prison, for violating his probation. Sigel was reportedly ordered to serve one day in federal prison and six months in a halfway house, after he was found guilty on Wednesday (January 8th) of a second probation violation for [...]

Donda West Death Ruled a Mystery

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Ever since the shocking death of Kanye West’s mother, Dr. Donda West, the media has shed light on the dangers of plastic surgeries. They’ve urged people to check, re-check, and check a third time on the background of their prospected surgeons, so that they won’t end up with a “botched surgery.” But according [...]

New Rumor: Beyonce and Jay-Z Tied the Knot in Paris?

Another day, another rumor of Beyonce and Jay-Z getting married. You should know the drill by now. A British tabloid is claiming that the two tied the knot in front of family and friends during a secret wedding at Giorgio Armani’s house in Paris last month. All the guests were reportedly sworn to secrecy, and [...]

T.I. and Tiny Are Expecting a Second Son

T.I.’s rep has finally confirmed that T.I. and Tiny are expecting their second child together, reports PEOPLE. Tiny broke the news first on her MySpace. This will be T.I.’s fifth child. Sandra Rose is also reporting that the little bun in the oven is a little boy. If you remember correctly, back when all of [...]

Is Jay-Z Partnering With Apple?

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Now that Jay-Z has left his post as president of Def Jam, rumors are circulating that he and Apple are on the verge of forming a new record label, reports Rolling Stone.
Jay-Z would “develop and attract” urban artists, a similar job he held at Def Jam, while promoting the acts on radio and [...]

We Take That Back … Eddie and Tracey Aren’t Married YET!

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People has the first exclusive photo of “newlyweds” Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds after being married during a sunset ceremony on New Year’s Day on a private island off Bora Bora. But hold up … a rep for Tracey Edmonds has come out stating that the marriage between Eddie and Tracey isn’t yet official.
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Play of “Kid N Play” Involved in Accident

Chris Martin, also known as Play, 1/2 of rap group “Kid N Play,” was hospitalized in Durham, NC after his car was hit by a man involved in a police chase. Play’s SUV was struck by a man who was fleeing a crime scene, according to The News & Observer. The driver, 34-year-old Raul Riva [...]

R Kelly Sued by Ne-Yo!

As if a pending court case for several counts of child pornography, R Kelly has been hit with yet another lawsuit … this time around by ex-tourmate Ne-Yo!
Ne-Yo and Compound Touring Inc. filed a suit Monday (Dec. 31) against Rowe Entertainment Inc., the promoter of R. Kelly’s “Double-Up” Tour, for firing the singer after two [...]

Diddy to get a Star on the Walk of Fame » Twins featured in US Weekly

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Chuck D Might be Taking Jay-Z’s Place as President of Def jam

Just a week after Jay-Z’s resignation as president of Def Jam, it’s been reported that Chuck D of Public Enemy just might be taking his place. Chuck D said the following to All Hip Hop:
After 10 years looking on the collapsing of the record industry, and upon hearing the news of Jay-Z stepping down from [...]

Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds Get Hitched

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According to PEOPLE, comedian/actor Eddie Murphy and movie/tv producer Tracey Edmonds are officially husband and wife. It’s been reported that the two got married on New Year’s Day on a private island off Bora Bora in French Polynesia in front of 25 close friends and family.
In a sunset ceremony on the beach [...]

More Photos of Jay-Z’s Concert in Vegas!

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I came across some more photos of Jay-Z’s big “New Year’s Eve” concert (even though it was this past Saturday) at The Pearl in Las Vegas. Kanye West, Mary J Blige, Ne-Yo, Memphis Bleek, and Beanie Sigel all showed up and performed with Jay live on stage. Sounds like it was [...]

Brandy Clear of All Charges

Earlier this month, we reported that the L.A. City Attorney’s Office had until December 30, 2007 to file any criminal charges against singer Brandy, and since today is in fact December 30, 2007, we can officially report that Brandy is in the clear via PEOPLE.
“The City Attorney’s Office has decided not to file misdemeanor vehicular [...]

Raz B is not Missing!

New Statements from Chris Stokes AND Ricardo Thornton Regarding Raz B’s Apology!

If you peeped the “apology” from Raz B when Mike posted it up early this morning and assumed that this whole fiasco was over, then I am here to tell you that that is DEFINITELY not the case. Too many contradicting stories are going back and forth for this to be even close to being [...]

Introducing Miley Justine Simmons!

Reverend Run and his wife Justine Simmons adopted an American-born baby girl in September, who they named Miley Justine Simmons. Miley was one month old when they brought her home and will make her debut on the family’s MTV reality series, Run’s House, in January, according to Celebrity Baby Blog. The couple lost their [...]

Yung Joc Allowed to Remain Free on Bond

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Despite making a late appearance to court yesterday, Cleveland Municipal Court Judge Michael Ryan allowed Yung Joc, who was born Jasiel Robinson, to remain free on $50,000 bond, which he had posted Monday. His next court appearance is scheduled for January 25. Because he was late for the Wednesday morning arraignment, Cuyahoga County [...]

Remy Ma Sued for $10 million

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2007 has not been good to Remy Ma. In addition to being charged with assault and attempted murder, the rapper has been slapped with a multi-million dollar lawsuit! In the suit, reportedly filed in a New York court on Friday, Makeda Barnes-Joseph accuses Remy Ma of “willfully, wantonly and maliciously” shooting her, and [...]

Omarion Denies that Former Manager Chris Stokes is a Child Molester

Former B2K frontman Omarion is denying allegations by Raz-B and Ricky Romance that the group’s former manager, Chris Stokes, molested them. Here’s the official statement:
I want to be on the record as saying that ‘Raz B’ Thorton and Ricardo Thorton are lying regarding Chris Stokes. Chris is a father figure to myself, and many others [...]

Yung Joc is a Fugitive

Atlanta rapper Yung Joc failed to appear at an arraignment hearing in Cleveland this morning and as an unfortunate result, has had his bond raised to $100,000. According to the Associated Press, Joc (real name Jasiel Robinson) was a no-show at the Cuyahoga County courthouse, where he was expected to answer to charges of carrying [...]

Jay-Z Steps Down as President of Def Jam

Beginning January 1, 2008, Jay-Z will no longer be the president of Def Jam records. Jay-Z made the announcement yesterday with Def Jam’s parent, Universal Music Group, as his employment contract was expiring. Under a separate long-term recording contract with Def Jam, Jay-Zstill owes the label at least one or two more albums.
“It’s time for [...]

Ray-J Outs Marques Houston and Chris Stokes!

Apparently a scorned Ray-J attempted to out music manager Chris Stokes and R&B singer Marques Houston on his new “Un-Kut” mixtape hosted by DJ Kay Slay. The explosive song, “Settle the Scare,” features Max, Lux and Shorty Mack - you may have heard a snippet of it in the previous post made several hours ago.
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