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Throwback

We take it back 22 years today in the Class Reunion Mix. In 1988 we were introduced to Teddy Riley & Guy, Al B. Sure, & N.W.A. Bobby Brown released his second solo project with “Don’t Be Cruel” while his former group New Edition replaced him with Johnny Gill. In other news George H.W. Bush […]

Terri Sewell, a Democrat and attorney from Alabama, has become the first black woman in history to be elected to Washington as a representative of that state. She triumphed in Alabama’s 7th district against Republican businessman, Don Chamberlain. A friend of Michelle Obama at Princeton and later classmate of President Obama, Sewell returned to her […]

Janet Jackson recently denied that she and billionaire businessman Wissam Al Mana were engaged and have remained tight-lipped about their relationship, but Wissam recently opened up  to VMAN magazine about his and Jackson’s status, his business affairs and more: On his relationship with Janet Jackson: “I don’t date Janet Jackson. She is my girlfriend; there is […]

News

  (via khou.com) COLLEYVILLE, Texas — As a budding cheerleader, 11-year-old Alexa Juele wears a smile like it’s part of her uniform.. But that glow quickly fades when she remembers the girl who bullied her. “When the school year came around, I didn’t want to go; I was pretty much afraid of her,” Alexa said. Her […]

National

2010 Senate Elections – Polling and Winner Forecasts by State Geography Candidates (D vs. R) Dem Rep Ind Mrg Win % Rating Alaska McAdams vs. Miller 27.5 32.1 32.5 I+0.4 40% Toss Up Alabama Barnes vs. Shelby 30.1 58.2 – R+28 95% Strong Rep Arizona Glassman vs. McCain 36.6 54.5 – R+18 95% Strong Rep […]

Music

  (via chron.com) 2011 welcomes the 25th Anniversary of the SXSW Music and Media Conference, one of the largest, most influential, and most anticipated music events of the year. Over 13,000 music industry professionals attended SXSW 2010 for compelling panels, industry discussions, demo listening sessions, trade show exhibits, and now six nights of music by […]

Nicki Minaj is featured in the latest issue of YRB magazine, where she talks about her “competition,” her “breakout” moment and her new album “Pink Friday,” due November 22. On Female Rappers Who Don’t Support Her “These girls aren’t mad at me. They’re mad at themselves,” she states, shooting down questions on why she never […]

(AllHipHop News) Shannon Tavarez, the young Broadway singer who starred in The Lion King, has died after a fight against cancer.

Mariah Carey recently appeared on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” where she discussed her baby’s gender and her high heel collection. After Ellen poured out some apple cider for the mom-to-be, Mariah spoke about not wanting to know the baby’s sex and creating a “gender neutral” baby’s room. Recently, it was reported that Nick Cannon is […]

LMAO

Shaq and Hoopz cruised around the city dressed up for Halloween as Beyonce and a pimp but guess who played Beyonce…

The release of Halle Berry’s new film “Frankie & Alice” is being pushed up in order to be qualified for awards season. The film’s regular theatrical release is set for February 4, 2011, but will debut in New York and Los Angeles on December 17, 2010 in time to be nominated. “Frankie & Alice,” for […]

Glam

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