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In there has to be another way to make money news, Guy lead singer and R. Kelly’s former inspiration, Aaron Hall is out shooting videos for something called “Aaron Hall’s Dog Rehab.”

No really, have you all looked at this video?

I still listen to “Groove Me” and “Teddy’s Jam” like they came out a week ago. This saddens me.

Even sadder is him name dropping all of these people about his apparent God-given gift to communicate with Scooby and Scrappy.

Him trying to tie in all of his music with his obsession with poochies and pits isn’t making me yearn from a Guy reunion either.

Can some of you go out and buy some copies of his debut album? Maybe he can go to veterinary school or something.

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In “ya’ll say it’s not racist, but it sure sounds like it to me” news, marketers removed the images of Faizon Love and Kali Hawk from the promotional poster of the film Couples Retreat for the U.K. market.

A spokesperson for Universal responded to criticism about the altered poster saying the posters were altered “to simplify the poster to actors who are most [recognizable] in international markets.”

I’m sure it had nothing to do with the belief by some in Hollywood that Black actors aren’t marketable outside of the U.S.

Although the international film market is very much racist, altering the actors out of the posters is essentially caving in and enabling racists across the pond.

However, since the criticism has spread online Universal issued a statement regretting any offense it caused, and the studio has scrapped all plans to use the modified poster in other overseas markets.

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Would you like to spend your daytime with the mamas of Lil’ Wayne, T-Pain, and Ne-Yo?

Yeah, me neither, but there’s probably an audience out there for it. No doubt envious of the attention Keyshia Cole’s mama has received, these three mamas of chart-toppers are said to be in the development stages of a talk show.

They will soon be completing a pilot to shop to major networks.

Apparently, the women are set to talk about an array of topics, but in particular disorderly conduct in the hip-hop world, to domestic issues and hot topics.

So The View with a beat?

Given Wayne’s legal and baby mama drama, T-Pain helping fuel the economy by spending thousands on ridiculous items, and Ne-Yo for nearly every female on the planet (not to mention his own previous cell phone drama), I suppose these women have lots and lots to talk about.

But I still don’t want to see it. Do you?

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TMZ reports that Cat Daddy Jackson won’t rest until the Michael Jackson estate tricks him off some extra ends the way it used to back in the day.

Not taking the hint at a judge disagreeing with him, Papa Joe has filed an appeal claiming that the signature on his son’s last known will is forged. As a result, Joseph is demanding that John and John be booted as executors of Michael’s estate.

Can someone cut this man a check for a reality show already so he can stop this? What part of you weren’t named in the will and Michael doesn’t want you to have any of his money is he not understanding?

It won’t be long before he’s knocking on Blanket’s cubby asking for some of the stash in his piggy bank.

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The New York Post reports that Beverly Hills dentist Evan Chandler was found dead in Jersey City, NJ this week.

The cause of death is said to be an apparent suicide.

If you recall, this is the guy who claimed Michael violated his son’s most intimate parts yet didn’t move forward with a criminal investigation and instead settled for a $15 million dollar settlement. He then tried to sue Michael and Lisa Marie Presley for $60 million years later for discussing parts of the case in an interview with Diane Sawyer.

As fate would have it, over the years the son accused his own father of physical abuse, but since we never hear from that kid it will remain speculative.

Honestly, I never bought the dad, and even if he were telling the truth something doesn’t sit right with exchanging money for your children’s innocence.

I’ve seen Jackson fans Tweet and post about this guy’s death.

I guess it can best be described with this image:

Shamon…and uh, God rest his soul.

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Though this video looks innocent, remember that 50 Cent is involved so there’s always more than meets the eye.

This is 50 Cent taking Rick Ross’ family to Floyd Mayweather’s house.

If you recall 50 and Officer Ross do not get along, and months ago Ross insinuated that Mayweather was on the DL so you can imagine how the boxing champ feels about him.

In the past 50 has revealed that Ross’ son has a hearing problem, but no health insurance. And his baby mama – who 50 has had sprawled out half naked on a magazine – has repeatedly made clear that Ricky Ross isn’t handling his fatherly duties.

But has this stunt gone too far given they’re practically having family day? Is Rick Ross’ baby mama wrong for parading his children around a man who obviously wants to humiliate him?

Some would say yes, but others would say, well, those kids have to eat..so what if it’s on 50’s dime.

I’d love to hear more from you all.

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While the rest of the Jacksons dance around the question, Janet flat out says she blames Dr. Conrad Murray for the death of Michael Jackson.

In tonight’s interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts, Damita Jo says this about Dr. Murray: “He was the one that was administering. I think he is responsible.”

And she also recalls how she found out about her brother Michael dying:

“I was at my house in New York. You know, another day. Another morning. And I get a call…[my assistant] said, ‘Your brother’s been taken to the hospital. It’s on CNN right now.’ I called everyone…I spoke to Mother. I spoke to Tito. I spoke to my nephew Austin. I spoke to my sister La Toya.

I told them to call me when they got to the hospital. And I remember thinking, nobody’s calling me back, so I tried calling again, and that’s how I found out that he was no longer.”

It didn’t ring true to me. It felt like a dream. It’s still so difficult for me to believe.”

In addition to thoughts on Michael’s death, Janet was asked about a longstanding rumor about her father, Joe.

When asked if he was indeed abusive, the youngest Jackson answered:

“You have to keep in mind that I’m the baby. I think it’s old-school. And that may extrapolate into, ah, being a little abusive. Do you understand what I’m saying?”

Missed the interview?  Watch it here:

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It’s been one of those rumors that never seen to go away. I could’ve sworn Gayle and/or Oprah have laughed about it before, but it seems they’re still being asked about it.

British newspaper The Metro caught up with Oprah’s BFF and asked her about the rumors for the umpteenth time.

She said:

“The thing [is], if we were gay, we would tell you. We would so tell you. We wouldn’t try to keep that a secret because there’s nothing wrong with being gay.When asked about the burning question, she quipped, “I love that question. That never bothers me because it’s so silly.”

So if we were, we would tell you. The truth of the matter is we’re not. It’s hard enough for me to get a date on a Saturday night as it is.

This isn’t a rumor I’m trying to continue to explore, but no there’s nothing, there’s nothing wrong with it.”

As I’ve told you many times I love and fear Oprah Winfrey…but more so fear. That said, if her best friend says she’s not gay, then she’s not gay.

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Michelle Williams has now joined other celebs and celeb-adjacents (almost doesn’t count) who have gone to fame Atlanta photographer Derek Blanks for his trademark alter ego shoot.

On the shoot, Derek told the YBF the concept is based on Michelle being judged as both a Christian artist and secular artist–showing how people are judgmental in and outside of the church.

The purple is her true self, but the yellow images convey how she actually feels.

Or something.

Here are the rest of the pics:




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Given earlier in the year Terrence Howard seemed to sympathize with Chris Brown following his reported beating of Rihanna, many women and men with a clue gave Terrence quite the side-eye. It didn’t help once it became known that he himself has been accused of domestic battery of his now ex-wife.

Though he’s since apologized for those Brown comments, he’s obviously a bit more PC when it comes to his interviews now.

With a new role in Disney’s upcoming movie, The Princess and the Frog, Terrence spoke to Redbook about treating his own daughters like princesses, and regrets on how he’s treated women in the past.

Excerpts below:

RedBook: You have three children, is that right?

Terrence: It is, but I can’t call them children anymore — they’re 12, 14, and 16 years old. I’ve got three associates who live in my house, that’s what I have!RedBook: Did your two daughters influence your decision to do this movie?

Terrence: Yes, because they are my little princesses. When I was speaking as my character (James, Princess Tiana’s father), I was speaking to my little girls.RedBook: Have they changed the way you view women?

Terrence: Young men tend to come into relationships feeling very strong and powerful, and they make a lot of mistakes. But they soften when they have daughters. You see women through a whole different light because now you know that they were once someone’s little girl. I wish I’d had this knowledge when I was 20 — I wish I could call all the women I’ve ever dated and apologize. I didn’t know how precious they were. I know better now.RedBook: If a fairy godmother could grant you one insight into women, what would it be?

Terrence: How to better communicate. A man will say something that in his mind is completely appropriate, even poignant, but the woman will hear it very differently. There’s such frustration in that.

RedBook: Do you believe there’s a Prince (or Princess) Charming for everyone?

Terrence: Yes, you have to believe that or the world stops spinning. The first Prince Charming in our lives is our father, and the first Princess Charming is our mother. I think parents should show their children how to love, how they should be loved.

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