I’m beginning to think this is the drama that won’t end until everyone on the face of the Earth gives their take on it. Only days after video surfaced of Shaquille O’Neal publicly mocking his ex-teammate Kobe Bryant via freestyle (What ya’ll know about Shaq Diesel’s flow?), everyone from Nas to Snoop Dogg has chimed in. Now, Shaq is feeling the heat from outside the world of celebrity.

Maricopa County Sherriff Joe Arpaoi, who made Shaq a special deputy in January and promoted him to colonel of his ceremonial group earlier this month, wants Shaq to hand back the special deputy’s badge he awarded him because of the language he used to mock Kobe. Speaking with the Associated Press, Arpai said, "I want his two badges back, because if any one of my deputies did something like this, they’re fired. I don’t condone this type of racial conduct."

Arpaio describes himself as "America’s Toughest Sheriff” — best known for feeding jail inmates green bologna, clothing them in pink underwear, and making them work on chain gangs. While he told the AP that he didn’t expect his reprimand to teach Shaq a lesson, he hopes Sherriff Shaq learns that he needs to be a better role model should he ever become a full-time Sherriff. 

I can’t wait to find out the teacher who congratulated him on his great behavior in kindergarten has to say on this matter.

YOU TELL US: Should Shaq apologize or at least let this beef go?  Tell us here.

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THE FACTS
Life & Style magazine reports that sources tell the magazine that Mariah’s diva demands could spur a split with her husband Nick Cannon.

THE SPIN
Am I the only one that forgot about these two already? I suppose that’s why there’s a new breakout story floating around. According to Life & Style magazine, sources close to Mariah have told the magazine, “I give the marriage six months, tops. I can’t see it lasting.”

The source claims that the reason behind that pessimistic prediction is Nick’s unwavering need to do everything for his diva bride. Another source close to Nick told the magazine that Nick doesn’t see the problem in pampering her, claiming, “Mariah needs someone to dote on her.”

Yeah, just what a multi-millionaire woman beloved by fans who walks around calling herself “eternally 12” needs: Even more pampering.

Mariah’s friend disagrees, saying Nick needs to man up, adding that Mariah’s assistants and friends call him “Whipped Nick.” The source says, ““They have little respect for him because he won’t stand up for himself.”

I’m going to go back to forgetting these two ever got married? Ready to join me?

YOUR SPIN: Do you believe this, or are Mimi’s people just trying to remind us that she’s still alive?  Tell us here.

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THE FACTS
CBS4 in Miami reports that DMX was arrested last week in Miami, Florida for failing to drive without a valid driver’s license.

THE SPIN
He doesn’t feed his dogs. He doesn’t pay his credit card bills. He scares people in You Tube videos. He speeds. He drives illegally. Why hasn’t he been put in rehab yet? Do they not have the money anymore? I’ll chip in – I got five on it. It’s sad to see him go from someone who barked as a part of a gimmick to someone who probably now barks because he thinks he can communicate with dogs. This walking D.A.R.E. commercial is a threat to himself and other people.

YOUR SPIN: Will DMX ever get help?  Tell us here.

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