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50 Cent Announces New Television Show With Comedy Central

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50 Cent's 2014 takeover included a new album, a G-Unit reunion, a Starz drama series and now another TV project with Comedy Central. The rapper posted the news on Instagram on Friday. "I bet a HATER will get tired of hating," he said. "Before I lose passion,I just sold another TV show,COMEDY CENTRAL #smsaudio #power" His current show, Power, was renewed for a second season after its second episode.

Derrick Rose Won't Help Chicago Bulls Recruit Carmelo Anthony

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The Chicago Bulls are believed to be one of the most likely teams to land free agent Carmelo Anthony. While the Bulls management and coach Tom Thibodeau are attempting to secure Melo for the new roster, Bulls star Derrick Rose says he's not interested in recruiting Melo. Why? Simply put, it isn't his job. Rose spoke to Yahoo Sports on Sunday (June 29th) about Melo potentially joining the Bulls, and while Rose said he's not going out of his way to woo Anthony, he certainly wouldn't mind playing side by side with him. "My thing is if they want to come, they can come.  I love Melo's game, he's a great player. Takes the game serious. He's consistent. He shoots the ball great. I love his heart.  I can play with anybody, no matter who it is. I believe I can play with anyone if they step on the court with me." Would you like to see Melo on the Bulls? Sound off below. Source:  Yahoo Sports

Bobbi Kristina Disses Angela Bassett & Says Actress Is "Male"

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Angela Bassett is developing a biopic about Whitney Houston's life, and the late singer's daughter was miffed that she wasn't chosen for the lead role. The "Waiting to Exhale" actress said in an interview that Bobbi Kristina was the furthest person from her mind when choosing someone to play Whitney.  Angela told Entertainment Weekly, "I did not think about casting her. And probably for a number of reasons, you know. One being that she's not an actress. I know she's acted here and there. I know she's been on their family's reality show, but she's not an actress and acting is a craft. It's an attempt to illuminate the complexities of human behavior and life. And this is a very fast-paced schedule; we have just 21 days to tell this story. It's more than just saying lines and turning the light on. You have to drive the story—there's a technical aspect." After reading the interview, Bobbi took to Twitter to slam Angela, writin

Eminem's Daughter Graduates High School With Honors

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Eminem's daughter Hailie Jade graduated from Chippewa Valley High in Clinton Township, Michigan with honors. Her father, who made Hailie a regular presence in his songs, was likely thrilled at the news, as he always commented in interviews how he wanted his daughter to succeed.  Back in October, it was reported that Hailie won Homecoming Queen , and a video surfaced of her mother Kim excitedly hugging her after the announcement. There have been no reports on if she plans to go to college, but it's clear that she has a bright future ahead of her.  Source:  Vh1

Jim Jones Reaches Out to Tyrese for Career Advice on IG

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Jim Jones has dabbled in reality television and the world of fashion, but the rapper is looking to up his star power with a little help from Tyrese. The Bronx emcee reached out to Tyrese on Instagram asking about a possible mentorship with the A-lister. "let me b ur apprentice," he commented on the actor's post. "i will pay my own everything n I will b punctual n diligent n ready to make store runs if i have too no pride Im just tryin to graduate to the next level of entertainment." The video Tyrese posted was of himself and Ludacris on the set of Fast 7. Tyrese hasn't responded publicly to the rapper's request. Jones has done a few films, including State Property 2, and starred in an episode of The Wire. Do you think it's time to see Jim Jones on the big screen? Source:  slumz.boxden.com

Thick Erica Jean Shows Ample Bust & Serious Cake in Tight Dress

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Love & Hip Hop: New York's Erica Jean is slowly becoming one of the more noticeable chicks in the game. Sure, she doesn't have the notoriety of castmates like Tahiry or Erica Mena, but she's on a mission to get her name and her bread up. Not only is the reality TV star a stunner, but she continues to travel state to state, hosting parties and club nights while building her brand. This week, she hit up the famous King of Diamonds strip club in Miami and shut the spot down in a tight yellow dress that hugged her body in all the right places. She later hit up another spot where she changed into an even sexier number and hung out with friends like rapper Joe Budden and radio host Claudia Jordan.

Jason Kidd To Leave Brooklyn Nets Coaching Position

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After one year of coaching The Brooklyn Nets reports have surfaced that former NBA player Jason Kidd will step down from the position. According to the New York Times, Kidd is prepared to leave the Nets after he was denied a larger position with the team. Instead of giving the coach a position that will have him head of the team's basketball operations, NBA officials gave him the ok to interview with the Milwaukee Bucks for another coaching position. Kidd has three years left on his $10.5 million dollar contract with the team, but the two teams are currently in talks to release the 41-year-old from hs contract. Source:  NY Times  | Photo Credit:  Keith Allison 

Aaliyah's Family Speaks on Drama Behind Marriage to R. Kelly

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Aaliyah's cousin and manager of her Blackground Records label, Jomo Hankerson, spoke with The Ryan Cameron Morning show recently about the upcoming Lifetime biopic based off of her legacy.  Hankerson addressed various topics surrounding the publicly criticized casting of actress Zendaya as the lead role, and also Aaliyah's controversial marriage to R. Kelly.  Hankerson was reluctant to speak too in-depth on the R. Kelly marriage but did state that the matter will be addressed in another film. After being asked whether Aaliyah and R. Kelly were actually married, Hankerson replied: "Well, umm, I'll let that come out in the movie.  It won't be in this movie, but it will come out one day. It's not my place or the forum for me to really get into that, that's why I just back off that." Hankerson also spoke on the controversy behind their marriage and how Aaiyah's career suffered turbulence due to her association with Kelly. "It was, at the time, it

Trey Songz Sends Nicki Minaj Dozens of Flowers, Says I Love You

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Nicki Minaj is no doubt a favorite with both fans and music industry friends alike, case in point Trey Songz, who recently sent dozens of flowers to the YMCMB rapper's studio along with a sweet, handwritten note. Nicki posted the kind gesture to her Instagram page, along with this caption: "Walked into the studio to this. Whoa! U rlly shldnt have @treysongz. I'm playing, u should have. Lol. Listen to our song #TouchinLovin here http://smarturl.it/TRIGGAtouchinlovin" In his handwritten note, Trey shared how proud he is of Nicki and is honored to be on another track with the superstar, their most notable past collab being the hit single, "Bottoms Up." "I'm a lil late on the rosé so I got you these roses instead," he said. "Nicki I love you!!! So proud of you. Your growth is inspiring and beautiful to watch. Very happy and honored for us to do it again." Check out the sweet pics above. Source:  sohh.com

Jerry Bruckheimer Reveals Status of Bad Boys 3

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Famed director of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Jerry Bruckheimer recently spilled details on the status of his other popular franchise, Bad Boys 3. After scheduling conflicts and production setbacks, the director says the outline for the script will be ready by the fall. The Bad Boy franchise starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence has grossed over $300 million. Despite the pushbacks, the film is still set for a July 4, 2015 release.

Rita Ora Flaunts Bangin' Body in Sexy, See-Through Outfit

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Rita Ora is not only dropping new, highly anticipated music soon, but is a certified sexy Brit ready to take over the music industry. As talented & beautiful as the songbird is, she shouldn't have too much trouble. Ora recently hit up the 2014 Capital Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium rocking a see-through, Moschino 2 piece which showcased her sexy, toned physique. She also ran into good friend and fellow hottie Iggy Azalea.

Azealia Banks Reaches Out to T.I. to End Feud

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Azealia Banks wants to end her ongoing beef with T.I. The femcee took to her Twitter account over the weekend to address her issues with the rapper and explains that she's done going back and forth with the "No Mediocre" rapper. "Alright @Tip it's over," she tweeted. "This isn't even interesting anymore. Don't let Tmz and Vh1 gass you up. Cause your NOT going to do anything." The two have had issues for a few years after Banks called out Iggy Azalea on some of her racial lyrics in 2009. The rapper came to Iggy's defense on Twitter which prompted their beef. She also mentions his threats became exhausting for her to deal with. "Ratchetness is needed," she tweeted. "But ignorance has no place in 2014." T.I. has yet to respond to Banks' tweets.  Source:  bossip.com

Michael Jordan Joins the Billionaire Boys Club

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Due to his increased stake in the Charlotte Hornets, the Michael Jackson of sports, Michael Jordan, has now made his way into the billionaires' club. According to sources close to the Hornets, Jordan recently increased his stake in the team from 80% to 89.5%, which puts his total net worth over the billion dollar mark. Jordan became an investor in the Hornets back in 2006 when they were still known as the Bobcats. In 2010, he took on the title of "controlling owner" after buying out Robert Johnson for $175 million. According to reports, Jordan's equity in the team is worth $416 million. Being that his net worth is valued at $600 million, this gives him a new net worth of over $1 billion. Way to go MJ!  Source:  forbes.com

Twin Peaks Restaurant Called the New Hooters - Do You Agree?

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There's a new "breastaurant" popping up around the country called Twin Peaks, and it's being heralded as the new Hooters. According to NewRepublic.com, the chain is "one of the fastest-growing, highest-grossing restaurant franchises in America."  Coby Brooks, former CEO and president of Hooters, now runs Twin Peaks' franchise team with a host of former Hooters alum. He's now helping Twin Peaks grow with over 40 new locations, filled with hot 20-somethings decked out in sexy lumberjack gear.  So, how hot are these girls? We've sifted through various Instagram accounts to assemble a gallery of some of the company's sexiest girls. Hit the above slide to take a look and let us know what you think. 

Lebron James Makes $30 Million From Beats by Dre Sale to Apple

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According to Brian Windhorst, sportswriter for ESPN, King James made some big money when Dr. Dre sold Beats Electronics to Apple. Due to him owning a small stake in the company, the NBA star made a cool and quiet $30 million off of the sale. Sports Business Analyst for ESPN, Darren Rovell, is reporting that this may be the largest payout in history for an athlete. Apparently, making "only" $19 mil per year as a player on the Heat is not so bad after all when you can cash in almost double that amount with one outside business venture.   Source:  sbnation

Tracy Morgan's Celeb Friends Ask TMZ to Remove Crash Video

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In an act of solidarity to comedian Ardie Fuqua's daughter, Judd Apatow, Louis C.K., and Tracy Morgan's ex-wife, Sabina Morgan, are asking that TMZ remove a video of a crash that took place on the New Jersey Turnpike on Saturday.  In the video, Ardie Fuqua is shown being pulled from the car wreck that took the life of comedian James McNair and put Tracy Morgan and Fuqua in critical condition. Morgan's assistant, Jeffrey Millea, was also critically injured in the accident, while comedian Harris Stanton suffered minor injuries.  Ardie Fuqua's daughter is very upset with TMZ and has been asking them to take the footage down. In a post on Instagram she wrote:  "I understand people want to know and people want to be updated, but enough is enough. This is hurting my heart so bad that this video is posted for all to see. No one should see my father this way." Friend of Tracy Morgan, Louis C.K., took to Twitter to support Fuqua's daughter, writing: "Take it d

Deelishis Denies Dating Teenanger On Instagram

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Model and former reality star Deelishis is lashing back at rumors of her dating an underage teen. Reports began to rise Thursday after a teenager posted pictures on Instagram in the model and several other photos of the two together, suggesting that a relationship was going on. The gorgeous lady took the time out on Instagram Thursday afternoon to breakdown her relationship with the teen, who happens to be a close family friend. "I WANNA BE SOOOOOO PISSED RIGHT NOW," she said."BUT SOME SHIT YOU SET YOURSELF UP FOR! IVE SAID IT A MILLION TIMES ALREADY THAT THIS CLOSE FRIEND TO ME & MY FAMILY IS NOT MY FREAKIN LOVER, MAN, COMPANION NOR BOYTOY, BUT EVEN I MYSELF WOULD THINK THAT IF I DIDNT KNOW ANY BETTER BASED ON PICTURES. THIS YOUNG MAN HAS BEEN AROUND ME FOR A LITTLE WHILE NOW." She also says that she was aware of the teen posting photos of her because she knew he was a fan of hers. "HE IS CLOSE TO MY FAMILY & MY FRIENDS. ITS NO SECRET HE HAS THEE BIGGE

Reality Star Plans to Sue Over Claims She Was Jay Z's Mistress

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Casey Cohen, a star of Bravo's "Princesses: Long Island," sent off a cease and desist letter to Bauer Media Group, which published a story in several magazines, including In Touch, about her being Jay Z's mistress. The letter states that Casey and Jay Z "have never been in love or intimate" and called the articles "a foul and phony mistress-rumor." Cohen, who also works as a VIP hostess in NYC, claims to have met Jay Z and Beyonce several times through her job, but denies ever having a relationship with the rapper. She is demanding Bauer make an apology to herself, Jay Z, and Beyonce, and that they also take down the stories written about her.  Source:  hiphopwired.com

Photo of Woman Breastfeeding at Graduation Goes Viral

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Karlesha Thurman, a recent graduate of California State University Long Beach, shared a photo on Facebook's Black Women Do Breastfeed page of her nursing her daughter at her graduation ceremony. The photo went viral, and while many people wrote uplifting messages, others chimed in with negative comments.  Chad Ochocinco even shared Thurman's photo with the message, "Breast feeding & graduation (nice combo)," which lifted the popularity of the image even more. The 25-year-old mother spoke about her photo going viral, admitting she was shocked, and thanked the Facebook page for featuring her picture.  "I found out I was pregnant my last year of college, had my daughter one week into my last semester, she was my motivation to keep going, so me receiving my BA was OUR moment, so glad I captured the moment and so glad you shared it with the world so thank you again." Source:  Buzzfeed

United States: Michigan's Minimum Wage To Increase To $9.25 Over Four Years

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On Tuesday, May 27, 2014, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed the Workplace Opportunity Wage Act (S.B. 934) into law. The Act will increase Michigan’s minimum wage from $7.40 to $9.25 per hour over the next four years – an overall increase of 25%. The increase will occur in phases beginning on September 1, 2014 as set forth below. Beginning September 1, 2014 - $8.15 Beginning January 1, 2016 - $8.50 Beginning January 1, 2017 - $8.90 Beginning January 1, 2018 - $9.25 For employees that receive gratuities, tips or voluntary monetary contributions from guests, patrons, or customers for services rendered, the minimum hourly rate will be 38% of the hourly wage rates set forth above. Additionally, beginning in January 2019, every year the Michigan state treasurer will adjust the minimum wage to “reflect the average annual percentage change in the consumer price index for the most recent 5-year period.” The Wage and Hour Division of Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs w

Two-thirds of Americans are doing nothing to protect their privacy

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Americans are still not getting the message about protecting their personal info, despite recent  epic data breaches . Consumer Reports  said that one in seven US residents, or about 45 million people, received some kind of notice that their personal data was compromised. Those stats reflect a lot of corporate negligence, but individuals aren't innocent, either. About 11 million people fell for email phishing scams and 29 percent had their PCs infected by malware. And despite frequent media reports about such attacks, 62 percent of us have done virtually nothing to toughen our security. Most problems can be avoided by taking a few small actions: using  difficult-to-guess  passwords and  not re-using them , avoiding websites of dubious origin, not posting private info on social networks and not clicking on unknown email attachments, for starters. Finally, if you hear that a site like  eBay has been breached  and you have an account, change your password.

Chris Brown Is "Humble and Blessed" After Jail Release

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R&B star Chris Brown has had a rough couple of months, and it seems he's finally reached the light at the end of the tunnel. According to reports, the "Loyal" superstar was released from LA County jail early this morning (June 2) after being sentenced to 131 days in May for probation violation after his March arrest after being kicked out of court ordered rehab. The judge credited the 116 days he lasted in rehab as part of the sentence, as well as 59 days of time served in jail. He faces separate charges in Washington D.C. and still must complete his community service. Brown hit Twitter ASAP, saying he's been "humbled" by the experience and is ready to get back to work, pushing his new music.