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Here is a blind item from Gatecrasher at NY Daily News:

Which reality-show clogged network had to change its casting procedures after a racist internal policy was leaked? Producers had an informal ban on considering cast members who were “too black.” They claimed it was because darker skin tones were hard to pick up on camera.

Well so much for thinking it’s VH1.

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Jamie Foxx will have a reality show on MTV called “From G’s To Gents”:

“From G’s to Gents” will take 15 young “G’s” and polish them up. Taking lessons in everything from Style and Grace, Etiquette, Chivalry, and Business Skills, the men will LEARN that with the right tools every G has the ability to be a true Gentleman – and a real shot at finding success.

Sounds like a Flavor of Love Charm School for men, but the real issue here is what’s really good with Jamie these days. He looks like he’s got the sauce for real.

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Artists and their portrayals of celebrities are quite interesting. This golden Egyptian-like coffin of Oprah was made by Daniel Edwards and is called the “The Oprah Sarcophagus”.

At least this one looks better than that erect Diddy painting. SMH.

Image via TMZ

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Here is a quote from Mo’Nique back in 2007 from a NY Times article discussing her open realtionship with husband Sidney Hicks:

“We have an agreement that we’ll always be honest, and if sex happens with another person, that’s not a deal breaker for us, that’s not something where we’ll have to say, ‘Oh God, we’ve got to go to divorce court because you cheated on me.’ Because we don’t cheat.“

Mo’Nique went on Oprah recently and made some clarifications on her open marriage comment:

“When I said I had an open marriage, people automatically jumped to sex. They automatically went there. But I’ve been best friends with my husband since we were 14 years old. When we say open, we’re very honest. There are no secrets. Often times you have people that are married, but they’re strangers, and we refuse to be those people. I’ve had to sneak and I’ve had to lie, and I don’t want to do that any more. But my husband is so awesome and so fine and so—oh, girl. … No other man can compare.“

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For those of you who thought Sean Kingston’s 64-count crayon chain was wack, you’re going to have a field day with this one. Some mystery dude performed at an event in Mississippi rockin Kris Kross backwards jeans with tiger switching on the pockets and a Frosted Flakes piece and chain. Poor thang.

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Tonex showed up to the BET Celebration of Gospel the other night wearing an interesting ensemble. Black and white checkered hat, sleeveless shirt, houndstooth arm warmers, and plaid capri pants topped off with a fat gold chain and a fuzzy scarf wrapped across his body…

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Kanye West is featured on this artistic piece of promotion for the Glow In The Dark tour starring him Lupe Fiasco, Rihanna, and N.E.R.D.

All we can say is Ye likes to keep it creative.

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Queen Latifah is the new face of Jenny Craig, and here is a shot from her commercial.

Fill in the Blank: Queen Latifah is on Jenny Craig because her ‘trainer’ Jeannette Jenkins _____________.

Image via Splash

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Here is everyone’s favorite actor supporting his wife Idina Menzel at her in-store performance at the Virgin Megastore in NYC.

Nice socks Taye Taye…

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Blade sheds a little light on being a bit shook while on trial:

“Of course you would be nervous. You’re on trial. Anybody would have a certain amount of anxiety about that. But I have a great deal of faith in the Most High and the Good Lord and the truth shall set you free. So, I’m looking forward to being free, going back to what I do best.”

I’ve always been paying my taxes and I’ve always been trying to comply. This question is, did they tell you what you’re supposed to do to comply? We should be able to go to our government and get clear answers.”

Seems like someone is very confident that he’ll get off easy.

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