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[MadameNoire.com] Happy Born Day! Our Favorite Angela Bassett Performances
Mark another birthday in your calendar as one of importance my friends–legendary actress and Leo Angela Bassett turns 53 on this day. (Read)

[HipHopWired.com] Producer S1 Recreates ‘Excellence’ From Watch The Throne’s ‘Murder To Excellence’
S1 (Symbolyc One) talks about how half of the track “Murder to Excellence” from Jay-Z and Kanye West’s Watch The Throne came in to existence. (Watch)

[StyleBlazer.com] Lil Kim Pays Tribute to Michael Jackson, But WTH Is She Wearing?
While performing in Australia as a part of the Winter Beatz festival, Lil Kim decided to pay tribute to Michael Jackson by busting some moves and wearing a sequin glove. (Read)

[24Wired.tv] Behind The Scenes of Alicia Keys One Night Only In New York
Nearly two months have past since AOL originally streamed Alicia Keys‘ one-woman show ‘Piano & I: A One-Night Only Event’ live. Now they offer fans a glimpse behind the scenes of the action. (Watch)

[AtlantaPost.com] Black Fashion Moves Forward
THE best posts on the style blog Street Etiquette find its principals, Travis Gumbs and Joshua Kissi, in motion. (Read)

Kelly Rowland Attends X-Factor Launch (GO)

Jennifer Love Hewitt is Really Getting Desperate (GO)

Newly Pregnant Hilary Duff Heads to Pilates (GO)

Review: Two Jews’ Find ‘One Day’ Is A Very Long One (GO)

Atlanta Rapper Claims Lil Wayne Used Beat From His Album For ‘Tha Carter IV’(GO)

Kelly Preston wouldn’t have made it through her grief without Scientology (GO)

Drew Carey Breaks Bone (GO)

Bearberry, Quince Seed & 8 Other New Beauty Ingredients (GO)

Zooey Deschanel’s Dress: Silly Or Stylish? (GO)

Luther Campbell Allegedly Named As Miami University Football Benefactor (GO)

AND1 Will Release Video Of “Hotsauce” Balling With Michael Jackson (GO)

‘Parks & Recreation’ Star Adam Scott To Star In ‘A.C.O.D.’ (GO)

The Lady Behind the BET Brand (GO)

Can I Kick It? Colorful Sneakers for the Seasoned Heel Lover (GO)

Ka-Ching! Another check for the Kardashian Clan: Mom, Kris Jenner debuts a new fashion line for QVC (GO)

Amber Rose Talks Future With Wiz Khalifa, “We’re Definitely Gonna Get Married And Have Babies (GO)

Did Pia Toscano Get a Nose Job? (GO)

Beyonce Performs Sold Out New York Concert [Photos + Video] (GO)

‘Glee’ Stars Talk Fashion (GO)

Reese Witherspoon Has the Bikini Blues in Hawaii (GO)

African-American Publisher Talks 40 Years of Business (GO)

Miley Cyrus is being mentioned for the ‘Dirty Dancing’ remake (GO)

The Game – Born In The Trap (Prod. DJ Premier) (GO)

7 Reasons We Love Joe Jonas! (GO)

Serena Williams Talks Reported Relationship With Drake, “We’re Close Friends” [Photos] (GO)

Brooke Burke Still in St. Barths, Still in a Bikini (GO)

Don’t Be an Angry Bird: 5 Reasons Why Revenge Isn’t the Answer (GO)

5 Ways To Take The Pain Out Of Waxing (GO)

Review: ‘Fright Night 3D’ Is The Reason Remakes Get A Bad Name (GO)

Sex And The City Might Be Returning To A TV Near You (GO)

Minister Farrakhan Breaks Down The Real Reason The U.S. Went To War With Libyan Leader Muammar Qaddafi… It’s Time To Wake Up People [Video] (GO)

‘Tis The Season… Upscale Retailer Barneys + Lady Gaga Collaborate For Christmas 2011 (GO)

Pippa Middleton’s Famous Fanny Might Not Even Be Real (GO)

Birdman Has Yet To Purchase $8 Million Maybach As He Boasted (GO)

Erykah Badu Denies Romantic Relationship With D.O.C., Shoots Down Reality Show Reports [Photos] (GO)

Charlie Sheen– Impervious to Juggalo Attacks (GO)

Lindsay Lohan’s Diversion of the Day (GO)

Can Justice Dept. Do Justice in Redistricting Battle? (GO)

Kicking Butt & Taking Names: Black Action Stars We Love (GO)

Jay-Z Added To The iHeart Radio Music Festival, Joins Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj (GO)

Stars Reveal Their Worst Jobs Ever At Do Something Awards (GO)

Candice Swanepoel BustinG Out Her Bikini [Photos] (GO)

‘My Brooklyn: The Battle For The Soul Of A City’ Documents Brooklyn Gentrification [Video] (GO)

Haha! Someone Married Tara Reid (GO)

Ace Hood’s Album Release Party In Miami [Photos] (GO)

Beyonce’s $24 Love Culture Geometric Dress (GO)

Deena Cortese Knows Class (GO)

The FABlife Bikini Awards: Boob Tubers (GO)

Waka Flocka Flame And Gucci Mane Play ‘Would You Rather’ With GQ Magazine (GO)

Wale Goes Off On Rosa Acosta, “Your Talent Is Your Areola” [Photos] (GO)

This Alexander Skarsgard Thing is Getting Weird Now (GO)

Miranda Cosgrove Responds to ‘Extremely Scary’ Bus Crash (GO)

Top 10 Most Eco-Friendly Celebrities (GO)

Beanie Sigel – What Up (GO)

Manny Pacquiao Confirms Mayweather Fight In 2012, Song Cracks Top 10 (GO)

Paula Abdul makes her minions call her “warrior” (GO)

“Gun Hill Road” Provides Summer Movie Counterprogramming (GO)

6 Things Not To Do On A First Date (GO)

Soulja Boy To Hit Stage At Tom Joyner’s “Swagged Out Saturday” Concert (GO)

Rose McGowan Is Glittering Gorgeous At The ‘Conan The Barbarian’ Premiere (GO)

Brad Pitt Casts Son Maddox In Upcoming Monster Slayer Movie (GO)

Interior Designers to Keep Your Eye On (GO)

Tracee Ellis Ross Covers The September Issue of Essence (GO)

Six Sure Signs He’s Not in Love Anymore (GO)

J. Cole Performs At Heineken Red Star Access NYC [Photos] (GO)

[HipHopWired.com] DreamWorks Backs Out Of Movie Starring Eminem, “Southpaw”
Film production company DreamWorks has pulled the plug on the film Southpaw, which stars Eminen and marks the rappers return to the big screen. (Read)

[StyleBlazer.com] Men’s Fashion No No’s: Looks Your Guy Should Ditch Now
Fellas, we love you, we really do. Because we love you, it’s any StyleBlazer’s responsibility to tell her guy when it’s time to do away with dated fashion choices. (Read)

[24Wired.tv] ‘World of Money’ Teaches Dollars and Sense to Black Youth
Programs like the World of Money are helping to fill that void and are providing young people with the tools they will need to secure a better financial future. (Watch)

[Atlantapost.com] That’s What They Said: 7 Revealing Quotables From The Week
In case you missed it, here’s an interesting rundown of the most intriguing quotes in the news circles (of particular interest to Black folks of course). (Read)

[MadameNoire.com] Bags on Bags on Bags: Stylish Work Bags Under $100
For some, a work bag is just that, a work bag; but for the stylish working woman, a work bag should be equipped with enough space to carry notebooks, presentation folders, laptops, or any other accessories needed for the work day, but stylish enough to compliment her attire. (Read)

Lil Wayne Unveils Photos From “Carter IV” Photo Shoot [Photos] (GO)

Drake Speaks On The Weeknd Featured On “Take Care” (GO)

Angelina Jolie Takes Flight in London [Photos] (GO)

Tech Spotlight: Bonita Coleman Stewart, VP US Sales at Google (GO)

Jennifer Love Hewitt Is Returning To TV (GO)

Hilary Duff Is a Good Model (GO)

Keri Hilson Talks Rumored Feature On Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter IV”, Future Acting Career [Exclusive Interview] (GO)

You Can Put Lipstick On a Pig… (GO)

Why Didn’t He Call? (GO)

Top 4 Most Annoying Text Message Cop-Outs (GO)

Paramore Rocks San Diego at Warped Tour (GO)

Lauren London hits the LA Premiere of “The Help” With Lustrous Flowing Hair Pieces (GO)

Drake Performs At Bun B’s Toronto Show [Photos/Video] (GO)

Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery, And Pia Toscano Reveal Music Videos – Who Has The Best? (GO)

Jamie Campbell Bower Tells Us Who Would Win In A Potter-Twilight Fight (GO)

Line-Up Announced For Michael Jackson Tribute Concert (GO)

Mila Kunis Is So Pretty, Maybe Needs to Hush (GO)

10 Reasons Why The Beyoncé Hate Has To Stop (GO)

Snoop Dogg’s Daughter Launches Singing Career [Photos] (GO)

Tony Romo & Miles Austin– The Cowboy Movie Date (GO)

Tamara Ecclestone is a Model in a Bikini of the Day (GO)

How King Magazine Lost Its Crown (GO)

Tips to Finding a New Job When You Already Have One (GO)

Chris Tucker Talks New Comedy Tour, Doing Another ‘Friday’ & ‘Rush Hour 4′ With The Breakfast Club [Audio] (GO)

Mother Defends Her Ten-Year-Old Daughter’s Racy Photo Spread (GO)

New York Subway Fight: Put That Box Cutter Away [Video] (GO)

My Black American Lover is a Sex Freak (GO)

Nicki Minaj Talks Landing Role In ‘Ice Age’ [Video] (GO)

No, Wait, Alexander Skarsgard, NO! (GO)

Master P’s son Romeo turns 22 this month (He’s not So Little Anymore) (GO)

Of Course We Need A Dirty Dancing Remake (GO)

The Marley Family Donates $100,000 To Charity: Water (GO)

Adele Says Alcohol Helps Her Write Music (GO)

[HipHopWired.com] DMX Talks Drugs, Dog Fighting, Remixes “Otis” With Busta Rhymes
Dark Man X sat down with ABC15 and talked candidly about his drug addiction, animal cruelty charges and his legacy as a rap artist. (Watch)

[StyleBlazer.com] Kanye West really hearts his Givenchy gold-studded plaid Shirt
We’re still trying to cope with the fact that we missed one of the only performances of Nicki performing her killer verse from “Monster” with Mr. West himself! (Read)

[24Wired.tv] The T.O. Show Supertrailer Is Here!
Woah! Looks like this season of “Being Terrell Owens” is going to be pretty intense… (Watch)

[AtlantaPost.com] African Americans Love Twitter, But Why?
The great technology love story between African Americans and smart phones has grown to include Twitter. And it’s a love that keeps on growing. (Read)

[MadameNoire.com] The Beauty Of “Awkward Black Girl”: 5 Reasons Why You Should Watch
Luckily for the show’s creator, director and protagonist, Issa Rae, Awkward Black Girl is not only well put together, it’s developed quite the loyal following. (Read)

Erykah Badu Reportedly Filming Reality Show With Her Baby Daddy [Photos] (GO)

Jessica Simpson Is Gonna Love This (GO)

Lil Wayne Dances To “Single Ladies,” Drake Performs “Say My Name” [Video] (GO)

Demi Lovato Speaks on Breakdown: Were Joe Jonas & Ashley Greene a Factor? (GO)

Kanye West Partners With GlobalHue to Create All-Access Web Site (GO)

Hugh Hefner Isn’t Dead, He’s Just Planking (GO)

Jay-Z And Kanye West Confirm New “Watch The Throne” Tour Dates, Several Dates Rescheduled (GO)

Ryan Reynolds Broke Up With Charlize Theron Because She Wanted A Family (GO)

Sean Kingston Meets The Man Who Saved His Life In The Jet Ski Accident [Video] (GO)

Demi Lovato Explains “Heroin” Sticker (GO)

StyleBlazer TV Exclusive: A One on One with Grammy Award Winning Songstress, Estelle (GO)

Royce Reed Thinks “Basketball Wives” Portrays Black Women In A Negative Way! [EXCLUSIVE] (GO)

Olivia Wilde Discusses Her Favorite Vajayjay Tattoo (GO)

How To Live Your Life Like It’s Golden (GO)

Lil’ B Says He Killed The Rap Game (GO)

Kelly Osbourne Slams Duchess Kate, Pisses Off The Universe (GO)

[MadameNoire.com] Ask a Very Smart Brotha: Homies, Lovers and Friends
Do you need to feel a certain “spark” for your relationship to work? (Read)

[HipHopWired.com] Lil B – “R.I.P. The Rap Game” (Has Lil B Stepped Up His Bars?)
The BasedGod says he killed the rap game with this one… do you agree? (Watch)

[Styleblazer.com] Exclusive New Pics of J.Lo’s Fashion Line For Kohl’s
Jennifer Lopez may be in the headlines lately for her most recent divorce, but the business woman is also debuting her line for budget retailer Kohl’s. (Read)

[24Wired.tv] Police Probe Shooting Pattern: 2 Transgender People Targeted
Members of the District’s transgender community fear they are being targeted after two attacks on the same block in two weeks… (Watch)

[AtlantaPost.com] Media Companies No Longer Interested In Investing in Sports Teams
With the recent lockouts in two professional sports and other recession-related issues, large media corporations that were once purchasing sports teams for synergy purposes are now opting out. (Read)

Lil Wayne Poses For VMA Promo Shoot (GO)

Val Kilmer Is A Deadbeat Dad?? (GO)

Britney Spears Gives Her Boyfriend a Lap Dance (GO)

Laurieann Gibson: One Lady Behind Gaga’s Success (GO)

9 Tips to Surviving Shopping Dates with Your Mate (GO)

Octo-Mom Slams Casey Anthony: She Is Not Mentally Stable (GO)

Rihanna’s ‘Vita Coco’ Coconut Water Debuting New Flavor (GO)

Mexican Beauty Queen banned from Miss World Pageant because she put on a few pounds (GO)

Hugh Hefner Is Not Dead, He Is Planking (GO)

Kanye West Joins Lady GaGa As Investor In Turntable.fm (GO)

Jurnee Smollet Rumored to Star as Florence Ballard in Singer’s Biopic “Blondie” (GO)

Cameron Diaz is a Thing of Beauty (GO)

Soulja Boy Removing His Face Tattoos (GO)

Kanye West Hired Gordon Ramsay? (GO)

Lea Michele Talks Ambition, Love For Gwyneth Paltrow, In Harper’s Bazaar (GO)

Jay-Z Working With Pharrell Williams’ Billionaire Boys Club Clothing Line [Photos] (GO)

Kendra is a Hypocrite (GO)

Teresa Giudice: My Cousin Kathy Needs to Stop Lying! (GO)

The 25 Photoshop Tricks You Should Know (GO)

Media Companies No Longer Interested In Investing in Sports Teams (GO)

The Top 5 People Don’t Want To See On Facebook (GO)

50 Cent Goes In On Congressman For Calling President Obama A “Tar Baby” (GO)

Scarlett Johansson wants Ryan Reynolds back, she’s promising him gerbil babies (GO)

Lily Allen Takes Care Of Her Pregnancy Cravings (GO)

Black Student Sues Minnesota High School Over Annual “Wigger Day” (GO)

Top 10 Back To School Bags (GO)

Has Leona Lewis’s Signature Red Carpet Look Gone Stale? (GO)

Diggy Simmons Talks His Sisters’ Boyfriends, His Rap Career And Touring With The Breakfast Club [Video] (GO)

Courtney Love’s Looking Really Great These Days (GO)

[www.atlantapost.com] Waffle House to Hip Hop: Leave Us Out of It
Less than a week after the digital release of “Waffle House”, the debut single from newly-signed Hip-Hop recording artist J.R. Bricks, legal counsel for the owner and licensee of the Waffle House® trademarks, issued a cease and desist letter to the artist’s label… (Read)

[www.madamenoire.com] Delicious Ink: Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
In a nutshell, this book is best described as Toni Morrison-Lite and I don’t mean that in a disparaging way at all. (Read)

[www.hiphopwired.com] Hamilton Park – “Thing Called Us” Official Video
New signed Atlantic Records R&B group Hamilton Park are here with a new video for their first official single “Thing Called Us.” (Watch)

[www.styleblazer.com] Our 10 Favorite Button-Down Shirts: Ladies, It’s a Fashion Essential!
StyleBlazers, we carefully hand-picked 10 button-down shirts for you: 5 casual and 5 dressy. (Read)

[24wired] Guess Who’s Coming To [Patti's] Dinner – Episode 1
Patti invites her diva friends and enemies over for dinner. Will there be LOVE or WAR? (Watch)

Behind The Scenes Of Beyonce’s Complex Magazine Cover Shoot [Photos] (GO)

Deena Cortese Gave Us a Parting Gift (GO)

Celebrity Pictures With Justin Timberlake (GO)

Katy Perry Dyes Her Hair Pink, ‘Teenage Dream’ Breaks A Billboard Record (GO)

The Game Ft. Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg – Drug Test (GO)

Brandy Parties With Breyon Prescott In Miami [Photos] (GO)

Eyebrow King: How Damone Roberts Built His Brand By Giving Into His Talents (GO)

How To Avoid Bothering Your Super Busy Mate (GO)

The “Extraordinary Fashionista” Edition (GO)

Diddy’s Son Justin Shows Signs Of Being Scouted By Top Notch Colleges For Football [Photos] (GO)

Don’t Underestimate Rosa Parks (GO)

How To Have Happy Guests At Your Outdoor Wedding (GO)

15 Dorm Pranks to Get you Excited for School (GO)

Lenny Kravitz Previews New Tracks With Drake, Jay-Z (GO)

Emma Watson’s Latest Lancome Ads (GO)