Your Black News – 12/31/10

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  $1.4M Price Tag for Obama Vacation Will Likely Draw Critics

  12:25 PMDec 31

  Source: BV on Money

  The Hawaii Reporter has attempted to calculate the total cost of President Barack Obama's family vacation. The cost information is not released by the White House, but the newspaper pulled together some data to make an estimate. The cost of Air Force ... Read More

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  Four Reasons Tupac Wouldn't Want to See the Year 2011

  10:48 PMDec 30

  Source: BV Black Spin

  The recent spoof claiming that the late Tupac Shakur was killed by Suge Knight got my mind racing back to 1996, the year that Tupac was murdered. Some might say that Tupac was the greatest rapper in history. I don't agree, but then again, my pick for ... Read More

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  Chris Brown Apologizes for Raz B Twitter Rant

  7:00 PMDec 30

  Source: theBVX.com

  Chris Brown had to to dish out another apology to salvage his already tarnished image today. His most recent gaffe was his hateful back and forth with former B2K member Raz B. After making derogatory comments/tweets about Raz B's sexuality on Dec. 29 ... Read More

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  Singer LeToya Luckett Lands Acting Roles On 'From The Rough' and HBO's 'Treme'

  4:50 PMDec 30

  Source: BV on Movies

  Former Destiny's Child member LeToya Luckett has reportedly landed a recurring role on the new HBO drama 'Treme,' states a spokeswoman for Luster's Pink Brand Smooth Touch. Set in post Katrina New Orleans, 'Treme' follows the daily lives of a group ... Read More

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  A Look Back at Black...Abbey Lincoln Dies at 80

  4:27 PMDec 30

  Source: BV Newswire

  Among the many tragic deaths this year, one that struck a cord within the Jazz community was the passing of singer-songwriter Abbey Lincoln. Lincoln's distinctive voice has spawned comparisons from Billie Holiday to Chaka Khan. "She was one of the ... Read More

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  More Things 2011 Should Leave Behind

  4:11 PMDec 30

  Source: BV Black Spin

  Yes, there is more to leave behind in 2011. Hopefully you have checked out yesterday's list and here is the rest! But first, here are some Honorable Mentions that didn't make the cut, but still need to be left behind as well. Antoine Dodson Skinny ...Read More

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  Gilbert Arenas' Baby Mama Accuses Him of Abandonment

  3:01 PMDec 30

  Source: BV on Sports

  Four months pregnant Laura Govan, who already has three children with NBA superstar Gilbert Arenas, is now accusing him of abandoning his family by abruptly putting an end to their nine-year relationship. ... Read More

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  A Look Back at Black...Omarosa & Michael Clarke Duncan Fall In Love!

  2:00 PMDec 30

  Source: BV Newswire

  Reality TV's resident bad girl Omarosa was in the midst of a whirlwind promotional tour to promote her TV One reality series, 'Donald Trump presents The Ultimate Merger,' a dating show that had twelve bachelors vying for 'The Apprentice' star's ...Read More