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Video/Photos: Michelle Obama Speaks at Spelman Graduation

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First lady Michelle Obama thanks the graduates after she delivered the commencement address during the Spelman College graduation on Sunday, May 15, 2011, at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park.

*First Lady Michelle Obama addressed 550 Spelman College graduates Sunday in College Park, encouraging the young women to help others, overcome obstacles and “do big things.” [Scroll down to watch speech in its entirety.]

Obama delivered her keynote speech to 9,000 people in the ballroom of the Georgia International Convention Center, saluting the graduating class for one of the nation’s two historically black women’s colleges

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Glenn Plummer Sued For Quitting Film After Being Paid Up Front

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*A lawsuit has been filed against Glenn Plummer by a man claiming the paid the actor to star in his movie, only to see him drop out at the last minute.

According to the documents filed last week in Georgia, Lawyer Henderson claims Plummer dropped out of a movie he was making titled “The Governor’s Daughters.”

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M-Bone Possibly Killed in Twitter Beef Over Girl

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*TMZ is now reporting that murdered Cali Swag District member M-Bone may have been targeted after a Twitter war over a girl.

Sources say M-Bone’s friends have been telling investigators that he started seeing a girl after he returned to Los Angeles from his tour.  M-Bone’s friends say a guy who lived in the woman’s building didn’t like the relationship, and allegedly began threatening M-Bone via Twitter.

“We’re told M-Bone did not back down and the two men started cyber smack-talking each other,” TMZ reports.

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Denzel Talks Importance of Failure in UPenn Graduation Speech

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Denzel Washington makes remarks during the University of Pennsylvania's 255th Commencement Monday, May 16, 2011, in Philadelphia.

*Denzel Washington says there’s a lesson to learn in his decision to deliver the commencement speech at the University of Pennsylvania.]

Addressing about 5,000 graduates at the Ivy League school in Philadelphia on Monday, the Oscar- and Tony-winning actor said the academic ceremony was “a little overwhelming and out of my comfort zone.”

And that was his reason for accepting the invitation to speak, he said.

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Rihanna Addresses Twitter Anger over Following Chris Brown

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*Exes Chris Brown and Rihanna are following each other on Twitter — and the fans aren’t very happy about it.

On Saturday, people began to notice that Brown — who beat his then-girlfriend Rihanna on the night of the Grammy Awards in 2009 — started following Rihanna on the social media website. In turn, she followed him as well.

A fan of Rihanna’s tweeted to her asking if this was a sign of reconciliation and perhaps revisiting a possible romance, Rihanna had a rather harsh reaction, writing, “its f—in twitter, not the alter [sic]! calm down.”

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Jordin Sparks Says Weight Loss Necessary for Health

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*After “American Idol” winner Jennifer Hudson dropped the weight, her actions may have started a trend. Another “AI” alum, Jordin Sparks, lost quite a bit and showed off her new bod in a bikini in Twitter photo (above). She shed a healthy 30 pounds.

She shared in a radio interview (“On Air with Ryan Secrest”) that she needed to make her health a priority.

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Radiation Experiments Left Black People with Holes in their Heads

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Iyanla Vanzant Speaks to George Kilpatrick and Your Black World

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Rapper Cassidy Arrested as a Murder Suspect

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Kanye Has Lips for Another White Chick

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CNN’s Don Lemon Tells the World He’s a Gay Man

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Your Black World reports.

Most of black America knows about CNN anchor Don Lemon.  He’s 45-years old, but doesn’t look older than 35.  He has a great deal of experience as a seasoned journalist, working on stations in Philadelphia and New York for several years.  Now he’s a regular face on CNN, giving you the latest news on the hottest topics that affect our nation daily.

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Common Producing His First Film

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*After all the hub bub, so to speak, about his appearance at the White House last week, Common is trying something a little different and is getting behind the scenes a bit with a new indie film, “L.U.V.” as the producer.

He’ll also be staring in the flick as well.

In the film, Common, born Lonnie Rashid Lynn, plays Vincent, an ex convict who strikes up an unlikely friendship with his introverted 13-year-old nephew Woody while attempting to turn his life around.

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Sheryl Lee Ralph and Pharrell Williams Trying Something New

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*Sheryl Lee Ralph has a new role coming up this Christmas in the new holiday film, “The Lot,” starring Keith David from “Lord of the Rings.”

Others to appear in the film include Omar Gooding and Eric Roberts.

Production has already started.

“This film is a feel good family picture and I’m proud to join the cast,” said Ralph, who is also working on a book “Redefining DIVA.”

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Shirley Sherrod Going Back to USDA

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*Shirley Sherrod, the U.S. Department of Agriculture employee who was forced out after a portion of a videotape was misleadingly used to show her making a racially insensitive remark, is going back to work for the USDA, according to Politico.com. However, Sherrod will not be getting her old job back. She will assist the department improve its awful civil rights record.

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Whoo Weee! Serena’s Sexy Photo Creates New Controversy

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*Question. Did Serena Williams cross the line with her super sexy Twitter picture/avatar? Yes, we’re talking about the one of her seen through sheer curtains in noting but a bra and panties.

Anyway, the question was did she cross the line with this photo, which by the way, has been removed from said Twitter page. We ask because it hasn’t been two weeks since we reported that a man, 40-year-old Patenema Ouedraogo, had been arrested and charged with stalking the tennis star.

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Sunday’s NBA Playoff Results

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Bulls Beat Heat 103-82 in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals

*Derrick Rose scored 28 points, Luol Deng contained LeBron James and the Chicago Bulls struck first in the Eastern Conference finals, pulling away to beat the Miami Heat 103-82 in Game 1 on Sunday night.

The Bulls are off to a good start after sweeping the Heat during the regular season. They went on a 10-0 run midway through the third quarter, then pulled away in the fourth.

As the final minutes ticked away, fans chanted “Over-rated!” and “Beat the Heat!”

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Photos: Trina and Towanda Braxton Hang with Atlanta’s Drag Queens

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*Friday night Trina and Towanda Braxton served as celebrity judges at the season finale of “DRAGNIQUE 2″ a popular weekly drag show series that takes place at the Jungle in Atlanta.

The two stars of WE tv’s “Braxton Family Values” couldn’t keep themselves from joining in on the fun, as the ‘queens’ of the night competed for the crown as Atlanta’s next drag superstar.

“These girls know how to work!” laughed Towanda. “This was great fun!” said Trina.

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First Lady Michelle Obama’s Remarks at Spelman University’s Graduation

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MRS. OBAMA:  Well, goodness.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Let me tell you it is a pleasure and an honor -- yes, Chicago -- (laughter and applause) -- to be with all of you today.
And I want to thank President Tatum for her leadership and for that very kind and generous introduction.  She is such an inspiration to all of the women who are part of the
Spelman family, so let’s give her our thanks and round of applause.  (Applause.)

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Serena Williams Forced to Remove Racy Avatar Pic from Twitter

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Photos: Tour Will Smith’s Mega Trailer; Mayor Orders Him to Move It

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Will Smith's trailer parked in the middle of SoHo before it was ordered to move

*Hours after the New York Post reported this morning that Will Smith’s super trailer has become a nuisance to its SoHo neighbors, the city has become involved with orders for the actor to move it to a less intrusive spot.

“To balance the interests of the production and the neighborhood, we have instructed ‘Men in Black III’ to relocate the trailer to a private lot,” the mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting said this afternoon in a statement

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Survey: 3/4 of African Americans have a relative who has served time in Prison

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Startling statistics as reported by Dr. Boyce Watkins, who is leading an initiative to fight against mass incarceration.

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Chad Ochocinco Says He Wants to be a Professional Bull Rider

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Sometimes you just have to shake your head.  If only these dudes would get an education.

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Our Sisterhood – Leslie DeTouche

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What makes black women into sisters?  Leslie DeTouche tell us.

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Writer Says that Oprah Going to Broadway Would Be a “Nightmare”

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Dr. Boyce Watkins explains why this writer is wrong, and what we can learn from the greatness of Oprah Winfrey.

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Mike Epps Served Court Papers on Stage: Cusses the Woman Out (Video)

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Mike Epps gets kinda hot when he’s served court papers.

 

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Predominantly Black Memphis High School Earns a Visit From President Obama

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President Obama is rewarding a Memphis high school that has really turned itself around.

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Kids Denied Breakfast for Wearing the Wrong Shoes

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How long do you think it took the child’s mother to go postal on the school administrators?

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Lauryn Hill Could be Pregnant

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*After years of being in ‘hiding,’ Lauryn Hill has been back, reintroducing the world to her soulful sounds. But just when we were all getting used to her, she may have to disappear again for there are rumors the singer may be pregnant with her sixth child.

At a performance at the Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans over the weekend, she rocked a baggy dress raising some eye brows. She also hinted last month in Los Angeles that she could be preggers, joking calling herself the “most fertile mother in America,” before singing her hit record dedication to her first son, “Zion.”

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Sarah Palin Jumps on Anti-Common Bandwagon

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*Sarah Palin on Tuesday joined a growing number of critics who are criticizing the White House’s decision to invite rapper/actor Common to a poetry event this week.

Fox News’ website picked up the story first reported in The Daily Caller, which pointed out Common’s “Def Poetry” poem “Letter to the Law,” which criticizes police and says the line, “Burn a Bush cuz for peace he no push no button.”

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Reggie Bush Tweets NFL Lockout Will be a ‘Vacation’; Fans Outraged

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*Running Back Reggie Bush now says he was only kidding when he tweeted about enjoying free time during the NFL lockout.

Critical responses from his nearly 1.7 million followers came flooding in when he posted: “Everybody complaining about the lockout! Shoot I’m making the most of it! Vacation, rest, relaxing, appearances here and there! I’m good!”

Bush then added in a second post moments later: “Right about now we would be slaving in 100 degree heat, practicing twice a day, while putting our bodies at risk for nothing.”

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Video: Whitney Was Repeatedly Denied Prince Tix For Being Too Drunk

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Whitney Houston and daughter Bobbi Christina enjoy Prince's April 29th concert at The Forum in L.A.

*TMZ is reporting that Whitney Houston was actually banned from a series of Prince concerts before being admitted to rehab around 10 days ago.

The 47-year-old singer – who has a history of substance abuse issues – was reportedly told not to attend anymore of the Purple One’s shows after she appeared “intoxicated” at every concert she went to in the run-up to her entering a treatment facility to seek help for her addictions.

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NBA Levies $25,000 Fine and 5-Game Suspension on Lakers Center Andrew Bynum

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Andrew Bynum #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers is ejected from play against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2011 NBA Playoffs on May 8, 2011 at American Airlines Center in Dallas.

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Lakers center Andrew Bynum was suspended by

The NBA has suspended Lakers center Andrew Bynum for the first five games next season and fined him $25,000 for his flagrant foul on Dallas guard J.J. Barea on Sunday.

Tuesday Bynum apologized, saying it didn’t reflect his upbringing or the Lakers’ organizatio

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Gary Coleman Isn’t Buried Yet?

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How is it possible that a year after his death, Gary Coleman hasn’t been buried or cremated?

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Michelle Obama Dances with Kids on the White House Lawn (Video)

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Yes, that’s Michelle getting down with some kids….again – changing what it means to be a first lady.

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A Group Calls for Prosecutor to Drop Charges Against Homeless Mom

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Whitney Houston Gets Banned from All Prince Performances

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Yes, the poor girl needs Jesus.

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Jermaine Dupri Hit with Massive Child Support Lawsuit

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It looks like the little man can’t pay for the little munchkins he’s been making in his spare time.  Interesting.

 

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LeBron James Should Apologize for “Retarded” Comment

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LeBron James is in hot water after remarks me made to a reporter.

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Shocking: Rapper is Beaten Badly for Not Paying Studio Fees

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Yes, someone needs to go to jail after this video is released.  You can watch it by clicking here.

 

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Amazing Racism Being Displayed on This Game Show

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Whitney Houston is Back in Rehab….Again

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Have we been visiting the dope man again Ms. Whitney?

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Lakers are Done and Went Out in Poor Style

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Mavs send the Lakers home packing.

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Two “Sistuhs” Win the Amazing Race

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Yes, sistuhs are doing it and these two real-life sisters just won a million bucks.

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Three Black Women Booted from Celebrity Apprentice

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Nene, Star and Latoya all go home.  What’s up with that?

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Will Smith Set to Play Freed Slave Confronting “House Negro” Samuel L. Jackson

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It appears that Will Smith will play a freed slave, Samuel L. Jackson will play the house negro.  Interesting, right?

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Jumping the Broom Does Very Well at the Box Office

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Perhaps TD Jakes knows how to make a good movie after all.  But with Bob Johnson?

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ina Simone Film Starring Mary J. Blige Finalized

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*Yay, the Nina Simone biopic is finally underway after a long delay. The film will star singer Mary J. Blige who will play the role of the jazz legend in the midst of her relationship with assistant Clifton Henderson.

Written by Cynthia Mort, the movie has actually been put off for years and just last year, it was sold, financed, and will begin shooting in the fall.

“I’m definitely still doing it and I’m in acting classes for it now. We start shooting at the end of the month!” the singer told BET.com.

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NAACP Speaks Up for Master P

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*Master P and son Romeo were performing at a night club in Hourma, La last week when a crew of 40 narcotics officers filled the place, along with a SWAT team.

In attendance were about 80-100 people at the nearly 300-person capacity venue. The law enforcements’ objective was unknown. Some speculated it might have been racially motivated.

“It had racial overtones,” Jerome Boykin, head of Terrebonne’s NAACP told local paper Houma Today. “When you have white rock groups come to town you don’t have this much.”

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Angie Stone in Play Alongside NeNe Leakes and it’s All Good

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*Angie Stone is one of those artists who comes out with something every once in a while, stays low-key, and then tries something else. Well, that’s exactly what’s happening now. The artist is sort of putting her singing on hold to nurture her other passion in acting.

“Acting was my first love. This was the direction I was going when I got discovered as a singer. Everything comes full circle back around. It’s coming back in this arena for me now,” said the co-star of the new play “Loving Him is Killing Me.”

This is her third stage role as she will be Mutha, a nightclub singer with attitude. The character is a woman with lots of soul and lots of humor.

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Ray Nagin Putting Out Book On Katrina Experience

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*Former mayor of New Orleans Ray Nagin will release a book about his time in office during the costliest natural disaster in Unites States history Hurricane Katrina.

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin Pens Book on Katrina Experience

Ray Nagin, the former New Orleans mayor during the time of Hurricane Katrina, has written a book about the catastrophic event that happened in 2005.

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