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Rev. Al Sharpton Officially Named MSNBC Host
Congrats to civil rights activist and minister Reverend Al Sharpton. The network announced Tuesday that Sharpton has been officially named the host of “PoliticsNation” on weeknights at 6 p.m. starting August 29th.
Will Smith And Wife Jada To Split?
There's word that Superstar couple Will Smith and wife-Jada Pinkett Smith are seperating after 13 years of marriage The story reportedly appeared in Touch Weekly.
Bill Gates 2012 Scholarships For Low Income Minority Students
The Gates Millennium Scholarship Program (GMC) will select 1,000 talented students next year to receive a scholarship to use at any college or university. Students will also be provided with skills they can use in their leadership programs and academic support throughout their college career
President Obama Launches Champions of Change
President Barack Obama launches Champions of Change. It’s a program aimed at celebrating Americans who are making a difference, innovating and “winning the future.”
Ordinary Americans and entrepreneurs are doing extraordinary things in their communities. The programs recognizes these folks.
Ex-NBA Player Jalen Rose Released From Jail
Former NBA player and ESPN analyst Jalen Rose was let out early from a suburban Detroit jail after doing time for drunken driving.
Rose was released from an Oakland County Jail after serving 16 days of a 20 day sentence. The 38-year-old was sentenced from a judge who is known for her tough punishment.
Comic Katt Williams Tossed From His Show
More problems for comic Katt Williams. He was tossed out of his comedy show when he got abusive with the audience over the weekend. Williams was trying something new and the audience wasn’t having it.. It happened at The Improv in Ontario, CA during his 8 pm show. His 9:30 pm show was cancelled.
Eagles Mike Patterson Suffers Seizure During Training Camp
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson was admitted to LeHigh Valley Hospital to undergo more test after having a convulsive seizure during training camp. It happened during a morning session.
Lingerie Basketball League Spin-Off Of Lingerie Football
Inspired by the success of the Lingerie Football League we now have the Lingerie Basketball League.
The new league is based in Los Angeles and has four teams: The Divas, The Beauties, The Glam and The Starlets.
Eric Benet Gets Married, Expecting Child
Congrats to R&B crooner Eric Benet who married his longtime girlfriend Manuela Testolini in Southern California over the weekend and announced they are expecting their first child together.
Soulja Boy Buys A $55 Million Jet For His 21st Birthday [UPDATED]
Soulja Boy celebrated his 21st birthday last Thursday by buying himself a $55 million G5 private jet.
The jet will be outfitted with custom leather seats, flat screen TVs, four liquor bars, special tiled flooring and Brazilian hardwood cabinets. The rapper is reportedly renovating the existing bathroom and painting the entire jet with his logo.
Oprah Gets Dumped
Talk about rejection. It involves Oprah Winfrey and Jenny McCarthy who inked a development deal back in 2009 to create a television series for Oprah’s struggling network.
Subway Bakes Up Healthier Bread
Yesterday I told you about McDonald’s making their Happy Meal healthier. Today it’s the Subway chain and their bread.