ATLANTA – Coretta Scott King, who turned a life shattered by her husband’s assassination into one devoted to enshrining his legacy of human rights and equality, has died at the age of 78. Get the rest of the story here.

More and more everyday I think about just who OUR generation’s black leaders are. And it shouldn’t be this difficult to assess, but sadly it is. It feels like everyday we lose our great powerful leaders, yet we have very few, if any, leaders to pick up where they left off. What I’m saying is…LET’S DO SOMETHING PEOPLE. It doesn’t matter what, just do SOMETHING productive for your community. Marinate on that.

Oh yes. The gossip…

Trina has taken this publicity stunt relationship entirely too seriously…

Trina @ the Jingle Jam in Dallas last month

She lost mad cool points for that damn tee. Aint sh*t cute about wearing ya man on your chi chis. BOO. By the way, that’s my friend Leslie in the pic. Thanks chick for the pic!

Awww Viv…

Did your plastic overflow and rip your little dress? WORK THAT OUT WAXY CHICK!

That sh*t just looks painful.

Sisqo…

Sisqo out in Collins Beach Miami on Friday

Get a damn job.

Oh helllll no…

Patti Patti Patti. So wrong for so many reasons. Just make it stop.

I usually don’t talk about Michael…but lately he’s been crazier than usual…

WHAT

THE

HELL?

Maybe he hadn’t put his nose on yet.

Tony and Eva are becoming the new Star and Al:

Eva and Tony P. out in Hollywood Friday

They have reportedly bought house together and are ready for marriage. And they’l be on Oprah really soon too telling all about the relationship. Story

It’s Superhead Part Deux peoples. Carmen-Nas’s baby momma and ex-has penned a book talking all about her sexcapades. And even names some names.

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Crazy ass Dennis Rodman got kicked off Celebrity Big Brother in England this weekend. Then he had an agreement to play one game on the Brighton Bears team in England. Is Dennis serious about this?

Apparently so.

Obviously you can tell it’s a slow news day.

The Randomness:

1. Isiah Thomas is doin waaaaay too much these days. Story

2. Word is gettin around that Bobbi Kristina is gettin her hoochie on all up on MySpace. The lingering question of the day is….is this really her? Hmmm…. Check out pics here and go here to get her MySpace page.

3. Make sure to enter your info for the Digital Camera Giveaway. Go here for the details.

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Hmmm…

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This crack business is officially out of control. And Serena is now saying that she has pulled out of the Pan Pacific Open because she needs “more time on the court to practice.” Well if ya ass would stop spending all ya damn time lookin like burnt H.A.M. at every event in Black Hollywood…then we wouldn’t have this problem now would we? Check out Just Jared to find even more pics of the ever so whack crack. {Thanks Joy}

Lots of celebs attended the Magic/Knicks game last night:

So somebody PLEASE tap Kim Vivica and let her plastic azz know she needs to stop rockin the Hello Kitty crap. Damn that Kimora! She got everybody wearing crap for 11 year olds just cuz she slapped the name Baby Phat on it. Boo.

Speak of the devil….

Yep, Kiki was there too.

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And so was Ashanti. People always get on to B about that stamped plastic smile she always has on her face…but don’t trip…Shanti has it too.

What in the FRESH HELL is going on in the Wood these days??

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After I re-examined these pics a few times just to make sure I wasn’t trippin…I now see Brat and her new “beau” David Guest (Liza Minelli’s ex-husband) are the ones trippin. Damn the ink isn’t even dry on the divorce papers. They were spotted out together Thursday night in NYC. This surpasses publicity stunt…sumthin just aint right here peoples.

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Not only is Kanye the Black Jesus, he’s Muhammad Ali too.

That chick Cici will be a new spokesperson for Candies…

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That’s a new ad to be released soon.

ATTENTION! The following people need a serious intervention:

Now Jada…we all know you’re not the girliest girl, but you have truly gon too far. Come back to the feminine side of things. And no, an LV purse just aint gon get it. You need to do better.

Oh Michael….

This intervention should have been done about a decade ago. Enough said. {Thanks Bibi}

The Randomness:

1. My sources are telling me that Usher has bought Tameka…the chick (his stylist) he was recently spotted with on New Years vacay…a house and a Range. Daaaaamn.
2. Missy is recording a soundtrack for Disney. Story
3. Aretha will be belting it out at the Super Bowl this year. Story Hope she keeps those chi-chis in tact.
4. Does Keyshia Cole’s “Love” give anybody else a migraine?
5. I have a feeling that Kanye/Pam Anderson rumor is a fluke. Kanye’s long time girlfriend looks like she does not play around….at least with him cheating THAT openly. And Pam? Come on now peoples.

Stay fabulous!

Don’t forget that Big Momma’s House 2 comes out today and Something New opens SuperBowl weekend. ANd check out the side panel for an explanation of YBF terms you don’t know.

The Big Momma’s House 2 premiere went down in Hollywood Wednesday night.

Martin, Nia Long, and their co-star w/ a bunch of big mommas

Some people take the word “fan” waaaaaaay too seriously.

Let’s take a closer look at what Nia has on:

I’m speechless. I thought the girl could do no wrong…apparently this mess has proven otherwise. Boo.

Chingy at premiere

Once again…I’m speechless. Get the rest of the pics here.

And over at the Something New premiere afterparty:

Hill Harper, Sanaa Hamri, and Queen L. were there.

Damn that Golden. Just messin up the pic in all kinds of ways. Get the rest of the pics here.

Some pics for all you Juvenile fans:

He was backstage at the “Sucker Free Sundays” taping at the MTV studios today:

Ooooh close ya mouth boo.

Much better. On the gossip tip: I’m hearing from some sources that Juve’s new video for “Bounce Back” has just been re-shot. He shot it from the New Orleans 9th ward (the hardest hit area of Katrina) and was talking mad sh*t about government officials and conspiracies. He’s also showing things ya’ll have never seen. It gets released real soon.

That scrumptious thing called Nelly was at his Applebottoms fashion show today at Macy’s in Lenox Mall in the ATL:

Sexy.

Speaking of sexy…

Tyrese’s fine self was on TRL yesterday pubbing his new movie Annapolis. I promise you he’s the only reason why I’m cuttin out study time to go see that movie.

And Ms. Tatyana Ali is most definitey a YBF chick:

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Check out some more pics here from her recent photoshoot. She’s also gonna be in Glory Road with Mechad Brooks soon.

Back to Nelly…

He was at the birthday bash hosted by Former Miss USA Kenya Moore and Lebron James. Get all the pics here.

In case you haven’t seen Kanye’s new publicity stunt mag cover:

But hey…he’s still alright with me. Check out the story behind this here.

Yes this b*tch looks crazy…..

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And yes it’s Rhonetta Johnson….the chick famous for rippin an ass for Paula. Get the video here.

And Bigga was spotted…again…leaving the Mandrin Hotel in NYC:

On the gossip tip: Word on the street is that B is looking to buy another mansion…with Jigga. The same night as the poker tournament, she spent the rest of the night looking at a $14.7 mil Indian Creek estate that’s for sale. And the realtor/source divulged that she asked tons of detailed questions.

But why do they need to stay at a hotel when they both have penthouses in NY? Maybe it as a business thing…or a “getaway” thing. Regardless, let’s check out ANOTHER possiblity of what a Bigga seed will look like:

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I know…that was just wrong.

The Randomness:

1. Nas has officially signed on to the Def Jam label. This ought to get real interesting. Story
2. Tyra B. has otten signed to another year for her Tyra Banks Show. Story
3. Did anybody in the N.O. hear on Q93 today the taped convo between Lou Rawl’s wife and the stepdaugter? Ol girl was CRUNK. Family already fighting over money…and somebody’s bought to get sliced up fa real.

What are all the fab chicks doing? Becoming AWARE. Find out how here. Now thas real. {Thanks Natasha and Nashieqa}

The gossip…

Check out Toccara in all her airbrushed fabulousness:

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Will and “Carlton” were at the Stellar Awards recently.

And so were Chante’ Moore, Kenny Latimore, Kirk Franklin, and his wife.

Ming Lee (Kimora and Russell’s daughter) had her 6th birthday party recently:

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Stop with the Sanrio sh*t! Does Kimora know this party aint about her?

In other award news, the Trumpet Awards also went down recently in the GA: {Thanks Ashley}

Vivica didn’t look as foolish as she usually does. Finally.

Swing that wig girl…

Iman is just too fabulous for words.

Somebody tap Lisa and let her know that double sided tape obviously aint doin a damn thing for her chi chis and that dress.

Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears, the first woman and the youngest person to become a Georgia State Supreme Court justice, was among the honorees. Now that’s some inspiration for you.

Get the rest of those pics here.

Solange needs to gon and sit her azz down somewhere. She is up in the club in H-Town…once again….with those hideous roots….again:

And where did Elise Neal come from?

*Sigh* Since I’ve recovered from my state of unconciousness after seeing those cuffed/rolled denim shorts Solange is wearing…I can now keep it movin…

50 cent and Chris Brown’s Lovechild:

Ne-Yo was on TRL Monday tryin to shake something with Vanessa.

Speaking of chicks named Vanessa, Kobe, V, and Natalia were spotted leaving the Lakers game Sunday after Kobe scored 81-points:

Is she flippin off the camera on the slick?

Why in the HOT HELL can’t Vanessa make up her mind about the weather?? Mink coat with mink covered SANDALS. Whateva. I heard she’s having another girl.

For some reason MC and Naomi were spotted out together in Paris this week:

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Get the rest of the story here.

Halle is obsessed with long ass coats:

That’s her bodyguard, not a new man. She’s not that desparate.

She was spotted all this week taking a break from the set of her new movie Perfect Stranger being filmed in West Village NY.

Who’s that man Eve’s all snuggly with??

Yep…E-V-E has a new man in her life.

Here’s a pic of Duane Wade just cuz he’s sexy: {Thanks Brown Eyed Girl}

Chris Rock and wifey were spotted at the Lakers game Sunday:

I know she mad that boy bought her some McDonald’s on a $20 mil+ salary.

And finally, Ashanti performed on Sarah Hughes and Friends Ice Skating Special Sunday:

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Ya’ll already know I’m feelin the boots. The real question here is…do we have a new inductee into CGU??

The Randomness:

1. Jaime’s saying there’s no romance between him and Eva. Story
2. Apparently Danielle on DH wants to get cut if she does not back up off Mechad. Get more about Mechad from Keithboykin.
3. Don’t forget to check out Jamie Foxx’s special tonight on NBC at 8p PST.
4. And check out Promtales.com to become a part of Raven Symone’s For One Night.

He spent this past weekend at the Sundance Film Festival. Now I heard the boy sitting in front/on TH is his son. But if not….that “pose” is most definitely suspect.

Hill Harper was there too:

Awww hell:

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Aint nothing wrong with a a badunkadunk…but Serena should NEVA, EVA… EVA, EVA, EVA, EVA…wear white spandex capri pants.

Naima at this weekend’s Trace Magazine party

FABOOO.

Melyssa Ford was spotted at an evnt this weekend:

Apparently she forgot she wasn’t in her usual porno video.

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Apparently this is Mase’s new album cover. Just a mess.

My girl Janet was spotted leaving an accupuncture appt.:

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One of these things just doesn’t belong here…one of these things just don’t belong..

And somebody tap ol boy with the green shoelaces and let him know that matching his laces to his shirt is whack.

WTF?

Elephant Man at a party this weekend

WTF AGAIN??

Do we really need any more reason to love Mr. Wade?

*Sigh*

Check out Diddy’s “racy” ads that’ve been causing an unnecessary uproar:

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Get the rest of the pics over at popsugar.

Bigga was at Alex Rodriguez’s Poker Tournament this weekend in Miami Beach….and B was lookin’….

BORED

ASS

HELL.

And I must say….

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I am NOT feelin the velvet. SO unnecessary. SO not the ish. Get the rest of the pics here.

Speakin of B, these are supposedly the “Beyonce” S. Carter tennis shoes:

Interesting.

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LOL!

AK is Jane’s new covergirl:

Fabulous.

The Randomness:

1. I’m not gon front…I’m guiltily feelin “Fresh Asimiz”…but somebody PLEASE tap Bow Wow and let his lil ass know that grill in his mouth in the video is not a good look. And let him know he aint hard neither.
2. Bobby tries to clear up the rumors. Story
3. Check below for a copy of an e-mail that was sent to me like a hundred times today:

NBC is not doing any marketing and publicity on Jamie’s Music Special on NBC because he stood his ground and wouldn’t have any white guests as they requested. [January 25] To make it even worse he had two controversial guest stars that do not fit the “NBC profile” on his show. Tune in to find out who they are. They are purposely putting his show up against the second week of American Idol in hopes that it will fail. This will give them the excuse to never give another black person a music special because “it doesn’t work.” Let’s show them that it does work, and that we support each other. Tivo Idol and watch Jamie.
I saw the taping, it is a good show. Jamie Foxx making history on NBC.

This is the first time NBC has ever aired an entire young urban African American cast on a music special. We need to show support. This was not an easy sell for Jamie and he stood his ground to make it happen the way he saw fit.

JAMIE FOXX MUSIC SPECIAL WILL BROADCAST
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25TH @ 8:00PM PST on NBC.
PLEASE MAKE IT A POINT WATCH!

There will be surprise special guests.

And another more detailed e-mail I received from a media agent of Jamie’s:

On Wednesday night, Jan. 25th NBC will be airing an hour long Jamie Foxx special. Unpredictable: A Musical Journey is part stage play and part music concert. The special will include performances of the title track from Foxx’s album