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    Jermaine Dupri visits the Playboy party without Janet

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    Diddy also attends the Dolce and Gabbana party in Cannes, May 23, 2008

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    Usher stops by MTV's 'TRL' to talk about his latest single and new album

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    Nelly shows off his bling and Louis Vuitton belt at the awards

 
 
 
 
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    Jermaine Dupri visits the Playboy party without Janet

  • AP

    Diddy also attends the Dolce and Gabbana party in Cannes, May 23, 2008

  • AP

    Usher stops by MTV's 'TRL' to talk about his latest single and new album

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    Nelly shows off his bling and Louis Vuitton belt at the awards

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Jermaine Dupri’s Celeb Bash Interrupted By Gunfire

August 2, 2008

ATLANTA, Ga. --

A celebrity-filled party hosted by Jermaine Dupri was interrupted by gunshots early Saturday morning.

Gunfire erupted at 3:30 AM at the party, held at Atlanta’s Club Dreams, DeKalb County police spokesman Marcus Hodge told WSBTV’s Action News.

The event kicked off Dupri’s So So Def Summerfest weekend, with guests reportedly including music stars Diddy, Usher and Nelly, actress Gabrielle Union and actor Larenz Tate.

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Nelly & Jill Scott Among Guests At BET Awards Pre-Party

June 24, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Beneath towering arches in an old cathedral downtown, a 20-member choir welcomed guests at the BET Awards pre-party with a rousing gospel tune.

Nelly, Ashanti, Jermaine Dupri and Jill Scott were among those who gathered Monday at Vibiana — a majestic church built in 1876 — for a private dinner hosted by Black Entertainment Television chairman Debra Lee.

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ROLL CALL: The Britney, Lindsay and Paris Milkshakes

June 23, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Plus, Timbaland weds longtime girlfriend. Cameron Diaz still dating Jennifer Aniston’s ex. And Mike Meyers responded to the criticism of his latest film.

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DMX Arrested In Phoenix For Speeding, Reckless Driving

May 7, 2008

PHOENIX, AZ --

DMX was arrested after speed-enforcement cameras captured him in his bright yellow 1966 Chevrolet going 114 mph on a suburban Phoenix freeway.

Read on for what the rapper was charged with.

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On The Download: Kid Sister

May 7, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Last Sunday, we were hot, tired and sweaty in a field of similarly hot, tired and sweaty patrons at Coachella, when, despite aching feet and a yearning for puffy hotel-room pillows, we trekked on — to the Mojave tent, just after 6PM for DJ A-Trak and Kid Sister.

Find out why we think Kid Sister is so special, and why you need to hear her now!

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Remy Ma Reveals Jailhouse Wedding Plans

April 4, 2008

NEW YORK, New York --

Rapper Remy Ma isn’t letting jail derail her wedding plans.

The Grammy-nominated artist aims to marry her fiance, fellow rapper Papoose, at the city’s Rikers Island jail while she awaits her sentencing for shooting a friend she suspected of stealing $3,000, lawyer Ivan Fisher said.

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Report: Beyonce & Jay-Z Obtain Marriage License

April 1, 2008

NEW YORK, New York --

Beyonce and Jay-Z appear to be crazy in love with each other, crazy enough to even get married.

The "'03 Bonnie & Clyde" super music couple has reportedly obtained a marriage license in Scarsdale Village, N.Y., according to People.

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T.I. Pleads Guilty To Weapons Charges

March 27, 2008

ATLANTA, Georgia --

Rapper T.I. pleaded guilty Thursday to federal weapons possession charges, and will receive a sentence that includes prison time after he completes a period of community service.

In the year that he is awaiting sentencing, T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris, must complete at least 1,000 hours of a total 1,500 hours of community service, talking to youth groups about the pitfalls of guns, gangs and drugs.

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LA Times Apologizes For Diddy, Tupac Story

March 27, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The Los Angeles Times apologized for using documents that were apparently fabricated in a story implicating associates of Sean "Diddy" Combs in a 1994 assault on rapper Tupac Shakur.

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Jay-Z & Mary J. Blige Team Up For Tour

February 7, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --


Rap impresario Jay-Z and the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” Mary J. Blige are teaming up for a concert tour.

All the details about where they are playing and when tickets go on sale, inside!

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