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MMA sensation Kimbo Slice dies at age 42
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MMA sensation Kimbo Slice dies at age 42

Professional mixed martial artist Kimbo Slice died Monday at age 42, Bellator MMA announced. "We are all shocked and saddened by the devastating and untimely loss of Kimbo Slice, a beloved member of the Bellator family," Bellator president Scott Coker said in a statement, calling Slice "a charismatic, larger-than-life personality that transcended the sport." "Outside of the cage he was a friendly, gentle giant and a devoted family man," Coker said. "His loss leaves us all with extremely heavy hearts, and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ferguson family and all of Kimbo's friends, fans, and teammates." Slice had been hospitalized earlier Monday in Margate, Florida, for undisclosed reasons, according to Coral Springs police, who had been dispatched to his residence to prevent ...
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Six New York City Concerts Canceled Following Club Shooting
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Six New York City Concerts Canceled Following Club Shooting

New York City rap concerts by TG, Mac Miller and Joey Bada$$ have been canceled by promoter Live Nation in the wake of the club shooting at a T.I. show at Irving Plaza that killed one and wounded three. In total, six shows have been nixed.“In light of last week’s tragic event, we are acting with an overabundance of caution and coordinating a going forward strategy with the New York Police Department that may also include a curfew,” a spokesperson for the club told Rolling Stone. “Because these discussions with New York Police Department are ongoing, we will be postponing a few of our upcoming shows.” Source: Six New York City Concerts Canceled Following Club Shooting « Radio.com
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Wire Actor Wendell Pierce Apologizes for Battery Arrest

The Wire actor Wendell Pierce has shared his "regret" that a dispute about politics led to his arrest.Pierce, 52, was charged with simple battery at Loews Hotel in Atlanta on Saturday following what police described as a "political discussion." He was booked in Fulton County Jail and released later that day on a $1,000 bond.In a series of tweets, Pierce said: "I regret that what started as a civil political discussion escalated to the level that it did." Source: Wire Actor Wendell Pierce Apologizes for Battery Arrest : People.com
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How Ciara and Future’s Relationship Turned So Sour They Ended Up in Court

Ciara may have flipped the restart button on her personal life, finding companionship and new love with NFL star Russell Wilson.But her past with Future is not as far behind her as she would prefer.The singer and her ex-fiancé, with whom she shares custody of their almost 2-year-old son, Future Zahir Wilburn, have been in and out of court for over a month, the two now having spent more time at odds than they spent engaged.Where did it all go so wrong? Couples break up all the time and manage to refrain from tearing each other up on social media. (Well, at least couples break up sometimes and avoid all that. Admittedly it's becoming increasingly rare.)Ciara and Future, however, enjoyed only a short time of happily engaged bliss before they were, first, working on their relationship and, sho...
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Janet Jackson — Her Secret Daughter Revealed

Janet Jackson shocked the world when she announced that she was pregnant for the first time at the age of 49 — but now her ex-husband says that he believes the pop diva has another child! RadarOnline.com spoke to Janet’s first husband James DeBarge in a bombshell exclusive interview, as he revealed that a woman claiming to be Janet’s daughter had reached out to him!  “Someone had contacted me. She spoke to me by email,” James told Radar. “The first time was two years ago. I have not been able to directly see her face-to-face.” Source: Janet Jackson — Her Secret Daughter Revealed
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Tyga Breaks His Silence on Kylie Jenner Breakup

Just hours after news of Kylie Jenner and Tyga's split was revealed, the rapper was in New York City to promote his upcoming clothing line collaboration with Marcelo Burlon for a Saks Fifth Avenue capsule collection.E! News caught up with Kylie's ex to see how he's been doing since the breakup and he admitted, "I'm good, you know? Just another day and working hard and trying to get to that next level and achieve big things and evolve."Tyga added that he's definitely working on designing his own line eventually, but added that he "won't put a timeline on it."But when it comes to his breakup with Kylie, an insider previously told E! News that "it was a long time coming." Source: Tyga Breaks His Silence on Kylie Jenner Breakup | E! News
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Gene Simmons Says Brutal Hip-Hop Comments Weren’t ‘Mean-Spirited’

In addition to calling Prince’s death “pathetic” in a recent Newsweek interview (comments for which he’s since apologized) Gene Simmons has clarified another controversial statement about how he eagerly awaits the death of hip-hop music.“I am looking forward to the death of rap,” he told Rolling Stone in March, echoing statements he made to Radio.com two years ago. “I’m looking forward to music coming back to lyrics and melody, instead of just talking.” Source: Gene Simmons Says Brutal Hip-Hop Comments Weren’t ‘Mean-Spirited’ « Radio.com
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America’s richest black man weds longtime sweetheart
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America’s richest black man weds longtime sweetheart

America's richest black man, Robert Louis Johnson, has made it official with his longtime heartthrob, Lauren Wooden. The two who began dating in 2010 said '"I do" over the weekend in Napa Napa Valley, California on Saturday, May 7. Robert Louis Johnson, 70, is an American businessman, media magnate, executive, philanthropist, and investor. He is the founder of Black Entertainment Television and is the richest black man in the US...worth over $3 billion (Oprah is the richest black woman, both of them run media empires, though Johnson sold BET to Viacom in 2001). Lauren, on the other hand, is an international business-management doctorate student. Congrats to them. Source: America's richest black man weds longtime sweetheart
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No Will No Funeral
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No Will No Funeral

When Will Prince Officially Be Laid To Rest? As the family of the late music iconPrince continues to wage war over his $300 million estate, they have announced that plans for an official memorial service are on hold, to take place on an unknown date in the future. All because their was no will. Prince earned over 300 million over the course of his career, take out a few thousand dollars and give the man a funeral. There will be more than enough  lift to fight over.
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