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Mos Def To Reprise Samuel L. Jackson Role In “Jackie Brown” Prequel

Yasiin Bey, aka Mos Def, has been tapped to star in the upcoming Jackie Brown prequel Switch alongside actor John Hawkes.

According to Variety, the outspoken “rapter” will star as the younger version of Ordell Robbie, originally played by Samuel L. Jackson. Set 15 years before the events in “Jackie Brown,” the story follows career criminals Ordell and Louis as they team up to kidnap Mickey Dawson,

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Chaz Saunders

Feb 3, 2012 at 9:00 am

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T.I. Talks About New Movie In The Works [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO]

T.I. is doing it real big these days as a reality TV star, but he’s in the process of making a new movie.

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Feb 2, 2012 at 8:19 am

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Is Mariah Carey Too Legendary For ‘The X Factor’?

The moment people found out Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger were fired from their judging duties on the American version of The X Factor, speculation began about who was going to take their spots. Nicki Minaj and Kelly Rowland’s names were tossed around. But one name had the internet going nuts. Mariah Carey was said to have been taking a seat at

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Feb 1, 2012 at 8:29 am

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Don Cornelius, 75, Found Dead After Apparent Suicide

“Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius, 75, was found dead in his Sherman Oaks, CA home this morning from an apparent suicide! According to TMZ, his body was found at 4am PT with a gun shot wound to the head which they are deeming as a self inflicted wound.

Celebrities React To Death Of Don Cornelius

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Chaz Saunders

Jan 31, 2012 at 11:30 am

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Blake Griffin Dunks Over Kendrick Perkins [VIDEO]

In this abbreviated, injury-riddled NBA season there have been few true displays of pure athleticism. Now they seem to be coming in bunches like MTA buses in NYC.

Is This The Clippers City Now?

Just days after LeBron James did his best human pogo stick imitation over Bulls guard John Lucas, III, Blake Griffin may have sent Thunder Center Kendrick Perkins into therapy.

During the third quarter of the Clippers-Thunder game on

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Chaz Saunders

Jan 31, 2012 at 11:00 am

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LeBron Posterizes Bulls Player En Route To Win [VIDEO]

In what was most likely a preview of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals, LeBron James and the Miami Heat looked to send a message to the Chicago Bulls. On the way to a 97 to 93 win at American Airlines Arena LeBron made a step ladder out of an unsuspecting John Lucas, III.

72 Hours in the Windy City

The 5’11 guard was victimized in the first quarter when LeBron caught an

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Chaz Saunders

Jan 31, 2012 at 10:41 am

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Jennifer Lopez Talks About Working With Ex-Husband-To-Be Marc Anthony [VIDEO]

Jennifer Lopez appeared on “Late Show with David Letterman,” and spoke candidly about Marc Anthony, her ex-husband-to-be.

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Chaz Saunders

Jan 31, 2012 at 10:35 am

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New York Giants’ Victor Cruz Gets Into Salsa Battle! [VIDEO]

Super Bowl-bound New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz has made a name for himself by making great catches and for the salsa dance he does after making touchdowns. But is he the nicest in the endzone?

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Chaz Saunders

Jan 31, 2012 at 9:43 am

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Allen Iverson’s Wages Garnished To Pay Jewelry Bill

Basketball player Allen Iverson hasn’t had the best history with money. Just when we thought his money troubles were behind him, Iverson’s bank account gets snatched by the Georgia court system. A Georgia court is garnishing the former NBA baller’s wages to pay a hefty six figure jewelry bill.

Iverson was sued in 2010 for skipping out on a $375,000 bill from the company Aydin & Company Jewelers.

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Chaz Saunders

Jan 30, 2012 at 10:00 am

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Police Called To Kim Kardashian’s House

Last night an unknown man went to Kim Kardashian’s house in Beverly Hills with luggage intending to stay with her, and police were called.

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Chaz Saunders

Jan 29, 2012 at 9:57 am

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Viola Davis And Octavia Spencer Win Big At SAG Awards [VIDEO]

Viola Davis continued her march to the Oscars by snagging a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Leading Role. Her co-star in The Help, Octavia Spencer won Best Supporting Actress.

Black Arts: Urban Film Festivals Throughout the Nation

Davis beat out Meryl Streep, Tilda Swinton, Glenn Close and Michelle Williams for her prize and the cast of The Help won Outstanding Performance By A Cast

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Jan 27, 2012 at 10:00 am

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Drake On President Obama: “I Could Play Him”

Drake is serious about getting back into acting, and he’d even like to play President Barack Obama. During an interview at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, Drake stated…

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Jan 27, 2012 at 8:39 am

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Will Smith & Eddie Murphy’s Ex-Wives To Star In New Reality Show

In what promises to be another outstanding addition to the VH1 lineup, Eddie Murphy’s ex-wife Nicole and Will Smith’s ex-wife Sheree are reportedly going to co-star in a new VH1 reality show called “Ex-List.”

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Chaz Saunders

Jan 26, 2012 at 9:05 am

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3 Major Points Of President Obama’s State Of The Union Address To Consider

Last night, our President delivered his State of the Union Address and while I’m not the most politically inclined person on the planet, I still feel it’s our duty as American citizens to be aware of what he’s been able to accomplish from his 2011 goals and what he hopes to cross off his to do list in

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