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Celebrating the Life of the Notorious BIG in Brooklyn

Posted 3/10/2010 11:39:00 AM

Mister Cee, Fabolous, Diddy (or "Puffy" for the night), Busta Rhymes, Red Cafe and Rick Ross all celebrated the life of the late Notorious B.I.G. this past Tuesday at Brooklyn's "The Lab". Located in the heart of Bed Stuy hundred of fans showed their love for Brooklyn's finest.

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Oscar's 2010 Recap

Posted 3/8/2010 1:36:00 PM

Monique accepts Best Supporting Actress

Best Lead Actress
Sandra Bullock

Best Writing Adapted Screenplay
Geoffrey Fletcher for Precious

Best Feature Film
The Hurt Locker

Visit Oscars.go.com for the full list of winners

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Jay-Z brings the Blueprint 3 Tour to MSG

Posted 3/3/2010 10:57:00 AM

Jay-z rips down MSG this past Tuesday along with R&B hottie Trey Songz and Trap Star Young Jeezy. Lil Wayne who was supposed to be sentenced and shipped to jail yesterday made a surprise appearance along with Young Money's Nicki Minaj and Drake.

Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne- "I'm Goin In"
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Jayson Williams Sentenced To 5 Years

Posted 2/23/2010 4:59:00 PM

Former Nets player, Jayson Williams has been formally sentenced to 5 years in prison for the 2002 shooting death of limo driver Costas Christofi.

Check out the Gothamist.com for the full story.

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It's The Real: Charles Discharged

Posted 2/23/2010 10:30:00 AM

The Rosenthal boys have unearthed Charles Hamilton.