South American Dates Announced For Beyonce's 'I AM...' World Tour

The dates are as follows:

Thu 2/4 Florianopolis, Brazil Parque Planeta

Sat 2/6 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Maracana Stadium

Sun 2/7 Sao Paulo, Brazil Pacaembu Stadium

Wed 2/10 Salvador, Brazil Parque de Exposicoes

Fri 2/12 Buenos Aires, Argentina Hipodromo de San Isidro

Sun 2/14 Santiago, Chile Arena Movistar

Tue 2/16 Lima, Peru Explanada del Estadio Monumental

Thu 2/18 Port of Spain, Trinidad Queen's Park

Grammy Nominated Recording Artist Trey Songz Brings "Songz 4 Peace" to Brooklyn Center High School in Minnesota

On Thursday December 17, 2009 Brooklyn Center High School students in Minnesota will receive words of encouragement from Grammy Nominated recording artist Trey Songz and well known Philanthropist & Author of "Gangster With A Heart of Gold" Noonie G.

The two will lead a panel discussion along with assistance from 12 year NBA vet & CEO of Hudson Records, Troy Hudson, Songz 4 Peace sponsor Alex Tievy of LGND Entertainment, Youth Mentor/Motivational Speaker Coach Morris and Glenn Stubbs. The panel will be moderated by Trey Songz DJ and former radio personality from 106.3 in Richmond VA, DJ Foot. There will also be special prize giveaways and gift bags for students in attendance. Additional Songz 4 Peace sponsors include HipHopUCit.com and UrbanBridgez.com

GUCCI MANE HAS #1 RAP ALBUM IN THE COUNTRY

Gucci Mane's The State vs. Radric Davis is the #1 rap album in the country with 89K units sold in its first week of release, making it the #10 album overall according to Billboard's Top 200 album chart.

The album features Gucci's first single "Wasted" feat. Plies, a #1 song at urban mainstream radio, and the crossover smash "Spotlight" feat. Usher. Amongst the album's cameos is a who's-who of urban music with guest spots from Lil Wayne, Keyshia Cole, Soulja Boy, Rick Ross, Trina, Cam'ron, Nicki Minaj, E-40 and laugh out loud skits with comedian, Mike Epps.(PR)

Michael Vick Married in Philadelphia a few hours ago?

According to one of our "friends," Michael Vick just got married a few hours ago at the Ritz Carlton in Philadelphia. (story developing)

OH NO! Movie producer Tyler Perry's mother passes

ATLANTA – Movie producer Tyler Perry says his mother, Willie Maxine Perry, has died.

His mother was 64. Tyler Perry announced the news of the Tuesday death on his Web site, where he thanked fans for their prayers. He did not say where his mother died or anything about the cause.

Perry's publicist did not immediately respond to a phone call.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution quoted a 2006 interview with Perry in which he said his mother was the basis for his most popular character, Madea.

The newspaper said Maxine Perry was a preschool teacher who worked at the New Orleans Jewish Community Center for most of her life. (AP)

Woman's 911 call from Woods' home: 'Hurry up'

OCOEE, Fla. – A panicking woman calls 911 from Tiger Woods' Orlando-area mansion, telling the dispatcher that her mother had collapsed.

"Oh my God! Hurry up," the woman says as a child is heard crying in the background.

Wood's mother-in-law, Barbro Holmberg, was rushed to a hospital early Tuesday with stomach pains. Although she was released about 11 hours later and returned to the pro golfer's house, the event touched off the second media frenzy in two weeks surrounding Woods' carefully guarded private life.

In a recording of the 911 call obtained by The Associated Press, the woman says, "She
collapsed in the bathroom. What do I do?"

A few seconds later, the caller said her mother was breathing normally, talking and didn't appear to be hurt from her fall.(AP)

Shakira shakes up Oxford Union with address

LONDON – Michael Jackson and Mother Teresa. Stephen Hawking and the Dalai Lama. And now, Shakira.

The Colombian singer who is famous for hits like "Hips Don't Lie" and "Whenever, Wherever" joins a diverse group of luminaries when she addresses the Oxford Union on Monday.

The 32-year-old is also a UNICEF ambassador, and will address the union about the work of her Barefoot Foundation, which helps child victims of violence. The union is the ancient university's famous debating and social society.(AP)

Diane Sawyer says this is her last week on 'GMA'

NEW YORK – Diane Sawyer says this week is her last as co-anchor of ABC's "Good Morning America" as she prepares to replace Charles Gibson on the network's "World News."

Gibson is retiring. His last broadcast as anchor on "World News" will be Dec. 18. Sawyer starts Dec. 21.

The 63-year-old Sawyer has been on "GMA" for 10 years. She says: "I've calculated — 2,881 shows. Roughly."

Sawyer made the announcement Monday. She says she hopes "GMA" viewers will "celebrate with us this week, and laugh with us this week, and look back a little with us this week." (AP)

Beyonce racks up 10 Grammy nominations!

LOS ANGELES — Beyonce has enough Grammy nominations for her and Sasha Fierce.

The omnipresent diva garnered the most Grammy nominations on Wednesday night with 10 nods, including nominations for album of the year for "I Am ... Sasha Fierce," song of the year for her anthem "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)" and record of the year for "Halo."(AP)

Keri Hilson Gets Grammy Nominations for Best New Artist & Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for 'Knock You Down' ft. Kanye West & Ne-Yo

Keri Hilson is looking to win the R&B/Soul triple crown following the announcement last night of her Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. Earlier this year, Hilson was named Best New Artist at both the BET and Soul Train Awards, and now the extraordinary singer-songwriter is the only R&B/Soul artist among the Best New Artist Grammy nominees.

Hilson has also been Grammy nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Knock You Down" with Kanye West and Ne-Yo, a track from her gold-certified debut album In A Perfect World... (Mosley Music Group/Zone 4/Interscope Records). (PR)

LL Cool J's New 'Best of' Album, All World 2, Features Never-Before-Compiled Hits, Favorites and Rarities

LL Cool J - the first rap teen idol, first rapper with four consecutive albums, first to earn four gold singles, first to hit No. 1 R&B, first to headline "MTV Unplugged;" a multi-talented performer, actor (currently starring in the new TV series "NCIS: Los Angeles") and entrepreneur - opened the doors for rap's mass popularity.

Today, during Def Jam Recordings' 25th anniversary, he remains the exceptional hip-hop star who has flourished for that entire run - demonstrated by a new "best of" collection, All World 2 (Def Jam/UMe), to be released December 8, 2009. This new set not only fills in the gaps from 1996's platinum All World: Greatest Hits but updates LL's career with hits and favorite tracks released since then, while reprising a few cuts from his immensely successful career. (PR)

The Black Eyed Peas Announce The E.N.D. World Tour 2010

Three-time Grammy Award winning recording artist, The Black Eyed Peas today announced dates for their 100-date headline tour. Described as the ultimate Black Eyed Peas party experience, it also marks the first time that the group - will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo and Fergie - is united for a North American headline tour since their 2006 Monkey Business world tour.

The North American leg of "The E.N.D. World Tour 2010," produced by AEG Live, will kick off at Philips Arena in Atlanta on February 4, 2010, and conclude on April 11th at GM Place in Vancouver. After a short break, the tour resumes in May with shows across Europe and the UK. Special ticket pre-sales for The Black Eyed Peas' fan club members will be announced in the days ahead. National ticket on-sale dates begin December 12th. Ticket prices will carry reasonable value and will be accessible to all fans.

Feb.
4 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
6 Miami, FL American Airlines Arena
9 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Veteran's
Memorial Arena
10 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
12 Nashville, TN Nashville Arena
13 Birmingham, AL BJCC Arena
16 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center
17 Lexington, KY Rupp Arena
19 Raleigh, NC RBC Center
20 Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena
23 Washington, DC Verizon Center
24 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
26 Boston, MA TD Garden

March 1 Uniondale, NY Nassau Coliseum

3 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center
4 Pittsburgh, PA Mellon Arena
6 Toronto, Ont. Air Canada Centre
9 Detroit, MI The Palace
11 Milwaukee, WI Bradley Center
13 Chicago, IL United Center
19 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
20 Tulsa, OK BOK Center
22 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
24 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
25 Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena
27 Denver, CO Pepsi Center
29 Los Angeles, CA STAPLES Center
31 Glendale, AZ Jobing.com Arena

April 2 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion

7 Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena
10 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome
11 Vancouver, B.C. GM Place


(PR)

Nick Cannon Unites Celebrities With Teens to Celebrate Their Commitment to Service in the First-Ever TeenNick HALO Awards

TeenNick, Nickelodeon's 24-hour TV network exclusively for and about teens, unveils the first-ever TeenNick HALO Awards -- a new concept in awards shows featuring four mega-celebrities who don't receive the awards themselves -- they give them out to deserving teens in support of their philanthropic causes. LeBron James, Alicia Keys, Hayden Panettiere and Justin Timberlake join TeenNick Chairman Nick Cannon in an hour-long special presentation that recognizes and celebrates real teens who are "Helping And Leading Others" (HALO) and working to making a significant difference in the world.

The TeenNick HALO Awards premieres Friday, Dec. 11, at 8 p.m. (ET), on TeenNick, followed by an encore presentation at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nick at Nite. Conceived, hosted and executive produced by Cannon, the TeenNick HALO Awards, in partnership with the Entertainment Industry Foundation, also features an exclusive personal message from First Lady Michelle Obama.(PR)

UPTOWN Magazine Holiday Issue Features Alicia Keys

Uptown Magazine celebrates the Holiday Season and December/January 2010 issue with cover girl Alicia Keys, on newsstands December 8th. "Free Spirit" gives Alicia Keys a forum to discuss her latest album "The Element of Freedom," singing her new single "Empire State of Mind" with Jay-Z at Yankee Stadium during the World Series, her new company AK Worldwide and dealing with rumors and haters. (PR)

Kelis Signs to Interscope Records; To Release Next Album Through will.i.am Music Group

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Kelis announced today that she will release her next album through will.i.am Music Group / Interscope Records. Kelis has just given everyone a taste of what's to come with the David Guetta-produced "Acapella," which is now available on her website www.iamkelis.com. The new album features production work by some of today's most influential producers, including will.i.am, David Guetta (Black Eyed Peas), Free School, Boys Noize, Burns and DJ Ammo. (PR)

Keyshia Cole pregnancy UPDATE!

According to Necole Bitchie:

It has been officially confirmed that singer Keyshia Cole is 100% pregnant. Although I posted eyewitness accounts from folks who hit up a Turkey Drive last week, I still wasn’t 100% sure if it was true. She is expecting a boy in March of next year, according to Freddy O and Sister 2 Sister, however she has no plans of getting married just yet.

Vivica Fox to Host Gillette Fusion DC MVP Experience at Cuts Unlimited Barbersho

Actress/Producer – Ms. Vivica Fox will host the Gillette Fusion MVP Experience in Washington, DC. Gillette Fusion’s MVP Prime Time 5-city tour highlights the Gillette Fusion MVP razor by tapping into the lifestyle of key AAM consumers at local barbershops in the various markets.

This in-barbershop emersion event includes complimentary shaves, massages, and gifts. “Barbers have an important role in helping African American men achieve a well groomed appearance. African American barbershops are an ideal environment for Gillette to share its research findings and provide expert advice on reducing razor bumps” stated Munson Steed, Publisher of Rolling Out Magazine and CEO of Steed Media Group. DC’s barbershop event will be held at Cuts Unlimited in Forestville. (PR)

Giant Magazine suspends print edition!

Giant Magazine, owned by Radio One’s Interactive One subsidiary, will cease its print publication and publish only online.

Radio One acquired Giant Magazine in 2007 for $270,000. The bi-monthly lifestyle magazine covers celebrities, culture and fashion primarily for 20-something African Americans.

Radio One is moving its content GIANTlife.com, a new Web site as part of its Interactive One division.

“The economic downturn has had a tremendous impact on print media and we had to make the decision to suspend printing the publication,” said Tom Newman, president of Interactive One in a statement. “Additionally we recognize the increase in demand for real time information and see this as an opportunity to leverage our existing robust online platform to better serve Giant consumers and advertisers through our interactive medium.” (Washington Business Journal)

Alicia Keys to take 5 people on trip to Africa!

NEW YORK – Alicia Keys says her first visit to Africa was so emotional and inspiring that she is ready to take others there to experience something similar.

The Grammy-winning singer is launching a contest through her charity, Keep a Child Alive, that will give five people an opportunity to visit the continent with her. She says her initial trip to Africa "totally changed my life."

"Going to Africa was unbelievable for me," the 28-year-old said.

"I was probably like 19 or something. I was asked to come to Africa to perform, and so you think, `I'm just the girl from Harlem, I wrote a couple of songs on 137th Street, and then suddenly you want me to come to Africa? And people will know me? And people will know the songs?' It was a mind-blowing experience for me."(AP)

Seattle police kill suspect in officer slayings

SEATTLE – The man suspected of gunning down four police officers in a suburban coffee shop was shot and killed by a lone patrolman investigating a stolen car early Tuesday. Four people were arrested for allegedly helping the suspect elude authorities during a massive two-day manhunt.

Maurice Clemmons was carrying a handgun he took from one of the dead officers when a Seattle policeman recognized him near a stolen car in a working-class south Seattle neighborhood about 2:45 a.m., Assistant Police Chief Jim Pugel said.
The officer saw Clemmons and ordered him to show his hands and stop.

"He wouldn't stop," Pugel said. "The officer fired several rounds." (AP)

Our thoughts: He had what he had coming. You cannot kill someone without reprecusions. He received everything that he deserved. Rest in hell Maurice Clemmons! Although that's a harsh statement, right is right and wrong is wrong. CASE CLOSED!

See.....KEYSHIA COLE IS REALLY PREGNANT!

The rumor mill has been circling around for weeks stating that R&B singer Keyshia Cole was pregnant. At first we were reluctant to believe it (seeming that she's only been dating her boyfriend Bobbie Gibson of the Cleveland Cavaliers for less than a year). Keyshia Cole never seemed like the one to become knocked up by someone that she ONLY knew for a "minute."

Well, there's now video proof that shows Keyshia Cole is clearly pregnant! You can even hear a fan in the video say, "awwww she's pregnant." Congrats Keyshia!

MICHAEL JACKSON'S THIS IS IT Coming to Blu-ray, DVD & PSP with 90 Minutes of Never-Before-Seen Bonus Features

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment offers music lovers a backstage pass to witness the King of Pop plan and create what would have been his electrifying and triumphant return to the stage when MICHAEL JACKSON'S THIS IS IT debuts on Blu-ray, DVD and PSP this January 26, 2010. After breaking box office records around the world, MICHAEL JACKSON'S THIS IS IT will dazzle on Blu-ray and DVD.

Directed by Kenny Ortega, the Blu-ray and DVD release will allow fans to go beyond the theatrical experience of the film Roger Ebert called "one of the most revealing music documentaries I've seen" with the two documentaries "Staging The Return: Beyond The Show" and "Staging The Return: The Adventure Begins," in which Michael Jackson is shown developing, creating and rehearsing for his sold-out This Is It tour.

Also available are a series of illuminating featurettes, including "The Gloved One," a costume themed featurette; "Memories of Michael," in which cast and crew pay moving tribute to the legacy of Michael Jackson; "Auditions: Searching for the World's Best Dancers," spotlighting the search for the show's incredibly talented backup dancers; and the film's Theatrical Trailer. (PR)

BET Networks Joins World AIDS Day Activities with Special Episode of '106 & PARK' and Rap-It-Up Initiatives

Of the more than one million people in the United States who are living with HIV/AIDS, nearly half are African American. Moreover, the HIV/AIDS infection rates in Washington, D.C. have surpassed the threshold for a severe epidemic three times over and Black women account for more than 90 percent of all women infected with the virus in the nation's capitol. On Tuesday, December 1 at 6:00 p.m.*,

World AIDS Day, BET shines a light on these alarming statistics by dedicating a full episode of the Network's hit music countdown show, 106 & PARK, to the growing HIV/AIDS epidemic. Throughout the week, BET and its Emmy Award-winning pro-social initiative Rap-It-Up will zero in on the epidemic in Washington, D.C. by partnering with The Magic Johnson Foundation, The National Medical Association, Metro Teen AIDS, radio station WPGC-FM and the D.C. campus community.