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Black Music Notes Mar. 3
3/3/09: Diddy
When it comes to making an event out of an album, Diddy sure knows how to put on a show. And for his forthcoming project, 'Last Train to Paris,' the multitalented mogul is following in the vein of Prince's classic flick and album 'Purple Rain.' "It's definitely going to be an album you can seamlessly see," he recently told MTV News. "Not after the fact. When you get the album on that day, September 22, you will be able to see the whole album on your computer. … You know how when you're on your computer and you're listening to an album, you have your screen saver on instead of screen save, you'll be able to see the album in motion. And the presentation of the album will be different from the videos." Hopefully, Diddy will make it in time on Sept. 22 to catch the 'Last Train to Paris' once the album hits stores.
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3/3/09: Janet Jackson
Recently there has been speculation that Janet Jackson was likely to sign a new multirights deal with Live Nation. However, contrary to reports, Live Nation senior VP of communications John Vlautin denied the claim. "We have not signed a deal with Janet, nor are we currently in discussions with the artist," Vlautin said. Jackson departed from her former label, Island Def Jam, in September, 14 months after signing to the record company.
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3/3/09: Black Eyed Peas
Despite previous reports that Grammy Award-winning pop group Black Eyed Peas would release a new album, 'The E.N.D.' (The Energy Never Dies), in March, it now appears Will.i.am and company will release the project on June 9. Billboard reports that the album's first single, 'Boom Boom Pow,' will soon be released, and that the group is planning an international tour. Will.i.am, the Black Eyed Peas front man, described the album as having "a lot of dance stuff, real melodic, electronic, soulful. We call it, like, electric static funk, something like that."
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2/27/09: MC Hammer
MC Hammer is back! This time the multiplatinum-selling rapper is heading to network television for his new unscripted A&E reality series 'Hammertime.' Hammer's new half-hour series will feature Hammer, his wife and five children – reminiscent of the Huxtable family from 'The Cosby Show,' says executive producer J.D. Roth. "Here's a dad with five kids, married to the same woman for more than 23 years, living in the same place where he grew up and going to church every Sunday," Roth says. "He's had his ups and downs, and it's what makes him such a character you root for." MC Hammer's 'Hammertime' is set to premiere on A&E later this year.
2/27/09: Jazmine Sullivan
Although she didn't walk away with an award at this year's Grammys, singer-songwriter Jazmine Sullivan is bound for Hollywood for her upcoming film 'Red Tails.' According to Billboard, Sullivan will travel to Prague to start shooting the film, which is based on the story of the Tuskegee Airmen. "I play a singer who entertains soldiers," she said. "I'm really just entertainment for them, but I kind of get a little relationship going with one of them. So that's very exciting." As for now, Sullivan has an exciting relationship going on with R&B crooner Ne-Yo -- on tour that is. The two are currently touring through March 1. At press time, there was no release date for 'Red Tails.'
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2/27/09: Tupac
With the Notorious B.I.G.'s biopic in the can, fans are now anticipating a biographical movie on his rival Tupac. Unfortunately, fans may have to wait a little longer before a Tupac flick hits the silver screen. A legal dispute has surfaced involving the production company Morgan Creek and Amaru Entertainment, the company run by Tupac's mother, Afeni Shakur. The lawsuit, which was filed by Morgan Creek, states that Amaru Entertainment reneged on an agreement to sell the rapper's life rights for a movie. Amaru Entertainment released a statement clarifying the recent media reports: "This lawsuit has no merit. We felt it was important to bring the story of Tupac Shakur, one of music's most remarkable icons, to life onscreen, and in realizing this vision, we sought to find the best partner who would be true to Tupac's vision and bring his unique story to life on the big screen. In doing so, we have taken every step to ensure that our partner in this process is committed to the integrity of Tupac Shakur's legacy and, more importantly, that they are the right people. To that end, we have been in discussions and negotiations with several major studios and production companies, including Morgan Creek Productions. However, at no time did we have an agreement with Morgan Creek."
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Photographers and reporters gather around Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Thorbjoern Jagland, at podium left, in Oslo Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, as he announces that US President Barack Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. The citation for the award, in part says: The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples. The Committee has attached special importance to Obama's vision of and work for a world without nuclear weapons. (AP Photo / Jon-Michael Josefsen, Scanpix) ** NORWAY OUT **
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Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Thorbjoern Jagland, holds a picture of US President Barack Obama, in Oslo, Norway, Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, after the announcement of Obama as winner of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. The citation for the award, in part says, The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples. The Committee has attached special importance to Obama's vision of and work for a world without nuclear weapons. (AP Photo / Jon-Michael Josefsen, Scanpix) ** NORWAY OUT **
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The Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Thorbjoern Jagland, holds a picture of US President Barack Obama in Oslo on October 9, 2009, after the annoncement of Obama as winner of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. Obama sensationally won the Nobel Peace Prize on October 9, 2009 less than a year after he took office with the jury hailing his "extraordinary" diplomatic efforts on the international stage. AFP PHOTO / Jon-Michael Josefsen / Scanpix (Photo credit should read Jon-Michael Josefsen/AFP/Getty Images)
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Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Thorbjoern Jagland, announces in Oslo Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, that US President Barack Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. In backgorund right is Geir Lundestad, secretary of the committee and director of the Nobel Institute. (AP Photo / Jon-Michael Josefsen, Scanpix) ** NORWAY OUT **
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 25: (AFP OUT) President Barack Obama (C) escorts his daughters Sasha Obama (R), Malia Obama and Marian Robinson, the president's mother -in-law to the South Lawn of the White House on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Obama's joined area middle -school students as part of an astronomy event at the White House. (Photo by Martin H. Simon -Pool/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marian Robinson;Malia Obama;Sasha Obama;Barack Obama
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 25: (AFP OUT) President Barack Obama peers through a telescope set up on the South Lawn of the White House on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Obama's joined area middle -school students as part of an astronomy event at the White House. (Photo by Martin H. Simon -Pool/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Barack Obama
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 25: (AFP OUT) President Barack Obama peers through a telescope set up on the South Lawn of the White House on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Obama's joined area middle -school students as part of an astronomy event at the White House. (Photo by Martin H. Simon -Pool/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Barack Obama
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Anti-war protesters on the eight-year anniversary of military action in Afghanistan during a demonstration outside the Federal Building in Los Angeles on October 7, 2009. President Barack Obama moved closer to a crucial decision on the US-led war in Afghanistan after receiving a request from his commander to send in more troops. With the appeal for reinforcements in hand, Obama and his top advisers could start talking about committing yet more troops to the unpopular war later this week after a wide-ranging strategy review, the White House said. TOPSHOTS AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
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Veteran Jack Finley joins other anti-war protesters on the eight-year anniversary of military action in Afghanistan during a demonstration outside the Federal Building in Los Angeles on October 7, 2009. President Barack Obama moved closer to a crucial decision on the US-led war in Afghanistan after receiving a request from his commander to send in more troops. With the appeal for reinforcements in hand, Obama and his top advisers could start talking about committing yet more troops to the unpopular war later this week after a wide-ranging strategy review, the White House said. AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
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Venus, Serena to Own Part of Miami Dolphins
Posted: Monday 08/24/09 10:19 AM EDT
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Venus and Serena Williams have found a new sport: pro football. The tennis-playing sisters will become the latest celebrities to own a stake in the Miami Dolphins, a person familiar with the deal said Wednesday. The person didn't want to be identified because the team plans an announcement Tuesday.
Social Security Checks Will Shrink
Posted: Monday 08/24/09 09:52 AM EDT
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WASHINGTON — Millions of older people face shrinking Social Security checks next year, the first time in a generation that payments would not rise.
The trustees who oversee Social Security are projecting there won't be a cost of living adjustment (COLA) for the next two years. That hasn't happened since automatic increases were adopted in 1975.
Entrepreneur's Journal: What About Starting a Franchise?
Posted: Monday 08/03/09 11:59 AM EDT
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With unemployment skyrocketing, many people are thinking of starting a new business. However, the risks can be high (many new businesses die within the first couple years). So, to help boost the odds of success, another option is to get a franchise.
Obama Signs Stimulus Bill Into Law
Posted: Monday 03/02/09 02:22 PM EST
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In his first major political victory, President Barack Obama signs into law a $787 billion stimulus plan designed to create millions of jobs and boost the ailing economy. The package -- passed with hardly any GOP support -- pumps money into infrastructure, health care, renewable energy and conservation projects.
Bush Requests $700 Billion for Bailout
Posted: Monday 09/22/08 12:24 PM EDT
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