According to reports, R. Kelly, (Wacko Jacko) Michael Jackson and others are suing Jay-Z’s nightclub 40/40 in New York for breaking music licensing laws. More than a dozen people have already filed a federal lawsuit against 40/40 due to entertaining patrons with unauthorized public performance of musical compositions.
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On Monday night, the House of Courvoisier sponsored “T.I.”, Clifford Harris’ album release party in West Hollywood for his forthcoming album “T.I. vs T.I.P.” The album is expected in stores on July 3, 2007. Check out a few of the photos. (more…)

50 Cent will be playing the role as a drug dealer in an upcoming film called “Righteous Kill” with legendary actors Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.

“I’m not even sure they know yet,” New York Daily News quoted 50 Cent, as saying.
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Owner and editor in chief of OZONE Magazine based out of Orlando, Florida, Julia Beverly, will be celebrating her birthday in Miami, FL this Saturday at Sobe Live in South Beach. The birthday Bash is hosted by non-other than Atlantic Records recording artist Trick Daddy.
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Remember Toastee? The one Flavor Flav booted off of Flavor Flav’s “Flavor of Love 2″ Show for her career in nude modeling and when asked about pornography, she denied doing any?

The sextape of Jennifer Toof aka Toastee from the VH1 show “Flavor of Love 2,” was first rumored to release in May, but was then delayed because of the ass slap scene in the video which was contested by Toastee’s ex-boyfriend known as “Jeffrey” who was the alleged person doing the ‘ass-slapping’.
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Multi-platinum and Grammy-winning hip hop group consisting of Wyclef Jean (rapper, singer, music producer), Lauryn Hill (rapper, singer and actress), and Pras Michel (rapper) were reportedly stated to be having a comeback reunion, but according to a recent statement by Pras that reunion is now dead.
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Backup dancer/rapper Kevin Federline had it coming even though he probably didn’t think about it until now. After leaving Shar Jackson a month before giving birth to their second child for Britney Spears and then trying to launch a music career where he got slammed by media and press, and now recently getting slammed by Britney with a divorce, Kevin Federline is running back to the family he left in the cold.

According to 30 year-old Shar Jackson she blames Britney Spears for keeping 28 year-old Kevin Federline away from his kids, but everyone know that Kevin had a little to do with it also. Shar Jackson claims that Britney Spears thought more about her son Sean Preston, and wouldn’t like the thought of Kevin spending time with his two kids he had with her.

Sources say that Shar Jackson stated, “He was in a relationship where he had to respect boundaries. And the other person probably felt that their family should be the focus of what goes on in their household. He couldn’t come over as much as he would like to. If he wasn’t working he would come over to see the kids two or three times a month.”

When Kevin Federline first left Shar Jackson she said, “it wasn’t like just breaking up a relationship. It was like breaking up a family.”

Since Britney Spears filed for divorce from Kevin Federline, November 7, 2006, Kevin is stated to be trying to make up for lost time with his children by Shar Jackson. Sources also report that he spent Thanksgiving Day with his ex-girlfriend “Shar Jackson” and their kids named Kori and Kaleb.

Shar Jackson is known for her role as Niecy Jackson in the TV show Moesha which starred singer/actress Brandy Norwood. Shar Jackson played Moesha’s bestfriend in the TV Show. She has also co-starred in the Nickelodeon movie, Good Burger, with Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson and appeared in other films, such as Love & Basketball. Currently Shar Jackson is working on an album under the label Long Live Crime Record in Los Angeles which is TBA.

Recently female rapper Foxy Brown was booted from the Power 105.1 morning radio show for trying to dictate the interview and dodging questions on rumors that she was removed from Def Jam’s roster.

When Egypt & Ashy of Power 105.1 asked her if she had been dropped, Foxy Brown denied everything before saying she left the label herself.

“See, what people don’t know is that I initiated leaving Def Jam. They didn’t drop me, they could never drop me. I am a multi-platinum artist,” according to reports.

When Foxy Brown was questioned about the nail salon incident where she was alledgedly accused of assaulting a manicurist Foxy Brown stated, “I am not getting into what took place in the nail salon because it was an unfortunate incident that I learned from.”

Power 105.1 Egypt confronted Foxy Brown by stating to her, “But you contacted me to talk about these things. This is your opportunity, your platform to set the record straight. You have to admit that people say you are hard to work with and have a bad attitude.”

Foxy told the DJ’s the she was not answering them and that they were disrespectful. “I told you when I called you what type of questions I wanted for my interview,” stated Foxy.

“Foxy, you leave the room, this interview is over,” stated one of the DJ’s.

The DJ’s had enough of her behavior and how she wanted to control the interview. With that kind of Diva behavior she’ll be getting booted from more than just radio.

A listing of celebrity birthdays for the month of November.

November 1
Singer LaTavia Roberson (formerly of Destiny’s Child) is 25
Rapper Willie D (Geto Boys) is 40

November 2
Rapper Nelly is 28

November 4
Bad Boy Records Founder/Rapper/Producer Puff Daddy is 37

November 9
Singer Sisco is 28
Rapper Scarface 37
Rapper Pepa aka Sandra Denton (Salt-N-Pepa) is 37

November 10
Rapper Eve is 28
Rapper Warren G is 36

November 11
Singer LeToya Luckett (formerly of Destiny’s Child) is 26

November 12
Singer Omarion (B2K) is 21
Singer Tevin Campbell is 30

November 14
Rapper Reverend Run of Run-DMC is 42
Rapper Shyheim is 29
Singer Adina Howard is 31

November 15
Rapper E-40 is 39

November 18
Rapper Fabolous is 27
Rapper Mike Jones is 26

November 19
Singer Tamika Scott (Xscape) is 31

November 20
Micheal Diamond / Mike D (Beastie Boys) is 41
Rapper Sen Dog (Cypress Hill) is 41
Rapper Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest) is 36

November 22
Rasa Don (Arrested Development) is 38

November 26
Singer Lil Fizz (B2K) is 21

November 27
Skoob (Das EFX) is 36

November 28
Apl.de.Ap (Black Eyed Peas) 32
Singer Dawn Robinson (formerly of En Vogue) is 38

November 30
Singer Des’ree is 38

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 — Former “VH1 Hip Hop Honors” honorees Salt, Pepa and Spinderella will host this year’s red carpet and backstage interviews at “VH1 Hip Hop Honors.” For the first time in VH1′s history, pre- show event footage will be seen exclusively on VSPOT, VH1′s broadband
channel.

Red carpet interviews and backstage footage will be available on VSPOT at http://hiphop.vh1.com beginning at 6PM ET on October 17. Hosted by Ice T, the third annual “VH1 Hip Hop Honors” honoring the music and influence of Ice Cube, Wu-Tang Clan, Afrika Bambaataa, Russell Simmons, MC Lyte, Rakim, Beastie Boys, and Eazy E. will be broadcast on VH1 at 9PM ET/PT that day.

Additionally, for the month of October, VH1′s digital properties – VSPOT and VH1 Mobile – will remix your hip hop digital experience with extensive and exclusive hip hop-focused content in celebration of “VH1 Hip Hop Honors.” VH1 Classic and VH1 Soul will also air special programs dedicated to hip hop throughout October.

VH1 pays homage to the hip hop pioneers and luminaries who transformed the genre into a true cultural phenomenon with the third annual “VH1 Hip Hop Honors,” premiering Tuesday, October 17 at 9PM ET/PT. The music and influence of each of the honorees will be recognized through performances by classic artists in collaboration with today’s hottest new talent. Hosted by Ice T, this year’s celebration will honor Ice Cube, Wu-Tang Clan, Afrika Bambaataa, Russell Simmons, MC Lyte, Rakim, Beastie Boys and Eazy E. With the exception of Russell Simmons, Afrika Bambaataa and Eazy E, all the honorees are set to take the stage and showcase their legendary talent, along with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Bootsy Collins, Shawna, Lil Eazy-E, Black Ice, Lil Kim, Diddy, Fat Joe, Lil Jon, Da Brat, Xzibit, Talib Kweli, Remy Ma, Q-Tip, Common, The Roots, George Clinton, Young Jeezy, Erykah Badu and KRS-One.

Hosted by Ice T, “VH1 Hip Hop Honors” will be taped at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on October 7 and will include appearances by Outkast, Tracy Morgan and Mike Epps. Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson of the Roots will be this year’s musical director.

For more information go to http://hiphop.vh1.com and check out interactive honoree profiles, exclusive programming, show information and more.