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‘Pacific Rim’ Movie Trailer is Hot

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‘Pacific Rim’ Movie Trailer is Hot

Have you seen the new movie trailer for the upcoming film Pacific Rim? It’s hot.

The new science-fiction movie is written and directed by Guillermo del Toro and stars British actor Idris Elba.

The film is set in a near future where soldiers pilot giant robots into battle against invading giant monsters who have mysteriously risen from beneath the ocean. Idris plays a character named Stacker Pentecost and the feature is slated to be released in 3-D and IMAX 3D o...

Chris Brown Receiving “Phone” Death Threats

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Chris Brown Receiving “Phone” Death Threats

Things have gotten serious in Chris Brown‘s camp — the 24-year-old singer recently received several death threats via phone.

It’s not clear if the intended call was a joke but Brown’s attorney Mark Geragos isn’t taking any chances and reportedly described the calls in detail to the police.

The LAPD are currently investigating the calls.

Wade Robson Spotted Grocery Shopping in Hawaii with Family

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Wade Robson Spotted Grocery Shopping in Hawaii with Family

He switched his story. Some say he’s liar and an opportunist. Others believe him.

30-year-old choreographer Wade Robson and his wife Amanda were spotted on Friday with their 2-year-old son Koa at a supermarket in Hawaii.

The choreographer for ‘N Sync, Britney Spears and Demi Lovato recently switched his story and has now accused the late Michael Jackson of sexually abusing him as a child.

Robson also appeared on the Today show on Thursday...

President Obama Delivers Historic Morehouse Commencement Speech

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President Barack Obama took a slight break from his presidential duties to deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College, the historically black, all-male institution in Atlanta, Georgia.

“What I ask of you today is the same thing I ask of every graduating class I address,” Obama told 500 graduates and an estimated 10,000 onlookers, most of them in ponchos, on the school’s stormy, rain-soaked campus. “Use that power for something larger than yourself.”

So why was the occasion so histori...

The Dream, Kelly Rowland Tour Dates Announced

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The Dream, Kelly Rowland Tour Dates Announced

Music artist and super producer The Dream and singer Kelly Rowland are ready to collaborate on a 10-city tour, which kicks off May 24 in Kansas City, Missouri.

“Lights Out” will be the time for both artists to showcase their newest albums, including Kelly’s “Talk a Good Game,” which drops June 18th. Dream’s “IV Play” is set for a May 28th release.

Kelly’s single “Kisses Down Low” is already a hit.

Here are the tour dates below:

May 24: Kansas City, Mis...

Julius Erving’s “The Doctor” Documentary Trailer (Must-See)

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Check out the three-minute teaser for the upcoming documentary, The Doctor — BKA the great Julius Erving.

The doc will premiere on NBATV June 10th and it looks very well produced — sure to be a treat for basketball fans (such as myself) and those who recognize The Doctor as one of the greatest to ever play the game.

In the trailer, Magic Johnson, Dominique Wilkins, George Gervin, Charles Barkley, Bob McAdoo and Darryl Dawkins pay tribute in what represents more of a testament to Erving as a man...

Singer Monica and Shannon Brown Expecting First Baby

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Singer Monica and husband Shannon Brown are expecting a baby together — congrats to Monica and Shannon!

This will be the first baby for the couple according to a source close to the singer’s camp and SandraRose.com.

Monica and Shannon met back in June of 2010 on Monica’s video shoot for her single “Love All Over Me.” Monica, now 32, also has two other sons, Romelo, 5, and Lil Rocko, 7, from a previous relationship with music producer and rapper Rodney “Rocko” Hill.

Shannon, 27, also has a son, S...

Singer Lauryn Hill Pays Off All Her Tax Debt

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Update: Ms. Hill will still be getting some prison time.

Singer Lauryn Hill can let out a BIG sigh relief and won’t face jail time after all.

According to sources, Lauryn Hill has satisfied the judgement against her. The 37-year-old South Orange, New Jersey native was scheduled for sentencing today in U.S. District Court in Newark, New Jersey on three charges of failing to file tax returns on more than $1.8 million between 2005 and 2007.

Based on that amount, she reportedly owed at least $504,00...

Chris Kelly from Rap Duo ‘Kriss Kross’ Dies at 34

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If you remember the 90s then you remember rap duo Kriss Kross.

But sad news — rap star Chris Kelly — one half of the iconic rap — died today in Atlanta at the age of 34, according to news sources.

According to FOX 5 in Atlanta, Kelly was found unconscious in his home and was pronounced dead around 5:30pm EST at the south campus of the Atlanta Medical Center.

As part of Kris Kross, Kelly shot to super stardom in the ’90s with the group’s mega hit, “Jump.” They were also famous for wearing their c...

TLC to Reunite For Mixtape Festival

[image error]The annual Mixtape Festival has announced its 2013 lineup, and the surviving members of groundbreaking girl group TLC will be performing.

It’s been 11 years since the passing of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes but Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozanda “Chili” Thomas will perform at the event.

The Mixtape Festival will take place at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania on July 26-27.

TLC’s last high-profile performance took plave in May of 2011, when T-Boz and Chili performed on American Idol.

Accordin...