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Janet Jackson Is Now a Billionaire

Ms. Jackson is worth a whole lotta dough. Janet Jackson recently joined the ranks of Madonna, Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg and others — with Variety recently confirming that the singer-actress, 47, is officially a billionaire. The late Michael Jackson’s most famous sibling racked up the impressive total via multiple channels: Making a reported $458 million from concert tours, $304 million from acting roles in films like The Nutty Professor and Poetic Justice, $260 million in album sales, and $81 million in sponsorships.

As it happens, the “Miss You Much” singer isn’t the only billionaire in her household: She recently wed Wissam Al Mana, a Qatari retail tycoon.

Dating since 2010, Jackson and Al Mana, 37, managed to wed in a “quiet, private and beautiful ceremony” last year — and the music superstar shot down reports that they had an “extravagant” bash.

Next up, if Jackson has her way? “She wants kids,” a source told Us Weekly. “If she can’t have them, she will adopt.”

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Jennifer Hudson Approached to Judge ‘American Idol’ (Report)

American Idol” is considering former contestants to fill out the vacant spots on the judging panel next season, according to a new report by Vulture.

Although both Fox and the companies that produce the show have yet to comment, sources tell Vulture that Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Clarkson have both been approached, and that Adam Lambert and Clay Aiken are being considered.

Earlier this month, The Wrap reported that all four Season 12 judges — Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban — and executive producer Nigel Lythgoe would be dropped. So far, only Jackson has confirmed his departure.

While Us Weekly reported earlier this month that Nicki Minaj would not be returning, it has yet to be confirmed.

In a conference call with reporters last week, Fox Entertainment President Kevin Reilly did not comment on the status of the three remaining judges for Season 13, but said it was likely that “Idol” would return to a three-judge panel and that “everything at this point is on the table.”

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Cleveland Eateries Promise Charles Ramsey Free Burgers For Life

CLEVELAND — The man who famously put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women held captive for a decade in an Ohio house will never have to pay for another burger in his hometown.

Charles Ramsey has been promised free burgers for life at more than a dozen Cleveland-area restaurants.

The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer reports that the restaurant where Ramsey worked as a dishwasher initially created a special burger in his honor, but eateries in the city decided a larger tribute was due.

Ramsey was called a hero after helping Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight break out of the house May 6. Ariel Castro is now facing charges.

The newspaper says Ramsey was traveling and would get his “Chuck Card” when he returns.

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KENYA MOORE PUTS JAY-Z ON BLASTS! SAYS SHE SCREWED HIM BACK IN THE DAY!

Kenya Moore says that people mistake her for Beyonce all the time, so it wouldn’t be too far-fetched if she had dated him.

This week, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star had the Internet buzzing after she posted an old photo of her riding shot gun with Jay-Z on Twitter. She captioned it, “Me and Jay-Z pre Beyonce & Mr_Dupri. Both Truly Nice Guys and epic video,” referring to the 1998 “Money Ain’t A Thing” music video.

The photo, started a whirlwind of dating rumors, which Kenya quickly shot down:

Sorry… but NO I never dated Jay-Z. Only worked on the video. He and @jermainedupri were true gentlemen. #dumbRumors #twirlonthat. I did have sex with him and it was good. I can definitely see how he pulled a bad bitch like Beyonce. 

Kenya definitely just gave us a flashback video moment. She was featured as one of the main chicks in the video who was down for the ride, hanging out of fast car windows and racing horses. This was back when videos had million dollar budgets and girls were paid more than 200 bucks and some chicken wings to do a video.

Go back down memory lane below:

Jermaine Dupri Ft. Jay-Z – Money Ain’t A Thang by magicgg91

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Asean Johnson, 9-Year-Old Boy, Captivates Crowds At Chicago School Closings Protest (VIDEO)

Amid the chaos of three days of protests regarding Chicago school closures, a pint-size public speaking star was born.

Nine-year-old Asean Johnson captivated crowds of protestors Monday, when he gave his two cents as to why hoards of Chicago schools should not be shut down.

“You should be investing in these schools, not closing them. You should be supporting these schools, not closing them,” Asean said amidst roaring applause. “We shall not be moved today. We’re going to city hall … We are not going down without a fight.”

Asean also voiced this controversial opinion: “It is 90 percent of school closings [that affect] African Americans. This is racism right here.”

His speech, which currently has more than 34,000 views on YouTube, has received the admiration of dozens of commenters.

“Martin Luther King Jr. Jr.,” wrote commenter hpebackward.

“Boom! He got my vote,” wrote cmd329.

The Chicago Public School District announced its plan to close 54 schools in late March. However, new reports suggest that four of those schools — including Asean’s elementary school — will be spared, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The Chicago School Board will hold a final vote on the issue this morning.

(Hat Tip, Chicagoist)

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Joe Jackson Believes Abuse Charges Against Michael Jackson Are A Conspiracy [VIDEO]

Famed choreographer Wade Robson has stirred up controversy with allegations that Michael Jackson sexually abused him from the time he was seven until he was fourteen years old. Although many are skeptical about Robson’s claims, Michael Jackson’s father, Joe Jackson, says Wade Robson is getting paid to make these allegations against his deceased son.

TMZ cameras caught up with Joe Jackson as he was leaving the airport in Los Angeles. They immediately began asking for his opinion on the latest claims hurled at Michael Jackson, the patriarch of the Jackson clan dismissed Wade Robson as a person looking for money and doing anything he can to get it. Jackson also says Michael Jackson was very generous to Robson when he was younger.

Despite Wade Robson being the face of the new sex abuse allegations, Joe Jackson believes there is a group of people behind Robson conspiring to destroy Michael Jackson’s legacy. TMZ’s cameramen tried to insinuate the concert promotion company AEG Live was behind the whole thing. Joe Jackson didn’t confirm or deny, but he seemed like he would be looking into that in the future.

Joe Jackson — Wade Robson’s Getting PAID TO LIE

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Father of 2-year-old boy killed by family pit bull offers warning

The father of a toddler killed by the family’s pit bull is offering a warning to dog owners with small children.

“Those dogs cannot be domesticated. They cannot,” Jeremiah Rutledge told Channel 2 Action News.

Rutledge’s 2-year-old son, Bo, was mauled to death inside his Sierra Trail town-home in south Fulton County on April 24.

“He was a very playful person, and loving, he had the prettiest smile. He had two dimples right here,” Rutledge said.

 Rutledge said he received a call at work from his wife telling him his son was dead.

He said he rushed home to find police on his front lawn.

“I was trying to get in but the cops, they were fighting me, they were saying, ‘No,’” Rutledge said. Police tasered Rutledge to subdue him and prevent him from entering the home.

Rutledge said he understood why police tasered him after viewing photos of the bloodbath inside the house.

“How do I go from a birth certificate to a death certificate?” Rutledge said.

The family has not returned to the townhouse since the tragic accident. The pit bull had been part of the family for 8 years.

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Amar’e Stoudemire and Wife Welcome a Boy

NY Knicks star Amar’e Stoudemire and his wife Alexis Welch welcomed their fourth child, a boy. Stoudemire made the happy announcement via Twitter on Wednesday, May 22.

“We are proud to announce we added a healthy baby boy to the Stoudemire team,” he tweeted. “Alexis and the baby are doing great. #Blessed.”
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Topshop’s Rihanna t-shirt at center of lawsuit

Rihanna Sues UK Store for Using ‘Unflattering’ T-Shirt Image

Rihanna is taking legal action against the UK department store chain Topshop for using an ”unflattering” image of her on their T-shirts, and is calling the quality of the garments “poor,” according to High Court papers.

The 25-year-old is reportedly demanding $5 million from the high street chain after they used a picture of her with her hair tied up in a bandanna. According to the claim filed by Riri’s lawyer Reed Smith, she would have never allowed the photograph to be used.

A section of the claim, which was filed in March 2012 and just recently obtained by the Daily Mirror, reads: “The base image of the first claimant [Rihanna] is of such an unflattering nature that it would not be approved.”

Rihanna on the set of her music video for “We Found Love”

Rihanna on the set of her music video for “We Found Love”

The snapshot, taken from her “We Found Love” video [see photo above], was described in the claim as a “low-quality image,” while the quality of the shirts were referred to as “poor” and “a product that would not have been authorized by the first claimant.”
Topshop were said to have been in talks with Rihanna about a $5,000 settlement but matters are now heading to Her Majesty’s High Court of Justice in London this summer after eight months of unsuccessful negotiations.

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Police Video Show Armed Men Shooting In A Strip Club In Philadelphia (Video)

Police in Philadelphia are hunting for two men in connection with a shooting at a shooting at a strip club in Philadelphia. The incident happened at the Purple Orchard Gentleman’s Club in the Elmwood area of the city on Saturday, May 11th just before 2 a.m. According to police, the two suspects became involved in a disagreement with management and bouncers at the club and were removed.

Surveillance video shows the suspect returning to the building minutes later Minutes later, A man wearing an orange hooded-sweatshirt and brandishing an AK-47 rifle and firing multiple shots inside the club. He moves to open a door but the fumbling felon slips and falls. When he regained his footing, the surveillance video captured images of the gunman swinging open the door leading into the club and firing at the people inside multiple times.

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The video shows multiple muzzle flashes and debris flying as round after round are fired. Another camera shows a worker diving behind the bar, covering his head as bullets slam into the wall. The camera then shows the gunman turning around and running out of the club and jumping into a light colored sedan, described as possibly being a Hyundai or Mitsubishi

One person was shot but their injuries were not serious. The first suspect has been identified as 21-year-old Henry Pettigrew, of Belmar Terrace. Police say he is 5-foot-11, black male weighing 180 pounds and has a thin beard. The second suspect has been described as a 20 to 25-year-old, black male between 5’9″ and 5’10″ with a medium build and goatee.

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