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Grown and Sexy: Diddy's 40th Birthday Bash

Friday, November 20, 2009 - 2:10 PM

Sean Combs celebrated his 40th birthday last night at NYC's Plaza Hotel. Of course the Guest list was star-studded. View the photos.

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Hot Topics Entertainment

Word on the Street: Will You Miss Oprah?

Friday, November 20, 2009 - 2:05 PM

by Jenisha Watts

Oprah is announcing today that she will end 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' on its 25th anniversary in September 2011. ESSENCE.com hit the streets of New York City to ask real people what they think about the media mogul deciding to pull the plug. You know the routine, keep clicking to read what they said.

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Jackson's Doctor Search Warrant Unsealed

Friday, November 20, 2009 - 2:05 PM

Apparently the company that installed TV systems at Neverland is suing MJ for not paying. According to TMZ, Video & Audio Center filed a creditor's claim that alleges that Jackson paid only $25,000 of the $109, 504.85 owed for jobs done in 2003 and 2004. VAC says they already won a judgement for the rest of the money in 2007. Now they want $128,482.77.

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Ladies: Manage Your Expectations

Friday, November 20, 2009 - 2:00 PM

by Joel S. Randell

ESSENCE.com's blog "It's a Man's World," which looks at the world of dating through the eyes of an eligible bachelor, this week explores the question: "Why are so many Black women single?" Our male blogger has his theories.

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Hot Topics Fashion and Beauty

Alicia Keys Launches Jewelry Line

Friday, November 20, 2009 - 1:40 PM

by Rashaun Hall

Alicia Keys is slated to launch her The Barber's Daughters jewelry collection this Monday, November 23rd in New York City.

According to WWD.com, Keys and design partner Gisèle Theriault have created a line of sterling silver and gemstone pieces, which range in price from $85 to $2,500, that feature the poetry and prayers of The Hidden Messages in Water author Masaru Emoto.

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Beauty

Instant Glamour: CoverGirl's New Shadowblast

Friday, November 20, 2009 - 1:15 PM

by Mikki Taylor

Layer brilliant color over your eyes with this innovative makeup by glamour guru Pat McGrath.

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TV

Oprah Sheds A Tear For Show's End

Friday, November 20, 2009 - 1:05 PM

TMZ posted a video of a teary-eyed Oprah addressing her supporters about ending 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' and about 'Season 25' of the historic Daytime TV program.

"I love this show ... this show has been my life and I love it enough to know when it's time to say goodbye. 25 years feels right in my bones and my spirit. It's the perfect number, the exact right time," she said.

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Music

Kelly Price, Tamia & Deborah Cox are The Queen Project

Friday, November 20, 2009 - 1:00 PM

by Sabrina Ford

The news of Kelly Price, Tamia and Deborah Cox forming a super group may seem like it came out of nowhere but the appropriately titled Queen Project has actually been in the making for years.

In working together on an album and tour, all three ladies want to project a message of female empowerment and philanthropy by calling attention to social issues. The women, who get along like old high school friends, also hope their connection and mutual respect will counter stereotypes about talented women working together.

The Queen Project sat down with ESSENCE.COM, for their group first interview with a national publication on the eve of their very first concert in Waterbury, CT Check it out....

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