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Grown and Sexy: Diddy's 40th Birthday Bash


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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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Panelist Weigh in on Walmart Line-Cutter Case


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The jury on the case of Heather Ellis, the Missouri Walmart line-cutter accused of disturbing the peace, assaulting police officers and resisting arrest, went into deliberation today.  If convicted Ellis could face 15 years in jail. 

CNN's John King and two panelists discuss the factors of her case.  Watch the video clip to see what they had to say. 

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Bob Marley Could Top Rich Dead Celeb List


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Twenty-eight years after his death, Bob Marley is still making an impact all over the world. A private equity firm in Toronto, Hilco Consumer Capital closed on a management deal with the Bob Marly estate that is predicted to bring in some $1 billion.
According to CNN, Marley could end up the richest dead celebrity. The Marley brand already earns about $600 million and new Marley brand and products in Marley's name, from consumer electronics and video games to a skin-care line, are still being negotiated and created. Not bad for a Bufallo Soldier.

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Word on the Street: Will You Miss Oprah?


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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

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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


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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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Alicia Keys Launches Jewelry Line


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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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