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Whitney's Debut Gets 25th Anniversary Re-release

Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 2:30 PM

It's been 25 years since Whitney Houston's self-titled debut album was released, featuring hits like "Saving All My Love for You," "How Will I Know," and "Greatest Love of All." In honor of the album that launched a spectacular, although bumpy, career and sold 25 million copies worldwide, Arista Records/Legacy Recordings will release a special 25th anniversary edition.

Included will be the chart-topping original album completely remastered, as well as five bonus tracks, music videos, interviews with the artist and live performances.

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MJ's Glove and Other Memorabilia Up For Auction

Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 1:05 PM

Michael Jackson's famous rhinestone-studded glove that he wore in 1983 when he did his first moonwalk across the stage on a Motown 25th-anniversary TV special, is being auctioned today at NYC's Hard Rock Cafe. After the Motown performance, MJ gave the glove to Walter "Clyde" Orange, of the Commodores.

The glove and other Jackson items are part of a music memorabilia auction being held by Julien's Auctions. The glove's pre-auction estimate is between $40,000 and $60,000.

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A.J. Jewell To Be Exhumed for Second Autopsy

Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 11:00 AM

A second autopsy will be performed on A.J. Jewell, TMZ reports. His family is demanding that the ex-fiance of 'Housewives' star Kandi Burruss be exhumed because they are not content with the medical explanation for his death.

The first autopsy found that the fistfight Jewell was in stirred up complications with his sickle cell disease.

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Heidi Klum Takes Seal's Last Name

Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 10:30 AM

On Friday, sexy Victoria's Secret supermodel and 'Project Runway' host Heidi Klum took the last name of her equally sexy husband, soul-singer Seal. Her new legal name is Heidi Samuel.

The couple have been married for over four years and have four children together.

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Grown and Sexy: Diddy's 40th Birthday Bash

Friday, November 20, 2009 - 7:05 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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Bob Marley Could Top Rich Dead Celeb List

Friday, November 20, 2009 - 5:23 PM

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?

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.

CLICK HERE TO HEAR WHAT REAL WOMEN SAID

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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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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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Star Gazing

Friday, November 20, 2009 - 9:17 AM

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