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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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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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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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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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Flashback Friday: Diahann Carroll

Friday, November 20, 2009 - 8:00 AM

by Emil Wilbekin

Diahann Carroll has broken barriers throughout her career. We celebrate
the first Black women with her own TV series who has kept us inspired over the years.

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Idris Elba To Play Superhero in Next Movie

Friday, November 20, 2009 - 7:55 AM

by Rashaun Hall

Idris Elba has been cast in film adaptation of 'Thor,' the popular Marvel comic book.

According to The Hollywood Reporter's Heat Vision blog, Elba, best known as Stringer Bell from HBO's 'The Wire,' will play Heimdall, the guardian of Asgard who stands ready to defend the city from intruders. The film, which also stars Natalie Portman and Chris Hemsworth, tells the tale of the Norse god of Thunder.

While Thor is slated to begin shooting early next year, Elba has a few movies due in 2010. First, he will star alongside T.I., Michael Ealy and Chris Brown in the bank heist film 'Takers.' Elba also recently wrapped 'The Losers,' another comic book movie co-starring Zoe Saldana and Columbus Short.

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Chris Brown Hearing All Good

Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 6:10 PM

Chris Brown's court hearing was today. The judge looked at Breezy's progress report, which showed that he's completed 100 hours of community service and 52 domestic violence classes. Since everything looked all good, the hearing was over in seven minutes, according to TMZ. The next progress report hearing is February 18.

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