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Coffee Talk: Paula Patton Joins 'Mission: Impossible 4'


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It's time for your morning cup of entertainment news. Sip on this -- Paula Patton is joining Tom Cruise in "Mission: Impossible 4." Snoop wants to be a Judge on "American Idol." Just because Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz aren't sailing around the Mediterranean anymore, doesn't mean the honeymoon is over. Plus, First Couple Barack and Michelle Obama are more than Facebook friends.

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T.I. and Tiny Arrested on Drug Charges


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Last night, rapper/actor, T.I. heard the phrase no person on probation likes to hear: "you're under arrest." The "Takers" actor and wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottle were arrested in West Hollywood after police smelled marijuana coming from their car, reports TMZ. This just weeks after the pair's three-city wedding and six months after T.I. was released from prison for federal weapons charges...



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K. Michelle on Her New Album 'Pain Medicine'


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It's not too often that you come across an artist who gives you goosebumps. To get that type of reaction, there must be a combination of powerful lyrics and a soul-grabbing voice. With that said, allow us to formally introduce you to K. Michelle. She's one of the few artists who claims she can sing and can back it up, pound for pound. Not only that, she has an interesting background. This FAMU graduate and former Miss FAMU winner has two singles bouncing around the Internet and a YouTube video, "Where They Do That At," catching thousands of clicks. It's only a matter of time before this Memphis native is a household name.

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Star Gazing: Ne-Yo's New York State of Mind


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Ne-Yo has been spotted out and about in NYC with his girlfriend Monyetta Shaw sporting her baby bump. Here the "Beautiful Monster" singer strolls solo outside of his Manhattan hotel. We're digging his end-of-summer style -- cuffed jeans, crisp white kicks and a plaid shirt.

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The Most Powerful Black Women and Men on Twitter


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For those of us who are Twitter-obsessed, it came as no surprise that African-Americans are the group that tweets the most. But did you ever wonder who's running things on Twitter? BlackWeb20.com compiled two lists of the 100 most powerful Black women and 100 most powerful Black men on the social networking site, using online reputation measurement tools Klout and Twittergrader to create their lists. Angela Simmons topped the list for the women and LeBron James won the #1 spot for the men. Here are the top five from both lists.

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Selena commented via Facebook:
"I follow Donna Brazille- the political commentator from CNN."

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Beyonce and Mathew Knowles Deny Relationship Rift


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Rumors of a strained relationship between Beyonce and her father, Matthew Knowles, have been rife ever since DNA evidence proved he fathered a love child earlier this year. But the two say it's all rumor. A statement from Knowles' Music World Entertainment says that Beyonce and her father "unequivocally have had and continue to have a close personal and business relationship..."


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Star Gazing: Tracy Morgan Pets His Pooch, Max


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One of our favorite comedians, Tracy Morgan, brought along his beloved dog, Max, to the set of "30 Rock." We wonder if he ever brings his pet python, piranhas and tiger eels on location.
 

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Star Gazing: 'Something about Faith' Evans


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Faith Evans -- rocking Rihanna-esque flame-red hair -- stopped by the Sirius XM studios in New York yesterday to promote her upcoming album, "Something about Faith" and to flaunt the album cover. The LP, out in October, will be her first release in five years.

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