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Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons Launch Phat Farm Cologne

Though their marriage is over, Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons still come together in the names of commerce and philanthropy. ... (read more)

Elton John to Try Hip Hop

Don’t be fooled by Elton John's funky suits and couture shades, you might just see the British pop legend rocking iced-out chains soon since he now claims to be interested in delving into the world of hip hop.... (read more)

Nissan Teams Up With Marc Ecko

The street-smart car company, Nissan, joins forces with urban style visionary, Marc Ecko, to announce the splicing of the fashion world and automotive design.... (read more)

John Legend To Release New Album, Perform In NYC For Fans

Grammy winner John Legend is preparing to release his sophomore album, Once Again, which hits stores October 24.... (read more)

Girlfriends’ Jill Marie Jones Wraps Production on film debut

From a girlfriend to a killer? Jill Marie Jones wraps production on her feature film debut Redrum, an offbeat comedy produced by Griot Filmworks. ... (read more)

Talib Kweli To Drop New Album This Fall

Get ready Talib Kweli fans. The conscious rapper is bringing the heat this fall with a new album entitled Ear Drum. ... (read more)

VIBE Media Group Seeks Editorial and Online Interns

VIBE Media Group is seeking dynamic interns to work with the Editorial and Online departments of VIBE and Vixen magazines. An internship with VIBE/Vixen will allow aspiring student journalists to apply classroom skills in a stimulating real life workplace.... (read more)

Oprah Gives 12 Homes to Katrina Victims

Recently, rappers such as Ice Cube and Ludacris have been critical of Oprah Winfrey’s negative view towards hip-hop. However, yesterday’s episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” proved no one can question her dedication to Black people.... (read more)

Rapper Mike Jones Starts Production on Debut Film

Houston-bred rapper Mike Jones (Who? Mike Jones!) preps to begin production on his debut project, American Dream, via his newly created film production company of the same name.... (read more)

Newcomer Euricka Survives Katrina, Plans R&B "Takeover"

New Orleans native Euricka is busy preparing her new album, “The Takeover,” for release this fall. But like most Americans, Hurricane Katrina stays on her mind.... (read more)

Fonzworth Bentley Shows his C.O.L.O.U.R.S. As Hip Hop Artist

Who would have thought all these people would turn out to see Diddy’s former umbrella carrier? Sean Paul, Snoop Dogg and hundreds of music fans did just that Sunday night (Aug. 27) at Hollywood’s Cabana Club to witness Fonzworth Bentley performas a solo hip hop artist. ... (read more)

Passed Your STD Test? Get a Safe Sex Certificate

Brooklyn’s Eli Dancy had grown tired of seeing rates of HIV infection increase in African-American males. His solution—the Safe Sex Certificate.... (read more)

Reggae Artist Accuses Lil’ Kim of Plagiarism

Though Lil’ Kim isn’t spitting bars from behind bars anymore, legal troubles still follow her. Jamaican singer Tanya Stephens is hitting Kim with a lawsuit claiming that the Brooklyn bred rap diva stole lyrics for her last album.... (read more)

iTunes Rival Offers Free Music

iTunes has a new competitor in the market for digital music. And unlike iTunes, this service is free.... (read more)

Idlewild Opens With Best Per-Screen Average

After years of delay, Outkast’s Idlewild finally opened in theaters this weekend, scoring the weekend’s best per-screen average.... (read more)

Meshell Ndegeocello Performs at Benefit Concert For Cancer Victim

Meshell Ndegeocello, and many others in the music industry are coming together to help an old friend in a time of need.... (read more)

DJ DangerMouse Credited For Mashup Craze, VIBE Editor Speaks On Phenomenon

Vibe Magazine's Music Editor Jon Caramanica appeared on ABC World News Tonight last week and spoke about the mash-up phenomenon.... (read more)

Lyfe Jennings, Christina Aguilera Top Billboard Charts

Lyfe Jennings’ sophomore album, The Phoenix, opened at No. 1 this week on Billboard’s R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart, selling 136,000 copies. ... (read more)

Eminem Designs AirMaxes For Charity

Rapper Eminem has teamed with Nike to create a limited edition line of Air Max sneakers to benefit charity. ... (read more)

Foxy Brown Accused of Stealing

Lately, instead of going up against leading female MC’s, Foxy Brown’s been battling the law. The Brooklyn bred rapstress is now being accused of stealing 800 dollars worth of belts from a boutique in New York City.... (read more)

Danity Kane's Album Races to the Top of the Charts

Danity Kane's newly released self-titled debut is the fastest selling album in the U.S., with 90,000 CD's sold on its first day in stores.... (read more)

BET Host Mad Linx Hosts US Open's Arthur Ashe Kids' Day

BET's Rap City VJ Mad Linx is set to host the 2006 US Open's pre-tournament celebration catering to the kids, The Annual Arthur Ashe Kids' Day, which will take place on August 26.... (read more)

DMX Cancels Concert For The Troops

Rapper DMX has canceled his tour to entertain troops in Kuwait and Iraq. ... (read more)

Beyonce's Dad: Someone is Trying to Sabotage the B'Day Album

Beyonce's new album, B'Day has sparked a firestorm of controversy and rumors months before its September 5th release date, spurring Beyonce's father to release a letter to dispel what he believes are "planned distractions" aimed to sabotage the singer's success.... (read more)

Michael Jackson Pawns Pets To Raise Money

Desperate times calls for desperate measures - though pop superstar Michael Jackson could not bear to part with his Neverland Ranch, he’s opted to sell his collection of zoo animals to raise money.... (read more)

DMX To Entertain Troops in USO Tour

DMX is set to go on his first USO tour, performing for troops stationed in the Persian Gulf region - proving that there's a heart under the Ruff exterior.... (read more)

Beenie Man Ties The Knot With Pregnant Girlfriend

Moses "Beenie Man" Davis tied the knot with fiancée Michelle D'Angel' Downer in a lavish ceremony Crichton Estate on the island of St. Andrew on Tuesday (Aug. 22).... (read more)

Diddy Expecting New Baby With Model Kim Porter

Sean "Diddy" Combs and longtime girlfriend, Kim Porter, are "happy to confirm that they are expecting their second child together," Combs' representative, Keesha Johnson, said Tuesday.... (read more)

Former Member of British R&B Group Mis-Teeq Goes Solo

Alesha Dixon, former member of British R&B girl group Mis-Teeq, is dropping her debut solo album called Fire'd Up.... (read more)

Diddy and Essence Kick Off Fashion Week

It’s no wonder Diddy was concerned about preserving his sexy. He, along with Essence, will be kicking off Fashion Week in New York with a "Black Style Now" Gala – and sexy will definitely be in the building. ... (read more)

Federline Flops on Teen Choice Awards

Kevin Federline isn’t getting much love from the hip hop community. Not even twenty-four hours his debut on the Teen Choice Awards, where he performed his new single “Lose Control,” the footage was being passed around, and subsequently slammed, on cyberspace sites like YouTube.... (read more)

Irv Gotti and Murder Inc. Back With Universal

Irv Gotti and Murder Inc. are back in business with Universal Music Group. ... (read more)

Busta Rhymes Fan: Busta Kicked Me in My Face

Roberto Lebron, the young man who claims Busta Rhymes stomped him out earlier this month, divulged more details about the incident yesterday.... (read more)

Will Smith Inks Deal With Bollywood Firm

Rapper/actor Will Smith's production company Overbrook Entertainment has teamed up with Sony Pictures and Indian Entertainment company UTV in a co-production deal worth over $30 million.... (read more)

Rapper Mac Minister Preps for Murder Trial and New Album Release

Mac Minister, who made headlines when he was featured on America's Most Wanted following a homicide, is readying himself for his first day of trial and the release of his new album, The Minister of Defense. ... (read more)

Kelis Unhappy With Label, Clarifies Definition of Bossy

Singer Kelis claims to be “Bossy” and she has no reservations about showing label house Jive just to what extent.... (read more)

Osama bin Laden Lusts for Whitney Houston, Talks of Killing Bobby Brown

Osama bin Laden may want to blast off the United States and everyone on it, but not before he gets a hold of singer Whitney Houston, whom he allegedly refers to as "the most beautiful woman he's ever seen."... (read more)

Busta Rhymes Arrested

Busta Rhymes made headlines again this weekend when he was arrested and charged with assault in New York. ... (read more)

Ne-yo Honored for Humanitarian Work

Ne-Yo proves to be a rising star even outside the music industry, as he was presented a plaque from "The Disabilities and Special Needs Board of Clarendon", SC for his recent humanitarian efforts.... (read more)

Radio Personality Fatman Scoop To Drop Album and TV Show

Radio Personality Fatman Scoop, aka Big Colorado, is set to release his first solo album and a syndicated/joint venture/talk radio/television show with his wife.... (read more)

Usher Stars as Lead Role In The Broadway Musical “Chicago”

R&B crooner Usher will make his Broadway debut on Aug. 22, playing the role of lawyer Billy Flynn in the famed musical, "Chicago.”... (read more)

Marbury Launches Low Cost Sneaker Line

New York Knicks' Stephon Marbury steps up his fashion game while rejecting today’s norm of astronomically priced basketball kicks. His new Starbury One sneakers are said to be the highest quality when it comes to performance shoes, but sell at only 15 dollars a pair – a mere fraction of what Air Jordans cost.... (read more)

MTV Adds Additional Performers To Video Music Awards Lineup

MTV has just added Christina Aguilera to the long list of performers for the 2006 Video Music Awards.... (read more)

Justin Timberlake Releases New Album, Stars In New Film

Justin Timberlake is set to release his hotly anticipated sophomore album, “FutureSex/LoveSounds”, on September 16. The new album will be Timberlake’s first since the release of his debut album Justified” four years ago.... (read more)

Jennifer Lopez and Former Husband Battle Over Tell-All Book

A dispute between Jennifer Lopez and her ex-husband Ojani Noa over his proposed tell-all book about his relationship are beginning to erupt, but will not end up in court, attorneys said Wednesday.... (read more)

Beyoncé Pulls Out of England Promotional Tour To Celebrate B'Day

Beyoncé (see slideshow) has reportedly pulled out of a promotional tour of England for the debut of her new album, B'day.... (read more)

Philadelphia Police Question Beanie Sigel's Story

Philadelphia police say they aren’t buying Beanie Sigel's story about being robbed and shot near his boyhood home, a claim the rapper made three months ago. ... (read more)

Pharoahe Monch Drops First CD in Seven Years, Drops Video for New Single

This week rapper Pharoahe Monch is set to shoot the video for his first single “Push,” on Thursday, August 17th in Green Point, Brooklyn, the debut single off of his sophomore CD, Desire, coming out on his new label home, SRC/Universal Motown, this winter.... (read more)

Rick Ross Hustles His Way To No. 1

Rick Ross has had folks “Hustlin’” all summer and thanks to the single’s popularity, the Miami rapper’s debut CD, Port of Miami, took the top spot on this week's Billboard 200. ... (read more)

Beyoncé Rings The Alarm on Vibe.com

First Cassie blogs on her site/myspace page about the Vibe.com article that ran last week on her Hot 97 interview, this week Beyoncé (see slideshow) says she wants to set the record straight about the Vibe.com headline titled Rihanna Covers Up, Inspires Beyonce’s “Second” Single?.... (read more)

Matthew Knowles Helps Keep Music Fest in Houston

Despite some of the reported disarray at last year’s Essence Music Festival, the city of Houston is looking for another chance to host it in 2007 – this time, employing one of their most powerful tools to back them up – Matthew Knowles.... (read more)

India.Arie’s Testimony Certified Gold

India.Arie’s latest release, Testimony: Vol. 1, Life and Relationship, has gone gold.... (read more)

Lil' Wayne Arrested On Drug Possession

Rapper Lil' Wayne was arrested yesterday, Monday, August 14th, in Atlanta, GA, on drug possession charges.... (read more)

E-40 Gets Hyphy On New DVD

Bay area rapper E-40 has plans to release a new DVD that will break down the fundamentals of the area’s Hyphy movement.... (read more)

Ne-Yo and Others Team Up With Andre Agassi and Serena Williams To Kick Off 2006 US Open

As Andre Agassi prepares to participate in the last US Open of his career, Ne-Yo preps to perform at his first.... (read more)

Lil Flip Signs Deal with Warner Bros./Asylum

Rapper Lil Flip has signed a deal with Warner Bros./Asylum, and is preparing to drop his forthcoming album, I Need Mine, this fall.... (read more)

Artist Development Guru Devyne Stephens Inks Venture with SRC/Universal Motown

Devyne Stephens, the Atlanta-based artist development guru who executive produced and engineered R&B singer/producer Akon’s debut, Trouble, has inked a deal with SRC/Universal Records to distribute his own Upfront Entertainment.... (read more)

Diddy To Be A Daddy?

Diddy will reportedly be adding another bad boy…or girl…to his family sometime soon.... (read more)

Justin Timberlake Unveils New Songs

The release date for Justin Timberlake’s FutureSex/LoveSounds is still about a month away, but a lucky few were able to get a sneak peek of the new material last Friday when the singer performed at L.A.’s House of Blues as part of his "Sexyback Club Tour". ... (read more)

Rihanna Covers Up, Inspires Beyonce’s “Second” Single?

R&B star Rihanna declined to go topless during a recent cover shoot with a German magazine, citing her desire to be taken seriously as a musician as the reason.... (read more)

Kanye West Pops The Question

Kanye West has popped the question, sources tell Vibe.com.... (read more)

Kevin Federline Drops Hip Hop Album on Own Label

Looks like K-Fed has found a new reason to swipe wifey, Britney Spears’ credit card. The self-proclaimed lyrical magistrate has just announced the launch of his very own record label, Federation Records. ... (read more)

Goapele Receives Activism Award

The Bay area-based Ella Baker Center for Human Rights will honor neo soul singer Goapele with its first ever "Human Rights Cultural Hero Award" next month.... (read more)

Marques Houston Finishes New Album

R&B crooner Marques Houston is putting the finishing touches on his latest release Veteran. ... (read more)

Lil Kim Wants Out of Atlantic Deal

It’s official. Newly-freed rapper Lil’ Kim wants out of her deal with Atlantic Records. ... (read more)

Swizz Beatz Produces Beat For World Peace

Super producer Swizz Beatz will produce a new song as part of an international campaign to promote world peace. ... (read more)

T.I. and Common Join American Gangster Cast

T.I. may be the “King of the South” when it comes to rap, but he’s not above showing a little humility when it comes to talking about his new movie role.... (read more)

Fergie Announces Solo Release Date

After watching “London Bridge” leapfrog from the Billboard Hot 100 pit to its current number one spot on the singles chart, Black Eyed Peas' femme presence has announced the release date of her first solo album. ... (read more)

Dave Chappelle Launches Comedy Tour

Dave Chappelle’s sudden departure to Africa after leaving his hit Comedy Central series “Chappelle’s Show,”—and the subsequent media frenzy that it caused—are long in the past. “The Lost Episodes” have come and gone. But Chappelle is here to stay...for a month anyway. ... (read more)

Pop Singer Pink Defends Hip Hop

Spunky pop artist Pink is furious at the insinuations made by a British politician by the name of David Cameron that hip hop music encourages violence. ... (read more)

Ex-Making The Band Member Young City Arrested

For those Making The Band fans that were wondering what happened to Choppa, aka Young City, here’s a newsflash: He was arrested last week for armed robbery, a charge he picked up as a juvenile.... (read more)

Street Dancers Compete For Best Dance Crew Title

Who says kids in New Zealand don’t love hip hop? Last week, hundreds of street dancers from as far away as Belgium, India and South Africa competed for the title of best dance crew at the World Hip Hop Championships in Los Angeles. ... (read more)

Pussycat Dolls Concert Organizers Sued

The Pussycat Dolls got burlesque in Malaysia and now concert organizers face a $2715 penance bestowed by Malaysian authorities for flouting culturally driven decency regulations. Note to Dolls: No dropping it in a Muslim-rich region.... (read more)

Flavor Of Love Debut Breaks VH1 Records

If the ratings numbers for the debut of Flavor of Love 2 are an indicator, people love them some Flavor Flav.... (read more)

Outkast Kills Break-Up Rumors

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, but for Andre 3000 and Big Boi of OutKast – does it also make the music grow hotter? Fans are craving a collabo – which they haven’t provided in years, but the hip hop prophets claim to be going strong.... (read more)

Three 6 Mafia Announce New Album And Other Projects

Memphis rappers Three 6 Mafia have been quite busy since their Oscar win earlier this year.... (read more)

Cassie Talks About Omarion, Bow Wow, Ciara, and "Me & U" Uncut Video

Newcomer Cassie (see slideshow) was on New York's Hot 97 radio station today (Aug. 9th), and she had more than a mouthful of musical notes to belt out.... (read more)

Pharrell, Snoop, and Others Talk on Myspace “Pharrell and Friends” Concert

“This (is) that Golden backpack shit”, Pharrell Williams screamed to fans in Hollywood July 17, 2006 on the top level of the famed Arclight Movie Theater parking lot at the “Pharrell and Friends” concert sponsored by the web giant Myspace. ... (read more)

MTV Slammed For Racial Insensitivity

Left hooks are being swung at MTV over a recent animation depicting Snoop Dogg with two black women leashed on all fours and defecating on themselves in the cartoon series, Where My Dogs At?... (read more)

Diddy Okays Timberlake’s Sexy

Justin Timberlake may think that he’s bringing "Sexyback,” but according to Diddy—it never left. ... (read more)

Prince Slated for Super Bowl Halftime Show, Diddy and Cassie To Play NFL Kickoff

Three years after Nipplegate rocked CBS’s world, the network will once again air the Super Bowl, except this time, Prince will steal the show as the game’s half-time performer. ... (read more)

Lil Jon Defends Hip Hop

Rapper Lil’ Jon definitely knows how to get crunked, especially when it comes to defending hip hop against conservatives like Bill O’ Reilly.... (read more)

Wendy Williams Seeks New Talent for Upcoming Movie

It is safe to say Wendy Williams is truly one of a kind, but this month, the New York gossip queen hits the streets in search for someone to fill her stilettos for a movie based on her sometimes not-so-fabulous life.... (read more)

Donna Summer Starts Fresh With Burgundy

Despite the cloudy demise of many talented musicians whose careers are washed out after their stint in the industry, Donna Summer is ready to shine again as she teams up with Sony BMG’s Burgundy Records.... (read more)

Mario Slated To Drop New Album

After making his acting debut in the high-powered dance film Step Up, R&B crooner Mario is slated to drop his new album later this year, and he seems to be rather excited about it.... (read more)

D’Angelo Back In the Studio

D’Angelo is reportedly back on track, health-wise and music-wise. ... (read more)

Mos Def To Drop New Album

Mos Def will take a moment from his busy acting career to drop a new CD next month.... (read more)

R&B Starlets Emulate Janet

When you’re a multiplatinum-selling bonafide pop star like Janet Jackson, making a comeback is a big deal, especially when your current crop of competition is dead set on biting your style. ... (read more)

Jay-Z Helps United Nations Motivate Youth

From HP ads to boycotts of expensive champagnes, Def Jam President Jay-Z has been using his “CEO of Hip Hop” influence a lot lately. And he doesn’t look like he’s slowing down.... (read more)

Nick Canon Strikes A Deal With MTV

Watch out for Nick Cannon's television take over. Financially, he's got the ammo. MTV is his supplier. Duck your heads and listen for the boom. ... (read more)

R&B Singer Sammie Makes a Comeback

Remember the 12-year-old who sang “I Like It” with a voice smoother than molasses and a smile so mischievous he could have been one of kids on The Cosby Show? Well Sammie is back, all grown up and ready to run the show all by himself. ... (read more)

Hip Hop Museum Won't Shun Gangsta Rap

After time paid in gestation, hip hop’s first ever museum epitomizing what initially burgeoned in Bronx, NY, will recognize the patriarchs of gangsta rap as part of its hip hop retrospective, despite initial apprehension. Just don’t expect homage to the culture.... (read more)

Kanye West, Gnarles Barkley Among Performers To Rock The Crowd At Lollapolooza

Never without a sample sidekick, Kanye West hyped the crowd at the Lollapolooza festival in Chicago’s Grant Park on Sunday night with a cover of Eurythmics 1983 standard, “Sweet Dreams.”... (read more)

J.Lo Leaves Dallas Set

On Thursday a spokesperson for Jennifer Lopez confirmed that the multi-platinum singer has dropped out of the upcoming Hollywood adaptation of the 1970's television series, Dallas.... (read more)

Madonna Angers Catholics With The Cross

In her latest attempt to go to hell, or liken to Christ for $350 a concert ticket, Madonna will be crucified, in Rome, on a Sunday, calling next on this year’s roster of Roman Catholic beefs with ballsy musicians.... (read more)

Ray J Soon to Release First Group Under Own Label

Ray J’s come a long way from the days of being one of sister Brandy’s sidekicks. Today, he runs his record label, Knockout Entertainment, and is on the brinks of releasing his first group, TKO (Tha Knock Out).... (read more)

Kanye West and Condoleezza Rice Make Vanity Fair's Best Dressed List

What do Kanye West and Condoleezza Rice have in common? They’ve both been chosen to appear on Vanity Fair Magazines "Best Dressed" List. ... (read more)

Janet Jackson Changes New Album Title

VIBE cover girl Janet Jackson has officially changed the name of her upcoming CD to 20 Y. O. ... (read more)

Letoya Luckett Debuts At No. 1

R&B singer Letoya Luckett’s solo debut album, Letoya, sold 165,000 copies (Nielsen SoundScan) this week and entered the Billboard 200 at No. 1. ... (read more)

John Legend Back Once Again

After pumping 70’s nostalgic soul and sweater vests into the vein of R&B, John Legend reappears this fall with his second major LP, Once Again.... (read more)

David Banner and Trina Host Ozone Awards

As if the heat wave wasn’t scorching enough, Ozone Magazine makes this weekend even hotter with it’s first ever award show and conference in its home base of Orlando, Fl, with Mississippi’s own David Banner and Dade-county native Trina hosting this Sunday, August 6th.... (read more)

Bobby Valentino To Reveal His Hip Hop Half

With Mary J. Blige and the animated Brook Lynn, Beyonce and catching-the-holy-ghost Sasha, and Tyrese and the swaggered Black Ty, it was only a matter of time before other artists followed the split-personalities-trend. The latest addition: Bobby Valentino and his rhyming counterpart, BV.... (read more)

Pussycat Doll Tryouts

Looking to add some untapped felinity--and press--to their group, the Pussycat Dolls commence an all-out search for their latest member on a new reality headhunter tentatively titled, The Search for the Next Pussycat Doll.... (read more)

Beyonce Headlines "Dream Girls" Soundtrack

B-Day isn’t the only pending album afforded studio time by the vocal prowess of Beyonce Knowles this year. Prepare to join the singer for an X-Mas celebration, too.... (read more)

Lawyers Quit on Michael Jackson, Again

It's Ground Hog Day all over again for Michael Jackson, since for the second time this year, the lawyers representing the "King of Pop" part ways with him.... (read more)

Outkast Duo Star In Idlewild, Released This Month

With the release of their new movie, Idlewild, the members of OutKast effortlessly transport viewers back to the heat of a 1930’s southern speakeasy, where the fellas tilt their top hats instead of their fitteds, and Coke-bottle shaped ladies shake it to a forgotten beat.... (read more)

Jin The Emcee Crowns Maryland Rapper Winner of Freestyle Competition

Jin The Emcee might've turned his "Double R" chain in, gone indie and adopted a new moniker, but hip hop is still the name of the game for the Chinese rapper.... (read more)

Gunshots End Jermaine Dupri Party, JD Talks About Beyonce

An Atlanta party hosted by rapper Jermaine Dupri ended in gunfire Sunday night and left three party-goers hospitalized with bullet wounds. ... (read more)

Idol Execs Upset Over Fantasia Biopic, Ruben Studdard Drops Third Album

"Truth Is", American Idol execs are upset about some of the scenes in Fantasia Barrino’s biopic, The Fantasia Barrino Story: Life Is Not a Fairy Tale.... (read more)

The 2006 MTV VMA Nominees

And The 2006 MTV VMA Nominees Are…... (read more)

Kid Chocolate Causes Uproar At Manhattan Center.

In an ESPN 2 ‘Wednesday Night Fights’ live televised performance at The Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom, undefeated Afro-Cuban middleweight champion, Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (6 wins-0 losses-5 KO’s), left boxing fans at the sold-out venue in disbelief—proving himself to be a true knock-out artist. ... (read more)

Flavor of Love Diva Gets Her Own Show

VH1’s reality show Flavor of Love, starring Public Enemy hype man, Flavor Flav, was so successful that the network is planning not only a sequel starring Flav himself, but a spin-off show as well.... (read more)

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