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Mary J Blige, Husband 'Happy As Can Be'?

Contrary to what select sources and the New York Post penned hours after her "Stronger With Each Tear" album release party this week, Mary J. Blige and hubby Kendu Isaacs are "happy as can be". According to the "I Am" singer's publicist the alleged altercation was nothing more than an misunderstanding. "People lie and don't know what they're talking about," Kerynne Tencer, a rep for Blige told the New York Post. "They're as happy as can be.

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Alicia Keys Adds 'Freedom' Tour Dates

Fresh off making the year's strongest debut for an R&B female artist, Alicia Keys has tacked on over ten additional dates for her anticipated tour. Touring in support of "The Element of Freedom," Keys' North American tour will now make rounds through Miami, Atlanta, Las Vegas and Los Angeles in addition to previously announced stops in Montreal, New York and Toronto.

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Washington Wizards’ Star Gilbert Arenas Being Investigated For Storing Gun In Locker

Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas is currently the subject of an NBA investigation over firearms he possibly stored in his locker in the past. According to ESPN, the NBA confirmed the rumors, but said the container was locked and stored without any ammunition. After the team found out, they notified the league and local authorities since it violated NBA rules.

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Mary J Blige 'Strong' For No.2 Debut Next Week

Mary J. Blige is poised for a strong debut on next week's Billboard 200 albums chart. According to early sales figures, Blige's new album "Stronger With Each Tear" will come in at no.2 thanks to sales in excess of 300,000 copies. Featuring the single "I Am," "Stronger With Each Tear" could sell up to 350,000 copies but will still fall short of the week's projected winner -- Susan Boyle. According to sales predictions, Boyle's reigning album "I Dreamed a Dream," which has sold over 2.

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Kandi Burruss Excited Over Asylum Record Deal

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star and singer/songwriter Kandi Burruss has received an early Christmas present from Asylum Records. Joining former 112 member Slim and Ginuwine, Burruss officially inked a deal with Asylum for the release of her anticipated album "B.L.O.G." recently. Slated for release February 2010, Burruss tells BV Buzz she's excited about the new album (her first in ten years). "I'm really excited about my new deal and releasing my CD to the masses.

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Jennifer Hudson Ready For South Africa, Not Pregnancy

Jennifer Hudson is ready to jet off to South Africa and not a rumored pregnancy according to a representative. Issuing a statement Wednesday, after days of rumors surrounding the Grammy winner being pregnant with her second child, Hudson's rep says her next film role is the only thing she will be delivering in 2010. "Contrary to what has been falsely reported, Jennifer Hudson is not pregnant.

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50 Cent Brushes off Critics

With the release of his fourth studio album, 50 Cent has found himself in an unfamiliar position. These days, the rap behemoth, who has sold 30 million albums worldwide since 2003’s landmark Get Rich Or Die Tryin’, has had to answer to lackluster sales of his latest release Before I Self Destruct. The much-hyped project, which debuted with 160,000 copies this past November, represents a career low for the Queens rapper.

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Ashanti Stalker Found Guilty of Stalking, Harassment

"Good Good" singer Ashanti's texting stalker will have to dream about her from a cell according to New York based reports. The man, Devar Hurd, was found guilty of both aggravated harassment and stalking in a Manhattan court room earlier this week. Shaking his head when the verdict was read, sources say a jury found Hurd guilty after two days of deliberations.

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Maxwell, Black Eyed Peas Join Grammy Line Up

Maxwell and the Black Eyed Peas will join Beyonce as performers at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards next month. Both nominated acts were revealed as performers Tuesday, along with Taylor Swift and Lady Antebellum. Slated to take place January 31 in Los Angeles, the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards air Live! on CBS. Each of the performers are nominated for multiple awards with Maxwell and The Black Eyed Peas earning six; Beyonce ten; and Taylor Swift eight. For a list of nominees, click HERE.

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Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao Mega-Fight In Jeopardy Over Drug Testing

Is the highly anticipated mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in jeopardy? According to their camps, it very well could be. According to a press release from Mayweather's camp, Pac-Man's promoter Golden Boy Promotions informed them that the Filipino fighter is refusing to comply with Olympic style drug testing 30 days before the fight, because of superstition. Mayweather's management has requested that the tests be done to ensure fair play and sportsmanship by both fighters.

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