Los Angeles - It’s the end of a jammin’ and def era.
On Dec. 24, rapper and mogul Jay-Z settled months of speculation and announced he’ll be stepping down as Def Jam Records president at the end of his term in 2008.
Jay showed his appreciation for the top hip-hop post by saying he’s been incredibly fortunate, […]
Entries from December 2007
Jay-Z Steps Down As President Of Def Jam
December 27th, 2007 · No Comments
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Fergie To Get Hitched
December 27th, 2007 · No Comments
Los Angeles - Pop sensation Fergie is officially off the market, according to media reports Thursday.
The dutchess has recently become engaged to Las Vegas actor Josh Duhamel, her rep confirmed.
The pair have been dating since 2004 and Fergie recently admitted in an interview that they’re “practically married”.
Sure, but having a ceremony will give her an […]
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Ethnicity linked to breast cancer
December 26th, 2007 · No Comments
A genetic mutation appears to link Hispanic, young African-American and Ashkenazi Jewish women who have breast cancer, a new study by U.S. researchers shows.
The mutation of the BRCA1 gene had been known to occur among Ashkenazi Jews but researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine and the Northern California Cancer Center found it among Hispanic […]
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Many parents refuse to admit their child is obese
December 26th, 2007 · No Comments
Many parents are in denial that their children are obese, according to a new study.
Researchers from the University of Michigan found that 43 percent of parents with obese or overweight children may be in denial about their weight.
Out of over 2,000 adults surveyed, 56% of parents with children 12-17 said their kids were only […]
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Actress Michelle Rodriguez charged and in jail for DUI
December 26th, 2007 · No Comments
Actress Michelle Rodriguez began a 180-day jail term in an LA jail on Sunday, two days before Christmas. The former “Lost” star was sentenced by a judge in October for violating her probation on previous drunken-driving and hit-and-run offenses, and he clearly specified that she can not be granted work furlough, early release or home […]
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Britney Spears is furious with her little sister
December 26th, 2007 · No Comments
Britney Spears is reportedly furious with her little sister Jamie-Lynn and the two are now estranged.
The 16-year-old teen is pregnant and Britney is angry because she learned the news from the tabloid press like everyone else.
Not only was the Britney one the last to know, K-Fed is even saying he knew all about it before […]
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Nicolas Cage certainly is a “National Treasure”
December 23rd, 2007 · No Comments
The action-adventure sequel “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” was the top film at U.S. and Canadian theaters this weekend, taking in $45.5 million for distributor Walt Disney Co.
Nicolas Cage’s National Treasure: Book of Secrets was down on Saturday from its enthusiastic Friday opening. The return of treasure hunter Ben Gates added an estimated $16.9M with […]
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Google buys DoubleClick equals big bucks
December 21st, 2007 · No Comments
The $3.1 billion transaction which would have Google purchasing DoubleClick has been approved by U.S. regulators.
Google now has to deal with regulators in Europe who are expected to not be as easy in terms of winning over their support.
The deal is opposed by many and cannot be fully completed until the European Commission approves of […]
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Fan rumor site Think Secret shut down by Apple
December 21st, 2007 · No Comments
Apple has reached a settlement in their lawsuit as the popular fan rumor site Think Secret will be shut down.
Think Secret garnered a lot of attention from Apple back in January 2005 when they revealed details about the upcoming Mac Mini before it was even revealed.
Think Secret has agreed to shut down as long as […]
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Congressman Tom Tancredo has had enough
December 21st, 2007 · No Comments
Colorado congressman Tom Tancredo has announced that he is dropping out of the GOP race for president in the 2008 election, and has stated that he endorses Mitt Romney.
Tancredo is best known for his views on illegal immigration. He took credit for moving illegal immigration to the forefront of campaigne election issues and stated […]
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