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VIA CNN.COM: Las Vegas resident, Johnny Wicks, apparently disgruntled over the loss of a recent Social Security claim opened fire with a shotgun in a federal courthouse Monday, killing a court security officer and injuring a deputy U.S. marshal, authorities said. Law enforcement officials speaking on condition of anonymity identified the man as Johnny Wicks, […]

Mary J. Blige appeared on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ to perform her new single ‘I Am’ in Dec.  Mary J. also did an interview with Kimmel, talking about her wardrobe malfunction, Christmas shopping for her children, being co-executive producer for the ‘Precious’ soundtrack, her invade into acting, and doing a guest judging stint on the new season of ‘American […]

Boyz II Men revealed plans for a possible fan cruise to celebrate their 20 years in music in a sit down interview with ITN. The cruise would coincide with their 20th anniversary record. Watch it via YouTube video.

Mario wants everyone to be comfortable in their own skin and leave fur where it belongs—on animals. In fact, the Grammy-nominated R&B singer feels so strongly about the way that animals are treated by the fur industry that he bared his skin and showed off his “Soul Truth” tattoo in an “Ink, Not Mink” ad […]

Ronelle “Big Gates” Levatte, manager/brother of rapper Plies, has responded to rumors that his younger brother was incarcerated after a show in Atlanta last week. According to reports, Plies was allegedly arrested by federal agents after a performance in the ATL. In an exclusive statement to AllHipHop.com, Big Gates, also founder and co-owner of Plies’ label […]

Trends are just like the seasons, they come and go.  From uggs to shoulder pads and even shaven heads; below is a list of styles to avoid in the new year.

Whoa, omg…what happened?  This use to be one of the finest men in the industry, now look at him. 

Washington Wizard Gilbert Arenas brings guns to the Verizon Center.

I don’t know how true this story is but I had to share it.  Mediatakeout.com is reporting that yes, Lil Weezy is in love and get this, its not with any of his baby’s momas. 

Eurweb.com is reporting that Diddy’s Sean John store in NY has file a lawsuit against the owners of the building, claiming they put scaffolding in front of the door in 2006 and never took it down.

Browsing through the web I came across this story about losers in 2009.  Mediatakeout.com has comprised this list of losers below.  See if one your winners was really a loser in 2009.

The Indianapolis Star is reporting that there are thousands of Marion County taxpayers in which  the checks are no longer in the mail. Just before taxes were due the county, (Marion), sent out more than 200,000 rebate checks to homeowners through out the county.  The only problem, not everyone received their check.