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		<title>BP Member Spotlight: Charlie Murphy</title>
		<link>http://hellobeautiful.com/special-features/bp-community/cedricthornton/bp-member-spotlight-charlie-murphy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:30:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cedric Thornton</dc:creator>
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Charlie Murphy blessed the BlackPlanet family with several interviews, including one for Hello Beautiful! Check out his profile here to see his exclusive interviews with BlackPlanet, Hello Beautiful and The Urban Daily.... <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/special-features/bp-community/cedricthornton/bp-member-spotlight-charlie-murphy/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.blackplanet.com/CharlieMurphyBP/">Charlie Murphy</a> blessed the BlackPlanet family with several interviews, including one for Hello Beautiful! Check out his profile <a href="http://www.blackplanet.com/CharlieMurphyBP/">here </a>to see his exclusive interviews with BlackPlanet, Hello Beautiful and The Urban Daily.</p>
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		<title>First Lady To Appear On Jay Leno</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:59:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deborah Bennett, Senior Editor</dc:creator>
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The First Lady, Michelle Obama is scheduled to appear on "The Jay Leno Show" on Friday as part of a comedy sketch.

Set to appear via satellite, the First Lady will participate during the talk show host's segment in which the guest answers 10 rapid-fire questions.

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<p><span id="more-542867"></span>The First Lady, Michelle Obama is scheduled to appear on<a href="http://www.thejaylenoshow.com/" target="_blank"><em><strong> &#8220;The Jay Leno Show&#8221;</strong></em></a> on Friday as part of a comedy sketch.</p>
<p>Set to appear via satellite, the First Lady will participate during the talk show host&#8217;s segment in which the guest answers 10 rapid-fire questions.</p>
<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/daily-wendy-is-michelle-obama-insecure/" target="_self"><em><strong>Is Michelle Obama insecure?</strong></em></a></p>
<p>Take a look at our Michelle Obama gallery:</p>

<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/the-first-lady-gets-an-action-figure/" target="_self"><em><strong>The First Lady gets an action figure</strong></em></a></p>
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		<title>NEW VIDEO: Chris Brown Apologizes for Apology Shirt</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:44:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abiola Abrams</dc:creator>
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Hey Cupcakes,

It's Friday! Let's release some tension after... <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/special-features/abiola-abrams/new-video-chris-brown-apologizes-for-apology-shirt/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
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<p>Hey Cupcakes,</p>
<p>It&#8217;s Friday! Let&#8217;s release some tension after a stressful week. We&#8217;ve made it clear we NEVER condone relationship violence. Whether you believe that Chris Brown&#8217;s apology to his fans and Rihanna was genuine is up to you; but for now we bring you <strong>Chris Brown&#8217;s SHIRT</strong>!</p>
<h1><strong>CHRIS BROWN&#8217;S OFFICIAL SHIRT APOLOGY</strong></h1>
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<p>xo,</p>
<p>Abiola</p>
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		<title>Abiola Meets Lil Wayne&#8217;s Twin Sister</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 18:20:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abiola Abrams</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/special-features/abiola-abrams/abiola-meets-lil-waynes-twin-sister/" alt="Abiola Meets Lil Wayne's Twin Sister"><img src="http://cdn.hellobeautiful.com/files/2009/05/abiola-as-lil-wayne-150x150.jpg" align="left" alt="Abiola Meets Lil Wayne's Twin Sister" hspace="5" vspace="5" border="0" /></a>Hey Cupcakes,

It's What-the-Wednesday...

I work with my friend Casey Gane-McCalla on our sister site NewsOne.com to get the hard hitting stories. When our repeated requests to interview Lil Wayne fell on deaf ears, we decided to interview his long lost twin si... <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/special-features/abiola-abrams/abiola-meets-lil-waynes-twin-sister/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
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<p>It&#8217;s What-the-Wednesday&#8230;</p>
<p>I work with my friend <a href="http://newsone.com/author/casey-gane-mccalla/" target="_blank">Casey Gane-McCalla</a> on our sister site <a href="http://newsone.com/" target="_blank">NewsOne.com</a> to get the hard hitting stories. When our repeated requests to interview Lil Wayne fell on deaf ears, we decided to interview his long lost twin sister, DeWanda Carter, Lil Weeza F. Baby. Enjoy!</p>
<p>Oh &#8212; And don&#8217;t leave me by my lonesome- leave me a COMMENT.</p>
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<p>This has been a broadcast from Harlem where I live in solo sin with whatever friends roll through and  the fab Anabelle Kitty Kat. Some people won&#8217;t like you no matter what so just be your crazy, cool, weird self &amp; give the haters something to talk about!</p>
<p>&#8211;</p>
<p>Thanks for hanging with your girl. You know me as Abiola Abrams, Miss Picky on VH1&#8242;s Tough Love, the host of The Best Shorts on BET J, the author of Dare, and the host of The Planet Abiola Show online. Join me on Hello Beautiful for my Music Mondays, Sexy Temptation Tuesdays, What-the-Wednesdays, Think About It Thursdays and For the Win Fridays.</p>
<p>Follow me on TWITTER.com/abiolatv, FLICKR.com/abiolatv, abiolatv.TUMBLR.com, YOUTUBE.com/planetabiola and find secret goodies at www.planetabiola.com.</p>
<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/zahara-jolie-pitt-is-americas-next-top-model/" target="_blank"><strong><em>Zahara Jolie-Pitt is America&#8217;s Next Top Model!</em></strong></a></p>
<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-man/down-low-brothers-in-hip-hop/" target="_blank"><strong><em>Down-Low Brothers in Hip Hop</em></strong></a></p>
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		<title>&#8220;Jump Offs&#8221; Movie Trailer</title>
		<link>http://hellobeautiful.com/special-features/dbennett/jump-offs-movie-trailer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:28:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deborah Bennett, Senior Editor</dc:creator>
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You knew it had to happen sooner or later... Check out this romantic comedy about scandalous women and the men who love them (your men):

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<p>You knew it had to happen sooner or later&#8230; Check out this romantic comedy about scandalous women and the men who love them (your men):</p>
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<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-glam/9-reasons-why-we-cheat/" target="_self"><em><strong>9 reasons why we cheat.</strong></em></a></p>
<p>You&#8217;d be surprised how many men think they&#8217;re superstars in bed, click <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-man/6-sex-mistakes-men-make/" target="_self"><em><strong>here</strong></em></a> to read the 6 sex mistakes men make.</p>
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		<title>Wanda Sykes Lands New Show</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:01:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hello Beautiful</dc:creator>
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Looks like Wanda Sykes will be back on nighttime TV! The comedienne reportedly landed her own late-night show aimed to replace the canceled MadTV. Says Yahoo!,
Actress-comedian Wanda Sykes and the Fox ne... <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/special-features/hello-beautiful-staff/wanda-sykes-lands-new-show/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
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<p>Looks like <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/is-wanda-sykes-too-funny-for-the-white-house/" target="_blank">Wanda Sykes</a> will be back on nighttime TV! The comedienne reportedly landed her own late-night show aimed to replace the canceled <em>MadTV</em>. Says Yahoo!,</p>
<blockquote><p>Actress-comedian Wanda Sykes and the Fox network are finalizing a deal for a Saturday late-night show.</p>
<p>The hourlong show, slated to premiere in the fall, will succeed the recently canceled sketch comedy show &#8220;MadTV.&#8221; It will be topical, featuring a panel of recurring guests sparring over issues concerning politics as well as pop culture. Sykes will appear in field segments as well.</p>
<p>Known for her outspoken comedic perspective, Sykes will host the 2009 White House Correspondents&#8217; Association dinner. The actress, who co-stars on CBS&#8217; &#8220;The New Adventures of Old Christine,&#8221; previously headlined the sitcom &#8220;Wanda at Large&#8221; on Fox.</p></blockquote>
<p>Would you watch a late-night show featuring Wanda? Let us know!</p>
<p><strong><em>Will Wanda Sykes join the number of <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/are-black-actresses-finally-getting-tv-shine/" target="_blank">black actresses getting TV shine</a>? </em></strong></p>
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		<title>Tyler Perry Fans: Is Madea Bad For Black America?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Byakuugan_Mod</dc:creator>
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GLCIII asks, "Is he (Tyler Perry) reinforcing stereotypes? And even if he is, how do you weigh that against the good he'... <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/special-features/bp-community/richard-streeter-2/tyler-perry-fans-is-madea-bad-for-black-america/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
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<p><a title="BP member profile" href="http://www.blackplanet.com/glcIII/">GLCIII</a> asks, &#8220;Is he (<em>Tyler Perry)</em> reinforcing stereotypes? And even if he is, how do you weigh that against the good he&#8217;s doing?&#8221; In the news forum <a title="BP News Article" href="http://www.blackplanet.com/news/article_comments.html?news_item_id=856494"><em>Is Madea bad for Black America</em></a> members are debating this very question. Find out what other members are saying <a title="BP news article" href="http://www.blackplanet.com/news/article_comments.html?news_item_id=856494">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Is Eddie The Right Man To Play Pryor?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:58:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hello Beautiful</dc:creator>
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One comedian is set to play another! Funnyman Eddie Murphy has been picked to step in the shoes of the late, great Richard Pryor for an upcoming biopic. Says the Guardian <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/special-features/hello-beautiful-staff/eddie-murphy-to-play-richard-pryor-in-biopic/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
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<p>One comedian is set to play another! Funnyman Eddie Murphy has been picked to step in the shoes of the late, great Richard Pryor for an upcoming biopic. Says the <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2009/feb/27/eddie-murphy-to-play-richard-pryor" target="_blank">Guardian</a>,</p>
<blockquote><p><em>Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?</em> is being put together by Bill Condon, the Oscar-winning writer who co-produced Sunday night&#8217;s revamped Academy Awards show and directed Murphy in the 2006 musical <em>Dreamgirls</em>.</p>
<p>Hitfix and Entertainment Weekly have separate reports confirming Murphy&#8217;s involvement. The <em>Beverly Hills Cop</em> star, whose early standup routines featured an impersonation of Pryor, is said to be enthusiastic about taking the role. He is waiving his usual fees for the project, which has a relatively low budget of $25m.</p>
<p>Hitfix reports that Pryor&#8217;s four wives will all be depicted in the film, along with the pioneering African-American comedian Red Foxx, who appeared alongside Pryor in Murphy&#8217;s only directorial effort, 1989&#8242;s <em>Harlem Nights</em>.</p>
<p>Pryor&#8217;s battles with alcohol and drug addiction are expected to feature heavily in the biopic. In 1980 he doused himself with rum and set himself on fire following a cocaine and alcohol binge. Pryor later incorporated the tale into his standup routine, poking fun at those who told jokes about the event by waving a lit match and saying: &#8220;What&#8217;s this? It&#8217;s Richard Pryor running down the street.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>Do you think Eddie should have been picked to play Pryor? Let us know!</p>
<p><strong><em>Another acting gig will help Eddie pay for <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/eddie-murphy-forced-to-pay-child-support/" target="_blank">THIS</a>!</em></strong></p>
<p><em><strong>Eddie isn&#8217;t the only funny man in the family, you know. Check out his brother Charlie <a href="http://theurbandaily.com/special-features/drinks-with/drinks-with-charlie-murphy-part-1/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </strong></em></p>
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		<title>Sherri Shepherd: &#8220;Where Are SNL&#8217;s Blacks?&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:29:37 +0000</pubDate>
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*Maya Rudolph's return guest spot and Kenan Thompson's role in a digital short were the lone African American appearances on "Saturday Night Live" over the weekend - other than musical guest Kanye West.

New York's African American governor David P... <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/special-features/hello-beautiful-staff/sherri-shepherd-where-are-snls-blacks/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
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<p>*Maya Rudolph&#8217;s return guest spot and Kenan Thompson&#8217;s role in a digital short were the lone African American appearances on &#8220;Saturday Night Live&#8221; over the weekend &#8211; other than musical guest Kanye West.</p>
<p>New York&#8217;s African American governor David Patterson was played by Fred Armisen, a cast member of Venezuelan, German and Japanese heritage who also plays President-elect Barack Obama.</p>
<p>Of the 90 or so actors to grace the &#8220;SNL&#8221; stage since its 1975 premiere, only eight have been African-American. And that&#8217;s an issue for &#8220;The View&#8221; co-host Sherri Shepherd.</p>
<p>In an AOL interview, she points out that there aren&#8217;t even enough African-Americans for a proper skit of her ABC daytime show. While Thompson portrays co-host Whoopi Goldberg, Shepherd&#8217;s character is simply left out of the sketch.</p>
<p>&#8220;Couldn&#8217;t they have gotten Maya Rudolph to play me?&#8221; Shepherd asked. &#8220;She is so awesome! They need more black people in their cast!&#8221;</p>
<p><strong><em>To read the rest of this article, click <a href="http://www.eurweb.com/story/eur49368.cfm" target="_blank">here</a>. </em></strong></p>
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		<title>Katt Williams Retires From Comedy</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:11:10 +0000</pubDate>
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Can it be true?! Katt Williams has confirmed rumors and thrown in the towel by telling fans he's leaving comedy for good.

Watch the video here.

We're still hoping he pulls a Mason Betha, gets bored with retirement, and just comes back in a few ye... <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/special-features/hello-beautiful-staff/katt-williams-retires-from-comedy/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
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<p>Can it be true?! Katt Williams has confirmed rumors and thrown in the towel by telling fans he&#8217;s leaving comedy for good.<span id="more-42011"></span></p>
<p>Watch the video <a href="http://theurbandaily.com/tv/katt-williams-retires/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>We&#8217;re still hoping he pulls a Mason Betha, gets bored with retirement, and just comes back in a few years.</p>
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