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		<title>7 Michael Jackson Clips You&#8217;ve Never Seen</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hello Beautiful Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's been one year since the untimely death of Michael Jackson and we're  celebrating the life of the King of Pop. We decided to do something  special and give you our top MJ video clips that you've probably never  seen!



Check out the vids for some great candids and Mike enjoying life.

7. In this clip from the Martin Bashir interview Mike shows off his "giving tree" and then climbs to the top to reflect...showing the true inner child he possessed.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s been one year since the untimely death of Michael Jackson and we&#8217;re  celebrating the life of the King of Pop. We decided to do something  special and give you our top MJ video clips that you&#8217;ve probably never  seen!</p>
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<p>Check out the vids for some great candids and Mike enjoying life.</p>
<p><strong>7. In this clip from the Martin Bashir interview Mike shows off his &#8220;giving tree&#8221; and then climbs to the top to reflect&#8230;showing the true inner child he possessed.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>6. This is a great clip from 1980 when Mike was grown up but still so young.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>5. This clip is also from the Martin Bashir documentary where MJ goes shopping with the interviewer and basically guys an entire store. The way Mike shops is absolutely hilarious&#8230;<em>woohooo!</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong>4. We know Michael loves to shop. Here he&#8217;s being a &#8220;normal&#8221; person and grocery shopping. Check out him having fun and see just how silly he could be.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>3. Mike was always a little off but what great artist isn&#8217;t? Check him singing by the fountain and talking about his inspiration, <em>adorable</em>.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>2. This was released with many more home movies of Mike and The Jacksons. This one really shows how close Mike and Jan were&#8230;plus super soaker action!</strong></p>
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<p><strong>1 .This is the best clip ever. Michael is in a car with his friend Brett Ratner and they have R. Kelly&#8217;s &#8220;Ignition&#8221; playing on the stereo and Mike GETS DOWN! Watch the whole thing &#8211; you can&#8217;t miss this one!</strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/mjs-autopsy-leaked-drugs-caused-death/" target="_self"><em><strong>Michael Jackson&#8217;s death had been ruled a homicide. Read more here.</strong></em></a></p>
<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/?searchsubmit=1&amp;s=michael+jackson&amp;searchsubmit=SEARCH" target="_self"><em><strong>Click here for more Michael Jackson coverage</strong></em></a></p>
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		<title>Egypt: &#8220;Don&#8217;t Try To Be The Next Anybody&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hello Beautiful</dc:creator>
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Egypt is a major force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry! She simultaneously holds down duties as the midday personality on NYC’s 107.5 WBLS, host of Fine Living Network’s “Bartender Wars”, correspondent for NBC Universal’s “The Maury Show”, and co-host of the syndicated daytime TV hit “Home Delivery” (now re- airing on the Ion Network). She is also widely recognized as the voice of Premiere Radio Networks “S... <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/hellobeautiful-original/hello-beautiful-staff/egypt-dont-try-to-be-the-next-anybody/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
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<p>Egypt is a major force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry! She simultaneously holds down duties as the midday personality on NYC’s 107.5 WBLS, host of Fine Living Network’s “Bartender Wars”, correspondent for NBC Universal’s “The Maury Show”, and co-host of the syndicated daytime TV hit “Home Delivery” (now re- airing on the Ion Network). She is also widely recognized as the voice of Premiere Radio Networks “Synopsis” entertainment report on “Live In The Den With Big Tigger” which is broadcast in over 72 cities across 3 continents, making her one of the most recognizable voices in the syndicated radio arena.<span id="more-1023052"></span> Egypt recently sat down with HelloBeautiful for  an  exclusive interview where she discussed how she balances work/life, her upcoming marriage and how she felt when she turned 30.</p>
<p>Watch the video:</p>

<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/bp-community/cedricthornton/bp-member-spotlight-egypt/" target="_self"><em><strong>BP Member Spotlight: Egypt</strong></em></a></p>

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		<title>GALLERY: Fantasia, Brandy &amp; Ray J At Vh1 Upfronts</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:30:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vh1's brightest reality stars, Brandy, Fantasia and Ray J attended the channel's Upfronts celebration for the new seasons of their shows.



Check out the fun on the red carpet PLUS a surprise kiss from one star to another...



Brandy On Ray J Dating Kim K. Again, “Absolutely NOT!”

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vh1&#8242;s brightest reality stars, Brandy, Fantasia and Ray J attended the channel&#8217;s Upfronts celebration for the new seasons of their shows.</p>
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<p>Check out the fun on the red carpet PLUS a surprise kiss from one star to another&#8230;</p>

<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/news-gossip/hello-beautiful-staff/video-brandy-on-ray-j-dating-kim-k-again-absolutely-not/" target="_self"><em><strong>Brandy On Ray J Dating Kim K. Again, “Absolutely NOT!”</strong></em></a></p>
<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/news-gossip/hello-beautiful-staff/fantasia-gets-hit-with-chair-thrown-by-club-promoter/" target="_self"><em><strong>Fantasia’s Rep Says Chair “Altercation” Involved Bodyguard</strong></em></a></p>
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		<title>GALLERY: Nicki Minaj Swagger Jacks Lil&#8217; Kim Again!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:45:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Iliana Rabun-Wood, Associate Managing Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A whole crew of celebs hit up 106 &amp; Park yesterday. Janet Jackson and Malik Yoba sat down to talk with Terrence J and Rocsi while Nicki Minaj sported a bright green wig. Where have we seen this before??





7 Reasons To Love/Hate Nicki Minaj

Can we say "Crush On You?"

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A whole crew of celebs hit up <em>106 &amp; Park</em> yesterday. Janet Jackson and Malik Yoba sat down to talk with Terrence J and Rocsi while Nicki Minaj sported a bright green wig. Where have we seen this before??</p>
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<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/iliana-rabun-wood/7-reasons-to-lovehate-nicki-minaj/" target="_self"><em><strong>7 Reasons To Love/Hate Nicki Minaj</strong></em></a></p>
<p>Can we say &#8220;Crush On You?&#8221;</p>
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<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/news-gossip/hello-beautiful-staff/new-video-nicki-minaj-brings-her-massive-attack/" target="_self"><em><strong>VIDEO: Nicki Minaj Brings Her “Massive Attack”</strong></em></a></p>
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		<title>Fab Or Fug: Erykah Badu On &#8220;106 &amp; Park&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Iliana Rabun-Wood, Associate Managing Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We're pretty used to Erykah Badu having an eccentric style (not not naked!). Check her out on 106 &amp; Park and tell us if you think she looks bohemian chic or just a plain mess!





Is she fab or fug?

Erykah Badu May Face Indecent Exposure Charges

Check out more of Erykah's past looks below:

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;re pretty used to Erykah Badu having an eccentric style (not not naked!). Check her out on 106 &amp; Park and tell us if you think she looks bohemian chic or just a plain mess!</p>
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<p><em>Is she fab or fug?</em></p>
<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/news-gossip/hello-beautiful-staff/erykah-badu-may-indecent-exposure-charge/" target="_self"><em><strong>Erykah Badu May Face Indecent Exposure Charges</strong></em></a></p>
<p>Check out more of Erykah&#8217;s past looks below:</p>

<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/news-gossip/yeahshesaidit/erykah-badu-can-get-naked-but-gaga-cant/" target="_self"><em><strong>Erykah Badu Can Get Naked, But Gaga Can’t?</strong></em></a></p>
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		<title>4 TV-Free Spring Break Activities For Kids</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:35:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/mommy-beautiful/hello-beautiful-staff/4-tv-free-spring-break-activities-for-kids/" alt="4 TV-Free Spring Break Activities For Kids"><img src="http://hellobeautiful.com/files/2010/03/sb10063003mm-001-150x150.jpg" align="left" alt="4 TV-Free Spring Break Activities For Kids" hspace="5" vspace="5" border="0" /></a>(From sheknows.com)

School breaks are something that kids look forward to. But for parents, it can be daunting to find ways to keep kids occupied (it's a big short-term shift in schedule!) So, what do you do? Here are some ideas that will keep your kids busy - without turning to the TV.

Spring break is a fabulous thing. For kids, it's a much-needed rest from the daily rush of school and homework. But for p... <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/mommy-beautiful/hello-beautiful-staff/4-tv-free-spring-break-activities-for-kids/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(From sheknows.com)</p>
<p>School breaks are something that kids look forward to. But for parents, it can be daunting to find ways to keep kids occupied (it&#8217;s a big short-term shift in schedule!) So, what do you do? Here are some ideas that will keep your kids busy &#8211; without turning to the TV.<span id="more-858022"></span></p>
<p>Spring break is a fabulous thing. For kids, it&#8217;s a much-needed rest from the daily rush of school and homework. But for parents, it can either mean a great vacay to a fun spot or a week of trying to find something for the kids to do. If your spring break falls into the latter category, this is for you.</p>
<p>Unlike summer vacation, where you find a new rhythm for a few months, spring break is just one week so it interrupts the flow of school without the benefits of the longer summer break. Plus it comes at the cusp of seasons &#8211; not necessarily warm enough for playing outside all day, all week and not necessarily cold enough for winter activities like skiing and skating.</p>
<p>So, what are some ways to keep your kids busy?</p>
<p>1. <strong>Have a dance party</strong></p>
<p>No matter what the weather is like outside, you can always crank up the music indoors and have a fun and fab dance party. Choose a playlist that appeals to your music taste and theirs, so that everyone has songs they adore. Want to make it even more fun? Invite a few of your kid&#8217;s friends over, lay out some snacks and have a blast.</p>
<p>2. <strong>Start working on the garden</strong></p>
<p>It might not be warm enough to start planting, but it&#8217;s certainly warm enough to start planning. If you garden with your kids, spring break is a great time to start thinking about and planning your garden. Have the kids help by plotting this year&#8217;s garden on paper, making lists of supplies you need (compost, mulch, seeds, plants, etc). And if it is warm enough, then get out there and start prepping the garden for planting.</p>
<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-glam/mommy-beautiful/hello-beautiful-staff/things-to-talk-about-on-date-night-besides-the-kids/" target="_self"><em><strong>Things to talk about on date night, besides the kids</strong></em></a></p>
<p>3. <strong>Have an art show</strong></p>
<p>Do your kids love to draw, paint and create? Then plan a spring break art show. Give your kids all the supplies they need to make collages, paintings or sculptures and set them to work. At the end of the week, invite friends and family over to view their creations.</p>
<p>4.<strong> Scavenger hunt</strong></p>
<p>Whether it&#8217;s raining, snowing or sunny, it&#8217;s always a good time for a scavenger hunt. Make a list of things for your kids to locate (a green leaf, something to shade you from the sun, etc) and set them to find them all. Have a few small prizes for when they finish to make it extra special.</p>
<p>Want to turn up the fun a little? &#8220;You can make it more hi-tech by letting the kids take photos of the items they scavenge,&#8221; says Kim Danger, mother of two and founder of Mommysavers.com. Then, they could even turn those photos into a fun collage art project.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sheknows.com/articles/814008" target="_blank"><em><strong>CLICK HERE FOR MORE TIPS</strong></em></a></p>

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		<title>Get Fit While Watching TV</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:34:06 +0000</pubDate>
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Imagine being able to workout any time, any place even while watching TV! Even couch potatoes can whip themselves into shape while keeping their eyes glued to the tube:

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<p>Imagine being able to workout any time, any place even while watching TV! Even couch potatoes can whip themselves into shape while keeping their eyes glued to the tube:<span id="more-788042"></span></p>
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<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-glam/your-health/hello-beautiful-staff/top-4-common-workout-mistakes/" target="_self"><em><strong>Top 4 common workout mistakes</strong></em></a></p>

<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-glam/your-health/hello-beautiful-staff/make-2010-the-fittest-year-of-your-life/" target="_self"><em><strong>Make 2010 the fittest year of your life</strong></em></a></p>
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		<title>SNEAK PEEK: Season 2 Premiere Of &#8220;Ru Paul&#8217;s Drag Race&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:30:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Iliana Rabun-Wood, Associate Managing Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get ready for season 2 of Ru Paul's Drag Race! The season  premiere airs tonight on Logo.



Check out the drag fierceness that is about to happen on this season. We can't wait for the stripper challenge!

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Get ready for season 2 of <em>Ru Paul&#8217;s Drag Race</em>! The season  premiere airs tonight on Logo.</p>
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<p>Check out the drag fierceness that is about to happen on this season. We can&#8217;t wait for the stripper challenge!</p>
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<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/on-the-scene/hello-beautiful-staff/gallery-frankie-neffe-get-buckwild-at-premiere-party/" target="_self"><em><strong>GALLERY: Frankie &amp; Neffe Get Buckwild At Premiere Party</strong></em></a></p>

<p><em><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/hello-beautiful-staff/star-jones-get-dragged-off-tv-set-by-security/" target="_self"><strong>Star Jones Get Dragged Off TV Set By Security</strong></a></em></p>
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		<title>How To: Avoid Mindless Eating</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hello Beautiful</dc:creator>
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(From blackdoctor.org)

You're already watching what you eat, but how closely do you watch it? In order to really calculate your calorie intake you have to watch what you eat with a magnifying glass.

Stolen bites and tastes (such as handfuls of a friend's popcorn at the movies or tasting the dough while baking cookies) can rack up a few hundred uncounted calories, which can put on pounds f... <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/fitness-health/hello-beautiful-staff/how-to-avoid-mindless-eating/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
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<p><span id="more-494237"></span>(From blackdoctor.org)</p>
<p>You&#8217;re already watching what you eat, but how closely do you watch it? In order to really calculate your calorie intake you have to watch what you eat with a magnifying glass.</p>
<p>Stolen bites and tastes (such as handfuls of a friend&#8217;s popcorn at the movies or tasting the dough while baking cookies) can rack up a few hundred uncounted calories, which can put on pounds fast.</p>
<p>Eating while distracted can cause this mindless eating, too. When women who normally watch their portions had lunch in different situations, researchers found that they ate 15 percent more (72 additional calories) when they ate while listening to a detective story compared with when they ate alone and free of any distractions.</p>
<p>What&#8217;s the solution? Avoid eating when your mind&#8217;s elsewhere (while on the computer, for example), and eliminate unnecessary distractions (turn off the radio, or set aside the book).</p>
<p>Here are other ways to prevent mindless eating.</p>
<p><strong>At the Office </strong>A coworker baked banana bread for your morning meeting. Take one slice, and set it aside to savor when you&#8217;re back at your desk for diet success. If you eat during the meeting, it would be easy to have a slice and a half&#8211;or more.<br />
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Giving Your Kids Lunch</strong> Don&#8217;t serve as much to start; you can always offer seconds. The minute they&#8217;re done, wrap up or toss what&#8217;s left.</p>
<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/your-health/3-foods-that-will-help-you-sleep/" target="_self"><em><strong>3 foods that will help you sleep</strong></em></a></p>
<p><strong>Chew Gum While Making Dinner</strong> This will prevent you from snacking while cooking.</p>
<p><strong>Watching TV</strong> Keep your hands busy by knitting, filing your nails, or balancing your checkbook.</p>
<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/your-health/breakfast-foods-that-will-sabotage-your-diet/" target="_self"><em><strong>Breakfast foods that will sabotage your diet</strong></em></a></p>
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		<title>Wendy Williams Says Goodbye To Radio</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:54:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deborah Bennett, Senior Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With last week's official launch of her new daytime talk show -- currently airing in households across America -- media personality Wendy Williams has decided to quit her longtime day job as a radio personality on WBLS.

According to the NY Daily News, the unforeseen move, which was announced today, finds Williams departing her daily radio show effective July 31 to pursue her newly launched syndicated show, 'The Wendy... <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/special-features/dbennett/wendy-williams-says-goodbye-to-radio/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span id="more-383537"></span>With last week&#8217;s official launch of her new daytime talk show &#8212; currently airing in households across America &#8212; media personality Wendy Williams has decided to quit her longtime day job as a radio personality on WBLS.</p>
<p>According to the <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/07/22/2009-07-22_wendy_williams_leaving_wbls_for_tv_gig.html" target="_blank"><em><strong>NY Daily News</strong></em></a>, the unforeseen move, which was announced today, finds Williams departing her daily radio show effective July 31 to pursue her newly launched syndicated show, &#8216;The Wendy Williams Show,&#8217; full-time.</p>
<p><em><strong><a title="Permalink to Wendy Williams On Wendy Williams" rel="bookmark" href="../your-world/wendy-williams-on-wendy-williams/">Wendy Williams On Wendy Williams</a></strong></em></p>
<p>Williams, 45, has also been heard on WRKS and WQHT, where she often stirred controversy with her gossip items about celebrities. She has been suspended several times and always dismissed it as the cost of doing business.</p>
<p>&#8220;I really was blessed to have a broadcast home in New York on radio for the past seven years,&#8221; said Williams in a statement. &#8220;Making a difference in the lives of my fans made all the difference to me and I look forward to doing the same thing in my new role as a TV host.&#8221;</p>
<p>Wendy whose booming personality has made her a fixture &#8211; and occasionally the center of scandal &#8211; on urban radio for 20 years, will be missed!!!!</p>
<p>Check out our Wendy gallery:<br />
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		<title>Eve Lands New TV Gig</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:15:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deborah Bennett, Senior Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eve is back in the workforce!!! The rapper has just landed a TV gig on FOX TV's Glee.

According to perezhilton.com, the producers of the most anticipated series of the fall orginally wanted Whitney Houston, to fill the role of a " no-nonsense girls' choir director from a rival school." Houston turned it down and Eve stepped in.

We hope this show lasts longer than her last TV role.

Chec... <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/special-features/dbennett/eve-lands-new-tv-gig/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span id="more-322991"></span>Eve is back in the workforce!!! The rapper has just landed a TV gig on FOX TV&#8217;s<a href="http://www.fox.com/glee/" target="_blank"><em><strong> Glee</strong></em></a>.</p>
<p>According to <a href="http://perezhilton.com/2009-06-23-eve-filled-with-glee" target="_blank"><em><strong>perezhilton.com,</strong></em></a> the producers of the most anticipated series of the fall orginally wanted Whitney Houston, to fill the role of a &#8221; no-nonsense girls&#8217; choir director from a rival school.&#8221; Houston turned it down and Eve stepped in.</p>
<p>We hope this show lasts longer than her last TV role.</p>
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		<title>America&#8217;s Next Top Model Is&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 16:40:03 +0000</pubDate>
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Teyona!!!!!!!
This is what she had to say about her win via Bossip.com!
“I live for modeling,” said a thrilled, trembling Teyona after getting the news. “I’m so proud of myself, it’s ridiculous.”
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<h1>Teyona!!!!!!!</h1>
<p>This is what she had to say about her win via <a href="http://bossip.com/111556/teyona-anderson-is-americas-next-top-model/" target="_blank">Bossip.com</a>!</p>
<blockquote><p><em>“I live for modeling,” said a thrilled, trembling Teyona after getting the news. “I’m so proud of myself, it’s ridiculous.”</em></p>
<p><em>The striking 20-year-old from New <a id="KonaLink0" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://bossip.com/111556/teyona-anderson-is-americas-next-top-model/#" target="undefined"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 11.6667px; position: static; color: #144789;"><span class="kLink" style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 11.6667px; position: static; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #144789;">Jersey</span></span></a> won the competition by out-strutting blond eyeful Allison, also 20, in a decisive Rosa Cha fashion show. On the catwalk, the models did the Brazilian stomp, a samba and ultimately, writhed around in an “oil slick” on the floor. A series of arresting fashion photos of both finalists also weighed into the judges’ final decision.</em></p>
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<p>Congrats Teyona!</p>
<p>Click <a href="http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/35162418.html" target="_blank">here</a> to watch the full episode in case you missed it!</p>

<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/are-top-model-tryouts-a-sham/" target="_self"><em><strong>Are the current Top Model try-outs a sham? Find out here!</strong></em></a></p>
<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/tyra-banks-to-give-ny-shorties-another-shot/" target="_self"><em><strong>Read about the new &#8220;short&#8221; season of Top Model here!</strong></em></a></p>
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		<title>ATL Housewife&#8217;s Fashion Line Finally Debuts!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 19:15:57 +0000</pubDate>
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So she finally did it! Sheree from The Real Housewives of Atlanta launched her fashion line She by Sheree and it was a ultra fab event! Check out the pics below:



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<p>So she finally did it! Sheree from <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/on-the-scene/gallery-atl-housewives-hit-up-movie-premiere/" target="_self"><em>The Real Housewives of Atlanta</em></a> launched her fashion line <a href="http://www.shebysheree.com/" target="_blank">She by Sheree</a> and it was a ultra fab event! Check out the pics below:</p>

<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/on-the-scene/gallery-keyshia-coles-mom-wilds-out-in-the-atl/" target="_self"><em><strong>Click here to see Keyshia Cole&#8217;s mom wild out with the housewives!</strong></em></a></p>
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		<title>Are Black Actresses Finally Getting TV Shine?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:37:16 +0000</pubDate>
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Actresses Jill Scott and Jada Pinkett Smith are very different women, but in 2009, they have something extremely rare in common. They are both headlin... <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/special-features/hello-beautiful-staff/are-black-actresses-finally-getting-tv-shine/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
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<p>[From <a href="http://www.blackamericaweb.com" target="_blank">BlackAmericaWeb.com</a>]</p>
<p>Actresses Jill Scott and Jada Pinkett Smith are very different women, but in 2009, they have something extremely rare in common. They are both headlining their own television series.</p>
<p>Scott, the Grammy Award-winning R&amp;B singer/songwriter, is starring in &#8220;The #1 Ladies Detective Agency, a series based on the best-selling books by novelist Alexander McCall Smith, debuting on HBO Sunday, March 29 at 8 p.m. Pinkett Smith stars in and executive produces the TNT medical drama &#8220;Time Heals,&#8221; now going into production.</p>
<p>In fact, Scott and Pinkett Smith are two of only three black women who have ever headed a major hour-long television drama. The only other actress was the late Teresa Graves, whose short-lived 1974 series, &#8220;Get Christie Love,&#8221; was the very first hour-long drama to star a black woman on TV. In 1968, Diahann Carroll&#8217;s &#8220;Julia&#8221; earned her the distinction of being the first black women to star in a television show, but on half-hour sitcom.</p>
<p>Certainly, black women have had major roles on TV before. &#8220;Law and Order&#8221; star S. Epatha Merkerson has been on the show since 1993 and is the cast&#8217;s longest-running regular character. Last year, she surpassed &#8220;Knots Landing&#8217;s&#8221; Michelle Lee as the actress appearing in the most episodes on one TV show. But for all her longevity, Merkerson rarely has a storyline based around her in the ensemble cast.</p>
<p>Certainly there have been many black sitcoms &#8211; from &#8220;Martin&#8221; to the &#8220;Family Matters&#8221; to &#8220;The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air&#8221; that have been successful &#8211; but all were based around a male star.</p>
<p>Shows centered around black women like &#8220;Girlfriends&#8221; &#8220;Living Single&#8221; and even &#8220;Soul Food,&#8221; a black family drama focused on three sisters that aired for five seasons on Showtime, were ensemble shows that weren&#8217;t dominated by any one character. Though the VH-1 reality hit &#8220;I Love New York&#8221; is the rare reality show focused on a black female character, its star, Tiffany Pollard, is better known for setting back images of black women on TV than creating more opportunities for them.</p>
<p>Of course, there is Oprah Winfrey and Tyra Banks, but as talk show hosts (and, in one&#8217;s case, a media empire), their success has apparently done little to convince television powers that be that scripted drama would work with a black woman in a lead role.</p>
<p>&#8220;Women of color, period, are usually the least serviced characters on shows,&#8221; says St. Petersburg Times TV critic Eric Deggans. &#8220;There haven&#8217;t been a lot of roles for them because there aren&#8217;t a lot of roles for people of color on television anyway&#8230;&#8221;</p>
<p><em><strong>To read the rest of this article, click <a href="http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/the_state_of_black_america_news/8029" target="_blank">here</a>. </strong></em></p>
<p><strong><em>Acting isn&#8217;t the only thing<a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-glam/baby-watch-any-day-now-for-jill-scott/" target="_blank"> Jill </a>and <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/jada-pinkett-smith-is-a-schoolmaster/" target="_blank">Jada</a> have been up to!</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Lil Kim Is A Quick Stepper On DWTS</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:06:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hello Beautiful</dc:creator>
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Lil Kim doesn't just look like Michael Jackson - she's got smooth moves like him, too! Check the rapper out on last night's episode of "Dancing With The Stars," working the quick step with partner Derek Hough. Do you think she has what it takes to be the show's champ?

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<p>Lil Kim doesn&#8217;t just look like Michael Jackson &#8211; she&#8217;s got smooth moves like him, too! Check the rapper out on last night&#8217;s episode of &#8220;Dancing With The Stars,&#8221; working the quick step with partner Derek Hough. Do you think she has what it takes to be the show&#8217;s champ?</p>
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<p><em><strong>Kim&#8217;s stint on DWTS isn&#8217;t the end of her career, though &#8211; check her out in <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/video-lil-kim-reveals-asian-american-roots/" target="_blank">this new music video</a> by Se7en. </strong></em></p>
<p><strong><em>Dancing isn&#8217;t just fun to watch &#8211; it can also help you <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-man/in-a-relationship-rut-go-dancing/" target="_blank">get out of a relationship rut</a>!</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Meet Atlanta&#8217;s New Real Housewife!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:28:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hello Beautiful</dc:creator>
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NeNe, Kim, Sheree, and Lisa, make room for one more! EW has learned exclusively that DeShawn Snow's replacement on Bravo's The Real Housewives of Atlanta is Kandi Burruss, a singer-songwriter from the platinum-selling '90s R&amp;B girl group Xscape!... <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/special-features/hello-beautiful-staff/meet-atlantas-new-real-housewife/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
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<p>NeNe, Kim, Sheree, and Lisa, make room for one more! EW has learned exclusively that DeShawn Snow&#8217;s replacement on Bravo&#8217;s <em>The Real Housewives of Atlanta</em> is Kandi Burruss, a singer-songwriter from the platinum-selling &#8217;90s R&amp;B girl group Xscape!</p>
<p>Burruss is undeniably the most notable member from Xscape. Since the group parted ways in the late &#8217;90s, she had a somewhat successful solo singing career (her biggest hit: &#8220;Don&#8217;t Think I&#8217;m Not&#8221;) but has seen ever greater successes with songwriting. Along with Cottle (who&#8217;s married to rap superstar T.I.), she wrote TLC&#8217;s 1999 smash hit &#8220;No Scrubs.&#8221; Burruss has also penned jams for Mariah Carey, Destiny&#8217;s Child, Boyz II Men, Alicia Keys, and Faith Evans. The singer-songwriter has a daughter, 6-year-old Riley, from a previous relationship, and a boyfriend.</p>
<p><em><strong><a href="http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2009/03/real-housewives.html" target="_blank">Read more about the Houswives replacement here!</a></strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/on-the-scene/gallery-atl-housewives-reunion/" target="_self">See the LATEST PHOTOS of the Real Housewives cast out and about here!</a></strong></em></p>
<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/atl-real-housewives-want-kim-out/" target="_self"><em><strong>Get the LATEST on the Housewive drama here!</strong></em></a></p>
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		<title>Arizona TV Station Plays Porn During Super Bowl</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:30:57 +0000</pubDate>
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The viewers of a Super Bowl broadcasting on a local Arizona station got more than footballs in their face last night. Somehow, some way, the station played 30 seconds of porn (specifically, fellatio) during one of the most-watched television programs in America before anyone put a stop to it, and now folks are furious.

Read about... <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/special-features/hello-beautiful-staff/arizona-tv-station-plays-porn-during-super-bowl/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
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<p>The viewers of a Super Bowl broadcasting on a local Arizona station got more than footballs in their face last night. Somehow, some way, the station played 30 seconds of porn (specifically, fellatio) during one of the most-watched television programs in America before anyone put a stop to it, and now folks are furious.</p>
<p>Read about it <a href="http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/fromcomments/278448.php" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Game Is On!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:59:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rhonesha Byng</dc:creator>
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We are loving the stories of the CW series "The Game" this season.  But is it just us, or is there a big of a lack of promotion for this show?  With its awkward time slot on Fridays at 8:30, we always only seem to remember that the show is on about 15 minutes after it starte... <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/special-features/rhonesha-byng/the-game-is-on/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
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<p>We are loving the stories of the CW series <a href="http://lounge.cwtv.com/showthread.php?t=310031" target="_blank">&#8220;The Game&#8221;</a> this season.  But is it just us, or is there a big of a lack of promotion for this show?  With its awkward time slot on Fridays at 8:30, we always only seem to remember that the show is on about 15 minutes after it started.  A lot of fans are speculating that they believe the CW is trying to cancel this show.  Make sure you set your alarms and timers to remember to watch &#8220;The Game&#8221; tonight at 8:30.</p>
<p>Check out a promo for the new episode below:</p>
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