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Chris Rock and Wife Malaak Compton-Rock Headed for Divorce

Chris Rock filed for divorce from his wife Malaak Compton-Rock, a statement from his representative confirmed last Sunday.

Stevie J Ordered to Rehab after Failing Drug Tests

A cast member on VH1’s “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” has been ordered to spend 30 days at a drug rehabilitation center after prosecutors said he repeatedly failed cocaine and marijuana tests.

Camille Cosby Defends Husband as ‘Kind, Generous’

Bill Cosby’s wife rejected sex assault allegations against her husband of a half-century on last week, saying the man being accused by at least 15 women of drugging and having sex with them is “a man I do not know.” In a statement issued Monday, Camille Cosby dismissed accusations that date back as far as the late 1960s.

Solange Knowles shares photos from her honeymoon in Brazil

Solange Knowles shared several photos from her Brazilian honeymoon on Instagram over the weekend.

Gabrielle Union highjacks Dwayne Wade's post-game interview

NEW YORK, (UPI) -- Dwayne Wade was one of the key players during the Miami Heat game against the New York Knicks on Sunday, but his wife Gabrielle Union had a few pointers about his performance.

Whitney Houston Hologram? You'll Have to Wait

Hoping for a Whitney Houston hologram? You'll have to wait. Pat Houston, the late singer's sister-in-law and head of her estate, says she's had offers to debut a Houston hologram, but she won't sign on just yet.

Suge Knight Hospitalized after Fall in Vegas Jail

Rap music figure Marion “Suge” Knight will post bail and return to California to face a robbery charge following treatment at a Las Vegas hospital for a blood clot in his chest discovered after he fell in jail, his attorneys said last Monday.

'Queen Latifah' Promises a 'Juicy' Second Season

Queen Latifah is making changes in her daytime talk show for its second season. The biggest, she said, involves her.

Carla Hall Hits Kickstarter Goal to Open Eatery

Carla Hall had two conditions for opening her first restaurant: The menu had to be Nashville hot chicken and the money had to be crowdsourced.

Chicago Legend Oscar Brown, Jr. Receives Tribute

A historical tribute ceremony was held Oct. 10, at the Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Ave., to pay homage to the legacy of one Chicago’s most influential and multi-faceted native sons, the late Oscar Brown, Jr.

Conyers to Receive First Jazz Advocate Award at CBC Conference

Longtime Michigan Congressman John Conyers is being honored for his advocacy of jazz.

First Ever AAHH! FEST Involves the Community

The first ever AAHH! FEST presented by Chicago rappers Common, Kanye West and Che “Rhymefest” Smith on Sept. 21 at Union Park, 501 W. Randolph St., provided a platform for local artists to showcase their talents and promoted peace and positivity.

8th Annual Hyde Park Jazz Fest Continues to Reach the Community

The 8th Annual Hyde Park Jazz Fest, a free two-day festival featuring local, national, and international jazz artists, is now a community staple that honors the history of jazz on Chicago’s south side of and will take place at several different venues spanning the Hyde Park community Sept. 27 and 28.

Chicago Sky’s WNBA Finals Run Positively Impacts Community

Since its inaugural year in 2006, the Chicago Sky (Sky) women's basketball team, has consistently aspired to uplift, empower, and inspire young women, through community engagement initiatives. Additionally, the Sky’s recent run in the WNBA Finals has helped to further position the team's players and staff as role models for young women in the Chicago land area.

SOURCE: BET SUSPENDS PRODUCER AFTER BLUE IVY JOKE

NEW YORK (AP) — BET has suspended a producer after a joke about Beyonce and Jay Z's daughter that aired Monday on the network's music video countdown show, "106 & Park."