Natalie Cole Hospitalized

Singer Natalie Cole, who recently revealed she had hepatitis C, has been admitted to the hospital after suffering side-effects from her medication and a heavy promotional schedule.

7 Years For Mark Ingram

Former New York Giants receiver Mark Ingram was sentenced on September 16 to more than seven years in prison for bank fraud and money laundering. It's a third term behind bars for the player who starred in the 1991 Super Bowl.

The 42-year-old Ingram also was ordered in Long Island federal court to pay $252,000 in restitution.

Ingram is best remembered for eluding five tackles to make a key first down during the '91 Super Bowl in which the Giants beat Buffalo. He has been jailed for various crimes since retiring in 1996.

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Funk Master Flex Goes In On R Kelly

Faizon Love goes in on Flex

LL Wants You To Wear Old Spice

Vlad Buys Naomi A $36,000 Dress

Naomi Campbell kisses her boyfriend Vladimir Doronin after he bought the dress she wore in the White Ribbon Alliance charity auction for $36,000. The charity event, organized by Naomi, campaigns for better care for women in childbirth in developing countries.

R.I.P

Norman Whitfield, who co-wrote a string of Motown classics including War, I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Papa Was a Rolling Stone, Ball of Confusion, Beauty Is Only Skin Deep, Cloud Nine, Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) and Too Busy Thinking About My Baby, has died. He was 67.

Gary Charged And Sued

Gary Coleman got charged with reckless driving and disorderly conduct for running over a fan earlier this month. Gary got into it with 24 year old Colt Rushton at a Utah bowling alley on September 6 after Colt took Gary's picture after Gary asked him not to. You know what happened next. They argued, it spilled outside and Gary accidentally or not, hit Colt with his truck on his way out the bowling alley parking lot. Colt filed a lawsuit seeking damages for medical bills, pain and suffering, and punitive damages.

R. Kelly's First Interview Since His Acquittal

Arrest Warrant Issued For Boogie's Mother

A Manhattan judge has issued an arrest warrant for Linda Williams, the mother of Dame Dash’s 16 year old son, Boogie. Damon, who has full legal custody of of Boogie, has not seen him since he went visit his mother several weeks ago.

What Are The Odds

That Janet Jackson would pull the exact same fan from the crowd in 2008 that she pulled from the crowd in 2001.

Here's the 2008 freakdown on the Rock With You Tour

Here's the same dude in 2001 on the All For You tour

Ruling In Levert Wrongful Death Charge

Prosecutors ruled Tuesday that there was no criminal conduct involved in the March death of R&B singer Sean Levert, who was in jail when he became ill. Prosecutor Bill Mason ruled out criminal conduct after his office reviewed an internal investigation conducted by the sheriff's department. Levert's widow, Angela Lowe, filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit in June accusing county jail officials of neglecting his medical needs.

Ciara In Maxim

T.I. Blasts Baby Mama

"A lot of deceiving information has been reported regarding my recent child support proceeding. It is unfortunate that the media has been used to manipulate the circumstances and distort the facts. Those that know me, all know that there is nothing more important to me than my children. I have always supported all of my children financially, emotionally, and spiritually. This has always been the case and I will continue to do so in the future as this is my responsibility as a parent. To clarify the recent reports, in addition to the $2000 per month I pay in cash to Lashon Dixon, the mother of my sons Domani and Messiah, I also pay for their private schooling, medical insurance, clothing, food, gifts, birthdays and extracurricular activities. Their extra-curricular activities have included football, basketball, baseball, acting lessons, summer camp, and any other activities that they express a desire to be involved in that will contribute to them leading balanced lives and developing into well rounded individuals. I have also made an attempt to help Lashon with additional payments that have included a down payment to purchase her home, purchase of an automobile for her transportation and other financial obligations. These expenses are documented and are far in excess of the $2000 cash payment that is being paid direct to Lashon. She has chosen not to work and to live 100% from her child support receipts. This is the reason for her difficulties in making ends meet for herself. Not only do I support my boys 100% financially, I am also committed to their emotional and spiritual growth. While I would enjoy the luxury of being present for all of my children’s activities, unfortunately the demands of my career and the need to secure my family’s financial security as well as insuring my kid’s personal growth dictates that I travel constantly and work tirelessly. Despite my hectic schedule, I make it a priority to be present for important occasions in their lives. This includes being home for their birthdays, school functions and being present at as many of their extra-curricular activities as I am able. I also am available to them at all times to provide guidance and support as a father regardless of my schedule or location. They are my first priority. Again, there is nothing more important to me than my children. This is demonstrated by my effort to support them in every way that I can. Any reasonable person knowing the facts would conclude that all of my children’s needs are being far exceeded. My support of them in every way is documented and cannot be legitimately challenged. I believe that it is every parent’s responsibility to provide unconditional love and support for their kids. I have made every attempt to do so for my boys. Again, I provide 100% of their financial support. I should only be judged for my actions and not Lashon’s conscience decision not to work and not to contribute to the financial support of our boys."

Swizz Says

"I can no longer ignore the harmful rumors, that my friend Alicia Keys is in any way linked to my marital circumstances or to the decision that Mashonda and I have made to separate. I am disappointed that some have chosen to try and tarnish Alicia's reputation by irresponsibly implicating her in a situation that she has absolutely nothing to do with. This experience has been one of the most difficult times in my life, and as was stated when we announced our separation several months ago, I ask that you continue to respect my privacy in dealing with this personal matter."