Michael Jordan's Son Cost His School $3 Million Contract

because he refuses to wear Adidas. Marcus Jordan plays basketball for the University of Central Florida and UCF has [or had] a contract with Adidas that requires their players and coaching staff to ONLY wear Adidas and ONLY use Adidas equipment, but Marcus will only play in Air Jordans. After the freshman guard showed up for an exhibition game wearing his Jordans and Adidas ankle straps, Adidas pulled the plug on the school's contract saying, "The University of Central Florida has chosen not to deliver on their contractual commitment to Adidas. As a result we have chosen not to continue our relationship with them moving forward."

DMX Backs Out of Fight

Were you looking forward to DMX's boxing match [click here if you missed that]? Well fugetaboutit because The Dog backed out, so they say. When I went over to the promoters page [click here] the fight was still listed. Guess we'll have to wait and see.

Black Star Power

Ray J, LisaRaye and Maia Campbell got a new movie coming out. It's coming out straight to Netflix, but it's still coming out.

Oprah Backs Down

Remember the other day when people got so upset because Oprah Winfrey was having BeBe Winans on her show even though he'd been accused of assaulting his wife, after how strongly she reacted to the Chris Brown / Rihanna incident? Seems Oprah decided this is a battle she doesn't want to fight [or she just found out BeBe be beating his wife] and BeBe's appearance has been postponed until his domestic violence case is resolved.

So That's Why They Were Kissing

They had to do something to spice up the show since so many artists dropped out. Trey Songz and Toni Braxton must have locked lips onstage last night at the taping of the Soul Train Music Awards [in front of Toni's husband] to make up for the lack of star power. Unfounded rumors about why so many artists snubbed the Soul Train Music Awards here.

Bye Bye Essence.com?

Time Inc. has made huge cuts to both the print and online divisions of Essence Magazine. Rumors say the entire online staff is being let go.

Serena Strips Down

this time for Glamour Magazine who voted her The Athlete: Woman of the Year. If you're tired of looking at Serena's naked ass there's some pictures of her fully dressed at her book singing in London when you click here

Tameka Foster Regrets Plastic Surgery Decision

She tells Ebony magazine, "It was silly because my baby had only (been born) nine weeks or so (before), and I should've just waited. It was too soon after giving birth to be concerned about what I looked like physically. The foolish part for me was the fact that I wanted to take the shortcut. This is something I teach my children: Do not take the shortcut. It bothered me that I fell prey to it."

Dame Dash Addresses The Beanie Sigel Situation

They Say

the opening night for Chris Brown's Fan Appreciation Tour at The House of Blues in Houston on Nov 14th is far from sold out and because of lack luster ticket sales in other states, his cd release has been moved up from December 15th to the 8th.

Rihanna Embarrassed That She Fell in Love With Chris

Jay Says

“I don’t dislike anything about myself. I know this sounds a little arrogant but I really accept what God has given me. I’ve got a short temper but I work on controlling it. I can say inappropriate things because I believe them to be true and sometimes that can be hurtful to others. But I think in the long run it is more helpful.”

Parental Discretion is Advised

Beyonce

is in talks to do a residency at The Wynn in Las Vegas