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BDAYS
1.  SASHA OBAMA  (8 )  -  DAUGHTER OF THE PRESIDENT
2.  TARA LIPINSKI  (27)  -  GOLD MEDAL US OLYMPIC FIGURE SKATER
3.  LEELEE SOBIESKI  (27)  -  ACTRESS
4.  SHANE WEST  (31)  -  ACTOR
5.  ELIZABETH HURLEY  (44)  -  ACTRESS
6.  JOHN EDWARDS  (56)  -  US SENATOR
7.  JUDY GARLAND  -  ACTRESS / “DOROTHY” IN “WIZARD OF OZ”
8. MAXI PRIEST  (48 )  -  SINGER
9.  GINA GERSHON  (47)  -  ACTRESS
10.  JO JO  (38 )  -  SINGER / “K-CI & JOJO”
11.  FAITH EVANS  (36)  -  SINGER
12.  DJ QUALLS  (31)  -  ACTOR

SMEEL LIKE 50
WOTS… Rapper 50 Cent is planning on launching a new fragrance called “Power”

According to KN sources… The cologne is the 1st product for the brand company “Lighthouse Beauty”, which is being run by 50’s manager Chris Lighty

50’s “Power” will be sold exclusively @ Macy’s in the fall

KANYE & LADY GAGA TOGETHER…
ON TOUR!!!

WOTS… the rap superstar along w/ the new pop sensation are teaming up for a co-headlining tour set for this fall

The announcement of the tour was announced on Wed (JUN 10) while Kanye was on The View

A TRIBUTE TO FRNKIE BEVERLY & MAZE
WOTS… Mary J Blige, Musiq Soulchild, the Clark Sisters, Mint Condition, Joe, Raheem DeVaughn & others are appearing on a tribute album to Maze & Frankie Beverlyon an album called “Silky Soul Music . . . An All-Star Tribute to Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly”

BDAYS
1.  NATALIE PORTMAN  (28 )  -  ACTRESS
2.  JOHNNY DEPP  (46)  -  ACTOR
3.  MICHAEL J FOX  (48 )  -  ACTOR
4.  DICK VITALE  (69)   –  SPORTS COMMENTATOR
5.  JACKIE MASON  (81)  -  JEWISH AMERICAN COMEDIAN / ACTOR
6.  LES PAUL  (94)  -  GUITARIST CREDITED FOR THE SOUND OF MODERN MUSIC

MARIAH’S MEMOIRS…
WOTS… Mariah Carey’s next project is rumored to be released this coming September

Entitled “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel”… Mimi’s next album is set to be a CD that Mariah fans are said to love

Featuring the 1st single “Obsessed”… Mariah says “…this is one of my favorite songs ever”

BET AWARDS…
With the BET Awards only days away… we have got word on who the music network will be honoring this year

According to KN sources… Alicia Keys & Wyclef Jean will be honored w/ “Humanitarian Awards”

In addition to the awards… Word on the street is that Jay Z will be hitting the stage & performing a song or 2, while Jamie Foxx hosts the star studded event

Catch the BET Awards live from L.A. on June 28th on BET

IRON MIKE GETS MARRIED
WOTS… The former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson got married this past Saturday (JUN 6) to his girlfriend Lakiha Spicer

 BDAYS

1.  KANYE WEST  (32)  -  RAPPER
2.  KEENEN IVORY WAYANS  (51)  -  COMEDIAN / ACTOR
3.  NANCY SINATRA  (69)  -  SINGER
4.  JOAN RIVERS  (76)
5.  JERRY STILLER  (82)  -  COMEDIAN / ACTOR
6.  BARBARA BUSH  (84)  -  FORMER 1ST LADY

50 GOES REGGATON
WOTS… In this month’s issue of Billboard Magazine you can catch the GUnit general on the cover w/ reggaton superstars Wisin & Yandel

In the issue 50 Cent talks bout his work w/ the reggaton duo… “It’s exciting and it’s a whole new charge of energy for the person that is tuning in…”

Check out the Billboard cover HERE

JAY Z’s EXPLANATION
By now if you’re a hip hop fan then you’ve heard Jay Z’s “D.O.A. (Death of Auto Tune)” and wonderin “is Jigga attacking TPain?”

WOTS… Hova has come forward & explained himself. The rapper “… insists that he’s not attacking artists like TPain and Kanye West who have used Auto-Tune in their songs, but simply hoping to stop the trend from dominating the mainstream.”

Jay Z says… “They got their little niche… Now let’s move on.”

 BDAYS

1.  RUSSELL BRAND  (34)  -  BRITISH ACTOR / COMEDIAN
2.  ANGELINA JOLIE  (34)  -  ACTRESS
3.  NOAH WYLE  (38 )  -  ACTOR
4.  DR RUTH WESTHEIMER  (81)  -  SEX THERAPIST

BLUEPRINT 3…
WOTS… Jay Z has made the announcement that many of us have been waiting to hear

The rap mogul has revealed that he will be dropping his next album “Blueprint 3″ on Sep 11

As of right now… the only person making an appearance & lending his production skills is Kanye West

Once again… expect “Blueprint 3″ so be hitting stores Sep 11

BEYONCE ON THE COVER
WOTS… When you pick up this month’s issue of Forbes magazine guess who you’ll find on the cover?

According to KN sources… Beyonce is ranked #4 on the Forbes “Celebrity 100″ list

Word is… the singer’s earnings for the past year is @ an estimated $87 million

Other artists making the list are Jay @ #32… Diddy @ #35… #46 Kanye West & 50 Cent @ #50

VH1 HIP HOP HONORS
WOTS… Def Jam Records is celebrating its 25th Anniversary & will be saluted @ the upcoming 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors

The legendary label is responsible for launching the careers of LL Cool J, The Beastie Boys, Kanye West, Slick Rick & Jay Z to name a few…

Like the last… Tracy Morgan is said to be hosting the event… no performers have been announced yet

Catch the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors on VH1 Oct 31st from New York

KUNG FU STAR FOUND DEAD
WOTS… The man we knew for his lead role in the hit TV show “Kung Fu” was found dead Weds (JUN 3) in Bangkok

According to KN sources… David Carradine was over seas filming another movie when a maid found the kung fu actor hanging by his neck in the closet of his Bangkok hotel room…

As of right now the police are calling it suicide, although people close to David are claiming “… 100 percent that he would have never committed suicide…”

Our hearts & prayers go out to the entire family & friends

BDAYS
1.  LALAINE  (22)  -  ACTRESS
2.  RAFAEL NADAL  (23)  -  TENNIS PRO
3.  ANDERSON COOPER  (42)  -   REPORTER
4.  DENIECE WILLIAMS  (58 )  -  SINGER
5.  SUZI QUATRO  (59)  -  SINGER
6.  CURTIS MAYFIELD  -  LEGENDARY SINGER
7.  TONY CURTIS  (84)  -  ACTOR
8.  JOSEPHINE BAKER  -  LEGENDARY ACTRESS
9.  DR CHARLES DREW  -  CREATED 1ST BLOOD BANK
10.  JEFFERSON DAVIS  -  PRESIDENT OF THE CONFEDERACY DURING US CIVIL WAR

EVERYONE WANTS DRAKE
WOTS… A bidding war has surfaced between 3 major labels for Canadian rapper/singer Drake

According to KN sources… the young artist is close to sealing a deal w/ Universal Motown

Drake says…  ”I guess I’m living a dream… All I could do is smile. It’s nice.”

In other news… The Canadian says he & Rihanna are NOT an item, although he is writing a new song for her next album

ALICIA’s AWARD
WOTS… the singer is set to receive the “Golden Note Award” @ ASCAP’s 22nd Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards

The award being givin to Alicia recognizes “songwriters, composers and artists who have achieved extraordinary career milestones.”

The 22nd Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards will be held @ the Beverly Hilton Hotel in LA on June 26

EMINEM STILL ON TOP
WOTS… Eminem’s “Relapse” is still on top of the Billboard 200 for the 2nd wk  selling 211,000

According to KN sources… Em’s “Relapse” is the 5th best selling album of the year w/ 819,000 copies sold

In other Slim Shady news…rumor has it the rapper’s diamond necklace & laptop were stolen from his hotel room in LA while he was at the MTV Movie Awards

Eminem denies that anything was taken from his room

AMERIE IS BACK!
WOTS… The beautiful half-breed is back w/ a new album “In Love & War” & is scheduled to drop via Def Jam Records

According to KN sources… producing on Amerie’s next project are Sean Garrett & the Buchanans, Jim Jonsin, and Teddy Riley

DMX BACK 2 JAIL!
WOTS… the in & out of trouble rapper DMX is in trouble once again!

BDAYS
1.  JUSTIN LONG  (31)  -  ACTOR / “I’M A MAC”
2.  ZACHARY QUINTO  (32)  -  ACTOR / “SYLAR” & “SPOCK”
3.  WAYNE BRADY  (37)  -  ACTOR / COMEDIAN / HOST
4.  DANA CARVEY  (54)  -  ACTOR / COMEDIAN
5.  DENNIS HAYSBERT  (55)  -  ACTOR
6.  CORNEL WEST  (56)  -  HISTORIAN
7.  JERRY MATHERS  (61)  -  ACTOR / “THE BEAVER”
8.  CHARLIE WATTS  (68 )  -  DRUMMER FROM ROLLING STONE

BRANDY FINALLY SETTLES w/ CRASH VICTIMS
WOTS… Brandy has finally reached an agreement w/ the 2 children whose mother died in the car accident the singer was involved in Dec 2006

Earlier this year in Feb… the husband of the deceased had rejected a settlement offer from Brandy…

Now according to documents filed in LA County Superior Court… the 2 kids of the victim will receive a total of $600,000

50’s NEXT PROJECT
As we wait… and wait… and wait for 50’s next album to drop…  one thing we are for sure of is that we’ll prolly see the next movie he stars in way before we ever get to here the rapper’s next album!

As a matter of fact… the GUnit General has definitely lined up another movie

WOTS… 50 Cent is already filming & will be starring in the crime drama “Caught In The Crossfire”

There is now word yet on when we can expect the film to hit theaters

KID CUDI HITS THE ROAD
WOTS… Mr “Day N Nite” will be headlining the upcoming “Great Hangover Tour” which hits 19 cities across the US this summer

According to KN sources… the tour begins July 14 in Boston & wraps up Aug 5th in Washington D.C.

Joining Kid Cudi on the tour are Asher Roth & B.O.B.

Hopping on the tour in select cities are Pac Div & 88 Keys

For more info on the “Great Hangover Tour” click HERE

OMARION JOINS LIL WAYNE’s TEAM
WOTS… Former “B2K Heart-throb” has joined forces & found himself a new home @ Lil Wayne’s record label “Young Money”

According to KN sources… the news comes direct from Omari’s Twitter page:

“Thanks 4 all tha love y’all!… Young money! Omarion! You will believe and see God’s power!”

Already on “Young Money Records” are rap vixen Nicki Minaj & rising rapper/singer Drake

PINK v KANYE
At a recent fashion show hosted by Paul McCartney’s wife Stella, singer Pink was outraged @ the remarks & words that were coming from Kanye West

According to Pink… she got pissed off when the rapper went on & on about his need for more fur!