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News Headlines Archives for December 2007
Yung Joc: A Wanted Man
UPDATE: Avoiding arrest on a bench warrant, Yung Joc shows up late in Cleveland court; Judge frees him on $100,000 bond and reschedules his next appearance for January 25.
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BREAKING: Former B2K Member Accuses Chris Stokes of Molestation
Raz-B and his older brother Ricky Romance, tell all in YouTube videos.
... (read more)Jay-Z Steps Down From Def Jam
Rapper says it’s time for him to “take new challenges.”
... (read more)Eminem's Mom Plans to Tell-All
Debbie Mathers Nelson claims son made up hard-knock life... (read more)
Warrant Issued for R. Kelly’s Arrest
Singer has until 9 a.m. tomorrow to show up to court... (read more)
Mary J. Blige's Album Release Party
Last night in Manhattan, Patti Labelle, Idris Elba, J. Holiday, Tank and others came out to celebrate MJB's latest album, Growing Pains. You know VIBE was onhand to bear witness.
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Keys Plays Horne
Alicia to portray Lena in upcoming Oprah-produced biopic... (read more)
All About the Benjamins
Diddy pulls out the red carpet for his son’s Sweet 16
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Southern Stars Pay Final Respects to Pimp C
Rich Boy, Lil Jon, Trill Entertainment, and more speak with VIBE about the UGK
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Ike Turner, 76, Has Died
The icon died in his sleep last night in San Diego.... (read more)
Good Tidings from "The Perfect Holiday"
Romantic comedy / Christmas fantasy stars Gabrielle Union, Morris Chestnut, Katt Williams and more. Opens today.... (read more)
Pimp C Laid to Rest
Public ceremony set for Thursday in Port Arthur, Tex.... (read more)
MJ and the Jackson 5? Don't Bet on It... Yet
Despite Jermaine Jackson's comments to the BBC, a source tells VIBE Michael Jackson has not yet signed on for Jackson 5 tour.... (read more)
'80s Babies Paradise
Atlanta celebs celebrate Keri Hilson’s 25th birthday bash... (read more)
ConVICKted!
Former Atlanta Falcon sentenced to 23 months for dogfighting charges... (read more)
What We Know And Love
Preview: Erykah Badu's fourth album, Nu AmErykah
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Michael Jackson's Thriller: 25th Anniversary Commemorative Cover
New M-Jack re-release of Thriller includes remixes by Akon, will.i.am, Kanye West and Fergie, plus bonus DVD.... (read more)
VIBE's Tabloid Issue: 2007, The Year in Drama! Starring Kanye, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Rihanna, T.I. and More
Get an early look at our January 2008 issue, featuring every beef, drama, romance, and mega-shocker that rocked your world and broke your heart in 2007. On select newsstands now!... (read more)
Too Short: "Pimp C Was My Boy."
Too Short, who performed with Pimp C in Los Angeles just days before the UGK rapper's untimely passing, speaks with VIBE about his longtime friend.
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Grammy Family: Kanye West Leads Nominations
50th Annual Awards announced; Timbaland, Jay-Z, T-Pain and Amy Winehouse each receive five or more nominations.... (read more)
Suspect Arrested in Murder of Fabolous' Childhood Friend
Suspect apprehended in Atlanta and arrested in connection to stabbing of Shamel McKinney.... (read more)
Creflo Dollar Tells Senate to Fall Back
Senate investigation into spending habits of preachers ripples through Southern ministries.... (read more)
MySpace Distributes Live Performances
Social networking site sets sights on role as live video hub.... (read more)
Ja Rule Cooks in Furnace
Rapper set to star, alongside Paul Wall, in 2008 horror flick.... (read more)
Clinton Sparks Gets Familiar with Tinseltown
Mixtape DJ named music correspondent for E! Entertainment Television.... (read more)
Pimp C's Manager Releases Statement
Rick Martin says, "This morning saw the loss of a man that was not only a client, but a very dear friend at a time when he had the most to live for. He was my best friend and I will always love him." RIP Pimp C.... (read more)
UPDATE: Pimp C, Southern Hip Hop Trailblazer, Has Died
The West Hollywood Police Department tells VIBE a positive identification has not yet been made, but a representative for UGK confirmed that the deceased is, in fact, Pimp C.... (read more)
From the Blogs
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Roses y Handcuffs
It gets quiet. Then he says, "you heard Ye's "Street Lights" yet?" In between those six words, lingers a heavier question then what's being breathed o (read more) -
The Nappy Diatribe
The last few days, watching the liberal blogosphere act like a bunch of whining malcontents as they clumsily hyperventilate over Obama picking Hillary (read more) -
Invite Only
THE SPOT: 74 Leonard Street between Broadway and Church, Nov 24, 2008. It's raining but we must press on because this is, in fact, is a VIBE event and (read more) -
zentronix d+h
We now have some idea of how hip-hop may have impacted the presidential election. According to stats from CIRCLE, those under the age of 45 delivered (read more)
Celeb of the Day
Will Smith
Government Name: Willard Christopher Smith Jr.
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


