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WHEN DID SHE ROCK IT BETTER?: ERYKAH BADU

Tuesday, February 5, 2008 |

( Photos: A socialite’s life / Splash News )

Hate it or love it, you can’t deny that Erykah Badu has always had an eclectic style. The singer (who just renamed her new album) was recently spotted at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem (R) rocking her favorite scarf. She was first spotted with the scarf last year when she was out in West Hollywood shopping (L). When Did She Rock It Better? One more comparison after the cut.

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POLITICS: BLACK CELEBRITY CONTRIBUTIONS

Tuesday, February 5, 2008 |

Recently, many black celebrities have been endorsing their favorite presidential hopeful, but endorsements aren’t the only thing black celebs are giving to the candidates. Money is essential to a presidential campaign and, in addition to voting, plays a huge role in getting your candidate in office.

Since The Corporate Takover recently featured a list of hip-hop political donors for the 2008 presidential election, we decided to compile another list for the Concrete Loop visitors.

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POLITICAL ROUND-UP: SUPER TUESDAY / CLINTON & OBAMA RESPOND

Tuesday, February 5, 2008 |

( Diddy’s message to Young America )

Since today is Super Tuesday, I hope everyone that is living in one of the 24 eligible states is out there voting.

Make sure to check MSNBC.COM for an hour-to-hour guide for Super Tuesday and CNN for the latest updates on each candidate. We will have an overview of what went down today on the site tomorrow. Exercise your right and vote!

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GUESS WHO: SPOTTED LEAVING DINNER

Tuesday, February 5, 2008 |

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Guess who was spotted outside The Waverly Inn in NYC on Monday night? Hint: Are you still ‘Clueless’?

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MINI ROUND UP: PIMP C’S CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED / BRANDY’S MOM SUES KIM K.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008 |

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On Monday, the cause of death of rapper Chad “Pimp C” Butler was revealed to have been accidental. The Houston Chronicle reported that an over dose of cough medicine with the mixture of Butler’s sleep apnea, was fatal for 33 year-old rapper.

As many of you probably know, another popular Texas figure-head, DJ Screw, was found dead in 2000 after reportedly overdosing on the same medication-laced preparation. Damn Shame.

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EVENTS: 10TH ANNUAL GILDIRON GLAMOUR

Tuesday, February 5, 2008 |

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Holly Robinson-Peete and Rodney Peete conducted the 10th Annual Gridiron Glamour show benefiting the HollyRod Foundation and SARRC in Arizona over weekend. Guests who appeared in the benefit fashion show were Regina King, Gabrielle Union, Laila Ali, Nicole Murphy, Terry Crews, and Pat Smith.

REGINA KING MODELS @ GILDIRON GLAMOUR NICOLE MURPHY @ GILDIRON GLAMOUR PAT SMITH @ GILDIRON GLAMOUR

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HOT OR NOT: DEREON SNEAKERS

Tuesday, February 5, 2008 |

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Who knew? Beyonce’s Dereon line makes sneakers for juniors which are available via Zappos.com. Ranging from $59-82.00, I sure didn’t know they were making hi-top sneakers until someone sent me a link here.

This is certainly a colorful and eclectic range - I’m not a sneaker person in general so, I automatically decline. But, would you cop these?

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