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Monday, May 19, 2008

Usher taped his MTV Promo at a private recording studio on Sunday in New York City. His wife Tameka was on the set as well as his baby boy Usher Raymond V.

Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama orders ice cream with his wife Michelle and daughters Malia (R) and Sasha (2nd L) at Lew’s Drive In in Milwaukee on Sunday. Sen. Obama is campaigning through Oregon and Kentucky ahead of Tuesday’s primaries.

Persia White (of Girlfriends fame) was spotted leaving the Farm Sanctuary Gala at Cipriani Wall Street over the weekend.

Mel B, her husband and Scott Storch at Foxtail nightclub in Los Angeles over the weekend. All three were in great spirits as Mel B and Scott Storch revealed they are currently working on Mel’s new album together.

Angela Bassett (pictured with Cookie Johnson) attended the Victoria Rowell Steps Out for High Tea at Noon on Sunday in Beverly Hills.

Shannon Bex, Aundrea Fimbres, Dawn Richard, Wanita Woodgette aka “D. Woods”, and Aubrey O’Day of Danity Kane pose backstage during Z100’s Zootopia at the IZOD Center on Saturday in New Jersey.

Former boxer Mike Tyson arrives with his family at the ‘Tyson’ premiere at the Palais des Festivals during the 61st International Cannes Film Festival over the weekend in France.

Nelly was spotted departing his Manhattan hotel over the weekend…

Zoe Kravitz attended the CHANEL 2008/09 Cruise Show in Miami Beach last week.

Nicole Mitchell (Eddie Murphy’s ex-wife) and NFL’er Michael Strahan attended an event in Los Angeles over the weekend.

Samuel L. Jackson (pictured with wife, LaTanya Richardson and Magic Johnson) attend the 29th Annual “Gift Of Life” Gala in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Star Jones attended the “Un Conte de Noel” premiere at the Palais des Festivals during the 61st Cannes International Film Festival over the weekend in France.