SISTER OF FMR. CASH MONEY RECORDS RAPPER MANNIE FRESH SHOT & KILLED IN HER HOME.

When will the madness cease?! My prayers go out to Mannie Fresh and his family for the lost of his sister, Angela. I don't know what's more heartbreaking: the fact that she was blatantly killed while there was 2 small kids in the house OR the fact that she died on her 41st birthday.

Family members of a woman shot and killed in her Algiers home tell Eyewitness News she is the sister of New Orleans rapper Mannie Fresh. Police said the 41-year-old woman, identified by family members as Angela Bryant, was found dead in her home in the 1000 block of Farragut Street around 8 a.m. Thursday from an apparent gunshot wound, although police believe she was gunned down sometime late Wednesday evening. Police said two children - ages three and seven - were at the home at the time of the shooting. Both were found unharmed and safe. Police have asked for the public's help in locating the victim's vehicle - which is missing. It was described as a black 1998 Lexus LS 300 with license plate PTF 205 - it has black tinted windows. Police said they were searching the residence with a fine tooth comb.

Carrie St. Cyr, the mother of the victim, told Eyewitness News Reporter Jill Hezeau that Bryant just got married in October. She said Wednesday was her birthday and the family had gone out to dinner to celebrate. She said the victim's husband was out of town, but that he was on his way back.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 822-1111. Callers do not have to leave a name and could be eligible for a reward.

SOURCE: www.wwltv.com

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CHRISTINA MILIAN SEEKS WONDER WOMAN MOVIE ROLE + CANDID PICS OF HER & HER MOM LEAVING KOI RESTAURANT

Singer/actress Christina Milian is campaigning for the role of Wonder Woman in the forthcoming Justice League of America superhero movie. A number of Hollywood stars are being linked with the movie, which will unite comic book crime fighters Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, the Flash, Green Lantern and Aquaman. Director George Miller is currently screen testing for the roles, and Milian is desperate to be a part of it, after shooting a small part in Superman TV show, Smallville. She tells MTV.com, "That would be awesome. I think confidence and strength lie in your mind, and I would love to exude that strength. I used to want to work in comics. I wanted to be an illustrator. I wanted to write books, and mostly, I wanted to write Justice League. I still have the comic books I collected from that."

Milian, who refuses to reveal if she has auditioned for the part, is thought to be up against Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Teresa Palmer. Rapper/actor Common and actor Adam Brody are also thought to be involved in the film - which is due for release in 2010.

Peep candid pics of Christina leaving Koi restaurant with her mom a couple of days ago.

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NEW MAG SCANS/MAG EXCERPTS: ALICIA KEYS IN JET MAGAZINE.

Alicia Keys covers next week's issue of Jet magazine. The 26-year-old, well-spoken trained pianist--who has deservingly earned nine Grammy awards: Five for her first release, Songs in A Minor (2001), which sold 10 million albums worldwide; and four for her sophomore effort The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003) which spawned a total of seven million units sold--dished on everything from her physical and mental transition into womanhood since first hitting the music scene in 2001 to rather or not she sees marriage and children in her near future. Check out a couple of excerpts from her interview below.

ALICIA ON HER NEW CD, 'AS I AM': In a lot of ways I guess it's my transition into womanhood. All of the songs have something to say about the things I've experienced. It's special because I've grown as a writer, producer and arranger. Evey way I could have possibly grown, I have.

ALICIA ON THE INTERNET'S EFFECT ON THE MUSIC INDUSTRY: I think it [music distribution] will be totally downloaded in a minute. I just hope there will still be an appreciation for the actual purchase of albums...I think the Internet does make the record-buying process a little bit jagged. It kind of breaks up the process of what an album should be. For my album, it's about the entire experience from the beginning to the end.

ALICIA ON MARRIAGE, ROMANCE AND BEARING CHILDREN: I can see marriage in the future, but not in my near future. *Keys says she's in love with someone, but remains hush-hush on the details about her companion...and who he is* I'm still figuring out a lot about myself and I'm so not ready to be married at all. That's such a big commitment. I'm still really young and I still want to find out more about myself so that I can be mature and secure when I move in that direction. The same rules apply for having children. I don't want to rush that either because that's an even bigger, bigger responsibility.

ALICIA ON HOW SHE'D LIKE HER LEGACY TO BE REMEMBERED: I hope that people would possibly see me as someone who is a great person like them, who has given inspiration and hope and who has done something great for her people.

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CELEB PICS: BOW WOW & OMARION @ 'FACE OFF' LP RELEASE PARTY; CHRIS BROWN, VIVICA FOX CANDIDS IN BEVERLY HILLS.

Actress Vivica A. Fox and a couple of her friends were seen strolling around Beverly Hills on November 26, 2007.

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That beige cutie patootie Chris Brown was spotted out and about in Beverly Hills recently.

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Rapper Bow Wow and R&B singer Omarion grew so annoyed with each other when recording their joint album Face Off (in stores December 11), they often went for days without speaking. The young stars decided to collaborate for the album after spending so much time together socially. But they assure fans the disc is a one-off project. Omarion tells MTV, "We actually went through a point in our relationship where we wasn't talking. A couple of times. It's to me what makes our relationship real. The other day we were debating about a record, going back and forth yelling. That's what makes this relationship real. This bond is unbreakable. We really grew up together in the industry."

Here are the guys at their Face Off album release party at Club Madison in New York City on November 26, 2007.

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SCANS OF DR. DONDA WEST (KANYE'S MOTHER) ENTIRE FUNERAL OBITUARY

Once I finished reading Kanye's mother's obituary, the first word out of my mouth was, 'Wow.' She led a full and prosperous life and she accomplished so much during her time here. The handwritten statement written by Dr. West on her obit was beyond inspirational and deep too. There should be no regrets whatsoever about what she didn't get a chance to do...or a place to go...or a person to see. Our God knows best. He made sure her time here wasn't in vain. She lived to see her son reach international success after coming so close to loosing him. The only true sad, part of all of this is she won't be here in physical form to see her lil Chipmunk get married. I know for a fact that she was looking forward to his wedding. But, the good news, at least from what I have heard, is that Kanye is doing a lot better than people expected. Bless his heart.

As for the family's request to the other attendees asking them to leave the celebrities alone, it couldn't have been more appropriate. I'm glad they did it. As a matter of fact, I think all high-profile celebrity funerals should be private because some people tend to lose their damn minds and get all groupie-giddy-like whenever they see a celeb...no matter where they are.

Case in point: The family of TLC's Lisa Lopes had so much compassion for Lisa's fans that they made her funeral public just so her fans could say goodbye to her alongside Lisa's celebrity friends. I guess her family never took into consideration the fact that some people just don't know how to act when it comes to showing the deceased a little respect. Long story short: once celebs began entering the church, all hell broke loose. 'HEY WHITNEY!', 'OMG! USHER AND CHILLI! USHER AND CHILLI LOOK UP HERE! HEY YALL!', 'JANET!, JANET! OOH, YALL JANET'S HERE!'

I mean, really!

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SHOUTOUT TO Soul Glo @ LSA FOR POSTING IT THERE FIRST!

I mean really. And some folks are just nosey and uncouth for no reason. I don't mind telling yall that I have an aunt (and she know who she is) who will go to anybody's funeral (rather she knows the deceased or not) just to be nosey and be seen. Tactless, right? Yeah, believe me, I know.

Raise your hand if you have ever cried or just got goosebumps from listening to 'Stand'? Let me find out!

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'COLLEGE HILL'S' WILLIE MACC DETERMINED TO GO FROM A REALITY STAR TO A MOVIE STAR; WITH OR WITHOUT HIS RETRO AFRO.

While you rarely hear much from most reality TV stars once their show goes off the air, Willie Macc is trying to make sure that he is one of the few that successfully makes that transition to that of a reputable actor. Best known thus far as the funny man on Season 4 of College Hill, Willie Macc has been able to continue his small screen appearances by landing small roles on CBS' CSI and NBC's Journeyman. To hone his acting skills, he has been taking acting classes taught by (now famed) actress Tasha Smith (Why Did I Get Married?). He co-starred in House Arrest, the soon to be released, direct to video comedy, written and directed by Ezekiel Dickson. The actor takes on the "Chris Tucker" role in this Friday like comedy; apparently just bigger and even funnier.

It seems as though that some in Hollywood are questioning whether or not the actor's hair style is suited for the majority of today's leading roles. A very noticeable element of his branded look, his unique retro afro made him one of the most recognizable cast members of College Hill Virgin Islands.

When asked about his thoughts on if his hair style is holding him back, Willie Macc responded, "I've worked a little these past months; (it) didn't get me in American Gangster, but a lot of other folks didn't get in it either. Hey, but if cutting the fro will land me the co-starring role of the son in the new Bernie Mac comedy series, pass ME the scissors. Afro or not, I'm still gonna be Willie Macc Bitch!.....", the latter being a line that he made famous during his College Hill days.

AFTER THE JUMP, FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN ADD YOUR 2 CENTS ON RATHER WILLIE MACC'S RETRO AFRO SHOULD STAY OR GO.

In a move considered bold by some, the actor has decided to let the public determine the fate of his afro. Several thousand of his fans on MySpace, Facebook and YouTube have voted via an online poll and text messaging to let him know what they think he should do. You can let Willie Macc know your opinion as to whether he should keep the fro or let it go by voting at www.myspace.com/kingonthemic or by sending a text message (provided by www.polleverywhere.com) to '41411'. If you want him to keep the afro, then send the message "cast 11251"; if you feel the fro must go!, send "cast 11252".

Staying close to what helps make him a good comedic actor, Willie Macc is also continuing to work on his stand-up comedy. Performing in the past in comedy clubs in and around Los Angeles and New Orleans.

SOURCE: Electronic Urban Report.

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NICOLE RICHIE REACHES OUT TO HER BIOLOGICAL MOTHER; SAYS LIONEL'S EXCITED ABOUT HIS 1st GRANDCHILD

I swear everytime I read something positive and inspirational involving Nicole Richie, rather she said it or not, it just makes me adore her even more, bless her heart. Especially considering everything she has gone through over the past couple of years.

Reality star Nicole Richie says that becoming pregnant has inspired her to mend her relationship with her biological parents. "It wasn't an overnight decision, but actually, yes," she told Billy Bush in a two-part interview that begins airing on Access Hollywood Tuesday night. "When I found out that I was pregnant, there was just something inside of me that felt a responsibility to mend any issues that I've had with my parents in the past, because listen, I have put them through a lot. Of course, you just want to heal any wounds before I become a mother myself," she added.

The 8-months-pregnant celebrity told Bush that she does know her biological mother. But, there have been reports that she doesn't maintain contact with either one of her biological parents.

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Richie said that her adoptive father, Lionel Richie, is excited about the baby, but doesn't want to be called "grandpa. It's all he talks about, actually. Of course, a father's first reaction, he was quiet and didn't really know what to think and I just said, 'Okay, so that's the news, so call me tomorrow,' because I like to give him a day whenever I give him news," she said. "He called me the next day and he was so excited and now he just doesn't stop. He has all these names that he's ready for the baby to call him, in substitute of 'grandpa,' because he doesn't like 'grandpa.'"

So far Richie and her boyfriend, Good Charlotte's Joel Madden, don't know whether they are having a boy or a girl. She admits that she's curious, but Madden has been with her for every doctor's visit so she hasn't been able to ask on her own. "I'm nosy," she said.

The couple have been dating since December 2006, but have no immediate plans to get married. "Well, look how much has happened this year," she said. "I got to hold something for when I get older, I can't have everything happen all in one year."

SOURCE: CBS.COM

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