CELEBS ON THE RED CARPET PICS: INNER CITY DESTINY AWARDS, DIVERSITY AWARDS, VS FASHION SHOW, THE GOOD WEEKEND..

Lamman Rucker attends the 15th Annual Inner City Destiny Awards at the Celebrity Centre International in Los Angeles on November 17, 2007. FYI: For all you Lamman Rucker fans, I have a tv alert for you. Tonight you can see Lamman on the 10:30 p.m. episode of Tyler Perry's House of Payne on TBS. Don't say I ain't never done nothing for you! This episode, titled Weeping May Endure for a Night, originally aired last September. Perry favorites David and Tamela Mann also guest star along with Rucker. It is absolutely hilarious! Funny as hell! I promise to God it is! The old-school clothes and tic-tac shoes that David, who plays Mr. Brown, wears is enough to make you bust a gut! After I recorded this episode, I password-protected on my DVR to watch whenever I felt like getting my laugh on.

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A host of celebrities gathered at the Globe Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 18 to celebrate the annual Diversity Awards. The Divesity Awards honors creative achievement in film and television and presents awards to those who exemplify creative accomplishments, and diverse artistic talent in film and television. Celebs in attendance included: Mo'Nique (who brought along her grandmother), rapper-turned-actor Sticky Fingaz, Tatyana Ali, Salli Richardson, Lil Romeo, Denise Boutte (Why Did I Get Married?, Meet the Browns)and more.

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Kim Kardashian and her oldest sister Kourtney along with music producer, Scott Storch attend the Good Life Weekend event at The Fifth in Miami on November 16, 2007.

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Gabrielle Union and the Spice Girls attend the Victoria's Secret fashion show.

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STARS COME OUT FOR (PRIVATE) FUNERAL OF DR. DONDA WEST; JOHN LEGEND & ANITA BAKER PERFORM.

Surrounded by his friends and family, Kanye West arrived at the True Vine Ministry church on Tuesday, to lay his mother to rest. Early Tuesday morning, flowers poured inside the church, which can accommodate up to 2,500 people. It was a solemn day as a white hearse, carrying the body of Dr. Donda West arrived and her coffin was carried inside. Inside the private service, John Legend and Anita Baker reportedly performed. Other stars also came out to lend Kanye their support including Beyonce and Jay-Z.

After the service, two horse drawn carriages transported her body to the cemetery.

The evening before, Kanye took to the stage in Brussels, Belgium, paying tribute to his mother. He spoke out about continuing to tour in her memory. "If she was here, she would tell me to 'get on that stage and kill it, dawg!' That was her favorite word: dawg. She would tell me to go on this Glow in the Dark Tour and 'take over the world and be number one like I taught you to be, baby.'"

Meanwhile, Access Hollywood reported yesterday that West paid for the plastic surgery his mother received from Dr. Jan Adams, which took place one day before her death. But the rapper did not want her to undergo the procedures. He wanted his mom to go to a trainer instead, Access Hollywood reported.

Her father, Oklahoma City civil rights leader Portwood Williams Sr., told The Oklahoman newspaper, his daughter was a great person. “We were real close — very close,” Williams said. “She was just number 1. One in a million. We have four children, and I’ve never heard them have an argument with each other. She was just a number 1 person.”

Donda West, 58, died as the result of possible complications from a cosmetic surgical procedure.

Kanye West is set to resume his Glow in the Dark Tour on Thursday night in London.

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MICK VICK SURRENDERS HIMSELF TO SERVE JAIL TIME 3 WKS EARLY; MIKE TYSON SPENDS SERVES 1 DAY IN JAUL.

Shamed boxer Mike Tyson has been sentenced to 24 hours in jail and three years' probation after pleading guilty to drug possession and driving under the influence (DUI) in relation to a 2006 arrest. He entered his plea at a hearing in September (07) after being charged with one felony count of cocaine possession and one misdemeanour count of DUI. Tyson has since been seeking treatment at an inpatient facility program for "various addictions", as well as attending Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings, according to his lawyer David Chesnoff.

Prosecutor Shane Krausner appealed to Arizona's Superior Court Judge Helene Abrams on Monday (19Nov07) to sentence Tyson to one year in jail, stating that the former boxer was a multiple offender who had previously been convicted of a violent crime. But Tyson escaped the maximum sentence of four years and three months behind bars, after Abrams praised the disgraced star for taking action against his drug problems and ruled he must spend just one day in jail.

Meanwhile, Michael Vick got a head start on a possible long prison stretch Monday, surrendering three weeks before he was to be sentenced for his involvement in a bloody dogfighting ring. The disgraced Atlanta Falcons quarterback surrendered to U.S. marshals in what his lawyer said was another step in his public repentance. "From the beginning, Mr. Vick has accepted responsibility for his actions, and his self-surrender further demonstrates that acceptance," lawyer Billy Martin said in a statement.

He's scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 10 on a federal dogfighting conspiracy charge but worked out a deal "to voluntarily enter custody prior to his sentencing hearing," according to a court document. The federal sentencing guideline range is projected at a year to 18 months, but Vick, who has admitted bankrolling the Bad Newz Kennels, could be sentenced to up to five years in prison.

Vick is being held at Northern Neck Regional Jail in Warsaw until his sentencing, U.S. marshals told The Associated Press. The mixed-gender facility houses about 450 inmates.

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THROWBACK PICS: BEYONCE, ALICIA KEYS & MISSY ELLIOTT @ 2004 PRESS CONFERENCE

I found some pics (from 2004) of Missy Elliott, Beyonce and Alicia Keys at a press conference, announcing their 20-something city tour. The tour also served as a means to promote each singer's album at the time. Beyonce's Dangerously In Love, Alicia Keys The Diary of Alicia Keys and Missy's This Is Not a Test. During the press conference Alicia said, "....you're going to see three different styles of women who are strong, who produce their own music, write their own music--really are their voices behind the music. I personally want to say this is going to be the best tour of the summer."

I'm not feeling Bey's wig, yall. Not one iota.

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KEKE PALMER CATCHES 'THE VAPORS'; ACTRESS TO PORTRAY 80s RAPPER ROXANNE SHANTE IN NEW INDIE FILM

According to Blackfilm.com, Keke Palmer, who received critical acclaim for her role in Akeelah and the Bee, has been cast to play rapper Roxanne Shanté in the independent film, The Vapors.

Set against the backdrop of New York City's infamous Queensbridge Housing Projects, The Vapors tells the story of Marley Marl, Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane and Shanté, who were a part of the pioneering rap group "The Juice Crew". Clifton Powell (Ray) has also been cast to play hip hop DJ and radio host Mr. Magic. The Juice Crew, founded by Mr. Magic's on-air assistant, DJ Marley Marl, was named after one of Magic's aliases, "Sir Juice." Crew members also included Craig G, Tragedy Khadafi, Kool G Rap & DJ Polo, Masta Ace, TJ Swan, and Cool V.

After retiring from the rap game, Shante -- known as 'The First Lady of Rap' but born Lolita Gooden -- reportedly received a PhD from Cornell University and has a practice in Queens.

The Vapors will begin filming in January 2008.

Furqaan Clover, who is helming the forthcoming movie Queen of Media: The Wendy Williams Story, is set to direct the project. Marley Marl and Big Daddy Kane are executive producers on the film while the producing company is Furqaan Films.

Palmer, a noted singer, recently released her debut album on Atlantic Records.

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RANDOM 'WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YO DAMN FACE' PICS: MISS J., NAOMI, TIFFANY 'NEW YORK' POLLARD

Supermodel/Blackberry abuser, Naomi Campbell totally disregarded and damn near violated every fashion rule in all of 2007 when she attended her friend, Davina Taylor's 30th birthday party. This chick was decked out in a leopard print Lycra jumpsuit..catsuit, overall...or whatever you want to call it-with a black thong...which she wore on the outside of the jumpsuit! Baby bye! Let's give her a pass this time. Taylor celebrated the big 3-0 with an 80s theme bash. However, I don't remember people rocking that sort of sh!t back in the 80s! LOL!

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VH1's so-called reality show's so-called reality star, Tiffany 'New York' Pollard and her partner in facial crime as well as former Flavor of Love contestant/snitch/rat Red Oyster were spotted offending everyone within distance with their difficult-looking mugs last week at Les Deux nightclub in Los Angeles. Speaking of difficult-looking mugs, last night, me and my 8-year-old niece were watching last week's episode of I Love New York when all of sudden my niece blurted out loud, 'Auntie, why does she still have her Halloween mask on?!' And she was serious! LOL! I fell the hell out! LOL!

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America's Next Top Model judge J. Alexander aka Miss J. at the charity Thanksgiving luncheon for the foster children of the Felix Organization and the New York Funding at the District in New York City on November 18, 2007.

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