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Thursday, June 5, 2008
	ENDORSED: Hillary Clinton will concede her long fought Democratic race against Senator Barack Obama on Saturday with a "unity" party in Washington D.C. Although a seat as Vice President on Obama's ticket is a long shot according to analysts, Clinton is expected to endorse Obama at Saturday's shindig. BLACK PRESIDENT: Rapper Nas released the new track "Black President" that directly addresses Obama. The DJ Green Lantern produced record includes iconic rapper Tupac and incorporates bits of Obama's victory speech from earlier this week. OFF THE HOOK: A Cook County judge has decided Chicago-Sun Times reporter Jim DeRogatis will not have to testify in the R. Kelly trial after all. The decision came at the same time as family members of the alleged victim took the stand denying the individuals on the tape were their teenage relative and Kelly. Another man also took the stand in the defense's effort to undermine the prosecution's star witness who testified she took part in a three way sex romp including the teenager. POLITRICKS: Isn't it amazing that while people in our country are still trying to grasp the idea of a Black man as president, Obama's Democratic nomination is winning rave reviews around the world? Newspapers, websites and governments from France to China to Pakistan are excited about the possibilities, and believe his reign in the White House would bring goodwill and much needed change. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Wednesday, June 4, 2008
	HERE WE GO AGAIN: DJ Khaled is putting the finishing touches on his new album "We Global" slated for an early September release. Khaled was recently in New York to shoot a clip for the first single "Out Here Grindin' " featuring Lil' Wayne, Lil' Boosie, Trick Daddy and Young Jeezy; he will drop the album on Koch Records, setting the stage for a major label debut on Def Jam Records with his artist Ace up first to bat. HISTORY MADE: With the historical win as the first Black Democratic Presidential nominee, Barack Obama now faces the challenge of whether to ask Senator Hillary Clinton to be his Vice Presidential candidate. It's been reported for the past few weeks hubby and former pres Bill Clinton has been quietly putting together a VP bid for his wife; most recently BET founder Bob Johnson urged Obama to seek Clinton as his running mate. COMING SOON: Brooklyn rapper Maino will release his debut album this September with a little help from T.I. The Lil' Kim protege has been making his rounds lately with his smash hit "Hi Haters" and the release of his mixtape "Last Real Nigga Alive." starring DJ Superstar Jay. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Wednesday, June 4, 2008
	OUT TO GET 'CHA: Chicago-Sun Times reporter Jim Derogatis, responsible for bringing the R. Kelly sex tape to the media, is a wanted man. The Cook County judge overseeing the controversial case is threatening to jail the reporter if he doesn't show up in court today. According to the Times, Derogatis never received the subpoena and that's why he didn't show up. STANDING TALL: Singer Usher's comeback album was all that and then some, raking in 445K units sold and making his "Here I Stand" one of this year's biggest debuts. "Stand" rides off the success of the hit single "Love in This Club" featuring Young Jeezy; other tracks making their way to radio include a collaboration with Jay-Z on which the two married men speak about walking down the aisle. LAST NIGHT: The documentary that takes a look at the life and legacy of Jam Master Jay, "Two Turntables and a Mic", kicked off the Black Film Festival in Hollywood. Friends and industry peers such as Ice-T, Bishop Don Juan, Onyx, Reverend Run of Run DMC and many more came out to celebrate the film produced by a close relative of Jay's who spent some of his final days with the DJ. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Tuesday, June 3, 2008
	HEADED TO TRIAL: Lil' Wayne is not working out a plea deal with Arizona prosecutors and is readying himself for trial according to his lawyer. Internet reports suggested Weezy's legal team and prosecutors were hammering out a deal that would see the N.O. rapper serve no jail time and commit himself to a rehab facility. CLINCHED: Barack Obama has officially clinched the Democratic nomination according to the Associated Press. Although a public announcement of the nomination has yet to be made, the tally includes convention delegates and means Obama may be the first Black headed to the White house. HOUSE OF PAIN: Singer T-Pain has launched his own independent digital label Nappy Boy Digital. Pain's new business endeavor will allow him to release his autotune obsessed sound directly to digital platforms. ANIMATED: Snoop Dogg and CodeBlack Entertainment will release a straight to DVD video all about the Doggfather called "Snoop Dogg Presents Adventures of tha Blue Carpet Treatment." The DVD release marks Snoop's first animated disc and will capture his travels throughout the streets of L.A., featuring notables such as E-40, The Game, Nate Dogg and more. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Tuesday, June 3, 2008
	JIM JONES SPEAKS: Diplomats/Byrd Gang head Jim Jones spoke out to hhnlive.com about Sunday night's incident at New York City's Summer Jam concert where he was allegedly maced backstage after his bodyguard was arrested: "Everybody is talking about we need to protest, etc. and yeah we need to do everything we can do. I just got into it with the police and had an incident where they pulled a gun out on me for NO reason. Undercover. And I didn't know who the fuck they were and they didn't come out with any badges until after they had sprayed mace, then they want to say they are police." STAR WITNESS TAKES THE STAND: The prosecution's star witness at the center of the R. Kelly trial took the stand yesterday testfying she engaged in threesome sex with Kelly and the underage girl in the infamous video. The one-time Kelly accomplice also testified Kelly offered her $25,000 to recover a tape showing one of the encounters. FINALLY OVER: According to the AP, Hillary Clinton will give a speech tonight acknowledging Senator Barack Obama has defeated her in the Democratic race. As the news hit the wires, Clinton handlers shot down the reports to CNN: "Obama doesn't have the numbers today, and until someone has the numbers the race goes on." HOW YA LIVIN'?: According to Essence magazine, you're living like a bank to your family, especially if you're a black woman. 46.4% of black women vs. 29.6% of white women lend money to family members regularly. This causes family members to always be dependent on the person loaning the money, and increased personal debt and lack of personal savings for everyone. GET A JOB, FOLKS! 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Monday, June 2, 2008
	DJ CLUE'S TOP PICKS: 1. I Luv Your Girl by Dream feat. Fabolous; 2. Lollipop (Remix) by Lil' Wayne feat. Kanye West; 3. Love In This Club by Usher feat.Young Jeezy; 4. Milli by Lil' Wayne; 5. Put On by Young Jeezy feat. Kanye West. UNDER THE RADAR: 1. Here I Am by Rick Ross feat. Avery Storm & Nelly; 2. Mr.Carter by Lil' Wayne feat. Jay-z; 3. Respirator by Lil' Kim. CLUE-SPN: NBA - Lakers vs. Celtics for all the marbles - it sets off Thursday! NFL - Broncos release running back Travis Henry; Miami Dolphins' Jason Taylor does not demand a trade at his Sunday press conference as earlier suggested. MLB - Ken Griffey Jr. is stuck on 599 home runs in his pursuit for 600. Track - Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt sets a new world record, running the 100 meter in 9.72 seconds. BIGGER!: Big Tigger's 7th annual Celebrity Classic goes down this weekend, June 6th through the 8th, in Washington D.C. - get more info at www.bigtigweekend.net! Dj Clue aka Fidel Cashflow aka Earl Lee Respect All Giants...Especially NY Giants! I Used To Pedal Hard..But Its Not On Bicycles!!! ClueTube-ClueTv-ClueSendIt POWER 105.1 NYC 6pm to 10pm Mon-Friday Stream it live www.power1051fm.com DESERT STORM RECORDS 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Monday, June 2, 2008
	NEXT STOP...ROC NATION?: Although Saigon is a free agent, the hard rock rapper is planning to release his highly anticipated "The Greatest Story Never Told" on September 30th. Saigon told MTV News he has a couple of record deals on the table, including a potential deal with Jay-Z and his newly formed Roc Nation label. WE REMEMBER YOU: Rock pioneer Bo Diddley died earlier today after suffering from heart failure. The guitar player, best known for his hits such as "I'm A Man", had been in rehabilitation in Florida after suffering a stroke. NEXT UP: The Chicago Sun Times writer responsible for introducing the infamous R. Kelly sex tape to the public is set to take the stand in the ongoing trial. Reporter Jim DeRogatis attempted to dodge a subpoena but Judge Vincent Gaughan ruled the journalist must now testify; the judge will not allow the defense to force DeRogatis to reveal his sources. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Friday, May 30, 2008
	THE KAN MAN LETS IT GO: In a blog on his website, Kanye West is speaking out following the unauthorized release of two alternate "Flashing Lights" video: "I shot 3 vids for 'Flashing Lights' cuz I ain't like the first 2. I loved the 3rd one that I released with Spike [Jonze] and hit the world with that. So I hope whoever leaked them got the shine they was looking 4 cause that's all they'll get now. And I know that's incorrect english but that's how I talk when I want 2." WHAT THE HELL?: A Long Island mansion owned by rap superstar 50 Cent "suspiciously" caught fire early this morning, burning down completely. Fif and his estranged girlfiend have been feuding over the home and their ten year old son Marquise; this week the two squared off after a court appearance. UPDATE Shaniqua Tompkins is holding 50 Cent reponsible for the fire, noting, "he said he was going to kill me" as told to tmz.com. 50 SPEAKS: Representatives for 50 issued a statement regarding the fire: "Informed this morning while filming a new motion picture on location in Louisiana, Curtis Jackson expressed deep concern over this fire at his property. He is extremely thankful that everyone including his son, Marquise, escaped the burning house safely. He is confident that authorities will be conducting a thorough investigation of the incident and is eager to review their findings." 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Friday, May 30, 2008
	HI TECH PIMPIN: In the 1950s, Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first presidential candidate to target radio listeners; John F. Kennedy became the first to target television viewers during debates with Richard Nixon; now Barack Obama leads the current presidential candidates in effectively utilizing digital media platforms and effectively targeting youth voters. IT’S PARTY TIME: UrbanWorld Wireless is gearing up for its 2nd Annual “Wireless Lifestyle” Showcase. Witness “The Making of a Ringtone”, featuring some of hip-hop’s biggest stars; it goes down Sunday, June 22 – BET Awards weekend - at a secret location in Hollywood, CA. For your mobile invite, text UDUB to 81595. DID U KNOW?: The heart and soul of the ringtone market is based on mobile users with “idle time” who search and purchase mobile content. Examples of your idle time include the classroom, the bus, the train and the barbershop! MAJOR BIG!: This season, the hit show “American Idol” generated over 78 million text messages for AT&T, the show’s exclusive wireless sponsor. Can you say cha-ching! RINGTONE BANGERS: 5. Love in this Club, Usher feat. Young Jeezy; 4. Get Like Me, David Banner feat. Chris Brown; 3. Sexy Can I, Ray J. feat. Yung Berg; 2. Love in this Club, Part II, Usher feat. Beyonce and Lil' Wayne; 1. Lollipop, Lil' Wayne. STREET BANGER: Text WARR1 to 66555 for “Virgin” by Warren G. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Thursday, May 29, 2008
	SUED: Actor Eddie Griffin is being sued by a one time production manager for assault on the set of his reality TV show. According to E! Online, a drunken Griffin laid the smack down on the manager after he booked the comic's mom in a "cheap" hotel; Griffin calls the suit "absurd." AT IT AGAIN: The L.A. Times is under fire again, this time for identifying Dilated Peoples' Evidence as a graffiti tag artist who was recently arrested. Notorious graf artist Cyrus "Buket" Yazdani was taken down this week (whom police have referred to as one of L.A.'s "most prolific taggers") but somehow Evidence was confused for Yazdani. Ev himself released a statement: "I only met Buket once when I was asked to do a promo for an internet show; however I'm obviously not him and find it humorous how the media didn't take the time to figure this out before running such an extensive story." COMING SOON: Busta Rhymes' new LP is due out early July as the electric MC has a major remix out on the streets and a new single ready to go. Busta released the remix for "Don't Touch Me" featuring Nas, Game, Lil' Wayne, Big Daddy Kane and more; according to mtvnews.com, his next single features T.I. and Akon , and addresses his legal situations. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Thursday, May 29, 2008
	UNITY: Since his departure from the G-Unit camp, ousted member Young Buck has revealed he no longer has beef with Fat Joe and The Game. Last year Buck and Game bumped heads in Vegas which led to a brief non-violent situation; Fat Joe and Buck reportedly had a few run-ins as well. Buck says these rivalries stemmed from his allegiance with G-Unit (which no longer exists.) AIR 'EM OUT: The backlash behind Lil Wayne's recent comments were discussed during DJ Kay Slay's satellite radio show; Wayne commented to a Foundation magazine interviewer: "If you a mixtape DJ, fuck you" (referring to Carter 3 album tracks being leaked to the mixtape circuit.) Foundation mag head B Mack phoned in to Slay and expressed his disappointment in Wayne, whom he feels has benefitted greatly from the mixtape game, and will address this in their upcoming issue. STOP THE PRESSES: A surprise witness put a halt to the R. Kelly trial yesterday just as a prosecution witness was set to testify she, Kelly and the underage girl on the infamous sex tape engaged in threesomes. She didn't get a chance as Kelly's defense team introduced a new witness that surfaced earlier that morning; the trial will resume today with possibly both testimonies. POLITRICKS: You've not only got to vote, you've got to pay attention to who's running: in a judicial race in L.A., a candidate named Bill Johnson is a racial separatist who wanted to add a racial exclusion amendment to the Constitution: "No person shall be a citizen unless he is a non-Hispanic white of the European race, in whom there is no ascertainable trace of Negro blood…or other non-European or non-white blood". Thanks to reader JM for the heads up! 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Wednesday, May 28, 2008
	110% SURE: A former assistant of R. Kelly's drove the dagger deeper into the embattled singer's heart yesterday testfying she was "110% sure" the man on tape having sex with a minor is Kelly. The assistant referenced Kelly as one of the best bosses: "I think so highly of Mr. Kelly and his family"; then she detailed her days picking up the alleged victim and bringing her to the studio where she spent the night. MIXTAPE DISCIPLE: Nas won't be able to title his next album "Nigger" but that won't stop his moves in the streets as he now plans to release a mixtape with DJ Green Lantern. "The Nigger Tape" will include unreleased Nas material as well new music from the upcoming Mike Tyson documentary. LL'S WAY: LL Cool J, who ran through clothing lines in the early years such as Troop and FUBU, recently wrapped a deal with Sears to market affordable clothing. Uncle L says his line will cater to all families nationwide at a less expensive cost than other high end fashion labels. In other news, LL just wrapped up his "G.O.A.T." mixtape with DJ Kay Slay which he says will be the beginning of the "G.O.A.T." season, leading right into his album. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Wednesday, May 28, 2008
	BUSTED: An associate of 50 Cent's is back in the news again. Dwayne McKenzie was charged with assault, strangulation, breach of peace and unlawful restraint after a young woman claimed he choked and hit her with a belt in Fif's Connecticut mansion. USHER GOES OFF: With his new album expected to ring in the biggest sales of the year (575 K, whoa) Usher took some time out to visit MTV's TRL where he went on a small rant addressing a wide variety of rumors. Just before a commercial break, Usher looked directly at the camera and shot down reports of an impending divorce, the release of his momager fueled by Tameka and being a real man getting married versus men who father children, live with the significant other and "continue to play the game" without tying the knot. GOOD DEAL: T.I. is definitely back on the road to recovery as it's been revealed he has netted a reality show with MTV. The Viacom channel will follow TIP as he does court-ordered community service, capturing the ATLien in the months leading up to his one year incarceration. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Tuesday, May 27, 2008
	FOR A GOOD CAUSE: The life and legacy of Dr. Donda West will live on as a relative seeks to pass a new bill in light of her tragic death. Dr. West's niece Yolanda Anderson is teaming up with a Califorrnia politician on legislation that would require all patients to undergo a physical prior to cosmetic surgery. CONGRATS: Martin Luther King III and his wife welcomed their first child, a girl, into this world this past weekend. Yolanda Renee King is the first grandchild born into the King family, weighing in at 7.5 pounds and named after her late aunt. COMING SOON: N'Awlins rapper C-Murder is slated to drop his new album "Screamin' 4 A Vengance" this July. The Asylum Records release marks Murder's first since his incarceration on murder charges. DONE DEAL: NBA Legend Charles Barkley has paid off a $400,000 gambling debt, avoiding any potential charges. The TNT analyst sparked controversy after the Wynn Las Vegas casinos revealed the debt, followed by tense pressure from the prosecution to pay up. Barkley even spoke about his gambling woes before an NBA playoff game. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Tuesday, May 27, 2008
	LASHING OUT: 50 Cent recently spoke out against MTV News' roundtable discussion "Hottest MCs In The Game". In an interview with Shade 45, Fif poked fun at the eight member panel saying they're not relevant and that a hip hop artist in the discussion is needed to explain the pressure of making a hit record. 50's remarks come as no surprise after last year's diss towards the same group when he issued a "Fuck MTV" response to his number eight place on their list. ALMOST OVER: Reps for Senator Barack Obama are predicting his Democratic nomination will come after the June 3rd primaries in South Dakota and Montana. An Obama assistant told members of the press: "We're very close now. When the primaries end, I think...we'll be at the number we need to claim the nomination." HOW YA LIVIN'?: You're breathing a little more difficult in you live in Knoxville, TN, which is the "asthma capital" of the U.S., according to the Allergy Fountain of America. Cities following closely behind include Tulsa, Milwaukee, Atlanta and Memphis - make sure you keep an eye on your kids, especially as we get into summer and the air quality gets worse... 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Monday, May 26, 2008
	COMING SOON: Jim Jones and his Byrd Gang faction will release their "M.O.B." album on Asylum Records end of June. Jones and his crew - Chink Santana, NOE, Mel Matrix and more – are riding high on the success of their single "Splash". GRANTED: Actor Wesley Snipes will remain free on bail while his legal team dukes it out with federal prosecutors for an appeal to his conviction on tax fraud. The "Blade" actor was set to turn himself in to begin his three year sentence but a Florida judge granted him bail as the court does not consider him a flight risk or threat to the community. SHOT DOWN: Reps for Tracey Edmonds sent a memo denying British tabloid reports that the stunning businesswoman is dating Sean "Diddy" Combs: "Tracey Edmonds never uttered the words quoted in the [tabloid]. The story is a complete fabrication." 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Friday, May 23, 2008
	EXCLUSIVE: As reported earlier, MTV News has uncovered a new piece of evidence in the ongoing murder case of Jam Master Jay by having recovered the iconic DJ's Motorola 2-way pager. It's been exclusively learned the record spinner was a loyal recipient of Urbanworld's daily news alerts in the days leading up to his death and after. Ironic and sad: Jay's pager received the UW news report of his shocking death. For the complete story go to: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1587882/20080521/jam_master_jay.jhtml PARDON ME: Rapper Slick Rick can forget about his past challenges of facing deportation after New York governor David Paterson pardoned the patch-eye emcee. While he still faces a weapons charge, Paterson gave Ricky Dee the best news to date: "Mr. Walters has fully served the sentence imposed upon him for his convictions, had an exemplary disciplinary record while in prison and on parole, and has been living without incident in the community for more than 10 years. In that time, he has volunteered at youth outreach programs to counsel youth against violence, and has become a symbol of rehabilitation for many young people. Given these demonstrated rehabilitative efforts, I urge federal immigration officials to grant Mr. Walters relief from deportation, so that he is not separated from his many family members who are U.S. citizens, including his two teenage children." OVER?: It looks like the "beef" between T.I. and Shawty Lo has been officially deaded. While Asylum exec Joe I.E. went on record to confirm the union, sources informed UW the two were scheduled to meet to dead the beef before the week's end. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Friday, May 23, 2008
	HI TECH PIMPIN: A recent MTV exclusive report showed that the last moments of the legendary Jam Master Jay's life were captured on his Motorola Timeport pager. Emails on the device document his personal and business conversations and even the disbelieving messages sent immediately after the news of his death circulated (as well as Rest in Peace messages from loved ones). Will this mobile gadget be the key to solving his murder? Read the article at http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1587882/20080521/jam_master_jay.jhtml. USHER GOES MOBILE: Five time Grammy Award-winner Usher has teamed up with Sony Ericcson and will appear in the company's marketing "mix" to promote their new W350 & W980 phones. It don't stop there: Sony Ericsson has also secured headline sponsorship rights for Usher's European tour; U.S. fans will also have access to exclusive Ersh content. TRY & TRY AGAIN: Boost Mobile founder Peter Adderton - who was axed and later ran Amp'd Mobile 'til it failed horribly - is back at it again. This time he's teamed up with the William Morris Agency to launch the "Agency 3.0" ad agency, which will work with corporate clients and brands. PLEASE BELIEVE IT: A recent study estimates 189 billion mobile text messages were sent by U.S. phone subscribers in 2007 and forecasts 301 billion text messages will be sent in 2008. RINGTONE BANGERS: 5. The Boss, Rick Ross feat. Lil' Wayne; 4. Sexy Can I, Ray J. feat. Yung Berg; 3. Love in this Club, Part II, Usher feat. Beyonce and Lil' Wayne; 2. Love in this Club, Usher feat. Young Jeezy; 1. Lollipop, Lil' Wayne. STREET BANGER: Text KEAK1 to 66555 for "Not Listening" by Keak Da Sneak. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Thursday, May 22, 2008
	ALMOST OVER? Wesley Snipes is scheduled to turn himself in to a federal penetentiary on June 3rd if his request for bail is denied. Snipes is seeking to appeal his federal tax evasion conviction claiming the judge overseeing his case gave a number of erroneous instructions to the jury. COMING SOON: It's been reported famed lensman Spike Lee will direct a film based on the life of basketball legend Michael Jordan. According to Variety, Lee told the audience at the Cannes Film Festival he plans to bring the project to next year's event. CEASE THE VIOLENCE: South African president Thabo Mbeki gave his seal of approval for the army to step in and put an end to the bloodshed that's taken over a part of the country. In light of the violence, refugees from Zimbabawe have fled their homes with the startling number of dead foreigners reportedly as high as 42. A statement released reads: "President Thabo Mbeki has approved a request from the South African Police Service for the involvement of the South African National Defence Force in stopping on-going attacks on foreign nationals." 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Thursday, May 22, 2008
	BREAKTHOUGH: Sexy siren Rihanna will make her debut in the new movie "Mama Black Widow." According to AOL, Rihanna joins a cast that includes Anthony Anderson, Mos Def, Kerry Washington and more, and is based on a Mississippi family's battle with segregation. ON BLAST: 50 Cent responded to a YouTube video clip of BET host Rocsi siding with Kanye West during the two giants' album battle last year. In a radio interview with Tony YaYo and Lloyd Banks, Fif phoned in and called the 106 and Park host a "ho" and says the starlet is upset because he passed on her advances. JUST BLAZE SPEAKS: Super producer Just Blaze is speaking out about his flagship artist Saigon's release from Atlantic Records "We have been quietly working to get released from Atlantic. Most folks that get a release granted don't even get their masters period and whatever label they DO end up on will have to buy them from the previous label, plus all types of overrides and fees. There are already new situation(s) in the works." 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
	HAPPY BORN DAY: A very special happy birthday goes out to Christopher Wallace aka the Notorious BIG who would have celebrated his 36th birthday today. OUTTA HERE: New York upstart rapper Saigon has moved on from his Atlantic Records home, UWN has learned. Saigon has been working on his "Greatest Story Never Told" LP with super-producer Just Blaze the past two years with hip-hop heads eagerly anticipating the album; now it appears the wait will continue as Sai finds his next recording home. Along with the news of his release, Saigon unleashed a new heater to the streets "Gotta Believe." THAT'S HER?: A former friend of the alleged victim at the center of the R. Kelly trial has fingered her one time BFF as the young lady on the tape. 24-year-old Simha Jamison testified she first discovered the sex tape while in high school and immediately recognized her friend and Kelly. CONGRATS: Props go out to Polow Da Don who received the Songwriter of The Year award at last night's BMI Pop Awards. Polow's award are due to his efforts on Fergie's "London Bridge" and Mary J. Blige's "Runaway Love." 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
	CHARGED: Several NYPD detectives involved in the shooting of unarmed Sean Bell were hit with disciplinary charges yesterday by NYPD brass. The three detectives responsible for the shooting death may lose their jobs; their commanding officer was also hit with charges. Rev Al Sharpton released a statement following the decision: "I feel it is a step in right direction. However, we at National Action Network call upon Mayor Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Ray Kelly to follow the lead of Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey who fired four police yesterday, demoted one sergeant, and disciplined others, without going through a long internal procedure." KELLY WATCHES: The infamous R. Kelly sex tape was played in a Chicago courtroom yesterday as the troubled singer sat and watched along with the jury who will decide his fate. Kelly's defense argued the R&B crooner is not the man on the tape, which they feel is confirmed as the individual on tape has no mole on his back and Kelly does. The defense even suggested the young lady on the video is a prostitute as she's seen receiving money during the clip. CONFIRMED: Beyonce is finally speaking out about her relationship with Jay-Z: "I don't deny it. I just don't talk about it. We've never talked about us and it's kind of protected our relationship. A lot of actresses that have had successful relationships don't talk about them, so neither do I." 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
	SET IT OFF: Opening arguments kicked off today in the R. Kelly child porn trial. Starting today, Kelly and his legal team will embark on a mission to dispel theories the man on the infamous sex tape involving a minor is not their client. NOT THE CASE: In a statement, Rev. Al Sharpton has responded to allegations he attempted to shake down Dr. Dre at the height of the 50 Cent/The Game beef: "The National Action Network and Reverend Al Sharpton were not involved with and did not attend a press conference held by hip-hop artists The Game and 50 Cent to announce their truce and donation to charities. At no point has Reverend Al Sharpton or an authorized representative of National Action Network met with Dr. Dre. Interscope Records participated--as did other record companies-- in National Action Network's previous Hip-Hip Town Hall meeting and has sponsored events at our annual national convention for several years." AND JIMMY SPEAKS TOO: The Game's manager Jimmy "Henchman" Rosemond also chimed in on behalf of his client: "I am 100 percent positive that the Game did not come to the conference in fear of Al Sharpton marching and Rev. Sharpton had nothing to do with that conference or donations affiliated with it. The Game has worked with the community and National Action Network in the past and it has never been affiliated with a donation." CONGRATS: A special shout out goes to Dame Dash and wife Rachel Roy who welcomed a baby girl Tallulah Ruth into the world. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
	OUTTA HERE: Three of the Philadelphia police officers caught on camera assaulting a number of shooting suspects were fired by the city's Commissioner. Four other officers will face disciplinary action for their role in the beating that's sparked nationwide outrage; eight more are scheduled to undergo training for excessive force. GRAND OPENING, GRAND CLOSING: BET has announced rapper Lil' Wayne will close its upcoming June awards show. According to company head Stephen Hill, singer Usher is slated as the show's opener. In other Usher news, Ersh released his new record featuring Jay-Z titled "The Best Thing" produced by Jermaine Dupri. TONIGHT!: Speaking of the god emcee, as Clue mentioned in yesterday's CLUE-SPN, Jay-Z will be on hand to represent the New Jersey Nets for the NBA lottery pick. Jay, a minority owner in the Nets, is expected to usher in the next potential star for the fledgling team. HOW YA LIVIN'?: According to a recent study, if you smoke between 78 and 350 joints per week, you're living with an increased chance for hardened arteries, strokes and heart disease. However - if you have time to smoke between 11 and 50 joints per day, you've probably got other issues to worry about (like how you clearly don't have a job if you have time to be high ALL DAY!) 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Monday, May 19, 2008
	DJ Clue's Top Picks: 1. Lollipop by Lil' Wayne; 2. I Luv Your Girl by Dream; 3. Love In This Club by Usher feat. Young Jeezy; 4. Rider Part 2 by 50 Cent and G-Unit; 5. Milli by Lil Wayne. UNDER THE RADAR: 1.Out Here Grinding by DJ Khaled feat. Ross, Plies, Akon, Lil Boosie, Trick Daddy, Ace Hood and Lil' Wayne; 2. Lollipop Remix by Lil' Wayne feat. Kanye West; 3. Addiction Remix by Ryan Leslie feat. Fabolous & Cassie. CLUE-SPN: NBA - Yesterday was Dominique vs Bird....my bad..I mean Lebron vs. Paul Pierce as the Celtics knocked off the Cavs to advance to the Eastern Conf. Final (Lebron put up 45 points and Pierce 4); Jay-Z will rep the NJ Nets at the NBA Draft Lottery tomorrow night on TNT!!! NFL - The Cincinnati Bengals have released Odell Thurman who has been suspended each of the last two seasons for violating the NFL's substance abuse program; Cowboys' suspended CB (Corner Back) Pacman Jones to ask NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for permission to enter the Player Program so he can participate in team activities. MLB - Florida Marlins sign free agent Jacque Jones. THURSDAY, BABY: In Miami this Thursday nite, check out Trey Songz and DJ Clue at Karu & Y!!! 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Monday, May 19, 2008
	DISMISSED: A Hawaii judge has dismissed drug possession charges against singer Whitney Houston after she filed a substance abuse assessment. Houston was charged with possession of marijuana back in 2000 when the Mary Jane cigarettes were found in her bag. GIFT OF GIVING: NBA star guard Dwyane Wade attended a special ceremony yesterday after he purchased a church for his once troubled mother. The one time NBA MVP's mom Jolinda Wade has a past of drug dealing, alcohol abuse and stints in jails that at times led her children to believe she'd wind up dead but fortunately Wade managed to turn her life around. "These are tears of joy. Tears of joy for my mother," said Wade at the tear jerker ceremony. GIMME DAT!: The Game just can't stay away from the media headlines. According to a report on tmz.com, Hurricane Game was stopped by LA's finest and failed to provide insurance papers for his Bentley that also had expired tags. Game's shiny toy was impounded and he was hit with a hefty fine. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Sunday, May 18, 2008
	PAY ME OR ELSE: An accomplice of Dr. Dre has made some shocking accusations about civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton. In the book "Rollin Wit Dre", Bruce Williams claims Sharpton and company demanded half a million dollars to put an end to the 50 Cent and Game beef or else they would march in protest. TAPPED: The NAACP named Benjamin Todd Jealous as its new president after much debate among members. Jealous will step in to fill the post that has been vacant for nearly a year; he will be the youngest African American to hold the position and the fourth since the NAACP's creation in 1935. NOT THE CASE: A source close to 50 Cent told vibe.com Fiddy's reported News Corp/Myspace deal is all talk. It was reported last week 50 would sign a deal at the end of the year for close to $300 million in return for his G-Unit empire. Another source close to the rapper revealed to UWN "50 would never sign such a deal" (which would have been similar to Jay-Z's Live Nation pact.) HAPPY BIRTHDAY: This evening, friends and family of Sean Bell will celebrate what would have been the 25th birthday of the Queens, NY man who was gunned down by three New York police detectives. Bell and two of his pals were wounded by the detectives who believed they were in possession of a weapon (the officers, as you know, were tried and acquitted on various charges.) 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Saturday, May 17, 2008
	BAD JOKE: Politician Mike Huckabee made some controversial statements towards Senator Barack Obama at a National Rifle Association conference. The former Presidential candidate joked Obama "dove to the floor" when "a gun was aimed at him" after a loud bang was heard in the room during his speech. I'M NUMBER ONE!: MTV News aired its "Hottest MCs In The Game" show last night tapping Kanye West as number one. Lil' Wayne, last year's number one, came in this year at number three just behind Jay-Z. For the entire list, go to hottest.mtv.com. OUTTA HERE: Floyd Mayweather is throwing in the towel, ending his boxing career. In a recent radio interview, money Mayweather told a local radio station he was quitting boxing partly due to politics. Mayweather is again back in headlines after sources claim he spent hundreds of counterfeit dollars at a strip club. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Friday, May 16, 2008
	HI TECH PIMPIN: As mobile phones are replacing landlines, Sony Pictures has teamed up with AT&T to offer full movie downloads - Ghostbusters, Bugsy and The Karate Kid will be the first movies to roll out in the new product offering (wow!) BURGER KING OF RINGS: Fast food giant Burger King, Virgin Mobile and Warner Music Group have teamed up to offer ringtones for $1 to Virgin Mobile USA users. The Virgin Mobile Ringtone Value Menu, powered by BK, allows customers to chose from a list of options as well as get SMS blasts. MYSPACE TV: The future of TV is changing as News Corp. aims to make its new web-TV venture a reality on the Fox Network with the pilot show “Dirty Soap.” The goal of MySpace TV is to make professionally produced programming to take on YouTube, which relies on amateur videos. DIG THIS: Move over Facebook and Myspace: Playboy is ready to make its mark in mobile (NOT in adult content, but in lifestyle and social networking). READ ON: Get the latest scoop in mobile and digital - check at www.hitechpimpin.com- Step Ya Game Up! RINGTONE BANGERS: 5. Touch My Body, Mariah Carey; 4. The Boss, Rick Ross feat. T-Pain; 3. Sexy Can I, Ray J. feat. Yung Berg; 2. Love in this Club, Usher feat. Young Jeezy; 1. Lollipop, Lil’ Wayne. Street Banger - Hammerz (Remix) by 40 Glocc feat. G-Unit. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Thursday, May 15, 2008
	IN JAIL: Brooklyn rapper Uncle Murda was arrested at Los Angeles' LAX airport last night. According to various reports, Murda was pulled out of line at the airport after officials were alerted by his fake ID. Uncle Murda was taken to a local police station and was later released. COMING SOON: The 12th annual St. Kitts Festival is slated to take place late next month with R&B star Mario kicking off the event. Mario, a first time performer at the festival, told a media outlet: "I am very excited to make my first trip to St. Kitts this summer. I've never been there and I hear from everyone how beautiful it is. I am also looking forward to bringing my band and doing an amazing show for everyone." REWARD MONEY: Shawty Lo clearly has no intentions of letting go of his gripes with T.I. An internet clip released last week showed Lo on the streets of Bankhead "looking for T.I."; a more recent video features him offering reward money of a class photo of TIP. Why any man would want to beef with T.I. after his display of artillery is beyond the average human being. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Thursday, May 15, 2008
	LOST ONE: Lil' Kim is back in headlines this week but on a more positive note - well, at least for her - after she won a lawsuit against former Junior M.A.F.I.A. member Lil' Cease. Kim lobbed an excessive $6 million dollar lawsuit at Cease following the release of his "Chronicles of Junior M.A.F.I.A." DVD which took shots at Kim. As part of the settlement, Kim will receive $500,000. PAP SPEAKS: As reported yesterday, Papoose released a record with lyrics that speak on his wife Remy Ma: "Why would I need a handcuff key when I have a key to your heart?" Papoose spoke with MTV News about his courtroom outburst following Remy's sentencing: "I got a little bit aggravated. I think anybody would. To see a female get persecuted like that for something [they] didn't do. ... Then, on the other hand, you see Sean Bell get murdered by police and they just walk out the courtroom. It's aggravating." POLITRICKS: We touched on the Chinese earthquake in Tuesday's How Ya Livin', but we can't ignore the ongoing crisis in Myanmar. Although the U.S. government currently lists Myanmar on its travel warning list, we showed up quickly to help, but when Hurricane Katrina hit, it took too long for help to come. Get this - it took HALF the time to get TWICE the amount of troops on the ground in the China earthquake as it took to get troops to New Orleans after Katrina. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
	ENDORSED: Senator Barack Obama picked up another spectacular endorsement from one time rival John Edwards. Edwards is expected to make his endorsement official during a rally tonight in Michigan. Both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama were anticipating Edwards' support. PUSHED BACK: Singer Ne-Yo's release date for his upcoming "Year of the Gentleman" album has been pushed back until early August. Originally "Year Of" was expected next month, but a report says Ne-Yo will spend the extra time penning more hits. BE ON THE LOOK OUT: Brooklyn rapper Papoose is currently holed up in a New York studio working on a record to address his most recent media frenzy, specifically addressing his marriage to Remy Ma and her sentencing yesterday on assault and weapons charges. COULD IT ALL BE SO SIMPLE?: Will 50 Cent be the next rapper to skyrocket his rap career inking a major distribution deal? Reportedly, Fif is in talks with media titan News Corp. and MySpace for a Jay-Z/Live Nation type situation that will allegedly net the Queens rapper close to $300 million. As part of the deal, Fiddy will relinquish his albums, touring, books, and even his thisis50.com website to News Corp. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
	DONE DEAL?: Remy Ma and Papoose's marriage plans on Monday were nixed due to some controversial jewelry Pap wore; however, sources say the two are already married (Papoose himself told urban website sohh.com he and Rem already tied the knot - how?). In a hip-hop climate where stranger nuptials have taken place (insert Jay-Z and Beyonce here), the two New York rappers have managed to raise the bar. HOTTEST REVEALED: MTV News' Braintrust has unveiled their number ten "Hottest MCs In The Game", with honors going to T.I. TIP had an amazing year in 2007 ending in turmoil and controversy following his arrest on federal weapons charges. Tomorrow, MTV drops their number nine "Hottest MC" followed by the show premiere this coming Friday at 10 PM EST. GUESS WHO'S BACK?: Nas has officially launched his campaign for his highly controversial "Nigger" album. The king of Queens gathered a host of media friends to play some tracks and give extensive interviews about the album on Monday afternoon in New York City. A highlight: one song in which he raps from the perspective of a roach, which is a comparison to the experience of African Americans. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
	THE RESPONSE: Jay-Z has responded to Noel Gallagher's comments about the god emcee playing at the upcoming Glastonbury festival: "This headline show is just a natural progression. Rap music is still evolving. From Afrika Bambaataa DJ-ing in the Bronx and Run DMC going platinum, to Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince winning the first rap Grammy, I'm just next in the line. We have to respect each other's genre of music and move forward." HAPPY BORN DAY: A special Happy Birthday goes out to Stevie Wonder who celebrates his birthday today. NOT LETTIN' GO: Mobb Deep rapper Prodigy has been more vocal since his incarceration than during his days as a free man, and will soon release his H.N.I.C. 2 DVD next month. On the DVD, Prodigy and lensman Dan The Man shot videos for all the tracks off the new album, H.N.I.C. 2, as well his cut off the Grand Theft Auto soundtrack featuring Havoc titled "Dirty New Yorker." WHEN HE WINS!: Senator Barack Obama's better half Michelle spoke out on the idea of herself as the first lady: "If I have the honor of becoming the next first lady, I want to continue conversations like the ones I've had with these incredible women across the country. I want to ensure that their voices don't get drowned out ever again in Washington." 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
	NOT THE CASE: Remy Ma was sentenced to eight years in prison today in a Manhattan courtroom for her conviction on assault charges. The sentencing comes a day after Remy and fiancee Papoose made headlines when their wedding was cancelled once authorities claimed they found contraband on Papoose as he entered Rikers Island to meet his bride-to-be. Prison reps say Pap was in possession of a skeleton key and now must stay away from Rikers until November. However, according to Miss Info, a source close to Papoose says the skeleton key he was wearing was the same charm he previously wore on visits to see Remy. REMY SPEAKS: During her sentencing, Remy told the judge: "I'm not a thug. I'm not a hardcore anything, I have feelings. I'm a wife, mother, daughter, big sister." It's also been reported Papoose, who was present in the courtroom, protested the sentencing with a number of comments. HOW YA LIVIN'?: You're living with a major disaster in the Sichuan province of China, which was struck by a 7.9 earthquake. Here's some info you may not know - 1 out of every 50 people on Earth lives in this part of China; the earthquake lasted nearly three minutes; if it had taken place in the U.S., the earth would be shaking from Maine to Arizona. What's next in the world (get more in Thursday's Politricks...) 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Monday, May 12, 2008
	CLUE'S TOP PICKS: 1. Lollipop by Lil Wayne; 2. I Luv Your Girl by Dream; 3.Love In This Club by Usher; 4. Rider Pt 2 by 50 Cent and G-Unit; 5. Music For Love by Mario. UNDER THE RADAR: 1. I Luv Your Girl Remix by Dream feat. Fabolous; 2. Got Money by Lil' Wayne feat. T-Pain. CLUE-SPN: NBA - Both Lakers/Jazz and Hornets/Spurs series are tied 2-2 in the best of seven game series; former USC Guard O.J. Mayo accused of violating NCAA rules by accepting money and special treatment from B.D.A sports agency in both high school and college. NFL - The murderers of Washington Redskins player Sean Taylor escape the death penalty, but still may get life in prison; Chicago Bears' Cedric Benson will not be dropped by team after getting arrested for B.W.I.(Boating While Intoxicated) last weekend; Dallas Q.B. Tony Romo sings "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" at Chicago Cubs game (Tony, don't quit ya day job). MLB - Major League players played Sunday using pink bats to support the fight againt breast cancer; former MLB star Daryl Strawberry will host Mets/Yankees Subway Series at Justin Timberlake's Southern Hospitality restaurant in NYC this weekend. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Monday, May 12, 2008
	ARRESTED: Busta Rhyme's longtime sidekick Spliff Starr was arrested in Sweden for possession of an unidentified controlled substance. Busta and Spliff were in Stockholm for a show when authorities collared the fidgety sideman. SHOOTING FROM THE LIP: Former Source Editor Kim Osorio is set to pen a manuscript about her days at the embattled mag titled "Straight From The Source: An Expose from the Former Editor of the Hip-Hop Bible." Osorio, who is infamously known for dealing a scathing sexually harassment blow at the magazine's founders Dave Mays and Raymond "Benzino" Scott, will chronicle some of her best and darkest days overseeing the once-prominent brand. MOST OF THE MOST: Oprah Winfrey will grace the cover of Black Enterprise's upcoming edition as the most influential black entrepreneur. In the report, Oprah elaborates on her next endeavors once her contract is up in three years, which more than likely includes focusing on the Oprah Winfrey Network. WE WANNA KNOW?: Why do we have to put non-profit organizations in place in the U.S. to assist in basic homeland issues? Teachers across this country are frontline to kids who are homeless, don't have food to eat, and can't afford school supplies (yet we spending big dough to rebuild a country that didn't even ask for our help!). 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Sunday, May 11, 2008
	YOU GOT KNOCKED THE FUCK OUT!: Last night, once untouchable Death Row founder Suge Knight suffered a major setback - literally - when a clubgoer landed a knockout blow to the embattled mogul outside of an L.A. hotspot. UW sources were on hand when Suge and another man got into a confrontation that reportedly started with Knight delivering a beatdown before the victim managed to completely knock Suge out, reportedly for minutes. Suge was taken to a local hospital where he was approached by police about the incident. THE JIG IS UP: Al Sharpton has called on Hillary Clinton to bow out gracefully and allow Barack Obama to make history as the first African American to take the Oval office. In comments to Reuters, Sharpton compares Clinton to an oblivious entertainer: "The worst thing in the world is when an entertainer doesn't know when the show is over. The audience is gone, the lights are down, you're getting ready to cut the mics off and you are still on the stage singing. Come sing another day, but this show is over for Sen. Clinton.” REMEMBER YOU: Fader magazine will celebrate their icon issue with fallen star Aaliyah gracing the cover. In the new issue scheduled to hit stands soon, she is remembered by boyfriend Dame Dash and friend Missy Elliot, who commented: "We was gonna save the world. We was gonna change music every chance we got. We was gonna always be family. Forever." HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY: From the staff at UW, we'd like to extend our blessings to all of the mothers today. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Saturday, May 10, 2008
	HIP HOP TAKES CENTER STAGE: Some of hip-hop?s up and coming emcees will meet up in Atlanta this August for the first World Series of Hip Hop. Thousands of rappers are expected to duke it out at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta over the course of four days with celebrity judges Roxanne Shante, Big Daddy Kane, Kool Herc, MTV's Sway and more deciding who will walk away with a million dollar prize. GUESS WHO'S BIZZACK?: MTV News' infamous Brain Trust is back again for another round of action with the controversial show "Hottest MCs In The Game." The MTV special, which sparked anger from notable rappers such as 50 Cent, T.I. and Jay-Z, will debate over today's hottest rappers slotting them in a top ten category. MTV's Sway Calloway will moderate the event airing May 16th at 10 PM EST. GETTING MARRIED: It looks like Papoose and fiancee Remy Ma are ready to tie the knot. According to various reports, Rem and Pap are scheduled to wed this coming Monday at Riker's Island, the correctional facility the Bronx female raptress is holed up in waiting on her sentence for attempted murder charges. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Friday, May 9, 2008
	BACK IN: A U.S. judge has reinstated a wrongful death suit filed by the estate of Christopher Wallace aka Notorious BIG. The suit was dismissed earlier after the Wallace family allegedly missed a deadline relating to the case, but was recently put back into motion after a successful appeal. OUT AND ABOUT: Happy couple Nick and Mariah Cannon made their first public appearance together yesterday sporting nice size rocks and tattoos. The newlyweds were spottted leaving the Waverly Inn in New York City after dinner with Def Jam boss L.A. Reid and company; Nick was rocking an icy wedding band and his wife was wearing a million-dollar size rock. GOING DOWN: As R. Kelly appeared in court yesterday for his child pornography trial, it was revealed a star witness who may hit the stand was allegedly paid off by the singer. According to a report in the Chicago Sun Times, an aide of Kelly's paid off a woman who claimed to have a videotape of herself, Kells and another woman having a threesome. The woman is expected to testify against Kelly as a state witness. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Friday, May 9, 2008
	HI TECH PIMPIN: UDub!Music becomes among the first indie labels to partner with Jamster to distribute full length tracks internationally; in the U.S. they will focus on "mixtape music" formatted as ringtones. DIG THIS: In Canada, Blackberrys and other PDA devices have become so prevalent in the workforce that Workers' Unions are requesting extra wages for workers connected 24/7 to their office. They already have time and half pay and holiday pay, but these clauses need to be updated as mobile devices have changed the definition of work hours and being called "after-hours". DID U KNOW?: There are 14 million people around the world who use Blackberrys, and another 2.2 million will be shipped out by end of next quarter. RUMORVILLE: Sprint is considering dropping Nextel in efforts to bring the company profitability. Deutsche Telecom, T-Mobile USA?s parent company, is rumored to have interest in buying Sprint (whoa!) STEP YA GAME UP: Read these stories & more online at www.hitechpimpin.com! RINGTONE BANGERS: 5. Touch My Body, Mariah Carey; 4. The Boss, Rick Ross feat. T-Pain; 3. Sexy Can I, Ray J. feat. Yung Berg; 2. Love in this Club, Usher feat. Young Jeezy; 1. Lollipop, Lil? Wayne. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Thursday, May 8, 2008
	NOT GUILTY YA'LL GOT TO FEEL ME: Foxy Brown pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of menacing after she smacked her Brooklyn neighbor Laura Dilimetin in the face with her Blackberry. Foxy avoided any jail time or a fine as part of the agreement following the lawsuit. THROWING SHADE: Kanye West is the latest celeb to launch his own line of sunglasses. Ye's frames will be the first pass on his Pastelle line including a limited edition frames going for a cool $2,000. Kanye told the Sydney Morning Herald: "I love the sunnies Ksubi has produced over the years, and it's an honour to collaborate with them on this first installment of Pastelle frames." Speaking in regards to designer George Gorrow, the genius behind the Pastelle frames, he added: "George is an incredibly talented designer, and I've never met anyone who knew more about sunglasses and other cool stuff." GUESS WHO'S BIZZACK?: Dame Dash is making his return to the rap game. After his split with Roc-A-Fella partner Jay-Z, Dame vowed to leave the music and concentrate on his movies, but a certain Diplomat has given the millionaire hope. Dash has partnered with childhood friend Jim Jones and will oversee his latest venture with Sony Records that includes a few movies. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Thursday, May 8, 2008
	SHAWTY LO SPEAKS: Atlanta rising rapper Shawty Lo phoned in to DJ Kay Slay to chop it up about T.I. and his subliminal jabs. Lo says the beef stems from a previous incident where T.I. declined to hop on one of his tracks; the trapper says T.I. took the first jab, referencing Lo's request, and he began to question if TIP actually hailed from Bankhead. Fasten your seatbelts, things are just getting started! UPDATE: Rev. Al Sharpton, wife of Sean Bell, Nicole Paultre-Bell and victims Trent Benefield and Joseph Guzman were released from an NYC jail following their arrests on charges of disorderly conduct. Dozens more were also arrested during a massive protest in the aftermath of the acquittal of three New York police detectives. Sharpton, Bell’s family, Benefield and Guzman are scheduled to meet with Gov Paterson today to address the matter. POLITRICKS: Rush Limbaugh is supporting Barack Obama! Not so fast though - he is supporting Obama because he feels the Illinois senator is the "weakest" of the Democratic nominees. Limbaugh even created "Operation Chaos", getting Republicans to vote for Hillary Clinton, thereby extending the Democratic race (which has been seen by many as divisive and harmful to the Democratic Party as a whole). 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Wednesday, May 7, 2008
	SOUNDSCAN: Singer Madonna's dabbling into urban music paid off as her new album "Hard Candy" skyrocketed to the top of the charts. Madge appeared on BET's 106 & Park last week with her single "Beat Goes On" featuring Kanye West and produced by Pharrell; she has pushed close to 300,000 copies of "Candy." NOT SO COOL: Brooklyn upstart Lil Mama's debut album "Voice Of The Young People" moved a mere 18,000 units. The numbers come in as Mama's new single "Life" goes to the radio. A MILLION AND ONE: Following successful demonstrations on Washington such as the Million Man March, DJs from across the country will descend on the nation's capitol this August for the Million DJ March. The three day event features DJ Green Lantern as the host and will address issues DJs face such as security, promotion, compensation and recognition for breaking some of the hottest artists on the airwaves. REQUEST: In light of the media frenzy surrounding a surprise witness scheduled to testify at R. Kelly's upcoming trial, the singer and his legal team were in a Chicago courtroom this morning seeking a delay in the case. "We ask to continue the case," lawyer Ed Genson requested. Last weekend a new witness surfaced, claiming she had sex with Kelly and is the unidentified young woman on the infamous sex tape. 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Wednesday, May 7, 2008
	BELLS AND WHISTLES: It's been confirmed Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are officially married. Photos of the nuptials and quotes from Carey herself mark the first public confirmation of the wedding. "We really do feel we are soulmates," Carey told people.com. "I never felt a love like this was in the cards for me." Congratulations to the newlyweds! WEBBY ALERT: Props go out to Black Eyed Peas' frontman Will.I.Am who won a Webby award for his Barack Obama inspired video. Will snagged the Artist of The Year video for the clip "Yes We Can", created based on Obama's campaign theme. SPEAKING OF: Barack Obama all but sealed his Democrat nomination last night with a knockout blow winning North Carolina. Hillary Clinton won Indiana, but political experts say it's just a matter of time before Clinton is forced to drop out of the race. Can we say history in the making? 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Tuesday, May 6, 2008
	SHOT DOWN: An emergency petition allowing the media clearance for documents in the R. Kelly trial has been denied by one of the state's highest courts; the Chicago Sun Times, a local radio station and other media outlets were seeking the transcripts of sealed documents and the release of a gag order imposed by the court. Jury selection in R. Kelly's trial starts this Friday. IN A TIME OF NEED: Rapper T.I. conducted an interview with a radio station where he touched on the support he received from a variety of rappers during his hard time last year. T.I. told 107.9 Jay-Z, Lil' Wayne, Nelly and Young Jeezy stayed in constant contact with him; most notably, Busta Rhmyes and Eminem spoke with TIP on a daily basis: "I wasn't expecting to hear from nobody. I made a point not to reach out to people ... because I didn't want to get none of my trash in nobody else's yard." SPEAKING OF...: Lil Wayne revealed he's playing with the idea of touring with Keyshia Cole. The N'awlins rap monster told MTV News: "I think I might go out with Keyshia Cole. You're bringing two different types of people in there. You got people coming to soothe their souls with Keyshia, and you got people who wanna throw their hands up with me." 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Tuesday, May 6, 2008
	APPREHENDED: The deranged Angolan man who snatched 50 Cent's chain during a concert has been arrested by local authorities. According to a report on the Angola Press, Bruno Carvalho was fingered after footage of the incident hit the web. A source at the concert confirms 50's chain was snatched, but also notes the Queens native got it back moments after the incident. PUUULL UP: The judge who issued a warrant for Foxy Brown's arrest has recalled the warrant. News hit the wires that Fox Boogie was again in trouble with the law after she missed a court date but her legal team said yesterday's date was a misunderstanding on the court's part. PAY HOMAGE: On Game's new single "Pain" featuring Keyshia Cole both of the platinum artists show their respects to the legends in the game. Game does the usual shouting out of his list of favorite rappers while Keyshia does the unthinkable: shouting out Mary J Blige. It was long rumored Cole was taking shots at MJB, but clearly that ain't so! HOW YA LIVIN'?: You're living with the inability to swim, particularly if you are an African American child; a recent study shows that 6 out of 10 Black children can't swim (and are three times more likely to drown.) Why? Well, for a long time, most pools were segregated and few were built in black communities (Latinos have almost the same percentage of kids that can't swim, but they are enrolling in swimming programs at twice the rate of African Americans). 2002-2008. UWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Monday, May 5, 2008