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R. Kelly no longer trapped in marriage

NEW YORK–R. Kelly can officially bump and grind with whomever he chooses: He has finalized his divorce from his wife.

T.I. cuts $8,000 check for overdue lawyer fees

ATLANTA–Rapper T.I. went to court and promptly paid an $8,000 overdue lawyer bill for the mother of two of his sons, telling a judge the debt was an oversight.

Attorney: Idol star’s N.C. home won’t be auctioned

RALEIGH, N.C.–An attorney for a lending company says the auction of a million-dollar home belonging to American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino won't happen because an agreement has been reached.

Freeman to lead Sinfonietta in King tribute concert

Maestro Paul Freeman, music director and founder of the Chicago Sinfonietta, has recovered from his illness in time to lead the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tribute concert entitled The Dream Lives On.

Will Smith voted 2008’s top moneymaking movie star

NEW YORK–No name on the marquee was more pleasing to theater owners in 2008 than Will Smith, according to a survey of movie exhibitors.

Rihanna taking no wardrobe risks for Malaysia show

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia–The good girl gone bad has promised to be good for one night.

Chestnut ‘Not Easily Broken’ in new role

The traditional love story is similar, no matter how you slice it. Boy meets girl. Boy courts girl. They get married and live happily ever after. And it’s from the woman’s point of view. Well, not this time. The new movie "Not Easily Broken,"

T-Pain, Lil Wayne and Keyshia Cole headline Big Jam

WGCI-FM/107.5 presented Big Jam 2008 Saturday, featuring Keri Hilson, Gym Class Heroes, Chicago’s own Ben One, R&B singer Keyshia Cole, Lil’ Wayne and T-Pain at the United Center.

Eartha Kitt, 81, dies of colon cancer

NEW YORK—Eartha Kitt, a sultry singer, dancer and actress who rose from South Carolina cotton fields to become an international symbol of elegance and sensuality, died Dec. 25, a spokesman said. She was 81.

Music industry took twists, turns in ‘08

Ne-Yo’s Year of the Gentleman, released on September 16, and other music this year, showcased more gentlemen in R&B and hip hop than usual. Hip hop and R&B also had plenty of political controversy and change.
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