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Terrence J And Rocsi Leave 106 & Park

King Tutt — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:49:23 +0000

After almost seven years of hosting BET’s top-rated countdown, 106 & Park, Terrence J and Rocsi are calling it quits. According to the New York Post, they are persuing acting careers.

Breaking News: “The Godfather Of Go Go” Chuck Brown Dies At Age 75

King Tutt — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:53:42 +0000

According to sources in Washington D.C., The Godfather of Go Go has passed away at the age of 75.

Brown’s musical career began in the 1960s playing guitar with Jerry Butler and The Earls of Rhythm, joining Los Latinos in 1965. He still performs music today and is commonly known in the Washington, DC area. Brown’s early hits include “I Need Some Money” and “Bustin’ Loose”. “Bustin’ Loose” has been adopted by the Washington Nationals baseball team as its home run celebration song, and was interpolated by Nelly for his 2002 number one hit “Hot In Herre.” Brown also recorded go-go covers of early jazz and blues songs, such as “Go-Go Swing”, “Run Joe”, and “Stormy Monday”.

BREAKING NEWS: William Balfour Found Guilty in Jennifer Hudson Trial

Terron Austin — Fri, 11 May 2012 21:53:53 +0000

William Balfour, the man who murdered Grammy-winning R&B singer Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother and nephew, has been found guilty of all charges in Chicago, IL.

Balfour was charged with three counts of murder, home invasion, residential burglary and possession of a stolen vehicle and now faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.

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‘Beastie Boys’ MCA Adam Yauch Dead at 47

Terron Austin — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:59:54 +0000

Global Grind has reported that MCA, real name Adam Yauch from the “Beastie Boys” has died. TMZ has also confirmed this.

From TMZ – In 2009, MCA announced he was being treated for a cancerous parotid gland and a lymph node. He has since undergone surgery and radiation therapy.

So far, it’s not clear if the death is related to the rapper’s battle with cancer.

Yauch co-founded Beastie Boys in 1979 with Mike D, Mix Master Mike, and Ad Roc. The group has won multiple Grammys.

Yauch became a vegan at the recommendation of his Tibetan doctors.

Yauch is survived by his wife and daughter. He was 47.

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Zimmerman Says He’s ‘Sorry’ for Loss of Martins’ Son as Bond Gets Set at $150,000

Terron Austin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:05:02 +0000

We reported earlier this morning that George Zimmerman was headed into the court room for today’s previously scheduled bond hearing and now here’s the latest on whether or not Zimmerman will make bail.

Zimmerman has taken the stand at the hearing before a Florida judge who has officially set his bond at $150,000. Zimmerman also reportedly apologized for Trayvon Martin’s death before the judge. Click on the link below to read more about the updates or watch the video as well describing what happened in the court room this morning.

We’ll of course continue to keep an eye on all of the future court proceedings from the case as it evolves.

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BREAKING NEWS: Zimmerman Finally in Custody, Facing 2nd Degree Murder

Terron Austin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:32:13 +0000

George Zimmerman has turned himself in, his lawyer says. He will be charged, says a senior law enforcement source familiar with the Trayvon Martin death probe.

CNN just reported George Zimmerman surrendered to authorities and is currently in custody in Florida. He’s also obtained a new attorney. Stay tuned…

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Breaking News: Whitney Houston’s Cause of Death Revealed

Terron Austin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:43:19 +0000

CNN Breaking News is reporting from the LA Coroner’s office that the cause of death of pop icon singer Whitney Houston has been ruled accidental by drowning.

Reports from the coroner’s indicate Houston has already been diagnosed with heart disease but cocaine was found in her system listed as as a factor of death.

In addition to cocaine, traces of marijuana, Xanax and Benadryl were also present however did not seem to contribute to the singer’s death.

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The State Fair of VA Gone Forever?

ipowerrichmond Staff — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 01:29:03 +0000

timesdispatch.com

The State Fair of Virginia ceases operations. On Wednesday, March 7, 2012, SFVA Inc., the nonprofit organization that runs the fair, annouced they are liquidating their assets after it couldn’t reach a financial agreement with a lender group.

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100.3 WRNB Breaks World Record For “Longest Soul Train Line”

Terron Austin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:25:26 +0000

In honor of Don Cornelius and in memory of the late Whitney Houston, 100.3 WRNB set out to break the Guinness World Record for the “Longest Soul Train Line.” The previous record of 211 people was shattered as almost 350 people danced their way into the record books, becoming the largest crowd to ever gather for a Soul Train Line.

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100.3 WRNB Breaks World Record For “Longest Soul Train Line”

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