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Former Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee died in his Washington home of natural causes on Oct. 21. The war veteran and pioneering journalist was responsible for changing the face of investigative journalism with his relentless approach in uncovering the Watergate scandal.

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At least one cast member of Blood, Sweat & Heels is about that life. Reportedly, Geneva Thomas cracked former video vixen Melyssa Ford over the head with a bottle last night (October 21), sending her to the hospital. 

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Last week’s social media feud between Snoop Dogg and Iggy Azalea provided an abundance of lists, think pieces and analysis about dissing the Aussie rapper. Before Snoop Dogg issued an apology, he leveled some pretty serious charges of cultural appropriation against Iggy.

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Word on road is that Freeway got robbed for his Roc-A-Fella chain during a tour stop in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, which is 30 minutes east of Toronto.

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Tuesday, South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius began serving his five-year sentence for culpable homicide in the 2013 death of his former girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

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Wiz Khalifa details a wild excursion in a fun, interactive visual for “Stayin Out All Night” from his Blacc Hollywood album.

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By now you should know that Maino is not one to be tested (ask Yung Berg). However, a troubling report claims that the Brooklyn rapper punched a porn star outside of an NYC hotspot on early Tuesday (Oct. 21) morning.

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Therese is only room for one person, at the moment, on Nicki Minaj’s star train. Reportedly, the YMCMB rapper has dumped her long time baggage handler, boyfriend and struggle rapper Safaree aka aka Scaff Beezy aka Safaree Samuels. [see: 10 Nicki Minaj Pics That Feature An Out Of Place Safaree]

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One would think that promoting Paperwork: The Motion Picture album would be T.I.’s priority at the moment. The Kang, however, finds time to push a visual for Hustle Gang’s “Money On My Mind,” featuring crew members Spoodee and Yung Booke, as well as Troy Ave.

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People rarely appreciate the flowers while they can smell them. The same can be said about rapper Meek Mill, whose presence in rap has been been missed since he was incarcerated back in July. Last night, the MMG member reminded fans of his worth after releasing a new track called “F*ck You Mean.”

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Love is so complicated. One week you’re rapping about the respectable topic of “overrated” lady parts and the next, you’re just lost. Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose are going through the motions.

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Adrian Knight, of South Wales, pretended to be quadriplegic and comatose for two years, so he could get out of going to court for scamming his neighbor out of £40,000 ($64,482).