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As President Obama goes into his second term, the White House has posted a visual timeline of his previous year in office. Starting with New Year’s Day 2012, the images show fun times, such as the president vacationing in Hawaii, to somber moments, like hearing of the shooting massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary school.

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Legendary boxer Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao may have to end his storied career after reportedly exhibiting early signs of Parkinson’s disease. A neurologist in the pugilist’s native Philippines said he’s observed stuttering and hand twitching in the former world champion on Thursday. 

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With news of a “17 verse” remix to “All Gold Everything” about to hit the airwaves soon, French Montana lets his version loose of the viral smash.

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The world of reality TV appears to be a trial-and-error situation, and TLC is taking a major leap with its latest show, Best Funeral Ever. Showcasing the extravagance behind certain Black funerals which are more of a celebration than a time for mourning, it’s newest program is a conversation piece—if nothing else. 

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After Angel Haze unleashed her wrath on Azealia Banks after a Twitter spat, Banks fires back with the Machinedrum-produced “No Problems.” 

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T.I., who was a guest on ESPN’s First Take today, gave his opinion on Kobe Bryant blaming the Lakers’ slow start to old age.

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Current TV has a new owner. The struggling cable network co-founded and introduced to the world by former Vice President Al Gore, has been sold to Al Jazeera, news of which was confirmed Wednesday (Jan. 2). The Qatar-owned network has plans to replace Current TV with Al Jazeera America with hopes of expanding its viewership […]

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World-renowned producer, Diplo, was a guest on Three Little Digs while taking a quick trip to Atlanta, GA.

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Cassidy defers from a brewing beef with fellow Philadelphian Meek Mill in favor of releasing a new, despondent track titled “All Alone.” Considering the MC’s career, Cass justifiably speaks on experiencing valleys and peaks in success that allowed him to realize that he can only depend on himself.

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Netbooks, the smaller versions of traditional laptop PCs, suffered a final blow this week. The two remaining manufacturers of the niche product, Acer and Asus, have decided to end production of the once-popular mini computers. 

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It’s no secret that Wale is a big time football fan. Last night, the MMG rapper incorporated his fandom into his art by performing for the nation’s top high school football players at U.S. Army All-American Bowl kickoff party in San Antonio.

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Last night at Kiss-N-Fly in New York City, the cast of Love & Hip-Hop 3 made their debut and unveiled their premiere episode.