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Chris Brown Cut from BET Awards by the Ultimate Hustlers

Like Usher, Chris Brown was also a no show at the BET Awards. Oh, he was ready to put on a fantastic Michael Jackson tribute, but at the last minute, Chris was axed from the show. Rumors have it that both Al Sharpton and Jay-Z weren't happy with Chris Brown being part of the show. It's said that Jay-Z told BET execs that he and Beyonce would not perform if Chris Brown was on the stage. And Al Sharpton made such a ruckus to BET executives that they gave in, telling Chris to.. beat it.

Usher Explains Absence from BET Awards: Plans MJ Tribute

On Friday, BET President Debra Lee announced that Usher and Justin Timberlake would be last minute additions to the BET Awards/Michael Jackson tribute. Obviously that didn't happen. Justin Timberlake didn't give an explanation, but Usher issued a statement explaining that he was overseas and couldn't make it to the awards in time.

Jamie Foxx Talks Michael Jackson and the 2009 BET Awards

The 2009 BET Awards airing this Sunday was already going to be a big show: Jay-Z, Beyonce, Kanye West, Ne-Yo, Maxwell, and The-Dream are all set to take the stage. Michael Jackson's passing will definitely take the energy to another level. As we speak, Jay-Z and Beyonce are preparing a Michael Jackson tribute. In fact, it'll be an all out Michael Jackson festival. Expect -- the unexpected, as all the big names in music clamor to join the celebration.

First Lady Michelle Obama Wants Substance and Purpose

Michelle Obama was happy during Barack Obama's run for president. When they weren't together on the campaign trail, Michelle would occasionally speak at another event in the state; holding it down and promoting the cause for Change. Now that Barack Obama is the Commander in Chief, The Washington Post is reporting that Michelle Obama is wondering what exactly she's supposed to do with this First Lady thing ..

Lenny Kravitz Speaks On Michael Jackson: A Beautiful Human Being

The wave of reflections about Michael Jackson's passing is likely to shut down the internet: Google news stories in the upper thousands; Twitter admins on server alert. Lenny Kravitz broke Twitter's 140 character limit to reflect on Michael Jackson's legacy in this very thoughtful multi-part Tweet I recombine for your reading pleasure..

Michael Jackson Dies at the Golden Year: R.I.P.

Where were you when you heard that Michael Jackson died? I was at NYC's J&R Music World, deciding if The International was worth a Blu-Ray package and overheard a conversation between two women.. "Michael Jackson died!" "No he didn't, he's in a coma." "They said he died. It's on the news." One of them looks at me, because I've got the who, what are y'all talking about look on my face.

Shaq Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers: Superman's a Five!

As great as the 2009 NBA season was, next season it's going to be even better. The sportswire is smoldering with news that The Cleveland Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns have agreed to play their part in my prediction by agreeing to trade Shaquille O'Neal to the Cavaliers for Ben Wallace and Sasha Pavlovic. Short story: Shaq will be highly motivated to provide yet another young guard with a piece of NBA jewelry.