Singer Alicia Keys Gives Birth

The R&B singer Alicia Keys has given birth to a healthy baby boy on October 14th who was named Egypt Daoud Ibarr
Dean. She gave birth at New York’s St-Luke’s Roosevelt hospital in a special celebrity section of the maternity ward reserved for VIPs. The father is her husband Swizz Beatz, who is a record producer, DJ, and rapper. Swizz Beatz also has three children, two sons and one daughter, from previous relationships.

Singer D'Angelo Arrested

The R&B singer D'Angelo, whose real name is Michael Archer, was arrested on Saturday while behind the wheel of his Range Rover after he was caught trying to pay $40 for sex from an undercover cop posing as a prostitute in New York City. He pleaded not guilty in court and plans to fight the charge.

Singer Jennifer Hudson Has Baby

On Monday, the singer Jennifer Hudson gave birth to a healthy baby boy named David Daniel Otunga Jr. The baby was born weighing 7lbs, 14oz and this is the first child for Hudson and her fiance David Otunga. David Otunga has been on the reality television show called "I Love New York," nicknamed as Punk. Hudson has won an Oscar for her role in the movie "Dream Girls" and is an "American Idol" star.

Singer Kelis Gives Birth

On Wednesday, the singer Kelis gave birth to a healthy 7 pound, 8 ounce baby boy, named Knight, at a hospital in New York. She is currently going through a divorce with her husband rapper Nas. On Thursday, a judge ordered Nas to pay her almost $40,000 per month in support. Kelis is suppose to receive $30,471 each month and their child is suppose to receive $9,027 each month from Nas. The judge also ordered Nas to pay $45,000 for Kelis' attorney fees and for a forensic accountant.

Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Against Rapper 50 Cent

In New York, a judge threw out a $50 million dollar lawsuit that was filed by the rapper 50 Cent's ex-girlfriend, who stated that she is owed half of the rapper's assets because he promised to take care of her for life. The judge said that 50 Cent's financial worth is currently "set at no less than "50 Million" and didn't feel that there was an oral agreement between the two parties and even if there was an oral agreement, her claim would not be acceptable due to a six-year statute of limitations. 50 Cent denied that he had made any such promises and that he would have married her if he intended to take care of her financially for life.

The ex-girlfriend, named Shaniqua Tompkins, has a 12 year old son with 50 Cent and is set to receive $6,700 each month for several years. Her lawyer is considering an appeal of the lawsuit. Tompkins claims that she supported 50 Cent financially after they started dating in 1995 while he tried to start his career. She also says that she took care of him for months after he was shot nine times in 2000.

Singer Akon Pleads Guilty

On Wednesday, the singer Akon pleaded guilty to harassment for tossing a teenage fan off of a stage at a concert in upstate New York in June of 2007. He will not serve any jail time but he will have to perform 65 hours of community service and pay a $250 fine due to his plea bargain. He was originally charged with misdemeanor endangerment of the welfare of a minor and second-degree harassment, which is a violation.

Comedian Katt Williams Arrested

The comedian Katt Williams was arrested on weapons charges in midtown Manhattan after police pulled him over for driving without license plates. Police found a handgun in his car after he was stopped. He was released on bail Thursday and was able to make it for his show at Carnegie Hall.

Rapper 50 Cent Settles Child Visitation Issue

The rapper 50 Cent has reached a settlement with his ex-girlfriend over the visitation of their 11 year old son, named Marquise. The agreement is that 50 Cent will get one weekend per month, one month in the summer, and half of each winter and spring break. Both parties are satisfied with the decision.

Singer Madonna Getting Divorce

The singer Madonna is getting divorced after almost eight years of marriage to her husband Guy Ritchie. They have not agreed on a financial settlement and child custody yet. They have approximately $525 million in worth and most of that belongs to Madonna. Ritchie has approximately $35 million in worth. The couple owns homes in London, Los Angeles, and New York. They also own a retreat in Wiltshire.

The court judgment will be based on who came into the marriage with what and the assets that they have will be divided equally. The needs of the children will also be considered. The children they have are 8 year old Rocco and 3year old David Banda, who was adopted in Malawi in 2006. Madonna also has a 12 year old daughter named Lourdes from a previous relationship with personal trainer Carlos Leon.

Singer Jennifer Hudson Engaged

The singer and actress Jennifer Hudson has gotten engaged to her boyfriend David Otunga. He asked her to marry him while celebrating her 27th birthday in Los Angeles on Friday. They have not set a wedding date yet. David Otunga was a contestant called “Punk” on the VH1 reality dating show called “I Love New York 2.”

Man Gets Prison Time for Robbing Actress Kirsten Dunst's Hotel

A man named Jarrod Beinerman has been sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison for burglarizing the actress Kirsten Dunst's New York City hotel penthouse suite. He was arrested in August 2007 on burglary and larceny charges after a security camera captured his movements in Manhattan's SoHo Grand Hotel. He pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of attempted burglary. An iPod, wallets, and purses were stolen from Dunst's hotel suite. Beinerman has also been ordered to receive drug treatment for his drug addiction and he faces sentencing on September 10th on a drug charge.

Actor Matt Damon's Wife Gives Birth to New Baby

The Actor Matt Damon's wife Luciana gave birth to a baby girl on Wednesday. The baby was named Gia Zavala Damon. The couple married in December of 2005 in New York and have a daughter named Isabella that was born in June of 2006. Luciana also has a daughter named Alexa from a previous marriage.

Rapper Slick Rick Receives Pardon

The New York governor David Paterson is granting the rapper Slick Rick a full and unconditional pardon for the murders of two men that took place in 1991. The pardon will stop the deportation of the rapper back to the United Kingdom, the country Slick Rick left when he was a young child.

Slick Rick had previously served five years in prison for shooting his cousin and another man. Both of the people survived the shooting. The governor says that the rapper has not had any criminal problems since he was released in 1997. He is also a landlord in the Bronx and has volunteered to counsel children against violence.

Star Jones Files For Divorce From Husband

Star Jones, the ex-co-host of the show “The View,” has confirmed that she is getting a divorce from her husband Al Reynolds. She filed for divorce on March 26^th in New York Supreme Court in Manhattan and has been seen lately out with NBA star Dwayne Wade.

Rapper Foxy Brown Freed From Jail

The rapper Foxy Brown has been freed from the New York City prison that she has been serving time at. She served eight months of the one year sentence. She was originally sentenced to three years on probation in 2006 after she assaulted two nail salon stylists over a $20 manicure but the judge ruled that she was not taking the probation seriously and sentenced her to one year in prison.

Jay-Z and Beyonce Get Married

After six years of dating, it seems as Jay-Z and Beyonce have finally gotten married. The wedding took place at Jay-Z’s Tribeca apartment where a white tent was set up on the roof. Stars that attended included Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Jay-Z’s mother also attended, as well as Beyonce’s mother, father, and sister. After the wedding, a small party was thrown at the apartment. Last week it was reported that the couple had taken out a marriage license in Scarsdale, NY.

U.S. Seeks Death Penalty for 9-11 Terrorist Attack Suspects

The Pentagon plans to charge six men detained at Guantanamo Bay for the Sept 11^th terrorist attacks on America. They are seeking the death penalty for the men. One of the men, named Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, is supposedly the mastermind behind the attack, where hijacked planes were flown into buildings in New York and Washington. Prosecutors have been working for years to build the case against the suspects.

The trial will be held in a specially made court at Guantanamo that will allow lawyers, journalists, and some other people attend. The men would be tried in the military tribunal system that was set up by the Bush administration after the start of the war on terror. The system has been criticized for its rules on legal representation for suspects, hearings behind closed doors, and allegations of inmate abuse at Guantanamo.

Foxy Brown’s Travel Plea Denied

A New York judge has denied the rapper Foxy Brown’s request to get out of jail early so that she could go to California to get her ear examined and get her electronic ear implant repaired. Foxy Brown first revealed she had hearing problems during a 2004 court appearance. In her petition to the judge, she stated that her hearing condition was getting worse in jail and that it would get seriously worse unless she had the cochlear implant reprogrammed and repaired. She could get treatment in New York, but her attorneys say that she needs to be treated by specialists at House Clinic in California.

Nick Lachey’s Choir Wins Clash of the Choirs

Nick Lachey and the hometown choir he put together won in Thursday night’s finale of NBC’s “Clash of the Choirs.” They won $250,000 that will go to Cincinnati Children’s Hopsital Medial Center. Lachey’s choir beat four other choirs that were led by other music celebrities, such as Patti LaBelle, Kelly Rowland, Michael Bolton, and Blake Shelton, who went to their hometowns to find talented singers. The choirs performed live in four different airings in New York. The winner was determined by viewer voting.

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Councilman Wants to Put New York Pigeons on Birth Control

Councilman James Odd in New York has a plan to reduce the number of pigeons at the Staten Island ferry terminals by putting them on birth control. He plans to use the drug called OvoControl-P, which makes the pigeon eggs unable to hatch. The drug would be mixed into regular seeds. The drug is not yet approved by the New York State Department of Environment Conservation.