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Rappers usually focus on big butts and even bigger paychecks. Mos Def, whose real name is Yasiin Bey, stands out as a major exception. (warning: this is graphic) ... Read More...
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Sacha Baron Cohen's The Dictator is a fun flick, unless you happen to be trapped inside an oppressive dictatorship ruled by the constant threat of violence.  Which brings us to Turkmenistan, where Jennifer Lope... Read More...
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That was Justin Bieber's message to a booing crowd at the Billboard Music Awards last night. "I just really want to say it should really be about the music," Bieber stated.  "This is not a gimmick.  I'm an art... Read More...
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