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Rhymefest’s team issued a statement from Sharpton announcing Sharpton’s endorsement:

“We are always asking for our youth, our entertainers, to come back and make a difference in their communities. We are asking them to get involved and give back. Che is doing that. I am here today because I support Che Rhymefest Smith. If he was a negative force, I would not be here today.”

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Creamy Crack, Juices N’ Berries, Relaxer, Permanent whatever you want to call it a straightener can either be your best friend or become your enemy.

Women aren’t the only ones getting touch ups in the salon. Men are doing and have been doing it for a while. Look at our favorite black men with that good ol’ “permed hair.”

“Get that kitchen!”  (and Happy Birthday Katt Williams!)

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Not sure of what to make of this. I think Rev. Al is losing his credibility by hosting this violent stereotypical, stupid show. Would Martin Luther King or Jesse Jackson have hosted a wrestling show?

VIA EUR:

Katherine Jackson was granted temporary guardianship of Michael Jackson’s three children on Monday, and filed additional papers seeking to be named administrator of her late son’s estate to ensure that his kids are its beneficiaries.

The mother of the late pop icon filed papers for guardianship on Monday morning and her request was approved for her to look after her grandchildren temporarily, the Associated Press reports. The papers were filed in Los Angeles Supreme Court and a hearing has been set for August 3.

Michael is survived by his three children: Prince Michael Jackson I, 12, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, 11, and Prince “Blanket” Michael Jackson II, 7.

Mrs. Jackson also asked the Superior Court judge on Monday to name her administrator of Michael’s estate so she can ensure that his children are its beneficiaries.

The court filing states that Jackson’s parents believe he died without a valid will. The documents further state that Katherine Jackson “intends to marshal assets of the decedent for the exclusive use of the decedent’s three children — her grandchildren — after payment of debts and expenses of administration.”

The filing lists the children as living at the Jacksons’ family compound in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley. In her request to take over the children’s estate, Jackson’s mother listed its value as “unknown.”

“Minor children are currently residing with paternal grandmother,” the filing states in an explanation of why Katherine Jackson should be appointed guardian. “They have a long established relationship with paternal grandmother and are comfortable in her care.”

The declaration states that Deborah Rowe is the mother of Jackson’s two eldest children but lists her whereabouts as “unknown.” A family attorney said the Jacksons haven’t heard from Rowe since Michael Jackson’s death.

Rowe’s attorney, Marta Almli, wrote in a statement Saturday that “Ms. Rowe’s only thoughts at this time have been regarding the devastating loss Michael’s family has suffered. Ms. Rowe requests that Michael’s family, and particularly the children, be spared such harmful, sensationalist speculation and that they be able to say goodbye to their loved one in peace.”

For Jackson’s youngest child, nicknamed Blanket, Monday’s court filing states “None” for the mother. It also states that all three of children “have no relationship with their biological mother.”

Check out the press conference that Joe Jackson and Reverend Al Sharpton conducted:

While most of Black entertainment was on hand to pay to tribute to Michael Jackson at this weekend’s BET Awards, a rumor has been spreading that Rev. Al Sharpton kept Chris Brown from participating in any onstage tributes.

On June 22nd Brown plead guilty to one count of aggravated assault against his former girlfriend Rihanna, but is among many performers who owe their style to late Michael Jackson.

However, Rev. Al Sharpton denied having any hand in Chris Brown not performing:

Let’s just hope that Mr. Brown had some tact and decided to lay low of his own volition.

The HBO Films documentary “Good Hair,” co-written and produced by Chris Rock, will finally arrive in US theaters this year after world rights were picked up by Roadside Attractions and Liddell Entertainment.

Roadside will release the film domestically in the fall, reports Variety. Lionsgate will handle home video and other domestic ancillary rights, while HBO retains pay cable rights.

The documentary also stars Rock as he shares hair recollections with such celebs as Maya Angelou, Nia Long, Raven Symone, Ice-T and the Rev. Al Sharpton. Stories of how hairstyles impacted their lives and self-esteem helped Rock formulate an answer to a question posed by his daughter.

“Good Hair” was directed by Jeff Stilson, a writer and co-producer of HBO’s “The Chris Rock Show.”