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Mary J. Blige Burger King Commercial: Pulled… Racist?

Burger King is no longer in the fast food business with Mary J. Blige. The chain has pulled a controversial ad from the airwaves, citing a music licensing issue, but causing many to wonder if it gave in to pressure from critics who believe the spot is an insult to African-Americans. Mary J. Blige Burger King Commercial In response to Blige standing atop a counter and singing about “crispy chicken, fresh lettuce, three cheeses, ranch dressing wrapped up in a tasty, flour tortilla,” lifestyle publication Madame Noire has written an open letter to the Grammy winner that reads: “Having a black woman sing about chicken was no mistake. They’re trying to reach the ‘urban’ (aka black) demographic and they used you. Because God knows black folk won’t buy anything unless there’s a song, and preferably a dance, attached to it.” Salma Hayek, Jay Leno and David Beckham have also been hired to pitch this new product and Burger King claims the commercial will air again once the licensing issue is solved. Watch above and decide for yourself: Should it be yanked? UPDATE:

Whitney Houston Autopsy Reveals Cocaine Spoon, Bloody Nose and More

The complete Whitney Houston autopsy is in, and it reveals a number of harrowing details regarding the singer’s death on February 11. The document states that a “spoon with a white crystal-like substance on it” was found in the hotel room in which Whitney died, along with a “white powdery substance” later tested and determined to be cocaine . Houston’s body was found face down in the bathtub – in approximately 13 inches of water, the report adds -with “bloody purge coming from her nose.” Moreover, a “perforation of posterior nasal septum” made it clear that the singer had a history of drug use. There were no signs of foul play, officials included, while also writing up a detailed account of Houston’s surroundings. It reads as follows: “Located on the south portion of the counter was a small spoon with a white crystal-like substance in it and a rolled up piece of white paper, along with other miscellaneous items.” Located in the top drawer, in the north side of the counter were remnants of a white powdery substance, and a portable mirror on a base. [Whitney] possibly overdosed on a narcotic substance, prescription medications, over the counter medications and alcohol.

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Whitney Houston Autopsy Reveals Cocaine Spoon, Bloody Nose and More