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The Top 5 Hip-Hop Home Wreckers

What would Hip-Hop be without a little scandal? Whether you call them opportunists, groupies, home wreckers or gold diggers, some of the best moments in Hip-Hop happen behind the scenes, instead of in front of the mic. While infidelity is nothing new to the culture, and not just Hip-Hop, the gritty details of salacious affairs make break-up stories that much sweeter. In honor of stripper-turned-model Amber Rose calling out ex-boyfriend, Kanye West, for cheating on her with Kim Kardashian, we here at Hip-Hop Wired have compiled a shortlist of some our favorite Hip-Hop home wreckers. Check out the women who made headlines for their talents between the sheets. (Continue…)

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VIDEO: James Franco’s NYU-GradeGate Receives Gory, Hard-Hitting News Animation it Deserves

A former New York University film professor made headlines recently for suing the school, which he said fired him for giving barely present graduate student James Franco a D in his class. José Angel Santana alleges not only racist employment practices at NYU, but also that, “In my opinion, they’ve turned the NYU graduate film degree into swag for James Franco’s purposes, a possession, something you can buy.” Burn. Anyway, none of this would matter were it not for the requisite Taiwanese news animation showcasing both Santana’s firing and a reimagining of 127 Hours that’s quite possibly better than Danny Boyle’s film itself.

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D-List Love: Sean Kingston Justifies Chopping Down Drake’s Sloppy Seconds

Sean Kingston has spoken out on his decision to date Drake’s ex-girlfriend Maliah Michel . The rapper who was injured in a jet ski crash earlier this year, made headlines last week after bringing the Houston stripper as his date to the American Music Awards. Now after several publications accused him of picking up Drake’s “sloppy seconds”, Kingston’s speaking out to defend his new woman. Head over to HipHopWired.com to see what Sean had to say and more pictures of the happy couple

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Kari Ann Peniche Pregnant

Kari Ann made headlines in August 2009 for appearing in a weird na-ked video with Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart. Her confusing, troubled past also includes domestic abuse at age 20, being crowned Miss Teen USA, posing in Playboy, being engaged to Aaron Carter and entering rehab for cocaine abuse. In other words: the latest scandal, sadly, fits perfectly into Peniche#39;s poor decision-making pattern. Kari Ann Peniche is back in the news for all the wrong reasons. All the wrong reasons except

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Forget Lil Wayne; 10 Rappers Who REALLY Need To Retire

Lil Wayne made headlines recently as retirement talk was discussed in his upcoming cover feature of XXL. However, while Lil Wayne knows that he can’t continue to rap forever, he may need to tell some of his fellow emcees the same thing. Not just based off of age but skills as well, it’s time for some of these rappers to hang up the mic once and for all and move on with their lives. Check Out More MC’s Who We Think Should Hang It Up At HipHopWired.com

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The Beautiful and Talented Regina King Covers Essence Magazine

She’s been makin’ moves in this the entertainment buisness for almost 30 years now, from acting to epic voice-overs (She plays BOTH Huey and Riley in the hit cartoon The Boondocks . This month, Regina King sits with Essence to talk about her personal life. “Malcolm and I have a lot in common… we’ve both been child actors and were also blessed to be raised by incredible mothers who instilled good values in us. Things are maturing nicely…” –Regina King Twenty-six years after she first charmed us on “227,” Hollywood “go-to girl” Regina King still knows how to play it right. Here, she talks to ESSENCE about having what really matters — a successful career, her commitment to raising her 15-year-old son, and a romance with fellow actor and “Cosby Show” alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner. See how she’s living a full life on her own terms… Play on playa. Nothing but love for you over on this side. Source

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Contemporary African Americans Inventors

When we think of black inventors, names like Garrett A. Morgan, who invented the stoplight, and Charles Drew, who developed the blood bank, come to mind. African Americans have a legacy of innovation in this country and are some of the most extraordinary inventors. But history paints a picture of black inventors as treasures of the past. Within the last two decades, some modern inventors have made headlines, and history. Here are ten of the most influential contemporary innovators and inventors. Continued at The Atlanta Post

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Michael Richards Accused

Michael Richards is most known for his role as Cosmo Kramer on Seinfeld. He made headlines in 2006 when he went on a racial rant after being heckled by an audience member during his set at Los Angeles’ Laugh Factory. Actor Michael Richards’ rage has gotten him in some more hot water. TMZ reports the 61-year-old Seinfeld star is being sued by a photographer for allegedly beating him on a Los Angeles street on August 25. Brendon O’Neil filed the lawsuit on Friday at the Los Angeles Superior Court

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Emma Watson With Short Hair: Fab or Fail?

Adorable Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows actress Emma Watson made headlines today with her new, short haircut, announced via her Twitter account. “Dear all,” the 20-year-old British actress wrote. “Cut my hair off a few days ago … It feels incredible. I love it. I’ve wanted to do this for years and years.” “It’s the most liberating thing ever. Hope you like. Big love from Emma x.” Liberating it may be, but does it look good? You tell us. Do you like Emma’s new hairstyle? We think it’s kinda cute, but it’s a drastic shift from the norm. Vote in our survey below … What’s your take on Emma Watson’s new haircut?

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Lily Allen pregent

In Dec. 2007, Lily Allen announced she was expecting her first child with then-boyfriend Ed Simons. But in Jan. 2008, the singer revealed she had a miscarriage. Lily Allen made headlines in the U.K. recently when she told a radio interviewer she wanted to take time off from her music career to have a baby. Then on Monday, she made them again, after stepping out in London sporting a baggy dress – and fueling rumors that she was, well, expecting. Alas, the stork is not ready to pay Allen a visit

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