According to the AP, people are taking what Aretha Franklin said about Whitney Houston and her mother Cissy Houston way out of context, so she clears EVERYTHING up…(Don’t mess with the Queen)   http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/37395

A rep for Jennifer Hudson is denying reports that the Oscar winner has dropped more than just pounds. Star Magazine had reported that Hudson and her finace David Otunga called off their three-year engagement over a number of issues. The tabloid posted: http://www.eurweb.com/2011/10/j-hud%e2%80%99s-rep-denies-breakup-with-fiance-otunga/

*Dave Chappelle is a surprisingly private man, but he finally opened up on San Francisco’s Wild 94.9 radio station to talk about, well …  everything, including being booed in Miami. http://www.eurweb.com/?p=125205

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If Malcolm X hadn’t been gunned down and killed in the Audubon Ballroom on Feb. 21, 1965, he might have turned 86 today. As it is, he just might be turning over in his grave. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/baw_commentary_news/28628

*After a report surfaced Monday at mediatakeout.com and other sites that inferred Cheryl “Salt” James of the rap group Salt-N-Pepa was “forced to sell her (Long Island,) New York mansion” because she is “broke,” the legendary rap artist is setting the record straight. http://www.eurweb.com/?p=103831

*Bobby Brown made his first comment, albeit brief, regarding the National Enquirer pictures of his 18-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina appearing to snort cocaine. http://www.eurweb.com/?p=89774

*Mariah Carey says she’s confused by longstanding rumors that she is bisexual – insisting speculation she is attracted to women is “not the reality.” http://www.eurweb.com/?p=71387

Is Beyonce Knowles reuniting with her sexy girl group Destiny’s Child? ET knows… Beyonce’s father Matthew Knowles reacts to the reports, telling ET: “Contrary to rumors online of a Destiny’s Child reunion, there are no plans for the group to reunite for a performance or album. The rumors are false Destiny’s Child made an unprecedented […]

(From TMZ) Joe Jackson is pissed at Michael Jackson’s former best friend/doctor, Arnold Klein, for telling TMZ MJ was gay and had a relationship with Klein’s office manager. Joe railed at Klein, telling TMZ, “It’s not true. Michael was not gay.” Joe feels Klein has betrayed his son: “He has no respect for Michael … […]

There are so many rumors of why Kim K and Reggie broke up, but Kim wants to set the record straight on particular rumor. The reality star recently celebrated sister Kourtney’s birthday in Vegas and was asked by bossip.com if the rumor about her and Kanye hooking was true: