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Has Janet Jackson found a new love? Jackson was spotted on a romantic date with Actor Colin Farrell. Last week, she went public and revealed that she and Producer Jermaine Dupri are no longer a couple. After seven years, they have decided to split up. Dupri has been in denial about their status for a while. He is probably embarrassed because last May he got a tattoo of Janet along the right side of his body. Dupri has a permanent reminder of Janet on his body, but Janet has moved on. Now, she is ready to meet and date new men. Her Greatest Hits CD is out in stores, and she’s starring in Tyler Perry’s new movie Why Did I Get Married Too, which opens in theatres in April.

Dr. Murray is back to work. Dr. Conrad Murray was the personal physician to Michael Jackson, and many people are blaming him for The King Of Pop’s death. Dr. Murray has returned to his Houston practice. With mounting child support payments, Dr. Murray had to return to work. He’s broke. At a recent Houston church service, he asked the congregation to pray for him. The investigation into the death of Michael Jackson is continuing, but don’t expect any arrests until next year. Investigators want to make sure that Murray is or isn’t responsible for The King Of Pop’s death.

Is it one woman too many for actor Danny Glover? Glover is one of the stars of the new movie 2012. He plays the president in the hit film. Glover just announced his engagement to a Brazilian woman who’s 43. He’s 63. Here’s the problem: Glover forgot he had another woman in Atlanta. Do you think he forgot? Well, the Atlanta didn’t, and she says they dated for seven years and that she just saw him. So what’s up Danny? Which woman will you choose?

So what’s next for Oprah? Now that she is leaving daytime TV, who will replace her? Her best friend Gayle King is in talks to host a daytime show, even though she tried and failed in 2007 with a previous show. Will she be Oprah’s replacement? Oprah will be signing off September 9th, 2011, and she will turn her attention to her own network, OWN. The Oprah Winfrey Network will replace the Discovery Health Channel, and will be seen in 80 million homes. Oprah says she prayed a lot about her decision, but now after 25 years, she knew it was time to go.

Patti LaBelle has introduced her new line of sauces and marinades. Lady Marmalade has marinades and barbeque sauces. The line will be sold exclusively at Shoprite supermarkets and for more info go to pattilabellefoods.com. Patti is a fabulous cook, and she says she is excited about this new line. She also has a bedding line coming out which will be sold at Macy’s.

Oprah’s good friend Tyler Perry is making plans to return to the stage. He’s been busy producing and directing movies and TV shows, but he missed being on the live stage. So, next year he will be hitting the road in a new stage production as “Madea.” Perry recently made a one million dollar donation the NAACP.

Terrence Howard is a single man again. A few weeks ago, he married a Columbian actress, and now they are no longer together. Could another woman be involved? After the recent taping of The Soul Train Awards, everyone was buzzing about the energy between him and actress Taraji P. Henson. Their chemistry was on point, and they are clearly close friends going back to their days in the movie Hustle And Flow. Howard is known as a playboy. Are he and Henson more than just friends? Check them out singing the Peaches & Herb classic Reunited on The Soul Train Awards on BET. The show airs Sunday night at 9pm. Special awards will be given to Chaka Khan and “Uncle” Charlie Wilson of The Gap Band. There will also be a tribute to The King Of Pop Michael Jackson, and performances by Boyz II Men, Fantasia and Robin Thicke.

Beyonce is not ready to be a mom. The hardest working woman in show business is clearly not thinking babies as she plans a new album and a possible tour. Beyonce’s hubby, Rapper Jay-Z, is clearly not happy about this decision. He is ready to have children with his wife. Let’s hope Beyonce doesn’t wind up like Jennifer Aniston. She dragged her feet with Brad Pitt, and along came Angelina Jolie, who promptly gave him six kids.

Al Roker ---mystery writer? Yes! The Today Show weathercaster and morning host on The Weather Channel has written his first book. It’s a mystery called The Morning Show Murders. Roker, who stays busy with his TV gigs, says he started writing the book while on assignment in Beijing during the Summer Olympics.

Nicole Murphy is one busy lady. The former Mrs. Eddie Murphy is planning her latest wedding. Nicole is marrying former Football Star turned Actor Michael Strahan. The two are planning a small beachfront wedding. She’s also getting ready to launch her own jewelry line called Friendship, Love And Peace.

Congratulations to Mariah Carey. She just won the Breakthrough Performance Award at the Palm Springs Film Festival for her role as “Ms. Weiss,” a caseworker in the Lee Daniels’ movie Precious.

Speaking of the movie Precious, one of the stars, Paula Patton, is expecting her first baby. Patton is married to Singer Robin Thicke, and their bundle of joy is due in May. If it’s a boy, they will name him Julian, and if it’s a girl, Isabella. Speaking Robin Thicke, he has a new album called Sex Therapy coming out December 15th.

President Barack Obama has been named as Leader Of The Year, and he is featured on the cover of the new G.Q. magazine.

RuPaul is returning with a new book. The entertainment world’s most glamorous drag queen has a new book coming out in early February called Workin’ It: RuPaul’s Guide To Life And The Pursuit Of Style.

Laurence Fishburne’s latest movie, Armored, opens in theatres December 4th. The heist thriller also stars Columbus Short and Matt Dillon.

The new issue of Essence magazine features Steve Harvey and his wife Marjorie. Harvey talks about his renewed faith, and how his wife changed his life. Stevie will also be back as the host of the Tenth Annual BET Celebration Of Gospel. Scheduled performers include Fantasia, Anthony Hamilton, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Deborah Cox, Kelly Price, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Shirley Caesar, Marvin Sapp and Tye Tribbett & Greater Anointing.

The December/January issue of Ebony magazine features 150 of the most powerful African Americans. The magazine is celebrating trailblazers with 8 stunning covers featuring Chris Rock, Mo’Nique, Wanda Sykes, President Barack Obama, Reverend Al Sharpton, LeBron James, and Venus & Serena Williams, to name a few.

Get ready for the return of Vibe magazine. A new issue is coming out in December.

More money, more problems for Flavor Flav. The 50-year old reality star owes over $180,000 in back taxes to the state of California. Flav has a new reality show debuting on VH1 next year showing him returning to high school.

Major changes are coming to America’s Next Top Model. The shows ratings have not been good, and now the show is undergoing a major overhaul for the next model cycle. “Miss J,” a.k.a. Jay Alexander, has been demoted to being the show’s runway coach. There will also be new judges Kimora Lee Simmons and Vogue Editor-At-Large Andre Leon Talley.

Queen Latifah will be starring in the holiday campaign for Macy’s Department Stores. She’s also on tap to host The People’s Choice Awards on CBS January 6th.

The Jackson brothers are trying to plan a reunion for their classic song I Want You Back. The song is 40-years old, and the reunion could coincide with the debut of their A&E reality show. The show debuts December 13th.

Idris Elba, Michael Ealy and Rapper T.I. will be starring in the new movie Takers, which opens in theatres February 19th, 2010. Elba has also signed on for the movie Thor where he will play a Superhero.

Mary J. Blige’s new album, Stronger, is coming out December 15th.

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith will be hosting this year’s Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies.

Usher’s new album Raymond vs. Raymond arrives in stores December 21st. The album features the debut single Papers.

Jennifer Hudson has signed on for a new movie about Winnie Mandela. Winnie Mandela is the former wife of Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black president. Hudson is also gearing up for her ABC holiday special. Jennifer Hudson: I’ll Be Home For Christmas will be filmed in Chicago. The show airs December 14th.

Alicia Keys has a new album, The Element Of Freedom, coming out on December 15th.