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WEEK ENDING: June 4th, 2010

How did Gary Coleman really die? His adoptive parents want to know the truth. Coleman died last week at the age of 42. He was alone with his wife, Shannon Price, when he suffered a very serious head injury. A few hours later, he fell into a coma. His wife Shannon is a foot taller than him. During their marriage, she admitted getting physical with him. As his next of kin, she decided to pull the plug. His family wants to know why so soon? Why didn’t she consult them and ask their opinion? Why weren’t they allowed to say goodbye to him. Now there’s a new twist. Published reports say Coleman and Price were divorced at the time of his death.

Ali-Ollie Woodson of The Temptations passed away over the weekend. Woodson sang lead vocals on The Temps’ 80’s and 90’s hits Soul To Soul and Lady Soul. Woodson sang lead on the Temps biggest hit from that era Treat Her Like A Lady. He wrote the song with original Temptation Otis Williams. Woodson, 58, had been battling leukemia for most of the year. He was with the group from 1984-86 and 1988-1996. Woodson was known for his distinguished, gospel-influenced vocals. He will be missed.

We’ve got baby news: Alicia Keys and producer Swizz Beatz are having a baby. This is her first and his third. They are getting married in a private ceremony later this year. Check out her potential baby bump. Celine Dion is expecting twins. Dion and her hubby René Angélil have a nine year old son. Mariah Carey has been trying, and we suspect she already is pregnant. She was supposed to star in Tyler Perry’s new movie For Colored Girls…., but she had to pull out. Expect an announcement any day now. Mariah is going to keep quiet for as long as she can. And, Khloe Kardashian is having a baby with hubby Lamar Odom of the L.A. Lakers.

NFL Star Chad Ochocinco Johnson is gearing up for his VH1 Reality dating show Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch. The show premieres July 11^th. The former Dancing With The Stars contestant has been catching flak for not having a fair share of African American women on the show. Out of a field of 85, there was only one African American. Sources say Ochocinco prefers Latina women and brunettes.

As the anniversary of his death approaches, the caretakers of Michael Jackson’s gravesite are trying to come up with a plan to keep fans away. The situation at his mausoleum is getting crazy with tons of fans showing up with gifts. A lot of notables are showing up, including Dr. Conrad Murray. Murray was Jackson's personal physician at the time of his death, and he is being blamed for Jackson's death. Murray is currently on trial for manslaughter. What’s going to happen on the 25^th, the anniversary of Jackson’s death? How will they keep the fans away? In other Jackson news, the details of his will have been released, and his children will get the full amount of their estate when they turn 40-years old. Each child was willed $33 million each.

Singer Regina Belle is doing much better after suffering a near fatal brain tumor. Belle is best known for her hits Baby Come To Me, Make It Like It Was, After The Love Has Lost Its Shine and If I Could. Now, She’s a gospel recording star currently touring with the McDonald’s Gospel Tour.

Janet Jackson may be ready to go on tour. She wowed millions when she appeared on American Idol’s season finale. She looked amazing and sounded good. Next month, she’s performing at The Essence Music Festival. Jackson is sporting a new short do as she prepares for her role in the Tyler Perry Movie For Colored Girls. Filming starts in a couple of weeks.

Luther Campbell (a.k.a. Uncle Luke) is catching heat from his family. Uncle Luke is being honored at the VH1 Hip Honors, but his family is reeling from the accusations of his daughter. Luke’s daughter Lacresha Campbell says her life was filled domestic violence and child neglect. Uncle Luke is known for his naughty brand of hip hop.

The Daytime Emmys air on June 27^th, and this year they will be honoring TV Legend Dick Clark. Clark, 80, is known as America's oldest teenager. From his work on American Bandstand to New Year’s Rockin’ Eve and the many shows he produced, he is a TV Icon. In 2004, Clark suffered a stroke, and he rarely makes appearances.

The new version of the Karate Kid hits theatres on June 11^th with Jaden Smith, Taraji P. Henson and Jackie Chan.

Nene Leakes of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta may have a new nose, but she is losing her hubby. There is trouble in paradise for Nene and her husband Greg Leakes. In the beginning, he was the moneymaker, but now he has fallen on hard times with his real estate business. Greg wants to divorce his famous wife, and he wants alimony. He feels he gave her the money to become a star. Now he wants his money back. Was Nene’s rumored cheating with a football player the cause of her marriage falling apart? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

Tiger Woods can’t date. Woods is going to have to pay his wife Elin a lot of money. Plus, she wants custody of their two kids. The cheating scandal destroyed their marriage, and Woods realizes this. He knows Elin won’t come back, so he figured he would try his hand at dating. Hi lawyers had to tell him not so fast! Stay away from the women, and for goodness sakes, no photos with them! They have warned him don’t give your wife any more ammunition. Your mistakes are blowing your fortune.

50 Cent is taking his acting career seriously. For his role as a football player dying of cancer, he lost 50 pounds. The movie Things Fall Apart is expected to come out early next year.

Former NFL Star Tiki Barber has finally seen his twin girls. Barber’s wife Ginny, who he recently dumped, had him barred from the hospital when she gave birth. After 11 years of marriage and two sons, Barber made the decision to dump his pregnant wife for a 23-year old blonde intern. Barber played football for the New York Giants for many years. Then retired for a career in television. He was recently working for The Today Show, but they have not used him since the scandal broke. What man dumps his pregnant wife? Barber obviously doesn’t care about his career. Barber saw the twins at the home he and Ginny shared before the seperation.

Eva Pigford has moved on from Actor Lance Gross. Pigford has been spotted getting cozy with former NBA Star Allen Iverson. Iverson is in the midst of a nasty divorce with his wife Tawanna. Gross stars on the TV show House Of Payne and the recent movie Our Family Wedding.

Garcelle Beauvais Nilon is divorcing her cheating hubby. Garcelle is married to Hollywood Agent Mike Nilon. They recently celebrated their ninth anniversary, and they have two-year old twins. A few months ago Garcelle discovered her husband was carrying on a long standing affair with another woman. Garcelle decided enough was enough, and now she wants out of the marriage. Garcelle is best known for her work in NYPD Blue and as her role as “Fancy” on The Jamie Foxx Show. Garcelle also did a spread for Playboy magazine.

Tipper and Al Gore are calling it quits after 40 years and four kids. What the heck happened? Was another woman involved? Who would have thought that the Clintons would have stayed married longer than the Gores.

Some of your favorite VH1 shows are getting a second season. What Chilli Wants, Basketball Wives and Brandy And Ray J have all been renewed for a second season. No word on Pepa’s show Let’s Talk About Pep.

It may not be over for Common and Serena. The popular actor/rapper and the tennis star have not been seen together in public but that may all change at the French Open. Common reportedly told friends he will be there to cheer her on. Serena’s tennis sensation sibling Venus Williams will be in town Thursday, July 8^th signing copies of her new book, Come To Win. She will be at Borders in Center City.

The new version of the Karate Kid hits theatres on June 11^th with Jaden Smith, Taraji P. Henson and Jackie Chan.

Paula Abdul is coming back to TV on the CBS dance show Got To Dance. Abdul will serve as a judge and executive producer. In the meantime, her money demands may have turned off the producers of Simon Cowell’s new show The X-Factor.

The Steve Harvey Radio Show is coming to TV. The BET network will be airing The Steve Harvey Radio Show on their Centric network starting this fall. Also, get ready for the return of the TV show The Game. The cancelled CW comedy is being revived on the Bet network with the original cast.