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Chris Brown has entered a rehab facility! The singer wants to figure out why he is so doggone crazy I guess! Can't be mad at him for that. Clearly the guy needs help and I hope he gets it. In other news...Pebbles has sued Left Eye and her estate. The former R&B singer claims that Left Eye owes her money stemming from as far back as 1992. Of course with the premiere of the TLC biopic last week, Pebbles, her family, and Left Eye's family has been up in arms about portrayal of Pebbles and Left Eye. I don't know what to say except for Pebbles is coming off like a greedy monster much like she did in the movie. I just think that's how she really is and she can't help it. So much for her finding God!

Some music news for you all...Big Sean is set to feature Eminem on his upcoming album Hall Of Fame. Azealia Banks will release her new single Yung Rapunxel on February 12. Lil' Mama is set to portray Left Eye in upcoming TLC biopic airing on VH1. Chris Brown involved in car crash!

I stumbled upon this video and while I never been the biggest fan of the song; Left Eye completely nailed her part and its one of the highlights of this song.

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It seems as if Beyonce has won every award imaginable but fear not there are still dozens of awards Beyonce has not received and Billboard's Woman of the Year is the latest. Whitney Houston's latest dilemma and TLC's return are all mentioned below. Check it out! Beyonce Receives Billboard Honor! Billboard announced today (Aug. 25) that Beyoncé will be accepting its Woman Of The Year Award at the 2009 Billboard Women In Music Event, taking place on Oct. 2 in New York City. The honor, given to a female recording artist that has inspired the music business with her success, leadership and new ideas, will be awarded to the singer for her accomplishments over the past 12 months. In the last year, Beyoncé kicked off her world tour "I Am..." in support of her third solo album "I Am...Sasha Fierce," which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in November and features the hit singles "If I Were A Boy," "Single Ladies," "Halo," ...

Michael Jackson's sudden death has saddened and shocked everyone. Yesterday while at my mom's house, my friend texted me saying "Michael Jackson had went into cardiac arrest". Later on once I got home my other friend texted me saying "Michael Jackson has died!". Boy was I shocked! I turned on the TV and I didn't see anything about it. Finally I came across the BBC network and it revealed that unconfirmed reports were stating that Micheal had indeed died. With Michael's sudden passing on June 25, it was later discovered that there is an eerie following of celebrities who have died on the 25th day of the month. Aaliyah August 25 Many were shocked and saddened by the death of Aaliyah. While filming her video for "Rock The Boat", the singer's plane took off and crashed killing the star and several of its passengers. Left Eye April 25 We were equally shocked and saddened at the death of Left-Eye. Later on a video was released leading to the...

Audio: Left Eye feat T-Boz - Let's Just Do It This is a newly leaked track from the late Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez. Her new album "Eye Legacy" will be in stores this January. Video: Mariah Carey - I Stay In Love Mariah performs her latest single on UK's "X Factor". Wow! Mariah looks like she stepped out of 1994. This is the exact look she had around that time. Of course this way before she started slutting it up. Music Biz: R. Kelly's Nephew Shot! R. Kelly's 15-year-old nephew was shot late last night -- and cops say he was trying to rob a barbershop.The nephew was shot twice by the store owner, according to police -- but the victim's father Carey Kelly (R.'s brother) says the kid may have just been an innocent victim of someone else who was robbing the store.The nephew is currently being treated at a Chicago area hospital for a chest wound. UPDATE: According to FOX 32, cops have the injured nephew's brother -- Brandon -- in custody...

Audio: Usher - Hush Music Biz: Jaheim Releases The Classsics! R&B star Jaheim is set to put classic records like "Put That Woman First" and "Anything" to rest on a new disc entitled "Classic Jaheim Vol. 1." Slated for release Nov. 25, "Classic Jaheim Vol. 1" includes songs from the singer's four consecutive Top 3 albums and a bevy of Top 10 singles.Emerging in 2000, Jaheim struck a chord with music fans because of his ability to be tough and sensitive in his music, often in the same song. His gritty and powerful vocal style captivates music fans who crave edge, while his comforting, caressing baritone is equally seductive and appealing to listeners seeking love, hope and encouragement. Anything (featuring Next) Put That Woman First Just In Case Fabulous (featuring Tha Rayne) Everytime I Think About Her (featuring Jadakiss) The Chosen One Could It Be Diamond In Da Ruff (Backtight) Looking For Love Left Eye Lives On! TLC member and iconic ...

She may be gone but she is definitely not forgotten. The legacy of TLC member Left Eye will forever live on. On January 27, 2009 Left Eye will release a new album featuring unreleased songs from her 'Supernova' album. Contributing to the album are Bobby Valentino and Missy Elliott among others. Music Biz: Producers Speak On Lil' Kim! After a year long effort into the making of what we thought Lil Kim’s album should be, it looks as though it will never happen. As you may have heard, Trackmasters/Brookland Media have filed a suit against Lil Kim. Before people start to assume things, Let me clear a few things up. Kim is a kool chick but she really does’nt know what she wants to do with her career. While working on this latest album, it was clear that Kim did’nt know the direction she wanted to go in. She wanted to work with this person, then she didnt want to work with this person. She wanted to do this type of album, then she wanted to do another type of album. It was clear ...

Hello all! I have a huge news update for you all today. I will probably have more as the day progresses. Anyway I am simply taking the time to not only update you all on the latest music news but to tell each and every one of you how thankful I am that you visit the site. Thanks for all the support! Music News: TLC's Chili Speaks on Lil' Kim! “We want our fans to know that replacing our sister Lisa is not, nor has it ever been an option. TLC will always consist of Chilli and T-Boz. Lisa’s spirit lives on through us. She cannot be replaced. We may collaborate with other artists, just like many other groups have done, but we will never add anyone to TLC. We love Lil Kim and have been talking about collaborating with her for awhile. We hope to have an opportunity to work with her in the near future.” Oprah Denies Mariah! Oprah Winfrey is denying rumors that Mariah Carey cancelled an upcoming appearance on her talk show that was supposed to announce her alleged pregnancy. The singe...