Michael Jackson’s father Joe Jackson wasn’t invited but showed up anyways to the 2009 BET Awards. He was there to represent the Jackson family during the awards show who payed tribute to the late Michael Jackson.

Joe Jackson attends 2009 BET Awards

Though ticketless, Joe Jackson was ushered through the red carpet to the front of the stage seating next to Jay-Z and Beyonce. The 2009 BET Awards payed special tribute to the life and music of Michael.

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Though he didn’t take home anything at the BET Awards he did manage to steal the spotlight during the ‘take you picture in front of some photographers before the show event.’ Him and girlfriend/model Amber Rose chose to be colour co-ordinated for the Awards show.

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As you all know the BET Awards were tonight and it was all a great tribute to the late Michael Jackson. Well right now I’m just going to list this years winners. Stay tuned for more posts on the Awards.

• Male R&B Artist: Ne-Yo.
• Female R&B Artist: Beyonce.
• Group: Day 26.
• Collaboration: "Blame It," Jamie Foxx featuring T-Pain.
• Male Hip Hop Artist: Lil Wayne.
• Female Hip Hop Artist: M.I.A.
• New Artist: Keri Hilson.
• Gospel Artist: Mary Mary.
• Video of the Year: "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)," Beyonce.
• Video Director of the Year: Benny Boom.
• Actor: Will Smith.
• Actress: Taraji P. Henson.
• Female Athlete: Serena Williams.
• Male Athlete: LeBron James.
• Centric Award: Jazmine Sullivan.
• Viewer’s Choice Award: "Live Your Life," T.I.
• Humanitarians of the Year: Alicia Keys and Wyclef Jean.
• Lifetime Achievement Award: O’Jays.

Snoop Dogg was on the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien last night, June 26th, 2009. Some entertaining stuff.

On the show Snoop Dogg demonstrated his new iPhone application called iFizzle. It’s just a bunch of buttons and when you press them they say something the way Snoop would. Check out the video for yourself.

If you want to get this for your iPhone get it at SnoopDogg.com

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Michael Jackson has been an influence on many music genres. Pop, country, rock and hip-hop artists have all looked to Michael for inspiration. With his recent passing artists the world over have come out with statements praising the King of Pop.

• Ludacris: “If it were not for Micheal Jackson I would not be where or who I am today.His Music and Legacy will live on Forever.Prayers to the fam. R.I.P.”
• LL Cool J: I’m devastated by the passing of Michael Jackson; incredibly sad….. He was one of my childhood idols. I salute you King of Pop.”
• Ice T: “Rest In Peace Mike. People can say what they want but you were 100% original. WE will always love , miss & remember your GREATNESS.”
• Diddy: “Michael Jackson showed me that you can actually see the beat. He made the music come to life!! He made me believe in magic. I will miss him!”
• MC Hammer: “I have no words.. I loved Michael Jackson.. RIP.”

Rest in peace Michael Jackson.

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Russell Simmons will be on the cover of next months Jet Magazine. In an exclusive interview with Jet, Simmons laid out the number one priority in his life, his two daughters Ming Lee, 9, and Aoki Lee, 6.

Jet Cover - July, 2009

After divorcing their mother, Kimora Lee, Simmons explains how difficult it has been to spend time with his children. Yet no matter what he is always there for them. He also laid out the secrets to success in life and how to make it through these tough times.

Simmons is known for giving good financial advice. So I would suggest getting next months issue of Jet and finding out how you too can become financially secure.

July’s issue of Jet hits magazine stands June 25th.

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Ace Hood might be young but he’s making his way through the hip-hop scene and he’s getting a little help from Rick Ross, Jazmine Sullivan, Akon and more.

Ace Hood - Ruthless

This Florida native is releasing his first album Ruthless on June 30, 2009. His released single “Champion” tells the tale of an aspiring rapper making his way out of the projects. Check out the Champion music video.

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Hurricane Chris is giving away some great prizes for fans. If you haven’t seen his new “Halle Berry (She’s Fine)” music video check it out here.

Go to Hurricane Chris’ site and watch the instructional video on how to do the dance moves. Create a video and upload it to YouTube. Up for grabs are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place cash prizes.

Contest ends July 6th so get those videos in today.

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The Perez Hilton and will.i.am altercation was caught on tape by someone with a camera phone (handy little things aren’t they). It happened at the Much Music Awards after party in Toronto. 

In the video you can clearly hear Hilton egging will.i.am on by calling him a “f**kin f*ggot”. Not sure what that’s about since Perez is the only openly gay guy there.

There is still no proof that will.i.am threw any sort of punch though it is clear that he did seek out Perez to confront him on some hurtful comments.

The sentencing of Chris Brown happened today. Rihanna was prepared to testify against Chris Brown if called upon, but his guilty plea sealed the deal. It was unsure if he would but because he did it seems that he will not have to serve any time in prison.

Chris Brown heads into courtroom - June 22, 2009

The verdict as deemed by the judge was 180 days of hard labor, travel restrictions, restraining no contact orders, and all the other perks associated with becoming a felon. Like not being allowed to own a gun, subject to searches without a warrant, etc…

In a popular poll from TMZ.com is seems that the majority of people believed that the verdict was fair. Personally I would have rather served the jail time. Yeah the food is bad but maybe I’d be able to catch up on some reading. Instead, Chris Brown will have to spend 180 – 8 hour days washing fire trucks, pulling weeds and picking up trash in city parks. Community service probably is the way to go though. Cleaning up the town is better for everyone rather than having him eat up tax payers money in prison. 

Did you think Chris Brown’s sentence was fair? 

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