Son of Black NFL Coach Arrested for Child Porn Possession

Jeremy Green, son of former NFL coach Dennis Green, has been arrested in Connecticut on a charge related to child pornography. Jeremy Green is also an ESPN analyst. He was picked up Thursday around 5 p.m. in a Southington hotel. He is charged with possession of child pornography, possession of narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia.
He is being held on $750,000 bond and police are not releasing details of the warrant, which is now sealed. He has worked with ESPN since 2005.
Jeremy's father, Dennis Green, was one of the most successful African American coaches in the history of the NFL. His 1998 run with the Minnesota Vikings led to a 15-1 record for the team, and the most points scored by any NFL team during any one season. The team made it to the NFC Championship game that year, led by Randy Moss and other great players the team had that year.

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Black News: Today's Black News Headlines

• New York probes report EMTs ignored woman who died
• SCLC suspends chairman and treasurer
• T.I. released from prison early
• Obama says he has unemployed relatives
• Fiancee of Bengals' Chris Henry: He changed my life
• US professor among 5 sentenced to die in Ethiopia
• World's smallest baby almost ready to go home
• Youngest Black CEO of a public traded company: Ephren Taylor
• Woman held in Hawaii after Michelle Obama threat
• A quiet end for Boys Choir of Harlem
• Terrorist attack feared after Michael Jackson arrest
• Serena Williams is 2009 AP Female Athlete of Year

Police Still Can’t get to Tiger Woods

Florida troopers who sought to interview golf great Tiger Woods and his wife on Saturday about how his SUV struck a fire hydrant and a neighbor's tree were told by his agent to come back the following day.

Two Florida Highway Patrol vehicles had arrived at Woods' $2.4 million mansion outside Orlando, but the patrol later issued a statement that the interview was postponed to Sunday.

"The Florida Highway Patrol has received information that Tiger Woods and his wife were not available to be interviewed ... as we had previously scheduled," Kim Montes, a sergeant with the FHP's Orlando division, said in a statement.

"This announcement came from his (Woods') agent. Troopers were asked to return tomorrow (Sunday). This is still an ongoing crash investigation."

Woods, 33, the greatest golfer of his generation and one of the world's most recognizable figures, hit a fire hydrant and tree as he pulled his Cadillac Escalade out of the driveway of his house at around 2:25 a.m. EST on Friday, the FHP said. He was taken to the hospital with some injuries, and released.

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Michael Jackson Auction Fetches Big Money

New York (CNN) -- More than 80 Michael Jackson collectibles -- including the late pop star's famous rhinestone-studded glove from a 1983 performance -- were auctioned off Saturday, reaping a total $2 million.

Profits from the auction at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York's Times Square crushed pre-sale expectations of only $120,000 in sales.

The highly prized memorabilia, which included items spanning the many stages of Jackson's career, came from more than 30 fans, associates and family members, who contacted Julien's Auctions to sell their gifts and mementos of the singer.

Jackson's flashy glove was the big-ticket item of the night, fetching $420,000 from a buyer in Hong Kong, China. Jackson wore the glove at a 1983 performance during "Motown 25," an NBC special where he debuted his revolutionary moonwalk.

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Now they selling this sh*t in the stores?

from TheGrio.com 

You see it all over television, celebrities endorsing "syrup," which is a combination of cough syrup with codeine and soda, two ingredients that can make for a lethal recipe.

Stores in Southeast Texas are now carrying the products that bear the names "drank" and "syrup", but with a different twist.

Drank and Sippin Syrup are two examples of a new anti-energy drink that is supposed to provide "extreme relaxation." There is nothing harmful in these products, in fact one of the main ingredients is Melatonin, a natural substance that helps you sleep.

18-year-old Jackie Robinson says he just started drinking this anti-energy drink because of the slogan, "sippin syrup."

"I ain't gonna lie it really do," said Robinson Wednesday afternoon as he sipped his drink outside a Beaumont convenient store. "It probably attracts a lot of people from the name too."

 

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Did BET Step over the Line with “Skank Robbers”?

Click here to watch the clip.  Were black women being disrespected by this BET video or was this just good old fashioned fun?

Kanye Gets a Whole Bunch of BET Nominations

Although he's having one hell of a week getting bashed by what seems to be everyone in the mainstream media – since calling out MTV during Taylor Swift's award acceptance speech, Kanye West may have a better shot at love from the black community.
BET just announced that he has garnered nine nominations for 'The BET Hip Hop Awards '09.'
The Def Jam Records rap superstar leads the pack of nominees, which also includes Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Young Jeezy, T-Pain, T.I., Fabolous and Drake.
FULL LIST OF NOMINEES BELOW.

Hip Hop Wired – 9/12/09

Jay-Z and Lil Wayne Specials Air Tonight

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» By DANIELLE CANADA   Sep 10 2009, 16:43 Pm

If you haven't seen enough of Jay-Z this week, prepare for another television appearance. The man of the moment and mastermind behind The Blueprint III will be featured on a BET special titled, “Food For Thought: Conversations with Jay-Z.”  The program will touch on his meeting with Oprah in Brooklyn, a recent dinner with Barack Obama, his hush-hush marriage to Beyonce and of course, The Blueprint III. Viewers can watch

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T.I. and Chris Brown To Star In “Takers”

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» By DANIELLE CANADA   Sep 10 2009, 16:20 Pm

Although on lockdown, “The King Of The South” has no plans of slowing down and keeping his name ringing in the ears of the masses.  T.I. is set to star in the film Takers alongside Matt Dillon, Chris Brown and Idris Elba. The film is a crime thriller about a Los Angles detective that is on the verge of diffusing a

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Play-N-Skillz Ink Label Deal With Steve Rifkind's SRC

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» By Moguldom   Sep 10 2009, 15:52 Pm

Two-time GRAMMY award winning producers and recording artists, Play-N-Skillz have announced that they have signed a record label deal with SRC/Universal Records for their own label imprint, G4 Muzik.  The deal will allow the producers the opportunity to sign, develop and market artists with distribution through SRC/Universal Records.  Play-N-Skillz have been responsible for

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Soulja Boy Reaches Out to Eminem with "The DeAndre Way"

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» By JUSTIN STEWART   Sep 10 2009, 11:37 Am

Although people have continued to place their doubt on the rapper that made everyone “Crank Dat,” Soulja Boy continues to remain relevant in Hip-Hop.  Already two albums in, he has begun preparation for his third album, The DeAndre Way.

Soulja must be aiming for the fences this time around as he has voiced that he is looking to have heavy hitters such as Em

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Mary J. Blige To Receive HBA Award, Not Performing At MJ Tribute

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» By DANIELLE CANADA   Sep 10 2009, 11:20 Am

Hip-Hop's queen of soul will be able to add another honor to her stellar award lineup.  Mary J. Blige, the nine time Grammy award singer/songwriter extraordinaire, will receive the first annual “Positively Beautiful” award during the Health & Beauty America (HBA) Global Expo. She will be deemed the honor at the expo on September 15 at New York's Javit Center. The “Positively Beautiful” award is used to honor

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Tyler Perry Signs some superstars

When it was announced last week that Tyler Perry will be writing, directing and producing a film version of Ntozake Shange's award-winning 1975 play 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf,' there was plenty of talk as to who would be cast.

Well, while promoting his latest film, 'I Can Do Bad All By Myself,' which opens Sept. 11, Perry talked about who he wanted to appear in the movie. Among the chosen few are Oscar winner Halle Berry, Angela Bassett, Ruby Dee, Cicely Tyson, Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey, Thandie Newton, Kimberly Elise, Beyonce Knowles, Mariah Carey and Alicia Keys.

Of the 11 actresses mentioned, six have already committed to be in the film, but Perry wouldn't say who exactly.

Oprah loves to act, so will you ever do a film for her?

Tyler Perry: Yes, she's in my next movie, 'For Colored Girls.' Here's what I will tell you. Here's my dream cast, and it hasn't been officially announced yet. There are 15 characters in the film and my dream cast is Kimberly Elise, Cicely Tyson, Ruby Dee, Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey, Halle Berry, Angela Bassett, Thandie Newton, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, and Beyonce. I've talked to 6 of the women and they have said yes. You have to figured out that part.

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Hip Hop Wired – 9/6/09

M.O.P. To Release The "Foundation"

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» by moguldom   Sep 5 2009, 11:23 am

After signing with Roc-A-Fella records and later G-Unit and still not releasing an album, Brooklyn's thoroughest M.O.P. will finally release their long awaited album this fall. Inking a deal with E1 Music (Koch), Lil' Fame and Billy Danze's new release will be entitled Foundation. The album will feature collaborations with Busta Rhymes, Beanie Siegel, Redman and Styles P, among others.

Currently narrowing down selections from over 4-dozen newly recorded songs, the first single will be “Blow The Horns” which features

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Dr. Dre's "The Chronic" Rereleased

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» by moguldom   Sep 5 2009, 10:37 am

Dre Day is back in effect as WIDEawake Entertainment released The Chronic Re Lit on Tuesday. Previously acquiring Death Row Records back catalogue, The Chronic Re Lit includes the sixteen original Chronic songs digitally re-mastered, profound liner notes from one of Dr. Dre's long time colleagues and friends, award winning producer and documentary film maker

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Puffy Supports Students In Howard University Protests

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» by moguldom   Sep 5 2009, 10:15 am

Diddy reached out to his Howard University alum as they started protesting Thursday evening which carried over to Friday. The students are upset over housing and financial aid packages. Giving his support, Puff Tweeted on Friday:

"If your at HOWARD UNIV. Do what we did and take IT OVER!!!!" Let's go! And do it in a peaceful way but DO IT!!! That's you university!!! If your at HU go to the

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Lloyd Parts Ways With Murder Inc.

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» by JORDAN C. ALSTON   Sep 4 2009, 17:00 pm

After asking fans to meet him on the “Southside” before officially becoming “Certified,” young R&B crooner Lloyd was making moves on the underground Atlanta music scene. Now it would seem that the starving artist has chosen to travel that road again, as he has officially severed times with his beleaguered former label, Murder Inc.

Speaking to fans through his website, Lloyd Music TV, the “Want You” artist revealed the method behind his madness.

“I've made a lot of changes. I'm

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TECH N9NE To Tour With Slaughterhouse for K.O.D. Tour

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» by DANIELLE CANADA   Sep 4 2009, 16:21 pm

Loyal devotees to Hip-Hop lyricism can prepare for a tour uniting lyrical all-stars from around the country. Headlined by Strange Music Label MC, TECH N9NE, the K.O.D. Tour is set to kick off in October. Named after TECH N9NE's 5^th studio album, K.O.D. the tour should prove to be groundbreaking with the addition of two names synonymous with lyrical ability, Slaughterhouse and Glasses Malone. Glasses Malone will bring his classic West Coast style to the tour in preparation for his forthcoming album, Beach Cruiser.

TECH N9NE's K.O.D. will be released on October 27^th.  He stated this album is decidedly

Celebrating the Life of MJ

Photographer Harrison Funk was with Michael Jackson and his brothers during the Victory Tour. He was in the studio with Michael and Quincy Jones while when they laid down the tracks for 'Bad.' He watched the King of Pop hobnob with the likes of Diana Ross and Nelson Mandela. He was there for it all, and he has the photos to prove it.
As Jackson's personal photographer from 1983 to 1995 (he would work with him off and on for the next12 years), Funk had the great privilege of capturing the legendary performer's meteoric rise with his camera lens. Funk shared some of these photos with Black Voices -- many more can be found in the August issue of the Source -- and offered commentary on each one.

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Lisa Raye Speaks on Getting Beat

"It didn't go down the way it was reported: [They said] I was airlifted, I was beat. Honey if I'm beat, that place would have been on fire. I am a South Side Chicago girl, ain't nobody putting their hands on me, and getting away with it – at all."

Chris Brown Doesn’t Remember Hitting Rihanna?

C Breezy headed to Larry King Live to try to fix his f*cked up public image.  Two things to notice:  1) Can you get cornier than a bowtie and baby blue sweater?  I guess a man dressing that corny could never hit a woman, right?  2) Chris says he didn’t remember hitting Ri-Ri…..does that mean drugs or alcohol was involved? 

Chris needs to just get some help and be done with it.  The CNN story about it is below:

 

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Pop star Chris Brown has admitted guilt and apologized for assaulting his then-girlfriend Rihanna in February, but he does not remember hitting the singer, he told CNN's Larry King.

Looking at police reports about the incident makes him feel like he's reading about a stranger, Brown said in his first television interview since the arrest.

"I'm in shock, because, first of all, that's not who I am as a person, and that's not who I promise I want to be," he said in an exclusive interview that airs Wednesday night.

"I just don't know what to think. I'm just like, wow," Brown said. "It's crazy to me."

Brown, 20, said he still loves singer Rihanna, whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty.

But, he added, it is tough for him to look at the photo showing Rihanna's battered face, the one image that might haunt and define him forever.

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