Rumors of celebrities' deaths have become commonplace on the Internet.From former sitcom star Sinbad to Keyshia Cole's scene-stealing mother, Frankie Lons, somber scuttlebutt of their alleged demise spreads like wildfire. In both cases, they proved to be alive and well.
This past weekend, Snoop Dogg and his family dealt with the same dilemma when death rumors began with a "tip" posted on a California Highway Patrol Website, claiming that the body of Snoop's wife, Shante Broadus, was in his basement.
The rap superstar and his management camp immediately responded, issuing the statement: "Of course, the CHP rumors are absolutely not true, totally ridiculous and most of all hurtful to Snoop Dogg and his family".
Black Music Notes Mar. 19
3/19/09: Rihanna / Chris Brown
Contrary to previous claims that Rihanna and Chris Brown reunited in the studio last month to record a new duet, record producer Polow Da Don recently confirmed that the couple recorded the newly surfaced track last year. "The reports are inaccurate," Polow's publicist, Laura Wright, told US magazine. "The duet was recorded long before the incident." According to People, the track, reportedly titled 'Bad Girl,' was intended to be on the soundtrack for 'Confessions of a Shopaholic,' but the song was eventually recorded by the Pussycat Dolls.
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3/19/09: Kanye West / The Dream
Seven years ago this month, music heavyweights R. Kelly and Jay-Z released their highly anticipated collaborative album 'The Best of Both Worlds.' Now it appears Kanye West and The Dream are vying to work on a similar project. "Everybody is trying to talk us into it," Dream told 'MTV News' of his and West's friends and business associates. "It was first thought of by me. I was in Miami at the time, and I gave Kanye a call and said, 'The best thing would be for me and you to do an album.'... Let's take the best of both worlds and put it on a CD and try to make something we can sell to the consumers. He says he's with it. We're gonna try to make it happen." For now, you can catch Kanye on Dream's potential third single 'Walking on the Moon,' which is featured on his newly released album 'Love vs. Money.'
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3/19/09: The Miracles
Legendary Motown group The Miracles is the latest musical act to receive a Hollywood star on the world-renowned Walk of Fame. The 'Ooo Baby, Baby' singers were presented with the 2,381st star on March 20 by Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, President and CEO Leron Gubler. Motown founder Berry Gordy and Stevie Wonder were also on hand as guest speakers for the ceremony.
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3/19/09: Chester Gregory
After several years of blowing audiences away on the 'Great White Way,' Broadway Star and R&B soul recording artist Chester Gregory is preparing the release of his debut album 'In Search of High Love.' The March 31 release finds the multitalented singer introducing himself as a thoughtful and sensitive songwriter blessed with a voice that captivates and demands attention. "While I've thoroughly enjoyed performing on Broadway -- eight shows a week and telling other people's amazing stories -- now it's time for me to share my own," explained Gregory. Highlights of 'In Search of High Love' include the poetic 'Clouds to the Ground,' the crossover-bound 'Say it's Over' and Jackie Wilson's soaring 1967 chart-topper 'Higher and Higher.'
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3/19/09: Sammy Davis Jr.
Altovise Davis, the widow of Rat Pack member Sammy Davis Jr. , recently died at the age of 65. Two days prior to her death, she was admitted to Los Angeles'Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after suffering a stroke. The couple, who met in 1967 on the set of the musical 'Golden Boy,' married in 1970 and remained together until Davis' untimely death of throat cancer in 1990.
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3/19/09: Earth, Wind & Fire
Iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group Earth, Wind & Fire is set to hit the road this summer for a 30-city tour beginning June 5 in Orange Beach, AL. In addition to Maurice White and company gracing the stage will be pop-rock band Chicago, which will perform a full show before joining for a final set together, according to Billboard. The tour will conclude on Aug. 1 in Lake Tahoe, NV.
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3/19/09: Kim Burrell
Gospel vocalist Kim Burrell is on deck to release her first new album in nine years titled 'No Ways Tired.' The project's title is inspired by gospel pioneer James Cleveland's classic of the same name. In addition to covering Cleveland's hit, Burrell also tapped other timeless classics including 'My Faith Looks Up to Thee,' 'What a Friend We Have in Jesus,' 'O Lamb of God,' and 'I Surrender All.' There are also a few originals. 'No Ways Tired' is set to hit stores April 7 via Shanachie Records.
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3/19/09: Mike Jones
Despite being on hiatus since the release of his debut album 'Who Is Mike Jones?' Houston's own Mike Jones is ready to make his mark on the charts once again with the release of 'The Voice.' Jones' sophomore effort is packed with some of the industry's most talented artist including, Lil' Wayne, T-Pain, Devin the Dude, Hurricane Chris and Twista. He's had recent success with his latest single 'Next To You,' which is currently number 16 on Radio and Records Rhythmic charts. "For the past four years, I have been doing a lot of restructuring, getting this record right, making sure my business is right and more," Jones said of his hiatus. "Now, I am ready to finish what I started. I'm hoping my fans will feel 'The Voice' was worth the wait." Mike Jones 'The Voice' is due in stores April 28.
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3/19/09: Prince
With the recent announcement that Michael Jackson will return to the stage this summer, another influential artist is also planning to make his return. Beginning March 25, Prince will be performing on the 'Tonight Show with Jay Leno' for three consecutive nights. In addition, the 'Little Red Corvette' singer is also readying the Mar. 29 release of his two new albums 'LOtUSFLOW3R' and 'MPLSoUND.' Prince is the latest artist to promote a release through multiple late-night talk show performances. U2 also recently performed five nights in a row on the 'Late Show with David Letterman' in support of its new album 'No Line on the Horizon.'
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To further prove that the Missus was still very much alive, Snoop Dogg (nee Cordozar Calvin Broadus) posted a video on the popular social networking Web site Twitter on Saturday. The clip showed Shante waking him up on the morning after she was reported to have died.
The video was accompanied by the message: "Wifey and I brush these rumors off our shoulder! She filmed herself waking me up today so yall can kno she's alive and well."
Recently, the Long Beach, California-reared rapper and his family gained notoriety as stars of the E! reality TV show 'Snoop Dogg's Father Hood.'
Reality Bites
Miss New York
Affiliation:'Flavor of Love' and 'I Love New York' on VH1
Side note: The upstate New York drama queen competed for hip-hop hype-man Flavor Flav's love twice and was rejected both times.
Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth
Affiliation: 'The Apprentice' on NBC and 'The Surreal Life' on VH1
Side note:The former White House intern proudly became the superbitch of reality TV.
Jamie Foxworth
Affiliation: 'Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew' on E
Side note: The former 'Family Matters' star made headlines when it was discovered she appeared in a porn video, which landed her on Oprah Winfrey's show.
Deion Sanders and Pilar
Affiliation: 'Deion and Pilar Sanders: Prime Time Love' on Oxygen
Side note: During his time with the Dallas Cowboys, the hunky jock was considered to be the highest paid defensive player in the NFL banking a seven year, $35 million contract.
Gordon Ramsay
Affiliation:'Hell's Kitchen' on FOX
Side note: The Scotland born celebrity chef (pictured with season two winner Rock Harper) is putting his magic touch to the menu at West Hollywood's newest, hot hotel property, The London.
J "Miss Jay" Alexander
Affiliation: 'America's Next Top Model' on UPN and The CW
Side note: The gender bending runway coach also designs clothes in his spare time and has reportedly handmade all of his drag on 'America's Next Top Model.'
Salt-N-Pepa
Affiliation: 'The Salt-N-Pepa Show' on VH1
Side note: The Queens, New York divas are solidified in Hip-Hop history by being the top-selling female rap group with over 13 million albums and singles sold.
Eva Marcelle Pigford
Affiliation: 'America's Next Top Model' on UPN
Side note: The Cycle 3 winner has starred in movies such as 'Crossover' and 'Premium' and recently appeared on the TV series 'Tyler Perry' House of Payne' and the soap opera 'The Young and the Restless.'
Dr. Ian K. Smith
Affiliation: 'Celebrity Fit Club' on VH1 and 'College Hill' on BET
Side note: A native of Danbury, Connecticut, the identical twin authored the novel, 'The Blackbird Papers' in 2004.
Mr. T
Affiliation: 'I Pity the Fool ' on TV Land
Side note: It is rumored that rap superstar/actor Ice Cube will play the role of Sgt. "B. A." (Bad Attitude) Baracus in a forthcoming film adaptation of the popular 1980s TV series 'A-Team.'


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By: gregt1121 on 4/14/2009 1:16PM
What exactly is a "SNOOP DOGG"?
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By: Ulanda on 4/14/2009 1:19PM
We are discussing live , real, breathing, people, if you need to say hateful stuff, write it in your own personal journey
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By: ebony on 4/14/2009 1:51PM
You must care you stupid racist pig. Otherwise you would not have been reading the post or leaving a racist remark. GET A DAMN LIFE!!!!!!!
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By: Milaya on 4/14/2009 2:51PM
I wonder, when Snoop Dog reaches 40 years old will he still have this name? I think he is getting too old to be rhyming or whatever you want to call it. I hope he goes to the next level and has a plan after this?
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By: margo on 4/14/2009 7:32PM
i send all my prayers to the family and wish them the best. god will look after you all. keep up the strong love in each other. one of your older fans.
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By: eric on 4/14/2009 8:37PM
Hey, snopp dog who cares!
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By: black republ i can on 4/15/2009 12:53AM
Who gives a rats ass about snoops wifey ! Sara Palin 2012
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By: Monique on 4/15/2009 10:59AM
I think this is just a stunt for publicity....
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By: Cynthia on 6/10/2009 9:39AM
Anytime someone is allegedly reported as being dead or missing, we should at least take notice. If you don't care you need to rethink life. Have some compassion, she is a human being. Whether you like them or not, show that you have a heart. What if it was someone in your family. Thank God she is ok.
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By: Mark on 12/21/2009 10:30PM
Snoop is a bad man.But he does help kids.I saw him on the California high school championship football game.He really seemed to care about the kids and organized teams and all kind of stuff for them. http://web101net.com/blog Yo Snoop,can i get a retweet one time for the SF Boys and Girls Club?hit me up.
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