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18 November 2011
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Young Jeezy Teases ‘F.A.M.E.’ Video featuring T.I.

Atlanta-rapper Young Jeezy has released the teaser trailer for his latest single, “F.A.M.E.” featuring T.I. in his first, post-prison collaboration, from his upcoming album “TM103: Hustlerz Ambition,” which hits stores December 20. Watch it here!

07 November 2011
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Conrad Murray Found Guilty in Jackson Manslaughter Trial

Dr. Conrad Murray, who was accused of the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson, has been found guilty. He faces up to four years in prison and could have his medical license revoked.

02 October 2011
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Listen to T.I.‘s First Post-Prison Song, “I’m Flexin”

It’s only been a few days since T.I. was released from the Atlanta halfway house where he finished serving out his prison sentence, and the rapper is already back in the game with this new track produced by Big K.R.I.T. Take a listen!

01 September 2011
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T.I. Released From Prison and Headed to Reality TV

VH1 have announced their plans to air a half-hour, ten episode series following Grammy Award-winning rapper T.I. as he acclimates back into his public and private life after serving an 11-month Federal prison term for violating probation.

19 July 2011
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DMX Released From Prison

Rapper DMX has been released from prison after serving nearly eight months in an Arizona state jail for a probation violation.

08 July 2011
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Willie Nelson Could Face Jail Time

A tough West Texas judge has rejected legendary country singer Willie Nelson’s plea bargain that would have settled his marijuana possession with a $500 fine. Now, if charged, Nelson could face up to a year in jail.

16 March 2011
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Ja Rule to Release Album Before Prison Sentence

Rapper, singer and actor Ja Rule will release his new album, ‘The Renaissance Project,’ on June 7, the day before he starts his prison sentence for a criminal weapons charge.

03 March 2011
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Michael Jackson Trial Delayed to May

This media circus is coming to town a little later than expected. The involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson’s doctor Conrad Murray, due to begin March 24, will now commence May 9.

01 March 2011
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Christina Aguilera Arrested for Public Intoxication

“Spiraling” pop star Christina Aguilera was arrested in West Hollywood early this morning for public intoxication. Aguilera’s boyfriend Matt Rutler was arrested for DUI.

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23 February 2011
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Reggae Star Buju Banton Convicted of Cocaine Dealing

After taking home a Grammy, Buju Banton is facing some serious time behind bars. The reggae star was reportedly convicted of three charges related to dealing cocaine and could be sentenced to at least 15 years in jail. Coke’s no joke.

17 February 2011
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David Cassidy Pleads No Contest to DUI

In court yesterday (Feb. 16), David Cassidy pled no contest to driving under the influence, stemming from his arrest in Florida last year. The former “Partridge” has avoided jail time but will serve one year probation and perform 50 hours of community service.

15 February 2011
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Viva La Lock-Up: Vince Neil Begins Two-Week Jail Sentence in Vegas

Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil officially began a two-week jail sentence in Las Vegas today (Feb. 15), stemming from the rocker’s DUI last summer. Upon his release, Neil will be placed under house arrest for 15 more days.

11 February 2011
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Former Smashing Pumpkins Bassist Arrested for ‘Wild Horses’

Former Smashing Pumpkins bassist D’arcy Wretzky was arrested after failing to appear in court for the curious charge of “animals running at large.” D’arcy was first cited in 2009 when her horses were found running through town. Willlburr!

08 February 2011
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Michael Jackson Trial to Be Televised

Like any car crash or train wreck, it’s going to be hard to look away. A Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge approved the use of television cameras during the involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson’s doctor next month.

04 February 2011
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Funkmaster Flex Reportedly Arrested for Assault

Funkmaster Flex was reportedly arrested today (Feb. 4) in New York on charges of harassment, aggravated harassment and criminal mischief.

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Bruno Mars Granted Plea Deal in Drug Bust

Bruno Mars has avoided doing the “Jailhouse Rock” after a Las Vegas DA agreed to a plea deal. The charge will be dismissed if Mars stays out of trouble for 12 months, performs 200 hours of community service and pays a fine of $2000.

03 February 2011
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Rapper Juelz Santana Arrested for Drugs and Guns

And the 2011 arrests begin. Following a raid on his New Jersey studio, rapper Juelz Santana was taken into police custody yesterday (Feb. 2) on drug and gun possession charges.

25 January 2011
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Michael Jackson’s Doctor Pleads Not Guilty

As expected, Dr. Conrad Murray pled not guilty at his arraignment today (Jan. 25) to the charge of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson.

19 January 2011
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Vince Neil to Serve Two Weeks in Jail for DUI

Mötley Crüe singer and sometime figure skater Vince Neil will serve two weeks in jail, plus two weeks of house arrest following his DUI arrest last summer in Las Vegas.

11 January 2011
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Michael Jackson Trial Update: Autopsy Suggests Homicide

During the Michael Jackson trial today (Jan. 11), Los Angeles County coroner Christopher Rogers testified that MJ’s death would have been classified as a homicide—even if the pop star had injected himself with a lethal dose of propofol.