Black Entertainment Television (BET) is reportedly bending over backwards trying to land CW’s cancelled series “The Game.” The network says the entire cast is on board for a fourth season but licensing issues stand in the way. “BET is doing everything it can to acquire the rights to Mara Brock Akil’s The Game,” a source at the cable network tells TVGuide.com. (more…)

A whopping 1.6 million MJ fans applied to attend tomorrow’s (Tuesday 7 July) memorial service to the King of Pop. However, only 8,750 applicants were successful at getting tickets. Each of the 8,750 randomly selected applicants will receive two tickets to the ceremony at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. (more…)

Shannon Price, the wife of actor Gary Coleman, was jailed after police were called to their Utah County home after she allegedly locked Coleman out during an argument and was yelling obscenities out the window. Price had thrown items around the home and upended furniture. Records show the 23-year-old Price was booked for investigation of domestic violence, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. There is no indication that the 41-
year-old Coleman, best known for his stint on “Diff’rent Strokes,” was injured. (more…)

Kanye West’s on and off girlfriend, Amber Rose, came out to The Villa in L.A. last week to show off her new “electric blue” hair color. She wore matching leggings and showed off her new look for the cameras! What do you think? HOT OR NOT?

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Miss Xpose was at the Essence Music Festival this weekend! The 2009 Essence Music Festival Concert series was off the chain. The Essence Brand celebrated their 15th Anniversary, and definitely did it big this year! Artist such as Beyonce, Ne-yo, John Legend, Charlie Wilson, Anita Baker, & Maxwell, delivered a superb performance! Check out some pictures from the weekend! (more…)

Miss Rihanna, Jay-Z and Jamie Foxx were celebrating Fourth of July at Tao Nightclub last night. Ri Ri was also spotted with a mystery man, who I hear is “JAY BROWN”. The two were also seen cuddled up by a pool earlier that day(SEE BELOW). Go ahead Ri Ri…we peep those pasties. LOL! (more…)

According to AP, former NFL quarterback Steve McNair and a woman (who is allegedly his mistress) were found shot to death Saturday inside a residence in Nashville, police said.  Shot twice in the head and two more times in the chest, former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was the victim of a homicide, police declared Sunday. But authorities wouldn’t say it was a murder-suicide — even with his 20-year-old girlfriend, Saleh Kazemi, dead at his feet from a single bullet. Most people however think that its just that, a murder-suicide or passion crime. (more…)

CONGRATS TO loyal reader MYIESHA, MZZJAYE, BETSY, KYLE, MAJESTIC GROUP CONTESTANT WINNER! who all won a pair of tickets to Essence Music Festival “Ultimate Party” Experience!!! Miss Xpose is at EMF in New Orleans for the long weekend! I’ll be back with some great scoop for you guys! xoxo!

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Please be advised that the public farewell service for pop legend Michael Jackson will take place on Tuesday, July 7 at 10AM at The Staples Center. The program will be simulcast at Los Angeles’ nearby Nokia Theatre. (more…)

Someone other than me thought that Lil Wayne’s performance on 2009 BET Awards was a bit disrespectful to the theme of the night and the fact that he had lil girls(including his daughter) on stage as they performed “Every Girl” was irresponsible as an artist. Award-winning filmmaker Byron Hurt has become the latest figure to address BET for their airing of Lil Wayne and Drake’s “Every Girl” performance at the awards ceremony. Hurt wrote an open letter to BET President Debra Lee which focused on his thoughts on Weezy’s set and his reaction to the MJ tribute…Check it out here:

Dear Debra Lee,

Sunday night’s BET Awards show was a disgrace. It’s sad and unfortunate that your network, owned by Viacom, continues to crank out mediocrity and perpetuate negative stereotypes of black men, women, and children. Although you likely received high ratings for the awards show, there is no honor in reinforcing the status quo’s opinion of black people. (more…)