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James Brown‘s six adult children filed an emergency petition yesterday, claiming that the Godfather’s valuable estate was “mismanaged,” according to Billboard.com. Claiming that  some of Brown’s assets are in danger of being “lost or dissipated or stolen,” they have requested the trustees be removed.
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A highschool band slated to be the opening act for a Ludacris concert has now been told they cannot do it due to parents concern about the rapper’s lyrics. Ludacris’ February 22 Kentucky appearance has caused controversy within the Lexington Bryan Station High School after the administration reneged with the show’s promoter to let their band open for the rapper. There is no word yet on who will replace the band.
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After causing a domino effect car accident that left a 38 year-old woman dead, Brandy could very well be found to be primarily at fault or criminally negligent in the December 30 crash. The 25 year-old singer/atress was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crash, and has been cooperating completely with authorities.
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Grammy nominees Corinne Bailey Rae, John Legend and John Mayer are slated to collaborate for a Grammy performance during the February 11 ceremony. Other confirmed acts include Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Gnarls Barkley, Ludacris, Christina Aguilera and Justin Timberlake.
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The Wu-Tang Clan will reunite, again, to release the 8 Diagram in 2007. Their first album in will mark the first time they’ve recorded without the late founding member Ol’ Dirty Bastard. According to MTV.com, ODB’s vocals will be featured on the set, which will also contain the dedication track “Life Changes.”
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The Beastie Boys are currently in the studio working on a new record in Australia. They will debut some new material next month when the oldschool trio headlines the country’s Good Vibrations Festival.
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Snoop Dogg has pleaded not guilty to a charge of possessing a deadly weapon. The Doggfather was charged with the felony count after a security screener at John Wayne Airport saw a collapsible police baton in his luggage on September 27, 2006. Snoop claimed it was a prop for an upcoming movie.

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