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Clarence Clemons, Nate Dogg, M-Bone, Gil-Scott Heron and Teena Marie were paid homage at the BET awards show on June 26. Celebrities reflected and honored the lives of late legendary musicians and remembered their contribution to the music as well as black entertainment.

The New York Knicks may be interested in the services of Kwame Brown to play center for the team. Brown is currently a free agent of the Charlotte Bobcats.

Peter Falk, veteran actor who won four Emmy Awards passed away at his Beverly Hills home on Thursday.

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a new era without their coach Phil Jackson. After a four game sweep at the hands of the eventual champions Dallas Mavericks, the Lakers were exposed with several weaknesses.

Scottie Pippen clarified remarks that LeBron James is the greatest ever. Setting the record straight, he made it clear he thought Michael Jordan is the greatest.

A family spokesman told Los Angeles radio news station KNX 1070 that Peter Falk has passed away.

An internet campaign dubbed Dog Bless You: To Champion the Selfless Acts of Animals is running from May 30 to July 4, aimed at helping veterans suffering from debilitating pain and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Peter Falk, the actor best known for his role as the raincoat-wearing detective in Columbo died at the age of 83.

Like Ralph Kramden, Sheriff Andy Taylor, Mister Spock, Tony Soprano and Archie Bunker, Lt. Columbo was a legendary figure from TV.

Reggie Bush is rumored to be dating Canadian pop singer, Melissa Molinaro, who oddly resembles Kim Kardashian.

Fake it until you make it? Controversial NBA star Ron Artest seems to be saying change begins with him with his surprising legal name change.

Looks like the Duchess of Cambridge has taken the idea of using recycled outfits too seriously as official portraits of the newly-wedded couple show Kate wearing the same dress she wore before the royal wedding.

Two men who planned to attack a military processing center in Seattle using machine guns and grenades were arrested by the federal law enforcement officers on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest, 31, is an important part of the team and has shown that he is quite unique. However he is looking to distinguish himself even more off the court as well.

The Golden State Warriors are actively discussing a trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Trade rumors surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers and specifically Lamar Odom are continuing.

Lindsay Lohan was ordered to stop throwing parties at her Venice home while under house arrest. She was also told to limit her visitors to one at a time.

After cancelling some North American tour dates due to laryngitis, singer Adele has announced new shows to take place in August and October.

'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2' and Pottermore. It's a big summer for Potter fans.

Rumors are swirling about the Lakers.

Fugitive South Boston gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger, wanted in connection with 19 murders, and a person on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List, was captured by federal law enforcement officials at a home in Southern California, ending a 16-year manhunt.