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ITTY BITTY BITS: Latifah throws party for trainer; Ida Tarbell correction; Rev. Chris Brown?; Swayze's mark in hip hop; Wyclef loses father-in-law; Cudi & Bynes?;
*A previous story about a forthcoming HBO miniseries from Harpo Films about famed journalist Ida Tarbell mistakenly listed her as black, when in fact, she was Caucasian. According to Variety, Oprah Winfrey's production shingle is developing the project that will follow her investigation of John D. Rockefeller and the unfair practices of his Standard Oil monopoly. Tarbell's work was a contributing factor in the government's eventual breakup of the company in 1911.
*Word has it that Chris Brown is looking to become a man of the cloth. Charlton also reported that a friend of the singer leaked news of his plans to become an ordained minister so that he can prove to the world he's a changed man since beating his ex-girlfriend Rihanna. A source said: “He’s become more religious since the February incident and he’s found God again. He wants to become a minister – at least part time.”
*Patrick Swayze's influence on hip hop is examined in a posting at the blog site Hip Hop Is Read. Blogger Ivan writes: "The term 'Swayze' (and, as a nod to his film, 'going "Ghost") became popular in the early ‘90’s, employed as a synonym for 'leaving,' 'going' or 'disappearing.' Like much of the slang to emerge from pop culture of the last twenty years or so, this term originated from the hip hop lexicon, featured within the rhymes of notable emcees." Read the entire article – as well as a list of songs that name check the late actor – here.
*Rapper Wyclef Jean is mourning the death of his father-in-law Eric D. Pierre, who passed away last week of a cause yet to be disclosed. The artist announced the news on his Twitter page, stating, "I will be off my twitter due to the passing of my father in law. Eric D Pierre RIP. For death is not greater than eternal life." Pierre was the father of Jean's fashion designer wife Claudinette. He was able to watch his daughter renew her wedding vows to Clef during their 15th wedding anniversary in August.
*The New York Daily News is reporting that "Day and Nite" singer Kid Cudi was bragging about his "new girlfriend" Amanda Bynes at New York's Jane Hotel last Tuesday. However, sources say that the starlet isn't ready to go public with their relationship, as it might harm her good-girl image. Bynes' rep says the two are "just friends."
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