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This week in entertainment: Beyonce sued for millions, J-Hud still carries 'the weight'

by Chris Witherspoon | April 29, 2011 at 8:03 AM
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Welcome to the weekly wrap up. We’ve got all the black entertainment news from the week that was!

Oprah’s fans are in for a major surprise in a two-day farewell spectacular.(Today)

Jennifer Hudson reveals that she was discriminated against when she was considered overweight. (Essence)

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“Hide your kids!” YouTube sensation Antoine Dodson is arrested for marijuana possession. (PopEater)

The Braxton Sisters, who are back in the spotlight with their new show Braxton Family Values open up about their childhood memories and their current career goals. (Madame Noire)

Donald Trump gloats over his win in having President Obama produce his birth certificate documentation for the public. (Business Insider)

This summer will sizzle with Queen Latifah’s new show Single Ladies, starring Chili, Eve, Stacey Dash, LisaRaye McCoy and Kim Porter. (Vibe)

Rappers Waka Flocka and Soulja Boy are trying out their acting chops, starring in an upcoming remake of the film Juice. (Hip-Hop Wired)

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Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Queen Latifah, Drake and more set to star in Ice Age movie. (Billboard)

The Obamas sit down with talk show queen Oprah Winfrey for one of her final shows to discuss the drama over his birth certificate, family life and his upcoming plans for re-election. (MSNBC)

Will.I.Am says single women shouldn’t keep condoms in their house. (Bossip)

TBS cancels Tyler Perry’s House of Payne after seven seasons. (Examiner)

Flava Flav is forced to close his Iowa fried chicken restaurant after falling out with his business partner. (Rolling Stone)

Rapper Jim Jones arraigned in NYC courthouse over his suspended driver’s license case. (Huffington Post)

Prince brings out Alicia Keys for a duet at his concert in Los Angeles. (YBF)

Tyler Perry rakes in over 25 million dollars opening weekend for his new film Madea’s Family Reunion. (Los Angeles Times)

A Tribe Called Quest starring in a new documentary being featured at the Tribeca Film Festival. (Atlanta Post)

Beyoncé releases new video for Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign. (Washington Post)

Aretha Franklin appears on The View and shows off her 85 pound weightloss. (Huffington Post)

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