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Victoria’s Secret show is mix of music and models

NEW YORK (AP)—Believe it or not, the Victoria’s Secret fashion show belonged to the boys last Wednesday night.

It was Kanye West, Jay-Z and Maroon 5 who got the audience clapping and cheering at the annual lingerie extravaganza at the Lexington Avenue Armory, quite a feat considering they were sharing the stage with the some of the world’s top models—in barely-there get-ups, no less.

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KANYE WEST AND JAY-Z (AP Photo/Brad Barket)

The show, which also featured a song by Nicki Minaj, who was decked out in a bright orange bustier, cosmic-print skirt and leggings, and a frothy pink wig, will be televised on CBS Nov. 29.

The worlds of fashion and music always come together on this runway, which is more for entertainment, excitement and brand-building than a serious preview of styles.

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Nia Long gives birth to baby boy

(NNPA)—Nia Long recently received a new addition to her family.

According to E! News, the actress and her international basketball player beau Ime Udoka who formerly played with the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs, welcomed a son on Nov. 7, Long’s rep confirmed.

The baby boy, named Kez Sunday Udoka, is Long’s second child. She also has a 10-year-old from a previous relationship. The new baby is Udoka’s first child.

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NATURAL BEAUTY—In this June 26 photo, actress Nia Long poses backstage at the BET Awards in Los Angeles. Representatives for the actress announced, Nov. 9, that Long gave birth to a second son named Kez Sunday Udoka on Nov. 7. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)

Long revealed that she was pregnant back in June.

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First Oscar of season goes to legendary actor James Earl Jones

by Sandy Cohen
AP Entertainment Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP)—The first Academy Award of the season went to James Earl Jones Saturday night, capping a tumultuous week that saw the abrupt departure and rapid replacement of the Oscar show producer and host.

The actor received an honorary Oscar for his long film career. Sir Ben Kingsley presented Jones with the award in London's Wyndham Theater, where he is starring in “Driving Miss Daisy” with Vanessa Redgrave.

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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD—In this image taken Nov. 12. James Earl Jones, the veteran American actor, holds his lifetime achievement Oscar, in his dressing room at the Wyndham's Theatre where he is starring in Driving Miss Daisy, in central London. (AP Photo/John Stillwell/PA)

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This Week In Black History

For the week of Nov. 19-25

November 19

1985—Stepin Fetchit, the first major Black movie star, dies of pneumonia in Woodlawn Hills, Calif., at the age of 83. Fetchit (real name Lincoln Perry) was harshly criticized by most major Black organizations because he made his money playing a lazy, shiftless, easily frightened Black character during the 1940s and 1950s. However, the role, which appealed to many Whites and some Blacks, made him a millionaire.

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Stepin Fetchit

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Oprah's OWN Network still struggling despite $12M cash injection

(NNPA)—Oprah Winfrey's Own Network may have received a hearty $12 million cash infusion from its parent company, Discovery Communications, but the former daytime queen’s channel is still struggling.

According to BET, OWN is struggling to make profits and the network's newest shows, Rosie O’Donnell's talk show and Oprah’s Life Class, are off to slow starts.

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OPRAH WINFREY

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