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*Still looking for that last-minute sentiment for Mom this Mother's Day? Gospel duo Mary Mary and the folks at Colgate-Palmolive are offering an option to send a little love to moms via e-mail.

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*A process server claims he was beaten up by Mike Epps and two other men when he tried to serve him with a paternity lawsuit in Kentucky. The alleged victim told Louisville police that he was backstage at Louisville Gardens waiting for his moment to serve the comedian. As he approached and tried to hand Epps the papers, the alleged beatdown ensued.

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*Someone in the audience of a 50 Cent concert in Africa really thought he could jump on stage, snatch the rapper's chain and flee without incident. Needless to say, the dude caught a beat down from 50, himself, before he was eventually caught by police.

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Former Senator Edward Brooke isn't commenting on whether he had an affair with Barbara Walters in the 1970s. via WACH-TV Columbia

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Last Update: 5/03 12:29 pm Angela Bassett attends the ceremony honoring her with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 20, 2008 in Hollywood, California. via WWTI

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In this file photo of April 26, 2008 Prince performs during the second day of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif. via Florida Times-Union

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“I'm actually surprised how much I've accomplished, and I feel really privileged to be able to do what I do. And I thank you all for allowing me to entertain you”

A movie set is one of the places Tom Cruise feels most at home.

The 45-year-old actor appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on Monday to celebrate his career. It's been 25 years since the release of "Risky Business" - and the iconic scene of him dancing in his underwear.

It was the second of a two-part appearance with Winfrey.

Cruise said when he starts a new project, he's nervous beforehand, but that quickly subsides.

"There are some places that I know I belong, and on a movie set is one of them. And I get really excited, because it's something that I want to be great. I want to entertain that audience. I want the movie to work," he said. "I love every aspect." Read more

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Lawyers for Wesley Snipes have filed notice to appeal his federal tax conviction. via News Max

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“He called us and told us all about it. We are happy for him.”

Nick Cannon appears in the video for Mariah Carey's new single Bye Bye Singer Mariah Carey is reported to have married actor Nick Cannon weeks after meeting him on the set of a video. via BBC

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In this 1993 file photo, singer James Brown is shown. An attorney says a DNA test confirms James Brown fathered the son of a woman who claimed to be the singer's wife when he died. via Kansas.com

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