Among the attendees were NAACP National President Ben Jealous, comedian and activist Dick Gregory and Gospel artist Deitrick Haddon. Find out more about Troy Davis and his funeral at BlackAmericaWeb.com.

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Singer Vesta Williams was discovered dead in LA in a hotel room in Tinseltown. The news spread quickly and is a shock to her many friends and fans around the world.

The 48-year old R&B singer was known for her classic Congratulations, as well as Sweet Sweet Love and 4U. Case of death is unknown.

Celebs took to twitter to send their condolences. Send your love to Vesta here, @vest4u.

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Beginning today, voting for the 27th Annual Stellar Awards is open to the public and continues through through October 17, 2011. Your votes will help to determine the final nominees and winners in each category.

To vote, simply visit the Stellar Awards website at www.thestellarawards.com. Be careful– music starts automatically on the site, so turn your speakers down if you’re at work.

For the second year, the final nominees will be announced and broadcast from a live event on October 29, 2011. More details about that are coming soon.

The 27th Annual Stellar Awards will be taped before a live studio audience at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House on Saturday, January 14, 2012. The program will be hosted by Dorinda Clark Cole and Marvin Sapp.

Go vote!

Today, funnyman Tyler Perry celebrates his 42nd Birthday, but another year is only the beginning of his celebration.

According to new Forbes magazine tally, the list of the highest-paid men in entertainment is led by actor/director/screenwriter/producer/author Tyler Perry, whose films have grossed more than $500 million worldwide.

Forbes compiled the list based on the earnings of the men from May 2010 to May 2011.

1. Tyler Perry ($130 million)
2. Jerry Bruckheimer ($113 million
3. Steven Spielberg ($107 million)
4. Elton John ($100 million)
5. Simon Cowell $90 million
6. Author James Patterson ($84 million)
7. Dr. Phil McGraw ($80 million)
8. Leonardo DiCaprio ($77 million)
9. Howard Stern ($76 million)
10.Tiger Woods ($75 million).

Congratulations Tyler Perry!

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Beyonce confirmed that she is pregnant as she graced the 2011 MTV VMA red carpet in a red gown holding her small baby bump! Bey is expecting her first child with husband Jay-Z! This comes after Lil Wayne threatened to kidnap Queen B on his diss record “It’s Good.”

According to intouchweekly.com, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith are separating. After 13 years of marriage, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have decided to separate. No official word has been released from either camp. The couple has two children, Jaden and Willow, together. Trey, Will’s oldest son, is from a previous relationship. Pick up the latest issue of In Touch Weekly for the full story.

Among the songs Ashford & Simpson penned are “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, “You’re All I Need To Get By” and “Reach Out And Touch Somebody’s Hand.”

He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

SOURCE

“Ashford & Simpson – Is It Still Good To Ya”