Kenny Smoov's Blog – June 2010 Archive (90)

Is cheerleading really a sport? A federal judge in Bridgeport, Connecticut, will let us know.

Judge Stefan Underhill will preside over a U.S. District Court trial to decide whether cheerleading can be counted as a sport by schools looking for ways to meet…

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LANCASTER, Texas — Investigators said Monday they believe the 27-year-old son of Dallas Police Chief David Brown shot and killed a man at a suburban apartment complex and then opened fire on responding officers, killing one, before being shot to death.

Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez said…

You've got to click on this video today.…

Former Disney tween queen Miley Cyrus seems to have a new alter-ego -- sleazy pop singer. But the 17-year-old insists, "I'm not being intentionally skanky."…

A South Carolina coastal town has tentatively approved an ordinance that bans singing, whistling, hooting and hollering on public streets late at night. The proposal could get its final approval by the Sullivan's Island Town Council in July. Town administrator Andy Benke says wording for the ordinance comes from North Charleston, South Carolina where loud, annoying singing is already illegal, but a…

Lauryn Hill made a rare appearance last weekend, performing at the 32nd annual Harmony Festival in Santa Rosa, California. The former Fugees front woman sang some of the group's hits as well as solo favorites like "Ex-Factor,"…

With all the negative reaction to Alicia Keys' pregnancy and engagement and to Swizz Beatz, it's no surprise the couple recently had their impending marriage blessed. During their visit to South Africa last week to perform at the World Cup opening ceremonies, the duo traveled to the city of Durban to have their union blessed in a traditional Zulu ceremony, in which they donned Zulu attire and sang…

The normally outspoken Kanye West is remaining silent when it comes to Suge Knight's lawsuit over a 2005 shooting. The two were in New York on Friday for a deposition, and the according to the "New York Post's" "Page Six," West was in no mood to talk. Knight's attorney Marc Brumer states, quote, "He basically put his hands over his head and didn't say anything for six hours." Brumer adds, quote, "He evidently doesn't know anything about anything,…

Sean Levert's widow has settled her $4 million lawsuit over her husband's 2008 death in an Ohio jail. The settlement contains no official admission of…

Lil Boosie was indicted on a first-degree murder charge by a grand jury yesterday. Boosie, born Torrrance Hatch, was indicted along with two other men in the October 21st shooting death of Terry Boyd. At the time of his arrest, police…

Death row inmate Ronnie Lee Gardner died in a barrage of bullets early Friday as Utah carried out its first firing squad execution in 14 years.

Shortly before the shooting, Gardner was strapped into a chair and a team of five marksmen aimed their guns at a white target pinned to his chest.

Gardner was pronounced dead at 12:20 a.m. MDT.

The…

YourTango.com polled its users with this question: Would you date a man who told you he has slept with other men?

The…

The Seattle Police Officers Guild is standing behind the white male officer who was videotaped punching female African-American teen after citing her for jay-walking. Guild president Rich O'Neil tells a local news station that Officer Ian P. Walsh was justified and that the girl and her female companion, also arrested, were at…

Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart finally tied the knot Tuesday. The couple, who've been together for eight years, were married in the Governor's mansion in Santa Fe, New Mexico by Governor Bill…

Well at least he's having a Good Time!

Jay-Z opens us a can of worms in his Rolling Stone magazine cover story, taking a shot at LL Cool J. He says, "We've seen people like LL [Cool J] have longevity, and we respect the heritage of what he's done, but it's not like, right now, he's competing on…