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Clint Eastwood in Top 6 Super Bowl 2012 car commercials (+video)

Sure, the New York Giants won the 2012 Super Bowl. But who won the battle of the Super Bowl car commercials? NBC says advertisers paid an average of $3.5 million for a 30-second spot in this year's Super Bowl. Last year, Volkswagon was the biggest crowd pleaser with their Darth Vader "The Force" ad which got millions of views online before it debuted on TV. This year, the early favorite was Ferris Bueller (aka Matthew Broderick) hawking a Honda. But Chrysler's Halftime in America ad, starring Clint Eastwood, is what everyone is talking about now. Here's one viewer's take on the Top 6 Super Bowl car commercials for 2012. Which is your favorite?
Seven worst Christmas toys for kids

This year’s list of the worst toys is brought to you by plastics, those bright synthetic polymers that threaten to overtake the living rooms of middle-class parents. They can be classified into three categories: those that assault our senses, those that skank-ify our daughters, and those so bizarre they deserve a spot on late-night TV. Don’t be fooled. Many of these toys make great gifts, at least for someone else’s child, ideally someone who lives out of state. Here's my list of the Top 7 worst Christmas toys for 2011:
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Modern Parenthood
Jay-Z music break for baby Blue reflects new daddy nurturer trend

Jay-Z takes a music break to "hang out" with his new baby Blue Ivy Carter. He reflects a new trend as daddy nurturer – most white collar men polled ina a new study want to spend more time at home with their new babies.
Keep Calm
Good Reads: on the politics of language, Genghis Khan, and the Beastie Boys

This week's reading list includes a book review on how we use and abuse language, leadership tips from Genghis Khan, and a tribute to the late hip hop master and peace activist, Adam Yauch. 
Who won 'The Voice'? Jermaine Paul, no longer a 'backup singer' (+video)

'The Voice' winner, Jermaine Paul, gets a $100,000 and a recording contract. Justin Bieber also appeared on the The Voice stage Tuesday night. Jermaine Paul was once a backup singer for Alicia Keys.
Linda Evangelista child support finalized: Joins stars A-list

Linda Evangelista and her billionaire former boyfriend have finalized a settlement in the supermodel's child support suit. She's now on the Hollywood stars A-list of those receiving or paying big bucks child support.
For a 2012 Obama win, hip-hop stars must 'Barack the vote' like they did in 2008

Rap and hip-hop artists have turned down the volume on their once-boisterous efforts to rally their fans – a key part of President Obama’s base – to support him in 2012. To see Obama take office for a second term, the hip-hop community needs to return to the momentum it built in 2008.
Top Picks: A documentary about a sushi restaurant, Johnny Carson, and more

Kids try out narrating nature documentaries, Karmin irresistably covers R&B and hip-hop hits, and more top picks.
Maggie Gyllenhaal has a baby girl, Beyoncé named 'Most Beautiful'

Maggie Gyllenhaal announced the birth of baby girl Gloria through her publicist Monday. Gyllenhaal joins the ranks of other "celebrimommys" making headlines, including new mom Beyoncé, recently named People's "Most Beautiful Woman."
Brooklyn Nets launch new logo. Reactions mixed (+video)

The Brooklyn Nets have released a new logo, designed by rapper and co-owner Jay-Z. Love it or hate it, it won't really catch on until the Brooklyn Nets start winning more basketball games.
The Reformed Broker
Meet the company behind the Tupac Shakur hologram

Shares of the publicly traded Domain Media Group are skyrocketing on the discovery that the company was behind the  the late rapper Tupac Shakur's hologram performing at Coachella Music Festival over the weekend.
Tupac Shakur hologram: how new technology is invading the real world

A hologram of slain rapper Tupac Shakur stunned fans when it performed at a music festival, but it was just one use of the updated technology, which is also guiding passengers at airports.
Tupac hologram: Coming to a stage near you? (+video)

Tupac hologram: A hologram of deceased rapper Tupac Shakur caused a big splash at the Coachella music festival. Dr. Dre may take the Tupac hologram on the road.
American Idol: Heejun Han evicted from the Hollywood mansion (+video)

American Idol fans saw Heejun Han voted off Thursday night. Niki Minaj performed and made a bid for JLo's American Idol chair
American Idol Top 10 wrestle with Billy Joel and Tommy Hilfiger (+video)

American Idol: The songbook of Billy Joel brought some great performances. But Tommy Hilfiger's debut as Idol image consultant was a bit rocky.
Whitney Houston 'crack ho' slur on LA radio: Look who's talking

Black people everywhere, who have never even heard of the 'The John & Ken Show' in LA, are in an uproar about the two white radio hosts who called Whitney Houston a 'crack ho' on air and made other offensive comments. Far worse is the everyday use of the 'ho' word by blacks.
Bonnaroo lineup announced: Beach Boys, Radiohead, Chili Peppers

The always eclectic four-day festival also will include Skrillex, Foster the People, The Avett Brothers, The Shins, The Roots and Alice Cooper on the 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee. Bonnaroo will be held June 7-10.
Africa Monitor
Rapper 50 Cent joins battle against Somali hunger

The multimillionaire rap star 50 Cent took a tour of a displacement camp inside Somalia to raise awareness on hunger. Does it help when celebrities do good?
Clint Eastwood in Top 6 Super Bowl 2012 car commercials (+video)

Sure, the New York Giants won the 2012 Super Bowl. But who won the battle of the Super Bowl car commercials? NBC says advertisers paid an average of $3.5 million for a 30-second spot in this year's Super Bowl. Last year, Volkswagon was the biggest crowd pleaser with their Darth Vader "The Force" ad which got millions of views online before it debuted on TV. This year, the early favorite was Ferris Bueller (aka Matthew Broderick) hawking a Honda. But Chrysler's Halftime in America ad, starring Clint Eastwood, is what everyone is talking about now. Here's one viewer's take on the Top 6 Super Bowl car commercials for 2012. Which is your favorite?
Super Bowl ads battle for top spot

Super Bowl ads ranged from overweight dogs to naked M&Ms. In the end, the game between the Patriots and Giants outshone the Super Bowl ads.
The Last Holiday: A Memoir

Music legend Gil Scott-Heron's poignant memoir.
Afro-pop bands hop continents

In U.S., African musicians find more opportunity and audiences.
Seven worst Christmas toys for kids

This year’s list of the worst toys is brought to you by plastics, those bright synthetic polymers that threaten to overtake the living rooms of middle-class parents. They can be classified into three categories: those that assault our senses, those that skank-ify our daughters, and those so bizarre they deserve a spot on late-night TV. Don’t be fooled. Many of these toys make great gifts, at least for someone else’s child, ideally someone who lives out of state. Here's my list of the Top 7 worst Christmas toys for 2011:
Kanye West edges out Adele, Bruno Mars for most Grammy nominations (video)

Kanye West got seven Grammy nominations, Adele six, Bruno Mars six, and the Foo Fighters also received six nominations. How many Grammy Awards will Kanye West take home in February?
In Pictures: 2011 American Music Awards highlights
Horizons
Google Music goes live. Should Amazon and Apple be worried?

Google Music, a new MP3 store, was officially launched this week. So what makes Google Music different?
Chapter & Verse
50 Cent to release young adult book about bullying

Rapper 50 Cent says he sometimes bullied others while growing up and now wants to use his influence on teenagers to get them thinking about the issue.