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Rap star Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson visited Kenya and famine-hit Somalia this week to raise awareness on hunger and poverty issues.

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50 Cent on why he loves Twitterupdated: Tue Nov 01 2011 00:21:00

50 Cent talks about why he loves Twitter, and the blessing and curse of having a hugely famous first song.

People.com: Chelsea Handler: I Dated 50 Cent 'Very Casually'updated: Thu May 12 2011 10:49:00

"He's a sweetheart, he's great, he's funny," Handler says of the rapper

COVER STORY: In concert with controversyupdated: Wed Mar 09 2011 18:39:00

It all started with a New Year's Eve party.

Pop stars who took Gadhafi's moneyupdated: Wed Mar 09 2011 18:39:00

A-list celebs are coming clean about their paid private performances for Gadhafi's family. CNN's Kareen Wynter reports.

People.com: Who Should Be Paired Up for the Remake of The Bodyguard?updated: Fri Feb 25 2011 07:50:00

Here are four possibilities for who could play the Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner characters

People.com: Chelsea Handler Gets Cozy with Andre Balazs at Sundanceupdated: Mon Jan 24 2011 18:17:00

The E! talk-show host and hotelier enjoy a party night on Saturday and dinner together on Sunday

People.com: Intruders Break into 50 Cent's Home … and Drink His Wineupdated: Thu Dec 23 2010 07:08:00

Two men are arrested for burglarizing the rapper's Connecticut mansion - and indulging in his alcohol

People.com: PHOTO: Chelsea Handler Hops in Bed with 50 Centupdated: Mon Dec 13 2010 18:49:00

The TV host shares a photo of herself in the arms of the rapper

Michael Jackson duets with Akon, 50 Cent, Lenny Kravitz on next albumupdated: Fri Nov 12 2010 02:22:00

A Michael Jackson duet with Akon recorded in 2007 will be released Monday morning as the first official single from the late pop star's next album, Epic Records announced Friday.

Michael Jackson's 'Breaking News'updated: Fri Nov 12 2010 02:22:00

The late King of Pop's newest single hits airwaves as his children and mother talk to Oprah Winfrey.

People.com: Chelsea Handler & 50 Cent's Good-Humored Brunch Dateupdated: Wed Nov 03 2010 13:28:00

• And the dates continue! Chelsea Handler and 50 Cent shared a lovely brunch at Geoffrey's Malibu together. Both were casually dressed and enjoying each other's company when a tray of drinks accidentally landed on the rapper. Apologies were given and all was forgiven before the two took off shortly afterward.

People.com: Couples Watch: 50 Cent & Chelsea Handler Party with Her Palsupdated: Mon Oct 25 2010 12:49:00

• Are they or aren't they? Comedienne Chelsea Handler and maybe-beau 50 Cent didn't do anything to clear up relationship rumors as they partied together at Backstage Bar & Grill in Culver City, Calif., during a recent birthday celebration for one of Handler's friends.

People.com: Chelsea Handler: 'Nothing' to 50 Cent Romance Rumors - Yetupdated: Thu Oct 07 2010 23:49:00

The TV host says she met with the rapper about "a project," but sources say they are spending time together

People.com: SHOCKING PHOTO: 50 Cent Loses 50 Lbs.updated: Thu May 27 2010 15:48:00

The rapper-turned-actor drops down to 160 for an upcoming movie role

13 celeb men who cheated deathupdated: Wed May 26 2010 08:37:00

When Michael Jackson died last summer, it kick-started a year with a disturbing number of celebrity deaths. Which is why we are so extremely overjoyed when a celebrity survives a life-threatening incident. Of course, we are referring to rocker/reality TV star Bret Michaels.

People.com: Why Is 50 Cent Removing His Tattoos?updated: Thu Apr 15 2010 11:08:00

The rapper is erasing some of his past because of a burgeoning film career

People.com: POLL: Which Celeb Has Given Tiger the Best Advice?updated: Sun Jan 17 2010 17:13:00

Are Charles Barkley, 50 Cent, Mel Gibson or Brit Hume set to put Woods on the right track?

People.com: Fergie & Josh Duhamel Ring in 2010 Kissing in Vegasupdated: Sat Jan 02 2010 11:09:00

The couple smooch at midnight as the jubilant crowd roars its approval

Celebs shell out big bucks for securityupdated: Fri Nov 06 2009 18:03:00

Celebrities are always trying to build walls around themselves, literally and figuratively, and those walls cost money.

Strange sounds at minority languages song contestupdated: Tue Nov 03 2009 11:35:00

"This is the outfit our parents wore when they used to go out to dance. It's a traditional outfit," jokes Riemelmeester Malde.

Jackson's final daysupdated: Fri Jul 03 2009 08:45:00

CNN's Anderson Cooper talks with 'This Is It Tour' insiders who attended Michael's last rehearsal.

The Game talks about Michael Jackson tributeupdated: Fri Jul 03 2009 08:45:00

Many fans will always remember where they were when they heard the "King of Pop" had died. The rapper The Game will always remember what he did afterward.

People.com: FIRST LOOK: Taryn Manning's 'Run Boy' Videoupdated: Tue Mar 03 2009 12:24:00

The actress and her brother's pop duo Boomkat are releasing a new album March 10

50 Cent seeks revenge in new video gameupdated: Tue Mar 03 2009 10:50:00

Most fans picturing rapper 50 Cent operating a joystick would probably envision the hip-hop star blasting away opponents in his latest video game release, "Blood on the Sand."

Europe's economic woesupdated: Tue Mar 03 2009 02:19:00

European leaders gather in Brussels, Belgium, to discuss their troubled economies. ITN's Robert Moore reports

People.com: Judge Throws Out $50 Million Lawsuit Against 50 Centupdated: Fri Feb 06 2009 05:59:00

The rapper is "very thankful" for dismissal of the suit filed by his former girlfriend

People.com: Where Celebs Party - and Let Loose - at Sundanceupdated: Fri Jan 16 2009 19:22:00

A guide to the hot spots in snowy Park City, Utah, for the annual movie festival

People.com: Travis Barker Back in the Recording Studioupdated: Mon Nov 17 2008 17:40:00

After being badly burned in a plane crash, "Every day gets better," says the drummer

People.com: VIDEO: A Look at 50 Cent's New Reality Showupdated: Wed Nov 05 2008 09:07:00

People.com: 50 Cent Collaborates with Bette Midlerupdated: Tue Nov 04 2008 12:48:00

The rapper and singer join forces to restore a New York City park

People.com: Inside Justin Timberlake & Pals $1M Fundraiserupdated: Wed Oct 22 2008 16:44:00

Stars flocked to the singer's benefit golf tourney and concert in Vegas

People.com: Justin Timberlake to Share Stage with Jonas Brothers, Rihannaupdated: Tue Oct 14 2008 14:39:00

The singer will helm an all-star cast of entertainers in Vegas for children's hospitals

People.com: 50 Cent 'Impressed' with De Niro's Gun Skillsupdated: Mon Sep 15 2008 17:14:00

To braek the ice on their film set, the Oscar winner took the rapper to a firing range

Time.com: Righteous Kill: De Niro and Pacino, ReHEATedupdated: Fri Sep 12 2008 12:00:00

De Niro and Pacino meet for the first time in 13 years, but their cop drama has more fizzle than sizzle

People.com: Sarah Silverman's 'Matt Damon' Song Up for Emmyupdated: Fri Jul 18 2008 07:08:00

The comedian's duet with the Sexiest Man Alive gets TV Academy recognition

People.com: Rapper 50 Cent Files a $20 Million Lawsuit against His Exupdated: Sat Jun 21 2008 13:27:00

His defamation suit seeks to prevent former girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins from claiming he "tried to kill" her

People.com: 50 Cent's House Burns Down in 'Suspicious' Fireupdated: Fri May 30 2008 17:46:00

Six people are treated for smoke inhalation after the Long Island home is destroyed

People.com: 50 Cent Laughs Off Eminem Weigh-Gain Storiesupdated: Fri Apr 25 2008 18:34:00

"He's gonna look real good when you see him return," 50 Cent says

People.com: Madonna Releases Her New Album Earlyupdated: Fri Apr 25 2008 16:34:00

The singer premieres Hard Candy on MySpace days before its official launch

$10,000 for child's birthday party?updated: Fri Apr 18 2008 09:11:00

Two years ago, Stephanie Kaster of Manhattan set out to plan the birthday party of a lifetime for her daughter. Granted, little Sophie didn't have many parties under her belt with which to compare it: She was not yet 3.

People.com: 50 Cent's Ex-Girlfriend Sues the Rapperupdated: Thu Apr 03 2008 16:55:00

In court papers, Shaniqua Tomkins claims that he promised her a $2.4 million home

FSB: You Don't Know Jack stages comebackupdated: Thu Feb 21 2008 09:18:00

If 50 Cent was actually worth 50 cents when he was born in 1975, adjusting roughly for inflation, what would his name be today?

HGH in forefront to remain youngupdated: Thu Jan 24 2008 17:55:00

Dr. Andre Berger sees himself as a pioneer. Where others in the medical community believe injections of human growth hormone should be given to adults in only rare cases, Berger believes it is a crucial part of keeping people young and vital.

Time.com: Rappers Linked to Steroid Probeupdated: Mon Jan 14 2008 12:00:00

A number of entertainers were named in connection with an Albany-based steroid investigation, but they are not part of an ongoing criminal probe

People.com: Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent in Steroid Probeupdated: Mon Jan 14 2008 11:03:00

Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, Wyclef Jean, Timbaland and Tyler Perry are among the names that have surfaced on a long list of people in a current New York investigation of those who may have obtained steroids or human growth hormones, the Albany Times Union reports.

People.com: 50 Cent to Host an Open House on Cribsupdated: Thu Nov 29 2007 14:24:00

No need to travel to Farmington, Conn., to check out 50 Cent's place. He'll gladly show you around the mammoth property, now on the market for $18.5 million, Thursday night on MTV's Cribs.

Kanye West's mother a model of supportupdated: Tue Nov 13 2007 07:42:00

To understand how close Kanye West and his mother, Donda, were, one only needs to listen to his music.

People.com: Ciara's Birthday Marathon: Five Parties ... And Counting!updated: Wed Oct 31 2007 07:03:00

Ciara's party train kept right on rolling Monday night, as the R&B star celebrated her 22nd birthday at South Beach's Cameo nightclub. The bash – complete with a sparkler-topped chocolate cake and a bottle of Cristal – came on top of previous fetes in Washington, D.C., Atlanta and New York (where she held two separate soirées). So what's with all the repeat performances?

People.com: Ciara Says She's 'Great Friends' with 50 Centupdated: Fri Oct 26 2007 21:07:00

They may appear in a steamy music video for her single "Can't Leave 'Em Alone," but don't get the wrong idea: Ciara and 50 cent are, as she puts it, "good friends, absolutely."

People.com: Latest Celebrity Feud: Lance Bass vs. 50 Centupdated: Thu Oct 25 2007 16:47:00

Forget the East Coast-West Coast rap rivalries of the past. The latest celebrity feud has a former boybander and a top rap star dishing out threats.

SI.com: Ray Emery's ultimate playlistupdated: Mon Oct 01 2007 01:11:00

Ray Emery emerged last season as one of the NHL's most stout goalies. He went 33-16-6 during the regular season with a 2.47 goals-against average and .918 save percentage, backstopping the Ottawa Senators to their first Stanley Cup Final (he was 13-7 in the playoffs).

Behind the scenes: Kanye rises to the topupdated: Wed Sep 19 2007 14:06:00

Kanye West is not an artist who is known for his modesty.

Kanye vs. 50 Centupdated: Wed Sep 19 2007 12:36:00

Entertainment reporter Lola Ogunnaike talks to rapper Kanye West about his new album and his feud with rapper 50 Cent.

50 Cent tired of touringupdated: Fri Sep 14 2007 12:01:00

Rapper 50 Cent expresses unhappiness with touring and says he may never make another record.

People.com: 50 Cent Weighs In as Kanye West Gets Emmy Gigupdated: Thu Sep 13 2007 14:42:00

50 Cent is singing the praises of Britney Spears and saying Kayne West's outburst about the pop star opening the Video Music Awards Sunday was unwarranted.

People.com: Britney Spears Club Hops Till 3 a.m. in Vegasupdated: Mon Sep 10 2007 14:05:00

What does a girl do before opening the MTV Video Music Awards? Club hop and party until 3 a.m., of course.

People.com: Stars Descend on Vegas for Video Music Awards Partiesupdated: Sat Sep 08 2007 12:22:00

Las Vegas will become the center of the entertainment world this weekend as the MTV Music Awards take over the Palms Casino Resort.

Kanye West: 'Never cared about being No. 1'updated: Mon Aug 20 2007 22:57:00

Kanye West considers a certain "SexyBack" singer his biggest rival.

Ethiopia set for millennium partyupdated: Sat Aug 18 2007 22:30:00

More than seven years after most of the world marked the start of the 21st century, Ethiopia is putting the finishing touches to its own millennium bash.

CNNMoney: Universal to offer DRM-free downloadsupdated: Fri Aug 10 2007 07:30:00

Vivendi's Universal Music Group, the world's largest music label, said Thursday it will test the sale of songs from artists such as Amy Winehouse, 50 Cent and the Black Eyed Peas, without customary copy-protection technology.

Today's Buzz storiesupdated: Thu May 17 2007 08:55:00

Kate Walsh has plenty of reasons to celebrate this week.

Today's Buzz storiesupdated: Thu May 03 2007 13:56:00

The 52-room mansion that rapper 50 Cent has called home for more than three years, an estate once owned by boxer Mike Tyson, is up for sale.

Shot rapper Fabolous faces gun chargesupdated: Wed Oct 18 2006 20:44:00

The rapper known as Fabolous, whose legal name is John Jackson, was arraigned Wednesday on multiple weapons charges, according to the Manhattan district attorney's office.

Rapper Fabolous in stable condition, facing chargesupdated: Tue Oct 17 2006 19:56:00

The hit-making rapper known as Fabolous, whose legal name is John Jackson, is facing weapons charges after being shot as he left hip-hop impresario Sean "P. Diddy" Combs' restaurant Tuesday.

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showbuzzupdated: Fri May 26 2006 15:16:00

Rappers Ludacris and 50 Cent have dissed Oprah Winfrey. Now, Ice Cube has a beef with the talk show queen.

Entertainment Weekly: The Must Listupdated: Tue Jan 10 2006 09:58:00

Homer S., Mary J., and eight other things we love this week:

CNNMoney: Mercedes most rapped-about brand in 2005updated: Fri Dec 30 2005 09:20:00

Mercedes-Benz was the most mentioned brand in 2005's biggest rap hits, found a survey released this week.

Review: Dispense street justice in 'Bulletproof'updated: Wed Dec 07 2005 14:20:00

Rapper 50 Cent sure knows how to make the best of a bad situation.

EW review: 'Zathura' a joy to beholdupdated: Fri Nov 11 2005 08:47:00

No disrespect to director Jon Favreau, but I hope he'll make nothing but family films for a while.

EW Role Call: Rappers in moviesupdated: Tue Nov 08 2005 15:26:00

Maybe it's the facility with language, or the practice at telling tall tales. One way or another, a career as a rapper sure seems to prepare MCs for starring roles in movies that earn big box office bucks and-quite often-raves from critics.

EW review: Neil Diamond's amazing albumupdated: Tue Nov 08 2005 10:42:00

You've encountered him before, but rarely like this.

showbuzzupdated: Fri Oct 28 2005 12:49:00

Kenny Chesney says his music has helped him deal with the breakup of his brief marriage to "Bridget Jones" actress Renee Zellweger.

CNNMoney: Who's making what in New York Cityupdated: Mon Sep 19 2005 13:03:00

From a hedge-fund manager who pulled in more than a billion last year to the cabby making $37,000, anything goes in NYC.

CNNMoney: 50 Cent to hydrate or die tryin'updated: Tue Jul 05 2005 06:53:00

Madison Avenue has found its "gangsta" edge with 50 Cent, who is set to promote everything from water to watches, a newspaper said Tuesday.

showbuzzupdated: Wed Jun 01 2005 15:35:00

50 Cent has sued three video production companies, alleging they used footage from an interview without honoring an agreement to make a charitable donation.

EW review: Black eye for Peasupdated: Mon May 30 2005 12:53:00

I've come around to viewing the Black Eyed Peas' worldwide success as a comfort -- rather than a sign of the apocalypse.

EW review: Success spoils 50's 'Massacre'updated: Mon Mar 07 2005 11:45:00

''Different day, same s---,'' intones 50 Cent near the beginning of "The Massacre."

CNNMoney: 50 Cent gets Siriusupdated: Thu Feb 24 2005 09:23:00

Sirius Satellite Radio announced Thursday that multi-platinum artist 50 Cent will create his own exclusive programming for the satellite radio provider.

showbuzzupdated: Wed Nov 10 2004 12:59:00

Rapper 50 Cent pleaded innocent to assault charges stemming from an alleged incident at a concert.

Business 2.0: How To...Toe The Line Between Corporate And Coolupdated: Mon Nov 01 2004 00:01:00

At the ripe old age of 20, Marc Ecko, erstwhile graffiti artist and seller of hand-painted T-shirts, founded his first clothing line, Ecko Unlimited, in New York City. Almost immediately, the edgy ...

FSB: Street Steroidsupdated: Wed Sep 01 2004 00:01:00

Believe it or not, urban tastemakers (a.k.a. hip-hop recording artists such as Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent) have proclaimed the Chrysler 300 sedan and its sister model, the Dodge Magnum sportwagon, the ...

Money Magazine: Sure it's Not Italian for "Mid-Life Crisis"?updated: Sat May 01 2004 00:01:00

Auto buffs know GT stands for Gran Turismo. For the revived Ford GT (on sale in July), Greed Tax might be more like it. As with any model, the GT's $139,995 retail price is Ford's suggestion; its d...

Beyonce tops with five Grammysupdated: Sun Feb 08 2004 17:34:00

Young R&B singer Beyonce Knowles and veteran soul crooner Luther Vandross led the 46th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night, and OutKast won three Grammys -- including album of the year -- for "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below."

Scoping out the volunteersupdated: Mon Jan 19 2004 11:17:00

Sure, you could decide whom to vote for by listening to the candidates speak and reading their position papers, but wouldn't it be easier if there were armies of political-science majors who did all the sorting and thinking for you?

Business 2.0: Hits & Missesupdated: Mon Sep 01 2003 00:01:00

[HIT] Off to a flying start: Toyota's new Scion xB (see "Will the Kids Buy It?," May) is indeed proving a hit with its intended target, Generation Y. First-month California sales data shows that th...

Money Magazine: Chat And Shoot If a picture's worth a thousand words, these cell phones are priceless.updated: Thu May 01 2003 00:01:00

Let's face it: The novelty of hearing your cell phone play Fur Elise--or even a riff from 50 Cent's "Wanksta"--wears off pretty fast. Ditto for most of those video games you can play on your handse...

Money Magazine: Chat And Shootupdated: Tue Apr 15 2003 11:10:00

Let's face it: The novelty of hearing your cell phone play Fur Elise -- or even a riff from 50 Cent's Wanksta -- wears off pretty fast. Ditto for most of those video games you can play on your handset.

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