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Ever since the shocking death of Kanye West’s mother, Dr. Donda West, the media has shed light on the dangers of plastic surgeries. They’ve urged people to check, re-check, and check a third time on the background of their prospected surgeons, so that they won’t end up with a “botched surgery.” But according to the Associated Press, it wasn’t just the surgery that led to the untimely death of Ms. West. In fact, the medical examiner couldn’t even find a direct cause.

The investigation found “therapeutic levels of medication” but no unusually high levels and no internal bleeding. “It is my opinion Ms. West died from some pre-existing coronary artery disease and multiple postoperative factors,” Dr. Louis A. Pena, a deputy medical examiner, stated in the lengthy autopsy report. “Based on the history and available information, as currently known, the manner of death could not be determined,” Pena said. A representative for Kanye West declined to comment.

Asked if Donda West would still be alive if she hadn’t undergone the surgery, Los Angeles County coroner’s official Ed Winter said: “She could, possibly. But she could have also died because of pre-existing cardiac issues.” The coroner’s office had said early indications suggested West died from surgical complications. West was found unresponsive at her home a day after her surgery. In emergency 911 tapes released earlier this month, two unidentified women told a dispatcher that West suffered a heart attack and unsuccessfully tried to revive her.

Dr. Jan Adams, who operated on West, has denied any wrongdoing. Adams has repeatedly suggested other causes of death including heart attack, pulmonary embolism, or accidental overdose of painkillers prescribed after the surgery. Adams’ spokesman, Kevin Williams, didn’t immediately respond to phone or e-mail requests for comment. The state medical board is investigating whether Adams’ license should be revoked or suspended after two alcohol-related arrests in the past four years.

Five months before her death, West had approached plastic surgeon Dr. Andre Aboolian of Beverly Hills, who was concerned about a pre-existing condition that may cause a heart attack during surgery. Aboolian didn’t operate on her.

In my opinion, the surgery “technically” caused her death. Had she not had the operation, maybe they would have found her “pre-existing” conditions sooner and she could have gotten them cleared up with medication or something. And I’m no doctor or surgeon, but before you put someone under the knife, aren’t you supposed to put them through tests and ask them what types of medication they’re on, and if they have any pre-existing medical conditions?

With no “definite cause of death” it looks as though that quack of a doctor (Jan Adams) is going to go free…

I guess Bloomberg was wrong in their prediction for Tuesday’s New Hampshire primaries.

Hillary Rodham Clinton proved Tuesday that more than one Clinton can be “the Comeback Kid.” “Over the last week, I listened to you, and in the process I found my own voice,” Clinton said at a victory celebration after her win over Barack Obama. “Now, together, let’s give America the kind of comeback that New Hampshire has just given me.” Clinton, whose husband used a second-place finish in New Hampshire in 1992 to propel himself to the White House, had trailed Obama in recent polling. In the last days, though, she overhauled her campaign operation here and took a new tone to the trail. Aides, meanwhile, executed the long-laid ground game that even rivals acknowledged was masterful. The New York senator and former first lady hugged both former President Clinton and their daughter, Chelsea, before taking the podium and saying, “thank you, thank you so much” repeatedly.

“I come tonight with a very, very full heart and I want especially to thank New Hampshire,” she said. “For all the ups and down of this campaign, you helped remind everyone that politics isn’t a game. … We came back tonight because you spoke loudly and clearly. Tomorrow, we’re going to get up, roll up our sleeves and keep going,” Clinton said to enthusiastic applause. In the end, though, key voting blocs were there for Clinton in New Hampshire — or weren’t there for Obama, depending on how the campaigns frame it. According to exit polling conducted by The Associated Press and the networks, far more women voted than men; Clinton won 45 percent of them compared to 36 for Obama. Also according to exit polls, fewer younger voters turned out in New Hampshire than in Iowa, depriving Obama of crucial support. CONTINUE READING

Missy Elliott’s MySpace bulletin confirmed that “Ching-A-Ling” would be the lead single from the movie soundtrack Step Up 2 the Streets, which is in stores February 5th 2008, and possibly included on Missy’s yet-to-be-titled studio album set to be released during first quarter. Missy NEVER disappoints, never. I loved all of her projects but Cookbook has to be my favourite from her music catalog. From what I hear her newest album is going to be dance-oriented so that will be grand, “Ching-A-Ling” is just a taste of what we can expect I’m sure but I’m lovin’ it! It’s sort of the “I-got-my-check-now-let-me-go-get-ready-for-the-cl ub” track! LOL Her music is always so lively and extrovert, which is the complete opposite of her personality in person; she is reeeally short and shy – not shy like “scared” – but shy like “reserved” and asexual, like me.

Missy Elliott – Ching-A-Ling – direct link

Uhm, yeah. I thought we left this fool behind in ‘07? How the hell did he get through the door?! I still can’t believe he has a song called “Yahhh!” And the sad part about it is, this might actually do good on the charts. 2008 … here we come.

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Here it is — what we’ve all been waiting for — the video premiere to Janet Jackson’s “Feedback,” directed by Britain’s Saam Farahmand! I likes it, very futuristicesque, and suggestive. I really think that those balls in the vid represent G-spots, Miss Jackson Janet is so nasty, or am I nasty? LOL! And I’m tired of ppl with the “she didn’t dance dance hard enough” talk, she’s like 40, she ain’t doing all of that! She did enough in my opinion plus there will be other opportunities (i.e. tours? lol) Guawd I love this video!

This money-hungry Negro! Diddy announces there is going to be another Making the Band season, only this time it will feature all the winners of the last two seasons, seasons 3 and 4. They all will compete head-to-head with eachother under one roof in Miami to see who is going to release their album first (Danity Kane, Donnie, or the boys). The 5th installment is set to air Monday, January 28th 2008 at 10/9c I ain’t even going to lie, I’ll probably be watching it myself. And you know I’m going to keep my camera and Harassment Kit handy in case I happen to spot them shooting down here.

Yesterday 106 & Park showed us a sneak preview of Janet Jackson’s new “Feedback” video. Check it out above! The real things premieres tonight at 6 PM on BET’s 106 & Park, and I’m told the video also premieres on YAHOO!’s Launch music video website at 7:30 PM. And also, on January 10 Janet will launch her new website – JANETJACKSON.COM – with a contest for fans to create their own video version “Feedback” via Janet’s own Youtube channel, DESTINATION DISCIPLINE. The top 10 most viewed videos will receive an iPod with Janet’s music and videos!

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New music from Danity Kane: “2 of You”. The song is rumored to appear on the movie’s soundtrack to Step Up 2 the Streets in theaters February 14, 2008, no official sources have confirmed this to be true at this time. But what you can look forward to on the soundtrack is a new song from Cassie entitled “Is it You?,” “Get Low,” featuring T-Pain, from Flo Rida and “Church” from T-Pain’s late-album Epiphany (Atlantic). The majority of music that can be found on the soundtrack will be distributed through Atlantic Records. (source, source & source )

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Bloomberg is reporting that our boy Barack Obama has a 90% chance of taking the win in the New Hampshire Democratic primary on Tuesday.

Odds that the 46-year-old Illinois senator will prevail in tomorrow’s vote jumped after he won last week’s Iowa Democratic caucuses, while wagers on New York Senator Hillary Clinton, the third-placed finisher in Iowa, tumbled. Online traders say Clinton, 60, has an 8.7 percent of winning in New Hampshire, according to futures contracts at Intrade, a unit of Dublin-based Trade Exchange Network Co. Bettors give former North Carolina Senator John Edwards, who placed second in Iowa, only a 0.3 percent chance of victory in New Hampshire.

Before the Iowa vote, traders gave Obama a 34 percent chance of victory in the New Hampshire primary and a 1-in-4 likelihood of becoming the presidential nominee. That compared with Clinton’s odds of 60 percent in New Hampshire and a two-thirds likelihood of gaining the party’s presidential nomination. Now, Obama has a 66 percent chance of becoming the Democratic nominee, while Clinton’s odds have fallen to 33 percent, according to Trade Exchange, which runs both Intrade and TradeSports.com.

“t looks like Hillary will lose,” said Mike Lenhoff, who helps oversee about $36 billion as chief strategist at Brewin Dolphin Securities Ltd. in London. “I am genuinely surprised at the groundswell of support that Obama has received and the crest of popularity he has ridden on.” In a USA Today/Gallup poll taken after the results of the Iowa caucuses were reported, Obama and McCain held the advantage with the New Hampshire voters before tomorrow’s primary. CONTINUE READING