News, pictures and videos from November 3, 2008

Allen Iverson Gets Traded To Detroit Pistons!

Monday, November 3rd 2008

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Denver Nuggets All-Star guard Allen Iverson has been traded to the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons released players Chauncey Billups, Antonio McDyess AND Cheikh Samb in exchange for Iverson. Jon Dumars, Pistons President Basketball Operations, is excited to welcome A.I. to Detroit.

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Barack Obama’s Grandmother Dies of Cancer

Monday, November 3rd 2008

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Barack Obama’s grandmother, Madelyn Payne Dunha, passed away last night. The news comes just one day before the 2008 elections in which her grandson is favored to win. Barack made a joint statement with his sister today regarding the death of his grandmother while campaigning in Charlotte, N.C.

“It is with great sadness that we announce that our grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, has died peacefully after a battle with cancer. She was the cornerstone of our family, and a woman of extraordinary accomplishment, strength and humility. She was the person who encouraged and allowed us to take chances. She was proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and left this world with the knowledge that her impact on all of us was meaningful and enduring. Our debt to her is beyond measure.

“Our family wants to thank all of those who sent flowers, cards, well-wishes and prayers during this difficult time. It brought our grandmother and us great comfort. Our grandmother was a private woman, and we will respect her wish for a small private ceremony to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation to any worthy organization in search of a cure for cancer.”

We here at Gossip On This ask that you keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. It is so sad that his grandmother will not be able to see her grandson make history.

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★ [SPOTTED] Spike Lee at New York Knicks Game

Monday, November 3rd 2008

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NEW YORK CITY // SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND 2008 » Film director Spike Lee (rocking a bedazzled Obama tee) and his son were spotted at the New York Knicks vs. Milwaukee Bucks basketball game last night in New York City.

★ [SPOTTED] Roy Jones Jr. at New York Knicks Game

Monday, November 3rd 2008

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NEW YORK CITY // SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND 2008 » Boxer Roy Jones Jr. was spotted last night in New York City at the New York Knicks vs. Milwaukee Bucks basketball game. You can check him out in action this Saturday – November 8th – on HBO when he fights Joe Calzaghe!

★ [SPOTTED] Polow Da Don at Atlanta Hawks Game

Monday, November 3rd 2008

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ATLANTA // SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST 2008 » Music producer Polow Da Don, also known as “Polow the White Girl Slayer,” was spotted Saturday night at the Atlanta Hawks vs. Philadelphia 76ers basketball game in ATL. According to recent reports, the famous producer is helping Ginuwine and Soulja Boy prep for their upcoming releases. Hey, he has to do something when he’s not slanging white chicks!

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★ [SPOTTED] Chilli at Atlanta Hawks Game

Monday, November 3rd 2008

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ATLANTA // SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST 2008 » TLC alum Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas hit up the Atlanta Hawks vs. Philadelphia 76ers baksetball game Saturday night in the A. The latest on Chilli is that she’s slated to release her debut album as a solo artist in December 2008 via her own label Tron Musik. The album is reportedly titled “Bi-Polar.”

[POLITRICKS] Don’t Get Tricked Into Losing Your Vote!

Monday, November 3rd 2008

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VOTERS ACROSS THE NATION HIT BY DIRTY TRICKS: AOL NEWS

Ever heard of the saying, “Believe some of what you see, and none of what you hear?” Tomorrow, November 4th 2008, will possibly be the most important day in the history of the United States of America. We have the possibility of not only getting a black man in the oval office, but we have the possibility of getting a GREAT man in the oval office, and people are scared. We can’t let them take our vote though! You have to cross your t’s and dot your i’s tomorrow when you step into the polls. You have to make sure your vote is counted. Check, double check, triple check, QUADRUPLE CHECK! If it takes you 5 minutes to make sure your vote goes through, then so be it. Those 5 minutes of your life will probably be one of the most important 5 minutes you’ll ever experience. We can’t afford to let McLAME and that Sarah Palin loser have this. We just can’t.

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Celebs attend Last Chance for a Change Rally

Monday, November 3rd 2008

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There are less than 24 hours before Nov. 4th and black celebs like Jay-Z, Diddy, Russell Simmons, Mary J. Blige, Jessie Jakson Jr., and Beyonce are doing everything they can to make sure America gets the change it needs! The stars held a Last Chance For Change Rally at Florida Memorial University to campaign for Barack Obama and hopefully get those undecided voters on the Obama Bus, literally. Did you vote already or plan to vote tomorrow? Feel free to send the pics of you with your “I voted” stickers on, a pic of the line you stood in, or any celebs you saw at the polls to ivoted2008@gossiponthis.com and we will post them with a shout out on the site in our Gossip On This Readers Vote Post!