(PHOTOS: SPLASHNEWS) My boy Kobe Bryant needs to be nominated for the father of the year award for how much time he spends with his kids on and off the court. It’s good to see a black man actually be a father to his kids. More props to K.B. for this one. As you can see Kobe isn’t “moved” by what Shaq had to say last week about him losing the finals. All I can say is ‘next year”. And people say Kobe isn’t a stand-up guy…

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(IMAGES: GETTY IMAGES) A chicago-native basketball player, Derrick Rose, got the number one draft pick in the past 2008 NBA Draft to play for the Chicago Bulls. He’s only a freshman getting recognized by the NBA. He played for the Memphis Tigers in the NCAA. Derrick Rose didn’t show no shyness away from being picked first in the NBA Draft:

“I’m so competitive. I always have that little thing in my mind that I want to be number one.”

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Here’s a T2W premiere of a brand new video from T.I.! Here is the video for T.I.’s first single, “No Matter What”, from his upcoming album Paper Trail which due in stores September 2nd.

Rihanna performed two songs on FNMTV (Friday Night MTV) that premieres new performance every friday on MTV. Rihanna performed her latest single, “Take A Bow” and “If I Never See Your Face Again” duet with Maroon 5.
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I don’t know about you but I’m in love with this girl Dondria. She can sing, she’s real and she’s funny. If you have no idea who she is you need to find out. Her new single “Can Stop” is available on iTunes now. She has a unique pure voice and attitude. You’ll fall in love with her too once you find out who this girl is. Check out Dondria’s recent visit to Hollywood!!!

Buy Dondria’s Single “Can’t Stop” on iTunes!

Dondria’s YouTube Channel

Our peoples over at Rap-Up.com has another exclusive on what’s going on behind Beyoncé’s and Ciara’s upcoming albums. Ciara’s new album, Fantasy Ride, which is due in stores this October. Beyoncé upcoming untitled album is supposedly due in stores this November. Check out the video above for more details!

JD has just posted another YouTube webisode of Living The Life of the long preparations and events surrounding the BET Awards ‘08! Check out the video above!

Remember that video of Shaq dissing Kobe a few days ago? Well, turns out Maricopa County of Phoenix, Arizona didn’t find it too funny! Sheriff Joe Arpaio said Shaq used inappropriate racial derogatory statements and foul language, and left him no choice. Sheriff Arpaio said to the Associated Press:

“I want his two badges back,” Arpaio said, “Because if any one of my deputies did something like this, they’re fired. I don’t condone this type of racial conduct.”

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Usher – “Love In This Club”

In case you missed the live coverage we did on the 2008 BET Awards last night, don’t worry. T2W is here to fill you in with the actual performances from the show! There were a lot of surprises in last night show and we have all of the performances thanks to HipHopMusicDotCom. Click play to view Usher’s performance of “Love In This Club” above!

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Pics via Beyonce World

Beyoncé was spotted on the set of a new thriller film titled Obsessed with co-star Idris Elba shooting a scene for the film due out mid 2009. In this new film Beyoncé plays Beth Charles, the wife of Derek Charles (Idris Elba), whose husband is threatened by an “obsessed” temp in his office. This movie should be good! I can’t wait to see Bee on the big screen again next year! Check out more photos below!

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