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Posted by: Illmatic

Taking it to the streets, workers and labor leaders marched on Wall Street Thursday afternoon to protest the financial sector’s greed and lending practices by big banks. It was a mad house, protesters and 10,000 AFL-CIO members shouted and cursed at the offices surrounding them, a women even had a sign that said “f*ck Main street”. It was dope to see the people taking it to the streets, signs that read “I am not your ATM” were stuck to the hands of everybody that raised the consciousness of the protesters. The people are angry and their voices are being heard, check out some video from the march.

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Posted by: GunnerJane

Some civilians were taken hostage in Mexico and it was all caught on video. Not to mention the hostages being held at gunpoint, forced into a police car and then the high speed chase involving 100 police officers. Luckily they were caught at the end of the video but still – what is going in the world? Where is all the peace and love we have or one another? I know times are hard in this day and age but this is a little extreme.

Check out the video of Mexican Mayhem.

Posted by: RachelSamara

FHM Magazine has just named English-born singer and television personality, Cheryl Cole, as the sexiest woman in the world. Not only is she 2010’s sexiest woman in the world, she was #1 on the list in 2009 as well.

Being named the sexiest woman in the world 2 years in a row is a serious accomplishment especially since she beat out the beautiful Megan Fox who is #2 on the list. Victoria’s Secret models Adrian Lima and Marisa Miller also made the top 10.

Check out the world’s sexiest woman…

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Posted by: ImGlobalNow

Super-producer Timbaland recently reached his 38th birthday, and to celebrate he and a bunch of his celebrity friends hit up hot spot Drai’s Hollywood last night and partied it up. Celeb guests include Brandy, Ray J, Justin Timberlake, Ciara, Paris Hilton, and Jimmy Iovine. Check out some photos from the party! Happy Birthday Timbo!

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Posted by: SmithXX

Here at Global Grind, we focus so much on great music collaborations, we overlook something just as important; Great fashion collaborations. We’re going to take a look at some of the past and present hottest fashion collaborations between celebrities and the fashion world.

10.   RIHANNA

Everyone knows that Ms. Rih Rih is a fashion icon. At the age of 22, girl went from baggy jeans and tight tube tops to high-end designer luxury. In late 2008, she helped Gucci design a limited edition line of bags in support of UNICEF, and starred in the campaign.

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9.   GWEN STEFANI

This “Hollaback Girl” had originality and style from the beginning.  The only girl who could rock a Versace dress and flaming red hair at the same time, and everyone wanted to emulate her style. She started up LAMB in 2004, with the idea of provided cool clothes for cool girls, and has been a success ever since.

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8.   MARK RONSON

Ronson, uber music producer to the stars, is a stylish fixture on the New York social scene. So it was no surprise when this uber-producer hooked up with luxury brand to the stars Gucci to design a limited line of sneakers that matched his cool personality.

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7.   SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS

Call him a mogul, an entrepreneur, or one of his many names he has had over the years. But one thing that is consistent is that he can be called stylish. Diddy started Sean John back in 1998, and was seen a forerunner in urban streetwear. And as Diddy’s style has grown and evolved, so has his namesake brand.

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6.   PHARRELL WILLIAMS

Pharrell started the cool kids movement. From his style to his music, he made being different not only acceptable, but desirable. He partnered up with Louis Vuitton in 2008 to design a line of jewerly and sunglasses for the luxury fashion house. He fronts brands like Billionaire Boys Club, Ice Cream sneakers, and BAPE.

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5.   VICTORIA BECKHAM

Victoria Beckham went from worldwide popstar to worldwide fashion icon. She collaborated with denim brand extraordinaire Rock & Republic for her own line of jeans, and now has a new namesake collecton of dresses that are sold at upscale retailers like Nieman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

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4.   LINDSAY LOHAN

Posted by: The Decider

Disgraceful, news out of Pascagoula, Miss. is that 5 teenage boys have been accused of raping a 14-year-old girl. The Pascagoula police say the victim was grabbed while walking on the street. The men in question are Demarius Fountain, 15, Antonio Martin, 16, Zyron Jefferson and Tywan Magee, both 17, watched and taunted the victim, police said. Another 17-year-old, Garry Thompson, was also arrested. Like in Trenton this is a terrible story, young men doing these sort of things is despicable.

Posted by: PiperMckei

Jennifer Lopez, hit the red carpet in London, for her movie premiere of The Break Up Plan. Wearing a Lanvin dress with matching Lanvin necklace, Jennifer greeted fans, and awed them with her beauty. Jennifer has a lot to celebrate this week as she has also has been named the most fashion influential woman of the decade! To see exactly what she is wearing right off the runway check out the pictures! 

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Lanvin Dress from Spring 2010

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Lanvin Necklace

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Jimmy Choo Baguette

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Posted by: BlogXilla

Miley Cyrus is growing up and growing up fast. The 17 year old actress recently stopped doing her show Hanna Montana and is about to release an edgy film with Demi Moore, but what about nudity? Miley is not going to shy away from stripping off her clothes for the camera and the big screen. When asked about doing a film where she shows the world her body she said “It depends what the film is. If it’s something that’s classy – it just depends on the circumstances”

What sort of message does this give to little girls who admire her? I mean if you’re a parent then it’s safe to say that you’ve watched Miley grow up, bought some of her merchandise and you’ve certainly been to a few of her movies, what do you tell your kids when they want to see her next film? All I can say is get ready to tell them no. 

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Posted by: ImGlobalNow

It looks like things at Riker’s Island Corrections Facility are corrupt. It’s been said that a guard was fired for allegedly spying on Lil Wayne. According to Contact Music, guard Amelia Negron was fired from Riker’s Island last month after she was accused of going into the unit where Lil Wayne was being held without permission.

She told NY Daily News:

“I don’t even like rap. I like rock and alternative music and didn’t know much about him when they said I tried to see him. None of it’s true. The door to the area was unlocked, and so I went in to say hello, and that officer said, ‘Hey, you can’t be here. We’ve got a celeb here.’ I said, ‘Okay, no problem,’ turned around and left.” She continued, “(I) did nothing wrong, but (I was) threatened with criminal charges, transfers, suspensions.”

Do you think the chick was spying on Wayne? Share your thoughts!

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Posted by: ImGlobalNow

It looks like while Gucci Mane’s in jail, people are still trying to get their just due. It’s been reported that Gucci Mane, Debra Antey, and Johnnie Campbell are facing another lawsuit because of no-show booked apperances.

The latest lawsuit was filed by William Marshall (Marshall Productions) and Derrick Brown (Rockstar Entertainment) in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. They both claim that Gucci’s representatives took two deposits of , 750.00 to book him for shows in Pittsburgh last August that were never completed.

During that time Gucci Mane was not allowed to leave Georgia due to parole violations from a 2005 felony assault, which eventually sent back to prison for 12 months in November.

In the lawsuit, Marshall and Brown claim “the defendants’ engaged in a widespread scheme scheduling concerts they knew would not take place, including the concerts involving plaintiffs that are the subject of this complaint.” They’re seeking over ,000 in damages. A court date hasn’t been set.