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Dwyane Wade Says: Gabrielle Union “Makes My Eyes Sparkle”

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The Miami Heat basketball player, 30, gushed when referring to his girlfriend during Oprah’s Next Chapter July 8. And it’s all because of the way Gabrielle Union helps raise his sons, Zaire, 10, and Zion, 5 (from his previous marriage to Siohvaughn Funches, his high school sweetheart).

Dwayne said he loves her especially when, Zaire (his oldest son) comes home and homework is a little hard that day, so he’s stressing, and she goes to the table with him and she sits down until he gets it,” Wade said of Union, 39, his love of three years. “And at that time my heart is smiling a little bigger that day because I know her love is deeper than just me.”

In March 2011, Wade was awarded custody of his boys after a three-year court battle with Funches. Despite their highly publicized family drama, Wade made sure his sons never doubted both of their parents’ love. But in the meantime, Siohvaughn might lose her 12th lawyer in the child custody battle with Wade due to her erratic and bitter behavior. Siohvaughn was recently arrested for refusing to return the boys to Dwayne father’s day weekend.

But Dwayne Wade, the two-time NBA champ said, with Gabrielle Union by his side, his life has only gotten a whole lot better. “We’re a family, and we’re growing as a family every day. And I think that’s the great thing about it,” Wade said. “We have so much more room to improve as a family and it’s awesome.”

Oprah’s Next Chapter aired Sunday (July 8th) on OWN.

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Fantasia Barrino broke down in tears at her birthday concert…

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Fantasia Barrino broke down on stage during an emotional set at her birthday concert in Trinidad…

Witnesses claim Fantasia burst into tears while singing her hit song ‘Even Angels’ and told the crowd:

“This year, we lost Whitney Houston…They just wouldn’t leave her alone. They did not understand that she was only human. We lose family, friends, all for the love of money. The only person who will never leave you is Jesus.”

Maybe Fantasia became emotional because she was touched by the song? Maybe the song reminded her of Whitney Houston? There could be many reasons but thanks to loyal CEO reader Nicole for the story tip and photo.

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Stripper Arrested for Attempting to Extort NBA Coach Mark Jackson

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According to The Smoking Gun NBA coach Mark Jackson was the target of an extortion plot by a stripper with whom Jackson carried on an extramarital affair.

The extortion attempt culminated this week with the arrests of the stripper, Alexis Adams, and her alleged co-conspirator, ex-convict Marcus Shaw.

Adams and Shaw are accused of trying to extort a six-figure payment from Jackson in return for not “selling the graphic photos of Jackson to the “vultures of the media.”

The compromising photos were sent by Jackson to Adams about six years ago during the course of an affair that lasted less than a year, according to affidavit sworn by FBI Agent Beth Alvarez. Some of the images showed Jackson “without any clothing and of V1’s genitalia.”

At the time of the affair, Adams “worked as a dancer in gentlemen’s club in New York,” reported Alvarez. Records show that Adams (pictured above) is now a licensed esthetician and recently opened a day spa. When he met Adams, Jackson was working as an announcer with the New Jersey Nets, having retired several years earlier after a 17-season NBA career. He was hired last June as head coach of the Oakland-based Warriors.

Adams, freed from custody after posting $25,000 bond, did not respond to messages sent to two e-mail accounts and her business’s Facebook page. Shaw, a convicted felon, is jailed in advance of a detention hearing scheduled for today. Prosecutors contend that he is a flight risk and a danger to the community, and should be locked up prior to trial.

Mark Jackson, a father of four, has been married for nearly 22 years to singer Desiree (Mama I wanna sing) Coleman, with whom he serves as co-pastor of the True Love Worship Center in Los Angeles.

Jackson regrets the affair and chose his wife and marriage over the stripper.

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Jackson “4” on tour and will perform tonight without Michael…

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The remaining members (minus one), from one of music’s iconic families will take the stage at the famous Apollo Theater tonight for the first time since the death of their beloved brother and lead singer, Michael. Michael passed away three years ago (June 25, 2009) after overdosing on a lethal injection of propofol.

But tonight, Marlon, Jermaine, Jackie and Tito, will carry the famous “Jackson 5” torch at the Apollo Theatre, as their show comes as part of a full national roadshow, dubbed the “Unity Tour.” This is the brothers’ first sustained tour since the ancient days of the “Victory Tour,” back in 1984. By the way, I was at that show.

Randy (not part of the original Jackson 5 but a later Jackson 5 member, who is not pictured above), chose not to participate in the tour.

“We respect his decision — leave it at that,” the Jackson brothers said: “Next time around, hopefully he’ll be there.”

Others who have criticized the very idea of The Jackson’s performing their songs without Michael, seem to be appalled by the idea of the “Jackson 4” touring. As for those fans who feel the Jackson “4” shouldn’t be touring without the complete group, the brothers had this to say:

“Those who feel that way don’t have to show up,”. “We listened to our fans and they wanted us to do this.”

What do you all think? should the Jackson 4, be touring without Michael and Randy? I want to hear your opionions…In the meantime the show at the Apollo theatre is sold out!

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Willow Smith shows off her tongue jewelry for Gay Pride Weekend

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Willow Smith continues to spread her wings without parental supervision or concern. The little youngster showed off her tongue piercing in a shocking photo uploaded to Instagram over the Gay Pride weekend.

Willow’s parents, actors Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith, are devout followers of the alternative religion Scientology, which teaches parents that they are only their children’s vehicles for their journey to earth. Children are encouraged to lead independent lives free of constraints and parental rule.

In other words, kids of Scientologists raise themselves the way we all see 4-year-old Suri Cruise who is also a child of Scientologists, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes.

Jesus help the children!!!