Jeremy Lin has all kinds of endorsers banging down his door for deals! But Lin who already has the best selling jersey in the NBA, is passing on easy money and quick deals.  He is currently putting together a team to manage his off court deals.  for the full story follow the link.

http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/brands_crave_linside_track_yYlCwKXngonh4sLjmn7fOK?CMP=OTC-rss&FEEDNAME=

According to Sports Illustrated.com, WWE wrestler CM Punk has taken to Twitter to call out Chris Brown. He wrote, "I would like Chris Brown to fight somebody that can defend themselves. Me curb-stomping that turd would be a Wrestlemania moment." Chris Brown responded, calling CM's rant a ploy for "more followers" before charging the wrestler with steroid use -- and the impotence that often comes with it!

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/extramustard/hotclicks/02/20/becki-newton-espn-uses-offensive-jeremy-lin-headline/index.html?eref=sihp&sct=hp_bf1_a3

Speaking at Don Cornelius' funeral on Thursday, Smokey Robinson recalled how the Soul Train host frequently asked non-musical questions of his guest stars. It would not be a shock for him to ask about favorite restaurants or what car they drove. The Motown legend added, "I'm really happy to be here because Don was my brother and I am celebrating his life. I don't know what the rest of you are doing." Turning serious, Smokey credited Cornelius with creating "a platform for black people that before that time had not been seen. It had been heard, but it had not been seen."

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_DON_CORNELIUS_MEMORIAL?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2012-02-16-22-52-54

Chris Brown and Rihanna according to rumors have reunited, but their back together musically as well. Breezy has hopped on the official remix to his pop-star ex-girlfriend's new single "Birthday Cake," and will also be featured in the video. He has recorded both a rap verse and a singing verse, but whether both will be used is still up in the air.

On top of that, it has also been confirmed that Chris was at Rihanna's side during her private birthday party, looking "more than just platonic."

http://www.missinfo.tv/index.php/rihanna-chris-brown-reunite-birthday-cake-party/

 Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo and Will.i.am will be among the artists heading to Orlando for the NBA All Star Game airing Feb. 26 on TNT.

Pitbull and Ne-Yo will team up for the All-Star Game halftime show. With more "special guest performers" promised.

Nicki Minaj will perform a medley of her singles, during the All-Star Game introductions. Mary J. Blige has been tapped to perform the U.S. national anthem prior to the game.

On Saturday, Feb. 25, Will.i.am and Flo Rida will perform during the NBA All-Star Saturday Night events, which include the NBA Slam Dunk Contest and Three-Point Shootout. 

J. Cole will be performing at the NBA All-Star Pregame Show, 

http://www.billboard.com/events/nba-all-star-game-pitbull-nicki-minaj-mary-1006203952.story#/events/nba-all-star-game-pitbull-nicki-minaj-mary-1006203952.story

Despite the untimely death of the movies original cast member Whitney Houston, the sequel to Waiting to Exhale is still underway. "I don't think she would want it to," Elizabeth Gabler, president of Fox 2000 Pictures, told Vulture when asked if the movie should be shelved because of Whitney's passing. "It's almost in her honor we think to soldier on."

The sequel, which will be directed by Forest Whitaker, does not yet have a replacement for Houston's role of "Savannah Jackson."

http://www.vulture.com/2012/02/fox-will-press-on-with-waiting-to-exhale-after-whitney-houstons-passing.html

Happy Valentine's Day!  Love Y'all!

According to a new British survey, men are more romantic than women.

Over one-third -- 36 percent -- of men think Valentine's Day is romantic, while only 24 percent of women buy into it.

• 36 percent of guys think it's important to buy flowers for their wife or girlfriend (or both) on Valentine's Day because it's the expected thing to do.

• But, nearly half of the women (48 percent) said they are bored of receiving the same old Valentine's gifts of flowers, champagne, chocolate and lingerie.

• 40 percent of the women said they would most like to be taken away on a short vacation and spend some quality time with their boyfriend or husband.

http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/13/4260261/its-offical-british-men-are-more.html

Celebrities and fans alike took to Twitter to react to the death of Whitney Houston, who passed away on Saturday.

• Kelly Rowland: "I am beyond heartbroken. Whitney Houston was undoubtedly one of the greatest singers and performers of all time and such a huge influence on me."
• Chad Ochocinco: "Grandma and Evelyn woke me up to the sad news on the passing of Whitney Houston.If there was a voice to represent that of an angel, she's it."
• LeToya Luckett:" Her smile, her grace, her voice. The icon. Whitney Houston R.I.P."
• Lala Anthony: "I love you Whitney Houston. There will never be another. I'll always remember the sound of your voice and the impact your music had on my life."
• Russell Simmons: "R.I.P. Whitney Houston, I really can't believe this."
• Swizz Beats: "I hate to say these words about my sister and friend: R.I.P. to the great Whitney Houston.You will always be loved in this world."
• Young Jeezy: "Whitney Houston [was] one of the most talented and beautiful black women of our time. She shared her pain and triumphs with us.[She's] gone but not forgotten."
• Mariah Carey: "She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth."
• Toni Braxton: "My heart is weeping. Rest in peace to the legendary diva and icon Whitney Houston. [She was] such an incredible influence over music as a whole."
• Drake: "R.I.P. Whitney Houston"
• Rihanna: "No words! Just tears. Dear Whitney."
• Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff: "Whitney Houston was an unbelievable talent and one of the greatest voices of all time. Her passing is a tremendous shock and a terrible shame. She had a rough life and was under so much pressure as an artist, because she meant so much to the music community. She was one of the most admired singers ever, who was loved by everybody. We're praying for her family.

courtesy of PremierePrep

Monyetta Shaw, the mother of one of Ne-Yo's children has signed up to adopt 48 African children, but not in the way you might think. Shaw will not be bringing them with her to the States, but she will be footing the living costs for the 48 children for an entire year, which will run her just under $18,000.

The sponsorship will be done through Football Wives star Chanita Foster's charity called "Beyond the Game," which provides children in Swaziland with food, clothes and an education.

http://www.tmz.com/2012/02/09/ne-yo-monyetta-adopt-african-children/

According to the Washington Post, the government's Patent and Trademark Office is fast-tracking Beyonce and Jay-Z's application to trademark their daughter Blue Ivy Carter's name. People have already been trying to capitalize on the tot's unusual name, but BGK Trademark Holdings -- one of Bey's companies -- already has an application pending. The trademark will almost surely be granted, because parents are legally authorized to trademark the names of their minor children.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/reliable-source/post/blue-ivy-the-trademark-feds-move-fast-on-rights-to-beyonce-and-jay-zs-babys-name/2012/02/03/gIQAOTDGnQ_blog.html?tid=pm_lifestyle_pop