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Biggie Smalls, Who Died 14 Years Ago Today, Remembered by Celebs [VIDEOS]

By Torie BoschMar 9th 2011 – 9:44AM

It's a sad date in hip-hop. On March 9, 1997, The Notorious B.I.G. was killed in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles. Fourteen years after his slaying -- which remains unsolved -- celebrities are remembering the fallen rap star. Diddy The Notorious B.I.G., who was born Christopher Wallace and also known as Biggie Smalls,...

Power Balance Admits There's No Evidence Its Strength Bands Work; Twitter Responds

By Torie BoschJan 4th 2011 – 10:57AM

Power Balance's "athletic strength bands" don't actually do anything, the company had to admit in Australian media today. They're offering refunds to Australian customers who were enticed by promises of improved "strength, balance and flexibility." The bands, which go for about $29, have been spotted on the wrists of...

Year's Worst Ads Get What's Coming to Them: A Tracy Award

By David MoyeDec 30th 2010 – 1:50PM
Crowell Advertising

Crowell Advertising

Eli Manning has the same number of Super Bowl rings as his brother, Peyton, but he has something his big brother doesn't: an extra Tracy Award. But don't expect brother Peyton to be jealous in the slightest: The award is only given to the worst ads in a given year. This year, an Oreo TV ad for the cookie's Heads or Tails...

Shaq Takes a Whack at the Boston Pops Orchestra [VIDEO]

Dec 21st 2010 – 6:57AM

Boston Celtics player Shaquille O'Neal conducted the Boston Pops Orchestra during a concert Monday night at Symphony Hall in Boston.

Miami Heat Elect to Pass on Signing Erick Dampier

By Matt MooreSep 25th 2010 – 12:56PM

Erick Dampier will not be joining the Miami SuperFriends in their quest to overthrow the NBA as we know it. The Miami Herald reported Friday that the Heat decided not to pursue retaining Dampier's services as a free agent. It's not known at this time whether the Heat elected to pass on Dampier because of injury concerns...

Background on Shaquille O Neal

Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal ( ; born March 6, 1972), nicknamed "Shaq" ( ), is a retired American basketball player and current analyst on the television program Inside the NBA.

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