1. Usher getting divorced
After 2 years of marriage, Usher and his wife Grace Miguel have decided to separate. The couple has been together in total for about 9 years. They began dating in 2009 after Usher’s split from Tameka Foster.
“After much thought and consideration we have mutually decided to separate as a couple. We remain deeply connected, loving friends who will continue supporting each other through the next phases of our lives. The enormous amount of love and respect that we have for each other will only increase as we move forward.
2. Blue’s Clues Reboot
Nickelodeon is rebooting the classic children’s show, Blue’s Clues. About 20 episodes were ordered for the network and the casting for the host role (aka, the new Steve) will take place April 14th in Cali.
“The new, modern version of ‘Blue’s Clues’ will capture all the original’s creativity and visual identity for a whole new audience ready for its fun adventures and expertly designed problem-solving curriculum,” Cyma Zarghami, the president of Nickelodeon Group, said in a statement.
3. Cop in Meek Mill Case found corrupt
The officer who arrested him in 2007, Officer Reginald Graham, is one of 29 current and former cops on the Philly D.A.’s “Do Not Testify” List. This is a list of cops for prosecutors to keep them from testifying following allegations of misconduct.
He arrested Meek back in 2007 for guns and drug charges, causing Meek to be place on 10 years of probation. He was the only witness in the case. Meek is currently in jail for 2-4 years on probation violation.
4. Today is national cereal day!
5. Happy Birthday to Brandon T. Jackson, 34 (Lottery Ticket, Roll Bounce, Tropic Thunder)
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