We all remember the cute little chubby cheeked kid who played Arnold on "Different Strokes", right?  Well, he's not so cute anymore.  Gary Coleman appeared on 'The Insider' to defend allegations that he abused his wife.  A bit of advice: DON'T MAKE THIS GUY MAD!

I’m so excited for Actresses Gaborey Sidibe and Mo’Nique!  They are both nominees at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards taking place on Sunday, March 7th.  Gabby is nominated for Best Actress in the film “Precious” and Mo’Nique who has already snagged a Golden Globe and a SAG Award is nominated for Best Supporting Actress.  My trivia question today was about the Oscars.  I wanted to know who was the first African American to win an Academy Award.  It was Hattie McDaniel, she won Best Supporting Actress for her role as “Mammy” in “Gone With The Wind” in 1939.  Check out this historic acceptance speech…enough to bring tears to your eyes!

My trivia question today was about Nancy Green, the former slave who signed a lifetime contract to have her image used for packaging and billboards for Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix.  Sadly Nancy Green died in 1923 after being hit by a car in downtown Chicago.  Check out this video below to see how race was used in marketing back in the day. 

Jill Scott is not only a talented singer, she’s now writing a column in Essence magazine and has definitely made her mark in the world of acting.  She’ll once again be in Tyler Perry’s movie “Why Did I Get Married Too” in April and she’s got a Lifetime movie premiering on Sunday, Feb. 21st  at 7 pm with encore performances on Feb. 24th and Feb. 27th.  It’s entitled “The Sins of The Mother”–check out this preview…

The answer to my Black History month trivia question today was Vonetta Flowers.  She competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics as a bobsledder and made history becoming the first African-American to win a Gold Medal in the Winter Olympics.  Check out this special ESPN interview that is sure to inspire you.

Snickers must have some serious cash to be able to afford these DIVAS!

The “We Are The World 25 For Haiti” song is now available for download at World25.org and on iTunes.  Proceeds from the sales of “We Are the World 25″ will go to Haiti relief efforts.  If you didn’t get a chance to hear my exclusive interview with WYCLEF JEAN, check it out under ’Past Interviews’ located on the right hand side of this page.

Are you ready?  Here’s the video we’ve all been waiting for, take it away Jamie…

Don’t forget to sign up for your chance to meet and greet Raheem DeVaughn (You’re already online)  Just log onto Facebook.com and become a friend of Jammin’ 98.3 (under Jammin’ Nation).  This new jam “BULLETPROOF” has a Curtis Mayfield/Marvin Gaye feel to it and I’m lovin’ it! 

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Hope you enjoyed our 98 Minute Commercial Free "Love Duets" Music Spree.  Love is in the air...here's the jam that wrapped it all up. This was Teena and Rick's last performance together before Rick's untimely death 6 years ago. Have a Great Valentine's Weekend!!

Teddy Pendergrass who became R & B’s reigning sex symbol in the 1970’s and 80’s with his forceful, masculine voice and passionate love ballads, later became an inspirational figure after suffering a devestating car accident that left him paralyzed, died Wednesday at age 59.   Teddy underwent colon cancer surgery 8 months ago and had a difficult recovery.  He will live on through his music.

Check out this live performance that will definitely make you sweat!