Brandy is set to join what’s shaping up to be a reality TV-heavy cast of the upcoming season of “Dancing With the Stars”, according to OK!.

Reportedly, Jersey Shore’s Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and The Hills‘ Audrina Patridge will be shaking their thangs alongside the R&B singer (who, if the rumor is correct, will be double-moonlighting as the second season of “Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business” is set to air this fall) come September 20, when the show returns.

We won’t know the lineup for sure until ABC’s press conference regarding the matter that’s set to air during the August 30 episode of “Bachelor Pad.”

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*OMG! I want to throw up now. A little four-year-old boy may have an STD, herpes in his mouth because he put a used condom from a hotel room in his mouth! In July, his grandmother took him to the Wyndam Garden Inn downtown Atlanta. She stepped out of the bathroom and the next thing she knew, the boy was in the bathroom with his mouth wrapped around what he thought was a balloon. It was a used condom.

The grandmother, in her motherly ways, was going to take the condom to be tested, but the hotel manager stopped her. The boy sprouted up disgusting bumps around his mouth that did eventually go away. But the herpes is back, I’ma just call it like I see it. Now he’s got a breakout on his lips, tongue and inside of his mouth. Poor child. I hope the family sues they a**. That is just ridiculous and gag worthy. The maids should have cleaned that place up and down, and not to leave grandma off the hook, she gotta watch the baby ! They put everything in their mouths.

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Mariah Carey in Sao Paolo sporting a dress from maternity store A Pea in the Pod

*The baby rumors surrounding Mariah Carey are picking up more steam than usual with new reports that she is four months pregnant and spotted in a maternity dress.

Although Cannon dodged the question yesterday (Aug. 24) on his radio show, Radar Online says it has a source who “confirmed” that Mariah, 40, and Nick Cannon, 29, are expecting their first child.

Fueling the fire is the above paparazzi pic of Carey from last week wearing a  Spaghetti Strap Halter Maternity Maxi Dress ($140) from maternity store A Pea In the Pod.

According to Radar Online, Nick has been sharing the news with close friends only.

“Mariah has tried so hard to get pregnant,” a source told the website, adding that the singer has no plans to announce her pregnancy in the near future. “She’s very excited. She wants to wait as close to full term as possible before going public with the news to her fans.”

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Nadja Benaissa in a Darmstadt, Germany courtroom, Thursday Aug. 26, 2010.

*After a nearly two-week trial, the German girl-band singer accused of having unprotected sex with her ex-boyfriend despite knowing she was infected with HIV has been found guilty.

News agency ddp reported the Darmstadt administrative court on Thursday handed 28-year-old Nadja Benaissa a two-year suspended sentence for the charge of causing bodily harm.

Benaissa, a former member of the band No Angels, reportedly helped her case during the trial by acknowledging that her sexual behavior was a big mistake.

In an emotional statement she told the court she was “sorry from the bottom of my heart.”

The man who claimed Benaissa infected him said they had a three-month relationship at the beginning of 2004.

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*They’ve been spotted together on several outings, and just days ago made headlines during a restaurant date at a Waffle House in Tennessee – but are Shaquille O’Neal and Nicole “Hoopz” Alexander really a couple?

The new rumor is that the two are not just dating, but on the verge of holy matrimony.

According to Gina Gomez at Thaindian.com, the owner of a Las Vegas restaurant has claimed that the Boston Celtic player got down on bended knee during a recent night out and asked Nicole to marry him.

Also… The Saint Louis Post-Dispatch reports that The Big Aristotle proposed Hoopz last weekend while he was in Saint Louis to play in Albert Pujols annual charity golf tournament.

Meanwhile… Sam David, the owner of a restaurant in St. Albans, TN, where Shaq recently dined, told the paper: “I think [Shaq] may have proposed to his girlfriend. He brought a chair into the middle of the dance floor and he put a ring on her finger.”

Adding to the rumors…sports website Sports By Brooks reports that their site “has been informed that O’Neal has spent much of his summer in Hoopz’s hometown of Maryville, TN. In fact, the NBA star now has a home with Alexander in Maryville’s Royal Oaks golf community.”

Shaq’s rep has yet to comment on any of this.

You love his singing and ministering, but now, Pastor Marvin Sapp needs our prayers.

Earlier this year, Marvin Sapp was testifying of how his wife, MaLinda, was given a clean bill of health by doctors after being diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer in 2009. But now, those health concerns have resurfaced and Marvin Sapp is requesting intense, around-the-clock prayer.

Back in April of 2009 Marvin Sapp’s wife MaLinda went to the hospital after experiencing excruciating pain. At first, the two thought she likely had kidney stones. But according to Sapp, the doctors checked her and couldn’t find any stones. In a recent interview he explained, “But the pain wouldn’t leave, so they did some tests and came back to the room and told us it was stage four colon cancer.” Then, earlier this year, the doctors pronounced Mrs. Sapp Cancer-free.

But now, Sapp and the Lighthouse Full Life Center Church is requesting around-the-clock prayer for MaLinda. Apparently, the couple has received discouraging news from the doctor that is causing some concern. So please keep the Sapp family in your prayers.

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And we’ve got the 10 best right here, conveniently ranked by Health magazine’s expert panelists. Start at the top of the list to get the most bang for your healthy buck, and keep moving on down to learn how to boost your well-being in the most decadent ways possible.

Cut slumber short, and you’ll find it harder to make decisions (no surprise to anyone who’s struggled through a workday after a too-late bedtime). Plus, you’ll increase your risk for anxiety and depression.

“Lack of sleep has also been associated with hypertension, glucose intolerance, and belly fat — all risk factors for heart disease,” says Nieca Goldberg, M.D., medical director of the New York University-Langone Women’s Heart Program.

Aim for seven to eight hours of sleep a night, the amount that studies show is ideal. If you’re up-and-at-’em on less, don’t sweat it: Some people are just wired that way, Goldberg says. But if you have trouble falling or staying asleep, or can’t seem to drag yourself out of bed on a regular basis, talk to your doctor about possible underlying causes, such as anxiety or sleep apnea.

Pleasure No. 2: Playing hooky: There’s a reason it’s called a mental-health day. Studies confirm that time off — whether on a trip out of Dodge or a 24-hour staycation — relieves stress, lowering your blood pressure and your risk for heart disease.

It also promotes creative thinking (attention, bosses!). And women in a 2005 study who took two or more vacations per year were less likely to be depressed than women who took one every two years.

Can’t swing more than a few days away? No problem: The length of a vacation had no bearing on how happy it made people, according to a recent study in the journal Applied Research in the Quality of Life.

What’s more, the biggest thrill came before the vacation. So spread around the joy of that sweet anticipation by planning short jaunts throughout the year instead of one big blowout trip.

Pleasure No. 3: Sexual healing: Getting frisky is, hands-down, the most pleasurable form of physical activity there is. Having sex releases feel-good endorphins and oxytocin, the hormone that promotes attachment.

“That component of feeling connected to another person really benefits mental health,” says Alice Domar, Ph.D., the executive director of the Domar Center for Mind/Body Health.

Another plus: Subjects in one study who did it once or twice a week had higher levels of the antibody immunoglobulin A, which shields you from colds and other infections. Why doesn’t sex rank higher on our list? It can bring unintended consequences, from sexually transmitted infections (especially if you’re not currently monogamous and not practicing safe sex) to “oops!” pregnancies.

Pleasure No. 4: A daily chocolate fix: Our experts gave a hearty thumbs-up to nibbling a little chocolate every day — as long as you stick to a square or two of the dark kind, to minimize sugar and fat intake and maximize the benefits. (The temptation to overeat this sweet treat accounts for it not making it into the top three.)

Dark chocolate and cocoa may help lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of stroke, and provide other cardiovascular benefits, multiple studies have shown.

“Dark chocolate contains antioxidants called flavonoids, believed to improve the flexibility of blood vessels,” Goldberg explains. “That can help lower blood pressure and also make blood vessels more resistant to plaque buildup.”

Chocolate’s rep as a go-to comfort food when you’re upset has science behind it, too. A study published late last year found that eating 1.4 ounces of dark chocolate a day for two weeks reduced stress hormones in highly anxious people. Check for at least 75 percent cacao content to get the most bliss for your bite.

Pleasure No. 5: Girls’ nights out: A flurry of recent studies have shed light on how huge an impact our friends and family have on our behavior, from what we drink and eat to how much we weigh — for better and for worse.

But there’s little question that strong social ties can bring a host of benefits: fewer colds, better brain health, and a longer life, to name a few.

“Friendships are very good for you — as long as you hang out with people with whom you have a well-balanced relationship and limit your time spent with people who are toxic for you,” Domar says.

Pleasure No. 6: Full-fat dressing: For years we were trained to reach for low-fat everything, but there’s no need to deprive yourself of the real deal. Full-fat foods not only taste better but also serve a real health purpose, as long as you get the right amounts of the right kinds.

Aim for at least 10 percent of your daily fat intake to come from monounsaturated fats (found in vegetable oils, avocados, and many nuts and seeds), says Keri Gans, R.D., a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association.

These fats reduce your risks of heart disease and stroke — a big deal, since coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death of American women. In fact, nearly twice as many women die of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases as from all forms of cancer.

Omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish such as salmon and tuna, and in flaxseed and walnuts) also lower heart disease risk and may help decrease symptoms of depression, rheumatoid arthritis, and other ailments. Plus, “when you have a meal that includes a little fat, you tend to feel more satisfied, so you eat less,” Gans says.

Still, no more than 30 percent of your daily calories should come from fat — even the good kind.

Pleasure No. 7: Your morning java: It’s completely OK if you need it to pry your eyes open in the a.m. A wealth of research suggests that coffee doesn’t just pick you up — it fights heart disease and some cancers, and it may even help you push through harder, longer workouts.

Moderate coffee-drinking in middle age has been associated with lower risks for dementia and Alzheimer’s. And a 2009 review of more than four decades of research found that for every additional cup of coffee you drink each day — high-octane or decaf — your risk of developing type 2 diabetes shrinks by 7 percent, possibly because chemicals in the beverage improve your body’s insulin sensitivity and increase metabolism.

Enjoy up to two cups a day; more than that may leave you jittery or rob you of that precious number-one pleasure — sleep.

Pleasure No. 8: Getting a rubdown: Don’t ever feel guilty about shelling out for massages.

“In general, people who are touched regularly are healthier,” Domar says. And if your budget doesn’t include spa services, consider hands-on time with your honey.

Women in a 2008 study noted less pain, depression, anxiety, and anger when they were massaged twice a week by their partners — and (bonus!) their partners reported better mental health, too.

Pleasure No. 9: Basking in the sun: Bright days really do lift our moods — sunshine is the ultimate natural antidepressant, triggering our bodies to nip production of the sleep-stimulating hormone melatonin so we’re alert, energized, and ready to face the day. Exposing bare skin to the sun also triggers the synthesis of vitamin D, a hormone that may reduce your risks for cancer, heart disease, fragile bones, and other problems.

Still, many doctors feel that no amount of unprotected sun exposure is safe (that’s the official position of the American Academy of Dermatology). So always wear sunscreen and, Goldberg says, take a D supplement if your levels are low; see your doc to find out.

Pleasure No. 10: Wine with dinner: The buzz on wine is about its heart-healthy properties, though researchers aren’t entirely sure how it works its magic. Its antioxidants may keep blood vessels flexible, or alcohol could boost HDL (good) cholesterol.

Either way, the key is moderation: one 5-ounce glass a day. More than that can raise blood pressure and pack on pounds.

“Women who drink heavily also have higher rates of breast cancer,” Goldberg warns.

More of a martini kind of gal? No problem: You can get similar perks from one liquor drink or beer a day. So go ahead — raise a glass to the pleasures of the healthy life!

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We are sad to say that today is the 9th anniversary of Aaliyah’s tragic death in a plane crash. The singer was one of nine people aboard a twin-engine plane that crashed seconds after taking off from the Bahamas. All nine died.  Aaliyah was in the Bahamas shooting a video.

Michael Jackson’s hometown of Gary, Indiana will hold a tribute in his honor on Saturday, a day before what would have been his 52nd birthday.

Gary Mayor Rudy Clay says the tribute will celebrate the King of Pop’s memory as a great and giving person and as the world’s greatest entertainer.

The Jackson Family moved from Gary to Los Angeles after the Jackson 5 struck it big in 1969.

Jackson died in June 2009 from an overdose of sedatives.

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