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A long-rumored memoir by Michael Jackson’s brother, Jermaine is finally coming out.

Touchstone announced Wednesday that Jermaine Jackson’s “You Are Not Alone: Michael: Through a Brother’s Eye” will be released this fall. Touchstone, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, promises a “faithful and loving portrait,” but one with “no subject off limits.”

Jackson spoke in 2003 of wanting to write a memoir and reports surfaced again after Michael’s death, in 2009.

Sisters Janet Jackson and La Toya Jackson also have books out this year.

LONDON — British media are reporting reggae star Smiley Culture has died during a police drug raid on his home.

The London-born musician — whose real name is David Emmanuel — reportedly died from self-inflicted wounds Tuesday when police officers swooped on his home in east Surrey.

The reggae singer had appeared before magistrates in September last year charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine.

Britain’s police watchdog said Tuesday it had been called in to investigate an incident during which a 48-year-old man apparently suffered a stab wound and died. The watchdog said formal identification has not yet taken place.

Culture shot to fame in the 1980s with hits including “Cockney Translation” and “Police Officer.”

While she has sold over 100 million records and is a five-time Grammy award winner, many people forget that Janet Jackson got her start acting. And though the star has come a long way since first filming the 1976 television series, ‘The Jacksons’, it seems she is getting back to her roots.

According to reports, Janet and her production company, jdj Entertainment, has signed a production deal with Lionsgate to select, develop and produce one feature film for the independent studio.

LOS ANGELES — Start singing “Ain’t That Good News”: A Sam Cooke biopic has taken a significant step toward becoming a reality.

The screenwriters behind the all-Beatles musical “Across the Universe” have finished their adaptation of Peter Guralnick’s definitive biography of Sam Cooke for ABKCO, which owns Cooke’s publishing and the bulk of his master recordings. ABKCO CEO Jody Klein is now looking for a director.

50 Cent’s G-Unit records is taking a step in the direction of global expansion by partnering with PIAS Entertainment Group and opening a headquarter office in the UK.

When Tyra Banks was accepted to Harvard Business School, she imagined she’d be living “at the Four Seasons down the street.” But staying in the dorms is mandatory — even for a high-profile ex-supermodel with her own TV franchise.

While she has her own bedroom, the 37-year-old shares a living room, kitchen and study area.

Though she claims she freaked out at first, now she “wouldn’t have it any other way,” Banks said. “It’s like summer camp. Every time a term ends, I get withdrawal … I miss my friends. I miss my professors. I miss living in these dorms.”

Controversial R&B singer Bobby Brown has been tapped to star in a film about organized crime.

The former New Edition front man is in talks to play a role  film chronicling Roy Demeo’s infamous crew of Gambino hit men.

The murderous posse nicknamed “The Murder Machine” reportedly killed over 200 rivals before Demeo himself was brutally murdered.

Also featured in the flick will be rapper Tony Testa, whose biological uncle Patty Testa, is a former member of the Lucchese Family.

Actor Armand Assante, (American Gangster, Striptease, Gotti) is also reportedly working on the film.

While Jay-Z has topped multiple Forbes’ lists over the past two years, including its “Hip-Hop Cash Kings” rankings (which is based on earnings for each year), there’s one hip-hop mogul who outdoes Hov in net worth.

That man is Sean “Diddy” Combs.

On the mag’s new “Hip-Hop’s Wealthiest Artists” list, Diddy outranked hip-hop giants like Jay, Birdman, 50 Cent, and Dr. Dre in estimated net worth.

According to Forbes, Diddy tops the list with a fortune of $475 million, thanks to his interests in Sean John clothing, his Bad Boy Worldwide record label, and the biggest payday, his Diageo joint-venture vodka brand Ciroc.

Jay-Z, however, come in a close second with $450 million; while Dr. Dre ranks third with $125 million, fueled by past earnings generated from his own music catalog, as well as his earning from helping launch the careers of Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and 50 Cent.

50 Cent rounds out the top 5 alongside Birdman, both of whom boast a $100 million net worth.

The mag said Russell Simmons could have made the list, but it was narrowed down to strictly artists/performers.

Here is the breakdown, courtesy of Forbes.com:

Diddy – $475 million
Fast Facts: Artist formerly known as Puff Daddy built fortune chiefly through clothing line Sean John, record label Bad Boy and Ciroc vodka. Acting gigs, television shows and guest appearances add to coffers. Told Forbes in 1999: “I’m gonna be bigger than David Geffen.” Not there yet.

Jay-Z – $450 million
Fast Facts: Beyonce’s husband sold Rocawear clothing label for $204 million in 2007; signed 10-year $150 million Live Nation deal in 2008. Holds stakes in New Jersey Nets, 40/40 Club chain, ad firm Translation, other businesses. Lyrical boasts appear accurate: “I’m like really half a billie . . . you got baby money.”

Dr. Dre – $125 million
Fast Facts: Superproducer/rapper helped launch careers of Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent. Expanded wealth with Aftermath record label, Beats headphones and HP laptop line. Likens himself to world’s first billionaire: “Young black Rockefeller … gettin’ money like a bank teller.”

Birdman – $100 million
Fast Facts: Cofounded Cash Money Records with brother Ronald and inked $30 million distribution deal with Universal in 1998; affiliated Young Money lineup now includes rappers Lil Wayne, Drake, and Nicki Minaj. Lyrical boasts (“Richer than the richest!”) are simply not true.

50 Cent – $100 million
Fast Facts: Received nine figures for Vitaminwater stake in 2007; spent freely on cars, renovations to mansion formerly owned by Mike Tyson. Cushion remains from catalog, acting gigs and 50 Cent-themed videogames, books, clothes and headphones. Future billionaire? Told Forbes in 2008: “It’s probably going to take me 10 years.”

Nick Cannon’s brother Gabriel Cannon is currently in police custody after a suspected assault and robbery.

NBC Los Angeles reports that Cannon and an unidentified man were arrested after a father, Alex Moreno, and his son were assaulted in connection with a reality show business dispute.

Moreno and his son were reportedly at Ventura Boulevard and Colfax Avenue in Studio City when the alleged robbery and assault took place.

Gabriel Cannon is the father to “For The Love Of Ray-J” contestant Danger’s baby.

Nick Cannon has yet to comment.

The actor/rapper is currently expecting twins with his wife Mariah Carey.