''Bossip'' is an online gossip and entertainment magazine with a focus on

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celebrities. The site is owned by iOne Digital, an Urban One company. The magazine is based in

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. ''Bossip'' has interviewed celebrities such as

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, Janet Jackson, Sanaa Lathan, Russell Simmons, Damon Dash and

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. The website is known for its humorous

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Awards

In October 2006, ''Bossip'' published its first annual Style Awards, with Diddy being given the title of best dressed African-American celebrity and

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as worst dressed. Two months later, in December 2006, ''Bossip'' published a new "award" for most annoying celebrity of 2006 with singer and actress

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in first place, actor Taye Diggs at 10th position and

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given an honorable mention.Bossip.com Gossip for the Hardcore: Henny Without Any Coke

References

External links

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''Bossip''
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''Bossip'', September 11, 2006.
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