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LOS ANGELES - At least two companies have pulled ads from the debut of BET's "Hot Ghetto Mess," a series that critics say puts black stereotypes on display but the channel calls "a blend of tough love ...

Our group of bloggers discuss the recent CNN/YouTube Democratic debate, the controversy surrounding Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN), and the name change of BET's provocative new show Hot Ghetto Mess.

Faced with a public relations mess over its new reality show "Hot Ghetto Mess," Black Entertainment Television yesterday changed the show's name less than 48 hours before the series was set to debut. ...