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BV has posted the "Top 18 Reason's Celebrities Are Thankful":
1. Jennifer Hudson Thankful ...For Jennifer Holliday
Beyonce may've been the big star, but 'American Idol' castoff Jennifer Hudson stole the 'Dreamgirls' spotlight with her rendition of 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going.' The grand performance even earned Hudson an Oscar. All thanks to a song and role originally performed by Jennifer Holliday.
2. Rihanna Thankful ...For Precipitation
Rain might be a black girl's kryptonite, but to Rihanna it means money in the bank. Cha-Ching! Her hit 'Umbrella,' not only burned up the charts, but also made "Ella" quite possibly the two most repeated syllables in music history. It's raining hits for Rihanna these days.
3. Kim Kardashian Thankful ...For Ray J & Paris Hilton
Her claim to fame was being the daughter of O.J. Simpson's attorney, Robert Kardashian. But thanks to scoring a spot in Paris Hilton's entourage and a sex tape with Ray J, Kim is now a "star" beyond her last name, snagging a reality show and NFL hottie Reggie Bush.
4. Beyonce Thankful ...For Hair Weave
Face it: you may never know what Beyonce's real hair looks like. Big and sexy, long and sleek, blonde to auburn, pony tails and bangs -- the woman changes her hair like she changes her shoes. And there's no shame in her game. When you're bigger than life, it never hurts to have hair that's bigger than life too.
5. Britney Spears Thankful ...For Underwear
Now if only we could get her to wear it daily, as Britney's been seen going commando and flashing the world her goodies. In addition to undies, the pop star should also give thanks for fame; without it she'd probably be chillin' in a trailer and working at a Piggly Wiggly.
6. Robin Thicke Thankful ...For Paula Patton
Robin Thicke topped music charts this year with his sexy single, "Lost Without You," but the R&B singer should truly be grateful he gets to wake up next to this lovely lady. The singer is happily married to his high school sweetheart, actress Paula Patton.
7. Nicole Richie Thankful ...For Pregnancy
Before getting knocked up, Nicole Richie was tipping scales at "please someone feed this girl." Now with child, we can rest assure -- she's at least eating for one. The pregnancy has even made the once hard-partying Nicole pledge to leave her wild-child days behind.
8. Kevin Federline Thankful ...For Sperm
Kevin Federline is a procreating machine! After impregnating former 'Moesha' star Shar Jackson twice, Kev ditched her and married Britney Spears. Then oops, he did it again, and made two sons, ensuring an alimony-padded bank account.
9. Shar Jackson Thankful ...For Britney Spears
Thanks to getting knocked up (twice) by Britney Spears' ex-hubby, Kevin Federline, Shar's career has been given new life. Whether she's commenting on Brit and K-Fed's relationship or doing reality TV, Shar certainly is using her connection to stay in the spotlight.
10. Rev. Al Thankful ...For Hair Relaxers
When there's been an injustice, civil rights activist Al Sharpton rushes to the scene in style. The Rev's permed and slicked back locks might be outdated, and may cause David Banner to call him a "permed-out pimp" until the end of time, but can you really imagine Sharpton sporting any other look?
11. D-List Stars Thankful... For Reality TV
Reality TV has become the place to revive the careers of fizzled out stars. Previous to her 'Dancing With the Stars' gig, Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown had split from the Spice Girls. Before VH1, Flav was just telling time on a big clock. Fast forward to today, she's the samba queen and he's the ghetto Don Juan of reality TV.
12. Ray J Thankful ...For Sex Tapes
Ray J has struggled to step out of his big sis Brandy's shadow. Yet if reality TV's the way to revive a dying star, a sex tape is now the easiest way to establish stardom. When his bedroom romp with former girlfriend Kim Kardashian hit the streets, people started mentioning Ray J's name before "R&B singer Brandy."
13. Black Hollywood Thankful ...For Tyler Perry
Mainly because he seems to be the only one in Hollywood determined to employ them. Perry has proven he's more than a filmmaker in grandma drag; he's a bona-fide box office titan. His movies, including recent hit 'Why Did I Get Married,' have provided a fresh, positive view of blacks.
14. Adam Levine Thankful ...For Black Music
Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine is hip-hop's favorite white boy. He's collaborated with Kanye West, the Ying Yang Twins, Alicia Keys, Mos Def and Stevie Wonder. "I love R&B and hip-hop," Levine told USA Today. "That's where I come from as a musician and a songwriter."
15. R. Kelly Thankful ...For Short Term Memory
It's quite simple, R. Kelly is a hitmaker. The R&B star was arrested and charged with 21 counts of child pornography in June 2002, but all those sordid tidbits seem to fade away when listeners jam to an R. Kelly track on the radio. Many fans continue to praise and buy his latest albums.
So ... what's he in trouble for again?
16. Chris BrownThankful ...For Turning 18
At 16, Chris Brown looked so cute with his breakout hit, 'Run It!' But now that cute kid isn't jailbait anymore and grown ladies are coming at him from 'Wall to Wall.' On his sophomore disc, 'Exclusive,' Chris hopes to show he's growing musically, and yes ladies, finally legal.
17. Justin Timberlake Thankful ...For Timbaland
After experiencing chart success with boy band 'NSync, JT set out to explore the world beyond the gum smacking, brace-face, 'Like,OMG, it's Justin!" teen audience. Thanks to hitmaker Timbaland's production, JT has scored huge solo hits and earned some hip-hop cred.
18. Amy Winehouse Thankful ...For Booze, '60s Fashion
They tried to make Amy go to rehab and she said, 'No, No, No.' Her refusal inspired a smash hit (but not so much a healthy lifestyle). The English singer-songwriter's sound and look is infused with jazz, rap and '60s Motown that has captivated many including the likes of Jay-Z.
