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Following in the hallowed tradition of MC Hammer’s “Hammerman” cartoon, Soulja Boy Tell’em has launched his own animated series, titled … what else? “Soulja Boy Tell’em: The Animated Series.”

Combining live-action and throwback animation, the first episode of the online series finds a cartoon SJB performing at a talent show and cruising around town in his signature Segway — which, in the ‘toon world, is improbably pimped out with a sidecar.

As in real life, everything the “Bird Walk” rapper does is taped by a member of his posse, and the 2-D MC — forced to return to high school in the midst of his superstardom — is obsessed with haters who disrespect him despite his mountain of ringtone sales.

The real-life co-star of the first episode is none other than “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” sidekick Alfonso Ribeiro (a.k.a. the uptight Carlton Banks), who plays the role of the, well, uptight principal of the school.

Garrett Hedlund, who has until now acted in larger ensemble pieces such as “Friday Night Lights” and “Eragon,” will play a man pulled into the world of a computer.

Hedlund has been considered one of those actors on the cusp within the industry. The 24-year-old Minnesota native made his debut in 2004’s “Troy,” and also appeared in such films as “Four Brothers” and “Georgia Rule.”

“Tron,” which was previously known as “Tron 2″ and “Tr2n,” is expected to start shooting in the spring with Joseph Kosinski at the helm.

Hey, remember Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck? Me neither, but apparently they had some sort of kid yesterday, according to People:

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Live Nation has confirmed an inauguration concert in Washington D.C., featuring Mogul/rapper Jay-Z on January 19.

The rapper will be backed by a live band when he hits the stage at The Warner Theatre in D.C., which is located on 13th Street.

Prior to Barack Obama’s historic election as the first African-American of the United States, Jay-Z championed the president’s bid for office via concerts, voter registration drives nationwide and through his celebratory track “History.”

 

Tickets for the event are slated to go on sale January 9 at 10:00 am via ticketmaster, Livenation.com or the Warner Theatre Box Office.

Barack Obama will officially be inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States on January 20 in Washington, D.C.