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Christina Aguilera has separated from her husband, Jordan Bratman. They have been split for a few months and kept it on the down low. That’s really too bad. I guess it explains some of the songs of her new album .. makes them that much more impactful. wow.

Credit-card company American Express is being sued by the US government over claims of anti-competitive practices.

The Justice Department says the company’s contracts with merchants prevent rivals from undercutting it on transaction charges.

The government also sued credit-card giants MasterCard and Visa, but both firms agreed to settle their cases.

American Express has not settled, and said it would fight the charges.

At a press conference, the Justice Department said all three major card companies were stifling competition by stopping businesses from offering customers alternative cheaper forms of payment.

When they sign up with a major credit card provider, restaurant or shop owners must pay fees charged by that provider.

But contracts also prevent merchants from offering customers the chance to pay with rival credit cards that could be cheaper, Attorney General Eric Holder said.

“Visa, MasterCard and American Express don’t just impose fees, they also prevent merchants from offering consumers any cost-saving options such as discounts or rewards for using less expensive forms of payment,” he said.

“The companies put merchants and consumers in a no-win situation: accept our card, pay our fees, and don’t even think about trying to get a discount.”

In settling their cases, Visa and MasterCard agreed not to prevent merchants from offering discounts on rival cards.

But American Express rejected the idea that its agreements with merchants were anti-competitive.

“We have no intention of settling the case,” said Kenneth Chenault, American Express’s chief executive.

“We will defend the rights of our card members at the point of sale, and our own ability to negotiate freely with merchants.”

Credit card transaction fees are big business for the industry. According to the Justice Department they earned the three big providers $35bn last year alone.

Thought this was kind of a cool video ..and the chick is beautiful. So naturally sexy. ♥ it! ..songs aiight! lol. – Amanda xo

In 2006 Rihanna founded The BELIEVE Foundation*, inspiring and protecting children in need all over the world. Rihanna recognized that the only way to secure the future of our world is to ensure the health and well-being of our future leaders. BELIEVE gives children a chance to not only survive, but thrive in a world where many will never receive the medical attention, school supplies, toys and clothes that they deserve. The foundation is committed to creating change in the lives of our youth by providing educational, financial, social and medical support when and wherever it is needed. Rihanna and the Believe Foundation are committed to helping our children succeed by granting them the tools they need to believe.

Goals
* Raise awareness of the impact of blood cancers such as leukemia
* Aid the 10,000 people in need of a bone marrow transplant each year
* Help the 70% of patients who rely on strangers for a 2nd chance
* Recruit and register nearly 4,000 new bone marrow donors

Learn more about the BELIEVE Foundation & how you can help HERE!

*The Believe Foundation is a donor advised fund at a national public charity. All contributions to The Believe Foundation go directly to the public charity which sponsors the donor advised fund and all grant recommendations from the donor advised fund are at the discretion of Rihanna and/or her delegates.

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