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Janice aka Miss Mad News

VIDEO: WENDY WILLIAMS CRIES FAKE TEARS FOR WHITNEY HOUSTON

A representative for Whitney Houston released a statement several days ago telling the world that the singer was now back in rehab. Wendy Williams addressed Whitney’s current situation on her talk show and then “broke down”. ……………………………………………………. Oh Wendy STOP IT! You’re behaving as if Whitney’s a dear friend/close family member. I’m not buying the fake crocodile tears luv.  Put the Kleenex away and stop acting like a fool. Erm…who is that woman sitting next to Wendy?

UK TV: EASTENDERS CONFIRMS MERCY’S DEPARTURE

Digital Spy reports that actress Bunmi Mojekwu who plays Mercy Olubunmi in the BBC 1 soap Eastenders, will be written out of the hit show later this year. EastEnders bosses have today confirmed that Mercy Olubunmi will be leaving Albert Square later this year. The Walford student, played by actress Bunmi Mojekwu, will bow out on-screen in the summer after a year as a regular cast member on the show. Mercy is currently caught up in an immigration drama after the UK Border Agency threatened to deport her for outstaying her []

UK EVENT: TEDDY MUSIC ‘WOW BASS LEVEL 4 EP’ – LAUNCH PARTY

On May 29 the newly established Teddy Music Label will release ‘Wow Bass Level 4’, the sixth instrumental E.P by the east London native Teddy Music (fka DJ Silencer), a no-holds-barred producer and DJ whose creative prowess has crafted some of the most memorable tracks in grime that include, Lethal Bizzle’s ‘Pow 2011’, ‘Modern Warfare’ with B.Live, Skepta and Footise, and Tempa T’s ‘Boy Off The Ting’. Whether it’s the menacing beat on the aptly titled ‘Afghan’ which boasts P Money, Blacks []

REST IN PEACE BOB MARLEY – FEBRUARY 6TH 1945 – MAY 11TH 1981

30 years ago today the legendary Bob Marley died. In July 1977, Marley was found to have acral lentiginous melanoma, a form of malignant melanoma. The cancer eventually spread to his lungs and brain and he died at Miami’s Cedars of Lebanon Hospital (now University of Miami Hospital) at the age of 36 on May11 1981. …………………………………………………….. LEGEND!!! His music will never ever die. Rest In Peace Nesta Robert Marley.

UK NEWS: BUSINESSWOMAN GUILTY OF ‘NON-EXISTANT JOB’ FRAUD

Via The Voice Online A BUSINESSWOMAN who conned hopeful job seekers out of 400 (GBP) was found guilty of four counts of fraud by false representation. Michelle Rowe, 40, was given a 16-week suspended sentence and 148 hours of community service for advertising non-existent job vacancies for trainee housing officers through her south London-based company, Arlington Networks. Successful candidates were then interviewed before being told that they had to pay 400 (GBP) to complete a course to secure their position. Continue Reading…. []

UK NEWS: BOY BANNED FROM SCHOOL FOR “CORN-ROW” HAIRSTYLE TAKES BATTLE TO HIGH COURT

Via The Daily Mail A school’s decision to bar a pupil because of his hairstyle has come under challenge in a High Court test case. The boy, G, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was refused entry to St Gregory’s Catholic Science College in Kenton, Harrow, north London, at the age of 12 because he wears his hair in ‘cornrows’. The popular West African style of braiding hair along the scalp is prohibited under the strict uniform and hair policy at St []

MATTHEW KNOWLES TO HOST AUDITIONS FOR NEW FEMALE POP GROUP

Via Music World Entertainment Mathew Knowles, founder, CEO, President of Music World Entertainment and Beyonce’s father/former manager, will host auditions for a new three member female pop group on Thursday, May 12 in Houston. All interested participants must be between the ages of 18-24. Participants must be able to sing and dance simultaneously to a well-known recognizable pop song of their choice for one minute. Participants must bring a performance track along with a photo and resume. When: Thursday, May 12, 2011 []