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EARTHQUAKE HITS CHILE

February 27, 2010

Via BBC News A massive earthquake has hit central Chile and killed at least 214 people, the interior minister says. The 8.8 quake caused widespread damage, destroying buildings, bridges and roads in many areas, including the capital where a chemical plant caught fire. Electricity, water and phone lines have been cut. Hundreds of thousands of people are believed to be affected. Several Pacific countries were hit by waves higher than usual after a tsunami was set off by the quake. Continue Reading…. […]

RE-ENACTMENT OF MICHAEL JACKSON’S DEATH BROADCAST ON US TV

February 27, 2010

*shaking my head* Via The Mail Online A controversial re-enactment of Michael Jackson’s death has been shown on US television. VH1 show Famous Crime Scene used an uncanny Jacko lookalike for their chilling 30-minute programme, which aired at 9pm local time. The re-enactment showed the doppelganger being given CPR – first on his bed and then on the floor – by an actor playing the singer’s alleged killer Dr Conrad Murray. Continue Reading…. and view more pics. First the ridiculous live séance on UK […]

ESSENCE MAGAZINE IS LOOKING FOR THE NEXT ‘IT MODEL’

February 24, 2010

Essence Magazine is conducting a nationwide search for the new African-American “It” model. The winner–to be announced in May–will be featured in the September 2010 Fall Fashion issue of Essence and receive a one-year contract with Elite Model Management! Live castings will be conducted in Atlanta, Los Angeles and New York. An expert panel of judges comprised of Essence editors, Elite managers and fashion industry VIPs will attend each of the open castings to evaluate the entrants and 5 finalists will be flown to […]

TONY BLAIR AND GEORGE W BUSH ATTEND AWARDS CEREMONY IN OIL RICH NIGERIA

February 22, 2010

This leaves a nasty taste in my mouth…. Via The Mail Tony Blair and George Bush joined Nigeria’s business and political elite at an awards ceremony yesterday and pledged their support to the oil-rich country’s new acting president. The former British prime minister and ex-U.S. president were invited to the event in the capital city of Abuja by host, newspaper mogul Nduka Obaigbena, though neither of them spoke at the event. Continue Reading…. Who the HELL invited those war criminals? We all know […]

MALAWI MOVES VILLAGERS FOR MADONNA SCHOOL

February 12, 2010

Via AFP “The district commissioner for Lilongwe told the villagers to move off the land and (make) way for the construction of the academy because it was government land reserved for development projects,” an official from the commissioner’s office told AFP by telephone. The official, who did not want to be named, said district commissioner Charles Kalemba told the nearly 200 villagers that they were lucky to have been “compensated for the houses, gardens and fruit trees.” Kalemba, accompanied by officials from […]

HAITIAN JUDGE RECOMMENDS THE RELEASE OF 10 AMERICAN MISSIONARIES

February 11, 2010

The Associated Press reports that a Haitian judge has recommended that 10 American missionaries detained in Haiti be released. The missionaries were arrested after attempting to cross the border with 33 children without the appropriate documentation. ……………………………………………………………………………….  A US Government official to the Haitian judge – ” Release our citizens now or say good bye to future aid!”

RAPPER/ACTRESS EVE ACCUSED OF ASSISTING FORMER BOYFRIEND IN MONEY LAUNDERING SCHEME

February 9, 2010

Well.. this doesn’t sound good… Via XXLmag Rapper/actress Eve has been fingered in a massive money-laundering scheme, involving her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Teodorin Nguema Obiang. According to ABC News, Obaing—who is the son of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea—is being accused of laundering millions of illegal funds in shell companies in the U.S. Continue Reading…. Good luck Eve!

PALOMA FAITH, JAMEELA JAMIL & MATT HORNE SET OUT TO FIND NOKIA’S FIRST ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER

February 5, 2010

Paloma Faith, Jameela Jamil & Matt Horne are set to form part of a glittering A-list judging panel to find Nokia’s X6 All Areas entertainment reporter to cover some of the most exclusive events across the globe, from the top VIP bash in Hollywood to a trackside seat at the Spanish Grand Prix. Ever wanted to rub shoulders with Brad and Angelina, ask George if he’s still single or watch Lady Gaga arriving at the latest awards ceremony on the back of […]