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FORMER BASEBALL STAR SAMMY SOSA ADMITS TO BLEACHING HIS SKIN

November 11, 2009

For those of you living outside of the US, who know nothing about baseball (like myself) and therefore not so familiar with Sammy Sosa he is a former major league baseball star. Click here for more information about Sammy.  I decided to post this story because it’s hilarious, sad and pathetic. Sammy who hails from the Dominican Republic recently turned up to the Latin Grammy Awards ceremony with lighter skin, straight hair and wore coloured contact lenses. He was obviously keen to remove the Afro-Latin from out of his system…. When accused […]

DOCUMENTARY: ‘WHY DO JAMAICANS RUN SO FAST?’ WINS AWARD

November 10, 2009

Via Overground Online Documentary Why Do Jamaicans Run So Fast? which looks at Jamaica’s success at the Beijing Olympics, has won the Garland of Honour award at the 2009 Movies, Sports & TV Film Festival in Milan, Italy.  The prize is the second international honour for the film, which won Best Documentary at the American Black Film Festival in Miami in September. Continue Reading…..

RIHANNA – SINGLE COVER FOR ‘WAIT YOUR TURN’

November 9, 2009

Rihanna’s image has changed drastically in short period of time. The singer entered the murky world of music when she was 16 years old and now at the ripe old age of 21 the industry has succeeded in convincing her to go down this road…… Via PunchBowl Blog Well it was bound to happen at some point!

MORE POINTLESS RAP “BEEF”: RAPPER BEANIE SIGEL BLAMES OTHERS FOR HIS PAST FAILINGS/ JAY-Z AND DAMON DASH RESPOND

November 5, 2009

For those who have missed out on this tedious piece of “rap beef”, former Roc-A-Fella Records artist Beanie Sigel (who is about to drop an album) called in to a radio station last week and ranted about Jay-Z deserting him, not visiting him while he was incarcerated and then accused Damon Dash of embezzling money.  Click here to listen to the full interview. Then Jay- Z responded to Beanie’s accusations during a press conference in Canada. Click here to watch. And now Damon Dash has responded. Watch below. Dame’s rambled response […]

COSTCO PULLS “LIL MONKEY” DOLL

November 4, 2009

  [Thanks Agnes] The doll is called ‘Cuddle with Me” manufactured by BrassKey Keepsakes. It’s the headband that is causing the controversy. It reads “Lil’ Monkey.” The doll is also surrounded by stuffed monkeys. The white doll counterpart on store shelves is surrounded by pandas, with a hat that reads ‘Pretty Panda.’ Click here to read more… The world really does hate us! SMH LOL!  When will it end???

TALENTHOUSE – (CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS)

October 30, 2009

TalentHouse launched on the 27th October 2009 and is a platform for creative collaboration, providing artists opportunities for recognition and compensation. Talenthouse currently focuses on film, fashion, music, art and photography. Many global brands and acclaimed industry icons are involved with Talenthouse by hosting Creative Invites. Creative Invites are where an artist or brand invites the TalentHouse community to collaborate on a professional piece of work. Beats by Dr. Dre, Naomi Campbell, Nokia and Adidas are among the Creative Invites with the aim to […]

SONY PICTURES USED STAND IN FOR MICHAEL JACKSON’S ‘THIS IS IT’ CONCERT MOVIE?

October 26, 2009

Via Digital Spy Sony Pictures has been accused of using stand-ins for Michael Jackson on the upcoming concert movie This Is It. According to the News of the World, Michael’s father Joe and sister La Toya believe that the film company is “fooling” fans with the use of impersonators. Joe, who has seen 12 minutes of the film, said: “This movie features body doubles, no doubt about it. I think people will tear this movie apart.” La Toya’s business partner Jeffre Phillips […]

AMY WINEHOUSE’S FATHER GIVES EVIDENCE TO DRUG COMMITTEE

October 20, 2009

Via The Metro Amy Winehouse’s father was asked to give evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee, which is carrying out an investigation into the illegal cocaine trade. Experts and those with first hand experience of the drug were asked to share their opinions with the committee. It is due to report its findings in December. Mitch Winehouse was invited to speak as his daughter has a well documented history of drug addiction. He is currently filming a documentary programme for Channel […]

HAMPTON UNIVERSITY’S FIRST WHITE HOMECOMING QUEEN SUFFERS RACISM

October 19, 2009

Via Times Online Cultural history will be made tonight in a college town in southern Virginia when a lissome 22-year-old student in a tiara hosts a car show and singing contest modelled on American Idol. Nikole Churchill will look good, and on the evidence of the past few days will handle the microphone with aplomb. However, she will have to be ready for hecklers. She is the first non-black Homecoming Queen in her university’s history and not everyone is happy that she […]

BALLOON BOY’S PARENTS CONFIRMED AS BEING LIARS!

October 18, 2009

BBC News A US sheriff has said the case of six-year-old Falcon Heene who was believed to be adrift in a hot air balloon, prompting a major alert, was a hoax. Sheriff Jim Alderden said the parents of the boy were actors and had put on a “good show for us, and we bought it”. Falcon’s disappearance became a media drama, but he was later found at home. Sheriff Alderden said as yet there had been no arrests but possible charges included […]