UK EVENT: LIVE & UP

August 13, 2008

The up and coming Live and Up community event, that is set to take place on Sunday August 17th at Burgess Park,  will celebrate the London Borough of Southwark and the diversity of cultures that reside in Southwark. Not the sterotypical criminal, one dimensional demographic that the British media loves to portray on a daily basis.  A long with the exciting and unique fusion of live music that will take centre stage on the day, this FREE event will also feature a fun fair on the grounds. Directions to Burgess Park: Buses: 12, 35, 40, 45, 63, […]

STROKE KILLED ISAAC HAYES

August 13, 2008

Soul legend Isaac Hayes, who died aged 65 on Sunday, was killed by a stroke, US authorities have said. The musician’s doctor listed it on his death certificate, while there has been no post mortem, said Memphis sheriff’s spokesman Steve Shular. Mr Shular added that Dr David Kraus was treating Hayes, who suffered a stroke in 2006, for high blood pressure. The Oscar-winner was found at home by members of his family lying next to a treadmill which was still switched on. […]

PICS OF THE DAY: VIBE MAGAZINE 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

August 13, 2008

The Vibe Magazine 15th Anniversary Celebration took place last night (August 12th) in New York. Rapper T.I and Swizz Beatz Vibe Editor-In-Chief Danyel Smith and Swizz Beatz Estelle with The Retro Kids Estelle Sandy “Pepa” Denton and Kevin Liles Tracee Ellis Ross and Heavy D Angie Martinez, Danyel Smith, Sandy ‘Pepa’ Denton and T.I Brand Nubian Rapper Grand Puba Lil Vicious Vin Rock and Treach (Naughty By Nature) Photographs: WireImage

ANTIGUA TO INTRODUCE DEATH PENALTY AFTER THE MURDERS OF BRITISH HONEYMOON COUPLE

August 12, 2008

Antigua’s government will introduce the death penalty for crimes involving weapons in the wake of the murders of a British honeymoon couple. Catherine was killed and Ben Mullany died later in hospital in Swansea The new sentencing legislation will be introduced for anyone who uses a gun or knife in a crime which results in death or serious injury. The inquest into the fatal shootings of honeymoon couple Ben and Catherine Mullany has been opened and adjourned. Three forensics staff from the […]

COMEDIAN STEVE HARVEY SHAMED

August 11, 2008

Picture Source Website Rhymeswithsnitch has put comedian Steve Harvey on blast… In the wake of comedian Bernie Mac’s untimely death, Steve who starred with Bernie in the classic movie/documentary ‘Kings Of Comedy’, called in to CNN yesterday and spoke of missing Bernie and how much he loved him. Well That Bitch over at Snitch remembered an interview that Bernie conducted with Ebony Magazine, where he stated that he and Steve were no longer friends, because after Bernie got the role in ‘Ocean’s 11’, Steve and his publicist went behind his back and contacted the […]

QUOTE OF THE DAY: KANYE WEST

August 11, 2008

“Open your f**king minds. Open your minds. Be accepting of different people and let people be who they are. You know how many people came to me calling me gay cause I wear my jeans the fresh way? Or because I said hey, dude, how you gonna say ‘fag’ right in front of a gay dude’s face and act like that’s ok. That s**t is disrespectful. Coming from Chicago, where if you saw somebody that was gay you were supposed to stay […]

ISAAC HAYES DIES AT 65

August 10, 2008

Isaac Hayes died early today (August 10) in Memphis Tennesse AllHipHop.com has learned. The pioneering R&B singer was found laying on the floor near a tread mill in his home. Hayes, 65, was rushed to Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, where he was pronounced dead, around 2:00 am. (Source) no.. no… no…. 😦 Rest In Peace Isaac

BERNIE MAC DIES AT 50

August 9, 2008

Comedian and actor Bernie Mac died early Saturday morning from complications due to pneumonia, his publicist confirmed. Mac, 50, had been hospitalized for about a week at Northwestern Hospital, according to his spokeswoman. A few years ago, Mac disclosed that he suffered from sarcoidosis, a rare autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in tissue, most often in the lungs. The comic born Bernard Jeffrey McCullough could cut an imposing figure. He stood six-foot-three, was built like a fullback and carried himself with a bouncer’s […]

MORGAN FREEMAN RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL

August 8, 2008

Morgan Freeman has been released from hospital, after suffering shoulder damage, a broken elbow and a broken arm, sustained in a near fatal car accident in Mississpi last week. The actor told TV’s ‘Entertainment Tonight’ “I’m doing very well. I feel real good. I just really, I thank the staff at Elvis Presley medical facility and many, many thanks to my many well-wishers. It’s great to know people care about you.”