UK NEWS: FINGERS HORROR IN BENEFIT FRAUD CASE

August 5, 2008

Remi Fakorede A voodoo-obsessed mother who unveiled what she claimed was her baby daughter’s disembodied fingers during her trial has been convicted of a £1m benefit scam. Remi Fakorede, 46, offered the three digits as macabre proof of a curse which led to her bank accounts being hijacked during the five-year tax credit scam. The mother of six left at least one of the jurors in tears during her evidence when she pulled out the three fingers and police arrived to seize […]

ACTOR MORGAN FREEMAN IN ‘SERIOUS CONDITION’ AFTER CAR ACCIDENT

August 4, 2008

Website TMZ.com has reported that actor Morgan Freeman was seriously injured in a car accident last night (August 3rd) in Mississipi.   “A spokesperson at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis told us Morgan Freeman’s condition is “serious” after he was injured in a car accident last night. The 71-year-old was in a one car accident late last night outside of Ruleville Miss. and had to be airlifted to the hospital in Memphis. The condition of an unidentified woman in the car with the […]

QUOTES OF THE DAY: RICK ROSS

August 4, 2008

In a recent interview with Don Diva Magazine rapper Rick Ross once again denies he was a Correctional Officer and drops some more classic Jewel’s…. (smh) The man is one big idiot! He cannot be this DUMB! “When I’m making my music and talking about blow, it’s because I did it. When I say I’m rich off cocaine it’s because I did it. I never tried to hide my past! I put my name inside of all my CDs. My company has my […]

PICS OF THE DAY: ANC CELEBRATE NELSON MANDELA’S BIRTHDAY

August 3, 2008

The ANC (African National Congress) celebrated Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday yesterday (August 2nd) in Pretoria, South Africa. Nelson Mandela (Centre), President Thabo Mbeki (Right) and ANC President Jacob Zuma (Left) arrive at the ANC Madiba 90th birthday celebration.   Former South African President Nelson Mandela flanked by his former wife Winnie Mandela (Right) and current wife Graca Machel (Left)   Nelson Mandela, former wife Winnie Mandela (2nd Left), current wife Graca Machel (Left) and President Thabo Mbeki. Nelson Mandela is presented with birthday cake […]

PRODUCTS OF THE DAY: SKIN LIGHTENING CREAMS AND LOTIONS

August 3, 2008

Today while walking past one of the many black hair and beauty stores scattered around the South East London area, a particular brand of hair oil displayed in the store’s front window caught my attention. Several weeks ago I visited the hair salon and my hairdresser/owner of the salon suggested that I use the same brand, and as luck would have it, she had some in stock. I was all set to purchase a small tub of it, but upon hearing her price promptly changed my mind. As far as I am concerned, charging […]

UK MUSIC INDUSTRY MOVERS & SHAKERS: DS MUSIC PR

August 2, 2008

DS MUSIC PR – TAKING HIP HOP & R&B PROMOTION TO THE NEXT LEVEL After gaining a wealth of knowledge and experience from within the dynamic world of entertainment, burgeoning entrepreneurs Kent Daobry (Kaydee) and Paul Savvides (DJ Funksy) decided to join forces in early 2007, and went on to co-found DS Music PR (a subsidiary of the DS Music Group), specializing in radio, digital, and online promotions. North London based DS Music PR, offers innovative marketing and promotional strategies to its […]

US MUSIC INDUSTRY MOVERS & SHAKERS: KANDIS KNIGHT

August 1, 2008

Kandis Knight Armed with a degree in Journalism and Marketing, publicist, music journalist, columnist, talent agent, and booking agent Kandis Knight, is fast becoming a major force within the world of entertainment. Hailing from Minneapolis Knight’s dynamic organisational skills and strong work ethic led to a coveted position with The Rae Mackenzie Group, an upscale marketing boutique in the heart of Downtown Minneapolis’s historic Warehouse District. Knight’s mentor Sharon Smith (Akinsanya), was instrumental in teaching Knight about the music business. Smith was also the Vice President of Marketing for Prince and Paisley […]