Month: December 2011

December 6, 2011

Bob Marley family sues his half brother for infringement rights

Reports are that , Rita Marley and the entire Marley clan have filed a federal lawsuit against Richard Booker, the half brother of Bob Marley, for infringement and unauthorized use of the "Marley" name According to TMZ.com Richard is has trademark…

December 6, 2011

Lawsuit Breaks Out Between Teddy Riley, Former Members Of Blackstreet

Veteran hip-hop/R&B producer Teddy Riley has filed a lawsuit against former members of Blackstreet, accusing the estranged members of illegally using the group’s name. Teddy Riley and group member Chauncey Hannibal filed the lawsuit against former…

December 6, 2011

Gaza Slim surrenders to cops

DANCEHALL Deejay Gaza Slim has turned herself in to the police this afternoon. The entertainer, whose real name is Vaessa Saddler, was named as a person of interest by the Constant Spring Police last week after she made a report that she was…

December 6, 2011

Hubert Sumlin, famed blues guitarist, dies at 80

Blues guitarist Hubert Sumlin, who played with Howlin' Wolf and inspired the likes of Eric Clapton, has died at the age of 80. He was with Howlin' Wolf for the best part of 20 years - his guitar can be heard on tracks such as the 1956 hit,…

December 6, 2011

Davis Cup 2011: Rafael Nadal seals Davis Cup for Spain

Rafael Nadal beat Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro in a thrilling match to secure the Davis…

December 6, 2011

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo & Xavi shortlisted for Ballon d’Or

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi have been named on a three-man shortlist for the prestigious Fifa Ballon d'Or. Messi, 24, claimed the accolade in 2009 and 2010, while Barcelona team-mate Xavi, 31, was third in 2009 and 2010. Real Madrid's…

December 6, 2011

Jamaican duo moves up in world rankings

Jamaicans Charles Pyne and Gareth Henry have moved up the standings in the latest world badminton rankings, released last week. Pyne, who was a quarter-finalist at the recent Suriname International singles championship, has jumped from 131 to 115.…

December 6, 2011

Rivers, Chargers gouge reeling Jaguars, 38-14

No matter how many interceptions he threw, no matter how many turnovers he committed, Philip Rivers refused to play it safe. He knew things would change. They finally did. On "Monday Night Football" no less, and with his San…

December 6, 2011

West Indies stay alive

West Indies kept their five-match series with India alive when they beat the hosts by 16 runs in the third one-day international here yesterday. Defending 260 for five off their 50 overs, the Caribbean side made key strikes at crucial moments…

December 6, 2011

CARICOM concern over plot

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Monday expressed concern over reports of an alleged plot to…