December 23, 2012
Gangnam Style hits one billion views on YouTube
Gangnam Style has become the first video to clock up more than one billion views on YouTube. The South Korean Dance track was posted online in July, propelling pop star Psy to worldwide fame. It has inspired hundreds of parody clips, from members of…
December 23, 2012
Beres strikes reggae Gold at 57
Beres Hammond has never been one of reggae’s most recognizable artists internationally but, in the singer’s native Jamaica, he enjoys an iconic status just a few notches below that of Bob Marley. A specialist in intimate love songs often told from…
December 23, 2012
Machel Heats up New York
In the middle of winter, Machel Montano and the HD Family had the Barclay's Center in New York, USA on fire having delivered a scorching hot performance on Monday. The reigning International Power and Groovy Soca Monarch along with Patrice Roberts,…
December 23, 2012
Khago promises much for GT Taylor’s Christmas Extravaganza
Dancehall star Khago is one of the headline acts performing under the 'Still Rules' theme at GT Taylor's Christmas Extravaganza stage show on Christmas Day. Khago burst on to the scene in 2008 with the hit single Can't Cool, since then he has…
December 23, 2012
Queen records Christmas message in 3D format
The Queen has recorded her Christmas Day broadcast to the UK and Commonwealth in 3D for the first time, Buckingham Palace has said. Her use of the technology comes 80 years after George V first broadcast a Christmas speech on the radio and started…
December 23, 2012
Sonisphere UK rock festival is cancelled for 2013
The organisers of Sonisphere say the rock festival has been cancelled for 2013. The event, which was due to take place at Knebworth Park, was only confirmed a few weeks ago. Organisers say they were unable to secure a strong enough line-up of…
December 23, 2012
Sachin Tendulkar retires from one-day cricket with India
Record-breaking India batsman Sachin Tendulkar has retired from one-day international cricket. "I feel blessed to have fulfilled the dream of being part of a World Cup-winning Indian team." The 'Little Master' made his one-day debut in 1989 and…
December 23, 2012
Lakers rally past Warriors in OT in Steve Nash’s return
Steve Nash sliced through the lane, broke down the defense, and created shots for Kobe Bryant time and again, just the way he has for teammates throughout his brilliant 17-year NBA career. So much for an adjustment period. Bryant had 34 points and…
December 23, 2012
I want to beat Usain Bolt-GATLIN
The lure of beating undisputed sprint champion Usain Bolt has become the driving force behind American Justin Gatlin's training during the tough winter months. The 30-year-old former Olympic champion is valiantly attempting to rebuild a career…
December 23, 2012
Barry strikes late for Man City
Gareth Barry struck in stoppage time yesterday to ensure Manchester City kept the pressure on Manchester United in the Premier League title race with 1-0 victory over Reading. The defending champions were being frustrated by bottom-place Reading…