August 5, 2013
Woman detained in Curacao politician murder probe
Authorities in Curacao have detained a 43-year-old woman in their investigation into the May slaying of a lawmaker who led a major political party. Helmin Wiels was hit by five bullets as he socialised on a Curacao beach on May 5. Two assailants…
August 5, 2013
Baha Mar Names Three Hotel Managers
BAHA Mar has announced its senior operating executives for the Rosewood, Grand Hyatt and Mondrian hotels. #The newly appointed Rosewood at Baha Mar general manager, Luis Fernandes, is a hotelier with proven international experience in managing and…
August 5, 2013
West set for record seventh VMA performance
It just wouldn't be a VMAs without Kanye West, now would it? West will perform BLKKK SKKKN HEAD at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, tying the rapper with Madonna for most VMA performances at seven. West, a three-time VMA winner, made his debut…
August 5, 2013
50 Cent Heading To Court For Domestic Violence Charge
50 Cent is to be arraigned in court today for domestic violence and vandalism charges. The G-Unit leader is being accused by the mother of his child of attacking her and destroying $7,100 worth of property. Daphne Joy claims that 50 (born Curtis…
August 5, 2013
Kanye West, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Nelly & Diddy Make Billboard’s All-Time Top Hot 100 Songs List
As part of its celebration of the 55th anniversary of the Hot 100, Billboard magazine complied a list of the top 100 songs in the chart’s history. Each single’s placement on the list is based on performance on the Hot 100 chart. Several mainstream…
August 5, 2013
Busta Rhymes Calls On Vybz Kartel For “Twerkit” Remix
Busta Rhymes is cooking up a major remix to “#Twerkit” with an all star team which includes incarcerated dancehall star Vybz Kartel. The rap veteran is gearing up to drop more tracks off his upcoming album E.L.E. 2, but promises a major make over…
August 5, 2013
Wahlberg and Washington’s 2 Guns tops US box office
Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington's action film 2 Guns has topped the US box office over the weekend, with estimated takings of $27.4m (£18m). The film is based on a graphic novel of the same name and sees the actors team up to battle drug…
August 5, 2013
Elton John recovering after appendix surgery
Sir Elton John is recovering following surgery to remove his appendix, his publicist has confirmed. The 66-year-old underwent the operation at Monaco's Princess Grace Hospital on Thursday and has been recuperating at his home in Nice, France.…
August 5, 2013
Yankees star Alex Rodriguez in baseball doping ban
Baseball's highest paid star, Alex Rodriguez, has been suspended for 211 games, along with 12 other athletes, in the wake of a doping investigation. The 38-year-old New York Yankees slugger has been banned until the end of the 2014 season. Rodriguez…
August 5, 2013
Apak among 31 Turkish athletes banned for two years
The Turkish Athletics Federation has given two-year suspensions to 31 athletes for drug offences, including Olympic medallist Esref Apak. Hammer thrower Apak, who won silver in Athens in 2004, was one of three athletes listed who competed at the…