Jennifer Lopez Talks Relationships: “I Still Think About Getting Married”
Jennifer Lopez fantasizes about a Nicholas Sparks-type romance, and she’s not afraid to admit it. The multi-hyphenate performer opens up to W Magazine about never giving up hope on love, despite some very public relationship failures.
“When it comes to work, I never get tired,” Jennifer says. “But with personal failures, I have thought, This is too hard. When my marriage [to Marc Anthony] ended, it was not easy to find forgiveness. It wasn’t the dream that I had hoped for, and it would have been easier to fan the flames of resentment, disappointment, and anger.”
The two split in 2011 after seven years together. But Jennifer says since Marc is the father of her children, eight-year-old twins Max and Emme, she’s worked hard to make things right. Now, she’s happily dating dancer Casper Smart -- her on-and-off beau of almost five years.
“We got together and broke up and are now together again,” she says. “I still think about getting married and having that long life with someone. I love the movie The Notebook. A dream of mine is to grow old with someone.”
For now, Jennifer’s living out her professional dreams. She’s got a new single out, titled “Ain’t Your Mama,” a Las Vegas residency, and her NBC cop drama Shades of Blue has been picked up for a second season. "I do have trouble saying no," she admits.
Jennifer also just wrapped the final season of American Idol -- a show she says helped changed people’s perceptions of her, though she hasn’t stopped trying to prove herself.
"People may now think I'm 'nice,' but they still act surprised when I'm smart,” she says. “…If a man does one thing well, people immediately say he’s a genius. Women have to do something remarkable over and over and over.”
Selena Gomez Stars in Sexy, Summery GQ Photo Shoot
Selena Gomez is heating up the pages of GQ with a brand new photo shoot. In the sexy pics, the singer poses in bikini tops and itty bitty shorts -- even opting to go topless for one shot.
In an interview with the mag due out in full tomorrow, Selena talks about growing up in the public eye. “I didn’t have an opportunity to figure out my life without people having an opinion every step of the way,” she says.
But if you think she regrets any of her choices, think again. “I chose this. So I’m not gonna sit here and say, ‘Oh, my God, poor me, I didn’t have a normal childhood,’” she says. “I don’t give a ****about that.”
Selena is currently gearing up for her North American tour, which starts May 6 in Las Vegas. She'll also be appearing in a new segment of "Carpool Karaoke" on The Late Late Show with James Corden. Corden revealed the news in his first Instagram post Wednesday.
According to Entertainment Weekly, her segment will air in late June.
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3-DAY TCI & BAHAMAS PUBLIC FORECAST
GENERAL SITUATION: A WEAK PRESSURE PATTERN REMAINS ACROSS THE AREA, MAINTAINING PLEASANT CONDITIONS AND LIGHTER WINDS.
ALL AREAS
WEATHER: MOSTLY SUNNY AND WARM WITH THE SLIGHT CHANCE OF A BRIEF SHOWER...TURNING FAIR TONIGHT.
WINDS: NORTHEAST TO EAST AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS TODAY...DECREASING 10 KNOTS OR LESS TONIGHT.
SEAS: 2 TO 4 FEET OVER THE OCEAN TODAY...SUBSIDING 3 FEET OR LESS TONIGHT.
HIGH TEMPERATURE TODAY 84 °F 29 °C
LOW TEMPERATURE TONIGHT 70 °F 21 °C
SUN MOON TIDES
SUNRISE: 6:49AM MOONRISE: 12:24PM LOW TIDE: 7:51AM 8:00PM
SUNSET: 7:32PM MOONSET: 1:58AM THU HIGH TIDE: 1:50PM 2:23AM THU
***FIRST QUARTER MOON @ 11:59PM***
EXTENDED FORECAST: WEAK PRESSURE PATTERN IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN ACROSS THE AREA THROUGH FRIDAY MAINTAINING LIGHTER WINDS ACROSS THE ISLANDS.
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WEATHER: PARTLY SUNNY AND WARM WITH THE CHANCE OF A STRAY SHOWER.
WINDS: EAST TO SOUTHEAST AT 10 KNOTS OR LESS IN THE NORTHWEST & CENTRAL BAHAMAS... NORTHEAST TO EAST AT 10 KNOTS OR LESS IN THE SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS.
SEAS: 3 FEET OR LESS OVER THE OCEAN.
FORECAST FOR FRIDAY
WEATHER: PARTLY SUNNY AND WARM WITH THE CHANCE OF A STRAY SHOWER.
WINDS: EAST TO SOUTHEAST AT 10 KNOTS OR LESS IN THE NORTHWEST & CENTRAL BAHAMAS...NORTHEAST TO EAST AT 10 KNOTS OR LESS IN THE SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS.
SEAS: 3 FEET OR LESS OVER THE OCEAN.
Invest Turks and Caicos prepares to highlight the Islands strengths at Regional Conferences
Invest Turks and Caicos (Invest TCI) is gearing up to promote the Islands as an attractive destination for foreign investment at regional conferences, summits and roadshows in the month of May.
Representatives of the Invest TCI team will join regional investment agencies, Caribbean Government Officials and industry leaders at three major events next month.
The first event scheduled for the team is the Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS). Deemed as the Caribbean’s most noteworthy hotel investment conference, attracting leaders of the key stakeholders involved in hotel investment and development. CHRIS takes place in Miami FL, May 10-11, and provides an excellent opportunity to influence attendees through networking opportunities, informative break-out sessions and workshops.
Immediately following CHRIS is the 3rd Annual Caribbean Investment Summit (CIS), which also takes place in Miami on May 12-13. The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) in collaboration with the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA) will host the 3rd staging of the Summit.
Produced with support from the Inter-American Development Bank, as part of their regional initiative: Support to Foreign Direct Investment in the Caribbean, and the Financial Times’ fDi Magazine, the Caribbean Investment Summit offers a unique window for investors to the region’s diverse opportunities available to them, and aims to attract a wealth of potential investors interested in the dynamic Caribbean brand.
A key element of this year’s CIS will be a Ministerial Roundtable to discuss, among other topics, the importance of IPAs to national development and the Regional Investment Promotion Strategy. The Minister of Finance, Investment and Trade, the Honourable Charles Washington Misick will participate in the Roundtable along with Ministers from around the region.
To conclude May’s events, representatives from the Invest TCI team will join the Premier and industry leaders for the 3rd Annual Premier’s Roadshow, May 22nd-27th. The TCI team will hold individual meetings, networking and promotional events in Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York with the aim of promoting the Turks and Caicos Islands.
“These events provide the first opportunity for Invest TCI to actively promote investment opportunities in the Turks and Caicos Islands”, said John Rutherford, CEO. “We cannot wait for investors to come to us, given the competition from other Caribbean countries to attract investment, and the team is very excited to take part in these high profile events and start ‘selling’ the great product that is Turks and Caicos, particularly in the areas of tourism and hospitality. The initiatives in May are part of a programme of visits to industry events and target markets that we will undertake over the year and we are confident we will be successful in encouraging international investors and developers to visit and take a serious look at Turks and Caicos as a potential location for their business.
Bar Brawl sends two persons to the hospital
Police responded to a bar on Aviation Drive, Providenciales over the weekend after receiving reports of multiple fights that left two persons who were in separate fights, a 23year old male injured with multiple major stab wounds and a 23year old female with non-life-threatening stab wounds.
When officers arrived on the scene, there were persons on the outside throwing bottles and rocks at each other. Upon seeing the police, they ran away.
The injured man and woman were taken to the Cheshire Medical Centre where they were and seen and kept overnight.
No one has been arrested; the investigation is on-going.
Police have yet to determine the cause of the fights, or who were all persons involved, if you were at the bar during that time, we ask you to contact us with any information you may have at Chalk Sound Police Station 338-5901.
To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1- 800 8477 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: www.crimestoppers.tc. The information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
POLICE QUELL RUMOR
A scary and thought provoking message has been making its way around social media and the Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police are looking at the source.
Many persons across the islands have been requesting information about this post circulating through Whatsapp about individuals pretending to be electrical or water company employees robbing people.
The warning which reads:
‘Please. Take note: 3 or 4 guys may visit your home claiming they are from Water Company, to install shower caps, to save water. Or they will claim they are from Electricity Company to change energy-saving electric bulbs for free as part of government lay down program. They have been spotted in so many areas. Please. Do NOT let them in. They are Robbers, robbing people at gun-point. Please alert all your contacts, as you may save lives. Make sure doors are locked at all times and please do not open door to strangers. Please forward immediately to save lives and property!!!’
This warning has begun to cause major concern for people’s safety.
In a release to RTC News, the Police are quelling this malicious rumor and stated that at this time, there are no known reports of robbery surrounding the Modus Operandi mentioned in the circulated post reported to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police.
Another malicious rumour sent to RTC News was also questioned in which the Police also condemned this post which states:
'There is a syndicate of criminals selling beautiful key holders at Public Places, Airports, Petrol Stations. They sometimes parade themselves as sales promoters giving out free key holders. Please do not buy or accept these key holders no matter how beautiful they look.
The key holders have inbuilt tracking device chip which allows them to track you to your home or wherever your car is parked. The key holders are very beautiful to resist. Accepting same may endanger your life. All are therefore requested to pass this message to colleagues, family members and loved ones. Be on guard.
Alert everyone.'
The Police also stated that the following is a rumour and urged everyone to exercise caution and alertness every day. If you did not contact the Water or power company to come to your home to do any repairs, then you should not allow anyone inside or unless you are sure of who they are. Ask for identification if necessary or call the police if you are unsure.
Ministry of Tourism welcomes the Governor General’s Cup - Caribbean Air Rally
The Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture and the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board is pleased to announce a partnership with the Governor General’s Cup - Caribbean Air Rally 2016 which bagan yesterday April 11, 2016 the JAGS McCartney International Airport came alive as aircraft enthusiasts from around the globe bare down on its runway. It is expected that an air armada of 35 aircrafts with 80 crew members will visit the islands.
The Governor General’s Cup Air Rally is an annual event covered by major international aviation and travel magazines. Since its inception in 2001 the International Air Rally team has put together one of the largest International Air Rallies on the region. To date, over 500 pilots and aviation enthusiasts have travelled across Canada, USA, the Caribbean and Latin America in what is usually 13 days of adventure.
For the fourth time, the Air Rally will launch from the shores of Grand Turk, where a number of students from various primary institutions will enjoy a tour of the aircrafts. The International Air Rally’s goal is to facilitate, encourage and increase the movement of private aircraft to various destinations whilst promoting the destination.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Porsha Stubbs-Smith commented “I am proud to be a part of this event which not only promotes and celebrates the art of aviation but also our beautiful shores. The island of Grand Turk has played a vital part in the race for space during the 1960’s and today this only reaffirms its strategic location as a spring board to new trends. My Ministry is pleased to be a part of such an initiative that is now gaining momentum regionally.”
This year, the Air Rally is being covered by the most popular aviation show: ‘The Aviators TV’, who will broadcast a full episode to over 60 million viewers globally.
The delegation will depart the Beautiful by Nature Turks and Caicos Islands on April 13th 2016 enroute to St. Croix, US Virgin Islands; as they race for the Governor General’s Cup.
CXC to allow for electronic testing
The Barbados-based Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) says it will soon implement electronic testing to allow learners to take their CXC examinations on a computer or electronic device.
“This exciting, new initiative is in keeping with CXC’s commitment to observe global quality standards in the delivery of examination services and deliver enhanced learner experiences through the consistent use of technology,” the region’s premier examination body said in a statement on its website.
It said that electronic testing will bring regional learners up to speed with worldwide test-taking practices and provide them with the flexibility to interact with images, video, audio, and other resources during their examinations.
“CXC’s electronic testing format will adhere to world-class security standards which will guarantee the integrity of the test taking. The Council will launch this platform for all January 2017 Caribbean Secondary Education Certification (CSEC) multiple choice exams,” said CXC, which is the examining body that provides educational certifications in 16 English-speaking Commonwealth Caribbean countries.
It said that it will pilot its electronic testing platform during the week of April 25, adding “this is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are registered for the May/June 2016 CSEC and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) to practice ahead of their exams”.
The CXC, established in 1972, said that for both CSEC and CAPE, candidates selected to participate in electronic pre-test must be registered for the May/June 2016 examinations.
Dominica’s First Chief Minister passes away
Franklyn Andrew Baron, 93, who was the first Chief Minister of Dominica, has died.
Baron, who was a politician and businessman, died on Saturday 9 April 2016.
He leaves to mourn his wife Sybil Baron and children including the Minister for Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Francine Baron and Frederick Baron, among others.
It is anticipated that Mr Baron will be afforded an official funeral in recognition of his service to the state.
Federal Reclassification of Marijuana Could Have Major Impact on Medical Uses
Federal authorities have announced that they are reviewing the possibility of loosening the classification of marijuana, and if this happens, it could have a far-reaching impact on how the substance is used in medical settings, experts said. Marijuana is currently classified as a Schedule I drug, meaning it is listed alongside heroin and LSD as among the "most dangerous drugs" and has "no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse."
The Drug Enforcement Agency announced last week that it is reviewing the possibility of reclassifying it as a Schedule II drug, which would put it in the same category as Ritalin, Adderall and oxycodone. Medical experts are welcoming the review, saying it could ease restrictions for researchers, so that they can better understand which compounds in marijuana could be used to help patients.
The American Medical Association told ABC News that the group supports the review "to help facilitate scientific research and the development of cannabinoid-based medicines." "The Drug Enforcement Administration should work with other federal regulatory agencies to develop a special schedule for marijuana to facilitate study of its potential medical utility in prescription drug products," AMA officials told ABC News in a statement. "Current standards for approval of prescription drug products require rigorous scientific study.
While studies related to a limited number of medical conditions have shown promise for new cannabinoid-based prescription products, the scope of rigorous research needs to be expanded to a broader range of medical conditions for such products," the AMA added.