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 Jackson) trashed her Toluca Lake, California condo and then kicked her as she tried to hide in the bathroom.
In a strange twist, 50 Cent has been charged with domestic violence with a woman that has been deemed his child’s mother, when it has been widely know that he only has one kid.
This latest development emerges as a new report claims the multi-million dollar rapper allegedly kicked this woman Daphne Joy – and also trashed her California condo. 50 has publicly dated Joy and, reports say, has a 16-year-old son with her.
The rapper also stands accused of creating $7,100 in property damage in June 23 incident at the woman’s residence in Toluca Lake, CA, according to TMZ. He’a accused of breaking chandeliers, furniture, a TV and a lamp and ruining the woman’s bedroom closet.
The woman claims she had to hide in her bathroom the avoid 50 Cent. The police were subsequently called to the alleged scene of the crime.
50 Cent stands charged with one count of misdemeanor domestic violence and 4 counts of misdemeanor vandalism.
The rapper faces up to five years in jail and $46,000 in fines.
50 is due in court on July 22.
Whether or not 50 has another child remains in question. Publicly, he’s only had one son, Marquise Jackson, with Shaniqua Tompkins.
In July, 50 issued a statement through his lawyer denying the accusations. ”Curtis Jackson denies these allegations as made against him. It is important to note, Mr. Jackson has not been arrested and there is no warrant outstanding for his arrest.”
50 faces up to five years in prison and $46,000 in fines if convicted.
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 rap and R&B hits made the list.
Kanye West’s ode to female money lovers “Gold Digger” featuring Jamie Foxx came in at 58, Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” from the movie Dangerous Minds reached number 79, Nelly’s duet with Kelly Rowland “Dilemma” landed at the 75 spot, and Puff Daddy’s (aka Diddy) tribute to the Notorious B.I.G. “I’ll Be Missing You” was number 94.
“Family Affair” by Mary J. Blige (89), “The Boy Is Mine” by Monica & Brandy (63), “Let Me Love You” by Mario (53), “No One” by Alicia Keys (48), and “We Belong Together” by Mariah Carey (11) were a few of the contemporary R&B hits to make the list.
Usher had two tracks represented - “You Make Me Wanna…” at 100 and “Yeah!” featuring Ludacris and Lil Jon at 13. As did The Black Eye Peas with “Boom Boom Pow” at 51 and “I Got A Feeling” 6.
1990′s group Boyz II Men held down three spots on the list with “End of The Road” (50), “One Sweet Day” with Mariah Carey (34), and “I’ll Make Love To You” (19).
Late iconic singers Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Marvin Gaye all had respective classic songs recognized. Jackson’s “Billie Jean” was at 81, Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” was at 49, and Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” was at 37.
The number one spot on Billboard’s list of the all-time Top Hot 100 songs went to “The Twist” by Chubby Checker.
To see the full list visit billboard.com.
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 of “Twerkit” before that happen.
Speaking with MTV RapFix Live, Busta Buss says the remix is official done and will feature Vybz Kartel.
“‘Twerk It (remix)’ is officially done, so everybody could look forward to that,” Busta Rhymes said. “The remix is gonna feature the incredible Vybz Kartel, Ne-Yo, T.I. Jeremih, French Montana and myself, of course. So y’all can definitely look forward to hearing probably one of the most phenomenal remixes for all of 2013.”
Busta Rhymes also discussed his use of Jamaican patois in the original version of the song.
“I’m a direct descendant of the Jamaican culture. I was born in East Flatbush Brooklyn, and my [family is] Jamaican so I was born and raised in the environment of the Jamaican dialect and the patois.”
“The reason why I chose to do it was because I love to do things in a way that stands alone and I felt it was important to make a record that felt like it was a different, unique and new approach,” he added. “I wanted to use the Jamaican dialect as a style without making a reggae song. So ‘Twerk It’ it is not a reggae record, it’s a hip-hop record but the Jamaican dialect is being used as a style.”
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 traffickers.
The Wolverine, starring Hugh Jackman as the razor-clawed Marvel hero, took the second spot with $21.7m (£14.1m).
The Smurfs 2, featuring the animated blue characters, rounded up the top three with $18.2m (£11.9m).
The sequel failed to meet expectations in the US but performed well internationally, earning $52.5m (£34.2m) in 43 markets.
The Wolverine is Jackman's sixth outing in the role and has now earned $95m (£62m) in the US - and added another $38.5m (£25.1m)to its international haul.
The former US number one film, haunted house tale The Conjuring, slipped to number fourth place in the chart but has now crossed the $100m mark since opening three weeks ago.
Smaller openings for indie fare proved to be a prudent decision with films such as Sundance Film Festival favourite The Spectacular Now, starring Shailene Woodley, which earned $190,000 (£124,000) in four theatres.
The low-budget Fruitvale Station made $2.7m (£1.7m) and Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine earned $2m (£1.3m) in 50 locations.
"Summer is not just about blockbusters," said Paul Dergarabedian of box-office tracker Hollywood.com.
"It's about specialized films that challenge the audience or are just different from the traditional, cookie-cutter, summer-style movie.''
Lindsay Lohan's much talked about return to acting, opposite real-life porn actor James Deen, in the erotic thriller The Canyons made just $16,000 (£10,400) on two screens.
Its distributor IFC Films said it is performing strongly through video-on-demand services.
US BOX OFFICE CHART
1.2 Guns - $27.4 million.
2.The Wolverine - $21.7 million
3.The Smurfs 2 - $18.2 million
4.The Conjuring - $13.7 million
5.Despicable Me 2 - $10.4 million
Source: Hollywood.com
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.
Sir Elton was forced to cancel a series of summer shows last month after being diagnosed with appendicitis, including a headline gig in London's Hyde Park.
He told The Sun he performed 10 shows "in agony" before he called doctors.
"I was a ticking time bomb. I guess I could have died at any time. I feel so lucky and grateful to be alive," he said.
The singer is expected to be well enough to be performing back on stage in September.
Last week, Sir Elton posted a message of thanks to his fans for their support on his website.
"I would like to thank the literally thousands of people who have sent me get well cards and messages over the past two weeks," he said.
"Your well wishes have touched me deeply and will play a big part in my recovery. I cannot wait to see you all and thank you in person when I resume my concert schedule later this year."
It was also announced the star would be the first recipient of the Brits Icon award, launched by Brit Awards organisers to celebrate major figures in music.
He will be presented with the honour at a special show in September.
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 is the most famous player linked to a Florida clinic, Biogenesis, which has been accused of supplying banned performing-enhancing drugs.
In July, player Ryan Braun was banned for 2013 for breaking drug rules.
Other players suspended on Monday included the Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz, Jhonny Peralta of the Detroit Tigers, and Everth Cabrera who plays with the San Diego Padres. They each received a 50-game ban.
Major League Baseball, the organisation governing the sport, said Rodriguez had been suspended for "his use and possession of numerous forms of prohibited performance-enhancing substances, including testosterone and human growth hormone, over the course of multiple years".
The statement also accused the player of "attempting to cover up his violations" by obstructing the investigation.
Rodriguez was accused of interfering with the Major League Baseball investigation into Biogenesis, resulting in a harsher penalty, correspondents say.
He has until Thursday to appeal the ban.
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig said on Monday: "Those players who have violated the programme have created scrutiny for the vast majority of our players, who play the game the right way.
"We continue to attack this issue on every front."
Rodriguez previously admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs while playing for a Texas team between 2001-03. He has denied using steroids since.
Rodriguez was named Most Valuable Player in baseball's American League three times.
He has not played this season while recovering from hip surgery, but had been expected to take the field on Monday in a game against the Chicago White Sox.
The accusations against the players emerged from a major investigation into a Florida drug clinic that is suspected of distributing performance-enhancing drugs to several professional baseball players.
After years of inflated batting statistics - and arm muscles - during what has become known as baseball's "steroids era", the extent of doping in the sport was laid bare in a 2007 report by former Senator George Mitchell.
Mr Selig subsequently strengthened the sport's drug testing policies and created an investigative branch to prosecute drug offences.
Many hoped the changes would usher in a new, "clean" era for the sport.
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 2012 London Olympics.
Turkey's doping problems threaten to affect Istanbul's bid to host the 2020 Olympics.
International Olympic Committee members will choose a winner on 7 September.
Worse could follow for the sport in Turkey when TAF completes its investigations into alleged doping by Asli Cakir Alptekin, the women's 1,500-metre gold medallist at the 2012 Olympics, and two other female team members in London last year.
The bans were expected after the International Association of Athletics Federations carried out tests before and during the Mediterranean Games in the Turkish city of Mersin in June.
Apak was one of eight athletes who tested positive following the European Team Championships in Gateshead the same month.
Last week, TAF chairman Mehmet Terzi resigned from the post he had held for nine years in the face of doping allegations directed at Turkish sportsmen and women.
"The athletes were found to be in violation of Turkey's strict anti-doping laws following testing undertaken by the Turkish anti-doping authority (TADA)," Ugur Erderner, president of Turkey's National Olympic Committee and a member of the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) executive board, said in a statement.
"This work is part of a concerted, and much more aggressive, anti-doping policy in Turkey that has been in place for over six months and will be further reinforced with the re-accreditation of the Wada-licensed anti-doping laboratory in Ankara later this year."
The TAF listed the names of the suspended athletes on its website, without giving details of their offences.
Jockey Simone Montgomerie dies after fall
Jockey Simone Montgomerie has died following a fall at the Darwin Cup meeting in Australia.
The rider, 26, was among the frontrunners on Riahgrand when she was thrown from her mount about 100m from the finishing line.
The National Jockeys' Trust in Australia confirmed the Northern Territory rider was fatally injured.
Her father, Peter Montgomerie, trained 2005 Melbourne Cup runner-up On A Jeune.
After her fall in the Wolf Blass Lightning Plate race, the remainder of the Darwin Cup meeting, which had a crowd of about 20,000, was abandoned with three races remaining.
Montgomerie was treated by two doctors and paramedics at the course before being transported to Royal Darwin Hospital, but died shortly after arrival.
"Terrible day for all," said the National Jockeys' Trust on Twitter. which also called for people to pray for her family.
Brett Dixon, chairman of Darwin Turf Club, said there would be an investigation into the death.
"The Darwin Turf Club along with the entire industry offer our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of Ms Montgomerie", he said.
Former British-based jockey Kerrin McEvoy said Montgomerie's death was a "tragedy".
"I'm shattered by the news. I know Simone really well, we actually did pony club together," he said.
"My condolences go to the Montgomerie family. She's a beautiful girl, it's just a tragedy."
Tottenham sign £26m striker from Valencia
Tottenham Hotspur have completed the £26m club-record signing of striker Roberto Soldado from Valencia.
The 28-year-old has signed a four-year contract after passing a medical and becomes Spurs' third summer signing.
Soldado has 11 caps for Spain and scored 30 goals in 46 appearances for Valencia club last season.
A Spurs statement said: "We are delighted to confirm the signing of Roberto Soldado from Valencia after he successfully completed his medical."
Soldado is expected to be available for Tottenham's final pre-season friendly, which is against Espanyol at White Hart Lane on Saturday.
The club's previous transfer record was the signing of midfielder Paulinho from Corinthians for nearly £17m earlier this summer. Spurs have also added winger Nacer Chadli from FC Twente for a fee thought to be around £7m.
Soldado was born in Valencia but began his career at Real Madrid, scoring 63 goals in 120 league appearances for their B side, Real Madrid Castilla.
He joined his hometown club three years ago after a spell at Getafe and went on to score 80 goals in 146 appearances for Valencia.
Soldado has also become an established member of the Spanish national squad and helped his country to the runners-up spot at this summer's Confederations Cup.
His arrival will boost an attack that has only Jermain Defoe and Emmanuel Adebayor as recognised first-team centre-forwards.
Bolt ready to regain 100m gold at World Championships
Usain Bolt says it is "very important" he regains the 100m title at the World Championships in Moscow, which start this weekend.
The 26-year-old won the title in Berlin in 2009 but was disqualified in Daegu in 2011 for a false start, allowing compatriot Yohan Blake to take gold.
"Of course it's very important [to win back the title]," said Bolt.
"Right now I'm in good shape, focused, feeling well, training hard and I'm ready."
The Jamaican is overwhelming favourite to not only regain gold in the 100m, but also retain his 200m title - particularly with a number of his usual rivals not competing in Moscow.
Blake will not get an opportunity to defend his 100m title after he withdrew from the championships with a hamstring injury.
Former world champion Tyson Gay and Jamaica's ex-100m world record holder Asafa Powell both failed drug tests in July, and have opted to miss the event in the Russian capital.
And although Bolt was beaten by American Justin Gatlin in June at the Diamond League meeting in Rome, Bolt recorded the quickest 100m time this year - 9.85 seconds - at the Anniversary Games.
The six-time gold medallist has also posted of this year's fastest time in the 200m after running 19.73 seconds in Paris in July.
"I want to keep winning every race that I compete in and the 100m and 200m finals in Moscow will be the biggest races for me this year," added Bolt.
"My season has been good, I'm getting stronger every week and my execution and speed endurance is steadily improving."
The World Championships begin on 10 August, with the 100m final on 11 August and the 200m final taking place on 17 August.