December 25, 2013
Hugh Jackman quits Harry Houdini Broadway musical
X-Men star Hugh Jackman has pulled out of a new Broadway musical about Harry Houdini in which he was to have played the famed illusionist. The actor cited scheduling demands as the reason for his departure, saying he "wasn't able to commit to the…
December 25, 2013
Tessanne Chin wants to voice at home
Newly crowned The Voice winner Tessanne Chin said for her upcoming album she would love to do some recording in her homeland. Chin, who was voted season five winner of the NBC talent competition, received a recording contract from Universal Music…
December 25, 2013
‘The Hobbit’ holds off ‘Anchorman 2’ to top box office
On busy pre-Christmas weekend at the box office, ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ held off a very different sequel, ‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues’. Peter Jackson's ‘Hobbit’ sequel took in US$31.5 million in its second weekend of release…
December 25, 2013
Tessanne begins recording with Universal early 2014
The Voice season-five winner Jamaican songbird Tessanne Chin says she will begin recording with Universal Music group in early 2014. Speaking with reporters at the Jamaica Observer's Beechwood Avenue headquarters Monday morning, Tessanne said…
December 25, 2013
Arsenio Hall Uninjured in Minor Car Accident
Arsenio Hall was involved in a minor car accident two days before Christmas. According to TMZ, the actor-turned-talk show host was driving in the West San Fernando Valley on Monday night, December 23, when he lost control of his brand new Porsche…
December 20, 2013
Theatreland shocked by West End ‘tragedy
Leading lights of London's Theatreland have been "rocked and shocked" by the ceiling collapse at a West End theatre that left dozens of people injured. Several heard the news as they left the opening night of Stephen Ward, the new musical from…
December 20, 2013
Clint Eastwood Refuses to Pay Spousal Support for Dina
Clint Eastwood's divorce from ex-wife Dina has turned ugly, according to a new court document. He has filed a response to Dina's divorce papers, saying he refused to pay spousal support and asked her to pay for her own legal fees. Dina filed for…
December 20, 2013
Mariah Carey’s Christmas track breaks a million sales
Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You has sold its millionth copy in the UK, 19 years after it was first released. According to the Official Charts Company the track crossed the milestone after selling 68,000 copies in 2013. The American…
December 20, 2013
Selena Gomez cancels shows to have ‘time to herself’
Selena Gomez has cancelled her upcoming Australian concert tour, saying she needs some time to herself. The 21-year-old singer was due to perform five concerts, beginning on 1 February. "My fans are so important to me and I would never want to…
December 20, 2013
Jamaica Jazz and Blues Fest signs big acts
Grammy winners Toni Braxton and Chrisette Michele, as well as chart-topping crooner Aaron Neville are the first big names signed for the 18th staging of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival scheduled for January 30 - February 1, 2014, the Jamaica…