June 14, 2013
Reggae Sumfest in the black
Despite operating in a struggling economy for most of its 20 years, promoters of Reggae Sumfest say the annual event consistently returns a profit. Johnny Gourzong of Summerfest Productions, organisers of the show, told the Jamaica Observer last…
June 14, 2013
Steven Spielberg predicts ‘meltdown’ of film industry
Directors Steven Spielberg and George Lucas are warning that the film industry is in danger of "meltdown". They say it will become increasingly difficult for them to get smaller films into theatres because Hollywood is relying on big budget…
June 14, 2013
Queen’s portrait defaced with spray paint in Westminster Abbey
A portrait of the Queen in Westminster Abbey has been defaced with spray paint, an abbey spokesman has said. A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after being detained by security guards at the abbey, Scotland Yard…
June 10, 2013
Ciara Gets Sued for Backing Out of Gay Event
Hip-hop/R'n'B singer Ciara may not have only lost a $10,000 payday but has also gained a major headache as West Hollywood gay bar The Factory filed a lawsuit against her for allegedly bailing out of a gay event scheduled at their venue during L.A.…
June 10, 2013
Bruno Mars Feels Grateful for Fans’ Support Following Mother’s Death
Bruno Mars spoke out for the first time after her mother's death nearly a week ago. The 27-year-old singer took to Twitter on Thursday, June 6, to thank his fans for their support, saying, "So thankful for all the love during the most difficult time…
June 10, 2013
‘Purge’ Surges to the Top; ‘Internship’ Settles for Fourth Place
Universal. The studio claimed the top two movies, including surprise smash The Purge. The sci-fi thriller about a future when crime is permitted one night per year had been expected to debut on top of the chart and to sell modestly well, anywhere…
June 10, 2013
AEG exec feared Michael Jackson would sabotage his comeback tour
AEG Live executives feared Michael Jackson would sabotage his comeback concerts five days before his death, the company's CEO testified Thursday. Randy Phillips refused to advance money to help Jackson pay his staff because he believed the singer…
June 10, 2013
Paris Jackson: Judge orders inquiry
A judge overseeing the guardianship of Michael Jackson's children has ordered an inquiry into Paris Jackson's wellbeing after she attempted to kill herself earlier this week. Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff asked an investigator to look into…
June 3, 2013
Fast & Furious 6 holds US box office
Fast & Furious 6 has fought off competition to stay atop the North American box office. The action movie starring Vin Diesel earned $34.5m (£22.6m) ahead of Now You See Me with Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine which debuted with $28.1m……
June 3, 2013
Robin Thicke scores his first UK number one single
US singer Robin Thicke has scored his first UK number one with the fastest-selling single of the year so far. Blurred Lines, featuring rapper TI and Pharrell Williams, sold 190,000 copies in its first week to claim top spot. "It's an honour and…