November 13, 2012
Ben Affleck to receive Modern Master honour
US actor Ben Affleck is to receive the Modern Master award from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the highest honour the event bestows. Organisers described the 40-year-old as "a multi-dimensional artist" who had "come into his own"…
November 13, 2012
Kartel Trial hits snag
The trial of dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel hit a snag when it was called up for mention in the Corporate Area Resident Magis-trate's Court yesterday. Kartel was before the courts for attempting to pervert the course of justice. Vybz Kartel,…
November 7, 2012
Mavado, Alison Hinds Colab on new remix
Dancehall artiste Mavado has collaborated with soca music veteran Alison Hinds for a remix to his JA Productions single Caribbean Girls. The artiste, who is now signed to DJ Khalid's We The best Music group, believes it's important to appeal to the…
November 7, 2012
Ballymena council agree to offer Liam Neeson freedom award
Ballymena Borough Council has unanimously agreed to offer Liam Neeson the Freedom of the Borough. At a council meeting on Monday evening, Mayor of Ballymena PJ McAvoy proposed that the actor should be given the award. The Oscar-nominated actor is…
November 7, 2012
Jennifer Lopez’s boyfriend signs confidential agreement
Jennifer Lopez has reportedly made Casper Smart sign a confidentiality agreement. The 43-year-old pop star - who has got divorced three times and recently celebrated her one-year anniversary with her 25-year-old dancer boyfriend - is said to be…
November 7, 2012
Salma Hayek sets off alarm at boarding school
Salma Hayek used to set all the alarm clocks off in the middle of the night at boarding school. The Savages star has a mischievous streak in her, which came out when she attended a Catholic girls' boarding school in Louisiana. She said: "I had a…
November 7, 2012
Kartel Murder postponed
Dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel's case involving the murder of Clive 'Lizard' Williams has been put off until next year. The case was called up in the Home Circuit Court yesterday and postponed until January 21. Williams was reportedly…
November 6, 2012
Wreck-It Ralph scores big at North American box office
Disney animated film Wreck-It Ralph has scored an impressive weekend at the US box office with $49.1m (£30.7m) in ticket sales. The movie, about a video game villain who tries to become a hero, earned almost twice as much as the number two movie,…
November 6, 2012
Jay-Z, Opening for Obama, Puts Romney in Lyrics
Jay-Z has a fix for his lyrics that meets parental guidance requirements — and President Barack Obama’s approval. The rapper and producer performed his hit “99 Problems” as he and Bruce Springsteen opened for an Obama rally in Columbus, Ohio. He…
November 6, 2012
Backstreet Boys release new Christmas song: Listen here (and get filled with joy)
Christmas has come early for your inner 13-year-old! In anticipation of the holidays, the Backstreet Boys have released a new Christmas song, and, if you’re anything like yours truly, the tune will fill you with the cheer that you and Nordstroms…