Entertainment

November 30, 2011

Smiley Culture death: No crime committed, says IPCC

An investigation into the police operation during which reggae singer Smiley Culture died has found no evidence of a criminal offence. The Independent Police Complaints Commission carried out the inquiry. The singer, whose real name was David…

November 29, 2011

Conrad Murray to be sentenced in singer Jackson’s death

Dr. Conrad Murray, who was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of pop…

November 29, 2011

Bow Wow in tax problems with IRS

Rapper/actor Bow Wow is the latest artist to run afoul of the IRS, TMZ.com reports. Bow Wow, born Shad Gregory Moss, owes $91,105.61 to the government for back taxes accrued in the state of Florida for the year 2006. As a result, the government…

November 29, 2011

George Michael shelves UK shows due to pneumonia

Singer George Michael has cancelled the remaining dates of his tour because of ill health, his publicist has confirmed. The 48-year-old was admitted to hospital in Vienna on Monday and is being treated for "severe" pneumonia. His publicist added…

November 29, 2011

Kylie Minogue inducted into Aria hall of fame

Kylie Minogue and children's entertainers The Wiggles have been inducted into the Aria Awards hall of fame in Sydney, Australia. Minogue, 43, who was inducted by PM Julia Gillard, said she was "a very proud Australian". "Red Wiggle" Murray Cook said…

November 29, 2011

Andrea True, who sang More More More, dies aged 68

Disco star Andrea True, whose biggest hit was More More More (How Do You Like It?), has died aged 68. The singer began her career as an actress in pornographic films, shortening her name from Andrea Truden for the sake of her family. More More…

November 27, 2011

Jimmy Cliff New Album “Sacred Fire” Drop November 29

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff returns to music spotlight with a new album titled Sacred Fire, due…

November 27, 2011

Loon Arrested In Brussels, Belgium Over U.S. Heroin Case

Former Bad Boy Records rap star Loon was arrested in Brussels, Belgium, after he was allegedly indicted for heroin trafficking charges in the United States. Sources stated the rapper was arrested on November 22 at the Brussels Airport. According…

November 27, 2011

Lil Wayne Cancels Shows In Australia; Adds Dates In Africa

Rapper Lil Wayne has canceled a series of highly anticipated performances in Australia. A date in Perth slated for tonight (November 25) was scrapped, as was a performance in Adelaide on Sunday (November 27). Lil Wayne’s representatives said that…

November 27, 2011

Singer George Michael recovering

The 48-year-old singer - who was hospitalised on Monday, November 21, in Vienna, Austria - is being treated by medics in a private house in the Austrian capital city and is so far making good progress. A friend of the singer explained: "He got…