November 30, 2011
Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn passes $500m mark
The latest Twilight film has now made more than $500 million (£321m) at the worldwide box office, its distributor Summit Entertainment has said. By Tuesday, its takings had exceeded $508m (£326m) - $223m (£143m) of which was made in North American…
November 30, 2011
Charlie Sheen pays tribute to late comic Patrice O’Neal
Actor Charlie Sheen has paid tribute to Patrice O'Neal, a comic who mocked him on a TV show earlier this year, following his death at 41. "The entertainment world as well as the world at large lost a brilliant man," Sheen said on Twitter. O'Neal,…
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…