June 10, 2011
Iran summons UK diplomat over remarks on Syria
Iran took Britain to task Thursday over what it says were "unfounded" remarks by the United Kingdom's top diplomat on Tehran's alleged role in helping stifle protests in strife-torn Syria. The Foreign Ministry summoned Britain's charge…
June 10, 2011
New Airstrikes Target Libyan Captial
A new round of suspected NATO airstrikes shook the Libyan capital and its suburbs early Friday, a day after allied and Arab nations pledged more than $1.1 billion to help Libya's opposition council and civilians affected by the country's…
June 10, 2011
Obama Urges Gabon’s President to Root Out Corruption
U.S. President Barack Obama has urged Gabon's President Ali Ben Bongo to root out corruption and protect human rights in the West African country. Mr. Obama met with Mr. Bongo at the White House Thursday, despite questions about alleged…
June 10, 2011
US Delegation Meets with Contractor Jailed in Cuba
A U.S. delegation has visited an American contractor jailed in Cuba for crimes against the communist state. Political strategist Donna Brazile said Thursday the delegation spoke with Alan Gross for about two hours and found him “in good spirits.”…
June 9, 2011
Rihanna Named in Racism Lawsuit
Rihanna was recently named in a racism lawsuit filed by tax lawyer and ex-Gucci employee,…
June 9, 2011
Sean Kingston’s condition upgraded
Sean Kingston is "breathing on his own" after being hospitalised following a jet ski accident last week. The Beautiful Girls singer is no longer breathing through a tube and also walked for the first time yesterday since he ploughed into the Palm…
June 9, 2011
J.Lo/Ojani Noa Sex Tape Stolen by His Girlfriend’s Manager?
The sex tape containing intimate scenes of Jennifer Lopez and her ex-husband Ojani Noa has been allegedly stolen by his manager. According to WENN, Noa’s current girlfriend Claudia Vazquez has been in possession of the data drive which contains the…
June 9, 2011
Stevie Wonder To Be Honored At 2011 Apollo Theater’s Annual Spring Gala Benefit
The Apollo Theater announced on June 6th the complete lineup for its sixth Annual Spring Gala Benefit Concert honoring cultural icon Stevie Wonder, who will be inducted into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame. The Benefit supports the preservation…
June 9, 2011
Last ‘Oprah’ Show Watched by 16 Million
When Oprah Winfrey said so long to her daytime audience last month, more than 16 million tuned in to witness history – which averages out to twice as many households than usual. The Nielsen Co. reported today that the May 25 series finale of “The…
June 9, 2011
Western-Arab talks to focus on Libya after Gaddafi
Western and Arab nations are to meet in the United Arab Emirates to discuss how events in…