February 18, 2011
‘The King’s Speech’ leads Oscar races
A film about a stuttering British monarch, a movie about the founder of Facebook, a sci-fi thriller and a John Wayne classic remake topped the list of movies honored with Oscar nominations announced Tuesday. "The King's Speech," about Britain's…
February 18, 2011
Waka Flocka: “Stress Is Gone Kill Me”
After yesterdays shooting of his tour bus, rapper Waka Flocka has indicated that these incidents are wearing him down. On Twitter, the rapper said, "Damn stress gone kill me im only 24 #needabackrub." The rapper indicated that he was in good…
February 18, 2011
Diddy Funds Budding Entrepreneurs With $100K Donation
Hip-Hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is backing up claims to support young entrepreneurs with a $100,000 donation to help fund startup businesses for urban youth across the country. Diddy was honored on Sunday (February 13th) during the 2011 Annual…
February 18, 2011
Rapper Kanye West Headlines Essence Music Festival
Superstar rapper Kanye West will head to New Orleans this July to headline the 2011 Essence Music Festival. Kanye is slated to hit the stage during the three-day festival, which will also include performances by Mary J. Blige, Trey Songz, funk…
February 18, 2011
Cricket World Cup: Grand ceremony launches tournament
The 10th Cricket World Cup has been launched following a $30m (£18.6m) opening ceremony in Bangladesh.
All 14…
February 18, 2011
NFL, NFLPA agree to enter mediation
Less than three weeks from the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement, the NFL and its players' union agreed Thursday to mediation in their labor dispute. The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, an independent U.S. government…
February 18, 2011
Bulls nip Spurs for fourth straight win
Derrick Rose had a career-high 42 points and the Chicago Bulls headed into the All-Star break with an impressive 109-99 victory over the NBA-leading San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. Luol Deng had 19 points and Carlos Boozer finished with 15 for…
February 18, 2011
Injury forces Baugh, Barath out World Cup
West Indies have suffered another setback in their preparation for the World Cup. Official sources have confirmed that Carlton Baugh Jr and Adrian Barath have suffered hamstring injuries, and will return home earlier than scheduled from the…
February 18, 2011
Digicel Carib Cup date changed
The Finals of the 2012 Digicel Caribbean Cup will be contested between June and July. Jack Warner, president of the Caribbean Football Union, announced on Monday that the region's premier tournament will undergo a massive transformation for the…
February 18, 2011
Palin: America ‘on a road to ruin’
Sarah Palin delivered a harsh critique of President Obama's budget proposal during…