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Miley Cyrus does Lil Kim for Halloween and Hugh Hefner does Robin Thicke

It seems a week doesn’t go by that Miley Cyrus isn’t in the news for something. Smart girl doing all kinds of things to stay relevant even if people are …

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Miley Cyrus gets her wig snatched by Sinead O’Connor

Miley Cyrus hit a nerve when she compared herself to veteran songstress Sinead O’Connor. Cyrus said that her video for Wrecking Ball was inspired by O’Connor’s Nothing Compares 2 U. …

Read moreMiley Cyrus gets her wig snatched by Sinead O’Connor

ABC News and Miley Cyrus’s omnishambles – That was the twerk that was

Thanks to Miley Cyrus twerking is now a worldwide phenomena. All over the web news outlets have been reporting on her crazy (and some have said disgusting) display at the …

Read moreABC News and Miley Cyrus’s omnishambles – That was the twerk that was

Wentworth Miller comes out as gay and says no to Russia

Prison Break actor Wentworth Miller came out as gay and gave a polite but firm up-middle finger to an invitation to St Petersburg International Film Festival as a “guest of …

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Wiley faces legal action after walking out on Cumbria festival

Musician Wiley launched an attack on the county of Cumbria after being booed off stage at music festival CockRock on Saturday (20 July) night. Cockermouth Rock Festival organisers in Cumbria …

Read moreWiley faces legal action after walking out on Cumbria festival

Zimmerman reportedly rescues family from car crash

It’s been reported that Trayvon Martin killer, George Zimmerman and another rescued four people from a car in Florida last week. The alleged rescue came four days after he was …

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Lil Wayne apologises to Emmett Till’s family during live performance

It’s been a long time coming but Rapper Lil Wayne finally apologised to the family of murder victim Emmett Till. Wayne caused controversy earlier this year when it emerged he …

Read moreLil Wayne apologises to Emmett Till’s family during live performance

Halle Berry marries Olivier Martinez in secret French wedding

Actress Halle Berry and French actor Olivier Martinez were married in France over the weekend, her publicist, Meredith O’Sullivan Wasson, confirmed on Sunday. Berry is pregnant with the couple’s child …

Read moreHalle Berry marries Olivier Martinez in secret French wedding

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson tops the “Baddest Brothers” list and sistas are angry

Let me get this straight: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is featured on the front cover of Essence magazine. Some folks are up in arms, saying he shouldn’t be on the front cover …

Read moreDwayne “The Rock” Johnson tops the “Baddest Brothers” list and sistas are angry

Richard Branson tickled by Hilarious complaint letter

No stranger to complaints about his airline, Sir Richard Branson was tickled to read a complaint letter to Caribbean airline LIAT which has a partnership with Branson’s Virgin Atlantic. The …

Read moreRichard Branson tickled by Hilarious complaint letter

Rihanna having several puffs in Amsterdam

Rihanna‘s Diamonds World Tour touched down in Amsterdam at the weekend and the star immediately treated herself to the delights of the city. On Saturday, RiRi posted several photos on …

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50 Cent drama, Power gets greenlight

Straz, who brought us the amazing Spartacus series, have given the greenlight to eight episodes of rapper turned actor, Curtis Jackson’s aka 50 Cent’s drama, Power. The series is executive …

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Rihanna Tours Coco Chanel’s Apartment

When Rihanna hit Paris on the French leg of her Diamonds tour she got the chance to hang out in the iconic home of Coco Chanel. In true RiRi fashion, …

Read moreRihanna Tours Coco Chanel’s Apartment

Drunk in front of a crowd English Frank channels his inner racist

UK rapper English Frank caused outrage on Twitter for two days when a video of him making racist comments to a security guard was discovered. The recording was taken at …

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DMX says Iyanla did not “Fix My Life”

After appearing on the season premier of Iyanla: Fix My Life, 42-year-old rapper DMX has said Iyanla did not help him. Speaking to JET on Sunday, 14 April, he expressed …

Read moreDMX says Iyanla did not “Fix My Life”

What do you know about the Chagos Islands?

In 1965, three years before Mauritius was given its independence, the UK decided to separate the Chagos Islands from the rest of its then Indian Ocean colony. The Mauritian government …

Read moreWhat do you know about the Chagos Islands?

Mozambican man dragged by police van dies in custody

South Africa’s police watchdog is investigating the death of a Mozambican man who died in police custody. 27-year-old taxi driver Mido Macia, died after being handcuffed to a police vehicle …

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Is Kanye losing it for reals this time?

Rapper Kanye West ended his second show at the Hammersmith Apollo in London by screaming his head off then throwing the mic so hard that it bounced into the front …

Read moreIs Kanye losing it for reals this time?

An Obituary – the passing of our beloved Common Sense

An oldie but a goodie. I got this as an email and thought it was worth a mention. Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense …

Read moreAn Obituary – the passing of our beloved Common Sense

Do people still think Bo Derek started braids?

Black hair is still a mystery despite being a billion-dollar industry. Some people are operating under the misconception that Bo Derek started the braids trend when she appeared in that …

Read moreDo people still think Bo Derek started braids?

50 Cent released from hospital after car accident

Rapper and actor Curtis Jackson, better know as 50 Cent,  has been released from a hospital after suffering minor injuries when his SUV was involved in a traffic accident early …

Read more50 Cent released from hospital after car accident

Dizzee Rascal re-records football anthem ‘Shout’ for Euro 2012

Dizzee Rascal is releasing a re-recorded version of Shout to back England ahead of their Euro 2012 quarter-final against Italy. Dizzee has recorded new lyrics to the track for a …

Read moreDizzee Rascal re-records football anthem ‘Shout’ for Euro 2012

Beyonce and Jay-Z surprise diners in south east London cafe

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z surprised diners when they showed up at a local cafe in south east London’s Forest Hill recently the Sun reports. The From The Forest cafe, in …

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Rihanna snaps at Esquire journalist over Chris Brown questions

Rihanna’s tired of talking about Chris Brown! It’s been three years since her infamous fight with Chris Brown before the 2009 Grammys, but Rihanna is still getting asked about her …

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