Whitney Houston had cocaine in system when she drowned
Whitney Houston was a chronic cocaine user who had the drug in her system when she drowned in a hotel bathtub, coroner’s officials said after releasing autopsy findings that also noted heart …
‘Kony 2012’ filmmaker detained after public vandalism
The co-founder of Invisible Children has been taken to hospital in San Diego, California, following what the group called an “unfortunate incident” after he was reportedly found half-naked …
Nike apologises for unofficial name of ‘Black and Tan’ trainers
Sportswear company Nike has apologised after issuing a St. Patrick’s Day-themed running shoe that raised memories of a British paramilitary unit notorious for terrorising Irish Roman Catholics in the …
Nelson Mandela home after hospital stay
Nelson Mandela was released from a South African hospital a day after officials said the ailing anti-apartheid icon underwent a keyhole examination for an abdominal ailment. “The doctors have …
Octavia Spencer – wins the Oscar for Best Supporting actress
Octavia Spencer produced the first tears of Oscar night after winning the Best Supporting Actress gong. The Help star, who was awarded the prize for her role as a maid in the segregated South, also …
Adam Deacon winner of BAFTA Rising Star Award
Adam Deacon was referring to himself as the “underdog” before the BAFTA Awards ceremony – a competition he was even calling “a class war”. But by the end of the night, he was …
RIP Whitney Houston aged 48
The entertainment industry is in mourning after award-winning music legend Whitney Houston was found dead in a Los Angeles hotel room on the eve of the Grammys. Stars took to Twitter to express their …
Beyonce shows of post baby curves in support of husband Jay-Z
A month after giving birth to Blue Ivy, new mom Beyonce is back on her feet. Or, should we say, back in her Louboutins. The 30-year-old star singer made two public appearances since Blue Ivy’s …
Soul Train creator Don Cornelius dies aged 75
Don Cornelius, creator and host of “Soul Train,” a milestone in television programming that introduced generations of viewers to new music and dance trends emerging from black America, died on 1 …
GQ names Tinie Tempah Britain’s best dressed man 2012
Rapper Tinie Tempah is officially Britain’s best-dressed man of 2012, according to a list released by GQ magazine. The dapper Tempah — a former chart-topper whose real name is Patrick …
Common and Drake at the Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival became the unlikely centre of hip-hop’s latest beef when Drake and Common came to town. Rapper-turned-actor Common was promoting his role in upcoming family drama LUV, …
Whitney Houston denies having nothing
It has been reported that Whitney Houston is broke after spending her entire fortune, including $100 million from her last record deal. Radaronline.com reported that the Bodyguard star, 48, who sought …
Six part miniseries of Nelson Mandela’s life planned
A six part miniseries based on the life of Nelson Mandela is in the works from South Africa’s Out of Africa Entertainment, the UKs Left Bank Pictures and Canada’s Blue Ice Films. Producers on the …
Film the police
In this free to download track B. Dolan addresses police brutality and how to combat it with those ever present camera phones. This is a brilliant reworking of NWAs classic F^ck the Police. With the …
Pay 40k to be taught Jay-Z college class
People with $40,000 to spare can now attend Georgetown University to be taught about the life and times of Jay-Z. Professor Michael Eric Dyson, who teaches at the university in the US, has offered a …
Usain Bolt named athlete of the year for third time
Jamaican Usain Bolt was named Athlete of the Year by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) on Saturday. He retained his 200m crown at this year’s World Championships in …
Michael Jackson’s personal physician found guilty
Michael Jackson’s personal physician, Dr Conrad Murray, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter over his use of propofol, the super-strong surgical anaesthetic that caused Jacko’s …
Drake’s Take Care album leaked online – singer says ‘listen and enjoy’
Drake’s upcoming sophomore album, “Take Care,” has leaked online just one week before its release date. Though only two songs – “Lord Knows” featuring Rick Ross and “Take Care” featuring Rihanna …
50 Cent hits out at corporate greed
50 Cent lashed out at corrupt politicians and greedy business men on his Street King Facebook page. The rapper, who has made it his mission to feed one billion African children by the end of 2013, is …
50 Cent parodies the Hangover with new Street King ads
50 Cent’s stepping up the promotional campaign for his Street King energy drink, which he’s selling to help reach his goal to provide one billion meals for impoverished children. The …
Mary J Blige invites Drake to appear on her latest album
Drake seems to be everywhere these days. The next place fans will find him is on Mary J. Blige’s upcoming album Mary has invted him to guest on the song Mr Wrong for her upcoming album My Life II…The …
John Terry denies racial slur against Anton Ferdinand
John Terry has firmly denied making a racist slur against Anton Ferdinand during Chelsea’s west London derby defeat at QPR. QPR will meet with Anton Ferdinand on Tuesday to discuss reports he …
The Story of Lovers Rock – Limited screenings
A documentary by director Menelik Shabazz called The Story Of Lover’s Rock, received a limited release in a handful of London cinemas. But it’s popularity took cinema’s by surprise as tickets sold out …
Drake’s interview with Elle
In the latest issue of Elle magazine, Drake speaks on his relationship with Nicki Minaj and Rihanna, threesomes, naked photos, loneliness, and bringing girls home to his mother. You can read the …
