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CARNIVAL in KINGSTON..Breaking records and providing a good mix of entertainment, organisers of Bacchanal Jamaica expect to end this season on a high with today's road march.
Le Masquerade - Carnival To Flood Kingston Streets Today
HILLSTERIA...Hillary Clinton 2016 Speculation: The Week It Moved From Trickle To Stream (VIDEO)
There comes a time in life when spring is in the air, the blossoms are blooming anew, the birds are returning to their aeries, and a political reporter's thoughts, naturally, turn toward wildly speculating about whether Hillary Clinton is going to run for president in 2016. READ More...
NCAA Championship Matchup Set in Atlanta, GA....Louisville, Michigan To Face Off For National Title: 2013 NCAA Tournament Final Matchup Set
NCAA Championship Matchup Set
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Final Four.. Serena vs. Venus.. Dickie V's Big Day.. Home Run History.. Melo On Fire.. Rutgers Fallout.......
Yes...ATLANTA -- Start studying, Louisville.
Instead of an all-Big East final against a familiar opponent, the top-seeded Cardinals will play Michigan for the national championship Monday night. It will be the first game between the teams since 1978. READ More...
Beyonce, Jay-Z Blasted For Cuba Vacation On Fifth Anniversary (PHOTOS)
BEYONCE, JAY-Z Cuba Vacation
Beyonce and Jay-Z are being criticized for spending their fifth anniversary in Cuba.
Mauricio Claver-Carone, the Executive Director of Cuba Democracy Advocates in Washington, D.C., a group dedicated to promoting democracy in the Caribbean country, blasted the hip-hop power couple for vacationing in the communist nation.
"There are women getting beaten on a daily basis, women who are being jailed for no reason ... people are fighting for their freedom," he told TMZ, claiming Beyonce and Jay-Z's failed to educate themselves on Cuba's human rights violations before making the trip. "It’s extremely insensitive," he added. READ More...
Trayvon Martin's Family Settles Wrongful Death Suit for a Reported Seven Figure
Trayvon Martin's family has reached a settlement in a wrongful death suit they filed against the homeowners association of the sub-division where Martin was killed, the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Martin was shot to death just steps from his father's home on Feb. 26, 2012, by volunteer neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman. The case drew national attention last year as the Sanford Police Department vacillated on whether to file charges against Zimmerman, who indicated that he'd shot Martin only after being attacked. Zimmerman has been charged with second degree murder and is currently awaiting trial. READ More...
Rick Warren, the Mega Church Pastor son, Matthew Warren Commits Suicide
In an emotional letter to his church members, pastor Rick Warren of Lake Forest, Calif.-based Saddleback Church told them that his youngest son committed suicide.
“At 27 years of age, Matthew was an incredibly kind, gentle and compassionate young man whose sweet spirit was encouragement and comfort to many,” Warren, the popular author of The Purpose Driven Life, said in the letter. “Unfortunately, he also suffered from mental illness resulting in deep depression and suicidal thoughts.”
Matthew Warren, one of three children of Warren and his wife, Kay, killed himself Friday, the evangelical pastor said in the letter. READ More...
Rayvon, Red Fox Team With Top American Film Maker & Video Director, Rik Cordero to shoot VIDEO "No Other Like You"
American film-maker and music video director Rik Cordero recently shot and directed Rayvon and Red Fox's video No Other Like You. A nominee for Video Director of the Year in the 2009 BET Awards, Cordero was named Best Director at the 2007 No Exit Music Video festival. His project, Inside a Change, was named Best Film at the 2009 HBO New York International Latino Film Festival.This is Cordero's second time directing a video for a Jamaican act. He has directed videos, including Jay Sean's Back to Love, Jay Z's Blue Magic Trailer, The Fire by The Roots, and Chain Music by American rapper Wale. READ More...
YOU WILL CRY WHEN YOU WATCH THIS VIDEO: Camila Isabel Vick's 'Mama's Song' Showcases Young Singer's Wish For Ailing Mother (VIDEO)
Today in emails we're really glad we opened: young singer Camila Isabel Vick's heartbreaking and endearing song for her mother, written at the time of her cancer diagnosis. We were sent this video of bright-eyed Camila singing by a publicist who says she met Camila at her own children's summer camp. Sometimes things are just meant to be, and we think the world should hear this sixth-grader sing.
Pandemonim Promised Tonight...Pandemonium hits Jamaica for Carnival 2013 today. The promise to deliver a true carnival experience is coming to life with the staging of the first-ever Pandemonium event at the Golf Academy, in New Kingston.
It features a cast of the top soca performers in 2013 and of all time. Carnival's true king, Machel Montano, performs live with his 2013 hits such as The Fog, She Ready and his Soca Monarch favourite, Float. He is joined by nine-time Road March King, SuperBlue. to create utter pandemonium. The two tied for the power Soca Monarch title at Trinidad carnival this year and will perform together for the first time since.
Joining the all-star soca cast will be Patrice Roberts and Farmer Nappy, accompanying Machel along with the HD band. READ More...
65 year old Oliver Samuels' 'Embassy Saga' To Fly Out...There will only be a one-month local run for Oliver Samuels' Embassy Saga, as international demand for the play has it booked up to December. It opens in Jamaica on Wednesday, April 10.
Samuels said "I can seriously state that this is one of the best productions Jamaica will ever see". "Who among us is without an 'embassy saga' or embassy drama?" Samuels asked. "Do you remember that episode on JBC TV in the '80s where a young handsome man dressed in earmuffs and winter coat tried to go overseas at Norman Manley but never knew he needed a visa? Well, if you thought that was funny, wait until you see this." READ More...
Ebert Dies... Recently Diagnosed With Cancer... TUESDAY: Announced 'Leave Of Presence'... His Favorite Movies... Top Quotes... Ebert's Politics... Best Takedowns: 'I've Seen Audits That Were More Thrilling'... Beloved Movies He Didn't Like... Life In Newspapers... LAST PUBLISHED WORDS: 'I'll See You At The Movies'... His Final Review
Two days after announcing he was taking a "leave of presence" because of a cancer recurrence, iconic film critic Roger Ebert has died at age 70, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
The Chicago Tribune reported that Ebert, who was hospitalized last December after he broke his hip, wrote online on Tuesday that "the 'painful fracture' that made it difficult for me to walk has recently been revealed to be a cancer. It is being treated with radiation, which has made it impossible for me to attend as many movies as I used to." READ More...
Jada Pinkett On Will Smith Open Relationship Rumor: 'Will Is His Own Man' (VIDEO)
Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith must know the secret to a successful marriage. The two have been married for nearly 16 years -- an eternity in Hollywood -- and are still going strong. Rumors have claimed the key to that success is an open relationship.
In an interview with HuffPost Live, 41-year-old Jada addressed speculation that she and Will have open marriage. READ More...
55 DIED in collapsed building...India Building Collapses: Rescue Workers Search Through Rubble To Find Survivors (PHOTOS)
MUMBAI, India — A building collapsed as it was being constructed illegally in a Mumbai, India, suburb, killing at least 27 people, police said Friday.
The collapse injured 54 others and rescuers are searching for more casualties in the debris, Police Inspector Digamber Jangale said.
The building in the Mumbai suburb of Thane did not have clearances from local authorities to be built, he said. The first four floors had offices, but most occupants had left for the day at the time of the collapse. READ More...
Homeless Boy Gets a Scholarship to Harvard University; Yes You Can.
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Your Black World
The story of David Boone reads like a movie. David was homeless all throughout high school, sleeping in the park, staying with friends and getting caught up in unnecessary beefs with local gang members. Working through all of this, David found his way to acceptance at Harvard University.
Cleveland.com talks about David’s journey, and it is one of the most inspiring stories we’ve ever heard. READ More...
Khalilah Rose Blowing Up FM Radio In Argentina...She is enjoying a huge buzz in Argentina with her single titled Unite & Be Strong.
Khalilah Rose Blowing Up FM Radio In Argentina
Khalilah Rose is enjoying a huge buzz in Argentina with her single titled Unite & Be Strong.The song which features fire-brand Rastafarian deejay Turbulence is currently sitting in the number-one spot of the Black Music Reggae charts.
which is compiled weekly by Argentinian radio DJ Jah Wisdom Outer National on MIX 90.3 FM in the South American nation's capital, Buenos Aires.
"The success of Unite & Be Strong is just awesome, I'm happy to see that this song is doing so well Argentina. Right now, it's a favourite of many of my fans worldwide. I'm very thankful to Jah and my fans for this," said Khalilah. READ More...
JAMAICA'S DOMINANCE :On the track and in the field, the Carifta Games was Jamaica's business as usual. A total of 69 medals and a 28th straight year on top don't lie.
Carifta Blues
On the track and in the field, the Carifta Games was Jamaica's business as usual. A total of 69 medals and a 28th straight year on top don't lie. Off track, burning questions beg for good answers. As soon as young star Michael O'Hara was declared ill. READ More...
Jamaicans will know today just how much the Government plans to spend during this fiscal year but already some financial analysts are warning the country to brace for a tight budget.
Cutting The Fat - Finance Minister To Present Tight Budget Today
Jamaicans will know today just how much the Government plans to spend during this fiscal year but already some financial analysts are warning the country to brace for a tight budget."It is not going to be a budget. READ More...
A RACIST JUDGE QUITS...Richard Cebull, Federal Judge Who Sent Racist Obama Email, Retires
U.S. District Judge Richard F. Cebull, the federal judge in Montana who sent an email last year suggesting that President Barack Obama's mother had sex with a dog, has retired following an investigation into his conduct.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit announced Tuesday that Cebull had submitted his retirement letter, effective May 3. A special committee had conducted a "thorough and extensive investigation" and submitted their report to the circuit's Judicial Council, which issued a confidential order and memorandum on March 15, according to the court. READ More...
EXPOSED: OFFSHORE TAX SECRETS OF THE MEGA-RICH....Secret Files Expose Offshore's Global Impact (VIDEO)
Dozens of journalists sifted through millions of leaked records and thousands of names to produce ICIJ’s investigation into offshore secrecy
By Gerard Ryle, Marina Walker Guevara, Michael Hudson, Nicky Hager, Duncan Campbell and Stefan Candea
A cache of 2.5 million files has cracked open the secrets of more than 120,000 offshore companies and trusts, exposing hidden dealings of politicians, con men and the mega-rich the world over. READ More...
COULD A NEW WAR BE HERE SOON? North Korea Approves Nuclear Attack On U.S.? 'Merciless' Strike 'Ratified,' According To Rhetoric (VIDEO)
LONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - North Korea said it had "ratified" a merciless attack against the United States, potentially involving a "diversified nuclear strike".
"We formally inform the White House and Pentagon that the ever-escalating U.S. hostile policy toward the DPRK (North Korea) and its reckless nuclear threat will be smashed by the strong will of all the united service personnel and people and cutting-edge smaller, lighter and diversified nuclear strike means of the DPRK and that the merciless operation of its revolutionary armed forces in this regard has been finally examined and ratified." READ More...
"We formally inform the White House and Pentagon that the ever-escalating U.S. hostile policy toward the DPRK (North Korea) and its reckless nuclear threat will be smashed by the strong will of all the united service personnel and people and cutting-edge smaller, lighter and diversified nuclear strike means of the DPRK and that the merciless operation of its revolutionary armed forces in this regard has been finally examined and ratified." READ More...
Fourteen-year-old Shannon Rutherford otherwise called ‘Kimmy’ of Silverstone, Portmore, St Catherine has been missing since Friday, March 22.
14-y-o 'Kimmy' of Portmore missing
Tuesday, April 02, 2013 | 6:00 PM
PORTMORE, St Catherine - Fourteen-year-old Shannon Rutherford otherwise called ‘Kimmy’ of Silverstone, Portmore, St Catherine has been missing since Friday, March 22.
Kimmy is of dark complexion, slim build and about five-feet-two-inches tall.
'Our Athletes Were Targeted' - Head Coach Riley Says Jamaicans Unfairly Picked For Drug Testing At Carifta in the Bahamas.
Jamaica's Coach, Dave Riley |
A VIDEO CLIP OF BOB MARLEY'S FUNERAL. The LEGEND... Bob Marley's Funeral In Jamaica. The Biggest Funeral Ever In Jamaica. Take a look, Just 3 mins of your time (VIDEO) SHARE
THIS IS HISTORY.... BOB MARLEY'S FUNERAL (VIDEO)
17 Year Old Take A Stand: The cops that violated my rights from the 81st. Precinct in Brooklyn have sparked a movement in me. This is our life in NYC.....Badge#22955, you gave me a ass whooping now I'mma make you famous. (VIDEO)
The cops that violated my rights from the 81st. Precinct in Brooklyn have
sparked a movement in me. This is our life in NYC.....Badge#22955,
you gave me a ass whooping now I'mma make you famous.
sparked a movement in me. This is our life in NYC.....Badge#22955,
you gave me a ass whooping now I'mma make you famous.
GA. TOWN: MANDATORY GUN OWNERSHIP: Nelson, Georgia Family Protection Ordinance Approved, Would Make Gun Ownership Mandatory For Some
NELSON, Ga. — The city council in a small north Georgia town voted Monday night to make gun ownership mandatory – unless you object.
Council members in Nelson, a city of about 1,300 residents that's located 50 miles north of Atlanta, voted unanimously to approve the Family Protection Ordinance. READ More...
CARIFTA GAMES WRAP UP: Jamaica ended with 28 gold, 25 silver and 15 bronze for a tally of 68 medals, ahead of Trinidad and Tobago with nine gold,
Natalliah Whyte and Manley Martin scored double wins after scoring respective victories in the Under-17 boys and girls events, while Shericka Jackson and Jevaughn Minzies recorded personal bests in winning silver in the senior category.
Powerhouse Jamaica topped the medals table for yet another year. In the mile relays that brought the curtains down on the three days of competition, Jamaica won twice, while The Bahamas and Trinidad and Tobago captured one each. READ More...
Shurwayne Winchester Ignites Smirnoff Beach J'Ouvert at James Bond Beach in Oracabessa, St Mary on Saturday. - It Was Unbridled, Unadulterated Soca 'Madness'
Shurwayne Winchester Ignites Smirnoff Beach J'Ouvert - It Was Unbridled, Unadulterated Soca 'Madness'
Shurwayne Winchester was the icing on the cake as the curtains came down on Smirnoff Beach J'Ouvert at James Bond Beach in Oracabessa, St Mary on Saturday. The double Road March champion from Trinidad and Tobago was at his soca best, lasting an hour-and-a-half on stage. READ More...
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery...Emancipation Observances Use Power Of Music READ More...
Emancipation Observances Use Power Of Music
New York: A week of commemorative activities to mark the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade (March 25) came to a close at the United Nations (UN) recently with world.. READ More...
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