GONE TOO FAR!!! PAPARAZZI TAKE PHOTO UP JENNIFER LOPEZ' DRESS!!!

TRICKIN!!! RAPPER PLIES BRINGS A BIG GIRL FROM THE AUDIENCE ON STAGE . . . MOLESTS HER . . . THEN GIVES HER HIS $50,000 GOON CHAIN!!!

Written by 50 CAL

Monday, 05 April 2010

Who next? Who next indeed. Speculation has been rife within the industry since last week, when it came to light that the US visas of Bounty Killer, Mavado, Beenie Man, Aidonia and selector Ricky Trooper were in the process of being cancelled.  The news reverberated  through the industry, sending shock waves felt by a small army of booking agents, promoters, artistes and their entourages.   This move has crippled the reggae and dancehall industry. This is psychological, emotional and financial warfare. I dont know the motivation behind this move but I fear it has its roots in politics and the First World powers are sending us a message, one well-known booking agent told one876.  Do you know how many thousands of US dollars the industry is going to lose now? Promoters overseas are going to take a beating too, show cancellations, deposits lost, advertising dollars wasted...this is a disaster. Last week, the  Fraud Prevention Arm of the United States Embassy in Kingston announced that the visas of Bounty Killer, Mavado, Beenie Man, Aidonia and selector Ricky Trooper were in the process of being cancelled. A release sent to the media summarily announced: "The Embassy of the United States in Kingston, Jamaica, is in the process of revoking the visas of the following citizens of Jamaica. The people mentioned here currently hold a US visa that we have not yet been able to physically cancel. Do not allow these passengers to board any flights bound for the United States in reliance on this visa. The names of the artistes with the exception of Aidonia --  are then mentioned twice, along with the reference number tied to the visas. The names are Moses Anthony Davis (Beenie Man); Garfield Augustus McKoy (Ricky Trooper),Sheldon Ricardo Aitana Lawrence, (Aidonia); David Brooks (Mavado); and Rodney Basil Price (Bounty Killer). One876 contacted Freddie McGregor, the chairman of the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JARIA), who commiserated with the plight of the artistes. These artistes play a great role in our industry and this development is worrying. It hurts me to see this happen to my fellow co-workers and peers because it curtails their ability to earn as artistes, Mr. McGregor said. He also expressed regret that the artistes were not members of JARIA. I can only represent JARIA artistes so if it were Assassin or Queen Ifrica, then wed jump on it, and try to get the facts. As it stands now, we cannot put out a statement because we are not privy to certain information, we dont know why the visas have been cancelled. We cannot foolishly get up and lobby without finding out what has created the situation in the first place, Mr. McGregor said. The artiste managers of the deejays could not give any comment because they claimed they would be seeking legal counsel to remedy the situation, and did not want to prejudice their cases. According to the US immigration website, the fact that a visa has been revoked may or may not indicate something negative about the visa holder. A consular officer will revoke a visa when he or she determines that the alien is ineligible to receive a visa or enter the United States for health, criminal, security, or other serious reasons; the alien no longer qualifies for the particular visa;the alien has been issued an immigrant visa (IV); or  the visa has been physically removed from the passport in which it was issued. Further, a consular officer can only revoke a visa on the basis of such a determination if the traveler is outside the United States, or if his or her whereabouts are unknown. Major shows such as Best of the Best, held over the Memorial Day weekend in Miami every May and the annual Irie Jamboree which is held in New York will also be affected by the loss of the pulling power of these major stars. Beenie Man missed out on two shows over the weekend, two on the same day, a show in Orlando and another in West Palm Beach.

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The EME Awards founder/radio personalityRichard "Richie B" Burgess is now broken-hearted with the passing of his mother Mavis Burgess, who left us 12:55 PM on Saturday April 3rd to a better place. She suffered a stroke and was unable to recover. At 87years old she has left behind 10 children, with Richie being the "wash belly", along with numerous grand and great grand children.

The reggae fraternity is deeply saddened and is standing firm with our brother Richie B offering comfort at this time of need. The funeral service will be at the Buff Bay SDA Church at 11am on Sunday April 25.

Richie B is one of Jamaicas most prominent radio personalities and trailblazers who's also known to be a family man.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Six miners were killed and at least 21 were unaccounted for Monday in an explosion at an underground coal mine, the state mining director said.

Ron Wooten said the blast was reported around 3 p.m. at Massey Energy's Upper Big Branch mine in Raleigh County, about 30 miles south of Charleston. The company did not provide details on the extent of the damage. A Boone County ambulance dispatcher also said he has the same number of fatalities and missing miners.

The mine is operated by subsidiary Performance Coal Co.

"We're uncertain as to what happened but we are working diligently on rescue efforts and we are in contact with all of the appropriate agencies," Massey CEO Don Blankenship told WCHS TV. Mine emergency crews from the State Office of Miners' Health Safety and Training were on the scene, along with a family liaison, according to an agency statement.

Other deaths at mine
At least three fatalities have happened at the mine in the past dozen years.

In 1998, a worker was killed when a support beam collapsed, dumping bags of cement mix and other materials onto the man, according to a report from the federal Mine Safety & Health Administration. Federal investigators blamed poor welding and construction.

In 2001, another worker at the mine died after a portion of roof fell in on him, and an electrician died after being electrocuted while repairing a shuttle car there in 2003.

The mine produced 1.2 million tons of coal in 2009, according to the Mine Safety and Health Administration. Massey Energy is a publicly traded company based in Richmond, Va., that has 2.2 billion tons of coal reserves in southern West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, southwest Virginia and Tennessee, according to the company's Web site.

In 2006, 12 miners died in a methane explosion at the Sago Mine in West Virginia. Six were killed in the collapse of the Crandall Canyon mine in Utah in 2007.

Tighter regulations coming for artistes wanting UK visas

	RAPPER KHIA RELEASES PICS FROM THE SET OF HER NEW VIDEO . . . AND SHE'S LOOKING REAL BASIC!!!

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Dr. Murray's Defense - Jackson Killed Himself

TMZ has learned Dr. Conrad Murray's legal defense is that Michael Jackson gave himself the fatal dose of Propofol.

Multiple sources familiar with the strategy tell TMZ the defense argument goes like this:

- At around 10:50 AM, Dr. Murray gave Jackson 25 mg of Propofol from a 20 ml bottle -- that's only about 1/8 of the bottle.

- The dose Dr. Murray administered would keep someone asleep for only 5 to 10 minutes, But the Propofol, along with the Ativan and Versed that was already in MJ's system, had a synergistic effect that put Jackson to sleep for a longer period of time.

- For the next hour, Dr. Murray stayed in the room and was on the phone for much of the time. Dr. Murray didn't leave the room to make the calls because MJ liked activity in the room, regularly sleeping with the lights on and cartoons blaring on the TV.

- At around noon, Dr. Murray left the room for approximately two minutes to go to the bathroom. While he was gone, the defense believes Jackson suddenly awakened and was frustrated he had spent nearly 9 hours trying in vain to sleep. The defense theory -- Jackson took the 20 ml bottle of Propofol and self-injected the remaining contents through the IV, causing a massive overdose that stopped his heart.

- Dr. Murray walked back in the room and saw Jackson with his eyes open and pupils dilated. Dr. Murray dropped the phone (he was speaking with his girlfriend) and began administering CPR.

The defense will argue Michael Jackson was a long-time Propofol addict -- something TMZ first reported shortly after the singer's death. As one source said, Jackson liked the sensation of Propofol being administered by IV, adding, "Michael liked to push it."

L.A. County Coroner's investigators took a picture in the room, showing an emptyPropofol bottle on the floor, underneath the nightstand by Jackson's bed. The defense will argue Jackson grabbed the bottle from the nightstand, injected himself and then dropped the bottle.

Remember, law enforcement believes Dr. Murray hid bottles of Propofol before paramedics arrived. The defense will argue ... if Dr. Murray was really hiding Propofol, he would have removed the empty bottle under the nightstand that caused Jackson's death.

Ed Chernoff, Murray's attorney, could not be reached for comment.

Bans, stop orders and incarceration. Is Jamaican music, or more specifically Dancehall, under threat? Are forces hostile to certain strains in popular Jamaican musical expression conspiring to suppress what they deem a cultural contagion? As I indicated in one of my recent articles in which I supported Charles Campbell's position that overseas opportunities for Jamaican acts are dwindling the doors are closing. Many reasons are being adduced and much blame is being ascribed. Whatever the reasons and whoever the culprits there is one inescapable fact: we are running out of options. This is certainly not a matter on which I take any pleasure reporting.The recent announcement of a ban restricting Bounty Killer, Beenie Man and Mavado from travelling to the United States is the latest in a series of what must now be worrying developments in the Jamaican music industry. The bans come in the wake of a temporary stop order (subsequently rescinded) imposed on Elephant Man from leaving the island. Are the two issues related? Is this all part of grand international conspiracy involving domestic and foreign actors to destroy Dancehall and perhaps Jamaican music? I believe that except amongst the most febrile conspiracy theorists this would indeed be a stretch. Yet one must admit that, when viewed against the backdrop of Vybz Kartel's inability to travel to the United States and Buju Banton's present incarceration in a Florida jail, the current ban on these acts paints a most troubling picture of Jamaican music. What is more is that the Europeans are becoming increasingly reluctant to grant visas to Jamaican acts due to what are reported to be homophobic concerns and the Barbadian government (through the intervention of Prime Minister David Thompson) recently cancelled a show featuring Mavado and Kartel in Bridgetown, pointing to an accelerating trend to restrict Jamaican artistes from performing in Caribbean territories.

There are those who contend that the Dancehall acts -- with their fratricidal feuds -- are to be blamed for the troubles they now see. Supporters of this view point to the fact that to date the exponents of Reggae have been largely spared the travel inconvenience being experienced by their Dancehall counterparts. This argument would perhaps suggest that Dancehall acts are more often associated with violent or criminal activities and this could be the cause of their imminent professional demise. Yet this argument is deserving of further examination. Bushman, Mikey Spice and Luciano would not be considered typical Dancehall acts and they have had their brushes with the law. Garnett Silk, another icon of the Roots music crowd, would perhaps have had problems with the law had he not perished in the fire on that fateful night in Jamaican music history. It should be noted that neither Beenie Man, Bounty Killer nor Mavado (to the best of my recollection) have ever been charged with a felony. Could it be that there is more concern overseas about what our artistes say than what they do? The sad reality, though, is that the Jamaican music scene, and not just Dancehall, is a dangerous space to navigate. Artistes by the nature of their visibility (often brought about by conspicuous consumption) are high-profile targets for robberies, and worse. They will sometimes try to protect themselves through association (gangs) or appropriation (guns). An American road manager once told me that he was a "walking violation" as he could not travel without his illegal firearm. Feminists will point out that female acts have been having few difficulties entering foreign spaces, suggesting that the women in the music business walk the straight and narrow path. Who should feel more vulnerable -- the men or the women? This is a query which comes from those who seek to debunk the argument that the artistes sometimes use illicit means to protect themselves. Should not women be the ones to arm themselves or have more criminal associations since they are more vulnerable than their male counterparts to violence? This argument seems patently logical and might very well be true except that female artistes might depend on the men in the business to provide them with protection. If this is the case, then one would understand why women would be spared the hassle of arming themselves. They would not be on the front line of the defence apparatus. What is more is that women see homosexuality as far less threatening to their sense of self. So they make fewer pronouncements on the matter. Hence they are not in the cross hairs of gay rights groups.

It is possible that Dancehall has become the victim of a global warfare being waged between different factions of the same generation. In fact, what we might be seeing is a war being waged about the rights to expression. The dancehall acts are pitted against liberal elements of their own generation who in a previous dispensation would have been their allies. What is happening in Europe seems to support the position that a liberal social agenda which countenances greater freedom of sexual expression is trumping concerns for artistic licence. In this epic battle, artistic licence is losing, especially in the case of Jamaican music, which is not an indigenous form of expression in these territories. Are concerns about homophobia behind the recent travel bans? We do not know and the United States will not say. After all, they owe us no explanation. The granting of a visa is a privilege, not a right. Of course, the current detention of Buju is seen by many in Jamaica to be part of a grand homosexual conspiracy.

Yet there might not only be moral, legal and political considerations which have prompted the current phase of travel restrictions in a number of overseas territories. I strongly suspect that these decisions could also be driven in some instances partly or wholly by commercial imperatives. It is no secret that Jamaican music dominates the airwaves of the English-speaking Caribbean territories. This poses a serious threat to the development of indigenous forms of expression in many small Caribbean territories. Some would say that the behaviour of some Jamaican artistes provide those who seek to prevent them from entering some Caribbean and European borders with the perfect excuse for excluding them. The fact is that governments can be very skilful in circumventing free trade provisions. Visa restrictions and other objections are some of the tools employed by some nations to get around free trade concessions they might have given to other territories in treaties and agreements. The Trinidadians raised concerns about Jamaican patties as a means of keeping out the popular Jamaican pie from the shores of the Twin Island Republic. Charles Campbell and I share the view that there is a growing domestic reggae music industry in Europe. It is not inconceivable that the Europeans might want to protect their domestic acts, particularly in a time of economic austerity. They could use the homosexual argument as a ploy to deal with a trade issue. As my wise old grandmother was fond of remarking: "Tricks in trade and matches box in business."

What, then, are the options available to Jamaican acts? Well, there is always the matter of integrity. If an artiste deems his message to be integral to his identity then he has the right and the option to eschew financial considerations and adhere to his beliefs. An artiste will have to decide which is of more importance -- his being able to secure a visa or his having the ability to say what he believes. Assuming that this might be the main reason for the ban in some territories. In this present scenario it might well be unlikely that he can eat his cake and have it. Strategy is about choice. It might very well be that a body of work which is now deemed offensive will find future redemption. There sometimes has to be a trade-off between longevity and immediate gratification. It will be incumbent on each artiste and his management to make the determination of which path they will take.

Thomas 'Hitman' Hearns auctions items to pay IRS debt

Boxer owes the IRS nearly $450,000

Detroit -- Legendary pugilist Thomas "Hitman" Hearns will try to pay down a $450,000 tax debt through a Saturday auction billed as the "Battle of His Life."

Hearns, dubbed the "Hitman" because of his knockout power, is selling a 1957 Chevy, three boats, six ATVs, a three-wheeled motorcycle and boxing memorabilia, including gloves, trunks, shoes and robes at the Auction Block on Detroit's west side.

The 51-year-old Hearns, who made more than $40 million during his career, also owes about $500,000 on his Southfield house and is in danger of losing it, according to a public notice. He owes the Internal Revenue Service roughly $448,191.

Obie Moore, owner of the Auction Block, has invited Hearns to sign autographs for fans during the auction as a way to attract more people.

Moore could not say for sure if Hearns was attending. Hearns has given conflicting statements about whether he was coming or not, Moore said.

"All the money will go to the IRS," Moore said. "He is trying to get out of this (debt)."

Hearns did not return calls, and his attorney, Michael J. Smith, was not available for comment.

Fewer than 100 items of Hearns' property will be auctioned, and the items are part of a joint auction of items seized by Detroit police, Moore said.

"We hope he comes," Moore said. "It kind of makes sense. ... He told us yes; but he has told other people differently."

While Hearns has luxurious items for bid, police are auctioning off more pedestrian items such as home electronics, auto wheel covers, tools and video games.

WTF???? NEW JAPANESE VIDEO GAMES ASK PLAYERS TO RAPE AS MANY WOMEN AS THEY CAN!!! (VIDEO INSIDE)

Perry wedded to success

Tyler Perry is doing just fine without 3-D, thank you.

The writer, director and producer's latest effort, "Why Did I Get Married Too?," took in

a most impressive

$30.1 million in its first weekend. The sequel to his 2007 hit "Why Did I Get Married?" not only beat the opening of that movie by almost $10 million, but it was also Perry's biggest start for a movie that didn't feature his Madea character.

With nine hits in the last five years, none of this should come as a surprise. Yet even his own studio seemed caught a little off guard. "I always underestimate his box office," said Dan Spitz, Lionsgate's executive vice president of distribution.

Perry's next, coming in January, is a version of the play "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf." It deals with some pretty heavy topics, including rape and abortion. But with a cast that includes Perry regular Janet Jackson as well as Mariah Carey, it will likely play well with his core audience of African American women older than 25.

WE GOT SOME MORE PICS OF SOUL SINGER CHRISETTE MICHELLE'S NEW BALD HEAD . . . AND IT'S ACTUALLY KIND OF CUTE!!!

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SPLITTSVILLE!!! FORMER NFLER TIKI BARBER SPLITS WITH HIS ASIAN WIFE . . . PICS OF THE SOON-TO-BE-EX-MRS-TIKI AND THEIR TWO SONS!!!

MediaTakeOut.com's pals over at Page Six broke the story today that Tiki Barber and his wife Ginny are SEPARATING. No OFFICIAL word on why they broke up.

Now the UNOFFICIAL word is that the two were having problems for some time, and Ginny finally had enough of his RECKLESS mouth. And the streets say that they never signed a pre-nup either . . .

Kemar 'Flava' McGregor is one of the best young roots-reggae producers in Jamaica. His excellent track record speaks for itself when it comes to producing hit rhythms and penning world-class songs. Along with writing he produces his own beats which has proved to be a winning combination with artistes such as Gyptian, Etana, Nesbeth, Richie Spice and Lutan Fyah, Gramps Morgan, just to name a few, and he has worked with major artistes like Beres Hammond, Freddie McGregor, Richie Stephens, Marcia Griffiths, Glen Washington, Coco Tea, Jah Cure, I-Wayne, Capleton and Beenie Man.

Flava's hit list includes songs such as Nesbeth's Guns Out, Etana's I Am Not Afraid, Gramps' One In A Million, among others.

Now the genius producer has his sights set on a hot upcoming artiste out of Connecticut -- Blaq Capone.

In an interview with the Observer McGregor says he is very impressed by Capone's talent.

"When I first heard his demo track, I said, 'Wow this artiste have talent.' Because of the way he delivers and the way he compose; I really liked it, and this is what I am definitely looking for in new artistes," the producer explained.

Having voiced Capone, Flava is expecting big things from his latest find. According to him, the studio vibes are just great. "We were in the studio for the weekend and the artiste listens and he takes very good direction and we lay down 16 tracks, and for a young artiste to do this he has to be real talented to do that."

Capone has already recorded his first single for the No Doubt Records producer entitled, Life of a G, and it's a track that Flava is extremely confident about. According to him, the song is destined to be a hit ... and if his track record is anything to go by, then music lovers can watch out for this one. The single will be released on Wednesday, April 7.

The Observer caught up with the artiste Blaq Capone and asked him how he felt about the debut single.

"The Lord has blessed me with the opportunity to work with the producer that I idolise the most: Flava McGregor. I am more than flattered that he believes that I am among the big finds for the millennium. I am excited about the single Life of a G. This is a very personal song for me. The beat is crazy and the overall vibe of the tracks takes the music to another dimension."

Describing the track's contents he explained "Well, Life of a Gangster, is my personal definition of an individual who is considered as a gangster, but who actually lives by a certain code of conduct, morals and ethics. He lives and dies by his word and principle. So when mi say life of a G, mi a talk bout the life of the real man dem, the protectors of life, who maintain order when there is none. The track also deals with the wannabees, who tend to be far more destructive in our communities."

McGregor has every confidence that Capone has what it takes to make it all the way to the top. According to him, Capone already possesses all the right ingredients for success, all he has to do is continue to work hard and write songs with substance and longevity. To ensure that his promise for stardom is fulfilled, Flava says, "I am putting 1000% of my effort in his career."

Thousands of Rub-a-dub fans turned out to support the history-making Reeewind & Come Again which presented a super line-up that included Ranking Joe, Brigadier Jerry, Barrington Levy, Frankie Paul, Admiral Bailey, Shabba Ranks, Tiger and numerous surprise guests performing live on King Stur Gav.

CHICHEN ITZA, Mexico, April 4, 2010 (AFP) -- Pop legend Elton John entertained thousands of fans Saturday at an open air concert at the ancient Mayan pyramids of Chichen Itza in southeastern Mexico.

Nearly 6,000 spectators who paid between 80 and 800 dollars (60-600 euros) per ticket heard some of the British singer-songwriter's most popular classics, with the pre-Hispanic Temple of Kukulkan as a backdrop.

The 90-minute concert went ahead amidst the majestic pyramids despite indigenous leaders' complaints and an accident Thursday that saw the stage collapse, injuring three workers.

Local Mayan leaders complained the concert was irreverent and out of place. They said Thursday's accident was the work of "aluxes," the Mayan culture's equivalent of fairies, who were upset because their gods' permission for the concert was lacking.

At the concert, John cheered fans with hits like Sacrifice, Tiny Dancer and Rocket Man. He closed the show with The Circle of Life.

Ever since his arrival Saturday afternoon on a private jet from London, John was protected by a police and military operation with hundreds of officers who also set up roadblocks at the entrances to the archeological site. He was scheduled to leave Mexico within hours of his performance.

The state of Yucatan, home to Chichen Itza, is considered one of the safest in Mexico, where a brutal drug war has killed over 15,000 people in the past three years.

John was the fourth major international star to perform at Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage site, after British soprano Sarah Brightman (2009), Spanish tenor Placido Domingo (2008) and Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti (1997).

These events have triggered protests by some indigenous leaders, who accuse the Yucatan government of jeopardizing what remains of the ancient ceremonial site to profit from elitist performances.

A man in Jersey City, New York accused of urinating on local women was arrested after being caught urinating on a local woman. I doubt anyone really needed another reason to avoid the busses in New York, but if you did, there you go.

From MyFoxNY

A cable glitch in North Carolina lead to two hours of the Playboy Channel being broadcast on two different childrens network. This sort of thing isnt uncommon and usually the direct result of either a prank or equipment error, so dont watch Dora the Explora with the hopes of seeing some naked ladies.

From SMH

A Danish artist dressed her infant daughter as Adolf Hitler and other cruel figures from human history for an exhibit on the nature of evil. The point was to express that anyone had the potential to become either good or evil, but most people see it as some rather unfortunate baby photos. Probably not best to scrapbook that one anytime soon.

From Haaretz

Walter and Rose Martin are pretty familiar with local police. In fact, the NYC Police have raided their home at least fifty times in the past eight years looking for criminals. So far theyve found absolutely nothing. At what point do you just move?

From MSNBC

In an effort to save money and con the good folks at Medicare, an American dentist has allegedly been using paperclips for root canals and charging insurance companies for the tools he should have been using. You see? Healthcare really is in shambles.

From AZ Central

A child in Australia managed to climb inside a claw candy machine for the sweets he so desired, only to get himself trapped inside. Surrounded by what he loved but trapped behind four unloving walls of glass, he did the only thing he could do: he cried. A lot.

From Telegraph

A Pittsburgh man woke up to an intruder sleeping next to him in bed. The stranger had been roaming the streets after a concert and claimed he needed a place to sober up and stay warm. He came for his shelter, but he stole his heart.

From Metro

A South Korean couple was arrested after neglect lead to the death of their child. The couple would spend twelve or more hours a day in an internet café, making time to feed their child once a day at most. Oddly enough, the time they spent online was used to raise a virtual daughter.

From Weird Asian News

The recent cancellation of US visas of the abovementioned artistes (except for Sizzla, in whose case the cancellation was not recent, as the visa was revoked in 1998) sent shock waves throughout and outside of the music fraternity, as many wonder who will be the next victim.

At first glance it seems to have been done in an almost callous way and this is surely cause for concern. An email advisory was sent to all the airlines who carry passengers to the US with the instructions not to board the artistes as their visas were in the process of being revoked. The artistes themselves claim they had no knowledge that that such a move was afoot and the US embassy, as expected, has no comment, as this is a matter between them and the individual artiste.

However, is this to be seen as an advisory, pending some investigation on the embassy's part and at the end of the day a second advisory will be issued to countermand the first?

"The fact is that the artistes, as far as I know still have visas in their passports. The visas have not yet been stamped "cancelled without prejudice" or "cancelled with prejudice", so perhaps the US was just being generous by advising the artistes not to travel at this time. We have to examine the wording carefully," was artiste manager Patrick Robert's' take on the situation.

He, however, admitted that he was shocked by last week Wednesday's announcement that the visas of four of the top dancehall acts were "in the process of being revoked".

"But any way you look at it, this is bad," Roberts said. "What is a reggae festival anywhere in the States without Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Mavado, Aidonia and Sizzla? And then there is Buju who is behind bars in the US."

The artistes had both their work permits and the visitor's visa revoked and the fact is that most artistes use the US as a hub. Without a visitor's visa they are now unable to use Miami as a connection port into other parts of the world. Artistes, like it or not, also have entourages and numerous persons to take care of. These artistes are among the top earners and shutting them down will certainly affect more than just them and their immediate families.

As the summer approaches, the next couple of month is usually their busiest periods as they travel to festival all across the US to earn their living. Many are asking why and why now? It is felt that the stand-off between Washington and Kingston is playing a role in this unfolding saga. Interestingly, both Beenie Man and Bounty Killer had a show in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday and their absence, according to informed sources, was a big blow to the promoter. It was to be the first time that the two would have performed on the same stage in Orlando.

According to Roberts, in all his 17 years of managing Beenie Man, he has never had a visa issue with the US government. "We have always had our work permits renewed without any problems," he emphasised.

And, as the artistes grapple with the way forward, Beenie Man has already released a visa song which will no doubt strike a responsive chord with all and sundry.

Cops hold man accused of abducting, strangling and burying her

A man accused of abducting a 12-year-old girl and burying her alive after he thought he had strangled her to death is to be questioned by the police in the next few days.

According to Herfa Beckford, head of the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse, the man, whose name is being withheld, is to be questioned in the presence of his lawyer.

"The man was held last week after the little girl made a report to the police," Beckford said.

According to the police, the man -- believed to be a family friend of the youngster -- abducted her while she was in Half-Way-Tree.

Cops said the man took the little girl to a home in Smokey Vale, St Andrew where he strangled her and -- believing that she was dead -- buried her body in a shallow grave.

However, the police reported that the little girl later recovered and clawed her way out, made a report to family members who then reported the matter to the police.

News of the alleged kidnapping and attempted murder came a day after Acting Commissioner of Police Owen Ellington announced the establishment of a Missing Persons Call Centre.

According to the police, the centre -- which will become operational on April 19 -- will have as its main function the tracking of missing persons.

"The main reason we have to establish this centre is because persons go missing, it is reported and in many instances, these missing persons, especially teenagers, return to their homes without any further contact with the police telling us they have returned," said Ellington.

"As a result, we are left with many cases which are lumped as being unsolved. This is an untenable situation as it raises fear in the society and portrays the JCF in a very bad light," he said.

The police said the call centre will be manned by six specially trained district constables whose sole task will be to call the families or interested parties of missing persons to find out whether these missing persons have returned home.

The centre will be housed at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, 103 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6. Telephone numbers for the centre will be made known when it becomes operational.

"Despite the establishment of this Missing Persons Call Centre, I am still urging those who have reported missing persons to contact the police whenever they return home," Ellington said.

Yesterday, Betty-Ann Blaine, executive director of lobby group Hear the Children's Cry, while pressing for a detailed investigation into the alleged abduction and attempted murder of the 12-year-old girl, lauded Ellington for establishing the call centre and described it as a positive response to the lobby group's countless calls for a missing persons investigative unit.

"We are very happy that our efforts have paid off, pleased to know that the call centre will be established, but now we want to go beyond that," Blaine said.

"Within this special unit that will be placed on missing persons we want to ask that special emphasis be placed on children, so they can be given priority within the broad ambit of missing persons," she said, noting that children account for the majority of missing persons cases.

Research conducted by the lobby group between January and November last year revealed that some teenaged girls reported missing were actually being held hostage by inner-city thugs, who impregnated or infected them with sexually-transmitted diseases.

The study also found that the Corporate Area and St Catherine account for most of the cases of missing children, while St James, Clarendon and Manchester rounded off the top five.

Blaine also reported that more than 1,800 of the 2,448 persons reported missing last year were children, and that since the start of the year approximately 313 children have been reported missing.

On Friday, the police issued an Ananda Alert for 16-year-old Shantelle Martin of Wing Way, Stadium Gardens in Kingston 5.

Police, described Shantelle -- who has been reported missing from home since Wednesday, March 31 -- as being of dark complexion, slim build and about 163 centimetres (5 feet 4 inches) tall.

"Information received is that about 6:00 am, Shantelle left home for school and has not been seen or heard from since. When last seen she was dressed in a floral dress with spaghetti straps," the police said.

Anyone knowing her whereabouts is being asked to contact the Stadium Police at 946-1831, police emergency 119 number or the nearest police station.

 

Brian McKnight -- Undercover Father

Brian McKnight is paying child support on a 1-year-old boy bearing his name -- and his baby mama is using Kevin Federline's attorney to get her money.



McKnight was in court last week for a child support hearing over little Evan Brian McKnight. The mother, Miriam Moreno, hired Mark Vincent Kaplan -- who repped K-Fed in his divorce from Britney Spears.

We don't know if there has been an official paternity test -- but seeing as the kid has the last name McKnight, and McKnight is paying up child support ... well, you figure it out.

A rep for McKnight had no comment.

HYDEN, Ky. A mother said her newborn baby saved her family from a house fire by waking them up with its cries. Police told WKYT-TV they suspect a drunk neighbor burned down the home south of Hyden, in Leslie County, on Friday.

Kelley Wooton had just brought home her 10-day-old daughter, Arizona. She said the baby's cries woke the family. Still they were not sure they were going to be able to escape.

Leslie County Sheriff's Deputy Kevin Short saw the flames as he was driving by and helped the family escape.

Police arrested the neighbor after the fire. He was charged with wanton endangerment, arson, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication.

The red-bordered triangular sign shows a scantily-clad woman, who is also carrying a handbag, in the city of Treviso in northern Italy.

The sign states 'Attenzione Prostitute' - seemingly warning people of prostitutes in the area.

Motorists and pedestrians have complained that the sign is 'confusing', saying they don't know if it means to watch out for crossing hookers or if it means prostitutes operate in the area.

One local Dino Vezino, 34, said: "I was driving in to work and saw this sign and had to slow down to get a proper look.

"I couldn't believe it - the woman has a mini-skirt and high heels on and very big breasts.

"I just couldn't work out what it was for?

"Does it mean I have to look out for prostitutes crossing or that they are available around here?"

DEADLY NEW WHITE GANG TAKING OVER LOS ANGELES!!! AND THEY ARE MORE VIOLENT AND DANGEROUS THAN THE MEXICAN OR THE BLACK GANGS!!! (DETAILS INSIDE)

MediaTakeOut.com received word that Los Angeles has a new gang problem . . . no not the Crips or the *lo**s . .. and not the Mexican Mafia either - we're talking about WHITE GANGS!!!

According to an increasing number of reports, a group of ARMENIAN gangs are terrorizing the city, using EXTREME BRUTALITY and VIOLENCE.

The best example of their brazenness occurred yesterday when a gunman opened fire at a restaurant, killing four people and wounding another.

The shooting, which police suspect was a hit conducted by the Armenian gangs, occurred in broad daylight. A lone gunman entered the restaurant and began OPENING FIRE. Three people were declared dead at the scene. Two other victims were taken to a local hospital, where one died.

If you live in L.A. . .. . watch yo'selves . . .

PICS: BEYONCE PHOTO'D HIDING HER STOMACH WITH HER PURSE . . . AND SHE'S WEARING FLATS!!!

Obama answers Census question on race: African-American

For those wondering, President Obama checked the "African American" box on the Census question about race.

Obama is the son of a black father and a white mother, and the Census form gives people the right to declare themselves of mixed race. Spokesman Robert Gibbs said Obama had no hesitation on the question.

(We should point out that Obama's father was from Kenya and his mother was from Kansas, so he is African-American in the truest sense of the term).

Rising levels of immigration and intermarriage have made racial definitions easier asked than answered. This year, the Census Bureau is allowing people to claim multiple racial classifications.

As USA TODAY demographics writer Haya El Nasser put it in this story, "The government will give the nation's more than 308 million people the opportunity to define their racial makeup as one race or more."

The White House had declined to comment on what Obama would say on his Census form before Haya's story was published.

Obama has described himself as a black man before. In a September appearance with David Letterman, the late-night talk show host wondered if some of the president's opposition is fueled by racism.

"First of all, I think it's important to realize that I was actually black before the election," Obama said to laughter.

To which Letterman responded, "How long have you been a black man?"

JAMIE FOXX RESPONDS!! SAYS HE'S NOT GAY . . . BUT THAT HE'S NOT WILLING TO CONFRONT HOWARD ON HIS SHOW!!!

Jamie Foxx PUNKED OUT!!! MediaTakeOut.com told you that last week Howard Stern CHALLENGED actor Jamie Foxx to come on his show. Howard IMPLIED that Jamie was GAY . . . and told him that if he comes on Howard's show, Stern would EXPOSE ALL HIS SECRETS!!

Well last night Jamie went on the air and said that he WOULD NOT take Howard up on his offer. He gave some weird convoluted answer as to why he won't. Listen to it below if you're interested . . .

Alliance mi Seh....

-- Edited by xsimpson19x on Wednesday 31st of March 2010 06:25:56 AM

1.How nuhbady cyaah si NAZ from wah day? Smaddy tell mi seh buddy have her body unda lock down .. MI NUH KNOW SAH MI NUH KNOW!!! Naz come tell wi weh ah gwaan!

2.What a way mi hear seh GAMEPUN have wholesale in Jamaica's seventh largest parish and ah bagga gyal ah run een and ah dash out dio pumz fi likkle flour and cornmeal? MY GOD!! pun yu ah gallis through you wholesale guh deh big poppa.

3.How JUNIORJ ah move suh side ways? like him ah try dodge zone suh... JJ mi hear seh yu find farrin ooman and ah she ah send awn di U.S pon you... mi all hear seh u tru shi ah send down di U.S dem pon yu ,u ah tek di country bus regular now fi come party ah kingston heh! Ah waah gwaan everybady have farrin partner now? HEH!!!

4.What a way MARK WATSON have tweety ah beat him fi do house cleaning!! No Tweety u cyaah ah bad up di indian suh HEH!!!! is a popular dj tell mi seh ah dat yu have mark ah duh tweety .

TELL MI PPL, DOES IT MAKE SENSE, I KNOW THE SIIS GLOBAL AND WHATEVER, BUT SOME PPL ALWAYS HAVE PROBLEM WID JAMAICANSILL AND YET STILL DEM DEH YAH


ITS LIKE SOMEONE COMPLAINING THAT UR HOUSE IS NASTY AND UR FOOD TASTE BAD, BUT YET STILL THEY LIVE IN UR HOUSE

-- Edited by gamepun on Saturday 3rd of April 2010 01:53:13 PM

THE video for recording artiste Natalie Storm's new single, Look Pon Me has muscled its way into rotation on MTV outlets in the United Kimgdom. MTV UK and MTV Base are both airing the release in regular rotation.

Look Pon Me, which was produced by English producer Sticky, is featured on the Jumeirah Riddim EP and was the second most purchased download in its debut week on popular music site, Juno.

When asked how he felt about the the success of the track Sticky responded, "I am elated at how well the record is doing and feel really honoured to have been able to produce a track for Natalie."

Natalie Storm was also overwhelmed by the great early support of the song, "People been linking me from all over the UK via Facebook and Twitter saying that they've seen the video and how much they love it. I am very excited cause this is big for me, for dancehall music and a good look for Jamaica as well."

The video is also airing on Chanel AKA and Flava TV in the UK as well as Jamaican stations such as Hype, Tempo and RE TV where it is currently number four on the MVP Countdown. In less than one month the hit single has also generated over 100,000 views on Youtube.

The video was produced locally by Prodigal Entertainment and directed by Dexter Pottinger.

Natalie is preparing for a promotional tour of the Northeast USA for Mixpak records and is also in studio recording songs for her own EP which will be released in the summer.

Storm is managed and produced by Prodigal Entertainment, the music production arm of popular sound system Swatch International.

MTO EXCLUSIVE PICS!!! JAY Z AND BEYONCE ATTEND BABY SHOWER . . . IN A BASEMENT IN BROOKLYN!!!

The following pic was taken at a baby shower for one of Jigga's friends. It was taken inside a basement apartment in Brooklyn.

Gotta love that Jay and Bey AIN'T TO HOLLYWOOD to go to a party thrown by some regular folk . . .

One tablespoon of semen has approximately 20 calories. Semen also contains zinc and calcium which helps prevent tooth decay.

One typical ejaculation contains 150 mg of protein, 11 mg of carbohydrates, 6 mg fat, 3 mg cholesterol, 7% US RDA potassium and 3% US RDA copper and zinc. The protein content is roughly equivalent to that found in one egg white. Also, women physically exposed to semen are less likely to suffer from depression. The ingesting of it is called 'spermophagia'. Studies suggest that seminal plasma both prevents and fights cancer, particularly breast cancer

UPDATE: NEW EVIDENCE SUGGESTS THAT RAPPER JAY FUTURISTIC WAS NEVER CHARGED WITH CHILD MOLESTATION!!

Yesterday, MediaTakeOut.com located documents on the official DeKalb County, Georgia website which showed that an Atlanta man with the same name and same birth day (but different year) as rapper J Futuristic was ACCUSED of child abuse. The same website, which is owned by the GOVERNMENT and publishes only official records, showed mugshots of the man - and he looked a lot like J Futuristic.

Well today, we received a copy of J Futuristic's driver's license, photo'd above, which shows that J Futuristic's birth date does not appear to be the same as the man charged with the crime.

We're really glad to hear that, cause we were HOPING and PRAYING that he ain't do nothing . . .

Portland-based singer Louie Culture was shot twice in the arm by an unknown man today, sending a ripple of unease throughout the local entertainment industry.

 

According to police blotters, Louie Culture and another man, a tyre shop owner called Anthony Taylor, had been sitting in front of Taylor's tyre shop in Priestman's River when a man, who had alighted from a blue Subaru, walked up to them with his hand held behind him. As he neared them, he pulled his hand from behind him and fired a volley of shots towards the singer and his colleague. Both were shot, with the entertainer, whose real name is Lewin Brown, sustaining two gunshot wounds to the left arm.

Louie Culture, who is known for dancehall songs such as Excellence, Malfunction and that timeless classic Gangalee, had been released from prison last week Friday. He had been held for questioning in relation to a shooting incident near the quiet community of Hartford, Portland where a shot was fired at a group of men playing dominoes, grazing one man before hitting another.Both men were taken to the Port Antonio Hospital, where they were treated and released.

BEYONCE PHOTO'D OUT WITH JAY . . . AND SHE'S HIDING HER BELLY!!!

Gee . . . we wonder why Beyonce is so self conscious about her belly. We've NEVER seen her try and hide her belly before. Hmmm . . .




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NUH UHHHHHHHHHH!!!! SOME OF THAT SPANISH MUSIC IS A LITTLE TOO GROWN FOR CHILDREN!!!

Dirty Talking Dirty talking is a powerful sex enhancement. When used properly, it can significantly increase both your and your partners sex drive and get you more sex partners if you wish. Dirty talking has to do with both art and psychology. Consider everything: the message you send with your eyes, your voice and intonation, other sounds you make, the way you move and the way you touch your partner. Dirty talking can be used at any stage of an encounter. It may significantly increase your emotions while you are already in the process of making love. It is also an important component of a sophisticated seduction. The idea is simple. Do not afraid to reveal the "actual you". You true sexual personality drives and directs your body if your mind lets it to do so. If you don't know what to say, relax and let your senses guide you. Unlike yourself, your senses never lie ... Tell your partner what you want to do and what you want them to do to you...

WHAT KIND OF DIRTY TALK DO U LIKE????

MIDDLETON, Wis. Wisconsin police said a dog caused a fender-bender in a parking lot when it knocked a parked car's gear shift into neutral. Middleton police said the car's owner had stopped for lunch Thursday and left his dog in the car.

Officer Jeff Winer said the dog somehow bumped the car into neutral. He said the car rolled out of its parking spot and into a pickup truck across the lot. Police said the damage to each vehicle could run in the thousands of dollars.

Winer said it's the first time in his 27-year career he's seen a dog at fault in a collision. He told WISC-TV when he first heard what happened he thought it was an April Fools' joke.