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Shaggy Not Dead – Just Another Celeb Death Hoax

For the record, Shaggy is not dead. The talented Kingston-born reggae rapper supposedly died after during a bar fight this week. And as usual, Twitter and social media lit up with rumors of his death. However, “Mr. Boombastic” is alive and well.

TMZ, on Jan. 24, set the record straight amid rumors that Shaggy died. However, the rapper is not dead and is merely next in “line” for pranksters spreading the usual hoax about a celebrity’s demise.

Shaggy, real name, Orville Richard Burrell, after 20-plus years in the business, remains a respected musical fixture.

The Jamaican-American first appeared on the… Continue reading

Rachel Nichols Moves To CNN

CNN and Turner Sports are adding ESPN correspondent Rachel Nichols to their ranks. Nichols will anchor a weekend sports program for CNN, and will cover sports as a correspondent for CNN and Turner Sports. Her first assignment will be the Super Bowl next week in New Orleans.

Nichols was a workhouse at ESPN, contributing to “SportsCenter,” “NBA Countdown,” “Sunday NFL Countdown” and ESPN’s newsmagazine “E:60.” The new CNN program, which will debut “later this year” also opens up synergistic possibilities for Turner, which has invested heavily in sports programming under David Levy. The company has in the last few years… Continue reading

Try Finding a Nintendo Wii U Video Game Console

If you are trying to find a Nintendo Wii U video game console over the next few days, you may have a bit of a hard time coming across one.

So high has been the demand for the Wii U Deluxe, it has more or less sold out just about everywhere. Even the basic model is pretty difficult to get a hold of right now.

Wii U preorder’s had completely sold out prior to launch, so it was always going to be difficult to grab one. GameStop had 1.2 million preorder’s on their books, with a waiting list in excess… Continue reading

Prince Philip: Wise Words And Golden Gaffes

Phil Dampier and Ashley Walton have just released a new book named “Prince Philip: Wise Words And Golden Gaffes”, which celebrate Prince Philip’s ability to come out with the most inappropriate and politically incorrect statements just when they are least expected.

Both royal correspondents, Phil Dampier and Ashley Walton have been writing about the royal family now for over 25 years. They had already published a similar book in the past to celebrate the Dukes 85th birthday, The Duke of Hazard: The Wit & Wisdom of Prince Philip“. This version has been released in time to celebrate the 65th… Continue reading

Charlie Sheen Ready To Get Back To Work

Charlie Sheen Ready To Get Back To Work

Charlie Sheen has said that he ready to get back to work and get started on the “Two and a Half Men” sitcom. although it would seem that he is the only one ready to start.

During an interview on “The Dan Patrick Show,” sheen commented on the fact that he was ready to get back to work, but those in charge of everything were not. He said “”They said, `You get ready and we’ll get ready.’ And I got ready and went back and nobody’s there,” he said. “I’m here and… Continue reading

The Wiz – The 1978 Musical

The Wiz: Directed by Sidney Lumet (Serpico) and penned by Joel Schumacher (Batman and Robin), this lavish 1978 adaptation of the Broadway hit The Wiz was the biggest production filmed in New York City up to that point, utilizing the newly revamped Astoria Studios and locations around the city.

Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, and Ted Ross (reprising his Tony-winning role as the Lion) star in this Academy Award-nominated musical for the whole family. The Wiz is probably the grandest take on L. Frank Baum’s classic tale The Wizard of Oz.

The production team created sets with a sense… Continue reading

Did Justin Bieber Cut His Hair?

Did Justin Bieber Cut His Hair?

Did Justin Bieber Cut His Hair? That’s the question a lot of people have been asking today. It all seems to have started with a video showing Justin getting his hair shaved. Well, at least that is what it looks like happened, reality is totally different of course.

Further below you can view the video, where Justin Bieber is on Jimmy Kimmel Live and appears to be having his head shaved. It all looks pretty realistic to many, but take a close look at his apparently bald head. Look just above his right ear… Continue reading

Just Go With It Review

Just Go With It Review

Just Go With It Review: It all comes down to chemistry. And the two main stars of Just Go with It, Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler, thankfully, have chemistry to spare.

Both actors have plenty of sheer likability and honest ease, as well as sparks in just the right places, which helps propel Just Go with It to its satisfying (if a bit predictable) conclusion. (Hollywood execs: Consider an update of Moonlighting starring these two.) If the premise, loosely based on the Goldie Hawn film Cactus Flower, stretches reality, the capability of the whole cast… Continue reading