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DETROIT – Aretha Franklin underwent serious surgery last week and is “recovering very well,” her longtime friend, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, said Wednesday. Jackson said in an interview with The Associated Press that he’s visited with the legendary singer four or five times recently, including a few days ago, and that Franklin’s “spirits are high, […]
Detroit — Fox 2 in Detroit has confirmed that Aretha Franklin has cancer, While the National Enquirer has claimed she has pancreatic cancer, Fox 2 has not confirmed that to be the case. Fox 2 News in Detroit has confirmed that the “Queen of Soul” has cancer. A close relative of Aretha Franklin tells reporter […]
After a six-year battle with breast cancer, Elizabeth Edwards, wife of John Edwards, has died at the age of 61 after a six year battle with the deadly disease. Earlier this week it was reported that Edwards, who was recently released from the hospital, had cancelled her cancer treatments because they were ineffective. Elizabeth also […]
VIA eurweb *Due to unforseen illness, R&B singer Will Downing has cancelled the rest of his concert performances for 2010. Downing was diagnosed with the neuro-muscular disorder Polymiositis in 2007 and has since been in remission. Under the advisement of his personal physician and as a precautionary measure, Downing will be resting for the balance […]
If you’re a Rihanna fan and you live in the UK, then today is your lucky day! The Barbadian singer is launching the British leg of her ‘Loud Tour’ next year. The tour will kick off in London next October, with the 22-year-old visiting Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, and Newcastle. Here are the dates: Wednesday […]
According to xConnect: J.LO’S NEW GIG! Jennifer Lopez has been named a new global ambassador for L’Oreal Paris. “Having used L’Oreal Paris products most of my life, I’m excited to work with a brand that consistently offers a wide range of superior products that are attainable for women everywhere,” says J.Lo. “I’ve always loved their […]
According to XConnect: WESLEY WON’T BE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Wesley Snipes will not be celebrating the holidays with his family this year. The Blade star has been ordered to surrender Thursday and begin serving his three-year jail sentence for tax related crimes, and yesterday a judge denied his request to have that date pushed back […]
According to XConnect: HOLIDAZE AT WORK For many companies, it’s party time: holiday party time, that is. And according to a new poll of HR professionals, 68-percent of companies are planning a holiday party this year. That’s up 6-percent from last year. But those who do go ahead with a party will do so carefully. […]
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — President Barack Obama slipped unannounced into dangerous Afghanistan on Friday, one year after widening an ever deadlier war and just days before a pivotal review about the 9-year-plus conflict. Plans for a face-to-face meeting with Afghan President Hamid Karzai were scrapped at the last minute.
According to reports, Jermaine Jackson’s drivers license has been confiscated over allegations he owes a massive $91,921 in back child support payments. Officials at the Los Angeles County Child Support Services Department filed court documents last month (Nov), claiming the former Jackson 5 member won’t be allowed back on the road until he pays off […]
According to XConnect: This Day In Music & Entertainment 1957– “You Send Me” by Sam Cooke peaked at #1 on the pop singles chart. 1967– Gladys Knight & the Pips broke into the Top 10 with “I Heard it Through the Grapevine.” 1969– Cindy Birdsong of the Supremes was kidnapped by the caretaker of her […]
Nominations for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards were announced on a live CBS television special. Eminem received the most honors by far, with 10 nominations in categories including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. Singer-songwriter Bruno Mars came in next with seven nominations. Jay-Z, Lady Antebellum, and Lady […]