This isn’t the first time Rihanna has been hospitalized for apparent exhaustion. In October 2011, the singer canceled a performance in Malmo, Sweden, and posted a similar photo of her arm, citing “being sick with the flu” as the nature of her illness. The pop star looked stunning Monday night at the Met Gala when she wore a backless crocodile dress by designer Tom Ford. But some reports are speculating that the increasingly uninhibited 24-year-old had too much fun, Monday … Read entire article »

President Barack Obama declared his support for gay marriage Wednesday—–. WASHINGTON — In a nod to a dramatic shift in public opinion, Barack Obama on Wednesday became the first sitting president to announce his support for same-sex marriage. In a sit-down interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts, Obama completed what has been a markedly long and oft-mocked evolution on the matter. “I’ve always been adamant that gay and lesbian Americans should be treated fairly and equally,” Obama told Roberts, … Read entire article »

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The queen of soul is taking her place in the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Aretha Franklin is one of six people who’ll be inducted into the Hall on Aug. 14 in Hendersonville, Tenn. She’ll be joined by bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs, family group The Hoppers, contemporary Christian singer Dallas Holm, the late TV evangelist Rex Humbard and Christian rock band Love Song. Franklin’s gospel roots run deep, starting with her father who … Read entire article »

Designer Lubica Slovak and Jamaican sprint sensation Usian Bolt cosy up during a night out at Blue Beat in Montego Bay in March. – File photo By Janet Silvera— WESTERN BUREAU: The world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, has ended his relationship with Slovakian fashion designer Lubica Slovak. The record holder has opted to focus his energies on creating new records on the track, sources in his camp confirmed. Bolt is competing at the 2012 Olympics in the United Kingdom this summer … Read entire article »

New York, New York—- I-Octane has kicked off his six weeks promotion tour with a series of performances that will take him to see his many fans across the globe. After releasing a slew of new hits and his debut album ‘Crying to the Nation’, I-Octane is headed to Canada where he is scheduled to perform in Toronto, Montreal, Hamilton and Calgary. While in Canada I-Octane is also scheduled to visit various radio, television, and print … Read entire article »

Obama Leads Mitt Romney By 7 Points: Reuters Poll * Obama’s approval rating up slightly to 50 pct * Edges Romney on healthcare, economy, foreign policy * Independents warming to the Democrat (Adds details, quotes) By Deborah Charles——- WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) – President Barack Obama extended his lead over Republican Mitt Romney to seven percentage points because of increased support from independent voters and some optimism over the U.S. economy, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed on Tuesday. Obama was backed by … Read entire article »

  A former Jamaican Pentecostal deacon who threatened to kill his young partner and mother of three, two weeks before she was murdered, was found guilty of her murder and has been sentenced to life in prison. Forty-three-year-old Ezekiel Foster told The Old Bailey that he had no recollection of killing his partner, 24-year-old Sashana Roberts. Roberts, a Jamaican mother of three children aged six, three and one, was killed at her home in north London on September … Read entire article »

  Redwood Times—- With the 28th annual Reggae on the River a little over two months away on the weekend of July 21 and 22, the Mateel Community Center is gearing up for another great year of festival fun and is excited to announce the full list of confirmed talent for this year’s event. Featuring nearly 30 classic and cutting-edge reggae and world music artists on two stages, the 2012 festival will feature Toots & The Maytals, … Read entire article »

By MARJORIE YAN Rei Estrada Sonnymoon, a musical duo from Allston, Mass., will be peforming at this year’s JazzReggae Festival on Jam Day. The band released its debut album on Christmas Day in 2009. Most of the JazzReggae Festival lineup has been released, and students are now able to purchase their tickets to both Jam Day and Reggae Day. The annual event is held during Memorial Day weekend at UCLA’s Intramural Field. Here is a preview of some of … Read entire article »