Actor and director Ben Affleck has appealed to US lawmakers to back a stronger mandate for the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, saying Washington needed to flex its diplomatic muscle to protect…
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Rihanna splurges on 7 bedroom, $12 M mansion
Rihanna continues to add to her property portfolio with her newest purchase – a $12 million 7 bedroom mansion. Via TMZ reports: “Rihanna’s moving on after her leaky Beverly Hills home disaster last year —…
Beckham junior stars in new Burberry campaign
With parents like his, it was only a matter of time before Romeo Beckham found himself the star of an advertising campaign. The 10-year-old son of footballer David Beckham and his wife Victoria, the former…
Kenyan musician nominated for prestigious US award
Kenyan Afro-funk musician KG Omulo has been nominated for the 2013 NAACP Image Award. Omulo was nominated under the World Music category, for his album ‘Ayah Ye! Moving Train’. This is not the first time…
New Amy Winehouse inquest to be held in January
A new inquest into the death of troubled British singer Amy Winehouse will be held in January after it emerged that the original coroner was not qualified for the job, an official said Monday. The…
Rapper Kanja talks life in upcoming album
UK-born Kenyan rapper Kanja the African King is excited about his upcoming album Tribal Kingdom, which is due out early next year. Through his record label, Sub Sahara Records, Kanja Muchoki is hoping to make…
‘Hobbit’ hobbles competition with massive $84 mn take
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” a prequel to the blockbuster “Lord of the Rings” series, earned a massive $84.8 million — one of the biggest debuts of the year, industry trackers said Sunday. Internationally, the…
‘Femcee’ Xtatic drops fresh new video ft Aka
The second video by Kenyan ‘femcee’ Xtatic is out in heightened bling-graffiti fashion! Hit ‘em Up, produced by The Fahrenheitz and directed by Matt Stonier, also features Channel O Award winning rapper AKA and newcomer…
US police foil plot to kill, castrate Justin Bieber
US police have foiled a plot to kill teen pop idol Justin Bieber and possibly castrate him with pruning shears, with the alleged killer promised $2,500 per testicle, legal documents revealed Thursday. Mark Staake, 41,…
Hugh Jackman gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Australian actor Hugh Jackman got a Hollywood double whammy Thursday as he was nominated for a Golden Globe and got his star on Tinseltown’s famous Walk of Fame on the same day. Jackman, who is…