Happy New Year from The Lime!!!!!!!

Tan-tan-da-ddaaaaaa! It's here guys! Welcome to 2010!

First and foremost I want to thank God for bringing me into this new year, I want to thank my family and friends for their love and support especially my brother Omari Lockhart AKA 5.8 and my mom Jacinta Bannis. Thanks to everyone who reads this site and continue to compliment me on the content.
Blogging takes up ALOT of my time and there are times I just want to quit. And then I go online and look for Caribbean entertainment news and shit is just all over the place. Then I think if I am this fustrated then I bet there are others just like me, so of course being the Taurus that I am, I like to help -and so I keep on posting.

This is going to be my first year blogging as a non-working university student so please show some love and donate to the site. I would love to make some upgrades in the coming months. This year I plan on posting interviews on a weekly basis, so look out for that. And I want to make a more concerted effort to report more entertaiment news from islands such as Grenada, St. vincent and St. Lucia. My original goal with this blog was to show that Caribbean Entertainment is not just Jamaica, Trinidad and Barbados. Dominica you know I represent for you 100 percent. I just wish Dominican artists would take advantage of my natural bias towards you guys and send me more info/pics what have you. We'll see how this year goes.

Friends, just be safe this year, and try to improve on 2009. I have the same personal resolution I have every year but this year I am not even gonna really focus on it. I am just gonna live one day at a time and things will work out.

And artists stop the beefing, especially the women. Just when the fellas dem stop den?

Shaggy and Friends: I Dare You-The Caring Continues

The Shaggy Make A Difference Foundation hopes to raise 50 Million Dollars for the Bustamante Children's Hospital at their I Dare You concert series this Saturday on the lawns of Jamaica House.




Through last year's concert, The Shaggy Make A Difference Foundation was able to raise and purchase over $20 million Jamaican dollars worth of equipment for the Bustamante Hospital for Children (the only such facility in the English-speaking Caribbean. The funds were able to purchase an ENT (ear, nose, throat) microscope, Vital Signs Monitors, Volumetric Pumps, four stretchers and a Blood Warmer.

Check out my entry for the Puma Ventis Logo competition!

Sorry guys, I wasn't holding out on you, but I totally forgot to mention the competition for the new Puma Ventis logo. Basically you can just go to pumarunning.com and upload your logo in the comment section along with your name, age and location. The contest ends today so hurry!

Please note: and this is muy importante. One entry per person

And if my name wasn't Ayeola George eh, you know I had more than one idea! LOL. Take a look see:

IDEA# 1
English:Wind
Swedish: Vind
French: Vent
Italian:Vento
Spanish: Viento
Puma: Ventis

IDEA#2
(written with Arnold Shwazzenegaer accent)"Ventis is on yurr feet, there's no vone you caant beet!
Translation_When this is on your feet there's no one you can't beat!

IDEA#3
Preying Ventis: Pavements Beware!

So which do you think I posted? Click HERE to find out.

And one more thing. Doh steal my ideas eh! I will come for my royalties seen? Arite.

St. Lucia and St. Kitts tie for title of Miss Talented Teen 2010

According to SKNVibes.com : FOR the first time in its 30-year existence, judges of the Annual Digicel Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant were stumped, as two contestants tied for first place and both had to be crowned queen.

The historic event took place last evening (Dec. 30) at Carnival Village, where St. Kitts’ Berriscia Byron and Consuelo Dupal of St. Lucia both scored 731.5 points to lay claim to the coveted title.

However, a decision was made for both teenagers to be crowned queens; a decision that did not go down well for most members of the seemingly bewildered packed audience who voiced their disapproval, noting that there should have been a system in place tie-breakers.

While Miss St. Kitts was awarded Best Dress, Miss St. Lucia won the awards for Best Talent and Best Production. However, although the decision was already made for the winner of the Best Talent segment, the audience was given the opportunity of voting by text for the contestant they thought was the best, and Miss St. Kitts won 63 percent of the votes.

The Second Runner-up position went Ackelia Cornwall of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, who amassed a total of 704.5 points; while Miss St. Thomas, USVI, Caprisha Richards, copped the Third Runner-up spot with 701.5 points.

Miss Grenada, Deirdre Greenidge, was named Miss Photogenic and she also won the Best Interview award, while Barbados’ representative Ashlee Simpson carted off the award for Best Ambassadorial Wear. The other contestants were Miss Trinidad and Tobago, Miss Bahamas, Miss Anguilla and Miss St. Croix.

However, despite being advertised weeks before the Pageant, the BVI and Guyana were not represented for reasons not known by this media house. Many patrons claimed that although Berrisca Byron might not have been outstanding in all of the judged segments, she was very consistent in every one.

A notable public figure in St. Kitts, on the condition of anonymity, said, “In any competition, the judges’ decision is final, but I am appalled at the outcome of this Pageant.

This competition is in its 30th year and the organisers should have a clause in their rules for tied positions. What should have been done, is that the two first place contestants should have been made to reappear on stage and asked a particular question and the one with the better answer be crowned queen. However, in the employment of this tie-breaker, the second contestant should be placed in an area where she cannot hear the question or the answer given by her counterpart.”

READ THE REST OF THE ARTICLE HERE

Talented Teens Official Site

New Music: Stephen McGregor-"Cyan Friend Again"

So since I have arrived in Jamaica, I have been religiously listening to ZIP FM (except of Fridays when I listen to Arif Cooper on FAME FM every Friday from 5-6 when he plays soca) and one of my top rated DJs is ZJ Liquid (love you ZJ Rush, ZJ Sparks, and ZJ Fat Cat you Cats House sessions go hard too) Now every day he is on air from 2-6 and Wednesdays are especially a favorite for me as Liquid introduces audiences to all the new hit tunes.

Stephen "Di Genius" McGregor of Big Ship Records

Well here is a new one for ya!

It's called Cyaan Friend Again and it's by Stephen Di Genius McGregor, who sings on and produced the song. It's a diss to Vybz Kartel. Why??? Well apparently Kartel wanted the Outbreak Riddim for Gaza and obviously that did not happen as Busy Signal, Mavado, Assassin, Laden and Bramma are on it. So then Kartel diss him on the Israel Riddim with his tune "Rifle Shot" which is a diss to both Mavado's song "War Is In Di Air" (pre-peace concert of course) and Big Ship too. So now Stephen come with "Cyaan Friend Me" in reponse to Kartel.

Uugh can we just make good music already????? No wonder Mr. Vegas was venting over the state of the Jamaican music industry on his Twitter page @MrVegasMusic. But that is a whole other post....

Click HERE to listen to "Cyaan Friend Again."

Spice Disses Lisa Hyper---ya she lyrically slaughtered her, straight up!!!

OOOO Lisa Hype you picked the wrong itch to fuck wid. Spice totally killed her- lyrically speaking of course. Spice released a statement in response to Lisa Hype's "Sting Aftermath" diss song on which she along with other female Dancehall artists are mentioned,

Spice says:

"Lisa Hype, I mean Lisa Swipe is in no position to utter the words she did from her mouth, but I honestly feel very sorry for her. She's going through a shameful time in her life right now and is obviously lookingfor a dark hole to stick her head in. Lisa Swipe is calling names to keep her name out there; but my name? She ah play wid fire. She know say she nuh bad like mi likkle fingah. Di time she tek ah pick pon difemale artiste dem, she need fi go clean off di discharge offah harstomach. She ah gwaan like ah me tek har pictuh an sen' it out. And it's such a pity. Outta every female artiste name whe she call, she ahdi crawniest one. She feavah Geico lizard. I've been in the business for 10 years and I've never stooped so low, just to get highlighted.But Lisa doesn't know when to stop stooping and get up off her knees.It's tragic. Let me not bother to go there because she is not in my world. Lisa, as a woman-to-woman, I have never been as humiliated asyou are in my life, so I have no idea what you are going through. I canonly imagine. So I wish you a speedy recovery,"

Speaking of her non-performance at Sting, she adds:

"Nuffy sabotaged my thing. After Pamputae performed, he knew it should have been me, but he called up General B instead. When did he expect meto perform after that? During the clash with him and KipRich. It was unprofessional and it was done purposely because before that he was following the lineup and list. I just want to apologise to my fans fornot performing. I didn't get the chance to and I had a real end of year performance in store."

Yow this chune is bad!

According to one876 entertainment Lisa Hyper just laughed in response:

"Spice can stay de gwaan talk, tell her say mi have her file."

Well Lisa Hype have to come real good to beat that and she have to have a hefty file cabinet!!!!

Come on ladies, let's play nice in the new year...

Lisa Hyper says she still got love for Portmore Empire. Disses females in the game

Since her release from Portmore Empire, by her boss and mentor Vybz Kartel, Lisa Hype has issued a statement:

Lisa Hype and Vybz Kartel in happier days.

“I’ve just been released from my contract with the Portmore Empire but even though I am no longer the first lady of the Gaza, mi still ah say Gaza. Death before dishonour. Mi nuh haffi be a part of the Empire fi still say Gaza. Gaza means fight for what you believe in and never give up…never say die. In every setback, there is an opportunity fi grow and right now, mi not going to stop, ah persistence mi say…all mi name change, my new name is Lisa HYPER. As a solo artist, mi can explore new directions, new challenges, and new freedoms, mi ah go mek it. I want to thank everyone at Portmore Empire for the love and support they’ve shown me and to the Teacha especially who enlightened me to nuff tings inna the world. Mi love everybody same way, nothing no change, memba say mi ah the first lady fi put Gaza pon mi knuckles and Empire pon mi neck . Mi wish everybody the best. Gaza fi life. Gaza till death.”

Guess she just trying to go out with her head up. But her diss of several artists in the idustry just totally countered that. It's a lame song. Not lyrically captivating. Whoever is advising her need to come again. There are people on your side Lisa, focus on you and don't try to bring any body else down just because people did it to you. If you want to bother to listen to the song called "Sting Aftermath" check it out below:

Natral Vybz named Best Reggae Band of 2009 by Dominica Sun

Big ups to the Natral Vybz Band out of Dominica who was named Best Reggae Band in 2009 by local newspaper The Sun. Check out the clipping below:

Here's a shot of them performing at Digicel Red River Jamboree one of several events commemorating Dominica's 31st anniversary of Independence.

www.myspace.com/natralvybzinternational

Concert organizers say Rihanna does not have to tone down for Dubai

A British tabloid report claiming that Rihanna will have to tone down her raunchy performances for her New Year’s Eve concert in Abu Dhabi is “totally inaccurate” according to organisers Flash.
The Daily Mirror reported on Sunday that the Barbadan singer had been told to dress more conservatively for her concert in the UAE and that the star was now “tearing her hair out over what to do”.
It also reported that Rihanna is being paid $500,000 (Dh1.85 million) for the concert.
In a statement, organisers Flash rubbished the claims, saying ‘‘the facts and figures recently reported around Rihanna’s Abu Dhabi concert are totally inaccurate. Rihanna is bringing an incredible new stage show to the capital and there’s no doubt the event will be fantastic; an ideal way to celebrate the beginning of a new decade.”
Abu Dhabi has recently hosted concerts from international artists including The Killers, Aerosmith and Beyonce, all of whom performed their concerts without restrictions.
Source


Guess she can be as bad as she wants to be huh.

Jay-Z Rihanna concert to air tomorrow!

Although Rihanna is performing in Dubai tonight she will be seen on TV performing on Carson Daly's New Year's Eve special.

Aww look she's all covered up in like a cute wikkle snow bunny:-)

The performance took place on Sun. Dec 19th. She performed "Wait Your Turn" and was joined on stage by Jay-Z for "Run This Town" (click on the songs to see performance clips)


And waddayaknow, the coat came off and the sexy came on. She told ya'll she's gone bad right? No more good girl.

Photo source

What the heck?

Photo source

New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly, will air on NBC from 10-11PM (ET) and the party will continue from 11:30PM to 12:30AM, all in HD.

Lisa Hype Kicked Out of Portmore Empire

Former Portmore Empire First Lady Lisa Hype has been expelled from the Portmore Empire by Empire CEO Adidja 'Di Teacha' Palmer after what a release called her 'overall conduct' which was "not consistent' with what is expected of members of the group.

Lisa Hype is no longer a part of the Portmore Empire. The members of the Empire
have unanimously agreed to end our professional relationship especially in light
of certain ‘developments’ that have come to our attention regarding her overall
conduct, conduct that is not consistent with the decorum expected of a member of
the Portmore Empire. She is an incredible artist and we wish for her all the
best in her future endeavors, but Lisa Hype will not play a future role in the
Empire as she no longer fits in with our organizational goals as we move forward
in 2010.–Adidja “Vybz Kartel” Palmer–

Ok.let me go an get my enamel pan for me to empty the contents of my stomach. Oh wait but first I have to light my kerosene lamp, and I was so tired from washing in de river (sigh). Why I didn’t hear dat at high noon nuh when I was by de standpipe collecting water. Did I go back in time???? I must be hallucinating, have to be. This cannot be 2009, almost 2010.

That statement, that amalgamation of words which yet to form a complete thought (cause that is what a sentence supposed to do) just makes NO SENSE to me…..Empire CEO???? Empire finger pointer more like. How about turning that finger on yourself nuh? How about that CEO? I so vex for this gurl eh. Shayt. So she messed up. Even Nike sticking it out with Tiger.

So I had to read and reread the statement, you know, so it could make some kind of sense to me, right. The release says her “overall conduct” was “not consistent” with what is expected of the group members. Group members who oversaw and directed her career up to this point.

So let’s see admitting that yes you had oral sex (which I mean what else could she do the picture is all up and down the Internet)and being unapologetic about it, is not consistent with the group goals? Who plans on being caught like that? Maybe her’s was not the most PC move, but I felt she was being strong. You know why? Cause she was HONEST. She was an adult, doing adult things and she was obviously betrayed by someone she trusted. I commend her for claiming her part in what is an obviously embarrassing moment in her career.

I mean let’s forget that Vybz Kartel the CEO is banned from performing in several islands, lets forget that his lyrics are raunchy and sexually explicit not to mention violent, ooh oooh lets even close our eyes and pretend that we don’t see school children all over the region carrying out violent acts described in his songs, let’s find a similar situation where a member of the empire got bad press and see what was the outcome.

How about when it was rumored that Jeffery Hype had Kartel's name on his neck (he has his face on his arm). In the homophobic Jamaican society, that was a big scandal and was he banned?austracized? no. You know why? Cause he has a penis. That’s the beginning and end of it.

I’m sorry Lisa you missing a very important appendage and having it in your mouth doesn’t count ( ok thatwas a little harsh). Anyways my girl Lisa what can I say, maybe they kicking you to a brighter future.

So let them have their Vybz Rum and party at Asylum every Thursday, make more explicit songs, glamourizing their sexual exploits, glorifying their underdog status and

2010 is just a couple days away so I am waiting with baited breath for the unfolding of the goals of the Portmore Empire. Damn, guess I can forget an interview now huh?

Nhojj makes history as first black male winner of OUT Outstanding R&B Soul Song of the Year!!!

New York based, Guyanese Indie aritist Nhojj made OUTMusic Awards history when his ballad “Love” was voted 2009 Outstanding R&B/Soul Song of the Year by The Alliance of LGBT Recording Artists & Performers. Why? Because this is the first time an African American male has won an OMA.

Read about it in this Billboard Article:

Indie recording artist Nhojj made OUTMusic Awards history when his ballad “Love” was voted 2009 Outstanding R&B/Soul Song of the Year by The Alliance of LGBT Recording Artists & Performers. This marks the first time an African American male has won an OMA. The Logo sponsored event was held December 8, 2009, at the legendary Webster Hall in New York City. It is the biggest night in LGBT entertainment, and the only gala ceremony of its kind in the world.
Nhojj is also the first artist to win the OUTStanding R&B/Soul song of the year. OUTMusic added this and other categories to the ceremony this year to more fully reflect the music of the LGBT community. After his win, the singer/songwriter took the stage performing “Love” before an audience including OMA Lifetime Achievement recipient Kevin Aviance, Village Voice columnist Michael Musto, LOGO personalities DeMarco Majors and Julie Goldman among many other notables in the LGBT community. The ceremony was hosted by Noah’s Arc star Rodney Chester and GLAAD Media Award winner Kate Clinton.

“Love” features keyboardist Carl Evans (Stevie Wonder, Barry White); David Stark on Guitar (Rick James & Teena Marie); Tommy Aros on percussion (Luis Miguel); and is mastered by by Robert Honablue, whose Gold and Platinum credits include Santana, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Bob Marley, and Miles Davis.

Director Kirk Shannon-Butts featured "Love" in his highly acclaimed Indie film "Blueprint,” which screened at 2008 Cannes International Film Festival, and also directed the music video “Love.” Unlike many current R&B music videos, it is the sensitive reflection of two male college students who feel a mutual attraction toward each other. "I believe love is for everyone... homosexual and heterosexual" Nhojj says, "One day soon our world will acknowledge this simple truth."

Read the rest of the Billboard Article HERE!

Congrats to Nhojj on this historical achievement. His music is truly all-embracing and quite soothing to the soul! Here take a look and listen.

Jamaica Jazz and Blues Band Quest to hold auditions in New York and Florida

On January 18th 2010 talented hopefuls will converge on SOBs (204 Varick Street New York, NY 10014-4809 to be exact). From 7pm auditions will commence which could lead –no strike that- which will lead to a lucky winner heading to Greenfield Stadium in Trelawny Jamaica for their debut performance at Jamaica Jazzand Blues 2010.




This is part of the promotions for the event ant it is dubbed Band Quest. Basically organizers are looking for a talented band to perform at the festival this year. Which to me shows they are making a special effort to walk the walk and not just talk the talk in developing their Art of Music concept. Please note auditions are not walk in! Participants will be selected from online entries at BAND QUEST 2010. Hopefuls must joing the JJ&B Fan Zone in order to upload videos.
The New York audition is being presented by Link Up Media Group, Jamrock Magazine and Turn Key Productions
If you live in Florida, well Yippeeyeah…..you guys get an in person audition too! This one will be held on January 5th at the Ginger Bay Café at 1908 Hollywood Blvd in the city of Hollywood
The Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival (formerly Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival) will take place from January 24-30th. My first week back at school, oh honey I still going. LOL. C’Mon. Machal Montano Third World, Erykah Badu, Kelly Price, Tamia, Deborah Cox, Jon Secada, Gladys Knight etc etc… How could I say no. See you there!

Rihanna worried about what to wear in Dubai??? Seriously?

I’m reading online about Rihanna tearing her hair up because she has to dress conservatively for her New Year’s Eve concert in Dubai. This girl is a professional ( I hope). If I was her, stick a burka on me and put a mike in my hand, ok! I mean covering up for a couple of hours and to get paid half a million dollars is something to get mad about???? Nah man I hope she is better than that.
She had that issue in Malaysia before and I would hate to think that her staff did not have a clue about the potential for some type of censorship in an Islamic state. So sorry,I am not jumping posting bullshit band wagon just cause someone said so. Rihanna can’t be THAT dumb. Peace!

Britney Spears Not a Squirrel Eater

It's always common for famous celebrities to have the most ridiculous stories printed about them in tabloids. Britney Spears is always an easy target for the most bizarre things attributed to her - one of which is that squirrel meat has been on her diet list! In her official website, the 28 year old blonde singer listed the top 75 articles among the 13,000 stories about her that were the most 'absurd'.

Britney Spears promoters in her website thought that some of these stories were "patently absurd or simply offensive", so they "ranked the ones we believe were the most ridiculous" and listed the "Top 75 Bull%*&t Britney Spears stories" of 2009. The Britney Spears squirrel eater rumor came from a London tabloid that utterly exposed that the singer's family used to eat squirrel meat during her "trailer park childhood". The Daily Star alleged that this revelation had sent "sales of squirrel meat soaring" as fans "snapped up squirrel, rabbit and possum meat from butchers and restaurants". Britney Spears, of course, denied that squirrels were part of her family's menu.

Adam Lambert Diet-Staying in Shape to Promote Album

Adam Lambert is braving the holiday season with a strict diet. The 27 year old American Idol alumnus says that he's got to stay in shape for him to effectively promote his debut album 'For Your Entertainment Only'. In fact, he proudly declared in an interview with FOX News that: "Fox News, "I'm on such a diet now... I want to stay in great shape so no candy for me."

Although Adam Lambert is not really keen on keeping up with a healthy lifestyle, he concurred that: "Everyone should get out of the mirror, that's not what matters... We are programmed in society to be so hard on ourselves and our appearance."

Earlier, Adam was busy Sunday night, December 20, as he shot a music video for his newest single "Whataya Want From Me". He appears to be very ecstatic about his second single and it features aspiring actress Julianna Milton playing one of his female fans. This video will be in the vantage point of the fans so we'll see if it rakes another controversy. Hope you’ll be able to survive the Christmas feast, though! We know it will be tough resisting that!

Beyonce Happy With Her New Perfume 'Heat'

Beyonce knows she's going to be proud of her new fragrance named 'Heat'. Numerous good reviews from her colleagues and fans determined that they all love her new perfume. To be released in February 2010, the 28 year old Single Ladies singer admonished that she couldn't be happier with all the positive receptions she's getting about the first perfume she's created in collaboration with perfume makers Coty.

In an interview, Beyonce Knowles couldn't hide her excitement: "'I'm so happy with it. I've been working on it for a while now. I was on tour for a year, and I have meet-and-greets with fans. I've never in my life gotten so many compliments."

She furthered that: "Coty has their own testing, but that was my testing! The fans loved it. They were like, 'I love that, I'm getting that, why isn't it out right now? I need it!'"

Beyonce is also proud to inform everyone that she's not just an endorser but in the manufacture, design and naming of the product, she's involved in al those. She said: "A lot of my performances have had fire involved, so we thought 'Heat'. Also, red is one of my favorite colors, as is gold." Beyonce also revealed that she's into vintage appeal and that is also integrated in 'Heat'. We all hope that 'Heat' will earn more raves next year when everybody will be able to sniff what Beyonce created!

Brittany Murphy Update: Brittany Took Prescription Medicine For Flu Symptoms

The reports after Brittany Murphy passed concluded that she took precription medicines and was vomiting before she was taken to the Cedars Sinai hospital. The 32 year old Clueless actress had flu like symptoms prior to the unfortunate episode yesterday. According to TMZ, one eyewitness reported that: "There were a lot ... a lot of prescriptions in the house".

Investigations later revealed that Brittany Murphy did collapse in the bathroom and landed on the shower. It was because of the unknown medications that she suffered a cardiac arrest and was taken immediately to the hospital. The Cedars Sinai Hospital did their best in the three times of trying to revive Murphy before declaring her demise at 10:04 AM Sunday. Watch the video below as the neighbor of Brittany Murphy described the incident when paramedics arrived:

Photo credit: AP

Triangle UFO Sighted in Moscow

Russians are baffled over this strange triangular object that hovered in the skies of Moscow. Youtube videos of the said triangle UFO had been uploaded -- one taken from day and the other at night. You can see the triangular UFO appearing motionless over Kremlin, one of Moscow's important landmarks.

The triangular UFO was seen by hundreds of people who were at the Red Square. However, naysayers believe that the triangular object was an inadvertent reflection of the cameraman's car window. Below is the video of the said triangular UFO in Moscow:

Justin Bieber in Christmas in Washington

Justin Bieber is considering himself lucky as he was finally able to meet President Barack Obama and family. Not only that, the 15 year old singer posed beside President Obama, his wife Michelle and his mentor Usher during the pre-taped "Christmas in Washington" concert where he was one of the performers.

With this experience, Justin Bieber proudly announced in his Twitter account that he's performing in Washington DC and he's "nervous" that if he messes up the Obamas might let him get deported to Canada. Of course, he's just kidding! Not only Usher and Justin performed there, artists like Rob Thomas, Neil Diamond, Mary J. Blige and Sugarland also sang for the Christmas special. Much to the delight of Obama daughters, Justin performed a classic Christmas song "Someday at Christmas. Also, host George Lopez took a punch line after introducing Justin. He said: "Like you, Mr. President, this young man has many fans trying to shake his hand without permission." If you want to watch this Christmas show, this be aired on TV December 20 at 8 PM ET/PT. This is actually a benefit concert that will seek support for the National Children's Medical Center. Below is a short clip of the Christmas in Washington with Justin Bieber with President Barack Obama:

Snookie Gets Punched - Jersey Shore Girl Gets Punched Video

MTV's new reality show Jersey Shore is gathering negative attention as it follows the lives of eight "deeply tanned" Italian-Americans youngsters who's out to in a summer getaway. Now, MTV has captured one controversial scene when one of its female cast members named Snookie gets punched in a face by some random guy in a party venue. That clip was shown at the end of tonight's episode and it sure packs a wallop among its viewers because many people are now searching about the said incident.

Snookie, or better known with her nickname Snickers, is the small girl with black top in the photo above. Watching the clip, you can virtually see Snookie sprawled on the floor and writhing in pain, while the guy who punched her is being escorted. Oh well, many are indeed intrigued about why that guy punched seemingly sweet Snookie. What drove him to punch a girl in the face? Maybe, many of you will be on the lookout for the next episode of Jersey Shore. Below is a video of Snookie the Jersey Shore girl punched:

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Rihanna Rated R European Tour Dates

It's all systems go for singer Rihanna into getting on top her music career. In fact, the Barbados lass turned music icon has already her European tour lined up in 2010. She's starting it up in Belgium on April 16. Rihanna can't hide her excitement for this promotional concert tour because she's missing her fans so much.

In another news, Rihanna recently pledged to help British singer Cheryl Cole to bring her music in the United States. Rihanna said: "Cheryl is cute and incredible. I think I could help break her in the US. She'd wow them - I'd love to have her on tour, in Europe or America." Both singers have had the chance to collaborate with Black Eyed Peas member will.I.Am - they finally met when Rihanna guested on X-Factor where Cheryl is a judge. Below is the list of Rihanna's 2010 European Tour:

Rihanna's 'Rated R' European Tour Dates 2010:

Antwerps Sportpaleis, Belgium 16 April

Arnhem, Gelredome, Netherlands, 17 April

Frankfurt/Main, Festhalle, Germany, 23 April

Oberhausen, Konig Pilsener Arena, Germany, 25 April

Geneva, Arena Geneva, Switzerland, 27 April

Birmingham LG Arena, 07 May

Liverpool Echo Arena, 08 May

The O2, London, 10 May

Sheffield Arena, 13 May

Nottingham Trent FM Arena, 14 May

Manchester MEN Arena, 16 May

Newcastle Arena, 17 May

Glasgow SECC, 19 May

Dublin, The O2 Arena, Ireland, May 22

Nicholas Cage Sued by Ex-Wife Despite Financial Woes

Poor Nicholas Cage! After being bogged down with all of his debts, now his former wife is out to get him even more bankrupt as she's filing a lawsuit against him worth $13 million. Ouch! Nick's ex-wife Christina Fulton, who's the mom of his 18 year old son Weston, reasoned out that she's suing for "mental, physical and emotional abuse" that the Con Air actor had caused her. Weston, who's caught up in between the scuffle of his parents, is reportedly upset about all these events.

In her affidavit Christina Fulton filed on December 8, she informed that Nicholas Cage bought a house in Los Angeles for her and their son. Fulton revealed that the 44 year old actor promised her that he would sign it to her name but failed to do so. This problem was only unveiled to her when she received a 60 day notice to vacate the property. Fulton cries that it was her ex-husband's negligence that she owes the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over $1 million and her credit card bills went up to $250,000 because he pledged that he would pay that off.

On the other hand, Nicholas Cage's lawyer Martin Singer laughed off the case of his client's ex-wife because it's entirely "ridiculous and absurd". Singer furthered that "Nicolas has given her approximately $3 million every year for many years, even though he was only obligated to pay her $6,000-a-month in child support. We expect this lawsuit to be promptly thrown out."

Caught up in financial woes, Cage owes $6.3 million in back taxes, which has led to him having to sell off many of his assets including properties and yachts. All these financial worries Nicholas Cage blames his former accountant for it for negligence. Yet, his accountant fired back at him by saying that it was Cage's fault because of his uncontrollable and self-destructive spending by buying a dinosaur skull worth $276,000, a Lamborghini that cost him $495,000, two yachts, three castles, several mansions and a personal jet. Whoa! What kind of millionaire wouldn't go bankrupt with all these unnecessary purchases?

Fergie Awed by Co-Stars in 'Nine'

Black Eye Peas' lone female member Fergie is starting a whole new niche in acting for the new film musical Nine. As a novice in the acting department, Fergie can't deny that she's star struck by most of her established co-stars. Most of all, she's "awed" by 75 year old Italian actress Sophia Loren. Fergie exclaimed: "I was in awe of Sophia Loren - I couldn't believe I was in the same room as her!"

The 34 year old singer-turned-actress is playing the role of Saraghina in Nine. Fergie revealed she was struggling to cope with her esteemed co-stars acting-wise. She informed: "Nicole Kidman I'd thought of as a very statuesque figure, but she's very down to earth." How about Dame Judi Dench? Fergie said she cannot help giggling with the award-winning actress because Judi Dench has a wacky sense of humor. In an interview with Britain's Cosmopolitan magazine, Fergie stated that: "I sat next to Dame Judi Dench in the makeup chair and she cracked me up - she's hilarious, and I formed a great friendship with Kate Hudson too. We all got along brilliantly." I guess everybody' excited with everyone in this movie and I guess it will be a shoo-in in next year's Oscars hopefully.

Tiger Woods Latest: Elin Nordegren Leaves After 7 Tiger Mistresses

Elin Nordegren can obviously not take anything worse than hearing her husband banging seven (or nine depending on who's reporting) other women. Radaronline.com attested that Elin had already packed her bags to live in another house near their Windermere mansion. The 7th mistress is allegedly identified as Holly Sampson, an adult film star.

The 6th mistress Cori Rist of New York has become a toast of the reporters. She's now hiding in her New York apartment refusing to comment on how she got an autographed golf club from the star athlete for her 7 year old son. Now, Tiger Woods is just getting the hang of all these media frenzy over his illicit affairs. Rumor has it that one of his girlfriends got some photos of the champion golfer in his birthday suit. Just pray that it won't come out in the open. Or else, Tiger Woods would have to say goodbye to wholesome image and all his million dollar endorsements. Check out the List of Seven Tiger Woods Mistresses on Video:

Britney Spears and Sons Cover Elle Magazine

After the Australian concert boo-boos she got from lip synching, life goes on for Britney Spears. She and her sons (Jayden and Sean) are covering for the Elle Magazine January 2010 issue.

In this issue, Britney got to wear designer couture from Christian Louboutin and Valentino. From the looks of her pictures when she was wearing teal goatskin coat with fox fur and marabou-feather trim, Britney Spears appears to be unmoved by her recent controversies.

 

Although she's no longer number one in the search engines, Britney garnered a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording for her single Womanizer, while her newest single 3 is gaining momentum in the Billboard charts. Not everything is bad for Britney after all!

Jackie Chan Praises Jaden Smith in 'The Karate Kid'

Not just contented being Will Smith's son, 11 year old Jaden Smith is carving out a name for himself after snagging the lead role in the updated version of the 1984 cult hit movie The Karate Kid. Yes, he will be taking the role that Ralph Macchio went famous for. And, Jackie Chan will play as his mentor in the film.

The 55 year old veteran martial arts superstar was actually impressed with Jaden's dedication and perseverance during the filming. Jackie revealed the young Smith was an eager student not only on set, but when learning about the entire filmmaking process because "he took the training very seriously.... Jaden had a lot of respect for me as his teacher, even off the set. He is as professional as many adult actors who have been in the business for years." The movie takes place in many locations, including the Great Wall of China, where Jackie and the film's fight coordinator Master Wu had the opportunity to share valuable lessons to Jaden. In his interview in People, Jaden shared that he "trained every day for four months with Master Wu. We did a lot of stretching, and Jackie taught me to ask, 'My left or camera left?' That helped.'"

Jaden Smith changed a lot because of the new learned lessons, according to 'Rush Hour' actor Jackie Chan. He added that Will Smith, Jaden's dad, informed him about the things that changed about Jaden: "When he takes his shoes off, he doesn't throw them in the corner, but puts them away neatly!" Well, learning karate really needs discipline and Jaden's out to achieve that!

Megan Fox Buys 1966 Mustang Fastback in eBay for Brian Austin Green

Megan Fox is really foxy when it comes to great deals. The Transformers hot chick just bought a 1966 Mustang Fastback in eBay for her boyfriend Brian Austin Green. The 23 year old actress just happened to surf the auction site when she saw classic red 1966 Mustang Fastback at a reasonable price, although the car needed a lot of repairs.

Megan Fox is so happy with the deal as the car was in good condition and beautiful. She also shared that her mother used to prohibit her from learning how to drive until she was 18 because she used to sneak out of the house most of the time! However, that did not stop Megan from loving cars so much. In an interview with Jay Leno, she admonished: "I used to steal my mom's car all the time when I was like 14 and 15 right before I got my license." Well, look right now, you can drive all you want. Her mom's car was a teal Kia and now you're getting a iconic 1966 Mustang Fastback. Hope you refurbish it much and get it on the street fast.

Hugh Jackman Takes Lead in Robot Film 'Real Steel'

Leaving behind his Wolverine costume, Hugh Jackman is now all set to portray a pivotal role in an upcoming film salvo Real Steel. The 41 year old Australian actor will play a down-in-his-luck boxing promoter where he encounters a life-changing fate on finding a discarded robot he will train to become a boxing star . The film plot will be based on a short story penned by Richard Matheson.

This will be the first offering of the newly re-organized DreamWorks Pictures, where Steven Spielberg and film impresario Stacy Snider are in collaboration, after the film outfit moved away from Paramount in 2008. Film director Shawn Levy described that Real Steel "is a rousing sports movie about a former boxer who can no longer do the only job he's good at, and one particular robot that may be his return to grace." The budget for this film was pegged at $80 million. DreamWorks is said to be very keen on their maiden project with Hugh Jackman and the production will be kicking off in June 2010.

Rachel Uchitel - Mistress in Tiger Woods Affair?

The Tiger Woods cheating wife saga has continued to branch out. Now, it seems the third party involved is a woman named Rachel Uchitel. Mediatakeout says that they got this scoop from National Enquirer. However, with more digging on who Rachel Uchitel is, it seems we figured that this rumor is somewhat unreliable and too schmaltzy if true. Major drama if this is confirmed.

Rachel Uchitel (the woman in white blazer) is the same woman that actor David Boreanaz has allegedly cheated his wife on while she was pregnant. If the Tiger Woods affair with Rachel Uchitel is true, then are they sharing the same mistress? Eew... For where ever these rumours about the Tiger Woods affair are heading, then let's just pretend it's not true for now. Unless more reliable sources will spill the beans on it, we're still not buying the National Enquirer's scoop.

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Tiger Woods Affair - Is Tiger Cheating on Wife Elin Nordegren

Tiger Woods has been known to have a solid relationship with his 29 year old wife Elin Nordegren. The couple has two children Sam and Charlie. However, recent reports convey that there's a Tiger Woods affair going and he and his wife are allegedly in the brink of divorce. No credible source yet has emerged but it seems so many people are looking into the Tiger Woods affair in search engines.

Tiger Woods wife has not yet spoken on the issue, as well as the golf superstar. Last November 21, the couple together with their kids were seen in Stanford University as Tiger Woods was inducted in the university's Athletic Hall of Fame. In fact, he was booed in the said event. Was this because of the Tiger Woods affair? Here's the controversial video of Tiger Woods being booed at his own university:

Michelle Obama Offensive Image - First Lady Portrayed as Chimpanzee

There's an intense brouhaha now that refers to Michelle Obama offensive image found in the search engines. We've searched for the offensive image now but it seems it has now been removed. The image below, as you can see, represents the First Lady photoshopped into looking like a chimpanzee. This was posted by a blogspot blog titled "Hot Girls" and the site has also deleted the controversial image because people are now up in arms because of the "offensive" photos.

In fact, Google received a complaint in their help forums last week that prompted an employee to delete this offensive photo. Allegedly, the Michelle Obama offensive image is now up again with an explanation saying that “Sometimes Google search results from the Internet can include disturbing content, even from innocuous queries. We assure you that the views expressed by such sites are not in any way endorsed by Google." If you want to see the site that initiated this you can find it HERE.

Prince William Going Bald (PHOTOS)

Prince William used to be the hottest bachelor around. That was about five years ago, but now it seems age is not gracefully coinciding with his looks. Last Saturday (November 21), he was snapped by paparazzi as Prince William leaves Raffles Nightclub in London after spending some gracious time with his friends. Look closely at the photos below to see whether you'll still find Prince William hot like the old days.

Is this too much testosterone or Prince William is now getting what his genes are really made out for? We hope his girlfriend Kate Middleton would not mind his going bald. Looks like having no hair will be his luck over time. Or he can take hair implants to make him look gorgeous for everyone. Whatever! Prince William is just 27 years old and having this kind of hair makes him look like his 20 years older. Get implants, please?

Shauna Sand-Chace Crawford Romance?

Former Playboy model and Lorenzo Lamas ex-wife Shauna Sand sort of revealed that she and Gossip Girl hunk Chace Crawford became lovers when he was still 18. That was in 2003, when Chace was still a college freshman and Shauna said they met at a college party in Malibu. In an interview with Star Magazine, Shauna stated that: "He was so incredibly beautiful - I immediately fell in love with him!" Although there's a 14 years age gap between them, Shauna revealed Chace didn't mind dating her: "I even gave him a key to my apartment."

Shauna Sand has even the chutzpah to reveal about the intimacies that happened between her and Chace Crawford. The 28 year old mother of three daughters shared that she and Chace often had you-know-what. To support Shauna's intimate revelations, a close friend the Gossip Girl hottie testified: "Chace told me, 'Shauna was the first girl I ever had s*x with! She blew my mind, and I'll never forget it!'" If this true, ...Eeew, Chace! The two continued to date on and off for a year before breaking up. Chace Crawford was unavailable to comment on this yet because he's busy shooting for Gossip Girl and training for his upcoming film, Footloose.

Penelope Cruz Wedding Set on December

For the longest time, Penelope Cruz has been evading questions regarding her engagement to actor Javier Bardem. Now, it seems that the couple have already decided on their wedding plans this December because Penelope Cruz has been sighted shopping for a wedding gown in the House of Balenciaga. In Touch Weekly initiated the wedding speculation by interviewing a close friend of Penelope who informed that the pair may walk down the aisle "over the holidays." No exact date has been released though.

The source further said that the 35 year old Spanish actress has a very conservative Catholic family and they are the ones pushing for them to get married already: "Javier would like to take things slowly, but Penelope wants to make her parents happy". Since both Penelope and Javier are from Spain, they insisted on having a Spanish designer for them, No exact details for the wedding has been released to the press but we wish the couple all the best for their wedding.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Donated $6.8 million to Charity

Megastar couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie is so generous that all their donations last year to charity amounted to a whopping $6.8 million via their Jolie-Pitt Foundation. In the research made by The Hollywood Reporter, the Jolie-Pitt Foundation gathered $13 million in 2008 and over half of that sum was given back to good causes. They based these findings on the 2008 tax returns copy they acquired for the charity both the couple had established.

There are various charity groups that benefited from these donations. One of them is the Global Health Council, a group which tasked itself to alleviate the spread of disease globally, received $2 million from the Brad and Angelina. Brad Pitt's own Make It Right Foundation and the Human Rights Watch were each granted $1 million from the celebrity pair. All other donations include The Armed Services YMCA of the US Army, who were given $500,000, schools in Brad Pitt's hometown in Springfield, Missouri, which received $50,000, and around $1 million were donated to several development projects in Cambodia, where their eight-year-old adopted son Maddox hailed from. That's quite a stellar act from the Hollywood couple and we hope Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie continue their charitable endeavors for the less fortunate.

Mariah Carey Gets Her First Acting Award for 'Precious'

Despite Mariah Carey was rammed by critics for her acting debut in her 2001 film Glitter, she now gets her redemption that she can act in the film Precious. Aside from the top acclaims of 'Precious', the 21st Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival has decided to give Mariah Carey a Breakthrough Performance Award. Although the top-selling diva just portrayed a supporting role in the film, Mariah's acting shines well in the film as she completely transformed herself from a glamorous music icon to a forthright social worker by playing Ms. Weiss in 'Precious.'

No, don't look down on this award because previous Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson, Marion Cotillard and Freida Pinto all got this award and their films were honored in the Academy Awards later. Mariah Carey just got back from a wacky appearance in a UK TV show GMTV, where she gamely acted out a diva-like behavior by insisting to bring her own toilet paper while in the show. Nice one, Mariah! We hope you can do more film roles if ever you snatch the best supporting actress award in the 2010 Oscars!

Robert Pattinson Misses Home

His unprecedented rise to stardom has brought Robert Pattinson to be homesick. In fact, the Twilight star has just spent less than a day in his home in Britain this year. He was quite vocal about how he was sad leaving his friends and family in such a short period. That was the hardest part he had to fulfill this year.

With the full throttle promotions of The Twilight Saga: New Moon and the shooting of Breaking Dawn on side, Robert Pattinson's hectic work schedule naturally has its downsides: he never gets time to relax at home in London. Rob shared that: "A week ago, perhaps for 16 hours. That was the first time at home in eleven months." What he did was meet his friends: "Some of them I haven't seen for more than a year, and I saw my parents and sisters. To go away from them after such a short time was the hardest thing I had to do in months."

In quite a nostalgic mood, Robert informed that: "I had the best time of my life (in London). I only had a tiny apartment but there were always friends hanging around. Usually five or six people have been staying with me. It felt so wonderfully unconventional. That was the life I had always been dreaming of. A bit crazy but adequate for a young actor." Being known as Edward Cullen has been quite disconcerting for him because everywhere he goes he gets recognized. In an interview with Gala magazine in Germany, Robert Pattinson stated that he loves to travel and learn about cities and its people but, at present, he says he couldn't go nowhere "without having the feeling of being watched 24/7. I do not like this feeling". In time, you'll get used to all that attention, Rob. Don't get to fussy about being famous.

Kris Allen & Adam Lambert in Billboard Cover

American Idol 8 top dogs Kris Allen and Adam Lambert makes on the latest Billboard magazine cover. The clincher is that, although the 24 year old American Idol winner seems to be highlighted on the cover, more articles are dedicated to his runner up Adam Lambert. In fact, Adam has a special feature there about the squeeze put upon him to be a role model for gay youth. Or his latest gigs he garnered like his song being featured on the movie 2012, working with Lady Gaga and his planned tour.

In his own interview with Billboard, Kris explains that he will find it "fun to write" songs with fellow singer Adele. Although he's still new in the music business, Kris Allen is bent in making it good in this industry. Anyway, I think it's really fine for Kris that Adam is more showcased in this issue. Here are the videos of their interview:

Robert Pattinson Shirtless New Moon Scene Felt Like 'Striptease'

Robert Pattinson can't hide his being overwhelmed that he had to take his shirt off for Twilight Saga: New Moon. According to Rob, the scene is like him doing 'striptease' in the New Moon set. He was quoted saying at the Parade website he "felt pretty goofy stepping out into the sunlight in front of 2,000 people in a town square" while ripping his shirt off: "I was essentially doing a striptease".

Although he's quite vocal about his indifference, he was surprised about the reaction of people seeing him shooting the scene. He said that the irony of it was that it's one of the moments where he really "felt closest to people's attachment to Edward (Cullen". The 23 year old British actor revealed that: "There were so many extras in that scene who were 'Twilight' fans who had flown in just to be a part of it. It was quite uplifting and it was also very nerve-wracking." Essentially, he is quite embarrassed showing his body compared to the buffed Taylor Lautner. He joked that he was "resentful" of Taylor being muscular and all. Robert Pattinson reacted that: "I didn't see Taylor until just a little bit before we started shooting. I had the same reaction as everybody else. Its like, 'Jeez, now I have to go to the gym.'" In fact, Rob has to have his body in for a “make-up” in order for it look ‘defined’ on-screen. Oh well, forget the gym – girls love your body for the way it is, anyway!

Johnny Depp is People's Sexiest Man Alive 2009, Not Robert Pattinson

People magazine changed its mind. Because of the Robert Pattinson Sexiest Man Alive 2009 cover leak (or is it a fake one?), they chose the 46 year old Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp over the 23 year old Twilight hottie to become this year's top choice. Depp earned another feat for being this year's choice for People's Sexiest Man Alive because he's the first guy who won twice in the same decade.

Johnny Depp, who also won in 2003, now joins the ranks of Brad Pitt (1995 and 2000) and George Clooney (1997 and 2006) who have been two-time winners of this controversial title from People. This is quite a surprising win for Johnny because he's not very visible this and yet he's still accorded with the 2009 Sexiest Man Alive award. Is it because he's the current highest paid Hollywood actor for his almost $35 million pay in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides due to be shown on 2011? People magazine editor Julie Jordan admitted that they had a hard time deciding over Robert Pattinson and Johnny Depp - in the end, longevity in show business that mattered.