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George Zimmerman agrees to boxing match to maintain relevance

George Zimmerman, the man acquitted of murdering Trayvon Martin, has reportedly agreed to a celebrity boxing match set to happen in March. He currently has no confirmed opponent but some of the …

Usain Bolt dresses as a woman for new Virgin ad and Jamaicans spew bile

Usain Bolt is playing a whole family of characters in Virgin Media’s latest multi-million-pound advertising campaign and black folks have lost their minds with hate. Black folks, especially …

Video: German Town: The Lost Story of Seaford Town Jamaica

The Jamaican country motto is “Out of Many, One People” which serves as a reminder of the different cultural minorities on the island. But who outside of Jamaica thinks about the different …
Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela: A life of resilience and triumph

Nelson Mandela, an anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist left an indelible mark on the world through his resilient journey to freedom and equality in South Africa. From …
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Beware email scams and thieves at Christmas

It’s that most wondrous time of the year when wankers find more stupid and wicked ways to perpetuate harm against innocent folks. Christmas time may bring joy to most people’s lives but it is also …

Kanye West rants about fashion business

Kanye West went off on reporter Sway Calloway during an interview on the SiriusXM station Shade 45. He was responding to the host’s question about past attempts to break into the world of …

Felix Dexter tribute to air on BBC on 17 November

BBC2 will pay tribute to comedic Felix Dexter, who passed away in October following a battle with multiple myeloma, a form of bone cancer. A 30-minute programme to honour the much loved comic will …

Weed smoking Miley Cyrus says stop violence at 2013 MTV EMAs

Miley Cyrus’s moves to stay forever relevant are working, ‘cos here I am blogging about her again. This time Miley’s attention seeking antics came on the red carpet at the MTV European Music …
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Tips to combat stress

Stress is everywhere. It is one of the most common conditions experienced by people in the UK today. It is known to contribute to the more serious physical and mental illnesses, as well as being …
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Britons are stressed to the max survey reveals

Around 44% of British adults consider themselves to be suffering from stress, according to a study by BUPA. BUPA surveyed more than 10,000 Brits and found that 28% have experienced stress for more …

Female genital mutilation should be treated as child abuse report says

Genital mutilation (FGM) must be treated as child abuse and referred to the police a new report drawn up by professional bodies representing midwives, nurses, gynaecologists, and obstetricians …
Idris Elba

Idris Elba makes it to Mandela movie premier despite asthma attack

Idris Elba almost didn’t make it to the premiere of his film Nelson Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom. Idris, who plays Mandela in the film, was on a plane getting ready to fly to a press conference …
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