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Beyonce shows of post baby curves in support of husband Jay-Z

A month after giving birth to Blue Ivy, new mom Beyonce is back on her feet. Or, should we say, back in her Louboutins. The 30-year-old star singer made two public appearances since Blue …

Vybz Kartel branded The White Clown of Kingston

Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has been called many names, good and bad, since his mainstream debut in 2002. However, a new nickname issued to him by a French publication may just take the …

African American Women and the right to vote: Pioneers in the Suffrage Movement

‍Throughout history, African American women have played a significant role in the fight for universal suffrage. Despite facing numerous obstacles due to their race and gender, these trailblazers made …

Oil and Hague in Somalia

For the first time in 20 years Britain has appointed an ambassador to Somalia. The new Ambassador to Somalia, Matt Baugh, will be based in the Kenyan capital Nairobi for the time being until …

Prince Harry eager to meet Usain Bolt

Prince Harry is hoping to line up on the starting blocks next to sprinter Usain Bolt during his diamond jubilee tour of the Caribbean and Central America. The prince plans to meet the world’s …

Soul Train creator Don Cornelius dies aged 75

Don Cornelius, creator and host of “Soul Train,” a milestone in television programming that introduced generations of viewers to new music and dance trends emerging from black America, died on 1 …

King Stitt: A toasting pioneer who transformed reggae and dancehall music

‍King Stitt, a legendary figure in the world of Jamaican music, pioneered the art of reggae toasting. His innovative style and immense talent helped shape dancehall and reggae music genres and paved …

GQ names Tinie Tempah Britain’s best dressed man 2012

Rapper Tinie Tempah is officially Britain’s best-dressed man of 2012, according to a list released by GQ magazine. The dapper Tempah — a former chart-topper whose real name is Patrick …

Common and Drake at the Sundance Film Festival

The Sundance Film Festival became the unlikely centre of hip-hop’s latest beef when Drake and Common came to town. Rapper-turned-actor Common was promoting his role in upcoming family drama LUV, …

Whitney Houston denies having nothing

It has been reported that Whitney Houston is broke after spending her entire fortune, including $100 million from her last record deal. Radaronline.com reported that the Bodyguard star, 48, who sought …

Jamaica Reggae Month 2012 will pay tribute to Dennis Brown

Preparations have started for Jamaica Reggae Month 2012, reports the Jamaica Gleaner. The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) have been in talks with Damion Crawford, minister of state in …

Tax rebate phishing emails alert

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning taxpayers not to fall victim to ‘phishing’ emails sent out by fraudsters in the run-up to the self-assessment deadline of January 31. The email tells the …