Jo Milne has been deaf since birth due to Usher syndrome, a rare and incurable genetic disorder that can cause hearing loss and visual impairment. Now, at age 40, her new cochlear implants are allowing her to hear for the first time.
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Kobe Bryant’s Insensitive Remarks on Trayvon Martin Tribute Sparks Online Outrage
Sometimes, some people just don’t get it, and in this case, Kobe is one of those people. Kobe Bryant was recently asked by The New Yorker magazine to weigh in on a widely publicized Miami Heat photo where the team posed in hoodies to show their support for the late Trayvon Martin and his family. Bryant’s comments have been… Continue reading Kobe Bryant’s Insensitive Remarks on Trayvon Martin Tribute Sparks Online Outrage
Scandal’s Actor Arrested on Felony Charge
Columbus Short, a lead actor on the television series “Scandal,” was arrested Wednesday on a felony charge that he seriously injured a man during an altercation at a restaurant earlier this month. Short was arrested by police in Claremont on a warrant issued in a case that alleges he committed a battery that caused serious… Continue reading Scandal’s Actor Arrested on Felony Charge
Candy Crush is Worth $7.1 Billion
My name is Ezra Grant and I like Candy Crush. But apparently I’m not the only addict in this candy store. Candy Crush went on the stock market today as a publicly traded company with shares valued at $22.50 a share, making the candy game a $7.1 billion company. Sweet. The public offering of King… Continue reading Candy Crush is Worth $7.1 Billion
Flavor Flav’s Speeding Trial Postponed
Back in January, Flava was hit with a speeding ticket in Long Island as he tried to be on time for his mother’s funeral. But plane tickets are expensive and with the Flavor living in LA, flying back and forth for this case is apparently putting a dent in his wallet. Police say the rapper… Continue reading Flavor Flav’s Speeding Trial Postponed
“Scandal” star Columbus Short levels man during a bloody bar fight
“Scandal” actor Columbus Short and his wife, Tanee McCall-Short are making headlines again, but this time it’s not for their withdrawn divorce petition. According to TMZ, the 31-year-old actor was involved in a bar fight that left his opponent hospitalized with a broken nose. The way the story is being told, Short and his alleged… Continue reading “Scandal” star Columbus Short levels man during a bloody bar fight
Puffy Says His Name Was Always Puffy, Never Diddy
Where did you get the idea that his name was Diddy, or P Diddy for that matter? It certainly wasn’t from the man whose real name is Sean Combs. According to the man who runs the Sean John clothing line, he never, ever changed his name. It was always Puffy. Mr Puffy made that bit… Continue reading Puffy Says His Name Was Always Puffy, Never Diddy
Judge Joe Brown Thrown in Jail
We are told Brown showed up to Juvenile Court Monday and agreed to represent someone pro bono in a child support case. Juvenile Court Magistrate Harold Horne denied Brown’s request for the case to be dismissed. Brown then reportedly lost control and became verbally abusive saying in part, “On what authority do you sit by… Continue reading Judge Joe Brown Thrown in Jail
Nick Cannon Called A ‘Racist’ for Wearing a “White Face”
Nick Cannon is getting some serious flack from Internet users after he tried to pull off a stunt in promoting his new album, “White People Party Music.” Mr. Mariah Carey has been labelled “racist,” “ignorant” and “hypocritical” for the stunt – which also saw him show off his bizarre new “Connor Smallnut” persona in a… Continue reading Nick Cannon Called A ‘Racist’ for Wearing a “White Face”
Listen to D’Angelo’s Previously Unreleased Live Performance of “Lady”4
D’Angelo fans are in for a rare treat. The star is releasing a special collection of live performances titledLive at The Jazz Cafe, London. Recorded in 1995, the six-track EP was only available in Japan, but on March 25 Virgin/UMe will release Live At The Jazz Cafe, London: The Complete Show, featuring the original six songs… Continue reading Listen to D’Angelo’s Previously Unreleased Live Performance of “Lady”4
Scary horror short film that will make you think twice about sleeping in the dark
They say less is more, and that is certainly true for this petrifying two-minute horror movie. The simple story titled Lights Out starts with a girl turning off her light to go to bed – sparking a terrifying stand-off with a demon. The 120 seconds of classic horror techniques that ensue will leave you never… Continue reading Scary horror short film that will make you think twice about sleeping in the dark
Wyclef Jean is Broke – “there ain’t no money”
Wyclef Jean’s former lawyers have filed a six-figure legal judgment against the musician after he failed to make agreed-upon payments to reduce his debt, according to court filings that include a recent e-mail from Jean’s business manager claiming that his client was broke. “there ain’t no money,” Jean’s accountant declared in a terse January e-mail… Continue reading Wyclef Jean is Broke – “there ain’t no money”