Estefan's Bullet Jewellery Confiscated In LondonOctober 8th, 2009 GLORIA ESTEFAN has become the latest celebrity to spark an airport security alert because of her love for peace. The Miami, Florida-based pop star was asked to remove her Bullets 4 Peace pendant before boarding a flight from London to Milan in Italy earlier this week (beg05Oct09) - because the charity line of jewellery contain real bullets.
Snoop Dogg Not BulletproofOctober 1st, 2009 A necklace SNOOP DOGG wore with pride was confiscated at Beirut International Airport in the Lebanon earlier this week (beg28Sep09) after customs officials discovered the pendant contained a bullet. The rapper was returning to the U.S.
Snoop Eyes Gallagher For LabelSeptember 30th, 2009 Rapper-turned-music boss SNOOP DOGG is eyeing his first big-name signing - former OASIS guitarist NOEL GALLAGHER. The hip-hop star was unveiled as the new creative chairman of EMI's Priority Records in September (09), and he is looking to snap up a rock band for the label's roster.
Gallagher & Beckham Take On AdidasSeptember 29th, 2009 Former OASIS guitarist NOEL GALLAGHER has teamed up with soccer star DAVID BECKHAM to star in a new advert for sporting brand Adidas. Snoop Dogg, Kanye West's protege Mr Hudson, and Ian Brown also appear in the new campaign, which was filmed in London and Los Angeles earlier this month (Sep09).
Metallica Shows Raise $20,000 For CharitySeptember 25th, 2009 Heavy rockers METALLICA have donated $20,000 (£13,666) to a local charity in Canada. The group played two sold-out shows in Montreal, Quebec at the weekend (19-20Sep09) and gave the box office takings - totalling 21,462 Canadian dollars - to Sun Youth, a community services organisation.
Snoop Becomes A Music BossSeptember 9th, 2009 SNOOP DOGG can add music mogul to his impressive resume - he has just been named the new creative chairman of EMI's Priority Records. The rapper will executive produce a series of Priority releases to celebrate the label's 25th anniversary in 2010, according to Variety.
Facts Of The Day (Britney Spears)August 9th, 2009 BRITNEY SPEARS ex-boyfriend ADNAN GHALIB is planning to write a tell-all book about their 2008 relationship. BRITNEY SPEARS has reunited with British funnyman RUSSELL BRAND for a promo clip before he hosts the 2009 MTV's Video Music Awards for the second time next month (13Sep09).
Snoop Dogg attends Ravens practice, helps team end practice by breaking team huddleAugust 6th, 2009 Snoop Dogg in da house at Ravens camp, fo shizzle!WESTMINSTER, Md. — Rap star Snoop Dogg joined the Baltimore Ravens at training camp practice, watching from the sideline before ending practice by leading a chant within the team huddle.
Matt Damon launches campaign to provide clean waterJuly 15th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Matt Damon has launched a new charity drive to provide millions of impoverished people with clean drinking water. The Bourne Ultimatum actor has co-founded Water.org in collaboration with humanitarian Gary White.
Kobe, Snoop Dogg drop in on Maloof Money Cup; Burnquist rides rail to top spot in vert semisJuly 12th, 2009 Burnquist tops vert semis at Maloof Money CupCOSTA MESA, Calif. — Kobe Bryant and Snoop Dogg gave the Maloof Money Cup skateboarding championships some celebrity buzz.
Hilary Duff named youth ambassador in Colombian Capital BogotaJuly 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American singer/actress Hilary Duff, 21, has been named a youth ambassador in Colombian Capital Bogota, in recognition of her efforts to be a role model for kids around the world. She will be a guest of honour in the city next month, and receive the accolade from Mayor Samuel Moreno.
Comedian Bill Engvall admits feeling 'really nervous' as he prepares for CMT Awards on TuesdayJune 15th, 2009 Engvall nervous about CMT AwardsLOS ANGELES — Bill Engvall is a comedian, a sitcom star and a member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. So, hosting this week's CMT Awards should be a piece of cake.
Jay-Z tops The Source magazine's 'Power 30'; Obama given place on honorary power listJune 4th, 2009 Jay-Z tops The Source magazine's 'Power 30'NEW YORK — It's been a minute since Jay-Z released an album, but he's still got enough swagger to land on The Source's "Power 30" list. The hip-hop magazine says Jay-Z tops the list because he's an industry leader and a top businessman, with his ventures with Live Nation and Rocawear, and his part-ownership of the New Jersey Nets.
Civil jury says rapper Snoop Dogg didn't hit man during concert; awards $440k judgmentMay 9th, 2009 Jury clears rapper Snoop Dogg of man's beatingSANTA MONICA, Calif. — A civil jury says Snoop Dogg didn't hit a man who came up on stage during a 2005 concert near Seattle.
Hugh Jackman uses Twitter for charity causeMay 3rd, 2009 The X-Men star Hugh Jackman has asked fans on social networking website Twitter.com to tell him about their favourite charities - so he can donate $100,000 (£67,000) to the most worthwhile organisation. Jackman writes on his official Twitter page: "I will donate 100K to one individual's favourite non profit organisation.