Ericka Lee, who claims to be the ‘Headlines’ hitmaker’s ex-girlfriend, has filed a lawsuit against him seeking damages and a co-writer credit for his 2011 song ‘Marvin’s Room’ as she alleges he concurred to split the profits from the track with her after she concurred to record the opening monologue and the song’s “hook”.
U.S. President Barack Obama in Arlington, Va., Feb. 3, 2012. UPI/Ron Sachs/Pool Published: Feb. 4, 2012 at 6:00 AM WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (UPI) — U.S. President Barack Obama Saturday urged Americans to pressure Congress to pass his plan to help home owners refinance mortgages at “historically low rates.” In his weekly radio and Internet address, the president once again touted what he calls his “blueprint for an economy that is built to last.” He stated the collapse in the housing ...
Madonna is determined not to suffer any wardrobe malfunctions during her Super Bowl performance on Sunday (05.02.12). The ‘Material Girl’ hitmaker insisted ‘great attention’ has been paid to her clothing to rule out any mishaps during her half-time show at the spectacle after one occurred in 2004 when Janet Jackson’s chest was exposed to a global TV audience while she was performing.
The coroner who oversaw the inquest into the death of singer Amy Winehouse has resigned after her qualifications were questioned, officials have stated – raising the possibility the investigation may have to be held again. Winehouse’s relatives stated they were still absorbing the implications of the news and were seeking legal advice.
Punxsutawney Phil, on his 126th anniversary, predicted six more weeks of winter weather in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania on Feb 2, 2012. UPI/George M Powers Published: Feb. 2, 2012 at 7:56 AM PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa., Feb. 2 (UPI) — Winter will be hanging around for another six weeks — Pennsylvania’s famed Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Thursday.
Australian actor Sam Worthington steps out of his comfort zone in his new film Man on a Ledge, which hits local screens this week. The New York-set suspense thriller sees the Avatar star play an ex-cop and prison escapee, seemingly about to jump to his death in protest against what he states was a wrongful conviction. Worthington spent weeks shooting the film on a hotel ledge in New York in the middle of winter. He told Sky News he has ...
Published: Feb. 1, 2012 at 7:49 AM ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Feb. 1 (UPI) — Security forces conducting an operation in Pakistan’s tribal region killed a Taliban commander and 20 other suspected militants, officials stated Wednesday. Military officials stated the forces destroyed the headquarters of Mullah Toofan and killed Pakistan Taliban Commander Moinud Din in the attacks, CNN reported.
Sir Elton John has implied Madonna will not be singing live during her forthcoming half-time show at the US Super Bowl. The music legend – whose husband David Furnish recently blasted the pop star-turned-film director for winning Best Original Song at the Golden Globes – suggested the ‘Material Girl’ hitmaker should ‘lip-synch good’ when she sings at the event at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indiana on February 5.
Published: Jan. 31, 2012 at 8:57 AM OTTAWA, Jan. 31 (UPI) — Canada’s gross domestic product dipped by 0.1 percent in November, largely because of decreased energy output, Statistics Canada stated Tuesday. Oil and gas extraction declined 2.5 percent in November, particularly in the output of crude petroleum, the report said.
Katy Perry is being comforted by a hunky dancer following her split from Russell Brand. The ‘Firework’ singer and the British actor announced the end of their 14 month marriage in December and friends state Malik Le Nost, a backing dancer on Katy’s ‘California Dreams’ world tour, has been helping her cope even though the relationship is strictly platonic.
Published: Jan. 30, 2012 at 8:59 AM BAGHDAD, Jan. 30 (UPI) — Iraqi officials have criticized the United States for using unarmed surveillance drones to help protect the U.S. Embassy, consulates and personnel. “Our sky is our sky, not the USA’s sky,” acting Iraqi Interior Minister Adnan al-Asadi told The New York Times.
Big Day Out festival goers swarmed Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse on Sunday, roasting in the summer sun. Twenty-two people were arrested for drug possesion, while St Johns Ambulances treated around 130 people for heat related issues. At 20-years-old, Big Day Out is the older brother to dozens of festivals around the country. Sibling rivalry and commercial pressures nearly shut it down a few months ago, but promotors promise its future is assured. ‘We’re going to be looking at all kinds of ...
Published: Jan. 29, 2012 at 8:16 AM ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 29 (UPI) — Robert Rock held off a series of major-tournament champions Sunday and won the European Tour’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. Rock, despite three final-round bogeys, shot 2-under-par 70 for a 72-hole total of 13-under 275.
Olly Murs wants to be an icon at the Brit Awards. The 27-year-old singer is ‘delighted’ to have been asked to perform at next month’s ceremony and has promised to don an outfit that people will remember forever. He said: ‘I have not even discussed what I’m going to wear yet but I want to wear something pretty astonishing on stage.
Republican Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich goes into the Jan. 31 Florida primary with a solid win in South Carolina. UPI/Kevin Dietsch Published: Jan. 28, 2012 at 3:01 AMBy United Press International The following are the dates for the 2012 Republican presidential primaries and their results.