Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Whitney Houston 'Broke'

According to RadarOnline.com, crackhead singer Whitney Houston has whittled away her fortune and is being supported by her record label and loans from friends.

A source told the website: "Whitney's fortune is gone. Music industry heavy hitters are supporting her and her label is fronting her cash against her next album, but no one knows when that will be released... She might be homeless if not for people saving her. She is broke as a joke.

"She called someone to ask for $100. It is so sad. She should have Mariah Carey money, and she's flat broke."

Seal and Heidi Klum to Get Divorced

Superstar couple Seal and Heidi Klum are getting divorced. The singer and the supermodel have been married for seven years and have four children, but their relationship appears now to be over.

According to entertainmentafrica.co.za, Seal said about the split: "The thing that I'm most proud about this great woman who I married, and I really do mean that from the bottom of my heart, is that together she has given me four incredible gifts... four beautiful children.

"She is still, in my opinion, the most wonderful woman in the world. I think our priority was to remain civil and do this thing with dignity. We still very much love each other.

"To say that neither of us were grieving would be an out-and-out lie, and I don't mind telling you that."

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Katy Perry to Become a Sim

Katy Perry is teaming up with Electronic Arts, creators of the virtual reality computer game The Sims, to develop a Collector's Edition game with content and exclusives featuring the Perry. According to Billboard, EA plans to create multiple "Sims" games featuring Katy Perry-themed virtual goods and in-game content, with the first game launched being a Collector's Edition of "The Sims 3: Showtime."

In a statement, Perry said: "It's cool to see the Sims' stage performances in 'The Sims 3: Showtime' decked out just like my California Dreams Tour - even my cotton candy video screens are in there! I always like to think of myself as a cartoon, and now I'm a Sim!"

Avicii Coming to SA

Superstar DJ Avicii is heading for our shores. According to entertainmentafrica.com, the Swede will be coming to SA for as-yet-unconfirmed dates. He will be brought here by the promoters responsible for the recent Deadmau5 shows in Joburg, Cape Town and Durban.

Watch this space.

Tuesday, 10 January 2012

Snoop Dogg Arrested for Cannabis Possession

Rapper Snoop Dogg was arrested for cannabis possession over the weekend, according to TMZ.com. The rapper reportedly had his tour bus searched at a border patrol checkpoint in the Texan town of Sierra Blanca and the police found about half an ounce of the drug, which Snoop admitted was his.

Whilst the veteran MC was released after being issued with a citation for misdemeanor drug possession, if found guilty of the charges he could face up to 180 days in jail.

Beyonce and Jay-Z Have Baby Girl

Superstar couple Beyonce and Jay-Z have expressed their delight at the birth of their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, who was born on 7 January 2012.

The couple have released a statement saying: "Hello Hello Baby Blue! We are happy to announce the arrival of our beautiful daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, born on Saturday, 7 January 2012. Her birth was emotional and extremely peaceful, we are in heaven. She was delivered naturally at a healthy 3.17 kilograms and it was the best experience of both of our lives. We are thankful to everyone for all your prayers, well wishes, love and support."

Tuesday, 3 January 2012

Aretha Franklin engaged

Veteran soul star Aretha Franklin, 69, has confirmed that she is engaged to long time friend William "Willie" Wilkerson. In a statement to The Associated Press, the singer said the couple are considering a summer wedding, joking: "No, I'm not pregnant."

Monday, 2 January 2012

Caleb Followill and Lily Aldridge expecting

Caleb Followill and his wife Lily Aldridge have confirmed that she is pregnant. The Kings of Leon singer and Aldridge, who were married last May, confirmed in a statement: "We are thrilled to announce that we are expecting our first child together. We can't wait to meet the new addition to our family."

Caleb's brother and Kings of Leon drummer Jared Followill took to Twitter to celebrate the news. "So excited to be an uncle! Congrats Caleb & Lily!" he tweeted. "If it's a boy, we gonna be hitting da club together every night! If it's a girl....church. (sic)"

Katy Perry and Russell Brand split

Pop star Katy Perry and her comedian husband Russell Brand have split after Brand filed for divorce citing "irreconcilable differences." The pair were married in October 2010, but rumours of trouble in the marriage have been circulating for while now.

While the couple at first denied the rumours, Brand has now released a statement confirming that the pair will get divorced. Brand said: "Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage. I'll always adore her and I know we'll remain friends."