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Jay-z Shrugs Off Political Criticism Of Cuba Trip In 'Open Letter' [Listen]
Jay-Z released new track 'Open Letter' on Thursday (April 11, 2013), on which he raps about his recent trip to Cuba with superstar wife Beyonce. On it, the mogul says that President Barack Obama told...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 11 April 2013
Jay-z Hits Back At Cuba Criticism
Jay-Z has addressed his controversial trip to Cuba in a scathing new song. The rapper and his wife Beyonce were heavily criticised by politicians following their visit to the South American country - which is...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 April 2013
President Obama Hosts White House Music Bash: Who Was On The Bill?
The White House concert took place last night, with artists ranging from Booker T. Jones and Justin Timberlake performing at the latest in a long run of special shows put on by President Barack Obama...
By Contributor in Music / Festivals on 10 April 2013
Justin Timberlake Performs At White House
Justin Timberlake performed for Barack and Michelle Obama at the White House last night (09.04.13).The 'Mirrors' hitmaker topped the bill for the US President's celebration of soul music from Memphis, Tennessee - the singer's hometown...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 April 2013
Stars Sign Russell Simmons' Letter To Barack Obama About War On Drugs
Actresses Cameron Diaz, Scarlett Johansson and Demi Moore are among the stars who have signed music mogul Russell Simmons' petition to U.S. President Barack Obama urging him to reform the country's stance on the war...
By WENN on 10 April 2013
World Leaders Pay Tribute To Margaret Thatcher
World leaders, politicians and celebrities from U.S. President Barack Obama to British singer Harry Styles have remembered former U.K. Prime Minister (Pm) Margaret Thatcher following her death on Monday (08Apr13).The veteran Conservative leader passed away...
By WENN on 08 April 2013
Lady Gaga Turned Down $1 Million Concert
Lady Gaga turned down $1 million to appear at the US Republican conference last year.The 'Bad Romance' singer was offered the huge sum to appear at the event in August 2012, and the party even...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 April 2013
Psy Announces New Song 'Gentleman': But What About The Dance?
Psy will perform a new song titled 'Gentleman' for the first time at a concert in South Korea on April 13. The Korean pop star became a global celebrity after his 'Gangnam Style' video became...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 02 April 2013
Beyonce Gay Marriage: Singer Shows Her Support For Equal Rights
Beyonce on gay marriage: Beyonce is well known for her humanitarian side, so it has perhaps come as little surprise when the singer voiced her support for gay marriage, posting a picture on to her...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 March 2013
A Week In News: Beyonce's Bow Down, Emma Watson Passes On Fifty Shades, Lindsay Lohan Avoids Jailtime
Bow Down? Beyonce experienced something for the very first time this week: mixed reaction. The R&B superstar has wowed critics and fans alike with her solo material, though new single Bow Down/I Been On has...
By Michael West on 20 March 2013
Was President Obama In 'The Bible'? No! It's Utter Nonsense, Says Producer
Twitter buzzed into life during the third episode of the History Channel's miniseries The Bible last week, with viewers apparently noticing the resemblance between actor Mohamen Mehdi Ouazanni's portrayal of Satan and somebody called, President...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 March 2013
Outrage As 'The Bible's' Satan Resembles President Barack Obama
The History Channel's new series 'The Bible' has been an unexpected series this year, attracting a high of 13.1 million on Wednesday (March 13, 2013), enough to topple American Idol, which managed just 12.8 million....
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 March 2013
Mathew Knowles Cried Tears Of Joy At Beyonce's Obama Inauguration Performance
Beyonce's father Mathew Knowles shed tears of pride as he watched his superstar daughter perform the National Anthem at U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration last month (Jan13).The Halo hitmaker was given the honour of...
By WENN on 20 February 2013
Have A Kids Menu? Beyonce And Jay-z Leave Restaurant With Blue Ivy (Video)
Beyonce and Jay-Z's daughter Blue Ivy is certainly getting an early taste of the high-life! The superstar couple dined with their one-year-old at Gjelina Restaurant on Abbot Kinney in Venice Beach this week. Browsing the...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 February 2013
Fox Cuts Ties To Dick Morris After He Made False Predictions
He was once one of the network's chief political commentators, but now, as Fox Cuts Ties to Dick Morris, he'll have to find pastures new. Morris was mistaken in his staunch predictions that Mitt Romney...
By Lorna Greville in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 February 2013
Beyonce Silences Critics With Live National Anthem
Beyonce has broken her silence on the lip-syncing controversy surrounding her performance at U.S. President Barack Obama's inauguration by belting out the National Anthem live during a Thursday (31Jan13) press conference ahead of the Super...
By WENN on 31 January 2013
Steven Spielberg Used Lincoln To Capture Rare Barack Obama White House Footage
Lincoln director Steven Spielberg captured another presidential performance while he prepared to show his acclaimed new movie to Barack Obama when he filmed the U.S. leader arriving at the White House.The moviemaker's leading lady Sally...
By WENN on 30 January 2013
Beyonce Rehearsed For Three Months
Beyonce has been rehearsing for the Super Bowl for three months.The 'Diva' singer - who was criticised last week for miming the American national anthem at President Barack Obama's inauguration - has reportedly been preparing...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 January 2013
Thinking Of Seeing 'Zero Dark Thirty', With Friends? A Controversy Cheat-sheet!
Hey, UK readers, planning on seeing Zero Dark Thirty with a couple of friends this weekend? Of course, you'll be aware it's an Oscar frontrunner. Of course, you'll be aware it's from the director of...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 January 2013
Usher's Wardrobe Malfunction At Inaugural Ball
R&B star Usher was left feeling exposed at a show to celebrate U.S. President BARACK OBAMA's inauguration when the crotch of his trousers ripped during his performance.The Yeah! hitmaker took to the stage at the...
By WENN on 25 January 2013
Beyonce Criticised Over Inauguration Outfit
Animal rights activists have fired off a letter to Beyonce urging her to quit wearing fur after she donned a mink coat to U.S. President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony on Monday (21Jan13).The superstar rocked a...
By WENN on 24 January 2013
Lady Gaga Confirms Album With Tony Bennett
Lady Gaga has confirmed her plans to record a full album with Tony Bennett.The 'Poker Face' star teamed up with the legendary crooner for the first time last year for a cover of show tune...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 January 2013
President Obama's Inaugural Celebrations Rounded Off With Lady Gaga And Tony Bennett
President Barack Obama’s Inaugural celebrations for his second term in office were one hell of a shindig. To round it all off, he held an Inaugural ball, for his campaign staffers. For the paltry sum...
By Hayley Avron in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 January 2013
Beyoncé Lip-synced To 'Save Herself' For Super Bowl Performance
Beyoncé decided on pre-recording her rendition of the national anthem for President Obama's inauguration because she was midway through intense preparations for her forthcoming Super Bowl performance, according to the conductor of the military band...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 24 January 2013
Bon Jovi's New Album Is A Product Of Its Time
Bon Jovi's new album was inspired by the current state of the US.The 'Always' hitmakers will release 'What About Now' in March and they believe the record is a ''topical'' study of their home nation...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 January 2013
Aretha Franklin Defends Beyonce
Aretha Franklin has defended Beyonce amid reports she lip-synced the American national anthem at Barack Obama's inauguration on Monday (21.01.13).The soul singer has voiced her support for the 31-year-old star and said she is ''not...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 January 2013
Wall Street Journal Audio Suggests Beyonce Did Sing National Anthem Live
The mystery surrounding Beyonce's National Anthem performance at U.S. President Barack Obama's inauguration on Monday (21Jan13) continues thanks to audio the Wall Street Journal has obtained direct from the singer's microphone.Beyonce has yet to address...
By WENN on 23 January 2013
A Week In News: Beyonce Lip-syncs, Steve Harvey Breakdown, Shakira Gives Birth!
Commotion over Beyonce's pre-recorded inauguration performance, a very heart warming clip of Steve Harvey, Shakira becomes a Madre and more!In Defence Of Bey: Music fans recoiled with indignation this week after it was speculated Beyonce...
By Michael West on 23 January 2013
Lady Gaga And Tony Bennett Duet At Inaugural Ball
Pop star Lady Gaga teamed up with Tony Bennett at a private ball for Barack Obama's staff on Tuesday (22Jan13) to thank them for their hard work during the U.S. president's re-election campaign.The Poker Face...
By WENN on 23 January 2013
Private Moment: Barack Obama And Michelle Obama Dance To Jennifer Hudson (Video)
The reigning US President Barack Obama and his First Lady, Michelle Obama enjoy a moment dancing together, as Jennifer Hudson perform for them at the 2013 Presidential Inauguration.Michelle looks stunning, in a long red dress...
By Hayley Avron on 23 January 2013
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