In Aruba, two brothers from Suriname, Satish (21) and Deepak (24) Kalpoe, who were re-arrested last week in the disappearance of American teenager, Natalee Holloway, have been freed after a judge ruled the evidence was not strong enough to keep holding them.
A third suspect, 20 year old Joran van der Sloott remains in jail.

The three had first been detained after 18 year old Natalee Holloway had last been seen leaving a bar in Aruba with three men hours before she had been due to fly home to America.
Holloway had never been seen again despite an island-wide, high-profile search.
Natalee Holloway had been celebrating her graduation in Aruba with friends and had been due to return to Alabama on May 30, 2005.

Mighty Crown are the new World Clash Champions, the ‘far east rulers’ defeated Bass Odyssey on the weekend at Club Amazura in New York.
This was the final staging of the iconic event which pits two top soundsystems against one another for ultimate supremacy. Meantime in the Vintage Cup Clash Ninja Man started off his segment on a high note getting huge forwards as he in his own inimitable style ridiculed Rodigan who came out dressed in a red and white Elvis Presley outfit.Rodigan was not out for the count though; cause with his change in another outfit came a change in gear as he stepped up the pace and drew some of Ninja's own clash specials on him!After a really tight and exciting segment, Rodigan got the edge of Ninja as he drew two wicked selections that completely done the place. Even Ninja Man had to concede defeat but not without a warning, Mi a guh stop deejay and tun selector fi kill yuh Rodigan!" It was however done in a friendly way and patrons didn't take it as a 'real clash'.

The excitement in Amazura went to another level when Beenie Man clashed with Tony Matterhorn in the Celebrity Cup challenge. This segment was very exciting as Matterhorn drew some first clased tracing tunes on Beenie Man and pulled out the first big forwards.As Beenie Man went into his slot, he too got a big response. Both Beenie and Matterhorn continued to go at it with the crowd still not choosing the winner. Some patrons gave the nod to Beenie Man while others said it was Matterhorn and seemed too close to really call.The Amazura was filled to capacity and fans were pleased with promoters Irish and Chin for giving them their money's worth. Already fans are looking forward to the next big world clash in 2008 where bigger things are anticipated to take place even though 2007 world clash is said to be the 10th and last.

Thats the word according to Entertainment Weekly.


Rihanna has been named a prodigy by Entertainment Weekly.
The widely-circulated magazine, which has been around for more than 15 years, concentrates on news and critical reviews in that industry.

Rihanna, who on Sunday won an American Music Award for Favourite Female Soul/R&B Artiste, was one of four young entertainers named as prodigies. The others were Zac Efron, Shia LaBeouf and Miley Cyrus.
The magazine compiled a list of top entertainers divided into five categories named after school cliques: Prodigies, Class Clowns, Most Popular, Most Buzzed-about and Valedictorians.

J.K. Rowling was named the magazine's Entertainer Of The Year and landed on the cover , while George Clooney was identified as a valedictorian because he has "deftly balanced box-office viability with personal responsibility".

Matt Damon of Bourne Identity made the list of Most Popular, as did Carrie Underwood, Katherine Heigl, Johnny Depp and Kanye West.

Shaggy's latest album “Intoxication” debuted in the number one spot on the Billboard Reggae Album chart.

On this 15-track album, his 8th, you can look out for collaborations with Sizzla, Collie Buddz, Akon, Ricardo 'Rik Rok' Ducent and Nasha among others,

This time around Shaggy was involved in the whole process from songwriting, producing tto marketing and promotion.

His first release was “Pure Pleasure” in 1993. To date, Shaggy has scored four number one albums on the Billboard Reggae album chart. The previous chart toppers were “Boombastic,” “Midnite Lover” and “Lucky Day.”

RiRi Real hott ...she is in double issue ofo new Seventeen mag

Faces of Fashion Supermodel of the Caribbean contest will be at Caribbean Jewel Beach Resort in Castries St Lucia on 11/30.
Winner will secure a spot in Ford Models Supermodel of the world contest.

Barbados will turn 41 on November 30th, there will be lots of official events and Run Barbados is a kickstart to it all!!!

Run Barbados is an annual run sponsored by the Barbados Tourism Authority it will take place from 11/30/07 top 12/02/07

Run Barbados has always sought to establish a strong relationship with the Barbadian community, which is clearly demonstrated through its longstanding relationship with the Barbados Cancer Society. This year part proceeds of the series’ inaugural ‘The Gap Midnight Fun Mile’ will again be donated to the cause of the Society. We are also pleased to have on board with us for the first time the Scotia Bank In Fo’ Life project, which is geared toward HIV/ AIDS awareness, particularly among the vulnerable children and youth. The Scotia Bank In Fo' Life Half Marathon is part of that company’s latest outlet to promote their HIV/ AIDS awareness campaign among the vulnerable youth age groups.

Patti Labelle will cut the ribbon to kick off the Gap Midnight Fun Mile run.

Visit the official site

Despite having her makeup and clothing soaked in pepperspray, and applying icepacks baackstage,Miss Ingrid Marie Rivera came out on top and won the Miss Puerto Rico Pageant and will be a contestant in the 2008 Miss Universe Pageant.

Her poise and grace no doubt led to her win.

Go girl!

Earl Beckles displayed costumes at Macys's Thanksgiving parade for the second time, the first being in 2004.

This year, the Queens-based costume creator featured "The Dragon Can Dance," a red creation with an impressive 16-foot wingspan, and four magnificent, smaller costumes, all representing the carnival tradition of Trinidad and Tobago. Beckles heads E&J Productions in Far Rockaway. mes

Hand bag designer Hal Taylor is reportedly the Bahamas' 70th murder victim for 2007.

Taylor's body was discovered Sunday morning at Mountbatton House in his bedroom.

There was no sign of forced entry according to police and reports are that the crime seen was bloodied and included foot tracks which may belong to the assailant.

Reports indicate the bloody crime scene included foot tracks that are believed to be the perpetrator. But no sign of forced entry was found.
Former Prime Minister Perry Christie and wife Bernadette Christie was also at the crime scene and arrived with the victim’s Mother Ms. Beverly Taylor, along with Rev. Fr. Steven Davies, Rev, T. G. Morrison and Archdeacon. I. Ranfurly Brown all said to be friends of the victim’s family.
A number of celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, Elle McPherson, Vanessa Williams and Barbara Walters, own a handbag made by famous Bahamian designer Harl Taylor. His classical, personalized bags are made from sisal straw, hand woven and finished with carved mahogany decorations. Mr. Taylor also designs one-of-a-kind straw hats.

Black Web Awards results are out!!!

Here are winners with Caribbean sites,

www.missqueenoftheisland.ca (best beauty pagent site)
www.trinihits.com (best caribbean music site)
www.Jamaicans.com (best news and politics)
www.rihannanow.com (best female musician site)
www.visitjamaica.com (best nation tourism site)
www.Caribbeanvibesradio.com (best Caribbean radio site best international readio site)

see all winners at www.blackwebawards.com

How would you like to open for Wyclef….. go to his my space page …myspace.com/wyclef jean and enter the MySpace Vibe Verses 3 competion…may the best rhyme spitter winAlso on his page you can do a video remix for his latest hit Sweetest girl featuring Akon and Lil Wayne.. His favorite will be featured on his myspace page. The winner will receive an autographed copy of “Carnival Vol. II Memoirs of and Immigrant and prize pack.

Do’t forget to support his yele foundation. He recently made his first visit to haiti since being made a roving ambassador by the countrys president. His focus is on the youth…

BBC World Service and BBC World Television are embarking on a global talent search. The Next Big Thing 2007 has already passed through the Caribbean , making a stop in Kingston Jamaica in the early part of this month. However interested participants can still submit their music online at www.bbcworldservice.com/nextbigthing2007
The BBC have selected a panel of international music experts to help choose 5 finalists. There are just two rules: artists must be unsigned and perform their own material.

Entries close tomorrow the 18th , and finalists will perform for an all-star jury in London in December. One act will be crowned “The Next Big Thing 2007” andperform to a live audience of 3000 people at London’s O2 stadium to celebrate BBC World Service’s 75th Anniversary in December, alongside some of the most exciting names in music.

So which feline is purring in Lews Hmilton's ear and revving his engines???
None other than Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls. The duo met at the MTV European Music Awards in Munich where they presented an award. Nicole also performed with will.i.am

He met her again at a private after party thrown by Universal, where they left together. rrrrrrr!

Of course the daper 22-year old racing driver has Grenadian roots! Gwan Boy!

The Ministry of Tourism will launch its Tourism Ambassador Programme during the current Independence celebrations, an initiative aimed at honouring Antiguan and Barbudan natives or descendants who have received worldwide acclaim.

This year’s award will go to actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste, a proud Antigua and Barbuda descendant. Best known for her current role in the CBS hit drama series Without A Trace, Jean-Baptiste portrayed FBI agent Vivian Johnson.
Each year an individual will be recognised for his/her accomplishments and will be inducted as an official Tourism Partner, empowered by the ministry to market Antigua and Barbuda as one of the “Caribbean’s Preferred Destinations”.

Among the many accomplishments of this year’s awardee are an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award and British Academy Awards nominations for her feature film debut role in the movie Secret and Lies. Marianne is the only Antiguan and Barbudan descendant or national, to ever receive these three prestigious film awards for a single movie.
Her other film credits include The Cell opposite Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Lopez, 28 Days opposite Sandra Bullock and Spy Games opposite Robert Redford.
A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, this actress, writer and composer wrote the score for Mike Leigh’s feature film Career Girls and has written and performed with British jazz musicians, including Jason Robello, for whom she wrote and recorded four tracks on his album “Keeping Time”.
Derede Samuel-Whitlock, director of tourism in the US indicated, “We are on a quest to identify and recruit Antiguan and Barbudan nationals and descendants who are in the spotlight, particularly those who are in our major source markets and have an audience and platform that can be used to promote the destination. Jean-Baptiste is very excited about becoming one of our tourism partners and help get Antigua and Barbuda in the spotlight and also within the entertainment grapevine.”
Jean-Baptiste is the daughter of Antiguan native Drucilla Cummings who was born in the village of Jennings. Cummings migrated to England where she met and married St. Lucian immigrant Felix Jean-Baptiste. Together they had four children, Marianne being the youngest.Marianne Jean Baptise will be one of the "guests of honor" at this year’s Independence Gala where she will be presented with the award by Minister of Tourism Harold Lovell. The event will be held on Thursday evening at the newly-opened Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa.

Well tell me what you want what you really really want!!!!"

I want you to win Mel B!

I'm sure you have seen Melanie Brown on Dancing with the Stars twice a week on ABC.

I had no clue the former Spice girl had Caribbean roots!
She hails from Leeds, England which is known to have the largest St.Kitts-Nevis population in Great Britain.

She was born to a white English mother, Andrea, and a black father, Martin Wingrove Brown who was born in Gingerland, Nevis.

She has a younger sister named Danielle who is an actress. Melanie and Daniel both studied performing arts at the now famous Intake High School, in Leeds, before entering the entertainment industry.

To check out the Stars profile on abc click here

Rihanna was at her cousin Nigel Alstrom's wedding in Barbados on October 27th when according to some reports she was kicked out for being rude and disrespectful.

According to MediaTakeOut.com they received emails from several attendees:

"I was shocked when I saw what Rihanna was wearing. Every time she moved, her [breasts] looked like they were ready to come loose." The tipster added, "[The bride comes from] a very Christian family. [Rihanna] should have known better than to show up wearing such scandalous attire." And there's more. According to a number of eyewitnesses, Rihanna refused to eat the food offered to other guests. An insider explained to MediaTakeOut.com, "She brought her own food and wouldn't touch anything else ... Our food must not be good enough for a big star like her."At one point in the evening, the bride's family decided that they'd had enough. As one family friend puts it, "Rihanna was taking away from the [bride and groom's] day so we thought it was best to ask her to leave. She understood and agreed"But before leaving, one guest claims that Rihanna gave the family a piece of her mind. The insider told MediaTakeOut.com, "She started arguing with [her aunt and her mother] ... Even though they were in the back, you could hear Rihanna yelling at her mother." The insider added, "Her mother is a very easygoing woman, so she just stayed quiet and waited for Rihanna to calm down .... If she were my daughter, someone would have had to call the police."



Just to add my two cents, maybe she gracefully left to remove the attention from herself, granted, as banging as her dress was considering the event, the outfit was inappropriate.

Who knows?? other partygoers outfits may have been scandalous and just as inappropriate.

Is this a case of picking on Rihanna because she is a celebrity???

Comments please.