The man who called 911 as Michael Jackson lay dying in his rented mansion told police he was stunned by what he saw in the singer's bedroom.

Alberto Alvarez, who worked as Jackson's logistics director, told investigators that after receiving a distress call from another worker June 25, he rushed up the stairs of Jackson's home and entered a bedroom to find the singer lying on a bed with his arms outstretched and his eyes and mouth open.

At his side, Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, was administering CPR with one hand.

"Alberto, Alberto, come quickly," Murray said, according to a statement obtained by The Associated Press. "He had a reaction, he had a bad reaction."

Two of the star's children, Prince and Paris, came in the room and cried as they saw Murray trying to save their father. They were quickly ushered away.

The account and other statements obtained by the AP depict a grisly scene in Jackson's room in the final minutes before paramedics arrived. Alvarez also states that Murray interrupted CPR and delayed calling paramedics so he could collect drug vials at the scene.

Jackson's death at age 50 was ruled a homicide caused by an overdose of the powerful anesthetic propofol and other sedatives.

The possibility that Murray may have tried to hide evidence is likely to be a focus as prosecutors move ahead with their involuntary manslaughter case against him.

Alvarez told police he arrived at Jackson's home around 10:20 a.m. He was awaiting instructions for the day in a security trailer outside Jackson's rented mansion when, at 12:17 p.m., his phone rang. It was Jackson's personal assistant Michael Amir Williams, who said Jackson was in trouble.

Alvarez said he was "frozen and stunned" when he saw Jackson on the bed.

Murray then grabbed a few vials with rubber tops and told Alvarez to put them in a bag, Alvarez told investigators. Alvarez picked up a plastic bag from the floor and Murray put the bottles inside, then Murray told Alvarez to put that plastic bag inside a brown canvas bag, according to the account.

Alvarez said Murray then told him to remove an IV bag from a stand and put it in a blue canvas bag. He did, and noticed the bag had a connector with a milky white substance in it. Alvarez didn't say what happened to the bags, nor did he identify what was in the vials.

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Jamaican Dancehall sensation Clifford Smith AKA Mr. Vegas, with mega hits Heads High, I Am Blessed and Do You Know, is the second Jamaican Artists to be banned from performing in Grenada by the 19-month old NDC administration, in less than a year.



The popular entertainer was scheduled to perform in Grenada for the first time in just under two years at the popular Karma night club in St. Georges Grenada, on Sat Feb 27th 2010.
According to the promoter of the event Steve Duncan, this one came as a shock. No specific reasons were given by the Ministry of Labour for the refusal of the work permits.
Inside sources has hinted that the refusal may have been as a result of one particular song from the Artists which contains derogatory remarks about women that behave in a negative manner.
Mr. Vegas has recorded over four popular dancehall/reggae Albums to date.
Duncan also stated that over $30,000.00 was already invested in bookings and promotions for the event, and that no indication of a problem was hinted when the application for the work permit was made some four weeks ago.
When asked about how this development was going to impact on his business in these difficult times, his response was simply “devastating”. “If this Government is placing a ban on a particular number of Caribbean Artists, then that should be public knowledge and should be brought to the attention of the promoters when the application for the work permit is made, says Duncan, one of Grenada’s most popular event promoters and owner of the Islands largest nightclub, Karma. “I sought to get an explanation from the Minister of Labour, Honorable Carl Hood, and to explain my plight, only to have the phone hung up on me. This is not the first time that this has happened”.
Just recently a similar complaint was given by manager of a local night club in the south of the island.


MINISTER OF LABOUR'S TAKE ON ISSUE

Minister for Labour, Hon Karl Hood says the Government of Grenada has not banned any regional artiste from performing in Grenada.

Minister Hood said his ministry has no difficulties with regional performers displaying their expertise and talents in Grenada. However, he says, his ministry has attempted to ensure that proper procedures are followed by promoters wanting work permits for artistes booked to hold concerts in Grenada.

“The issue has nothing to do with Mr. Vegas as an artiste. Our Ministry met with the promoters and agreed to the procedures for performers to receive work permits. These procedures are designed to give the Ministry the requisite time to vet the requests and allow the promoter time to advertise his event,” Minister Hood said.

He noted that some promoters have not adhered to the rules and have continued with last minute requests for work permits, even though they signed contracts with the artistes and have been advertising their events for months.

He said the procedures call for promoters to contact the Ministry of Labour for work permits once they agree to a contract with an artiste to perform in Grenada.

Read the rest HERE.

LISTEN TO VEGAS'S INTERVIEW WITH MIKEY HUTCHINSON ABOUT THE MATTER (below)



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Formula One Race car driver Lewis Hamilton and his girlfriend of the past 2 years,Nicole Scherzinger (of the Pussycat Dolls) have called it quits.



Lewis and Nicole leaving Nobu restaurant in London last summer
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According to the Daily Mail Hamilton's focus is on the track:

It’s not something I really want to talk about,’ he said of the parting, as
predicted. ‘I just want to move forward in a positive manner. It never was a
distraction. But now the focus is on this season and doing the best I can, on
getting the results on the track.

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Carnival in Trinidad- the splendour, the enjoyment, ‘de bacchanal and musical mayhem- it all kicks into first gear with one of the biggest fetes born and bred in T&T.






The annual Fire Fete seals the deal and sets the pace with a cast of super soca entertainers and musicians each year. In 2010 the event will transcend boundaries of the past decade, as organizers move to provide the music, venue, entertainment and security that patrons from all spectrums of society, demand and deserve.

Each year, Fire Fete has the first say on whose music will lead the way at events throughout the season. In 2010, one name that’ll be on everyone’s lips is Grenada’s former Road March king, Tallpree. With his 2010 J’ouvert hit, Wicked Jab penetrating the airwaves, DJ’s and radio personalities already agree that Tallpree will be everywhere in the season ahead.

Fire Fete is home to Tallpree. In 1999 he first exploded onto the scene on stage at Fire with the anthem, “Old Woman Alone.” The dance, the antics, the lyrics- all this, added to his low- keyed vocals- made Tallpree a must-se, that season. The annual, Blazing Fire Fete did it for him in 1999, sending him on, to become a household name across the Caribbean.

In 2010, he’ s hitting Fire Fete hard, again. The buzz surrounding the event has only just begun but Tallpree immediately endorsed it with his signature low-key chants, in a promo that’s already been unleashed on radio stations across T&T.

Speculation is rife as to what organizers have in store. According to insiders though, the Blazing Fire Fete 2010 will be unlike the ordinary with a cast of musicians, handpicked for not just what they sing in 2010, but how quickly they can shake the masses into motion.

Tickets for the highly anticipated ‘season-starter’ go on sale this coming Friday, December 11th.
Patrons seeking further info, can log on to Facebook- keyword ‘Fire Fete 2010.’

Here's Estelle leaving a London hotel to go check out the styles for London Fashion Week....


And I doh care if Rihanna wear stone wash....Ayeola will not be rocking that ish any time soon!


This year my New York Fashion Week coverage was lackluster to say the least (compared to last year's) ....too much going on.. Anyway check out Islandista and Au Courant in The Caribbean Blogs for their NYFW coverage, and all things Caribbean Fashion!

Here's a shot of supermodel Jourdan Dunn (due to give birth in December) at NY Fashion Week, posing with Sessilee Lopez.
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Arthur's Day is September 24th!

On that date, the internationally popular GUINNESS brew celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founder, Arthur Guinness, signing a 9,000 year lease on the St. James’ Gate Brewery in Dublin, Ireland. The celebration will begin at 17:59 local time in Dublin, Ireland, with a toast to Arthur, and will then carry on around the world in Lagos, Kuala Lumpur and New York.

Over 60 artistes will perform more than 60 hours of live music in just one day in events to be held worldwide including Austrailia, Indonesia, Canada, and the US. These artists include Estelle who will perform at St James Gate Brewery and Sean Paul who will perform in Lagos Nigeria. Click HERE for updates on the events!

You can log on to the site to join fans of Guiness from around the world in making a toast to Arthur by uploading your video.

Craig will be playing the Olympic Hall in Seoul, Korea on 19th August.


It is set to be an exciting show, where Craig will play all his hits with his full live band!

Make sure you are there!

You can buy tickets from http://ticket.interpark.com

He has Grenadian roots you know, find out more about Craig on his Facebook page.

If you got the dough, I say go for it!

Highlights of over 80 Lavish Luxury Vacations, Celebrity Experiences and Incredible Art and Merchandise:
Private Yoga Lesson with Russell Simmons at his NYC or East Hampton Home with Celebrity Yoga Guru, Ruah Bhay	liveBID! The Magic of Mustique: Fantasy & Romance at Toucan Hill & Cotton House for up to 18 guests + Airfare for 4 on JetBlue Airways	Collect Close Knit, 2009- Spray Painted Collage by Shepard Fairey
Meet Ice-T on the Set of Law & Order: SVU	liveBID! Charbonnel et Walker Café Children's Chocolate Party at Saks Fifth Avenue for 15, hosted by Russell Simmons	Vacation in Ultimate Luxury at Pafplia Palace in Greece
Experience the Royal Treatment at Saks Fifth Avenue with this Luxury Spa & Fashion Day in NYC	2 VIP Tickets to the 2009 Carnivale du Vin benefiting the Emeril Lagasse Foundation in Las Vegas, Stay at the Four Seasons Las Vegas, plus Airfare on JetBlue Airways	Have lunch with Real Housewives Star Jill Zarin at The Friars Club
Attend The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show + Airfare on JetBlue Airways	Two Night Stay at The Royal Towers Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas, PLUS Airfare for 2 on JetBlue Airways	Meet Larry Johnson of the Kansas City Chiefs
Saks Fifth Avenue Art For Life 10th Anniversary Swag Basket	Getaway to Dakota Mountain Lodge in Park City, Utah	Relax at the Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies
Private Baking Lesson at Charbonnel et Walker Café with Chief Pastry Chef, Janelle Timbie	Two Tickets to see Robin Thicke, Plus Meet and Greet Passes	2 VIP Tickets to Boston Red Sox's Josh Beckett's "Beckett Bowl" & 2 Tickets to the Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays Game on September 11th at Fenway Park
Explore the Great Outdoors with The Lodges at Eagles Nest in North Carolina	Enjoy The Maroma Resort and Spa by Orient Express on the Riviera Maya, Mexico	Enjoying a Relaxing New York Weekend at The London NYC & Frédéric Fekkai
The Ultimate Miami Getaway: Accommodations at The Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Dinner at Philippe Chow, Spa Treatment at Uhma Spa & Airfare on JetBlue Airways	Two Nights of Luxury at Laluna Resort in Grenada	Green Diamond Ohm Pendant from Simmons Jewelry Company
Enjoy 4 VIP Tickets to The Dr. Oz Show	4 Tickets and a Meet & Greet with Third Eye Blind in August in NYC	CLOSES EARLY: See Coldplay Live, July 27th in Saratoga Springs, NY with Two Tickets
Seven-Night Stay at Cap Maison Resort & Spa on the Beautiful Island of St. Lucia	2 Tickets and a Meet & Greet with Fall Out Boy	Champagne Party for 5 Guests and $300 Gift Cards for each person at La Perla in East Hampton
SWAG! Invitation for 2 to The Secret Room Events' Emmy Awards 2009 Celebrity Gift Lounge	Consultation with Event Guru - Preston Bailey, Signed Book & Bottle of Möet Champagne	Louis Vuitton Tivoli GM Handbag
2 VIP Tickets to the Bridgehampton Polo Club, plus Dinner for Two at Negril Village	Collect Gordon Parks Black and White Photograph: Ingrid Bergman at Stromboli, 1949	Beautiful Tahitian Pearls & Diamonds Necklace from Empowerment Mineral Designs
2 Tickets & Backstage Passes to Smokey Robinson's August 7th Concert at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, CA	Bid to own Anatomy, after Francesco Bertinatti by Vik Muniz	Makeover your Closet with The Container Store & Kate Spade New York
Gerard Yosca "Tough Luxe" Necklace & Cuff	Enjoy the Sweet Life with Serendipity 3's Founder & Creator, Stephen Bruce	Seven Nights of Luxurious Accommodations with Elite Island Resorts
Three-Night Stay for Two at the Delano Miami Beach, including Agua Spa Treatments & Bottle of Champagne at the Florida Room	Three-Night Stay at the Mondrian Los Angeles for Two, including Agua Spa Treatments & Bottle of Champagne at Skybar	Upgrade Your Look with Claiborne by John Bartlett
New Lots Added EVERY DAY so visit often! Visit www.charitybuzz.com Now through July 28th

OK...... So some of the lots have closed. eg. the Bahamas and Negril village trips.

Here are the Caribbean lots still open for bidding and the minimum you can bid for:
*Victoria's Secret Show.Why? Uh Selita Ebanks duh! --Min bid $25,000.00
*Nevis Four Seasons--Min bid $1,8500.00
*RobinThicke meet and greet (his wife Paula Patton is Jamaican)-Min bid $450.00
*Laluna Resort in Grenada--Min bid $750.00
*Cap Maison Resort St.Lucia--Min bid$4,500.00
*Consultation with Preston Bailey of Panama--Min bid$325.00

These lots end on July 28th 2009.

The Mustique package for min bid of $13,500.00 closes July 17th.