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Shannen Doherty, who starred on ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ and ‘Charmed,’ lost her long battle with breast cancer on Saturday (13th July, 2024). She was only fifty-three (53). Doherty also appeared on ‘Little House on the Prairie’ and starred in ‘Heathers’ and ‘Mallrats’ before cancer took its toll. Her publicist, Leslie Sloane, said in a statement to People, “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease. The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie. The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.” Doherty was first diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2015; after treatment and several surgeries, she announced in April 2017 that she was in remission. In February 2020, she tearfully revealed on Good Morning America, “I'm stage 4 — my cancer came back,” then said in June 2023 that cancer had spread to her brain. “I definitely have days where I say, 'Why me?' And then I go, 'Well, why not me? Who else? Who else besides me deserves this?' None of us do," she said. After holding down regular roles on the NBC shows ‘Little House on the Prairie’ and ‘Our House’ and starring in the critically acclaimed ‘Heathers’ in 1988, Doherty was hired in 1990 to play Brenda Walsh on ‘Beverly Hills, 90210,’ created by Darren Star. Her character and twin brother, Brandon (Jason Priestley), move with their dad from Minnesota to Southern California, and they try to fit in at West Beverly High. Doherty, however, was dismissed from the show after the fourth season concluded in May 1994, amid reported clashes with her co-stars and producers. She did not do herself any favors when, halfway through shooting the season finale, she cut her hair, which made continuity on the episode difficult.
“There was definitely a time that I did not want to be there. I was unhappy,” she told Entertainment Weekly in 2005. “It sounds odd to say that I was on a hit show making a lot of money and I was unhappy, because it makes me sound unappreciative — I wasn't. It's just that the sacrifice at the time seemed too large to me. The sacrifice of a camera pointed in my face 24 hours a day while I was desperately trying to grow up, to figure out my spirituality, to figure out my boyfriends. I mean, I was a teenager.” RIP. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: The Hollywood Reporter]
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UPDATE: His mugshot has been released.
Pop megastar Justin Timberlake has been arraigned on one (1) count of driving while intoxicated after being arrested in New York early this morning (Tuesday 18th June, 2024). His Attorney said he has since been released from Police custody in New York.
According to Sag Harbor Police, the 43-year-old singer was observed “operating his vehicle in an intoxicated condition,” around 12:37 AM this morning in Sag Harbor, New York. Timberlake was driving a 2025 BMW when he allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign and failed to maintain in his lane of travel. An Officer then initiated a traffic stop. Timberlake was placed under arrest and held overnight for arraignment. His Attorney, Ed Burke, told CNN that his client was also cited for running the stop sign and failure to keep in his lane. Timberlake was released without bail and a Court date has been scheduled for 26th July, 2024. Sag Harbor is a village located in the Hamptons on Eastern Long Island. Timberlake left the American Hotel in the area shortly before he was arrested, according to a source with knowledge of the matter. Timberlake is currently on tour with his most recent album, “Everything I Thought It Was.” He is next scheduled to perform in Chicago at the United Center this Friday (21st June, 2024). Timberlake has been married to producer and actor Jessica Biel since 2012 and are parents to 9-year-old Silas and 3-year-old Phineas. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: CNN] TTT Limited's new Board of Directors received their letters of appointment in a brief ceremony on Thursday (16th May, 2024) at the company's headquarters on Maraval Road, Port-of-Spain. Chief Executive Officer of TTT Limited, Adrian Winter, said this new chapter signals a pivotal moment for the State media enterprise and the company remains uncompromising to excellence and innovation in this ever-evolving media landscape. Led by Neil Parsanlal, the other members of the new Board are Davlin Thomas, Shakka Subero, Melissa James-Guy, Victoria Rattansingh, Nigel Seenathsingh, Jessie Williams and Yokymma Bethelmy. [Source: TTT Live Online]
O.J. Simpson, one of the most infamous figures in America and former NFL running back, passed away last night (Wednesday 10th April, 2024) after a battle with cancer. He was seventy-six (76). According to a statement released by his family, “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer.” He died surrounded by his children and grandchildren, they said. “During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace,” the Simpson family added. Simpson became one of the most infamous figures in America after he was charged with murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman in 1994. He was later cleared of their murders. Simpson, a former football running back who played eleven (11) seasons with the Buffalo Bills, reinvented himself as an actor before Brown and Goldman's murders. Although cleared of the murders, his reputation was ruined forever and the latter part of his career was marked by a series of seedy ventures.
After being acquitted, Simpson went on to be found civilly liable for the murders and was later forced to pay out US $33.5 million in damages to the Brown and Goldman families. He faced further legal troubles when he was sentenced to nine (9) to thirty-three (33) years behind bars for armed robbery in Nevada in 2008. It was previously reported that Simpson was battling prostate cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy. More on this as it becomes available. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. [Source: DailyMail]
The Privy Council has upheld the final appeal brought by Jamaican Dancehall superstar Adidja ‘Vybz Kartel’ Palmer and three (3) men over their murder convictions. Five (5) Lord Laws of the United Kingdom-based Court gave the judgement earlier today (Thursday14th March, 2024). This outcome, however, does not mean that the popular artiste and his co-accused were freed.
While the appeal panel agreed to quash their convictions, it remitted the case back to Jamaica’s Court of Appeal to decide whether the group should face a retrial. The Privy Council’s ruling was said to be mainly based on how the assigned Judge in their case handled allegations of jury misconduct, which arose on the final day of the trial. It ruled that the Judge failed to consider that jurors may have wanted to overcompensate and convict the men after being offered a bribe to acquit them by a fellow juror. “The Judge took no account of this risk,” the board said.
In March 2014, Palmer, fellow dancehall artiste Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St. John were convicted of murdering Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams after facing the longest trial in Jamaican history, which lasted sixty-four (64) days. Williams was alleged to have been killed at a house in Havendale, St. Andrew, after he failed to return two (2) unlicensed firearms which were reportedly given to him by Palmer for safekeeping. His body was never found. The men each received life sentences with Justice Lennox Campbell (no relation) setting varying minimum sentences they must serve, before being eligible for release on parole. Palmer was given a 35-year minimum sentence, while Campbell and Jones were each given a 25-year minimum term. St. John would be eligible after serving fifteen (15) years in prison. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: CNC3] Minister of Finance, the Hon. Colm Imbert, MP, has taken note of media coverage of a recent discussion in a Joint Select Committee (JSC) of Parliament, where an Opposition MP proposed the imposition of new taxes on cultural artistes.
In a Media Release on Friday (23rd February, 2024), Minister Imbert said the Minister of Tourism and Culture “has already debunked the false narrative that the Opposition MP's random thought was a Government plan. However, it appears from the coverage and commentary that followed this JSC meeting that there is a mistaken belief that a JSC is a policy making body and that a JSC has the power to change our tax laws or to initiate such a process.” The Minister added, “It also appears that there is a mistaken belief that if any member of a JSC proposes something, including Opposition MPs, however outlandish their proposals may be, that these proposals will automatically find their way into the Government's fiscal measures. For the avoidance of doubt, Parliamentary Committees, while essential for our system of democracy and for transparency in matters of State, are simply empowered to enquire into, and examine and report on, various matters.” The Media Release concluded by saying, “Unlike the Cabinet, JSCs are not responsible for initiating and deciding on policy or the direction and control of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and a JSC certainly cannot formulate a plan to impose new taxes. We trust this clarifies this issue.” The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts is clarifying statements circulating in the media as it relates to the taxation of artistes that perform abroad.
In a Media Release today (Thursday 22nd February, 2024), the Ministry said the matter was raised by Opposition Member of Parliament (MP), Mr. Rodney Charles, at yesterday's Joint Select Committee (JSC) on Foreign Affairs, wherein the MP suggested that consideration should be given to collecting revenue through taxation from artistes that perform abroad. The Ministry is advising that currently, “no such measure is under consideration by the Ministry nor the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Such a measure can have restrictive implications and negatively impact the industry. Additionally, all cultural practitioners, including artistes working both locally and abroad, are presently subject to the tax provisions of the country, as are all other citizens.” The Ministry said it continues to encourage the export of Trinidad and Tobago's cultural products and “remains committed to developing the industry through working with all of its stakeholders to redound to the benefit of all citizens.”
The Trinbago Unified Calypsonians' Organisation (TUCO) has announced that Mical Teja is the Road March 2024 winner with his song ‘DNA,’ which was played a total of 341 times on the road. The announcement was made by TUCO this afternoon (Wednesday 14th February, 2024) at a Press Conference held by the National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago (NCC), at its VIP Lounge, Queen's Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain.
According to reports, the winner is set to receive $250,000. TUCO also announced that Ian Alvarez (Bunji Garlin) came in second place with his song ‘Carnival Contract,’ which received 225 plays. Meanwhile, Patrice Roberts came in third with her song ‘Anxiety,’ which received forty-eight (48) plays.
Pictured Above: Rick ‘Rick Ram’ Ramoutar. Rick ‘Rick Ram’ Ramoutar has won the $400,000 top prize at the Chutney Soca Monarch (CSM) 2024, beating eleven (11) other contestants, including his wife, Vanessa ‘Sexy Vanessa’ Ramoutar. This year’s CSM theme was the ‘Colours of Chutney.’ Ramoutar’s hit ‘Luuuzzaarr’ (pronounced ‘loser’), earned him 407 points at the competition, which was held at Skinner Park, San Fernando, last night (Saturday 10th February, 2024). The results were announced around 2:30 AM on Sunday morning. There was a three-way tie for second place with Sexy Vanessa, who sang ‘Suno Suno Balana,’ TT dancehall artiste Lady Lava (Keisha Harris) and Shazeena Sabrina Ramsumair, also known as ‘Shazzi,’ with ‘XXX Drama (Move On).’ Rawytee Ramroop placed third and was also crowned ‘Queen of Chutney Soca’ for her song ‘Whining Down to the Ground.’ She received a cash prize of $100,000. Kavita Ramkissoon, also known as the ‘Chutney Empress,’ also came in third with her song ‘Driver.’ Ramoutar wiped away tears of joy as his family as other supporters rushed to congratulate him. “After 17 years, it truly means a lot to me. Having my family alongside me truly means a lot, and the love and support from everyone, not just this year but from when my career started,” he said following the announcement. His song ‘Luuuzzaarr’ was written in response to those who speak badly about him, referring to him as a loser. Ramoutar and his wife Vanessa wrote the song, which was produced by Big Rich In The Pungalunks. Southex organised the competition in collaboration with several organisations. Ramoutar also thanked Southex’s CEO George Singh, his supporters, and everyone who had a part to play in this song, including Tony Cuttz and Vicardi Singh, Master Saleem and KI. Ramoutar dethroned last year’s CSM winner, Ricardo ‘Daddy Chinee’ Melville. [Source: Newsday]
Pictured Above: Phylicia Rashad at Bamboo Cathedral, Chaguaramas. Photo Credit: Tourism Trinidad.
UPDATE (10/02/24): Rashad says her visit to Trinidad has opened her eyes. Just before her departure today (Saturday 10th February, 2024), she vowed to take a piece of this country with her.
American actress, Phylicia Rashad, most-famously known for her role as Clair Huxtable in ‘The Cosby Show,’ is currently in Trinidad on vacation, just in time for Carnival 2024.
Tourism Trinidad facilitated a short cultural tour for Rashad earlier today (Wednesday 7th February, 2024) to Chaguaramas, where she stopped at U-Pick Farm, the Golf Course, and the Bamboo Cathedral. Rashad experienced her first taste of local corn soup and also attended a performance from Hadco Phase II Pan Groove on Tuesday. Accompanying Rashad on her tour is Simone Fredericks, wife of Prof. Wayne Fredericks, former Principal of Howard University, where Rashad is Dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts.
Rashad first gained fame for her work in the television series ‘The Cosby Show’ (1984–92) and later became the first African American woman to win (2004) a Tony Award for best actress; she won the honour for her performance in the play ‘A Raisin in the Sun.’
[Source: Newsday]
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