Reggae Star Gregory Isaacs died

Jamaican Reggae Star Gregory Isaacs has died Monday morning, 25th of October, at the age of 59 at his home in London.

Gregory was greatly known by his 1982 hit album "Night Nurse" that was recorded at Bob Marley's Tuff Gong studio in Kingston, Jamaica.

Isaacs was diagnosed with lung cancer a year ago who had been traveling around Jamaica. He returned home to spend the summer  in London with his wife, Linda and family.

"Gregory was well-loved by everyone, his fans and his family, and he worked really hard to make sure he delivered the music they loved and enjoyed," his wife said.

"Hiccup Girl" charged with murder in Florida

Jennifer Mee 19, who is known as "hiccup girl" for its uncontrollable hiccup which was recorded 50 times in a minute for months is facing a murder charge in the killing of a 22 year old man during a robbery at St. Petersburg, Florida. 

St. Petersburg police department says that Jennifer lured the victim, Shannon Griffin to a home where  two other girls robbed him at gun point  and they shot him several times.  In an interrogation, Jennifer Mee and her companions admitted their involvement in the crime.

Mee, and the two other girls are charged with first degree murder in the death of Shannon Griffin.

lesnar vs velasquez fight video

Cain Velasquez beat Brock Lesnar by technical knock-out in the first round of their heavyweight championship bout at UFC 121.

This is not the first defeat of Brock Lesnar, but it is the bloodiest down-throw of his life as a ring fighter  in the hands of his opponent.

The newly crowned heavyweight king, Cain Velasquez have shown a masterpiece skills as he face the charging bull head on, holding his ground and dominate the entire fight.

Amber and Angela Cope

Twin sisters, Amber and Angela Cope will make a NASCAR debut in Martinsville track race tomorrow (Saturday- US time.)  The two 27-year old ladies may not look like typical NASCAR drivers, but racing blood is in them since they are the nieces of Derrick Cope, who won the Daytona 500 in 1990.

Amber will be driving  the number 6 truck and Angela number 1 as the race is set tomorrow. This day will really test their racing skills.

“I think the obstacles we run into is that we are girly girls, we are blonde and everyone thinks that we are out to be models, not racers. We will make our mark in this sport, earn everyone’s respect and look great!” Amber Cope said.

Haiti cholera outbreak

Haiti President Rene Preval and other medical officials have confirmed that an outbreak of cholera had killed hundreds of people and more than 1500 are infected. All the cases had been reported in the Lower Artibonite region, north of the capital, Port-au-Prince said Imogen Wall, a UN humanitarian spokeswoman in Haiti. 

The victims suffered from diarrhea, acute fever and vomiting. According to the U.S.-based  Centers for the Disease control and Prevention, Cholera is caused by a bacterial infection of the intestine, and in severe cases can cause diarrhea, vomiting and leg cramps. In such conditions, rapid loss of body fluids can lead to dehydration and shock. If not treated, death could occur within an hour.

President Preval said that his government is taking steps to ensure that the outbreak will not spread further.

Roseville Galleria

California -  A huge smoke continued to billow after a man set fire to merchandise  inside a video game retail store at Roseville's Westfield Galleria mall on Thursday morning.  Flames continued to leap from the roof of the shopping center.

Earlier, authorities were dispatched to the GameStop store in-between JCPenney's and Sears inside the mall after receiving a report that a man walked into the store and shouted for everyone to leave and lit merchandise on fire.

Roseville police identified the suspect as Alex Pigee, 23 years old,  who lived in a homeless shelter- Gathering Inn. Pigee,  reportedly was fired from his recent employer Ikea.

Singapore Haze

A haze that engulfed Singapore has hit into an unhealthy range. 

 For almost a week now, a haze enveloped the sky of Singapore, which started on October 16, 2010.

According to the National Environmental Agency ( NEA ), the 3-hour PSI reading as of 5 PM was 102. NEA added, that when air quality is in an unhealthy range and those who have chronic heart or lung ailments might experience a mild aggravation of their symptoms.

On the other hand, eye irritation, sneezing and coughing are expected for those without underlying conditions. People with poor medical conditions are advised to take cautions and to stay indoor.

NEA warned that Singapore might be experiencing  more hazy days ahead.

Penthouse Founder died in cancer

Bob Guccione, who founded the Penthouse Magazine died at a hospital in Plano, Texas at the age of 79 after a long battle with cancer.

Guccione, a Sicilian who was born in Brooklyn, New York debuted a US version of Penthouse in 1969 that made it a direct challenge to Playboy. Penthouse was known to have more sexually explicit photos and tabloid contents than its competitors.

However on 2003, Bob Guccione left his long-time position as a publisher as major crises occurred and a series of adversities had extremely pulled down his personal fortune and a life of luxury.

Beyonce Knowles pregnant?

Rumors had quickly spread about Beyonce's present condition, which had been a subject of "shooting the stars". Now it seems they eventually hit it.

In a US weekly report, a source said that Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z are expecting their first child. Quoted from the source: "B was shocked".  She loves kids but she wasn't ready to be a mother just yet. She really wanted to get her album done and tour the world again."

Whatever will happen next, fans are still cleaving for greater things that "B" has used to offer. Exciting and surprising episode next?