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Elizabeth Taylor Queen Of Posthumous Celeb Earnings, Toppling King-of-pop Michael Jackson From The Top Spot
After her death last year aged 79, just two years after her great friend Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor has become the world's highest grossing dead celebrity, according to Forbes. This result sees the growth of...
By Lorna Greville in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 October 2012
Aston Barrett Honoured With Lifetime Achievement Award
Bob Marley's musical director Aston 'family Man' Barrett has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award for his commitment to the industry.The bassist has been the driving force behind Marley's band The Wailers for more...
By WENN on 25 October 2012
Simon Fuller Launches Parlophone Bid
Simon Fuller has launched a bid to buy Parlophone records.The manager and businessman behind 'American Idol' has partnered with Island Records founder Chris Blackwell to offer £350 million for the British label, after parent company...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 October 2012
The Lorax Outsells All Competitors On Dvd/blu-ray
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax scored a big victory on the home-video charts last week. The animated film was not only the top seller of the week, according to Nielsen VideoScan First Alert, but it sold...
By Lew Irwin on 16 August 2012
Snoop Dogg Reincarnated As Bob Marley?
Snoop Dogg claims he is Bob Marley reincarnated.The hip-hop star is reinventing himself as Snoop Lion for a new reggae album, 'Reincarnated', and claims he always had a natural calling to the genre.He said: ''I...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 August 2012
New Fish Named After Bob Marley
Reggae great Bob Marley has been reborn - as a fish.Marine biologist Professor Paul Sikkel has named a newly-discovered parasite after the late One Love hitmaker. The gnathiid isopod is described as "a small parasitic...
By WENN on 11 July 2012
Bob Marley Parasite Christened In The Caribbean
And today (July 11, 2012), we bring you the bizarre news that Bob Marley has had a parasite named after him. CBS News have reported that the crustacean, found in the Caribbean sea, has been...
By Lew Irwin on 11 July 2012
Lauryn Hill Faces Prison After Pleading Guilty To Tax Charges
Singer Lauryn Hill pleaded guilty on Friday (June 29, 2012) to not paying federal taxes on more than $1.5 million worth of earnings over three years.The 8-time Grammy-winner appeared at the U.S. District Court in...
By WENN on 02 July 2012
Lauryn Hill's Ex To Marry Sports Illustrated Model
Lauryn Hill 's ex, Rohan Marley has announced that he is engaged to the supermodel, Isabeli Fontana. Isabeli, the former Sports Illustrated model has been dating Rohan since October last year. At 28, this will...
By WENN on 16 May 2012
Isabeli Fontana Engaged To Rohan Marley
Isabeli Fontana and Rohan Marley are engaged. The model revealed she and the son of legendary musician Bob Marley are considering tying the knot in Ethiopia, where the Rastafarian movement was founded. She told Brazil's...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 May 2012
Akon Planning Reggae Album
R&B singer Akon is planning to change musical direction and release a reggae album after collaborating with Bob Marley's sons for his new project.The Smack That hitmaker jetted to Jamaica to work with Stephen Marley...
By WENN on 10 May 2012
Movie To Open On Facebook And Theaters On Same Day
For the first time, Facebook will stream a movie online on the same day that it opens in theaters. The movie, Marley, a documentary about the late reggae singer Bob Marley, will be available for...
By Lew Irwin on 12 April 2012
Stone Roses Announce Support Acts
Beady Eye, Professor Green and Primal Scream have been announced as support acts for the Stone Roses' comeback shows.The legendary 'Fool's Gold' hitmakers will play three dates at Manchester's Heaton Park on June 29, 30...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 March 2012
Bob Marley Documentary Picked Up On Late Legend's Birthday
Studio bosses at Magnolia Pictures have marked what would have been Bob Marley's 67th birthday by acquiring the U.S. distribution rights to Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald's documentary about the late reggae legend.The Last King of...
By WENN on 06 February 2012
Kelly Rowland And Michelle Doting Over Blue Ivy
Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams have been doting over Blue Ivy Carter.The former Destiny's Child stars have been to see their ex-bandmate and her first baby, who was born on January 7, and say both...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 January 2012
Marley's Half-brother Files Countersuit Against Family
Bob Marley's half-brother has filed a countersuit against the late star's family after they launched a legal battle to stop him allegedly cashing in on the music legend's name without permission.Marley's widow Rita and her...
By WENN on 14 January 2012
Blue Ivy Carter Gets 'Bob Marley' Onesie From Kelly Rowland
Blue Ivy Carter, the newly born baby daughter of Beyonce and Jay Z, has been receiving a slew of gifts from some of the biggest names in music, following her birth on Saturday (January 7,...
By Lew Irwin on 10 January 2012
Kelly Rowland Solves Baby Blue Present Dilemma
Kelly Rowland has solved her dilemma of what to buy Beyonce Knowles in celebration of the birth of her first child.The 'When Love Takes Over' hitmaker had been concerned about what she would give her...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 January 2012
Rihanna Is Most Liked Star On Facebook
Rihanna was the "most liked' celebrity on Facebook in 2011. The 'We Found Love' singer beat musical artists including Bob Marley and Avril Lavigne, who placed second and third respectively, in the list of the...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 December 2011
Rihanna Is Facebook.com's Most-liked Star Of 2011
Rihanna has beaten Bob Marley to the top of Facebook.com's most liked list in 2011.The Umbrella singer was the most sought after celebrity on the social networking site, while We Found Love, her collaboration with...
By WENN on 14 December 2011
Bob Marleys Fight To Stop Relative Cashing In On Reggae Great's Name
Bob Marley's widow Rita and their children have filed a lawsuit to prevent the reggae legend's half-brother from cashing in on his famous relative's name without permission.The Marleys claim Richard Booker has been using his...
By WENN on 02 December 2011
Ms. Dynamite To Play London's Nightlife Exchange Project
Basement Jaxx and Ms. Dynamite will headline London's Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project.The dance group and the female garage singer will help London to swap its usual night time scene with Jamaica on November 12. Ms....
By Bang Showbiz on 18 October 2011
Marley's Daughter Designing Jamaica's Olympics Kits
Bob Marley's daughter has been put in charge of designing Jamaica's sportswear for the 2012 London Olympics.Cedella Marley has been appointed the official designer for Team Jamaica's uniforms, which will be worn by the country's...
By WENN on 05 September 2011
Bob Marley Estate Creates Beverage Line In Honour Of Late Singer
Bob Marley's family estate has launched an all-natural drink brand in honour of the late reggae star.Marley's Mellow Mood is a drink designed to relieve stress and tension. The product was created by the Marley...
By WENN on 04 August 2011
Bob Marley's Son Pays Tribute To Reggae Star
Bob Marley, the Jamaican reggae star who lost his battle with cancer 30 years ago on Wednesday (11th May 2011), is being remembered by fans across the world this week. A Bob Marley exhibition has...
By WENN on 12 May 2011
Marley Associates At War Over Controversial Interview
A new war is brewing between rival BOB MARLEY associates AL ANDERSON and ASTON 'FAMILY MAN' BARRETT after the former called his longtime rival a "retard" in a recent interview.Anderson, who fronts tribute band The...
By WENN on 06 February 2011
Marley's Family Win Image Rights Case
BOB MARLEY's family has won a legal battle against the bosses of an apparel company, who were accused of unfairly selling products bearing the reggae legend's image.Marley's heirs filed suit in January 2008, alleging Nevada-based...
By World Entertainment News Network on 22 January 2011
Marley's Children Form Eco-friendly Licensing Empire
BOB MARLEY's descendants are keeping his legacy alive with a line of eco-friendly products baring the reggae legend's name.Marley's children have banded together to form Marley & Co., a licensing empire that is branding environmentally-conscious...
By WENN on 03 January 2011
Bob Marley's Son Tell His Story
Bob Marley's son has written a book called 'Dear Dad'.Ky-Mani Marley was just five when his father died in 1981, but was locked out of the reggae star's estate and alongside his mother, Anita Belnavis,...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 December 2010
Banton Granted Bail Thanks To Marley
Reggae star BUJU BANTON has been released from prison after BOB MARLEY's son STEPHEN offered up his own house as a bail bond.Banton, real name Mark Myrie, was remanded in custody in December 2009 after...
By WENN on 11 November 2010
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