Some rumors have been circulating on a number of websites, which is suggesting that Ky-Mani Marley son of reggae legend Bob Marley, wrote new book claiming he was deprived of his father's fortune for years and his half-bothers and half-sisters, are sparking a row that could trigger legal action over it. See full report below.
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Ky-Mani Marley's "Dear Dad" hit booksellers' stands February 6, when the late reggae icon would have turned 65.
It has quickly become a major headache for this 34-year-old son of Marley.
The author, aware of the family squabbling it could unleash, tried to delay its release, and to tweak the content -- but he failed.
Now there is a dispute between Ky-Mani Marley and his editor Farrah Gray, a young businessman of 24 over the veracity of content of the book. Their clash could end up in court, both told media in the United States and Jamaica in recent days.
"The book was not an attack on my family. I love my brothers and sisters more than anyone can know," Ki-Mani Marley, a Jamaican actor and musician who is a son of Bob Marley and table tennis champ Anita Belnavis, said in a statement on his MySpace page.
The book says on its cover that it contains the "story the Marley family apparently didn't want you to know."
Among other themes, the book claims its author was kept from accessing his fathers' fortune by Marley's widow Rita. It also claims Rita Marley tried to keep the money for her children with Marley while denying financial support to his children with six other women.
"I did not expect that Dr. Gray would have unprofessional and malicious in twisting my words or using things that were discussed in confidence to create controversy in an attempt to sell a book," Ky-Mani Marley added.
"During the final edit of the book, I spoke with my sister, Cedella, and I advised Dr. Farrah Gray that some changes had to be made and until the changes were made, I was not willing to do any promotion for the book," the author added.
But the editor was unmoved by what he said was the younger Marley's backtracking.
"His denials have thrown me and the publishing company under the bus. I didn't write his book, I published it. This is his story; these are his words and now I have to prove it," Gray argued.
Known for pushing the envelope and treating their fans to new and mind blowing performances that wow their audience every time, As their about to celebrate ten years of dance Clive Prowell and the Classique Dance Company is set to make the National Cultural Centre stage very very scandalous come April 16th and 17th 2010.
Director Clive Prowell, told us here at GtShowBiz.com that there will be lots of shockers come show time and it will be unlike anything they’ve ever done before. The performances will keep people at the edge of their seats and will definitely leave them wanting more. The first half of the show will feature a piece out of Lion King, which he said will be reinvented not the traditional stuff you normally see, the second half gets more technical a Hollywood meets Broadway something.
He has also hinted that there will be some daring an provocative scenes.
Well after a big win what would you do not celebrate?, It's funny that we came across this report this morning claiming that the Canadian women's team are being investigated after their last game at the Olympics.
The International Olympic Committee will investigate the actions of Canadian women's hockey players who celebrated their gold medal victory Thursday night by swigging beer and smoking cigars on the ice in Vancouver.
A number of players, including 18-year-old superstar Marie-Philip Poulin, were drinking alcohol on the ice following the team's 2-0 defeat of the United States. (The legal drinking age in British Columbia is 19.) Players lingered for more than 70 minutes after the awards ceremony reveling in the arena, which was empty except for media and arena staff. (Click here to view a slideshow of the celebration.)
Gilbert Felli, the IOC's executive director of the Olympic Games, said that drinking in public was "not what we want to see" from athletes at an Olympic venue. The organization will investigate the actions and will speak with the international hockey federation and Canadian Olympic Committee and ask them to "act accordingly."
Steve Keough, a spokesman for the Canadian Olympic Committee, told the Associated Press, “We condone celebrations. … We don’t condone actions of irresponsibility. I think Canadians understand it’s quite an emotional moment for our team. It was not our intention to go against any IOC protocols.”
To be sure, the Canadian women's hockey team should have acted with more class and been a little more discreet with its celebration. But to do something drastic like ban the team from the Closing Ceremony or force them out of the Olympic Village would be an overreaction. In past Olympics we've seen steroids, political boycotts, cheating and judging scandals. A few puffs of a cigar hardly seems to be in the same league.
This follows hard on the heels of the departure of Gaza Princesses Lisa Hype and Kim, reducing the number of princesses to two.
Despite denials, the rumours of beatings on the Gaza have persisted and these beatings are not just confined to the females in the group — the males also have reportedly been routinely disciplend physically. In the case of Kim, it was documented that she was kicked and boxed by clownies allegedly associated to Kartel.
Of course, the stories have been denied by Gaza sources who say the stories are pure fabrication by persons who are hellbent on mashing up the Gaza and the Portmore Empire, and feel that the departure of Rhyno and Jahvinci would definitely do that.
Black Rhyno, who is most known for his track Bike Back on Russian’s Strip Club Riddim, and Jahvinci, who is currently experiencing good on-air rotation with the track, Babygirl I’m Alone, are said to be the Empire’s biggest money makers, outside of Kartel himself, and the rumours have indicated that the decision to part ways is rooted in financial disagreements.
we have heard some crazy sh*t talk in our time but this right here as gots to be the most messed up yet. Super Mega-Star Elton John was recently quoted saying Jesus Christ must have been gay....
“Princess Diana, Gianni Versace, John Lennon, Michael Jackson, all dead. Two of them shot outside their houses. None of this would have happened if they hadn’t been famous. Fame attracts lunatics. I never had a bodyguard, ever, until Gianni died. I don’t like celebrity anymore.”
On Love and Drugs:
“Just about every relationship I ever had was involved with drugs. It never works. But I always had to be with someone, good or bad, otherwise I didn’t feel fulfilled. I’d lost the plot.”
On his addiction:
“For some people a gram of cocaine can last a month. Not me. I have to do the lot, and then I want more. At the end of the day, all it led to was heartache.”
Elton John’s take on Christianity:
“I think Jesus was a compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems. On the cross, he forgave the people who crucified him. Jesus wanted us to be loving and forgiving. I don’t know what makes people so cruel. Try being a gay woman in the Middle East — you’re as good as dead.”
Discuss.............
This wouldn't come as a shock to us but for some it may, according to some source's Beyonce maybe ready to be fruitful and shot out some kiddies sooner than later.
“She has everything in the world she has ever dreamed of — a great husband, tons of money and an amazing career — but the one thing she years for is a baby,” a friend tells In Touch.
Bey Bey and Illuminati Hov will celebrate two years of marriage this April, and according to inside sources, they’re looking to be knocked up in the next few months.
“She and Jay-Z are in a great place right now in their relationship, so they are taking very active measures to make it happen,” the friend adds.
Both Bey and Hov have remarked in the past that they want kids. Hov has previously been quoted saying “I’d like to be a dad, and I love children.” Beyonce was quoted saying “I’m happy that I’ve found the person I’ve found. I want a whole bunch of kids.”
BeyBey has also been outspoken about her relationship with her nephew Daniel, “I’m so in love with my nephew, and every time I see him, I’m like, ‘God, he’s just amazing”.
A British News Paper recently reported that no white people were allowed to enter Jay-Z's after party after the Brit Awards held recently. See story below:
Rapper Jay-Z has become embroiled in a nasty dispute in Great Britain involving allegations that security guards were selectively excluding people at his Brit Awards after-party based on their race.
The guards allegedly refused to admit white party-goers into the VIP area, while black attendees were admitted immediately without standing in line.
The party was chaotic as people tried to get inside the club and fights broke out. The scene got even uglier, when security guards at the doors to the VIP room allegedly refused to allow white people into the area, while letting black party-goers straight through, according to Britain’s Daily Star newspaper.
“I’ve been to countless showbiz bashes but never have I met meatheads like those at the Jay- Z [party],” wrote the Star’s music reporter Kim Dawson. “Jay-Z is a mega-star and yet it was clear white people were not welcome in his VIP area. While the red rope was lifted for black guests to breeze through, let’s just say it stayed down if your face didn’t fit,” she added. “I have never felt so intimidated. It left me feeling like a mauled dog.”
Black pop star Alesha Dixon, who attended the party, also expressed disgust at the chaotic scene. “My friends have been getting knocked about and no one seems to care. I need to get out of here,” she told the paper. “What a horrible end to the night. I was having a blast at my record label party and now the mood is soured. I wish I’d never come,” she said.
A rep for the rapper said the club handled the security, not the mega-star, while the club’s manager said management was unaware of any problems.
German pop star, Nadja Benaissa, has been charged with 'causing bodily harm' after one of her former lovers tested positive for HIV.
Last year Nadja was arrested and jailed after it was discovered she had had unprotected sex with three men without disclosing her HIV positive status. At the time her lawyer argued she should "enjoy the presumption of innocence" because there was no proof she had passed the virus to any of her lovers, and Nadja was released after ten days in jail.
Fast forward: One of her lovers has since been tested HIV positive and now Nadja has been formally charged.
A spokesperson for the prosecutor says, "She was well aware that any unprotected sexual contact can lead to the virus being passed on."
If convicted, she faces up to 10 years in prison.
When will people get smart on, you have to assume everyone has HIV. Always use a condom.
Saf-ER sex you can't go wrong.
In the effort to provide Haiti with relief, the U.S. has been trying to do its part to provide support to those in dire need within the country.
Coming together to remake the classic “We Are The World”, Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie pulled together a slew of artists to remake the magic first created with the help of the late Michael Jackson.
Of those to appear on the guest list, Jay-Z actually pulled a disappearing act as the rapper was nowhere to be found in the fray of the Hip Hop community.
Speaking with MTV, Jay gave the reasoning behind not being part of the song.
“I have a interesting take on that. I know everybody is gonna take this wrong: “We Are the World,” I love it, and I understand the point and think it's great. But I think “We Are the World” is like “Thriller” to me. I don't ever wanna see it touched.”
Although he may not agree with the song, he is thankful for what it has done to further aid Haiti and raised funds.
“I know the plight and everything that's going on in Haiti. I applaud the efforts. Like 1 out of 2 Americans donated through text to Haiti. That's amazing. So I appreciate the efforts and everything, but “We are the World” is untouchable like “Thriller” is untouchable. Some things are just untouchable. It was a valiant effort, but for me, it's gonna be untouchable.”
If he had things his way, Jay would have preferred that the song be something original, somewhat like “Stranded” with him, and Bono of U2.
Most would probably agree with Hov in applauding the effort, but some things just shouldn't be touched. Who would have ever thought to see Auto Tune on “We Are The World”?
Say it ain't so, PLEASE SAY AIN'T SO.....GSB.com has learned that “pregnant man” Thomas Beatie is currently knocked up with Baby # 3.
The Web site MomLogic.com reports.
This makes three babies in three years for Beatie and “his” wife. Thomas gave birth to a daughter by natural childbirth in June 2008; his second baby, a boy, was born a year later.
Beatie’s situation is no longer unique, we recently told you about a California man Scott Moore who is expecting to pop sometime this month.
this only leaves us to wonder if male hormones somehow boost fertility the way these trannies keep a gut full of human.
As we reported awhile back that folks out on the streets have been whispering about Timeka Marshall dropping her manager Kerwin Bollers, well we can now bring you up to speed that it was nothing but a silly rumor.
GSB.com caught up with Mr. Bollers recently and he has confirmed to us that he is still actively Ms. Marshall's manager and people should dismiss such rumors.
Word on the street is that our local songstress Timeka Marshall is no longer managed by her Guyanese manager. Mr. Bollers who managed her from the beginning of her career was dropped by Ms. Marshall and this is believed to have happened for some time now.
According to our source Timeka who now resides in Jamaica was forced to find new management because of problems faced in the past. The fact that Mr. Bollers is mostly in Guyana and things not going the way they should with him being all the way in Guyana and rarely even making contact, she had no choice but to drop him.
We at GSB.com cannot confirm this but as usual we will keep you guys updated!
The car he was renting recently recieved a smashed windscreen on the way to the Soca Fete for Jamzone. No, it was not by a mischievous thief or prankster! Wanna know now eh?
Well I'll tell it like I saw it and not a word more cos these ppl ent paying me for this! lol
So he was going to the Machel & HD Show and his (living together) partner was in the car with him and some other friends when he stopped to pick up a kid who he promised to carry to the show.
Apparently his partner suspected that this kid was more than a friend and promptly said that (s)he was not going to allow so many people to ride in the car (word is that the partner pays half of the daily rental fee for the car). Well our goodly reporter friend promptly replied that the partner could come out and take another taxi!
We at the end screamed 'Go Girl' as the now vexed partner simply exited the car and picked up a very large stone which she flung with all her/his might into the windscreen then calmly walked away.
Said her/his good friend to us a few days after: 'She/he did that because they were tired of all the cheating and sleepless nights and the mental abuse! It's not only Varshnie could talk about abuse. I suffer it too! And God knows I felt happy!"
Wow! More power to you 'Partner'!
Last word: Our reporter friend is desperately seeking a job so that he can take care of the expenses of the broken windscreen now that they're not a monthly salaried worker.
Cathedral or Sheriff Street anyone?!!!!!
Later.
One of our viewers requested that we add this little song!
The song entitled “Mr Limpy” was targeted at Ian Johnson aka Mr. Dynamix, who Jory claimed had robbed him at the Watt’s Hott Guyana Show. He started by saying “Biggup Shelly G” giving much respect to the songstress before going straight for Mr. Dynamix’s throat with his lyrics!
The crowd was in an uproar as Jory sang “Mr Limpy” along with his antics demonstrating how Mr. Limpy walks and described how he robbed him at the Watt’s Hott Show!
It was last evening that Mr. Dynamix seemingly very upset hit back at Jory on his Watt’s Hot call-in programme trying to set the record straight on what really went down.
Mr Dynamix claimed that Jory wants to make him out to be a thief and tarnish his reputation. “Im not a thief… Jory want to make me out to be a thief”. He also said “Jory you need to repent… I would never say God send me to ridicule another man… you all need to pray for Jory”. He also said to Kester D if singing the 1st Mr. Limpy is going to make Swansea money then go right ahead.
He also went on to say that Jory was wrong in claiming that he took the Watt’s Hott Guyana show’s funds to support Shelly G’s newborn and claimed that the money Shelly G makes can mind himself, Kester D and Jory combined and that whenever they meet up he actually gets a raise from Shelly G. “She’s not a $10,000 artiste and she doesn’t need Watt’s Hott money to mind baby nor the Watt’s Hott money cant afford to buy gas for my old car.”
Mr Dynamix also claims that Jory is trying to get rid of him and does not want him apart of promoting entertainment in Guyana, but allow it to change hands to people that don’t have the Entertainment business at heart. Is he trying to say Hits and Jams? You decide.
He made mention that Kester D tried to clear up the whole situation, but side tracked from the truth. He also claimed that Kester D said he did not back him up in the war between himself and HJTV. “Kester you’re a man of integrity… I know your pastor”. “Kester D want all the credit for Guyanese music on radio and television… you can have it, but don’t say I didn’t do anything” he also said.
Johnson said that the artiste Jory should not have complained about payment of funds because of the amount of expenses each event would have namely, payment to the bands, renting of venues, and cost of instruments, and claimed that Jory is not the only person whose money was short, but other people who went the extra mile with him moneys were short as well.
Ian Johnson said he also had previous war of words with Gordon Mosely, Mondale Smith and HJTV and that he already asked for forgiveness and he doesn’t want war nor have his name in war. “I hit Mosely in he face and he hit me back in me face… I start with Mondale he run and write up he articles in the paper, but we are still friends. I know im not a peach”. He certainly isn’t.
Mr. Dynamix claims that the “war of contemption” actually started back in late 2005 at the Talent Exclusive Show when he had sponsored Shelly G (then Shelly Belly) and Nigel of Carib invested in another artiste “Nikira”. What is she doing in terms of music now by the way, anyone knows?
He said Nikara went on to win that competition, but he stuck with Shelly G after realising her potential with the song “Touch Meh”. Shelly went on to place second in the 2006 Soca Monarch. He said he does not regret sponsoring Shelly G and refuse to invest millions in artiste development only to get kicked in the butt later.
He says he doesn’t care about anyone who says he favoured Shelly G over any other artiste. “Im a birds man I don’t deal with nothing different, all you folks who have people of different orientation I don’t deal with nothing funny, I’m straight mandingo!”
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More as the story develops
Lyrics to ‘Mr. Limpy’ coming soon.
Blind item time again folks, guess which local news reporter got the famous Donald Trump line '' YOU’RE FIRED''
We've just caught wind of this exclusive report which was dished out to us by one of our faithful readers.
According to our snitch, who told us that they had to let us in on this since the person who was fired is a young man who we had reported about awhile back, now their saying the young man had been fired from his job at the Local News on channel nine, one of Guyana's most trusted news agency.
We're not too sure if the release was in relation to our reports but it has been confirmed by the said media house that the man has indeed been fired from his post.
We will keep our ears open on this one.....STAY TUNED!
It's seems our girl Timeka is too busy these days to make appearances at shows in her own country.
While many were in attendance at the ‘Watts Hott’ Guyana show patiently waiting to see Ms. Marshall perform for her many Guyanese fans.
It was nothing but disappointment for them all, GSB.com got word that Timeka who was scheduled to perform at the ‘Watts Hott’ Guyana show was a no show and while being in Guyana three days before the show, left Guyana the very morning to attend another show in Barbados.
However this is just the word on the street, GSB.com can't really confirm these rumors at the moment but we will get down to it cause we are not trying to paint a bad picture for our girl Timeka. We are sure there is a perfectly logical explanation for why she didnt perform at the show.
We will keep you informed as always.
GSB just caught wind of a very scandalous report that's popping up all over the internet. Word is a popular reporter has been involved in a gay relationship with a young man for the pass three years and now the young man wants out of it but he is not having it.
Folks are saying he has been tormenting the guy because he doesn't want to accept the fact that he wants out and is going to the extreme, stealing things telling people the guy is a thief and whats not.
He even went as far as to make death threats to the young man...
What is this world coming to can't these guys keep their personal files to themselves.
GSB just caught wind of an interesting report from the kid who claimed that Michael Jackson molested him.The kid that said Michael Jackson touched him just came out and said he lied. He is saying his pops wanted loot which is the reason behind the false accusation.....Pop it for more After the sudden death of Michael Jackson Evan Chandler tells the truth. Evan- ”Now for the first time i can’t bare to lie anymore. Michael Jackson didn’t do anything to me, all of this was my father lies to escape from being poor.”
In 1993, Chandler told a psychiatrist and police that he and Jackson had engaged in sexual acts that included oral sex, the boy gave detailed description of Jackson’s genitals. The case was settled out of court for a reported $22 million, but the strain led Jackson to begin taking painkillers. Eventually he became addicted.
Now maybe for the remorse of his death Chandler decides to tell us the truth. ” I never meant to lie and destroy Michael Jackson but my father made me to tell only lies. Now i can’t tell Michael how much i’m sorry and if he will forgive me ”.Evan Chandler was tape-recorded saying amongst other things, “If I go through with this, I win big-time. There’s no way I lose. I will get everything I want and they will be destroyed forever…
Under the influence of a controversial father (Jordan Chandler) told his son to tell that Jackson had touched his penis.Jordan Chandler then told a psychiatrist and later police that he and Jackson had engaged in acts of kissing, masturbation and oral sex, as well as giving a detailed description of what he alleged were the singer’s genitals.
Now for the first time i can’t bare to lie anymore. Michael Jackson didn’t do anything to me, all was my father lies to escape from being poor.”
Please note this story may or may not be true but we here at GSB felt it necessary to bring it to you since it's the most talked about rumors on the net.
We do hope the full story will come to light soon.
Reggae artiste, Collie Buddz, is no longer signed to Sony Music's Columbia Records. He had been with the label a little over two years.
Born in New Orleans, Collie Buddz - whose real name is Colin Harper - grew up between Bermuda in the Caribbean and the US.
Released in 2007, his self-titled debut album shot to the top of Billboard's Reggae Album chart. First week sales of the disc was 10,825 copies, which landed it at number 68 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
Among the hits the album generated were Come Around (the video directed by Ras Kassa which was shot here in Jamaica), Mamacita and the Black Chiney produced by Blind to You.
Gossip: Could this really be Rihanna singing about the whole tudu with Chris Brown? or is it a sound-a-like! YOU be the judge.
This is believed to be the song Rihanna sung concerning the whole issue with Chris Brown and it features Akon....
The 19-year-old singer who has been charged with felony assault and making criminal threats following his alleged assault of Rihanna last month was having a relationship with 27-year-old Natasha Ellie.
