May, 2010

Former child star Gary Coleman has died aged 42 following a brain hemorrhage, according to a hospital statement.

The diminutive Coleman starred in the hit TV series Diff’rent Strokes from 1978 to 1986 as a plucky Harlem eight-year-old adopted by a wealthy white family.

He died early on Friday at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Centre in Provo, Utah, when he had been in a coma, the hospital said. He reportedly suffered a brain hemorrhage after falling and hitting his head at his nearby home on Wednesday night.

“Family members and close friends were at his side when life support was terminated,” said a hospital statement. “Family members express their appreciation and gratitude for the support and prayers that have been expressed for Gary and for them.”

Born in Zion, Illinois in February 1968, Coleman had been inflicted with health problems throughout his life. A rare kidney defect meant that he never grew more than 1.42 metres and forced him to undergo two kidney transplants before the age of 14.

He is estimated to have earned more than $18 million from his showbiz career, but his profligate spending ways left him bankrupt by 1999.

He is survived by his wife Sharon Price, whom he married in August 2007.

Socialte Khanyi Mbau and Media personality Bonang Matheba joined force to model a collection of 2010 World Cup outfits designed by top local Fashion designers. The fashion show was held at the Design District Building, Rosebank a few days ago and of course Khanyi and Bonang in all their fabulosity stole the show.Also in attendance were Tv presenter Bridget Masinga, Jennifer Su,Kgomotso Christopher and many other celebs!!!

US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle . put on their Wednesday’s best to welcome Mexican President Felipe Calderon and his wife, Margarita Zavala to the White House’s second State Dinner.

Celebs like Beyonce (who performed ), Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Longoria Parker, Olympic gold medalist Shani Davis, and many others were all in attendance as well.
Fab times!!!

Janet Jackson showed off a brand new hairstyle a she stepped out for lunch in London.the singer has had her long curly locks cut off and is now sporting a new short crop which she wore in a slicked back, gelled style.

We’re not sure we like this new look, matter fact we HATE it!!!

Just a few month ago, a long haired Janet was spotted front row during London fashion week.  And the mystery man she was everywhere with is her alleged new boyfriend Wissam Al Mana.  He’s an industrialist and is said to be one of the wealthiest men in Qatar.

Nice catch girlfriend!!!

Mary J. Blige will play legendary singer Nina Simone in Cynthia Mort’s upcoming biopic Nina, according to reports.

The soul vocalist and civil rights activist was well-known as “The High-Priestess of Soul” between 1950s – 1970s, and best known for her jazz-infused hits, like “My Baby Just Cares for Me”, “I Put a Spell on You,” and “Four Women.”

MJB — who last appeared on the big screen in Tyler Perry’s 2009 film I Can Do Bad All By Myself — will begin filming on Nina next fall.