Singer Mary J. Blige has said that she is not ready to write her memoir, as she is still young.
“I””m still not ready. The older I get the more I have to talk about. It”’’s gonna be a great book. They should wait until I””m really ready,” Contactmusic quoted her as having told the New [...]
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Mary J. Blige too young to write memoir
September 7th, 2009 |
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Jordan says she was raped as a young woman
September 2nd, 2009 |
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In a shocking revelation, Katie Price has said she was raped when she was younger.
Price disclosed the incident to OK! magazine after reading rumours that her boyfriend, Alex Reid, appeared in a rape scene of a porn flick.
The Daily Express quoted her as saying: “I was appalled by the headlines claiming he’s [Alex] taken part [...]
Downloading dips among young
August 10th, 2009 |
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There has been a slight drop – from 63% last year to 61% this year – in the number of young people illegally downloading music, a survey suggests.
The UK Music-commissioned study, now in its second year, also found that 85% of those who downloaded illegally would pay for an unlimited download service.
UK Music is an umbrella body that represents the British music industry.
Some 1,808 14 to 24-year-olds from across the UK were surveyed this spring by the University of Hertfordshire.
Of the 61% of respondents who said they illegally downloaded music, 83% said they did so on a daily or weekly basis.
Last year’s survey research was based on 773 respondents.
‘Write and sue’
Of those who said they would pay for an unlimited mp3 download service, 77% said they would continue to buy CDs.
"We will achieve nothing if we do not work with music fans and young music fans, in particular"
Feargal Sharkey
UK Music
And 78% of respondents said they would not pay for a streaming service, such as Spotify.
UK Music chief executive, Feargal Sharkey, said: "Over the past 12 months, the licensed digital music market has diversified enormously – epitomised by competition in the download market and the traction being gained by streaming services."
He added: "Clearly, the shape of our entire business will continue to evolve.
"However, we will achieve nothing if we do not work with music fans and young music fans, in particular."
In was announced in the Digital Britain report, published in June, that the government would give greater powers to media regulator Ofcom and internet service providers to tackle illegal file-sharing.
The new powers will allow them to identify illegal downloaders and pursue a "write and sue" approach for the worst offenders.
This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
How to Stay Young and Healthy
August 4th, 2009 |
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The aging process is for the greater part no mystery anymore. It consists for a great part of daily damages done on the macroscopic, tissue, cellular and genetic levels. These add up as the years are passing. These damages have specific causes like oxidating agents, sun beams, mechanical wear and tear, psychological stress, lack of [...]
Steve Young: Why Glenn Beck Could Be Right
July 30th, 2009 |
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“(President Obama) a deep-seated hatred for white people…this guy is, I believe, a racist.” Glenn Beck, Fox & Friends Defenders of the president say that…
Delwyn Young On Pittsburgh Pirates Makes Unbelievable Catch (VIDEO)
July 30th, 2009 |
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Two Pittsburgh Pirates combined for an unbelievable catch during their recent game against the San Francisco Giants. As Bombastic Sports describes it:
The Giants Randy Winn hit a fly ball that avoided Pirates centerfielder Andrew McCutchen’s…
Mark Goulston, M.D.: Education Is Wasted on the Young
July 23rd, 2009 |
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What good is trying to educate people who do not value learning for its own sake, are not curious (beyond the desire to feel excitement) and sadly have lost their sense of wonder?
Jon Gosselin Plays On The Swingset With Young Girlfriend (VIDEO)
July 21st, 2009 |
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“Jon & Kate Plus 8″ dad Jon Gosselin looked like any doting dad pushing a girl on a swingset, slipping down a slide and holding her hand through the play structure, only he wasn’t with any of his eight kids, but rather his girlfriend Hailey Gl…
TV SoundOff: Sunday Talking Heads
July 12th, 2009 |
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Hello, everyone. My name is Jason and welcome to your Sunday Morning liveblog of the flickering images that befuddle and bemuse the political class this weekend morning. Today, announcement! We have started up a special blog post on these p…
Mp Tells Of Young Nephew’s Video Game Addiction
November 12th, 2007 |
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Leong Wee Keat
weekeat@mediacorp.com.sg
A 12-YEAR-OLD nephew’s addiction to cyber and gaming cafes led Member of
Parliament Ellen Lee (Sembawang GRC), to table similar questions to three
different ministries in Parliament yesterday.
According to Ms Lee, her nephew’s addiction had led to his incurring a
debt. She asked if there were sufficient controls and measures against the
proliferation of cyber gaming cafes, especially in the heartlands and
close to schools.
In reply, Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs, Associate Professor
Ho Peng Kee, said the police do not allow computer gaming establishments
to be set up in Housing and Development Board (HDB) residential zones
where most schools are located.
Such establishments are only allowed in shopping, recreational or
commercial centres, he said. HDB town centres, however, were classified as
part commercial and part residential and could allow gaming establishments
to operate. But he assured the House that the police assess the location’s
suitability before granting licences.
Ms Lee also asked about steps taken by schools and communities to minimise
obsession or addiction by children and youths to cyber gaming.
In response, Minister of State for Education Gan Kim Yong said schools
adopt a “holistic approach” to the problem. Besides actively advising
students against frequenting computer games centres or cyber cafes, they
also do counselling. Ang Mo Kio Secondary School, for example, has
included topics such as blogging, Internet gaming and cyber bullying in
the school’s Civics and Moral Education module. The Education Ministry is
also preparing a cyber-wellness resource kit to complement the schools’
efforts.
Mr Teo Ser Luck, Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Community
Development, Youth and Sports, added that his ministry is working with
community partners such as the National Youth Council, and the National
Committee on Youth Guidance and Rehabilitation, to promote cyber-wellness
among youths.
Meanwhile, the police raided three Internet cafes – believed to be
providing illegal online gambling – in Geylang last Friday and arrested 15
men and three women, and seized 84 computers, 21 fruit machines and more
than $20,000 in cash.