Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
The mother and brother of Oscar-winning actress and chart-topping singer Jennifer Hudson have been found shot dead at the family's Chicago home, according to Hudson's publicist and authorities.
A Chicago police department spokesman said the murders appeared to be related to a domestic incident, but would not identify the victims.
Hudson's personal publicist Lisa Kasteler confirmed that the victims were Hudson's mother, Darnell Donnerson, 57, and her brother, Jason Hudson, 29.
Donnerson suffered a gunshot wound to the head while her son was shot in the chest, according to the Cook County Examiner's Office.
There were no signs of forced entry to the home, according to Joseph Patterson, deputy chief of patrol of the Chicago Police.
Neighbors reported hearing gunshots at Donnerson's home in the gritty Englewood neighbourhood on the city's South Side between 8:00 or 9:00 a.m. Friday, but no one raised the alarm until around 3:00 p.m, authorities said.
It was Jennifer's older sister Julia Hudson who made the gruesome discovery after returning home from her day shift at a bus company.
She summoned the police and also reportedly told them that her seven-year-old son was missing.
Authorities immediately issued an all points bulletin for the missing boy, Julian King.
Police said the youngster might have been abducted from the home and could be in the company of William Balfour, a suspect in the double homicide, who should be considered armed and dangerous.
The bulletin said Balfour, 27, could be driving a white Chevrolet Suburban truck. The truck was registered to Jason Hudson, the slain brother of the singer, according to records.
Neighbours and news reports identified Balfour as Julia Hudson's estranged husband and the step-father of her son.
On his MySpace page, Balfour described himself as a "proud parent" and played up his links to Jennifer Hudson.
"I might as well let you all know that Jennifer Hudson is my wife's sister. I'm proud of her and wish her nothing but the best in what she do. But don't hit me up asking about her, other than that it's on!" he wrote.
A slide show on the same site featured family snaps of Jennifer alongside shots of a bare-chested Balfour flexing his muscles for the camera.
Balfour is currently on parole after serving six and a half years for attempted murder, according to TMZ's website. He also has a conviction for possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
At one time he listed Donnerson's home as one of his previous addresses.
The ex-con was taken into custody by police late Friday, according to the Chicago Tribune newspaper.
Balfour was not co-operating with investigators and was not disclosing the whereabouts of the seven-year-old boy, FOX News reported.
Chicago police would not confirm these reports.
Jennifer Hudson was reported to be flying home to Chicago from Tampa, Florida.
The 27-year-old singer shot to nationwide fame on American Idol, the wildly popular television talent show.
In 2007, she earned an Oscar for supporting actress for her turn in "Dreamgirls," alongside Beyonce, and Jamie Foxx.
Her self-titled debut album came out September 30 and she is currently riding high in the charts with a number one single on the Billboard R&B charts, Spotlight.
In recent weeks she has been promoting her latest film project, "The Secret Life of Bees."
In interviews, Hudson credited her mother with helping her launch her career by pushing her to apply to American Idol, and said her siblings kept her rooted and down to earth.
Hudson's MySpace page was flooded with messages of condolences and support.
A Chicago police department spokesman said the murders appeared to be related to a domestic incident, but would not identify the victims.
Hudson's personal publicist Lisa Kasteler confirmed that the victims were Hudson's mother, Darnell Donnerson, 57, and her brother, Jason Hudson, 29.
Donnerson suffered a gunshot wound to the head while her son was shot in the chest, according to the Cook County Examiner's Office.
There were no signs of forced entry to the home, according to Joseph Patterson, deputy chief of patrol of the Chicago Police.
Neighbors reported hearing gunshots at Donnerson's home in the gritty Englewood neighbourhood on the city's South Side between 8:00 or 9:00 a.m. Friday, but no one raised the alarm until around 3:00 p.m, authorities said.
It was Jennifer's older sister Julia Hudson who made the gruesome discovery after returning home from her day shift at a bus company.
She summoned the police and also reportedly told them that her seven-year-old son was missing.
Authorities immediately issued an all points bulletin for the missing boy, Julian King.
Police said the youngster might have been abducted from the home and could be in the company of William Balfour, a suspect in the double homicide, who should be considered armed and dangerous.
The bulletin said Balfour, 27, could be driving a white Chevrolet Suburban truck. The truck was registered to Jason Hudson, the slain brother of the singer, according to records.
Neighbours and news reports identified Balfour as Julia Hudson's estranged husband and the step-father of her son.
On his MySpace page, Balfour described himself as a "proud parent" and played up his links to Jennifer Hudson.
"I might as well let you all know that Jennifer Hudson is my wife's sister. I'm proud of her and wish her nothing but the best in what she do. But don't hit me up asking about her, other than that it's on!" he wrote.
A slide show on the same site featured family snaps of Jennifer alongside shots of a bare-chested Balfour flexing his muscles for the camera.
Balfour is currently on parole after serving six and a half years for attempted murder, according to TMZ's website. He also has a conviction for possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
At one time he listed Donnerson's home as one of his previous addresses.
The ex-con was taken into custody by police late Friday, according to the Chicago Tribune newspaper.
Balfour was not co-operating with investigators and was not disclosing the whereabouts of the seven-year-old boy, FOX News reported.
Chicago police would not confirm these reports.
Jennifer Hudson was reported to be flying home to Chicago from Tampa, Florida.
The 27-year-old singer shot to nationwide fame on American Idol, the wildly popular television talent show.
In 2007, she earned an Oscar for supporting actress for her turn in "Dreamgirls," alongside Beyonce, and Jamie Foxx.
Her self-titled debut album came out September 30 and she is currently riding high in the charts with a number one single on the Billboard R&B charts, Spotlight.
In recent weeks she has been promoting her latest film project, "The Secret Life of Bees."
In interviews, Hudson credited her mother with helping her launch her career by pushing her to apply to American Idol, and said her siblings kept her rooted and down to earth.
Hudson's MySpace page was flooded with messages of condolences and support.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
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2007
A finalist in two USTA Pro Circuit events, Nishikori lost to Donald Young in Little Rock, Arkansas and Alex Bogomolov, Jr. in Carson, California. He partnered with Donald Young to win the doubles title at Little Rock, Arkansas. He paired with triple-French Open champion, Gustavo Kuerten at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, Florida where they lost in the first round. Nishikori served as a hitting partner for Roger Federer at Wimbledon. After his ATP main draw debut in Los Angeles, he qualified for the Indianapolis Tennis Championships in July 2007. He beat Alejandro Falla in the first round 6–4 6–3 to record his first ATP main draw win. He followed that up with a 3-set win over Michael Berrer, the eliminator of 7th seed Robby Ginepri, to advance to his first ever ATP quarterfinal. He lost to Dmitry Tursunov but Nishikori became the youngest player to reach the quarterfinals at Indianapolis since Boris Becker, who went on to reach the semifinals, in 1985. In his third career ATP event, Nishikori defeated Teimuraz Gabashvili in the first round in Washington, DC before falling to Julien Benneteau in the second. Attempted to qualify for the ATP Masters Series Canada and for his first Grand Slam at the U.S. Open. Qualified for the ATP event in Beijing and lost in the first round to Ivan Ljubicic. Nishikori received a wildcard to the ATP event in Tokyo, Japan where he lost in the first round to Zack Fleishman. He participated in the draw ceremony in Tokyo and received the Tokyo Sports Writers Club award. Nishikori represented Japan at the Asian Hopman Cup 2007 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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A finalist in two USTA Pro Circuit events, Nishikori lost to Donald Young in Little Rock, Arkansas and Alex Bogomolov, Jr. in Carson, California. He partnered with Donald Young to win the doubles title at Little Rock, Arkansas. He paired with triple-French Open champion, Gustavo Kuerten at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, Florida where they lost in the first round. Nishikori served as a hitting partner for Roger Federer at Wimbledon. After his ATP main draw debut in Los Angeles, he qualified for the Indianapolis Tennis Championships in July 2007. He beat Alejandro Falla in the first round 6–4 6–3 to record his first ATP main draw win. He followed that up with a 3-set win over Michael Berrer, the eliminator of 7th seed Robby Ginepri, to advance to his first ever ATP quarterfinal. He lost to Dmitry Tursunov but Nishikori became the youngest player to reach the quarterfinals at Indianapolis since Boris Becker, who went on to reach the semifinals, in 1985. In his third career ATP event, Nishikori defeated Teimuraz Gabashvili in the first round in Washington, DC before falling to Julien Benneteau in the second. Attempted to qualify for the ATP Masters Series Canada and for his first Grand Slam at the U.S. Open. Qualified for the ATP event in Beijing and lost in the first round to Ivan Ljubicic. Nishikori received a wildcard to the ATP event in Tokyo, Japan where he lost in the first round to Zack Fleishman. He participated in the draw ceremony in Tokyo and received the Tokyo Sports Writers Club award. Nishikori represented Japan at the Asian Hopman Cup 2007 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Saturday, August 2, 2008
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These Vintage Years! - Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music - Gina Bellman
Gina Bellam does vocals on the Phil Manzanera album 50 Minutes Later. ... Gina Bellman is credited on the following Roxy Music & Solo albums:
Gina Bellam does vocals on the Phil Manzanera album 50 Minutes Later. ... Gina Bellman is credited on the following Roxy Music & Solo albums:
Monday, May 26, 2008
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Finding love amid the horror - TV & Radio - Entertainment - theage.com.au
"ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON'S 1886 novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, the tale of a scientist who concocts a potion that separates the light and dark sides of the human psyche, is a work of literature deeply rooted in the horror genre. But actor James Nesbitt, the star of writer Steven Moffat's six-part drama, titled Jekyll, is not so sure.
"I think it's a love story," he says. "The key to (Jekyll's) journey is the love he has for his wife and the sense of loss he feels. We are fascinated by the notion of a dark side, and something within us that is suppressed, but at its heart this is a love story between a man and a woman."
"I think it's a love story," he says. "The key to (Jekyll's) journey is the love he has for his wife and the sense of loss he feels. We are fascinated by the notion of a dark side, and something within us that is suppressed, but at its heart this is a love story between a man and a woman."
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Gina Bellman - wikipedia
Gina Bellman (born July 10, 1966) is an English actress.
Bellman was born in New Zealand to Jewish parents of Russian and Polish origin,[1] who emigrated to New Zealand from England in the 1950s. Her family moved back to England when she was 11 years old. After a two-episode stint in Grange Hill in 1984, she became a household name for her performance in the title role in Dennis Potter's drama Blackeyes, a role which included her appearing topless in various scenes throughout the drama. The series caused much controversy at the time. Some critics stating that it was a sordid and exploitative piece of TV drama, whilst others acclaimed it as a work of genius from Potter. The publicity generated certainly brought Miss Bellman to the nation's attention, and it was a springboard to her future acting career. She is also well-known for playing the character Jane in sitcom Coupling. Her other TV roles include Waking the Dead, Jonathan Creek, Mussolini, Little Napoleons, and one-off appearances in Only Fools and Horses and Hotel Babylon. She dated actor Sam Rockwell.
She has also appeared in several films including King David alongside Richard Gere and Edward Woodward, Sitting Ducks, Married/Unmarried and Seven Days to Live.
In 2007, she co-starred alongside James Nesbitt in the BBC One drama serial Jekyll, a modern version of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, written by Coupling author Steven Moffat.[2]
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Bellman was born in New Zealand to Jewish parents of Russian and Polish origin,[1] who emigrated to New Zealand from England in the 1950s. Her family moved back to England when she was 11 years old. After a two-episode stint in Grange Hill in 1984, she became a household name for her performance in the title role in Dennis Potter's drama Blackeyes, a role which included her appearing topless in various scenes throughout the drama. The series caused much controversy at the time. Some critics stating that it was a sordid and exploitative piece of TV drama, whilst others acclaimed it as a work of genius from Potter. The publicity generated certainly brought Miss Bellman to the nation's attention, and it was a springboard to her future acting career. She is also well-known for playing the character Jane in sitcom Coupling. Her other TV roles include Waking the Dead, Jonathan Creek, Mussolini, Little Napoleons, and one-off appearances in Only Fools and Horses and Hotel Babylon. She dated actor Sam Rockwell.
She has also appeared in several films including King David alongside Richard Gere and Edward Woodward, Sitting Ducks, Married/Unmarried and Seven Days to Live.
In 2007, she co-starred alongside James Nesbitt in the BBC One drama serial Jekyll, a modern version of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, written by Coupling author Steven Moffat.[2]
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