So I am in my office covering the Shafia Murder Trial, the biggest story in Canada today when "Drake is Canadian" was trending on Twitter. I immediately thought about the other big story today. The 2012 Tim Horton's NHL All Star Game in Ottawa. Drake performed. Below is his performance
Singer Rihanna is spotted on a night out on January 25, 2012 in Los Angeles, CA.
I also told Global News that in Canada you are protected by the Supreme Court of Canada when using 1-800-222-TIPS. Crime Stoppers is completely anonymous and you can also send a tip thru Facebook. Below are the pages you can send tips thru. Lets take Trapz's KILLER(s) off the streets.Police aren’t catching much of a break with this case as friends of the slain rapper aren’t revealing many details to investigators.
“The individuals that we are interviewing … are being far less than truthful with regards to the narrative of what happened,” Det-Sgt. Gary Giroux said at a press conference on Sunday.
“If everybody came back to us and told us exactly what they have heard or know with their own senses, I think we could resolve this case very quickly,” he added.
One prominent community advocate and hip hop blogger says that “snitching” or to be an informer is “a street code” promoted to young people.
“It’s not so much a fear of retribution but a fear of their reputation,” says HipHossip.com blogger-founder Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo. “Even the rapper himself, rapped it in his music,” referring to the song “Gunz, Money, Drugz,” one of his music videos on YouTube with over 8,000 clicks.
“The reason is because of street credibility. The mix tapes sell on the street,” she says, adding that although a record deal might not be signed, it is through the streets that young artists gain notoriety.
Omololu-Olunloyo, who volunteers with Toronto police, helped organize a rally with Toronto-area hip hop artists in November 2010, denouncing gun crimes in the city. An outspoken critic of gun crimes, she said she has testified in a quadruple shooting case in the U.S. and credits the American justice system in helping solve some but not all gun crimes.
“It’s time that Canadians start to do the right thing and what’s morally right to help police with their investigation,” she says.
“They can use CrimeStoppers IF they’re declining to be interviewed. That’s the difference between Canada and America. In America, you have to talk.” READ THE REST HERE.
Here's the real sad part of all this story. Spencer whom I DID NOT know personally rapped about blunts, robberies, home invasions, jewelry, guns and his young daughter and I also heard this rapped in one of his videos 2:35-2:38 "I leave you dead you don't snitch nigga." The aspect of free speech must always exist in music but when do we draw the line in 2012. Times are changing. Music networks are avoiding any form of gangsta rap. Truly sad that his so called friends had to dump him in a hospital and leave. Police had to appeal for them to come forward!!Anthony Spencer Photos: Courtesy of Facebook
(L-R) Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez and Jamie King attend the upfront screening of their new show Q?VIVA! THE CHOSEN at the Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa on January 14, 2012 in Pasadena, California. Marc is wearing an outfit from his Marc Anthony collection available exclusively at Kohl?s.(January 13, 2012 - Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images North America)
Semi- "Disturbia" singer Rihanna knows how to relax while vacationing in Hawaii on January 15, 2012. Rihanna rolled herself a blunt and smoked it while lounging on a chair in the bright Hawaiian sun! She even tweeted about it, saying "Kush rolled, glass full... I prefer the better things!" She certainly does! Sad Rihanna, Sad! Now you are officially a drug user?
EPIC proportions as Epic Records has now signed them all!! Canada could not vote but we know good artists when we see them.
Melanie Amaro may have landed a $5 million recording contract after winning "The X Factor," but the talent competition has produced deals for several of her former competitors.
Second runner up Chris Rene, as well as Top 10 finalists, R&B crooner Marcus Canty and teenage hip hop star Astro, have signed with Epic Records (also Melanie's label), the imprint announced on Wednesday.
"I've dreamt about this momentous moment my whole life and now it's here," Chris, who made fans in his audition with his original composition "Young Homie," said in a statement. "I'm more than honored to be an Epic artist. Working with L.A. Reid -- 'Big Homie' -- is a dream come true. He's a great man and I look forward to the opportunity to share my music with the world."
Marcus, who held on until the final 4, narrowly beating out youngster Rachel Crow in one of the most dramatic eliminations of "The X Factor's" first season, was also pleased with the news. He famously was given two years by his mother to "make it," and was at the end of that timeline when he was brought on Simon Cowell's reality show.
"I am very blessed and grateful to God for the opportunity to become a part of the Epic family," Marcus said. "I am excited about working with my mentor L.A. Reid, and I am ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work. This is history in the making, let's go!"
Astro too, was involved in a dramatic elimination, when he came dangerously close to not performing for the judges, when it was the teen rapper and Stacy Francis on the chopping block. He managed to bounce back and grew a strong fan base due to his skills on the microphone.
"I'm excited to continue my journey with L.A. Reid and his staff at the new Epic Records. The first time L.A. saw me he said I'd be a star, and I can't wait to get to work and prove him right. 2011 was Dope, but 2012 is gonna be Epic," Astro's statement read.
Source: Access Hollywood
Awesome! That is what I said in my reply e-mail to the CMW family. Alyssa Reid is such a dynamic young lady and worked very hard in 2011. She deserved it. 5 nominations and the only female solo to sweep it all. Congrats Alyssa. Stay tuned for my interview with her at the Z103.5FM Summer Rush in our Best of 2011. Congrats to all the nominees.
Hosted by radio personality Jay "Mad Dog" Michaels above with KJ, the CRMAs will feature performances by nominees Alyssa Reid, Dragonette, Fefe Dobson, Kira Isabella,Neverest, Raghav and The Sheepdogs.
MIA MARTINA
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FEFE DOBSON
SHAWN DESMAN
The couple released their first official statement about Blue Ivy today, saying her "birth was emotional and extremely peaceful, we are in heaven." They added that she was "delivered naturally," weighed seven pounds, and described her arrival as "the best experience of both of our lives."
