Burglars return to house - with police inside! David Burry says he now wants to move house after being burgled « Previous « PreviousNext » Next » View GalleryBurglars made a return visit to a family home in Northampton just hours after looting the property, only to be confronted by police taking a statement about the original break-in. Thousands of pounds worth of possessions, including a car, were taken during the first raid at the house in Gladstone Road, Spencer, during the early hours of last Thursday. David Burry realised he had been burgled when he got up for work at 3.45am. And then the intruders came back at 5.10am as the 37-year-old was giving a statement to officers, but fled when they realised Mr Burry was awake and the police were there. Mr Burry, a coach driver, said his wife Lisa, 31, and sons Levi, seven, and Lewis, 10, had been left shaken. He said: "The boys are devastated, trying to get them to sleep at night is really hard because they are scared. They know someone has been in the house while we were all asleep. "It's got to the point where my wife wants to move and so do I to be honest. We have lived here for 10 years and nothing like this has ever happened." Mr Burry's Vauxhall Vectra was taken along with the children's Nintendo Wii games console and five games bought for them for Christmas. A laptop, jewellery, mobile phones and Mrs Burry's purse, including bank cards, were also stolen as well as her van keys, but not the van. Mr Burry said he knew something was wrong when he went downstairs and a few internal doors were open and the lights were on. He called the police and while he was speaking to officers Mr Burry said his wife heard someone at the front door. Mr Burry went to the door and he said the intruders ran away when they saw him. A spokesman for Northamptonshire Police said: "We can confirm we attended the address to investigate a burglary and subsequently arrested a 15-year-old local youth."

The Amnesia nightclub was the venue of an adrenaline-charged, alcohol-soaked Vybz Rum Party on Saturday night that ended with deejay Vybz Kartel, head of the Portmore Empire, being arrested for use of indecent language after cursing repeatedly during his performance.

He will appear in the Ocho Rios Resident Magistrates court on February 5.

One876Entertainment.com understands that the party, which attracted a large turnout from the area, went on until well after 7 a.m on Sunday when the superintendent of police for the area came to lock off the sound. Vybz Kartel, who was having a great time, begged the superintendent for more time and even told the patrons to big up the supe and then sang Empire Army before leaving the club. However, he did not get far and was later arrested for the use of indecent language. He was bailed a few hours later.

The party was sponsored by Vybz Rum. There were performances from other members of the Portmore Empire like Deva Brat,Doza Medicine, Blak Ryno, Sean Storm and of course, the CP Inc.

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AUDIOMAXX -The Racist Rip-Off
There is an email being circulated from Lyric DVD Magazine that recounts a conversation that took place recently between a representative of Lyric DVD and the owner/operator of AUDIOMAXXX. For those of us who do not know what AUDIOMAXXX is, it is an illegal pirate operation on the Internet that sells music CDs and downloads of thousands of Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall songs.

Below is an extract from the Lyric DVD email:


"Dear Reggae community,

Recently Lyric DVD had a conversation with the owner of Audiomaxxx I asked him why do you continue to bootleg the work of the reggae artist and sell it for nothing. His remarks were "who the f**k are you to tell me how to treat these dumb Jamaicans". He then said, "Niggers can't even manage them self let alone their music. You niggers have bought from slave owners all your life". He then hung up the phone on me.

Why do we continue to support modern pirates like this? "

The comments made by the AUDIOMAXXX representative have definitely angered many hard working Jamaican songwriters, performers and music producers whose music is being ripped off by this racist. They also represent a total disregard for all Jamaicans. These situations to my mind also serve to underscore the need for more unity and cooperation within the local music fraternity. We need to come together and do everything possible to stop, shut down and imprison if necessary persons like the owners and operators of AUDIOMAXXX. Those persons inside ..:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" />lace w:st="on">Jamaicalace> who facilitate the AUDIOMAXXX operation also need to be exposed.
The Recording Industry Association of Jamaica RIAJam and other music associations like JACAP and the newly formed producer's collection society JAMMS are appropriate avenues to use in this effort, but they do need the support of individuals. This is what music producers, performers and songwriters do in other countries, they unite under the banner of music associations to fight pirates like AUDIOMAXXX who threaten to kill our industry. Piracy cannot be fought through individual effort. It MUST be done as a collective effort.>The RIAJam has been in contact with the Canadian Recording Industry Association/CRIA about the problems being faced by Jamaican music producers as a result of the operations of AUDIOMAXXX. The response from the CRIA has been very slow however, even though we were assured that investigations are taking place with regard to the operations of AUDIOMAXXX. The RIAJam is however of the view that the tardiness of the CRIA in failing to act expeditiously is a matter that requires intervention at the highest possible level. We think an interface with international agencies such as the IFPI and some diplomatic/government intervention might very well be the way to go at this stage.
We cannot, and should not as serious players in the Jamaican music industry sit back and allow persons like AUDIOMAXXX to rip us off, and then on top of that, treat us in the most disrespectful way. If we however continue to argue among ourselves, disrespect ourselves, promote grudge and bad-mind among each other and fail to unite, then we will continue to face the wrath of person's such as these, while the parasites among us continue to thrive. It is clear that there must be persons right here in lace w:st="on">Jamaica lace> that are in league with and supporting the activities of AUDIOMAXXX.
I am using this opportunity to once again appeal to Jamaican singers, songwriters, and music producers to put aside personal differences and come forward to be active members of the RIAJam, JACAP, JAMMS and other relevant agencies. We cannot do the work necessary to bring support structures and respect to the hard working musicians, songwriters, performers and producers in lace w:st="on">Jamaica lace> if we all continue to be selfish and think only about what is in our personal best interests.>>
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Dancehalls lyrical genius Vybz Kartel was arrested on Sunday morning for the use of indecent language during his performance at his Birthday Bash held at the Amnesia Nightclub (Ocho Rios, Jamaica).

OutAroad.com understands that the cursing of indecent language were not the main reason for ending the party but more so for disobeying The Noise Abatement Act.

Before the cops run in fans were having a wonderful time being entertained by members of Vybz Kartels Portmore Empire such as Black Ryno, Sean Storm and Deva Brat.

Soon after Vybz Kartel came on stage minutes before 7:00am and turn the venue upside down with some of his current hit singles - Wine Pon Yuh, Independent Ladies, 'Sen Fi Mi Army' It was during his set that the cops ended the party and arrested the deejay for using indecent language while performing. Within a few hours he got bailed and is expected to appear in the Ocho Rios Resident Magistrates on February 5

They all say they got da city lock...who unna think a d real boss ???

I am 17 years old and I am in love with a girl who is 18. I met her while I was attending an educational institute for high school dropouts. After a few weeks of knowing each other, we fell in love. We were loved by friends and hated by hypocrites. Many people didn't want to see us together because I was a bit different from her (educationally). But I thought we were made for each other. We have been together for two and a half years. Over the years we have been together, we have had our ups and downs. I am really ashamed to admit it, but whenever she said or did something that hurt my feelings, I would hit her. But I learned that there are no excuses for hitting a woman. I regret the fact that I hit her.

This girl is now dating a man who is 24. But the girl and I are still strongly in love. Her new boyfriend doesn't know we are still together. She tells me whenever they are going out and to my surprise, I don't get jealous. I really fear that he might leave her when he gets what he wants. Even though I promised never to hit her again, she says she is afraid of me and I don't blame her. We both have other people in our lives, but we keep our relationship a secret from our current partners. I really hope our love lasts and it turns out to be only the two of us again. Her family and friends tell me that I am the one she truly loves. She is the one I truly love also. But I don't know if I should go, or if I should stay with her and hope for us to share the love that we had.

Pastor, what should I do?

S. S., St. Catherine, Jamaica

Dear S. S.,

I suggest you leave this girl alone. You should have the courage to tell her to stay with her new boyfriend. You had your chance and you blew it. What you are encouraging her to do is wrong, so leave her alone. Just leave her alone.

Pastor

hail zone. need sum mad help yu seet. dem ask mi fi play a one pensioners function and need sum music fi play their. bear in mind the age and the target audience please. yu seet. sum crazy help and is by weekend end. suh please zone. sum old DECENT music for pensioners...ppl like 60-80 yrs old.sum nice slow music n likle music fi jig dem body to aswel. thanx in advance.

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Claudine Haughton was in church on Sunday afternoon when her son called her and said he was being shot at and she needed to come quick. Her son, Kwesi Cunningham, 24, of Tivoli Gardens, west Kingston, was at a friend's house when he was shot dead. He was one of five men killed during a joint police-military operation in the area. While the police have not released the identities of the other men, THE STAR understands that two of them are Rolland 'Randy' Wellington, 20, and a man known as 'Andre', both of Tivoli Gardens. Nine guns were seized during the operation which was still taking place up to press time. "Him call mi and say him inna waan house pin down and bare shot a fire and mi fi come and bring a JP (Justice of the Peace) and a pastor," she said. She received that call at 12:30 p.m .when Sunday school ended and immediately left Spanish Town for Tivoli with her daughter, but they arrived too late. "Di last time me talk to him a when wi deh pan Weymouth Drive and him say mi mus hurry up and come," she said. Although she and her daughter tried to get to the scene, they were barred by soldiers. She accused the lawmen of assaulting her daughter whom they took away in a police vehicle. A confused and weeping Haughton said Cunningham was her first son and second child. After a resident squeezed $100 into her hand to pay her fare, she turned to the news team to find out what she should do next. "What I mus' do miss? Weh mi fi go?" she asked. A resident directed her to Madden's Funeral Home. Most wanted list This woman (centre), a sister of Kwesi Cunningham who was killed in Tivoli Gardens yesterday, weeps after she went inside Madden's Funeral Home to confirm that her brother was among the five men shot dead in an alleged shoot-out with the security forces. - Rudolph Brown Later, when there was a mad rush to view the bodies at Madden's, one of Cunningham's sisters confirmed her worst fears and could hardly speak or stand after discovering her brother was truly dead. Karl Angell, director of communication for the Jamaica Constabulary Force, said just before noon, police went into the area in search of men on the island's most wanted list when they were met with heavy gunfire. They returned the fire and when it was all over five men were dead and a solider and a police officer were injured. Inspector Steve Brown, from the Constabulary Communication Network, said while he was not able to say if any of the dead men were wanted, none of those targeted in the operation were among the dead. Residents, upset about the sudden disruption to their lives, claimed the men were murdered. One resident on Keith Avenue, where the shooting occurred, said a joint police military team entered the community around 11:30 am and started firing shots. "Dem just come een and dem say to di pickney dem, unnuh gwaan een and mi lock dem up and a pure shot start fire afterwards," one woman said. Residents said soldiers barred them from leaving their homes and tear-gassed those who tried to get on the scene. Some residents also claimed that shots had also been fired from a helicopter circling the community before and after the shoot-out. A large contingent of soldiers remained in the area covering every entrance to Tivoli. Angell said they would remain as long as is necessary to ensure calm remains. Desmond McKenzie, councillor for the Tivoli Gardens Division, said he was there to ensure that residents respected the officers and that the operation was conducted professionally.

Rebel Salute 15, which unfolded on Saturday night into Sunday morning at Port Kaiser Club, in St. Elizabeth, was a bountiful affair as the top-flight line-up of stars gave the appreciative patrons a sparkling treat as reggae music ruled supreme.

In fact, when the messenger Luciano took the stage at 8:47 a.m. to close the show, scores of patrons, who had earlier soaked up the classy offering by the likes of the hot stepper Ini Kamoze, a blazing Queen Ifrika, a mature-sounding Busy Signal and a most polished Jah Cure, were already on their way out of the venue, clearly satisfied.

It terms of crowd appreciation, a rather crisp-sounding Jah Cure probably had the greatest impact based on the screams and blasting firecrackers that regularly punctuated his performance. However, in terms of command authority and delivery, the mean-looking Ini Kamoze probably, was the standout act.

Hitting centre stage, with daylight beckoning, Ini Kamoze opened to rousing reception, belting out the song, Hotter This Year. With the crowd clearly impressed, he seized the moment and all but emptied his catalogue, reeling off World a Reggae Music, Reggae General, Trouble Me, Stress, Call the Taxi and My Girl, which were all delivered with complete mastery.

If the booming firecrackers, blazing aerosol cans and deafening screams that greeted Jah Cure is an indication of the true love of his fans, the artiste, who was recently freed from prison after being incarcerated for eight years, must be overjoyed that after six months back in the free world, the 'longing for' among the fans has not diminished.

It was a near flawless Jah Cure as after starting out with, Longing For, he simply shifted into overdrive, almost bringing the house down, as he delivered tracks such as, Divide and Rule, True Reflection, Love is, Babylon be Still and StickyOut to stunning effect against the backdrops of continuous screams and firecracker blasts.

Potent lyrics

To say Queen Ifrika has arrived is an understatement. Based on her performance, she seemed poised for a major assault on the international reggae market. It was simply potent lyrics at its best as the female songbird mixed thought-provoking social commentary with commanding vocals as she stamped her class on songs such as, Locks Fi Grow, Born Free, Baby and Daddy, which earned her an encore.

While his presentation was hardcore, Busy Signal was exemplary and must have made quite a few new fans. Working like a man aiming to prove a point, he flowed skilfully through his repertoire, impressing all and sundry as he made his mark on songs like Rising to the Top, Unknown Number and his latest hit, Nah Go A Jail Again.

Among the other acts, who played impressive sets, were veteran singer Errol Dunkley, the dazzling Leroy Gibbons, Terry Linen, Louis Culture and Etana. Also doing well were the uncompromising I-Wayne, Ernie Smith, Pluto Shervington, Duane Stevenson, Chalice, Canadian act Steel, Junior Reid and the evergreen Sugar Minott, who could all have walked away as star performers on another night.

The Jamaican-born Steel, a household name in his adopted homeland Canada, clearly did not belong in the first segment which featured the less established acts. His performance, which included songs such as Better must come, New World Order and Slave Driver, was delivered in compelling fashion as most of what was heard in the other segments.

Choc'late, a 14-year-old mature-sounding Trinidadian, delivered a masterful set and was another act that clearly did not belong in the first segment. Her classy rendition of *lo** Thicker Than Water and Friend leaves no doubt that she is star material waiting to explode.

Sugar Minott with an energetic cameo, Richie Spice who was quite composed and the fireman Capleton, who hit centre stage with his usual excitement, were among the acts who were forced to play shortened sets to accommodate other artistes waiting to perform as daylight descended on Port Kaiser.

Elephant Man got into a minor car accident today, when the red convertible Benz that he was driving collided with another vehicle in the vicinity of the Sandy Gully bridge at the Marketplace on Constant Spring Road.

Someone who was at the scene of the accident told One876Entertainment.com that no one was seriously injured in the fender bender that occurred in the early afternoon.

"No one was seriously injured but the other car mash up bad, while Ele's car never mash up all that bad. However, what was interesting about the accident was that Ele came out of the car wearing a pair of pink jeans, a yellow shirt and what looked like green water boots, he looked like he was wearing the colours of his multi-coloured house. It was kinda funny...just glad that no one was hurt," she said.

Efforts to contact Elephant Man were unsuccessful.

This is at least the third car accident that Elephant Man has been involved in during the last four years. Last year, he totaled his BMW X5 while heading home from the Asylum one night during a period of heavy rainfall.

The Umbrella singer revealed her rise to success has been painful as she has been exposed to the 'dark' side of celebrity.

Rihanna said: "Fame is lonely. At first, I was on an adrenaline high - this is my dream. I'm actually doing it; it didn't phase me that I was alone, that I wasn't with the people I love. But after a while it gets repetitive and that is when you think,'Oh wow, I am sitting in a hotel room once again, just me and the television'."

Spotlight a problem

"When you are in the spotlight, people are like, 'What do you have to worry about?' They forget that the success is one great aspect of your life, but behind that there are problems, there are dark sides, there is loneliness and unhappiness."

The 19-year-old star also admits she has struggled to make true friends in the music business because she can't trust anyone. She added: "In this business, people are shallow, they are dishonest. You can't trust them.

"I have always had a thing for reading people. When I come into contact with a situation or a person, the first thing I do is just sit quiet for a little while. I sit and watch you. It really helps me to understand how to play the game, and sometimes you have to play it. It is a game that really sucks."

A set of British twins who were separated at birth went on to marry each other without realizing they were related, the UK Press Association reported Friday.

The brother and sister, who were adopted by separate parents, were given an annulment after a High Court judge ruled that the marriage had never been valid.

Their identities and details of their relationship have been kept secret, but the Press Association reported that the duo did not find out that they were *lo** relatives until after they were married.

David Alton, a member of the House of Lords, revealed their situation as a way of highlighting perceived shortcomings in the Human Embryology and Tissues Bill which is now going through Britain's Parliament.

He first heard of the twins' marriage in a conversation with a High Court judge, and initially raised the case in a House of Lords debate on December 10.

Alton said: "(The brother and sister) met later in life and felt an inevitable attraction, and the judge had to deal with the consequences of the marriage that they entered into and all the issues of their separation.

"I suspect that it will be a matter of litigation in the future if we do not make information of this kind available to children who have been donor-conceived."

Alton is concerned that the new bill would allow the biological identity of one parent to be removed from the birth certificate, PA reported, and that there would be no way for the child to know if they had been donor-conceived.

He told PA on Friday: "The state is colluding in a deception. We are opening the door to more cases like this one. One of the most fundamental things of all is to know who you are. The issue here is about human rights.

"A birth certificate that omits any mention of your true origin falsifies your history in a very significant way."

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Thieves rob basic school The more than 100 students from the Smart Kids Basic School in Passagefort, had to be sent home as thieves broke into the school on Monday night and stole several items. According to principal Karen Hurst, when the school was supposed to start on Tuesday, it was observed that a massive hole has been cut in the roof through which the culprits gained entrance and stole several items which resulted in school not being held. "After they cut the roof and entered, they stole the soap that the children use to wash their hands, toilet tissue, left-over ice-cream, three CD players that we use to teach the children," she said. She said that it is really bad that persons would want to deprive several poor children of the opportunity to learn. Ms. Hurst also added that the thieves damaged a refrigerator at the institution which will set the operations of school back significantly. When The Star visited the location, several teachers and students were seen busily trying to clean out the area which had been ransacked by the culprits. They said it will take a tremendous effort to bring the school back.

From Left: Bounty Killer, Vybz Kartel, Harry Toddler, Shane-O, Danielle.

Portmore, some people caan sleep Friday night because dem know say Saturday morning dem business de outta road. SUSS Time!!!

BOUNTY AND TODDLA RUN IN

"Doan run in when yu see the Gadd dem come in." Ah dat Toddler say. But wah dis mi hear say the Grung Gadd and the Blonde Gadd kick off wicked and pure tings gwaan? Mi hear say is like a Kartel special the Blonde Gadd get, but still, if ah so it go, the Killa outa order. How him fi waan deal wid the man like is him pickney? Maybe ah true Ninja say him neva bruk a war yet and that him ah the cowardest ting ah walk pon two legs, mek him waa prove now. Him just shame seh wen him sen fi di man, di man no come, so him go hype. It betta him put all that energy into finding a hit tune.

MADE IN AMERICA BABY GIANT

I never know sey dis chick is in her late teens. Ah was shock outta dis worl' wen mi a read di story mi affi ask if di is a baby gaint. Ah know yuh live in a one fuss worl' country, but yuh a age rapidly. A suggest yuh get some 'oil of delay' not olay dat naah guh help. Yuh need fi delay yuh aging process, 'cause wen yuh get in di mid 30s yuh goin to look 50s honestly. And a nuh mi alone sey suh, cuz people nuh stop ask if mi neva know and how mi neva know. Baby giant is not all yuh mus' reveal in interview. Ask couple American if yuh nuh believe.

SHANE O REUNITES WITH SNO CONE

Shane-O has reunited with his musical father, Rohan 'Sno Cone' Fuller, and it come in like the hits dem are about to flow again. Fuller and Shane O did kick off a few months ago, but dem mek the link back and now that the man back inna the island, ah full steam ahead. Shane O new song Crab Inna Barrel connect wid the people dem, so this ah go mek him stronger.

A SPICE-Y WAR

Portmore neva need cable earlier inna the week when dem get a free show from the Spice Girls dem inna Braeton. One big piece ah war bruk out inna the scheme, one girl all get half naked 'cause she no war inna clothes, and taxi man slow down and ah block traffic ah tek in the free show pon the roadside. The way mi hear it, is like the Spice girls and a next set of Gully Bank girls ah war, and dem have pure bottle and stone ah visit dem one another wid it. Inna the first part, ambush gwaan, and then inna the sequel, revenge tek and the Gully Bank girls dem haffi run like dem hear news. Portmore, why can't we all just get along?

EME AWARDS TO HIT SOON

The annual Excellence in Music and Entertainment awards ah drop inna February and dem have some new categories like Ringtone Artiste of the Year, Reggae Role model of the year. Who ah go win the deejay of the year this year? Beenie Man, Mavado or Kartel? Who can go 'round Queen Ifrika fi female deejay of the year? Big up Richie B and the whole entourage.

CAN I-MAROON DO IT AGAIN?

The man with the most unlikely hit fi the year, Mi Salt, mash up East Fest wid the song last week, but people ah wonder when him a come wid the next hit song.

KARTEL DOES BEAT IT REMIX WITH DANIELLE

How Kartel love do the combination dem wid the hot browning dem inna the business so? Mi hear say the man do a song wid Danielle this week wid producer Kareem and the streets dem say it sell off. Danielle and Kartel ah deejay twice line by twice line, 'Teacha' and student ting, with crazy Vybz Rum references inna it. So sick! Right now, dem nah itch pon the plans fi shoot the video by the end of January.

NUFFY THREATENED?

The streets dem a say Nuffy ah get death threat, but nobody nuh know where it ah come from. We just glad say the shotter who get the contract decide fi spare the emcee life. We no like how the business ah get so violent, fi real.

SCARE DEM REUNION AH GO HARD

The people dem a work with the dancer Chi Ching Ching. Dem a feel him new slang dem, the other day, the man mash up Harry Toddler video shoot wid him blinging grill. Every time the man flash the smile, the crowd bawl out chi-ching! Harry Toddler video shoot sell off, Mad Michelle was there, Elephant Man, Nitty Kutchie, and even Boom Dandimite come in from foreign and ting fi the video. The director Mr. B dress inna full white fi the occasion. Ah sick ting gwaan up a Rebel T the other night.

QUESTION TIME

How Nicky Vassel a guh suh hard? Yuh nuh si yuh a mash up di man dem head. Everybody want a piece. Delano Lennox sey a him 'ave di key.

How Jr. Pow babymother Keisha look suh good. Mi fren, a now dem a guh want yuh up. Armani, nuff love to yuh.

Portmore, wah the man say? No chat, no pree, no extortion, no talk, no nutten. When dem a go release the man?

Who the people dem well waan see ah Rebel Salute this year more? Queen Ifrika or Ini Kamoze? It ah go mad! The show sell off!

How the artiste dem inna the business ah tek the badness ting so far?

Ah true say Jeffrey Hype use a Vybz Rum bottle and knock out a man at Bembe?

When will Damian Marley tie the knot? Mi see the fiancée is a big part of the family, so mi nuh know.

My New Year's resolution is to go more oldies show. Doan the show with Beres did nice the other day? A Moment in Time, sell off for sure.

How Bembe say dem ban Kartel, yet dem play so much of him tune dem a Orientation the other night?

How Father Dozer ah roll so hard? Big up the hot girls like Wendy and Carleen who are here from Miami. Crazy champ-rain.

How Timmy Burrell ah gwaan so good, the song 'Children Crying' nuh stop play pon Links and Vibes FM outta west?

Big up Shantel Spice who celebrate her birthday Friday and Vybz Kartel party wey ago keep a Club Amnesia tonight

A young man, murdered Thursday for crossing the imaginary borderline between two warring factions in Gregory Park, Portmore, St. Catherine, became the fifth victim since Monday in a deadly gang feud in the community.

The 'Road-man' gang, situated along the Gregory Park main road, and the 'Gulf Man' gang from the 'Scheme' and 'Capture Land' areas, have been at each other since the start of the week, leaving residents to live in fear.

On Thursday when THE STAR visited the area, the tension was evident in the eyes of the few residents spotted. Despite the presence of police officers and soldiers, few were willing to speak, with one cookshop owner only commenting, "Is me u waa dem come shot a morning like di man dis (Thursday) morning."

The fear-stricken resident was referring to the latest victim, Kevin Bryan, 25, from the 'Scheme' area, who was shot off his bicycle along the Gregory Park main road about 7:15 a.m. His mother, Paulette Bryan, explained that he did not heed warnings about the new 'borderline law.'

"Him seh him a guh a road an mi tell him don't go because borderline set up, but him na hear mi. Likkle more is a woman a mi gate a tell mi dat mi son get shot," said a solemn Bryan.

A witness said Bryan was speaking to a friend in the 'Road-man' area when he was overheard by a thug saying, "me nah tek talk from nobody, worse how a dem kill mi cousin (Sheldon Philips)." He was shot repeatedly.

Although the borderline is now cause of *lo**shed, some residents of Gregory Park road say it has helped to save many lives.

"Di Gulf Man dem start shot afta wi from wa day, suh wi afi institute a borderline fi protect wiself. A dem start di f....ry," lamented a resident from the 'Road-man' area.

It is alleged that an order issued by an incarcerated don from the 'Gulf Man' area to kill a man hailing from the opposing community triggered the war. Although the police seem unaware of the matter, residents on both sides of the battle confirmed this claim.

With the tension so high, head of operations for the St. Catherine South Division, Deputy Superintendent Clive Blaire, spoke of the police's long-term plan to regain peace.

"We have increased spot checks and special operations. We cannot give details on these at this time, but we are being supported by the Jamaica Defence Force and will be maintaining this strong presence in the community for as long as it takes," said DSP Blaire.

In the meantime, residents say they are not sleeping at nights with regular gunshots shattering their night's calm, and are pleading for a post to be set up in the area.

"Wi caa sleep, pickney caa guh school ... a nuh seh di man dem a shot di pickney dem, but sake a borderline, man caa guh a work suh lunch and bus fare money nuh deh deh fi dem reach a school. Wi a beg an a plead for a tent (police/soldier post) suh di place can get safe again," said a resident.

In a recent publication carried by the Jamaican Star, Flexx a member of international dancehall group T.O.K and the Monster Twins found themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time, When they had a close encounter with death after being held at gunpoint, following a special concert treat planned by T.O.K alongside Ms. Thing, Alozade and Monster Twinz (collectively known as D'LINK) held at the Cooreville Gardens basketball court on Christmas day .

According to Flexx, being a good samaritan he was assisting in dropping home some people after the party, including the Monster Twinz, but found himself at death's door.

"A bredda hold wi up out a di stop light a Spanish Town Road and Maxfield Avenue, after mi a drop home Monster dem. The windows were down and when wi stop at the stop light, mi hear one a dem (Monster Twinz) inna di front passenger seat shout out 'Yow! Nuh kill mi, nuh kill mi!'. At first, mi did tek it as joke, but then Monsta start shout out, 'A Monster Twin and TOK, a Monster Twin and TOK!' an' afta dat, di yout jus put up him gun an' walk off," T.O.K's Flexx recalled.

He also added, "Mi only glad seh nutt'n never happen an' when him realise seh a we, him no bodda do wah him did a guh do. But mi jus' want people fi just look out and be careful."

Flexx says he did not bother to report the matter to the police as nothing was taken from them.

Ringo of the Monster Twinz says the incident occurred at around 4:30 a.m. "Afta wi keep wi party an every ting nice an wi a guh home. As wi stop a di light, a likkle man push one gun inna di car an sey 'Yow! Gimmie every ting uno have', an mi haffi jus start ball out, 'A TOK an Monsta Twins', an him jus ease up an walk weh an disappear." According to ringo "respect goes out to dah shotta dey, fi di ease up wey him gi we cause him neva haffi response, who wi, a jus di mercy a GOD. Wi also voice a new tune right away name god ova devil, .

Aidoina still in custody

Sheldon Lawrence, more popularly known as Dancehall deejay, Aidoina, who was to do an ID parade is still in jail.

According to reports from the Constabulary Communication Network CCN liaison office, due to miscommunication the identification parade was put off for a date to be mentioned.

The CCN liaison officer further states that the investigator says that
Aidonia may not be on the id parade based on the new information received.

According to reports Aidonia is alleged to have been involved in a shooting incident where one man was shot and killed.

Sizzla Charged For Ganga Possession

According to a recent publication in the Jamaica Observer popular dancehall singjay Miguel 'Sizzla' Collins had the future of his international career put in jeopardy after having a conviction for a drug-related offence recorded against his name when he appeared in the Half-Way-Tree Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday.

Collins, who is responsible for reggae and dancehall hits such as Nah Apologise, Black Woman And Child, Rise To The Occasion and Solid As A Rock, was yesterday sentenced to pay a fine of J$100 or serve 10 days behind bars after pleading guilty to possession of marijuana.

Collins' ability to travel overseas may be jeopardised, however, after the presiding magistrate Glen Brown ordered that Collins be fingerprinted, which also signified that the conviction would be recorded on Collins' criminal record.

The court was yesterday told that on January 4, Collins was seen by police sitting in his car, which was parked along Windward Road in Kingston. The officers subsequently searched his car and found a small bag of the drug under a mat in the car. He was subsequently arrested and charged.

Collins has allegedly appeared in the Half- Way-Tree Court at least once before in connection with a drug-related offence.

Collins is, however, not the first reggae/dancehall artiste to be convicted on drug charges. In April 2004 Mark 'Buju Banton' Myrie was found guilty of possession of marijuana charge in 2004. Myrie was arrested and charged after police searched his studio in Red Hills, St Andrew and found three marijuana plants.

Best known to natives and friends of Reggae and Dancehall as the "energy god", Elephant Man can be often seen climbing the poles and the speaker boxes no matter how high the stage. For this and his other extraordinary displays of acrobatic antics onstage, he received that name. The stage name, Elephant Man stemmed from his large ears, which led to the nickname "Db*m**ocla" in his youth. He began his musical career as a member of the Scare Dem Crew, later continuing as a solo artist. He has also been characterized by several trademarks, such as the yellow-orange hairstyle and his unique low-key voice. International recognition came for Elephant Man in 2004 when he sealed a contract with Puma, permitting the use of his single "All Out" for an Olympic Games commercial in 2004. Elephant Man also had a song called "Willie Bounce" that appeared on several mixtapes in 2006. It borrowed the first few bars from "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor. Today, the Jamaican star has been signed to New York-based label Bad Boy Records, owned by Hip Hop mogul, P. Diddy. It has barely been one year since he signed to the label, which will officially release his album titled, "Let's Get Physical" in March this year. The first single from the album is called "Five-O" featuring former Fugees member, Wyclef Jean. Speaking to YardFlex on Wednesday afternoon, Elephant man revealed that the album will be a star-studded one. "It is gonna be a serious album. People like Swizz Beats, R.Kelly, Maya, Busta Rhymes, Rihanna and Shaggy are on it." And, the entertainer is loading up with energy for his promotional world tour. "I'm gonna be everywhere... in the sun and in the snow. I'll be going all out for this one," Elephant said. Responding to questions about his live performances, he said, "A true entertainer is versatile and makes music for the world." His boisterous demeanor, quick chatting lyricism and unforgettable stage presence have all helped transform this Seaview Gardens local deejay into an internationally recognized reggae phenomenon. Elephant Man's music has brought a new innovative flavor to the dancehall. His free-spirited vibration leaves you eager to do nothing less than let loose and party, making it blatantly evident that Elephant's mission is to create energy infused music that everyone can enjoy. Elephant Man stormed through the doors of dancehall back in 1998 under the wing of Bounty Killa, flexing his creative muscles while managing to successfully brand himself as the energy god. His debut, Good 2 Go (VP Records), became a worldwide smash back in 2004 with the release of chart topping party tunes like "Signal Di Plane" and "Pon Di River," the single which gave him a Source Award for Dancehall/Reggae Artist of the Year and the MTV2 nomination at the 2004 MTV Music Video Awards. Since then, the hardcore Energy God hasn't slowed down. He has recorded collaborations with Lil Jon, R. Kelly, Pitbull, and Daddy Yankee. He also performed on stage at the 2004 BET Awards

ANGUISHED Ryan Finkill has paid tribute to his loving wife, who died walking in front of a truck two weeks after having twins, and insisted: She did NOT kill herself.

Ryan is convinced Heathers mind was fogged by postnatal depression, adding: She loved our babies and wanted a family so bad. She would not leave them and me on our own.

The night before her death, painter and decorator Ryan, 38, had persuaded Heather to go with him to see a GP.

But early next morning she slipped out of bed, wearing her pink pyjamas, and walked 400 yards to her death on the M3 near Farnborough, Hants.

Ryan said Heather, 30, had fallen pregnant using a fertility drug after four years of trying.

She had a complicated pregnancy and gave birth by caesarean on December 19 at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey.

She returned home on Boxing Day with daughters Isabelle and Lacey. Ryan said:

 

She seemed fine for the first few days and appeared to be coping very well. But after a couple of days I noticed a change in her. She started getting obsessed about making things exactly right for the babies and she was struggling to concentrate at times.

Cuddle

On the evening of New Years Day we sat together in the living room but Heather did not seem herself. She was looking straight through me.

I was petrified she was suffering from postnatal depression, but I hadnt brought it up.

Now I told her straight that I thought thats what she had. I said I was going to take her to the doctor the next day and get it sorted out and she seemed to go calm.

It seemed like I was taking a rucksack full of bricks off her back. We even had our first kiss and cuddle since she had given birth.

The couple were staying in separate rooms to try to get some sleep.

At 5am on January 2 Heather roused Ryan and asked him to feed and change the babies.

He did, and afterwards said goodnight to Heather and went back to bed. It was the last time he spoke to her.

At 9am he woke to find her gone. He rang her mobile but she had left it at home.

Panic

He called police then drove around the streets for an hour. Fighting back tears, Ryan said:

 

I was in a state of panic. Then I drove over a motorway bridge and saw an accident and all the emergency services.

This awful thought came into my head I hope shes not walked on to the motorway.

I got home shortly afterwards and my younger sister Emma came in and said that a girl had been found on the motorway wearing pink pyjamas and had been knocked down.

I just knew it was my Heather.

I screamed my lungs out. At that moment my whole world fell apart.

Heather had died instantly at 7am under the wheels of a truck.

Her mother Brenda Burton, 59, has now retired to help bring up the twins. Ryan said: If it wasnt for people like Brenda indeed all my friends and relatives I dont know what I would do.

They have all been so wonderful for me.

I just cant believe Heather has gone. Every morning I wake up and dread the day to come.

Heather was the light of my life. When they are old enough I will tell the girls she was the most beautiful woman in the world and I will tell them she would have been the best mum in the world.

I will tell them how Heathers eyes used to sparkle.

Ryan recalled how they had planned a family together straight after their dream Caribbean wedding in St Lucia.

Ryan said: There were problems, but I remember so well the day Heather found out she was finally pregnant.

She sent me out shopping and as I was walking home up the garden path she threw open the windows and shouted, Come upstairs Ive got something to tell you.

We sat on the bed and she then burst into tears of joy and said, Im pregnant.

We were both so excited we used five pregnancy test kits to make sure it was really true.

We were both ecstatic and could not believe we were going to be parents.

She was ready to be the best mum in the world and when we found out it was twins at the 12-week scan we were so overjoyed at having a big family straight away.

He added: I loved her because she gave me so much confidence and she looked after me.

She loved me and she loved her babies.

This is Matisyahu (pronounced Mattis-Yahoo), the "#1" Reggae artiste. The song and video is actually good. It raises my concern for our local artistes. What do you think is our problem or issue. Is it that our artistes can't carry on the reggae tradition, lack of exposure or is racism still prevalent today and "white" people want the music for themselves?

Are you missing me, James?

GORGEOUS PETRA NEMCOVA flaunts her Beautiful curves and shows singer JAMES BLUNT exactly what hes missing.

Supermodel Petra, 28, was the pop heart-throbs Czech mate before 30-year-old James dumped her to play the field with a string of other stunners.

Now she has hit back by unveiling her ravishing form in a new ad campaign as the face of undies firm La Senza.

Our sizzling shots feature in Maxims February issue on sale now.

A young man, murdered Thursday for crossing the imaginary borderline between two warring factions in Gregory Park, Portmore, St. Catherine, became the fifth victim since Monday in a deadly gang feud in the community. The 'Road-man' gang, situated along the Gregory Park main road, and the 'Gulf Man' gang from the 'Scheme' and 'Capture Land' areas, have been at each other since the start of the week, leaving residents to live in fear. On Thursday when THE STAR visited the area, the tension was evident in the eyes of the few residents spotted. Despite the presence of police officers and soldiers, few were willing to speak, with one cookshop owner only commenting, "Is me u waa dem come shot a morning like di man dis (Thursday) morning." The fear-stricken resident was referring to the latest victim, Kevin Bryan, 25, from the 'Scheme' area, who was shot off his bicycle along the Gregory Park main road about 7:15 a.m. His mother, Paulette Bryan, explained that he did not heed warnings about the new 'borderline law.' "Him seh him a guh a road an mi tell him don't go because borderline set up, but him na hear mi. Likkle more is a woman a mi gate a tell mi dat mi son get shot," said a solemn Bryan. A witness said Bryan was speaking to a friend in the 'Road-man' area when he was overheard by a thug saying, "me nah tek talk from nobody, worse how a dem kill mi cousin (Sheldon Philips)." He was shot repeatedly. Although the borderline is now cause of *lo**shed, some residents of Gregory Park road say it has helped to save many lives. "Di Gulf Man dem start shot afta wi from wa day, suh wi afi institute a borderline fi protect wiself. A dem start di f....ry," lamented a resident from the 'Road-man' area. It is alleged that an order issued by an incarcerated don from the 'Gulf Man' area to kill a man hailing from the opposing community triggered the war. Although the police seem unaware of the matter, residents on both sides of the battle confirmed this claim. With the tension so high, head of operations for the St. Catherine South Division, Deputy Superintendent Clive Blaire, spoke of the police's long-term plan to regain peace. "We have increased spot checks and special operations. We cannot give details on these at this time, but we are being supported by the Jamaica Defence Force and will be maintaining this strong presence in the community for as long as it takes," said DSP Blaire. In the meantime, residents say they are not sleeping at nights with regular gunshots shattering their night's calm, and are pleading for a post to be set up in the area. "Wi caa sleep, pickney caa guh school ... a nuh seh di man dem a shot di pickney dem, but sake a borderline, man caa guh a work suh lunch and bus fare money nuh deh deh fi dem reach a school. Wi a beg an a plead for a tent (police/soldier post) suh di place can get safe again," said a resident.

Digging hole deeper

A few stars were there including Vybz Kartel and the Portmore Empire, but the story of the night was the clash between the Portmore Empire young*lo**s of Deva Bratt, Shawn Storm and Blak Ryno who went up against the Fagan Fraternitys talented trio, Flexx, Savage and George P.

Flexx was onstage first and started to talk bout some fool weh a call up man name and when time come fi the clash, yu caan find dem. So Deva Bratt walk up pon him, and deejay the tune weh name Mi no see Busy or the big belly man, and the place exploded.

Then the two crews exchanged lyrics, with Shawn Storm only getting a chance to do the  chorus If yu Diss Portmore Empire,while Blak Ryno got the crowd buzzing with Mek Di Paper.

Then the clash ended prematurely, and almost in violence as artistes began to grab for mikes, and pushing and shoving began. The streets are saying that the clash ended in a draw and Deva Bratt promised that dem fi buck back a Stone Love and Sting.

The vibes between the Empire and the Fraternity had been bubbling for a while but boiled over with the release of Richie Ramos Art of War mix tape where the Portmore Empire straight-up dissed the Fagan Fraternity by calling them the Gay-gang Fraternity.

Weekend Round Up

Aidonia Still In Lock Up

Sheldon Lawrence more popularly known as Aidonia, who was schedule to face an identification parade after he was alleged to be involved in a shooting incident recently is still in lock up. Checks by our team reveals that he is still in custody due to unforeseen circumstances and the I.D. parade postponed.

Mavado Banned from St. Vincent

Sinjay, David Brook better known as Mavado was this week banned by Police authorities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines after it was citied that his lyrics are too violent and may help to influence criminal activities. The country's murder rate is now at an alarming 36 deaths a huge jump from last year's figure of 13 in 2006. Even though he has been banned, it's highly likely that his music will still be sold on the island, so much for trying to stop his influence.

Elephant Meets In Accident

The Energy GOD, Elephant man yesterday got into a minor car accident, that left a few dents on his pristine Convertible Benz, in the vicinity of the Market Place on Constant Spring Road. No physical injuries were sustained but the other vehicle suffered some severe damage. We're sure that's nothing a little of Diddy's money can't fix.

Kartel Celebrates Birthday

Earlier this week Addi the Teacha aka Vybz Kartel, celebrated his birthday, in fine style at the Exodus Studios located in Upper St.Andrew with a few family members and some close friends. The party doesn't end there as he will be making a second stop in Ocho Rios with members of his entourage for an even bigger celebration this weekend the event is sponsors by Vybz Rum.

Fagan Fraternity Accost Selector

Members of upcoming deejay Flexxx's crew, Fagan Fraternity recently got into a bottle throwing incident with a known selector after he was accused of intentionally not playing the deejay's songs and blaming it on the disc players. According to the report he was hit in the chest area with a bottle before it shattered, fortunately no injuries were sustained. After the incident Flexxx was seen leaving the venue looking quite displeased.

K-Fed's call to cops: 'Britney's got a gun'

• K-Fed feared Britney would use the pistol HE gave her

• She took 100 pills in 36 hours

• Rambling star tried to buy kids from him for $100m

• She was like something from 'Exorcist' in hospital

By Rav Singh

A panic call from Britney Spears' husband sparked her stand-off with cops - because he feared she would SHOOT DEAD their two sons.

As Brit left hospital, a pal said: "K-Fed was terrified. He realised she had a gun where she was holding them."

READ: BRITNEY SHACKS UP WITH PAP

We can reveal that Kevin Federline feared his ex would use the Beretta pistol he bought her as a birthday gift to MURDER their two young sons.

And it was his desperate call for help that started the dramatic three-hour siege at her Hollywood home as she held armed cops and a specialist SWAT team at bay and refused to hand over the boys.

Britney's latest problems come after a series of shocking incidents involving her which have been caught on video

The News of the World can reveal that K-Fed, 29, panicked on Thursday night after realising the fallen pop princess kept the handguna Beretta 92FSin the master bedroom where she was holding the kids, Jayden James, one, and Sean Preston, two.

Convinced that in her out-of-control state she would use the weapon to kill the lads then turn it on her herself, the wannabe rapper rang his lawyers who alerted the authorities.

Last night as Britney was sensationally released from hospital after throwing a tantrum, a source close to the warring couple revealed: "Kevin knew she was on the edge and might snap at any time.

"Knowing there were TWO firearms in the house, including the Beretta, he wasn't taking any chances hence the massive police response."

In the most nightmare week yet of Britney's crazed life, we can also reveal that although NOT high on illegal drugs she:

SWALLOWED bottles of hillbilly heroin'a highly-addictive drug called OxyContin that's killed hundreds in America,

BINGED on a mindbending cocktail of more precription drugs before defying the police,

PLEADED with Kevin to SELL her the kids for a multi-million payoff in a tearful phone call,

FOUGHT with bodyguards to hang on to her children,

BASHED her own head against the wall in a fit of blind rage.

Agonised

Britney, embroiled in a custody battle with estranged husband Kevin, was due to hand over the children to him on Thursday evening.

But K-Fed's mind started racing when the fallen star made an agonised call refusing to give them back and offering to BUY them.

Our source told us "Britney said that Kevin could have an incredible 100 million dollars if he'd give HER the kids and never see them again.

"He's used to Britney going off on one, but he knew from her voice that this was a whole other thing entirely. He hung up straight away and called his legal team in a panic.

"He told them that Britney was capable of anything and admitted that she still kept two handguns at the housethe pistol he bought her for a birthday gift and a black automatic Glock. The lawyers called the police immediately."

Before cops arrived at about 8pm Britney made a SECOND chilling phone call, predicting she was about to hit headlines worldwide.

She rang 16-year-old sister Jamie Lynn, who has been at the centre of a media storm since announcing she was pregnant, two years below the age of consent in California.

Our source said: "Jamie's new-found publicity enraged jealous Britney. And after calling Kevin that night she rang Jamie and told her, You're not going to be the only f***ing Spears on the front cover of a magazine next week!' and then hung up." Meanwhile Britney lost it when Kevin's lawyer Mark Kaplan showed up at the house and tried to talk her round.

Our source revealed: "Britney was wailing and sobbing uncontrollably then she just flipped. Her hysteria went up a notch and she ran with the children into walk-in wardrobe and slammed the door behind her.

"She sat in there sobbing and yelping out loudly. She was in there for about an hour refusing to come out. The children were also sobbing because they were so scared.

"A court-appointed monitor, who supervises the kids' visits, was also there but Britney refused to budge and could barely utter a word, just mumbling responses.

"When the cops, paramedics and K-Fed's bodyguards turned up with loads of commotion it sent Britney over the edge again.

"She was squealing out wildly, urging them not to come into her room. After a while the cops just about calmed her down and reasoned with her to let them in.

"When she opened the cupboard door she was sat cross-legged on the floor weeping uncontrollably. She was wiping her eyes and smearing make-up over her face. Her hair was all over the place and she looked pale and despondent.

"Her nose was running and she was dribbling like mad, shaking her head and shivering. She looked very flustered.

"She had one boy in each arm, partly rested on her lap, and they were crying their eyes out hysterically. They were beetroot red in the face, and their eyes seemed swollen with all the tears.

"But once away from them she pounced on the bodyguard's leg and tried to stop him walking away. The cops tried to gently peel Britney from him but she started lashing out pleading, No! No!' She was clambering up his legs to get to Sean Preston, who began crying again. She was in a real state, sobbing then screaming at everyone.

"Then she sank her teeth into the guard's leg. It didn't really work as she got more of his jeans than his flesh. But she was acting so crazed. She got up on her feet and tried to kick the minder, who'd now passed the child on to a colleague. The paramedics then grappled with her and tried to calm her down.

"They sat her on the side of her bed but she just sank to the floor and crawled as quickly as she could across the room. As she sank her hands into the floor her nails broke off. She was screaming and yelling out for the kids.

"Then she stopped and just broke down in floods of tears againrocking from side to side and crying like a heartbroken child. That's when the paramedics persuaded her to lie down on a stretcher.

"But she was acting so wild they tied her in and decided they had to take her in for drugs and mental health checks.

"Even though the kids had been moved away by then she was still grabbing out for them."

Within minutes news pictures of the troubled star strapped to a stretcher and being carted off to the Cedars-Sinai hospital had flashed around the world. It was widely assumed Britney was on illegal drugs when she was taken but police sources told the News of the World:

"Tests revealed she was totally clean. She wasn't high on illegal substancesshe was crazy."

Los Angeles Police Department officer Ana Aguirre confirmed: "There was no actual crime involved. Police resolved the conflict. Both children were turned over to their father."

A source told us Britney's behaviour had recently become increasingly bizarre. The insider said: "About three weeks ago she started bashing her head against the wall when she's frustrated or annoyed about something.

"That's a form of self-harm. One of her team saw her doing it but never thought to intervene. She just thought it was Britney having one of her moments.

"Even when little Sean started copying her nobody did anything about it."

Yesterday the Toxic star woke screaming in hospital. Doctors rushed in to sedate her as she thrashed around yelling: "I want to kill myself! I want to die!" An inside source told us: "She was so agitated she was arching her back and pulling at the straps holding her down.

"She was like a woman possessed. It was like watching The Exorcist. It took two nurses to hold her down while doctors brought her under control."

But in a shock move last night she was released with no warning after a tantrum in which she SCREAMED at staff, RIPPED out her intravenous drip and DEMANDED to be allowed home.

Doctors agreed to the early release on condition she was signed over into the care of her father Jamie, 55, a reformed alcoholic and one-time builder.

The pair have had a rocky relationship but in recent weeks have grown closer.

A source said: "Jamie's an addict so feels a huge amount of guilt at the way his daughter has turned out. He thinks it's his fault as she must have his genes.

"So he has pledged to do everything in his power to help her get better."

 

Britney took 100 pills in 36 hours

CRAZED BRITNEY swallowed a deadly cocktail of more than ONE HUNDRED prescription tablets in the 36 hours before her custody meltdown, the News of the World can reveal.

And the singer washed them all down with a Purple Monster a mind-blowing home-made cocktail of vodka, American Nyquil anti-flu syrup and an energy drink like Red Bull.

A long-term friend of the star told us: "It looks like everything in her medicine cabinet went down her neck. It seems she was only saved from falling into a coma as the drugs in her system almost counteracted each other."

The cocktail included:

TWO bottles of Nyquil

TWENTY diet pills, including her favourite brand Clenbuterol.

EIGHTEEN herbal uppers specially ordered over the internet.

EIGHTEEN Piriton antihistamine tablets

TWELVE Vicodin painkillers

TEN sleeping pills

UP TO eight antacid reflux tabs

ONE bottle of stomach upset mixture Pepto Bismol

TEN Zantac tablets, an anti-hangover and indigestion drug.

SIX Ritalin, for her attention deficit disorder issues.

TWO empty bottles of painkiller Oxycontin, known as hillbilly heroin, were also found at her home.

Her pal said: "Britney is always taking something to ease her nerves or keep her weight down.

"But her instability meant she just wanted an instant cure to all her anxieties, so she just kept taking more and more drugs and drink until she felt it worked.

"She told us she made a Purple Monster to calm her nerves. She has had this weird concoction in the past, and only takes it when she is seriously disturbed."

TV deal

 

FREED Britney Spears is set to reveal all about her week of hell next week on a TV SHOW.

She will bare her soul to celebrity shrink Dr Phil McGraw, a top daytime talk host, after he dashed to her hospital bedside and did a deal yesterday.

My meeting with Britney leaves me convinced more than ever that she is in dire need of both medical and psychological intervention, he said in an exclusive statement to Entertainment Tonight and The Insider.

She records the show tomorrow for screening on Wednesday. News clips are predicted to pull a world audience of more than a BILLION. A pal said: It was all Britneys mums idea.

Spice - The Warrior Princess

Charismatic, sexy and lyrically lethal are words that could be used to describe the fast rising lady DJ Spice, who from her first major appearance at Sting 2000 made it clear that she was in the business to stay. Unfazed by the huge crowd that faced her Spice delivered an awesome performance earning four encores in the process. There was no doubt about it, she made dancehall world stood up and took notice.

Hailing from the Old Braeton community in St. Catherine Grace Hamilton aka Spice was an avid lover of music. While attending St. Catherine High School she, year after year entered the Jamaica Cultural Development Commissions (JCDC) festival contest in music, singing her way through the judges hearts and winning a gold medal each time for her school. Although she was good at it, Spice never really thought she would end up working full time in the music industry. She was too busy focusing on her school work so much so that she graduated fifth form with all of eight subjects.

With a career in chartered accounting in mind and plans to go on to sixth form somewhere along those lines Spice decided she would much rather focus on a music career. With that decision made she enrolled at the Edna Manley School for the Visual and Performing Arts to do voice and drama. Spice got the break she was looking for in 1999 when she appeared on a show Nuffy had at the time on JACS cable called Many Moods of Nuffy. After her exposure she started getting a lot of positive feedbacks from friends and those who had seen her all encouraging her to take it up as a career.

Soon Spice went from straight singing into dabbling into dejaying and found out she really had the crowd going when she did it didnt take her long to focus on where her strength was as a DJ. In 2000 Heavy D from Supreme Promotions saw her deejaying and wasted no time in giving her the chance to perform at Sting 2000 needless to say his confidence was well merited.

Early 2002 Spice went on a tour in England with Ward 21 and Baby Cham. With no hit to her credit, Spice totally devastated the audience and in the process earned the respect of Baby Cham. He wanted to know why she didnt have songs flooding the airwaves. She confessed to not having the links to establish herself. He assured her he would introduce her to Dave Kelly when he went back home a promised he kept and saw her releasing her first single for Mad House, Mi Gone on the Pretty Pretty rhythm did well both locally and overseas.

That same year she returned to Sting stage with a performance that left Elephant Man in her shadows! Spice went on to later record Hype and Right There (with TOI) on Dave Kellys Bad Gal rhythm and the videos for them created even more inroads for her. When she released Fight Over Man it created a rave in the dancehall.

A lot of female artistes find that pregnancy slowed them down, but not Spice she took it in strides making her probably the only artiste who worked through her pregnancy, giving birth to her son and six weeks later was back on stage! Being a mother has now changed her career perspective and that includes being more professional about the business.

Spice is now working with team of professionals which includes publicity firm Khool International headed by Ray Alexander, booking agent, stylist, road manager, street team and of course she already has Mad House dealing with most of her productions although she voices for other top ranked producers. Another improvement with the talent lady DJ is the fact that she will be doing more radio friendly songs in a bid to be more corporate friendly.

Spice has just wrapped up recording three singles Im Back on the North Coast rhythm for House of Vibes, Done Out on Dem rhythm for Ward 21 and Inna Di Light on the Gear Box rhythm for Truck Back. There is no doubt Spice is back and she intends to keep a commanding presence on the scene. To find out more about the artiste log onto her

Macka Diamond For Carnival Tour

Miss Money-O, Macka Diamond, will be the special guest of Machel Montano HD this Carnival season.

The dancehall diva, who is featured on the remix to Patrice Robertss, Wukkin Up, will kick off a two week tour alongside the soca superstar and his band on January 26th. Wukkin Up is already a number one single in Trinidad, Barbados and Canada.

The tour will last until February 7th.

However, Macka is not neglecting her die-hard Dancehall fans,as she has recorded several new tunes to keep the party going, including "Laptop", produced by Damion Morsby on the Laptop riddim for the D'Ice label, and just last month she shot the video for another single, 'Dandy Shandy', under the direction of the very esteemed, Jay Will.

Macka Diamond has indeed expanded her repertoire and now it also includes the title of "businesswoman" as she recently launched her own company called "Diamond District Ja.", which she'll now be operating under.

In the coming weeks, her company will be focusing on Her Birthday Bash, which will be a three night celebration, starting on Friday, January 25. It will kick off in fine-style by means of "Bingo With The Stars", at the Ranny William's Entertainment Centre. Saturday, January 26, will be the main show, featuring Macka Diamond and friends, Venue TBA, and on Sunday, January 27, we will wind things down with the hosting of an all white pool side party, set tentatively for the Morgans' Harbour Hotel.

Amy Winehouse in clear...

...Blake's in it up to his neck!

By Lucy Panton

FLAKY pop diva Amy Winehouse is to be CLEARED of trying to nobble her caged husband's GBH trial, we can reveal.

Cops have found no evidence she offered £200,000 to his alleged pub brawl victim to get him to change his evidence against Blake Fielder-Civil.

But tortured singer Amy's relief will not last long. Because we can also reveal her husbandwhose official prison mugshot is seen here for the first timecan't keep out of trouble even in custody.

The junkie has been banged up in SOLITARY after guards discovered he'd been getting DRUNK on jailhouse hooch and making calls on a banned MOBILE.

"He's distraught," a newly freed prisoner who shared his cell told us. "And he's worried about the impact it will have on his relationship with Amy."

The 24-year-old Back To Black singer seemed in hot water herself after being dramatically arrested last month and having her DNA and fingerprints taken.

She was quizzed over a suspected plot to bribe barman James King, allegedly beaten up by Fielder-Civil in an east London pub in June 2006. Cops held Amy on suspicion of offering £200,000 to King to drop his statement against Blake, 25, who has been charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.

But DNA tests have FAILED to provide any conclusive evidence to link her to the plot.

Cops have probed computer software in Amy's flat to see if she was involved in trying to set up a place in Spain for King to lie low until the case collapsed.

They have looked closely at where money allegedly offered to King came from but even if they source it back to Amy's bank account it is believed this will not be enough to charge her. A Crown Prosecution Service source said: "The evidence-building is purely circumstantial at this stage and is not enough to charge Amy with anything.

"If she did give money to her husband, this is not a criminal offence and is not enough to prove she was involved in a conspiracy. Unless new evidence comes to light it is likely the case against her will be dropped."

After her arrest, Amy was bailed by police until March. But she could be told she is in the clear well before then.

Fielder-Civil's prison bust came earlier this week after he was found with a mobile in his cell at London's Pentonvilleand a stash of hooch. He got five days in solitary confinement. Ex-soldier Bill Gage, 31, shared a cell with Blake when they were both in the prison hospital.

He said: "I got pally with him, and I can tell you he'll be having a terrible time in solitary.

"All you get is a book of your choice, letter-writing material and a copy of the Bible.

"He will be pretty miserable with no drugs and not even tobacco. And just before I was released he was gutted after hearing Peter Doherty was chasing Amy.

"He went on about Amy all the time, saying how he missed having sex with herthat it was quite fruity."

Meanwhile Amy's friends are terrified what she will do if her husband is convicted.

One told us: "She's hatched a suicide pact with Blake. If he lands a lengthy sentence she's determined to end it rather than face years apart.

"Her family are worried sick."

Amy was due back in Britain this morning from a break at rocker Bryan Adams' mansion on Caribbean island Mustique. Pals say she spent a miserable week, pining for Blake and in cold turkey after trying to lay off drugs.

Amy fled the UK after a police raid on her home in Bow, east London, and her arrest just days before Christmas.

Marion Jones was sentenced yesterday to six months in prison for lying about using steroids and a cheque fraud scam, despite her plea that she not be separated from her two young children ''even for a short period of time.''

"I ask you to be as merciful as a human being can be,'' said Jones, who cried on her husband's shoulder after she was sentenced.

The disgraced former Olympic champion was ordered to surrender March 11 to begin her term.

U.S. District Judge Kenneth Karas said he gave her the maximum under her plea deal to send a message to athletes who have abused drugs and overlooked the values of ''hard work, dedication, teamwork and sportsmanship.''

"Athletes in society have an elevated status, they entertain, they inspire, and perhaps, most important, they serve as role models,'' Karas said.

The 31-year-old Jones also was given two years probation and supervised release, during which she will be required to perform 800 hours of community service.

The judge said this would take advantage of Jones' "eloquence, strength and her ability to work with kids.''

It was her children that worried Jones most as she beseeched the judge for a lighter sentence, talking at length about her two boys, including the infant son she's still nursing.

"My passion in life has always been my family,'' Jones said. ''I know the day is quickly approaching when my boys ask me about these current events. I intend to be honest and forthright ... and guide them into not making the same mistakes.''

The sentence completes a stunning fall for the woman who was once the most celebrated female athlete in the world. She won three gold and two bronze medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

performance-enhancing drugs

After long denying she ever had used performance-enhancing drugs, Jones admitted last October she lied to federal investigators in November 2003, acknowledging she took the designer steroid 'the clear' from September 2000 to July 2001. ''The clear'' has been linked to BALCO, the lab at the centre of the steroids scandal in professional sports.

She also admitted lying about her knowledge of the involvement of Tim Montgomery, the father of her older son Monty, in a scheme to cash millions of dollars worth of stolen or forged cheques. Montgomery and several others have been convicted in that scam. They include Jones' former coach, Olympic champion Steve Riddick.

After her guilty pleas last October, Jones made an apologetic and teary-eyed statement outside court, saying, "It's with a great amount of shame that I stand before you and tell you that I have betrayed your trust.''

"I have been dishonest, and you have the right to be angry with me,'' she added. "I have let (my family) down. I have let my country down, and I have let myself down. ... I want to ask for your forgiveness for my actions, and I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me.''

Jones returned her Olympic medals - golds in the 100 metres, 200 metres and 1,600-metre relay and bronzes in the long jump and 400-metre relay - even before the International Olympic Committee ordered her to do so and wiped her results from the books.

Jones was among the many athletes who testified in 2003 before a grand jury investigating the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative.

On the day she pleaded guilty, prosecutors said a 2003 search warrant at BALCO uncovered ledgers, purchases, doping calendars, and various *lo**-test results connected to Jones and former coach Trevor Graham.

She took EPO, human growth hormone and THG using drops and injections, according to the court documents that show use in 2000 and 2001.

OutAroad.com:

On a scale of 1 - 10 how would you rate your sex drive?

Timber-Lee:

I would rate my sex drive at 8, 8 ½ to 9 sometimes at 10 two weeks
before my time of the month when Im very horny, lol (laughs).



OutAroad.com:

At what age did you loose your virginity?

Timber-Lee:

Lol (laughs). I lost my virginity at age 14; I didnt really enjoy sex
at that age, I just had sex at that time because I figured thats what
I was supposed to do. (Laughs)



OutAroad.com:

Whats your favorite sex position and why?

Timber-Lee:

I have 2, the first is when my feet are on the guys shoulders because
everything goes in and the other is the doggy style, I like both
clitoral and vaginal stimulation.

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January 11, 2008. MediaTakeOut.com told you earlier this week that Lil Wayne has been trying to skip out on paying his bills recently. But he made a big mistake when he tried to cheat some goons from Chicago. Here's a report sent in by one of our faithful readers:

After the December 29th concert at the Premiere Entertainment Center, Lil Wayne was supposed to attend the official afterparty at the Congress Ballroom in Chicago. This afterparty was being thrown by Ming's Dynasty Records.

This appearance was a makeup appearance for an afterparty Lil Wayne was paid for and missed in August after the Chicago Summer Jam given by Ming's Dynasty Records and The Ark Entertainment.

Lil Wayne spent hours backstage getting high and went on stage too late to attend the afterparty. An infuriated group of men associated with Ming's Dynasty Records and The Ark Entertainment stormed Lil Wayne's hotel room and assaulted Lil Wayne's camp including security and forced Lil Wayne's Manager Cortez to come up with $15,000 cash in order to leave Chicago standing up.

The cash was paid on the spot and Lil Wayne and his camp was allowed to leave Chicago without further harm. If Lil Wayne's camp was smart they would have known not to try to cheat this record label owned by Chicago Ganster Big Ming 6'7'' 320 pounds (Chicago's version of Suge Knight) and it's main artist Skee Franchise who is a notorious street thugs from Englewood, Chicago's roughest area.

Lil Wayne was also hit with a bottle while on stage at the concert. That incident appears to be unrelated to the hotel assault.

Portmore, some people caan sleep Friday night because dem know say Saturday morning dem business de outta road. SUSS Time!!!

BOUNTY AND TODDLA RUN IN

"Doan run in when yu see the Gadd dem come in." Ah dat Toddler say. But wah dis mi hear say the Grung Gadd and the Blonde Gadd kick off wicked and pure tings gwaan? Mi hear say is like a Kartel special the Blonde Gadd get, but still, if ah so it go, the Killa outa order. How him fi waan deal wid the man like is him pickney? Maybe ah true Ninja say him neva bruk a war yet and that him ah the cowardest ting ah walk pon two legs, mek him waa prove now. Him just shame seh wen him sen fi di man, di man no come, so him go hype. It betta him put all that energy into finding a hit tune.

MADE IN AMERICA BABY GIANT

I never know sey dis chick is in her late teens. Ah was shock outta dis worl' wen mi a read di story mi affi ask if di is a baby gaint. Ah know yuh live in a one fuss worl' country, but yuh a age rapidly. A suggest yuh get some 'oil of delay' not olay dat naah guh help. Yuh need fi delay yuh aging process, 'cause wen yuh get in di mid 30s yuh goin to look 50s honestly. And a nuh mi alone sey suh, cuz people nuh stop ask if mi neva know and how mi neva know. Baby giant is not all yuh mus' reveal in interview. Ask couple American if yuh nuh believe.

SHANE O REUNITES WITH SNO CONE

Shane-O has reunited with his musical father, Rohan 'Sno Cone' Fuller, and it come in like the hits dem are about to flow again. Fuller and Shane O did kick off a few months ago, but dem mek the link back and now that the man back inna the island, ah full steam ahead. Shane O new song Crab Inna Barrel connect wid the people dem, so this ah go mek him stronger.

A SPICE-Y WAR

Portmore neva need cable earlier inna the week when dem get a free show from the Spice Girls dem inna Braeton. One big piece ah war bruk out inna the scheme, one girl all get half naked 'cause she no war inna clothes, and taxi man slow down and ah block traffic ah tek in the free show pon the roadside. The way mi hear it, is like the Spice girls and a next set of Gully Bank girls ah war, and dem have pure bottle and stone ah visit dem one another wid it. Inna the first part, ambush gwaan, and then inna the sequel, revenge tek and the Gully Bank girls dem haffi run like dem hear news. Portmore, why can't we all just get along?

EME AWARDS TO HIT SOON

The annual Excellence in Music and Entertainment awards ah drop inna February and dem have some new categories like Ringtone Artiste of the Year, Reggae Role model of the year. Who ah go win the deejay of the year this year? Beenie Man, Mavado or Kartel? Who can go 'round Queen Ifrika fi female deejay of the year? Big up Richie B and the whole entourage.

CAN I-MAROON DO IT AGAIN?

The man with the most unlikely hit fi the year, Mi Salt, mash up East Fest wid the song last week, but people ah wonder when him a come wid the next hit song.

KARTEL DOES BEAT IT REMIX WITH DANIELLE

How Kartel love do the combination dem wid the hot browning dem inna the business so? Mi hear say the man do a song wid Danielle this week wid producer Kareem and the streets dem say it sell off. Danielle and Kartel ah deejay twice line by twice line, 'Teacha' and student ting, with crazy Vybz Rum references inna it. So sick! Right now, dem nah itch pon the plans fi shoot the video by the end of January.

NUFFY THREATENED?

The streets dem a say Nuffy ah get death threat, but nobody nuh know where it ah come from. We just glad say the shotter who get the contract decide fi spare the emcee life. We no like how the business ah get so violent, fi real.

SCARE DEM REUNION AH GO HARD

The people dem a work with the dancer Chi Ching Ching. Dem a feel him new slang dem, the other day, the man mash up Harry Toddler video shoot wid him blinging grill. Every time the man flash the smile, the crowd bawl out chi-ching! Harry Toddler video shoot sell off, Mad Michelle was there, Elephant Man, Nitty Kutchie, and even Boom Dandimite come in from foreign and ting fi the video. The director Mr. B dress inna full white fi the occasion. Ah sick ting gwaan up a Rebel T the other night.

QUESTION TIME

How Nicky Vassel a guh suh hard? Yuh nuh si yuh a mash up di man dem head. Everybody want a piece. Delano Lennox sey a him 'ave di key.

How Jr. Pow babymother Keisha look suh good. Mi fren, a now dem a guh want yuh up. Armani, nuff love to yuh.

Portmore, wah the man say? No chat, no pree, no extortion, no talk, no nutten. When dem a go release the man?

Who the people dem well waan see ah Rebel Salute this year more? Queen Ifrika or Ini Kamoze? It ah go mad! The show sell off!

How the artiste dem inna the business ah tek the badness ting so far?

Ah true say Jeffrey Hype use a Vybz Rum bottle and knock out a man at Bembe?

When will Damian Marley tie the knot? Mi see the fiancée is a big part of the family, so mi nuh know.

My New Year's resolution is to go more oldies show. Doan the show with Beres did nice the other day? A Moment in Time, sell off for sure.

How Bembe say dem ban Kartel, yet dem play so much of him tune dem a Orientation the other night?

How Father Dozer ah roll so hard? Big up the hot girls like Wendy and Carleen who are here from Miami. Crazy champ-rain.

How Timmy Burrell ah gwaan so good, the song 'Children Crying' nuh stop play pon Links and Vibes FM outta west?

Big up Shantel Spice who celebrate her birthday Friday and Vybz Kartel party wey ago keep a Club Amnesia tonight

The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) yesterday named four local coaches who will be employed as assistants to technical director René Simoes. Theodore Whitmore, Lenworth Hyde, Paul Young and Donovan Duckie will be initially contracted for three months and will work along with Simoes' Brazilian assistants, Alfredo Montesso, Chico Santos and Jose Alexandre Montenero.

"After the initial three months the coaches will be evaluated and their suitability assessed," said JFF president Captain Horace Burrell at a post-board meeting press conference yesterday.

Duckie, who has led Premier League debutantes St. Georges to a surprise fifth place midway the season, said he was elated by the news.

"I'm happy and I'm humbled by the opportunity," said Duckie. He added that he was one of a number of local coaches interviewed by Simoes earlier this week and that the technical director seemed impressed with his knowledge.

"We saw eye to eye on a lot of things and I know we are on the same page. Right now, I'm just willing to work hard and learn a lot from the professor."

To his credit, Duckie was assistant to former technical director Velibor Milutinovic during Jamaica's Asian tour last summer and was assistant to David Hunt for the U-17 team.

Several other key appointments were announced yesterday. Charles Edwards, Xavier Gilbert, Junior Francis and Oneil Thomas were named assistants to Simoes for the women's teams.

age-group trials

Jackie Walters, Leebert Halliman, Wendell Downswell (men) and Bradley Stewart and Vin Blaine (women) have been named national coordinators. Their specific roles according to Howard McIntosh, chairman of the Technical Committee, include identifying talent across the island, organising age-group trials and assessing coaches.

The increase in the technical staff means more wages.

Treasurer Gary Sinclair yesterday specified the budget at $1.231 billion, 27.5 per cent of which will be salaries.

The budget is for 30 months, ending after the 2010 World Cup. The majority of the budget, 44.5 per cent, will be required for match and training camp expenses.

Sinclair added that he expected 37 per cent of the budget to come from sponsorship, 30 per cent from gate receipts and the balance from the Government, merchandising, FIFA TV rights.

On the issue of TV rights, Burrell said there is still the unresolved issue between Sportsmax and Television Jamaica (TVJ). According to Burrell, TVJ has "paid a tidy sum" towards buying the rights for the World Cup qualifying home matches. However, a contract between Sportsmax and the JFF allowed the sports cable channel to have the first choice for buying the rights. The offer, however, was never made to Sportsmax.

"This situation is bound to erupt before long but we are willing to work with both entities," said Burrell.

The JFF president also pointed out that £135,000 pounds is still owed to the English FA for 9,118 tickets for the England vs Jamaica match in June 2006, and US$12,300 to CONCACAF due to the no-show of the U-15 team at the Caribbean Championships.

Burrell also added that a deal had fallen through with a kit sponsor, noting that they were unhappy with Jamaica's FIFA ranking.

"The negotiations hit a snag when they came back to us and said, based on our FIFA rankings, they were no longer interested. In other words, we are not a viable entity for them," he said.

On a concert noted for its emphasis on cultural content, which in dancehall is often equated with Rastafarianism, Busy Signal and DeMarco may not initially appear to be excellent fits into the Tru-Juice Rebel Salute line-up. But when the 15th staging takes place at the Port Kaiser Sports Club, St. Elizabeth, on Saturday night, they will very much be a part of the concert, at which Tarrus Riley, Chalice, Ini Kamoze, Queen Ifrica, concert organiser Tony Rebel, Collie Buddz, Luciano, Capleton, Ernie Smith, Pluto Shervington and many more will also perform. "It is the kind of newness within his lyrical content and the style. It is hip hop, reggae but slow so that we hear the message," Rebel said about Busy Signal. "It is important for the young people to hear it from someone they revere in the dancehall. "He has the repertoire to present himself," Rebel said, adding that Busy Signal "par with DeMarco, who has a good song, Fallen Soldiers". There will be a musical education component of sorts, as Rebel says Ernie Smith and Pluto Shervington will be onstage together going past midnight. "It's a real education in who sings what," he said, referring to the commonplace confusion between the lyrical maestros' material. Unfortunately, pianist Monty Alexander will not be able to perform due to personal circumstances. As the show has grown from its Brooks Park, Mandeville, days until now, Rebel says in terms of organisation "You always need to improve. It is always challenging. When you do what you love and love what you do it is always a stepping stone to move forward." Bigger stage DeMarco - Contributed As such, this year, the stage and backstage area are bigger and there is also more room in the VIP section closer to the front of the stage. In addition, he says there is improvement in the parking and, as is now customary, there will be police officers on the roads leading to Port Kaiser throughout the concert, with the traffic police from Kingston and the Mandeville police working together. Among the organisations which will benefit from Tru-Juice Rebel Salute 2007 is the Alligator Pond Basic School. The other sponsors include Security Innovations, CVM TV, Hype TV, The Gleaner, IRIE FM, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Grizzly's Entertainment and Super Plus. General admission is $1,300 presold and $1,500 at the gate, with tickets going on sale at Fontana Pharmacy and Haughton Pharmacy offices, Flames Productions office and Cooyah outlets today (Thursday). As for himself actually performing, Rebel said he has some new songs that he wants to deliver, including Love Fire, Cyaa Go Roun', Good and Guns, Dogs and Pusses. And while Rebel Salute may have grown exponentially, there are some things that have not and will not change. "No meat, no alcohol, straight," Rebel said. "No profanity, no guns, no bad vibes, Rebel Salute 15th anniversary inna 2K Love." The concert begins at 8 p.m. sharp.

Donda West, mother of rapper Kanye West, apparently died of a heart attack, according to the coroner's final report. TMZ.com reported Thursday (January 10) that the Los Angeles County Coroner has concluded that "coronary artery disease and multiple post-operative factors due to or as a consequence of liposuction and mammoplasty" led to her sudden death two months ago.

In its preliminary autopsy report, the coroner's office suggested West may have died "as a result of surgery or anesthesia." At the time of West's passing, a family spokesperson announced she died "as the result of complications from a cosmetic surgical procedure."

The popular celebrity surgeon who operated on her, Dr. Jan Adams, defended his procedure saying, "When she left [my] office, there was no problem whatsoever." He offered the alternate possibility of an overdose on the painkiller Vicodin he prescribed for West. She "probably [had] a rough night," after the operation, Adams said, and had complained of pain the very next morning. Asked whether he thought West may have taken too many of the painkillers, Adams said, "That's one speculation on my part, yes."
Although according to TMZ reports, the final manner of West's death "could not be determined," the coroner's initial findings did not mention drugs as a possible link to her death.

The coroner's office had been investigating possible complications from a cosmetic-surgery procedure involving breast reduction, abdominoplasty (commonly referred to as a "tummy tuck") and liposuction.