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Sunday, October 28, 2012
UK police reportedly arrest ex-rock star in BBC TV host sex scandal investigation
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FILE - This is a March 25, 2008 file photo of Sir Jimmy Savile, who for decades was a fixture on British television. A year after he died, aged 84 and honored as Sir Jimmy, several women have come forward to claim he was also a sexual predator and serial abuser of underage girls. (AP/PA)
The sex abuse scandal surrounding the late BBC children's
television host Jimmy Savile widened on Sunday as police arrested former
glam rock star and convicted sex offender Gary Glitter in connection
with the case, British media said.
Police would not directly identify the suspect arrested Sunday, but media including the BBC and Press Association reported he was the 68-year-old Glitter.
The musician made it big with the crowd-pleasing hit "Rock & Roll (Part 2)," a mostly instrumental anthem that has been a staple at American sporting events thanks to its catchy "hey" chorus. But he fell into disgrace after being convicted on child abuse charges in Britain and Vietnam.
On Sunday, the BBC and Sky News showed footage of Glitter, who wore a hat, a dark coat and sunglasses, being taken from his home by officers and driven away.
British police do not generally identify suspects under arrest by name until they are charged. When asked about Glitter, a spokesman said only that the force arrested a man in his 60s early Sunday morning in London on suspicion of sexual offenses in connection with the Savile probe. He remains in custody in a London police station, police said.
Hundreds of potential victims have come forward since police began their investigation into sex abuse allegations against Savile, the longtime host of popular shows "Top of the Pops" and "Jim'll Fix It" who died at age 84 last year. Most allege abuse by Savile, but some said they were abused by Savile and others.
Glitter is the first suspect to be arrested in the scandal, which has raised questions about whether the BBC turned a blind eye to the alleged sexual crimes. It was not immediately clear if Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, and Savile knew each other.
Glitter rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of U.K. hits and his look of shiny jumpsuits, silver platform shoes and bouffant wigs, but his music has often been shunned since his abuse convictions. In 2006, the NFL advised its football teams not to use the Glitter version of "Rock and Roll (Part 2)" at games.
Glitter was jailed in Britain in 1999 for possessing child pornography, and convicted in 2006 in Vietnam of committing "obscene acts with children" -- offenses involving girls aged 10 and 11. He was deported back to Britain in 2008.
Police have said that though the majority of cases it is investigating related to Savile alone, some involved the entertainer and other, unidentified suspects. In addition, some potential victims who reported abuse by Savile also told police about separate allegations against unidentified men that did not involve the BBC host.
The scandal has horrified Britain with revelations that Savile cajoled and coerced vulnerable teens into having sex with him in his car, in his camper van, and even in dingy dressing rooms on BBC premises.
One witness told the BBC that she once saw Glitter having sex with a schoolgirl in Savile's dressing room at the broadcaster's TV center in the 1970s. Glitter has denied the allegations.
On Sunday, the chairman of the BBC Trust said he was committed to finding out the true scale of the scandal to save the broadcaster's reputation.
"Can it really be the case that no one knew what he was doing? Did some turn a blind eye to criminality? Did some prefer not to follow up their suspicions because of this criminal's popularity and place in the schedules?" Chris Patten wrote in The Mail on Sunday.
The BBC has set up an independent inquiry into the corporation's culture and practices in the years Savile worked there. It also launched a separate inquiry into whether its journalists dropped an investigation into the allegations.
Police would not directly identify the suspect arrested Sunday, but media including the BBC and Press Association reported he was the 68-year-old Glitter.
The musician made it big with the crowd-pleasing hit "Rock & Roll (Part 2)," a mostly instrumental anthem that has been a staple at American sporting events thanks to its catchy "hey" chorus. But he fell into disgrace after being convicted on child abuse charges in Britain and Vietnam.
On Sunday, the BBC and Sky News showed footage of Glitter, who wore a hat, a dark coat and sunglasses, being taken from his home by officers and driven away.
British police do not generally identify suspects under arrest by name until they are charged. When asked about Glitter, a spokesman said only that the force arrested a man in his 60s early Sunday morning in London on suspicion of sexual offenses in connection with the Savile probe. He remains in custody in a London police station, police said.
Hundreds of potential victims have come forward since police began their investigation into sex abuse allegations against Savile, the longtime host of popular shows "Top of the Pops" and "Jim'll Fix It" who died at age 84 last year. Most allege abuse by Savile, but some said they were abused by Savile and others.
Glitter is the first suspect to be arrested in the scandal, which has raised questions about whether the BBC turned a blind eye to the alleged sexual crimes. It was not immediately clear if Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, and Savile knew each other.
Glitter rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of U.K. hits and his look of shiny jumpsuits, silver platform shoes and bouffant wigs, but his music has often been shunned since his abuse convictions. In 2006, the NFL advised its football teams not to use the Glitter version of "Rock and Roll (Part 2)" at games.
Glitter was jailed in Britain in 1999 for possessing child pornography, and convicted in 2006 in Vietnam of committing "obscene acts with children" -- offenses involving girls aged 10 and 11. He was deported back to Britain in 2008.
Police have said that though the majority of cases it is investigating related to Savile alone, some involved the entertainer and other, unidentified suspects. In addition, some potential victims who reported abuse by Savile also told police about separate allegations against unidentified men that did not involve the BBC host.
The scandal has horrified Britain with revelations that Savile cajoled and coerced vulnerable teens into having sex with him in his car, in his camper van, and even in dingy dressing rooms on BBC premises.
One witness told the BBC that she once saw Glitter having sex with a schoolgirl in Savile's dressing room at the broadcaster's TV center in the 1970s. Glitter has denied the allegations.
On Sunday, the chairman of the BBC Trust said he was committed to finding out the true scale of the scandal to save the broadcaster's reputation.
"Can it really be the case that no one knew what he was doing? Did some turn a blind eye to criminality? Did some prefer not to follow up their suspicions because of this criminal's popularity and place in the schedules?" Chris Patten wrote in The Mail on Sunday.
The BBC has set up an independent inquiry into the corporation's culture and practices in the years Savile worked there. It also launched a separate inquiry into whether its journalists dropped an investigation into the allegations.
Madonna booed after touting Obama in New Orleans concert
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FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2012 photo, Madonna performs during her concert in St. Petersburg, Russia. (AP Photo/ Alexander Demianchuk, Pool) (A2012)
NEW ORLEANS – Madonna drew boos
and triggered a walkout by several concertgoers after she touted
President Barack Obama on her "MDNA Tour" in New Orleans.
The Material Girl asked during Saturday night's performance: "Who's registered to vote?" She added: "I don't care who you vote for as long as you vote for Obama." Drawing boos in touting Obama over Republican Mitt Romney, Madonna followed: "Seriously, I don't care who you vote for ... Do not take this privilege for granted. Go vote."
Madonna is often outspoken. Some Colorado fans, mindful of a mass shooting there, complained she used a fake gun to shoot a masked gunman in a recent concert act in Denver.
A Madonna concert in Paris in July drew ire when a video showed a swastika on a politician's forehead.
The Material Girl asked during Saturday night's performance: "Who's registered to vote?" She added: "I don't care who you vote for as long as you vote for Obama." Drawing boos in touting Obama over Republican Mitt Romney, Madonna followed: "Seriously, I don't care who you vote for ... Do not take this privilege for granted. Go vote."
Madonna is often outspoken. Some Colorado fans, mindful of a mass shooting there, complained she used a fake gun to shoot a masked gunman in a recent concert act in Denver.
A Madonna concert in Paris in July drew ire when a video showed a swastika on a politician's forehead.
10 dead, 145 wounded in Kaduna church bombing, attacks
A suicide attacker drove a car bomb into a
church on Sunday, sparking fierce reprisals that saw a Christian mob
burn a man alive in day of a bloody of violence that left at least 10
people dead and 145 wounded.
St. Rita’s Catholic church building, hit by suicide bombers in Kaduna on Sunday. Photo: Olu Aja
A rescue official on condition of anonymity also spoke of the man being burnt and said rescuers could not save him because the mob was too violent.
The mob also attacked an ambulance in the ensuing violence, but there was no indication that rescuers were wounded.
“So far we have eight dead and 145 injured from the church blast,” Musa Ilallah, regional coordinator for the National Emergency Management Agency, told AFP, noting that his death toll included the suspected bomber.
The attacker rammed what residents said was an SUV into St. Rita church, shaking the Malali neighbourhood of Kaduna, a city that has suffered a wave of deadly violence blamed on Islamist extremist group Boko Haram.
“All of a sudden it drove on high speed and rammed into the church wall, forcing its way into the church premises,” said witness Samuel Emmanuel.
“Initially I thought the driver had lost control of the vehicle. Suddenly there was a huge explosion as the car reached the church building. It was dust, fire and smoke all over.”
A spokesman for Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency confirmed the bomb attack and said rescuers had been rushed to the scene.
“A number of casualties evacuated to hospitals,” said Yushau Shuaib. The incident was suspected to be triggered by a suicide bomber in a car.”
An AFP correspondent said mobs were yelling “why the church?” and some were carrying weapons, including machetes. Local elders were seeking to restore calm.
Residents had earlier spoken of clashes having broken out between Christian and Muslim residents.
The attack came after Friday’s Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday, but it was not clear if there was any link.
In June, Boko Haram claimed responsibility for three suicide attacks on churches in Kaduna state, where the city of Kaduna is located, which led to deadly rioting. Dozens of people were killed in the violence.
Boko Haram’s insurgency in northern and central Nigeria has led to more than 2,800 deaths since 2009. While Muslims have often been its victims, it has in recent months also specifically targeted churches.
President Goodluck Jonathan has said the group is seeking to incite a religious crisis in Africa’s most populous nation and largest oil producer, roughly divided between a mainly Muslim north and predominately Christian south.
Kaduna is a large mainly Muslim city in Nigeria’s north and includes a sizeable Christian population.
Nigerians have grown increasingly frustrated with security forces’ inability to stop Boko Haram attacks, and there have been warnings of more reprisals if the violence continued.
Some Evangelical church leaders in Nigeria have said Christians may be forced to defend themselves if something is not done to address the unrest.
(Photo) Diddy & Cassie Step Out In Their Halloween Costumes!
Diddy and Cassie used try to play coy all the time about their romance, but that seems to have went out the window and the couple is showing public affection often whether it be in person, on Twitter, or on Instagram. The duo stepped out yesterday for a Halloween themed party and although they weren’t dressed in a certain theme, they still looked great together! Check out their costumes below.
Diddy dressed up as singer Prince while Cassie was dressed as Egyptian Queen, Cleopatra
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Usher Drops 12K On A Puppy?! 10.27.12 | No Comments Yes you heard right however it was for good cause! R&B sensation, Usher, dropped a cool 12,000 on a puppy for charity! That was ushers good deed of the day! Click below for full details Eloisa Melo I’m Freaking Keeping You! LOLz! Usher showed that money is no object when it comes to cuteness!The singer spent 12,000 clams on a goldendoodle puppy that is simply to die for! But it wasn’t just the puppy that was so important! Usher’s money will go towards the auction’s sponsor, the Pencils of Promise Gala, an event raising money for an organization that builds schools in impoverished countries. This was Usher’s second attempt too. Last year, Usher tried to buy a puppy at the gala but he was outbid by a family. But, the family did name the puppy Usher!!!
Usher Drops 12K On A Puppy?!
Yes you heard right however it was for good cause! R&B sensation, Usher, dropped a cool 12,000 on a puppy for charity! That was ushers good deed of the day! Click below for full details
I’m Freaking Keeping You! LOLz! Usher showed that money is no object when it comes to cuteness!The singer spent 12,000 clams on a goldendoodle puppy that is simply to die for! But it wasn’t just the puppy that was so important!Usher’s money will go towards the auction’s sponsor, the Pencils of Promise Gala, an event raising money for an organization that builds schools in impoverished countries. This was Usher’s second attempt too. Last year, Usher tried to buy a puppy at the gala but he was outbid by a family. But, the family did name the puppy Usher!!!
Usher Drops 12K On A Puppy?! 10.27.12 | No Comments Yes you heard right however it was for good cause! R&B sensation, Usher, dropped a cool 12,000 on a puppy for charity! That was ushers good deed of the day! Click below for full details Eloisa Melo I’m Freaking Keeping You! LOLz! Usher showed that money is no object when it comes to cuteness!The singer spent 12,000 clams on a goldendoodle puppy that is simply to die for! But it wasn’t just the puppy that was so important! Usher’s money will go towards the auction’s sponsor, the Pencils of Promise Gala, an event raising money for an organization that builds schools in impoverished countries. This was Usher’s second attempt too. Last year, Usher tried to buy a puppy at the gala but he was outbid by a family. But, the family did name the puppy Usher!!!
Usher Drops 12K On A Puppy?!
Yes you heard right however it was for good cause! R&B sensation, Usher, dropped a cool 12,000 on a puppy for charity! That was ushers good deed of the day! Click below for full details
I’m Freaking Keeping You! LOLz! Usher showed that money is no object when it comes to cuteness!The singer spent 12,000 clams on a goldendoodle puppy that is simply to die for! But it wasn’t just the puppy that was so important!Usher’s money will go towards the auction’s sponsor, the Pencils of Promise Gala, an event raising money for an organization that builds schools in impoverished countries. This was Usher’s second attempt too. Last year, Usher tried to buy a puppy at the gala but he was outbid by a family. But, the family did name the puppy Usher!!!
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