Marvin Gaye's Death 30 Years On: His 10 Best Tracks

Marvin Gaye was a singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist who grew from gospel routes to create his own innovative blend of pop, blues and soul; exploring lyrical themes of social struggle, faith and sexuality. His music laid the foundations for modern R&B and, 30 years after his death, his influence can still be heard. Gaye was shot dead by his father on 1 April 1984, one day before his 45th birthday, in one of the most shocking fatal occurences in music history. From Justin Timberlake to John Legend to Robin Thicke, they all owe a debt to Marvin. We look back at the top 10 tracks that defined an era (or few) for us, other artists and the music-loving world. Please click on the image to see our pick of Marvin Gaye's best work... On Bing: more on Marvin Gaye

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MISS EDEMAYA BEAUTY PAGEANT 2013

EdemAya, a community so rich in mineral resources, and one of the five clans that make up the present day Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria is hosting the world on the 29 th of March 2013. As we gathered from the head of the organizing group, Miss Precious Dominic Akpan, the event is scheduled to take place at the Cooperative Hall, Ikot Ubo Akama, Edemaya in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State. Three beauties are to emerge from the event which promises to be the first ever organized pageant. The Eligibility Form which are currently on sale for a token of N 2,000 will qualify the contestants to struggle for Miss EdemAya, Miss Democracy of EdemAya and Miss Culture & Tourism of EdemAya. The screening and training of the contestants commences on 25 th through 28 th of March 2013. We have been reliably informed that the event will parade ‘who is who’ in the music industry in Akwa Ibom State and a popular reggae artist from Delta State. Imagine the sque...

Snoop Lion Excommunicated From The Rastafari Community

Snoop Lion excommunicated from the Rastafari Community, according to Bunny Wailer! Bunny has always had his doubts about Snoop Lion ‘s intent and now his skepticism has taken an even stronger stance, that of excommunication. The news was broken via his Facebook profile and via press release . Recently Snoop Lion has struggled to convince the Rastafari and Reggae community that he is sincere about his profession of, and transition to the faith, principles and beliefs of Rastafari. Most doubtful is Bunny Wailer the only living member of the original Wailer. ‘ Excommunication is a religious censure used to deprive, suspend, or limit membership in a religious community or to restrict certain rights within it. Some groups use the term disfellowship instead, ‘ stated Bunny’s official release. With that said, this would surely deprive Snoop Lion from direct contact to some elders within the Rastafarian community also, access to vital information and place of wo...

VIDEO: Two Girls Stripped In Public For Stealing Brazilian Hair

These two young girls were stripped naked in public by a shop owner after they were caught stealing Brazilian hair . According to information gathered, these girls entered the shop as if they were interested in purchasing something. One of the girl’s intentionally decided to engage the owner in a conversation by asking lot of questions on the types of Brazilian hairs at the store and then the other girl was busy stealing Brazilian hairs. Watch the video below:

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