Black actors have done it again!

The voluptuous, vivacious songstress Jennifer Hudson and the talented Forest Whitaker snagged the best supporting actress and best actor Oscars respectively last Sunday at the Academy Awards. Longtime comedian, Eddie Murphy lost what would have been his first Oscar (for best supporting actor) to Alan Arkin of "Little Miss Sunshine". Hudson, a veritable newby to the acting world and a American Idol reject beat out Oscar favorite Cate Blanchett for "Notes on a Scandal" and the cute "Little Miss Sunshine herself," Abigail Breslin. Hudson, along with Beyonce and the third of their trio, co-star Anika Noni Rose, gave an effortlessly perfect performance of three songs from "Dreamgirls" that were nominated for best Original Song, but lost. Forest Whitaker, who was able to grab his golden man for best actor, unlike at the Golden Globes, was prepared with a written speech. Whitaker's speech ended a memorable evening with these perfect words, "It's possible." You are right, “with black all things are possible”.

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Busta busted again!

Rapper, Busta Rhymes was charged with driving with a suspended license in Manhattan when police stopped the rapper for allegedly running a red light and took him into custody. Rhymes, born Trevor Smith, was charged with driving with a suspended license. If convicted, Busta Rhymes could face up to 15 days in jail. The infraction is the latest legal issue for Rhymes, who is also facing two assault charges. On Feb. 20, Rhymes rejected a plea bargain from prosecutors, who offered Rhymes six months in jail for allegedly assaulting his former driver in Dec. of 2006 and a fan in Aug. of 2006. The rapper is currently considering pleading to the lesser charges of third-degree misdemeanor assault, if he accepts the offer, Rhymes would be required to serve five days of community service, two weeks of youth lectures and
six months of anger management classes. Busta, aren’t you tired of getting in trouble with the law?

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Sean Paul is popular with the kids!

Dancehall Grammy winning singer, Sean Paul, American kids favorite male artist of 2006? The answer will be provided at the Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Award, coming up Saturday, March 31 in Los Angeles. Sean is competing against Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, and Jesse McCartney for the honor. The singer whose “Temperature” album has been burning up the charts and follows on his cross over success from “Gimme di Light”, last year beat out Nick Lachey and Kanye West to grab best male pop/rock singer title at the 2006 American Music Awards. Pop star Justin Timberlake is set to host the kid’s event while surprise awards will be announced during the show. Well, Sean we want you to get another title and especially with the kids “who are our future”. Big up to you Sean!

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Reggae on the Hill for April

It will be Massive!! That's how April's Reggae on the Hill and associated events of the 2007 Digicel Barbados Reggae Festival is describing the large number of top international performers. The list, which reads like a Who's Who of reggae headliners, includes Grammy Award winners Steel Pulse, Beres Hammond, Sean Paul, Buju Banton, Maxi Priest, Sizzla, Dobbie Dobson, Richie Spice, Boris Gardiner, Biggie Irie, Ken Booth and Fab Five Band. The festival has been increased from the previous two to three nights of spectacular events. It was also designed to ensure that Barbados delivers the best ever, on and off the field, during the period surrounding the climax of the World Cup when more than 20,000 visitors are expected to be on the island all roads should lead to Barbados for such a great lineup!