IRATE SHOWBIZ PRESIDENT

Uganda's showbiz is not about to cool down any soon.Last weekend,Bebe Cool was shot by police constables and is still nursing injuries at Nsambya hospital. Same day of his shooting,Bobi Wine was involved in a scuffle with an army officer at a Kampala night club. The slum president was on Wednesday(03.02.2010) accompanied by several artistes causing a stampede at the Police station. Bobi Wine's scuffle took place at CHOGM Pub in Kabalagala, several minutes after his concert. Bobi Wine was however, released on Police bond after recording a statement at Kabalagala Police Station in connection with an assault complaint lodged against him by the escort of the Makindye deputy RDC, Cpl. Muhammad Wasswa. According to the Police reports, Bobi Wine assaulted the soldier who attempted to stop him and his group members from smoking marijuana in public. Bobi spent about 30 minutes recording a statement and had to wait for about an hour for the Deputy Police Commandant, Charles Walugembe, to grant him bond. He reports back on February 10. Police declined to release his Manager's car that they're holding at the station.

ENGAGED TPF2 CONTESTANT MEETS ONLINE BOO
The Mombasa roots back -up vocalist has been having a quiet time with her soon to be British hubby who flew down to the Kenyan Coast last weekend. Christine Ogola was spotted by DRUM leaving Bella Vista club Sunday afternoon hand in hand as she held the white man close. And confidently she introduced the man who resembled movie star Brad Pitt to DRUM. ''Meet my fiancee Mike whom i expect to exchange vows with soon,'she introduced the man. Christine and Mike are believed to have met online and the two held a low key engagement party in Mombasa sometime back. Mike,who is a British citizen is expected to walk away with former TPF1 contestant next month and the couple are busy planning.

FANS TO DECIDE ARTISTES IN R.KELLY UG CONCERT

It will all depend on the fans and customers of Zain Uganda on which amongst their local stars they would like to perform during the R.Kelly Uganda concert.In the run-up to the concert, Zain has put up a promotion in which customers will decide which local artistes will perform alongside R.Kelly from a pool of 12 that includes Chameleone, Bebe Cool, GNL Zamba, Radio and Weasle, Iryn Namubiru, Peter Miles, Aziz Azion, Grace Nakimera, Lady Mariam, Toniks, Cindy and The Obsessions. R. Kelly is slated to perform in the ''I Believe Concert'' at the Lugogo Cricket Oval on January 29, 2010, courtesy of telecom giants Zain. Organisers Zain reckon the concert will be the biggest and best ever extravaganza in Uganda. The Marketing director, Caesar Mloka, says it will be an opportunity to take entertainment to a whole new level. ''R.Kelly is a super star that attracts to many age groups and we expect to set records,''she told the media. Over 40,000 fans are expected, including those from other East African countries. American R&B and soul singer-songwriter will perform in Kampala for a show scheduled to take place at Lugogo Cricket Oval on January 29. R.Kelly has been rumored to be be the next big attraction in Uganda but it was still under wraps until we landed on the exclusive. Zain Uganda is bringing the R&B superstar as part of promotion for their new product to be launched very soon. The campaign has already started with teasers in the newspapers where people can win airtime of up to Kshs2,000 by guessing the artiste coming. The telecommunication company are expecting that the American star will rewrite history as far as concerts in Ugandan are concerned. UK reggae group UB40 and reggae singer Lucky Dube are on record as having attracted the largest crowds as far as concerts are concerned

R.KELLY TO ROCK UG
American R&B and soul singer-songwriter will perform in Kampala for a show scheduled to take place at Lugogo Cricket Oval on January 29. R.Kelly has been rumored to be be the next big attraction in Uganda but it was still under wraps until we landed on the exclusive. And inside sources at Zain Uganda revealed that the telecommunication company was the main sponsor of the concert. ''He is coming courtesy of Zain Uganda as part of promotion for their new product to be launched very soon. The campaign has already started with teasers in the newspapers where people can win airtime of up to Kshs2,000 by guessing the artiste coming,''added the source. The telecommunication company are expecting that the American star will rewrite history as far as concerts in Ugandan are concerned. UK reggae group UB40 and reggae singer Lucky Dube are on record as having attracted the largest crowds as far as concerts are concerned.

ZUENA RETURNS HOME.....

It seems the trick Bebe used to release hit after hit to Zuena has worked as reliable info reaching us has it that the two have finally reconciled after spending almost a year of breaking up.
Zuena’s departure was somewhat a blessing in disguise as it helped rejuvenate the Bamugambe star's career as it helped him pull the biggest crowd ever witnessed in the entertainment industry by a local musician during his Agenze album launch at kyadondo rugby club a few weeks back. Zuena who was supposed to return home on the same day as the launch didn’t do as earlier promised by Bebe as she refused to go stage to publicly declare her return though she was sighted in the V.I.P section with a couple of friends.
However during Chameleon’s 10th anniversary at Lido beach last Sunday, Bebe appeared on stage shortly after Chameleon’s performance and stated that Zuena has finally returned home.” Let me take this opportunity to openly say that my wife and mother of my two kids Zuena Kirema is finally home with my kids.” He said.Bebe also went ahead to ounce again mention that the music industry in Uganda has him and Chameleon as the only Big artists and the rest have to do better to catch up. The same statement that got him in trouble with the firebase crew during Ekigunda kyomwaka at Nakivubo stadium.

SHOCKING!!!!

At just 5-years-old, Romanian preschooler Giuliano Stroe isn’t even old enough for own gym membership, but the boy’s sub-human strength has landed him a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records.
DISTURBING!!!
Giuliano, who began lifting weights at ago two, has set a record as the “World’s Strongest Kid” after, embarking on the fastest ever 10-meter hand walk with a weight ball between his legs. Stroe and his six-pack abs evolved into a YouTube sensation — we’re talking Chris Crocker-style, baby — when his skills were showcased on an Italian TV show last summer.
The Herculean kid’s parents continue to embrace their son’s bodybuilding, although it is likely very unhealthy for a child to begin weight-training at such a tender age.
We can finally say that we’ve seen it all!!!

source ..hottestgossip.co.za

COLLIE BUDDZ EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Bermuda born dance hall and reggae sensation Collin Harper aka Collie Buddz is taking the dance hall and reggae charts by storm with his monster hits 'Mamacita' ,Blind to you' and Come Around'. His out sold all reggae artist with his self titled album for the first 12 weeks of it's release and was #1 on the billboard top reggae albums. George Otieno had an Exclusive moment with him.

You were born in New Orleans, but you moved to Bermuda as a child. How was growing up in Bermuda, seeing how much of your life was spent there?
Reggae music was always a big apart of my growing up in Bermuda. Anywhere we went as kids we had a session tape or strictly the best album or raga.

Does your background have any dance hall or reggae influence?
Reggae music was the only music I listened too my whole life. It was until recently that I started listening to hip hop but more so only to stay current and update with US industry. And the connection that dancehall, reggae and hip have is amazing.

Most reggae and dancehall musicians have entered the hip-hop and R&B market in America and are making serious collaboration tunes with America's big names. Whom have you worked with?
Many of the big hip hop stars including G-Unit, Paul Wall, Young Buck, Tony Yayo, Bone Thugs, Yung berg, Busta Rhymes, Lil Flip and it has been good experience. The fusion of the music is excellent and the result is new flavor.

And you also worked with Beyonce –where you did the remix of her track, "Ring the Alarm." How did that come about and what do you think of her?
That came about through SONY. I had just been signed and they had a sort of reggae remix to the song so they asked me to sing something on it and I did it. I think Beyonce is the biggest artist in the world right now...she has a great voice and is amazing on stage! She is also very talented and beautiful.

How was it like working with the others?
Wicked man, I must say. Funny thing, I was never in the studio with any of the artists I have collaborations with. But it's a great feeling to have huge artistes like Busta Rhymes and G-unit on the same track with me.
Why did you turn down a deal with Interscope records and instead signed with SONY BMG?
I first met with Interscope before Sony...they never got back to me. Then when Sony wanted to sign me interscope wanted to get in touch. By that time it was too late because I had already built up a relationship with Sony.

Most of your latest songs in your 2007 self titled album say "Come Around','Blind to you', "Mamacita"and "Tomorrow's Another Day" are all straight hits but your album since it's release never did well in terms of sale. What went wrong?
Actually I'm very happy with the way it has sold...I out sold every reggae artist for the first 12 weeks and it was #1 on the billboard top reggae albums. Reggae music never really sells too well so my numbers are actually very impressive for a Reggae album. I think a little more help from Sony could have taken the album further but shit happens.
Do you have a mamacita? Why not?
I got many mamacitas.

In the song 'defend you own', what message are driving home?
That you can't let anybody take what's rightfully yours...nowadays you have to fight to keep whatchu have because there are people that will come snatch it from you. So you have to protect what's yours.
What inspired your 'Collie Buddz' album?
My life's experiences and friends and family
What's your favorite tune on this album and why?
Mamacita because all the girls go crazy whenever that song plays..or while I'm singing that song on stage.
Your style is not the original type of dancehall people are used to. You term it ragga soca. What is it?
I think its pretty close but there is a Bermudian influence. We don't have our own type of music here in Bermuda but I try and mix some of our terms and slang and incorporate it into my songs.

How did the Beenieman/Bounty Killer lyrical wars influence you?
I used to listen a lot of sound clashes. KillamonJaro was my sound back then! And Beenie and Bounty influenced the clashes so much. Session tapes were the best way to stay up to date on new tune back then. But Jaro supported Beenie man and sounds like King Addis supported bounty so when the two sounds met it made it a very interesting clash! Both Bounty and Beenie are incredible artists that have stayed relevant throughout the evolution of dance hall. I got a lot of inspiration from them.

From your website you recall days when you used to trek to Florida for a degree in audio engineering, a path that brought up Bermudian studio. How was your university life like?
The school I attended in Florida was called 'Full Sail'. It was a really great opportunity to learn more about the music from the engineering stand point. They taught me everything from how to Solder Mic cables to Audio post production and ADR (audio dialogue replacement) for movies! I enjoyed University life because I was learning about something that I was very interested in. The best move that I made in my life was to attend university.
Reggae is about conscious messages. Some of your songs can pass out to be controversial. But what controversial message have you ever passed across?
I think the only controversial songs that I do are about Ganja. That's all...maybe 'Wild Out' is a little too explicit for some people but dancehall music has always been that way. It's for fun and controversy and explicit is what defines dancehall music.

What do you hate about politics and what are you trying to do about it?
I don't like the lies...a lot of politicians promise you one thing and then go do another. I just sing music...not much I can really do but keep a positive message in my songs.

Have you ever faced racism in the reggae and dance hall since you're amongst the few white musicians in a genre dominated by blacks?
Yes, I have but not very often and it's not extreme. Being white singing in predominantly black genre of music you tend to get it from time to time. But that's expected and I don't watch it closely. But one thing you shouldn't forget is that there's so much love in our music style.