Monthly Archives: June 2010
2010 BET Awards Nominees List – Kanye West To Open Awards Show Tonight in LA
UK Today News: 2010 BET Awards Nominees List – Kanye West To Open Awards Show Tonight in LA
2010 BET Awards: The 2010 BET awards are all set to take place on Sunday June 27, 2010, and will be aired live from Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. Queen Latifah will be the host of the tenth-anniversary awards which begins at 8PM EST tonight.
Kanye West and Amber
Reports say that singer Kanye West will be the 2010 BET award show’s opening act. There will also be performances by Alicia Keys, Usher, Drake, Trey Songz, and Nicki Minaj,among others, as well as a tribute to the late “King of Pop” Michael Jackson. Prince will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Here are some of the nominees for the 2010 BET awards:
Best Female R&B Artist
Beyoncé
Mary J. Blige
Melanie Fiona
Alicia Keys
Rihanna
Best Male R&B Artist
Chris Brown
Raheem DeVaughn
Maxwell
Trey Songz
Usher
Best Gospel
The Anointed Pace Sisters
Kirk Franklin Presents Artists United For Haiti
Tamela Mann
Marvin Sapp
Vickie Winans
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Ester Dean
Lil Kim
Nicki Minaj
Rasheeda
Trina
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
B.o.B.
Drake
Fabolous
Jay-Z
Ludacris
Best Group
Black Eyed Peas
Clipse
Diddy-Dirty Money
New Boyz
Young Money
Best New Artist
Justin Bieber
Melanie Fiona
Nicki Minaj
Wale
Young Money
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BP Crews in the Gulf of Mexico Keep A Doubtful Watch On The Tropical Storm Alex
UK Today News: BP Crews in the Gulf of Mexico Keep A Doubtful Watch On The Tropical Storm Alex
Tropical Storm Alex: According to the CNN, the tropical storm Alex which has come up in the in the south is on the verge of becoming a hurricane, and it will be in full form once it has crossed the warm waters of the Gulf.
According to officials, they have stated that this storm is going to keep its track more south bound which sounds good as it will avoid the oil affected area in the Gulf.
But the forecasters have not completely betted that the storm may remain this way, as we cannot trust natures path, there could be a sudden change in its track right on the last minute. Speaking of the oil affected area; we know that oil stoppage work is in progress and in full swing at the well site.
According to scientists, the oil well is oozing at least 35000 barrels a day in the gulf. Now if the hurricane unexpectedly changes its path and moves east ward, then there would be a 14 day work stoppage in the gulf, which would result in spilling of 2.5 million gallons of oil into the gulf.
BP has plans to place a third rig on the well site, to capture more of the oozing oil from the gulf. The current rate of oil tapping is around 53000 barrels a day. Their plan will go ahead smoothly only if Alex the hurricane doesn’t change its path.
BP stated that as the storm is not having its full energy in the gulf, they wouldn’t go ahead in evacuation of their platforms, but news has come that, platforms in the south belonging to BP and Shell have started to evacuate their personnel as precautionary measure.
iPhone 4 Recall – Apple CEO Steve Jobs To Recall iPhone 4 Over Antenna and Reception Issues?
UK Today News:iPhone 4 Recall – Apple CEO Steve Jobs To Recall iPhone 4 Over Antenna and Reception Issues?
iPhone 4 Recall: Apple’s iPhone has been a bit controversial even before it’s official launch, and now new reports claim that the iPhone 4 is likely to be recall by Apple Inc.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs
Reports claim that Apple CEO Steve Jobs tweeted : “We may have to recall the new iPhone. This I did not expect”. However, reports still have to confirm whether the Twitter account is indeed Steve Jobs’.
The new iPhone 4 has been facing some problems with the antenna . Users of the iPhone 4 have complained that the phone automatically looses signal during reception if it is held on its lower left corner. In response, Apple has reportedly told users to “Just avoid holding it that way.”
Check back here on www.uktodaynews.com for more updates on the debatable Apple iPhone 4 Recall issue.
Germany Vs England 2010 World Cup Match – England Not Awarded Second Goal By Referee In First Half, Germany 2 – England 1
UK Today News: Germany Vs England 2010 World Cup Match – England Not Awarded Second Goal By Referee In First Half, Germany 2 – England 1
Germany Vs England, England Vs Germany:The historic Germany vs England 2010 World cup match has begun in Bloemfontein, South Africa today, and the scores at the first half show that Germany lead with a 2-1 score over England.
Pic: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
Germany’s Miroslav Klose scored the first goal to give Germany a 1-0 lead against England in 20th minute of their World Cup second-round match. The goal was then followed by Lukas Podolski’s shot from an angle through the legs of English goal keeper David James.
Matthew Upson then scored the first goal for England.
England’s Lampard also scored a second goal when the ball hit the underside of the bar and clearly crosses the line, but quite shockingly the referee and linesman did not award the goal to England, much to the disdain of the English fans.
Sergio Vega El Shaka Murdered? – Spanish News Agencies Report The ‘Muerte de Sergio Vega’
UK Today News: Sergio Vega El Shaka Murdered? – Spanish News Agencies Report The ‘Muerte de Sergio Vega’
Sergio Vega El Shaka, Muerte de Sergio Vega: Hailing from a small town called, Ciudad Obregon in Sonora, Mexico, singer Sergio Vega “El Shaka” was a part of a large Mexican family and famous for his music. Reports say that he was allegedly killed by a gunman while traveling in Mexico on Saturday night.
Some news sources allege that Sergio Vega is missing and there are other reports that claim the “Muerte de Sergio Vega” or that he has been murdered while going to Alhuey, in the town of Angostura, for a scheduled presentation with other artists.
El Universal reports : “The judicial authorities confirmed that the Sonoran artist (Sergio Vega), who traveled in the company of another person on board a Cadillac vehicle, registration VYL 1329, was hit near the toll gate of San Miguel by the occupants of another unit who shot him 30 times.”
Sergio Vega and his brothers had formed a band and they have been continuously on the move, performing at various places. But lately it was known that he had been separated from the band due some personal problems, but other reports state that they were probably back together.
Sergio Vega is better known as Jose Sergio Vega Cuamea, and was born on the 12th of September 1969. In the ‘80s, he moved to USA, where he and his brothers had formed a band called, Los Hermanos Vega.
Kellogg’s Cereal Recall 2010 – More Than 28 Million Cereal Boxes Recalled Due To Uncharacteristic Taste and Smell
UK Today News: Kellogg’s Cereal Recall 2010 – More Than 28 Million Cereal Boxes Recalled Due To Uncharacteristic Taste and Smell
Kellogg’s Cereal Recall 2010: Cereal giant Kellogg’s, in consultation with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has announced that they are voluntarily recalling over 28 million boxes of their cereal products, after receiving unpleasant feedback from their customers; following reports that the breakfast cereal failed to reach industry standards.
Kellogg’s stated the recalled products include Kellogg’s Apple Jacks, Kellogg’s Corn Pops, Kellogg’s Froot Loops and Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereals which were sold nationwide from March to June 2010.
The main reason behind Kellogg’s cereal recall was due to “an uncharacteristic off-flavor and smell coming from the liner in the package.” Kellogg’s stated: “We have identified a substance in the package liners that can produce an uncharacteristic waxy-like off taste and smell.” (Kellogg’s press release)
Reports say that customers claimed that the odor caused vomiting or nausea. as a result of the packaging.
Seattle Rock and Roll Marathon 2010 Results – Jynocel Basweti, Sopagna Eap Are Marathon Winners
UK Today News: Seattle Rock and Roll marathon 2010 Results – Jynocel Basweti, Sopagna Eap Are Marathon Winners
Seattle Rock and Roll Marathon 2010: The Seattle Rock and Roll marathon 2010 saw more than 27,000 runners running the streets of Seattle on Saturday, June 26 at 7am, as part of the second ever Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & ½ Marathon which benefits the American Cancer Society.
Reports say that the race was open to wheelchair competitors as well as runners, and every participant of the Seattle rock and roll marathon 2010 was invited to a post-race concert – which is set to take place on the night of the race at Seattle’s Marymoor Park.
The full marathon began at the Foster Golf Links and then ended outside the Qwest Stadium downtown.
Seattle Rock and Roll marathon 2010 Results: Jynocel Basweti of Kenya won the marathon in in 2 hours, 18 minutes and 19 seconds. Oregon’s Sopagna Eap won the woman’s marathon in 2:43:05.
Australia’s Andrew Leatherby won the half marathon in 1:04:55, while Japan’s Mari Ozaki won the women’s race in 1:10:52.
Tropical Storm Alex Moving Towards Mexico – Tropical Storm Warning Issued For Coast of Belize
UK Today News: Tropical Storm Alex Moving Towards Mexico – Tropical Storm Warning Issued For Coast of Belize
Tropical Storm Alex: Tropical Storm Alex is reportedly en route to Mexico. The storm, that formed in the Caribbean on Saturday, was moving toward Belize and over the Yucatan Peninsula.
CNN reports that “a tropical storm warning is in effect for the coast of Belize, the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, and various islands of Honduras.”
However, in South Florida, Tropical storm Alex is not expected to create stormy climate here, at least, not today. This is a good news for the workers in the northern Gulf of Mexico who are working on the BP oil spill.
The first named storm of the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season, Alex, erupted in the early hours of Saturday. Today, it was 225 miles southeast of Chetumal, Mexico at 8 in the morning, aiming for the Yucatan, moving with a constant wind speed of 40 mph.
Allman Brothers’ Greg Allman Has A Successful Liver Transplant in Florida
UK Today News: Allman Brothers’ Gregg Allman Has A Successful Liver Transplant in Florida
Allman Brothers: Good news for all rock lovers, especially for the supporters and fans of Allman Brothers group since Gregg Allman, 62, member of the Southern rock group – the Allman Brothers – underwent a successful liver transplant in Florida on Wednesday. Reports say that he is currently recuperating and is responding well to the treatment.
Gregg Allman
Gregg Allman had a successful liver transplant and is reportedly looking forward to getting back on the road again. He is likely to be make a come back in November and plans to release a new album in January 2011. The band has cancelled their performance at the Crossroads Guitar Festival in Chicago today.
Allman, who is battling addiction to drugs and alcohol, began his treatment for Hepatitis C in 2007 after giving in to a chronic damage to his liver.
He has emerged as a strong individual with a determined mindset to stick to the road of recovery and stay away from addictions of drugs.
Allan told reporters: “I feel pretty good, considering everything that’s happened. Everybody involved here, my doctors and nurses in the hospital and all the Allman Brothers fans, they’ve just all been great. All I can really say is ‘thanks.”
We wish Gregg Allman a speedy recovery.
Lunar Eclipse June 2010 – Partial Lunar Eclipse Results In Moon Illusion, Eclipse Visible In North America
UK Today News: Lunar Eclipse June 2010 – Partial Lunar Eclipse Results In Moon Illusion, Eclipse Visible In North America
Lunar Eclipse June 2010, Moon Eclipse: A partial lunar eclipse will take place early Saturday and the moon is likely to appear magnified to people in North America. This effect has been termed as the “moon illusion” and the moon will appear reddened and bigger than normal since the eclipse will be occurring close to the horizon.
The Lunar eclipse back in August 2008 (Pic:Göran Strand, Sweden)
Reports say that the lunar eclipse began at 1017 GMT, after the moon fell in the shadow of Earth, and is expected to last around three hours. It will be visible over Washington state around 3:16 a.m. on Saturday.
Unfortunately, the lunar eclipse will not be visible from the UK or Europe today.
According to NASA, “Halfway around the world, observers in India, Japan, and parts of East Asia will experience the same phenomenon. They’ll see the eclipse on Saturday evening as the Moon is rising. The Moon Illusion will be fully active as Earth’s shadow sweeps across low-hanging lunar terrain. “
Check out the full moon photo below:
The full moon in Fayetteville, N.C last December (Johnny Horne/The Fayetteville Observer/AP)
