OBAMA WINS THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

Less than nine months into his presidency, Barack Obama has won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday (October 9) for his effort for peace and calls to reduce the global stockpile of nuclear weapons. The Nobel Peace Prize is worth around $1.4 million, and is scheduled to be presented in Oslo, Norway on December 10.

SHYNE JAIL RELEASE POSTPONED

Shyne was set to be released from prison on Tuesday (October 6), but it seem that his released has been postponed due to his immigration status. Officials are determining whether or not Shyne should be deported back to Belize, where he was born. It is unclear when the matter will be resolved. Stay posted for more details.

SHYNE RELEASED OCTOBER 6

Rapper Shyne will be released from prison today, after spending approximately 10 years behind bars. Shyne, 30, was convicted of shooting a bystander at a New York nightclub following a dispute between Sean Combs and another person. Before his untimely incarceration, Shyne without a doubt solidified himself as one of the best rappers. Shyne will serve 2 years of probation upon his release. Rappers from all over are welcoming Shyne home with open arms. For example, Fabolous tweeted “Somebody gettin outta jail is like a Hood Holiday…Welcome Home Shyne Po… Brooklyn Love”.That’s good to see that he has people behind him that are supportive. Although, he is no longer signed to Bad Boy Records anymore, I would be on the look out for some new material from Shyne in the upcoming months. 10 years locked up behind bars, I know Shyne has some fresh material to talk about and will definitely put all these bubble gum rappers in their place.

Kyle Bush

50-CENT’S BOOK A BEST SELLER

New York Time’s best-sellers list last week consisted of 50 Cent’s latest book “The 50th Law book”, which is first in rappers history to ever make that list. This book is 50’s strategic advice on life and how to become successful. This book landed at #5 on the paper’s “Hardcover Advice” list, and in its second week the book fell three spots to #8. The book, released by HarperStudio, is out now and retails for $19.99, but, is currently on sale through Amazon.com for just over $11. I might have to get my copy.

EMINEM VS. APPLE INC. - GOING TO COURT

The people that run Apple’s ever so popular software giant iTunes seems like they might be in a little trouble. Eminem’s music publishing company Eight Mile Style LLC. is claiming that iTunes put 93 of Em’s song for sale on it’s online store without authorization. Eight Mile Style LLC. is alleging copyright infringement against Apple Inc. and since a deal was not agreed upon and the case will head to court this morning.

By: Adrian Gonzalez

U.S. STIMULUS FUNDS HELPING PHILADELPHIA

The economic stimulus plans looks like it is helping citizens of Pennsylvania since the beginning of summer according to an article written online for the Philadelphia Inquirer. John Barrett (49), Michael Volpe (61), and Randy Myers (32) were all unemployed before the package and are now all back to work. Even though some jobs are being created from the package, a lot of people still have questions on if the money is reaching those in need. Seeing the creation of jobs lets others know that the money has reached the street level, but is it enough? Philadelphia is set to receive $90.6 million from the stimulus package and even though many may feel like it has not reached “street” level, it has, it is just needs to be spent wisely so it is not being seen as fast as many would like it to. What are your thought? Has the stimulus package affected you or your family? Let us know.

By: Adrian Gonzalez