Two gay men arrested in Malawi after getting engaged have pleaded not guilty to charges of gross public indecency.

Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Steven Monjeza appeared at a packed court in Malawi’s biggest city Blantyre, where they will ask for bail on Monday.

The pair held a traditional engagement ceremony over the weekend – believed to be the first gay couple in Malawi to start the process of getting married.

Homosexual acts carry a maximum prison sentence of 14 years in Malawi.

The BBC’s Raphael Tenthani in Blantyre says large crowds of onlookers went to see the couple in court.

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Two gay men arrested in Malawi after getting engaged have pleaded not guilty to charges of gross public indecency.
Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Steven Monjeza appeared at a packed court in Malawi’s biggest city Blantyre, where they will ask for bail on Monday.
The pair held a traditional engagement ceremony over the weekend – believed to be the [...]

White Sox claim Alex Rios, then watch him play

Well, at least the defense got better. In truth, the most embarrassing thing about the 2009 White Sox was their alarmingly bad defense. When general manager Kenny Williams claimed Toronto outfielder Alex Rios on waivers, and got him and the obligation to pay him more than $60 million in salary owed through 2015 (when the team has a $1 million buyout on his deal), it was a head-scratcher. Rios is a skilled player, and easily the best outfielder on the team, but he is one of the many bad contracts signed by unemployed former Toronto GM J.P. Ricciardi. Rios didn’t augur much of an immediate return, hitting .199 with three homers and nine RBIs in 41 games with the Sox. His .530 OPS won’t impress the statistically advanced, either.

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White Sox claim Alex Rios, then watch him play
Well, at least the defense got better. In truth, the most embarrassing thing about the 2009 White Sox was their alarmingly bad defense. When general manager Kenny Williams claimed Toronto outfielder Alex Rios on waivers, and got him and the obligation to pay him more than $60 [...]

The hit single that kicked off a strong year for Chicago native, Jeremih, has been certified Platinum !

According to RIAA sources, Jeremih’s popular spring/summer 2009 single “Birthday Sex” was certified Platinum earlier this month for sales in excess of 1 million copies.

Released in March, “Birthday Sex” reached the top of the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart in May, later reaching no.4 on the coveted US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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The hit single that kicked off a strong year for Chicago native, Jeremih, has been certified Platinum !

According to RIAA sources, Jeremih’s popular spring/summer 2009 single “Birthday Sex” was certified Platinum earlier this month for sales in excess of 1 million copies.
Released in March, “Birthday Sex” reached the top of the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Songs [...]

The rain-slicked crash of American Airlines Flight 331 on Tuesday night in Kingston, Jamaica, may well intensify calls for new policies on pilot fatigue. The inquiry into the crash – in which all 148 passengers and six crew members walked out of a plane broken into three sections – has just begun, and conclusions remain months away.

But it eerily resembles earlier incidents that have spurred the nation’s air safety regulator to challenge the rules for how long pilots rest and how much they can fly each month.

And it could prompt a fresh look at Fort Worth-based American’s pilot procedures and cockpit culture as investigators hunt for clues to why the plane skidded off the runway and broke up just feet from the Caribbean Sea, aviation experts said Wednesday.

No one was killed in the accident, but about 90 passengers were treated for minor injuries.

In June 1999, an American Airlines captain of an MD-82 aircraft landed the plane in Little Rock, Ark., during a thunderstorm. In the confusion, he and his co-pilot failed to set wing spoilers and braking systems that would have helped the plane slow down. Instead it ran off the runway and split into pieces. The National Transportation Safety Board pointed to pilot fatigue as a factor in the decisions that led to the accident that killed 11.

“Little Rock-ian does come to mind,” said airline and pilot union consultant Robert Mann of Port Washington, N.Y.

Several elements – and perhaps fatigue – combined to create a situation Tuesday where the American jet slid off the 8,910-foot Kingston runway, which is about medium-length among airports.

By ERIC TORBENSON / The Dallas Morning News
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Terry Maxon contributed to this report
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The rain-slicked crash of American Airlines Flight 331 on Tuesday night in Kingston, Jamaica, may well intensify calls for new policies on pilot fatigue. The inquiry into the crash – in which all 148 passengers and six crew members walked out of a plane broken into three sections – has just begun, and conclusions remain [...]

Proof of the radical gay agenda? Simon Doonan—the Barney’s New York creative director last seen hooking up with NBA hotness Ben Gordon—decorated the White House Christmas Tree in the Blue Room. The right-wing wingnuts and teabaggers are outraged the decoupaged ornaments include a signed photo of New York City drag star Hedda Lettuce and Andy Warhol’s campy presentation of Chairman Mao.

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Proof of the radical gay agenda? Simon Doonan—the Barney’s New York creative director last seen hooking up with NBA hotness Ben Gordon—decorated the White House Christmas Tree in the Blue Room. The right-wing wingnuts and teabaggers are outraged the decoupaged ornaments include a signed photo of New York City drag star Hedda Lettuce and Andy [...]

With his new memoir, ‘I Am the New Black,’ the ’30 Rock’ star adds author to his official bio. Among the book’s revelations: He likes to get females pregnant.

Tracy Morgan: Nudity enthusiast. Diabetic. Published author. Yes, you read that right. The revelations in the 30 Rock star’s new book, I Am the New Black, range from the tragic (his father died of AIDS, he’s been estranged from his mother for years) to the ridiculous (“out-of-control Tracy” is nicknamed Chico Divine) to the downright predictable (“Everywhere I go there are no shortage of women I’d like to get pregnant”). Intrigued, GQ scaled Mount Crazy to worship at the feet of the most anarchic voice on television—and to learn how his comedy is like a turkey, what Lorne Michaels has in common with Mike Tyson’s trainer, and the virtues of audiences at Benihana. Read the rest of this entry »

With his new memoir, ‘I Am the New Black,’ the ’30 Rock’ star adds author to his official bio. Among the book’s revelations: He likes to get females pregnant.
Tracy Morgan: Nudity enthusiast. Diabetic. Published author. Yes, you read that right. The revelations in the 30 Rock star’s new book, I Am the New Black, [...]

The NBA’s premier point guard demonstrates why a down vest is that one piece of winterwear no man on the go should ever go without.

It was a Cinderella story to rival even the Celtics’ bottom-to-top run: After two years of slumming it in Oklahoma City, the New Orleans Hornets return to their home arena, where a 23-year-old point guard ignites the court and saves the franchise from permanent relocation. And while Chris Paul may not have carried his team as far as Allen, Pierce, Garnett, and company, 2008 was the year he officially stole the title of most dazzling point guard in the league from Steve Nash. And there’s that Olympic gold, too. Here, Paul looks back. Read the rest of this entry »

The NBA’s premier point guard demonstrates why a down vest is that one piece of winterwear no man on the go should ever go without.

It was a Cinderella story to rival even the Celtics’ bottom-to-top run: After two years of slumming it in Oklahoma City, the New Orleans Hornets return to their home arena, where [...]

Beyonce Knowles’ mom — the original costume designer for Destiny’s Child — has filed for divorce from her husband Mathew Knowles.

Tina Knowles filed divorce papers in Harris County, Texas last month, in an attempt to end their almost 31-year marriage. In the documents, it says Tina and Matthew “ceased to live together as husband and wife on or about January 5, 2009″ — the exact day of their 30th wedding anniversary.

Back in October, Mathew was hit with a paternity lawsuit from a woman who’s not his wife — no word if that affected Tina’s decision to pull the plug.

Mathew has been Beyonce’s manager for years, so there could be a ton of cash up for grabs in the split.

The couple has two children together: Beyonce and Beyonce’s younger sister.

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Posted Dec 18th 2009 8:00AM by TMZ Staff

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Beyonce Knowles’ mom — the original costume designer for Destiny’s Child — has filed for divorce from her husband Mathew Knowles.
Tina Knowles filed divorce papers in Harris County, Texas last month, in an attempt to end their almost 31-year marriage. In the documents, it says Tina and Matthew “ceased to live together as husband and [...]

Shane Sparks, a judge on MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, has been arrested and charged with nine counts of child molestation.

The star, who was also a choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance, was taken into custody Friday morning on a felony warrant.

According to the criminal complaint filed by the L.A. County District Attorney’s office, the alleged molestation — with an underage girl — began in 1994.

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Shane Sparks, a judge on MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, has been arrested and charged with nine counts of child molestation.
The star, who was also a choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance, was taken into custody Friday morning on a felony warrant.
According to the criminal complaint filed by the L.A. County District Attorney’s [...]

It’s still Tiger Time as far as TAG Heuer is concerned.

The prestigious watchmaker has clarified Friday’s reports that it had dropped Tiger Woods as a “brand ambassador” in the wake of his adultery scandals.

In a statement to UsMagazine.com, TAG Heuer President and CEO Jean-Christoph Babin says, “the partnership with Tiger Woods will continue.” With some temporary modifications, that is.

“We will downscale the use of his image in certain markets for a period of time, depending on his decision about returning to professional golf,” Babin explains.

The decision to “downscale” was made out of “respect” for Woods’ “privacy” at this time. “We will continue to actively support the Tiger Woods Foundation,” Babin adds.

by www.usmagazine.com
Credit: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images; INFphoto.com

It’s still Tiger Time as far as TAG Heuer is concerned.
The prestigious watchmaker has clarified Friday’s reports that it had dropped Tiger Woods as a “brand ambassador” in the wake of his adultery scandals.
In a statement to UsMagazine.com, TAG Heuer President and CEO Jean-Christoph Babin says, “the partnership with Tiger Woods will continue.” With some [...]