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Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, The 'Iron Lady,' Has Died at 87

BJ Ragone — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:06:16 +0000

The first female prime minister of England, Margaret Thatcher, has passed away due to a stroke. She was 87 years old. A spokesperson for Thatcher confirmed that she has passed away. They say that a further statement will be made later. She reportedly died Monday morning after suffering a stroke. SkyNews reports that Thatcher was [...]

A Radio Station Starts A Pool With $200 Prize,Will Justin Bieber Die This Year?

Speedy — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:25:25 +0000

I'm gonna tell you right now this is not cool at all. If you like Justin Bieber or not. I know some of us would like to see this young kid fail, but organizing a DEATH POOL in his name is not cool.If you don't like him then don't listen to him.

The station Rock1009 of Albany, NY (not one of our stations BTW)has begun a challenge for its listeners, offering a $200 prize if you accurately select the month of Bieber's death …in 2013! once again not cool!

"Dead Man" Walks Into His Own Funeral

Chris Reed — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:56:37 +0000

It’s something you may see in movies, but you would never expect to see happen in everyday life—a “dead man” walking into his own funeral. However, this REALLY happened when a 41-year-old car washer shocked his family when he interrupted a funeral being held for him at his mother’s home. This bizarre incident happened in [...]

Actor Michael Clarke Duncan Dead At Age 54

Chris Reed — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:47:53 +0000

The actor was hospitalized after suffering a heart attack on July 13th and was just recently taken out of the Intensive Care Unit.

Lafayette Police Confirm That The Body Recovered In Evangeline Parish Is That Of Mickey Shunick

Chris Reed — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:56:17 +0000

Today the Lafayette Police Department has announced that the body they recovered in Evangeline Parish on August 7th is indeed that of missing UL student Mickey Shunick. Her body was recovered from a grave site behind a small cemetery just Northwest of Mamou on LA 10. From Corporal Paul Mouton of Lafayette Police: UPDATE: [...]

Usher's Ex-Wife Claims His 'Stress and Strain' Over Dead Stepson Is 'Bogus'

Jessica Sager — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 21:26:30 +0000

In an unfortunate turn of events, not only has Usher lost his stepson, Kile Glover, but he also lost the little and brief amicability he had with his ex-wife Tameka Foster. Foster, 11-year-old Glover’s mother, has lashed out at the ‘Climax’ singer for allegedly faking his distress over his now-deceased former stepchild.

Investigation Into Usher's Stepson's Accident Continues, More Serious Charges Possible

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:04:18 +0000

In the wake of the Kile Glover’s passing on Saturday (July 21), authorities in Atlanta are moving forward with their investigation in the July 6 jet-ski accident that ultimately killed Usher‘s 11-year-old stepson.

Rihanna Mourns Grandmother at Funeral

Jessica Sager — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 23:42:50 +0000

Our condolences to Rihanna. The singer jetted off to Barbados for the funeral of her beloved grandmother, “Gran Gran” Dolly Braithwaite. The singer had her black hair piled atop her head in a pretty, sophisticated curly updo, sported a conservative black halter dress, black and gold heels (still fierce, even at a funeral) and deep [...]

Television Icon Andy Griffith Dead At Age 86 [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:42:27 +0000

TMZ is reporting that Television Icon Andy Griffith has died. Andy Griffith known for his days on "The Andy Griffith Show," passed away at his home in Manteo, North Carolina this morning.

Rihanna's Grandmother Dies

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 18:45:05 +0000

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Rihanna. The singer is mourning the loss of her beloved grandmother, Clara Dolly Braithwaite, who died this weekend. She passed away from cancer. RiRi took to Twitter to share plenty of photos of her grandmother, whom she clearly loved deeply. While Ri is very generous and shares plenty [...]

Today Marks The 3-Year Anniversary In The Death Of Pop Icon Michael Jackson

Chris Reed — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:34:04 +0000

Today, June 25th, marks the three year anniversary in the death of pop icon Michael Jackson. I know, its hard to believe that it has ALREADY been three years, but yes three years have gone by that FAST!! On this day, June 25th, the world was stunned when we found out that Michael Jackson had died.

'Swamp People' Star Glenn Guist's Emotional Tribute To His Late Brother Mitchell Guist

Chris Reed — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:50:55 +0000

We here at Hot 107-9 are still stunned by the fact that Swamp People star Mitchell Guist has died. We welcomed Glenn and Mitchell Guist into our studio last year as they were our special guest for The Louisiana Outdoor Expo. Since Mitchell's shocking death, TMZ is reporting that Glenn Guist has made a promise to keep Mitchell's dream alive!!

Beastie Boys' 'Licensed to Ill' Moves Up to No. 3 on iTunes Following MCA's Passing

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:35:01 +0000

When a death of a beloved music artist happens, it’s not unusual for his or her music catalog to see a bump in sales. In the case of Adam Yauch, aka MCA, of the Beastie Boys, digital sales of the trio’s albums skyrocketed on iTunes.

R. Kelly's Death A Hoax

Chris Logan — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:27:40 +0000

2012 has been a year of the Death Hoax....Remember Justin Bieber, Ryan Gosling, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown and Jon Bon Jovi just to name a few. Now, for the latest hoax.....R. Kelly. Reports of R. Kelly's death surfaced online early this morning. It wasn't long before R. Kelly himself, killed the rumor by tweeting a photo of himself, and said "Glad I don't even know how to Jet ski."

Suge Knight Says That He Believes 2Pac Is Still Alive [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:20:53 +0000

For well over 15 years we have heard the rumors that 2pac isn't really dead. From questionable tabloid sightings to Dave Chappelle's hilarious skit featuring a track where 2pac raps about things that happened after his death, we have had more than enough fuel to the rumors that insist 2pac is still alive. Suge Knight just took a can of gas and threw it on the rumor fire.

Usher Victim of Death Hoax

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:45:46 +0000

Usher‘s not dead. Twitter told us so. After the R&B superstar fell victim of a death hoax that went viral on the web, he tweeted to let fans know that he is alive and well, and even shared a photo of him flexing his ripped abs to prove it.

A New York Motherly Allegedly Murders Her Daughter By Feeding Her M&Ms [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:00:22 +0000

A mother in New York is behind bars after family members found the body of an 8-year-old little girl, Julie, on a mattress in their home. Police say that Veronica Cirella, 31, of Plainview, allegedly fed her little girl peanut M&Ms -- which she was severely allergic to. The 8-year-old girl had cerebral palsy and was bound to a wheelchair for most of her life.

93 Unclaimed Bodies To Get Proper Funeral In Lafayette Parish

Chris Reed — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:31:36 +0000

A disturbing story has been reported via American Press and it has to do with 93 bodies that have yet to be claimed in Lafayette Parish. In the last 20 years, there have been 93 people that have died in Lafayette Parish, and no family member or friend has come forth to claim the body.

Louisiana Teen Allegedly Kills Cousin With Pro-Wrestling Style Hold

Chris Reed — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 03:48:36 +0000

A sad story coming out of our home state, Louisiana, says that two cousins who were watching WWE WrestleMania 28 on Sunday night engaged in certain type wrestling hold that they saw on television. According to MSN, a 14-year-old Louisiana boy accidentally killed his 22-year-old cousin Sunday night while they were playacting the moves they saw WWE Superstars engaging in at the event.

Chris Brown Death Hoax Spreads Over YouTube and Twitter

Jessica Sager — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:40:04 +0000

A lot of people dislike Chris Brown. A lot of people use the Internet. What happens when these people are one and the same? Yet another Breezy death hoax. This isn’t the first time Brown has died on Twitter. Last month, the microblogging giant “killed” the ‘Turn Up the Music’ singer following his own post-Grammy [...]