Archive for August 10th, 2008

8.10.08- Soul Legend Isaac Hayes Dead

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

isaachayes.jpgPioneering singer/songwriter/artist Isaac Hayes died today in Memphis according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. Hayes was 65.

A family member found Hayes unresponsive near a treadmill and he was pronounced dead about an hour later at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, according to the sheriff’s office. The cause of death was not immediately known.

Hayes is best known for the Oscar-winning “Theme from Shaft.” In more recent years, newer generations came to know him as the voice of Chef on South Park.

8.10.08- Yung Berg Busted

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

yung_berg.jpgUrban 411.com reports that Yung Berg was busted early Saturday morning in New York City after police investigated a complaint by a limo driver.

Sources say a limo driver reported a dispute with five passengers, and when police investigated the complaint, they busted Berg and his buddies on numerous charges.

Berg, real name Christian Ward, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of marijuana and all six passengers were charged with “menacing”.