Mercedes-Benz has made up serious ground in the American luxury market, beating out both BMW and long-reigning Lexus in sales last month. The Silver Arrow saw deliveries climb by 17 percent in the US, up to 19,862 units in September. What’s more, Ernst Lieb, the company’s chief executive officer, said that he expects the Mercedes-Benz market share to continue to grow throughout the remainder of 2010.
Kanye Pisses off Oprah!
According to In Touch, Kanye West canceled his appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show last minute, which infuriated the daytime talk show queen. The show arranged for a rooftop location for the concert and he canceled in a short email. “All the arrangements had been made …. She was going to ask Kanye everything,” said an insider. “Oprah is not happy.” Ooh Yeezy…not cool man! That’s OPRAH, b! LOL.
Usher Still Mad at Momma Usher for Skipping his 2007 Wedding
Even though he’s been divorced from Tameka Foster since November of 2009 (almost a year now), Usher recently told Vibe magazine he was/is “very disappointed” and still hasn’t gotten over the fact that his mom, (and momager prior to Tameka coming around), Jonetta Patton, refused to attend his 2007 wedding. “Parents should be able to have unconditional love for their children and their decisions, regardless of how they feel,” he said, adding he “wouldn’t do that to my child.” Obviously mother knew best, Ursh. I’m just saying…
The 25 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in America
For the second year in a row, using exclusive data developed by Dr. Andrew Schiller’s team at NeighborhoodScout.com, and based on FBI data from all 17,000 local law enforcement agencies, WalletPop reveals the top 25 most dangerous neighborhoods with the highest predicted rates of violent crime in America. 1. Chicago, Ill. Neighborhood: W. Lake St. 2. Cleveland, Ohio Neighborhood: Scovill Ave. 3. Las Vegas, Nev. Neighborhood: Balzar Ave. 4. Las Vegas, Nev. Neighborhood: N. 28th St. 5. Atlanta, Ga. Neighborhood: Carter St. Click here for the full list
St. John’s Univ. Dean Charged With Using Students as ‘Slaves’
Disgraced St. John’s University dean, Cecilia Chang, who was charged earlier this month with embezzling over $1 million in donations from the college, was nabbed again today by the FBI and accused using scholarship students as domestic servants.
20 Kidnapped in Acapulco, Mexico
Gunmen kidnapped 20 men who were traveling together in Mexico’s Pacific coast resort city of Acapulco, authorities said Saturday.
