Oscar Taveras, the St. Louis Cardinals' outfielder regarded as one of the majors' top prospects, died Sunday in a car accident in his native Dominican Republic. He was 22. Taveras was driving a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro at the time of the crash on a highway between the beaches of Sosua and Cabarete in Puerto Plata, about 215 miles north of the capital of Santo Domingo, said Col. Diego Pesqueira of the Metropolitan Transportation Agency. "He wasn't carrying documents at the time of the accident, but his body was identified by family members," Pesqueira said. National police spokesman Jacobo Mateo Moquete said he was...
- 10/27/2014
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
Oscar Taveras, the St. Louis Cardinals' outfielder regarded as one of the majors' top prospects, died Sunday in a car accident in his native Dominican Republic. He was 22. Taveras was driving a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro at the time of the crash on a highway between the beaches of Sosua and Cabarete in Puerto Plata, about 215 miles north of the capital of Santo Domingo, said Col. Diego Pesqueira of the Metropolitan Transportation Agency. "He wasn't carrying documents at the time of the accident, but his body was identified by family members," Pesqueira said. National police spokesman Jacobo Mateo Moquete said he was...
- 10/27/2014
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
Miami (AP) — Trial was delayed Wednesday until July for pop star Justin Bieber on driving under the influence and other charges after his lawyers asked for more time to examine evidence and discuss whether to accept a possible plea deal. Bieber attorney Roy Black initially asked for a 60-day delay from the previous May 5 trial date, but Miami-Dade County Judge William Altfield extended the postponement even further to July 7. "I want to give everyone plenty of time," Altfield said at a brief hearing. Bieber was not present. Prosecutors Daniel Diaz-Balart and Juan Perez said they had no objection to a trial delay. The 20-year-old singer was arrested Jan. 23 in Miami Beach after what police described as an illegal street drag race between Bieber's rented Lamborghini and a Ferrari driven by R&B singer Khalil Amir Sharieff. Neither was charged with drag racing, but both were charged with DUI. Bieber...
- 4/23/2014
- by Curt Anderson, AP
- Hitfix
Jay-z has formally added another role to his ever-growing résumé: sports agent. The rapper is now licensed to represent NBA and Mlb players, according to Espn. Roc Nation sports' president Juan Perez has also been reportedly certified by the Nbpa.. No word yet as to when Beyoncé's mister will begin to represent players. In April, Jay-z annouced his plans to create Roc Nation Sports, a full-service agency which strives to represent the best athletes in all major sports. However, in order to negotiate playing contracts, the entrepreneur had to first get certified by the unions of the individual leagues. The agency first signed New York...
- 6/20/2013
- E! Online
As the kidnapping of three Cleveland women who were missing for 10 years is investigated by authorities, grim details about the conditions in suspect Ariel Castro's Seymour Avenue home are being released. While police would not say how the women were taken captive or whether they were sexually assaulted, Police Chief Michael McGrath told NBC's Today show on Wednesday that investigators found ropes and chains in the house. He added the women were restrained and "released out in the backyard once in a while." McGrath said he was "absolutely" sure police did everything they could to find the women over the years.
- 5/8/2013
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
The woman's voice was frantic and breathless, and she was choking back tears. "Help me. I'm Amanda Berry," she told a 911 dispatcher. "I've been kidnapped and I've been missing for 10 years and I'm, I'm here, I'm free now." Those words led police to a house near downtown Cleveland where Berry and two other women who vanished a decade ago were found Monday, elating family members and friends who had longed to see them again. Authorities later arrested three brothers. They released no names and gave no information about them or what charges they might face. A relative said one of them is the homeowner,...
- 5/7/2013
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
Los Angeles/New York (April 2, 2013) – Roc Nation, a full-service entertainment company founded by Shawn “Jay Z” Carter, announced today the launch of Roc Nation Sports, a full-service sports management company, and has signed Mlb All-Star Robinson Cano of the New York Yankees. Roc Nation Sports, led by Carter and Juan Perez, who serves as President, has partnered with CAA Sports, a division of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), a leading entertainment and sports agency, to co-represent Cano. Cano will be represented on the field by a team of agents led by CAA Sports’ Brodie Van Wagenen. Since Opening Day 2011, CAA Sports’ baseball group has negotiated more than $1.1 billion in Major League contracts, including eight contracts with a guaranteed value of $50 million or more, of which four exceeds $100 million, more than any other agency. “Jay Z and his team at Roc Nation have successfully orchestrated powerful brand and business-building opportunities for their clients,...
- 4/2/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Jay-z is suing his former personal chef for $$1.5 million (£950,000). The rapper has filed a lawsuit against Mike Shand, who worked for both him and his wife Beyoncé, on behalf of his restaurant the Manhattan 40/40 Club. The star is claiming that he "failed to perform on significant aspects" of a deal to make the menu better, according to the New York Post. Jay-z and his partner Juan Perez allege that his lack of input led to a loss of profits which cannot be regained.
A filing in a Manhattan court read: "The club has not been able to adequately replace (more)...
A filing in a Manhattan court read: "The club has not been able to adequately replace (more)...
- 8/21/2012
- by By Leah Simpson
- Digital Spy
Jay-z is suing his former personal chef for $1.5 million. The hip-hop mogul has filed a lawsuit against Mike Shand, who worked for both him and his wife Beyonce Knowles, on behalf of his restaurant the Manhattan 40/40 Club, claiming he ''failed to perform on significant aspects'' of a deal to make the menu better. Jay and his partner Juan Perez claim his lack of input lead to a loss of profits which cannot be regained. According to the NYPost.com, a filing in a Manhattan court read: ''The club has not been able to adequately replace the items and services...
- 8/21/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Jay-z is suing his former personal chef for $1.5 million. The hip-hop mogul has filed a lawsuit against Mike Shand, who worked for both him and his wife Beyonce Knowles, on behalf of his restaurant the Manhattan 40/40 Club, claiming he 'failed to perform on significant aspects' of a deal to make the menu better. Jay and his partner Juan Perez claim his lack of input lead to a loss of profits which cannot be regained. According to the NYPost.com, a filing in a Manhattan court read: 'The club has not been able to adequately replace the items and services defendant was paid to provide.' Mike's lawyer claimed he was unaware of why a lawsuit would be...
- 8/21/2012
- Monsters and Critics
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