After performing shows in Beirut, the musician Wyclef Jean arrived in Abu Dhabi on Friday and has been documenting his trip on Twitter. "Reporting from the Emirates Palace in Étoiles - Abu Dhabi," he posted on Friday night. Surprised fans in Étoiles, a restaurant in the hotel, tweeted their photographs with the American rapper and singer. The official Twitter account of Étoiles later posted: "@Wyclef just picked up the mic. Abu Dhabi get ready to see a truly gifted performer! #legend". On Saturday morning, Jean posted images from Ferrari World. "Abu Dhabi! Let's go all my car lovers," he wrote.
Tom Cruise to turn 50 in Iceland
Tom Cruise, who turns 50 on July 3, says he plans to spend his birthday hiking in Iceland with his wife Katie Holmes. "We'll have some nice hikes and maybe some camping, too. I'll be working on my birthday, but not to the detriment of family time," he told People magazine. Cruise has a six-year-old daughter, Suri, with Holmes, and adopted children Conner, 17, and Bella, 19, with his ex-wife Nicole Kidman. When asked if he's planning to expand his brood, Cruise replied: "I'm so happy with three." The actor is currently promoting his new film Rock of Ages, while also filming for the sci-fi movie Oblivion. * IANS
Moesha actress Yvette Wilson dead at 48
Yvette Wilson, a comedian who was featured on the 1990s sitcom Moesha and its spin-off, The Parkers, died on Thursday of cervical cancer. She was 48. Wilson portrayed the owner of the popular hangout The Den on Moesha, which starred the singer Brandy. She was also a standup comedian featured on In Living Color. * AP
Jack Osbourne has multiple sclerosis
The reality star Jack Osbourne is facing life with multiple sclerosis, he revealed on Sunday. The son of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne said he's concerned about his family; he and his fiancée Lisa Stelly have a one-month-old daughter. Osbourne gained fame as a teenager when his parents allowed the family to be profiled in the MTV reality show The Osbournes. * AP
will.i.am's DeLorean car impounded
The car of will.i.am was impounded by police in Los Angeles after he was hit with a citation for failing to provide proper documentation for the vehicle, which wasn't registered and did not have licence plates. The Black Eyed Peas musician recently purchased the car, customised to look like the DeLorean from the Back to the Future films. The celebrity website TMZ reported that will.i.am was cooperative and told officers he was aware his car was not completely ready but could not stop himself from driving it. * IANS