Crimestoppers tip and alleged confessions lead to arrests in Staten Island, New York.
By Gil Kaufman
DJ Megatron
Photo: Scott Wintrow/ Getty Images
Two men have been arrested for the murder of DJ Megatron. The New York radio personality, hip-hop promoter and television host was shot and killed near his home in Staten Island on March 27.
According to NY1, Richard Cromwell, 20, and William Williams, 21, were charged on Wednesday with second-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon, stolen property and robbery. Megatron was laid to rest on Tuesday, nine days after he was shot once in the chest while walking to a store near his home.
NBC New York reported that detectives believe the murder may have been a result of a robbery gone bad. It is unknown if the suspects were acquaintances of Megatron. A Crimestoppers tip led to the arrest of Williams, who then reportedly confessed to the murder and robbery.
By Gil Kaufman
DJ Megatron
Photo: Scott Wintrow/ Getty Images
Two men have been arrested for the murder of DJ Megatron. The New York radio personality, hip-hop promoter and television host was shot and killed near his home in Staten Island on March 27.
According to NY1, Richard Cromwell, 20, and William Williams, 21, were charged on Wednesday with second-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon, stolen property and robbery. Megatron was laid to rest on Tuesday, nine days after he was shot once in the chest while walking to a store near his home.
NBC New York reported that detectives believe the murder may have been a result of a robbery gone bad. It is unknown if the suspects were acquaintances of Megatron. A Crimestoppers tip led to the arrest of Williams, who then reportedly confessed to the murder and robbery.
- 4/7/2011
- MTV Music News
Radio and TV personality was killed early Sunday morning at age 32.
By James Montgomery
DJ Megatron
Photo: Scott Wintrow/ Getty Images
DJ Megatron, the radio personality, hip-hop promoter and television host, was shot and killed early Sunday morning near his home in Staten Island, according to The New York Times. He was 32.
Born Corey McGriff, Megatron first made his name in Staten Island hip-hop circles as a promoter of local artists, something he continued during his stint as a DJ on famed New York radio station Hot 97, where he had risen from an intern to an on-air sidekick of popular personality Fatman Scoop. He had also worked at stations in Boston and Philadelphia. In recent months, Megatron had started to gain national exposure thanks to his appearances on Bet's "106 & Park," where he'd hype up the in-studio audience during commercial breaks and conduct frank — and hilarious — man-on-the-street interviews.
"He will truly be missed,...
By James Montgomery
DJ Megatron
Photo: Scott Wintrow/ Getty Images
DJ Megatron, the radio personality, hip-hop promoter and television host, was shot and killed early Sunday morning near his home in Staten Island, according to The New York Times. He was 32.
Born Corey McGriff, Megatron first made his name in Staten Island hip-hop circles as a promoter of local artists, something he continued during his stint as a DJ on famed New York radio station Hot 97, where he had risen from an intern to an on-air sidekick of popular personality Fatman Scoop. He had also worked at stations in Boston and Philadelphia. In recent months, Megatron had started to gain national exposure thanks to his appearances on Bet's "106 & Park," where he'd hype up the in-studio audience during commercial breaks and conduct frank — and hilarious — man-on-the-street interviews.
"He will truly be missed,...
- 3/28/2011
- MTV Music News
New York -- Urban radio and TV personality DJ Megatron, who built a career at hip-hop and R&B radio stations from Philadelphia to Boston and told viewers of a popular music TV show "What's Good," was shot to death early Sunday, his manager and police said.
The occasional Bet television segment host was killed while heading to a store near his home on New York City's Staten Island around 2 a.m., said his manager Justin Kirkland, known as J. Smoove.
The 32-year-old deejay, born Corey McGriff, was found dead with a gunshot wound to his chest, police said. No arrests had been made.
His manager said friends and relatives had no idea why anyone might have attacked a deejay known for his upbeat, amiable attitude.
"He probably had one of the best personalities around . super-positive, happy all the time," Kirkland said.
Rising to the on-air ranks after starting as an intern,...
The occasional Bet television segment host was killed while heading to a store near his home on New York City's Staten Island around 2 a.m., said his manager Justin Kirkland, known as J. Smoove.
The 32-year-old deejay, born Corey McGriff, was found dead with a gunshot wound to his chest, police said. No arrests had been made.
His manager said friends and relatives had no idea why anyone might have attacked a deejay known for his upbeat, amiable attitude.
"He probably had one of the best personalities around . super-positive, happy all the time," Kirkland said.
Rising to the on-air ranks after starting as an intern,...
- 3/28/2011
- by AP
- Huffington Post
DJ Megatron, born Corey McGriff, was found dead in the New York City borough of Staten Island Sunday morning. The 32-year-old Bet host and radio personality was reportedly killed while walking to the store near his home in Staten Island. Police say it was a gunshot wound to the chest, and no arrests have been made yet. McGriff hosted Bet's "What's Good" segment on 106 & Park, and was also a notable on hip-hop and R&B radio stations in New York and Boston. He's also appeared in the movie State Property 2 in 2005. His manager Regg Rocc released this statement to E! News: "Mega's family is grateful for all of the condolences and warm thoughts of his fans and friends. Please...
- 3/28/2011
- E! Online
Mariah Carey finally proved her acting skills as she is about to be awarded with Breakthrough Performance Award at the 21st Annual Palm Spring International Festival Awards. The five-time Grammy winner will receive the award for her performance in "Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire" at the gala which will be held on January 5 at Palm Spring Convention Center.
"We're delighted to be able to present the Breakthrough Performance Award to the extraordinary, very beautiful and versatile Mariah Carey," Harold Matzner, the Festival chairman, told Entertainment Tonight. "[Mariah] critically acclaimed role, completely transformed herself from a glamorous music icon to a forthright social worker for the role of Ms. Weiss in Precious."
Previous recipients for the awards included Jennifer Hudson, Marion Cotillard and Freida Pinto. Jennifer, Marion and Freida won the Breakthrough Awards for "Dreamgirls" in 2006, "La Vie en Rose" in 2007 and "Slumdog Millionaire" in 2008 respectively.
Mariah Carey portrays a social worker named Mrs.
"We're delighted to be able to present the Breakthrough Performance Award to the extraordinary, very beautiful and versatile Mariah Carey," Harold Matzner, the Festival chairman, told Entertainment Tonight. "[Mariah] critically acclaimed role, completely transformed herself from a glamorous music icon to a forthright social worker for the role of Ms. Weiss in Precious."
Previous recipients for the awards included Jennifer Hudson, Marion Cotillard and Freida Pinto. Jennifer, Marion and Freida won the Breakthrough Awards for "Dreamgirls" in 2006, "La Vie en Rose" in 2007 and "Slumdog Millionaire" in 2008 respectively.
Mariah Carey portrays a social worker named Mrs.
- 11/24/2009
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Writer Mark Bacci will make his directing debut with "Five Hours South," which starts shooting Wednesday in Rome.
The Italian company New Pandora Film and Campania Film Commission's Rino Piccolo are financing the $2 million project, which stars Jordan Bridges, Jeannine Kaspar, Brooklyn Sudano, Elle McPherson and Louise Linton.
The story follows a small-town Italian policeman struggling to pursue his passion for break-dancing while dealing with a secret from his past.
Fortitude's Ben Press and Michael McConnell packaged the film and recruited former Roc-a-Fella Records exec Damon Dash, who directed and produced "State Property 2," to produce and supervise the music for the film.
Bacci, repped by Fortitude and Circle of Confusion, has his screenplay "Vampire Nation" set up with Arsenal Pictures and his thriller script "Six Days Till Midnight" in development with Emmett/Furla Films. David R. Ellis ("The Final Destination") is attached to direct the latter project.
The Italian company New Pandora Film and Campania Film Commission's Rino Piccolo are financing the $2 million project, which stars Jordan Bridges, Jeannine Kaspar, Brooklyn Sudano, Elle McPherson and Louise Linton.
The story follows a small-town Italian policeman struggling to pursue his passion for break-dancing while dealing with a secret from his past.
Fortitude's Ben Press and Michael McConnell packaged the film and recruited former Roc-a-Fella Records exec Damon Dash, who directed and produced "State Property 2," to produce and supervise the music for the film.
Bacci, repped by Fortitude and Circle of Confusion, has his screenplay "Vampire Nation" set up with Arsenal Pictures and his thriller script "Six Days Till Midnight" in development with Emmett/Furla Films. David R. Ellis ("The Final Destination") is attached to direct the latter project.
- 10/15/2009
- by By Jay A. Fernandez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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The event will begin right here on Fangoria.com around 3pm Est. Hosted by Rebekah McKendry and Marla Newborn, they'll be joined by Actor Jose Hernandez Jr. (Oz, America's Most Wanted, State Property 2), and producer Sean Pomper of the upcoming film Reality Horror Night.
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- 6/25/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
- Fangoria
This Thursday, June 25th - turn your browsers to Fangoria.com for a very special Live webcast and viewer chat!
Based on our popular webcasts at our recent Los Angeles and New York Fango Con's, we'll be broadcasting Live from our New York Offices to talk about the latest horror news, and we'll be joined by some special guests!
The event will begin right here on Fangoria.com around 3pm Est. Hosted by Rebekah McKendry and Marla Newborn, they'll be joined by Actor Jose Hernandez Jr. (Oz, America's Most Wanted, State Property 2), and producer Sean Pomper of the upcoming film Reality Horror Night.
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Based on our popular webcasts at our recent Los Angeles and New York Fango Con's, we'll be broadcasting Live from our New York Offices to talk about the latest horror news, and we'll be joined by some special guests!
The event will begin right here on Fangoria.com around 3pm Est. Hosted by Rebekah McKendry and Marla Newborn, they'll be joined by Actor Jose Hernandez Jr. (Oz, America's Most Wanted, State Property 2), and producer Sean Pomper of the upcoming film Reality Horror Night.
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- 6/24/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
- Fangoria
Childhood Mariah Carey was born in Huntington, Long Island, New York on March 27, 1970. Mariah was born with music in her blood, her mother, Patricia Hickey, was an opera singer and vocal coach. Mariah’s father, Alfred Roy Carey, an aeronautical engineer, and at the age of three Carey’s parent got divorced. Mariah lived with her two siblings and mother in Greenlawn, New York. Mariah passion for singing began around the age of three when her mother began giving her vocal lessons. During high school Carey would work on her demo CD for local recording studios. After graduating and making a name for herself on the music scene in Long Island, Carey packed her bags and headed across the bridge to New York City. It was in 1988, when Carey met Columbia Record executive Tommy Mottola that she was given her big break. Music Mariah Carey is best known for her...
- 6/19/2008
- by rsw@corp.popstar.com (Robert Samuel White)
- PopStar
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