Singer Beyonce Has New Baby Brother

A woman named Alexsandra Wright who is claiming that Beyonce's father, Mathew Knowles, is the father of her baby just gave birth to a baby boy last Thursday named Nixon. Wright says that she and Mathew picked out the name together while watching "Frost/Nixon." Wright has not received any money from Knowles for the support of the child yet but she has a court date set next week seeking support.

Rapper C-Murder Sentenced to Life in Prison

On Friday, the rapper C-Murder, who is also the brother of rapper Master P, was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of killing a 16 year old fan named Steve Thomas at a nightclub in Harvey in 2002. The rapper was first convicted in 2003 but that was overturned and recently a jury convicted him a second time for the case. He has also been in jail after pleading no contest to two counts of attempted murder in a separate incident that happened at a nightclub in Baton Rouge in 2001.

Man Pleads Not Guilty to Hudson Family Murders

A man named William Balfour has pleaded not guilty to the murders of singer Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother, and nephew on Tuesday at Cook County Criminal Court in Chicago. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges of first-degree murder and home invasion. He is currently being held without bail and is scheduled to appear in court again on January 27th.

Man Arrested in Hudson Murders

The singer Jennifer Hudson's estranged brother-in-law was arrested due to the murders of her mother, brother, and nephew. The man, who is named William Balfour, is the prime suspect in the killings. He has been a main suspect since the beginning even though he wasn't arrested until yesterday. He was arrested on Monday at Stateville Correctional Center on a murder warrant and was released to the detectives as he awaited formal charges in the murders. Balfour states that he is not guilty of the killings.

Update: William Balfour was charged with three counts of first-degree murder on Tuesday. He was also charged with one count of felony home invasion. He is scheduled to appear in bond court on Wednesday.

Memorial Service Held for Jennifer Hudson's Slain Family Members Today

A memorial service is set for this afternoon at Pleasant Gift Memorial Baptist Church for the mother, brother, and nephew of singer Jennifer Hudson. Hudson's friends and relatives are expected to attend the church in Chicago. Jennifer Hudson and her sister are not going to attend the service.

Police Find Gun Used in Hudson Family Murders

On Friday, police confirmed that they found a .45-caliber gun that was used in the killings of singer Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother, and nephew. The gun was found on Wednesday in a vacant lot where the the body of Julian King, Hudson's nephew, was found dead in the back of a SUV days earlier due to gun shot wounds. Jennifer Hudson's mother and brother, named Darnell Donerson and Jason Hudson, were found dead in the family's home last Friday.

Jennifer Hudson Asks for Help Finding Nephew

Jennifer Hudson is asking for help from the public in finding her 7 year old nephew who has been missing since her mother and brother were shot to death in their home. An Amber Alert has remained in effect Sunday for the boy, named Julian King, who disappeared on Friday. Police don’t have a motive for the killings and abduction but they consider it domestic-related.

A man named William Balfour, the estranged husband of Jennifer Hudson’s sister, named Julia Hudson, has been in police custody and is a suspect in the shooting. Julia Hudson is also the mother of the missing child. Balfour has been transferred to the Illinois Department of Corrections based on his active parole violations unrelated to the homicides and abduction. He will remain in state custody until the Illinois Prisoner Review Board looks at his case.

Singer Jennifer Hudson’s Mother and Brother Found Dead

The singer Jennifer Hudson’s mother and brother were found dead due to gun shot wounds on Friday at a South Side Chicago home. The deaths are assumed to be the result of domestic abuse. A family member entered the home around 3 p.m. Friday afternoon and found the woman shot on the living room floor. The family member left to notify police. When police officers arrived they found a man shot in the bedroom. There were no signs of forced entry into the home.

A 7 year old boy named Julian King that was the grandson of the woman was also abducted from the home by a man considered armed and dangerous and who is also the suspect in the killings. The man is currently on parole and in the past spent almost seven years in prison for attempted murder, vehicular hijacking, and possession of a stolen vehicle.

Singer Jermaine Jackson Finalizes Divorce

The singer Jermaine Jackson, the brother of singer Michael Jackson, has finalized the divorce from his wife, Alejandra. He agreed to pay $50,000 for her attorney fees and $50,000 for back child support payments. Alejandra waived all spousal support and any rights to his jewelry, furniture, and Jackson Entertainment Inc. The couple had gotten married in 1995 and filed for divorce in 2007.

The two children they have will live with their mother and Jermaine Jackson will have visitation rights. He agreed to pay $3,000 each month in child support payments.

Woman Stopped While Trying to Bring Skeleton on Plane

A 62 year old woman was stopped at a Munich airport after baggage control handlers found the skeleton of her brother in a plastic bag with her luggage. She and her 63 year old friend were taken away by police after a scan of the plastic bag showed a human skull and other bones. The women were trying to travel from Brazil to Italy.

After questioning, it was told that they woman was trying to fulfill the last wish of her brother to be buried in Italy, who had died 11 year earlier in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The woman gave the appropriate papers from Brazilian authorities for the transport and was allowed to take the skeleton to Italy.

Father of Osmond Family Dies

George Osmond, father of singers Donny and Marie Osmond, died this past Tuesday at the age of 90. He died of natural causes at this home in Provo, Utah. Marie Osmond, a current contestant on the show “Dancing with the Stars,” missed Tuesday night’s results segment and went to Utah with her brother.

Oldest Brother from Pop Group Hanson Leaves Hospital

Isaac Hanson, oldest brother of the pop group Hanson, left the hospital on Friday after doctors removed a blood clot that made his right arm painfully swell during a concert. He had surgery on Thursday for venous thoracic outlet syndrome, which interrupted the blood flow from his arm to his heart.

In the next few months, he will have to have a rib removed to help to open his vein and prevent any more clots. In the meantime, he will have to be on blood thinners. His condition isn’t life threatening but there is a chance that it can cause permanent disability if it isn’t treated in good time.