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NABIL ABDULRASHID

Famous for his role in Diff'rentStrokes, the late Gary Colemanfiled for bankruptcy in 1999.Just 10 years earlier, the actorwas reportedly sitting on a $7million fortune

Following the birth of her son,Kelis was quoted as saying: “Ihave run out of money. Mysurvival is based on [Nas'] willat this time. If he does notwant to pay for an expense, itdoes not get paid.”

He earned millions after star-ring in the smash hit seriesRush Hour, but in 2011, itwas reported that he owedmore than $4.4 million to thebank and that his $6mmansion faced foreclosure

The Death Row Records co-founder filed for bankruptcyin 2006 after he was sued bybusiness partner, LydiaHarris. Prior to the filing,Knight was ordered to pay$107 million to Harris

It was reported that the formerFugees star failed to file hertax returns between 2005 and2007 during which time shemade $1.6m. Some reportsclaimed subsequent finesmade her bankrupt

It was reported that the rapperowed the taxman $90,000 atthe end of last year. It isbelieved the bank is now suingthe 106 & Park host for therepossession charges of hisLamborghini Murcielago to thetune of $25,000

In 2011, Soulja Boy wasserved with eviction papersfor missing rent payments onhis home in Atlanta. Thenews followed reports thatthe Crank That star hadbrought himself a $55mprivate jet

Between back taxes and drugaddiction, singer Marvin Gayewas made bankrupt in 1979and suffered the humiliation ofliving in a bread van whileplanning his 1982 comeback.

Sprinter Marion Jones was indeep debt after spending asignificant sum of money onlegal representation to fightnumerous allegations linked tothe doping

The daughter of legendarysinger, Nat King Cole, wentbankrupt in 1997 shortly afterwinning her eighth Grammy.Cole reportedly sought financialprotection because her spend-ing habits were out of control

CHRIS EUBANK

GARY COLEMANIn April 1996, the rapper, whohad a number one single anda cartoon series, had to file forbankruptcy with more than$13 million in debt due to alavish lifestyle and dwindlingalbum sales

In the early 1990s, R&B singerToni Braxton was $3.9 millionin debt from financial misman-agement, forcing her to file forbankruptcy

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CHRIS TUCKERKELISIt would seem that the millionsearned during his boxingcareer was not enough forMike Tyson and his expensivetaste. He filed for bankruptcyin 2003, owing a debt of $27million

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SUGE KNIGHT LAURYN HILL

The world's biggest pop star,known for outrageousspending sprees, was heav-ily in debt before his tragicdeath in 2009. It is believedhe owed $500 million to dif-ferent creditors

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In June 2006, the actor filedfor bankruptcy. In October ofthat same year he wasindicted for tax fraud after hefailed to pay over $12 millionto the government. In 2010he began a three-year prisonsentence for tax evasion

MICHAEL JACKSON

The former middleweightchampion was declared bank-rupt for debts amounting to$2.34 million last year. Heblames his financial ruin onpoor advisers during his suc-cessful sporting career

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MICHAEL VICKThe American football starfiled for bankruptcy in 2008after failing to "work out con-sensual resolutions with eachof his creditors". The initial fil-ing listed debts between $10million and $50 million

January is often dubbed “the longest month of the year” as we wait for thefirst pay cheque since Christmas. Take comfort in knowing you’re not alone.

NO MONEY, MO’ PROBLEMS

NABIL ABDULRASHID believes thatcomedy can change the world."It would be a waste of my ability if Ididn’t talk about serious topics," hesays.

Nabil, who studied Drama and AppliedTheatre at St Mary’s College, is theyoungest black male to perform stand upcomedy at the Hammersmith Apollo andwas handpicked by celebrated comics,Omid Djalili and David Baddiel, to performat the 2010 premiere of the film Infidel.

As a young black Muslim, Nabil feels asense of heightened responsibility toaddress controversial issues such as raceand religion through his work, and is

unafraid of using comedy as a vehicle to doso.

Nabil, who has Attention DefecitHyperactive Disorder (ADHD), delivers acomedy workshop at schools acrossLondon with the hope of encouraging chil-dren to use the art form as an alternativeform of expression.

"In my opinion, comedy is the last real artform. You can't auto-tune humour... You'reeither funny, or you’re not, and if you arethen you must use that talent to educateand uplift."

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Dear Kat,

I’m being bullied in school but I can’t tell anyone in my family.

This girl doesn’t hit me or get in my face, but she spreadsrumours about me and then tries to turn people against me. She ismaking my life hell and I have started making excuses so I don’thave to go to school.

I know that I should ignore it but it has got to a place where it istoo much.

What should I do?

Ul i , 14

Dear Uli,

There are several forms of bullying so although you say she hasnot been physical with you, it still doesn’t make it okay.

I know you say you can’t tell anyone in your family, but I stronglyadvise you to talk to a responsible adult about what you’re goingthrough. You shouldn’t be made to forfeit your education becausesomeone is taking their insecurities out on you.This adult could bea teacher a school counsellor, or even an older sibling. They will beable to come up with better solutions and arrange help for you.

You don’t have to go through this alone and you shouldn’t.

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Being seriouslygood- look ingisn’t enough towin a beautypageant in this

day and age. Judges are look-ing for more between the earsbefore they appoint the chosenwoman to reign over the otherattractive hopefuls and placethat coveted diamond-encrusted crown atop of herperfectly styled hair.

Gemma Feare, or “TheFeare” as she likes to brandherself, knows what it is like tostand on the beauty podiumbeneath no other. The 21-year-old was crowned Miss JamaicaUK on December 1 last year - atime when many are scramblingto eat the first chocolate of theiradvent calendar. Feare, despitea somewhat intimidating sur-

name, is as sweet as candy,and it quickly becomes appar-ent why the judges picked herto represent the Caribbeanisland on our British shores.

“It’s all about the era ofbeauty and the brains,” she tellsme in her warm-hearted,friendly tone. She is adamantthat competitions like MissJamaica UK are more thanmerely subjecting pretty womento superficial judgments bymen, objectifying the fairer sexin the process.

“There are independentwomen who are in it for theopportunities we feel it canpresent to us. There are a lot ofambitious ladies out there, andhopefully that was encounteredin the competition I was in. SoI’m very proud to become thewinner of that.”

“I think beauty pageants areconstantly changing with [differ-ent] generations and societalissues. I really think that withMiss Jamaica it depicts femalestoday – a lot [of participants]work in education or in very pro-fessional lines of work,” shehastens to add.

The UK’s Miss Jamaicaavoids declaring whether or notshe is a feminist, unlike herpredecessor, 2010’s winnerSalema Junior-Radford whothought women become femi-nists because boys don’t likethem. Instead, Feare has a lesscontroversial opinion, yet coylyremains seated on the fence.

“As a woman, obviously thereare certain barriers that you docome up against, and I’m alsospeaking from the race that Iam,” she says.

“So there are always thesesocietal issues, but I think it’sabout the person that you are;your own mentality you adoptand how you deal with it really,because I think your biggestbarrier or enemy is yourself ifyou don’t adopt the rightapproach.”

Clearly, Feare does notbelieve in playing the victim; herown mentality of “dreaming bigto achieve big” shines throughas does her determination tocross the finish line first.

“I see obstacles as hiddenopportunities, and you’ve got tobe open-minded and really justhit everything head-on.”

Her mantra of self-empower-ment stems from unabashedself-confidence, and she is notafraid to illuminate her ownbrain power either. Last year,the beauty queen, who wasborn in Rugby, Warwickshire,graduated from WestminsterUniversity in business manage-ment and commercial law. “Igot first-class honours, that’sgoing to lead me to a brightfuture and I hope to do myMasters this year as well,” shesays proudly.

“I’ve always had split inter-ests, between media and busi-ness. I’ve always had an entre-preneurial flair, which I get frommy father.”

“I’d love to have my own busi-ness in the future,” she adds.

Apart from looking good andacing university papers, Fearelikes to keep herself busy withbits of acting, TV presenting,

launching her own website andcharity work.

“I throw myself at a lot thatcomes my way; I don’t like toclose my doors to many things.I’ve been involved in acting –I’m a member of the NationalYouth Theatre of Great Britain.

“I’ve done a lot of theatremainly,” she says, and not sur-prisingly she savours “any rolethat is challenging… Somethingwhere I really have to feel therole and relate to it – do a bit ofresearch and just go for it, andreally push the boundaries andbreak the mould in terms ofstereotypes.

“I don’t like playing stereotyp-ical roles at all,”she adds.

Being boxed in and definedby one title is evidently not forthe current holder of the MissJamaica UK title – her businesscard reads: “Lifestyle & MediaPersonality” and “BusinessEntrepreneur”.

Feare, who loves “exercisingconsistently” and eatinghealthy, does not hesitate whenasked where she would like togo if a magic button shepressed could whisk her away.“Jamaica, obviously!” Heranswer, though she visits theCarribean island every year andhas only recently returned, isimpassioned and lights up herentire face.

Travelling and reading is howFeare escapes from the mun-dane. “It’s great to be able toget away from everything andjust switch off with a goodbook, have a good read andjust chill out.” And it’s apt sheemploys literary imagery as shelooks to the future, “I’ve had along journey, but I see this asthe beginning of the next book,because I feel like I’ve closed afew books in my time.”

For more information about GemmaFeare, visit www.thefeare.com

Wretch 32 took to Twitter to commendfellow XYZee act, George The Poet,

for his sold-out performance atLondon’s Royal Albert Hall on Jan

14.

"George the poet is makingmy eyes water "royal albert

hall" #renowned."

BEYONCÉ: The superstar was slated

for lip-synching thenational anthem at US

President BarackObama’s inauguration.

SNOOP LION: Rastafarian officialsallegedly asked the

rapper to change hisname on claims that itwas “offensive” to the

culture.

EDDIE MURPHY: The comedian is set toreprise the role of AxelFoley in the TV version

of Beverly Hills Cop.

ALESHA DIXON: The singer announcedthat she is working on areunion with former girl-

group Mis-Teeq.

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JENNIFER LOPEZ: Sexy, risqué, hot

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