Quickies: Art starts Black History events

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church is hosting its Black History Month tributes every Sunday this month. The church, which has its headquarters at 89 Maxfield Avenue, St Andrew, plans to spread African appreciation for the duration of the season.

The tributes started last Sunday and took the form of speeches on great African figures, poems, songs, skits, reflections and discussions. On February 26th, the Orthodox church will host a grand finale of performances by artistes from inside and without the church.

Jimmy Reid pushes Jamaica profile

Canada-based reggae lover's rock singer Jimmy Reid is seeking local recognition. According to Reid, he has broken barriers internationally. However, local success is elusive.

"I have performed at some of the biggest festivals in Canada, including Jamaica Day, which is one of the biggest. I have performed at 15 out of its 20 stagings, but locally, I would love to perform at Sumfest, Shaggy and Friends or Rebel Salute," he said.

According to Reid, international accomplishments do not guarantee satisfaction unless there is local appreciation as well. "Jamaica is my love. As long as you do reggae music, if it's not felt here, you can't feel content. If you can rock a crowd in Jamaica, you can work anywhere in the world," he said.

He is now working on his new album called Nah Give Up, which he hopes will deliver the local attention which has eluded him for years.

Detoxing Demi

Demi Moore has been placed in detox in her rehab clinic.

The 49-year-old actress has entered into treatment for "substance abuse and anorexia" at Cirque Lodge in Utah - which has previously treated stars including Lindsay Lohan, Mary-Kate Olsen and Eva Mendes.

According to RadarOnline.com, Demi Moore has not had any form of interaction with other high-profile patients in the rehab clinic, and she is still in detox at the moment. The actress is expected to stay at Cirque Lodge for 30 days.

Demi Moore was rushed to the hospital last month after suffering a seizure at a party.

Soul Train suicide

Don Cornelius' death has been ruled as suicide by the Los Angeles Coroner's Office, it has been reported.

The agency made the announcement after conducting an autopsy on the Soul Train founder's body, and investigators are still awaiting the results of toxicology tests before issuing a final report.

Police quickly ruled out foul play after the 75-year-old was found dead in his home with what they believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot to the head, on January 31.

His son, Tony, released a statement last week thanking fans for their support and asking for privacy.

Cornelius founded Soul Train in 1970 and it became one of the longest-running syndicated shows in history, introducing audiences to many top music acts and providing a never-before-seen TV platform for black culture.