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2011 RECKLESS MOMENTS: Plot to Kidnap Soul Singer Joss Stone Foiled (6 of 7)

Date Added: 12/15/2011 8:58:01 AM | Connie Tang/SR Staff | Comments: 1

Back in June (2011), two men were arrested for allegedly attempting to kidnap and rob British soul singer Joss Stone.

Junior Bradshaw, 30, and Kevin Liverpool, 33, were found in a car near Stone’s home with a samurai sword, a body bag, rope, maps of the surrounding area, and detailed notes about the layout of her house.

Their kidnapping plot was foiled once neighb...

NEW RELEASES: Kelly Rowland, Joss Stone, Kindred The Family Soul, Brandy & Ray J

Date Added: 7/26/2011 11:16:32 PM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

Kelly Rowland - Here I Am

Kelly Rowland's third solo studio album, 'Here I Am,' features the No. 1 single "Motivation" featuring Lil Wayne along with  contributions with music producers/songwriters Tricky Stewart, Dr. Luke, Stargate, Salaam Remi, Jim Jonsin, RedOne, Ester Dean and Rico Love, who is executive producing the project. "I said I wanted people to know that this is the reco...

Joss Stone on Robbery: 'It Makes My Life So Much More Interesting'

Date Added: 7/14/2011 1:12:24 PM | SR Staff | Comments: 1

Last month, two men were arrested with swords, rope and a body bag after a failed attempt to rob and/or kidnap British soul singer Joss Stone. Unfazed by the plot, Stone thanked fans for their concerns a few days after the melee saying, “I'd like to thank everyone for their concern but I’m absolutely fine and getting on with life as normal while the police continue with their inquiries."

Joss Stone Breaks Silence on Kidnap Attempt

Date Added: 6/16/2011 4:54:27 PM | Connie Tang | Comments: 1

Soulful songstress Joss Stone has finally broken her silence and addressed the failed kidnap plot against by releasing a statement saying, "I'd like to thank everyone for their concern but I’m absolutely fine and getting on with life as normal while the police continue with their inquiries."

The singer is currently preparing to go on tour in the upcoming weeks, as well as re...

A Plot to Kidnap Soul Singer Joss Stone Foiled

Date Added: 6/15/2011 1:32:12 PM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

British soul singer Joss Stone was the focus on a foiled kidnap plot by two men, aged 33 and 30, according to reports. Neighbors contacted the police about the suspects whom were taken into custody with swords, rope and a body bag in their car after traveling 200 miles to the 24-year old singer's home in Devon, South West England.

Detailed maps and aerial photos of Stone's property were s...

Joss Stone Launches Indie Label Stone'd Records

Date Added: 5/6/2011 9:35:09 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 2

Joss Stone is following many artists by launching her own record label Stone'd Records, which will release her fifth album 'LP1.' Stone, Grammy winner, five-time Grammy nominee, and the recipient of several Brit Awards, departed from her major record label EMI in 2010.

For Stone, she considers 'LP1' as the first album she has recorded because she had total creative freedom. "Th...

Joss Stone's Footwear Hits Stores Next Month

Date Added: 8/16/2010 9:21:59 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

Soul singer Joss Stone's designer boots will launch in stores next month. The “Free” singer teamed with Jones Apparel Group to design a tall boot, called “Stone,” which will sell for $209 and an ankle boot with Nine West Vintage America called the “Osojoss,” which will retail at $149.

Stone said inspiration for both the designs came from being on tour and needing footwear for a casua...

Joss Stone Lands Video Game Bond Girl, Would Love To Be Bond’s Girl In Next Film

Date Added: 8/11/2010 8:08:40 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

Soul singer Joss Stone is moving outside her norm. She was reportedly summoned to play character Nicole Hunter in the new video game “James Bond 007: Blood Stone.”

"I'm the first Bond girl from the West Country. Instead of Martini in my glass I'm drinking cider," Stone said in an interview.

The game, which will be for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows, was written by Go...

Joss Stone Inks Footwear Deal With Nine West

Date Added: 04/27/10 | By SR Staff | Comments: 0

Joss Stone is moving into the fashion world this week, signing an exclusive deal with footwear retailer Nine West !

According to the retailers, Stone's foray into footwear will kick off with the Nine West Vintage America Collection Fall 2010. 

"I am excited to collaborate with Fred and pair my artistic vision with his fabulous design sensibility," Stone said in a statement...

Leona Lewis, Joss Stone Make 'Young Millionaires' List

Date Added: 04/26/10 | By SR Staff | Comments: 0

Leona Lewis and Joss Stone are doing well in comparison to Europe's top recording stars.

Lewis, an X Factor winner and Grammy Award nominee, tied Charlotte Church and Katherine Jenkins to claim the no.1 spot on the Young Music Millionaires list with $11 million in earnings over the last year.

The list, compiled by Dr. Philip Beresford, claims the statistics prove that British women a...

Joss Stone Strips Down For PETA, Wild Bears

Date Added: 04/12/10 | By SR Staff | Comments: 0

Joss Stone is baring all in the name of animal rights, becoming the latest celebrity to team up with PETA.

Sources close to Stone say the singer decided to bare all in support of a ban to stop the sale of black bear pelts worn by royal guards in the UK.

"The plight of wild bears hunted for their skins and for fun is a subject very close to her heart," the source

Leona Lewis, Joss Stone Set For MTV Europe Music Awards

Date Added: 11/03/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 0

Leona Lewis and Joss Stone have signed on for this week's MTV Europe Music Awards, taking place in Berlin Thursday.

Lewis, signing on to perform a selection from the sophomore effort "Echo," joins a full line up that includes Green Day, Jay Z, Tokio Hotel, Shakira and U2.

Fresh off the release of "Colour Me Free," Joss Stone is also taking part in the celebration of music as host of ...

Joss Stone Colors Albums Chart With Target Exclusive

Date Added: 10/29/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 1

Joss Stone has colored the albums chart, reaching the top 10, with the release of "Colour Me Free" this week.

Released exclusively through Target and iTunes, Stone's "Colour Me Free" moved 27,000 copies to reach no.10 on the Billboard 200 albums chart Wednesday.

The embattled album, which saw repeated set backs, fell short of her last album's debut.

Released in 2007, "Introduc...

Joss Stone 'Colours' With Nas, Virgin For October Release

Date Added: 09/19/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 0

Joss Stone has picked up a release date for her fourth studio album, "Colour Me Free".

Set to be released via Virgin in October, Stone's "Colour Me Free" will be made available exclusively through Target in the U.S., while the digital version will be sold exclusively through iTunes.

“I woke up one morning and wanted to make an album,” Stone says. “It’s very, very raw – basically a...

Joss Stone Battles Label Over Postponed Album

Date Added: 08/03/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 1

The planned release of Joss Stone's album "Colour Me Free" has been postponed with the "You Had Me" singer upset and prepared to go to war with her label.

According to Britain's Daily Star, Stone plans to perform songs from the rumored to be "postponed indefinitely" album at London's O2 Arena next month.

"I'll sing some of my new songs. They...