FREDDIE JACKSON, R&B LEGEND BEHIND “YOU ARE MY LADY” AND “ROCK ME TONIGHT,” DIES AT 70.(PHOTO).

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Freddie Jackson, R&B Legend Behind “You Are My Lady” and “Rock Me Tonight,” Dies at 70 R&B has lost one of its most unmistakable voices. Freddie Jackson, the singer whose smooth delivery helped define romantic R&B during the 1980s and gave generations of listeners songs including “You Are My Lady,” “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” and “Have You Ever Loved Somebody,” has died. He was 70. Jackson’s death was announced Tuesday, October 6, through his verified Instagram account. According to the memorial shared by his family and team, the singer died Monday night, October 5. The announcement did not disclose a cause of death. “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Freddie Jackson,” the statement read, describing the singer as a generous soul who loved his fans, family, friends and music. The memorial graphic accompanying the announcement lists Jackson’s life as October 2, 1956 – October 5, 2026, meaning he died just three da...

10 DEAD AS ALSHABAAB ATTACKS SOMALI PARLIAMENT.

An unidentified man walks away from the Parliament during an attempted attack by Al-Shabaab militants in the capital Mogadishu, May 24, 2014. REUTERS-Omar Faruk            Alshabaab stormed Somalia's parliament today saturday,killing at least 10 security officers in a bomb and gun assault that the United Nations called an attack against the people.According to a policeman Kasim Ahmed Roble said ''Ten government forces died and 14 others were injured in the attack today,while four law makers were also injured.Seven of the fighters who attacked the house were also killed as you can see their bodies''.Sheikh Abu Musab,a spokesman for Al shabaa said the group's fighters had killed 30 people.''We killed 30 from African Union and from the various forces of the so called Somali government''.The Al shabaab estimate of the death toll was not independently verifiable.More photos below.          A Somali government soldier runs to take position in front of the Parliament during a clash with Al shabaab militia in the capital Mogadishu, May 24, 2014. REUTERS-Feisal OmarSomali government soldiers take their positions during a clash with Al Shabaab militants outside the Parliament buildings in the capital Mogadishu, May 24, 2014. REUTERS-Omar FarukSomali government soldiers run to their positions during a clash with Al Shabaab militants outside the Parliament in the capital Mogadishu, May 24, 2014. REUTERS-Omar FarukSomali government soldiers walk outside the Parliament during a clash with Al Shabaab militants in the capital Mogadishu, May 24, 2014. REUTERS-Omar Faruk

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