Saturday 29 June 2013

PHOTONEWS: Gov. Amaechi And President Jonathan In Warm Embrace In Port Harcourt

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Despite their widely publicized feud which came to a head when President Goodluck Jonathan’s security detail prevented Rivers State governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi from shaking hands with him at a presidential dinner last week in Abuja, the two were spotted together today in a warm embrace.

Amaechi met the President at the Port Harcourt International airport today and both men hugged each other in full glare of journalists, supporters and a faction of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) led by a Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike, who is an indigene of Rivers State.

Jonathan was returning from his village of Otueke in Bayelsa State where he commissioned the Otuoke Comprehensive Hospital and visited the Federal University, Otueke.
He made a brief stop-over at Port Harcourt where his Presidential Jet was parked at the airport en route
Abuja.

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Tonto Dikeh May Go To Jail For Smoking Indian Hemp; She Cries That People Hate Her

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has reacted to the photos of Indian Hemp posted by Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, on the social media, boasting that “I smoke ganja”.
Disclosing that Tonto Dikeh may spend the next 15 years in prison for daring to smoke Igbo and expose it, the NDLEA spokesman, Mitchell Ofoyeju said:

“Our attention has been drawn to the post quite frankly and I can tell you that action will be taken on it. The law is clear and NDLEA has been very clear on the issue. No one is permitted to sell, use, cultivate or encourage the use of Indian hemp in Nigeria. The weed is one of the banned narcotics in the country.”

To had on Friday posted photographs of a wrap of hemp and grains of the weed formed into the letters, ‘Happy birthday POKO.’

She also posted a photograph of herself and added the inscription, ‘Mi smoke ganja mi smoke weed…’ Her picture was also close-up of her face that seemed to depict her in a high state.
Mr. Mitchell Ofoyeju further stated that Tonto Dike’s case have already been referred to the appropriate department of the agency for investigation and prosecution.

“NDLEA Act Section 14 (b) states that any person who conspires with, aids, abets, counsels, attempts to commit or is an accessory to any act or offence referred to in this act shall be guilty of an offence under this act and liable on conviction to be sentenced to imprisonment for a term not less than 15 years and not exceeding 25 years,” he said.
Possibly reacting to the criticism she has attracted to herself, Tonto Dike wrote on Instagram:


“no 1 kwz my struggle, al they see is Tonto diz, Tonto dat!!!! nt kwin hw hard it hurt deep down to loose ur mom at d age of 3, n it hurt d most nt to hav her enjoy d fruit of her child birth, Mom i missed u alot #POKO”

BET Awards stretch into weekend festival in L.A.

The awards show anchors the three-day BET Experience festival, which kicks off Friday with the first U.S. concert on Beyonce's world tour.

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This year's BET Awards will offer music fans more than just a televised special. For the first time, the show will serve as anchor for the BET Experience, a three-day destination festival in downtown Los Angeles that will include concerts and other cultural events.

The show itself airs live on the cable network Sunday (8 p.m. ET/PT). It will be hosted by Chris Tucker from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles and will honor R&B legend Charlie Wilson with its lifetime achievement award. Drake leads the field with 12 nominations.

But the festivities in the multi-venue L.A. Live entertainment district really get started Friday night when Beyoncé premieres the U.S. leg of her Mrs. Carter Show world tour with a concert at the Staples Center. Snoop Dogg and fellow hip-hop stars Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Miguel and ScHoolboy Q take over the venue Saturday night. After Sunday's televised program, R. Kelly is joined at Staples by the Jacksons and New Edition. There will be numerous other BET-related events throughout the weekend, including concerts, film screenings, afterparties and seminars.

"We're expecting tens of thousands to come through the various venues," says Debra Lee, chairman and CEO of BET Networks, which partnered with promoter AEG Live to create the fest. "We've been selling tickets nationwide and I think it's going to be one of the events people look forward to every year. The BET Awards are the Super Bowl of black entertainment."

Stephen Hill, BET's president of music programming and specials, says the idea for the festival grew out of the various activities that sprang up around previous shows.

"We just decided to organize what had just been organic," says Hill, who adds that highlights from the weekend will be made into a show that will air at a later date.

Lee says she has no concerns about the festival running so close to the Essence Music Festival, now in its 19th year and traditionally held on July 4 weekend in New Orleans.

"Essence has loyal following," says Lee. "We get 40% of our attendees from the Southern California area. I think the market can sustain both."

It should be a competitive night to see who takes home the most awards. Drake's 12 nominations include five in the video of the year category. Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz each have eight nominations, followed by A$AP Rocky and Jay-Z with five and Justin Timberlake and Miguel with four. The show also will honor Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade with its humanitarian award and pay tribute to Wilson, whose appeal has spanned generations.

In the 1970s and 1980s, the Tulsa native joined his brothers Ronnie and Robert in the Gap Band and had hits like You Dropped a Bomb on Me, Outstanding, Early in the Morning and Yearning for Your Love. In recent years, he's been embraced as Uncle Charlie, working with and influencing countless hip-hop stars.

Wilson will be among the performers Sunday. Also scheduled to take the stage are Kelly, Miguel, Chris Brown, Janelle Monae, Stevie Wonder, Lamar, Snoop, Timberlake, Robin Thicke, T.I., Ciara, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Erykah Badu. Hill says viewers should once again expect the unexpected, as the show has developed a reputation for its wow performance moments.

"Anything can happen and this year's show will absolutely prove that again," Hill says.

Some of the more memorable past surprises include King of Pop Michael Jackson showing up to present King of Soul James Brown with the 2003 lifetime achievement award; Dreamgirls stars Jennifer Hudson (the 2006 film) and Jennifer Holliday (the 1982 Broadway musical) singing together in 2007; Maxwell ending his years-long hiatus in 2008; and El DeBarge's comeback in 2009.

Lee says that kind of unpredictability helps with live viewership.

"We don't want people recording it," Lee says of the show, which attracted 7.4 million viewers last year. "We want everyone to show up Sunday night. This is one of the most talked-about shows of the year and our audience is very active on Twitter and Facebook."


Security Operative Stops Rotimi Amaechi From Approaching President Jonathan

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The Presidency on Thursday defended the prevention of Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State from exchanging pleasantries with President Goodluck Jonathan by a security operative during dinner at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday.

It said the incident was purely a security issue that should not be politicised,especially by opposition political parties.
The governor, who was sitting two tables away from the President, had risen to greet him but the security operative attached to the President stopped him halfway.

In order not to create a scene at the event that had nearly all his colleagues and two heads of government (Joyce Banda of Malawi and Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia) in attendance, Amaechi quietly returned to his seat and waited for about five minutes before leaving the venue.

But as the Action Congress of Nigeria and Congress for Progressive Change berated Jonathan over the incident, the Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Dr. Ahmed Gulak, said it was tantamount to a breach of protocol and security if Amaechi was allowed access to his boss who was already seated before the governor arrived.

Gulak said, “The President has a good relationship with all state governors and he meets with them regularly. The case in point is a pure security issue and it should be treated as a security issue that should not be politicised.

“The question the ACN and others who may want to politicize this issue need to ask is whether the President arrived at the venue of the dinner and was already seated before the governor arrived.

Usual practice across the world is that once the President arrives a place, nobody whether a governor or not, is allowed entrance. That is the protocol. Even Barack Obama of the United States cannot be on his seat and a governor will be allowed to come in.

If that was the situation in this case that the President was already on his seat, it would have been a breach of protocol and security for any security person to allow the governor access to the President. Such a security person would have been sanctioned if he had done that.”

Wondering why the ACN was interested in the matter, the presidential aide advised the opposition political parties to “concentrate on issues concerning them and stop politicizing everything.”



Nelson Mandela is Showing ‘Great Improvement’ Than he Was 3 Days Ago – Ex-Wife

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Former South African President Nelson Mandela is showing a “great improvement” in his health compared to a few days ago, his ex-wife, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, said today.
“I’m not a doctor but I can say that from what he was a few days ago, there is great improvement,” she told reporters outside Mandela’s former home in the Johannesburg township of Soweto. Photo above is of journalist waiting to be given more information on his health.

Two of my Family Members Manage Kidney Failure – Juliet Ibrahim

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Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim has come under fire, mortar and brimstones after releasing statements on her Instagram page that asked ailing singer and producer OJB Jezreel’s handlers “to reach out to the right people and stop harassing celebrities for funds”. In a fresh statement hastily released by her media manager, Juliet cries out that her words were misunderstood.

“I don’t mean for my tweets to be misconstrued and I won’t take OJB’s health problems with levity as many have misconstrued me… all I was trying to do was bring an idea of where we can get the transplant done since it’s utmost necessary we get it done soonest and funds ain’t coming in as much expected, thus, I thought we could try a better and certified centre which isn’t as expensive as the current one in UK when there are several cheaper countries to perform the surgery.

Also instead of people lashing out on celebrities, they should rather be asking the government to help. It should be further noted that we are all finding a lasting solution to help end the pain of the talented entertainer and bring smile to his face once again and not generate issue out of someone’s suggestion or hand of help”.

She stated further “Currently I have 2 relatives living with kidney failure whom I’m responsible for and caring for, thus, I’m no stranger to whatever OJB is going through.”
The fair complexioned actress came under fierce attack after her published statements went viral today.

Culled from: VangardNGR

I Wear 38 Tripple D Bra Size – Eniola Badmus

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In a recent interview with Eniola Badmus, she revealed certain details about herself and very extreme things her fans would be interested in knowing about her. Here is the full interview

How did you come into acting?
I have been around since 1999, I just walked into an audition centre and I was chosen.
How has it been?
It’s been a whole lot of challenges because at first it was not easy, but we glorify the name of the Lord.
What are you doing presently?
Currently, I am working on my profile, to look inwards and move into the corporate world, do some corporate shows or probably get an endorsement.
You shot into the limelight with the bad girl character in the films, jenifa and Omo Gheto; are you that bad a person?
No, I am a very simple person, I m a cool babe.
You once told me that after your university you just walked into an audition session and got a role, were you harassed séxually as being claimed by some people?
There is no industry where there is no séxual harassment because if it did not happen to you, you will not have the gut to say ‘wow! I have come a long way’.
So, it happened to you?
Obviously, It happened to me so there is no big deal about it. The fact remains that I must be harassed séxually because I am séxy and big and I know it. So, it’s bound to happen to anybody but the way you handle it matters.
How sexy are you?
That’s personal. I don’t want to go into that.
Where did you grow up?
My growing up was good and wonderful. I have wonderful parents who wanted the best for me, that’s why I studied up to Masters degree level.
As a séxy person, how do you cope with male admirers?
I am very, very comfortable with guys because I have a lot of them as friends. I like to be in the midst of guys, I love them.
How is your love life, are you into any relationship?
My love life is cool and my relationship is private too.
How was your first sexual experience?
Aha, that is still private.
Do you enjoy sex?
That is rotten; I can’t talk about that too.
What do you like most about your body?
I like myself, I like my body, at times I think I’m the only person created like this because I’m not only big, I’m also séxy.
When are you getting married?
Soon, very soon because I am in my 30s and I only need just three years to have my two babies.
Which part of your body do you protect more?
I protect every part of my body because my body is a temple of God, which must not be exposed.
Do you use a special brá?
So, you want to know my brá size?
Okay, I will tell you. I wear 38 Triple D.
Which colour of brá do you prefer?
No, no, I won’t answer that, that is too confidential.
How do you relate with the opposite séx?
I relate with them normally.
Which project are you working on right now?
I am working, working, working. My fans should just keep their fingers crossed.
What bad things have you done that you regret?
I have done bad, bad, bad things, even worse but now I am a changed person.

Michael Jackson feared London gig rehearsal would kill him, eldest son Prince tells court

The teenager took to the stand at the trial against AEG Live and spoke of the last time he saw his late pop star father alive

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Michael Jackson feared the punishing rehearsals for his London gigs would be the death of him, his eldest son Prince told a court.

Speaking for the first time about his dad’s last days, he said the superstar would often be left in tears after talks over the O2 comeback.

The 16-year-old said yesterday: “After he got off the phone, he would cry. He’d say, ‘They’re going to kill me, they’re going to kill me.’”

Prince also claimed Randy Phillips, boss of concert promoter AEG Live, grabbed Dr Conrad Murray during a visit to the singer’s rented Los Angeles home in the lead up to the gigs and was aggressive.

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He said: “He was grabbing his elbow. It looked ­aggressive to me.

“They were really close and he was making hand motions.”

But Prince admitted he could not hear what ­Phillips was saying to the physician.

Jackson was not at the home as he was in London rehearsing.

Prince told how he called his father to let him know he was there. It was his last conversation with him.

Dr Murray was found guilty of ­involuntary manslaughter after he gave Jacko a fatal dose of anaesthetic in June 2009 and is now in jail.

Prince recalled the grim day when Jackson was rushed to hospital by paramedics from their home.

He told the LA court: “I was ­downstairs in the sitting room and I heard screaming upstairs.

“I ran upstairs and saw Conrad Murray doing CPR on my dad. Dr Murray was screaming while doing CPR. My sister [Paris] came upstairs, she was screaming all the time and saying she wanted to see Dad.”

The youngster told how Dr Murray broke the news their dad had died after medics failed to resuscitate him by telling them: “Sorry kids, Dad is dead.’’

Asked how they reacted, Prince replied: “We just cried.”

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The boy also told how he, Paris, 15, and 11-year-old brother Blanket had no idea their dad was the most famous man on the planet until stumbling across a video of his concert.

He added: “He wanted us to be normal.

"Me and my sister found out how famous he was by watching a video of one of his concerts and there were girls screaming and being carried out on stretchers. Then we knew.

“When I went out with him I’d wear a mask, he wanted to protect us so people would not know how we looked so we could go out without him.”

Prince was giving evidence in the Jackson family’s £31billion claim.

They say AEG was responsible for Jacko’s premature death through the negligent hiring and handling of Dr Murray.

AEG claim Jackson was responsible as he hired Murray himself.

The trial is in its ninth week and is expected to run until August.

Miley Cyrus: Black and Gold Beauty in Miami



Continuing promotions on her hit single "We Can't Stop," Miley Cyrus made her way down the east coast to Miami, FL on Friday (June 28).

The 20-year-old songstress once again showed off her svelte figure in an all black ensemble that included short shorts which she topped off with all good accessories.

Justin Bieber Hopes For "Marriage And A Family" While He's Still Young



Surely making ladies everywhere swoon in excitement, Justin Bieber opened up about his future and his hopes for marriage in US Weekly's new bookazine.

On newsstands now, the 19-year-old "Baby" crooner looks all grown up as he poses shirtless and dishes on his anticipation of "getting married and starting a family" while he's still young.

"My grandparents Bruce and Diane Dale [are my relationship role models," the Biebs explained. "They love each other so much, after so many years! When I'm their age, I want to be as in love with my wife as my grandfather is with his."

As for when the romance doesn't work out as planned, Justin says make the best of it, "As long as people are kind to each other during a breakup, there is no reason they can't be friends."

Although Bieber has surely experienced love in his young years, he says that "a lot of people give me relationship advice." So just what are the best words of wisdom he has received so far? "Be patient and listen," he says. "I'm still growing. I'm trying to be a better person every day."

Friday 28 June 2013

Eminem Talks Drug Addiction In New Documentary: "My Bottom Was Gonna Be Death"



He’s had a career full of epic highs and depressing lows, and Eminem almost died as a result of his substance abuse issues.

The “Real Slim Shady” rapper opens up about his addiction in the new documentary “How To Make Money Selling Drugs” noting that he almost didn’t come out alive.

Em begins, “When I took my first Vicodin, it was like this feeling of ‘Ahh.’ Like everything was not only mellow, but [I] didn’t feel any pain. I don’t know at what point exactly it started to be a problem. I just remember liking it more and more. People tried to tell me that I had a problem.”

“I would say ‘Get that f**king person outta here. I can’t believe they said that sh*t to me. I’m not out there shooting heroin. I’m not f**king out there putting coke up my nose. I’m not smoking crack.’”

At one point Eminem’s drug use got so bad he had to be rushed to the emergency room. “Had I got to the hospital about two hours later, I would have died. My organs were shutting down. My liver, kidneys, everything. They were gonna have to put me on dialysis. They didn’t think I was gonna make it. My bottom was gonna be death.”

As for his recovery, Em noted, “I had to regain motor skills, I had to regain talking skills. It’s been a learning process, I’m growing. I couldn’t believe that anybody could be naturally happy without being on something. So I would say to anybody, ‘It does get better.’”

Beyonce Knowles Shares Blue Ivy Images!



She has one of the cutest little girls in the world, and Beyoncé Knowles isn’t shy about showing off snaps of Blue Ivy.

The “Crazy in Love” songstress took to her Tumblr page to share a few pictures of her 17-month-old daughter including one with a regal-looking crown.

Meanwhile, Bey recently confessed that while millions of fans love to hear her sing, she really can’t stand her spoken voice. However, providing the pipes for “Epic” character Queen Tara was a fabulous experience.

"I have such a crazy voice when I speak. I hate hearing myself speak! It felt strange, but I loved it when I heard my little crazy voice coming out of this beautiful, regal woman."

Dr. Sid buys out a cinema hall to watch “man of steel” with 200 fans

Being an avid fan of the ‘superman’ movie franchise, Dr. Sid wanted to be one of the first people to see it. So, to thank his fans for their love and support, the Mavin doctor decided to take 200 lucky fans to the cinema with him for a private screening of the new blockbuster, in partnership with Tripican.com

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He purchased 200 movie tickets on Tripican.com, the online discounted movie ticketing website, for his fans and a few friends to see “Man of Steel” on Saturday, 22nd June 2013.

In a quick interview with Bella Naija, he said:
“So last week, I hung out with 200 of my fans and friends at the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, at the Palms for a private screening of the new Superman Movie “Man of Steel”. I am a big movie fan and I wanted to share a movie experience with some of the most important people to me.
My fans have made me who I am, they have supported me for 10 years now. So this is one of my little ways of showing that I appreciate them all. I had a lot of fun at the cinema plus the movie was amazing. I want to say a big thank you to all the ticket winners that came through and my Mavin fam – Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Altims, Babyfresh, Tega, Bizzle, Otoide, not forgetting Tunde Ednut.”

”Man of Steel” is the most recent superhero movie from the ‘Superman’ franchise and features some of the biggest stars in Hollywood – Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner, Laurence Fishburneand Diane Lane.

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Govt officials withdraw support for OJB due to misinformation on funds raised

Oh no! A fake list of the celebrities went viral today with claims Dbanj donated N7million, Wizkid – N3million, 2face – N1.5million etc but it has been discovered to be false!

While the likes of Don Jazzy, P-Square, Ruggedman, Mercy Johnson, Iyanya, Julius Aguw have contributed, the other names on the list that circulated today are 100% false.

Head of committee for the #SaveOJB fund, singer Nomoreloss, says the hype and misinformation is affecting efforts to raise the complete money OJB needs for his treatment.

See his tweets below:


Amanda Bynes: More Hate For Drake



Keeping the world entertained one tweet at a time, Amanda Bynes fired another social media shot at Drake earlier today (June 28).

This time around, the “Hairspray” actress not only slammed the “Started From the Bottom” hitmaker but also his mother Sandi Graham.

In an inflammatory post to her official Twitter account, Amanda tweeted, “The only person uglier than @drake is his mom.”

And when added in with claims that Drake had his “down syndrome” removed with “airbrushing” and her desire for him to “murder her vagina,” it seems Bynes can’t get enough of the dapper musician.

Midnight Raid: 52 Nigerians Raided In Malaysia, Now Awaiting Deportation



In what was described as a midnight raid by the Malaysia Immigration Police, 52 Nigerians have been arrested and are now awaiting deportation.

According to reports, the Immigration police raided houses that were occupied by Nigerians, and properties were destroyed in the process. Clothed or unclad, the Nigerians who were unfortunate enough to be at home during the raid were arrested. Although it was reported that those who weren't home had their houses ransacked and vandalised.

Tonto Dikeh Brags About Her Weed Smoking Habit



I wonder why Tonto Dikeh made a mess of herself during the Iyanya concert in London, she revealed her love for smoking indian hemp through her instragram page today, posting photo of a large blunt she rolled before boarding her flight to london, In addition she took photos of her name spelt with the infamous grass,

Hope she is aware that what ever that has an advantage also has a disadvantage

Patrick Schwarzenegger Premieres “Stuck in Love” in New York City



Making his big acting debut, Patrick Schwarzenegger showed up at the New York City premiere of “Stuck in Love” last night (June 26).

Joined by costars Nat Wolff and Liana Liberato, the 19-year-old son of Arnold Schwarzenegger looked cool and confident in a dapper grey suit as he mingled outside the Sunshine Landmark Theater.

Kylie Jenner and Jaden Smith Go Public with their Relationship?



Enjoying a casual night out together, Kylie Jenner and Jaden Smith caught a screening of "World War Z" at the Calabasas Commons movie theater in California on Wednesday (June 26).

Though the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" cutie was showing off some serious leg in her daisy dukes, the fact that the young Hollywood duo was holding hands caught the attention of every shutterbug.

One Direction & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Cover Glamour's Music Issue!



Celebrating the sounds of summer, Glamour released the cover to their upcoming August music issue on Thursday (June 27) featuring none other than the guys of One Direction as well as fellow British beauty, Rosie Huntington Whiteley.

Looking all grown up and happy to be surrounding one of the world's most beautiful ladies, all five of the guys– Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, and Niall Horan– flashed their pearly whites for the front cover which will be available digitally on July 2.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx Set to Reunite for "Mean Business"



They lit up the big screen in "Django Unchained," and now Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx will once again reunite for another sure-to-be blockbuster hit titled "Mean Business."

On Thursday (June 27), it was announced by Deadline that the pair of Hollywood studs would co-star together in the screen adaptation of S. Craig Zahler's novel “Mean Business on North Ganson Street."

Variety officially describes the flick as: "a disgraced detective (DiCaprio) who transfers to a town in Missouri and teams with another disgraced officer (Foxx) to fight crime after police officers in the town begin showing up dead execution style making the two believe someone is out to make war with the local authorities."

Zahler, author of the original book, will write the script while Warner Bros. has purchased the rights to the flick.

Psquare, Jude Okoye, Iyanya donate N6million to OJB





P-Square and their elder brother Jude ‘Engees’ Okoye on Thursday (yesterday) donated N5million to ailing music producer OJB who needs N16million for a kidney transplant while Iyanya Iyanya and his manager/business partner Ubi Franklin, donated N1million to him.

Unconfirmed sources further say Wizkid donated N3million to the ailing music producer…..we hope the N16million is raised in time for him to have the kidney transplant!


Nse Ikpe Etim defines true love and happiness



Nollywood’s sweetheart, Nse Ikpe Etim in  a recent interview with flytime TV  has defined what true love and happiness is supposed to be. She further talked about how her journey into marriage and how romantic her husband has being.

See excerpts below:

Congratulations on your successful wedding. How has the marital journey being?

Thank you. When you embark on journeys with friends or partners it’s always a lot easier. We thank God, my husband and I are journeying very well.

Your traditional marriage garnered a lot of media attention, how did that make you feel?

Well, I was simply focused on marrying the man that has my heart, so the media attention was an unexpected bonus. We’re however grateful for all the love that was shown to us and all the heart felt messages of support and kinship that we received from family, friends, fans and the media community.

In some of the wedding photos that went viral, you cried while embracing your brother at the wedding. Why?



I hadn’t seen my brother in a little while. He’s resident outside the continent, so it was a tearful reunion. I’d missed him so much and was very glad that he could attend my wedding and give me away.

Should we expect a white wedding soon?

Yes, that’s in the works. My husband and I are Catholic, and so a wedding in the church is of utmost importance. After the fanfare that followed the traditional ceremony, we wanted a breather. I’ll be sure to pass on the details as soon as they’re finalized

What do you miss the most about your days of being single?

I know this may sound cliché but I don’t miss anything. I’m happy with a man that loves me and whom I love in equal measure. What’s to miss?

What’s your definition of true love and happiness?

True love and happiness is waking up every morning and knowing today I’m not alone. It’s the safety or security you feel when you know someone out there has your back.

Thursday 27 June 2013

Davido Comments On Rumours Of Getting Arrested In Budapest!



Davido is currently on his European tour but it hasn’t all been plain sailing.

The rumour mill went into overdrive with reports that the star was arrested in Budapest for using fake currency.

Davido’s team however have quickly squashed these allegations and quickly released an official press release about the matter.

It has come to our notice that some unscrupulous rumour peddlers have chosen to malign Davido’s hard work ethic and reputation.
Davido has been on his European tour for a few weeks and landed in Budapest, Hungary on Friday June 21 for his Budapest stop. He was met with what is perhaps the worst case of unprofessionalism from a promoter in his career as a touring artiste. The promoter in this case is known as Mr Frank of BLACK DIAMOND ENTERTAINMENT. To the dismay of his management, the agreements on Davido’s ryder were not met despite assurances written and verbal that everything was set. Please note the following facts:
• Against their agreement, Davido and his management were given a one bedroom suite to house them during their stay in Budapest.
• The promoter had issues with the venue for the show. Up until the night of the performance, the venue had not been paid for and Davido’s management were informed that he might not be able to perform on the stage. This was finally sorted a few minutes to the show.
• When it was finally time to perform, the promoter had not arranged for sound and Davido only managed the situation and decided to perform because of his fans that had paid to attend the concert.
• A fight broke out at the club and the promoters did not arrange any form of security for Davido, it was the intervention of the venue security guards that ensured that he got back to his hotel room in safety.
• Davido and his management did not receive any direct payments from the said promoter. Infact the promoter is yet to pay up in full Davido’s performance fees as agreed.
• Davido and his management team catered to their every need while in Budapest from their personal funds
Davido’s management wishes to state distinctly and clearly that Davido was not at any point arrested in Budapest, Hungary. He is currently in Paris, France where he is set to perform on the 28th and the 29th of June.
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David Beckham and John Travolta Attend Breitling Flagship Opening



Showing their support for a favorite watch brand, David Beckham and John Travolta attended the flagship store opening for Breitling in London on Thursday (June 27).

Dolce & Gabbana sentenced to Jail for Tax Evasion…

Italian fashion house duo Dolce and Gabbana has been sentenced to one year and eight months in prison for tax evasion of about one billion euros (N 245,000,000,000), according to media reports.

Lawyers for Dolce and Gabbana, whose celebrity clients include Beyonce and Madonna, immediately said they will be appealing, and under Italian law the sentence will be suspended in the meantime.

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana were accused of having transferred control of their brands to a shell company in Luxembourg in 2004 and 2005 to avoid paying Italian taxes.

hmmmmm, plenty money o.




E.M.E’s Skales graduates from Lead City University

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Excited Skales took to his instagram to share his excitement yesterday following his graduation from school – Lead City University

We hope Wizkid gets inspired too – because labelmate Skales has completed his four years programme in Office management at Leadcity University.
Skales had taken the pains to combine school and music. Not easy at all!

We say congrats to Skales!

Wizkid ... hmmm

Mercy Johnson visits ailing OJB Jezreel in her new Lexus SUV (Photo)

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Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie visited ailing music producer, OJB Jezreel at his residence in Gbaja, Lagos, yesterday in her newly acquired Sports Utility Vehicle bearing a customised number plate – ODI-WIFE!

You will recall that the car was given to her by her husband, Prince Odi Okojie, some months ago.

Mercy donated an undisclosed amount to OJB for his heath but sources claim she gave him a million naira cheque – we hope OJB Jezreel is able to raise enough funds to undertake the kidney transplant surgery he badly needs.

Our heart longs for his quick recovery

I’m most comfortable when I’m Nude – Omotola Jalade Ekeinde



That’s Omotola on the latest City People Fashion & Lifestyle cover and she says she is most comfortable when she is nude!

My ex-hubby is mad and drunk for asking for a DNA — Actress Laide Bakare



Nigerian actress, Laide Bakare, who has been enmeshed in a paternity mess with two men, has finally reacted to the claims by her estranged husband, Olumide Okunfulire, that he would challenge her for a DNA to determine the true father of her new baby.
In an interview with a popular Lagos gossip magazine, City People, Laide Bakare claimed her ex-husband must be “mad and oozing from chronic drunkenness’ for him to have ask her to do a DNA to know who the father of her new baby truly is.

“Ordinarily,” the actress stated, “I would not believe all the stories of him saying those rubbish in the media,” she said.

Laide Bakare further observed that, “maybe he was being pushed to say those things by those who know nothing about how we lived together or, maybe, they just want to put him in a big trouble.”

She said that if truly Okunfulire asked for a DNA, then he “must have gone mad and must be oozing from chronic drunkenness.” Laide dared her ex-hubby to “go ahead if he really meant it but I’m sure he has run mad.”

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Gay Marriage Scores A Win, Celebrities Tweet Reactions



It was a massive victory for gay marriage advocates today (June 26) when the United States Supreme Court ruled that California’s Proposition 8 is unconstitutional.

The justices came back with a 5-4 decision, declaring that marriage doesn’t have to only be between a man and a woman, which will start the ball rolling for a federal gay marriage sanction.

President Barack Obama tweeted, “Today's DOMA ruling is a historic step forward for #MarriageEquality. #LoveIsLove,” while Kristen Bell chimed in, “You’re damn right DOMA is unconstitutional!! #equalitymatters.”

“Girls” star Lena Dunham proclaimed, “Don't wanna traffic in stereotypes but let's be real: I'm gonna love a gay wedding,” and Adam Lambert penned, “Down w DOMA! Something to be very proud of this upcoming July 4th. We are making beautiful progress for Equality! #proud”

“Modern Family” stars Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Sarah Hyland noted respectively, “Victory for marriage in California as #Prop8 is struck down. Small but substantial steps toward #MarriageEquality for all!” and “AND no standing on #prop8?? Same sex marriage is legal in california! I better be getting some wedding invites... #whatdoiwear?”

Wednesday 26 June 2013

Beyonce Knowles’ Father Matthew Sues the Sun



It’s no secret that tabloids tend to take liberties when it comes to reporting the news, and Matthew Knowles is calling foul on a story The Sun wrote about him.

According to his defamation lawsuit filed against the London publication, the report "knowingly and maliciously misrepresented [his] relationship with his daughter, Beyoncé Knowles, and with his granddaughter."

In their story, The Sun claimed, "Former manager talks about family rift for the first time" and "Mathew Knowles has reportedly not yet met Blue Ivy.” They also alleged, “Although he insists the decision to go their separate ways was mutual, Mathew, 61, is hurt that Beyoncé has cut him out of her life."

However, Mr. Knowles says it’s all erroneous. "My daughters and my family mean the world to me. The barrage of repeated falsehoods spawned by the British Sun's defamatory article has been exhausting and personally damaging to me. No matter how many papers it sells or web hits it generates, The Sun, like any newspaper, needs to maintain a basic level of journalistic integrity. The Sun crossed the line when it went after my family. The Sun needs to be held responsible for its lies in a court of law. This happens too often to too many people, and it is simply unfair."

Countries Which Allow Gay Marriage

Map showing countries where same-sex marriage has been approved

US Supreme Court in historic rulings on gay marriage

Edith Windsor celebrates after the Supreme Court ruling in her case in New York 26 June 2013
Doma plaintiff Edith Windsor saluted her late partner Thea Speyer after the Supreme Court ruled in her favour

The US Supreme Court has struck down a law denying federal benefits to gay couples and cleared the way for same-sex marriage in California.

The justices said that the Defense of Marriage Act, known as Doma, discriminated against same-sex couples.

They also declined to rule on Proposition 8, California's prohibition of gay marriage, in effect allowing such unions to resume in the state.

Opinion polls indicate that most Americans support same-sex marriage.

Wednesday's decisions do not affect the bans on gay unions enshrined in the constitutions of more than 30 US states.

But the California ruling means that 13 US states and the District of Columbia now recognise same-sex marriage.

'We are more free'


The Doma opinion grants legally married gay men and women access to the same federal entitlements available to opposite-sex married couples. These include tax, health and pension benefits and family hospital visits.

The landmark 5-4 rulings prompted celebrations from about 1,000 gay rights advocates gathered outside the Supreme Court in Washington DC and nationwide.

The legal challenge to Doma was brought by New York resident Edith Windsor, 83.

She was handed a tax bill of $363,000 (£236,000) when she inherited the estate of her spouse Thea Speyer - a levy she would not have had to pay if she had been married to a man.

"It's an accident of history that put me here," Ms Windsor said after the ruling was handed down.

Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote: "Doma writes inequality into the entire United States Code.

"Under Doma, same-sex married couples have their lives burdened, by reason of government decree, in visible and public ways," the decision added.

"Doma's principal effect is to identify a subset of state-sanctioned marriages and make them unequal."

Lower courts had also decided in Ms Windsor's favour.

After the ruling Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel said the Pentagon would begin extending benefits to same-sex military spouses as soon as possible.

Defence officials added there were an estimated 18,000 gay couples in the armed forces, although it is not known how many were married.

US President Barack Obama, who is on a state visit to the West African country of Senegal, said: "When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are or whom they love, we are all more free."

But opponents of same-sex marriage said they were disappointed with the ruling.

"As the American people are given time to experience the actual consequences of redefining marriage," said Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, "the public debate and opposition to the redefinition of natural marriage will undoubtedly intensify."

'No authority'

In Washington DC people talked to the BBC about the rulings
Proposition 8 is a ban on gay marriage passed by California voters in November 2008, just months after the state's supreme court decided such unions were legal.

Two same-sex couples launched a legal challenge against Proposition 8. As the state of California refused to defend the ban on gay marriage, the group that sponsored Proposition 8 stepped up to do so.

On Wednesday, the US Supreme Court said a private party did not have the right, or "standing", to defend the constitutionality of a law, because it could not demonstrate it would suffer injury if the law were to be struck down and same-sex marriages allowed.

"We have no authority to decide this case on the merits," Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the ruling, which was not split along ideological lines.

Their opinion leaves in place a ruling by a lower court, in San Francisco, that struck down Proposition 8.

California Governor Jerry Brown is ordering county officials across the state to comply. The San Francisco appeals court has said it will wait at least 25 days before allowing same-sex marriages to resume in California.

The four dissenting Supreme Court justices said they believed they should have addressed the constitutional question of same-sex marriage before them in the Proposition 8 case.

Further litigation could lie ahead for the California ban, analysts say.

President Obama called the plaintiffs to congratulate them from Air Force One, his official jet, en route to Africa.


A military woman and her wife explain why Doma has made their life as a married couple difficult
About 18,000 same-sex couples were married in California in the less than five months same-sex marriages were permitted there.

Doma was signed into law in 1996 by former President Bill Clinton after it was approved in Congress with bipartisan support.

But it was subsequently struck down by several lower courts.

In 2011, President Obama said that while he would continue to enforce Doma, his administration would not defend it in court. So Republicans from the House of Representatives hired a lawyer to argue in favour of the measure.

House Speaker John Boehner, the top Republican in Congress, said he was disappointed with Wednesday's ruling.

"A robust national debate over marriage will continue in the public square, and it is my hope that states will define marriage as the union between one man and one woman," he said.

Ellen DeGeneres: It's a Wonderful Day for Equality



She’s a prominent activist for marriage equality, and now Ellen DeGeneres shares her excitement for the United States Supreme Court ruling towards California’s Proposition 8.

Shortly after news broke regarding the major victory for gay rights, the talk show hostess took to the Twitterverse and shared her thoughts with her followers.

“It’s a supremely wonderful day for equality. Prop 8 is over and so is DOMA,” Ellen wrote. "Congratulations everyone. And I mean everyone.”

The 55-year-old married actress Portia de Rossi back in 2008, shortly after California's court found Prop 8 unconstitutional.

Miley Cyrus: Summertime Sexy in NYC



Taking a break from her promotional duties, Miley Cyrus headed back to her hotel in New York City this afternoon (June 26).

And the “We Can’t Stop” songstress had all eyes on her thanks to a sports bra-style top with parachute pants and gold sandals as she greeted her anxiously-waiting fans.

Rihanna Fires Back At Journalist Who Called Her “toxic pop princess”!



Rihanna is not holding back! Daily Mail journalist wrote a very opionated article on Rihanna earlier today, branding Riri a “toxic pop princess”.
Not one to let anyone speak ill of her, Rihanna took to her Instagram page to fire back at the woman behind the article, posting a very unflattering picture of Liz Jones with the rather hilarious caption in the process:

LOL!!!! My money got a bad habit of pissing people off!! If you sincerely wanna help little girls more than their own parents do, here’s a toxic tip: don’t be amateur with your articles, you sound bitter! What’s all this about hair and nails and costumes and tattoos?? ….That shit ain’t clever!!! That shit ain’t journalism! That’s a sad sloppy menopausal mess!!! Nobody over here acts like they’re perfect! I don’t pretend that I’m like you, i just live… My life!! And I don’t know why y’all still act so surprised by any of it!! “Role Model” is not a position or title that I have ever campaigned for, so chill wit dat! I got my own fucked up shit to work on, I’ll never portray that as perfect, but for right now it’s ME!! Call it what ya want!! Toxic was cute, Poisonous Pop Princess had a nice ring to it, just a lil wordy!
And P.S. my first American Vogue cover was in 2011…APRIL!!! #ElizabethAnnJones

What do you make of Riri’s response?

Omotola’s US Debut With Akon In “Hit The Floor” – Video!



Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde a.k.a OmoSexy has finally launched herself in the U.S. movie industry with her debut in new TV drama series which aired on the 24th of June 2013 on VH1 titled ‘Hit The Floor’

check it out here