Kim Kardashian with her Christmas gift this holiday season from fiancee Kanye West: an Hermes Birkin bag that had been hand-painted by renowned artist George Condo.
Sunday, 29 December 2013
PICS OF THE DAY
Kim Kardashian with her Christmas gift this holiday season from fiancee Kanye West: an Hermes Birkin bag that had been hand-painted by renowned artist George Condo.
MO'CHEDDAH IN SA WITH BOYFRIEND
Mo'Cheddah has been off the music scene recently, an industry that gave her recognition. Her absence has become a worry to her fans. The former Knight House artiste, as we learnt, is now in South Africa studying.
Apart from that, the former University of Lagos (UNILAG) student is also in the late Nelson Mandela's country with her boyfriend, Bukunyi, also known as BK. Both are reportedly having fun together and visiting choice places in the former apartheid ridden country.
Bukunyi is the son of an Ondo monarch, Olateru-Olagbegi. The rich dude is also a brother to top Beat FM presenter, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi.
COMEDIAN PRINCESS MARRIAGE CRASHES JUST 7 MONTHS AFTER
The seven-month union between ace female humour merchant, Oluwadamilola Adekoya, popularly known as Princess, and Adeshola Jeremiah has crashed as the chubby comedian said they split due to “irreconcilable differences”.
It was learnt that the marriage had not been a bed of roses as both parties had been having incessant fights, which necessitated family and friends intervening on several occasions.
Princess, a graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Lagos, got married on May 8, 2013. She earlier confirmed the split at comedy show which took place recently at Muson Centre.
Princess said, “It is true, my marriage has ended. We got married in May. We tried to work it out but we couldn’t.
“It happened a while ago. It is not easy for a marriage to end. All the excitement of marriage has passed. We wanted to keep it out of the public for a while.”
KIM KARDASHIAN SHOWS OFF NORTH'S LAMBORGHINI
Baby North West got her very own mini Lamborghini car over the holidays -- just like her dad Kanye West! Kim Kardashian shared the adorable picture of the 6-month-old's new wheels via Instagram on Friday, Dec. 27.
"Like father like daughter," the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star wrote. Alongside the caption, she shared a picture of her fiance's black Ferrari, with North's miniature one placed to the right.
UCHE JOMBO CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY WITH HUBBY IN THE STATES
Prolific Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo added a year to her age on Saturday, December 28, 2013 and she spent an ample time with her heartthrob in the United States of America (USA).
The Abia State-born star has been in and out of the country lately, after she reportedly relocated abroad to join her Puerto Rican husband, Kenny Rodriguez, who she got married to in May 2012.
As gathered, the actress-cum-movie producer spent quality time with her husband on her birthday yesterday. We further learnt that her hubby took her out and both later enjoyed the day together in their house in New York.
GOV OSHIOMHOLE ESCAPES DEATH IN AUTO CRASH
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, Saturday escaped death in a ghastly motor accident involving the governor's convoy around Ewu village, Auchi-Benin road.
The incident occurred at about 9.45am on his way to Benin City from his Iyamho Village.
It was gathered that the incident occurred when a Peugeot J5 Bus with registration number XB 355 Fugar, loaded with tomatoes and plantains lost control while trying to overtake a trailer and rammed into the Governor's Flag Car, a BMW bullet proof car, from the opposite direction before swerving into a road side ditch.
It would be recalled that the governor's convoy was also involved in a motor accident last year when a an articulated vehicle rammed into his car.
SAMUEL ETO'O WINS IT FOR CHELSEA AGAINST LIVERPOOL
Chelsea starved Luis Suarez of chances in claiming a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Liverpool in a pulsating Barclays Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge.
In Suarez's first match with Chelsea since April's infamous bite on Branislav Ivanovic earned him a 10-match ban, Jose Mourinho's side deprived the prolific striker of scoring opportunities and took full advantage.
The Blues responded from going behind to Martin Skrtel's fourth-minute goal with a brilliant Eden Hazard strike and a rare striker's goal.
Samuel Eto'o showed a goal-poacher's instinct to decide the game with his third Premier League goal of the season - and just the sixth by a Chelsea striker.
Monday, 23 December 2013
MILEY CYRUS POSES IN LACY RED BRA
She's currently single following her split from Liam Hemsworth earlier this year.
But Miley Cyrus can always rely on her beloved pet pooches for comfort.The 21-year-old posted a snap of herself posing with one her canine companions on her Instagram page on Sunday.
As always, the songstress was scantily-clad in the selfie, wearing a lacy red bra.It was, however, a softer image of the singer, who was also make-up free in the image.
She wrote in an accompanying caption: 'the best part of my day. cuddling up to my baby.'
MEET AMERICA'S FIRST OPENLY GAY IMAM
He’s been condemned by other Muslim leaders, and some local imams have even refused to greet him. But Imam Daayiee Abdullah – believed to be the only openly gay imam in America– is proud of his story.
According to Aljazeera, Imam Abdullah was born a Christian, born and raised in Detroit, where his parents were Southern Baptists.
But at age 15, he told his parents he was gay. At 33, while studying in China, Abdullah converted to Islam, and went on to study the religion in Egypt, Jordan and Syria. But as a gay man in America, he saw that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Muslims had unmet spiritual needs, so he decided to become an imam to attend to their needs.
WAYNE ROONEY STEPS OUT WITH WIFE COLEEN FOR MAN U CHRISTMAS PARTY
It hasn't been the best start to the season for Manchester United under David Moyes' leadership, but the players and coach put league tables and points aside for the team's annual Christmas do.
And along came the WAGs to join in the merriment, with Coleen Rooney wearing a little black dress with platform peep-toe shoes as she arrived to Rosso restaurant on the arm of husband Wayne.
JAYWON REVEALS REASON BEHIND LAYING LOW
In a recent interview with PUNCH, Kennis music artiste Jaywon, revealed why he has been keeping a low profile for months now.
He said: “It was deliberate and I won’t say it was an issue. Everybody needs to grow and I always tell people to assess themselves and check if they are growing. This should be done every now and then. Then, you make the necessary corrections.
“Maybe, I noticed certain things about me and I took time out to make amends. In the past, there were some things I did which I wished I never did. Sometimes, because you are signed to a record label, you feel they should do everything for you and as a result, you let go of many things or don’t take responsibility for what you should.”
KYLIE JENNER POSTS ANOTHER RACY PHOTO
Kylie Jenner is just 16, but she is fast developing a reputation for her racy selfies.
The 16-year-old Keeping Up With the Kardashians star tweeted this close-up of her fishnet clad legs as she was at the wheel of her Mercedes truck.
With her talon-like nails gripping the wheel, and wearing a very short skirt, Kylie appears to be as keen on the spotlight as her sister Kim Kardashian.
EL RUFAI WEEPS AS HE LOSES BROTHER & NEPHEW IN A DAY
The former FCT minister lost his brother, nephew and three of their friends in a car accident over the weekend. He took to twitter to express his pain.
Ibrahim was my immediate kid brother, and until recently worked with First Bank of Nigeria. He is survived by our mother, his siblings, wives and children.
SHE NAILED IT! RIHANNA SHOWS OFF HER FESTIVE CHRISTMAS TALONS
She is not known to be a woman who does things by halves.
And Rihanna is seemingly going all out for Christmas.
The singer showed off her festive themed nails while she lounged around in her hometown of Barbados on Sunday.
The saucy popstrel posted the image of her hands sitting on a bow as she enjoyed a well-earned break with her family.Read more to see more pics.
BRITISH AIRWAYS JET CRASHES CRASHES INTO BUILDING
A British Airways jet crashed into a building just before take-off at Johannesburg's main airport last night, injuring four airport officials.
The flight, which was on its way to London, veered off the taxiway as it headed to the runway and buried its right wing in the two-storey brick structure.
A spokesman for OR Tambo airport said all 182 passengers were taken off the 747 to spend the night in a hotel.
A statement from the South African Civil Aviation Authority's (SACAA) preliminary report, the B747-400 aircraft was cleared for takeoff on Runway 03L.
BEYONCE SURPRISES FANS AT WALMART
Following her big night out in NYC last Thursday -- which included a Brooklyn show and album release party -- the "XO" singer, 32, scurried off to Massachusetts and completely ambushed Walmart shoppers on Friday at 7 p.m. ET.
ACTRESS JULIET IBRAHIM TURNS SINGER
Sexy Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim recently added music to her glowing career. In a chat with HVP, the screen goddess disclosed that she has already done two singles that will make up her first album.
She also, disclosed plans to go into full time movie production in no distant time.
It would be recalled that Juliet Ibrahim is one of Ghollywood A- list actresses whose profile is steadily on the rise. She came to the limelight after starring in the movie, ‘Crime to Christ’ few years back.
GUNMEN ABDUCT EXPATRIATE IN KANO
Unknown gunmen struck Monday morning, in Kano when they attack and seized an expatriate at a plastic company in Sharada Industrial zone of the city.
The expatriate, whose identity cannot be ascertained, as at press time, is said to be the owner of the company.
13-YEAR-OLD GIVES BIRTH TO TRIPLETS
A 13-year-old girl has given birth to triplets in the capital of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. The father is a 61-year-old man who is now on the run from authorities who are looking to charge him with sexually abusing a child.
ALARIWO OF AFRICA BEATEN BY AREA BOYS
On December 19, 2013, the wife of popular On Air Personality (OAP), Soji Omotayo, Ewade's album entitled, Olore Ofe was launched in Lagos. It was a joyful day for all music and movie people who gathered to see the berth of the new artiste. However, it was not the same for music icon and compere of the event Rotimi Martins, otherwise known as Alariwo of Africa, as he was thoroughly beaten by area boys.
According to reports,the problem started for Alariwo when he intentionally looked down on popular female musician, Bisola Oke a. k. a Eleyele. He deliberately ignored her presence even when he acknowledged the person next to her. He worsened the already built up crisis by indicating that people who he did not recognise should send their names to him.
VIDEO DIRECTOR SESAN OGUNRO'S FATHER SHOT DEAD
Video director Sesan and Beat FM OAP Fade Ogunro have lost their father Sesan Ogunro in a tragic robbery incident in Lagos last night December 22, 2013.
Their father was shot dead in the presence of his family around Marwa Gardens in Ikeja, Lagos, shortly after leaving Church where they attended a Christmas carol service.
Sesan has worked with many top ranking Nigerian artistes including D’banj, Don Jazzy, Wande Coal, Iyanya, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage and many more. Fade anchors the Liquid Lounge show on Saturday (6-10PM) on the Sunday Request Show from 6PM till midnight.
Sunday, 22 December 2013
PICS OF THE DAY
Beyonce attends a release party and screening for her new self-titled album "Beyonce" at the School of Visual Arts Theater on December 21, 2013 in New York City.
COUPLE ARRESTED AFTER GETTING MARRIED NAKED
A couple were arrested on their wedding day as they tie the knot after stripping nak-ed in the street to campaign against San Francisco’s ban on public nudity.
The bride Gypsy Taub, 44, and groom Jamyz Smith, 20 were arrested within a few minutes after they exchanged vows.
According to Taub: ‘This is a protest against the nud-ity ban as much as it is a wedding. I know that the people of San Francisco are behind me.’
The service was reportedly conducted by nudity activist George Davis, an ordained minister of the Universal Life Church.
After a short reading from his ‘holy book,’ entitled ‘Erotic Art,’ Davis said: ‘I pronounce you man and wife,’ adding: ‘Kiss and conjugate.’
MILEY CYRUS MASTURBATES IN NEW MUSIC VIDEO 'ADORE YOU'
After creating a shocking new image for herself in 2013 with twerking, riding naked on a wrecking ball and sticking out her tongue every time, Miley Cyrus will be ending the year with even more controversy.
Her new music video ‘Adore you’ which drops on Boxing Day will see her ‘touching’ herself. Yes, she will be masturbating right in front of us.
Cyrus dropped the teaser of the video on Instagram and has garnered over 1.9 million likes and over 17,000 comments.
MAI ATAFO,APRIL BY KUNBI,OTHERS GIVE AWAY UNIQUE PIECES AT FAYROUS L' ORIGINAL
On Wednesday December 18, 2013 A-list designers, Mai Atafo, Kinabuti and April By Kunbi who were judges at the Fayrouz L’Original gave out some of their bespoke designs to guests who attended the event.
In the spirit of Christmas, the designers who showcased their costly pieces on the runway auctioned the unique designs to guests who received Fayrouz currency at the start of the event, which held at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos.
KIM KARDAHIAN WEARS MINIMAL MAKEUP
Kim Kardashian looked extra determined as she headed into a hair salon in Los Angeles on Saturday, Dec. 21. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians reality star dressed down in gym workout clothes -- showing off some major curves! -- as she arrived to get groomed for the day.
During the outing, the 33-year-old star donned black leggings, a matching shirt and zip-up jacket. She also wore sneakers, carried a simple clutch and rocked her Lorraine Schwartz engagement ring that fiance Kanye West presented to her back in October.
PROPHET SAYS GOVERNOR ROTIMI AMAECHI MAY BE KILLED IN 2015
A Lagos-based clergyman, Prophet Marcus Tibetan has said that President Goodluck Jonathan do not have all it takes to withstand the forces that would rise against him, hence he wont contest the 2015 presidential poll. He stated this in Lagos while unfolding his predictions for 2014 before journalists.
Prophet Tibetan also called on Governor Chibuike Amaechi to pray against premature death as the country and his new party approaches 2015, saying the forces that killed Marshall Harry might do the same to him.
NAETO C PERFOMS AT STAR BEER VILLAGE
On Saturday December 15, 2013 rapper Naeto C was a surprise guest artiste at the STAR Beer Village.
The stylish artiste took happy fans back in time as he performed a number of his hit songs such as, Kini Big Deal, I Gentle,10/10, Ife Ni Le, and some others. Spurring the crowd on, the Naeto C assured boisterous fans that every aspect of their lives and aspirations in 2014, in line with his hit song, would be 10/10 as he closed off with another popular track.
Host for the night, Dotun of Cool FM and prolific DJ Snoop Da Damager ensured that fans had an enjoyable time through out the event.
UPCOMING NOLLYWOOD ACTOR CRUSHED BY CAR ON MOVIE SET
An upcoming Nollywood actor recently escaped death on a movie location.
According to reports, the actor whose name is yet to be confirmed was involved in the accident while shooting a kidnapping scene of a movie being directed Onyeka Ikechukwu.
DAN FOSTER CAUGHT STARING AT KATE HENSHAW'S BOOBS
Kate Henshaw and her fellow judges at the show's recording.
Kate's looking great.
MISS DOMINICAN REPUBLIC WINS MISS EXQUISITE FACE OF THE UNIVERSE
Castano Sena Suzan has been named the new Miss Exquisite Face of the Universe 2013.
The Dominican Republic beauty queen beat 52 other contenders at the Exquisite Face of the Universe World Finals 2013 held at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Thursday, December 19.
As the new queen, Sena Suzan went home with a sum of $10,000 (N1,600,000), a one-year ambassadorial deal and also an opportunity to represent world beauty queens in different occasions.
In second place was Miss Sweden, Tewoldebererhan Makda who was given $4,000 while Miss Brazil, Paula Sovza emerged third and was awarded the sum of $2,000.
KATIE HOLMES GOT ROASTED BY FRIENDS ON HER BIRTHDAY DINNER
The Giver actress turned 35 with good friends on Dec. 18, and followed up the night out with another intimate dinner roast two days later in New York City.
On her actual birthday, the Dawson's Creek alum stunned in a navy blouse and jeans as she headed out to Rosemary's in the West Village on Wednesday night. The star -- without her 7-year-old daughter Suri -- was joined by a group of both men and women for the evening.
"[She had] her hair pulled up in a bun and she looked stunning," an eyewitness tells Us Weekly. "She seemed really laid back and happy."
KCEE LIMPOPO THRILLS FANS AT STAR BEER VILLAGE
On Saturday December 15, 2013, Sensational artiste, KCEE was the main attraction at the Star Beer Village.
Fans stormed the Eko Atlantic stretch, venue of the 2nd Lagos Countdown to watch the popular singer perform some his hit songs.
KCEE, whose current track Pull Over, is fast becoming a crowd favourite, like his previous hit song, Limpopo, captivated fans with his deft dance steps and sinuous moves.
The Lagos Countdown with STAR officially kicked off at top tourist destination, Eko Atlantic, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island on Sunday December 8, 2013 and ends on Tuesday December 31,2013 with an exclusive all star concert.
LORD INFAMOUS DEAD,THREE 6 MAFIA MEMBER DIES AT 40
Three 6 Mafia's founding member Ricky "Lord Infamous" Dunigan has reportedly died at the age of 40. The rapper's body was found at his mother's home in Memphis, Tennessee on Friday, Dec. 20, HipHopDX reports.
Dunigan first broke out in the music industry with the help of DJ Paul and Juicy J. On Saturday, DJ Paul's publicist confirmed the news of his passing.
CHIMAMANDA'S 'AMERICANAH' NAMED BBC'S 2013 BEST BOOK
A book written by award-winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie, 'Americanah' has been named by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) as the 2013 Best Book.
The reputable broadcast medium recently released its top 10 books in the outgoing year and the Nigerian claimed the number one spot on the list.
Chimamanda was recently featured in Beyonce's album, which hit the market few days ago and broke iTunes record and also went ahead to hit the platinum few days after release.
'Americanah' beat the likes of 'The Good Nurse' by Charles Graeber, 'The Flamethrowers' by Rachel Kushner and 'The Good Nurse' by Charles Graeber to grab the BBC's 2013 Best Book' number one position.
ALEK WEK MAKES APPEARANCE AT MUSIC MEETS RUNAWAY2013
International super model Alek Wek made an appearance at this year’s Music Meets Runway fashion show which held at Eko Hotel and Suites on Saturday, December 21.
Wek joined host IK Osakioduwa on stage to introduce one of the show’s headlining designers Deola Sagoe. The South Sudanese British model then surprised guests when she brought her expertise to the runway as she modelled one of Sagoe’s collections.
Nigerian make-up artiste Bimpe Onakoya who worked with Alek Wek couldn’t hide her excitement. ‘Alek!! I’ve been waiting forever to do your makeup!! #alekwek #theamazingAlec #supermodel #makeup #musicmeetsrunway #fashionshow’, she wrote with a bunch of hashtags on her Instagram page as she posted a picture of the model backstage.
ANGELINA JOLIE DEPARTS FROM AUSTRALIA WITH 6 KIDS FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
Angelina Jolie has left Down Under just in time for the holidays! The 38-year-old actress arrived at an airport in Sydney, Australia, on Friday, Dec. 20, with all of her six children in tow. Brad Pitt's fiancee has been busy directing her film Unbroken in the area, while Pitt, newly 50, has been finishing his World War II-era film Fury in London.
During the departure, the couple's children -- Maddox, 12, Pax, 10, Zahara, 8, Shiloh, 7, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 5 -- stayed close to their famous mom. The Jolie-Pitt clan were seen boarding a private plane while Jolie donned a black top with a matching coat, and kept her brunette locks swept back in a low bun.
YVONNE NELSON,DESMOND ELLIOT,PATIENCE OZOKWOR OTHERS FOR GHANA MOVIE AWARD
The nominees for the 4th edition of Ghana Movie Awards have been announced with Nigerians Desmond Elliot, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Patience Ozokwor, Rita Dominic, Omawumi and Yemi Blak receiving nods.
Ghanaian nominees include Shirley Frimpong Manso, Ken Attoh, Yvonne Okoro, Jackie Appiah, Yvonne Nelson, Joselyn Dumas, John Dumelo, Van Vicker, Majid Michael, Lydia Forson, Kwadwo Nkansah (Lilwin), Agya Koo and more.
The award holds on Monday, December 30, 2013 at the Accra International Conference Center.
PASTOR CHRIS OKOTIE BUYS N120M ROLLS ROYCE
According Okotie’s close aide, the pastor spent N120m on the luxury car and had earlier spent N33m on a Range Rover Autobiography to mark a milestone of his church.
19 YEAR OLD FEYISEKEMI WINS 'NEXT MOVIE STAR AFRICA RELOADED'
Feyisekemi Akinwale, an Ondo State native, has been adjudged winner of the 2013 Next Movie Star Africa Reloaded edition.
The 19-year-old beat eight other finalists (including three other Nigerians) to win the eight edition of the reality television show.
GABRIELLE UNION ENGAGED TO DWYANE WADE
Look at that rock! Gabrielle Union is engaged to Dwyane Wade, the couple announced on Saturday, Dec. 20.
"Sooooo this happened...#Yessss," the 40-year-old actress wrote via Instagram. Alongside the caption, Union shared the (gorgeous!) engagement ring the Miami Heat basketball player presented to her when he popped the question. Wade added: "She said YES!!!"
I WANTS TO FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSPEPS OF MADONNA - BEYONCE
CHIDINMA WEPT OVER HER ALLEGED SEX TAPE - ILLBLISS
Nigerian rapper, Tobechukwu Melvin Ejiofor, aka Illbliss has revealed that Chidinma’s alleged sex tape scandal which went viral weeks back devastated the singer, adding that she cried profusely. lllbliss had revealed this in an interview with HipTV.
DESMOND ELLIOT NOT JOING LABOUR PARTY
According to an online report, popular actor turned movie director, Desmond Elliot has not joined the Labour Party to ontest in the 2015 general elections, contrary to earlier reports.
DEOLA SAGOE,APRIL BY KUNBI HONOURED AT MUSIC MEETS RUNAWAY 2013
This year’s Music Meets Runway fashion show wasn’t just about models strutting and musical performances; it was also a night of props to well deserving designers.
Young and talented designer April by Kunbi was awarded the ‘Rising Icon of the Year’. The title according to organizers was accompanied with the prize money of N3m. She also gets an automatic chance to exhibit at next year’s event. Kunbi beat nine other nominees for the award.
Veteran fashion designer and headliner of the night Deola Sagoe received a Lifetime Achievement award.
The event took place on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Friday, 20 December 2013
SMOKING HOT ROBIN THICKLE LIGHTS UP ON THE BEACH
He secured the biggest selling single of 2013, Blurred Lines, collaborated with Ron Burgundy for Anchorman 2 film, and performed at the Jingle Ball, so it is no wonder Robin Thicke needs a bit of time to unwind.
The 36-year-old was spotted chilling out on a sunbed on Miami Beach, relaxing on a sunbed with a cigarette in hand.
Despite the sunny weather, Robin was fully-clothed, opting to rest in the shade rather than top up his tan on Thursday.
EMINEM WANTS $2M TO PERFORM AT SUPER BOWL PARTY
Eminem has reportedly refused to perform at a Super Bowl party unless he was paid his asking price of $2 million.
The rapper is said to have been approached to play a concert at the NFL Owners Party during Super Bowl week in 2014.
According to TMZ, the offer was for Eminem to perform a set of his greatest hits for 1,500 guests following a lavish dinner.
Representatives for the Super Bowl were considering a performance from Kanye West, only to find that his fee was also out of budget.
SUSPECTED ISLAMISTS ATTACK BORNO BARRACKS AGAIN
The military has reportedly deployed fighter jets and ground forces in pursuit of the gunmen, presumed to be Boko Haram Islamists, who have killed thousands in the region during a four-year uprising.
“There was an attack on the military barracks in (the town) of Bama this morning,” said Mohammed Dole, army spokesman in Borno state, the epicentre of the Boko Haram conflict.
KANYE WEST PAYS $250,000 FOR KIM'S BEAUTY TEAM
Kanye West is reportedly paying $250,000 to keep fiancé Kim Kardashian looking camera-ready while he’s on tour.
Kardashian has accompanied West on the North America leg of his Yeezus tour with a team of beauty experts on call 24/7.
Kardashian’s hair stylist, makeup artist and stylist are all based in Los Angeles, and apparently she only trusts her team. So West has secured a private jet to carry the beauty squad to wherever Kardashian needs them during their travels, the Independent reports.
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Pay $250,000 For Her Beauty Team.
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