Thursday, 31 October 2013

KANYE WEST POSTPONES YEEZUS TOUR AFTER TRUCK ACCIDENT

The rapper, 36, has postponed his Yeezus Tour following an accident involving one of the trucks carrying his equipment, his team said in a statement on Thursday, Oct. 31.

On the road to Vancouver,a truck carrying The Yeezus Tour's custom-made video truss and 60-foot circular LED screen was in an accident that damaged the gear beyond repair," the statement read. "This gear is central to the staging of The Yeezus Tour, and central to the creative vision put forth by Kanye West and his design team at DONDA."

10 MOST DAZZLING CELEBRITIES ENGAGEMENT RINGS


It seems an engagement ring is now only headline-worthy if the number of carats is in the double figures...from Kanye west and Kim Kardashian,Future and Ciara,Jayz and Beyonce....and many more.

Kim and Kanye West


In fact,it seems one's ring is only noteworthy if the number of carats is in the double figures,or at least heavy enough to require some physio on one's left hand.

Of course,while many of these engagements have resulted in happy marriages,a giant diamond does not always equate to eternal love.The gems are no less impressive though.

We hereby issued a warning a to put on your sunglasses to view as we bring you 10 most dazzling engagement celebrities rings.View at your risk.

PUTIN TOPPLES OBAMA IN FORBES POWER RANKING.....AS ALIKO DANGOTE MAKES LIST.


Having outfoxed him on Syria,Russian President Vladimir Putin has now pipped Barack Obama to the title of the world's most powerful leader as ranked by Forbes on Wednesday.

It was the first time in three years that the US president has dropped to second place on the magazine's list and came as US-Russia relations slid to a new low.

Putin,who has enjoyed 12 years of dominant rule over Russia,was again elected president in April.Obama, on the other hand, has just emerged scathed from an embarrassing 16-day US government shutdown caused by a budget and debt crisis in Washington.

4 BURNT TO DEATH IN JIGAWA


Four persons were burnt to death in a motor accident on Tuesday in Malammadori Local Government Area of Jigawa.According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that eight other persons sustained injuries in the accident which occurred along Hadejia-Gumel road.

Mr Muhammad Gidado, the state commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC),confirmed the accident to NAN telephonically.

BECKHAM HOLDS NO GRUDGES AGAINST FERGIE


David Beckham insists he cannot hold a grudge against Sir Alex Ferguson, despite recent criticisms the former Manchester United manager has directed at him through his recently published autobiography.

Beckham was launched into international stardom as a 20-year-old after being given his chance at Old Trafford under Ferguson in 1995, although the Scot, now retired from managing, questioned the midfielder's work ethic during his final season with the Red Devils in a chapter from his book 'My Autobiography'.

ELTON JOHN HAPPY TO BE A FATHER


Sir Elton John is the happiest he has even been now he and partner David Furnish are parents.He has never been happier since he became a father.

The 66-year-old singer says starting a family and becoming a father to sons Zachary, two, and eight-month-old Elijah with his husband David Furnish has been better than all his hit records put together.

He enthused: ''I have never been happier than now, with David and our two wonderful sons.''

PRESIDENT GOODLUCK MEETS PRESIDENT MAHMOUD ABBAS IN RAMALLAH

President Goodluck meets President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah.The two leaders agreed to "bolster bilateral relations", revealed a source at the public relations department in the Nigerian embassy in Tel Aviv.

In the meeting that lasted about half an hour, there were no formal agreements, and nothing was signed, although this was only as a courtesy call by President Jonathan.

RIHANA SECURES PERMANENT PROTECTION ORDER AGAINST FUTURE HUSBAND


Rihanna's stalker has been ordered to stay away from her for the next two years.A judge has granted the 'Pour It Up' hitmaker a permanent restraining order against Jonathan Whooper, who claimed he was the singer's ''future husband'' after he was arrested earlier this month for multiple trespasses at the 25-year-old star's home in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles.

Whooper - who must stay at least 100 years away from Rihanna - will next appear for a mental competency hearing to determine if he is mentally fit to stand trial for felony attempted burglary,vandalism and stalking.

KATY PERRY SENT LOVE LETTERS TO JOHN MAYER

Katy Perry and John Mayer exchanged love letters before they started dating and their courtship inspired one of her new songs.

The 'Roar' hitmaker has revealed she and the singer-songwriter, 36, ''had a long courtship'' before they first went public with their on/off relationship in June 2012, and it inspired her new track 'Legendary Lovers.'

The 29-year-old star said:''I actually wrote it in an email one time,and after I wrote it I looked -- we had a long courtship before anything was [public], just writing letters to each other -- and seeing 'legendary lovers,' it sounded so nice.Some things float into my mind,and I process them, and [then] I make songs about them.''

FEDERER BOOKS TICKET TO LONDON

Roger Federer secured his 12th consecutive appearance at the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals in London with a 6-4 6-4 win over Kevin Anderson at the Paris Masters.

The Swiss needed to win his second-round match against the South African to ensure he would not miss the London showpiece at the O2 Arena for the first time since 2002, and though he survived a scare in the second set, he did so comfortably enough in Paris on Wednesday.

After clinching the first set with a single break of serve achieved in the opening game, Federer seemed to be cruising when he broke twice more at the start of the second.

'I DON'T CHARGE FOR FEATURES',SAYS DAVIDO AS HE COMPLETES CRIB'S STUDIO.


With a debut album out and a bag of hits under his belt, it won't be fair to call Davido a starter anymore. O.B.O now ranks as a top artiste with an A-List status in the Nigerian music scene with the likes of 2face Idibia, Psquare, Iyanya, Wizkid and co.

So it's a bit surprising to hear Davido say he doesn't charge for features.

IYANYA RAKES IN N130M ON ENDORSEMENT DEALS


Iyanya Mbuk has made a tidy some of money in 2013 thanks to his many endorsement deals.

The pop star has enjoyed tremendous success and has produced a number of hits such as his biggest hit 'Kukere' in 2012.

This success translated into various endorsement deals, including his latest deal with mobile phone manufacturing company SOLO Mobile which is reportedly worth N35 million.

NIGERIA ARMY CONFIRMS LOSS OF LIVES AND PROPERTIES IN EDO STATE


The Nigerian Army on Wednesday confirmed the loss of several lives and property in a communal clash in Ukhuorumi in the Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State.

Captain Roslyn Managbe, a public relations officer of the Nigerian Army, confirmed the incident.

"We have yet to make any arrests. We arrived at the location after the damage had been done. We are on the ground to forestall any further crisis and to bring peace back to the community," she said.

Wednesday, 30 October 2013

RIHANA FLIES IN TATTOOISTS 1,500 MILES TO SPEND 11HOURS TO FIX TRIBAL INK DONE WITH CHISEL,MALLET

Rihanna wanted to add to the tribal hand tattoo she got in New Zealand, so she called up her American ink artists.

Only thing was their New York City shop was 1,500 miles away. Not a problem for the Diamonds singer - she just put them on an airplane to meet her in the Dominican Republic on Sunday.

The designers said it took them 11 hours to make the traditional marks 'pretty,' no doubt offending the ancient tribes. She showed off the new work during her Puerto Rico concert on Monday.

KANYE WEST SAYS HE,KIM KARDASHIAN MORE INFLUENTIAL THAN THE OBAMAS

Walt Disney, Michael Jordan and Jesus Christ are but a few of the historical icons to whom rapper Kanye West has compared himself in the past.Now, the outspoken artist has taken things a step further,measuring his public prominence against the president of the United States.

West stopped by "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" Tuesday with a stunning case on the syndicated radio program for why he and fiancée Kim Kardashian are more influential than the first couple.

During the interview, West was frank in his assessment of his influence on popular culture. "People get really hung up in the way I word things, but I'm the best," he told Seacrest. "That's the bottom line."

U.S TELLS UNITED NATIONS THAT IT WON'T SPY ON THE WORLD BODY.

The United Nations said on Wednesday that the United States has pledged not to spy on the world body's communications after a report that the National Security Agency had gained access to the U.N. video conferencing system.

The United Nations contacted U.S. authorities after the spying revelations were made by German news magazine Der Spiegel in August, citing documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.

"I understand that the U.S. authorities have given assurances that United Nations communications are not and will not be monitored," U.N. spokesman Martin Nesirky told reporters on Wednesday. Nesirky declined to comment further when asked if U.S. authorities had previously spied on U.N. communications.

ROBIN THICKLE STOLE TWO SONGS:MARVIN GAYE FAMILY CLAIMS IN ''BLURRED LINES'' LAW SUIT.

Marvin Gaye's family is responding in a major way to Robin Thicke's lawsuit claiming that "Blurred Lines" wasn't stolen from Gaye's "Got to Give It Up."

On Wednesday, the family went nuclear with counterclaims that allege that Thicke stole the summer mega-hit and also committed copyright infringement on Gaye's "After the Dance" to create his song, "Love After War."

The new legal papers suggest that Thicke's  "Marvin Gaye fixation" extends further to more songs in the Thicke repertoire.

CHRIS BROWN TO SPEND 3MONTHS IN REHAB FOR ANGER TREATMENT

Chris Brown will spend up to three months in treatment for his anger issues as he looks to get a handle on his temper, according to a new report.

There has been no firm decision on a precise duration of time Brown will stay in rehab (he's at a Malibu, Calif.,location) but three months is a good bet.
Chris Brown checked into rehab last night,specifically to seek treatment for his anger problem, which manifested itself Sunday morning when he was arrested.

WILL SMITH AND JADA PINKETT IN SEPARATION TROUBLES.


The couple who got married in 1997,Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are going through serious marriage problems.

According to a new Radar Online report, the couple - which has been married for 15 years - is on on a trial separation and living apart at the moment.

Will has been shooting a new movie in New Orleans for the past month, while Jada visited Paris this month and has reportedly moved in with a friend in Calabasas. It's unclear just when the Smiths will be under the same roof again.

On October 23, meanwhile, Jada spoke at the Associated Black Charities of Baltimore Girls’ Night Out Event and told the crowd that “when you are going through a storm with your spouse … stop thinking about what you ‘believe’ a husband or wife should be."

She then added: “I thought success would make me happy … It does NOT.”

THE KARDASHIANS RENT OUT MAGIC MOUNTAIN FOR KENDALL JENNER'S BIRTHDAY PARTY.

It is a known fact that the Kardashians knows how to celebrate in style,With Kendall Jenner's 18th birthday less than a week away (her actual birthday is Nov. 3), the whole motley crue spent the afternoon of Oct. 29 at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, Calif. to celebrate the model's big day.

FIFA PRESIDENT SEPP BLATTER APOLOGISES TO CRISTIANO RONALDO

Once again, the head of world soccer has put his foot in his mouth.Sepp Blatter, the man who infamously said that racism on the pitch could be settled by a handshake, has been forced to apologize to Cristiano Ronaldo after apparently mocking the Real Madrid and Portugal star.

When asked at a question and answer session at an English university last Friday if he preferred Ronaldo or his rival Lionel Messi, the FIFA president at first said he could not decide.

However, after extolling the virtues of Barcelona's "good boy" Messi, he stood up and gave the audience at Oxford a bizarre impersonation of Ronaldo, calling him "a commander on the field of play" and then claimed he spent "a lot more at the hairdresser's."

Tuesday, 29 October 2013

KYLIE JENNER,JADEN SMITH HUGS ON RED CARPET OF ENDER'S GAME PREMIERE.


Kylie Jenner and boyfriend Jaden Smith attended the Hollywood premiere of Ender's Game, starring Harrison Ford, together on Monday, Oct. 28. Not hiding their romance any longer, the young couple shared a big hug in front of photographers while walking the carpet.

According to an eye witness Jenner,16,and Smith,15, both looked relaxed while posing for pictures with their arms around each other.The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star dressed up for the date night in a black printed T-shirt, mauve skirt and gladiator heels.Will Smith's actor son rocked a futuristic-looking white-and-black shirt and shorts with mismatched sneakers.

OMOTOLA JOLADE-EKEINDE TO SPEAK AT THE WORLD INNOVATION SUMMIT FOR EDUCATION(WISE) IN QATAR


Omotola Jolade-Ekeinde will be speaking at this year's World Innovation Summit For Education (WISE) holding in Doha, Qatar from October 29, 2013 to October 31, 2013.

The top Nollywood actress is expected to speak, discuss and deliberate on the topic 'Reinventing Education For Life'.

GUNMEN SEIZE TRUCK WITH $50MILLION CASH IN LIBYA.

Security forces in Libya are searching for heavily armed men who seized a truck carrying more than $50 million in cash in the city of Sirte, the state news agency LANA reported Tuesday.

The group of 10 men intercepted the truck,which was carrying 53 million Libyan dinars (about $43 million) and another 12 million dinars (around $10 million) in euros and U.S. dollars Monday evening.

The money shipment from the Central Bank of Libya was flown in from Tripoli and was on its way to the bank's Sirte branch when the truck was intercepted at an intersection near the airport by the group, which carried small and medium-size weapons.

FORMER CHIEF OF GENERAL STAFF,VICE ADMIRAL MIKE AKHIGBE IS DEAD.

The head of the Akhigbe family, Chief Joseph Akhigbe confirmed the death to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in their Fugar country home in Estako Central Local Government Area of Edo.

He said the eldest son of the deceased called him on the telephone at about midnight from the US and announced the death of his father.

JUSTIN BIEBER BUILDS SCHOOL IN GUATEMALA

Justin Bieber,who spent his weekend building a school in Guatemala,can't help sharing stories from the trip to his fans via a video confession.In the 3-minute video, which was uploaded on Monday, October 28, the "Baby" singer encourages his fans to give back following the "amazing" experience he had during the trip.

I just had one of the most amazing powerful experiences of my life in Guatemala. I went with Pencils of Promise to work with the people to build a school for their community.This was one of the schools the Believe Tour helped build and to see the people...who had nothing but were so happy.It was amazing," Bieber captioned the video.

IBM PC PIONEER WILLIAM.C. LOWE DIES,AGED 72

William C Lowe, who supervised the birth of IBM's first personal computer, has died aged 72 in Lake Forest, Illinois.

The IBM Personal Computer, known as the 5150, was launched in August 1981, several years after Apple had brought its first computer to market.

Mr Lowe was instrumental in driving IBM's PC project from conception to manufacture within the space of a year.Until then, IBM had been primarily known for large, mainframe computers.

Aware that IBM needed to play catch-up in the nascent PC market, Mr Lowe bypassed the company's rather cumbersome proprietary development process and brought in components from outside to speed things up.

50 CENT ENTERS PLEA DEAL AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGE AGAINST HIM DROPPED.

50 Cent has reached a plea deal following an incident in which he alleged kicked his baby mama and destroyed a bunch of her property back in June.

He was charged with five criminal counts following the incident - one count of misdemeanor domestic violence, and four counts of misdemeanor vandalism.

WANDE COAL OUT ''WITH ROTATE'' VIDEO.

Former  Marvin record artiste Wande Coal has released the video of his hit track ''Rotate''.The video was shot by ace director Sesan Ogunro.The Black Diamond entertainment CEO Wande Coal released the video  was shot in the UK under his new label Black Diamond Entertainment.

Monday, 28 October 2013

KANYE TO MARRY KIM NEXT SUMMER....WANT FIGHTER JETS AT WEDDING.

Kanye and Kim
If you think Kanye West's proposal to Kim Kardashian was over the top, just wait for the wedding. On Monday, Oct. 28, the hip hop star stopped by radio station Power 106 for an interview with Big Boy Neighborhood, in which he hinted that there'd be some big surprises -- bigger than both the baseball stadium where he popped the question and Kardashian's massive diamond ring -- when he and his fiancee eventually tie the knot.

Confessing to Big Boy that the couple are aiming to marry sometime "next summer," the 36-year-old "Black Skinhead" rapper offered just one other tantalizing tease."Two words," he said when asked about the wedding. "Fighter jets."

CHRIS BROWN RELEASED

The charges against singer Chris Brown and his bodyguard stemming from a weekend fight were reduced to simple assault misdemeanors Monday.

The two men, who had spent the previous 36 hours in a Washington jail, entered a packed courtroom in leg irons and handcuffs,but at the end they were unshackled and released without bail Monday afternoon.

Brown, 24, was ordered to report to his California probation officer within 48 hours and to stay at least 100 yards away from the man he is accused of assaulting early Sunday. Both men must return to court on November 24.

A PEEK INTO NEWLYWED KELLY CLARKSON'S NEW $2.8 MILLION LOVE ABODE

Kelly Clarkson just treated herself to one heck of a bridal present.The "People Like Us" singer, who married Brandon Blackstock last week in a small yet beautiful country wedding ceremony,has settled into a new home there with her hubby.

The $2.86 million gated estate is in Hendersonville, Tennessee, about 20 minutes northeast of Music City. The house — which is at the end of a looong driveway and was completed in 2007 — sits on over four acres and has panoramic views of the picturesque Cumberland River.

The mansions in Hendersonville,Tennessee.
Photos of the manse on Zillow make it clear that the newlyweds won't ever have to bicker over tight living quarters. The residence, which has been on the market since 2009 (they got a deal — the original asking price was $4,999,000!), is a sprawling 17,321 square feet with a very grand entranceway, featuring two curving staircases, giving it a "Gone With the Wind" vibe. Other impressive features include a home theater for snuggly date nights, a gym for his and her sweat sessions, and a private dock, so they can take canoe trips and recreate their adorable wedding video during which he was seen paddling her around.

BRUCE JENNER JOINED BY KRIS JENNER,KHLOE KARDASIAN,OTHER FAMILY MEMEBERS AT HIS 64TH BIRTHDAY DINNER.

Kris Jenner joined other family members at a dinner for estranged husband Bruce Jenner's 64th birthday


Kris Jenner's split from estranged husband Bruce Jenner isn't just civil -- it's downright chummy.On Sunday, Oct. 27,a little less than three weeks after the couple announced the end of their 22-year marriage,they enjoyed a celebratory family dinner in honor of Bruce's 64th birthday on Oct. 28.

"Just another family Sunday night dinner!!" Kris captioned an Instagram photo of herself with daughter Khloe Kardashian, Bruce's son Brandon Jenner (from his marriage to Linda Thompson), and Brandon's wife Leah. All four were decked out in festive party gear -- for example, fake mustaches and tiny gold-glitter hats.

PRINCE HARRY BREAKS TOE AHEAD 208-MILE TREK IN SOUTH POLE

Prince Harry has broken his toe, a Palace spokesman confirms to Us Weekly. According to a source, the red-haired royal sustained the injury "in the last few weeks," although no other details have been revealed. The setback couldn't come at a worst time for Prince George's 29-year-old uncle: Next month, the Royal Air Force Apache helicopter pilot will lead a team of disabled British war veterans in Walking with the Wounded, a 208-mile, 16-day trek . . . . through the South Pole!

OWN BILL GATE'S $120M HOME FOR FREE AS HE TURNS 58 TODAY

Software tycoon Bill Gates turns 58 today.Because he's the world's second-richest person (topped only by Carlos Slim, according to Forbes).

He built his 66,000-square-foot main residence on Lake Washington in Medina, Washington, over the course of several years. It was assessed this year (and the three years before that) at $120.6 million, down from a 2008 high of $150 million.

Among its unique features:

DEADLY HURRICANE BATTERED BRITAIN,EUROPE;13 PEOPLE KILLED.

A savage coastal storm powered by hurricane-force gusts slashed its way through Britain and western Europe on Monday, felling trees, flooding lowlands and snarling traffic in the air, at sea and on land. At least 13 people were reported killed.

It was one of the worst storms to hit the region in years. The deadly tempest had no formal name — and wasn't officially classified as a hurricane due to a meteorological standard — but it was dubbed the St. Jude storm (after the patron saint of lost causes) and stormageddon on social networks.
Gusts of 99 miles per hour (160 kph) were reported on the Isle of Wight in southern England, while gusts up to 80 mph hit the British mainland. Later in the day, the Danish capital of Copenhagen saw record gusts up of to 120 mph (194 kph) and an autobahn in central Germany was shut down by gusts up to 62 mph (100 kph).

All across the region, people were warned to stay indoors. Hundreds of trees were uprooted or split, blocking roads and crushing cars. The Dutch were told to leave their beloved bicycles at home for safety's sake.

CHRIS BROWN MADE HOMOPHOBIC RANTS BEFORE PUNCHING VICTIMS OUTSIDE D.C HOTEL

Chris Brown, currently behind bars, is once again in big trouble. A police report says the 24-year-old singer allegedly threw punches in his scuffle outside the W Hotel in Washington D.C. on Sunday, Oct. 27. A spokesperson for the D.C. police department confirmed that the "Don't Judge Me" singer was arrested for a felony assault after he and his bodyguard Christopher Hollosy, 35, attacked an unidentified man early Sunday morning.

FIRST PHOTO OF CIARA'S ENGAGEMENT RING FROM FUTURE

Ciara's 15-carat engagement ring from fiance Future.
The stunning Avionne & Co. ring, sitting on top of a red rose in the photo, features a large center emerald cut diamond, two slightly smaller side diamonds as well as diamonds on the band.

KELLY OSBOURNE AND LADY GAGA AGAIN,TELLS GAGA "EAT My S***"AFTER SENDING HER BIRTHDAY CAKE.

It looks like Kelly Osbourne does not want a slice of Lady Gaga's cake. The stylish E! staple is simply fuming after the "Applause" singer presented her with a sweet peace offering-- received indirectly through the birthday girl's celebrity  mom,Sharon Osbourne.

Gaga, 27, made an appearance Sunday, Oct. 27 on The X Factor UK, where she presented judge Sharon Osbourne with a cake to celebrate daughter Kelly's 29th birthday, which falls on that same day. The gesture, however, was sorely received. "Not to be ungrateful but why would you send me a birthday cake via my MOTHER in a country half the [world] away? #JustSendItToME #LoveNotWar," Kelly retorted on Twitter to her 3 million plus followers. Osbourne then posted a photo of the cake to her Instagram with the hashtags #EatMySh-t #Hypocrisy."

CIARA ENGAGED TO FUTURE,GETS 15-CARAT DIAMOND RING ON BIRTHDAY

Kim Kardashian's not the only one who just had the best birthday ever.Over the weekend, her singer pal Ciara got a surprise b-day proposal, too! Celebrating her 28th in NYC over the weekend (the star's actual birthday is Oct. 25), Ciara got a surprise marriage proposal -- and a honking 15-carat diamond engagement ring! -- from rapper-producer boyfriend Future,her rep confirms.

SEXIEST BRA-SHOWING CELEBS:Kim Kardashian,Nicki Minaj,Rihana & More


Truly some celebs are gifted when it comes to boobs and they can go to any length to protect one of their most valuable asset.From expensive to designers Bra,kindly scroll down the pics below and check out how celebrities show off their Bra.....and tell us the sexiest among them.

KIM KARDASHIAN

SELANA GOMEZ
Selena Gomez in Burbank, California on May 13, 2013

   MILEY CYRUS

Miley Cyrus in New York City on October 6, 2013

RIHANA
Rihanna in Greenwich Village, New York, August 19, 2013

LADY GAGA
Lady Gaga on August 28, 2013


KENDALL JENNER
Kendall Jenner in Beverly Hills, California on May 24, 2013

KYLIE JENNER
Kylie Jenner in Los Angeles, California on October 20, 2013

RITA ORA
Rita Ora in NYC on July 31, 2013

NICKI MINAJ
Nicki Minaj on October 31, 2012

JESSICA ALBA
Jessica Alba in NYC on September 11, 2013

NAOMI WATTS
Naomi Watts in Brooklyn, NY on July 10, 2013