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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
TRUE CONFESSION: NEVER OPEN YOUR LEGS FOR SEX BEFORE MARRIAGE
Below is a true story and a testimony from a young lady. she has shared her story so that others maybe saved. PLZ READ
I used to be that innocent girl who had the world at her feet. I was beautiful and I had eyes and hips that could make men sway, and to top it all up, I was a Christian, a very good Christian with a heart burning for God.
When I entered the university, I met a guy, his name was Derrick. I couldn’t believe my luck the first time I bumped into him on my way to class, he had such a kind smile and a tender look that weakened my knees when he spoke.
Because I was late for class we couldn’t talk much but barely three weeks later, I met him at the fresher’s night party and I was overwhelmed. We got talking and I found out that he was in his second year and from that night, we became an inseparable pair.
At first, we were friends and as months passed by, we got closer and closer and the chemistry between us was undeniable.
About a year after I entered the university, Derrick and I started dating. He was everything a girl could ever want and desire save the fact that he wasn’t so much of a Christian. Derrick had magical hands that made him hard to resist and most times I fell for it. At first, I felt bad but when I couldn’t help falling into the same pit I killed the guilt on my inside. And then one day, one of my friends said I was getting fatter and that got me thinking and in the process I began to link the dots…first I had a vomiting spree every morning which I thought was due to a flu and then I had this morning sickness which I felt was due to stress and then my missing period…oh no it can’t be possible I said to myself, I couldn’t be pregnant!!!
After a series of test outside school, I realized the deadliest truth, I was indeed pregnant. I was only nineteen, I still had a whole life ahead of me, what was I going to do. I couldn’t tell my parents, they wouldn’t hear of it. I had to go to Derrick to tell him what I had found out.
On telling him, I saw him fly into a temper I had never seen in my life. He was so hysterical, calling me all sorts of names and I didn’t even know when I started crying heart drenching tears of hurt and betrayal. When he looked into my eyes he must have realized how scared and hurt I was and so he pulled me close and ran his hands through my hair until I had calmed down and then he said tome in the most subtle voice ever ”why don’t you have an abortion”.I pulled back instantly, I couldn’t have an abortion! But when he talked about my parents and the sanctioning of the school and the fellowship which I belonged to, I knew I had no other choice.
Derrick had made all the arrangements and so on the supposed day we went to the room- like clinic. I shivered all through my way
there but Derrick kept telling me that it would be okay and that he was proud that I made such a brave decision. When I entered into the room where the abortion was supposed to take place I laid down on the table trying to dissociate my mind from what I was about to do and then a young man told me sternly, ” you know I can’t perform this procedure with your underwear on” and then I began to pull it off. As I did this a sense of guilt overwhelmed me, first I had pulled off my underwear of pleasure and now I was pulling it off to get rid of the stigma the pleasure had brought…what a shame, I felt so exposed.
All through the times that I felt instruments coming in and out of me, I kept thinking of the lady I had become and the hypocrite I had transformed into. I let out a sigh, only if I can get through this I muttered… only if…and then I felt a sharp pain pierce through the whole of my body, I screamed but then the doctor told me to be quiet. I felt another pain but this time I bit my lip and then the pain began to come in successions. I instinctively knew that something was wrong but I was too weak to talk or to move and then I heard the voices of Derrick and the doctor talking about the fact that I was bleeding excessively. The pain was so unbearable and I could feel myself getting weaker and weaker. With the last strength in me, I pleaded with God ”Oh Lord I’m so sorry for taking my under wears off, please forgive me.” and I drifted into a world where the pain seemed less hurtful and the voices seemed more distant.
ROM 12:1, Friends, our bodies are the temple of the Lord… Do not take off your underwear when the time is not right. Lots of girls who gained admission into the university as virgins eventually lost it so cheaply to guys who have nothing to do with their
destinies. In a bid to get a certificate, they sold out a destiny that certificate cannot guarantee. Sex before marriage is a sin and let us learn to hate what God hates. l have walked the road and l am warning you not to take that path but to follow the Lord Jesus..........AMEN
AGAIN? Nollywood Actor, Yemi Solade in S3x and Threat to Life Scandal
Yemi Solade is in the news again for sexual harrasement issues, few months after United States based lady, Bunmi Ladipo, accused him of harassing her sexually.
The lady told journalists then that the actor sent her a friendship request on popular social network site, Facebook and: “I accepted his friendship request because I recognised him as an actor.
“After accepting his friend request, we started doing normal chatting and along the line, exchanged Blackberry pin. But unknown to me, his intention was beyond the normal relationship as he began to disturb me for something else, but I politely told him it is impossible because I’m happily married.
“At a point, I felt it was someone impersonating him. But I got the biggest shock of my life when he started sending me his nude pictures and sorts. He later called on phone and I recorded the conversation. In fact, that was when I was convinced that he was actually the one harassing me sexually.”
In some of the pictures , the actor snapped himself with a mobile phone from head to chest level, while the controversial one shows a man’s private organ.
Mrs. Ladipo added that she has informed HonAbike Dabiri and Funmi Ikeji, a woman activist about the issue and would make further legal actions against the actor, it took the intervention of concernced persons to settle the matter.
The new Allegations is by Bola Animashun and according to her she met Yemi 2 years ago on facebook and they started talking and before they knew what was happening, they had exchanged Bbpins.
She says Yemi started persuarding her to see him and she had been declining him. Yemi finally got angry and sent Bukky a message saying she will die for not seeing him.
This got Bukky scared and she left this message on her Bbpm :
Annoucement Yemi Solade jus placed a curse on mi dt i wont c d end of dis year all becos i refused to sleep with him. pls if anytin hapuns to mi, he is responsible.
Bononline spoke to Bola and she confirmed the story and said she was on the verge of going to report to both the police and leadership of Antp. When we called Yemi, he denied knowing who Bola was.
His words:
I DONT KNOW ANYBODY BEARING THAT NAME.
‘You must get a degree’ – Davido’s father insists
They say the biggest legacy a parent can leave for his-her children is education.
Every parent no matter the circumstances strives hard to live up to that statement and so is Nigerian billionaire businessman Deji Adeleke who seems hell bent on seeing one of his sons David ‘Davido’ Adeleke attending and graduating from University like every other child.
The last two years have been a handful for Davido – he didn’t just make a very successful debut in the Nigerian music scene but accelerated to the A-list spot, something that has taken other A-listers years to achieve. He’s released a debut album with chart topping singles, won international awards and performed in and out of the country, what else could he ask for?
Well, Davido isn’t doing the asking, his father is; more like demanding. NET sources say Mr Adeleke wants his son to enrol in a University and graduate with a degree.
And to make that happen, he has reportedly built an entire department at Babcock University (where he is currently a provost) for Creative Arts which will have Davido and his manager Kamal as the only students for now.
We’re told he has also bought a dedicated car which take the boys to and from school as they work to combine academic commitments with show business.
Davido and Kamal (who had to go back to school because of Davido’s father’s insistence) are using the opportunity to bond, a source tells us.
It is also likely his celebrity cousins Bayo ‘B.Red’ and Sina ‘Sinarambo’ Adeleke will be joining them soon.
‘Davido’s dad believes a lot in his music and HKN. He thinks David can take it to the next level but he also feels education is compulsory foundation for his son’, a source to the family tells us.
We learn he has been helping to put up necessary structures that’ll ensure the boys don’t mess things up. For starters, Mr Adeleke insists on meeting with everyone working with his son.
And the young pop star has so far been co-operative.
Davido’s mother Vera, an educationist herself was until her death in 2003, a lecturer at Babcock University.
Beyonce Takes Picture In The Shower (LOOK)
Beyonce has invited fans into her shower, but don’t get into a lather just yet – she’s fully clothed.
The Grammy winning singer turned her bathroom into a photo shoot location and posted the result on her tumblr page.
She is seen posing in her expensively tiled shower, wearing a casual outfit and virtually no make-up.
The 31-year-old entertainer is seen leaning back in the luxurious enclosure covered in golden travertine tiles, pouting her lips while fully clothed in a stylish ensemble.
Beyonce’s outfit features a colourful paisley print blouse and tight black leggings along with a pair of very bright neon blue and yellow trainers.
Hmmmnn am sure some minds have thought of some nasty thingz tho...
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Facebook to deactivate 'tribute' pages
Hartford - Facebook has agreed to remove some so-called tribute pages related to last year's Connecticut school shooting over concerns they're being used to exploit the tragedy, US Senator Richard Blumenthal said on Monday.
Blumenthal and other lawmakers from the state requested the removal of offending pages in a letter to Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg on Monday.
The lawmakers said some pages purportedly set up to honour the victims of the 14 December shooting have been used to exploit or harass the victims' families and could be used as vehicles for financial fraud.
The lawmakers also said the pages also appear to violate Facebook's terms of use, which prohibit users from creating accounts for anyone other than themselves.
In the letter, the lawmakers said they know of more than 100 pages dedicated just one of the victims, teacher Victoria Soto.
Some contain postings from conspiracy theorists who claim the shootings were staged and that Soto and others were actors.
"Certainly there have been many, too many, of these pages that are intimidating or harassing or exploitive," Blumenthal said. "I'm pleased that Facebook has responded positively."
The lawmakers said Facebook also had received complaints from Soto's family and the family of Kaitlin Roig, a teacher who survived and has been credited with saving the lives of her students by locking the class in a small bathroom and barricading the door.
A Facebook page titled "Kaitlin Roig is a Hero" prompted some abusive posts, such as one that reads, "Congratulations Kaitlin or whatever your name is. Now you're famous and got to meet the 'President’. You ought to be ashamed of yourself."
That post was still on the page on Monday afternoon.
Blumenthal said his office received a phone call on Monday from Facebook officials saying they had begun removing the pages immediately.
Responding to concerns
Jodi Seth, a Facebook spokesperson, said in a statement that the company has been working closely since December with officials, the families and their representatives to respond quickly to concerns with dedicated staff handling complaints over Sandy Hook pages.
Seth said Facebook wants to respond quickly "while also recognising that people across the country want to express grief for a terrible national tragedy."
"We will continue to be vigilant," Seth said in a statement.
Blumenthal said they are not asking that all tribute or donation pages be removed, just the ones that are not authorised by the families.
One fraud arrest already has been connected to a Facebook posting on the shooting
Nouel Alba, a 37-year-old New York City woman, is accused of using her Facebook account, telephone calls and text messages to seek donations for what she called a "funeral fund”.
She allegedly told one donor that she had to enter the scene of the mass shooting to identify her nephew, according to the criminal complaint.
Chris Brown: I regret attacking Rihanna
Los Angeles - Chris Brown says attacking Rihanna is the "deepest regret" of his life.
The 23-year-old singer left the Diamonds hitmaker bruised and battered after physically assaulting her in 2009 but the pair are now back together and he has vowed never to hurt Rihanna again.
Chris - was sentenced to five years' probation and six months' community service - told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Sometimes you row, you fight, with the one you love and things get said, stuff spirals.
"That night was the deepest regret of my life, the biggest mistake. But she loves me - what can I say? I'm forgiven... but, yes, I worked hard for it."
'I've grown up'
The Don't Wake Me Up singer insists he's a changed person since the attack happened as he's now realised what's important in life.
"I've learned a lot since that night and I've grown up. I was very young and I took a lot of stuff, fame, for granted," Chris told the Daily Mirror.
"I didn't understand it. The support from those who do know me and the fans, who are incredible, got me through."
He also knows some people will never forgive him but he tries not to let that bother him.
"People attack me and criticise me, it happens all the time. But they don't know me, and they don't know us. It doesn't bother me anymore. Other people can judge us but they don't know anything.
Judge allows Jackson lawsuit to continue
Los Angeles - A Los Angeles judge has said she is inclined to allow a lawsuit by Michael Jackson's mother against a concert promoter, who she claims is responsible for her son's death, to go to trial on a single claim.
Superior Court Judge Yvette Palazuelos issued a tentative ruling Monday stating that a jury should decide whether concert giant AEG negligently hired the doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the singer's 2009 death.
Palazuelos' tentative decision calls for the dismissal of other claims that could hold AEG liable for Jackson's death. It is unclear when the ruling will become finalized and it could change.
AEG had sought a complete dismissal of the case, arguing that former cardiologist Conrad Murray wasn't an AEG employee, but was acting as Jackson's personal physician.
JTF kill 4 suspected Boko Haram members
Maiduguri - The Joint Task Force (JTF) on Operation Restore Order (ORO) has confirmed the death of four suspected Boko Haram members after a gun duel at Kasuwan Kaji in Maiduguri.
The JTF spokesman, Lt.-Col. Sagir Musa who stated this in a statement in Maiduguri on Tuesday, said the suspects comprised a top commander of the group and his three lieutenants.
He said the quartet was believed to have moved into Maiduguri from Kano to wreak havoc before they were uncovered.
"Following a tip-off, a cordon-and-search operation was conducted on Monday at Kasuwan Kaji area in Maiduguri.
"The operation was targeted at arresting a suspected top Boko Haram terrorist commander and his group believedto have sneaked in from Kano to wreak havoc," the spokesman said.
Musa said the group was believed to have carried out recent attacks on JTF patrol vehicles in different parts of Maiduguri.
"It is believed that the group was responsible for the recent series of Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) attacks on JTF patrol vehicles and locations," he said.
Musa pointed out that the JTF had attempted to arrest the suspects at their hideout before an exchange of fire.
"The commander and his three men lost their lives in an exchange of fire, while three other suspects were arrested. They are in our custody undergoing interrogation," he said.
Musa said the JTF recovered three AK 47 rifles, two dane guns, three magazines and 36 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the hideout, among other items.
APC 'poses no threat' to PDP in 2015 polls
Umuahia - The PDP chairman in Abia, Sen. Emma Nwaka, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) would pose no threat to his party in the 2015 general elections in the state.
Nwaka said this in Umuahia on Tuesday during the inauguration of a caretaker committee for the Igbere Wards A and B in Bende Local Government Area of the state.
"You have all heard about APC and about their ganging up but, as the Bible says, their ganging up will be in vain because they have nothing better to offer us," he said.
The party chairman said the constitution of the caretaker committee became necessary because "nature abhors a vacuum", saying the action had the nod of the party’s national secretariat.
He explained that the PDP-led administration of Gov. Theodore Orji had been exceptional in its efforts to transform the state.
According to him, the governor’s achievements ``surpassed the achievements of the previous administrations in the state from 1999 to 2011. The evidence is there to prove.
"Before 2011, if you say you are from Abia, people looked at you with disdain. But today, Abians are respected all over the nation."
Nwaka charged the 22-member caretaker committee, comprising 11 members for each of the wards, "to abide religiously by the oath of office you have taken and do not be a sell-out".
He informed the members that their activities would be monitored and advised them not to hesitate to resign from the party anytime they deemed it fit.
"I can assure you that the party will not frown at such a decision," the party chairman said.
He explained that the decision to hold the inauguration followed reports that some disgruntled persons planned to disrupt the event at Igbere.
Nwaka said the party was not using military men to chase the former ward officials, as being speculated by some, saying that the allegation was part of the design to discredit the party.
He said the former officers resigned their positions and membership of the party on Jan. 10, adding that they had returned all the party’s property in their possession.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the former executive officers of the two Igbere wards had angered the party’s top hierarchy, leading to their being removed.
This was after they allegedly issued a new membership card to former Gov. Orji Kalu.
Other speakers at the event, including the former Vice-Chancellor of Abia State University, Uturu, Prof. Sam Igwe, admonished the party faithful to be bold and courageous.
Igwe said, as members of the ruling party, they had no reason to fear.
He said the state chapter of the party would resist any action that would destabilise the present state of "unity, peace, rapport and harmony in the party".
In his speech, Chief Princewill Onyegbu, the Deputy Leader, Abia House of Assembly, cautioned party members from Bende against attending political meetings not convened by the party.
The chairman of Igbere Ward A chairman, Chief Okwudiri Ogbodo, who responded on behalf of other committee members, pledged their loyalty and readiness to discharge their assignment dutifully.
Benitez: No Chelsea bust-up!
London - Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has dismissed media reports of a row between himself and some of his senior players in the aftermath of Sunday's 2-0 English Premier League loss at Manchester City.
British media reports claimed there had been a flare-up involving Benitez and a posse of players led by captain John Terry, but the Spaniard insisted there had been nothing untoward.
Benitez, whose side visit Middlesbrough in the FA Cup fifth round on Wednesday, said: "This was a normal meeting between players and technical staff, which happens after every game. It was normal talk, nothing else. You show your disappointment, that is normal.
"I can understand the frustrations of Terry. He is an important player for us and has been injured with his knee.
"It was very brief exchange of ideas, and that is it, nothing else. It is just a team talk after a defeat.
"We had a meeting on the pitch with my players and technical staff, which is part of our business.
"Now we have to move on and start thinking about Middlesbrough."
Asked about his relationship with the Chelsea players, Benitez said: "It is fantastic. I have no problem."
Chelsea's loss at the Etihad Stadium left them seven points behind second-place City in the Premier League and they were bumped down to fourth place on Monday following Tottenham Hotspur's 3-2 win at West Ham United.
Osaze Odemwingie shows off one month old son, Noah
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Oscar Pistorius granted bail
Pretoria - Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has been granted bail by the Pretoria Magistrate's Court following his arrest for the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, last Thursday.
Magistrate Desmond Nair granted Pistorius bail when the four-day bail hearing resumed on Friday afternoon.
"The accused has made a case to be released on bail," he said.
The court had heard submissions from both the State and the defence based on the initial findings of the investigation into the crime scene.
The State argued that Pistorius had intended to kill, even if he thought he was shooting at a burglar, and should be denied bail, while the defence argued that Pistorius did not intend to kill Steenkamp, was not a flight risk, and should be granted bail.
Face lifts in Oscars goodie bags
Los Angeles - This year's Oscar nominee gift bag includes condoms and a $5 000 face lift.
Nominees at the Academy Awards on Sunday will be treated to a random variety of lavish treats ranging from luxury maple syrup by Rouge Maple Gourmet Products and sex protection, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Amidst the luxury items, which include a gift certificate for a $5 000 face lift and a lavish all expenses paid trip to Australia, lucky recipients will also be given a $4 bottle of window cleaning product Windex, and a $20 fuzz and lint remover for clothing.
Other party favourites include hair ties that double as bracelets, which are worth $80, a portion control dinnerware set, valued at $59, and a copy of self-help book Take 2: Your Guide to Happy Endings and New Beginnings.
The gift bag is estimated to be worth $45 000 and will be given to all of the stars who are nominated for awards at the Hollywood bash, including Jennifer Lawrence, Anne Hathaway, Daniel Day-Lewis, Jessica Chastain and Steven Spielberg.
The goodies are selected by PR firm Distinctive Assets, rather than the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, which stages the Oscars.
This year's Academy Awards take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday.
Kim Kardashian wants to know her baby's sex
Los Angeles - Kim Kardashian is planning to find out the sex of her baby.
The reality TV star is set to have her first child with rapper Kanye West in July, and will choose to find out whether it is a boy or a girl if it is revealed on a scan.
She told E! news: "I don't know what we're having yet. I do want to find out, I do."
The 32-year-old star would not say whether she prefers to have a boy or a girl, but added so far her growing bump has not interrupted her sleep patterns at all.
She explained: "I sleep amazing, it's like the best sleep ever. I'm a really easy sleeper though, you can put me on the couch with all these people in the room and say, 'You've got 10 minutes,' and I'll take an eight-minute nap."
Kris trying not to "gush"
Kim added her pregnancy is going so smoothly, she doesn't "feel anything, and I don't crave anything".
The star's mother, Kris Jenner, is preparing for the baby, but also biting her tongue and trying not to "gush" too much to Kim about it.
"I think Kim's probably so sick of my advice by now, but what it does for me is it brings back memories from when I was pregnant with them," Kris revealed.
"So she'll say something and I'll think, 'Oh my gosh, I remember back then,' and I'll try to share that. And, you know, I try not to gush too much because I can be annoying, I'm sure." BangShowBiz
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Lady Gaga undergoes surgery
Los Angeles - Lady Gaga has undergone hip surgery.
The Bad Romance hitmaker recently cancelled her Born This Way Ball tour and revealed she is using a wheelchair after contracting a painful injury and inflammation of her joints, known as synovitis, and has now gone under the knife to help her back to health.
She tweeted on Wednesday: "Going in for surgery now. Thank you so much for sending me love and support. I will be dreaming of you."
Following the operation, she thanked her fans for giving her the strength to get through her ordeal and put her problems in perspective.
'You have changed my life'
In an open letter to fans, she wrote: "Thank You Monsters, You really gave me a lot of strength today. Everything happened so fast, but when it came time to face it I reflected on the many stories and experiences you've shared with me about your lives.
"Meeting you backstage, reading your letters, watching you communicate with fans from around the globe to form a community that supports one another--You have completely blown my mind.
"As they wheeled me into surgery today, I thought about all of your pain and perseverance, your unique family situations, school environments, health issues, homelessness, identity struggles - sometimes you are so brave that it terrifies me. I wonder how it's even possible.
"So I thought to myself, I'm alive, I'm living my dream, and this is just a bump in the road. I'm grateful because this is temporary, and for some it is not. You have changed my life.
"I love you and am proud to be a part of your lives. If you can do it, I can do it too, and if we stick together we can get through anything
Kim Kardashian: I don't want nannies
Los Angeles - Kim Kardashian is reportedly against Kanye West's plan to hire a team of nannies for their son or daughter.
The rapper wants to employ an entourage to help when they become parents in July, but Kim has insisted they will provide all care for the baby themselves.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Kanye worries she'll be juggling too much and thought a group of nannies would be what she wanted.
"Kim is so driven by work and her image, she's already lining her diary up with personal appearances from August onwards, despite being due to give birth in July.
"Her attitude seems to be that she'll give birth, lose the weight in double quick time, and then get back to work. And Kanye is fine with that, but he wants to make sure they have all the support they'll need when the time comes."
Baby won't appear on TV
Kanye, 35, is said to have got into further trouble when he brought up the fact Kim, 32, didn't find it easy coping when she had a pet kitten, Mercy - who sadly died at four months old after contracting a virus - last year.
The source added: "She couldn't believe he would compare her looking after a pet to being a mum and is now insisting they can manage without the huge entourage of carers."
Despite being a mother-to-be, Kim wrote on her blog this week that her family's show Keeping Up With the Kardashians is her "number one priority" and she has plans to stop filming any time soon.
However, she has confirmed she will not allow her baby to appear on TV.
Academy Awards rebranded as 'The Oscars'
Los Angeles -They are the 85th Academy Awards, the climax of Hollywood's awards season, this coming weekend - except officially they're not. This year, they've been rebranded to "The Oscars".
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), which organises Tinseltown's biggest awards, did not confirm the change revealed by show co-producer Neil Meron, who said "85th Academy Awards" was too "musty".
But it seems it's true, for this year at least: references to Academy Awards and that it's the 85th show - a significant anniversary, one might have thought - quietly disappeared from official AMPAS materials a few weeks ago.
Get-the-young-viewers ploy
"We're rebranding it," Meron told entertainment news website TheWrap in an interview with co-producer Craig Zadan this week, days before Hollywood's finest take to the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday.
"We're not calling it 'The 85th annual Academy Awards,' which keeps it mired somewhat in a musty way. It's called 'The Oscars'," he said, adding that he believed the new approach would continue in years to come.
An AMPAS spokesperson declined to confirm the change, but said: "We use Academy Awards and the Oscars interchangeably. We'll begin considering next year's marketing campaign in the spring."
Last year's Oscars poster was quite clearly emblazoned with "The 84th Academy Awards". This year's shows a picture of smiling host Seth MacFarlane under "The Oscars", in gold.
The Oscars organizers are widely understood to be targeting a younger audience for their annual show - and Family Guy creator MacFarlane could be part of that strategy.
Two years ago a clear get-the-young-viewers ploy, with actors James Franco and Anne Hathaway jointly fronting the show, was widely criticised, with Franco's wooden performance drawing particular scorn.
Last year Eddie Murphy was initially set to host but pulled out at the last minute after an embarrassing gay slur row involving one of the producers, and the Academy fell back on veteran Billy Crystal, who hosted for a ninth time. AFP
Kim Kardashian wants 'full-time wife' job
Los Angeles - Kim Kardashian wants to become a "full-time wife".
The 32-year-old star is currently expecting her first child with her boyfriend Kanye West and is reportedly considering quitting her reality TV show Keeping Up with the Kardashians to focus on her family.
The couple are even considering relocating to Paris to escape the fame game in the US.
A source revealed to the new issue of heat magazine: "Kim saying that her baby is not going to appear on TV is already a big statement to [her mother] Kris that Kim's done with the show.
"She's even talked to her family about moving to Paris once the baby is born and becoming a full-time wife. It's left little doubt in everyone's mind that things are going to change once the baby is born."
'Kanye's loyal partner'
In a recent episode of spin-off series Kourtney & Kim Take Miami - in which she stars with her sister - Kim called her family a "second priority" and "back-up" to Kanye, 35, which suggests the raven-haired beauty is serious about leaving the world of reality TV behind her and putting herself first.
The source added: "Kim is laying out the groundwork for quitting the show and her mum Kris knows it. Kim wants off the reality train and Kanye is behind her.
"She feels like she's led her entire family to success and has worked tirelessly to make it happen (...) Now she wants to concentrate on her own brand and be Kanye's loyal partner." BangShowBiz
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
BREAKING NEWS:- POPULAR ACTOR JUSTUS ESIRI [DR. SID FATHER] PASSED AWAY 1662
Another day another incredibly sad news. Legendary actor Justus Esiri has died. The Member of the Order of the Niger (MON), famous for his role as the Village Headmaster in popular 80's sitcom of the same name, passed on last night. No details yet on the cause of death.
Justus Esiri has featured in several Nollywood movies and is the father of Mavin Artiste, Dr Sid.
RIP!!! CHANNELS TV PRESENTER DIES WHILE ON LIVE PROGRAMME.
The Head of Sports, Channels Television Joe Ighile died while presenting the 9’0clock Sports programme live on his last night (feb 09,2013).
Joe, who introduced the programme,on suspecting some discomfort, asked for a break on television and requested to be taken to the hospital immediately.
Few minutes after getting the hospital, he was pronounced dead.
Rest In Peace, Joe!
ICEPRINCE DUMPS YVONNE NWOSU FOR YVONNE NELSON AGAIN?
Okay now I know why designer Yvonne Nwosu dumped her boo, raper Iceprince. Iceprince is now dating ex-girlfriend Yvonne Nelson. Yes, I said ex-girlfriend! Y’all didn’t know this and I wasn’t going to say anything but since they are kinda stepping out together again, then let me spill…:-). Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson dated Iceprince sometime last year before ending things with him to date Iyanya.
Iceprince later met and started dating designer Yvonne Nwosu. Yvonne Nwosu declared today on her Twitter account that she was single again. A source told me it has something to do with Iceprince’s rekindled love affair with Yvonne Nelson after starring in one of her movies recently.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
I DIED FOR 7 DAYS - FIRST LADY PATIENCE JONATHAN FINALLY OPENS UP ON HEALTH CONDITION THAT KEPT
For about seven weeks in 2012, First Lady of Nigeria Patience Jonathan was away from the country and during this period, speculations were rife about her health condition. There were several insinuations about her absence. Some media reports claimed she had cancer, others claimed she had fibroid while some claimed she went to have a cosmetic surgery among others. During this period, the Presidency only denied the insinuations saying she travelled to rest and kept mute for so long, even when she returned to the country to a lavish reception.
However, yesterday at a thanksgiving service held at the Presidential Villa, she finally revealed how a debilitating sickness almost took her life saying that she passed out for over seven days and that her aides, believing that she was dead, were already selling her personal effects before God “miraculously” brought her back to life.
Punch reports that she did not reveal the nature of her ailment but spoke about some of the things she passed through during that period.
“I remember when Chief (Olusegun) Obasanjo was the President of the country, I was close to his late wife, Stella. We worshipped together in this chapel. It was a painful moment for me that time when she died and her corpse was brought here. That was how my corpse would have been brought here. It was not an easy experience for me. I actually died; I passed out for more than a week. My intestine and tummy were opened.
“I am not Lazarus but my experience was similar to his own. My doctors said all hope was lost. A black doctor in London who is with us in this service was flown in when the situation became critical. It was God himself in His infinite mercy that said I would return to Nigeria. God woke me up after seven days.
“I know that some people somehow leaked the information that I was dead. They are people that I trust and rely on; to them, I was dead and I would never return to the country alive. Some of them even sold my things off. I won’t say everything here. It is the Lord’s doing that I returned alive. When God says yes, nobody can say no.
“People are always afraid of operation (surgery) but in my own case, while my travail lasted, I was begging for it (surgery) after the third operation because I was going to the theatre every day. It was God who saw me through. I did eight or nine operations within one month. It was not an easy one.”
She said her experience taught her that there was nothing like a First Lady and that she realised that she was “a common woman and my name is simply Patience.” President Goodluck Jonathan who spoke at the reception after the thanksgiving service said that he lost a second cousin while he was still a deputy governor in Bayelsa State and that during the burial, a story was told how anybody in his community who is gradually going into limelight always die mysteriously. Following this, he said all eyes were focused on him, apparently insinuating that it was his time to die, Punch reports.
“The story was that one of us (the President or his wife) will die. Today we are celebrating her. Her recovery has put an end to that belief. I am not too good in celebrating, but for this particular one, I think we have to thank God for keeping the life of my wife.
“If anything had happened, there would have been different stories. Fake prophets would have given their stories. As mortals, we must fall sick and die but how and when is what matters most. To die when serving your people is not good. Death should come after you have finished serving.”
The first lady was away between August and 14th October 2012. When she returned, she denied having a cosmetic surgery or tummy tuck as was widely speculated and since then, has been silent about her absence until yesterday.
DEATH HAS STRUCK AGAIN IN NOLLYWOOD AS ANOTHER ACTOR DIESIN ABUJA HOSPITAL
In what has become like an evil wind blowing across the entertainment industry in Nigeria and just as Nigerians are yet to come to terms with the death of Goldie, popular Abuja based actor, director and producer, Collins Ifeanyi Chukwu is dead.
The artiste died yesterdayat the Maitama General Hospital after abrief illness. Heis survived by his young wife,Blessing Collins, and little son, DoxaEfechukwu Collins.
The news, which was confirmed yesterday by the chairman ofthe guild in Abuja, Agility Onwurah, has thrown the Abuja chapter of AGN into mourning. The usually boisterous Access Garden,which is the official location of the guild’s activities, was full of tears and wailings yesterday.
A call placed to his wife yesterday was answered by her mother whosaid Blessing Collins was not in the right frame of mind to speak. The mother-in-law however confirmed the sad news.
Doxa Efechukwu Collins, his soleheir, was born on May 12, 2012, and was dedicated on Sunday July 22at the Christ Chosen Church of God, Gwarimpa, Abuja, after which his parents treated entertainment practitioners toa lavish ceremony at their Jikwoyi residence.
“It is quite unfortunate that the young lady has been widowed at thisearly age with such a little boy. This is a big loss, not only to the family, but to the entertainment industry in Abuja,” Frank White, chairman of theProducers Guildof Nigeria, Abuja Chapter lamented.
The late Collinshad a knack for producing gospel movies and has to his credit The Burning Flames, el-Gibor, Back to Bethel, and was before his death, working on another blockbuster.
He is one of the very successful Abuja based entertainers who have beenable to prove that you don’t have to be in Lagos to make it in the industry.
Until his death, he was the PROelect of the Actors guild of Nigeria, AGN, Abuja chapter.
TB JOSHUA RESIGNS FROM ANNOUNCING FOOTBALL PROPHECIES
LADY SELLS HER VIRGINITY FOR $3.8 MILLION THROUGH AN AUCTION
Is a woman’s virginity worth $3.8 million? That’s how much a 22-year-old from San Diego, California, said she has been offered through an auction she announced in September.
The woman, who goes by “Natalie Dylan,” set up a private auction through the Moonlite Bunny Ranch, alegal brothel in Nevada. The auction has given her lots of “business opportunities,”she said. Her top bid comes from a 39-year-old Australian, but she has no immediate plans to settle the auction, she said in a recent interview with CNN.
Some men may seek virgins because they want them as trophies, or desire purity. But as to why men would bid so much money on virginity, she said she has no answer. “I honestly don’t know what they see in it,” she said.If you think Dylan’s auction amounts to prostitution, she completely agrees. She also said she’s not breaking any laws — after all, prostitution in Nevada is legal.
Brett Austin Vanderzee, a 19-year-old student at Oklahoma Christian University who has pledged to stay a virgin until marriage, finds Dylan’s actions somewhat appalling, but not shocking.
#Na only God go help Us.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Kim Kardashian: I don't have an entourage
Los Angeles - Kim Kardashian doesn't have an entourage.
The 32-year-old reality TV star - who is expecting her first child with rapper boyfriend Kanye West - has revealed she prefers to go to work functions, such as photoshoots, by herself rather than having a team of people accompany her.
In a behind-the-scenes video for her Elle magazine photoshoot, she said: "I travel alone. I don't have an entourage and I'm sick of my family right now and they're my only entourage!
"I like to vibe out by ourselves and sometimes when you have lots of other people there, it gets in the way."
'I trust your vision'
The dark-haired beauty was dressed by famed stylist Nicola Formichetti for the shoot, and the fashion expert admitted it was difficult to get designer labels to lend clothes for the reality star's spread.
He said: "People wouldn't lend me the clothes. But that's fashion snobbery."
Despite the setback, Kim described working with the stylist - who is known for his work with Lady Gaga - as a "dream come true".
She told him: "I love being transformed and I love your vision of who you think I am - that's always so inspiring for me and so interesting seeing someone's take on me.
"When I work with someone I really respect, I work with trust. Even if I'm not comfortable in something, I trust your vision to push me a little bit." BangShowBiz
Students sneak into Super Bowl while Beyonce was singing
New Orleans - Two Georgia college students who sneaked into the Super Bowl without tickets say Beyonce's half-time performance provided a distraction that helped them enter through a loading dock.
They also hope a video they took of their experience might help the Superdome improve security, though neither the New Orleans stadium nor the National Football League has contacted them.
"Everyone was watching Beyonce," said Joseph Roberts, 32, an English major at Savannah State University in Georgia and an aspiring screenwriter.
He and fellow student Malachi Youngblood, 24, decided to travel to New Orleans to enjoy the February 3 Super Bowl festivities even though they lacked tickets to the game, which ranged in face value from $850 and $1,250 and were much more expensive on the secondary market.
With small cameras strapped to their foreheads, they first filmed the crowds on Bourbon Street.
With their cameras still rolling, the students said, they walked to the front of the Superdome and kept going through a maze of parking decks and tailgate areas before finally arriving at a loading dock during the halftime performance.
Only once did a police officer ask for their credentials, the students said. They simply told the officer they had none, turned around, and walked in a different direction.
They made their way through the loading dock into the Superdome and found themselves watching Beyonce's performance along with everyone else.
"We were just astounded by the situation," Youngblood told Reuters in a telephone interview.
They stayed for only a few minutes after halftime and left through the front doors of the Superdome.
"We were nervous. We were scared," Roberts said.
Although the students posted video of their walk into the Super Bowl, they say they later began to worry it would reflect poorly on their university and took it down. They believe, however, that the video could help the Superdome improve security.
"If something needs to be addressed, we hope this video can spark the dialogue," said Roberts. "The only way we can help is through telling our story."
Neither the National Football League nor the Superdome have contacted them, the students said.
Superdome spokesman Eric Eagan referred all questions to the NFL. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy declined comment.
Rihanna, Chris Brown ignore each other
Los Angeles - Rihanna "refused" to sit with Chris Brown during a night out on Wednesday.
The on/off couple has sparked speculation they have ended their romance again after the Stay hitmaker refused to be seated near her Don't Wake Me Up singer beau at Popular Demand's one-year anniversary party at the Playhouse night club in Los Angeles, and the pair ignored each other all night.
A source told the MailOnline: "Rihanna refused to sit with or even near Chris - and when Chris noticed she was there, he made a huge show of rubbing his presence in her face.
"He promptly ordered three more bottles of ace of spades which came out with in a procession of sparklers and scantily clad cocktail waitresses, causing a spectacle, which he clearly wanted Rihanna to see."
Frosty atmosphere
Rihanna, 24, and Chris, 23, are said to have arrived at the club separately and left separately at the end of the night, with the Turn Up the Music singer leaving at 02:15 and the Diamonds starlet leaving around 03:00.
The frosty atmosphere between the singers comes days after they were seen cosying up at the Grammy Awards on Sunday where they sat next to each other, laughing and flirting all evening.
Following months of speculation, Rihanna recently appeared to confirm the couple had reconciled following Chris' attack on her in 2009.
Rihanna launches clothing line
London - Pop singer Rihanna launched her first clothing line with British high-street retailer River Island on Saturday, adding A-list glitz to the British leg of the international fashion circuit.
The fashion credentials of the British high street have flourished in recent years as more household clothing brands inch onto the catwalks of major fashion centres.
Models strutted in a line through a tiered catwalk of five square compartments at Rihanna's show, pausing in each to showcase midriff-bearing mesh tops and yellow shift dresses.
Denim tops teamed with slouchy jeans and monochrome dresses with thigh-high slits mirrored the Barbados-born singer's dressed-down but raunchy style.
"I loved it - it's so Rihanna, it's got Rihanna's name all over it," Los Angeles model Tolula Adeyemi said in the crowd.
Rihanna, a chart-topping R&B star, has already made a foray into fashion, teaming up with Armani Jeans in 2011.
With Britain facing the prospect of a triple-dip recession, many retailers have been forced to grapple for consumers facing income squeezes. The start of 2013 has seen a number of retail casualties, such as the demise of music retailer HMV.
But fashion industry and marketing experts warn A-list credentials are not always a sure-fire strategy for long-term brand success, and the haute-couture setting of the launch could even alienate Rihanna's target mass-market high-street audience.
Mary Ellen Muckerman, head of strategy at international brand consultancy Wolff Olins, said it was not hard for celebrities to create buzz.
"The celebrity has a built-in network to get word out and raise the profile of the collaboration very quickly, but what collaborations do struggle with is probably sustainability - how can this not just be 15 minutes of fame," Muckerman said.
STAR SELLING POWER
The boyish designs are Rihanna's first with River Island, a clothing chain that traces its history on Britain's high streets back more than 60 years and is known for its youthful clientele.
The crowd-drawing clothing line between British retailer Topshop and supermodel Kate Moss in 2007 is widely credited with initiating the burst of celebrity lines onto Britain's high street, paving the way for Madonna and Kylie Minogue.
"Celebrity dressing drives a large part of the industry. If celebrities are wearing it, there is confidence that you and I will want to wear those clothes as well," said Caroline Rush, chief executive of the British Fashion Council.
British value chain New Look said it attributed sales of just under 3 million pounds ($4.66 million) to its Kelly Brook line in 2012. The retailer reported group sales from its 1,100 international stores at 710.5 million pounds ($1.10 billion) for the first half of 2012.
Clothing retailer N Brown said its line with former England cricketer Freddie Flintoff accounted for around 5 percent of sales for menswear brand Jacamo and had spurred a ripple effect.
"The wider halo effect is what I see as being the real benefit of using a celebrity," said Paul Kendrick, marketing director at N Brown.
HIGH STREET, HIGH FASHION
London Fashion Week, best known for cutting-edge design, is also hosting upmarket retailer Whistles, as chains increasingly share the runway schedule with up-and-coming designers such as Mary Katrantzou and Holly Fulton.
British Vogue Editor Alexandra Shulman said in the British press this week she viewed the high-street foray into fashion as positive, but warned there was a saturation point.
Wendy Hein, a lecturer in marketing at Birkbeck College, said there was a mismatch between London's high-fashion catwalks and the high-street label.
"River Island is very much a high-street retail brand and wouldn't have that much of a connection to high fashion and couture," Hein said. "I think considering this mix, there's a danger here in terms of how this is being presented to high-fashion audiences and markets."
Friday, February 15, 2013
Goldie’s ‘Little Secret’ Revealed
Goldie and Prezzo
Susan Harvey, popularly known has Goldie left Nigerians in shock when she died on Valentine’s Day. More shocking are the revelations that have been popping up since she died.
Some sources had earlier said Goldie died of pulmonary embolism, PM News yesterday reported that she died of drug use. The two causes are interrelated, so there is no reason why anyone should doubt PM News’ report until a credible source speaks out. Drug use may cause pulmonary embolism, and pulmonary embolism may lead to sudden death.
As fans of Goldie try to deal with this revelation, another one came up via Facebook raising questions about Goldie’s matrimonial status. Was she married or single? Does it mean that Goldie while she lived had an identical twin? If that was actually Goldie, what else did we not know about her?
Andrew and Susan Harvey
Do you think she’s the one in this picture?
A man named Andrew Harvey who claims to be Goldie’s husband posted this comment online: “Memories of my darling wife; a few pictures of my moments with her before she died last Thursday”
The Couple with their parents
Goldie left at a time when some her dreams her were ready to come true. Sources close to the talented songstress disclosed that one of her unfufilled dreams was to see her own reality show completed and accepted. She had already shot some episodes with best friend, Denrele Edun of Channel O. They were both hoping that the reality show ‘Tru Friend’ would start showing in TV stations by the end of the month.
She also had plans for marriage with Kenyan born Big Brother Africa co-housemate, Prezzo whom she fell in love with at the Big Brother House. Some even say, had they been together on Valentine’s Day, Prezzo planned proposing to her on the day, with pictures of the supposed engagement ring all over blogs.
Goldie was born Susan Adebimpe Filani and she hailed from Ekiti state. She studied and lived in the UK for some years before she returned to Nigeria to focus on her music career.
She died at the age of 31.
Thai couple smooch to a new world record
Bangkok - A kiss lasting nearly two-and-a-half days propelled one determined Thai couple to a new record for the world's longest smooch on Valentine's Day, organisers said on Friday.
Hospital security guard Ekkachai Tiranarat, aged 44, and 33-year-old housewife Laksana locked lips for 58hrs, 35min and 58sec, smashing last year's Guinness World Record by more than eight hours.
The romance of the clinch may have been marred by competition rules requiring contestants to remain on their feet throughout, slurp food and liquids through a straw and even go to the toilet while continuing to press their lips together.
"They were very exhausted because they did not sleep for two-and-a-half days, they had to stand all the time so they were very weak," Sompron Naksuetrong, vice president of event organiser Ripley's Believe It or Not!, told AFP.
The "kissathon" ended shortly before midnight on Valentine's Day, with the male couple who won last year unable to maintain their smooch, collapsing just two minutes before Ekkachai and Laksana.
The pair won $3 300 cash and two diamond rings.
Organisers said they did not plan to hold another competition next year after three straight years of bettering the record in Thailand and will wait for a challenge in another country.
Kris Humphries' divorce lawyer quits
Los Angeles - Kris Humphries' lawyer has quit.
Marshall Waller - who had been representing the basketball player in his divorce from Kim Kardashian - has left Kris' legal team following an "irremediable breakdown of the attorney-client relationship", according to gossip website TMZ.
Kris still has an out-of-state lawyer - Lee Hutton - but needs another California lawyer for the divorce case.
Kim and Kris split in November 2011 after just 72 days of marriage and it was previously revealed the reality TV star - who is expecting her first child with boyfriend Kanye West - is worried the drawn out divorce could have "long-term effects" on her baby.
Stress levels
The 32-year-old beauty was treated for severe abdominal pains recently, after her doctor rushed to her home in the middle of the night to examine her and warned her to reduce her stress levels.
Kim's mother and manager Kris Jenner also confirmed she has been told to relax.
She said: "Kim has been going through this divorce for months. She has been under a lot of stress because of it and the doctors told her she had a really tough week and the stress could become a problem if she isn't careful." BangShowBiz
PHCN customers condemn non installation of meters
Lagos - Some electricity consumers in Lagos have alleged that the PHCN had failed to supply pre-paid meters to them after two years of payment.
The PHCN customers expressed their dismay in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Friday.
Mrs Alice Danladi, a banker, said that PHCN had failed to fulfill its promise to install the meters within two weeks after payment of N25 000 for a meter.
Danladi told NAN that she paid for a single-phase meter over a year ago, but had not received the meter since then.
``Customers who need pre-paid meters will have to wait for a long time.
“The latest information is that management has stopped distributing the meters because they are not available,`` she said.
Mr Simon Titus, a tax consultant, alleged that some business units of PHCN were hoarding the meters and this was deliberate so as to continue to place customers on estimated bills.
``I am yet to receive my meter since 2011 when I paid N25 000 for the meter. What we keep hearing is that the distribution is being done in batches, `` he said.
Mr Bamidele Dauda, a computer engineer, alleged that some PHCN officials were being bribed by customers in the bid to get the meters.
``Many people have paid for these meters and are yet to receive them, `` Dauda told NAN.
Mrs Oluwafunmi Adebisi, a consumer in Surulere, said she had been receiving high bills for a while now.
``I have witnessed inexplicable billings in the last six months which is not justifiable since there has not been regular supply of electricity.
``We used to receive bills of between N2 000 and N2 500 before now, but the amount has been hovering between N7, 000 and N8, 000 monthly in the last six months,`` he said.
Mr Ifeanyi Emeka, a lawyer, said that he was disappointed by the state of affairs.
He said the delay in installing the meters to those who had paid the N25 000 amounted to a breach of contract.
``It does not speak well to have paid N25 000 for a single- phase meter and N55 000 for three-phase one and not get them installed for two years,`` the lawyer said.
A PHCN official, who preferred anonymity, told NAN that the EKO and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Companies were facing the challenge of attending to backlog of customers that had paid for meters.
``There are few meters in stock due to the pronouncement by Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to give meters free to every home.
``But now, the new policy is that the meters are not to be installed for free again.
``Hence, we have to attend to those customers who had applied for the meters a long time ago,” the officials said.
Police impounds truck-load of Indian hemp
Gusau - The Police in Zamfara have intercepted 4,800 kilogrammes of Cannabis Sativa, popularly known as Indian hemp, at Hayin Alhaji Village in Tsafe Local Government Area of the state.
Mr Lawal Abdullahi, the command’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gusau on Friday.
Abdullahi said that the police have also arrested six suspects, belonging to a notorious drug peddling syndicate, in connection with the impounded substances.
He said the arrest followed a tip-off, which led to the interception of a Mitsubishi truck with registration number XA 857 TSF loaded with 16 bags of the dried leaves.
Abdullahi said the suspects were aged between 20 years and 45 years.
He said the Police were still investigating the suspects with a view to handing them over to narcotics officials for further investigation and prosecution.
Meanwhile, the state police command has warned local miscreants popularly known as Sara-Suka to desist from the habit of terrorising innocent people.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Usman Gwary, warned that the police were prepared to stamp out such miscreants in all parts of the state and to ensure security of lives and property.
Gwary said reports showed such miscreants had formed the habit of breaching the peace in parts of the state capital and the command had taken steps to check their excesses.
PROPHET TB JOSHUA DELIVERS ACTOR, HANKS ANUKU FROM ALCOHOL,DRUGS &MENTAL ISSUES
How Prophet TB Joshua Rescued Nollywood actor, HANKS ANUKU From Alcohol, Drugs And Mental Issues.
The Actor and former addict tells how TB Joshua rescued him from alcohol, drugs and the mental problems that plagued him for many years in a recent interview. Hanks battled alcohol and drug addiction for years and his mental state deteriorated over time.
The former Special Adviser to Delta governor, Uduaghan, who has since relocated to Ghana tells his story... "Yes I got my healing through TB Joshua. It is our Lord's doing. I never believe in miracles until this happened to me. I was having issues with mentality for over seven years, you will notice I have not been that frequent in movies for long. Even when I was special assistant to our dear governor, I was not in a good state of mind and this affected my work in the government before I was advised to seek for solution in Ghana. I spent so much money visiting hospitals, orthodox and unorthodox doctors without positive result. Until I was introduced to TB Joshua.
I was only watching his TV programme in Ghana and was healed. I put my faith into it just like the woman with the issue of blood and knew that I would be healed and I got my healing. I am now a mentally stable man. I have dropped drinking and smoking habit, glory be to God."
PRAISE THY LORD!!!
GOLDIE DIED OF DRUGS - P.M NEWS REPORTS
Nigeria’s music diva, Susan Oluwabimpe Harvey, popularly known as Goldie, who died Thursday night may have died as a result of doping complications, close sources to her said.
She died last night at Reddington Hospital, Victoria Island, Lagos, and barely few hours after she arrived from Los Angeles, United States of America.
Goldie: shocking death
Goldie’s death was confirmed yesterday by her management via her Facebook Page and Twitter handle. The post reads: “It is with heavy heart that I have to announce to you all that Goldie passed on this night (last night) shortly after arriving Lagos from Los Angeles. May her soul rest in the eternal peace of the Lord… Amin.”
The main cause of her death is still sketchy as at time of filing this report. Goldie was said to have been rushed to Reddington Hospital by close friend, Denrele Edun from her Park View residence after she complained of headache.
But a source close to the music star confided in P.M.NEWS that Goldie died of complications from the use of drugs. “She had complications from the use of drugs. I guess things went wrong this time around.”
Another source also told P.M.NEWS this morning that “she had been into this drug stuff for some time now. I believe that contributed to her death.” Goldie, who represented Nigeria at last year’s Big Brother Amplified (BBA) in South Africa, is signed to Kennis Music.
OMOTOLA JOLADE ACCUSED OF BEATING UP HER HUSBAND
Nigerian Actress Omotola Jalade Accused Of Beating Her Husband Matthew Ekeinde.
Omotola Jalade Beats Her Husband-”She Is Always Beating Matthew Ekeinde” – Insiders
Nollywood Actress Omotola Jalade who recently escaped tummy tuck surgery scandal is yet in another serious scandal involving her husband, Captain Matthew Ekeinde. According to a source who sent me an email a couple of days ago, the beautiful mother of four has never stopped the habit of beating her husband at the slightest provocation. Contrary to her popularized 35 age, insiders said the reality talk show host is over 40 now.
Captain Matthew Ekeinde, an easygoing man who married the actress at a tender age of 17 is a gentle man by nature.“During the course of their marriage, Captain Ekeinde has never beat the actress simply because he adore her” said the source.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Pope Benedict XVI announces resignation – as it happened
Pope Benedict XVI to step down
• Pontiff says his age means he lacks strength to do job
• First pope to resign in 600 years
• Turkson, Ouellet or Arinze may be successor
We're going to wrap up our live blog coverage of reaction to the pope's announcement that he will step down at the end of the month. Here's a summary of where things stand:
• Although Pope Benedict XVI reportedly made his decision to resign months ago, his announcement Monday morning took most everyone by surprise. Catholic leaders and religious leaders around the world expressed their support as church members expressed shock at the news.
• The move could be the most potentially influential action the pope has taken in his eight-year papacy. A pope has not resigned since 1415. The 85-year-old Benedict's reasoning was simple: he considers himself too worn down to fill the role.
• A successor is expected to be elected by the end of next month. Oft-mentioned candidates are Ghana’s Cardinal Peter Turkson, Nigeria’s Cardinal Francis Arinze, Canada’s Cardinal Marc Ouellet, and Italy’s Angelo Scola.
• Critics of Pope Benedict XVI welcomed his departure, saying he did not do enough to stop the sexual abuse of children by priests, or to acknowledge the problem. He was also criticized as having failed to reverse a decline in church membership.
• Benedict says he wishes to continue to serve the Catholic church "through a life dedicated to prayer". He will revert to his former title of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger upon his resignation, the Catholic church in England said. There was “absolute silence” this morning when the pope told cardinals the news, according to Mexican prelate Monsignor Oscar Sanchez, who witnessed his resignation.
Nigeria leap up Fifa rankings
Nigeria leapt 22 places up the Fifa rankings on Thursday following their win at the Africa Cup of Nations but the continent remained without a team in the top ten, SuperSport.com reports.
The Super Eagles, who edged Burkina Faso 1-0 in Sunday's final in South Africa to win the competition for the first time in 19 years, rose to 30th place in the table, their best position for three years.
Their opponents, who exceeded expectations by reaching the final, stayed outside the top 50 but have jumped 37 places to 55th.
Lady Gaga cancels tour, needs surgery
Los Angeles - Lady Gaga is to undergo emergency surgery.
The Bad Romance singer has been forced to cancel all 25 of the remaining US dates of the Born This Way Ball, after suffering a severe injury to her right hip that has been causing her chronic pain.
A statement was posted on the 26-year-old star's official website on Wednesday, saying: "Live Nation Global Touring has confirmed that the remainder of the Lady Gaga Born This Way Ball performances have been cancelled.
"After additional tests this morning to review the severity of the issue, it has been determined that Lady Gaga has a labral tear of the right hip. She will need surgery to repair the problem, followed by strict down time to recover. This unfortunately, will force her to cancel the tour, so she can heal. Refunds for the cancelled performances will be available at point of purchase starting Feb 14, 2013."
'Hiding her pain'
The announcement came just one day after the singer issued a public apology after initially cancelling four shows due the injury and revealed she can barely walk due to the inflammation of her joints, known as synovitis.
Gaga said: "I barely know what to say. I've been hiding a show injury and chronic pain for some time now, [and] over the past month it has worsened. I've been praying it would heal.
"I hid it from my staff. I didn't want to disappoint my amazing fans. However, after last night's performance I could not walk and still can't."
'Devastated'
She admitted she is "devastated" about the cancellation and sought forgiveness from her fans, saying: "I hope you can forgive me, as it is nearly impossible for me to forgive myself. I'm devastated & sad. It will hopefully heal as soon as possible. I hate this. I hate this so much. I love you and I'm sorry."
The world tour began in Seoul, South Korea on 27 April 2012 and was originally due to end in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on 20 March this year.
Lady Gaga brought the Born This Way Ball to Johannesburg on 30 November 2012 and to Cape Town on 3 December 2012.
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Kanye West's ex: He'll be a great father
Los Angeles - Kanye West's ex-girlfriend thinks he will be an "amazing father".
Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks predicted the Clique rapper - who is expecting his first child in June with his girlfriend Kim Kardashian - will be a great parent and admitted she can't wait to see his baby's wardrobe.
The 29-year-old beauty, who dated the 35-year-old musician for most of 2010, told Foxnews.com: "I think Kanye is going to be an amazing father. I think he will be really good at it."
Selita, who is now dating actor and E! News presenter Terrance J, insisted she wishes Kim, 32, and Kanye, nothing but the best and thinks their baby is going to be "one of the best dressed kids in the world".
Kanye has just arrived back in Los Angeles with his girlfriend of almost a year, after enjoying their second babymoon in Rio de Janeiro.
'Not holding back'
The couple were spotted taking in the sights with actor Will Smith in recent days.
Kim allegedly wants to employ three members of staff to assist with their new arrival, and is willing to spare no expense when it comes to treating the employees well.
A source previously said: "As with everything Kim and Kanye related, they're not holding back.
"Each of the nannies will receive a salary of around $200 000 per annum. They will be given a car each and new phones so that they can stay in contact with Kim and Kanye around the clock.
"They want to build a wing on their mansion with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a second nursery, a kitchen and a spa area for their new employees. Kim and Kanye feel it's important to have a separate area marked off so that they can still spend time alone as a family." BangShowBiz
OMG!!! Shocking news. Singer Goldie Harvey is dead
I'm in shock. Just got a call from her best friend and my close friend, Denrele Edun. He told me Goldie died a few minutes ago in his arms at Reddington Hospital in Victoria Island. Goldie just came back from the US today he said, and was so full of life, then something went tragically wrong. Will get all the details from him in a bit, he was crying so much and had to switch off his phone. I'm shaking so bad. She and I had a conversation a few days ago while she was in the US. Oh dear Lord. Is this how people die? May her soul rest in peace..Amen.
Update: Goldie's management have released a short statement via her Facebook page.
Source: linda
UPDATES:
Goldie Harvey born October 22, 1982 is a multi-talented Nigerian musician. She recently started shooting for her Reality TV show with her close friend Denrele. She just returned from LA where she attended the Grammys and news of her death just spread like wildfire hours ago.
Apparently Goldie complained of headache but nobody took it seriously. Hours later she slumped and died. Her body was brought into Reddington hospital, Victoria Island Lagos, at 7:55 and by then she was dead.
It’s probably a neurosurgical (having to do with the brain) issue. It’s possible she was having brain seizures which her body interpreted as headaches. Eventually she slumped and died. An autopsy will ascertain.
There was nothing the hospital staff could do. Information was gotten from cool fm OAP Nnamdi Nwabasili otherwise known as N6. He’s at the hospital with other OAPs and some celebrities including Kennis Music crew. Reports have it that a crowd has gathered at the hospital to confirm this news. Her corpse is on its way to the mortuary.
WIZKID LAUNCHES NEW RECORD LABEL "STAR BOY ENTERTAINMENT"
With his exclusion from Banky W’s R&BW Album, there is little or no evidence left to prove that Wizkid has parted ways with EME, although Banky W insists he is still part of the Segun Demuren owned record company EME.
Wizkid is about to kick start (has started) his recording company named STAR BOY ENTERTAINMENT. The company will also be in charge of other franchise such as Star Boy Shoes, Star Boy Clothing, Star Boy Cap, Star Boy Management and more.
Wizkid took his first step in introducing Star Boy Ent. to the world in the viral video for The Matter with Maleek Berry.
Wiz mentioned “Star Boy” and “Star Boy Team” repeatedly in the track which is “something”. The release of Wizkid’s Azonto video on Thursday will confirm further if he’s still under EME or not.
Watchout!!!!
PASTOR CAUGHT WITH COCAINE IN TEXAS
I wonder the kind of morals this pastor has be passing on to his congregation.
The Baypoint Community Church in Texas City is now going to be closed down after the man leading the flock was accused of drug possession and violence against his own girlfriend. Pastor Terry Gass was accused of pushing his girlfriend out of an SUV. Consequently, the bank has foreclose on the property where the church is located and take it all back.
This might be a surprising move by a financial institution, but the domestic violence incident was just the beginning of Pastor Terry's troubles....
Police arrested Pastor Terry and took him into custody after the fight with his girlfriend. Surprisingly, when they brought him in for booking, officers found cocaine in his pocket.
The drug was wrapped on the inside of a dollar bill, thereby compounding his troubles with the authorities.
Back at church, Pastor Terry tried to hide the incident, claiming that he was going to take a temporary leave of absence. This angered two of his associate pastors, who immediately resigned from the church.
Xclusive: Fake Pastors Defraud Man Of ₦6 Million To Secure Him A Visa & To Stop His Mouth From Smelling
Two men who allegedly have been masquerading as seers and deliverance ministers to defraud unsuspecting members of the public have been arrested by men of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Adeniji Adele, Lagos.
Sunday Omogbehin and Olawale Adeniyi, allegedly swindled one of their victims to the tune of ₦6 million, which they claimed would be used to conduct deliverance on him.
It was learnt that the suspects held a prayer session with their victim, one Ojomo in Aguda area of Lagos, last year, in the course of which they attributed his inability to travel out of the country to some spiritual constraints. One of the victim’s problem was a smelly mouth; the suspects then demanded the sum of N6m which they claimed would be used to offer prayers that would cleanse his (victim) mouth odour.
The money was supposed to be used to proffer solution to all his problems as they also reportedly assured the victim that after the deliverance session, the obstacle militating against his travelling outside the country would be broken.
Ojomo, who wanted a Canadian visa at all cost, was an easy prey, and so he fell into the trap. But trouble started after he reportedly paid N6 million instalmentally without getting results.
Police say the suspects were arrested following complaint by the victim, who claimed he was hypnotized.
The case was charged to Igbosere Magistrate Court on a two-count charge of felony, obtaining money by false pretense and stealing. The suspects were subsequently remanded in prison custody over their inability to meet up with the bail condition of payment of N250,000 each and two sureties in like some.
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