It's here--and it's here early! Taylor Swift's artsy "Style" music video was supposed to debut on Good Morning America Friday. The 25-year-old pop singer-songwriter had been
posting teaser clips via social media throughout the week, and Swift promised her fans that the full version would air for the
first time live on ABC's morning show. However, Canada's MuchMusic got a little excited and posted "Style" on its website at midnight. Can you blame the network? It's a great video. In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment, Swift holds a paper airplane necklace--a nod to her ex, One Direction's Harry Styles. She actually references the jewelry in another song, "Out of the Woods," when she sings, "Looking at it now / Last December, we were built to fall apart / Then fall back together / Your necklace hanging from my neck / The night we couldn't quite forget / When we decided / To move the furniture so we could dance / Baby, like we stood a chance / Two paper airplanes flying, flying." But back to "Style." The video features close-ups of Swift and her sexy, shirtless love interest. There's also a broken mirror, a long
drive, red lipstick, a deserted beach--all the makings of a classic Swift video. In October 2014, Swift revealed "Style" was her "secret favorite." "I hope it ends up being a single. I
hope people love it," she told Ryan Seacrest in an iHeartRadio/KIIS-FM interview. "I love how the song sounds the way that that feeling felt. I love it when the sound of the song matches up with the feeling that inspired it. In this song,
it just reminds me of driving in the middle of the night. I don't know. I loved comparing these timeless visuals with a feeling. that never goes out of style." Seacrest then called attention to these lyrics in particular: "I heard that you been out and about with some other girl / Some other girl / He says, what you've
heard it's true but I /Can't stop thinking about you and I / I said I've been there too a few times." Without identifying the song's inspiration, Swift explained, "It's basically one of those relationships that's always a bit off. I talk about in another song on the record, a crooked love, which is never quite synced up right. The two people are trying to forget each
other and they've both been out with other people and they've both tried to forget the other. So, it's like, 'All right, I heard you went off with her,' and well, I've done that, too, so that's what that line means...I would never have said anything like that on a previous album. My previous albums have also been
sort of like, 'I was right, you were wrong, you did this, it made me feel like this'--a righteous sense of right and wrong in a relationship. What happens when you grow up is you realize the rules in a relationship are very blurred and that it gets very complicated very quickly, and there's not always a case of
who was right and who was wrong." "Style" is the third music video from Swift's album, 1989, after "Shake It Off" and "Blank Space." Her first pop effort is No. 1 for an 11th non-
consecutive week, selling 108,000 units in its 15th week on the charts. "Just found out that in 3.5 months, 1989 has now outsold Red (which has been out for over 2 years) AND I
THINK THAT'S PRETTY COOL GUYS," Swift told her 52.5 million Twitter followers Thursday.
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Friday, 13 February 2015
Taylor Swift's "Style" Music Video Debuts Early and Features a Nod to Ex-Boyfriend Harry Styles--
THE GOOD WIFE
There are many ways that a good wife can tell her husband she loves him so much. When you wake up in the morning always give your husband a kiss. When he is ready to go to work, look at his cloths and make sure it is good. You need to make your husband strong, you need to support him in his career and everything that concerns him. Sometimes men have bad days at work just as women do so make sure you are there for him when he needs you. Ask your husband how was his day and making sure he answers you and this might be what attracted you to him in the first instance. Men don't talk but when you ask they will tell.
Don't bring too many female friends to your house; men don't like that. Be humble and prayerful. As a good wife you need to have a gasp of what your husband likes for example his favorite food and restaurant, what he likes doing most like watching TV, playing games, taking a walk together,, things he want on the bed. You must understand your husband and know his mood so that you will not contradict him in front of others and cause people to loose respect for him.
A good wife must be honest, this will help her husband trust her the more. She must be faithful in all ways. A good wife must have good qualities for example knowing how to take care of her home by keeping it clean, being a good cook, avoiding neighborhood conflicts, gossips and not contributing to the society. A good wife must be submissive and God fearing.
Wednesday, 11 February 2015
Nigeria struggles to stop billion-dollar oil theft
Oil production rig illuminated at dawn, Niger Delta, Nigeria James Nelson/Getty Images
Crude oil theft is a major problem in Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil exporter. A report just released by the International Energy Agency says Nigeria loses more than five billion euros to oil theft annually. By Sam Olukoya The product is normally stolen from pipelines in the oil- producing Niger Delta region and loaded into ships in the Atlantic Ocean from where it is sent abroad. The navy has now been deployed to combat the crime. Ships, gun boats and air force patrol planes were recently deployed for the first phase of the operation which lasted one week. Rear-Admiral Ameen Ikioda, who commands the
western naval command, says the exercise marks the beginning of a long-term plan to combat oil theft. Audio report - Oil theft
Listen "It is not just a one-off thing," he told RFI. "It is something that is going to be on a continuous basis now. We are going to intensify our efforts at ensuring that we maintain presence in that area. "We hope to know where gaps exist and then know how to fill in the gaps so that we can be more proactive in dealing with issues that may arise from all these theft cases in the waters of the country." The crime is carried out by syndicates which include Nigerians and international oil traders, who sell the stolen product to refineries around the world. The Anglo-Dutch company, Shell, the largest multinational oil company operating in Nigeria
says it loses 12 million euros daily to oil thieves. "The estimates we have seen, we have heard about and talked about is about 150,000 barrels a day," says Tony Attah,
Shell's vice president of corporate affairs. "That comes to almost 15 million dollars [12 million euros] a day." Most estimates put Nigeria’s annual loss at seven billion dollars (5.4 billion euros). State-owned radio and television stations often carry public service announcements aimed at discouraging people from indulging in crude-oil theft. But many feel that neither public service announcements nor the recently launched military action will halt the crime. Morris Alagoa of the Environmental Rights Action in Bayelsa State in the Niger Delta says local youths involved in oil theft
are not likely to give up the crime because they say pollution caused by oil exploitation has affected their environment and their traditional occupations. "According to them, their people can no longer fish as they used to do in those days, they can no longer farm, the lands have been polluted so they have seen tapping from the pipelines to either sell the crude or to refine what they have seen as one of the most thriving business within their local
economy," he says. "So if they are now stopped they feel they will be frustrated."
Many Nigerians doubt the government’s ability to effectively stop oil theft. The Nigerian media say it is difficult to combat the crime
because influential Nigerians are involved.
Source- Report Nigeria
Snakeskin inspired! Kim K stuns out in New York City...
Kim K stepped out in a chic top to bottom - snakeskin inspired outfit, down to even her Loubs. Loves it!
Tuesday, 10 February 2015
Taylor Swift Shares Sneak Peek of ''Style'' Music Video! Plus Check Out Her New Wax Figure
Taylor Swift is giving fans a sneak peek at her upcoming music video for "Style"! The 25-year-old "Shake It Off" singer took to her Instagram page today to post a short, sound-less clip from her new music video, which will premiere this Friday, Feb. 13. "STYLE music video. Friday. #Feb13STYLE," the Grammy winner wrote. In the preview clip, an image of Swift's head is shown with a mysterious visual effect of white smoke filling her mind. The ominous yet beautiful teaser clip sure has
us wondering what other tricks T.Swift has up her sleeve for the "Style" music video! While we wait for the full "Style" video, let's check out Swift's new Madame Tussauds wax
figure! The Madame Tussauds location in London recently unveiled their new likeness of the country cutie turned pop super-star. The figure features Swift dressed as a cheerleader
complete with shiny blue pom-poms. And of course, just like Taylor, the wax figure has gorgeous long legs. The new figure is surprisingly lifelike if we do say so ourselves!
Bobbi Kristina to be taken off life support on third anniversary of Whitney's death
Bobbi Kristina, 21, has been in a medically induced coma January 31 after she was found unresponsive in a bathtub in her US home.
According to The Post, her relatives have now made the decision to turn off her life support machine tomorrow - on what will be the third anniversary since Whitney Houston's death.
As source claimed that the Brown and Houston families have been arguing ever since Bobbi Kristina was rushed to the hospital, but they have now come to terms with the fact that she cannot be saved. "This is the only thing they can agree on — that she’s gone
[brain-dead], and there’s nothing more than can be done for her," the source told the publication. This is the only thing they can agree on — that she’s gone [brain-dead], and there’s nothing more than can be done for her
Source The devastating choice was allegedly made by both sides of the family after Bobbi's grandmother Cissy made the suggestion last weekend during discussions with the Brown
family at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
According to reports, the machine will be switched off at the stroke of midnight to align the date with the 2012 passing of the legendary singer at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Apparently, filmmaker Tyler Perry - who was close to Whitney - has played a key role in making the peace between the two families.
The source added that he has already been asked to make all the funeral arrangements.
"You wouldn’t think of him as being someone who’d be a peacemaker, but he’s someone both sides really respect," they said.
Monday, 9 February 2015
Fifty Shades of Grey Director Confirms She's Signed On for Sequels, Teases Sex Scenes as "Very Choreographed"
Who's ready for Fifty Shades of Grey?! We're less than a week away from the release of Hollywood's latest and steamiest flicks that could just give moviegoers boners "bigger than you know how to handle." Hey, those are Jamie Dornan's words, not ours. And while the hot movie hasn't even hit theatres nationwide, director Sam Taylor-Johnson is ready to film
some more. "I'm signed on," she told E! News when asked about any plans for a sequel. "Let's see how this one goes first." Oh yes, so about that first one. Moviegoers will finally
witness Christian Grey (Dornan) and Anastasia Steele's (Dakota Johnson) chemistry on the big screen. According to the director, the sparks flew almost immediately. "The chemistry was funny because the two of them liked to out- funny each other. So there's this competition about who's the funniest," she explained to Maria Menounos. "When I saw that humor, I thought we have to build this into the movie. A lot of it came naturally...It just felt like it was right to take that journey into much darker places." And by darker, she really
means hotter and sexier. Fans can expect plenty of NSFW moments between the two lovebirds who prepared well in advance before cameras started to role. "[The sex scenes]
were very choreographed. It had to be choreographed because I didn't want to make them go through it [countless times]," she admitted. "It's an uncomfortable environment. You have to base it on trust. You have to build that trust to get there." One person who may not be witnessing the scenes is Johnson's mother Melanie Griffith. Although she's very proud of her daughter for her accomplishments, this piece of work just isn't for her. "She's very clear and very fun and very
level-headed and she knows what she's doing," she told E! News at Clive Davis' Pre Grammys party. "[But] No, I won't be seeing it." And by the sounds of it, neither will Dornan's
wife. Although she's a talented actress and was supportive of her husband's role, the Irish actor assured us that the interest just isn't there. "She hasn't seen the film," he admitted to E! News before confessing she will "definitely not" be watching it with him. "She has a deep understanding of work and how you get work and the process of making films. That is beneficial." Find out what all the fuss is about when Fifty Shades of Grey hits theatres Valentine's Day weekend. (E! Online, Universal
Pictures and Focus Features are part of the NBCUniversal Family)
Belinda Effah Flaunts Killer Curve At Selma Movie Premiere
Gorgeous Nollywood actress was among the celebrities who stormed the red carpet at the premiere of Hollywood movie entitled Selma that held at the Rock Cathedral in Lekki
on Sunday. This actress is likely to replace Genevieve soon with her unique fashion taste.
She is drop dead gorgeous in that dark green dress designed by Tianna Styling.
Miley Cyrus Enters the New York Porn Film Festival With This Bondage
Miley Cyrus has entered the world of pornographic films--no, not like that. The singer reportedly submitted her short video
"Tongue Tied" into the New York City Porn Film Festival, which begins in Bushwick on Feb. 27. The 4-minute and 30- second clip shows the sexual singer flaunting her body in
black underwear, fishnets and black tape on her bare breasts while swaying in compromising positions. And if the artsy
black and white video seems familiar fans, it's no coincidence. This is the same video that played as a show intro before Cyrus took the stage during her Bangerz tour. The bondage
film shows Cyrus hanging from suspended ribbons like an acrobat before she's shown hanging up-side-down from one line almost naked. Later in the video, Cyrus cries black tears with oil painted over her eyes. She also smears the black oil all over her chest, breasts and stomach. "It's a pop take on S&M," festival founder Simon Leahy reportedly said. "She's starting to become more of a contemporary artist." "Miley Cyrus wears that bondage lightly. And literally. She stretches
the definition of kink, making it pop. On stage, riding a giant hot dog, she grins like the girl who yells loudest in the 'penis!' game. She could stop, actually, if she wanted to...but she
won't. She wears her latex like she's dressing up as herself for Halloween: 'I'm a Sexy Mily Cyrus! What are you?'" Sarah Nicole Prickette, editor of ADULT magazine, said of the film.
Friday, 6 February 2015
CHANGE OF NAME OF MY BLOG
NIGERIA STRUGGLES
political diversity. Today, the average Nigerian struggles hard to make ends meet; sees himself or herself as being poorer than he or she was previously; and finds it hard to be hopeful that things will get better soon. It is against this background that this paper sets out to increase the knowledge about state
capacity in Nigeria by taking stock of economic and governance issues. Using a simple growth model, we illustrate the interrelationships between natural resources, corruption and economic growth in Nigeria. We proposed anti-corruption policies for Nigeria and argued that building global integrity is imperative for a transparent modern economy.
Nigerian Struggles - Government Prepares for Struggle Part two
The reply to these provocations was given at a huge mass rally in Lagos where thousands of workers swore on their tribal oath “by our mother Africa and the departed spirits of our ancestors” not to return to work until their demands were granted. Their five demands were: pay the strikers for the period during which they have been on strike; guarantee their pensions and other rights; no victimization of strikers; immediate release of the arrested strike leaders; grant the original demand for a 2/6 minimum wage. The militancy of the workers was further demonstrated when Bankole, president of the NTUC, advised the strikers to return to work. This false leader was immediately repudiated and expelled from office. He was replaced by A.O. Imoude, former president of the Railway Workers Union, who had been released from four years detention and exile on June 2. Imoude had been imprisoned on grounds that his labor activities interfered with the progress of the war. On his release he returned to Lagos riding on a white horse where he was received like a conquering hero and publicly acclaimed by thousands of workers. The anti-imperialist movement pressed the battle on still another front. In protest against the re-enactment of the rigid press censorship and suppression of free opinion, the African Pilot and the Daily Comet , the two leading Nigerian daily papers, appeared with their editorial pages blank. These two papers were later suppressed because they criticized those union leaders who advocated that the strikers return to work.
The European community threatened to lynch the editor, Azikiwe. Azikiwe cabled to labor, Negro and progressive organizations in the United States and Great Britain for aid on his behalf. In response to his appeal cablegrams of protest were sent to the British Colonial Office and the Governor of Nigeria by James P.
Cannon, national secretary of the Socialist Workers Party, Walter White for the NAACP, and R.J. Thomas president of the CIO United Automobile Workers. In defense of the actions of Governor Richards, the Colonial Office in London issued a statement that the Secretary of State for Colonies “is satisfied that the measures taken by the Nigerian government to combat the rise in the cost of living are the best possible under the circumstances. Any increase in the cost of living allowance would not only be operated to the detriment of the wage earners themselves, but would result in
the deterioration of the general economic situation.” While the British Government was trying to break the strike, significant demonstrations of solidarity were held in England. In London over 2,000 Africans and other colonial seamen, war plant workers and students held a mass rally in support of
Nigerian labor and collected about $2,000 to aid in feeding the wives and children of the strikers. Sixty telegrams were sent to world trade union organizations and unions in America, India and the West Indies by the Pan-African Federation seeking support for the Nigerian workers. A similar mass meeting held in Manchester collected over $500 for the strike relief fund.
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The Nigerian Trade Union Congress which led this tremendous strike struggle to victory is only two years old. It was organized in August 1943 when 200 delegates from 56 unions, representing over 100,000 workers, met in Lagos, the capital of Nigeria. The Congress issued a manifesto declaring that the workers of Nigeria were entitled to the full rights of democratic government, including free speech, collective bargaining, adequate wages, equality of opportunity and protection against ignorance, want, disease and exploitation. The
Congress adopted a program calling for the nationalization of mining, timber and other important industries, labor representation on the Legislative Council and the Municipal
Councils, social insurance, education and housing for workers and protection of workers’ health. At its second annual conference in August 1944 there were delegates from 64 unions and the membership had increased
to over 400,000. The Nigerian Trade Union Congress now has 86 affiliated unions with a membership of over 500,000. The vigorous proletariat of Nigeria is new and young. The
number of wage and salaried workers in Nigeria in 1939 was only 183,000. 37.5 percent were employed by the government, 37.5 percent in mining and 25 percent by commercial firms, agriculture and other private interests. Today it is estimated that there are about one million wage and salaried workers, more than half of them organized in unions.
Source - Robert L. Birchman
Class Struggles In Nigeria
Monday, 2 February 2015
Mercy Johnson Bonds With Her Daughter While Swimming
Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson has shared new photos while spending quality time with her first daughter Purity on her Instragram page. Mercy Johnson is seen having fun with Purity while she is also exercising to lose the baby weight she gained during her last pregnancy with her son.
Ryan Reynolds Sets the Record Straight on Baby Daughter's Name--Get the Truth!
Ryan Reynolds is finally giving us some answers on the great mystery that is his baby girl's name. The actor and Blake Lively welcomed their first child together in early January, but the pair held back on revealing their daughter's moniker. Regardless, many speculated as to what it could be, and some
reports even claimed to have learned that the Hollywood pair chose to name her Violet. Well, we finally know the truth, thanks to Reynolds, and that is not her name. "No that's not
the name," the star told USA Today during an interview about his new horror-comedy The Voices today. "I don't want to get into that but I don't know where that came from Unfortunately, the famous dad didn't reveal what his daughter's name actually is, but at least we have one possible crossed off the list. We just hope he didn't end up going with
that wacky name he mentioned back in October. "I don't want a name that's anything pretentious or, like, Hollywood-y," Reynolds spilled to Canada's eTalk. "So I'm going with
Excalibur Anaconda Reynolds...that's if it's a girl." Although, if that is her name, we love her all the same. The proud first- time father also talked to E! News' Jesse Giddings recently at
the 2015 Sundance Film Festival premiere of Mississippi Grind, gushing that being a dad is "amazing!" "The best thing about it--well, everything's great about it," he said of parenthood. "The least impressive thing is the complete lack of sleep." She has him wrapped around her little finger, he confirmed, adding
with a laugh, "That started well before she was born!
Oprah Winfrey Returning to TV With Queen Sugar From Selma's Ava DuVernay
Oprah Winfrey is returning to TV. The iconic talk show host and actor is teaming up with Ava DuVernay of Selma fame for Queen Sugar, a series based on the novel of the same name.
The series will air on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Wifrey will executive produce and appear in a recurring role. DuVernay is
set to write, direct and executive produce the series. Production is scheduled to begin later this year. "I loved this book and immediately saw it as a series for OWN," Winfrey said in a statement. "The story's themes of reinventing your life, parenting alone, family connections and conflicts, and building new relationships are what I believe will connect our
viewers to this show." Natalie Baszile's novel follows a "spirited woman" who leaves an upscale Los Angeles life behind to claim inheritance from her recently deceased dad: an 800-acre sugar cane farm in Louisiana. "From the moment I was introduced to the book, I was captivated by the idea of a modern woman wrestling with identity, family,culture and the echoes of history," DuVernay said in a statement. "To bring this kind of storytelling to life alongside Oprah for her network
is wildly wonderful. I'm excited about what's in store." The two recently worked together on Selma. DuVernay tweeted more thoughts on the series after the news broke. "Been
wanting to move like Soloway, Fincher Soderbergh, Fukanaga, McQueen. Take your time to tell a story. Hours. Freedom.
Thanks, @Oprah," she said. This is the first time Winfrey will appear in a scripted series on OWN. Her other TV acting credits include 30 Rock, Ellen and Brewster Place. She was
nominated for an Oscar for her work in The Color Purple and is also up for another for producing Selma.
17 Burning Questions We Still Have About Super Bowl XLIX
Events transpired yesterday during the 2015 Super Bowl that left us wondering a lot of things this morning. There were sharks, balls (both beach and foot), Seahawks coach Pete
Carroll's YOLO play call and Missy Freakin' Elliot reminding us that 2001 was millions of years ago. And that was just some of the s--t that went down on Super Bowl Sunday. Does anyone have answers for us?! 1. Is Rob Gronkowski the bro- iest NFL player who ever bro'd? 2. If Katy Perry was riding the
"More You Know" star, what did she teach us? 3. Also, did Hot Dog on a Stick pay for the outfit tie-in? 4. Why did Pete Carroll call a slant when he had Beast Mode Marshawn Lynch on the one-yard line? 5. Is there anything cuter than Tom Brady celebrating his big win with his wife and kids? 6. Who
would've guessed dancing sharks would be the real Super Bowl MVP? #LeftShark4President 7. Which celeb was paid the most for their commercial appearance? Liam Neeson probably did it for free because he loves mocking his Taken character
so damn much. 8. Tom who? How come we didn't know Julian Edelman was so hot?! 9. Is there anything more heartbreaking than watching Richard Sherman's reaction to
that final interception? 10. Is anyone else obsessed with the fact that the Furious 7 writers have clearly given up on physics? Although it's probably fair to say the writers of the franchise gave up on it a long time ago, right? 11. Are we quite sure Tom Brady's balls weren't deflated? The Seahawks did have to double-check... 12. Speaking of balls, were Katy Perry's beach balls stoned or just really bummed that their beach ball dancing careers were being reduced to this slight bobbing around move? 13. What was with all the heartstring- tugging Super Bowl commercials about dads?! 14. How far has the youth of America fallen that they don't know who Missy
Elliot is? 15. Will we ever get over that Nationwide ad, or will we all forever cower in fear at the thought of insurance due to their dark, depressing commercial? 16. Is everyone else totally game if Jurassic World is just Chris Pratt training raptors for two hours? 17. And finally, did Steven Tyler and Britney
Spears realize how cruel it was to take a reunion photo and remind us what will never be again?! See you next year, sportsball fans. Go athletes!
Don Jazzy Hit At Dbanj In New Song “Call Him Broke Guy”
Don Jazzy in a new song "Oga Titus" where he was featured by his younger brother is said to have taken a swipe on Dbanj after the news broke out that he is owing debt and the recent
Dbanj's interview on "The Truth" with Olisa that he Don Jazzy quit MoHits because of Kanye West deal. In the new song Don Jazzy stated several that "Now Money Don Lost" hitting at the title of the song "Oga Titus" and we all know that Dbanj's nick name is "Eja Nla" which mean "Big Fish" and Titus get fish. "Oga Titus Now Money Don Lost" Here is an excerpt from the lyric below; “Oga Titus is too pompous, you wan try us, now money don
lost, boys are very big boys, you don Bleep up, you wan form boss, kasala don burst, where is oga Titus You take night bus to come Lagos, you go campus, girl are very surplus, you no
hint us, you wan com flex, now money don loss……"
Katy Perry's Super Bowl Looks: Diamonds, Crystals, That Ponytail--All the Crazy Details!
Four costume switches, one pair of sparkly booties, 20-carat diamond earrings, countless crystals and, of course, that sky- high pony: Yep, sounds like a Katy Perry Super Bowl halftime show! The singer's meme-inspiring performance included four custom-outfits by Jeremy Scott, a designer who frequently
uses pop culture as a point of sartorial inspiration for his namesake brand and as the creative director for Moschino. "That's the thing that's so different from high fashion and
runway clothes. She not only has to perform in it and be able to move and not only do different dance moves, she has to slide down a pole at one point," Scott told Style.com in an
interview about his Super Bowl designs. "It's very challenging for any kind of outfit...to be able to balance all that, as well as hide another look completely under it. We definitely had to stretch our imagination in the working on it compared to a normal runway show situation." So let's break down these
looks one-by-one, shall we? Katy took to the stage belting out her hit single "Roar" while riding a mechanical lion (as you do). The star's fiery two-piece get-up featured 3-D flames jutting from her shoulders, as well as intricate flame detailing on the skirt. We also got a first look at her Custom LaDuca
booties, which featured 12,600 Swarovski crystals (all the better to go with her blinged-out mic--all five of them, that is). Next up was the star's beach ball-inspired crop top and
mini combo, which reminded us of other times Katy has gotten creative with her, er, costume nipple coverings. We also got a better view of Katy's over-the-top hair and beauty look,
including her cascading ponytail (with different lengths of human hair sewn in for volume), exaggerated cat eyes, glitter
eye shadow and wine-red lips. Those diamond and platinum studs rang in at a whopping 20-carats, and are from none other than celebrity jewelry favorite Lorraine Schwartz. For a
surprise appearance by rapper Missy Elliott, Katy changed into a bedazzled hoodie boasting the number "49"--a shout-out to
Super Bowl XLIX, of course. "You can't really bounce around in a beach ball while you're trying to get your freak on, you know," Scott quipped of this design, describing the look as a change to something a little more hip hop. And Katy's final look--a stunning, silvery number with a massive star cut-
out--was actually pulled from a Moschino collection. The one- shoulder, figure-hugging confection featured star embellishments and a high-slit, perfect for the star's big "Firework" finale.
Katy Perry's Dancing Shark Revealed! Meet the Singer's Sexy Super Bowl Backup Dancer
Katy Perry's Super Bowl sharks have been revealed! Since Sunday's big Super Bowl halftime show, it seems like everyone
and their mother is talking about Perry's hilarious backup- dancing sharks. But what you don't know is that one of those
sharks is seriously sexy (we're talking a ripped six-pack and all!). Meet Scott Myrick, one of Perry's backup dancers and BFFs. The pro dancer is blowing up online since taking the
Super Bowl stage in that full-body shark outfit. In addition to sharing pics from the Super Bowl halftime show, Myrick has been taking to Twitter to gush over the internet's reaction to
his and Perry's performance. "I MEAN..... THOSE SHARKS # ONFLEEK," Myrick tweeted, followed by, "And that everyone, is
what it feels like to have your heart explode. I've never been more proud to be a part of something in my life...Tonight was
a feeling and moment in time that I will never, ever forget. Thank you for all the support everyone." Myrick also shared some meme photos of himself in the shark getup. "OMG I
MADE IT RT @SincerelyTumblr: Career Goals," he retweeted one fan. He later added, "Thanks be to Jesus, aka @katyperry for this shark takeover. You called it gurllllll." Meanwhile,
Myrick almost didn't get to don the dancing shark costume at all. He actually took over the role last minute. In a reddit Q&A, one of Myrick's fellow backup dancers revealed, "The sharks were originally supposed to be dancers from Mesa Community College but 2-3 days before the performance Katy decided she
wanted her own people in costume." And the rest is Super Bowl shark history.
Saturday, 31 January 2015
Nigerian Struggles - Government Prepares for Struggle
In preparation for the coming struggle the government re- enacted its recently repealed Defense Regulations under which a number of Nigerian trade union leaders had been imprisoned for four years during the war. The regulations on press censorship empower the Governor to suppress any newspaper
that publishes uncensored news or criticizes the Governor or his officials. The penalty for violation is a 500 pound fine or two years in prison, or both. Meanwhile many other trade unions, unaffiliated and affiliated with the Trade Union Congress, came out in support of the African Civil Servants Technical Workers Union and put forward wage demands of their own. On June 16, for example, the Printers’ 5 Union at Lagos passed a resolution
stating that “we shall not hesitate to fall in line of action with them except our humble demands are favorably considered.” The time for action arrived on June 21 when the strike
ultimatum of the Trade Union Congress expired. At one minute past midnight over 150,000 workers went out on strike. The entire transport, power and communications systems throughout Nigeria were immediately paralysed. Unions participating in the strike included the African Civil Service Technical Workers and its constituent unions, the African
Railway and Engineering, Workshops Workers, African Land and Survey Technical Workers, African Post and Telegraph Workers, Nigeria Electrical Workers, Nigeria Marine African
Workers, Public Works Union, Lagos Town Council Workers, African Locomotive Drivers, Government Sawmill Workers, Nigeria Union of Nurses, African Inspectors Union, African
Railway Topographical Workers, African Railway Station Masters, Government Press Technical Workers Union and Medical Department Workers Union. Workers on the privately- owned Elder Lines joined the strike at its beginning. The Elder Lines are a subsidiary of Elder Dempster and Co., Ltd., which has a virtual monopoly on all shipping to and from the West African colonies.
Two days after the strike began the Daily Comet reported that “armed soldiers with rifles were yesterday reported to be guarding the railway locomotive yard at Ebute Metta. But all
was quiet and there were no disturbances, as no workers appeared on the scene.” On June 26 the Comet reported that the miners in the government-owned coal mines at Enugu had
joined the strike and a government communique admitted that the general strike was spreading throughout the provinces. As
a matter of fact, military personnel were forced to dig graves in the cemeteries as even the grave diggers were on strike. Workers employed by numerous private enterprises later joined in sympathy strikes and in other cases gave support by refusing to serve as strike-breakers. Over 200,000 workers
were on strike before it ended. First, the Government threatened to withhold the wages of all strikers for the month of June and to cancel all their pensions, gratuities and contractual rights. When this intimidation failed, four railroad union leaders were arrested on trumped-up charges of participating in an illegal strike. They were later released. Next, to lure the strikers back to work, the Government issued a promise that there would be no victimization of workers if they returned immediately. But the workers held steady. The Governor then publicly accused the strikers of sabotaging
the transport and communications systems, derailing a train at Oshodi, and cutting telephone lines connecting Lagos with
the interior of the country. Ten strike leaders were arrested on these frame-up charges.
Source - Robert L. Birchman
Class Struggles In Nigeria
Bobbi Kristina Brown Hospitalized: Cousin Gives Update, Talks About How She's Been Coping With Mom Whitney Houston's Death
UPDATE: A source confirms to E! News that both Bobby Brown and family friend Tyler Perry have arrived at the hospital to be
by Bobbi Kristina's side. -------------------- Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of late Whitney Houston, remains hospitalized in a hospital near Atlanta on Saturday after being found
unresponsive in a bathtub in the home she shares with husband Nick Gordon. Her father, Bobby Brown, and his nephew and her cousin, Jerod Brown, who goes by the name
YF Kennedy, are en route to go see her, E! News has learned. "We don't know what happened yet," YF Kennedy told E! News
exclusively. "We don't know why she was unresponsive." The 21-year-old's hospitalization occurred almost three years to
the day her mother died at age 48 after being found unresponsive in a bathtub in a hotel room. She died of accidental drowning, spurred by cocaine use and heart
disease. Bobbi Kristina's cousin told E! News he has been texting with Gordon and has heard that she is stable. Her health status has not been confirmed by hospital officials. Police are investigating the incident. "Krissi doesn't do drugs," he added. "She hasn't been drinking or doing drugs and she's cut down on cigarettes. She's been trying to get her music together and keep her voice clean. Her voice is so beautiful." Houston was recently the subject of a Lifetime Television
Movie, Whitney, which aired on Jan. 17 and was condemned by the pop star's estate. Her and Bobby's turbulent relationship was depicted in the Lifetime Television Movie,
Whitney, which aired on Jan. 17, while Bobbi Kristina was shown as a baby. Bobby recently talked about Houston, their substance abuse problems and her death in a candid interview
that aired on Lifetime after the movie. Bobbi Kristina did not watch the film but did watch her father's interview and was "very proud of him" for doing it, her cousin told E! News. YF
Kennedy talked about how she has been coping with the tragic loss. "She's still been going through the grieving stages but is
trying to keep her spirits up," he said. "She's been going to the gym every day with her husband and trying to be happy.
She swims a lot." "It's a rough time lately with the anniversary," he added. "So this is a blow to the family." PHOTOS: The life of Whitney Houston
Birthday Boy Justin Timberlake Confirms Wife Jessica Biel Is Expecting, Shares Cutest (and Biggest) Baby Bump Photo
Let all those rumors go "Bye, Bye, Bye." Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are officially expecting! After plenty of speculation
and a few visible baby bumps, the former 'N Sync member finally confirmed the exciting baby news on his birthday Saturday. "Thank you EVERYONE for the Bday wishes!," he
captioned on Instagram. "This year, I'm getting the GREATEST GIFT EVER. CAN'T WAIT. #BoyOrGirl #YouNeverKnow # WeDontEvenKnow #WeAreTakingBets" The news comes after a source told E! News that the 32-year-old beauty is at least
five months along and has been "feeling really good" during her pregnancy. In fact, the mom-to-be has been staying fit and healthy with a well-planned pregnancy diet and fitness
routine. "She has been having deliveries from local farms so she can eat fresh organic produce and be as healthy as possible throughout the pregnancy," an insider revealed to E! News earlier this month. "Being healthy is really important to her. She is very aware of the importance of eating well. She
wants to have the best pregnancy possible." And in any free time she has, Biel has been staying active by taking hikes or walks around her neighborhood. She also is a huge fan of
yoga and light stretching. "She's in her third trimester now and feeling good," a source told E! News. "She has stayed active during her pregnancy and tried to get in as much
exercise as possible." While the extremely private couple has been extra quiet about their upcoming family member, fans of
the twosome have known for quite some time that something exciting was coming. In December, Joey Fatone revealed to
InTouch that his bandmate confirmed the news "a while ago" before declaring Biel "awesome." "Justin is a kid at heart," he
told the publication. "[They'll have] fun." And then there was that Instagram post from Biel's pal and InStyle editor Ariel Foxman who shared (and later deleted) a picture in October
spilling the news. "Congrats @jessicabiel on your impending motherhood," she captioned. "Looking forward to the red carpet maternity style pix to come #tbt." It all makes sense
now, folks! Our official congratulations to the happy couple on their news!
NG Fan Offers To Help Ailing Nigerian Actor Prince James Uche Battling Kidney Failure & Diabetes
While I was reading news on Naijagists.com today, I saw the sick actor (Prince James Uche) that is seriously ill with certain diseases. I can help to supply him with free high blood pressure drugs which is very effective and I will give him 100% assurance that as long the drugs is administered to him daily, the HBP problem will be solved.
So I will like you to send my details to the appropriate person that I can talk to in respect to this matter and how to send the drugs across to him.
See my contacts below if interested.
Email: daddydon5600@yahoo.com
Tel: 0033751061306
Name: Kefe Asoro
Address: France.
I await your response.
Best Regards,
Kefe Asoro.
Kim Kardashian Thinks North West May Be "Annoyed" at All Her Kisses, but What About Their Snuggle Fests?
You know you love mommy's kisses, North West! XOXO Kim Kardashian was finally able to enjoy a quiet Saturday afternoon with her adorable baby girl. But while showering her youngest family member with hugs and affection, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star joked that her love may sometimes be a little too much to bear. "I don't know if she's annoyed with my million daily kisses or my alien face," Kim captioned on Instagram after kissing her daughter on the ears. While Nori certainly didn't look thrilled to be getting another kiss from mama, any assumption that she was upset or cranky immediately faded away when Kim shared another pic of the two cuddling in bed. Showing off her pearly whites, Nori received (another) kiss on the cheek. This time, however, she
had a giant smile on her face. "My snuggle bear," Kim captioned 30 minutes later. Too cute! It's just moreproof that Kim is loving every minute of motherhood. In fact, Mrs. Kanye
West continues to express her hope that baby No. 2 will be on its way sooner rather than later. "We've really been teasying for Another kid," the 34-year-old businesswoman shared in this week's People. "More kids can't come soon enough." She also E xplained to reporters at E!'s International press event that "when you're not planning it, it happens. It's just how God works. And when you want it so bad, it's not happening." While the family is working hard to expand in the year head, Kim remains grateful for her amazing life with both Nori and Her supportive husband. "We are absolute best friends; we know every last thing about each other," Kim shared in Vogue Australia. "We know our goals are to make each other's lives Really happy, and I think we know how to do that. We have good communication, and I think that's so important in a Relationship, and we have so much fun together. We laugh Together." Keeping Up With the Kardashians Season 10 Premieres Sunday, Feb. 8, only on E!
Thursday, 29 January 2015
FAILED STATE WATCH Nigeria Struggles to Keep It Together
After the supposed truce declared by President Goodluck Jonathan came to naught, Boko Haram gloated that it had married off the schoolgirls whose kidnapping (briefly) caught
the world’s attention. Meanwhile, the group reportedly broke 144 prisoners out of a Nigerian jail and was behind yet another suicide bombing, which took 29 lives at a Shi’a religious ritual. It has conquered another city, Mubi, and shows no sign of slowing its advances. As a sober BBC report asks, where can Nigeria’s government go from here? Its summary of the situation is nothing less
than grim: “it appears the government is now fighting not just for the territorial integrity of the nation but also for the very existence of the Nigerian state.” As Boko Haram seizes
territory it is also stocking itself with weapons and supplies, to add to what is reputed to be a fearsome arsenal.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s soldiers have been reported to flee towns under attack alongside the civilians. Add to that the rumors that Boko Haram has infiltrated the army and there is little encouragement to be had. It may get worse once February’s Presidential elections roll around: Nigeria’s general elections are expected to be held in February and there is every indication that the process will be bloody if it goes ahead in the north-eastern states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe, where Boko Haram has its strongholds. It is also unlikely that civilians there will be convinced to cast their votes in a democratic system that is antithetical to Boko Haram’s central objective – to instil its radical form of Islamic
rule. Nigerian journalist Ahmad Salkida – who has recently had rare access to the group – says that the sect believes its “brand of Sharia is superior to the [Nigerian] constitution”.
As Council on Foreign Relations fellow John Campbell notes, these elections could be a replay of the 2011 contest, with President Goodluck Jonathan likely contending yet again with former military chief Muhammad Buhari, who won the Muslim states while Jonathan took the rest. Those elections were
accompanied by a surge in violence—and there is every chance that these will be, too. As Campbell puts it: […E]lections are an aspect of elite politics remote from the concerns and aspirations of the Nigerian people. For many
Nigerians, they may not matter very much except as a spur to ethnic, religious, and regional identities. Hence, the question is whether the February 2015 elections will further exacerbate ethnic and religious tensions, and perhaps encourage increased support for Boko Haram and other radical
movements.
Nigeria never had the sort of political stability that might see it through a threat of this magnitude. While it may be too early to declare the country a failed state, it is heading into the new year with significant damage and small hope of full repair.
Sourse-The American Interest
Beyonce shares childhood photo of Oprah Winfrey as she turns 61
Talk show legend Oprah Winfrey turned 61 today January 29th and Beyonce shared this childhood pic of her on her tumblr page, writing "Happy birthday, Oprah!"
Julia Roberts Rocks a Bangin' Hairstyle on Set of The Secret in Their Eyes--See the Pic!
Loving the new look, Julia Roberts! The actress debuted a different 'do while on the set of her new film The Secret in Their Eyes, and although we're a fan of her brunette and
banged tresses, it's also very possible that Roberts is rocking a wig for the movie (but at least now we know that if she did decide to switch it up, this is a good alternative to her
already-lovely locks). Julia also got a sweet visit from her hubby Daniel Moder, who stopped by the set in Pasadena, Calif., to hang out with his ladylove while she took a break
from shooting. Billy Ray's remake of the 2009 Academy Award winner for foreign-language (directed by Juan Jose Campanella) is based on the Eduardo Sacheri novel about a
romance between a retired judiciary employee and a judge who work to solve a 1974 rape and murder two decades after it took place. Roberts portrays a character whose daughter is murdered. Her friend digs up the case years later when he thinks he's found the guy who got away with it. Nicole Kidman, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Dean Norris co-star in the drama
which is slated for a release later this year.
Tonto Dikeh & Secret Boyfriend Playing Hide & Seek Game [PHOTO]
For the past 3 months, Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh and her secret lover who she tagged Mr X have been playing hide and seek game with the media. The duo go around town daily yet no one has been able to picture them together. Hope her purported Mr X will eventually take her to the altar.
Tuesday, 27 January 2015
Michelle Obama's Face While Meeting Saudi Arabian Royalty Is Priceless
Why the face, Michelle Obama? It seemed like the First Lady wasn't very happy about having to cut her trip to India short to accompany her presidential husband Barack Obama on a
quick stop to Saudi Arabia. The pair traveled to pay their respects for the recent death of King Abdullah and met with his successor, King Salman. Whether it was the fact that she
didn't end up going to the Taj Mahal as planned, or the fact that she had to act a certain way while on the trip, Michelle's
face in these photos are priceless (and we're kinda obsessed with it). FLOTUS, who dressed conservatively in a loose-fitting outfit that covered her arms and legs, stood beside her
husband as he shook hands with the Saudi delegation on the airport tarmac this morning and again at Erga Palace.
According to reports, she reached out to shake an occasional hand at times, but mostly stood back and offered a smile. According to reporters traveling with the president, due to the cultural constraints, the first lady purposely stood slightly behind her husband and waited for a gesture to be made to
her by the men in the receiving line. If one of the men initiated a handshake she returned, if not then she simply smiled or nodded politely. Saudi Arabia is known for their treatment of
women. In addition to not being able to drive, Saudi women must always have a male chaperone when going out in public,
they can't try on clothes while shopping or open a bank account without their husband's permission. Obama did receive some criticism, however, for not wearing a veil around her head (women in Saudi Arabia aren't supposed to show their hair). More than 1,500 tweets using the hashtag #
ﻣﻴﺸﻴﻞ _ ﺃﻭﺑﺎﻣﺎ_ ﺳﻔﻮﺭ (rough #Michelle_Obama_unveiled) were sent Tuesday, many of which criticized the first lady, according to The Washington Post. Some users pointed out that on a recent trip to Indonesia, Michelle had worn a
headscarf. Why not in Saudi Arabia? However, the report also notes that not all responses were negative, explaining that some Twitter users said Michelle shouldn't be criticized too
much, because it was a short, impromptu trip.
Sunday, 25 January 2015
Nigerian Struggles
In 1998 Nigeria was tensed with perceivable tensions everywhere just before the election that would have ushered Gen. Abacha's transmutation from a Military Head of State to a civilian president through unprecedented adoptions as a sole candidate of all leading parties. The main oppositions were NADECO members who were either on exile or hiding around the country. MKO the people's choice was in a detention in Abuja. It was a harrowing experience and the darkest days of our country. Then the former UN Secretary General and Chief Emeka Anyaoku intervened, they met the two leading figures separately. Later the American Secretary of State came and suddenly there was a mysterious solution to the lingering problems.
Today, we are faced with same tension and palpable fears from all quarters. The drums of war have started and the drummers don't seem to give a damn about the consequences. Meanwhile, just like in 1998, the former UN Secretary General and Chief Anyaoku have met the two leading figures. As I write, John Kerry the US Secretary of State is meeting GMB and GEJ separately.
Can we safely conclude that a divine solution is on the way? Are there no similarities between the incidents of 1998 and 2015? I pray that we are able to conduct the elections in peace freely and fairly. I pray also that we don't lose any more life or lives in resolving our problems. I pray in particular that GMB and GEJ live longer to contribute their quotas to the peace, progress and development of our great country.
God bless Nigeria!
Source- Dan Oras
Toyin Aimakhu Confirms Marriage Problem, Husband Still Lives Separately
The less than 2 years marriage of Nollywood actress Toyin Aimakhu is still passing through troubled waters. The actress few hours ago thanks fans who hope for their reunion. As we speak, Toyin and Adeniyi Johnson have not returned to their rented home in Lekki.
This is what Toyin told fans few hours ago on IG: “With the heart of appreciation and sincerity we write: There’s no fire without smoke.. for every marriage and journey there
are moments of storm, that was our stormy and trying times. The recent event obviously made us know how important our
marriage is and that a lot of lives and destiny are attached to ours, we never knew the weight our marriage carried until now, we discovered a lot of destiny and glory hangs on our own… may we not let GOD and you down…. To the bloggers who blogged we appreciate you, u might think you wrote a news but it turned out to restored our happiness and home back so to all the bloggers we say a big thank you. We’ve learnt our lessons, corrected our mistakes and choose to move
on. This event made us know who our friends and well wishers are… we are short of words and filled with gratitude 1st to our
parents, our spiritual parents, adopted parents, friends, colleagues and fanssssss…OMG!!! Our fans you guys are the best… for your calls, text messages, mails, pings, whatsapp messages, facebook comments and messages…. we love you all… the bible says when we pass through fire it won’t burn us and through water it won’t drown us and whenever we pass through storms it will not over power us(isaiah 43:2-3).
may God still all storms in our lives and make everyone happy…. whatever you hear from us henceforth shall be goodnews… we wish you all the best and love you all…” Meanwhile, Toyin Aimakhu’s hubby is on the set of Tales of Eve Season 5 with some super-hot chicks.
I hear this afternoon that colleagues urged Toyin Aimakhu tolet go of her hubby and look for a wealthy man who will take good care of her.
Top Fashion Moments from E!'s Live From the Red Carpet at the 2015 SAG Awards--Watch Now!
Let's get straight to business: There're a lot of looks to discuss from the 2015 SAG Awards! If there's a single word to sum up the red carpet, it's polarizing. All eyes were on Lupita Nyong'o's striped and splattered Elie Saab gown, and no one missed Julianne Moore's glittering emerald Givenchy Couture gown. Emma Stone made a bold fashion statement in a Dior Couture tuxedo-gown hybrid, and Naomi Watts turned heads in navy off-the-shoulder Balenciaga gown. And let's not forget about Jennifer Aniston, who put her perfectly sculpted figure on full display in a vintage Galliano gown with a ultra-plunging
neckline. "I kind of just dropped dead for it," she spilled to Maria Menounos. As for her bronzed glow? Courtesy of Cabo San Lucas!
Friday, 23 January 2015
D’banj Evicted From Lekki House, Sued Over N60M Unpaid Debt, Kokomaster Can’t Pay Staff Salary
D’banj Broke & In Debt, Kokomaster Can’t
Pay Staff Salaries As Court Takes Over House
D’banj Evicted From Lekki Lagos Mansion, Sued By Landlord & Henry Ojogbo Over 60Million Unpaid Debt, Kokomaster
Can’t Pay Staff Salaries… Court Case For Hearing On Monday When NaijaGists.com exclusively broke the story of D’banj’s
financial problem, the singer came into the media to debunk it but I stood my ground because the story reached my desk
from an authoritative source. Though many blogs debunked the story then, the latest stories in town is that D’banj house has been taken over by the court over non payment of over N60 million loan he borrowed from
Oil boss Henry Ojogbo. That aside, Kokomaster has lost most of his staff for allegedly refusing to pay their salary. Many have left his Koko Holding
company while others have taken him to court for owing them over 8 months salary.
D’banj has been taken to court by Ojogbo and the case number assigned to the hearing coming up on Monday, the 26th of January 2015 in Obalende Lagos is LD/ADR/445/14.
The case will be presided over by Justice Oyebanji. According to photos provided by NET, the court documents were posted on the gate of D’banj residence located on Osaro
Isokpan Street in Lekki days after his eviction..
Dbanj’s landlord is also taking him to court to recover unpaid rent from him. No hearing date has been assigned to this case
yet. The case coming up on Monday is for the N60M loan he borrowed from Henry Ojogbo back in 2013. See photos of summons posted on Dbanj’s rented house in Lekki Lagos below:
Check out the court case documents below
Few days ago, D’banj ex business partner, Don Jazzy called him out in a new song and accused him of being too proud. See the lyrics of the song below: “Oga Titus is too pompous, you wan try us, now money don lost, boys are very big boys, you don fuck up, you wan form
boss, kasala don burst, where is oga Titus.You take night bus to come Lagos, you go campus, girl are very surplus, you no hint us, you wan com flex, now money don loss”.
Dbanj has been spending lavishly in recent times, many fans are now blaming him renting an expensive mansion in Lekki instead of investing the money on building a simple house. He is also in big trouble for refusing to pay his loan after signing an undertaking with Henry Ojogbo in 2013 to do so. Since he parted ways with Don Jazzy few years ago,
kokomaster has invested heavily in so many businesses but it seems he is struggling to stay solo. Do you think D’banj should swallow his pride and go back to his former Mohits business partner?
Photos: Genevieve Nnaji Dines At Sakura Japanese Restaurant In VI Lagos
Pictures: Chief Miss Genevieve Nnaji Dines At
Sakura Fine Asian Cuisine, Japanese Restaurant In Victoria
Island Lagos Nollywood beauty queen Genevieve Nnaji was on Wednesday
honoured by a chef working at Sakura, a popular Japanese restaurant in VI. The famous movie star stormed the restaurant with a couple of friends to have a taste of oriental food. The chef gave Genevieve Nnaji the treat of her life and also made a customized cake for her. Genevieve Nnaji who left the shores of Nigeria in December for
vacation in Jamaica returned home about two weeks ago. Sakura Fine Asian Cuisine is located at 2a Saka Jojo street, Off Idejo Street in Victoria Island. I hear they have good food
and service.
Mandy Moore and Ryan Adams Divorcing After Nearly 6 Years of Marriage, Call Split ''Respectful, Amicable''
Mandy Moore and Ryan Adams have led a quiet life together--and they have just as quietly gone their separate ways. The singers have split up after nearly six years of marriage, E! News confirms. "Mandy Moore and Ryan Adams have mutually decided to end their marriage of almost 6 years," reps for the duo said in a joint statement. "It is a respectful, amicable parting of ways and both Mandy and
Ryan are asking for media to respect their privacy at this time." Moore, 30, and Adams, 40, do not have any children together. They tied the knot on March 10, 2009, in Savannah,
Ga. The breakup comes not long after Moore told us that she was working on new music and that her alt-country-rockervhubby would be collaborating. "Life, life is inspiring what I'm
writing about and I don't know exactly what it's going to sound like quiet yet," she told E! News at the Red Band Society premiere in November, "but...I'm going to work with
my husband on it and make it at his studio so his influence will be all over it." Adams' tune "Gimme Something Good," off of his self-titled 14th studio album, scored a Grammy
nomination for Best Rock Song. Radar reported earlier this evening that Moore has filed for divorce. She and Adams kept
a tight lid on their relationship throughout, Moore telling People in 2010 that they were "big homebodies. We never want to leave [the house]." But overall, she said, "I feel very
supported and loved and at peace. My life has reached this really beautiful point where I can sort of look around and go, 'Wow. I'm so lucky.' I got my own little happy ending.'" And
that was all she spoke. Asked about his wife this past September during a call-in interview with an Australian radio show, Adams said, "I just don't share at all about my personal life." When pressed, he hung up.
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
Charles Novia Defends Recently Deceased Nollywood Actor Muna Obiekwe’s Secret Habit
I never really met him nor knew him personally but I admired his acting skills onscreen whenever I watched the movies he
featured in. He was an actor who had a panache beyond comparison in many of his roles. I always thought he was
damned good. That he is dead is a sad reality. That he died at all when he lived and still lives in our hearts and on our screens is the
painful jolt to our systems. Because in Nollywood, actors (and good ones too, in Muna’s mould) never really die. They only
transcend to another place where, perhaps, the ovation they receive over there gives lasting peace to their souls. What can one really say about Muna? I never knew much
about him and perhaps many people did not as well. He seemed to live a life less glimpsed in personal details than that more appreciated on the television screens. He seemed
to me to be a recluse. And I might be wrong here but when one reads his body
language with the benefit of hindsight, one could begin to piece together a deliberate insulation by the gifted actor from
the public eye. And there is nothing wrong with that. Many talented creatives all over the world are like that. But Muna’s
case stands out because it seemed like our nosey and sensational entertainment press just could not get anything on
him. There were few stories or scandals about him and more reviews about his body of work which is quite the hallmark of
an artiste who exploits a mystique around him. He kept his life private and perhaps, that privacy was as much a tragic flaw as it was a commendable decision, depending on how one views it. He shunned selfies and self-
serving instagram posts about material acquisitions. He could well have lied, as most of his colleagues do about his material wealth, just to ‘belong’. But he kept it real. He did. I
respect that. I have read some reports on his death online and while the veracity of such is yet to be final on my part, there were tales
of his battle with Kidney Disease for a few years and his weekly Dialysis treatments which he hid from the public all
these years and known only to his close family. It was reported that he shunned all entreaties by those in the know
to raise funds for him through a public appeal and preferred to plan a stage show which would have helped him out of the
medical financial demands. If that was indeed true, it was quite unfortunate. Because I believe there would be few souls
who would not have donated to a Save Muna fund, if only to help in giving the actor a second lease of life. Other reports say that he was a heavy drinker of hard liquor
and smoked a lot and there were assertions that these must have caused his health issues. There’s nothing much to say
about that. Artistes generally imbibe in habits which act as a counterbalance to the demands of their jobs. How a man smokes and drinks should not be anyone’s worries. It is the
self-moderation switch in the artiste which should be scrutinized when such happens rather than what he does in
his leisure. There was no doubt that Muna was a great actor. But he came across, to me, as one who had more of a brooding
disposition all the time off camera than one with a happy mien. He was more of a mystery as a soft-spoken actor with a scowl and while that attribute in a better clime would have
added to his personal brand power, over here it (that mystery about him) alienated him somehow from the fawning fans.
Muna was a damn good actor, really! And I do not think his death is a closing of the final curtains of his act.
Miley Cyrus Wonders What Happened to Hannah Montana Until She Busts Out the Push-Up Bra!--See the Sexy Pic!
Long before twerking, tongue wagging and a guy named Patrick Schwarzenegger became a part of Miley Cyrus' life, the talented singer was just a young teenage girl acting on the
Disney Channel. While so much has changed for the "Party in the U.S.A." crooner, fans may wonder if we can just go back to the Hannah Montana days. As it turns out, Cyrus may
wonder the same thing. "Who the? What the," the 22-year-old singer captioned on Instagram Wednesday night with a
hilarious throwback picture. While her first photo showcased the Disney star with long locks from years ago, the next photo showed a present-day Cyrus with her signature pixie and far less glamorous clothing. In fact, she's actually pretty covered up. But wait, we are talking about the Miley Cyrus, right? Less
than an hour later, Billy Ray Cyrus' daughter posted quite the provocative photo with her boobs out and proud. "Do yiew tink if I push muah titties up I'll get mo followahhhzzzz?" she asked her followers "#shouldigrowmyhairout? #koomkoomquah
Monday, 19 January 2015
Picture Of How Muna Obiekwe Died in the Hospital (LOOK)
These are the last set of photos before the death of Nollywood actor, Muna Obiekwe when he was rushed to the hospital today before he gave up the ghost. See another photo
of him on a dialysis machine during one of his treatments after the cut....
FAMILY REUNITES: BRUCE JENNER ENJOYS A NIGHT OUT WITH HIS DAUGHTERS
Everybody wants some time with Bruce Jenner! Although we find ourselves struggling to keep up with every Kardashian member's busy schedule, the patriarch of the famous family appeared to make the impossible, possible. Yes, he got all of his daughters together! Khloé Kardashian joined sisters
Kourtney Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian for a group shot with the former Olympic athlete. Simply captioned "family," the Instagram post showed all of "daddy's girls" together for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. "Things are really good," Kris Jenner recently shared with E! News about the family dynamics today. "We work together,
and we talk all the time...We're still family." Sure looks like it. The gathering comes at a crazy busy time for the entire family. In addition to filming season 10 of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, many family members continue to maintain jam- packed schedules with both relatives and close friends. Kim
and Kanye West recently enjoyed a 24-hour trip to Utah in celebration of BFF Alison Azoff's birthday. Meanwhile, Kendall has been spending any free time away from the modeling world with famous friends including Miley Cyrus and Patrick Schwarzenegger. And then there are those awkward run-ins
with famous exes like Khloé recently experienced at Henry's nightclub in Los Angeles. Maybe simple family nights are just
what these girls need! Keeping Up With the Kardashians returns this spring to E!
Friday, 16 January 2015
NICK CANNON FILES FOR DIVORCE AFTER SIX YEARS OF MARRIAGE FROM MARIAH
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have really called it quits this time. The actor filed for divorce from the legendary singer on
Dec. 12 in New York, TMZ reported Friday. Cannon's move to officially end their six-year marriage comes after months of turmoil,, Moreover, the America's Got Talent host filed the paperwork just days after Carey's now infamous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony snafu. The duo's road to divorce was certainly a rocky one, with many public twists and turns, to say the least. Rumors began to swirl of an impending split in April of last year, but Cannon slammed
the reports just weeks later in Parade magazine. "You kind of have to ignore it because every week it's something different,
and if you paid attention to it, it actually probably would start really affecting you...There's no merit or truth to it. It's kind
of humorous, really. It couldn't be further off from the truth, and it really affects the credibility of the so-called newspapers," he said. Cut to just a few months later, when
our sources hinted at trouble between the two, claiming that they had "been living apart for a while." A source close to Carey explained, "There have been issues between them for a
while. They are not getting along. She wants to end it and it has been in the works for months." And after reports that Cannon had broken his silence on his marriage, which he later vehemently denied via Twitter, it seemed as though the end of the marriage was inevitable. "She is heartbroken," another
insider close to the pop diva confessed. "She has tried and tried to get him to stay home more, but he always uses work as an excuse. When she points out that, financially, he does
not need to be working as much as he does, it pisses him off and pushes him farther away. He hates when people assume he's living off her money." The now-exes welcomed twins
Moroccan and Monroe (whom they affectionately refer to as "Dem Babies") on April 30, 2011, three years after the couple
got married in a secret ceremony in the Bahamas. Reps for both Cannon and Carey had no comment.
NIGERIAN BATTLES- WHAT WILL HAPPEN AFTER 2015 ELECTIONS
Many are wondering what will basically happen after 2015 elections. All we know is that it is already looking scary, it looks like a war. Well, we don't know who the people will vote for so it all depends on who Nigerians wants to choose to be their next president. In the people's mind are what are we to expect after, what are our benefits? Is the country going to change in terms of developments in infrastructures, economy, political, social lives etc. Are we going to see rapid growth in the country, increase in employment, no more boko haram, and prestige in the international politics.
What are we to expect after 2015 elections is what most Nigerian peoples are desperate to know. Many of the politicians are just there for the sake of their own personal interest, they don't care if the people are suffering or not. Many of them will fight to secure a sit in the parliament. While things are tough now around the country, many graduates are with no job. The Federal government has failed on many accounts to satisfy the peoples needs, boko haram bombing everywhere and killing people and the government has done nothing about it. The Federal government mismanaged our national resources, all we are left with is to pray for God to save us.
It burdens me deeply that there are some human beings on earth that will see his/her fellow citizens suffer without having any conscience to think twice of what in particular the people are facing. All he thinks about is how he/she will steal from the country's budget. It is a pity that our political government shuns the cries of the its peoples. When will look at the history of Nigerian leaders, there are no accounts for the best political leader in the second republic.
GOLD DIGGERS
Are you a gold digger? Ask yourself first because if you are one you can never find a man that will marry you then put you in his house. Most nowadays women love men that spends lots of dollars on them. They don't even mind if he has a wife at home or cheats on her whenever he likes. Me as a woman will never marry a man that flaunts his money/wealths at me just to get my attention or to entice me.
Money should never be your necessity/priority when it comes to relationships. You should be able to exchange gift items with your partners to show how much you love him. When we look at men's desires in a woman, we can see that men can naturally go the extreme to please a woman just to get what he wants. So when a woman becomes a gold digger, she receives money and pleasures from men who desire her definitely the man will have it all without any questioning or complains coming from her because he has paid.
Never love a man for his money because he will know and he will treat you like no other than his whore. No man gives a gold digger respect they deserve so you better think twice before becoming a gold digger. Think and think again about how and what you will go through before receiving a dime from the man.
All men loves cheap women who are willing to undress themselves for a particular sum of money, they are ready to pay to get that cheap pu**y
Thursday, 15 January 2015
Gwyneth Paltrow Describes What Blue Ivy Is Really Like, Reveals Best Part About Being Friends With Beyoncé: Read Now!
"The best part about being friends with Beyoncé." Almost sounds redundant, right? But apparently there is even more to
it than just sharing rarified air with Bey, and Gwyneth Paltrow willingly shared during her appearance tonight on Watch What
Happens Live what it's really like to be pals with Beyoncé and Jay Z. "The greatest perk of being their friend," the Oscar winner began, pausing to think for a bit after a fan asked that
question during the call-in portion of the show, "is that I have a relationship with people who are also--who have similiar... "Obviously I'm not as famous or successful as they are," she
quickly added. "But I do have a life in the public eye and I have people to sort of walk through life with in that capacity, and they're very kind and loving people. "And it almost means I get to be around their daughter, who I love so freaking much." We've seen the adorable pics, but what is 3-year-old Blue Ivy Carter really like? Watch the clip and find out! The word "powerhouse" is involved.