Beyonce gets $50M Pepsi Deal

Beyonce used the event to debut a new look, rocking blond bangs and a festive printed jumpsuit.
The Art Basel appearance marks only one happy event for the singer this week, who just landed a new $50 million deal with Pepsi.  Details of the deal are starting to emerge, and this Beyonce-Pepsi partnership is no standard celebrity endorsement, but rather a full throttle business collaboration.

D’Banj Bags 4 Nominations at The World Music Awards 2012

D'banj has been nominated in four categories at the 2012 World Music Awards, the highest nomination by any Nigerian artiste.

The categories are: Best African Act - (Oliver Twist). Best Music Video - (Oliver Twist). Best Song of the Year- (Oliver Twist). Best World Artist - (Oliver Twist)

D''banj will also perform at the Awards which will hold December 20th in Miami, Florid

Lagos Chief Judge frees 46 prisoners from Ikoyi Prisons

The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Ayotunde Phillips, yesterday Tuesday December 11th released 46 prisoners, including 75-year-old man, from the Ikoyi Prisons in Lagos during her visit to the prison.

Justice Ayotunde Phillips released 233 prisoners just four months ago after reviewing their cases during a visit to the prison in September. She said the gesture was aimed at de-congesting the prison in order to alleviate the sufferings of the inmates.

Chris Okotie to sue INEC over party de-registration, plans to contest in 2015

Rev Chris Okotie's political party, FRESH Democratic Party was one of the 28 parties De-registered by the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday 6th December. The Head Pastor of Household of God said he's planning to sue INEC for their action and also contest in 2015 whether his party is De-registered or not!

"We are very amused by the shenanigans calculations of INEC. I believe that INEC is fronting for the PDP and that its the 2015 fever that has overtaken that political party in such a way that it is beginning to malfunction and demonstrate a pathological dysfunctionality. It is very obvious to us at Fresh party that their intention is to erase completely, the voice of the opposition. So they have parochialised the definition of an opposition party to align with their egostic agenda such that it would become impossible to speak. How can a political party that is in power define the character and the configuration of its own opposition. We are persuaded that we must take this before the judiciary as the last bastion of our democratic experience, will remedy this situation. (meaning he's going to court)

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Ouch! label unveils, Munachi, Yolanda & Dabota as brand faces

YOLANDA OKEREKE, MUNACHI ABI & DABOTA LAWSON

Nigeria’s foremost fashion and lifestyle brand introduces its long awaited female line aptly named OUCH! w o m a n. According to the MD/Creative Director Uche Nnaji, the line is in answer to the demand of thousands of females who expressed a desire to be adorned in outfits of the level of quality and style that their male counterpart have enjoyed on  the OUCH! stable for over 5years.

Michael Essien dedicates photo to Dencia on Instagram

There are unconfirmed rumours that singer Dencia and Ghanaian footballer Michael Essien are seeing each other. People close to the Cameroonian singer claim she's been dating Michael quietly for a while now. I don't know how true this is but Michael Essien recently put up a photo on his Instagram page @mykesy with the caption - 4 you D..! with a heart kiss. Dencia replied it was her favorite pix ever. The singer was also in Europe last weekend...supposedly to see him!

Iyanya and Tonto Dikeh still going strong

  Tonto recently put a photo of Iyanya on her Blackberry Display Picture and wrote:

Dere re Truly Amazing people out there, dey make d World Very Eazy & Happy to Live in *U are 1 of Dem*

Heard Iyanya is really smitten with the actress because 'she's one of the realist women he has ever met'. Good for them.

Michelle Williams performs the Nigerian National Anthem

The former Destiny's Child group member was in Nigeria over the weekend for gospel musical event, The Experience. Michelle, who is a gospel singer now, performed the Nigerian National Anthem at the event which held on Friday Dec 7th at TBS, Onikan.See the video after the cut...

Rita Dominic Wins at Kalasha Awards

Barely a week after she was named most stylish actress at the FAB awards in Lagos, Nigeria, Africa’s screen Siren Rita Dominic was yet again announced a big winner at the fourth edition of the KALASHA film and Television awards on Saturday December 8, 2012. 

The University of Port Harcourt graduate of  Theatre Arts emerged Best Actress for her performance in the Kenyan film “Shattered”.

Rukky Sanda Spotted with her Range Rover Evoque

The actress drives a brand new black Range Rover EVogue which she acquired many months back said to be worth about N12million.

Update: Chuddy K claims his account was hacked

 

 

He/someone Tweeted 'I was gay, but not anymore' from his account. He says he was hacked. I think someone close to him who had access to his account tweeted that (that is if he didn't Tweet it himself), because how do you get back a hacked account in less than an hour?

Annie Idibia at the Playa’s Ball Exclusive Party on Sunday

             Annie looked gorgeous in this sexy blue dress at her husband's party "Playa's Ball.Sweet!

Tiwa Savage denies romance with manager, Tee Billz

People in the entertainment industry swear Tiwa Savage and her manager cum business partner (they own 323 Imprint), Tunji Balogun popularly known as Tee Billz, are madly in love. In fact there were rumours a while back that they were engaged and planning to wed soon. Tiwa Savage recently put the rumours to rest when an Encomium magazine reporter asked her if she was engaged to Tee Billz.

"I am not engaged and I am not dating Tee Billz. If I am, you would have seen a ring on my finger indicating that I am engaged. It's just a rumour

When asked to describe her kind of man; she said

"I will like my man to be tall, dark, handsome and must be fit. He must have a good heart, work hard and must care a lot about me.

Tee Billz is tall, dark and handsome. So there you go,ah!

Singer Chuddy K Tweets 'I was gay, but not anymore'

"I will consider plastic surgery if..." Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

When asked if she would ever consider having plastic surgery, the stunning actress and reality star replied:

Seriously I am thinking about it. I have four kids. That has taken its toll on my body. I am not against plastic surgery as long as you're not doing it for extremely vain reasons. If you need it, you should do it. If I see any irregularities in my body that I cannot control, I will do it.

Stella Damascus tying the knot soon?

The actress was spotted with what looks like an engagement ring at the Mode Men Awards fueling speculations that she is soon to tie the knot again.

When asked by BellaNaija,she said"It is a simple thing,I am refusing to talk about my private life.If it looks like it is,then it is.It does abi,then it is.For me to boldly wear this,I know what It would cause,so I'm saying,let them talk.
Yes, I am wearing and engagement ring,whether it is for fashion or for real nobody knows.It is left for you to decide whether it is for real or I am wearing it for fashion,or i am simply looking for trouble"

Playboy girl Sherlyn Chopra to star in Kamasutra 3D

Actress Sherlyn Chopra, the first Indian girl to pose nude for international magazine Playboy, has bagged a role in 'Kamasutra 3D', to be directed by Rupesh Paul.
"I am glad to have Sherlyn on board. She has the earthiness and sensuality that her character requires. This will be a redefining film of her career," Paul said in a statement.
Paul announced the project at the Cannes Film Festival this year. But Sherlyn has been locked for a key role only recently.
The film is expected to premiere at the prestigious festival in 2013. 

Up coming singer Tiwa Banks brutally stabbed by her landlord's son

Up and coming singer, Tiwa Banks, (pictured above) was allegedly brutally assaulted yesterday Monday December 10th by her landlord's son; some guy named Tobi Obadina.

According to the people who sent out the story, Tiwa was attacked last night in her apartment at 20, Yusuf Street, Araromi Bus/Stop Alimosho by Tobi after they had a misunderstanding earlier in the day. They said he broke a bottle on her head then stabbed her.

Tiwa was rushed to UETA hospital where she's still receiving treatment, and I hear Tobi was arrested this morning and is being held at Moshalashi Police station.

I don't know who this lady is or know anyone that knows her, but I will look for her and get more details about this incident. Violence against women should never be tolerated.

Karrueche Tran Using Chris Brown to Promote ‘The Kill’ Clothing Line

The good thing about dating celebrities...you become a celebrity yourself! Hehe. Chris Brown's ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran will officially launch her clothing line - The Kill, today Wednesday December 12th and Chris has been helping her promote the line all week. He's pictured left with models wearing hats from Karrueche’s new line...and he was spotted (right) wearing a hat from her collection over the weekend. He has also been Instagramming photos of some gear from her collection.

Photo:Kim K for Factice Magazine

           Super hot! see more photos when you click below...

'Top Chef' Host Padma Lakshmi One Hot Bikini Dish

"Top Chef" host Padma Lakshmi proved she can stomach a lot more than just a meal ... and showed off her pipin' hot bod in a baby blue bikini in Miami this weekend.

Scrumptious.

Nollywood Actress, Beverly Naya Sizzle in New Photoshoot

Beverly Naya is a rising Nollywood actress. She first appeared in a small role in the 2010 movie, Guilty Pleasures. She then went on to star as lead in the movie, Home in Exile, which was directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen. Beverly Naya is currently shooting Lotanna, a new movie, which also stars Chris Attoh, Iretiola Doyle, Bimbo Manuel, Jide Kosoko and Chris Okagbue.Beverly Naya recently had a photo shoot with Korede Olabanji, and following are some of the pictures from the photo shoot.

NDLEA Appoints Stella Damasus, Lamboginny As Ambassadors

 

The National Law and Drug Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has appointed sultry actress, Stella Damasus and singer Yinka Lawanson, otherwise known as Lamboginny, as its ambassadors. This is the first time the agency will appoint ambassadors.
 

Speaking during the official unveiling of the new ambassadors at the NDLEA headquarters in Lagos yesterday morning, the Director General of the agency, Dr. Femi Ajayi, said Stella and Lamboginny were painstakingly picked for the honour due to their outstanding positive impacts on youths and the society at large.

EX Beauty Queen,Munachi Abii Release Stunning Pics on Her 25th Birthday

The former beauty queen and rapper turns 25 NOV 2012. She released two new pictures from her recent photoshoot in Atlanta USA. She has continued to work hard in her career, recording her debut album and expanding her brand home and abroad.

Genevieve Nnaji rocks in yellow at the US Consul General reception

          The actress was at the US embassy for the US Consul general reception...See more photo when you click below...

Daniel Wilson weds longtime partner

Popular 90s singer Daniel Wilson wed long time partner, Yetunde, on Saturday December 8th at Archbishop Vinning Memorial Church in Lagos. Daniel and Yetunde have a 6 year son together (pictured right). Happy married life to them.

Ene Idibia clocks 4

The very beautiful daughter of 2face & Annie Idibia,Ene Idibia clocked 4 yesterday. Her very proud mum tweeted

"HaPpy B'DaY 2 The PrETTiE$T, FunNieSt & $maRte$T PrinCe$$ tO EvA bE!My SunShine is 4 today.Thank u Jesus for this Rare blessing!Mama loves you

What's the big secret to getting love?

The adage treat them mean and keep them keen, which is used by men as well as women, is a sound evolutionary strategy to get a good mate, researchers say. According to the new study, playing hard to get tests the commitment and quality of any would-be mate. For the study, the researchers identified 58 different hard-to-get strategies used, from on/off flirting and being snooty to using voicemail to intercept calls from prospective partners.
“Playing hard to get might be one way that people – women in particular – can test their prospective mate’s commitment and to manipulate their prospective mates to obtain what – or whom – they want,” the Independent quoted the psychologists, who carried out the study, as saying. “We revealed that the more unavailable a person is, the more people are willing to invest in them.

Jenni Rivera Dies in Plane Crash

Jenni Rivera died on Sunday morning in Mexico after the plane she was flying on crashed shortly after takeoff, leaving no survivors. Rivera, 43, was recently divorced from her third husband and is survived by her five children.

Rivera's father and brother confirmed her death on Telemundo.
Four other passengers and two pilots were also aboard the plane. It was headed from Monterrey to Toluca, after Rivera performed in Monterrey on Saturday night.
Mexico's transportation ministry says the plane lost contact with radar at 3:15 AM, approximately 61 miles from Monterrey.
Rivera was named one of the 25 most powerful women by People en Español and reportedly signed on recently to do a comedy pilot for ABC. She has sold over 20 million albums worldwide.

She was traveling with her publicist, lawyer, a family friend and two pilots,May their souls rest in peace.Amen.

Celebs do 'Gangnam Style'

                                SRK, Katrina Kaif and Amitabh Bachchan do the Gangnam
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Jennifer Nicole Lee:Former Miss Bikini America model!

The 37-year-old fitness guru showed off her sizzling bod in a teeny purple and green bikini as she soaked up the sun in Miami Friday.
Lee, a mother of two, left little to the imagination with the two-piece G-string ensemble which she donned proudly while cooling off in the ocean.
The former Miss Bikini America made national headlines back in 2006 after she dropped 70 pounds following the birth of her two kids. Is this real?

ECOWAS Vows Never to Invite Obasanjo Again For Election Monitoring

      Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and Ghanaian President elect, John Dramani Mahama

 

Following embarrassing and undemocratic utterances by General Olusegun Obasanjo at yesterday’s meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the leadership of the commission today held a review meeting that could end the possibility of future election observation on its behalf by the former Nigerian leader.

As reported yesterday, Obasanjo was the figure behind the recommendation of the ECOWAS observation team to curtail the media in election observation that contradicts the position of ECOWAS and other international democracy observers.

PDP Considers Replacing "Brain Dead" Taraba Governor

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is considering its options in replacing Governor Danbaba Suntai of Taraba State as it is becoming clearer he is unlikely to recover from his head injuries.  

The governor, who was in a plane crash at the Yola International Airport in Adamawa two months ago, is currently in hospital in Hanover, Germany.

Sahara Reporters claims that several sources have told it that the party is working with the Presidency to find a suitable replacement for the governor.