Britney Spears ditches the Grammys, goes shopping instead

There was one superstar missing from last night's Grammy Awards — she went shopping instead.

While the biggest stars in pop and rock were putting the finishing touches to their hair and make-up backstage at the Staples Center — eight-time nominee Britney Spears was 40 miles away at a suburban shopping mall.
Eight years after she scooped her only Grammy Award for Toxic — Brit chose to detox with some treatments at Forever Bella Skin and Tanning in Thousand Oaks, rather than mingle with the likes of Rihanna, Adele and her ex Justin Timberlake.
The 31-year-old was snapped strolling through the Village Glen mall dressed down in a pair of untrendy stonewash jeans and a lowcut tiger-stripe top — with heavy black make-up around her eyes.

She's reportedly in talks to perform a nightly show at a Las Vegas casino. Two Vegas hot spots are said to be tussling over the chance to secure a residency with the star - Caesar's Palace and Planet Hollywood.

If she signs on the dotted line, she'll earn millions, following in the footsteps of the likes of Celine Dion, Bette Midler and Elton John — who's in the middle of a residency at the gambling Mecca.

Culled from The Sun, UK.

5 Fashion models cover February edition of Mania magazine

Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi. Stylist: Dimeji Alara. Make-up: Bimpe Onakoya
Models: Binta Sani, Oiza Atoyebi, Ngozi Ugo, Emilia Faturoti, Moyin Arowosola.

Pope Benedict XVI to resign on February 28th

Pope Benedict XVI will resign on February 28, 2013, a Vatican spokesman said today Monday February 11th. The 85-year-old German-born Pope said he was resigning because he no longer has the strength to fulfill the duties of his office. If the Pope resigns February 28th, he will be the first pontiff since 1415 to step down. See the Pope’s full resignation statement after the cut...

EFCC re-arraigns Femi Fani-Kayode over alleged money laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday re-arraigned a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, over alleged money laundering.

Fani-Kayode appeared before Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of a Federal High Court in Lagos, on a 47-count charge. He, however, pleaded not guilty.

His counsel, Chief Ladi Williams, prayed the court to allow him to continue with the bail granted him by Justice Ramat Mohammed, who earlier handled the case.

Nse Ikpe Etim to wed February 14th

The actress who got engaged around Christmas 2012 will be getting married this week, February 14th..or maybe Feb 13th.

Nse is marrying a man she dated when she much younger. They broke up many years back but re-connected recently. He is UK based so she will be relocating to the UK after the wedding, though sources close to the actress tell me she will continue acting. Just like Uche Jombo R, she will be in Nigeria when she needs to be.

The wedding is this Wednesday or Thursday, i will bring you photos later..

Beyonce Covers Vogue's March Issue

In her recent interview with Vogue, Beyonce admits she doesn't read comment sections on websites to avoid getting her feelings hurt...

From Vogue Magazine

Beyoncé cannot insulate herself from every crazy and idle rumor. When she encounters a story about herself on the Internet, she reads only the story. She stops there. She doesn’t let herself scroll down into the comments sections, which have a tendency to become cruel, ad hominem free-for-alls.

“Don’t scroll down!” Beyoncé advises, laughing. “You’re definitely going to get your feelings hurt.”

Rihanna and Chris Brown get cosy at the Grammys

Though they arrived seperately,the love birds sat together during the event.Love their outfits..Rihanna in red and Chris in white.I'm guessing Karrauche is finally out of the picture..Riri is a strong gal.More photos after the cut...

2013 Grammy Award Red Carpet + List of winners

Trust J Lo to bring it. Don't understand what Beyonce is wearing. Love Kelly's gown...stunning! Continue to see more photos from the Grammys red carpet which took place Sunday night in LA...

Jonathan celebrates the Super Eagles AFCON victory

President Jonathan celebrated Super Eagles AFCON victory with other Nigerians in London last night. See another photo after the cut...

Super Eagles win the 2013 Africa cup of nation

We all thought they won't make it half way not to talk of the finals, last night; Super Eagles has made us proud as the giant of Africa once again, by winning AFCON 2013. The only goal in the match was scored by a home based player, Sunday Mba.

All thanks to God, Keshi and the players. We are so PROUD!

Iyanya Acquires 2012 Aston Martin Vantage Car?

He took this picture with his new 'toy' in his home in Lekki and tagged it 'who God don bless'. Heard the car is N30m.

Photos:Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation launch in London

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo launched his foundation on Friday February 8th at Grosvenor hotel in London. Nigeria's president and first lady, Goodluck & Patience Jonathan, Liberian president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Ghanaian president, John Mahama and President of Benin Republic -Yayi Boni, Aliko Dangote, Adams Oshiomhole, Alao Akala were all at the launch. See more photos after the cut...

3 South Korean doctors killed,1 beheaded, in Yobe

Two days after nine health workers were killed in Kano, three doctors were this morning killed in Yobe State.

The Yobe state police commissioner Sanusi Rufai told the AFP news agency that armed men entered the doctors' flat in the town of Potiskum either late last night or early this morning and slit their throats.

They say a South Korean doctor was beheaded while two others - either South Koreans or Chinese had their throats slit.

The doctors worked at the General Hospital in Potiskum and they routinely travelled through the town without security guards. How sad!

Dr Sid launches own chocolate cookie; calls it Indulge

Celebrities launch shoe line, clothing line, beauty line etc but Mavin artist Dr Sid did something totally different...something no other Nigerian celeb has done. He launched his own quadruple chocolate cookie called Indulge. Indulge was unveiled yesterday Saturday February 9th in VI. See the press release and photos from the launch after the cut...

Actress Genevieve Nnaji stunning in D&G at Obasanjo's foundation launch

Left: Genevieve with Hollywood actor, Jefferey Wright and PR consultant Vanessa Amadi. Right: Genevieve rocking a Dolce & Gabbana dress on the red carpet at Olusegun Obasanjo foundation launch in London.

Actress Omotola becomes 1st Nigerian celeb with over 1m likes on Facebook

She currently has one million, one hundred and fifteen likes on her Facebook fan page...the highest number of likes for any Nigerian celeb on Facebook. Omotola is truly an Icon!

Photo:Kim K and Kanye in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

 

Kim and Kanye are currently holidaying in Brazil. The lovebirds visited the famous Cristo Redentor - Christ the Redemer - statue atop of Corcovado Mountain yesterday. See more photos after the cut...

A Nigerian actor Michael Obiora poses nude to promote book

26 year old Michael Obiora is a UK based Nigerian-born actor and writer. He's had television roles in UK shows like My Family, Judge John Deed, Misfits, and even Doctor Who. He wrote his first book Black Shoes a while back and posed nude to promote it.

Agbani Darego at Olusegun Obasanjo foundation launch in London

Still gorgeous...as always! :-)

Bob Manuel Udokwu gets political appointment in Anambra state

The Nollywood actor and former Gulder Ultimate Search host has been appointed Senior Special Adviser on Creative Media to Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi. He got his appointment letter on Friday February 8th.

Annie Idibia Covers TW Magazine Valentine Edition

                                                                        Annie looks lovely!

Kim K to co-host Darey's Love...Like A Movie Valentine Concert

Reality TV star, Kim Kardashian, will make her debut in Nigeria next weekend. She has been confirmed as special co-host, for ‘Love…Like A Movie’, the eagerly anticipated valentine concert by Darey’s Soul Muzik.

Kim has confirmed she's coming to Nigeria

Kim will join Nigerian superstars 2face Idibia, Flavour, Ice Prince, Iyanya, Timi Dakolo, Waje, 9ice, Praiz, Naeto C and Darey to deliver what will undoubtedly be the valentine concert of the year. The event will take place on Sunday February 17 at Eko Hotel and Suites.

Gunmen kill 9 female health workers in Kano

Unknown gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram militants have killed nine female workers involved in polio vaccinations in two separate incidents in the city of Kano.

The gunmen riding on tricycles opened fire on health workers at Hotoro Haye and Shargalle Health Centre in the Kano metropolis as the health workers prepare their polio vaccination cocktails for the day.

Two women were felled by the militants bullets at Unguwa Uku while seven others died from the lethal attack on Shargalle Health Centre in attacks that took place thirty minutes apart.

Police spokesperson Musa Majia confirmed the attacks to journalists stating that the gunmen had fled the scene of the attack before security agents could reach the area.

Several Islamic clerics are opposed to polio vaccination claiming that it was a western scheme to limit Muslim population in Nigeria.

Actress Toyin Aimakhu weds Adeniyi Johnson

 

Actress Toyin Aimakhu and her man, Tinsel actor Adeniyi Johnson got married today at a registry on the Island. The couple got engaged in December 2012 after dating for almost a year. Congrats and happy married life to them!

February Issue of OK NIGERIA Out

Banky W breaks silence on Wizkid leaving EME

There have been speculations that Wizkid is leaving EME..as his suggestive tweets continued 2 days ago ..

Banky W has apparently decided to re-negotiate as he told Silverbird

“Wizkid is going international and as a result we have to re-negotiate the contract he signed. Wizkid has his own idea of how he wants to do things and he has plans for himself too. Wizkid is still with us, there’s no problem, things will be sorted out soon” 

Breasts,buttocks,side boobs exposure ban at Grammys

This is interesting as CBS has issued a warning letter to female celebrities to cover up at this year's 55th Grammy awards...No breast exposure,butt cracks,side boobs and lots more.
In essence..dress like nuns..lol.
This is likely going to have 2 effects.Either viewership drops because of there would be nothing to attract the male folk..lol or the viewership would increase as we would want to see what usual offenders like Rihanna,Lady Gaga ,J.Lo would wear.
Read memo below after the cut....

Mystery corpses were our members - MASSOB

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) released a press statement yesterday claiming that some of bodies found floating in the Ezu River at Amansea community, Awka North LGA of Anambra State on Saturday 19th of January (read the story HERE), were those of their members who were in police custody.

According to MASSOB Director of Information, Comrade Uchenna Madu, their members killed and dumped in the river were; Basil Ogbu, Michael Ogwa, Sunday Omogo, Philip Nwankpa, Eze Ndubisi, Ebuka Eze, Obinna Ofor, Joseph Udoh, and Uchechukwu Ejiofor.

Read part of the statement after the cut...