Tuesday, 18 June 2013

Hail the new Queen! Miss USA 2013 Erin Brady

More photos of the queen.









Miss USA 2013: Miss Connecticut Erin Brady wins the crown

Miss Connecticut Erin Brady named Miss USA 2013

America has a new leading lady! Miss Connecticut Erin Brady was named Miss USA at the annual Miss USA 2013 pageant at Planet Hollywood Resort Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 16, 2013. 
 
The newly crowned Queen
STEVE MARCUS/Reuters


The 25-year-old East Hampton native, whose charm, wit and all-American good looks helped her beat out 50 other gorgeous contestants to snag the coveted crown and title, will go on to represent the US in this year's Miss Universe pageant. Get to meet the new Miss USA, and check out other stand-out moments from the night's competition

Monday, 17 June 2013

Singer Adokiye shows off hot bikini body



Serena Williams hot bikini body...




Kim Kardashian gives birth to baby girl...

congratulations

How Nigerian Celebrities Are Killing Themselves

Apparently basking in the euphoria of a new status, many Nigerians in showbiz throw caution in the wind in the process of “living it up”. These days, hardly does a month end without news of someone in Nollywood or the Music industry, getting involved in car accident or public brawl...






This comes as no surprise, especially to those who are in the know of the background of today’s stars. Most of them, even in wildest dreams, never thought they would attain their current standing in the society. In fact, not only do they talk about the rise to fame in interviews, they also author books and record songs on it.

It is worrisome that the mints these guys stack in bank accounts have overwhelmed them, so much that some can no longer think properly. In 2013 alone, there have been at least a dozen auto crash involving celebrities. On the average, that is a scary 2 to 3 cases per month. Names like Samklef, Danagog, Maye Hunter, America, Nashville, Asa and others form the lot.


The most recent involving fabulously talented Ayo “Wizkid” Balogun, rattled virtually every music lover; this is because the young man is adored by the younger generation.

The 23-year old has everything going on well. Good looks, sold out concerts, record sales, endorsement for big-paying coys, successful international tours, connection to foreign superstars, huge fan base, that feminine attraction, houses and expensive cars, what is more? He now has his record label, StarBoy Entertainment, with three acts including Legendary Beatz signed on.

Weeks ago, the "I Love My Baby" and "Pakurumo" crooner posted a picture of his newly acquired Porsche Panamera. The car is priced at $80, 000 – $150, 000 (depending on the sub-model). As expected, the photo went viral on social media. But by 0400 hours of Saturday June 15, 2013, the same car had become a wreck. The gist – as always – is that a tyre of the automobile burst while on motion.


While we all thank God for sparing the lives of our stars, isn’t it time we ask some questions. Bearing in mind the busy schedules, why would someone driving a car worth N15million not take such for regular checks? Or are expensive cars immune from faults?

It is an open secret that our acts, and their entourage, sometimes use “active agents” before and after attending/performing at events. It is also an open secret these artistes or their friends sometimes get behind the wheels under the influence of alcohol. But nobody is saying anything, solely because of the blind love we have for them. I am not saying this happened in the case of Wizzy, but it does happen.

Some find the demise of celebrities too hard to bear. This is understandable, as despite harsh government policies and dwindling economy, they are able to make us happy; they put smile on our faces; they liven up our homes, streets, vehicles, clubs and parties and so on.


Our celebrities have a responsibility to look after themselves and not live life like there is a duplicate kept somewhere. They should for goodness sake be more careful while on the road; they should ensure those around them are the type that of positive influence; they should do away with hard drugs and excessive alcohol; they should reciprocate our affection by staying focused and do only the right things at all times. These crashes are becoming too many; we don’t want to pass through another agony please!


If you think you are popular and then go about ‘feeling fly’, the day you die an avoidable death, your name will trend for a few days; news sites and blogs will as usual talk about it for, at most, two weeks. The rest of us will move on. Live continues. Chikena.

Wednesday, 12 June 2013

Wizkid Buys New Convertible Car

Wizkid Buys New Convertible Car

Pix of his new Volks Wagen Covertible car and his dad test driving 

the guy himself

 Guess what comes with music and fame:

This is Wizkid's fourth car in 2 years, he owns a toyota camry 2010, an Honder IVTEC given to him by Tonto Dikeh (Snatched by robbers) and another normal life car.

KukereConcert: Tonto Dikeh Denies Being Drunk Caused Her Fall On Stage







It is part of the game!

Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Tonto Dikeh's London fall: Fans unhappy with her

Controversial actress turned singer, Tonto Dikeh on Monday became talk of the town. Tonto who co-hosted Iyanya's concert in London on Sunday night fell down on the stage; exposing her breast....

Artiste, Iyanya had a well-attended concert in London with celebrities like actress, Tonto Dikeh and others having great fun.

some of the grate photos of the day shown below:





Nigeria: Wizkid, Wande Coal to Release Joint Mixtape

 NEWS FROM PREMIUM TIMES:
Popstars, Wizkid and Wande Coal, are set to release a still untitled mixtape.
The artistes, who are signed to different labels but also own their own separate imprints, might release the mixtape after they both release their second studio album which has been scheduled for this month.



Wizkid revealed this when he tweeted: "That @wandecoal nd Wizkid Mixtape coming too! #STARBOY #BLACKDIAMOND !"
In a related development, Wizkid who is signed on to EME Music but recently launched his own label, Star Boy Entertainment, has given his fans a snippet of what to expect from his second studio album.
The album could be that last one he will release under the EME label.
According to his Twitter page, some of the tracks of the new album include: Jah Bless ft. Burna Boy; Denge Pose ft. Wande Coal; Doyin ft. Dammy Krane; Ja Wo ft. Olamide; and Jaiye Jaiye ft. Femi Kuti. Wizkid also tweeted that Waje, Omawumi and Seyi Shay will also feature on the album.

Sunday, 9 June 2013

The final verdict: Behold the 25 women to go the distance!

It has been a gruelling six weeks of twists and turns, intrigues and suspense, and finally the people have spoken and we have our women selected to stand the test for this year’s Sexiest in Nollywood ‘Quest’.
Vanguard has had no hands in the selection process except in compilation of votes which have been sent in. If truly beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, then the readers who have come up with these 25 remarkable women in Nollywood have got their task spot on.


Behold the twenty five that will go to the distance are Colette Orji, Uche Jombo, Ebube Nwagbo, Anita Joseph, Queeneth Hilbert, Queen Nwokoye, Rita Dominic, Biodun Okewo, Stephanie Okereke, Jackie Appiah, Tonto Dikeh, Nadia Buari, Yvonne Nelson, Uche Iwuji, Maureen Cyril, Cynthia Agholor, Yvonne Okoro, Nuella Njubigbo, Amanda Ebeye
Ejiro Okurame, Chika Agatha, Angela Okorie, Chitta Agwu, Damilola Adegbite and Tope Osoba
As it was made clear from the beginning of the ‘quest’: every man and woman who acts in Nollywood has eligibility to be voted, with exception of only those stars who have been past winners of the quest.
It would be recalled that Genevieve Nnaji and Jim Iyke won the maiden edition in 2009 as the Sexiest Woman and Sexiest Man respectively. In 2010, the stakes got higher and we had several categories included in the ‘Quest’. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Desmond Elliot emerged the Sexiest man and woman respectively for 2010.
Other winners who emerged from the categories include Mercy Johnson, Chioma Chukwuka- Akpotha, Chidi Mokeme, Yemi Blaq, Nonso Diobi, RMD, Ini Edo, Emeka Ike and Chike Ike. All these people are not eligible to participate in this year’s edition.

Squeeze drops high voltage video “Dutty Love”

Henry Squeeze Ekaye returns hot and smoking in an exciting new video ”Dutty love” and he is taking no prisoners.
The party raving song produced by KUKbeat under the stables of Blackdutch inc was shot and directed on locations in two countries by celebrity music video film maker Grand Poucet.
Squeeze; a graduate of Geology from the University of Benin beats up a wild party in this video with raw talent that fuses reggae and hiphop and features Ivorian born international movie star Emma Lohoues.

The song is a remix of Jamaican American rapper, singer and songwriter Sean Kingston 2010 hit Dutty love.
It’s a result of the creative side of me” Squeeze says “I did it to create a new sound out of the Sean Kingston and I enjoy it so much”

What do men and women want from each other?

I had the good fortune to celebrate a wedding anniversary and birthday last weekend. The former was a quarter of a century and twelve moons as a dear friend so beautifully put it in a card and the latter was five decades and a half.  While the numbers are a little unnerving, they are certainly something to be very proud of.
Gloria Ogunbadejo
 What is even more significant to me is that I can still remember the emotions I felt on  the day I got married and comparing it to how I feel today about my spouse, the only difference is in the depth, quality and understanding, all of which are much richer, heightened and of a superior quality. I find this indeed something to celebrate. People tend to ask couples who have been married for long periods what their secrets are. I always find it an odd question because by virtue of the word secret, that would suggest it is not something you want to share. Besides, one couple’s successful ingredients may not work for another couple.

Alakija: Ride on Jooooo

Listed by Forbes in 2012 as one of Africa’s richest women, Folorunsho Alakija added another feather to her cap when she launched her third literary work, ‘The Cry of Widows and Orphans’ at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs recently.

Folorunso Alakija

It was double festivity as her foundation, Rose of Sharon, which caters to the  needs of widows and orphans also clocked five years. A high profile event, it had in attendance the crème of society including  Abimbola Fashola and Nneoma Okorocha; the First Ladies of Lagos and  Imo states respectively. The Minister of Culture and Tourism, Chief Edem Duke, was also on hand to review the book. Other guests included Abike Dabiri, Eniola Fadayomi, Stella Okoli and Dr. Abiba Lawal who represented the Minister of Women Affairs.

Saturday, 8 June 2013

Chelsea Agree £49m Edinson Cavani Fee: Blues Win Race to Sign Uruguayan International According to Italian Source

Chelsea have reportedly agreed a fee to sign Napoli striker Edinson Cavani according to Italian source SportMediaSet.

Having failed in earlier attempts to use Fernando Torres as a makeweight in any move to sign the in-form Uruguayan Chelsea have now apparently stumped up the cash to meet the 26 year old’s release clause, said to be €58m (£49m).

Stamford Bridge side set bring in Napoli ace.

 Stamford Bridge owner Roman Abramovich has been keen to land a prolific marksman and according to this source has beaten off interest from Real Madrid and Man City.
Personal terms are yet to be agreed with the former Palermo forward but Cavani is said to be a big admirer of Jose Mourinho and as such could well assist in seeing a deal completed.
Real Madrid had similarly looked to use squad players in part exchange for the Napoli goal machine and Man City have fallen behind in the race due to having not officially brought in a successor to replace Roberto Mancini.

With Torres continuing to fail to deliver the goods, managing just eight Premier League goals in 2012/13, and Demba Ba also struggling for form, the West London club could well do with an effective forward to feed off creative talents like Eden Hazard, Oscar and Juan Mata.
Cavani finished last season as the top scorer in Serie A and has scored an astonishing 104 goals in 138 appearances for Napoli since moving to the San Paolo in July 2010.

Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois to join Atletico Madrid on loan for a third time

Chelsea's young Belgian goalkeeper Thiabaut Courtois has confirmed that he will return to Atletico Madrid on loan for another season.

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has announced that he will return to Atletico Madrid on loan for another season.
 
Courtois, who is first choice goalkeeper for Belgium, has been on loan at Atleti for the past two seasons since he moved to the Blues from Racing Genk, as Chelsea have continued with Petr Cech in goal.
Speculation has long mounted on when the young Belgian will replace Cech as Chelsea number one, although there were some suggestions that the keeper had been offered to Napoli as a makeweight in a deal for Edinson Cavani as his future at the club was called into question.

Thursday, 6 June 2013

Death toll rises to 6 in Philadelphia building collapse

 Fox news item:

At least six people are dead and 14 others are injured after a four-story building being demolished in downtown Philadelphia suddenly collapsed, Mayor Michael Nutter said late Wednesday.
Early reports had been that one woman had died in the Wednesday morning accident, but rescuers using buckets and their bare hands to move bricks and rubble kept working through the evening.
Body bags were removed from the collapse site at night, and authorities then turned off the floodlights that had lit it. Nutter said the city's emergency workers had been "diligent, determined, focused" in their rescue efforts.




"If anyone else is in that building, they will find them," he said.
A 14th survivor was pulled from the rubble early Thursday. Deputy Fire Chief Robert Coyne said 61-year-old Myra Plekam was pulled from the debris more than 12 hours after a building collapsed and that she was awake and talking to rescuers.
At least 13 other people were hospitalized at nearby trauma centers with minor injuries and listed in stable condition.

Who Exactly Is Samantha Power — Obama’s New U.N. Ambassador Pick? Everything You Need to Know



This morning it was announced that President Barack Obama will nominate foreign policy confidant Samantha Power to replace Susan Rice as the United States ambassador to the United Nations. But, who is she? If you’ve been a long-time Blaze reader, you are likely familiar with the controversial figure. If not — or if you’d simply like a refresher — allow us to provide an overview.

Fall from grace — and her return
Power, a human rights expert and former White House adviser, left the White House earlier this year, though she was considered the president’s likely pick to move to the U.N. As TheBlaze reported this morning, she has long been connected to Obama. And if you’ll recall, she has had her fair share of controversy, specifically after she was forced to resign from the president’s 2008 campaign following negative remarks she made about Hillary Clinton.



Samantha Power (Photo Credit: AP)
 In an interview with The Scotsman during the heat of the 2008 presidential race, Power called Clinton a “monster.”
“We f***** up in Ohio. In Ohio, they are obsessed and Hillary is going to town on it, because she knows Ohio’s the only place they can win,” she said of the Obama camp’s efforts and of Clinton’s political prowess. “She is a monster, too — that is off the record — she is stooping to anything.”

Power’s comments though didn’t lead to completely severed ties to Obama, as she was soon back in the fold. So, too, was her husband — she is the wife of former regulatory czar Cass Sunstein. As early as 2011, TheBlaze covered expectations that Power could possible secure greater power, specifically if the president was elected to a second term. Her U.N. appointment appears to solidify these expectations.

Paris Jackson hospitalized after possible suicide attempt

Fox news:

Michael Jackson’s 15-year-old daughter Paris was hospitalized early Wednesday morning following an attempt at suicide, a source told FOX411.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department said that fire personnel responded to a home in Calabasas for a medical rescue on Wednesday.

"We received a call at 1:27 in the morning. We transported a patient to the hospital at 1:47," a rep told FOX411. "We responded to a call of an overdose. That’s the kind of call we got."
Her mother, Debbie Rowe, confirmed to ET that her daughter tried to commit suicide, adding that the teen has had "a lot going on [lately]."
A lawyer for Katherine Jackson added that things have been especially hard for her client's granddaughter since Michael Jackson's death.

"Being a sensitive 15 year old is difficult no matter who you are. It is especially difficult when you lose the person closest to you," the lawyer stated. "Paris is physically fine and is getting appropriate medical attention."
TMZ reported that the 911 caller stated that Paris had cut her wrists.
The teen most recently tweeted several cryptic messages early Wednesday. She wrote: "yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away now it looks as though they're here to stay."
She also mused: “I wonder why tears are salty?”

Paris was recently reported to be bonding with Rowe, who was married to Jackson from 1996 to 1999. Rowe's lawyer, Eric George, told FOX 411: "We appreciate everyone's thoughts for Paris at this time and their respect for the family's privacy."
The King of Pop had three children Prince, Paris and Blanket.
Paris, like the other children, was shielded from the spotlight during her famous father's lifetime. As kids, the Jackson siblings often wore masks to hide their faces from the paparazzi's cameras.
Jackson died on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50.

Tuesday, 4 June 2013

BREAKING NEWS: Laide Bakare Gets First Son For Tunde Oriowo In New York

The news of Laide Bakare's child delivery
 on Friday caught many by surprise.


 Actress and recently divorced thespian, Laide Idowu Bakare, has just been delivered of her first son to Tunde Oriowo in the United State of America. The mother of one who recently married Tunde Oriowo, posted on her BBM’s‘Displayed Picture’ earlier this morning about her new born baby with a message thanking God for the safest delivery and of course, the gender of the baby, boy, learnt she was expecting that!
“Yes! Yes!! Yes!!!, it’s a boy, my boy arrives 7:45am in New York, nice weather on Friday! Aliamdulilai, I am the happiest person in the world”

Actress Nse Ikpe Etim Clifford sizzle in new photos

Do you really know the Actress?

Actress Nse Ikpe Etim Clifford sizzle in new photos






Aliko Dangote Is Africa's First $20 Billion Man - Forbes

From Forbes

Nigerian billionaire and Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has become the first African entrepreneur to lay claim to a $20 billion fortune as the stock value of his largest holding, Dangote Cement, leaped just about three-fourths since March when Forbes released its annual ranking of the world’s richest people.

Aliko Dangote’s 93% stake in the cement company is now worth $19.5 billion. Add this to his controlling stakes in other publicly-listed companies like Dangote Sugar and National Salt Company of Nigeria and his significant shareholdings in other blue-chips like Zenith Bank, UBA Group and Dangote Flour; his extensive real estate portfolio, jets, yachts and current cash position, which includes more than $300 million in recently awarded Dangote Cement dividends, Dangote is now worth more than $20 billion.

Sunday, 2 June 2013

Talented brothers are rocking the music industry

TWO local brothers are causing a stir in the music industry.
Caistor siblings Ashley, 30, and Kyle Hall, 24, are making waves in the British music scene by appearing in top music magazines, television and gigging at festivals around the world.

CAISTOR DRUMMER: Ashley Hall (far left) with his band My Preserver.


Ashley is in a band called My Preserver, which has been described by Kerrang! as one of the most exciting current British bands, and Kyle is part of Goldheart Assembly, which won record of the week with BBC 6 Music.

From humble beginnings, the brothers first started a band called Dads Lads, and played over 400 gigs from the ages of nine to 13 and this gave them a huge passion for music.

Matt Smith exit prompts Doctor Who speculation

The news that Matt Smith is to leave his role in Doctor Who at the end of 2013 has already prompted speculation on the identity of his replacement.

A host of names have been suggested in Sunday's papers, among them Idris Elba, Dame Helen Mirren and John Hurt. Hurt was introduced as 'The Doctor' at the end of the last series and returns in November's 50th anniversary episode.

Elba, Hurt and Dame Helen are among the many names mentioned in Sunday's papers

"Somewhere out there... is someone who's about to become the Doctor," said executive producer Steven Moffat. It has been suggested that the role may go to a black actor for the first time, with Homeland's David Harewood and former rapper Ashley Walters among those mentioned alongside Elba.