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X-Factor U.S Season II: ‘I Didn’t Offer Beyonce $100M’ – Simon Cowell

X-Factor U.S Season II: ‘I Didn’t Offer Beyonce $100M’ - Simon Cowell   | Read More
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

The blunt Brit further added that he has ‘no idea where the rumour came from.’

Drake Breaks Diddy’s Record For Billboard No.1 Rap Hits

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'I'm on one', Drake tells Diddy  | Read More
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

The Young Money rapper now has 11 No.1 songs to his credit with the latest addition being his Nicki Minaj featured ‘Make me proud’ song…

Photos: Akon to Feature in New Psquare Video

Psquare and Akon on the set of 'Chop my money'
Psquare and Akon on the set of 'Chop my money'  | Read More
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

The video features a star cameo appearance from Konvict Music boss Akon who has in recent times been tied with the twins.

Nigerian Idol: Meet The Top 12 Contestants

Nneka Njoku
Nneka Njoku  | Read More
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

You’ve followed the Nigerian Idol season 2 right from the audition through the eliminations and here we have it, the final 12 have been selected!

Kanu Nwankwo And Wife Amarachi Welcome Baby Girl

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Kanu Nwankwo And Wife Amarachi Welcome Baby Girl  | Read More
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Reports also say the baby girl has been named after Amarachi….

A New Era: Eldee Presents Da Trybe 2.0

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Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

By Osagie Alonge DA TRYBE 2.0 – (L-R)  SARZ, eLDee, k9, Sojay and Sheyman If one word was to describe eLDee da Don then it would be ‘Evolution’. Over the last 14 years, Lanre Dabiri has registered his presence in the Nigerian music scene, helped birth many careers, blessed us with hit songs, embraced advocacy,  and remained relevant all [...]

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Turns 34!

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Turns 34!  | Read More
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Omosexy is now six years shy of 40…

Photos: Beyonce Steps Out For The First Time Since Arrival of Blue

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Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

US singer Beyonce Knowles-Carter made her first public appearance as she attended her hubby Jay Z’s two shows..

Former Backstreet Boy Singer Nick Carter Misses Sister’s Funeral

Bobbie Jean Carter, Nick Carter, Leslie Carter, Angel Carter, and Aaron Carter arrive at the Style Network Party At The Summer TCA Tour on July 11, 2006 in Pasadena, California
Bobbie Jean Carter, Nick Carter, Leslie Carter, Angel Carter, and Aaron Carter arrive at the Style Network Party At The Summer TCA Tour on July 11, 2006 in Pasadena, California  | Read More
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Nick rather attended a concert in Philadelphia and hosted a party at an Atlantic City resort on the same night when the funeral for his little sister took place…

X-Factor U.S Season II: Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger Out, L.A Reid Stays

Nicole Scherzinger
X-Factor U.S Season II: Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger Out, L.A Reid Stays  | Read More
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

There are also speculations that the show’s creator, Simon Cowell is setting his eyes on songstress Kelly Rowland alongside R&B singer Mariah Carey for the show

Queen Marks Diamond Jubilee

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Queen Elizabeth II  | Read More
Monday, February 6th, 2012

The Queen has already marked her milestone of 60 years on the throne by renewing her pledge to serve the nation and its people…

Fans React To Wizkid’s New Freestyle Video

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Fans React To Wizkid's New Freestyle Video  | Read More
Monday, February 6th, 2012

Wizkid can’t seem to stay clear of controversies….

Omotola Sets Up Production Outfit

Omottola Jalade-Ekeinde
Omotola Sets Up Production Outfit  | Read More
Sunday, February 5th, 2012

The award winning actress recently launched her new company Redhot Concept, which will be producing documentaries as well as movies…

Kanye West To Shoot Film In Middle East

Kanye West performs on stage at Big Day Out 2012 at the Sydney Showground on January 26
Kanye West performs on stage at Big Day Out 2012 at the Sydney Showground on January 26  | Read More
Sunday, February 5th, 2012

The ‘Watch the Throne’ co-creator’ plans to create a short film based on the cultures of the Persian Gulf…

Meet Olu Maintian’s NAWTi Girl, Natalie Nunn

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The NawTi girl - Natalie Nunn  | Read More
Sunday, February 5th, 2012

But many have asked, who’s the NAWTi girl that has got Olu fixated on her body?

Filmmakers Mike DeGruy And Andrew Wight Die In Helicopter Crash

Mike deGruy, Andrew Wight and James Cameron
(L-R) Mike deGruy, Andrew Wight and James Cameron  | Read More
Sunday, February 5th, 2012

DeGruy, 60 and Wight, 52 were said to have set off to film a documentary when they crashed.

Eucharia Anunobi Ordained Church Minister

Eucharia Anunobi - Ordained (NET)
Eucharia Anunobi  | Read More
Sunday, February 5th, 2012

The ceremony was attended by friends and family of the actress as well as some colleagues in the movie industry, including Clarion Chukwura-Abiola.

Nigerian Producer Drags Virgin Atlantic to Court Over Dagrin Movie

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Nigerian Producer Drags Virgin Atlantic to Court Over Dagrin Movie  | Read More
Saturday, February 4th, 2012

The Stingomania C.E.O also claims that the contents of the movie and particulars were also published in their inflight magazines circulated across all routes, travel agencies and in-flight…

Egyptian Comedian Adel Imam Sentenced To Jail For Insulting Islam

Adel Imam
Egyptian Comedian Adel Imam Sentenced To Jail For Insulting Islam  | Read More
Saturday, February 4th, 2012

Imam was found guilty for ‘defaming Islam’ in a 2007 movie ‘Morgan Ahmed Morgan…

Beat FM and Naija FM to Launch in Ibadan

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The Beat FM OAPs - Douglas and Gbemi  | Read More
Saturday, February 4th, 2012

By Damilola Olaoye Urban radio station The Beat FM 99.9 and sister station Naija 102.7 FM are set for expansion as they plan to launch brand new stations in West African’s largest city, Ibadan. The news was made known on Thursday, February 2, 2012 via the Beat FM’s Twitter page. ‘Your two favourite radio stations the [...]

Nigerians React To Dickson Iroegbu’s Upcoming Gay Movie

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Dickson Iroegbu  | Read More
Saturday, February 4th, 2012

The unifying reaction however is that the movie was borne out of the need to satisfy his selfish reasons…

Onyeka Owenu Clocks 60

Onyeka Owenu
Onyeka Owenu Clocks 60  | Read More
Saturday, February 4th, 2012

Onyeka often referred to as the ‘Elegant Stallion’, stands as one the few female Nigerian musicians who have over the years remained relevant and in the eyes of the public…

Christian Audigier Signs Nigerian Pop Singer Ms Jaie As Brand Ambassador

Tola Odunsi Director Storm, Christian Audigier Nigerian Ambassador Ms. Jaie &Mr. Afeez Balogun Christian Audigier Regional Partner for East and West Africa,
Tola Odunsi Director Storm, Christian Audigier Nigerian Ambassador Ms. Jaie &Mr. Afeez Balogun Christian Audigier Regional Partner for East and West Africa,  | Read More
Saturday, February 4th, 2012

By Osagie Alonge Tola Odunsi Director Storm, Christian Audigier Nigerian Ambassador Ms. Jaie and Afeez Balogun Christian Audigier Regional Partner for East and West Africa, Nigerian label Storm 360 has announced the signing of one their artistes Ms Jaie with beverage bottling company Christian Audigier. According to a statement from Storm, Christian Audigier had been looking [...]

Table Tennis Star, Yomi Bankole Dies At 52

Yomi Bankole
Table Tennis Star, Yomi Bankole Dies At 52  | Read More
Saturday, February 4th, 2012

Bankole came to prominence in the 80s, sharing the spotlight with Musa Atanda, a renowned Nigerian tennis player, who was at the time on the top spot of table tennis in the African continent..

BET Bans Nicki Minaj’s ‘Stupid Hoe’ Video

Nicki Minaj
BET Bans Nicki Minaj’s 'Stupid Hoe' Video  | Read More
Friday, February 3rd, 2012

According to a rep for the Viacom-owned channel, the video received the ban because it is too explicit for the network…

D’banj Loses Out On MTV Poll

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D’banj Loses Out On MTV Poll  | Read More
Friday, February 3rd, 2012

The contest had five international acts on its list, including; Iyadede, D’banj, Lady Leshur, Japanese Himuro Yoshiteru and Brazillian Lulina…

Celebs Comment On ‘Soul Train’ Host Don Cornelius’s Death

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Celebs Comment On 'Soul Train' Host Don Cornelius's Death  | Read More
Friday, February 3rd, 2012

The shocking news of the sudden death of ‘Soul Train’ host Don Cornelius has got a lot of African-American celebs and personalities commenting…

PSquare In Possible Usher Collaboration

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PSquare In Possible Usher Collaboration  | Read More
Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Apparently, Psquare are in talks with the International star’s management on releasing a single that will be recorded in the United States..

Mary Onyali Turns 44

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Mary Onyali Turns 44  | Read More
Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Raised by her mother after her father died when she was very young, the talented athlete is the eldest of four children. As such, a lot of responsibility was thrust upon her at an early age…

Questlove’s Tribute To ‘Soul Train’ Host Don Cornelius

Questlove's Soul Train bag
Questlove's Tribute To 'Soul Train' Host Don Cornelius  | Read More
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Its amazing timing that my arrival on earth and his greatest creative manifestation came within 9 months of each other. Both symbolizing a new hope for urban America…