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Saturday 22 December 2012

"I am the only actress who hasn't slept with an actor', Cossy Tweets

 
 
She has said her piece, the rest is up to you guys...:-)

Blackface opens up about his unfinished business with 2face +his new music video

Below is what the ex-Plantashun boys band member said in a recent interview with Entertainment Express concerning his issues with 2face Idibia over rights to hit song, African Queen, which they co-wrote.
I know the song has generated a whole lot of revenue. Right now, I and Tuface have joint ownership of that song. But from the inception it was not like that. My publisher, BMI had to find a way to work that out. All the funds the song has been generating I’m supposed to have 50 per cent of it, which I’m not getting and I don’t just know what is happening. There is even a situation whereby somebody in Jamaica sang African Queen and some other persons like that of which I was not aware. Nobody told me that he was going to sing my song. So, there are some issues that I and Tuface need to sit down and iron out, but Tuface is difficult to get on the table. So I have decided to do it on my own. Surely, with time we’ll get to the root of the matter because we both have 50 per cent right to the song.

Photos: P-Square's sold out concert in Uganda

 
The sold out concert took place last night Friday December 21st at Lugogo Cricket stadium. Thousands of fans trooped to the stadium to watch the twin brothers perform live!

The Adeboye Family Christmas Card

The Redeemed Christian Church of God General Overseer, Pastor E. A Adeboye and family have released their 2012 family Christmas card and wishes to all.

The card reads:
As you enter into 2013 we pray that signs and wonders of God will never cease in your lives in Jesus name.’
Amen!

What do you ladies think of getting permanent eyebrows tattooed?

A female LIB reader wants to know what you ladies think of having permanent eyebrows tattooed. She's contemplating getting one because she says she has faint eyebrows and wants to know if having the eyebrows permanently tattooed is her best option. Would you recommend it? Would you not? Why and why not?

UK glamour model, Katie Price (pictured above) recently had hers done.

I personally find it weird and wouldn't recommend it because it never looks natural and kinda takes away from your beauty. You don't want to be walking around looking like RuPaul! I would rather apply my eyebrow pencils to my eyebrows everyday. That's my opinion, what's yours?

Funmi Iyanda’s Change-A-Life Foundation Presents Annual TV show

On the 1st of January 2013, Funmi Iyanda‘s Change-A-Life Foundation will broadcast its annual TV Show. The inspiring show will feature Nigerians whose lives have been impacted by the foundation and will feature the number one citizen of Lagos State; his Excellency, Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN). 
 
The show will also feature top celebrities such as Linda Ikeji - an ex-model and blogger (that's me :-)), Chibundu Onuzo - an author, Emmanuel Bezhiwa Idakula popularly known as Bez – a musician and David Adeleke popularly known as Davido - an entertainer.  Some of the highlights of the show will include the Governor presenting awards to ordinary citizens who have done extra-ordinary things in the society.

PSY's Gangnam Style music video hits 1billion views on Youtube

South Korean pop sensation, PSY, has done something no other artist has ever done before. Yesterday Friday December 21, 2012,  PSY's music video for Gangnam Style exceeded 1 billion views on YouTube, becoming the first video to ever do so in YouTube's history.

Google reports that Gangnam Style sees about 7 million views a day... no small feat from a man who was a complete unknown Stateside just a few months ago. 
"Honestly, when I made this video I didn't even expect 1 million views, because this is off my sixth album in Korea, so I just hoped it would be huge there," PSY recently told MTV News. "I didn't even think about any other countries; I just did my job and waited and watched. And, you know, today, I'm still wondering and analyzing its success. Because I've done this thing many times, this dance, this album, this video ... this one just became something else entirely."

Lolavita Hair partners with C.O.P.E for breast cancer awareness

Lo’Lavita, the fastest growing international brand for luxury hair extensions, electronic styling tools, hair care products for maintenance and hair essential accessories has announced its partnership with C.O.P.E (Care Organization Public Enlightenment) to create awareness and also to provide hair products for women who are battling with breast cancer and its treatments. 

Nkiru Sylvanus' family paid N8 million to kidnappers for her release

The police in Owerri, the Imo state capital told reporters during a press briefing yesterday that Nkiru Sylvanus' family paid N8 million to the kidnappers before she was released on Thursday night.

The Commissioner of Police, Adisa Bolanta, said the family did this without the knowledge of the police. He said they had warned the family not to negotiate or deal directly with the kidnappers but they defied their orders
"They defied our warnings and continued negotiations with the kidnappers. They went behind us and paid N8 million to them. We have made some arrests in connection with the case and very soon they will all be apprehended." He said

Ex Miss World Agbani Darego turns 30 today

Happy birthday, missy! Wishing you many more beautiful and fulfilling years ahead.

Video: Idris Elba coming to Nigeria for D'banj's Koko concert, Dec 27

The buzz is on for the upcoming annual KOKO concert organized by DKM Media powered by multitalented international Afrobeats artiste – D’Banj. The 2012 KOKO concert will take place on December 27,2012 at Eko Atlantic City, Off Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island at 7pm.

Friday 21 December 2012

Julius Agwu and family release Christmas card photos

 
Photos thanks to David Asumah. Too lovely!

The Wardrobe unveils new collections and fashion category

Looking good and stylish just got easier, simpler and even more affordable as one of the most talked about and patronised fashions stores in Lagos, The adds a new segment for plus size women tagged 'Big and Beautiful' alongside the regular segments like Groom’s Place, Men’s Collection, Ladies’ Office Collection and Sweet Dream Collections.

Katt Williams says Jamie Foxx is gay. Mentions name of his gay lover

Jamie has two kids with two different women, how can he be gay? Well, stranger things have happened. There were people who actually believed the world would end today...lol

Gay rumors have followed Jamie Foxx for years but now Katt Williams is naming names and offering proof. During a recent stand up routine Katt Williams told the crowd,
"I know all the comedians and actors secrets.”
“Who’s gay: Jamie Foxx”
“I can tell you the name of the dude he f**ks”
“His name is Marcus Anthony. He’s the only dude signed to Jamie Foxx’s label.”
“Check it out, then twitter the dude and ask him and see if he don’t say yes."
Oh dear, Jamie won't like this. Katt said much more about Jamie. See the video after the cut...

"I've not seen my baby daddy in a while' - Grace Amah opens up on life as a single mum

"I have not seen the father of my child in a while. I live here (Nigeria) and he lives abroad (UK), though we talk on the phone often. I come from a very strict family so my parents were a little disappointed when I got pregnant because they were hoping I would get married first but you would have to agree with me that it's not everybody that has to get married before having a child. It happened, and I wouldn't because I have to get married first abort my child. Being a single mother is not easy but I manage. How do I deal with my sexual feelings since he's not here? That's when the phone comes in. When I hear him, it's all fine. It may not work for other people that way, but it works for me. And there's no truth in the reports that my man is a married man. I don't go for married men  and to the best of my knowledge he's not married. - Actress Grace Amah said in a recent interview

Nigeria now import diesel and gas from Niger Republic

Kano Controller, Department of Petroleum Product (DPR), Alhaji Sayyadi Suleiman Abubakar has revealed that Nigerian Marketers now import AGO and Liquefied Petroleum Gas(LPG) from neighboring OPEC member country, Niger Republic.

Briefing reporters in his office on the activities of his department, Alhaji Sayyadi Suleiman Abubakar explained that the two products are in the exclusive list of deregulated items, adding that “it could be acquired from anywhere and sold in the Nigerian market.

Chris Brown and Rihanna not done yet?

These two will soon give me a migraine. Are they or are they not? Yes, it's my business to mind their business...lol. So are Rihanna and Chris Brown hinting they are not done yet? Just two days after posting on her Instagram page that she was single, Rihanna is singing a different tune.  

Yesterday Chris Brown Tweeted, then quickly deleted, a picture of himself and Rihanna (pictured above on the left) with the caption - Always started with Breezy like the Letter B and last night Rihanna did the same thing, only she didn't delete her picture. She posted a photo of their hands entwined with the caption - throw back to last Thursday. Ha! I need paracetamol! :-)

New video from D'banj - Cashflow

Check it out and let us know what you think...

‘Principal, two nurses conducted virginity test on us’

Fifteen-year-old Janet (not real name), one of the victims of the virginity test allegedly conducted on pupils of Ajuwon Senior High School, Ajuwon, Ifo Local Government Area, Ogun State, spoke with Punch correspondent, Temitayo Famutimi.  Excerpt below...
What happened in your school on December 10, 2012?
Rev. Olufunke Oladeojobi, our school principal (pictured inset), came to some Senior Secondary School One classes and announced that she would be conducting virginity test on us. She marched us with the assistance of some members of staff into her office and thereafter conducted the test on us.
 What do you think prompted her to conduct the test?
Our principal is a disciplinarian and she always lament on the assembly ground that she used to receive reports that we (female pupils) were in the habit of sleeping around with our classmates and technicians.

Kim K shows off rocking bikini body!

The sexy reality star stripped down to her bikini for a racy new photo shoot in the Miami last week and shared some of the photos with her fans. See more photos after the cut...

Aluu4 trial stalls due to prison officials failure to produce suspects

The 13 people arrested for the October 5th murder of four students of the University of Port Harcourt were meant to appear in court yesterday Thursday December 20th but the trial was stalled due to the failure of prison officials to produce them in court.

At the resumed hearing yesterday morning, the prosecutor told the court that the accused persons were in the court cell, but could not be brought in because of shortage of prison personnel. Yes, they actually said that! Shortage of prison personnel? Does that even make sense? The prosecutor also said he was yet to receive any advice on the matter from the Director of Public prosecution to whom the case file was referred.

The case was then adjourned till February 28, 2013. The suspects were remanded in prison.

The Okoye boys off again in private jet to Uganda

 
Peter says flying private is no longer a luxury, it's now a necessity considering how often they need to travel for concerts. P-Square and their brother/manager, Jude Okoye, are currently in Uganda where they will perform a show tonight. Above are Peter and Jude's rooms in Uganda.

Meanwhile, I want you guys to help me see something...it's after the cut...

Crack Ya Ribs with Julius Agwu. Christmas Day in Port Harcourt

Port Harcourt residents will on Christmas day experience the best of comedy and music at the 2012 edition of Crack Ya Ribs. The show will take place on Tuesday 25th December 2012 at Aztec Arcum, Stadium Road, Port Harcourt. Comedy by Okey Bakassi, Seyi Law, Osama, Daniel D’Humourous, Funky4, Ajeh Baba, Romeo and of course, the host – Julius d’Genius Agwu.  Also Kukere crooner - Iyanya, Burna Boy, Ijaw Boy and Dantonio will be live on stage to thrill the audience with non-stop
hits. It promises to be a fun filled night that the residents of the Oil city will never forget. See you all there live! More after the cut...

Argentinian woman agrees to marry her twin sister's killer

                              Left: Model Johana and Victor before he killed her. Right: her twin sister Edith Casas

Victor Cingolani (pictured above) was jailed for the 2010 murder of 19-year-old model Johana Casas (pictured with him above). Tomorrow December 22nd, her twin sister Edith (pictured above, right) will marry the killer in Pico Truncade, Argentina, close to the jail where he is serving 13 years for the murder of Johana.
 
Johana was shot dead days before her 20th birthday in August 2010. Her ex-boyfriend, Victor Cingolani, was convicted of her murder.
 
Edith Casas believes Victor is not guilty of murder, insisting that her future husband is the victim of a miscarriage of justice and is backing his appeal against his murder conviction.

Goldie covers MyStreestz Mag. Toyin Lawani covers Fashion 360

Nice

They won't protect us, but will protect bags of rice with guns..lol

Looking at these photos, don't you want to weep for Nigeria? Police van with policemen with guns carrying and protecting a few bags of rice. The LIB reader who took the photos and sent it in said the police van was blaring their siren for other motorists to clear out of the way and grant them easy access. Except its not rice they are carrying. Na wa!

Desmond Elliot's wife becomes major movie distributor

Desmond Elliot's pretty wife, Vicky Elliot, used to be a banker, but she quit the banking industry a while back to become a Nollywood movie distributor, which is said to be quite a viable business. The mother of four is right now the number one Nollywood movie distributor on the Island. She sells DVDs big time and also distributes to other outlets to sell. You make a movie, she buys from you, and re-sells. Desmond and his wife are said to have good business sense. Desmond Elliot was one of the few to first build his house in Nollywood.

Actress Jennifer Eliogu delves into music, releases new single

Jennifer Eliogu is the latest Nollywood actress to join the music business. She recently dropped her debut single titled You and I from her upcoming album which will be out in the first quarter of next year.

Jennifer says
"Music has always been my first love, and I ding not because it's in vogue, but because I know that I have all it takes to make good music. After 16 years in the movie industry, I know that I have paid my dues, so I have decided to live my dream and do music on a professional level. For me, it's a mission, not a competition

The Annual Corona Alumni Networking Event

The Annual Corona Alumni Networking Event will take place at the Corona Victoria Island Primary School on December 21st.
As always, this is a great opportunity to network with Corona Alumni from all across the globe as well as past teachers and Trust Council members. The event is open to all alumni from Secondary school to Primary school and even Nursery school. Just make sure you RSVP to alumni@coronaschools.org. PS: Don't forget your Business Cards
See event details after the cut...

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