Friday 31 May 2013

Yvonne Nelson Covers Swimwear Issue of Wow Magazine

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Mariah Carey Exits ‘American Idol’

Mariah Carey will not return to “American Idol” next season.
The pop star’s publicity firm, PMK BNC, tweeted Thursday that Carey is departing the Fox series and planning a world tour in support of her new single “Beautiful.”
Carey became a new judge on “Idol” last year along with Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj. She and Minaj made headlines when they bickered on and off the airwaves.
Fox and FremantleMedia said in a statement:
“Mariah Carey is a true global icon – one of the most accomplished artists on the planet – and we feel  extremely fortunate  that she was able to bring her  wisdom  and experience to the “American Idol” contestants this season.  We know she will remain an inspiration to “Idol” hopefuls for many seasons to come.”

Reps approve 14 years imprisonment for same sex marriage in Nigeria

  The House of Representatives yesterday Thursday May 29th approved 14 years imprisonment for persons who contracted same sex marriage in the country.
 This was sequel to a clause-by-clause consideration of a Bill for an Act to prohibit marriage or union entered between persons of same sex, at the Committee of the Whole.
“Marriage or civil union entered between persons of same gender shall not be solemnised in any place of worship, either church or mosque or any place in Nigeria,” it said.
Introducing the bill, Rep. Albert Sam-Tsokwa ( PDP-Taraba) said that it sought to achieve a far reaching objective by outlawing same sex marriage and provide punishment for offenders.
It also set out a 10-year sentence for “any person who directly or indirectly makes public show of same-sex amorous relationships’’.
“Any persons or group of persons that administers, witnesses, screen and shields the solemnisation of same sex marriage in Nigeria on conviction, will be liable to 10 years imprisonment.’’
It would be recalled also that the British Prime Minister, David Cameron, had warned that his country would consider withholding aid from countries that did not recognise gay rights.
In Nov. 2011, the senate approved the bill that would make same-sex marriages punishable by up to 14 years for the couple and 10 for anyone abetting such unions.
The bill is expected to be sent to the Senate for concurrence.

Source: NAN

Usher defends ‘immature’ Bieber


The 19-year-old superstar has been the subject of a number of damning headlines of late, including being accused of reckless driving and turning up late for scheduled shows.
Usher – who signed Justin to his Raymond Braun Media Group in the early days of his career – isn’t worried by Justin’s conduct and puts it down to immaturity.
“I think all of us, in some way, have humble beginnings that pan out to be incredible and we hope that in his transition, as friends and family who have helped him be who he is, that he’ll continue to just mature,” he told Ellen in a taping for The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
“In this [day and] age of social media, there is no privacy and that kind of trial and elimination period is kind of done in front of a camera… Many other celebrities are a product of it and some come out bad and some come out good. I am hoping for the best. I don’t look at as a negative though, I look at it as a teenager — he’s a teenager having to live his life in front of a camera. Imagine if you had to do that as a teenager.”
Justin is managed by Scooter Braun, who co-owns Raymond Braun Media Group alongside Usher.
The R’n'B superstar says the pair try and keep the Canadian pop star on the right track.
“We talk as much as possible. I mean, me [and Justin’s manager] Scooter [Braun], we stay in contact,” he said.
“Obviously, when I can be of help, I do so. I reach out and stay connected.”

Sasha P turns motivational speaker

First Lady of Nigerian hip-hop, Yetunde Alabi,popularly known as Sasha P  turned an inspirational speaker recently when she  urged children to dream the impossible and pursue their passion, saying that discovering of talent as a child requires improvement and prayer.
Sasha P, who was guest at the 2013 Teach Children To Save (TCTS) summit held in Lagos, as she marked her birthday, explained that her becoming a hip-hop rap artist was borne out of her passion for rap, which motivated her despite  studying law in the university.
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In her words: “When you find your passion, you will dine and wine with kings and queens. This is why I have come to speak to you about passion.  Outside music, like some of you know, I have passion for clothing and as a motivational speaker. When I was  studying law, I had passion for rap and Eve was the artist that I was imitating then.
“I liked Eve and I was rapping some of her songs. I would go and sign autograph like a star. But ten years later, I found myself on the same stage, performing with the same Eve. When you believe in yourself, you motivate yourself.”
Project Director of Financial Literacy for All, Mr Laja Shoniran, who spoke on the title “Budgeting To Save” urged children not to bother about their want, but to imbibe the culture of saving in order to be able to meet up with certain future challenges. Shoniran pointed out that our young ones  need to know their need and their want.

Chelsea: Mourinho signs £40m 4-year deal

Jose Mourinho
JOSE MOURINHO is Chelsea’s new boss — and that’s official! The Special One sealed a spectacular £40million four-year deal on Tuesday night.

A senior Blues source revealed: “It’s official — Jose is a Chelsea man again! Everyone is delighted he’s coming back — the club, the players and the fans.
“We are already looking forward to next season — we are sure it’s going to be very exciting.”
Mourinho finally put pen to paper during a two-day trip to London this week.
His cover story was attending the Crystal Palace-Watford play-off final at Wembley on Monday and visiting friends in the capital.
But the real purpose of the visit was to seal an emotional return to his beloved Blues along with right-hand man Rui Faria.
Now it is expected he will be unveiled next week in a blaze of publicity by the Europa League champions.
That is after he has taken charge of Real’s final game at home to Osasuna on Saturday, which will bring to an end his controversial three-year reign at the Bernabe

J Martins quietly weds

Super producer and singer J Martins and his bride Nnezi Mbila went for a super low key wedding. The longtime lovers held their white wedding and wedding reception yesterday Thursday May 30th at Protea Hotel Oakwood in Lekki, Lagos.
P-Square, Uti Nwachukwu, AY, Jude Okoye, footballer Ikechukwu Uche, Senator Ayim Pius Ayim, the governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji and many others were there to celebrate with the couple!
J. Martins and Nnezi had their traditional wedding in January 2012.