COMIC ACTOR, ELESHO DEBUNKS FALLING ON ROUGH PATCH

Ikirun,Osun State born comic actor,Adewale Elesho is back in the entertainment industry after a brief sojourn in politics.Though still nursing the ambition of becoming a local government chairman on the auspices of Peoples Democratic Party,PDP,he was also a member of Osun State Agricultural and Rural Development Board.

The rumour mill was agog a couple of weeks ago that the excessively light complexioned actor is broke and has even sold his only car.
In a recent interview,the comic actor debunks the rumour;

(Laughs) That is not my portion.Even when I was in politics,I never had any problem.I am not broke and I did not sell my car.I thank God that they even remembered me,it is only when you are relevant that they can talk about you.Becasue I left politics,is that why they said I am broke? That definitely is not my portion.I can still pay my fees and I am not begging.I launched my film a couple of months ago at Airport Hotel,Ikeja,Lagos,and it was a huge success.The title of the movie is,”Ale Mi Koni Buru”.So,what they are saying is not true.I have been working and I am busy

PHOTOS: STAR ACTRESS NGOZI NWOSU's DRAMATIC WEIGHT LOSS

This is what she looked like before...
Here she is now. Good stuff!

NICOLE SCHERZINGER (PUSSYCAT DOLLS) POSES NUDE FOR COFFEE TABLE BOOK 'CULO'

Singer and X-Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger, 33, stripped down for Culo, a coffee table photo book shot by renowned fashion photographer Raphael Mazzucco.

Viewer's discretion advised please...na naked woman oh, so mind where you open this. Continue to see it...

FIRST MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS: A HELICOPTER CRASHED AND NO FATALITIES

"Pilot collaborated in the process of installation of a steel in the Centre of Auckland, New Zealand tree. But declined more and nearly causes a tragedy to the crash. Video"

As reported in the Herald Sun, local city newspaper New Zealand, Greg Gribble has 20 years of experience piloting aircraft of this type, so struck by the extreme danger that was then exposed for the work he performed in the heart of the city country's largest ocean.

While working on the process of installation of a Christmas tree seven-story steel, could not prevent the device to descend too. It is unclear whether he did it intentionally thinking of carrying out the task or had mechanical problems.

The truth is that being a few feet above the ground, brushed to a nearby structure with one of its propellers and was then destabilized by turning at once to give the lighting columns, being caught and reported.

Meanwhile, located beneath dangerously workers ran to the side trying to avoid the propellers of the device, that might have seriously hurt.

Jaz Gribble, son of the injured pilot, said in a TV interview (see video) that could not get the shock of seeing her father in such a situation: "I'm still hard tension. View crashes like my dad, yeah was very distressing. "

According to local media, the pilot-employee of Helisika Helicopters, Auckland, who suffered only superficial injuries and was then admitted to a sanatorium in full recovery. The civil aviation authority of New Zealand launched an investigation to decide the cause of the accident.

GOSPEL ACT, BUSOLA OKE BEREAVED

Popular gospel Singer Busola Oke popularly known as Eleyele will be burying her late father Prof. Michael Oke Akande in Ekiti on December 16th 2011.

The late Professor of Philosophy at the University of Lagos died on Tuesday November 8th 2011 after a brief illness at the age of 76.

According to the singer,on December 15th we are having the wake keeping,service of song and artistes nite while the final burial ceremony will take place on December 16th.

MODEL CUM SINGER,DENCIA ACQUIRES BENTLEY

Controversial singer,Dencia is gradually living off her successful rise in the music industry.

The sexy singer recently added a Bentley to her garage and she has been seen painting the town red with her new car.

Congratulations Dencia !

PROPHET DAVID ABIOLA SHOCKING PROPHECIES IS COMING TO PASS GRADUALLY-EFCC BOSS FARIDA WAZIRI SACKED

IT would be recall that some weeks back,we brought to your notice the shocking prophecies given by Prophet David Abiola concerning Nigeria and Nigerians.

From the look of things, these prophecies is coming to pass gradually.

Report reaching us revealed that President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday, approved the appointment of new chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC , Ibrahim Lamorde who takes over the leadership of the commission in acting capacity.

Lamorde’s appointment takes immediate effect and effectively relieves Mrs Farida Waziri of her position.

THE STORY OF ACID BATH VICTIM, FRANCA OGBU

On May 5 2011, 22yr old 100 level Economics student of Federal University of Technology, Yola, Adamawa State, Franca Ogbu, was bathed with acid and permanently disfigured by people who are yet to be fully identified. There are two or more versions of what actually happened to Franca. Some students in the school claim that Franca was in a relationship with a lecturer in the school and the man's wife sent thugs to bath her with acid. The school authority is claiming that another male student of the school whom she rejected romantically arranged with some of his friends to disfigure the once pretty girl. Six student of the school have since been expelled. You can read more of the story here.

Please continue reading...but viewer's discretion is advised. There's a disturbing pic when you continue...
 Franca now desperately needs N12 million for surgery at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital where she has been lying for over one year. So sad! Please say a prayer for Franca...

WHY WANDE COAL'S ALBUM IS NOT OUT-DON JAZZY

Contrary to the rumour that Wande Coal is being prevented from releasing his second album,Don Jazzy,the CEO of Mo-hits,who hardly talks,broke his silence on why Wande Coal’s album is not released and debunked the tale that the artist will soon quit Mo-hits.

It is not something I decide on my own.We all seat,plan and study the market so as to know what to give our fans at a point in time.We always reason together before we take any decision.As for Wande Coal’s album,there was nothing like that.What happened was that we are following the time-table.

D’Banj was supposed to have released his album but delayed because of this new deal with Kanye West.We don’t want to release it and my new boss(Kanye West) will say it is only appealing to African fans because they know the international market more than we do.

I am sure wande has not gone to any radio or TV station to complain that he’s been deprived of releasing his album because he personally decided to chill(step aside) for D’Prince to release.

I want to tell our fans that Wande Coal is working on his album and still touring African countries.The level of acceptability of his shows globally has not reduced and people still dance to Bumper-to-Bumper and other songs in his album. The album is not ripe to be released and by the time it is ready,you’ll see the best of Wande Coal

THE EXPERIENCE GOSPEL CONCERT TO HOLD DEC. 2


The sixth edition of the annual gospel music concert tagged ‘The Experience’, regarded as the largest musical concert in Africa with attendance of over a quarter million, is billed to kick off on Friday, December 2, 2011 at the Expo Centre of the New Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The inter-denominational gospel concert which is convened and hosted by House on the Rock founder and Senior Pastor, Paul Adefarasin, has featured some of the biggest names in music internationally and locally over time including Don Moen, Ron Kenoly, Kirk Franklin, Sammie Okposo, Rooftop MCs, amongst a host of other notable gospel music singers.

Some of the artists billed to perform at this year’s event include; internationally renowned singer-songwriter Don Moen, Chevelle Franklyn, Micah Stampley and urban contemporary gospel act Kirk Franklin.

‘The Experience’ is an annual music concert which boasts attendance of a cross section of people drawn from virtually all sectors of the economy who come together in an ambience of divine praise and worship and is seen, as stated by the organizers, as ‘a bridge of reconciliation, and a beacon of light and hope to the much afflicted and often maligned continent of Africa’.

NEXT MOVIE STAR BOSS SOLA FAJOBI OPENS NITE CLUB

TV reality show Next Movie star boss ,Sola Fajobi has stepped up his game as the creative young man has opened a nite club in the heart of Ogba Ikeja Lagos.

The club Troy Lounge was officially opened two weeks ago and has since become the favourite spot for quite a lot of celebrities within the Ikeja Environ.

Congrats Sola!

MISS NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT HITS ABUJA ON THE 26TH NOVEMBER 2011

Miss Nigeria Entertainment is coming to Abuja, Nigeria on the 26th November 2011, Nollywoodgossip reporting.

“36 girls from the 36 states of Nigeria will be competing for the coveted crown. It is going to big an event you will not want to miss,” the organizer, Frankie Nollywood

Check the included poster for more info.

RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED FOR METHOD MAN STARRING ''THE MORTICIAN''

Meth stars in a flick as a mortician whose past catches up with him. Method Man stars in the upcoming 3D feature film The Moritician for which the trailer was just released.

The flick, directed and written by Gareth Maxwell Roberts, stars Meth as a mortician who befriends a scared child after the body of a murdered woman triggers memories from his own childhood.

The Mortician was an official selection at the Berlinale Berlin Film Festival 2011, Sitges Fil, Festival 2011, German Fantasy Fest 2011 and the New Orleans Film Festival 2011. The movie also stars Dash Mihok, Edward Furlong, Wendell Pierce, EJ Bonilla, Angelic Zambrana, Judy Marte, Dana Fuchs and Cruz Santiago

MIKEL OBI SHOULD NOT BE A DISTRACTION TO KESHI

Football enthusiasts have urged that Mikel Obi's lack of commitment to the national team should not distract Coach Steven Keshi from his commitment towards re-building of the Super Eagles.

Abiodun Obafemi, a member of the `96 Olympic gold medal winning team, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday that Obi could be left of the team.

Obafemi said that the player's recent failure to impress during an English Premier League between Liverpool/Chelsea was enough to prove he could be replaced.

``If they make him too important, this thing will enter his head. We have stars; give them equal chance too, or sometimes even leave him, for the next ten matches, don't call him.

``It just an advice because we need committed players; people that will fight, you understand, but we respect that gesture. ''

Wale Akinyelu, ex-international, told NAN that Keshi needed talk to Obi and give him a-father-son advice, and let him know that the money he was currently making should not distract him.

``The money he is making, he never expected it; maybe it is the money that is pushing him, but he needs a good adviser, for him not regret.

``If you can see now, Kaita is struggling to be back, because if you don't work hard, you will be forgotten. ''

They warned Keshi not to accord preferential treatment to any player but rather give other potential talents equal opportunity to prove themselves.

A TALE OF TWO CITIES ''UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE''

At the risk of sounding premature, Early Doors would like to engage in some pointless parochial gloating at the misfortune of Britain's second city in last night's Champions League. As a fully-fledged member of the Arrogant London Media (West), ED will always favour the likes of Chelsea and Spurs in Europe and, when feeling a touch effete and continental, Arsenal.

Making no apologies to Birmingham regarding second-city status, it is therefore with great pleasure that last night's results leave both Manchester clubs fighting for their places in the knockout stage of the Champions League - with said hopes hanging by a thread in the case of City.

Clearly City and United are the top sides in England at the moment, although North London's rival clubs are in excellent form after ropey starts to the season. Chelsea are a shadow of their normal selves - they looked a more viable proposition under Avram Grant for Roman's sake - and have been aided considerably by a relatively straightforward group featuring a slow-starting Bayer Leverkusen and a Valencia side paying the price for Spain's duopoly.

However, the Blues are still in pole position to qualify for the next round, as are Arsenal, whose tantalising clash with Borussia Dortmund tonight will see two sides with similarly-ingrained attacking styles look to capitalise on their domestic resurgences.

Even if Abou Diaby was trending on Twitter the other day following his return from injury, the Gunners have won five in a row in the Premier League and are unbeaten in eight in all competitions. They also boast the form player in the country in Robin van Persie, although their form is arguably as fragile as the Dutchman's frame.

But back to the People's Republic of Mancunia.

United's travails lie in a combination of the dry functionality of their post-Ronaldo world, and the constant reshuffling of a defence that boasts undeniable ability but is blighted by injury problems for the experienced players and a touch of over-exuberance in its youngsters - not to mention a dodgy teenage keeper who barely speaks English.

United boast too much quality for the lesser lights in the domestic game, and have enough fight to at least hold England's top sides.

But in the vigour and spotlight of a buzzing European clash their less-fancied opponents - who, by default of being in the Champions League, will feature some of their respective countries' brighter attacking talents - will always raise their game enough to exploit relative hesitancy at the back.

ED has no doubt Sir Alex Ferguson's side will avoid defeat in Basel, but by falling behind Benfica - who should beat Otelul Galati with ease - in the head-to-head stakes, United have left themselves open to a nasty second-round draw that could see them pitted against Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich or Internazionale. Knowing their luck, though, they'll probably get Apoel Nicosia.

While United's malaise has a clear diagnosis, City's toil is harder to fathom, even if they have the toughest overall draw of the group stages, with Villarreal the relative whipping boys.

Cocksure, stylish and free-scoring in the Premier League, City's grinding form in Europe bears more resemblance to previous seasons, as if somehow their brilliance has been caught in the temporal vacuum that saw United struggle to impose themselves on the continental game for seven years after their first Premier League title.

Not starting Sergio Aguero doesn't really help either. Rampaging between the lines domestically, David Silva is guarded with greater efficiency by the better European sides. Aguero boasts a better first touch than Mario Balotelli, something needed to unlock defences and, on a more frequent basis, retain possession further up the pitch in the less overtly-physical Champions League.

Roberto Mancini lost his job at Inter Milan precisely because he was unable to translate domestic domination to Champions League success. His track record is of developing stylish, attacking sides that will generally blow away the domestic competition but possibly lack the interest in collective sacrifice to grab Europe by the scruff of the neck.

It is doubtful that City's owners will make unreasonable demands at this early stage of Mancini's career, despite the Mirror's claims that they "were supposed to the team who could win the Champions League at the first time of asking".

The Premier League will suffice for now, and the Emirate owners are canny enough to know that the Champions League is a cup competition that can be won or lost in a split second, usually by Barcelona.

If, as expected, City go out and United scramble into the last 16 there will be much gloating from the red half of Madchester. But it took almost 13 years for Sir Alex Ferguson to win the European Cup - and don't bank on City's wait being nearly as long.

KEFEE EMBARKS ON CANADA TOUR

Few months after dazzling her US fans, Branama Queen, Irikefe Obareki popularly popularly known as Kefee is set to hit Canada.

The Sapele born artist for three weeks will treat fans to live music and her choreographed dances. Her official tour schedule includes performances at Toronto 25th, Edmonton 3rd and Calgary 10th Dec.


 Kefee's highly successful sojourn to the US saw her perform alongside Grammy Award-winning artiste, India Arie and Tyrese Gibson at The African Festival of Arts in Chicago.

On her expectations for the tour, "we have done it in the US and different countries. Now Canada should get ready to witness Africa through my music"

The UN peace ambassador is also busy working on materials for an upcoming album that will be released next year.

AGN FACE-OFF: EMEKA IKE DARES SEGUN ARINZE, 'CONDUCT ELECTIONS AND GO TO JAIL.'

Trouble seems to be brewing in the divided body of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) as one of its factional leaders and notable ‘Nollywood’ actor, Emeka Ike, has declared the activities of the Segun Arinze led faction of the body as illegal.

The actor in a statement made available when he recently addressed a world press conference in Gbagada, Lagos, stated that ‘it is most important to note that any signature Segun Arinze has ever appended on behalf of the guild (AGN) is an illegality and does not represent the didactic opinion of the real and constitutional executives of the Guild hence bringing every agreement, terms of grant facilities of funds acquisition into total illegality and consequently a nullity’.

The actor also decried the activities of certain ‘middle men’ who claim to represent the interests of film makers in the country by parading themselves to government officials and bringing the industry to disrepute with their illegal activities.

The meeting was attended by representatives of The National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP), Association of Ibo film Makers and a few independent film producers.

However, in an earlier call by Nigerian Entertainment Today reporters to AGN ‘President’ Segun Arinze, it was revealed that nothing was going to come in the way of the elections, as the actor vowed to go ahead with the controversial elections. He also claimed not to be cowed by any move by anyone to deter him from handing over at the appointed time.

‘Nothing will stop me from handing over, the elections must go on’, Arinze told NET. The controversial elections are due to be held later this November.

GENEVIEVE NNAJI SET TO STORM ZAMBIA

Multiple award-winning Julia Roberts of Nollywood,Genevieve Nnaji who was recently honoured with the Member of Federal Republic(MFR) has raised her game yet again.

As she is set to storm Zambia with 2 other Nollywood stars,Kehinde Bankole from Super Story and producer,Stella Abiola.As they grace this years' National Association of Media Arts Special Night dubbed”NAMA Remembers Night” at Lusaka's Golden Bridge Hotel in Zambia.

NAMA chairperson Bright Banda has also revealed that all logistics and formalities for Genevieve and her counterparts to make their first road to Zambia is set as they will also take a study on different locations where she and some Zambian actors are proposing to produce a joint 13-series movie titled”Behind The Shadow”.

SEAN KINGSTON CONFIRMS DATING DRAKE'S EX-GIRLFRIEND

Sean Kingston has confirmed that he is dating Drake's stripper ex-girlfriend Maliah Michele, and has defended criticism they have received.

The 'Beautiful Girls' singer debuted his new romance on the red carpet at the American Music Awards on Sunday, and people quickly recognised Maliah as the stripper who broke Drake's heart.

Sean has been accused of picking up Drizzy's "sloppy seconds," but has hit back at his critics, writing on Twitter: "Sloppy seconds? Not that at all... she is a great woman with a great heart that deserves the best in life."

Maliah also confirmed that they are dating by retweeting Sean's message.

RICK ROSS NEW RELEASE SHELVED BECAUSE OF HEALTH CONCERN

Rick Ross’ new CD "God Forgives I Don't" was supposed to drop December 13th. Even after Rick got sick and had to cancel a string of concert dates, he still insisted his music would come out on time.

But last week Rick's release date was scrubbed from the Def Jam website and pre-order information was taken down from Amazon.

“I think we’re all aware of his recent health issue, and based on some of the minor setbacks with that, we weren’t able to confirm certain opportunities, because he physically wasn’t able to deal with certain things at the time,” representatives for Ross told Billboard.com. “We want this to be his biggest album — we know it’s going to be his biggest album — so we did not want to pressure him into releasing an album based on the sake of a date.”

RIHANNA LAUNCHES OWN ARMANI COLLECTION

Pop star Rihanna has teamed up with Emporio Armani underwear and Armani jeans for her first fashion collection. The 23-year-old has created a capsule collection comprising of denim and lingerie featuring her R logo and the fashion house's signature label, reports
contactmusic.com.

The collection includes biker jackets, a canvas rucksack, two styles of jeans, t-shirts and lace underwear in navy blue and pearl grey shades.

"I probably see a lot of menswear, or something extremely, extremely feminine. But I like to play with both. It would have to be so extreme that it's a look, because I don't usually like typical ladylike, girly-girly stuff," said Rihanna while explaining the theme behind her collection.