STAR ACTOR JIM IYKE UNDERTAKE ANGER MANAGEMENT COUNSELLING

As scandal seems to be synonymous with fame, large section of the growing fans of star actor James Ikechukwu Esomugha, popularly called Jim Iyke, are begin to get upset with controversies rocking the sexy dude.

Many people have gotten the wrong impression about this talented actor that is arrogant and violent,but from the look of things, it seems he’s trying to redeem his image and bring his reputation back.

In a recent chat with a celebrity blog,Jim was quoted: "I will not disrespect you by lying about the fact that I do get into one or two brushes with people here and there. I will not give any excuse that I have never been that kind of person. I am taking a Anger Management Session now, it was advised not only by my fiancée, but also by my agent. It is a very interesting session for my well being. One thing about our society is that we have not accepted celebrities with their whims and caprices. An actor is allowed to be eccentric. There is a thin line between the person you see on stage and the real actor. A lot of people do not understand that. I’m not perfect and I’m taking steps to deal with my imperfections”

For Jim to have the courage to say these, I think he deserves a second chance because I believe only the great achievers will accept mistakes, failures, problems and imperfections, as part of being human.

So make una free Jim.

WALE BEGINS RECORDING THIRD ALBUM

Shortly after releasing "Ambition," the Maybach Music Group rapper announces that he's begun working on his third LP.

Although he just released his sophomore album Ambition, Wale has announced that he's begun working on his upcoming third studio LP.

Breaking the news via Twitter, the Maybach Music Group rapper said that he's already recorded two songs for the upcoming project. No additional information was revealed.

Wale's latest bowed at number two on the charts with 164,000 copies sold in its first week. To date, the LP has moved 234,000 copies.

BOW WOW REPORTEDLY OWES OVER $90, 000 IN TEXAS

Bow Wow is apparently the latest in a long line of rappers to have problems with the IRS.

Bow Wow can now be counted among the multitude of emcees that owe back taxes to the IRS.

TMZ reports that a tax lien filed in Florida by the federal government says that the Young Money/Cash Money emcee, real name Shad Gregory Moss, owes the IRS $91,105.61 for unpaid taxes from 2006.

Currently, Bow Wow's YMCMB debut, Underrated, is set for release at some point in 2012.

WALES FOOTBALL MANAGER GARY SPEED COMMITS SUICIDE AT 42

Gary Andrew Speed, the 42-year-old manager of the Wales national team and former Welsh football player (He was captain of the Wales national football team until he retired from international football in 2004 ), was this morning found hanged after an apparent suicide at his home in Cheshire. Police say there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Speed, born in Mancot, Flintshire, had appeared on BBC1's Football Focus show on Saturday afternoon, just hours before his death. He was a married father of two.

Seemed like a guy who had everything going for him, why would he kill himself? But like William Shakespeare wrote - there's no art to find the mind's construction in the face. May his soul RIP!

RICK ROSS, SEAN KINGSTON, OTHERS TO PERFORM AT CALABAR CARNIVAL

Participants of this year’s edition of the hugely popular Calabar Carnival are in for a big treat as organizers have announced that US rapper Rick Ross, and Jamaican-American singer, Sean Kingston will headline the musical performances for this year’s event.

Both acts will thrill audiences at this year’s ‘Africa’s Biggest Street Party’, with Sean Kingston’s performance scheduled for Friday, December 16, 2011 at the UJ Esuene Sports Stadium while Maybach Music Group boss, Rick Ross will entertain rap fans on the Wednesday, December 28. Nigerian artistes billed to perform alongside the US acts include pop duo Psquare, R&B singer Banky W, pop sensation Wizkid, veteran producer/singer OJB Jezreel, and Comedian Julius Agwu.

Also making an appearance at the carnival would be US Jazz, R&B Soul and funk group Kool and the Gang. The group which was very popular in the ‘70s and’80s will perform past hits such as ‘Get down on it’, and ‘Joanna’.

Other artistes billed to perform at the event are; Nigerian Reggae act, King Wadada, Nyore, General Brown Bread, Kandy Sea, Chantaman, Prince and Princess, Betsy Akan and Chris X.

The annual event, which runs through the month of December, is a regular hot spot for tourists all over the world, and has featured performances by big names in the international music scene, including Lucky Dube, Akon, Fat Joe, and Young Jeezy among many others.

The carnival which also features boat regattas, fashion shows, traditional dances and other fun activities was initiated by former governor of Cross Rivers State, Donald Duke in 2004.

MO'HITS, CHOC BOIZ, WAJE, OTHERS FOR NOTJUSTOK MUSIC CONCERT

As announced earlier, the first ever Notjustok Music Concert will be taking place on Saturday, December 17, 2011 and organizers of the music concert recently unveiled the artistes billed to perform as well as hosts for the event.

Over 30 artistes according to show organizers will be gracing the stage to thrill their fans as they render their popular hit songs. They include The Mo’Hits Crew, Choc Boiz (M.I, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince and Brymo), EME’s Banky W, Wizkid, Skales, Kennis Music all stars, eLDee da Don, Waje and Tiwa Savage.

Others are Lami, Mo’cheddah, SauceKid, Sound Sultan, Timaya,Chidinma, Myke, Iyanya, Eva, RuggedMan, Ikechukwu, Kelly Hansome,Show Dem Camp, Iceberg Slim, Kefee, Dammy Krane, Yung6ix, Davido, Flavour, Samklef, Bracket, YQ, Vector, Olamide, ILLBliss, Tha Suspect and SolidStar.

Organizers say the show will be anchored by five hosts – TV host Andre Blaze, Model and Africa Allstars Winner Uti, BEAT FM OAP Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Industry Nite host Mc Larry D and Soundcity TV host Moet Abebe.

Disc Jockey for the night include DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Neptune, DJ Humility, DJ Spinall, DJ Atte, Dj Vinnie, DJ Tee and DJ Xclusive.

The event is billed to hold at The GET Arena, Lekki, Lagos.

M.O.P. TALKS LEAVING G-UNIT & FANS' REACTIONS

 

Billy Danze and Fizzy Womack wax about their time on G-Unit records. With M.O.P.'s collaborative project with Snowgoons, Sparta, out in stores now, the Brownsville Bombers reflected back on their stint with G-Unit.

"In my opinion, when you're doing as much work as 50 Cent was doing at that time, it's hard," explained Billy Danze in an interview with VladTV. "And he's not a selfish dude by any means. But every artist wanna be the artist at the top."

"It's too much for you to run this huge career of your own and still work with guys like M.O.P., Mobb Deep, this one, that one," he continued. "We already been in the game; we made our imprint. In my opinion, it was kind of hard for him to handle all of these groups at one time."

Lil Fame interjected, "Then on top of that, us being us, man. We pretty much in one lane, we pretty much in our zone. For us...we're stubborn."

Danze spoke candidly about fans' perception of the move. "A lot of the fans didn't appreciate it. You go online, you see everything that people are posting. They weren't really happy that M.O.P. doing a deal with G-Unit, even though G-Unit was representing the street as well. They just wasn't having it. And if we don't have their support, then why are we doing it?"

Added Fame: "We know what 50 come from. He come from the same thing that he come from. So we appreciate that someone that come from there...gave us a shot. Shout out to G-Unit. They gave us a shot. It didn't work out. They still the homies though."

GAME TALKS BEEF, "DETOX," LA SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT TWITTER CONTROVERSY

Chuck Taylor dismisses his beefs, "Detox's" latest push-back, and discusses his Twitter gaffe from months ago. In a recent interview with Tim Westwood, Game began by dismissing all of his beefs, as he is inclined to do on occasion.

"The Jay-Z shit? Who cares. 50? Who cares. I don't care about that. All I care about is my fans, my kids, my family, and my friends," he proclaimed.

When asked whether he had beef with Big Sean, Game simply replied, "Big Sean is a cool kid. I ain't got beef with nobody. Plus, nobody want no fucking beef with me anyway."

In light of the news that Dr. Dre would be taking a break from recording, Game also spoke on Detox. "I don't know. You have to ask Dr. Dre when he comes to the U.K.," said Game. "It is what it is."

Game also gave his take on his highly-publicized spat with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department caused by tweets sent via his Twitter account. "That was a fucked up situation," admitted Game. "That shit had me all over BBC News and CNN and shit. It is what it is. Twitter's dangerous. Twitter can get people killed. Twitter's doin' all kinds of shit. Gotta be careful with your tweet."

"That shit is stupid. None of you kids should be out there trying to die over a website. It don't make no sense. Live your life and have fun."

$US1 MILLION AWARDED TO DEAD NY TEEN'S FAMILY IN CHILLING MORGUE FIND

The family which sued New York City’s medical examiner on realizing that their dead son’s brain was put on display inside a jar at the city morgue; has now been awarded $US1 million ($1.03 million) by a jury.

Way back in Jan. 09, 2005; 17-year-old Jesse Jerome Shipley, a student at Staten Island’s Port Richmond High School, died in a car crash as a result of skull injuries received in the accident. His distraught parents the very next day authorized an autopsy.

At that point they were completely unaware that the morgue medical examiners had kept back Shipley’s brain. The mortuary personnel however, did send back the teen’s body to his family for the last rites.

However, through a chilling co-incidence, the family learnt the truth that the medical examiner’s office had kept aside his brain and other organ parts for testing purpose. And this is how they found out the truth:

Months after the accident, the victim’s sister and her friends who were members of the high school’s forensics club went on a field trip to the Richmond County Mortuary. There they spotted a specimen jar labeled with Jesse’s name.

The kids who knew him became really distraught at that point. Some of them even took cell-phone photographs of the brain floating in the jar. At the time of the car crash, the victim’s 14-year-old sister had been with him as a co- passenger, however, she miraculously survived the crash.

Due to the mortuary morbid find, the family had to conduct a second burial for the brain of the dead teen. Meanwhile city lawyer Sheila Rossi offered her sympathy for the tragic loss to the family.

LIL' KIM ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF FIVE-TRACK EP

Kimmy Blanco takes to Twitter to reveal the upcoming release of a handful of tracks. Lil' Kim has announced the release of an upcoming five-track EP, set to impact around the holidays.

Taking to Twitter to reveal the project, Kimmy Blanco broke news of the release yesterday. "#TeamLilKim For the Holidays I'm releasing a 5 song EP for yall as a preview of what's to come in 2012 & so on 4rm Lil' Kim :) !!!!!"

Kim recently released her new single "I Am Not the One," which is currently available on iTunes. She last released her studio album The Naked Truth in 2005, and most recently dropped her mixtape Black Friday in February 2011.