KATY PERRY IN A BIKINI IN HAWAII, AND SINGLE

Singer Katy Perry spent a Christmas single in Hawaii, where she did not fail to show off her hot body in bikini. Without her husband, British actor Russell Brand, the interpreter is relaxed in the North Pacific waters.

Apparently, marriage is wrong: according to published Hollywood Life, while Katy is on the island, the British comedian would have been discovered in a pub in southern

England with her friend David Baddiel.

Moreover, the singer would come to Kauai in the private plane of the two but left home wedding ring, and a person close to the couple said "Katy is a person bubbly and happy while Russell is not so happy in life real, is not so happy or lucky and is running with it, is too negative. "

Trouble in paradise?

NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS CONDEMNED TO HANGING FOR HOMICIDE ESCAPES FROM PRISON

Actress Rabi Ismail who was condemned to hanging for homicide has escaped from a prison in Hadejia, Jigawa State where she was awaiting her sentence. The popular actress in Kannywood, which is the hausa version of Nollywood was convicted for manslaughter in July of her boyfriend and fellow artiste and was sentenced to death by hanging by Kano high court .

A senior prison officer in Jigawa confirmed Ismail’s escape to newsmen , said that the actress was awaiting execution when she was found missing and the State Prison Service has issued a search order for her capture.

The Comptroller of Prisons in the state also disclosed, “The escapee was accused of murder and a high court in Kano ruled that she was guilty and sentenced her accordingly, Six people including three female wardens have been arrested and are being investigated for the mysterious disappearance of the convict.”

Rabi Ismail was said to have drowned her boyfriend at the Bagauda Lake Resort in Kano state

TOP ACTOR EMEKA IKE HONOURED WITH CHIEFTANCY TITLE

Emeka Ike, is arguably one of the best actors in the Nollywood industry and has no doubt carved a nitche for himself having featured in over 100 movies and playing lead roles.

The talented actor was on Wednesday 28, December 2011 honored with a Chieftaincy title, at his home town by the traditional ruler of Egbonike, in Anambra State.

Still basking in the euphoria of the honour, Emeka said; “ I was given a Chieftancy title on December 28, by the people of Egbonike, in Anambra State. This is one honour

I cherish so much.”

Congrats Man !

LADY GAGA TO JOIN REVELERS RINGING IN NEW YEAR IN TIMES SQUARE

Lady Gaga (25) got the most important task in New York's New Year's Eve transmitted. You should set in Times Square by pressing a button the crystal ball in motion."What an honor for a New Yorker," the singer was happy late Thursday at the Short message service Twitter.

Lady Gaga follows in the footsteps of former President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary and boxing legend Muhammad Ali.The New Year's party in Times Square is traditionally attended by more than one million people. In addition, hundreds of millions to watch on TV. The music channel MTV, according to Lady Gaga is not too long after New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to stay in the stands. They have a commitment to continued performances New Year's Eve in their hometown, they said.

The glittering ball that descends in traditionally the last 60 seconds of the year over the lights of Times Square, is this year even richer, even more difficult than in the past. According to the city she was equipped with 288 new crystals, which represent a human chain around the globe, symbolic of global friendship. With the recent addition to decorating the 5.4-ton crystal ball now with 2688 triangles. They are lit by 32 256 LED lights.

THE TOP 10 MOST POPULAR HIP HOP SINGLES OF 2011

After tallying the weekly Top Singles, here are the Top Singles of the entire year. The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles Of 2011

It's been quite a year in Hip Hop. This was definitely the year of the freestyle (we say that every year), the year of the mixtape (yeah, we say that too), and the year of the album pushback (yup, that again). Everything in Hip Hop is cyclical, but each time the same thing re-emerges, we're introduced to a tweaked formula from the last time around. In 2011, we witnessed the unification of two Hip Hop powerhouses (Jay-Z and Kanye West on Watch The Throne), we were met with an album from a famed rapper that half the public loved and the other half hated (Drake's Take Care), and we also heard a few cuts off an album that we're now being told may never happen (Dr. Dre's Detox). There was a lot more going on, and you'll see most of it on this list. As we check out the ten songs that our HipHopDX readers listened to the most, pay attention to the names. They're all familiar and all indicative of the top spots in Hip Hop. Well, with the exception of Maroon 5 of course.

1. Jay-Z and Kanye West - Otis

Having this song top the singles for 2011 on HipHopDX right before New Year's Eve is befitting. After all, "Otis" was all about celebration. Jay and Kanye took an Otis Redding sample to new heights and paired it with a video, where they strip down a Maybach and do donuts in it in front of an American flag. How's that for a party? Despite the fact that "H.A.M." (look below) was our first real glimpse into the Watch the Throne project, it was "Otis" that really had the people excited about what Jay-Z and Kanye West collectively had coming.

2. Jay-Z and Kanye West - H.A.M.

Lex Luger brought some out-of-the-box production for Jay and Ye on this one. The song was arguably bigger than the sum of its parts, and succeeded largely based upon curiosity. People had no idea what to expect after this song dropped. However, throw that badboy on at the club and everyone goes "H.A.M. aka "hard as a muthaf**ker."

3. Drake - Marvin's Room

How many times this year have you read "I'm just sayin, you could do better" on social networking sites? This song sparked the "Drake is emo" movement, crafting a song about being drunk and calling his ex-girlfriend. The sobfest carried over into other versions and freestyles.

4. Young Jeezy featuring Lil Wayne - Ballin

Many moons ago, people thought this track right here was the first look into Young Jeezy's Thug Motivation 103, as he and Lil Wayne stomped all over this track chanting that "ballin" mantra. It never did make it to the album, after it was pushed back so many times. That doesn't take away from its street anthemic value.

5. Dr. Dre featuring Eminem and Skylar Grey - I Need a Doctor

When this song hit the ground, it entered a marathon. Detox was 2010's big tease, but by 2011, it was really starting to look like a reality. Producer Alex Da Kid introduced his dark songstress Skylar Grey to the word, and her breathy vocals make this track so haunting, as Eminem is literally begging Dr. Dre to come back to music. Sorry, Em.

6. Maroon 5 featuring Mac Miller and Christina Aguilera - Moves Like Jagger Remix

"Moves Like Jagger" sans Mac Miller was one of 2011's big deal Pop anthems. However, getting Mac Miller on the remix shoved this cut into the faces of Hip Hop fans, and guess what? They liked it. It also contributed largely to Mac Miller's crossover appeal. That's the reason why your little sister is bumping Blue Slide Park. So, Mac Mill has moves like Jagger too?

7. Game featuring Lil Wayne - RED Nation

Game's The R.E.D. Album had quite a few high points. This song, however, was one of the highest. Taking the "Zombie Nation" techno chants and dropping Lil Wayne in the hook beckoning everyone to "Blood the fuck up" made "RED Nation" the kind of song to get violent to. After all, angry music makes everyone see "red."

8. Eminem - G.O.A.T. (Jay-Z and Kanye West Diss)

This track seemed like it came out of nowhere, and it did. It was pretty old, and for whatever reason, it circulated this past year. Even Eminem himself spoke on the song, stating it was old and just a big venting session about not getting the respect he deserved. That all changed this year, and thankfully nothing became of this quasi-war between three rap stalwarts.

9. Lupe Fiasco featuring Skylar Grey - Words I Never Said

Another win for Skylar Grey, as she added to the intensity of this Lupe Fiasco track. Lupe spent a good long while frustrated with his label, his career, and his music. However, this song off Lasers added to the mainstream value of the project as a whole and brought Lupe right to the top of the charts. Sometimes the words never said go a long way.

10. Dr. Dre featuring Eminem - Die Hard

Yet another floaty in the Detox pool, "Die Hard" paired Dre with Em again on this third look into the album that never was. By the time this track hit, Dre fans were really convinced that Detox was going to happen and Eminem was going to play a huge role in it. Dre is pretty lucky. His presence on this 2011 list shows just how many people still care about his music.

GALAXY MUSIC BOSS,AHMED ENDS 3-YEAR RIFT WITH SHOLA ALLYSON

It’s no more news that top Nigerian entertainers, Galaxy music boss, Ahmed and Shola Allyson don’t see eye-to-eye after their fallout 3 years ago.But the news now is that they have both decided to settle the differences they had and move on with their lives.

However, Shola who left the Galaxy Music record label then to do an album with Ibadan-based marketer, Al Basit popularly known as Obino, we gathered, is now back to do new job with Mr.Ahmed.

It could be recalled that their fight started when Shola asked the marketer, Galaxy to increase her money on each album they do and Galaxy allegedly refused.Since then thing has not been the same.

Galaxy Music is one of the most popular Yoruba music marketers in Nigeria.

Recall that Shola debut blockbuster album,”Eji Owuro” brought her to limelight before she did others like Imoore, Obinrin Ni Mi,Aseye and many more.

AREMU AFOLAYAN LAUNCHES MOVIE IN LAGOS

It was a glorious day for star actor,Aremu Afolayan, on 18th December, 2011,at the Anchor Event Place,Registration close,beside Federal Inland Revenue Office, Agidingbi, Ikeja, where he launched his new movie titled “The Score”.

Although, the event started very far behind schedule but that took nothing away from the excitement the action-packed gangster movie was premiered at the venue for guests before launching proper began.

The movie shot with high definition cameras and well edited with each scene displaying quality pictures and booming clear sounds,saw the actors in the movie speaking in both American gangsters English language and a bit of Yoruba to compliment it.And actors like Gabriel Afolayan, Saheed Balogun, Shaffi, Leye Kuti, Kola Olatubosun and Deji Subomi Balogun to mention a few gave their best in terms of role interpretation in the movie where a lot of shooting was involved just like the American gangsters movies.

Female stand-up comedian,Princess,was the anchor of the event and she discharged her responsibility with the exceptional sense of humour that she is known for.And at the end of the day,some of the guests that launched the movie generously included Mr. Kunle Karena, Mr. Dolapo Badru, Mr. Wale of Bite Magazine, Otunba Ayo, Mr. & Mrs. Fasesin and few others.

There were musical performances during the course of the launching by Gabriel Afolayan who said he had just gone into music,Jaff Extra, Flow Sim and Pappy J.

The presence of Sikiratu Sindodo generated some excitement at the event as it was one of the major outings she would be making after recovering from a long time illness.

Guests were feted to finger foods and choice drinks.

GOOGLE, THE MOST VISITED SITE IN 2011

"It was the site with more unique visitors to the Internet in the U.S. this year, followed by Facebook and the search engine Yahoo!. In addition, the portal by Zuckeberg was the absolute leader in social networking, surpassing Twitter"

The Internet Giant received an average of 153.4 million visitors Americans alone each month from computers at home, according to measurement firm indicator of the global Nielsen.

For its part, Facebook racked up 137.6 million unique visitors per month and Yahoo!, 130.1 million.

The pages MSN, WindowsLive and Microsoft Bing were as follows, with 115.9 million unique Internet users, followed by YouTube, with 106.7 million.

Mark Zuckerberg's site, with over 800 million users worldwide, was the absolute leader in the category of social networks and blogs. Their 137.6 million unique users per month account for more than triple the 45, Blogger 7 million and nearly six times the 23.6 million microblogging site Twitter

OFFICIAL: EUCHARIA ANUNOBI ORDAINED AN EVANGELIST

The actress was on Dec 18th 2011 ordained an evangelist by pastors at Fresh Oil Ministry, Egbeda, Lagos. Congrats to Eucharia.

NEW PHOTOS: TOP ACTRESS SUSAN PETERS STEPS UP HER STYLE

Talk about one Nollywood diva who spends a fortune on clothes and other fashion accessories,then the name,Susan Peters a top actress by all standard will be mentioned. There is no gainsaying the fact that this Benue State-born, Kaduna bred babe has stepped up her game big time.

She has not only been winning Awards and laurels of late,on account of her movie roles,she has also been receiving accolades for being a power dresser.

In the last 3 months,she has won 2 major awards,one of which came from North Carolina in the US.And quite understandly, these awards have won this sexy actress more juicy roles.

The talented actress just released her new photos .

RAPPER NAETO C GETS MARRIED TO NICOLE

Popular Rapper ,Naetochukwu chikwe popularly known as Naeto C has obtained favour from the Lord as he finds a wife in the person of model fiancee Nicole chukwueke whom he will be spending the rest of his life with.

Their secret traditional wedding held on December 28,2011.

They got engaged few months back and the date for their white wedding has been fixed for sometime in 2012.

Congrats to them.

GALAXY TV PRESENTER,ALERO HEAVILY PREGNANT + SET TO WED OTUNBA KAYODE LAWSON

She is beautiful,sexy and intelligent;her name is Alero Didiare,the popular host and anchor of Solid Entertainment, a 30-minute music and lifestyle programme on Galaxy Television, Lagos.

Alero has made a mark for herself as a Broadcaster and has endeared herself to her fans with her creativity,good looks and lovely diction.

However, the new thing about Alero right now is that she is heavily pregnant, and despite her present condition,Alero still goes out to cover events and still produces her TV show.

We gathered that the man responsible for her pregnancy is Ogun State born Otunba Kayode Lawson, who is a PA(Personal Assistant) to Nigeria’s Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins.

We further gathered that Alero would be walking down the aisle with Otunba Kayode Lawson very soon as they have had their family introduction in October 2011.

JAY-Z AND KANYE WEST PAID $6 MILLION TO PERFORM IN DUBAI

"The Throne" received a hefty payday to perform in Dubai. Fans wondering what it would cost to hire Jay-Z and Kanye West to perform at their birthday parties now have an answer: the price tag is $6 million.

That's how much billionaire Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour paid for the duo to perform at his sister's 16th birthday party to a packed crowed in Dubai two weeks before Christmas.

Thesun.co.uk reports that each emcee was paid 1.9 million pounds, roughly $2.92 million.

Earlier this month, Jay-Z revealed that he was open to recording another album with West.

RICK ROSS SUED BY NIGERIAN STATE FOR CANCELLED CONCERT

Rick Rozay finds himself in legal hot water after he bailed on a festival performance in Nigeria's Cross River State. Rick Ross may not forgive, but apparently the government of Nigeria's Cross River State doesn't either. The Bawse was recently slapped with a lawsuit by the Nigerian state's government for canceling a performance date at the Calabar Festival and failing to reimburse the performance fees.

According to a recent article from InformationNigeria.org, Rick Rozay abruptly cancelled his performance at this year's Calabar Festival, a nearly month-long music festival funded by the Cross River State government. In addition to failing to notify the concert organizers of his intention to cancel his performance, the Miami rapper has failed to reimburse them for his performance fees, which he had already cashed.

In response, the Cross River State government has hired lawyers within the United States to sue the rapper for breach of contract. An official statement was released by the government this past Wednesday via BlackBerry Messenger.

THE TOP FIVE POLITICAL BLUNDERS IN AMERICA

2011 has seen its share of humorous pitfalls from Republican and Democratic parties. But lately, the Tea Party Republicans have entered the fray of circus life. Especially when on the campaign trail. So, in no particular order, here are the worst political blunders from the current crop of political hopefuls:

1. Newt Gingrich. His focus on family values and morality belies his own infidelities and dubious ethics charges, including his alleged underhanded dealings in using campaign funds, and selling books on his campaigns which raises questions of propriety and motive.

2. Herman Cain. Accusations of sexual harrassment charges from numerous women, a disastrous 9-9-9 plan, he also sat as a director for a mid-Western energy corporation and during his time on the board, he engaged in a few dealings that ultimately swindled employees out of millions of dollars. How was this done? By convincing workers to invest their retirement savings in corporate stock. Talk about pulling an "Enron."

3. Anthony Weiner. The pictures tweeted around the world to a Texas woman told him he would have to explain his actions which ultimately made him resign from office. This well-loved Democrat should have known better, but didn't.

4. Rick Perry. He claims to make mistakes from time to time but when he's on the campaign trail, or when he speaks about the three things he'd like to eliminate from government control, you can't help but laugh. Calling Social Security a Ponzi scheme, first defending the HPV vaccine mandate in Texas and then recanting, mathematical errors - "It was reprehensible for me, for this president (Obama) to stand in front of Americans and to say that that half a trillion dollars, $500 million plus, is not going to be on the table." Excuse me??

5. Michele Bachmann. Inaccuracies about American history, saying she never got one government check in her life (aside from a subsidy and raising lots of kids), her views on climate change, healthcare, same-sex marriage, confusing John Wayne with serial killer John Wayne Gacy, her false fear of the Soviet Union rising, blaming Franklin Delano Roosevelt for the "Hoot-Smalley" tariffs (it was the Smoot-Hawley Bill). To add insult to injury, that bill was proposed by Senator Reed Smoot of Utah and Rep. Willis Hawley of Oregon, both of whom were Republicans. It was then signed into law by Herbert Hoover. A Republican.

MICHEAL JORDAN GETS ENGAGED TO MODEL GIRLFRIEND YVETTE PRIETO

The NBA legend, 48, is engaged to girlfriend of three years, Cuban-born model Yvette Prieto, 32.

Jordan reportedly popped the question on Christmas day. This will be his second marriage. He was previously married to Juanita Jordan for 17 years and they have three children. Juanita got $168million when she divorced Michael in 2006.

Get a pre-nup this time Michael!

YOUNG ASPIRING NIGERIAN RAPPER KILLED IN THE US

A 24yr old aspiring Nigerian rapper, Frank Ikechukwu Amobi, was gunned down on Tuesday Dec 27th around 6:30am, while on his way to work, in the US.

The popular local rapper known as Frank Diggy, was killed while waiting for a bus near a bus stop in the White Oak neighborhood of Silver Spring, Montgomery County.

Police say it wasn't a random shoot, that Amobi had been targeted, but no one has been arrested for his murder and no other information was immediately available.

Before his death, Amobi faced charges including drug possession, theft and assault, but had been working hard to turn his life around. RIP, man.

TOP 10 STYLE AND FASHION ICONS OF 2011

Who has been your fashion or style icon this year?

Not in any particular order, here are ten women who were undeniably anticipated, watched and looked up to for fashion and style inspiration during 2011:

One. Michelle Obama: because she was the First Lady of the United States but also because she wore affordable labels!

Two. Kate Middleton, a.k.a. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge: because whatever she wore looked fabulous on her but because she wore affordable labels like Zara!

Three. Lady Gaga: for her outrageousness – the hair, the shoes, the unwearables and unmentionables… Or was she a style iconoclast?

Four. Sarah Jessica Parker: classy, high-profile and present at many events, works out and it shows! Those arms…

Five. Pippa Middleton: because she is Kate Middleton’s sister, is slim and has a fabulous asset (you know what I mean!).

Six. Katy Perry: because her hairstyles and tints kept changing and she always manages to look terrific!

Seven. Kim Kardashian: we may regret it but it was interesting keeping up with KK! The fur vests, the thigh-high boots, the animal prints, the hardware (jewelry)…

Eight. Miranda Kerr: her girl-next-door looks, fame as a Victoria’s Secret Angel and all those fashion shows she did as well as tabloids following her around – how could she not be?

Nine. Lindsay Lohan: we loved her, we hated her, we loved to hate her as we kept up with her legal issues and criticized what she wore incorrectly or forgot to wear!

Ten. Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi: come on – admit it – you were curious to see what Snooki of the Jersey Shore was wearing!!! Famous for her leopard boots, leopard sunglasses, leopard crop tops, leopard… Did I forget anything?

Enjoy the slide show to get your fix of these fashion icons (and iconoclasts!) and thanks for reading my articles this year!

CROSS RIVER STATE TO SUE RICK ROSS

Organizers of the Calabar Festival have reacted to rapper Rick Ross’ cancellation of his performance which was scheduled to take place on December 28, 2011 saying the move was unexpected and they are ‘deeply saddened’ by it.

As reported earlier, Ross’ reps had stated that they cancelled their Calabar appearance last minute, due to ‘unfulfilled contractual obligations’. But a statement released by the organizers of the Calabar Festival states that the Miami-based rapper had ‘confirmed a receipt of his entire performance fee many weeks ago’.

‘Cross River State and its agents have retained counsel in the United States to pursue their legal and monetary remedies against the artist’, the statement on their official website reads. ‘The Calabar Festival concerts raise money for many charities across Nigeria. The performance by Rick Ross was scheduled to raise significant amounts for the Destiny

Child Centre Charity’, it further reads. The show, yesterday, still went on despite Ross’ absence as fans gathered to watch the other headliners Psquare, Wizkid, Banky W, OJB Jezreel and others at the U.J Esuene stadium.

KIM KARDASHIAN TO EARN N97M TO HOST NEW YEAR GIG

Popular TV reality star and top socialite, Kim Kardashian, will earn $600,000 (N97M) to host multiple events including a New Year Party at TAO Nightclub in The Venetian in Las Vegas, the Herald Wire Service has reported.

The 31-year-old model, brokered a deal with TAO, while other celebs like Katy Perry, Mariah Carey, and Diddy had their New Year’s Eve party pitches turned down by other venues who didn’t want to dole out over six figures for a celeb host.

Tickets  to TAO’s New Year’s Eve Bash we hear, costs $225 (N36,500) which includes ‘heavily passed hors d’oeuvres and open bar from 9PM. to 11PM, followed by a champagne toast at midnight’.

SAMKLEF FINALLY MARRIES HIS HEAVILY PREGNANT FIANCEE

Confirmed news getting to Purpleworld Entertainment gives that the Molowo Noni crooner, Samuel Oguachuba Chuks, who is well known as Samklef has finally done his traditional marriage to his pregnant wife, Yvonne Iheduru.

Earlier this month, NigeriaFilms.Com reported how the producer turn recording artiste had a secret wedding arrangement with Yvonne. The Imo State producer had his traditional wedding on December 28, 2011, at the Imo State family compound of his wife, Yvonne, who is a 200 level student of Banking and Finance at the University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.

Samklef was joined by some of his friends at his wife’s family house in Imo State for the traditional wedding rites.Samklef is one of Nigeria’s young music producers who shot into limelight like a harmattan fire. He has produced hit tracks for artistes like Wizkid’s Don’t Dull and Tease Me, Jonzing World for D’Prince, Durela’s My Life, Ruggedman, Vector, Skales and many others.

He has also done hit tracks for himself like Molowo Noni, which has become slang among many youths in Nigeria and featured Wizkid, D’Prince and Ice Prince. He is now expecting their first baby from his heavily pregnant wife.

KAFFY DANCEQUEEN WELCOMES BABY BOY

Nigerian Dance Queen and Guinness Book of Records holder (for dancing 53 Hours and 30 minutes non stop), Kafayat Shafau popularly Known as Kaffy, delivered a bouncing a baby boy yesterday afternoon at a hospital in Lagos.

The CEO of Imagneto Dance Company is engaged to her baby daddy, Joseph Ameh, P-Square's chief guitarist. Congrats to them!

LATEST GIST ON TOP ACTRESS SOLA SOBOWALE

Nollywood star actress,Sola Sobowale is home again from her sojourn in London. The top actress breezed into the country to promote her new movie Adayeba Ote. Not only that, her last movie, Ohun Oko Somida is also in the country.

Insiders say she breezed in to promote her two works and also seize the opportunity to feature in movies as producers are all over themselves to get her in their movies. After her relocation abroad, a replacement of Sola Sobowale in the industry has not been found and as such, anytime she is in town, producers as well as marketers try to outdo each other to get her to work with them on their movies.

Tongues are however wagging that before, when Sola Sobowale comes visiting the country, she always looks good and healthy but on this visit, the fair complexioned actress is allegedly looking like she is working on her weight as she has lost so much flesh that it is noticeable.

BETWEEN TIWA SAVAGE AND OMAWUNMI

Few years back when young songstress Omawunmi hit the limelight in music industry, she was oozing of innocence,but before people could blink an eye the pretty singer started emitting sexiness.

Omawunmi brushed up completely and hit the chat as one of the hottest cum sexiest singers in the industry. As if that was not enough, her gowns started moving up gradually that it almost hit the upper part of her thighs before she was sent on a nine months course.

The story now is that after completing this compulsory itinerary, Omawunmi’s gowns seem to be coming down gradually. Recently, it has been discovered that the beautiful mother of one has redesigned her gowns as they are coming below her knees and the reason behind her new found fashion is still a thing of puzzle to her numerous male fans.

However,insider sources revealed that after having her baby,a little sense of maturity come over her. Meanwhile, another talented singer,Tiwa Savage seems to have taken over from Omawunmi. This is because,everything about Tiwa oozes s*x,as she is one babe who does not believe that there are appropriate cum moderate outfits that will still present her as the sexy babe.

Once you think about Tiwa, the next thing that comes to mind is those bum shorts, see-through tops, micro mini-skirts and gowns. No doubt, she has completely taken over from Omawunmi in this area.

MARRIAGE HAS GIVEN ME FREEDOM TO BE MYSELF-EX-BEAUTY QUEEN NIKE OSHINOWO

Does one enjoy marriage? It is simply hard work. Two people living together everyday forever. I lived with my siblings and we fought and quarreled. Maybe it has to do with the fact that my husband is very patient. Marriage is a great institution that every woman should aspire to be in.

The greatest thing about being married is companionship.You are not alone. Fine,we are not all alone because we have God on our side,but it is good to have a physical person with us. Someone to talk with.It is best to marry your friend. Someone you can sit down and discuss with. Someone who understands and takes you as you are.

What I cherish most about my husband is the fact that I am able to exercise my independence and my desires, I think that is what my marriage gives me. He doesn’t want to change me, he allows me to be me. I cherish the freedom just to be youself.

POPULAR MOVIE PRODUCER DANIEL ADEMINOKAN BURIES FATHER

Popular Nollywood Director, Daniel Ademinokan is breaved. His father Pa Richard Ademinokan who was aged 72 died few weeks ago and was buried on Thursday, December 22, 2011.

The funeral for late Pa Richard Ademinokan began with a wake keep on Wednesday December 21,2011 at Obele Odan Community Centre situated at Fuja Street, OFF Randle Avenue, Surulere, Lagos at 5pm. Thereafter, the final burial held the following day,Thursday December 22,2011 at Atan Cemetery, University Road, Akoka, Lagos at 10am prompt.

ANOTHER NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS DIES

The Yoruba sector of movie industry has lost another actress to the cold hands of death.The actress in question is popularly known as Funmi Liverpool,who belonged to the Legacy caucus during her lifetime.

Commenting on the tragedy of losing a promising actress, top actress Opeyemi Olusanya a member of the same caucus noted that one thing that really hurt her about the actress death was the string of calamity that trailed her shortly before her death.

She added that not too long before her death,the actress had lost one of her children.

“ We just lost another young up and coming actress in the movie industry (Funmi Liverpool of Legacy caucus). She was sick for a while but was snatched away from us by death after taking one of her kids away not too long ago.”

CAUSE OF HEAVY D's DEATH REAVELED

Seven weeks after his shocking passing, the cause of death of Jamaican-American actor, rapper, record producer and singer Heavy D has been revealed.

According to TMZ, a conclusive autopsy report shows the 44-year-old rapper died from a ‘pulmonary embolism caused by deep leg vein thrombosis’.

A pulmonary embolism is a blockage of the main artery of the lung or one of its branches by a substance. It is often caused by blood clots which travel in from other parts of the body. Doctors say the blood clot had formed in Heavy D’s legs.

It is now believed that his long flight trip from Europe back to Los Angeles may have contributed to the anomaly. Heavy had performed at the Michael Jackson memorial concert in Wales.

The L.A. County Coroner’s report had stated that the rapper died of natural causes.

The rapper was buried on Friday, November 18, 2011 at the historic Grace Baptist Church of Mount Vernon.

WOMAN EXPOSES PRIVATE PART AT D'BANJ's KOKO CONCERT (PHOTO)

It was definitely an act of shame for this Young Pretty Lady who couldn't contain the excitement and glamour that enveloped D'banj's concert, other than try to jump over the barricade that separates the audience from the stage.

On her quest of jumping over the barricade, she exposes her Private Part for perfect photo-shoots. Next time she would appreciate the importance of Under-wears on such exciting events, especially when she needs to jump over a barricade.

CHINESE MEAT GLOW IN THE DARK

A Chinese couple from Sichuan province were appalled to see the meat they bought from a local butcher was glowing blue in the dark after they had hung it on the wall to keep it away from their cat.

But local health officials chided their concerns when they reported the ‘glowing meat’ to Chinese media outlet Sohu, saying the butcher could have purchased cows sold in Changsha, Hunan Province, called ‘garbage beef,’ because the cattle live on garbage in a landfill until they were old enough to be butchered and served on dinner table.

A worker in the landfill who had tasted the ‘garbage beef’ said ‘the taste seems different from normal beef, a little sour,’ perhaps due to some metal from electronic waste, molds and germs they’ve eaten from the garbage.

But according to an old BBC article, the most likely culprit was a bacterium called pseudomonas fluorescens. This type of bacteria were naturally present in the meat and could multiply quickly if not stored in correct room temperature and have a unique feature, it glowed in the dark.

HOW TOP ACTRESS UCHE ELENDU LIVES BIG IN OWERRI

One Nollywood actress who is living life to the fullest in Owerri right now is certainly Uche Elendu.

She has everything going for her,or,so it seems.With fleets of sleeky rides at her beck and call,all bearing customized numbers like NKU 1,LOLO 1 etc,all courtesy of Uche’s beau,a United Arab Emirates-based businessman from Anambra State.

Uche and her man,we were told,have been regular feature at few high profile parties hosted in the heartland city recently.

Uche’s January 7,2012 wedding arrangements are already causing ripples in the town.The invitation card has the resemblance of ATM card and many people are thrilled at the concept.

Recall,that during the couple’s traditional marriage,NKU 1,as Uche’s hubby is addressed by his friends,printed a card that replicated an international passport.

ANNE CURTIS NAMED 'CELEBRITY OF THE YEAR'

Anne Curtis is the 'Celebrity Of The Year' by Starstudio Magazine for 2011, she is also the cover issue of January 2012.

Curtis career for 2011 soared high. she made several endorsements, film, record label and became frequent magazine cover.

Anne was also named as the most surf Filipino celebrity in the internet.

Anne tweeted how blessed she was for 2011 and thankful to those people who supported her "We found love is my song for all followers & fans! 2010 was a hard year for me but 2011 turned out to be one of the best years I've ever had and I have all of you to thank! Thank you For all the love & support! All the tweets and lovely messages! Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

Anne soon will have a major concert on 2012, and hoping that 2012 is a much better year from 2011.

STAR ACTRESS BUKKY WRIGHT MARRIES U.S BIG BOY SECRETLY !

Nigeriafilms.com can authoritatively revealed that sexy actress Bukky Wright is officially and legally married to a U.S Big Boy,Adewale Onitiri.

And Bukky,for resons best known to her,has been keeping the development a closely guarded secret.Those in-the known are very few family friends.

Wale,who lives in New Jersey has a thriving business in the US and also works as a Superintendent.

His marriage to Bukky Wright took place at City of Trenton Registry,New Jersey in June 2011 which was presided over by the resident judge and witnessed by Wale’s friends and 2 of Bukky’s female pals,after which they were issued a Marriage Certificate.

On account of her marriage to Onitiri,Bukky has gotten a Stay in US with her 2 sons,OJ and OS,who are currently living with Wale in the US.

He has taken over the upkeep of the kids and he is now sponsoring their education.

The marriage was confirmed at Trenton Registry in New Jersey through their website that they were legally married.

The 52 year old Wale who studied at East Texas State University was married to his late wife,Adebisi,who later lost her battle to Cancer faraway in the US and left him with 4 children made up of 3 boys and a girl.

Bukky Wright’s frequent trips to the U.S over the last 2 years is to enable her be with Wale and the children.

Wale,sources say,has been spoiling Bukky silly with a lot of money and material items.He also reportedly paid the renewal of rent on her Magodo,Lagos apartment,pending Bukky’s eventual relocation to the Ajah home.

But Wale’s larger family are allegedly not in support of the marriage.So,the family of Wale’s late wife,Bisi,are at loggerheads with Bukky,for not carrying them along and also for the fact that Wale has neglected them and clings on to Bukky.

FEMI KUTI'S DANCER, TONIA, DELIVERS BABY GIRL FOR HIM

Afrobeat King,Femi Anikulapo-Kuti has scored another one.Tonia,one of his dancers delivered a baby girl for him 2 weeks ago in Lagos.

The naming of the baby who was Christened Oluwabusayo took place last week Tuesday at the Omole Estate home of Femi.

Congratulations to the family!

ACTRESS SIKIRATU SINDODO BEGINS WORK ON NEW MOVIE

In the next few months,Yoruba actress,Sikiratu Sindodo will put together cast and crew for the shooting of her new movie which will reflect what she went through when she was ill for close to a year.

Recall that we broke the news that Sikiratu had bounced back about 2 months back.She was at the recent movie premiere of Aremu Afolayan which held 2 Sundays back.

She drove herself to the event in a Jeep.She was dressed in a sexy outfit.

RICK ROSS CANCELS PERFORMANCE AT THIS YEAR's CALABAR FESTIVAL

American rapper, Rick Ross who has been scheduled to rock the annual Calabar festival on a night tagged Calabar Rocks Night December 28, will not be around to perform.

Superstar rapper Rick Ross has been forced to cancel a high-profile appearance in Nigeria, Africa.Rick Ross was supposed to perform during the Cross River State Calabar Christmas Festival, on December 28.

Although Rick Ross was forced to scrap several shows in October due to a pair of seizures, the rapper’s reps denied his health was the reason behind the latest cancellation.

Ross’ reps told reporters, that the Nigerian show has been cancelled due to “unfulfilled contractual obligations.”
“Rick was very excited to attend this event as it is the biggest festival in Nigeria and he is quite disappointed that he will not be performing.

Rick Ross was scheduled to perform alongside the likes of P-Square, Banky W, Wizkid, Ojb Jezreel, Stunt and Julius Agwu at the U. J. Esuene Sports Stadium.

BABA IJESHA OFF TO AMERICA

Top Yoruba actor cum comedian,Baba Ijesha (Lanra Omiyinka) has obviously shaken off the terrible experience he had about 6 months ago,when he had a ghastly road accident that almost claimed his life,on his way to Lagos From Abeokuta.

The humorist actor has been seen,of late,attending one social function or the other,especially the ones organized by his professional colleagues.

Baba Ijesha was spotted at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport(MMA),Lagos,on Friday,16th December,2011 on his way to the United States.While some are saying this trip of the tall and lanky actor is for proper medical treatment of the injuries he sustained in the accident,others believe the trip is for him to relax and have fun,a sort of holidaying,after a hectic year of work.