I DID NOT MARRY AKI BECAUSE OF HIS MONEY OR FAME - NNEOMA IKEDIEZE

The Mass Communication graduate of Enugu State University spoke briefly to Uche Olehi of  Encomium mag during her wedding ceremony last weekend. Excerpts:

    How did you two meet?
    Nneoma: We met in Lagos. We worked in a production together. I was a costumier. I have always been seeing him, I just like his lifestyle. So we became friends and from there the journey began.
    How did you know he was your man?
    Nneoma: I am not a friend keeping type, but when I meet my friend, I know. We have been friends and I think I saw what I like in a man in him.

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What are the qualities you saw in him?
Nneoma: Chinedu is very intelligent and smart.
What was your parents reaction when you told them you are getting married to Aki?
Nneoma: They were not surprised. My dad was like 'waoo, you go ahead if he is your choice.
Would you say you it is a natural love you have for Chinedu?
Nneoma: Yes. I just love him naturally.
What do you really want changed in Chinedu?
Nneoma: Nothing to be changed. He is okay for me.
Many people believe you are going for his money and celebrity status?
Nneoma: That is cheap talk. They can say whatever they want to say. I married Chinedu Ikedieze, I did not marry Aki.

I DIDN'T UNDERGO PLASTIC SURGERY - STAR ACTRESS RUKKY SANDA

When asked by an Encomium reporter if she'd had any work done, the actress replied:

    As you're looking at me now, do I look like someone who has undergone plastic surgery? All I have said about plastic surgery is that it's not a sin. If you can afford it, go for it. That's just my own impression about it. I thank God you knew me before now, I believe you should be able to differentiate between my face then and now.

WIZ KHALIFA SIGNS JUICY J TO TAYLOR GANG IMPRINT, COMPILATION ALBUM IN THE WORK

Chuck Taylor adds another member to his growing label roster. After adding LoLa Monroe to the roster last month, Wiz Khalifa has signed Three 6 Mafia’s Juicy J to his growing imprint.

During an interview with Hood Rich Radio’s DJ Scream (via X), Juicy J broke the news, revealing that he inked a deal with the “Roll Up” rapper and the squad is working on a compilation album.

“Juicy J is now with Taylor Gang, we goin’ in this year man. 2012, we goin’ in,” said Juicy J. “It’s going down. We got a compilation album we’re doing. When you hear it, you’re going to be like ‘Wow!’”

T.I. CREDITS ENIMEN FOR HELPING HIM OVERCOME HIS DRUG ADDICTION

Tip reveals that he reached out to Marshall for help when he feared he might be addicted to drugs.

T.I. previously revealed that he turned to Eminem for help after fearing that he developed a drug habit last year. Speaking with Billboard.com's The Juice, Tip says that he depended on the prescription pills oxycontin and hydrocodone to help relieve his pain from oral surgeries. While he hasn't seen him since he's gotten out of prison, he commends him for supporting him through the difficult time.

"I haven't had a chance to speak to Em since I've been home," T.I. said. "I heard that while I was down, he was trying to get in contact with me, but I don't know if the dots just didn't connect. [Eminem] overcoming his own adversities, winning the battle against his own demons and continuing to break the mold and re-set the standard of what it means to be the most successful hip-hop artist in the game ... I salute that to no end."

He also shared some words on what addicts can do to help kick their habits. "It starts with you on the inside," he said. "I can give all the advice in the world, but at the end of the day you just got to make that decision internally with yourself. You have to see that you are ready to make a change. Until that moment comes, all advice in the world is going to be in vain cause I'm going to be talking to a brick wall.

"Everybody can tell you what you need to do, how to do it, when you need to do it, how bad you need to do it," he continued. "But until you get that right ass whipping, as they say, and until you have hit rock bottom or have seen something in yourself that is so out of character and it displeases you so much that you just have no choice but to change it ... then you ain't going to see it."

MAYBACK TO STOP CAR PRODUCTION, UNPROFITABLE SINCE 2002

Hip Hop's favorite car company for the last decade says it hasn't been able to sell enough product, even with Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Russell Simmons and N.O.R.E. as customers.

Jay-Z & Kanye West's “Otis” video may have been a precursor and Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group may find itself in a bind soon. Daimler AG, the German automaker that makes Mercedes-Benz cars, has announced it is shuttering the high-end Maybach brand. Apparently, despite being popular among the Hip Hop elite, the uber-luxury cars just weren’t selling and at that, were bringing down Daimler’s bottom line. Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche was quoted as saying that Daimler hasn’t made a profit on the Maybach, which it reintroduced in 2002.

The nixing of the Maybachs, which cost north of $350,000 apiece, comes with a caveat: the Mercedes-Benz S-Class will be expanded with several new models, which will come to market in 2013, several media outlets, including Bloomberg News and USA Today, have reported. The brand was “1930s-era marquee,” according to USA Today.

The new S-Class “can replace the Maybach,” Zetsche said. Mercedes will double variations of the $95,000 S-Class to six as it seeks to boost annual vehicle sales by at least 10,000 a year.

Hip Hop's elite haven't reacted yet, but it's safe to say Jay, 'Ye and MMG may address it sooner than later - perhaps in a song, even.

MICHEAL JACKSON's DR. CONRAY MURRAY MEETS HIS FATE: SENTENCING DAY TUESDAY

Conrad Murray found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of pop star Michael Jackson, will be sentenced on Tuesday.

Remanded into custody immediately after the jury delivered the guilty verdict on November 7, Dr. Murray has been behind bars awaiting his fate. Judge Michael Pastor granted the prosecution their wish, saying Murray was a threat to the public and was now a convicted felon of a serious crime. He denied the defense, who argued to have him released until sentencing. Murray can get to up to 4 years in prison.

The Jackson family will reportedly be present in court for the sentencing and mom Katherine wants the judge to give Murray the maximum punishment. Murray's mom on the other hand, has reportedly written a letter to Judge Pastor begging for mercy for her son.

The doctor was found guilty of causing Michael Jackson's death by administering a lethal dose of the powerful anesthetic propofol at the singer's mansion on June 25, 2009.

Check back for the sentencing. Will bring you updates as they become available.

LONDON 2012: OLYMPICS FOOTBALL TICKETS GO ON SALE

Some 1.5m football tickets for the London 2012 Olympic Games are going on sale from 1100 GMT on 29 November.

Remaining tickets for the Paralympics will also be up for grabs on a first-come first-served basis at 1300 on 2 December, organisers Locog say.

Track cycling and wheelchair rugby have sold out, but tickets are available for athletics, wheelchair basketball, swimming and equestrian events.

Tickets range from £10 to £45, while those for children and seniors cost £5.

Some 800,000 Paralympics tickets were allocated to 100,000 people through September's initial public application phase.

Tickets are available on each day of the Paralympics, which run from 29 August to 9 September.

They can be bought online or over the phone on 0844 847 2012. Would-be spectators will have to use a Visa card for any purchase.

'Amazing athletes'

The Olympic football tickets are available to anyone who wants to apply on a first-come-first-served basis.

Olympics matches are taking place at Wembley, Hampden Park in Glasgow, Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, Manchester United's Old Trafford, St James' Park in Newcastle and the City of Coventry stadium.

The GB Men's team, who are coached by England under-21 manager Stuart Pearce, kick off at Old Trafford on 26 July 2012, before moving on to Wembley Stadium on 29 July and then the Millennium Stadium on 1 August.

Hope Powell is the coach for the Women's team, whose first game is at the Millennium Stadium on 25 July, with a further fixture in Cardiff on 28 July, before the side play at Wembley on 31 July.

The competition schedule starts with group matches and ends with a knockout phase.

The official draw for the Olympic football tournament will take place on 24 April 2012 at Wembley Stadium.
'Amazing athletes'

When international and sponsor sales are taken into account, more than 1m tickets have been sold to next year's Paralympics. Sir Philip Craven, president of the International Paralympic Committee, said the unprecedented take-up underlined the growing appeal of Paralympic sport.
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Paul Deighton, chief executive of London 2012 organiser Locog, said: "Those lucky enough to get hold of one of these remaining tickets will get the chance to witness amazing athletes and sport like never before."

After the December tranche, further tickets will be released in April.

Ticket allocation for the Olympics earlier this year angered thousands of members of the public who were left empty-handed as the opening and closing ceremonies, athletics and cycling sold out.

Many more people applied than got tickets, leading to disappointment and frustration at a system in which applicants were told money would leave their accounts before they were notified which events they had been allocated.

This led to days of limbo before applicants knew whether they had any tickets, and if so, which ones.

Locog says some 3.5m Olympics tickets have now been sold to 850,000 people, and the majority of events are now sold out.

And Locog estimates that up to 1m more tickets will be made available next year as the exact number of seats becomes clearer from contingency, returns and the fitting out of venues.

I WILL NEVER ACT NUDE FOR ANYTHING - JULIET IBRAHIM

Being a professional actress, a mother, a wife, a beautiful breath-taking goddess and an entrepreneur sounds a lot like a daunting task.

Yet, the young and beautiful Juliet Ibrahim , a top Ghollywood and Nollywood actress is able to carry on without much sweat. In this interview with Florence Amagiya, this diva reveals how she is able to cope with it all. Excerpts:

For the right money, can you act n*de?

Not for anything in the world would I ever act n*de.

How is it like acting with Nigerians?

Nigeria is my second home! I enjoy working in Nigeria as much as I enjoy working in Ghana. Nigerians are very friendly people and they make me feel at home.

 From your complexion,one can decipher that you are a half-cast. Can you tell us about your back ground?

My father is from Lebanon while my mother is a Ghanaian. I am the eldest of three children, two girls and a brother. I grew up in Ivory Coast, Liberia and Lebanon .I can speak French and Spanish.

Your last name is Ibrahim, How did the name Ibrahim come about?

My last name is Ibrahim and it is also my father’s. I am not a Muslim by the way. I am a Christian

For a beautiful woman with a great body, what keeps you in shape?

I drink a lot of water and l also eat healthy. I don’t do any form of exercise to be honest. I am careful not to eat anything heavy after 6pm. I also try to avoid starchy food.
If you are given the chance, who would you date in the industry?

I cannot date anyone because l am a happily married woman.

Can you stand a cheating husband?

Hell no! There is no second chance for someone who cheats! I believe that for every mistake we make, we are given a minute to think twice before making it.

Was the rumour about you dating Majid Mitchel in 2005 founded?

There’s nothing between Majid and I except a working relationship.

STAR ACTRESS EMPRESS NJAMAH BLACKBERRY-CRAZED

Na true talk say education does not cure ignorance, it only suppress it.

Star actress, Empress Njamah was spotted in london on her way to primark a few months back.

The actress was so engrossed with her blackberry phone that she didn’t notice when an onlooker fan took pictures of her.

Na dis kain act Faze call kolomental.

TV/RADIO PERSONALITY IK OSAKIODUWA AND WELCOME BABY GIRL

Popular radio OAP, TV personality and BBA host, IK Osakioduwa, formerly known as Wildchild, and his beautiful wife Olohi, just welcomed their second child, a beautiful baby girl. The young couple also have a young son. Big congrats to them.

NAETO C SET TO WED

Storm Records rapper, Naeto C is reportedly getting set to wed his long time model girlfriend and sweet heart, Nicole Chukwueke.

The couples, who have enjoyed a rather controversy-free relationship for the past one-year now, have been a regular at award shows and events and it was learnt that formal introductions had already been done by the prospective groom to the model’s parents sometime in October, 2011.

The ‘Kini Big Deal’ rapper, who refused to divulge further details on the wedding when prodded by pressmen on the issue, however confirmed that the wedding was definitely billed to take place early next year.

Naeto is the son of former Aviation Minister and now ambassador of Nigeria to Ireland Kema Chikwe, while Nicole Chukwueke is the daughter of Germaine Motors owner, Chief Chukwueke.

2011 SOUL TRAIN AWARD WINNERS

Like its pop counterpart “American Bandstand”, the R&B show “Soul Train” began as a local dance show. In 1971 the “Soul Train” went national with a syndicated program that ran for over 30 years with Don Cornelius as show host and executive producer. The hit dance show featured the best in R&B and soul music, super star guest performers, the latest dance moves, and the creation of the Soul Train. The show no longer airs on a weekly basis but lives on in the annual Soul Train Awards; this year the awards were held in Atlanta, Georgia.

Hosted by Cedric the Entertainer and along with performances from 2010 Soul Train New Artist Melanie Fiona, Common, Cee-Lo Green, Joe, Robin Thicke, Lalah Hathaway, Lloyd, Miguel, Anthony Hamilton, Mindless Behavior, the Original 7ven, Marsha Ambrosius, BeBe Winans, Chrisette Michele, Natalie Cole, Kenny Lattimore, Keith Sweat, Musiq Soulchild, Tamar Braxton, Boney James, Mary Mary, Zap Mama, Stokley Williams, Ramsey Lewis, Robert Randolph, Freddie Jackson, Dave Hollister, and Eric Benet; the Soul Train Awards paid tribute to fallen rapper Heavy D including Naughty by Nature, Doug E Fresh, Kurtis Blow, Big Daddy Kane, and Whodini,

Winners of the 2011 Soul Train Awards are…

Best New Artist: Miguel

Centric Award: Raphael Saadiq

Best Male R&B or Soul Artist: Cee-Lo Green

Best Female R&B or Soul Artist: Jill Scott

Song of the Year: “Motivation” by Kelly Rowland with Lil Wayne

Album of the Year: “F.A.M.E.” by Chris Brown

Best Gospel Performance: “Walking” by Mary Mary

Best Caribbean Performance: “Man Down” by Rihanna

Best Hip-Hop song of the Year: “Moment for Life” by Nicki Minaj with Drake

Record of the Year for Songwriting: “Far Away” by Marsha Ambrosius

Best Dance Performance: “Run the World” by Beyonce

Best Soul Site: Necole Bitchie

Best Traditional Jazz: “Silver Pony” by Cassandra Wilson

Best Contemporary Jazz: “Hello Tomorrow” by Dave Koz

CONTROVERSY TRAILS STAR ACTRESS CHIOMA CHUKWUKA

Sultry actress,Chioma Chukwuka is well-loved by all and this because of her charming personae and decent roles in movies.

The happily married actress is one of the very few scandal-free thespians the industry boasts of and has remained so over time until very recently when the jacket of a movie she featured in,made its way into the movie market.

In the movie,the dark-skinned act was adorned in a 2 piece set of clothing,one was used to cover her b**bs while the other was wrapped around her waist,leaving her stomach and back bare.

Hardly had the movie hit the shelves that reactions started emanating from all angles over what many termed her new indecent dressing which isn’t akin to her lifestyle.Needless to say the poster took all by surprise,especially those who have known the actress and have fallen in love with her dexterity in acting,since her debut in movies.

However,the situation took another dimension when veteran actor,Chinwetalu Agu tongue-lashed the female act who is also an ambassador to some reputable brands in Nigeria,in an interview he granted recently criticizing nudity in Nollywood movies which is fast becoming a norm.

In his words: An instance is the recent poster of a movie I saw in Asaba where the so-called very good girl,Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha,was half-clad.To my greatest shock,she was wearing only pant and bra in the poster.Chioma really went bizarre,I must admit.I don’t know if her husband actually approved of that posture

This situations has elicited different reactions from fans of both the movie stars,while some are in support of the veteran for his words,others are of the opinion that he went too far with it.

However,the actress in question has kept mum over the issue but her agency reacted to the story,alleging that the only part that belongs to Chioma in the jacket is her face which was photoshopped into another person’s body and have promised to take legal action against the producers of the movie titled”Lost Angels”.

STAR ACTRESS OGE OKOYE BOUNCES BACK WITH NEW HOLLYWOOD MOVIE

Delectable actress and mother of 2 lovely kids,Oge Okoye may have been off the movie for a long while now but the good news is that she is back with a bang.

The talented actress who has been in the news consistently over her alleged troubled marriage to her Holland-based hubby has braced up to take her career to another level,especially after having to take a break to make a family.

She was delivered of a baby lately and that is part of the reasons she went off the scene,but she has staged a comeback with her remarkable role in the Hollywood movie titled Turning Point,a movie which parades both Hollywood and Nollywood stars.

It was shot in USA and is set to be released soon.

STAR ACTOR YUL EDOCHIE'S WIFE SURVIVES AUTO-CRASH

The family of Nollywood celebrated actor,Yul Edochie is presently full of thanksgiving at the moment;this is following the actor’s wife,Mary’s survival of a fatal auto-crash penultimate week.

She was involved in a severe auto-crash that wrecked her Honda Baby Boy ride and the incident which had her hospitalized for a while occurred at the Lekki Epe Express way, on her way to their Lekki home situated around that axis.

She has since been discharged and back to health at the moment. Although her car is wrecked,recall her husband got her an Armanda Jeep few months back for her birthday.

LAGOS BIG BOY, MC OLUOMO SPLASHES N10M ON 2 ACTRESSES

As you read this,two top actresses,Madam Saje and ex drug convict Yetunde Wunmi are back in the country from Saudi Arabia where they went to perform this year’s Hajj.

What you don’t know about their holy pilgrimage however,is that they were sponsored by the super big boy of National Union of Road Transport Workers(NURTW),Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya popularly called MC Oluomo.

The top philanthropist,is said to have spent over N10 million to help the two actresses and a couple of his men,to perform the holy rites in Mecca and Medina.

So when next you see Madam Saje don’t forget to add the title “Alhaja”.Same also goes for repentant courier cum top actress Yetunde Wunmi whom we hear used the occasion to dedicate her life to the service of God.

STAR ACTRESS FUNKE ADESIYAN, SATI RAHMAN IN QUITE ROMANCE

The latest gist swirling around the movie industry is that of Star actress Funke Adesiyan.

We gathered that the sultry actress is in a fresh romance with Sati Rahman. Though it is not clear when it started- the guarded romance is said to have been on for a while.

Our reliable source who sighted them at a social function told us,they stepped out to the event together. It was at Olanihun mother’s burial at Jogor Event Centre, Ibadan,Oyo State, penultimate Thursday” hinted our source.

However,we leant that Funke who initially sat beside Sati Rahmon,was seen mounting the stage to ‘spray’ the musician of the day, K-1 de Ultimate, mint naira notes,allegedly given to her by her alleged new lover.

Funke Adesiyan’s popularity soared following her reported romance with Saheed balogun, a popular actor whose marriage to Faithia Balogun, also a beautiful Nollywood actress, crashed irretrievably

JENNIFER LOPEZ ADMITS TO BEING A WORKING MOTHER CAN

Jennifer Lopez admits to being a working mother can "overwhelm". The singer-and-l'attrice - who has three years of thetwins, Max and Emme with husband Marc Anthony alienated -says it's tough enough to juggle everything in her life, but would not want any other way. He told E! In line: "I just this attitudetowards life - she just the gout attack it. You just gotta go for it."Sometimes it can be overwhelming.

I very much still children and everything, but you know, whenever I'm tired or feel overwhelmed, I go, 'This is good. I'm alive. It's OK. I'm lucky. 'I'm tired at times, but to be quite honest, I love what I do. "Any time I take everyfeeling that feels like this is scary, this is too much, they're like, 'is not so weak.'" The Jennifer, 42, is the mother who loves more than anything in the world and has recently said that envied the life of her children because they have already done so much.

SOULJA BOY ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, SAYS IT WILL SHOW ''GROWTH & MATURITY''

The SODMG leader reveals the follow-up to 2010's "The DeAndre Way."

Soulja Boy has announced his upcoming fourth album Promise, releasing at the top of the year in 2012.

During an interview with The BoomBox, the 21-year-old revealed the project, which will serve as the follow-up to his poorly received 2010 album The DeAndre Way. "Right now I'm working on my new album," he said. "It's called Promise -- my fourth album to release from Interscope Records. It'll be in stores top of 2012. I want everybody to support."

Though SB is often criticized for being too simplistic, he assures that the new album will convey growth. "[The album is] just really showing the growth and maturity of Soulja Boy," he continued. "It's going to be dope. It's going to be lot of great records on it, a lot of dope features, a lot of great production. I want all my fans to check it out."

OH NO! NOT AGAIN:BRITISH EMBASSY DENIES TERRY G VISA

These are definitely not the best of times for Gabriel Amanyi popularly known as Terry G as we learnt he’s denied British visa for second time.

According to sources,the inability of Terry G who has visited the United Kingdom once,to be granted a visa is not unconnected with the problems associated with the documents Terry G submitted at the embassy.He is said not to have been able to properly convince the High Commission visa issuing authority that he is just going to United Kingdom to perform at a show and come back without extending his stay or ultimately defecting.

Unfortunately,a popular showbiz promoter,who is believed to be taking Terry G to United Kingdom on the musical tour has already distributed flyers and publicized the show via different social network sites.

A lot of people,most especially Terry G’s fans have already had their hopes raised,only for them to be ultimately informed that their beloved artiste has been denied visa by the British High Commission.

Recall that Terry G was denied a British visa just about a year ago.

THE BEST SEX POSITIONS TO GET PREGNANT

The missionary position is among the best sex positions to get pregnant faster. The missionary position is considered optimal for conception -- though, of course, you can get pregnant having intercourse in almost any sex position

The missionary position got its name because missionaries reportedly insisted to their heathen flocks that all other sex positions were sinful, and that sex only serves one purpose, to get pregnant and that this face-to-face coital arrangement was the only acceptable among all sex positions to get pregnant..

In the traditional missionary position, the woman lies on her back with her legs spread and both of her knees bent and her feet firm on the bed. The man is on top facing her. There are also variations on the basic missionary position: The woman raises one or both of her legs, for example, and the man holds them or places them on his shoulders; or she extends one or both of her knees.
The missionary position is the best sex position to get pregnant because it's very comfortable and allows good body contact. The partners are facing and can kiss and hold each other the whole time they're having intercourse. The woman is able to move relatively freely, and the man can keep some of his weight off of her body by lifting himself up with his hands or elevating his body using his knees.
This position is the best sex position to get pregnant when it comes to conception because when the woman lies on her back, the vagina is tilted downwards toward the cervix, making it easier for the sperm to get through the cervix and into the uterus. Also a plus for the missionary position is that it allows the penis to penetrate more deeply into the vagina, so sperm can enter the cervix more directly right after ejaculation.

When making love in the best sex position to get pregnant, and if you want to further improve your chances of conceiving, after ejaculation, take these steps:
The man should keep his penis in the vagina as deeply as possible so that a minimal amount of ejaculate leaks out
After withdrawing his penis, the man can gently press the woman's labia together to prevent further leakage
The woman should remain lying on her back for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, preferably with her lower back supported by a pillow so her pelvis is tilted slightly upward

It's normal for some of the ejaculate to flow out of the vagina when she gets up, and it doesn't lessen her chance of getting pregnant because at this point most sperm remaining in the vagina are no longer viable. For the same reason, staying on her back longer than 30 minutes won't improve a woman's chances of conception.
If you feel more adventuresome, consider these other sex positions to get pregnant to enhance your conception chances:
Lying side-by-side can be a relaxing position and easier on a partner who is overweight or has a back problem. Your can do this either face-to-face or in the "spoon" position with the man entering her vagina from behind.
In the rear-entry position, the man enters the woman's vagina from behind. She either lies on her abdomen, kneels, or they lie side-by-side. The man stands behind her, maybe at the end of a bed, or he kneels. This position also allows the sperm to be deposited close to the cervix.
Using either position, after he ejaculates, she can either stay on her abdomen for 20 or 30 minutes or roll onto her back with her hips elevated, as described above.

Needless to say, whichever sex positions to get pregnant you use to try to conceive, enjoy what you're doing and don't make it into a chore.

NIGERIAN PASTORS WHO ARE ENEMIES (PART 1) - THE GENESIS OF ALL THEIR QUARELL

I have nothing to do with this article o. I didn't write it, and I didn't even type it. Read it in Yes! Magazine and got my younger sis to type it out. All I did was copy from MS word, paste here and post it. So this has got nothing to do wiv me...:-). Check it out below...

Culled from Yes! Magazine.
You can call it subtle enmity, if you like. But the truth remains that some of our leading pastors are not the best of friends. As a matter of fact while some have been hiding theirs for years, there are those that even up till now cannot stand each other. Not only do they not talk, they readily abuse themselves whenever time permits. Come with us, and let us unmask these preachers of the word as well as serve you the genesis of all their quarrel.

CHRIS OYAKHILOME / T.B JOSHUA AND CHRIS OKOTIE:
We doubt whether there’s been any war like theirs in Christendom. Hugging the covers of nearly all the major papers in the country for weeks, even the Nigerian police, Pentecostal fellowship of Nigeria and Christian association of Nigeria had to wade in at some point. Okotie, founder of household of God church, accused his next door neighbour, Oyakhilome, of Christ embassy, of hobnobbing with Joshua, whom he described as a shamman, thus, contaminating the Body of Christ. And hell was literally let loose. Other men of God took sides and the war raged and raged. Till today, Okotie and Oyakhilome don’t relate. Likewise Okotie and Joshua, front man of synagogue church of all nations.

CHRIS OKOTIE/ANSLEM MADUBUKO:
Their disagreement then shocked a lot of people. Do you know why? Both of them used to be so close. They attended the same University of Nigeria, Nsukka where the fire of their friendship was ignited; were each other’s ‘best man’ and so on. Even when Okotie was reigning as a pop star, madubuko was backing him up from a corner as a D.J.
With the coming of household of God church, Okotie put Madubuko in charge of the healing ministry. Then, one day, one unforgettable day, he ordered madubuko out of the church – with a stern warning never to step into the church again. Of course, things ceased to be the same again for the two former close friends – even though, lately they’ve been trying to patch it up.

DAVID OYEDEPO/TUNDE BAKARE:
Hate him, like him, Pastor Tunde Bakare does not care. One other noticeable thing about him is that there is nobody he cannot chastise in the body of Christ or take on, one on one.
Obviously the Pentecostal radical, Bakare is not a supporter of some of the things they do Oyedepo winners chapel – for example, anointing oil, handkerchief and so on – and repeatedly, he has criticized that. Even though Oyedepo has never responded to his criticisms, it should be expected that he wouldn’t be happy with him. Bakare pastors the latter rain assembly while Oyedepo is the G.O of winners’ chapel.

PATRICK ANWUZIA/JOSEPH AGBOLI
Anwuzia and Agboli are brothers. They both come from Delta state and used to have a very chummy relationship until a wedge of asunder was put in between them. Like Adeyemi and Adegboyega, Agboli used to work for Anwuzia. But upon deciding to run with his destiny, palaver started – and till today, it still hasn’t been properly sorted out. Anwuzia started Zoe Ministries while Agboli is behind Victorious Army Ministries

SAM ADEYEMI/GEORGE ADEGBOYEGA
Adeyemi pastors Daystar Christian centre while Adegboyega is in charge of Rhema Chapel International. Before now, however, the former used to work for the latter. In fact, he was in charge of the latter’s Lagos branch and until he exited the ministry, both of them had a fantastic relationship. The rythm of the music only changed when Adeyemi said he wanted to be on his own. And till date, the relationship hasn’t been restored to its former state – owing majorly to how some issues were handled at the thick of the crisis.
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Yes! Magazine promised a part 2...will keep you guys posted...:-)

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.

LOON REPORTEDLY ARRESTED IN BELGIUM FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING

The Harlem World member and G-Dep collaborator was detained at the borders for drug trafficking in North Carolina years ago.

Former Bad Boy Records artist and Harlem World member Loon has been arrested in Belgium. According to DDotOmen.com, the Harlem, New York emcee was reportedly arrested while trying to enter the European country after he had been indicted in May of this year for distributing heroin. The charges stem from over three years ago, in North Carolina.

Loon, now known as Amir Junaid Muhadith, will reportedly be extradited to the United States for trial.

Loon's music career has been quiet in the last five years. After his Bad Boy self-titled solo debut, Loon released several independent albums, most recently 2007's Bad Boys with another former Diddy protege, G-Dep. G-Dep is presently incarcerated for confessing to a 1993 New York robbery-murder.

In 2004, Loon was arrested for an attempted murder charge. He was never convincted.

50 CENTS REACTS TO T.I., ELABORATES ON INITIAL COMMENTS

Fif takes to Twitter after T.I. responded to his statements that his wife should have taken the rap for him in a drug-related arrest.

After 50 Cent said that T.I.'s wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottle should take the rap for him in a drug-related arrest, Tip responded to Fif by stating that he would rather take responsibility than push it onto someone else. The G-Unit leader took to Twitter yesterday to address the comments, echoing his earlier comment that Cottle's punishment would have been less severe.

"Man I just saw something T.I said in VIBE about a tweet I wrote when he caught his drug case. He just got out a jam and caught a new one. Any other time a nigga done. Get caught with 10 machine gun an silencer then catch a drug charge. You will f**k around and get natural life. This boy got a get outta jail FREE card. Don’t get emotional over your lady. It a get you in some sh*t you don’t want to be in," he wrote. "If U can get 5 years easy 4 some sh*t and I’m the support of my family. Why would it be wrong if ya lady had to take probation? Shit she ballin to lol."

T.I. then took to Twitter to say that he would not engage in any sort of beef on the social networking site. "Straight G code...No "TWWEFIN" here champ!!!! Peace 2da real og's we out!!!" he wrote.

MODEL CUM ACTRESS,YVONNE JEGEDE FINDS NEW LOVE

Model cum actress, Yvonne Jegede who is currently schooling in Cyprus after her diploma in Law from Lagos State University, has found love again.

The model who has featured in 2faze’s hit song African queen and other popular home videos is scoop to be seriously in love with a London big boy simply called Tom.

Yvonne, who admitted to have been thrice heartbroken in one of her interviews, reliable source squealed that she occasionally spend her holidays with the dude.

We gathered that the relationship might be an altar bound.

Blaze of Glory, Missing Angel and Tade Ogidan’s Behind the Siege are some of the popular flick which claimed her to fame before she went on sabbatical a couple of years ago.

PHOTOS: HIPHOP ACT WIZKID IN SIZZLING ROMANCE WITH LAGOS BIG GIRL,LILLIAN

The two were spotted out again at an event,Lillian tend to cover her face while Wizkid was looking at the floor in order to escape the snapshot from been taken.

 

According to news from grapevine, Lagos big babe and the brain behind Liam, the Nigeria’s first fashion consulting agency, Lillian Unachukwu is alleged to be having a sizzling romance with rave of the moment Wizkid.

According to source, the two have been in the guarded relationship for some time now but only few people close to Wizkid were aware of the relationship. The two have been spotted many times together at a couple of shows.

Wizkid’s alleged love for older women is what sent tongues wagging about their romance. Lillian is said to be the most prominent among is numerous girlfriend.

Lillian has styled likes of 2Face, Dakore Egbuson, Gbemi olateru, Funke Akindele, Mo’cheddah, Betty Irabor, Toolz, M.I, DIPP, Bracket among other top celebrities.

DAVID BECKHAM VISITING THE PRINCE HARRY IN BEVERLY HILLS

After finishing his eight-week course of Apache helicopter pilot in Arizona, the youngest sons of the Prince Charles moved to Beverly Hills where he was visited by the player on Thursday, as published by MailOnline.

And no wonder they have things to talk about because in eight weeks, Harry had time to complete their course of helicopter pilot, to share an evening of fun with a waitress and drive a Harley through the desert of Arizona .

The prince is now relaxing in his luxurious hotel, whose website says "SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills is an extraordinary place, rich in pleasure and comfort. Located at the intersection of Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, the hotel SLS is a badge of sophistication, within walking distance of Rodeo Drive showcases brilliant and famous places. "

Beckham has always been a big fan of the royal family and was delighted when he and his wife Victoria were invited to the royal wedding in April, according to published bangshowbiz.com.

"We will. We have the invitation and we are obviously delighted. We are very proud of our royal family and will be a unique occasion. You know the emotion that means a wedding and it's amazing to be invited to a royal wedding, to go" athlete said at the time.