Nicki Minaj wardrobe malfunction

ABC News is apologizing for a wardrobe malfunction that gave singer Nicki Minaj more exposure than she bargained for. Minaj appeared Friday on the "Good Morning America" concert series, wearing a loose-fitting halter top that she occasionally had to adjust. As Minaj sang "Where Dem Girls At," some slips made one of her nipples fleetingly visible.

Despite a five-second delay, the slips were seen during the East Coast's live telecast. ABC said they were edited out of Friday's later feeds to other parts of the country.

ABC says in a statement: "We are sorry that this occurred."

Mr. Bean star Atkinson leaves hospital after crash

British comedy actor Rowan Atkinson, best known for the character Mr. Bean, was released from hospital Friday after being treated for an injury sustained when his supercar crashed into a tree.

Atkinson is thought to have suffered a minor shoulder injury after the McLaren F1 car he was driving spun off the road Thursday near the village of Haddon, Cambridgeshire, before crashing into a tree and bursting into flames. The 56-year-old car enthusiast walked away from the accident before firefighters arrived and put out the blaze, emergency services said.

After receiving treatment overnight, Atkinson left hospital at around 3:00 pm (1400 GMT) via a back door flanked by four security guards. He refused to comment to waiting journalists before being driven away in an ambulance.

A local police spokesman said officers were "called to the scene of a single vehicle collision on the A605 near Haddon at about 7:30 pm (1830 GMT) yesterday. The driver of the vehicle, a man, was taken to Peterborough City Hospital." A police source confirmed the man involved was Atkinson.

An ambulance spokesman said he had suffered "a minor shoulder injury."

Amy Winehouse's goddaughter performs at UK fest

Amy Winehouse's 15-year-old goddaughter performed an outstanding set at the Big Chill music festival, mirroring her late mentor by closing her show with a cover of Winehouse's "Love Is a Losing Game."

Dionne Bromfield got teary-eyed when she performed the song, barely able to sing its last few words, though the crowd cheered her on. "She was an amazing singer," Bromfield said. "She was not only my godmother, but she was my mentor and my boss as well."

The big-voiced singer sang with ease during her 30-minute performance on Saturday, the second day of the U.K. music festival. Bromfield was a reminder of Winehouse: She stood close to the mic while belting lyrics, with her big hair and tiny build.

She was backed by a 5-piece band and dancers, performing songs from her two albums and singing mainly about boys and relationship troubles. Her scratchy voice was top-notch as she sang soul songs with pop flavors, especially on the old-school sounding "Remember Our Love" and the up-tempo "Yeah Right." She also performed covers of Cee Lo Green's smash "Forget You" ''and the Shirelles' "Mama Said," Bromfield's first single.

Winehouse, who had struggled with drug and alcohol addiction, was found dead of unknown causes at her London home on July 23.

Bromfield is signed to Winehouse's label, Lioness Records.

Wizkid, Banky W, Mo’Cheddah To Headline ‘Amstel Malta Showtime’

Banky W, Wizkid, Mo’Cheddah, Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz will be headlining a host of artistes at the forthcoming Amstel Malta Showtime. This was announced by Nigerian Breweries Plc makers of malt drink Amstel Malta.

Amstel Malta Showtime or AM Showtime is a platform for young Nigerians to show their talents in music, dance and comedy. The show is targeted towards Nigerian youth most especially undergraduates and will see contestants audition. Successful candidates will then participate in the competition proper. Winners will walk away with fantastic prizes.

‘The scope of Amstel Malta Showtime was widened to accommodate students of other tertiary institutions who reside within the selected cities where the activation will be staged. Hence, students of Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Technologies and other tertiary institutions have the opportunity of connecting with some of the best Nigerian artistes.

They also have the opportunity of showcasing their singing, dancing and comic talents while the outstanding performances will be rewarded’, Mr. Tokunbo Adodo, Marketing Manager, Non-Alcoholic, Nigerian Breweries Plc, manufacturers of Amstel Malta, said.

Auditions which will be held in selected venues in Enugu, Owerri, Lagos and Abuja from August till November, 2011 will focus on selected Nigerian universities.
Comedians Omo Baba, Gandoki, Seyi Law and Bovi will also make appearances as they treat the crowd to rib-cracking jokes.