KOBE BRYANT AND VANESSA RECONCILING... WITH THEIR MOUTHS

Another come-from-behind victory for Kobe Bryant ... sucking face and possibly reconciling with the woman who has now taken all of his homes .... Vanessa Bryant.

Vanessa showed up for the Lakers Valentine's Day victory over the Atlanta Hawks.  The two shared a kiss in the tunnel on the way into the locker room.

TMZ broke the story ... Vanessa filed for divorce in December, and they have already sealed the property settlement deal in which Vanessa got all 3 Newport Beach estates.

But sources told us at the time Vanessa filed ... don't be surprised if she goes back to Bryant.

And, although Kobe and Vanessa have submitted all the necessary docs to divorce, it doesn't become final until mid-June, so there's plenty of time to withdraw the papers.

MANCHESTER UNITED: THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WILL SERVE AS AN OBJECTIVE TEST

 The knockout round of the Champions League between Manchester United and Ajax allow Sir Alex Ferguson can see in action one of the young talent on its agenda, the Nordic Christian Eriksson.

After his unexpected and painful elimination from the Champions League, Manchester United is focusing its efforts in winning the Premier League and a competition that is as exciting as a novel, the Europe League.

To advance in this tournament, the Red Devils will have to get rid of Ajax Amsterdam squad that is far much of the team that amazed by their mix of talent and youth, but still has players able to call the attention of European scouts.

In fact, this tie will be used by Sir Alex Ferguson can check personally Christian Eriksen,Danish playmaker that European media have repeatedly positioned on the agenda of United. "He's a player who has gotten the attention of everyone. Let's see how he does, "admitted the coach himself in his last appearance before the media.

Skilled, and with an acceptable vertical eye for goal, the duvet has become one of the new exponents of the Dutch squadron (77 games, 14 goals) and the selection of Denmark (20,2).

NAS OOPS, I MADE A $339K MISTAKE

Nas is great at a lot of things ... rapping, feuding ... but paying taxes isn't one of them ... and now he's on the hook for another $339,000 he allegedly kept from Uncle Sam.

According to official documents obtained by TMZ, Nas never forked over $339,005.49 in federal income tax he owed for 2010 ... and now the U.S. government has obtained a lien on his property.

Being a tax scofflaw is nothing new for Nas ... according to public records, dude is also on the hook for more than $6 MILLION DOLLARS in back taxes from previous years.

We called Nas for comment -- so far, no response.

WHITNEY HOUSTON LOUNGING POOLSIDE DAYS BEFORE HER DEATH

Just three days before her untimely death, Whitney Houston was photographed relaxing poolside at the Beverly Hilton on Wednesday.

While you can see a beverage of some sort at Houston's side, it is unclear if it contained alcohol. As we previously reported, Whitney had been seen partying at the Hilton in the days leading up to her death on Saturday.

Authorities have told family members Whitney may have suffered a fatal reaction from mixing drugs and alcohol.

WHITNEY HOUSTON HAD PREMONITION ABOUT DEATH

Whitney Houston told friends she "really wanted to see Jesus" in the days before her death ... and claimed she had a feeling the end was near for her ... this according to several of Whitney's friends.

TMZ has learned ... Whitney had been very spiritual in her final days ... quoting the bible, singing hymns and engaging in intense conversations about Jesus Christ and the afterlife with her close friends and family members.

We're told .... on Friday , one day after she performed, "Yes Jesus Loves Me" at Tru nightclub in Hollywood, Whitney told one of her friends, "I'm gonna go see Jesus ... I want to see Jesus."

The next morning, hours before her death, Whitney was discussing a bible passage involving John the Baptist and Jesus ... when Houston flashed a big smile and remarked, "You know, he's so cool ... I really want to see that Jesus."

Another source tells us ... Whitney had been telling friends she "felt like her time was coming" ... and wanted to make sure she spent her time praising her lord and savior whenever she could.

Unfortunately, Whitney's premonition came true.

WHITNEY HOUSTON HOTEL DEATH ROOM ALREADY RE-OCCUPIED

It's only been 3 days since Whitney Houston died in room 434 at the Beverly Hilton hotel ... but TMZ has learned ... the room has already been RE-OCCUPIED.

A hotel reservations agent tells TMZ, room 434 is officially back in rotation -- and someone is staying in it right now.

According to the rep, the room has become a prize for the macabre-obsessed -- we're told the agents are getting flooded with requests for the death room.

But don't count on getting in there any time soon ... we're told the room -- which rents for no less than $375/night -- is booked for the "foreseeable future."  The rep wouldn't give the next available date.

Update
The Beverly Hilton's publicist is now saying Whitney's room is not available yet -- which is a different story than a reservations agent and the Executive assistant to the manager told us. They both said the room is being rented out and is currently occupied.

TYLER PERRY'S PRIVATE JET TRANSPORTS WHITNEY HOUSTON'S BODY TO HOME STATE

Actor and producer Tyler PerryTyler Perry offered his private plane to carry the body of deceased pop legend Whitney Houston back to her home state of New Jersey. Her funeral will be held this Saturday.

Whitney Houston, 48, was found dead Saturday afternoon in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills on the eve of the 54th annual Grammy Awards. The news of her untimely death shocked her friends, family and her fans who gathered outside the hotel premises.

The deceased pop singer’s body was transported back to her home state of New Jersey, in preparation for a funeral service to be held Saturday, on a private jet provided by Tyler Perry.

According to reports, Tyler Perry was in the City of Angels promoting the release of his upcoming film “Good Deeds,” when he learnt of Whitney Houston’s death. The legendary film maker offered up his private plane to the Houston family shortly thereafter.

The plane, a Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV aircraft, took off from Van Nuys Airport Monday, after the Los Angeles County coroner’s office released Whitney Houston’s body to her family. The singer's body arrived Monday night at Teterboro Airport where a hearse transported the body to a funeral home in Newark, Houston's birthplace.

It has been reported that a funeral service for Whitney Houston will be held at noon at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey where the pop icon showcased her singing talent as a young girl.

According to the owner of the Whigham Funeral Home, which is handling the funeral details for the family, no wake would be held and that there would be no public memorial at Newark's Prudential Center.

After an autopsy Sunday, authorities said there were no indications of foul play surrounding the unfortunate death of Whitney Houston. It was revealed on Monday that the cause of the singer’s death was likely an accidental overdose on prescription medication. However, the complete toxicology reports will not be available for several more weeks.

An impromptu memorial for Whitney Houston was held Sunday during the Grammy Awards show, with Jennifer HudsonJennifer Hudson paying tribute to the legendary singer with a performance of her hit song, "I Will Always Love You."

Meanwhile, “Madea’s Big Happy Family” star Tyler Perry is as well known for his philanthropic spirit. In 2009, the famed director treated a group of happy summer campers in Philadelphia to a trip to Walt Disney World.

The following year, Tyler Perry helped rebuild an elderly Atlanta woman's home. When Rosa Lee Ransby, 88, and her 4-year-old great-granddaughter were left homeless by a fire that destroyed their Coweta County home, Perry rushed to their help.

NIGERIAN SUPERSTAR TUFACE IDIBIA PROPOSES TO HIS "FIRST LOVE" NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS ANNIE MACAULEY ON VALENTINE'S DAY

Wow!
We are so excited about this.
Nigerian music superstar 2Face Idibia proposed to his longterm girlfriend and mother of one of his children (daughter – Isabella), Annie Macaulay.

2Face proposed last night (Valentine’s Day) at Jay Jay Okocha’s Club 10 in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Annie and 2Face have been dating on and off for a decade and she appeared in his breakthrough solo video “African Queen”.

2Face is currently expecting his sixth child with ex-girlfriend, Pero Adeniyi. Annie’s ring has a stunning sapphire centrestone and a double diamond encrusted band.

Congrats 2Face and Annie!

Source: http://www.bellanaija.com/2012/02/15/showbiz-wedding-of-the-year-coming-soon-nigerian-superstar-2face-idibia-proposes-to-his-first-love-nollywood-actress-annie-macaulay-on-valentines-day/

KNIGHTHOUSE PARTS WAYS WITH MOCHEDDAH

 The entertainment company announced today that MoCheddah is no longer under their management, and will no longer be recording for the company’s record label division.

The joint statement when you continue...

Rapper-singer Mocheddah and her management company KnightHouse announced today, that they will no longer be working together.

The debutant, who has just obtained her B.Sc from the  University of lagos, told journalists in Lagos she's 'moving on to search for other opportunities' while still maintaining a close personal relationship with KnightHouse, the label that discovered and nurtured her to stardom.

KnightHouse CEO Rogba Arimoro says the label is proud of what it has achieved with the act in over half a decade and ' we wish her very well in all her future endeavours'.
'We will continue to support one another and make sure the relationship remains as cordial as possible' both parties said in the statement.

Mocheddah has in the past year, won the prestigious Channel O awards for most gifted female video as well as being named the MTV Brand New act in 2011.
Her debut album Franchise Celebrity was released to enormous critical and commercial acclaim in 2011.

'I'm working on new projects both for myself and with my colleagues. And I'm excited about the promises the future holds and I pray God sees me  through all the way.
No word yet on whether she's planning to become self-signed, or if she's moving to another label.

Mocheddah's new contact details
For enquiries and bookings
 08030667544, 08054128979,
Itsmocheddah@gmail.com
www.mocheddahmusic.com

CATHOLIC LEAGUE FIRES NICKI MINAJ FOR DRAGGING THE ‘POPE’ TO THE GRAMMYS (VIDEO)

She might not have won any awards on Sunday, February 12, 2012, but new age hip-hop artiste Nicki Minaj sure did get a lot of attention at the 54th Grammy Awards where she delivered a rather provocative performance.

Minaj came dressed to the Grammy’s in a large Versace designed red robe with a man dressed like the Pope. As if that wasn’t enough – levitated, spoke in tongues and acted possessed with the man on stage.

That’s not all; during the performance a short video clip was played on the screens for the audience at the Staples Centre, LA and viewers back home to watch – The clip was a re-enactment of the 1971 ‘demonic possession and exorcism’ movie The Exorcist.

The problem is, she seems to have bitten more than she can chew as the Catholic League have fired out at her asking if she might be possessed.

The Catholic league is not just unhappy with Minaj but also the Recording Academy, organizers of the awards.

‘Whether Minaj is possessed is surely an open question, but what is not in doubt is the irresponsibility of The Recording Academy. Never would they allow an artist to insult Judaism or Islam.’ Catholic League President Bill Donohue said in the press release titled Is Nicki Minaj Possessed?

‘It’s bad enough that Catholics have to fight for their rights vis-a-vis a hostile administration in Washington without also having to fend off attacks in the entertainment industry. The net effect, however, will only embolden Catholics, as well as their friends in other faith communities’, Donohue continued.

Minaj is not new to controversies; and her new video ‘Stupid Hoe’ was only recently banned by BET because of its ‘explicit contents’.