I have asked and I pray that my label will release me.....Ciara

The rumour that singer Ciara has been dropped by her record label has been going round(it was reported on this blog).Well the singer has come out to tell her own side of the story via her facebook page.She is alleging that she  is the one who wants to leave the label .

     'This week the net has been a buzz of the rumor that I have been dropped from my label. At this point that rumor is false.. It is true that

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I have asked and I pray that my label will release me. I have had some great times and success with my label, but sometimes like all great things, its at that point where I feel we don't share the same views on who I am as a artist. The past two albums have been very frustrating for me. At times there were songs I chose to lead a project and I was ignored! This project, I even tried to get Gimmie Dat started I spent tens of thousands of my own money only to hear the radio pds tell me my label didn't want the song played.I even spent more than one hundred thousand dollars out of my pocket on the video to bring my vision to it and still no label support. I do understand that some labels are not financially supporting their artists and I have become one of them… You, my fans, know that I strive to do my best to deliver to my you the best songs and creative vision I possibly can. I'm dedicated to my music, performance and to my fans! Ive tried to be a team player with the label only to have compromised what I truly believed.. And was not given the right opportunity to promote and inform my fans of the release of this album..I have so much of me as a artist I still want to give to the world and my fans. A release would allow me to go be creative with people who care and understand me as a artist. In a short time, I will be able to bring to you a new music energy and a visual excitement! Thank you so much for standing by me through the good, bad, and the confusion. I love you all.'

Blazin Hot Video .... Banky W.... Follow You Go [Sisi Eko]

      Banky W is out with a new video..... Follow You Go [Sisi Eko].The video which has cameos from ex beauty queen cum rapper Muna, singer Goldie and Beverly Naya, was Directed by Kemi Adetiba .

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Picture Of The Day

Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde on the 2011 Grammy red carpet.

Victoria Beckham May Dress Kate Middleton

     Beckham, who's expecting her fourth child, has been asked to send pieces from her collection to Kate, 29, for her upcoming public role as a member of the royal family once she weds Prince William.

     "Apparently, she

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 likes my clothes and has asked to see a selection," the designer said at her New York Fashion Week show, Daily Telegraph style writer Hilary Alexander reports.

The designer, 36, was unveiling her Fall/Winter 2011 collection when she spoke of the "honor" of dressing Middleton. "It's tremendously exciting," she said.

Beckham also said she believes the prince's fiancée will make a perfectly stylish princess.

Kate is "a beautiful young girl," said Beckham. "She has a wonderful figure and I think she wears clothes beautifully."

2011 AAMA Moves To Kenya

Africa Film Academy Awards (AMAA) 2011 will no doubt take a different shape this year, and perhaps, spring a lot of surprises as the event moves to Kenya. Word has it  that Nollywood’s bad boy, Jim Iyke, will be present at the event for the firsttime.

     Nollywood actresses, Rita Dominic and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, will headline the event in the East African country during the AMAA Nominations Night, which has been scheduled for February 25 at Laico Regency Hotel in Nairobi.
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Kate Henshaw-Nuttal, Ramsey Naouh, Omotola, Rita, Jim Iyke, Mike Ezuruonye, Chinedu Ihedieze and Ini Edo are expected to grace the event.
   The AMAA, which is without doubt becoming the most prestigious and glamorous African movie awards, considers movies in 24 categories, which include the Best Actor, Best Actress, Most Promising Actress, Most Promising Actor, Best Actress in Supporting Role, Best Actor in Supporting Role, Best Child Actor, Most Outstanding Costumes, Most Outstanding Cinematography, Most Outstanding Make-up, Most Outstanding Film Editor, and the Heart of Africa Awards.
   Over the years the awards presentation had been attended by numerous international media representatives, Hollywood celebrities, Nigerian politicians, other African politicians, journalists, film industry professionals, actors and actresses from across Africa. According to organisers of AMAA, the primary aim of AMAA is to facilitate the development and showcase the social relevance of African films and cinemas.
The awards are presented to recognise and honour excellence in professionals in the African film industry, including directors, actors and writers, as well as to unite the African continent through arts and culture.
AMAA 2011 will be held in April 2011 and would be televised globally.

Source...Sun

Prince Gives Eric Benet And P.Diddy The Cold Shoulder

   Will the real DIVO please stand up!! Singer, Prince has picked up a new habit. These days he tries to publicly humiliate any celebrity that catches his fancy.His victims include Kim K,P.diddy and now fellow musician Eric Benet.
    Prince shut Eric Benet out of the Essence Black Women in Music pre-Grammy event in Hollywood because Benet is

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engaged to his ex-wife, Manuela Testolini, sources told Page Six.

The event which went down on Tuesday night at Playhouse in Hollywood honored Grammy-nominated singer Janelle Monae. Benet, who was married to Halle Berry, was disinvited once Prince was expected as a special guest. Organizers believed it was because Prince didn’t want to be in the company of his ex.
Prince married Testolini, an entrepreneur who also used to work for his charities, in 2001, after he divorced his first wife, backup dancer Mayte Garcia.
The “Purple Rain” rocker and Testolini were married for five years until she filed for divorce in 2006. At the time, Prince’s lawyer, Patrick Cousins, told People magazine: “This isn’t something that he wanted . . . He didn’t countersue. He is just trying to get it resolved.”
…Others at the Essence magazine event included Sean “Diddy” Combs — also reportedly cold-shouldered by Prince, who seemed unfriendly when Combs went to shake his hand.  Yikes!!

All this drama because over his ex wife?

2011 Grammy Winners

Lady Gaga in the 'Egg'

 
   The Grammy awards show may have come and gone with some amazing events.....Lady Gaga in her egg, Nicky Minaj and her tiger print fetish, Willow Smith looking like...well i have no words, the night also had some amazing performances ( Bruno Mars and B.O.B's performance was actually my favourite). This year also witnessed some surprising wins by unknown artist, like Esperanza Spaldin's win in the best new artist  of the year category over Justin Bieber.The outcome of this category actually caused so much shock and outrage with allegations that Justin's fans have been threatening the artist.Well the truth is that the Grammys also has at least a controversial win or loss.  Check out the list of the winners
Album of the Year
WINNER
The Suburbs, Arcade Fire Recovery, Eminem
Need You Now, Lady Antebellum
The Fame Monster, Lady Gaga
Teenage Dream, Katy Perry

Record of the Year
"Nothin' On You," B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars
"Love The Way You Lie," Eminem Featuring Rihanna
"F*** You," Cee Lo Green
"Empire State Of Mind," Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
WINNER
"Need You Now," Lady Antebellum

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Song of the Year
"Beg Steal Or Borrow," Ray LaMontagne, songwriter (Ray LaMontagne And The Pariah Dogs)
"F*** You," Brody Brown, Cee Lo Green, Ari Levine, Philip Lawrence & Bruno Mars, songwriters (Cee Lo Green)
"The House That Built Me," Tom Douglas & Allen Shamblin, songwriters (Miranda Lambert)
"Love The Way You Lie," Alexander Grant, Skylar Grey & Marshall Mathers, songwriters (Eminem Featuring Rihanna)
WINNER
"Need You Now," Dave Haywood, Josh Kear, Charles Kelley & Hillary Scott, songwriters (Lady Antebellum)

Best New Artist
Justin Bieber
Drake
Florence n The Machine
Mumford n Sons
WINNER
Esperanza Spalding

Pop Vocal Album
My World 2.0, Justin Bieber
I Dreamed A Dream, Susan Boyle
WINNER
The Fame Monster, Lady Gaga Battle Studies, John Mayer
Teenage Dream, Katy Perry

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
"King Of Anything," Sara Bareilles
"Halo (Live)," Beyonce
"Chasing Pirates," Norah Jones
WINNER
"Bad Romance," Lady Gaga "Teenage Dream," Katy Perry

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
"Haven't Met You Yet," Michael Buble
"This Is It," Michael Jackson
"Whataya Want From Me," Adam LambertWINNER"Just The Way You Are," Bruno Mars
"Half Of My Heart," John Mayer

Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group
"Don't Stop Believin' (Regionals Version)," Glee Cast
"Misery," Maroon 5
"The Only Exception," Paramore
"Babyfather," Sade
WINNER
"Hey, Soul Sister (Live)," Train

 Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group
"Ready To Start," Arcade Fire
"I Put A Spell On You," Jeff Beck & Joss Stone
WINNER
"Tighten Up," The Black Keys
"Radioactive," Kings Of Leon
"Resistance," Muse

Rap Album
The Adventures Of Bobby Ray, B.o.B
Thank Me Later, Drake
WINNER
Recovery, Eminem
The Blueprint 3, Jay-Z
How I Got Over, The Roots

Rock Album
Emotion & Commotion, Jeff Beck
WINNER
The Resistance, Muse
Backspacer, Pearl Jam
Mojo, Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Le Noise, Neil Young

Country Album
Up On The Ridge, Dierks Bentley
You Get What You Give, Zac Brown Band
The Guitar Song, Jamey Johnson
WINNER
Need You Now, Lady Antebellum
Revolution, Miranda Lambert

Best Female Country Vocal Performance
"Satisfied," Jewel
WINNER
"The House That Built Me," Miranda Lambert
"Swingin'," LeAnn Rimes
"Temporary Home," Carrie Underwood
"I'd Love To Be Your Last," Gretchen Wilson

Best Male Country Vocal Performance
"Macon," Jamey Johnson
"Cryin' For Me (Wayman's Song)," Toby Keith
"Turning Home," David Nail
WINNER
"'Til Summer Comes Around," Keith Urban
"Gettin' You Home," Chris Young

Reflections...... I Love Me,Love Me, Uncondtional Love

Fela and Tara Durotoye

  Love !!!! The word of the moment.A feeling so deep and that it breaks barriers. It can be a strong feeling for something someone or yourself.Today we celebrate and draw inspiration from people who have genuinely shown what it is to love and support their spouses (the people pictured.The truth is that most of them would not have been the sucess they are now without the support of their better half.They have weathered the storms of life  because they had someone to be their strength)

Obaro and Heirut Ibru

But what is real love? Real love is the ability to love someone despite their imperfections.The ability to

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see the strength despite the weakness.

Eyimofe and Dorothy Atake

It is ability to allow and make someone discover his/herself without any restriction or barrier. You bring out the beauty in the person without bringing him/ her down.

AY and Mabel Makun

   But you can only genuinely love others when you love yourself. Most people focus on their short comings.The craze for physical perfection is always in their heads and when they do not achieve it, self hate sets in. At this stage you either can not see the beauty in others or you become clingy resulting in low self esteem and most times irrational behaviour on your part.
     The truth is that true beauty comes from within.Accept yourself flaws and all because nobody is born perfect. Focus on your strength(which are much if only you will acknowledge them ) and not your weakness.Love your self unconditionally and feel the joy and piece within.

Mattew and Omotola Ekeinde

      The truth is that Self love attracts true and unconditional love.
      When you are able to love God,yourself and others without reservations, then you are able to love the most precious gift given to you............ LIFE.You are able to love and live life without reservations, experiencing peace within you.
      Today Celebrate that person/people who have genuinely helped you discover yourself...it might be your parents, siblings,friend or that special person in your life. Celebrate yourself and LOVE  without restrictions and barriers.Show love today and Always.

Happy valentine's day. Love you all.Muuuahhh!!!

Yve

Red Carpet Pics From 2011 Grammy

Rihanna

(She is Naked underneath)

Keri Hilson

                                              Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
                                                  and a guest

Bruno Mars

(I really loved his look,

He had this old school

hollywood charm about him)

Eva Longoria

Ciara in

Emilio Pucci

Jennfer Lopez

Kim Kardashian

Jenniefr Lopz at the 2009 Oscars

Beyonce

Lea Mitchelle

The Grammy awards is one event that is looked forward to by music enthusiast as a night to reward successful artist .This year we saw some beautiful gowns.While some people were conservative, others went all out.Check out Ciara and her long slit.The major red carpet event of the night was the arrival of Lady Gaga on the red carpet......in an egg...Seriously. I also noticed the similarity in the dress Kim Kardashian wore with the gold number worn by Jennifer Lopez to the 2009 Oscars

Check out the picture of Lady Gaga in the egg after the jump 

Kelly Osbourne

in Tadashi Shoji

Katy Perry in

Giorgio Armani

Amber Riley in

Ema Savahl (note that the

gold embellishment on the right arm

is actually part of her

neck piece,i am loving this

chick's red carpet style)

The Smiths,

Seal n Wife Hiedi

Nicki Minaj in

Givency

P.Diddy

Toni Braxton

Miranda Lambert in

 Georges Chakra

Mya

Jewel in

Pamella Roland

Monica in

Stephane Rolland

Selena Gomez in

J Mendel

Jennifer Hudson

in Versace

Lady Gaga

Jordin Sparks in

Zang Toi

Melanie Fiona

Miley Cyrus

Kim Kardashian in

Kaufman Franco

Florence Welch in

Givency

Lady Gaga is actually in the egg cellent incubator pictured above. The six time Grammy nominee stayed in the incubator and refused to talk to anyone on the red carpet saving her energy  for her Gammy performance.She only made a brief stop to acknowledge Ryan Seacrest while her team explained the idea behind the egg womb .It is being speculated that she was in the egg for 3hrs before she arrived the red carpet.

 All I can say is wow. She always tries to make headlines and the thruth is that she ACTUALLY DOES.

I might have my reservations sometimes but i will like to give kudos to her. This must have taken a lot of courage and determination.

Nicole Kidman

Nah Wahh Ohhh!!!YOUTH CORPER SHOT....MISTAKEN FOR ANTELOPE.

 It was a narrow escape for Miss Christiana Enechejo Paul, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)  member, after she was mistaken for an antelope and shot at by her landlord in the village of Mbube,  Ogoja in northern Cross River State.

    P.M.NEWS gathered yesterday that Miss Enechejo, a graduate of Auchi Polytechnic serving at  Comprehensive College, Mbube, was posted to Bepeh, a neighbouring community where she is doing her  primary assignment by INEC as adhoc staff for the just concluded voter registration exercise.
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 given a room to share in the home of the village  primary school headmaster as temporary quarters while undertaking the registration exercise.
  “I and my colleague were given a room from where we report to the registration point each morning,”  Miss Enechejo told P.M.NEWS.
She said on the morning of the fateful day at about 5:45 a.m., she had gone to the nearby bush at the  back of the house, which is a cassava farm owned by the village headmaster.  While there son of the  headmaster joined her in the bush and soon left in a hurry only for the father to come out with a gun  and fire at her.
  “I understand the boy went back to the house to tell the father that he had seen the antelope that was  always coming to eat their cassava in the cassava farm every morning.  But I did not know that that  was what he did, I only heard gun shots and pellets hitting me,” she said on her hospital bed.
Miss Enechejo, who was rushed to the Catholic Hospital Moniaya in Igoli, has again been taken back to  Mbube where the pellets are being extracted from her body by a traditional healer.
“She is recovering gradually, the pellets are still buried in her body that is why she is still  shivering,” Mrs. Catherine Umoru, elder sister to Miss Enechejo, who is looking after her, told our  correspondent.
Mrs. Umoru said the INEC zonal officer for Ogoja has visited Enechejo.
“We have not been asked to pay any bills yet. We do not know what will happen when she gets well,”  she said.
   The police at the Divisional Police Station in Ogoja told P.M.NEWS that the headmaster, whose name  they refused to disclose, and his gun have been transferred to Calabar, the Cross River State capital.
However, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Cross River Police Command, ASP Etim Dickson,  said he was not aware of the incident but reliable sources at the command at Diamond Hill said the  headmaster is with the anti-homicide department.    The matter is still being investigated.
  Mr. Michael Igini, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, who spoke to our correspondent on phone,  said “the girl is recovering and the pellets are being extracted from her body.
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Quote Of The Day........Valentine Special

  I think the pressure is on guys who are in the 'toasting' phase. They are probably worried thinking about what to do and how much to spend.Spend too much and

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the girl dosen't 'agree' for you and you look stupid.Spend alittle and you end up looking cheap.For me, there's no pressure, i'm just excited about putting a smile on the face of the one I Love with what i have to offer.


  Emeka Ogundu  when asked by Thisday Style 'How much pressure guys are under for valentine'

Stampede Deaths At President Goodluck Jonathan's Campaign Rally in PH

Several people were feared to have been killed today Saturday Feb 12th in a stampede at an election campaign rally for Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan in the oil city of Port Harcourt, witnesses said. - Reuters

A press statement issued by the office of The President regarding Port Harcourt

President Goodluck Jonathan has received with shock and sadness, news of the unfortunate loss of some lives due to a stampede at the Port Harcourt Liberation Stadium, during the Flag off of

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the South South Presidential campaign.

The president mourns with the families of the deceased, and prays the almighty to grant repose to their souls. President Jonathan notes with a heavy heart, that these are persons who came to celebrate his success at the primaries of the PDP, and wish him well in the coming elections.

"I am sad, and heavily weighed down by this incident. It is sad, unfortunate and regrettable. I mourn with those who mourn tonight. May God grant us all the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss," he said.

The president has directed a full scale investigation into the cause of the stampede that led to the unfortunate loss of some lives.

Ima Niboro,
Special Adviser to the President,
Media and Publicity

Gabriel Igbinedion's Son Inlaw Sues Him Over Missing 200,000 Pounds,Diamonds,Coral Beads And Other Valuables

     Benin royal,Prince Avan Akenzua II who is the estranged husband of Edo socialite  and daughter of the Esama of  Benin kingdom, Chief Gabriel Igbenedion ,Omosede Igbenedion has sued  his father inlaw and one Collus Igbinidu over the alleged breaking and entry into his apartment.He also alleged that his properties worth millions of naira were carted away.
In a 5 paragraph statement of claim, the plaintiff sought an order directing the defendants, their servants, agents, privies to return his safe, jewelries of inestimable value (coral beads, diamond, gold of classic orient and artifacts).

   He also prayed the court to direct the defendants to refund his two hundred thousand pound sterling, nine million, six hundred and seventy-two thousand naira,

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WAEC Certificate, University Degree Certificate, NYSC Certificate, original copies of Certificates of Occupancy of his land, as well as N500,000,000.00 as general damages.
   Meanwhile, when the case came up for hearing yesterday, the counsel to the defendants, Mr. Dan Okoh told the court that he had filed a notice of the extension of time, as he said that he was recently briefed on the matter. He also prayed the court to allow him file his defence within seven days.The plaintiff’s counsel, Mr. Pedro Egharevba said he was served the notice only yesterday morning and that he would demand for cost.
   The trial judge, Justice Alero Eruaga (Mrs) urged the defendant’s counsel to file his defence within seven days, even as she awarded N1,000 cost against the defendants.The case has been rescheduled for hearing on April 7, 2011.
  
Meanwhile, the plaintiff is also seeking the dissolution of marriage between himself and the daughter of the 1st defendant, Omosede Gabriella Igbinedion Akenzua, the marriage was contracted on September 13, 2008 in Benin City, Edo State.
  The plaintiff’s petition filed the High court of Federal Capital territory, Abuja through his counsel, Alexander Oketa Esq of Festus Keyamo chambers sought the dissolution of marriage on ground of cruelty on part of the respondent (Omosede Gabriella Igbinedion Akenzua), that the marriage had broken down irretrievably, as well as, desertion for at least one year.
  He also sought to take custody of the only child of the marriage, Prince Avan Amafidon Akenzua II at the age of nine, so as to bring him up in a Godly way, even as he pleaded to take responsibility of the child before the said age.


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Ghanian Actor John Dumelo Pledges $40,000 USD TO Build New School

  Ghanian Actor, John Dumelo is spearheading an effort in building better schools for the less privileged children in the rural areas of Ghana. On Febuary 3rd, 2011, the Actor chose to celebrate his Birthday with the students of Baayire Primary & Junior Secondary School.
The surprise visit by John Dumelo brought

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some festive cheer to the community. His arrival was received with loud screams and a warm welcome reception at the School. He made generous donations of basic School supplies and, Refreshments for everyone.

The A-list actor was given a tour and, briefing by the Principal on the immediate needs of the School. He pledged the donation of 5 (Five) Classroom buildings estimated at $40,000 USD. Mr.Dumelo’s Charity, The Amara Foundation will Finance and Build the project.

At the Ground breaking ceremony, Mr.Dumelo stated that the initiative was the first of many to come. He remarked that his choice for Baayire was because he identified the community as being one of the most deprived Villages in the Upper West Region of Ghana.  "I stand for quality Education. “ He said. "I would not have made it this far without the Education I received and, I believe that all children deserve an opportunity to maximize their full potential" He added.
In response, the Principal, on behalf of the entire staff thanked the Actor for his kind gesture towards the School and community. He remarked that the occasion was the first of its kind and assured that the Children would be provided with quality education.
Each year, The Amara Foundation will choose a village out of the Ten Regions in Ghana and, determine ways to improve their Educational infrastructure.
Fore more on the organisation visit http://www.johndumelo.com/