MERCY JOHNSON SET TO WED ABUJA BASED LOVER

It is indeed true that the truth sets one free and ushers in many blessings.This actress is set to wed her dream man in a matter of months revealed sources ''remember that mercy granted an interview to the sunday sun some months back where she talked about her poor background and how much she suffered and used to hawk pure water on the streets.

Well her husband to-be read that interview and made frantic efforts to contact her,he eventually did and the two hit it off after they met in abuja for the first time.now they are set to formalise their union''.Mercys prince is a prince from the delta region of nigeria,he is from ughelli and is named prince ibrahim dumuje,he is in his early fourties,was once married but is dvorced.my sources also squeal that the home of the johnsons at iba estate was agog in the first week of may when ibrahim and his people visited and began traditional wedding rites.''they were warmly received and the whole family is excited and have accpeted ibrahim as their own because of his kind heart.hehas also spoilt mercys family silly with gifts''Mercy and her prince were spotted enroute to south africa on sunday june 7,2009 and the olofofo friend of this actress affirms both were on their way to shop for rings for the wedding coming up soon, also whispered is that the traditioonal and church weddings will be completed in a matter of months as loverboy does not want to waste anytime at all.

The prince who has captured mercys heart is..(wait for this)v-e-r-y rich and insiders whom were sworn to secrecy swear the actress has been enveloped in expensive gifts since she met him.''please the next time you see mercy,take a good look at her engagement finger and you would be sure to spot the diamond ring purchased in south africa. loverboy works with the presidency and has been introducing the actress to everyone as his wife''.The lovebirds should be back in the country if the whispers are correct.theres no need for denials,please congratulate this actress if you see her,shes about to become mrs mercy johnson-dumuje!

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CANCER KILLS REMI ABIOLA

Popular Nollywood actress and wife of the late Moshood Kashimawo Abiola (MKO), Remi Abiola, died yesterday of lung cancer.The talented actress, who has been battling with the ailment for sometime now, was said to have been in coma for 10 days, before she eventually died in a New York hospital.

www.nigeriafilms.com gathered that the late actress discovered that she was suffering from the ailment about seven months ago, when she travelled to the United States of America, for an award ceremony.She is survived by two children, one of whom she had for the late MKO Abiola. His name is Kamorudeen.

Remi, who studied in England, started her acting career with stage performances in London in the 1970s.When she returned to Nigeria, she worked as a flight attendant at the defunct Nigerian Airways before taking acting as a full time profession.Speaking with www.nigeriafilms.com on her death this morning, the National President of the Association of Nigerian Theatre-Arts Practitioners (ANTP), Prince Jide Kosoko, described the news as an unfortunate one.“It is very sad. I never knew she was not in the country. I got to know that she was in coma about seven days ago,” Kosoko said, adding that “our colleagues in U.S. are currently making arrangements to bring her corpse home for burial.”

HAND OVER NOW,AGN MEMBERS WARNS EJIKE ASIEGBU

Members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), have urged their former national President, Ejike Asiegbu, to officially hand over to the newly appointed interim National President, Kanayo O. Kanayo.Since KOK, as the veteran actor is fondly called, was appointed to lead the guild on an interim capacity for a period of six months, Ejike has been running a parallel government, claiming that nobody can stop him.He has refused to surrender the guild’s properties in his possession, even as other stakeholders and the police have advised him to do so.

On Thursday last week, a peace meeting was summoned by the Iponri Police Division Area Commander, CSP Bashir Abdullahi, to find a lasting solution to the leadership tussle in AGN.Although the meeting was supposed to hold at AGN secretariat, it was eventually held inside the Iponri Police Command as a result of Ejike’s refusal to release the office keys.During the meeting, which was attended by over 100 actors and stakeholders, the aggrieved AGN members warned that for peace to reign in the movie sector, the embattled Ejike must handover.

Some of the prominent personalities that attended the meeting, which lasted for several hours, were Eddie Ugbomah, Zeb Ejiro, Emeka Ike, Kelvin Ikeduba, Chris Nwokobia, Ernest Obi, Prince Ifeanyi Dike, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Dickson Iroegbu, Hakeem Rahman, Emeka Rollas and many others.Expressing their grievances during the meeting, AGN members noted that if Ejike did not have hidden agenda, they see no reason why he should not hand over at a time the majority of the people he claims to be leading said they’ve had enough of him.Femi Ogedegbe, who was an executive member during Ejike’s administration, said: “The members said that they don’t want us again. So there is nothing we can do about it. I don’t understand why Ejike has been so adamant. After all, it is the same people who voted him in that are now saying he should leave.

So I see no reason why he should be adamant.”In his own remarks Zeb Ejiro advised that the voice of the people is the voice of God, therefore, Ejike should allow peace to reign in AGN.According to Emeka Ike, “I never knew that absolute power corrupts absolutely, but now I know it does. I don’t think Ejike is doing all these things alone, there are some saboteurs behind him.”NollywoodReel gathered that the aggrieved AGN members, who have embarked on series of protests, have promised a final showdown, if Ejike did not hand over the AGN properties in his possession on time.When NollywoodReel called Ejike on phone yesterday morning, he said “I don’t grant interviews on phone. We need to meet one of these days and discuss properly.”

DORA AKUNYILI DENIES APPROVAL OF N11.8 MILLION FOR NFC

Minister of Information and Communications, Professor Dora Akunyili, has denied approving the sum of N11.8 million for the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), to move its headquarters from Jos to Abuja. Akunyili stated this in a statement, signed by her Media Assistant, Mr. Francis Agbo , she said though she approved the movement of NFC from Jos to Abuja, she did not approve the said sum.

It will be recalled that the Managing Director, Mr. Afolabi Adesanya of NFC was arrested and quizzed by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in June 2009 for misappropriation of funds.According to the statement, ‘The Honourable Minister of Information and Communications, Professor Dora Akunyili has dissociated herself from a publication suggestive that she approved the sum of N11.8 million for the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), one of the agencies under her Ministry to move its headquarters from Jos to Abuja. The Minister at no time approved the said amount. Although the Honourable Minister approved the relocation of the NFC from Jos to Abuja , she later reversed this decision.”

TUFACE IDIBIA AND ANNIE MACAULEY WAX STRONGER

Information at Klieglights, disposal indicates that music star, Innocent Ujah Idibia, who is widely regarded as 2face and petite actress cum model, Anne Macaulay - one of the mother of his children are enjoying best of times.Sources said the two entertainers have been smitten with each other in the past few months and this was further reenacted last weekend.

The duo was at an event held in Omole area of Lagos alongside some of her many aides. Though, they both came in separately, they literarily united in the venue of the event after Anne had secured a perfect spot for herself and her love. What surprised some gossips at the event was the retinue of ,unofficial, aides, who were all over Anne and the little girl she had for 2face all through the event. Those who should know are saying that Anne, who is looking quite stunning these days, might be the lady 2face intends to walk down the aisle with. They base this on the insinuation that the singer,s mum had from time thrown her weight behind the dark-skinned beauty.

PAUL PLAY DAIRO UNDERGOES CANCERSUGERY IN SOUTH AFRCA

Another disaster could have struck the Nigerian entertainment industry, but for a timely intensive surgery to remove a cancerous lump in one of Nigerian music star and R& B crooner, Paul Play Dairo's internal organs.

Although, details of the exact type of cancer is yet to be ascertained information reaching us says the operation was successfully carried out in an undisclosed South African hospital where Paul Play and his crew went to shoot some music video for his forthcoming album.The "Angel of My Life" crooner was said to have taken ill in South Africa and was diagnosed with cancer which required an immediate surgery at the hospital.The good news is that the R&B singer is recuperating fast though all plans for shooting music videos remain on-hold.Here at http://nigeriafilms.com, we pray for a speedy recovery for our dear Paul Play.

BETWEEN JOKE SILVA AND TUFACE IDIBA

Joke Silva is one of the most respected actresses in the Nigerian movie industry, known as Nollywood, while Innocent ‘Tuface’ Idibia, on the other hand, is also one of the most popular music stars in Nigeria.When Tuface was asked recently to mention some of the best talents he admires in Nollywood, he mentioned the name of the veteran actress, Joke Silva,who is also the wife of star actor, Olu Jacobs.

However, http://nigeriafilms.com observed that if not the first, Tuface is surely one of the Nigerian musicians after the heart of the actress.This was evident considering how she was dancing and cheering the MOBO Award winner during his performance at MTN Project Fame West Africa programme held at Ultima Studio, Omole, on Saturday.

The actress could not hide her love for Tuface’s music as she was singing along with him.Some of the tunes that Tuface performed with a live band include True Love, African Queen and If Love is a Crime.

NIGERIAMOVIE SEEPS ACROSS AFRICA

From the crowded streets of Lagos to the lighted corners of Sierra leone, Nigeria's film industry popularly called Nollywood happens to be a new rave that attracts the attention of Africa loving television viewers.

The Nollywood no doubt has turned an industry that has gained popularity for its casts and the country, promoting tourism between neighboring African countries and building talented and creating opportunities across the continent, and making a hit at what makes California what it is to America.“I love to see Nigerian movies, they remind me of the various cultures of Africa, it shows what holds us- Africans - in common....the popularity in Nairobi is just fantastic. We know the artists as we know the President of Kenya” said Sarah Mgbogi, a sales manager at the Nairobi International Airport.

In recent times, studies have been conducted on the industry which is globally rated as the third growing movie industry after America’s Hollywood and India’s Bollywood. “We are still having strong potentials for the industry.

We need to deepen the quality of our production, invest more money in production and of course fight the monster of piracy” stated Terry Ray, a popular TV host in Nigeria.Reports have it that the movie industry in Nigeria is estimated to have the potential of generating an income of 5billion dollars annually, in sales around Africa, Europe and America.“There is an influx of other Africans interested in movie making and music who have come to Nigeria for tutelage, I can tell you names of artists in Ghana, Cameroon, even South Africa, who are in Nigeria for some form of collaboration, so we can say it is a sector that has driven up tourism in recent times … I believe it is an industry that we have to market to the world… we need to showcase the cultures of Africa, its food and people to the world through our indigenous movies” noted Ray.

ACTRESS OMOTOLA,HONORS IN USA

United Nation’s Goodwill Ambassador and Nollywood diva, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde was presented with an Award of Excellence by the Organization of African Female Entrepreneurs (O.A.F.E) for her exceptional achievements in Entertainment and, her commitment to the less privileged.

The event was held on Sunday July 12TH 2009, in Washington D.C.In her welcome address, Patron of the Organization, Dr.Stella Agogbuo identified Omotola Jalade - Ekeinde as anepitome of emulation for young African women in the Diaspora and in Africa.

Dr.Agogbuo noted that Omotola’s works portray a good example of an African Female Entrepreneur.The wife of the Liberian Ambassador, Her Excellency, Dr.Dawn Cooper Barnes commended the founder of the Organization, Ms. Joy Onyeukwu on her brilliant initiative.

Dr Barnes promised her support to the Organization, stating that she was particularly interested in projects that encouraged upcoming African females.The sultry actress and mother of four children Omotola Jalade – Ekeinde received the Award with humility and promised to keep making positive efforts to better the lives of the less privileged.Dignitaries at the Awards ceremony included, Liberia’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E Nathaniel MiltonBarnes, Members of the Diplomatic Corps and staff of The World Bank. Representatives from the Nollywood Film industry in attendance were, Mr.Kenneth Onuoma, (CEO) African Movie Warehouse and, Mr. John Ikem Uche, (President) Guild of African Movie Producers in the United States.

Other special guests in attendance included, Reverend Dr. Mrs. A Elomobor (Deputy Overseer) The New Generation Gospel Ministry International, Dr.Ackorlie Nyatepecoo and Mr .Reginald Word. The Awards ceremony will be an annual event to recognize African Female Entrepreneurs in all areas of life;Entertainment, Media, Academia, Business and Health.By Alonge Michael for http://www.nigeriafilms.com

JONAS BROTHER SUPPORT LITTLE BROTHER

A couple of days ago, Joe Jonas was crying over his breakup with Camilla Belle, but he pulled it together so he could support his youngest brother, Frankie, at a special Hollywood screening of his new animated Disney flick, "Ponyo," on Monday night. (Miley Cyrus' little sister Noah also voices a character in the movie.)Little Frankie is apparently following in his famous big brothers' stylish footsteps.

MEAGAN FOX BANNED ONLINE, SITES GO FOX,FREE FOR ONE DAY

Is Megan Fox wearing out her welcome? A dozen male-centric Web sites are reportedly imposing a ban on the starlet - for one day, at least.
According to The New York Daily News' Gatecrasher, sites including Asylum.com, Ask Men, Just a Guy Thing, TheBachelorGuy.com and Double Viking have deemed August 4 as "a Megan Fox media blackout day."

"You can have too much of a good thing," AskMen.com's Editor-in-Chief James Bassil told the paper, "We're joining in the media blackout and giving our readers a one-day reprieve from the woman we've been drowning in all summer."
In addition to press around the world for "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," the Hollywood hottie has graced the covers of many major magazines over the last few months, including Entertainment Weekly, Esquire, Empire, Maxim, Elle and GQ UK.

Eric Rogell of TheBachelorGuy.com wants to shine the spotlight on a different young starlet, at least for a brief moment - but still admitted Megan has done wonders for his company.
"Listen, we love Megan. She's responsible for driving more eyeballs to our sites -- just by getting photographed walking down the street in a white T-shirt -- than any other celeb alive," he told the paper. "It's time to give another young actress a shot at the attention. We're taking a one-day break from covering Megan's latest nail polish color and instead promoting another 'Next Big Thing.'"
And which young Hollywood actress might be able to fill Megan's shoes for at least one day? According to Eric, it's the star of "The Unborn."

"My vote is for Odette Yustman," he added. "I call her 'The Poor Man's Megan Fox.'"
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PARIS HILTON'S SEX SCANDAL, A BIG LESSON

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Tonight, MTV will screen the new documentary, "Paris, Not France," which highlights celebutante Paris Hilton's rise to fame.

"I think there are a lot of people that have misconceptions about me," Paris told Access Hollywood's Tony Potts in a new interview. "They assume I'm just a party girl and they don't realize there's a business behind it. I've created this over the past 10 years."

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The documentary showcases Paris' high points, but it also looks into her lows - including her notorious sex tape, which she opened up about to Tony.
"Was the sex tape a [pivotal] moment in changing your life?" Tony asked.

"It was definitely very painful," Paris said. "When you trust someone and love someone -- for them to do that to you, it's really hard... It's something that bothers me everyday."
The tape, recorded by her ex-boyfriend, Rick Salomon, surfaced in 2003. And it took Paris' fame to a new level -- but for the wrong reason.
Paris dedicates a large portion of time to the scandal in her new MTV documentary, something she said was difficult.

"By putting it in the film, it was really hard for me to have it in there, because it's something I never discussed," Paris told Tony. "But I also think it's a big learning lesson, because I think a lot of girls, when they're in a relationship, they will love someone and trust them and maybe let them do that. I know that's happened to a lot of people... And you never know what they could do with it."

"Take me from that moment of what you were feeling and how you somehow turned it all around," Tony said.
"Well, obviously I was humiliated, embarrassed and in shock that it happened," Paris explained. "It wasn't my fault, it was something that someone did to me, so I've just learned to be a strong woman and nothing can hurt me at this point"

But beyond the sex tape scandal, the film reveals the stunning empire Paris has built, beginning with more home movies - some of Paris as a happy little girl.

"It's really fun to see myself when I was little and probably the part that touches my heart the most is watching my grandmother because she died a couple years [later] from breast cancer," Paris told Tony. "We were so close and every time I watch that part I just cry."

And the film also follows what Paris calls her dream - to turn into a business mogul.
"It's always been a dream when I was a little girl to do this," Paris told Tony.
"What are some of the [misconceptions] you really wanted to hammer home, and say, 'Look this is what you think, but this is what I am?'" Tony asked.
"Well, I think when people haven't met me and they just read certain things that aren't untrue, they might think that I'm spoiled, that I'm a brat, that I haven't worked for what I have when really it's the complete opposite. I've worked very hard for what I've achieved," Paris said.

"None of this was given to me. I've done it all by myself."
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MILEY SYRUS GROWS UP FOR THE COVER OF ELLE

MILEY CYRUS IS ON THE COVER OF ELLE AUGUST ISSUE,SHE TALKS ABOUT DAD,BOYFRIENDS AND WHY SHE IS NOT A KID ANYMORE

MERCY JOHNSON NWEARS A 10,000 DOLLARS VERA WANG DRESS

Star actress Mercy Johnson was simply the most gorgeously and chicly dressed at the maiden edition of City People Entertainment Awards held at Velley View Hall, Government House, Abeokuta, Ogun State.The Kogi State born actress travelled to South Africa to buy the gown.

The sexy bare back strapless gown adorned with precious stones is a limited edition designed by Vera Wang . The gown which cost 10,000 dollars was the most expensive garment in the shop located at Johannesburg, the capital city of South Africa.

Mercy also revealed that her she has an option of sending back the dress to the shop she bought it from and the stones will be used to make another dress or jewellery of her choice. Though several stories have been written over the unpertubed and determined actress who has a Cinderella story believes negative stories about her are sponsored by those envy of her rise to stardom.

WASIU AYINDE IN TROUBLE OVER MONEY LAUNDERING

Fuji Lord, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal a.k.a K1 De Ultimate is troubled at the moment over a certain report involving the socialite who is believed to be involved in some shady deals, Ademola Oyefeso in the United States of America whom he (Wasiu) is fingered as an accomplice in the money laundering and other illegal business.

According to the report, Ademola Oyefeso, the socialite who has been painting the entire New York City red ever since his release from the Gas Chamber is now under investigation by the Police over money laundering and the Lagos born King of Fuji music, Wasiu Ayinde Anifowoshe was said to be linked in the purported money laundering saga.

Nigeriafilms.com investigation reveals that, the czar of Fuji Music is one personality that has been doing what he knows how to do best for ages and in the course of carrying out his duty, he may get people appreciating his effort by spraying him money. The report states that K1 is involved in the scam as he gets sprayed and in the process helped ferry the money back home.

In a reaction, one of the aides of the Fuji music icon says “how shameful and unprofessional to think that at this stage of K1’s life, he will be used as a courier. It’s unthinkable and this nasty report, I believe is been sponsored by the Federal government so as to discredit his reputable reputation and that of his followers.

”However, this battle may take a new dimension as we learnt that Kwam1, through his legal counsel, has instructed the magazine to carry a retraction or face an arsenal of legal battle with him. We shall update you as event unfolds.

GOV. FASHOLA DANCES TO ALANTA MUSIC

The venue was All Season Plaza at the birthday celebration of the first lady of Ojodu Local Government, Mrs. Esther Bukola Faleke where His Excellency, Gov. Babatunde Raji Fashola was a special guest of honour.The amiable and hardworking governor, who is rumoured to be having fisticuffs with his predecessor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu over some misunderstanding on Lagos State allocation sharing formula, was thrilled with the wonderful performance of the duo who was billed to entertain for the celebrant.

The musical band, Artquake led by Ice Kay and Adex went straight to the VIP where the governor was with his aides and asked for ‘presidential handshake’ but the man of the people and Action Congress Governor of Lagos State stood and started dancing to the rhythm of Alanta and he was said to have obediently followed the steps as instructed by the duo. Laughter, fun that followed thereafter could not be explained as other dignitaries in attendance, having seen their Governor in joined BRF as he’s fondly called on the dance floor. That was more than hilarious, you would say.Meanwhile, Artquake will be celebrating their 10th year anniversary on the 16th of August at K and G Event Centre, Oregun, Lagos.

The Executive Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency Governor Gbenga Daniel and wife are billed to be distinguished guests of honour and other dignitaries. It promises to be fun as notable artistes in all walks of life are expected to be at the- A decade of Musical Excellence in Nigeria by the Artquake.

COSSY ORJIAKOR SEARCHES FOR FACTS TO NAIL CHICO EJIRO

The highly controversial film, Itohan allegedly said to have been produced by Chico Ejiro in 2004 which linked the busty entertainer, Cossy Orjiakor to have slept with a dog is been searched for by Cossy as requested by her lawyers as the only document or exhibit that will nail the prolific movie producer, Chico Ejiro.

Information is reaching us that Cossy who has combed every nook and cranny of the market in search of the video tape has not given up as she was said to have promised a handsome reward for anybody who could provide the tape of Itohan.

What has made the tape so hard to get for the tiny-voiced actress is because the tape was produced in VHS format which was in vogue as at that time. Remember, Chico Ejiro and Cossy are at loggerheads ever since the story of Cossy sleeping with a dog broke out. Itohan, the movie, has been denied by Chico to be his handiwork. Meanwhile, the story continues….

STELLA DAMASUS' SECRET AFFAIR WITH LONDON SILFAX BOSS EXPOSED

That the beautiful actress, Mrs. Stella Damasus-Nzeribe is controversial in nature is not in doubt, as every step she takes has always been newsworthy. If you remember that the newly married actress, Stella, was always receiving media attack from unknown quarters due to her waywardness.

Having married to another Igbo boy, Emeka Nzeribe, a bizman, who has a look of her late husband, Jaiye Aboderin, Stella, we gathered, lied to her husband that she was going for an award somewhere else whereas, her body, spirit and soul was in London where, Taiwo Afolabi, the CEO of Silfax Group of Companies, was waiting to receive her at the airport. That was a couple of weeks after their wedding. Eagle eye caught up with the Nollywood personality, Stella unwinding at De’Eclipse Nite Club, London with her secret lover, Taiwo Afolabi.After having fun, the lovebirds moved to another location to continue their lovey-dovey while her hubby; Emeka Nzeribe was lonely and longing for her touch.

Interestingly, Shade, the amiable wife of the graduate of the University of Lagos, is said to be making grand preparation to deal with Stella whenever their path crosses when she got wind of the rumored affair between her husband, Taiwo and the Nollywood diva.

The mother of two, we were reliably informed by a close family source that Stella and her beau, Emeka have been having tough times with their few months old marriage over Stella’s over possessiveness. In Igboland, it’s unheard off that a man, after married to a woman, moves into the woman’s house. Stella allegedly said to have told Emeka before their traditional marriage that she would be Mrs. Nzeribe in her house and that she would not move into his house for the sake of her two children, Angelica and Isabel had for the Aboderins, though, the Aboderins are in low tone as per the acceptance of the last child on the ground that the pretty girl, who is like a half-caste, is a split image of Ramsey Nouah, a co-actor in Nollywood.

Gossip merchants say the six years old girl is a product of Ramsey and Stella’s illicit affair years back even when the husband, Jaiye was alive.The genesis of their marriage, we gathered, started when Emeka went to Stella’s town to seek for the consent of her parents and he met brick walls. The journey of a day that later turned out to be three days, aroused his natural feeling into knowing further the kind of family he’s going to marry from.“Stella’s mum objected their union due to the fact that, the woman has promised to give the mother of two to a certain High Chief in Owerri, the mother as well as Stella, however, benefited immensely from the largesse of this pleasant and philanthropic Chief of Owerri financially, that’s why ‘mama’ was indisposed to her daughter marrying the Youngman for she know how powerful and highly influential Owerri moneybags was and still is.” The source further revealed.There are other stories surrounding the marriage of the new couple which shall come to your notice as soon as we HEAR

MILEY CYRUS BRINGS HER STYLE TO WAL-MART

As most of you probably know, Miley Cyrus has teamed up with designer Max Azria to create an affordable clothing line for Wal-Mart that will hit stores and online on August 2. Can you believe that every item in the collection is priced under $20?"I think my line really shows my style, because I like mixing and matching things," Cyrus told "Access Hollywood." "I like things that are girlie, but still funky and also have kind of a pop and punk twist to it. 'Cause I feel like that is a lot of my music."Get a sneak peek at Miley's new collection on "The Thread":

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HEIDI MONTAG WONT BE "NUDE" IN PLAYBOY

The naked truth about Heidi Pratt's photos in the September issue of Playboy?
She doesn't bare all.
"She's not nude," her sister Holly Montag told Usmagazine.com Monday at Ryan Sheckler X Games Celebrity Classic in Coto De Caza, Calif. "Her Maxim cover was so gorgeous and tasteful, and I know Playboy is going to be the same. It's really cool that she can be part of the Playboy family. I love it. I go up there all the time and play poker. I love the girls there, and it's very cool to be a part of that legacy."

She is equally psyched for her sister to perform at the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant telecast on Aug. 23.
"She will kill it," Holly said. "I know she will give the best performance ever. She's a phenomenal performer and dancer. That's what she's born to do. I think when she's stepping into her own in singing and concerts, people will see that that's where she really shines."
Oh, and how are things with her new brother-in-law Spencer Pratt?
"We're actually getting along really well right now," Holly told Us. "I don't want to jinx it, but he's been awesome as a brother and better than ever."

ZARA MAGARETT,QUEEN OF NIGERIAN FEMALE RAP ARTIST

THIS QUEEN OF RAP DESCRIBES HERSELF AS "I am NIGERIA's dopest female entertainer in AND out of Nigeria. Talk about naija's greatest f'export. signed to ALAPOMEJI RECORDS"

The latest addition to the Alapomeji Crew is an American based import named Zara. Born Margaret-Mary Joseph on July 30, 1985, Zara brings a refreshing mix to the already established entertainment company who houses artists such as 9ice, Ajayi Brothers, Streetwise, Snow and Keyifi. The creativity in her music boasts an understanding and range that is more veteran than debutante. With a combination of afro-themed beats and a caribbean vibe laced with heavy yet playful lyrics, Zara's down-to-earth but confident charisma and charm is what sets her apart from the pack. Her collaboration with Zaina on the monster track "naughty girl" has left many curious about this sweet sounding versatile artist. Zara who is currently being managed by Toni Payne-Akande of Alapomeji has a Z swagger popularly known as Zwagger that can be felt on such tracks as "The Flyest", "Mummy Mi", and "Su mo bi". Listening to Zara leaves you without a doubt that she is the next best female phenomenon to happen to the Naija music industry.

SEXIEST FEMALE NIGERIA MUSICIAN

No one can deny that Music in Naija is currently helping itself to a huge buffet of remarkable talents. That’s right folks, this industry is currently experiencing a major boom and this hungry baby just can’t get enough of it. I guess it all started with the tantalizing aroma that gracefully emanated from the lyrical and melodious spices and flavours from the pioneers of old like Onyeka Onwenu, Bongos Igwe, Charlie Boy, Mike Okri, Christy Essien Igbokwe, Fela and Femi Kuti, Lagbaja, Ebenezer Obey, Blakky, Esse Agesse, Evi Edna Ogholi and the likes, whose music, like fine wine, aged well and whose songs still linger in our hearts and minds (don’t get all mushy on me now).

Unlike its counterpart- Nollywood, the music Industry has managed to stretch far beyond most people’s imaginations. I mean, it was a big deal for us when Femi Kuti got a Grammy nomination or when Tuface and D’banj won the MTV Base award or when ASA was the curtain raiser for Beyonce and the likes or 9ice performing at Nelson Mandela’s 70th birthday… I mean… talk about your Cinderella story right? And who could blame them, our boys and girls have worked hard and they have earned it… they have made their beds and now they are lying in them being served caviar and champagne on a regular basis. Don’t you just love happy endings? And get this… everybody wants a piece of that pie.

Have you ever just put on your radio and hear a song you have never heard before and go… ‘who bi dis one again?’ Don’t lie to yourself now… I know I have and who could blame us? I mean, there is a different song and a different artiste on the radio every other day bragging about how he or she is the next best thing and how others are the joke and bla bla bla… apparently, somebody doesn’t like being served last. Nowadays it’s all about being different, having that street credibility and of course, let’s not forget… bragging rights. I guess that’s why a lot of our female artistes are tending towards rap but let me ask you this… honestly, do any of them really have something to say? Someone thinks she does and she’s got her claws out ready for y’all.

In an interesting interview with this new comer, her mum and her manager, we were sorta kinda captivated by what little Miss thing had to say about the existing talents, the industry and where she has been all this while. Ladies and gentlemen, meet FELYNE Born and raised in Rhode Island and having studied Psychology and well as cosmetology, Felyne knew there was more to her life than just being regular and having a regular 9-5. With the support of her family, especially her mother who accompanied her to the industry, she entered Nigeria about 3 months ago with an optimism that she had something that was and still is seriously lacking, especially among the female folks in the industry. Now Felicia a.k.a Felyne is a paradox. For a girl who was born and bred in obodoyinbo, she is pretty adamant on not just returning to her roots but dominating it as well. Born from a father who hails from Kwara State and a mother who hails from Ondo State, the young, dark, accented lady who has a lot of things on her plate is currently clawing her way into the industry and she insists on being heard. In this interview with Goodlife, this purring Felyne bares all. Excerpts

PROFILE NAME: OLUWASEYI FELICIA BABALOLA STAGE NAME: FELYNE PLACE OF BIRTH: PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND, U.S.A DATE OF BIRTH: MARCH 3RD 198? POSITION IN FAMILY: 2ND (In between an Elder brother and a younger Sister) OCCUPATION: RAPPER, COSMETOLOGIST, DESIGNER, CHOREOGRAPHER GENRE: AFRO HIP HOP WITH A TWIST ROLE MODELS: MUM, SHAKA KHAN, KANYE WEST, LAURYN HILL PERSONAL LIFE: CURRENTLY SINGLE (I am sorry, I couldn’t resist) SINGLES: MY BABY and ADDICTION RECORD LABEL: THE JURY’S STILL OUT ON THAT ONE MANAGER: DAMILOLA (Journalist for The Guardian Paper) WHAT IS UP WITH THE NAME? Now for those of you who have no idea what the name FELYNE (pronounced FEE-LINE) means, it means vocal, aggressive and ambitious.

In a bid to take on a name that was worthy of the challenge she was bringing to other contenders, Felicia dug her nose deep into the English dictionary and discovered it… all by herself people! It is basically the whole perspective of how she wants to be viewed as an artiste and hey… she’s got the nails and the lashes to go with it. So if it looks like a duck, sounds like a duck… why don’t we just call it a duck and then call it a night… right? WHAT DO YOU DO? I rap and sing but I currently want to be viewed as a rapper because I think we are seriously lacking a lot of creative rappers. YOU THINK?

I write all my songs. I have not yet had someone write something for me and I am not saying that I don’t want anybody to but everything currently that has been written, has been written by me WHAT ARE THE FEMCEES MISSING? I just think we need to push and not limit ourselves. A lot of them just stay in this bracket where it’s just about churning out songs every other day. AND THAT’S BAD? I just think we are not aggressive to the music and the industry. Everywhere you look, you see D’banj or Tuface doing something; they are always doing collabos, making sure that they are everywhere. I think we need to do that more? I think we would be more recognized like the men in the industry if we are more aggressive towards it. Most of the females are just too laid back.

SO WHAT’CHA GOT? I am bringing African Hip Hop, originality, something fresh, something clean, something enjoyable and something that will definitely last long.

ROLE MODELS? My mum is a major inspiration (awwwwwwwwwwww) she is hard working and I guess I picked that up from her. As far as music goes, Lauryn Hill, Shaka khan, kanye West… I basically like the kind of people that have something to say and have a kind of impact. I guess that’s how I want to be remembered as well. As for the Nigerian Industry… um… ASA; she is like another Lauryn Hill to me, Ayuba, Naeto C, Wande Coal- he’s like the Micheal Jackson of Nigeria.

ANY DAY JOBS? I am a licensed cosmetologist that means Hair, skin and make up. I have my own shoe line coming up which is Nigerian/ African fabric like Ankara on the shoe- creating a unique classy style for a woman to be able to wear anywhere. I also choreographed for several years, so I do a lot of dancing.

MAKE UP HUH? I BET YOUR GUY DIDN’T STAND A CHANCE (Laughs) I am currently single. NOOOOOO! YOU DON’T SAY… REALLY? I am really trying to just focus on my goals; so for now its music and business. Not saying that I’m not going to get into a relationship sooner or later of course. Yea… my personal life is just clean and simple. I am just hard working right now. (Sorry guys.)

THE MUSIC INDUSTRY IN NIGERIA…ANY THOUGHTS? A lot of things I see now definitely weren’t there a few years ago. It’s definitely improving. Most of the music videos are like WOW. The quality is very high standard and kind of equivalent to those of the U.S. NOW…

YOU’VE LIVED IN THE U.S ALL YOUR LIFE RIGHT? HOW DO YOU THINK THEY ARE EMBRACING OUR MUSIC? They are embracing it very well actually. I mean I would be at a regular club and hear Tuface’s African Queen. Tuface has also done a lot of collabos with a few international artises like R’Kelly, Wyclef and so that means we are definitely getting recognized. I really appreciate him for showing that we Africans are able to do music as well as they can. The U.S is definitely paying attention to our music. I mean, D’banj performed with Kelly Rowland and I thought that that was really cool.

GOT ANY SINGLES ON AIR? I got one single titled MY BABY, which was produced by MIKE TUNZ, a couple of Nigerian producers based in New York. It’s really just a fun filled song and it’s a kind of song that both guys and girls can relate to. I also have another song titled ADDICTION. It is something creative, about being addicted to someone. I also have another song I did with YES recording artiste; STEEL titled NAIJA MONEY. It’s a remake of Arab money by Busta Rhymes. A lot of people have been loving it. I performed it at the Green White Green carnival and people loved it. I have a lot of stuffs coming out and that’s how I want it to be. VIDEOS? I am currently working on one. I am going to shoot one for NAIJA MONEY and then pick another before the album will finally be released… hopefully in September. That’s when we will do the full blown promotion. Right now, I just want people to know I am here.

ALBUM TITLE? OPPOSITE TWIST

GENERAL MESSAGE OF ALBUM Enjoy life

LANGUAGES? Pidgin, Yoruba and English. Before Felyne could settle down in her first love- Music, she had to follow her mother’s wishes of acquiring a degree, which she did in Psychology. Her mother is also an integral part of her career, praying and encouraging her in all she does. When asked about her concerns about her daughter being able to adjust to the Nigerian setting especially when she was not brought up here, she says, ‘She has adjusted better than I have. She is the reason I am currently in Nigeria I have been abroad for about twenty something years but she shuttles back and forth. She loves this place so much. She has friends here but I don’t have any and I was born here.’ When asked about her concerns and fears for her daughter, she says ‘I have no fear. I believe and trust in God and believe that when God is with you nothing can go wrong’ She describes her daughter as someone who is energetic and adventurous. She was always fully involved with one thing or the other. She is very active and very loving… very dependable. Before Felyne left our office, she spat a few lines for us and this reporter must say that she is definitely someone to look out for. Stay tuned for more celebrity views and tunes here on Goodlife.com

HULK HOGAN AND WIFE SETTLE DIVORCE

Hulk Hogan and his wife have finally reached a settlement in their divorce case.At a brief hearing Tuesday morning in Clearwater, Fla., Hogan, 55, and his wife Linda announced that they've agreed to the terms of the split."We've reached a marital settlement agreement," Ray Rafool, Linda's attorney, told the judge.In a statement to Usmagazine.com, Hogan's rep says, "Hulk is looking forward to moving on with his life and is very hopeful that he and Linda can maintain a friendship and work together as parents to their two children."The terms were not made public. (In 2008 court filings, the couple's net worth was listed at between $26 million and $32 million.)Before the proceedings began, Hulk, whose real name is Terry Bollea, and Linda were spotted smiling, according to a local ABC affiliate. At one point, she even kissed his cheek."The war is over," Linda said after the hearing.Hogan echoed her sentiments, telling the Tampa Tribune "When you're married to someone for 23 years ... you hope for the best .... We just got torn apart."The courtroom scene Tuesday was a stark contrast to the months of bitter feuding.The two -- who have two kids, Brooke and Nick -- had clashed over everything from money to Linda allowing her younger boyfriend to drive the couple's vehicles. In April, Hulk even remarked to Rolling Stone:”I totally understand OJ”. I get it. I could have turned everything into a crime scene, like OJ, cutting everybody's throat."Linda, who wed Hogan in 1983, filed for divorce in November 2007. A newspaper reporter broke the news that his wife was divorcing him. "Holy smokes," he said upon hearing the news. "Wow, you just knocked the bottom out of me."

COPS PAY ANOTHER HOUSE CALL TO MICHEAL JACKSON'S DOCTOR

With their manslaughter case in full gear and with toxicology tests due any day now, investigators paid a house call this morning to Michael Jackson's personal doctor.
Several uniformed police officers, along with agents from the Drug Enforcement Agency, entered the gated Red Rock Country Club, site of Dr. Conrad Murray's Las Vegas home, to execute yet another search warrant. At the same time, a separate batch of cops made their way over to Murray's Vegas offices, ostensibly for the same purpose.
While DEA Assistant Special Agent Mike Flanagan would not disclose specific details of the sealed search warrant, he said officials were "looking for a lot of things," including documents and computer records.
It's unclear whether the doctor was present at the time, though if so, he apparently didn't feel up to making an appearance for the growing number of news choppers overhead. Radar Online reported that Murray's home has been under surveillance by cops for the past 48 hours.
The visits come just one day after word broke that the cardiologist administered what investigators believe was a fatal dose of propofol to the King of Pop and a week after a DEA-assisted raid on Murray's Houston clinic and storage unit.

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R KELLY DENIES DUET WITH TUFACE IDIBIA

I DONT KNOW HOW TRUE THIS IS

Since he release d his latest album, UNSTOPPABLE, popular singer, 2face idibia has found himself faced with one controversy or the other. The latest centers around the duet he claimed to have done with American RnB star, R. Kelly.The song in question is titled ‘FLEX’. According to him, in a recent interview, the deal was brokered by Toyin Subair, boss of HiTV cable network and he (2face), actually met R. Kelly in the US before recording the song. One of the reasons people seemed to be debating the authenticity of his claim of a collabo with R.Kelly is because the beat of the said song has been used by R.Kelly before in one of his songs.While the entire nation seemed to have forgotten the issue, the whole collabo brouhaha came up again when R.Kelly visited Nigeria a few weeks ago. Expectedly, many people were expecting to see Tuface perform with R. Kelly but that didn’t happen. Rumors started flying that Tuface may have lied to Nigerians about having done a duet with R.Kelly.Surprisingly, 2face, who’d featured in past music festival organized by This Day didn’t make the list of the performing artists billed for R.Kelly’s show. An insider disclosed that when R.Kelly was asked if he knows Tuface, he denied him, saying he had never heard the name before. He was said to have listened to the song they were meant to have done together and he laughed over it, insisting that he made the beat a long time ago, and that it must have been tapped on the internet. This City People learnt got the organizers upset and it is for this reason, sources revealed that 2face may have been dropped from the show.Last week Thursday, City People put a call across to 2face to comment on the allegation but his line was not available, so they called up his manager, Efe Omoreige who spoke exclusively on the issue “Well, I have not heard anything from the organizers of the show that R.Kelly disclaimed Tuface, so I might not be able to respond to it. About the allegations that Tuface didn’t record with R.Kelly, I will explain to you. Yes the duet was real.Tuface recorded with R.Kelly but not in the same studio. The met but couldn’t achieve being in the studio at the same time because of their tight schedule. R.Kelly did his own part and sent it to Tuface and that is all about it. Tuface didn’t perform at the show because he was already engaged elsewhere. We were contacted for the show, but we were already booked to be in Benin. You don’t expect Tuface to neglect a show he has been paid for to convince people that he knows R.Kelly”Hmmmm, interesting! Let me tell you what I think. If these guys actually spoke with R. Kelly and he said the things they claim he said, then I don't think R Kelly would lie about not knowing Tuface. He has no reason to. But I also do not think that Tuface Idibia would stoop so low to do what he's being accused of. He's far bigger than that. So there must be something else going on here that we don't know about. There's definitely another hook to this story. What do you guys think?

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CIARA'S NEW HAIRDO

PERSONALLY I THINK CIARA'S NEW HAIRDO IS HOT,I BELIEVE THE NEW TREND ON HAIRSTYLES IS GOING SHORT.

TONTO DIKE GOES NAKED ON SET

Charity, they say, begins at home. This saying, however, seems not to make any meaning to this sultry actress popularly known as Tonto Dike who came to limelight through a reality TV Show known as the Next Movie Star packaged by Sola Fajobi where she was a contestant. Her impressive performance on that show shot her to stardom as she suddenly turned a celebrity overnight with lots of scripts on her lap by some producers in Nollywood and beyond. But like a diamond in the sky, Tonto's bad habit easily came to the open just as her career rises in the industry. Tonto Dike who has since been swimming in lots of controversies from her very first day in the industry like her romance with Don Jazzy and the illicit act with Rita Dominic. This no longer interests you anyway. Fresh and hot is about her uncultured habit displayed a couple of weeks ago at a movie location some weeks ago. Tonto Dike, at a movie location, was alleged to have thrown decorum into the wind as she got herself drunk and went naked in presence of all and sundry. How she got high to that level to have gone gaga? Well, according to eye witness who spoke to us anonymously, the landlord of the edifice they used to shoot this movie, was said to have thrown a small party to appreciate the good work of the moviemakers whose effort to the growth of the industry has been commendable, and in the light of this, Tonto Dike and Ini Edo were said to have got so drunk to the extent that they couldn't control themselves any longer.Ini Edo, we were reliably informed, sensing her dizziness and the level of effect the cognac was having on her, got up and went straight to her car and drove home leaving behind Mike Ezeruonye, Tonto Dike, other actresses and some crew. Meanwhile, information at our disposal also reveals that, the owner of the house actually threw the small soiree so as to 'lay' his hands on these Nollywood divas as soon as they're drunk- an arrangement he made with the producer and director (names withheld) of the movie. Though, Tonto Dike's uncultured habit didn't totally thwart the man's effort as we gathered that some of the divas slept at the place that night. For Tonto Dike, she was said to have regretted her action when she was informed of her bad manners and how she went naked and got help from Mike Ezeruonye who helped her cover her beautiful naked body with his jacket.This is just a tip of the iceberg as we're digging further on a tip we recently got on Tonto who is still in Amsterdam for the Festival. She messed up big time inside a club in Amsterdam with a young dude that she parades as her fiancé. Just keep your fingers crossed, story dey come.thanks to tansali paparazzi

TOP EARNING YOUNG MUSICIAN

Earning millions for singing and slinging albums is for old-timers. Young musicians have been bred to understand that financial success in today's music industry means building a brand that transcends song and stage. No young star illustrates this better than Beyonce, the 27-year-old who earns the top spot on Forbes' list of the Top-Earning Young Musicians in the last year. She was raised to sing and dance, but she earned $87 million with talents that go beyond her voice. Since last June, Queen B has dropped a double album, starred in two films, performed at both the Oscars and the Presidential Inaugural Ball, and embarked on what is expected to be, at minimum, a 110-date international tour. She has also expanded a fashion collection that includes casual and formal lines as well as jewelry and eyeglasses, and added sponsors Nintendo, Crystal Geyser, and General Mills to a roster of endorsers already including L'Oreal, Giorgio Armani, and Samantha Thavasa handbags.
Britney Spears, the other 27-year-old pop star on the list, ranks second with $35 million in earnings. After a very public meltdown in 2007, the tabloids' favorite train wreck is back on track. She released Circus last November, one of the fastest-selling records of 2008, moving 1.5 million copies in three months. The supporting tour, launched in March, sold out across the U.S. At No. 3, with earnings of $25 million, is Miley Cyrus. In the last year the star-turned-global-brand sold 4 million albums, garnered $86 million at the worldwide box office, and shot 30 episodes of her top-rated Disney Channel series, "Hannah Montana." She lends her face and G-rated likeness to everything from sleeping bags to lunch boxes. But she's also managed to appeal to an older crowd, landing on the covers of Glamour and Elle, and inside the pages of Vanity Fair. To compile the list of top-earning young musicians, Forbes considered the gross earnings of artists younger than 30 years. Earning estimates include income from album sales, touring, endorsement and licensing deals, and television and film roles from June 2008 to June 2009. For list-makers still in their teen years, such as mouse-house performers like Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers, as well as young country crooner Taylor Swift, balancing image and appeal is a constant challenge. Ranging in age from 16 to 21, these performers must charm fans younger than themselves without alienating older, more sophisticated listeners. Tweens and young teens are a valuable audience, but older audiences mean mainstream airplay and lasting success. No one knows this better than 29-year-old Jessica simpson, who has been in and out of fashion since she released her first pop hit nearly 10 years ago. She found moderate success and earned her first No. 1 album upon releasing the country record Do You Know last year. But the core of her financial success -- she earned an estimated $20 million in the last year -- comes from her successful lifestyle brand that includes clothing, shoes, and accessories.

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KIM KARDASHIAN AND REGGIE BUSH BREAK UP

Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush have split, her rep confirms to Usmagazine.com."Nobody cheated," a source close to the couple says. "This is just a case of conflicting schedules and their lives going in different directions."It was a totally mutual decision," continues the source.The reality star, 28, began dating Bush, 24, the running back for the New Orleans Saints, in April 2007.In June of this year, she denied rumors of an engagement, as falsely reported by tabloid Star."I am not engaged!" she wrote on her Web site. "The rumors about me picking out my ring already are also not true! I don't know where all this comes from!!" But last December, she told Us "of course, I would say yes!" if Bush proposed.When asked about marriage, Kardashian told Us then: "We are totally happy, and we have a great relationship, and it's definitely where things are heading. But hopefully it will be a surprise!"

CAMILLE BELLE AND JOE JONAS CALL IT QUITS

YOUNG LOVE CAN SOMETIMES BE VERY TOUGH,KEVIN JONAS OF THE JONAS BROTHER RECENTLY GOT ENGAGED TO DANIELLE DALEASA,BUT HIS BROTHERJOE WONT BE GOING DOWN THAT AISLE SOON.THE 19YEAR OLD SINGER AND ACTRESS OF 10,000BC CALLED IT QUITS WITH AFTER 8MONTHS OF DATING

The cuties met on the set of the "Lovebug" music video, after the Jonas Brothers requested the "10,000 BC" star appear in it because she was so pretty. How's that for flattery?Camilla's rep confirmed their breakup to JUSTJARED.COM "Yes, it's true. [Joe and Camilla] have broken up. There is no third party involved and they care deeply about each other and will remain friends." Um, maybe not. At last night's Jonas Brothers concert in Detroit, Joe reportedly changed a line in the song "Much Better" from "Get a rep for breakin' hearts, now I'm done with superstars" to "Get a rep for breakin' hearts, now I'm done with movie stars." After he dumped Taylor Swift, he switched the lyric to "country stars."