Friday, 16 November 2012

Late Remi Lagos' lying in state and viewing

The lying in state and viewing took place today Thursday November 15th at JH Kenyon, 83 westbourne grove W24UL, London. Her funeral service will hold tomorrow.

The popular designer passed on in London on Saturday November 3rd after a battle with cancer. May her soul continue to rest in peace...Amen.

Niger State governor marks 57th birthday on a private Jet

Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu turned 57 on Monday November 12th and marked it on board a private jet.

Veteran actor Pete Eneh dies weeks after leg amputation

Veteran actor Pete Eneh has passed on. He died around 4 this evening at Parklane Hospital, Enugu where he had been receiving treatment for over four months for a leg infection. The actor had one of his legs amputated on the 24th of October at the hospital due to serious infection he got after sustaining an injury that refused to heal because of his diabetic condition. He will be missed. May his soul rest in peace, amen!

Thursday, 15 November 2012

Pregnant Shakira enjoys a date night with boyfriend Gerard Piqué as they eagerly await the arrival of their first child

They are about to enter the world of parenthood, so it's no wonder Shakira and fiance Gerard Piqué like to make the most of her alone time while they still can.
The Colombian singer and her Spanish football boyfriend were spotted returning from a romantic date night in Barcelona on Wednesday night.
And Gerard seemed every inch the doting husband-to-be as he protectively led his pregnant girlfriend by the hand following a trip to the cinema.

Smitten: Shakira and Gerard Pique hold hands following a date night in Barcelona on Wednesday

The loved-up couple seemed smitten as they walked hand-in-hand through the parking garage.
Shakira looked effortlessly chic in a white T-shirt and black jeans ensemble, and still managed to walk around in high heels despite being six months pregnant.
Meanwhile her football star love was a little more dress down and looked comfortable and warm in big grey sweater and sneakers.
The Spanish star opened up in an interview with Catalan radio station RAC1 earlier this week, where he revealed how the pregnancy has affected his stunning partner.

Baby on board: The couple are expecting their first child together early next year

'Shakira is doing great, she’s six months along. She’s still doing everything and I don’t stop her from doing anything. She even dances! But let her dance, that way she doesn’t think so much,' he joked.
He also revealed the Colombian super star is not planning on slowing down work wise and will release a new album after the baby's birth early 2013.
'The album will be released after the baby is born because she’d need to go on tour and she can’t do that now,' FC Barcelona’s centre-back said. 'And it’s very likely that there will be a song in Catalan, it could even be ‘Boig per tu’ (‘Crazy for you’).'

'Crazy for you': Shakira will release a new album after the birth of her son, which will feature songs in her fiance's native language

But when it comes to naming their first born son, it seems the couple have yet to decide.
'Concerning the name, we just haven’t been able to decide,' Gerard said.
'There are ridiculous names, like Ulisito, that came out of the press’ need to report nonsense. There was also Biel, which we like, but I don’t think it will be that one either, or Gerard. We’ll see.'

Gerard Junior? The Spanish footballer revealed the couple have yet to pick a name for their firstborn son

Meanwhile, the blonde beauty herself tweeted a video message to her 18.7 million followers.
'Thanks for all the supportive and affectionate messages you've been sending to me over these past couple of weeks,' she said.
'I'm very excited to see you all again soon and for you to hear my new music. I'm sure 2013 is going to be a great year for all of us.'

Marc Anthony cuddles up to stunning girlfriend Shannon De Lima on Miami cruise

With his TV show, busy Latin music career and five children, Marc Anthony doesn't get much quality time with his girlfriend Shannon De Lima.
Despite actually living in a sprawling mansion in Miami, Florida, the singer appears to be in holiday mode as he hangs out with the Venezuelan model in the seaside town.
Marc, 44, and Shannon, 24, were spotted looking as loved up as ever as they enjoyed a romantic cruise off the coastline.

All abroad the love boat: Marc Anthony and Shannon De Lima cruises around Miami, Florida

Comfortable: The couple were dressed down in jeans and sunglasses for their day trip

With the weather slightly cooler than their beach day a few days previously, the couple wore jeans for their daytime cruise.
Although, Shannon risked irking the boat's skipper as she forget to remove her trainers as she sat on the boat with her boyfriend.
Marc and Shannon went public with their romance in January - two months after Jennifer started dating toyboy dancer Casper Smart - who is the same age as Shannon.

Chillaxed: Marc appeared to be enjoying the company of his girlfriend and a cold beer

The couple are clearly serious about each other with introducing them to their respective children.
Shannon has a four-year-old son from previous relationship, which Marc is father to five children from three different women.
Marc and Jennifer became parents to twins Max and Emme, now four, during their seven year marriage.

Trim: Shannon showed off her model figure in a pair of skinny jeans and white vest

Following their split in July 2011, Marc filed divorce papers in July this year.
In papers filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, he cited 'irreconcilable differences' as the reason for their marriage breakdown.

Local boy: Marc owns a sprawling mansion in Miami, as well as being a minority owner of the Miami Dolphins

Channing Tatum voted Sexiest Man Alive 2012 by People Magazine

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'I will marry Iyanya if he proposes' - actress Yvonne Nelsom

According to Yes! Magazine, when asked if she would marry Iyanya if he proposed, Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson, who pointed out that she was single and searching, replied: Maybe, yeah, maybe. You never know. Yeah. I will accept if he proposes. I mean, he's good, a nice guy.

Rihanna cracks open the bubbly as she sets off on 777 world tour in private jumbo jet

Rihanna is embarking on a world tour with a difference.
The singer has just kicked off her 777 tour which will see her turning a plane into her own private tour bus.
The 24-year-old invited some of her fans and members of the press to join her on the trip – during which she will perform in seven cities across seven nights.

Poser! Rihanna sits in the cockpit of the plane before taking off to her first stop on the 777 tour

Tucking in! The pop star gets the party started

The tour is promoting the Diamonds star’s upcoming seventh album, Unapologetic.
Clearly eager to get going, Rihanna said of her new tour: ‘I am so excited about the 777 tour. We are turning this jumbo jet into our tour bus.
‘We are practically living on this thing for a week: sleeping, partying all together. Me, my fans, the press... it's going to be a wild ride.’
Rihanna explained why she decided to do it, revealing: ‘I wanted it to be a rock 'n' roll adventure, and I think when it's over it will be the coolest thing I've ever done. I'm that excited about it.’

Off we go! Rihanna flirts with her crew

Buckle up! Rihanna makes an announcement over the inflight communication system

Pout: The star was posing as the plane left LAX airport in Los Angeles en route to Mexico City

The star was seen preparing to board her giant jet, looking eager to get going and sporting a black maxi dress, high-top trainers with neon green detail, a varsity jacket tied around her waist and a leopard print rucksack on her back.

She also took the time to pose for a photo in front of her sizeable private plane.
Rihanna as always was updating her fans the entire time and wrote on Twitter: ‘#777tour is about to jump start, my foot is about to touch the plane!!’

'Rock'n'roll adventure': Rihanna set off on her 77 world tour on Wednesday which is seeing her turn a private jumbo jet into a tour bus

Eager to get going: Much of Rihanna's tour is still top secret, but the singer will perform in seven cities across seven nights, kicking things off in Mexico City on Wednesday evening

Quite the crowd: Rihanna will be accompanied by a lucky group of fans along with 150 members of the press representing 82 countries on the trip

Rihanna will be visiting the capital cities of France, Germany, Sweden, the USA, Mexico, Canada and the UK, while accompanied by a lucky group of fans and 150 journalists representing 82 countries.
And although the top secret tour is kicking off on Wednesday evening, the singer has yet to reveal almost all of the exact venues where she will perform.
She did however release the information about her first stop in Mexico City on Wednesday, and seemed excited to start the jet-set week.

Tour plane: The star is bringing fans and members of the press along with her for the 777 tour

Lift off: The star's fans seem elated to be sharing a glass of champagne with her on her private tour jet

Sharing the experience: Rihanna celebrates the start of her tour with a party on her private plane

First stop: Rihanna kicked off her tour in Mexico City

She's got the moves: The star will perform six more gigs in the coming days, at surprise venues

Rihanna posted on her Twitter page: ‘Mexico City, are you ready? See you at #PlazaCondesa tonight!’
She previously tweeted of her innovative tour: ‘This is really going down huh?!! This was once a random idea thrown out in a brainstorm...coincidentally, on a plane!! Whoever is getting on my flying tour bus with us, Good Luck!!! (sic)’
Rihanna's new album Unapologetic will be released on November 19.

Up colse and personal: In a new video Rihanna takes fans behind the scenes of her new music video for Diamonds

New ink: The singer displays tattoos on her fingers in the video - but they're only temporary

Photos from the Channel O House Party

Rock on Uche!

lum Halle Berry stocks up on supplies for a Thanksgiving bash with Olivier Martinez

From the glum look on her face Halle Berry is in no mood to party.
She'd better cheer up - judging by the amount of supplies she purchased on Wednesday she is about to throw a huge bash.
The actress was spotted stocking up on large bundles of napkins, cups and paper platesand rolls of coloured paper in Beverly Hills on Wednesday.

No mood to party: Glum Halle Berry stocks up on Thanksgiving supplies in Beverly Hills on Wednesday

From the turkey motif they featured it seems likely that the actress is hosting a Thanksgiving bash for her friends and family.
Halle dressed down for her shopping trip in jeans and a sweater with leather boots. She was accompanied by her boyfriend Olivier Martinez, who she has been dating for two years.
Perhaps Halle's reason for her low mood was her failed bid to move to France.
The Monster's Ball actress wanted to move her daughter Nahla to Paris to live with her and her Frenchman fiance Martinez.

Helping hand: Halle's boyfriend Olivier Martinez was there to carry some of the bags of napkins, cups and paper

But Nahla's father Gabriel Aubry won a court case blocking the move, claiming it would make it difficult for him to sustain his close relationship with the four-year-old.
Halle was arguing that Los Angeles was not the ideal place for her daughter to grow up, due to the glare of the paparazzi.
She has insisted that it was not an attempt to keep Nahla's model father away from her.
Halle spoke out about the situation in a recent interview, where she claimed the move would be in Nahla's best interests.

Not moving: Halle had hoped to live in France with her fiance, but her attempts were blocked by her daughter's father, who argued it would ruin his relationship with their child

'It's the appeal of privacy and a greater sense of safety for Nahla,' she told InStyle magazine.
'Because we are followed all the time, she is starting to feel like she is somehow special, and of course she is, but I want her to understand that she's special because of who she is, not because she was born into this celebrity blender.'
Halle also made a rare comment about her custody battle with Gabriel.
'There is turbulence, but this too shall pass,' she said.
Halle and Gabriel split in April 2010 after more than four years of dating, and she soon began a relationship with actor Olivier. They confirmed their engagement in March.

Pat Obahiagbon appointed Gov Adams Oshiomhole's Chief of Staff

Former House of Reps member and Grammarian, Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon, has been appointed Chief of Staff to Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State. His appointment was announced this evening and he will be officially sworn in at 10 tomorrow morning at the Edo State government house.

Willow Smith flashes her new braces while watching mother Jada speak on Capitol Hill

By Cassie Carpenter
PUBLISHED: 23:42 GMT, 14 November 2012 | UPDATED: 23:42 GMT, 14 November 2012

Willow Smith is so accomplished, stylish, and talented that it's easy to forget that she's also just a 12-year-old girl.

But the precocious daughter of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith definitely appeared her age as she flashed her new braces while proudly watching her famous mother speak on Capitol Hill Wednesday.

The mother-daughter duo both brought their individual style to the launch of the Senate Caucus to End Human Trafficking in Washington, DC.

Growing pains: Willow Smith definitely looked her 12 years as she flashed her new braces while proudly watching her mother Jada Pinkett Smith speak on Capitol Hill Wednesday

The Whip My Hair hitmaker, famed for her eccentric and daring ensembles, opted to wear turban, stone-wash skinny jeans, and black Doc Martens for the political event.

Political style: While the Whip My Hair hitmaker opted for a turban and stone-wash skinny jeans, Jada wore a tangerine jumpsuit in Washington, DC

'Kickin it at the Caucus #dontsellbodies,' the famous tween wrote to her 2.8 million Twitter followers.

Willow dressed up her casual look with a black blazer over a lavender top and an oxblood purse.

Meanwhile Willow's 41-year-old mother, with her hair long and curly, looked sharp in her tangerine jumpsuit as she spoke alongside Senator Rob Portman, Senator Richard Blumenthal, and two survivors of trafficking.
According to the Washington Examiner, Portman then addressed Willow from the podium at the Russell Senate Office Building.

'I asked if she was skipping school,' the leader of the 13-person caucus said, 'and she said "No, this is school."'

This was hardly the sophisticated pre-teen's first visit to Washington, DC.

Last year, Willow performed for none other than the first family at the White House during their Easter bash.

Willow was reportedly inspired to get involved with with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the issue after watching the viral KONY video (about a Ugandan warlord) last spring.

'[Willow] did her own research and realized that there were young girls her age in this country being trafficked for sex,' Pinkett Smith told USA Today last June.

'This is school': When Senator Rob Portman asked Willow if she was skipping school for the press conference, she reportedly replied, 'No, this is school'

'She was like, "Mommy — you don't know what's happening! I've got to give my voice to this. These young girls out there need me."'

Jada recorded the song Nada Se Compara with her band Wicked Evolution and starred in a video directed by Salma Hayek, which is posted on the site DontSellBodies.org.

The actor-activist planned to meet with President Obama's senior advisor Valerie Jarrett at the White House after the press conference.

She knows Obama: Willow performed for the first family at the White House during their Easter bash last year

Willow will soon star in a big-screen Annie remake - penned by British thespian Emma Thompson with music by Jay-Z - which will begin production in New York next spring.

Not seen on Wednesday was Jada's husband Will Smith and 14-year-old son Jaden.

The longtime Hollywood couple, who are constantly plagued with lingering divorce rumours, will be celebrating their 15th anniversary in December.

The 44-year-old movie star and Jaden recently finished filming After Earth, which comes out next June.

Actor-activist: The 41-year-old also recorded the song Nada Se Compara with her band Wicked Evolution and starred in a video directed by Salma Hayek, which is posted on the site DontSellBodies.org

Mrs. Smith goes to Washington: Jada planned to meet with President Obama's senior advisor Valerie Jarrett at the White House after the press conference