Lil Wayne continues his strong case for Hip Hop’s Comeback of the Year with his The Carter V album and its latest single “Uproar.” The visual for the track is directed by Mills Miller, which features cameos from the song’s producer Swizz Beatz, Shiggy, Kid Pat and Fatboy SSE. Weezy and Swizz reprise Diddy’s 2001 hit single “Special Delivery” (Remix) for the song’s instrumental. They also attempt to restart a viral hit with their #UproarChallenge by having all the video’s participants bring back the Harlem Shake dance.
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By now, we all know Snoop Dogg isn’t a fan of a Donald Trump or anyone who backs him. So, when the D-O-Double-G set his sights on Kanye West for his unwavering support of 45, it wasn’t at all surprising. Now, ‘Ye has attempted to bridge the gap by posting a photo to Twitter of himself wearing a Snoop t-shirt — again. This time, he wrote “All love” in the caption. Snoop has been going after ‘Ye for awhile but it seemed he was ready to put it to rest earlier this month. On October 2, Snoop shared a video…
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has assured flood victims in Bayelsa and Rivers States that the Federal Government is committed to alleviating their pains. Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President, Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said Osinbajo gave the assurance in Bayelsa State. Osinbajo spoke at St. John’s Catholic Church, Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, Igbogene, Yenegoa, Bayelsa after his inspection of flooded areas in the state on Friday. He said that he was touched that despite the flood and what all the people had been through, they were still…
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide (ONYCW) has called on President Buhari to grant the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu presidential pardon. According to Vanguard, this was made known in a statement signed by the group’s Deputy President General, Comrade Obinna Achionye in Ebonyi state on Friday, October 19, 2018. ONYCW also called on the Federal Government to drop charges against all Biafra agitators in the interest of national reconciliation. Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide also said Buhari should extend amnesty to IPOB just like he released 500 Boko Haram detainees in Kano state.…
International media organisations have queried the emergence of the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar over alleged questionable source of his wealth. This development occurred in London during a three day engagements of the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, with major media networks and think tanks. Giving a wrap up of the engagements on Saturday in London, the minister said the media houses he visited raised questions as to why Atiku could emerged as presidential candidate, considering the anti corruption stance of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Mr Peter Obi has said his choice as the running mate to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is to ennoble his people. Obi said this on Friday in Enugu during a visit to the state governor, Chief Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. It would be recalled that the presidential candidate of the PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar on Oct. 12 announced Obi as his running mate, a situation that generated mixed reactions from party chieftains in the area. Governors of the PDP and party chieftains from the zone subsequently met and expressed their dissatisfaction that they were not consulted prior…
A source in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that former Governor Ayo Fayose may be relocated to Lagos to stand trial. According to the source who spoke to The Nation, Fayose has been served with the charges against him and his trial notice. EFCC’s spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren also said that “Fayose has been served with charges alongside his company, Spotless.” The former Governor has been in EFCC’s custody since he surrendered himself on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. The anti-graft agency also obtained an order from a Federal High Court mandating it to keep Fayose for 14…
Muhammadu Buhari has called on traditional rulers across the country to continue to build bridges of unity to ensure the development of the country. Buhari made the disclosure at the official launch of a book “the Benin Monarchy an Anthology of Benin history” held in Benin on Saturday in commemoration of the 2nd coronation anniversary of the Oba of Benin Oba Ewuare 11. The president, represented by the Secretary to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr Boss Mustapha commended the good relationship that exist between the Sultanate and the Benin Kingdom saying it should cut across the country. He said…
Lawmakers on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) may impeach Senate President Bukola Saraki in a few days, Senator Godswill Akpabio has revealed. The APC Senators had agreed to drop the earlier planned impeachment move against Saraki at an executive session on Wednesday. But after a brawl after Saraki failed to recognise Akpabio at plenary on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, the Akwa-Ibom state senator revealed that a “new leadership” would be formed soon. Akpabio, a former minority leader, advised Saraki to borrow a leaf from him and resign his position as Senate President following his defection from the…
Chief Osita Chidoka has said there was no opposition to the nomination of chief Peter Obi as the Vice-Presidential candidate to Alhaji Atiku Abubarkar. Chidoka, who is the Special Adviser on Strategy and External Engagement to Prince Uche Secondus, National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made the assertion on Wednesday in Awka. He blamed the initial disquiet by some stakeholders on the channel (social media) through which they might have received the announcement. The PDP chieftain said the meeting of party stakeholders in Enugu was not to oppose the nomination of Obi but to discuss why the presidential…
Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has urged people to change their lifestyle in favour of nature conservation towards sustainable environment in the state. Ambode gave the advice during the 2018 Annual Walk for Nature on Saturday to advocate sustainable living and conservation of natural resources. Represented by the Commissioner for Environment, Mr Babatunde Durosinmi-Etti, he said that it was imperative to combat the impacts of pollution on the nation’s ecosystem. The governor said that it was important to combat pollution on biodiversity and human health by shifting to a more conscious approach to consumption and interaction with the environment. “The theme of…
Aisha Buhari has restated her commitment towards uplifting the lives of women, youths and vulnerable children in Nigeria. Mrs Buhari stated this on Saturday shortly after she was decorated with the “Deborah Award’’ in recognition of her selfless service to humanity by the Diocese of Gwagwalada, Anglican Communion. The award ceremony was conducted to commemorate the 2018 Episcopal Harvest with the theme: “Harvest of Ceaseless Blessings’’. Mrs Buhari, who was represented by the wife of former Military Administrator of Katsina State, Mrs Grace Shamah, called on Nigerians to remain steadfast in praying for the peace and progress of the country.…
Whether he’s rocking stadiums across the U.S. with Jay-Z and Beyoncé, in the studio producing the follow-up to his many hit records (“Wild Thoughts” featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller, anyone?) or running his record label, We the Best Music Group, Khaled Mohamed Khaled — better known as DJ Khaled — always has something new to share with his fans and followers. And that’s what the Grammy-nominated mega-producer and WW (formerly Weight Watchers) spokesman was doing late last month in L.A. at Shoe Palace on Melrose Avenue, promoting a sneaker collaboration with Nike’s Jordan Brand. For the occasion, Khaled dressed for…
Margot Robbie has given Instagram followers a first look at her dressed as Sharon Tate for Quentin Tarantino‘s upcoming film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and the result is uncanny. In the photo, the Aussie actress wears a white skirt, black turtleneck and white boots as she stares into the camera, with her blond locks draping down her sweater. “First look. #OnceUponATimeInHollywood @onceinhollywood,” she captioned the picture. Robbie will play Sharon Tate, an actress and model who had a successful career in the 1960s. Tate was married to director Roman Polanski but was murdered by members of the Manson…
It’s no longer enough for superheroes to kick ass and save the world. Turns out you have to do it with a smile — at least, if you’re a woman superhero, that is. Following Tuesday’s release of the first trailer for “Captain Marvel,” in which Oscar winner Brie Larson plays the titular Carol Danvers in the first-ever female-led Marvel film, the sexist comments swiftly rolled in. Some social media users took issue with Larson not looking appropriately happy whilst firing radiant energy from her fingertips and flying through space. Twitter user @TFMonkeyYouTube went so far as to paste grins on…
Big Sean has remained relatively quiet outside of a few festival appearances on the music front as he works toward his next highly anticipated solo album. VIBE actually caught up with the Detroit MC following his set at One Music Fest in Atlanta earlier this month to get his take on a multitude of topics, including his friendship with Mac Miller and experimenting with his voice in a singing capacity. Like much of the hip-hop community, Sean was shaken after learning about the tragic loss of Mac, even though the pair only linked up for a lone track “Hundred Dollar…
After gaining 28kg over the course of her second pregnancy, singer Ciara has revealed the intense workout plan that helped her get back her pre-baby body. The 32-year-old told Cosmopolitan magazine she exercised three times a day, in between breastfeeding her baby daughter. “It was kind of like, wake up in the morning, breastfeed, eat a small meal, go train, come back in, breastfeed, eat another meal, go train, then come back, have another meal, and then a third training session at night,” Ciara said. “It was a good challenge — one I set for myself, not for anyone else.…
The day after losing their season opener in Portland, the Los Angeles Lakers gathered in their film room and listened to a Pulitzer Prize winner talk to the team about sacrifice, preparation and releasing negativity. Kendrick Lamar, the first rapper to win the Pulitzer for music, visited with the Lakers at their team facility on Friday as part of their “Genius Series.” General manager Rob Pelinka started it last year when the team invited some of the most successful people in different industries to talk to the team throughout the season. Lamar was slated to talk to the team last…
While some fans may be disappointed not to experience a Rihanna Super Bowl performance, many celebrities have supported the singer’s decision to turn down the opportunity. “Yes they asked her and yes, she declined,” a source with knowledge of the situation told PEOPLE, adding that the decision was likely made in support of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, known for kickstarting the #TakeAKnee movement. After the news first broke on Thursday, Amy Schumer quickly stepped in to applaud the Fenty Beauty mogul, 30, and suggest that it would be “cool” if Maroon 5, who are expected to perform…
The producer has got himself a truly generous partner. Alicia Keys planned something big for her partner’s birthday. The singer gifted an unsuspecting Swizz Beatz with the type of gift most men would get hype for. The producer was surprised with a luxurious new ride in celebration of his hitting the big 4-0. The singer presented the gift in a ceremonious way, blind-folding her husband before leading him to his present, which was not a special meal at a “ninja restaurant” as he was made to believe. Keys made sure nobody blew the surprise. She even gave TMZ’s film crew…