New-ish couple Jlo and Alex Rodriguez just wrapped their European vacation together. But where the Paris PDA pics end, the words of affection start. J.Lo just did an interview with Extra, where in the span of two questions, the singer bestowed on A-Rod an impressive 13 compliments. Extra’s reporter asked how she felt about what Rodriguez said about her in a recent interview—namely that “she is one of the… the most impressive and smartest human beings I’ve ever met.” They followed up with a question about A-Rod’s latest career moves (he’s signed onto Shark Tank and Good Morning America). J.Lo’s…
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RIHANNA, who will soon grace the silver screen as cabaret performer Bubble in Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets, has set her sights on more than just summer block busters. Indeed, the Bajan singer has revealed that she would like to join fellow singers Cher and Jennifer Hudson as pop stars who have won acting’s highest accolade: an Oscar. “I’d love to get there one day,” Rihanna told The Sun on Sunday of her mission to take on larger acting roles. “Who doesn’t want to be told they are doing a great job?” The singer, who is currently…
Toronto rapper Drake surprised fans at Nathan Phillips Square on Sunday night by making an appearance at a Canada 150 event outside city hall. Fans got out their phones, danced, jumped up and down, and sang in chorus with Drake, who crashed the stage and put on a mini-concert, and then watched the fireworks with them. Drake expressed appreciation for the Indigenous significance of the event. “We celebrate our Indigenous people. We celebrate the land that we’re standing on,” he said, quickly adding, “I just came for the party, though.” Drake told the mass of people: “I’m just so happy…
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger due to step up his move for the Algerian winger over the coming days The Algerian is ready to leave Leicester in search of regular Champions League football. Arsene Wenger is known to be a big admirer of the winger and is plotting a swoop for the 26-year-old this summer. However, Italian website Calcio Mercato claims that the move could be done as early as this week. They say that Wenger has given the “OK” for the club to push ahead with the signing and that the transfer will “soon” be announced. Arsenal are likely to…
The Catalan club are ready to start bidding for the Italy international, but their valuation of the midfielder is way below what PSG would want. Barcelona will start their pursuit of top transfer target Marco Verratti in earnest this week after a new financial year began for the Blaugrana on July 1. The Catalan club had been unable to spend any more cash due to budget restrictions for 2016-17 running up until the end of June, but they are now ready to start bidding for the Italy international. It was reported earlier this week by Barcelona-based sports paper El Mundo…
Manchester United’s preseason tour is the perfect place for their next generation of players to show Jose Mourinho what they can do, according to Phil Jones. United travel to the United States on July 9 for games against LA Galaxy, Real Salt Lake, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona. Youngsters like Axel Tuanzebe, Demetri Mitchell, Scott McTominay and Matty Willock are all in with a chance of being named in the squad. And United defender Jones says it is a good chance for them to make an impression on Mourinho. “We’ve often played against these kinds of teams in preseason…
Vector and Jesse Jagz team up to share an impressive freestyle on Mobb Deep’s “Shook Ones” instrumental. Listen up.
Following the start of his U.K tour which kicked off in grand style, Urban Highlife artiste Adekunle Gold kicks off the new month with the release of ‘Call on me’. The Pheelz-produced song sees Adekunle Gold declaring he is available for the woman he loves, and he is also ready to change for her. The song is bound to garner more fans to his growing fanbase and music.
It’s official! Davido’s smash hit single ‘If’ has an official remix, and it features R. Kelly. The US superstar artist had earlier sent in his vocals to Davido, which was shared on social media. Turns out Davido has and his team have decided to go with a collaboration with the R&B legend. R.Kelly does his best to blend in and deliver a verse and adlibs to what has been one of the biggest African songs of 2017. Download and listen.
Lilian Esoro and son Jayden give beautiful goals in a new photoshoot she collaborated on with top photographer Eleanor Goodey. The Nollywood actress chose stunning pieces from Abuja based womenswear brand Yutee Rone for the photoshoot wearing soft glowing, dramatic cat eyeliner switching her soft smokey nude eye colours with vibrant matter red and nude pout. She chose a nude waterfall tiered detailed peplum hem piece with sheer top panel details and a black sheer and tulle detailed floral embellished piece with son copping a trad look paired with a red cap and bead in some shots.
Kunle Afolayan has announced the release date for his new movie, “The Tribunal.” A collaboration between African Magic films and Golden Effects Pictures, the movie which stars Bimbo Manuel, Nobert Young, Omotola Jalade, Carol King, Funsho Adeolu, Ade Laoye, and Damilola Ogunsi, will debut on July 28, 2017. In “Tribunal”, “Jimi Disu, a man in his fifties, is one of the bright- minded lawyers who co-establish a leading law firm in Lagos many years ago. However, he lost his sense of direction and strength after being hit by a series of personal challenges that question his resolve as a man.…
Webizza Global PR is thrilled to announce the release of debut single from Marvis Nkpornwi, ‘Vibe’, available on all major music stores on 30 June 2017. ‘Vibe’ is a Hip Hop/ Rap debut single by Marvis, who was a top finalist at Big Brother Naija 2017. She is passionate about rapping, acting and modelling. As an independent artiste, she plans on releasing a second single from her EP that is scheduled to be out in October this year.
Gender Awareness Trust (GAT), an NGO, on Monday said it had trained no fewer than 149 youths, religious and traditional leaders on adolescent girls initiative. The Project Officer, Miss Tida Leo, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna. Leo said Collective Action for Adolescent Girls Initiative (CAAGI) is a Christian Aid funded project. “The initiative is aimed at improving the choices and opportunities of adolescent girls in Northern Nigeria.’’ She said 58 were trained on gender advocacy, 40 on Child Right Act and 51 are faith actors and dialogue forum. According to her,…
The Managing Director, Mr Nsima Ekere, has assured that the emergency repairs on failed portions of the East West Road, Rivers, will be completed within three weeks. Mr Ibitoye Abosede, Director Corporate Affairs, NDDC, gave this assurance in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Abosede quoted Ekere as giving the assurance while inspecting work on the road. He was accompanied by the Executive Director Projects, Mr Samuel Adjogbe, and other directors of the Commission. The NDDC boss stressed the importance of the road, describing it as the gateway to economic activities in the Niger Delta region. He declared: “This road…
The natives of Abuja have rejected groups seeking secession from Nigeria. President of the Original Inhabitants Development Association of Abuja (OIDA), Danladi Jeji noted that they would seek independent status from the northern and southern groups if the Nigerian federation is dissolved. Jeji said they will seek an independent status by calling on the United Nations to govern the 8,000sq kilometres territory through a transitional arrangement until it can become an autonomous city-state with socio-political and economic sovereignty. While canvassing support for the federal government, the group called for more devolution of powers to FCT and state governments to ensure…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that the late Alhaji Maitama Sule would be remembered by Nigerians for his unblemished public service records. Abubakar, who stated this in a statement on Monday in Abuja, described public service records as one of the deceased’s greatest and most indelible virtues. Atiku noted that the deceased was one of Nigeria’s greatest and most remarkable politicians whose vast experience, knowledge and wisdom were invaluable and immeasurable. He described the late Sule as an epitome of selfless service to the people, saying that politicians of his generation were dedicated to service with integrity and…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has insisted that President Muhammadu Buhari is on life-support. Fayose said the recent trip by the President’s wife, Aisha Buhari to London confirms his statement. “It is six days since I addressed the press and today, I still insist that the President is indeed on life-support,” the Governor said while speaking to newsmen in Lagos on Monday, July 3. “The worsen condition of the President’s health necessitated the hurried trip of our First Lady, Her Excellency Aisha Buhari to London and it is hoped that she will have the courage to tell Nigerians the truth…
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo has joined dignitaries mourning the death of elder statesman, Alhaji Maitama Sule. Obaseki has described the late Maitama Sule as a great leader, who contributed immensely to peace, development and security in the country while he served as Minister for National Guidance in 1983, a portfolio established to assist the then President Shehu Shagari in tackling corruption. In his condolence message endorsed by his Chief Press Secretary, John Mayaki, Obaseki recalled that the former minister actively engaged in the promotion of peace and security in the continent. Mourning Alhaji Sule, the governor explained that words…
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has insisted that the Blues must cough out mega million money to land Everton striker Romelu Lukaku this summer. The Belgian international has signified his interest to make a return to Stamford Bridge, and Everton have stated emphatically that the Blues will have to pay whopping sum of £100 million to lure him away from Goodison Park. Conte has made the Belgian hit-man his number one priority as he looks to add to his squad to defend the Premier League title and make an impact in the Champions League next season. Lukaku moved to Stamford Bridge…
Chelsea are edging ever closer to the signing of Antonio Rudiger and the Roma defender appeared to give the game away following Germany’s Confederations Cup triumph on Sunday night. It’s understood the Premier League champions have agreed a £33million deal for Rudiger, with Antonio Conte on the hunt for John Terry’s long-term replacement ahead of the 2017/18 campaign. Rudiger was at the heart of Germany’s defence which beat Chile 1-0 in the final of the Confederations Cup and the 24-year-old earned widespread praise for his impressive performance in Saint Petersburg. One particular Instagram user, believed to be a friend of…