The Game has been sentenced to 120 hours of community service for assaulting an off-duty policeman during a pick-up basketball game in Hollywood. The 37-year-old rapper, whose real name is Jayceon Taylor, also received a six-month suspended jail term Monday and was ordered to attend anger management counselling. He may have to do the time if he gets into any more trouble. Prosecutors say during a game in 2015, Game threatened, intentionally fouled and sucker-punched the officer, who’d stolen the ball from him and made a basket. Game also pleaded no contest to stealing a camera from a paparazzi who…
Author: David Folami
Claudio Ranieri acknowledged Leicester City cannot continue haemorrhaging defeats after Sunday’s 2-0 loss at Swansea City left the Premier League champions one point above the relegation zone. Swansea defenders Alfie Mawson and Martin Olsson struck in the first half at the Liberty Stadium to condemn Leicester to a fifth successive defeat and 14th of the campaign in total. Leicester manager Ranieri has seen his side go six league games without scoring and he knows something must change if their historic title success is not to be succeeded by a historic demotion. “I wanted the start of a ‘new season’ today,…
Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel has slammed key defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos for his ‘unnecessary’ sending-off before their 3-2 German Cup penalty shootout win over Hertha Berlin. Greece international Sokratis was shown two yellow cards in quick succession for repeatedly complaining to referee Deniz Aytekin when a free-kick was awarded against him. He was sent off in the 119th minute, seconds before the final whistle brought the match to a close at 1-1 after extra time. Dortmund went on to win the shootout. “A double yellow for complaining – there are few more unnecessary yellow-red cards than that,” fumed Tuchel. As…
Gov. Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday says the state will support the concept of bringing the National Theatre to life. The governor made this known when he joined the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, to inspect the edifice at Iganmu, Lagos. He said the state would collaborate with Federal Government to uplift the national monument and restore its past glory. The governor added that the rehabilitation of the edifice was not an investment for the state but a support for rebirth of national heritage. He stressed that the dividend of such support would not be…
The Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Senator Babefemi Ojudu, has said President Muhammadu Buhari will not die by God’s grace. Ojudu made this known on Saturday, February 12, 2017 when he received leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress from the 16 local government areas of Ekiti State at his residence in Ado Ekiti. The President’s aide was reported to have also said looters who are afraid of being brought to justice are the ones wishing him dead. In his words: “Our President is honest, patriotic, committed and passionate that this country must be great. Nobody…
Ex-Gov of Delta State, James Ibori, has said he is not a thief. Ibori maintained that his life is fashioned by God and he was pained that his people pain during his incarceration. Speaking in his hometown of Oghara during a special thanksgiving service, he said: “Today I have decided to speak for myself. I am not a thief, I cannot be a thief,” he said. “Today is the day they say I should give testimony to God, for those who know me, you know that my entire life is a testimony itself and I have said it over and…
It’s been a week since Beyoncé broke the internet with news that she is expecting twins with her husband Jay Z. Now, Life & Style magazine has learned that the pair’s new additions pretty much saved their marriage. The couple, were perceived to be having marital issues over the past few years. Following events such as Beyoncé’s sister Solange hitting her brother-in-law Jay Z in an elevator to the singer’s album where she repeatedly hinted she was going through the pains of infidelity. Regardless, sources reveal that the couple have decided to fight for their family after a particularly rough…
The Grammy Awards is music’s most prestigious reward, holding later tonight in Los Angeles. Here, we remind you of those up for awards with a complete list of the nominees for the event. Album Of The Year: 25 — Adele Lemonade — Beyoncé Purpose — Justin Bieber Views — Drake A Sailor’s Guide To Earth — Sturgill Simpson Record Of The Year: ‘Hello’ — Adele ‘Formation’ — Beyoncé ‘7 Years’ — Lukas Graham ‘Work’ — Rihanna Featuring Drake ‘Stressed Out’ — Twenty One Pilots Song Of The Year: ‘Formation’ — Khalif Brown, Asheton Hogan, Beyoncé Knowles & Michael L. Williams…
Tonight will see the 59th edition of the Grammys take place in Los Angeles and it goes without saying that many will see their dreams come true or get dashed. Whatever the case, the Grammys is the known pinnacle of music. Being nominated alone earns the artiste a new level of reverence and serves as a reference in their CV. So yes, Nigerian music could do with the Grammys to get validation on the global scene; but that’s not the only validation that matters in the grand scheme of things. Bear with me a moment as I use football as…
Not for the first time, Adele and Beyonce will be going head to head to compete for the three biggest categories: Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Album of the Year. Beyonce may be the queen of the universe, but Adele is a rightful contender for that title. In 2009, Adele was a newcomer who won the Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Performance. She won the latter at the expense of Queen Bey. Three years later, Adele took the Grammys by storm with her album 21. 21 topped the charts owing to Adele’s soulful voice…
Queen Bee is the ruler of the Grammys and this year doesn’t seem to be any different. Her track Formation has been judged as the Best Music Video at the ongoing Grammy Awards. While the live show is set to start in two and a half hours, some categories have had their winners announced at the pre-show. The song has courted controversy for its political tone and has been the theme of Beyonce’s 2016 tour. She’s also nominated in eight other categories including Record of The Year, Song of The Year and Album of The Year.
Wizkid could finally earn his first ever Grammy award tonight, February 12, 2017. The Nigerian singer is nominated in the Album of the Year as a featured artiste and producer on Drake’s fourth studio album, Views. Views was named Spotify’s most streamed album of 2016, and his hit ‘One Dance’, which features the Nigerian superstar and Filipino R&B singer, Kyla, was named the most streamed track of 2016. The album is nominated with Adele‘s 25, Justin Bieber‘s Purpose, Sturgill Simpson‘s A Sailor’s Guide To Earth, and Beyonce‘s Lemonade. British comedy star, James Corden will be hosting the 59th annual Grammy…
Guess what we came across in our archives today? This adorable photo of Korede Bello at Nigeria’s Next Super Model 2011 edition. If our numbers are right the ‘Do like that’ singer’s age should be around 14 at that time! A closer look at this shot shows Korede Bello with beards! I mean who sprouts beards at the age of 14? Not saying it’s not possible but it just means Korede must have had a super fast growth spurt. We’re not insinuating anything… We also understand that when you have teenagers as your audience you tend to do something to…
“Osinachi’ star Humblesmith shared this photo of himself and we are in love all over again. Sitted atop a leather throne, Humblesmith looks undeniably like a prince or even King in the magnificent shot taken by TY Bello. Way to go Humblesmith! Way to go!
The Big Brother Naija third Live Nomination show is on and CoCoIce has become the third housemate to leave the reality series. She was up for eviction alongside Debie-Rise and Gifty who were granted one more week in the house. Cocoice was nominated by Gifty. Only last night, CoCoIce pulled an epic stunt, breastfeeding Bassey during a game of truth or dare. Check out a recap of how they voted below; 1. Bally: Miyonse and Soma 2. Bisola: Miyonse and Gifty. 3. Kemen: Miyonse and Soma 4. TBoss: Miyonse and Gifty. 5. TTT:Gifty and Miyonse. 6. Uriel: Bisola and TBoss.…
After each round of Premier League fixtures, We bring you its Team of the Weekend. Our panel of experts carefully selects 11 star performers along with a manager. Defender: Alfie Mawson played his part as Swansea bagged a clean sheet in a vital win over champions — and fellow strugglers — Leicester, but it’s his work at the other end that secured his place in our team. You’ll struggle to see a more sweetly-struck goal all weekend than the one Mawson volleyed in to fire his side in front at the Liberty Stadium. A thing of beauty that our third…
Claudio Ranieri believes he may have been too loyal to his misfiring Premier League champions and suggested he is ready to ditch some of his struggling stars after watching Leicester fall deeper into relegation trouble with a 2-0 defeat at Swansea. The Foxes suffered a fifth consecutive loss as goals from Alfie Mawson and Martin Olsson saw the Swans boost their own survival hopes at the Liberty Stadium. The result sees Leicester slip one place above the bottom three and increased the chances of them becoming the first defending champions to be relegated since 1938, while they are the first…
After six weeks of being lost in the wilderness, Liverpool have turned up safe and sound. But what a strange time to emerge. You would think that home games against Swansea, Southampton or Wolves would be perfect for manager Jurgen Klopp’s weary troops to rediscover their touch, but no. Instead, the victims were title-chasing, defensively formidable Tottenham. It’s probably too late for Liverpool to reignite a title challenge, but it certainly makes the top-four battle interesting. The Reds are going whoosh again; can they keep it up?
Burnley boss Sean Dyche was delighted with his side’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea and said he had no problem with Antonio Conte’s comments on his side. Chelsea took an early lead at Turf Moor through Pedro, but Burnley hit back through a Robbie Brady free kick and the Premier League leaders did not register any further attempts on target. After the match, Conte was asked about Burnley’s impressive home record and said: “The pitch is small and this is better for the team that has to defend and play this long ball. “You have less pitch to cover and then…
Antonio Conte insists he is too experienced to be drawn into a war of words with Jose Mourinho after the Manchester United manager accused Chelsea of winning matches with defensive football. Mourinho delivered a back-handed compliment to his former club after United’s 2-0 win over Watford on Saturday, claiming that Chelsea will go on to win the Premier League title because they are “a very good defensive team” who have succeeded with “counter-attack goals and set-piece goals.” But after watching his Chelsea team held to a 1-1 draw by Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday, Conte was in no mood…