Thursday, 27 June 2013

Oprah Winfrey tops Forbes' list of the world's most powerful celebs

Oprah Winfrey tops Forbes' list of the world's most powerful celebs

Billionaire US Talk show host Oprah Winfrey is back as the No.1 most powerful celebrity in the world according to a list recently released by Forbes, a position she's held four times before. She was runner up in 2011 and 2012.

Forbes calculates celebrity's earnings on income from tours, books, contracts, endorsements, movies and residuals, plus presence on social media and in the press for their placing.

See full list below... (Earnings from May 2012-2013)
1. Oprah Winfrey $77m 
2 Lady Gaga $80m
3 Steven Spielberg $100m
4 Beyonce $53m
5 Madonna $125m
6 Taylor Swift $55m
7 Jon Bon Jovi $79m
8 Roger Federer $71m
9 Justin Bieber $58m
10 Ellen DeGeneres $56m
From 11 to 20 when you continue...


11 Hugh Jackman $55m
12 Jennifer Lopez $45m
13 Rihanna $43m
14 Coldplay $64m
15 Tiger Woods $78m
16 LeBron James $60m
17 Simon Cowell $95m
18 Katy Perry $39m
19 David Beckham $47m
20 Robert Downey Jnr $75m

Photo: Singer Seyi Shay with Beyonce's father, Matthew Knowles

Photo: Singer Seyi Shay with Beyonce's father, Matthew Knowles

Matthew Knowles used to be Seyi Shay's manager when she was part of his girl group, From Above.

Check out Mercy Johnson's N15million Lexus GX 460 + visits OJB

Check out Mercy Johnson's N15million Lexus GX 460 + visits OJB

Her husband, Prince Odi Okojie, bought her the SUV a few weeks back. Peep the plate number. Meanwhile Mercy Johnson was spotted at OJB's Gbaja residence this afternoon. Heard she made a generous donation to the ailing music producer but didn't want her photos taken. So my pap took a photo of her car instead...:-)

Also heard that so far OJB has only been able to raise N3million. Don Jazzy, Ruggedman and Mercy Johnson Okojie are the only well known celebs that have donated so far. Though I hear P-Square and their brother Jude Okoye are planning to pay him a visit soon. I'm kinda surprised it's taking this long to raise this money. I can't tell his colleagues what to do with their money, but c'mon guys! C'mon!

Chris Brown accused of assaulting a female in a nightclub

Chris Brown is being accused of assaulting a female inside a night club, sending the woman to the hospital. According to TMZ, 24-year-old woman, Deanna Gines, is claiming she was in VIP with Chris Brown in an Orange County nightclub after his show in Anaheim. When the bar was about to close, Deanna (pictured above) claims Chris Brown roughly shoved her to the ground. She told TMZ that the shove was deliberate and she fell hard on her knees.

Deanna was taken to the hospital and treated for torn ligaments in her right knee that may require surgery. A police report has been filed and an investigation has been opened.

Chris Brown has denied any wrong doing, Tweeting "I didn't do anything".

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde finally makes her US TV debut

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde finally makes her US TV debut

Omotola will make her US TV debut in a new drama series titled 'Hit The Floor' which will air 9pm tonight on VH1 (for those in the US). The series also stars Kimberly Elise and Akon.

Four death row inmates hanged in Edo State today

Four death row inmates hanged in Edo State today

Four death row inmates were hanged in Benin, Edo State, today Monday June 24th, after their death warrants were signed by the Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole.

The inmates included Osaremwinda Aigbuohian and Daniel Nsofor, whose lawyers have been struggling to obtain a stay of execution on the death sentence; and two other convicts whose identities are yet to be ascertained.

According to the Supreme Court, Mr. Aiguohian killed and dismembered the body of his victim while Mr. Nsofor forcefully robbed, tortured and strangled a woman to death.




Mr. Oshiomhole allegedly signed the death warrants of the unnamed duo last month, despite appeals by local and international organizations including Amnesty International and Access to Justice.

President Goodluck Jonathan had directed state governors to exercise their constitutional rights by signing death warrants of death row inmates in order to reduce the rising level of criminality in the country.

Henry Idahagbon, Edo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, said that the defence team of the death row inmates, led by a civil society group, LEDAP, had tried up till the last minute to stop the hanging but did not succeed.

Three of the inmates were convicted outside Edo State and all the executed inmates had been issued the death penalty years ago, according to Mr. Idahagbon.

Source: Premium Times

Nigerians to start paying £3, 000 to enter the UK from November

Nigerians to start paying £3, 000 to enter the UK from November

Naija people, una dey hear this one? According to a report by UK Daily Mail, visitors from 'high risk' countries in Africa and Asia will have to put up a £3,000 cash bond to enter Britain.

The money will be kept by the Government if visitors do not return home by the time their visas expire.

A pilot scheme, introduced by Home Secretary Theresa May, will target hundreds of people coming to Britain on six-month visit visas from India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Ghana, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

The countries have been picked for their high number of visa applications and what the Government sees as relatively high levels of immigration abuse and fraud, reports the Sunday Times.


The bonds, to be introduced from November, will only apply to non-EU migrants, otherwise they would fall foul of European rights to free movement. 

'This is the next step in making sure our immigration system is more selective, bringing down net migration from the hundreds of thousands to the tens of thousands while still welcoming the brightest and the best to Britain,' Mrs May told the Sunday Times.

'In the long run we’re interested in a system of bonds that deters overstaying and recovers costs if a foreign national has used our public services.'

A second scheme will cover countries such as Kenya, the newspaper reports, which are considered to be lower-risk because immigration officials have fewer doubts about migrants' plans to return home.

About 2.2million people are granted visas to enter Britain every year. Last year 296,000 people from India were granted six-month visas, as were 101,000 from Nigeria, 53,000 from Pakistan and 14,000 apiece from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

The Home Secretary plans to reduce annual net migration to under 100,000 by 2015.

Femi Kuti pictured with Common at concert in New York City

Femi Kuti pictured with Common at concert in New York City

Femi Kuti and hip-hop artist Common pictured together after they performed at a summer concert in New York City Central Park yesterday Sunday June 23rd.

Rafael Nadal knocked out in first round at Wimbledon

Rafael Nadal knocked out in first round at Wimbledon

Two time Wimbledon champion, and World No. 5, Rafael Nadal was knocked out in first round at the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament today Monday June 24th after losing to Belgian Steve Darcis who is ranked 135th in the world. Nadal was beaten 7-6, 7-6, 6-4.

Check out D'banj's $25, 000 Suit of Money

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I told y'all about the 'Suit of Money' D'banj acquired for $25, 000. Well, here it is. The suit, designed by Okunoren Twins, is made of actual One Hundred Dollar bills. It was entirely sewn by hand in London but was then taken to Italy for the specialized Milanese buttonholes to be done at the same factory used by Tom Ford. He wore it at his DKM concert last night. #Bigboythings. Nice suit!

Nigeria Info OAP Matse Uwatse set to wed next month

Nigeria Info OAP Matse Uwatse set to wed next month

Multi-award winning radio and TV presenter, motivational speaker and former On-Air Personality with Wazobia FM, Matse Uwatse is getting ready to quit spinsterhood.

The Nigeria Info OAP will marry her businessman heartthrob, Ekemelu Bertram Nnoli, in July. Ekemelu is half German. Big congrats to them!

"Just landed in the country of Africa" US rapper Rick Ross Tweets

"Just landed in the country of Africa" US rapper Rick Ross Tweets

 
Country of Africa? Choi! These American rappers! Trust Naija people...they went in! LOL. See their Tweets after the cut...




Ella magazine publisher, Lisa Walsh, delivers baby girl in Dublin

Ella magazine publisher, Lisa Walsh, delivers baby girl in Dublin

Lisa Walsh, the publisher of award winning quarterly fashion magazine, Ella Fashion, gave birth to a baby girl on the 20th of June in Dublin. Lisa already has two boys. Congrats to her!

Meanwhile Ella magazine will be relaunched in a bigger and better way by August this year.

TECNO outdoors its high-end android smartphone, TECNO Phantom A with etisalat

TECNO outdoors its high-end android smartphone, TECNO Phantom A with etisalat

TECNO Mobile, a leading mobile phone brand has today taken another giant stride with the launch of its new Android Smartphone, TECNO Phantom A into the Nigeria market.

Designed for users with higher demand from Smartphones, the TECNO Phantom A is user friendly with Big Screen, Elegant Slim business style and it is now available at all TECNO authorized retailers across Nigeria.

Phantom A is a dual SIM Smartphone which has 5 inch HD touch screen, runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with dual core processor.


Speaking at the well-attended launch of the phone in Lagos, The Public Relations Manager TECNO Global, Mr. Mounir Boukali said that with dual core processor, the device offers users a fast processing speed and the ability to use multiple applications at the same time, along with a smooth web browsing experience. “With TECNO Phantom A, users can download over 800,000 innovative and interesting apps from Google Play Store” he added.

“It was our objectives to enable Nigerians acquire Smartphones and enjoy a smart life with the TECNO Phones. Now, with the Phantom A, we are offering a superior Smartphone with high-end performance and a better user experience,” Mounir, Said. 
The Public Relations Manager disclosed that the TECNO Phantom A is a very special Smartphone creation, according to him, Phantom A is the first phone made in collaboration with the our two special teams : French designers and Korean ingeniors.
“French designers are among the best in the world, originality, creativity, elegance and style were combined to give the French touch to the Phantom A” Mounir disclosed
“This beautiful, smart, elegant, and fast smartphone according to the public Relations Manager of TECNO global, comes with high-performance features with rich smart experience which allows users to make a balance between their work and personal lives.
The TECNO Phantom A, running on a stunning 5" high definition touch screen, presents users with an amazingly smooth operation experience while viewing messages, multimedia, playing games, for example Asphalt 6, preloaded on the Phantom A.
Other notable features of this Android-driven smartphone include a 8 mega pixel rear camera with flash, a powerful front camera as well and a long lasting battery which allows the users to enjoy long hours of talk time.
Moreover, this phone comes with a 12 months free data bundle powered by etisalat’s most advanced 3.75G, HSPA+ network with speed up to 42 mbps. According to Mr. Lucas Dada, Director of Products and Services, etisalat Nigeria.
“We always endeavour to provide suitable products to the consumer based on market demand. There is no doubt that peoples’ demand from Smartphones is met in the Phantom A. it is fast and precise. “Our team have been working hard to give the best of Smartphone and in TECNO Phantom A, it is innovation combines with style and business live.” Mr. Boukali concluded.

Hot or hot: Toolz outfit to DKM concert

Bootylicious mama!

Kola Boof set to wed Pilot/Businessman Jason Appelbaum

At first I wasn't sure it was real, but it seems it's true. Kola Boof is indeed getting married. The bestselling author will wed air force pilot and businessman Jason Appelbaum in November this year. Kola and Jason have known each other for over 12 years and recently got engaged

Kola writes about Jason:
I’ve always loved Jason as a friend. We were boyfriend and girlfriend in the past. We have a lot of chemistry and deep attraction for each other. We are very happy right now and we love each other very much.
You know I’m not one to sugar coat, so I will admit that it’s been very rough since we decided to tell our families the last week. Jason is Jewish and his family is mostly upset about my Bin Laden connection and my past. They see me as loose and dangerous (which tickles Jason). They are not too happy about our Union but Jason told me that’s why they live in NY and he lives in California.
On my end, because I’m a public figure, there have been vehement protests from my Black American mother, ex-lovers and especially fans and industry people who feel that it’s hypocritical for a so-called “Afrocentric” like Kola Boof to marry a White man.

I would like to address that now.
I am not an “Afrocentric”…I am an Americanized writer, adopted from Omdurman, Sudan by Black Americans who is extremely proud of her Nilotic-Oromo heritage. Like most Blacks in  America, I have been conflicted my whole life by race issues and identity.

I have never been against marrying a White man, I have been several White men in the past…but I will admit that my preference (all my life) has been for Black men. It was always Black men who had the best chance with me.

However, for those who absolutely can’t understand why “Kola Boof” would marry a White man, I would like to share with Americans my true feelings….I live in America…I don’t feel loved by Black American men as a group…I feel betrayed by Black men…I don’t trust Black men.
Even though they are my preference (my first husband was Black)…I don’t think I could marry a Black man now at age 44 after everything I’ve witnessed as an American.
I already have two sons by my first husband who was Black. Jason Appelbaum has one teenaged son who is fully White. We have decided not to have children.

But if life steps in and we do end up having a child, I would like it understood that our child will be considered “Biracial” and not Black. It’s very important to me that African-Americans understand that about me as an African woman.

I have already been accused of “breeding out of the race” and  therefore a hypocrite my detractors for engaging a White man.  The fact is, we don’t plan to have children.

Lastly, please do not harass me. I am happy with Jason  Appelbaum and I don’t care, and will not under any circumstances consider what the public thinks or feels in this  matter. I am marrying Jason for several reasons–as Africans do not merely marry for love. He is the right choice and the wonderful King for me. He treats me how I deserve to be treated, he loves my cooking and he is a great conversationalist. He makes me feel safe and he cares about my feelings and  about my children. My sons adore him.

I didn’t expect to be getting married again–Jason insisted. But I now feel so young again!
I wish everyone love and their favorite things!
Kola Boof

Chris Brown goes off on Twitter after being charged with hit and run

Two criminal charges has been filed against Chris Brown by L.A City Attorney, in connection with a minor accident last month where he rear-ended a Mercedes and allegedly refused to exchange proper information with the other driver. (Scene above). They are also charging him wth the crime of driving without a valid license. The crimes are punishable by a maximum of 6 months in jail for each offense. Chris took to Twitter to clear his name...


More Tweets after the cut...

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Eucharia Anunobi arrives Dakar, Senagal for crusade

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The former actress turned evangelist arrived Dakar Senegal yesterday for a mega crusade holding at the Gate Family Church, Dakar, Senegal, between the 24th and 30th of June. Eucharia will be ministering everyday from 5pm. Venue is 2, Voir Camp Penal - Opp. Macky Sall's Office, Dakar.