BNeWS:Harry Potter actor Richard Griffiths dies

Star: Griffiths with Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, with whom he appeared in the blockbuster series

Honour: The actor being invested with the OBE for services to drama by the Queen in June 2008

Richard Griffiths has died at the age of 65, it was announced today.

The famed theatrical, television and film actor died yesterday after suffering complications related to heart surgery at the University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire.

He starred in Alan Bennett's play The History Boys and appeared in cult classic Withnail and I as the comic Uncle Monty, after getting his start with a small role in Richard Attenborough's Gandhi - but he found a new audience of fans as Vernon Dursley in the Harry Potter films.

Daniel Radcliffe, who played the title role in Harry Potter and also performed with Griffiths in the play Equus, led tributes to the actor, as Withnail star Richard E. Grant said: 'Chin chin dear friend.'....RIP!

Singer India Arie Accused Of Lightening Skin

The 37-year-old star is almost unrecognizable in the cover image from her new single "Cocoa Butter," which is causing a lot of backlash and many to believe that she has been lightening her skin. This is quite a shock considering the afro-centric R&B singer is known for promoting black beauty-- most notably expressed in her hit songs "Brown Skin" and "I Am Not My Hair."

Sources close to India told TMZ that her "lightened" skin tone is the result of the camera flash and angle. And added that the singer never asked to be lightened. Nevertheless, the celebrity website makes the valid point that India approved the photo without correcting the color of her skin.

Basketball Wives: Los Angeles star, Draya Michele was spotted days ago rocking and African print ensemble matched with a Gucci bag and nude Christian Louboutin pumps. She tweeted;

"This was made by #2AfricanGirls (brand) by @preme_styld and is made from traditional Ankara cloth. #Nigeria #Uganda #blackgirlsrock "

Oops!.....minutes after posing for the camera in her Nigerian/ Ugandan outfit, she suffered a disgraceful wardrobe malfunction when her top unbuckled from behind in front of the cameras.

Residents of Ronke street in Ijeshatedo in Lagos have also received a letter from armed robbers informing them of their plan to raid the area soon!

Ronke streets residents said the letters were pasted on the gates of some buildings on the streets and it simply read: “We will pay you people a visit soon. Be prepared for us.”

The residents alerted the police in their area who told them not to panic and gave them a number to call if they suspect anything or anyone. The people who live on the street and its environ have employed the services of vigilante groups while some have started leaving the area..............hmmmmm....May God save us!

'Dead' prostitute wakes up and jumps out of coffin....hmmm!

A prostitute in Zimbabwe 'died' during a hotel romp with a client - only to come back to life as her body was being put in a coffin. The vice girl reportedly collapsed during a sex session last week at the Manor Hotel in Bulaweyo. Convinced she was dead, her shocked client called the police - who sent paramedics to collect the body.

But as they were loading the 'corpse' into a metal coffin, the hooker suddenly woke up screaming.

Local news reports claim she leaped from the casket, yelling: "You want to kill me, you want to kill me".

Terrified staff and guests at the hotel who had gathered to watch the scene unfold, fled in panic.

A source told Bulaweyo24 News: "It was like a movie. People were running away in different directions. It was a scary incident because we were all convinced that she had died because she was just cold. Miracles surely do happen."

The shaken hooker - known locally as MaNdlo - was escorted home by another prostitute.

Source: The Sun UK

Video: Harrysong – I’m In Love [Remix] ft Olamide

I’M IN-LOVE REMIX video, has a calm sense of romance infused into a danceable rhythm. With a Harrysong’s lovely chorus and verse and Olamide’s Rap, this video will get your replay button on lockdown and will pass for that special song dedication to your love one. Enjoy!

PS: This video is a special birthday gift to his fans as he celebrates his birthday on Saturday 30th March, 2013.

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Updates:President Jonathan's 2013 Easter Message to the Nation

Dear Compatriots,

I greet and felicitate with you all as we celebrate Easter which commemorates the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ after his redemptive self-sacrifice for the eternal salvation of mankind.

Irrespective of our religion or faith, all holidays provide us with a fresh opportunity to establish stronger bonds with our family, friends and all those around us for more enduring, harmonious and beneficial relationships.

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Video:2face And Annie's Dubai Wedding.

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Letter To My Future Wife By Nobel Igwe

Dear Future Wife,

I don’t know what you look like, if you are out here or reading this right now! If you are, please print this letter and bring it to our wedding reception. It will make a good read before our guests. They say behind every successful man is a woman. I’ll like to say that behind every successful man is a good woman because I’ve seen men that have shut down their businesses because they got involved with the wrong woman.

I want to be successful and I need to find you right now more than ever. You may not know how much I need you but I come home every night with stories that I would love to share with someone special. I come home late from clubs sometimes wishing you’d be in bed waiting for me to hug your warm body. Your slot in my life is so empty it hurts because I know you are out there without me.

I’ve often imagined how you look. Are you dark or fair in complexion? Are you Igbo, Yoruba or Hausa? I play around with different images in my head but one thing stands out, I know you are very curvy.

Rihanna was just named UK's most influential pop star ahead of Beyonce, who came in second, and in celebration of that, the Barbados beauty shaded the heck out of Beyonce. She posted the news on her instagram page then basically told Beyonce to bow down.

Excited Fans Welcome Tonto Dike..Superstar tinz!

Wizkid Hits A Super Sized Booty On Stage In South Africa

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Style-Virgos Lounge's 2013 Collection.

The new release by Virgo Lounge is set to pump our spirits up this raining season. Let go of the gloomy dark shades and embrace the beautiful pieces by Virgo Lounge.

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Genevieve Nnaji is, no doubt, the darling of many movie fans in Nigeria and other parts of the world. The multiple award-winning actress, model and brand ambassador has managed to attract the admiration and following of millions people globally.

That is why it came as a shock to many of Nnaji’s fans when, Ghanaian actress, Jackie Appiah, emerged winner of the 2013 African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards for Best Actress in a Drama Category, beating Nnaji and others. This is despite the fact that Nnaji’s red carpet look took centre stage at the event, where she wore a white buttoned down dress with a deep plunging neckline that afforded a generous view of her breasts. Indicating the good and the bad, several media outfits could not resist flaunting her on their cover pages many days after.

As to why Genevieve did not win the awards, she, like some of her contemporaries that lost the game, seem to have failed to mobilise voters while the competition lasted. MNET Managing Director, Mrs. Abiola Alabi, explained that the voting system decided the fate of the nominees at the awards, adding that in addition to being great actors with huge fan base, it was important for the nominees to reach out to their fans and make sure they voted for them.

David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido,Speaking recently on a Channels TV programme, disclosed the main reason he parted ways with the young Asika because he (Asika) was immature.

The superstar singer also explained that he left Asika’s management because they had “different views and issues,” adding that “we just had to go apart.”

“we started this whole thing together and moved it to a certain level.”

“I felt I needed a more matured management,” Davido further explained. He (Davido), however, maintained that, “he (Asika) is still my friend anytime.”

Keri Hilson’s Boyfriend Has An Erection While Taking Picture With Another Guy

Keri Hilson's Baller BF, had an erection while taking the picture . Although one has to wonder why the NBA baller, Serge Ibaka, would be so “excited” hanging out with another guy, or he might simply be imagining something ...........

Pic:Genevieve without make-up

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VIDEO: Olamide – Stupid Love

YBNL GENERAL Olamide is highly intoxicated with love in this his new smashing single STUPID LOVE.

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Pic:Proud papa Naeto C shows off son

He posted the photo on his instagram page:

“Thanks 2 every1 for all the messages. Words arent honestly enuff to express this moment…its ironic especially for some1 like myself who is used 2 putting words 2gether…mayb later…but right now i’m just Thanking God w/my Family and enjoying my son’s company! I wish u all similar moments at some point(s) in your lives!“

BTS: Photos from Iyanya & Wizkid's music video shoot

Sexy Mama by Iyanya featuring Wizkid. It was shot in South Africa yesterday by prolific music video director, Sesan.

The first daughter of Bishop David Oyedepo of Winners Chapel, has married the love of her life, Steve Ogah, in a traditional wedding ceremony. Their white wedding will hold this Saturday March 23rd. Steve is one of Bishop Oyedepo's personal assistants..HML!

New Leak from the Square records..Unlimited by P Square Feat. Lagbaja.

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Popular Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt sentenced to five years in prison

India's supreme court today ,Thursday March 21st has ordered the Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt, the most high-profile of the 100 men and women who were convicted for the 1993 Mumbai serial bombings, to return to jail for a further three-and-a-half years for the illegal possession of firearms in a case connected to a series of bomb blasts that ripped through Mumbai and were one of the deadliest terror attacks in the country.

The bombings on 12 March 1993 were engineered by a silver smuggler and gangster, Mushtaq "Tiger" Memon, widely seen as revenge for the destruction of the Mughal-era Babri Masjid by Hindu fanatics three months earlier. But the real mastermind behind the attacks was said to be the Muslim underworld kingpin Dawood Ibrahim – in revenge for the attack on the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya by Hindu zealots, a hallowed Islamic site.

Mr. Dutt was sentenced to six years in prison in 2007 for illegal possession of weapons that were supplied to him by men subsequently convicted in the bombing. That court cleared Mr. Dutt of involvement with the bombing plot. He has denied involvement with the attacks and said he asked for the guns to protect his family.

He appealed the decision at the Supreme Court and was let out on bail in 2007. He has remained at liberty since then until today. The court reduced his sentence to five years but said the circumstances and nature of offense was so serious that Mr. Dutt cannot be released on probation. Mr. Dutt, 53 years old, already has spent a cumulative 18 months in jail on related charges.

Mr. Dutt will have to surrender within four weeks to serve the sentence, the court said.

Jesse Jagz Part Ways with record label Chocolate City

He released a statement last night saying he has left his record label, Chocolate City. See his press statement below...

To whom it may concern:

I, Jesse Garba Abaga (also known as “Jesse Jagz”) an artist formerly signed to Chocolate City Music label hereby wishes to notify my fans and the general public about my voluntary exit from the label.

After my initial two year contractual agreement with Chocolate City, I do not wish to renew my contract with them and as such have proceeded to continue my music career with my new team at Jesse Jagz Nation. I still maintain a cordial relationship with the management of Chocolate City and my former label mates and I wish them the best in all their future endeavors. Any further information will be passed across through my publicist but until then, have a good day. Look out for my sophomore album JagZNation Vol. 1 coming out in July 2013.

All for the best, Jesse Jagz.

Blogger Sandra Rose and Keyshia Cole Slams Beyonce's New Song "Bow Down/I Been On,"

Keyshia Cole was hit with more than a few angry messages after she ventured to criticize Beyonce for her new single, "Bow Down/I Been On," via Twitter on Monday, March 18.see tweets below!

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Kanye West wants to name his child North West and Claims To Be God In Next Album?

According to The Sun....

Eccentric Kanye West wants to name his baby by Kim Kardashian, North West. The rapper, 35, came up with a list of potential names for the baby due in July, but North is at the top because he thinks it sounds good with his surname.

He sounded out pals about the moniker last month while working in Paris during fashion week. But the title is unlikely to go down well with girlfriend Kim, 32, whose family have a tradition of starting their first names with a K.

Kim k might also have a problem with her boyfriend’s next album title - I Am God.

He is toying with the idea while he records new material. A source said: “Kanye’s ego is

something else, so he’s quite serious about the title.

FGB News: LIL WAYNE RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL

Lil Wayne has been released from the hospital six days after he was admitted in the Intensive Care Unit of the Cedars-Sinai Hospital in West Hollywood after suffering several massive seizures caused by a suspected drug overdose. Sources connected with the rapper told tmz ... Wayne is feeling weak but he's a lot better. He plans on laying low until he makes a full recovery.

Cobhams Asuquo, Tara Fela-Durotoye & others Make the Young Global Leader’s List at the World Economic Forum 2013

Every year, the World Economic Forum bestows the honor of Young Global Leader on distinguished individuals below 40.

The Young Global Leader nomination has been described as “recognition of your record of professional accomplishments, your commitment to society and your potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world through your inspiring leadership”.

The community of the Young Global Leaders is “a global network of peers from diverse backgrounds and fields, with the goal of significantly impacting world affairs and shaping the global agenda.” It is a forum for young leaders to be a voice for the future and change agents for positive action.

Tara Fela-Durotoye,Founder, House of Tara, Nigeria;
Cobhams Asuquo, Founder and Chief Executive Officer Cobhams Asuquo Music Productions, Nigeria;

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The much anticipated single, “Chairman” from M.I‘s third studio album also titled, “Chairman”is finally here. Produced by E.Kelly and mixed by Sheyman.

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D’Banj Feat. Kanye West – Scape Goat Remix (Snippet)

Was Played in D’Banj’s new documentary, amongst some other new songs, here’s a snippet of the long-awaited“Scape Goat Remix” by D’Banj featuring Kanye West.

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D’Banj Feat. Kanye West – Scape Goat Remix (Snippet)

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Sheyman And Trybe Records Part Ways

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Ademoye Oluseyi aka. Sheyman has parted ways with eLDee da Don and Trybe Records.

Sheyman is no longer with the label and his rep confirmed this news. ‘Sheyman is in a meeting now. He’s on his own now, doing his thing‘, said Sheyman’s PA Damilola.

The PA added that the producer now has his own production label called Phat Base Entertainment. Sheyman’s Twitter page corresponds with his PA’s story as his profile links to a website Phatbase.com which is currently under construction.

Trybe Records is yet to release an official statement on the split but Sheyman’s profile has been taken off the label’s official website. Sheyman who is also known for his sound engineering skills (he mixed and mastered Iyanya’s ‘Kukere‘).

Sheyman was with Trybe Records for a year and he released the hit song ‘Celebrate’ under that label, He was said to have been working on his third album ‘From Zero to Hero’.

Iyanya & “Kukere” Producer, D’Tunes Part Ways

I’m sure we’ve all heard “It’s D’Tunes again oh!” on every single one of the new Iyanya‘s smashing hit singles. From “Kukere’ to “Your Waist” and finally to “Flavour”, the prolific producer, D’Tunes and Triple MG label mate, Iyanya found a hit-making formula that boosted Iyanya back into the spotlight.

Sadly, though details are still sketchy as to why, the producer has allegedly left his label of 3 years to sojourn on his own and has in the process, started up his own record label – “Difference Entertainment”; of which he is already promoting his first artist, Sean Tizzle and the act’s two new singles, “Sho Lee” &“Boogie Down”

Source: Tooxclusive.com

Nigerian women's rights advocate honored by Michelle Obama

Nigerian democracy activist and women's rights advocate Dr. Josephine Okei-Odumakin, was one of the 10 phenomenal women who were honored by US first lady, Michelle Obama and US Secretary of State, John Kerry, on Friday March 8th in the US.

Dr. Josephine, who is the president of Campaign for Democracy and President of Women Arise for Change Initiative, was presented with the Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award by John Kerry and Michelle Obama at a ceremony that held at the Dean Acheson Auditorium of the U.S. Department of State.

The annual Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award honors extra-ordinary women around the world who have done great work in advocating for human rights, women’s equality, and social progress.