15 August 2013

Man Tweets For Weed And Lost His Job

Faced down with another boring day at work, a Toronto car repair shop worker decided some weed would be just the thing to make the day fly by. Instead of reaching out by phone or walking to his friendly neighborhood drug dealer, the user, using the handle @Sunith_DB8R, tweeted that he needed a joint delivered to his workplace in Vaughan, just north of Toronto.

Lamar Odom To Escape Prosecution Over Paparazzi Outburst

Lamar Odom will not face charges following paparazzi outburst last month. According to TMZ, the basketball player has agreed to pay for the damage he caused in the July incident and later would be required to attend an office hearing held by the City Attorney.

Stuntman Who Parachuted As James Bond In London Olympics Dies

The daredevil who amazed the world when he parachuted into the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony dressed as James Bond has been killed in a jumping accident.

14 August 2013

Lupe Fiasco Responds To Kendrick Lamar

Lupe Fiasco was in a sharing mood yesterday. After dropping his "#DopeFrancis (American Trap)" track, the MC gave fans "SLR 2," a response to Kendrick Lamar.

Frank Ocean’s Cousin Sues Chris Brown

Chris Brown's legal troubles continue to get worse. The singer has been hit with a lawsuit by Sha'Keir Duarte, cousin of Frank Ocean, stemming from a brawl that occurred between the two artists and their entourages in a Los Angeles parking lot this past January.

Reactions Trail Protests By South African Women Married To Nigerians

Mixed reactions, trailed reports of a protest by South African women married to Nigerians, who were protesting alleged stigmatization, discrimination, and humiliation by government departments and agencies and officials of the South African government.

Sky News Cameraman Shot Dead In Egypt Violence

A British cameraman is among at least 149 killed as an operation to clear two camps filled with thousands of protestors loyal to ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi descended into violent chaos.

First Lady Michelle Obama's Hip-Hop Album Project Underway

First Lady Michelle Obama teams up with non-profit organization Partnership for A Healthier America to come up with a hip-hop album that will hopefully inspire healthy living among the youth.

Nigeria Is Jinxed, Cursed Says Former President Obasanjo

Nigeria Is Jinxed, Cursed Says Former President Obasanjo while reviewing Nigeria’s history since independence, former President Olusegun Obasanjo said the country may have been cursed with poor and irresponsible leaders.

We Can’t Meet Academic Staff Union of Universities N92billion Demand – FGN

The Federal Government on Tuesday said it did not have the resources to meet the N92billion financial demand by the Academic Staff Union of Universities.

Indian Sailors Dead After Submarine Explosion In Mumbai

An unspecified number of Indian sailors have died after an explosion and fire on a navy submarine at a dockyard in Mumbai, authorities said Wednesday.

Nigerian Contestant 'Beverly Osu' Breaks Big Brother Africa 10-Year-Old Record

Nigeria’s own, Beverly Osu, has made history for being the first Big Brother Africa contestant that has not been nominated for eviction since the inception of the television series in 2003.

Oprah Winfrey Apologizes For Naming Switzerland in Handbag Incident

Oprah Winfrey is sorry that she caused media frenzy over a handbag incident in a luxury store in Zurich.

Lady Gaga Goes Naked for V Magazine September Issue

Lady Gaga covers up on the cover of V Magazine‘s September 2013 issue. The 27-year-old entertainer wore much less in the inside images from the cover story. Check out the uncensored images below!.

JTF Arrests 11 Suspected Oil Thieves, Destroys 27 Illegal Refineries

The Joint Task Force (JTF) in Niger Delta, Operation Pulo Shield, said today it has apprehended 11 suspected oil thieves and destroyed 27 illegal refineries.

Kendrick Lamar's Verse on Big Sean's 'Control' Draws Reactions From Hip-Hop Stars

Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar and Jay Electron released their hot new song “Control” on August 13, and not only is it trending on Twitter, it has caused the rap world to freak out over Kendrick’s verse, where he raps about being the “king of New York”, this is easily becoming a trending topic and sparking online debate.

Nigerian Comedian 'I Go Die' Reportedly Orders Rolls Royce Phantom Worth Over N30million

Famous nigerian comedian, I Go Die, has confirmed awaiting the arrival of his new toy in a recent interview with a magazine.

Chinese Group Of 10 Drinks Pesticide To Attempt Public Suicide

At least 10 people in Beijing attempt suicide together by drinking pesticide, in what may be a protest against the nation's Railway Ministry, the South China Morning Post reports.

South African Women Married to Nigerians Threaten Protest

South African women married to Nigerians, yesterday, threatened to stage mass protest in Johannesburg to stop discrimination against them, their husbands and children. 

13 August 2013

[MUSIC] Control - Big Sean Ft. Kendrick Lamar & Jay Electronica

[MUSIC] Up Down (Do This All Day) - T-Pain Ft. B.o.B


[MUSIC] Jahs Love is True – Burna Boy Ft. Wizkid

[MUSIC] Raise Your Glasses [Hennessy Artistry 2013 Track] – D’banj

'The Expendables 3': Cast List Revealed, Glen Powell Added

"The Expendables 3" has just added new blood. The Hollywood Reporter learns that actor Glen Powell has been tapped to tackle a lead role as "a highly trained combat veteran who is also an expert hacker and drone pilot."

[MUSIC] Skelewu - Davido

Robin Thicke and Janelle Monae Cover VIBE's 20th Anniversary Issue

Two RnB stars grace the cover of Vibe's 20th anniversary summer issue, chart-topping crooner Robin Thicke and the soulful Janelle Monae share the spotlight.

Soulja Boy Ejected From Plane After Refusing to Sit Down

Rapper Soulja Boy apparently was booted from an American Airlines flight after he caused a scene before the flight took off.

Swiss Boutique's Sales Assistant Hits Back at Oprah Winfrey Over Discrimination Allegation

Sales assistant, who allegedly refused to show Oprah Winfrey a handbag and told her that it was "too expensive" for her, said that the media mogul's story about what happened in the luxury Zurich boutique was "absurd."

George Lucas and Wife Welcome Daughter Everest Hobson Lucas

George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson have welcomed their first child together. Everest Hobson Lucas is the first child for Lucas and Hobson, who married in June.

IcePrince Zamani Covers Bubbles Magazine

Bubbles Magazine release its 30th issue covered gracefully by multi award winning superstar rapper Iceprince Zamani. He shares with us his story and his motivation as he swiftly ascends the pinnacle of international hip hop made in Nigeria and being a winner at the 2013 BET Awards.