Obafemi Martins is the 5th highest paid player in USA Major League Soccer for the 2013 season

Obafemi Martins

Kiyo: Obafemi Martins is the fifth highest paid player in Major League Soccer for the 2013 season, according to a players' union release. He is also the highest ever paid player for Seattle Sounders with an annual basic salary of $1.6million. Martins beat Freddie Ljungberg record of $1.3million at Seattle Sounders as highest paid player ever in the club history in 2009/2010 season. According to a statement by MLS players' union, Martins is on the basic wage of $1.6million per season and earn guaranteed compensation fee of $1.725million.

Robbie Kaene of Los Angeles Galaxy is the highest earner in MLS with $4million salary and $4.333million as his guaranteed compensation. Second on the list is ex-Arsenal star Thierry Henry, who earns $3.75million and a guaranteed compensation for New York Red Bull striker is $4.35million. Another New York Red Bull star Tim

Cahill is next with an annual wage of $3.5million with guaranteed compensation fee of $3.625million. The fourth on the highest paid players list is Los Angeles Galaxy's Landon Donovan with an annual wage of $2.5million with a guarantee compensation fee of $2.5million.

Madonna Sells Abstract Painting for $7 Million

Madonna arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute

Kiyo: Madonna sold an abstract painting by French artist Fernand Leger for $7.16 million on Tuesday to raise funds for girls' education projects in Afghanistan, Pakistan and other countries.

The 1921 painting, "Trois Femmes a la Table Rouge," which carried a pre-sale estimate of up to $7 million, was purchased by an unidentified buyer at Sotheby's Impressionist and Modern Art sale in New York, according to the auction house's website.

The singer, who bought the artwork in 1990, said "I cannot accept a world where women or girls are wounded, shot or killed for either going to school or teaching in girls' schools. We don't have time to be complacent. I want to trade something valuable for something invaluable - educating girls!"

Filo: That was very commendable; thumbs up to the Material Girl.

PHOTOS: Psquare, Dangote, Okonjo, Aki and others on President Jonathan's Trade mission to South Africa and Namibia.

Filo: Just feed your eyes for the night.

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Video: Annie Idibia refutes pregnancy rumours

NEW VIDEO: Berner feat Wiz Khalifa - Paradise

Filo: Berner has released the video for ‘Paradise’ feat Wiz Khalifa; the video was produced by STINJE and directed by Tha Razor.

This b*t*h makes me throw up!! – Rihanna to Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie

Filo: Rihanna is sure steering a social media battle; the singer posted a photo of Nicole Richie on her Instagram page with a comment “This b*t*h makes me throw up!!”

So what exactly is Rihanna’s beef – is it the hair style?

Nicole Camille Richie is an American fashion designer, author, actress, singer and television personality.

Kiyo: Hope she doesn’t mean it in a bad way.

Rihanna

NSUI Mumbai President Suraj Thakur suspended after naked dance

Suraj Thakur

Filo: National Students Union of India's (NSUI) Mumbai President, Suraj Thakur was suspended today for dancing naked at a party function.

Though the details of the aspiring politician’s dirty dancing are still murky, apart from the fact that it occurred at a Congress event, but according to reports, he was suspended for his drunk and disorderly behaviour.

Thakur reportedly first gained prominence after he led vociferous protests against the book of Rajiv Gandhi’s alleged killer AG Perarivalan in May 2011. He had also organised a massive demonstration against senior BJP leader LK Advani later that year in November.

Kiyo: A good example of leadership that works; nobody is above the law.

My daughters’ father is not Uduaghan, but a Single and Yummy Guy – OMAWUNMI

Omawunmi

Filo: Omawunmi Megbele, fondly called Omawunmi has reacted to rumours making rounds that the father of her child is the current Delta State helmsman, Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan

The singer, who until now has kept mum regarding the paternity of the child, claimed the story is totally untrue – that the real father is ‘single and yummy’ and they are all doing fine.

“It’s sad cos they write lies and ppl actually believe it. My daughter, her father (who is single and yummy btw) and i are fine” she said.

I tire o": Which1 r u pple writing dat delta state governor is d father of @omawumi's child? Na so jist don finish for Nigeria?” she added.

Kiyo: So who is the secret father? Maybe, as DMX puts it, this is “another unsolved mystery going down in history”

Lauryn Hill Sentenced to Three Months in Prison For Not Paying Taxes

Lauryn Hill

Kiyo: Grammy-winning singer Lauryn Hill, who pleaded guilty in 2012 to failing to pay taxes on more than $1.8 million earned from 2005 to 2007, was sentenced to three months in prison on Monday.

Monday's sentencing also took into account unpaid state and federal taxes in 2008 and 2009 that brought the total earnings to about $2.3 million.

Despite having paid more than $900,000 in the past several days, Hill still owes interest and penalties, the U.S. attorney's office said.

In a forceful but controlled statement to the judge punctuated by occasional raps with her fist on the podium, Hill described how she failed to pay taxes during a period when she'd dropped out of the music business to protect herself and her children.

Filo: In addition to serving three months in prison, Hill must pay a $60,000 fine.

After she is released from prison, she will be under parole supervision for a year, the first three months of which will be spent under home confinement.

She is to report to prison by July 8 though it's not clear where she'll serve her sentence. 

American company, Wool & Prince invented a shirt that stays fresh for 100 days?

Kiyo: It could spell an end to laundry days – or at least make them a much less frequent chore.

Manufacturers claim they have invented a shirt that stays clean even after 100 days of wear. The garment resists odour so effectively that it even smells fresh after being worn during rigorous exercise, its makers claim.

It is also said to need no ironing as it is made of is wrinkle-free material that can withstand even the roughest of treatment.

American company Wool & Prince said they developed the shirt for men who hate having to wash their clothes so often.

They sent researchers around the world wearing the shirts doing everything from backpacking in the Andes to dancing in sweaty New York nightclubs to test their design.

The shirts are made of wool which lasts six times longer than cotton. Laboratory tests have shown that wool fibres resist tearing and can bend back on themselves more than 20 000 times without breaking. Cotton breaks after 3 200 bends. Wool is also highly resilient to wrinkles because it has a natural crimp.

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Stop forming Loyalty, PORT to the Next Level – Uncle Saka

Uncle Saka

Filo: It appears Hafiz Oyetoro, aka Uncle Saka is enjoying every moment in his new partnership with MTN, after ‘porting’ from his first love, Etisalat. The teacher cum actor doesn’t see reason why he should remain with a network in the name of being loyal; rather he advise his fans to port to the next level. Hear him - “Van Persie Ported 2 ManUtd & won a trophy. I Ported 2 MTN & my Bank Acct Smiled. Stop formin loyalty. PORT 2 d Next Level.”

Kiyo: Money is speaking.

NEW VIDEO: Zdon ft Vector – Crazy Love

Filo: Paporrella Kingdom proudly presents the highly anticipated "Crazy Love" video.

Justin Timberlake To Release second part of '20/20 Experience' album on Sept 30

Filo: Justin Timberlake posted a photo on his Instagram page that suggests there would be a part 2 to his recently released album "The 20/20 Experience" - and the new album would hit stores Sept 30.

The already released 20/20 Experience album which sold 968,000 copies during its release week has 10 tracks; possibly, the part 2 would also come with 10 tracks.

But why the rush, seeing the singer did not release an album for seven years.

Kiyo: Guess he wants to give his fans what would last them for another seven years.

Aerosmith Cancel Indonesia Concert Over Bomb Threat

Aerosmith

Filo: Aerosmith have cancelled an upcoming concert in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta due to reports of a bomb threat at the Myanmar Embassy. The band cancelled the show, set for May 11th, on Saturday after the Indonesian government announced the arrests of two alleged militants plotting to bomb the embassy to protest the government's treatment of Muslims, the AP reports.

Kiyo: ‘Everybody wants to go to heaven, nobody wants to die’.

PHOTOS: Nollywood celebs at the premiere of “On Bended Knees”

Seun Akindele played Pastor Reuben

Filo: The stars were out at the Silverbird Cinemas in Ikeja on Sunday night, celebrating the premiere of “On Bended Knees”, a Christian-themed movie produced by Emem Isong and directed by Lancelot Imasuen.

The movie is the latest offering from Royal Arts Academy and stars Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha, who also gets co-producer credits, and Seun Akindele in leading roles.

Ufuoma Ejenobor and the Director of the movie, Lancelot Imasuen

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I Spent $3,000 a Month On My Hair - Ghanaian actress, Salma Mumuni

Salma Mumin - The New Look

Filo: Only recently, Ghanaian actress, Salma Mumuni was reported to have said she is tired of Brazilian hair, and that informed the decision to cut her hair. “I cut my hair because I was tired of the Brazilian hair. I wanted to go natural and for me to go natural I didn’t want to keep my long natural hair on so I cut it. I just wanted to change my looks too for a while” she said.

The single actress from the Upper West Region of Ghana is in the news again, this time she revealed to GhanaSuperStars.Com that she spent over $ 3,000 to maintain the new hair style that will make her identity outstanding. “I maintain it every week too” she proudly said.

Hmmm, that’s close to ₦500,000.

Kiyo: Don’t ask me which hair? Just take a look and tell us what you think.

Salma Mumin - With her stylist

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PHOTO: Was Beyoncé Drunk or Just Tired?

Filo: What do you think happened to Queen Bey?

5 women die in limousine fire on California Bridge

Kiyo: A limousine traveling on a major bridge in the San Francisco Bay area burst into flames, killing five female passengers who were trapped inside and injuring four others who escaped, authorities said Sunday.

The limo was carrying nine female passengers and a male driver when it caught fire late Saturday on the San Mateo–Hayward Bridge, California Highway Patrol Officer Art Montiel told The Associated Press.

Five occupants became trapped while four others suffered injuries but managed to get out after the vehicle came to a stop on the bridge, the patrol said. The driver escaped uninjured.

Officer Montiel said that the victims were all in their 30s. Authorities said the names of the dead would be released once families have been notified.

The blaze occurred around 10 p.m. on westbound lanes of the bridge, which connects San Mateo and Alameda counties, about 20 miles southeast of San Francisco.

The patrol said that smoke started coming out of the rear of the limo, and the driver pulled over as the vehicle quickly became engulfed in flames. Officers were trying to determine the cause of the blaze, which wasn’t the result of an accident.

“We have no idea right now where they were going or where they were coming from,” CHP Officer Amelia Jack told KGO-TV.

Beyoncé wants more children with Jay-Z

Beyonce, Jay-Z and Blue Ivy

Filo: Beyoncé has revealed her desire to have more kids with husband Jay-Z. Who could blame her? When you've got that much talent in your blood, why not let it flow?

"Definitely, I would like to have more children. Motherhood has changed everything," Beyoncé told The Mirror in London overnight during a break from her Mrs Carter Show tour.

"You see things a bit differently after you give birth and my biggest job now is to protect my child" she added.

Kiyo: Why not, the couple have the wherewithal.

Jonathan did not buy plane for me, says Oritsejafor

Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor

Kiyo: NATIONAL President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, for the first time, publicly dismissed criticisms that continued to trail his acquisition of a private jet with some critics claiming that the gift may have come from the Presidency.

“Word of Life members miss me, my family misses me greatly and appreciating the trauma of connecting flights across the globe; they decided to constitute a committee to raise funds for the purchase of the jet. They reached out to some of my children in and out of the country who generously donated to the course,” he explained.

He maintained that over 90 per cent of the funds came from members of the church while the rest was donated by his spiritual children across the globe.

Filo: The clue to owning a private jet in Nigeria: be a pastor of a large congregation, let your members know it’s not easy connecting flights; soon or later, they would miss you and appreciate your trauma, before you know it, private jet don show!

More Photos from Femi Brainard and Uche Nkowcha’s wedding

Filo: Nollywood actor Femi Brainard married Top Radio On-air Personality, Uche Nwokocha at the Otunba event centre, Maruwa garden, Alausa on Saturday May 4^th 2013.

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PHOTO: Iceprince and his Mum Back In The Days

Iceprince and mum, Mrs Zamani

Filo: Today marks the second anniversary of the death of Iceprinces’ mother, Mrs Zamani; may her soul rest in peace.

PICTURES: Kourtney, Khloe and Kim Kardashian Launch the Spring 2013 Kardashian Kollection

Kourtney, Khloe and Kim Kardashian

Filo: The Kardashian sisters hit Houston for the Texas launch of their Spring Kardashian Kollection this weekend and seeing it was a fashion bonanza, it seems only right that we have a bit of a sisterly fash off.

Kim Kardashian

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New Music: Ms Lauryn Hill returns with “Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)”

Filo: Few hours back, Lauryn Hill quietly released her new song ‘Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)’ on iTunes. “In light of Wednesday’s tragic loss (of former label mate Chris Kelly), I am even more pressed to YELL this to a multitude that may not understand the cost of allowing today’s unhealthy paradigms to remain unchecked!” she said.

86-year-old Real Madrid legend, Alfredo Di Stefano to marry 36-year-old secretary

Alfredo Di Stefano

Kiyo: Alfredo Di Stefano says he wants to wed his 36-year-old secretary, Gina Gonzalez, and will ask Real Madrid president Florentino Perez to be his best man.

Di Stefano, whose wife Sara Freites died in 2005, admitted his six children might not be happy at hearing the news.

But he told Spanish newspaper 'El Mundo': "I've been a widower for eight years. I'm in love. I'm 86 years old but I've got a young heart."

Di Stefano met Costa Rican brunette Gina when he was preparing his biography. She now works as his secretary, manager and representative.

Filo: They say age is just a number…but 50 years difference!  Boy! that is more than number.