David Oyelowo stars alongside Oprah Winfrey and Forest Whitaker in ‘The Butler’

The Butler tells the story of a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three decades. It is inspired by the true story of Euguene Allen, a butler who served eight US presidents in the White House for 34 years.

Forest Whitaker stars in this historical drama as the main character the Butler, which also stars Oprah Winfrey in her first major acting role since The Color Purple.

Aml Ameen and David Oyelowo can also be seen in the film with Aml playing the butler in his younger years and David taking the role of the butler’s militant son.

Other notable actors in The Butler are Cuba Gooding Jr, Terence Howard and Lenny Kravitz – the film is directed by Lee Daniels. The film would hit theatres on August 16, 2013.

Check out the trailer:

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Tina Turner weds at 73 in Switzerland

Singer Tina Turner is a married woman after quietly exchanging vows with her long-term partner in Switzerland, according to local reports.

The 73-year-old R&B-rock icon, who became a Swiss citizen in April, wed German record executive Erwin Bach, 57, in a discreet civil ceremony on the banks of Lake Zurich in Kusnacht “a few days ago,” municipal official Hannes Friess said.

The newlyweds will celebrate the union in a Buddhist ceremony at their estate in Kusnacht on Sunday, and reports suggest 120 guests will attend the festivities.

Before her relationship with Bach began in the mid-1980s, Turner was married to her musical partner Ike Turner for 14 years. The pair divorced in 1978, and Ike Turner’s alleged abuse of his wife was chronicled in the singer’s 1993 biopic, What’s Love Got to Do with It.

News of Turner’s wedding plans spread in early April amid reports suggesting she and Bach had become engaged, but a representative for the singer refused to comment.

Shan George Opens Up, Talks about her Sex and Prostitution Scandal

Like every other Nollywood actress, Shan George has had her fair share of scandals.

She has been accused of going into marriage and coming out of it over three times, dating younger men and decorating her body with countless tattoos. What’s true and what’s not?
In this interview, the half caste actress shares her painful story with Showtime Celebrity. This is Shan George beyond the scandals.

On her challenges:
One major challenge I have always faced as an actress has to do with not being at home all the time and playing roles in movies that are opposed to my character.

Let’s assume you were born in a Christian home and you imbibe what you were taught from when you were a kid. All of a sudden, because of your profession, you are called to be a Buddhist or a mermaid. You are talking about being something you have never experienced. I have never seen a mermaid or transformed into a mermaid before, but I’ve acted as one.  You have to try and figure out how they talk, walk, smile and so on.

Nollywood Actor, Nonso Diobi Replies Tonto Dikeh

Edmund Burke once said “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” In this light, Nollywood actor, Nonso Diobi has picked up from where Lola Omotayo stopped – he replied Tonto Dike with a series of tweet on the latters comment about Mercy Johnson returning to work two months after delivery.

See Nonso’s tweets below

Taiwo Taye indicted in France on Tax Fraud

Former Nigeria international, Taiwo Taye has been indicted in France on tax fraud charges and a Marseille court has begun a judicial procedure to seize his €600,000 mansion based in Allauch, a French commune situated east of Marseille.

The 28-year-old defender played six seasons at Olympique Marseille between 2005 and 2011 before joining Italian giants AC Milan.

French fiscal authorities say the player did not pay income taxes in 2008 and 2009 as well as property taxes in 2011 on his 900m2 home, which they say will be auctioned at €200,000, three times lower than its market value, reports supersport.com.

VIDEO: Mercy Johnson Talks Challenges in Her Career on Insight

In the interview with her namesake, Pastor Mercy, Mercy Johnson Okojie described her self as “the girl next door….nothing special”. She talked about her career as a Nollywood actress and challenges she faced while growing up

Check it out!

Callie Rogers won £1.9m ten years ago; today she has £2,000 in her account

Britain's youngest lottery winner, Callie Rogers says she has never been happier after blowing her £1.9million fortune.

Callie scooped the jackpot when she was just 16 but frittered the money away on drugs, booze and cosmetic surgery; becoming so depressed she even attempted suicide three times.

Ten years on, the mum-of-three has just £2,000 of her winning left in the bank but believes she is finally truly happy.

Callie said: "I can’t believe ten years have passed since I stood holding that huge cheque. It feels like a lifetime ago.

"I don't think of myself as a lottery winner - I try to forget the ups and downs I’ve been through and just feel like a normal person.

"It was too much money for someone so young. Even if you say your life won’t change, it does – and often not for the better."

PHOTOS: Ramsey Nouah, Don Jazzy, Waje and Other Celebs at Rita Dominic’s Birthday Party

Last week, Nollywood actress Rita Dominic celebrated her 38th birthday in a grand style. The well-attended party was graced by the likes of Ramsey Nouah, Dakore Akande, Toolz, Uche Jombo, Lynxxx, Yvonne Nelson and other stars.

Check out the photos:

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Kerry Katona and fiancé George Kay Pose Half Nude for New! Magazine

Atomic Kitten singer Kerry, who has recently admitted to going bankrupt for the second time, poses with fiancé George Kay on the cover of New! Magazine.

The 32-year-old singer said: "I had to declare myself bankrupt because of my first bankruptcy... We can’t afford (the wedding). It’s not a priority – as long as we are together, that’s the main thing”.

FUNNY VIDEO: Ice Prince Does Weather Forecast In Pidgin English on American TV Channel

Check out Ice Prince doing the Weather Forecast on American TV Station Pix11 (Channel 11) in New York last Friday, right before his show on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Rihanna Flashes Bling Bling and ‘Cleavage’

Rihanna, in her recent Instagram shots, flashed a diamond mouthpiece, a gold pistol and coin intertwined ear rings and some ‘cleavage’ too.

"I'm an outlaw b*t*h!!" the singer wrote.

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Super model Oluchi Covers Elle Magazine SA August 2013 Issue

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Cruelty! Woman Burns 7-Yr-Old Stepson’s Hand On A Stove

A woman identified as Mrs Aminot Otun has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for roasting the right hand of her seven-year-old step-son, Awwal Otun.

Awwal’s hand was allegedly roasted for adding drops of liquid disinfectant to his bath water.

According to Ngozi Ekwerike-Okoro, President, Child to Child Network, a Non-governmental Organisation, NGO, a distressed call from one of Otun’s neighbours at 59, Suenu Street, Surulere, Lagos saved Awwal’s life.

Awwal was rushed to the Mother and Child Hospital at Gbaja where another drama ensued as the doctor on duty refused to treat or admit the boy despite pleas that the hospital was built purposely for mothers and children in the state.

Awwal was later taken to a nearby private hospital for treatment and he is currently at Juvenile Welfare Centre of Alakara Police Station.

Former Zambian President asked for $1m for 2011 presidential campaign – Nigerian Witness

A Nigerian state witness has testified that former President Rupiah Banda asked for US$1 million (K5.4 billion) from his company for the 2011 presidential campaign.
SARB managing director Akpan Ekpene yesterday told the court that Mr Banda asked his fugitive son Henry to handle the money.
Mr Ekpene was testifying in a matter in which the former President, 75, of house number 3 plot 2759 off Leopards Hill Road in Lusaka is charged with one count of abuse of authority of office.
Mr Ekpene told the court that he informed Banda that he would “do his best” to find the money as Zambia sought to purchase oil from Nigeria.
Banda is alleged to have procured a US$2.5 million Nigerian government-to-government oil contract in the name of the republic of Zambia “which he in fact meant to benefit himself and his family”.
Mr Ekpene testified that in an earlier meeting with Banda, he had mentioned that the government-to-government oil transaction would be good for the country and would also support his political party (MMD).

Happy Birthday To Wizkid As He Turns 23 Today

Happy birthday starboy, more blessings.

Sudanese Leader Omar Al-Bashir Has Left Nigeria amid Calls of His Arrest

A Sudanese diplomat says President Omar al-Bashir has left Nigeria after human rights lawyers and civil rights activists demanded his arrest.

Al-Bashir has been indicted for genocide and war crimes in Darfur.

The diplomat who would not give his name told The Associated Press that al-Bashir left at 3 p.m. Monday, less than 24 hours after he arrived and in the middle of a two-day summit ending Tuesday.

He denied that al-Bashir's hasty departure was related to demands for his arrest. Human rights lawyers filed a lawsuit Monday to try to compel the government to detain Sudan's president and surrender him to the International Criminal Court for trial.

Nigeria's government says it followed an African Union instruction that its 53 member states should not arrest al-Bashir.

Driver kidnaps Chinese to avenge colleague’s sacking

A 33-year-old driver, Taiwo Aduloju, who was recently arrested for kidnapping a Chinese employee of ZTE Nigeria Ltd, has said he took the action to avenge the sacking of his colleague.

Aduloju was arrested alongside nine others-, Jimoh Olalere, Rotimi Segede, Michael Sunday, Chigozie Edeh, Adeyinka Jagbojagbo, Kabiru Jagbojagbo, Adeshina Mutiu, Ope Dada and Ufot Akan- in Ajah area of Lagos State.

Adeloju, a former driver at the company, said, “The head of the drivers, who we call Papa, was sacked unjustly by the company. He was given only N15, 000 as severance package. I decided that I would avenge this injustice meted out to Papa.”

The suspect said with the connivance of 14 others, he was able to kidnap a senior Chinese employee of the company, Mr. Kuang Yingjun. He said the plan was to get a ransom of N35m so that Papa would be given part of the money.

VIDEO: Army Confirms Al-Mustapha’s Status In Military

The Nigerian Army has confirmed claims made by Major Hamza al-Mustpha that he is still personnel of the Nigerian Army.

At a briefing by the joint security information committee, the Director of Army Public Relations who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Colonel Joe Agim, said that Major Al-Mustapha, the Chief Security Officer to late General Sani Abacha, is still enlisted in the Nigerian Army.

“With regards to Mustapha’s release, well, I want to confirm that he is still in the army” he stated.

“The case is going to be handled by the army administratively in line with the harmonised terms and conditions of service.’’

He goes on to add that his case will be handled administratively by the Army in line with the harmonized terms of service.

Check out Photo of Michelle and Barack Obama Back in the Days

US first lady, Michelle Obama posted the black-and-white picture of her and the president in their earlier years.

“Barack and Michelle. #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #NoFilter,” she writes in the photo’s caption.

Let me imagine what happened on the day they took the photo.

Michelle: Honey, come there is a photographer out there, lets take a shot.

Barack: Abeg leave me, person never eat since morning.

Michelle: Don’t worry; I will support you so that you won’t fall.

Barack: I don’t like the background; I don’t even like the photographers’ face.

Michelle: You complain too much! Ok look ground, while I face the camera man.

Now check the photos below – no condition is permanent – dreams do come true.

Chimamanda Disses Caine Prize, Abubakar replies ‘Go F**k Yourself’

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has sparked what could be described as“the battle of Africa’s Literary Giants”. Kiyoandfilo gathered that the author of ‘Americana’ in a recent interview, made nonsense of the Caine Prize for African Writing, which was won by Nigerian writer Tope Folarin.

In the interview conducted by American graduate student and blogger Aaron Bady, Chimamanda also made reference to another Ngerian writer Elnathan John, as “one of my boys”

Here is an excerpt;

Elnathan was one of my boys in my workshop. But what’s all this over-privileging of the Caine Prize, anyway? I don’t want to talk about the Caine Prize, really. I suppose it’s a good thing, but for me it’s not the arbiter of the best fiction in Africa. It’s never been. I know that Chinelo is on the short list, too. But I haven’t even read the stories—I’m just not very interested. I don’t go to the Caine Prize to look for the best in African fiction…I go to my mailbox, where my

OJB Jezreel: Juliet Ibrahim and Nomoreloss Resolve Issues (VIDEO)

Jay-Z ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ lands first UK number one album

Jay-Z has landed his first UK number one album with Magna Carta Holy Grail.

The rapper's highest-charting album previously was 2011's collaborative project ‘Watch The Throne’ with Kanye West, which peaked at number three.

The record ousted Mumford & Sons' Babel which enjoyed surging sales following the band's appearance at Glastonbury.

Magna Carta Holy Grail, Jay-Z's 15th album, features guest appearances from Justin Timberlake, Frank Ocean and Beyonce.

Prophet TB Joshua Set to Buy Football Club, Wassaman United in Ghana

According to ghanasoccernet.com, TB Joshua is on the verge of completing a take-over of Ghanaian second-tier side Wassaman United.

The cleric is believed to have virtually wrapped up the take-over in a deal which will see the name of the club changed to Emmanuel Stars.

Kiyoandfilo learnt that this is the second time Joshua has attempted to get a stake in Ghana football; in the first instance, an attempt to set up a second division side flopped.

Emmanuel Stars will compete in the lower division league and most certain to have the financial war chest to make a bigger impact in the league.

PHOTOS: Tiwa Savage Rocks a Lovely blue wrap dress at the City people Awards

Tiwa, who recently released her ‘Once upon a time’ album, wore a blue wrap dress made by Frockit Rockit (FnR) to the City People Awards last night.

Check her photos.

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