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Justin Bieber's New House

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Biebs has moved into a landmark house near Beverly Hills ... one that was built recently but has captured the interest of architectural aficionados. We're told the house is renting for just shy of $60K a month. He can afford it. As previously reported ... Justin moved out of his BH condo this week -- to the delight of his neighbors. Justin turned the building upside down. The house is big enough so the ragers won't disturb nearby residents ... it's 6,537 square feet with a 7 car garage, 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms.

Mario Balotelli charged over Instagram post

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Mario Balotelli's knack of attracting the wrong type of headlines shows no sign of abating after the enigmatic forward was charged by the English Football Association with racially stereotyping Jewish and black people in a social media post. The FA is looking into Balotelli's reposting of a Nintendo character Super Mario image that underneath had the words "jumps like a black man and grabs coins like a jew." "Mario Balotelli has been charged by The FA in relation to a recent posting on social media," read the statement. "It is alleged the Liverpool player breached FA Rule E3[1] in that his posting was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper. Mourinho on the enigma of Balotelli Balotelli: Racism makes me feel alone "It is further alleged that this is an 'Aggravated Breach' as defined by FA Rule E3[2] as it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or color and/or race and/or nationality and/or religion or belief. "The pl

2Face’s New Video! Go feat. Machel Montano

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Watch the official video of 2Face Idibia’s “Go”, featuring Trinidadian Soca singer, producer and song writer, Machel Montano. Enjoy

Aliko Dangote Named Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2014

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Nigerian billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, has been named Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2014. The announcement was made at the unveiling ceremony, which took place in Kenya’s capital city Nairobi, CNBC Africa reports. Speaking on the award, a panel of judges at the event said: “Aliko Dangote is a lion of Africa in terms of business. He is second to none when it comes to investing in Africa, not just Nigeria. He is also a capitalist with a big heart. He puts his money where his mouth is and his foundation is a step forward for a man who wants to make a difference on the continent.”

World’s Fattest Man Who Once Weighed 444 Kg Dies at Age 44

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The fattest man in the world who once weighed 70 stone (444.521 Kg) is dead at age 44. Prior to his death, Keith Martin had weight-loss surgery, Daily Mail reports. He had three quarters of his stomach removed, and subsequently lost half of his body weight. However, he died of pneumonia eight months after the surgery. Before the surgery, Martin was consuming 20,000 calories a day – 10 times what is recommended for adults. According to reports, “he had six-egg fry-ups for breakfast then pizzas, kebabs, Chinese takeaways and Big Macs for lunch and dinner, all washed down with six pints of coffee and two litres of fizzy drinks.” There was once a period when he didn’t leave his UK home for 10 years because he was unable to walk. “We’re still grieving. We miss him very much,” said one of his two sisters, Tina. R.I.P Photo Credit: Daily Mail

Late Phillip Hughes Laid To Rest

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Gregory Hughes pictured very emotional as he carried his son's coffin into his funeral on December 3rd. Phil Hughes died on November 27th two days after he was struck in the back of the neck by a ball during a cricket game in Sydney, Australia. He died just three days to his 26th birthday. The funeral was attended by over 1,000 people including many national and sporting dignitaries as well as the Prime Minister of Australia, Tony Abbott. It was also broadcast live on Australian TV. His mum Late Phillip Hughes

New Video: Falz feat. Yemi Alade & Poe – Marry Me

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Falzthebahdguy has dropped the visuals to ‘Marry Me’, one of the songs off his debut album, and we are loving the video. Featuring Yemi Alade and Poe, as well as cameo appearances from a lot of stars like Lami Phillips, SDC, Onos, Saeon, 2Shotz, Kemi Smallz, Emmaohmagod and more – the video tells the story of a typical Nigerian wedding day.

Kim K is now the most searched person in the world

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Kim K has been named the “Most Searched Person of 2014″, beating last year's winner, Beyonce. 2014 was definitely the year of the 34 year old reality star with buzz-worthy events like her wedding to Kanye, her Vogue cover and most recently her 'break the internet' naked pics for Paper magazine. Beyonce comes second, while Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry come 3rd and 4th respectively. See the top ten most searched personalities of 2014 after the cut... 1. Kim Kardashian 2. Beyonce Knowles 3. Miley Cyrus 4. Katy Perry 5. Justin Bieber 6. Joan Rivers 7. Jennifer Lopez 8. Kendall Jenner 9. Kaley Cuoco 10. Robin Williams

Ibinabo Fiberesima covers Genevieve Magazine’s Bridal Issue, Talks about Her Upcoming Wedding & more

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Genevieve Magazine’s December 2014 issue has just been released and the annual Bridal Issue features actress and President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Ibinabo Fiberesima, who got an engaged a few months ago to her longtime friend. In an exclusive interview with Genevieve magazine, the actress talks about her love, marriage, her past relationships and more. She says, “My previous relationships didn’t work probably because I wasn’t patient enough”. The issue also features an exclusive bridal shoot in Tuscany, tips to a successful marriage, Celebrity Weddings of 2014, wedding traditions that need to go and more.

Bill Cosby Is Being Advised to Either Pay $100 Million Compensation or go to Court over Rape Allegations

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A famous womans’ attorney, Gloria Allred, is reportedly asking Bill Cosby to pay a settlement fee of $100 million or go to court over rape allegations made by several women in the past few weeks. Gloria Allred, who has been very vocal about the allegations, proposed two solutions for the comedian and American dad figure – he should either give up the statute of limitations which will allow his accusers to file a lawsuit or he should put $100 million into a fund where judges can decide the way in which each victim can be compensated. According to Gloria Allred, this scandal has lasted too long and it is a huge cloud on his reputation and legacy.

Tambuwal, Ambode, Elrufai & Others Win APC Governorship Ticket

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday, held its gubernatorial primaries in different states across the country. Here are the winners, as reported by Tribune: Lagos State – Akinwunmi Ambode Akwa Ibom State – Umana Okon Umana Oyo State – Abiola Ajimobi Sokoto state – Aminu Tambuwal Delta State – Otega Omerhor Enugu State – Okey Ezea Nasarawa State –  Tanko Al-makura Kaduna State – Nasir El-Rufai Kwara State –  Abdulfattah Ahmed Taraba State -Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan Ogun state –  Ibikunle Amosun Yobe State – Ibrahim Gaidam Rivers state – Dakuku Peterside Congratulations to all the winners.

20 Youngest Power Women In Africa 2014

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The annual Forbes list of the The 20 Young Power Women In Africa 2014 has been released and it features Nigerian amazons like Ada Osakwe and Toyosi Akerele among others. Written by Mfonobong Nsehe for Forbes Every year since 2011  have enlisted readers’ help to identify 20 young, extraordinary and inspiring African women, aged 45 and under, who are making the most dramatic impact in individual African countries in the world of politics, business, technology, policy, diplomacy and media for the annual tally of the 20 Youngest Power Women In Africa. Now in its 4th year, the list celebrates 20 influential female leaders, ground breakers & ceiling crashers who are transforming the continent from their communities. Read about the Nigerians on the list after the cut... Ada Osakwe (pictured right), Nigerian, Advisor to the Honorable Minister Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria Nigeria’s agricultural sector has attracted more than $4 billion in privat

Mercy Aigbe-Gentry is The Celebrity Shoot’s Latest Cover Star! Dishes on her Worst Fashion Moment & More

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Read below; What does fashion mean to you? Fashion to me means a way of expressing yourself through your outward appearance. Looking stylish and trendy. Who is an African woman? An African woman is beautiful inside out, a strong woman who is perfect in her imperfections. How do you dress – according to your mood or trends? Where I’m going to matters and at times I go with trends, and at times my mood influences my dressing. What was your worst fashion day? The day I saw a picture of me on a red carpet , where my bra strap showed. I was embarrassed.

50-Year-Old Vivica Fox is Reportedly Dating 31-Year-Old Robert Ri’chard

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                          Vivica Fox and Robert Ri’chard on set of Chocolate City Vivica Fox is giving a new definition to the word ‘cougar’ because according to an exclusive report from Daily Mail, the 50-year-old actress is dating a man almost 20 years younger than her. Trust us when we say you know who the young man is. Think Bobby from Cousin Skeeter on Nickolodeon back in the day…yup! She’s reportedly dating 32-year-old actor Robert Ri’chard. According to Daily Mail, the two of them met on the set of the buzzed-about stripper film ‘Chocolate City,‘ which was shot in Los Angeles in September. In the film, Ri’chard plays Devin – a college student recruited to be a stripper – and Vivica Fox actually plays his mother. This is not the first time that Vivica Fox is dating a younger man. In early 2003, Vivica Fox, then 37, started dating 24-year-old Washington Redskins player Darien McCants. Later in 2003, she dated rapper 50 Cent. She was 38 at the time and he was 27.

Bez releases new music - 'There's A Fire'

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After the release of his debut album, 'Super Sun', Bez is back with the break out first single off his forth coming album. "There's A Fire" marks Bez's return to the Nigerian music scene, it showcases his intentional sound swathed in African rhythms and syncopation. "There's A Fire" is an evolution of the sound that the Bez's fans all over the world have come to know and love. The music is beautiful and creative and it showcases an authentic African groove, fusing a large horn section, call and response and a long coda that is reminiscent of the  late great Fela Kuti compositions. Bez has spent the past year recording in studios in New York, Houston, Lagos, and even going to his Northern Nigerian village of Karu, Nassarawa State to work with and record traditional musicians and instrumentation to craft this big, bodacious, brilliant and brassy collection of records of which "There's A Fire" is the first single. The

Ebony Life TV Personality, Dolapo Oni Engaged to Ooni of Ife's Son

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The TV personality got engaged last night to the Ooni of Ife's Son. Big congrats to her.