Big A Entertainment artist, Ruffcoin, releases his first album

Ruffcoin has just released his first album under Big A Entertainment. The Album titled "Diamond in the Ruff, features several top acts including 2face Idibia, Iyanya, Timaya, Flavour, Ruggedman, M. I Abaga, Phyno, Sound Sultan, and More. As a sneak peek, listen to 2 songs of the album, "30-40" (ft Phyno and Baller. The album is on the streets and on Itunes now. See sneak peak HERE

See the album track list after the cut...

Toolz and Tiwa Savage at Iyanya's concert on Saturday

Toolz sexy in a dress from Liam Fashion Agency and Tiwa stunning in Alexander Wang.

RMD Steps Out Amidst EFCC Rumours, Hosts Iyanya’s Album Launch With Toolz

Despite rumours the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is after him, Nollywood actor and Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in the Delta State Government
Richard Mofe Damijo stepped out last night at the Eko Hotels and Suites to co-host Pop singer Iyanya‘s album launch with popular OAP Toolz.
The actor was dressed in pink T-shirt, blue jeans and a black blazer which was complimented by Toolz who came out looking rather stunning in red and black skin tight gown courtesy of Liam Fashion Agency.
RMD last week made all the headlines when it was reported that he was wanted by the EFCC for his alleged involvement in a N50 million embezzlement scam.

Jonathan Bouys Nollywood With N3bn Grant

President Goodluck Jonathan

By Muhammad Bello

The indigenuous film industry, otherwise known as Nollywood, at the wwekend got a special boost as the

Arsenal Set for £1.5bn Takeover Bid

Arsenal's Emirates Stadium

EUROSPORT


According to both the Sunday Telegraph and The Sun, a Middle Eastern Investment group are set to offer a world record fee of £1.5 billion for complete control of the football club.

Nadal Crushes Ferrer to Win Mexican Open

Nadal with the Mexican Open trophy

REUTERS

Rafael Nadal, ranked fifth in the world, needed just over an hour to dispatch top seed Ferrer and was delighted with his form at winning the Mexican Open.

Photos from Uche Jombo's My Life My Damage movie premiere

From top left Tonto Dikeh, Chioma Akpotha, Munachi Abii, Ufoma Ejenabor. Stephanie Linus, and Rukky Sanda. The premiere held on Friday March 1st at Ozone Cinemas, Yaba. Check out more photos after the cut...

Charles Novia's Alan Poza premieres March 10th

The much-awaited movie from award-winning Nollywood Producer/Director, Charles Novia is scheduled to premiere on the 10th of March 2013 at the new Filmhouse Cinemas, Leisure Mall, Adeniran Ogunsanya, Surulere.

The movie stars a host of up and coming acts as well as new entrants into the scene; notably OC Ukeje, Beverly Naya, Okey Uzoeshi, Norbert Young and Lala Akindoju.

Exclusive: President Jonathan hosts presidential dinner to celebrate Nollywood at 20

It was so hush hush I almost missed it..lol...but was able to get some info to share. Nollywood stars met with President Jonathan yesterday Saturday March 2nd at the State House in Marina, Lagos. The president hosted a presidential dinner to celebrate Nollywood at 20. First Lady Patience Jonathan, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra State governors and lots of important people were at the dinner. (Above are actors Chidi Mokeme and Chika Ike at the dinner).

Here's what I was able to gather from the event. Guests arrived at TBS from where they were conveyed to the State house in a coastal bus. Cocktail started at 5-6:30pm. Main dinner started at 8pm. All the important people in Nollywood were at the event - Genevieve Nnaji, Chidi Mokeme, Aki and Paw Paw, Olu and Joke Jacobs, Segun Arinze, Stephanie Linus, Patience Ozokwor, Zack Orji, Madam Kofo, Desmond Elliot, Chiwetalu Agu, Cynthia Amadi, Amaka Igwe, Dickson Iroegbu, Zeb and Chico Ejiro, Kunle Afolayan, Tunde Kelani, Andy Chukwu and several others.

D’banj unveils tracklist for new album - ‘D’Kings Men’

D'banj's album - D'Kings Men drops 30th march, 2013. He has unveiled the tracklist for the album. See it after the cut...

D'banj and former Miss USA Kenya Moore in Houston

D'banj looking fine beside former Miss USA and the Real Housewife of Atlanta star, Kenya Moore.

Actor Charles Nnojie and wife welcome baby girl

The Nollywood actor and his wife welcomed a baby girl on Thursday February 28th. The couple tied the knot on Saturday November 17th 2012. Congrats to them

Denrele Edun and family attacked by armed robbers at their home

Denrele Edun and his family were attacked by armed robbers around 3am early this morning at their family home on Borno Way, Ebute Metta, Yaba. Denrele, his sister, father, grandmother and cousins were all home when the 5 armed men broke into their home. They carted away property - grandma's jewellery, cash, phones, laptops, watches, gadgets and a brand new plasma screen - but thankfully no one was seriously injured. The insecurity in this country...Dear Lord!

Statement on fire outbreak at M-Net studios in Ojota yesterday

Below is a statement released by M-Net...

It has been confirmed that a fire broke out yesterday afternoon (Saturday March 2, 2013) at the Ojoto Studios facility, which is home to both M-Net and SuperSport productions in Nigeria.  At this time, the fire is under control and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the blaze. Whilst the fire appears to have caused significant damage to the facility, which may result in some screening delays for programs recorded on site, M-Net and SuperSport are already hard at work with a view to resuming production as soon as possible in order to minimize any impact on viewing audiences at home.  Further M-Net, SuperSport and MultiChoice are deeply thankful and grateful that no-one was injured during this unfortunate incident.

See more after the cut...

Finally, M-Net has confirmed that the fire will not affect its plans for next weekend when it hosts its inaugural AfricaMagic Viewers' Choice Awards, in association with MultiChoice, which is to be screened live from Lagos to over 50 countries on the African continent.

More information on this matter will be communicated as it becomes available. Members of the public are thanked for their concern and messages of support already received. At this time, the site has been closed and will remain this way until further notice

Denrele Edun and family attacked by armed robbers at their home

Denrele Edun and his family were attacked by armed robbers around 3am early this morning at their family home on Borno Way, Ebute Metta, Yaba. Denrele, his sister, father, grandmother and cousins were all home when the 5 armed men broke into their home. They carted away property - grandma's jewellery, cash, phones, laptops, watches, gadgets and a brand new plasma screen - but thankfully no one was seriously injured. The insecurity in this country...Dear Lord!

American Idol ratings hit an all time low

When American Idol producers added Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj to the judges panel they expected a jump in ratings. The complete opposite has happened...

Last Wednesday American Idol pulled in 13.1 million viewers, it's lowest Wednesday night rating since the singing competition show debuted back in 2002.

This marks the third week in a row that the ratings have gone down. American Idol season 12 premiered January 16, 2013 with 17.8 million viewers. Last year's season finale aired May 23, 2012 with 21.49 million viewers.

The Mix-tape Release Titled Life,pain,love & Rebirth from E-bond in Omo-Hartz Record

The Mix-Tape Release Titled Life,pain,love & Rebirth from E-bond in  Omo-Hartz Record

This Artist have been underground doing his tape from time memorial so he can attain his dream in the music industry.His punchlines,ciphers,Rhymes are unpredictable and the way he flows is indisputable,you all just need to hear this mix-tape because is one in a million,a works done perfected and satisfied.you like to hear the songs he featured some upcoming artist the likes of "brain-pulse,Jigga,Ju-Man,Doted and many others.
i give to you the finest from omo-hartz record..........E-bond

Femi Kuti: “I Am Not A Nigerian”

There are artistes who only got noticed because of a popular parent, but for Femi Kuti, whatever he has achieved today, he has worked hard for it. His father’s influence was key though, but Femi deserves everything he has in music today.

Skin Discoloration: Tonto Dikeh, Fans Panic

When she started out some years back, the entire lovers of Nigerian movies love her natural beauty, fair complexion, dexterity and artistic prowess, but today, Tonto Dikeh seems to have lost all due to her attitude towards people and her health.Recently, Tonto was said to have panicked over her skin discoloration which we learnt is gradually becoming an eye sore.
Even some of her fans who have noticed these green veins appearing on her bleached skin are expressing great fear if it would lead to skin cancer.
A close source told us that the mixed cream she uses has been the major discoloration of her skin. One of her close confidant told this office that the actress, whose green veins have become so obvious through her now thin-layered skin, may soon break down with a skin disease.
If you remember some months back, Tonto Dikeh confessed that she had stopped smoking, people in the know said, she still very much puff cigarettes smoke like chimney

10 Shocking Lies Nigerian Celebrities Have Told Their Fans

To these showbiz stars, speaking from both sides of their mouth is a thing of joy and pride.