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Wednesday, 30 November 2011
"DR CONRAD MURRAY"...SENTENCED TO 4 YEARS IN JAIL.
Words:Adedosu 'kenzy' Adekunle
Dr Conrad Murray has been jailed for four years for the involuntary manslaughter of music legend Michael Jackson.
The personal physician to the late star was sentenced in the Los Angeles County Jail by presiding judge Michael E. Pastor, three weeks after being pronounced guilty. He will go on to serve the stipulated time consecutively for a period of two years.
Judge Pastor cited that the pop star died because Dr Murray failed to perform his duties.
The prosecuting counsel had asked that the court sentence Murray to a maximum of four years and also pay a sum of $100M, the estimated amount Michael Jackson could have earned if he was alive. The judge however felt unsure about the amount and will be resolved later.
Judge Pastor ruled Murray must pay an $800 fine, a $30 court security fee, and a $40 criminal conviction assessment.
Murray, who wasn’t granted bail after he was pronounced guilty on November 7, stared on in the courtroom with an expressionless face as the sentence was read. Comments on various social networks say the sentencing might have been highly influenced by the fame of the victim.
‘It is in the peoples position that his (Conrad Murray) imprisonment is warranted‘, Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley said.
‘The real verdict will come down not on planet Earth … the Lord will take care of what he needs to take care of‘, late Michael’s elder brother Marlon Jackson said.
Throughout the six week court case, Murray chose not to testify and was quoted to have said he ‘was not responsible for the death of Michael Jackson’.
The Houston-based doctor was hired to be Jackson’s personal physician in preparation of the legendary King of Pop’s comeback concerts. Autopsy reports state that Jackson, 51 died in his L.A home after suffering cardiac arrest as a result of acute propofol intoxication.
"AM RECONCILLING WITH MY FATHER" , AFTER SEPERATION OF 23YRS....KELLY ROWLAND
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Former Destiny Child singer, Kelly Rowland has said that she would like to reconcile with her estranged father.
The 30-year-old is ready to meet with Christopher Rowland, 65, this Christmas - 23 years after he disappeared from her life when her parents' marriage broke down. In scenes set to air on the UK X Factor tomorrow, Kelly says: 'It's really important just to forgive my father. I want to meet him this Christmas, because now is the time, because tomorrow's not promised to us.'
According to British newspaper The Sun, she adds: 'I think it's important to forgive people and we move on, we have to. The pain is there, of course it will be there, and it's important to know that forgiveness is the first step towards healing it all.'
Christopher reached out to the former Destiny's Child singer earlier this year, asking for her forgiveness and saying he wanted to be a father to her.Giving his account of what happened, he said: "Kelly, I love you with all my heart. Please forgive me and let me be your dad again.
"I lost my job at a transportation company, sank into a depression about money and began drinking more and more. The failure to provide for my family fuelled an anger that I will be ashamed of until my dying day. It wasn't physical between me and Kelly's mom, but there were many days and nights when Kelly would be bawling her eyes out.
"I really hoped I would get to make it up to her. Sadly I am still waiting for that day. But I can't give up hope."
Kelly was happy to hear from her father after so long, but wishes he had been more discreet in trying to contact her.
"MERCY JOHNSON" GOES BLIND.
Words:Adedosu 'kenzy' Adekunle
As at time of still investigating this report, we sincerely want to say that, this story broke out in a soft-sell newspaper "NEWS OF THE PEOPLE". Here is the full story,as reported by the magazine.
Sultry actress Mercy Johnson is no doubt a woman that cannot be toyed with in the Nollywood when the names of who is who in the Nigerian movie industry or even in the world for that matter are mentioned.
This is based on the agility she applies to her craft to dish out what she knows how to do best,which has untimately made her a celebrity to reckon with,but that is not the story for today.The one now is very disheartening if not unpalatable.
Not too long ago,precisely August 28 2011,the actress was in the news,putting an end to a conflicting story which emanated at a scene on the he above mentioned date.But this time,it might definitely not be the best of time for the Kogi State born diva,Mercy Johnson as the news you are about to read may sound bizarre.
Undoubtedly,Mercy Johnson is one of the best actresses in Nigeria who has carved a nitche for herself before her much publicized marriage to Edo-born prince,Odi,which might not even confuse one whenever she is being link to several scandals.
According to the information,Mercy Johnson was said to have engaged in a combat on a movie location in Asaba Delta State,with a colleague whose name has not been revealed to us.The brawl,we gathered,made her to lose one of her eye balls in the ensuing brouhaha.
Information from other sources however claimed that ever since the unfortunate incident,newly wedded Mercy Johnson has found herself pitiable in the unbelievable situation,as her family members have been running helter-skelter to ensure a surgical operation for her in London,so that the eye can at least return to a manageable state as the damage done to the right eye is very gory.
On the heels of this,we placed repeated and anxious calls to Mercy to know the truth of the matter before going to press,but our efforts proved abortive as her phone kept ringing without response.
But before the temper of you lovers of Mercy begin to palpitate,let’s quickly tell you that the flick we are referring to was written by Micheal Jaja,continuity by Prince Apex,costuming by Chioma Okafor,props/set by David Aginwa(Ghana) make-up by Gabazzini,managed by Boniface Ogbonnaya,produced by Magic Movies,and finally directed by Micheal Jaja.
What a great combination of talented hands to give out such a great piece of work.
Monday, 28 November 2011
PAUL OKOYE " P-SQUARE" OPENS UP ABOUT HIS SECRET GIRLFRIEND.
Words:Adedosu 'kenzy' Adekunle
Paul Okoye of P-Square otherwise known as Rude Boy bared his mind on the woman in his life.He open on his secret girlfriend, why he has been kepping her of the scene....
My girlfriend name is Anita, she just graduated, she works in an oil company now.
I started dating her when I was nobody and today, she has become part of me. She is my best friend and I am not seeing her as my girlfriend because she is more than than.
If it were somebody I met when my career is blooming, I am sure we would have been having problems. But she is somebody who doesn’t bother about who I am. She has this believe of do your own thing and let me do mine.
She is a nice person even though every woman has her fault. She is in fact the best thing and the worst thing.
When I say best,she is the best thing that makes me happy but she is also the only thing that makes me sad.Whenever she does something that hurts,it will hurt me the more.If we both have a quarrel,the pain is worse.
Na she dey sweet pass and at the same time,na she dey pain pass.
Asked,why don’t you make her known to the public now to put an end to the speculations about your love status;he said No.
I am not going to do that.Let me tell you the reason,relationship break-up for celebrities is because of much talk and it leads to another thing and before you know it,it gets into the media.Doing that will definitely destroy a lot of things in the relationship.That is why I can’t do that.
Let me tell you the truth,I can’t give you her picture.
AFROBEAT KING "FEMI KUTI" BECOMES A FATHER FOR THE FIFTH TIME.
Words:Adedosu 'kenzy' Adekunle
Afrobeat maestro Femi Kuti is sure taking after his father’s footsteps – he’s already worked his way to being crowned king of the musical genre his father founded.
And for some time now, he’s thrown caution aside as he adopts the unconventional romance and baby making lifestyle of his late father Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The junior Kuti, who has confessed being in a string of relationships, is now believed to be expecting his sixth child from his latest lover Antonia.
The lastest expecting mother Anthonia,interestingly,is also a dancer in Femi Kuti’s Positive Force Band.Both according to all findings,have been an item for months.
Though they don’t stay together,our source revealed Anthonia comes to Femi Kuti’s Alagbole,Ogun State home frequently.She also follows the maverick musician to social engagements whenever necessary.
An attempt to reach the activist-musician who we hear just rounded up his Europe tour and is back in the country proved abortive; and text messages sent to his sister Yeni kuti were not immediately replied. Our source visited the New Afrika Shrine on Thursday November 24, but none of the managers on duty was willing to comment.
The expected sixth child follows the birth of Kuti’s fifth child Tejumoluwa, from another dancer Bose Ajila on Tuesday, March 15, 2011.
GABRIEL AMANYI "TERRY G" DENIED VISA TO UK FOR THE SECOND TIME.
Words: Adedosu 'kenzy' Adekunle
Seriously he is not happy and he is not in the good mood,these are definitely not the best of times for the KING SONG "Gabriel Amanyi", popularly known as "Terry G" as we learnt he’s been denied British visa for the second time.
According to sources,the inability of Terry G,who has visited the United Kingdom once,to be granted a visa is not unconnected with the problems associated with the documents Terry G submitted at the embassy.
He is said not to have been able to properly convince the High Commission visa issuing authority that he is just going to United Kingdom to perform at a show and come back without extending his stay or ultimately defecting.
Unfortunately,a popular showbiz promoter,who is believed to be taking Terry G to United Kingdom on the musical tour has already distributed flyers and publicized the show via different social network sites.
A lot of people,most especially Terry G’s fans have already had their hopes raised,only for them to be ultimately informed that their beloved artiste has been denied visa by the British High Commission.
BOMBSHELL....."I HAVE 57 TATTOOS"....SAYS NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS "TONTOH DIKEH.
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The controversial actress has come openly to say she has 57 tattoos on her body,hear her...." I Have 57 Tattoos - Tontoorld of tattoos, which represents different things".
Tonto,is one artiste that has never been free of controversies. When you talk of an actress that seems not to be bothered by controversies, Tonto comes to mind first.
After being a runner up in the AMBO reality TV show in 2006, this light skinned Rivers State born make-believe queen has chosen turn deaf ears to the many bad stories making the rounds about her.
A Petro Chemical graduate, Tonto revealed the number of tattoos she has on her body. When recently asked if the tattoo on her neck was the only one on her body, this actress, who was recently involved in two different soft p**n movies, Dirty Secret and Strippers in Love, said, ‘I just did a recount, I have got 57 tattoos’.
Though hated by some people, tattoos have now become a fashionable thing for young people. While some are looking for ways to remove them, many are dying to have one or more on their bodies.
With serious condemnation pouring out on her taking part in those soft p**n movies, Tonto has added another to it.
Out of curiosity, she was asked what she was doing with this number of tattoos and the lkwere lady simply replied, ‘‘it is my body, no question’’. The tattoos, as gathered, runs through all parts of her body. One of the tattoos has the name Tee inscribed on her leg. Just recently, scientists warned those wearing tattoos to erase them as the heat of next year would have diverse and harmful effects on their bodies if not erased.
CHECK HER TATTOOS:
"NEATO C" TO SETTLE DOWN SOON.
Words:Adedosu 'kenzy' Adekunle
It wasn't no news, when the rumour filter the air that,popular rap star and the son of a former minister,"NEATO C" will be walking the aisle with his long time girlfriend.
So to all single ladies who wanted to marry "Kini Big Deal" crooner Naeto C, it is time to kiss that dream goodbye.
This developed after Naeto C recently proposed to his longtime girlfriend "Nicole Chukwueke".
Nicole who was surprised by the action of Naeto C, said yes and the two are now set to married soon.
Further findings revealed that Naeto C, in company of his parents and Obi Asika of Storm Records and few family members,went to her father’s house in Lagos to inform the family of their intention to marry Nicole.
The introduction was a quiet one and took place last month,precisely Monday,October 31,2011.
According to sources,date for proper ceremony has been fixed for sometime in 2012.
Here’s wishing them all the best as they take the decision to be united as man and wife.
Thursday, 24 November 2011
SAINT OBI TO RETURN TO NOLYWOOD WITH A "BLAST".
Words:Adedosu 'kenzy' Adekunle
Obinna Okafor didn't resign as an actor as he recently informed that he's been busy with "some other things" outside the movies
Obinna Okafor popularly known as Saint Obi would be releasing a new film soon. The erstwhile actor known for his bad boy roles in movie in the late 90's and early 20's. During this period, there was hardly any film released in Nigeria that this light skinned actor was not in it. But in recent times, this has seized to be.
Some have thought that the actor stylishly stepped down for the new set of actors in the industry but he recently divulged that he has been busy "some other things but I am still very much in the movie industry, trying to raise the bar.”
Speaking further, this multi-lingual actor, producer and director said, “Because, I see that we need to move the industry to a global scale. Right now, we are not at that level, so, that is what I have been doing underground. I have a movie that is going to come out soon.”
The actor broke out in 1996 after starring in a commercial for Peugeot automobile and went on to join the cast for movies like Festival of fire, Sakobi, Take Me To Mama, which was his first produced movie.
NOLLYWOD ACTOR "AYO BADMUS" ATTACKED BY HODLUMS.
Words:Adedosu 'kenzy' Adekunle
To say that indiscipline is a disease that has eaten deep into our polity is like stating the obvious.
The syndrome has been affecting the nation to the extent that people commit atrocities and get away with them due to one influence or the other.
Hence,it will be no news to say that most of the laws stipulated by the constitution of this nation are mere write-ups on paper,because the injuctions are hardly adhered to by the citizenry.
Star actor, Ayo Badmus claims he was assaulted on Eid-El-Kabir day by a group of hoodlums suspected to be political thugs at Oshodi area of Lagos.
The group was said to be working for the chairman of Oshodi Local Government Area of Lagos State.
According to the revered entertainer......"It's true that I was beaten and almost killed by the thugs guarding the Chairman of Oshodi L.G.A. My wife, my brother and myself went to pay a courtesy to my boss, Tunde Kelani on the Salah day.
When we got there, I went round to greet people and when I got to where the Oshodi L.G.A Chairman sat, I wanted to shake him when his brother said I ought to have prostrated. I didn't reply him even when he started insulting me, saying actors are stupid and useless.
I made to leave when suddenly, I saw a group of thugs, numbering up to twenty pounced on me and started beating me up. They broke bottles on my head, kicked me and almost killed me if not for my wife, brother and other people who came to my rescue.
I've done a lot for the Lagos State Government even without being paid. Why should I then be treated in such a manner like a criminal? What the Chairman of Oshodi Local Government and his brother did was wrong. They are public servants and should be polite. I never met them before in my life. Neither did I involve myself in any kind of politics. That day was the first time, I set my eyes on them. They probably felt intimidated by my presence and the way people around hailed me".
GUARDIAN NEWSPAPAER PUBLISHER " ALEXANDER IBRU" PASSES ON AT AGE 66..
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An official statement has been released by the Guardian Group on the death on her publisher.
The passing on of Alexander Uruemu Ibru, Chairman and Publisher of THE GUARDIAN, flagship of the Nigeria press has been announced. He died at about 1.30pm ON SUNDAY, November 20 while in the course of an illness. He was aged 66.
Ibru was born on March1, 1945, the youngest of the famous Ibru brothers who hailed from Agbhara-Otor, in today’s Delta State and whose entrepreneurship made the name almost synonymous with business in Nigeria. He attended the Yaba Methodist Primary School(1951-1957), Ibadan Grammar School(1958-1960), Igbobi College, Lagos(1960-1963) and the University of Trent (formerly Trent Polytechnic)(1967-1970) where he studied Business Economics.
After working briefly in the family business under the tutelage of his older brother and patriarch, Micheal C.O. Ibru, Alex Ibru launched out on his own and soon became one of the most successful young businessmen in the country.
He founded The Guardian in 1983 with a mission to make it one of the five best English language newspapers in the world. It soon established itself and has since remained the flagship of the Nigerian press.
Ibru is the Chairman of Trinity Foundation, the vehicle through which he did his massive philanthropy, giving support to the poor and the needy. He was also the founder of the Ibru Centre which promotes ecumenism and religious harmony.
Alex Ibru is a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club International. He was minister of Internal Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and member of the highest Provisional Ruling Council. PRC,from 1993 to 1995. As minister, he introduced far-reaching reforms in the management of Nigeria’s prisons and the Immigration Service.
He left the Sani Abacha-led government on principle, after which an attempt was made on his life, allegedly on the orders of the ruling junta. The case on that attempted murder is still in court.
He is a recipient of D.Litt honoris causa of the University of Port Harcourt.
A man extremely passionate about Nigeria and a compassionate promoter of joy of humanity, Ibru’s philanthropy, his outstanding entrepreneurship, contributions to the development of the mass media in Nigeria and commitment to selfless service stood him out all through his life.
Burial arrangements will be announced soon by the family.
NDLEA TO PAY NOLLYWOD ACTOR "BABA SUWE" #25 MILLION FOR DAMAGES DONE ON HIS PERSONALTY.
Words:Adedosu 'kenzy' Adekunle
A Lagos High Court has ordered that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) pay the whopping sum of N25 million in damages.
The ruling was given by Justice Yetunde Idowu, after a fundamental rights suit was filed by Mr. Omidina's lawyers, Mr. Bamidele Aturu.
Baba Suwe has been in a running battle with the anti-drug trafficking agency after he was detained on suspicion of drug trafficking on 12 October.
Agency operatives claimed that a body scanner at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport revealed that the comedian had more than a belly full of laughs and was allegedly trafficking narcotics in his system.
Baba Suwe, who had been on his way to France for a friend's child dedication service, was taken into NDLEA custody and held, without evidence, for over three weeks.
However, numerous bowel movements later, the NDLEA finally admitted that Baba Suwe had failed to excrete any drugs.
Enraged at the unfair treatment, his lawyer and activist Bamidele Aturu sued the NDLEA, and today's victorious ruling will ensure that the comedian Baba Suwe will be laughing all the way to the bank... N25 million richer.
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
FUNK AKINDELE'S "RETURN OF JENNIFER" HITS TEN (10) MILLION.
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It is indeed the time for harvest, as top Nollywood Actress "FUNK AKINDELE" and her marketer "OLASCO FILMS" are currently smiling to the bank.
With the release of sequel to Ms. Akindele's Jenifa titled The Return of Jenifa.It was released to the cinema a few weeks back and it reportedly hit the "Ten Million" mark in its first week of screening.
The funny movie directed by DJ Tee was premiere on October 7th at the Muson Centre and event was attended by Banky W, Wizkid, Eldee The Don, Denrele Edun, Eniola Badmus, and First lady of Lagos State, Mrs Abimbola Fashola.
The premiere also marked the official release date for the film to be shown at the three cinemas in Lagos; Silverbird Cinemas, Genesis Cinemas, both on the Island, and Ozone Cinemas, which is on the mainland.
The Return of Jenifa, was a sequel to the movie that took the actress to prominence - Jenifa, the first produced work from Funke which is marketed by the same movie marketing company, Olasco Films and Records Nigeria Ltd which also doubles as a producer.
A GOOD SAMARITAN "TUFACE IDIBIA" ON THE RESCUE.
Words:Adedosu 'kenzy' Adekunle
After been a victim of gunshots a couple of years back ,Nigeria's singer and Africa's Biggest Acts "TUFACE IDIBIA", will do anything to make sure that people suffering of gunshots or been attacked by hoodlums get total treatment and support.And this is what he did, when a man was shot recently.
According to source,the singer and a friend were returning from a night club in the early hours of Sun Nov 20th, when they spotted a man lying by the roadside, writhing in pain.
Tuface asked that they come out of their car to see what was wrong the man. He was a police man who had been shot a few times by armed robbers just a few minutes before they drove through.
So him and his friend took the injured police man to a hospital in VI, where he was treated after Tuface stood as his guarantor.
The police man was later moved to another hospital after his people came.
Well-done 2 baba,because coming down of your vehicle at 3am in the morning in Lagos is an extremely risky thing to do.
It might have been a set up, or maybe the robbers were still around, you know, stuff like that. So, Tuface and his friend deserve praise for saving this man's lives. What do you think?
Tuesday, 22 November 2011
"I LOST TRHEE(3) CHILDREN WITHIN A MONTH".....FATAI ROLLING DOLLAR,SPEAKS.
Words: Adedosu 'kenzy' Adekunle
85 years old High-life Musician and one of the oldest Artiste in Nigeria,Open up as he took and share with journalist,on his past - religion,smoking habit,family and how he almost lose hope.
At the time you were really down, what was going through your mind? Did it ever cross your mind that you will bounce back big?
To be honest, I had lost hope at some point. I was so frustrated that on one particular day, I nearly jumped from the Carter Bridge into the lagoon. It was a good Samaritan who saved my life. Then, I was living somewhere at Moshalahi, Yaba, just three houses from the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s house. During the time of the ‘Unknown Soldier’ saga, I was attacked and all my musical equipments were destroyed. My car, a Peugeot 405, was also set ablaze. With no other source of livelihood, I settled for a job as a security man from 1980 till 1999. Sometime that year, I was attacked by robbers, but as a former boxer, I engaged them in a fight and overpowered two of them, but I was injured in the eyes and taken to the hospital. When I got back home, I got this feeling that I should not resume my job as a security guard. Then, I got a job at a church to play instruments for them. The salary was small, but I needed a job to survive.
So, you converted to Christianity?
I never did! But while I was working in the church, I changed my name to Francis Olayiwola Olagunju but I left the church after I was accused of not closing my eyes during prayer sessions. I told the pastor I would never close my eyes, because I want to be the first person to see Jesus Christ and receive blessings when He comes. They also accused me of smoking and I replied that, that should not be their business.
Do you still smoke?
I was once a chain smoker, but now, I smoke once in a blue moon.
When exactly did you experience a turnaround in your life and did you have a premonition?
As I said earlier, I had lost hope, but I got closer to God and I kept praying that he should lift me out of poverty. And God did it when I waxed an album "The Return" in 1999. Thereafter, I released another album "Won kere si number", which became a national anthem. From this point, things changed for the better and I started travelling abroad since 2006 at the age of 76. Before then, I never got inside an aircraft. My first trip was to Morocco sponsored by the French Cultural Centre. Now, I have been to Holland, United States, Germany, Sweden and so on. God is marvelous because I never believed I could ever interact with white people and also entertain them.
What lesson did you learn from all of the things you experienced while things were tough?
One lesson I learnt is that you must only rely on God and no one else. When life was okay for me, I had many friends, but as soon things became really bad, they all deserted me. Also, I would never forget how I lost three children within three months. They only had minor ailments and before I knew it, they died one after another. When the second one died, I took him to the cemetery and when the attendants insisted on collecting money from me, I dumped the corpse with them and told them to do whatever they liked with it. But God later took control and has multiplied my blessings.
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
INNOCENT"TUFACE" IDIBIA GIVES BABYMAMA,"PERO ADENIYI" DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING .
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Nigeria's Hottest Rnb Act Tuface has just given out an engagement ring out to baby's mama "Pero Adeniyi".
The most controversial dreaded babymama of crooner 2face is engaged.
She twittered her new status and referred to the crooner as having given her diamond engagement ring but quickly deleted his name when twitter became abuzz with the news.
Her undeleted tweets via twitter handle@sucrebabe are:
“@sucrebebe: I love my ring it soooooooooooo beautiful”
“@sucrebebe: I am not lucky I am blessed”
“@sucrebebe:diamonds are forever.”
“@sucrebebe:Mehn I think I wanna be single again this is a task I swear didn’t realize what I was getting into…God help me.”
The news of the ring sent a twitter buzz and on babymama Annie Macaulay’s twiiter handle someone asked,”1geebabe:@AnnieMacaulay1 is it true dat 2baba is engaged 2 dat scheming babe Pero?I just got a call dat she tweeted it.I hope dis is a joke?”
Whilst the tweeting were going on 2face was spotted at the international airport checking in to travel to the UK on Friday,November 4,2011 to attend the concert and ended his tweet with“@sucrebebe:Need to skye my self!!! Gonna be a long flight! But worth it! Things we do for love…”
We need 2face to tell us if he has engaged his babymama,Pero Adeniyi after recently granting an interview where he explained why he wasn’t keen on getting married.
AMERICAN RAPPER AND ACTOR DWIGHT ARRINGTON MYERS "HEAVY D" DIED AT AGE 44.
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Barely 72hs after the demise of American Boxing Legend "JOE SMOKING FRAZIER"deaths filter the internet.
US/Jamaican American Actor,Rapper Heavy D collapsed in his Beverly Hills home Tuesday morning and died a short time later at a Los Angeles hospital, according to police and the coroner. He was 44.
Heavy D, whose real name is Dwight Arrington Myers, was found conscious with difficulty breathing at his home after police were called there at 11:25 a.m., the Beverly Hills police said in a news release.
He was pronounced dead in the emergency room at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Tuesday afternoon, according to Los Angeles County coroner's operations chief Craig Harvey. The cause of death has not been determined, Harvey said.
Myers actually regained consciousness and was speaking while being transported to the hospital but he died moments later. Heavy D was only 44 years old. The news comes just a month after he performed a medley of his hit songs at the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards. Authorities say there are no obvious signs of foul play.
The rap community took to Twitter to send condolences to the family, here’s what Lupe Fiasco wrote, “RIP Heavy D...God Bless!!!” We’ll keep you posted.
Common tweeted, “Heavy D was...no...is one of Hip-Hops finest. Your art and contribution will live 4ever brother.”
The Game wrote, “Last tweet of the day: Rest In Paradise to a GOOD FRIEND & legendary hip hop icon Dwight Arrington "Heavy D" Myers. Damn life sometimes !!!
Nas wrote, “RIP TO A REAL HIP HOP LEGEND HEAVY D!”
Nelly tweeted, “My blessings and heart go out to the family of my MAN HEAVY D! #RIPHEAVYD!!!WOW WAD A SAD DAY 4SHO.”
Keyshia Cole added, “Heavy D passed away! Aww man. I'm soo sorry to hear that.”
Usher wrote, “This is too heavy, I can't believe it. HEAVY D was just here. Truly gone too soon. My heart and support goes out to his family. R.I.P HEAVY.”
His hip-hop recording career began in 1987 with his group Heavy D & the Boyz and on his first album he released the hit single "The Overweight Lover's in the House." Another one of his breakthrough hits came in 1991 with a remake of the O'Jays' "Now That We Found Love."
Heavy D's rapping was featured on Janet Jackson's 1990 hit "Alright."
He rapped on Michael Jackson's 1991 hit "Jam," which he performed at last month's Michael Jackson tribute show in Cardiff, Wales.
He also composed and performed the theme songs several television shows, including "In Living Color," "MADtv" and "The Tracy Morgan Show."
His last CD, "Love Opus," was released this year.
Heavy D also pursued an acting career, which included mostly roles on TV shows and movies.
He played a courthouse guard in the Eddie Murphy film "Tower Heist," released last weekend.
He used his Twitter account Monday night to express sadness about the death of boxer Joe Frazier:
"SMOKIN JOE FRAZIER..RIP.. truly one of the best heavyweight champs that ever lived.. GODS SPEED,MR FRAZIER!"
Heavy D's last Twitter message, posted late Monday, was: "BE INSPIRED!"
Tuesday, 8 November 2011
PORT-HARCOURT SON "DUNCAN MAIGHTY" ACQUIRES A $300,000 ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM.
Words:Adedosu 'kenzy' Adekunle
Port-Harcourt son "Duncan Mighty" has just released pictures of his new Rolls Royce Phantom.
Dbanj showed us his Aston Martin, Oby Edozien did the same with her new whip. Duncan Mighty joins the party.
Duncan Mighty’s album is probably one of the most popular albums from the past year, so we can all see that Baba God don bless am.
JOE "SMOKING" FRAZIER.....DIES OF LIVER CANCER AT 67.
Words:Adedosu 'kenzy' Adekunle
The Former Heavyweight Champion JOE "SMOKING" FRAZIER ,who handed Muhammad Ali his first defeat yet had to live forever in his shadow, has died after a brief fight with liver cancer.
The family issued a release confirming the boxer's death.
Frazier, who took on Ali in three momentous fights in the 1970s - including the epic 'Thrilla in Manilla' - had been under home hospice care in his Philadelphia home after being diagnosed just weeks ago with the cancer that took his life.
'I will always remember Joe with respect and admiration,' Ali said in a statement about the death of his great rival. 'My sympathy goes out to his family and loved ones.'
The 1970s rivalries of Frazier, Ali and George Foreman will always be remembered as a golden age of heavyweight boxing.
Boxing promoter Don King called Frazier a giant among men.
'Smokin' Joe', as he became known, was a small yet ferocious fighter who smothered his opponents with punches, including a devastating left hook he used to end many of his fights early.
It was the left hook that dropped Ali in the 15th round at Madison Square Garden in 1971 to seal a win in the so-called 'Fight of the Century.'
Though he beat Ali in that fight, Frazier lost the two other bouts between the men and for many years was bitter about the role Ali forced him to play as his foil.
'You can't mention Ali without mentioning Joe Frazier,' said former AP boxing writer Ed Schuyler Jr. 'He beat Ali, don't forget that.'
They fought three times, twice in the heart of New York City and once in the morning in a steamy arena in the Philippines.
They went 41 rounds together, with neither giving an inch and both giving it their all.
In their last fight in Manila in 1975, they traded punches with a fervor that seemed unimaginable among heavyweights.
The boxing great passed away last night Monday, November 7, 2011.He was 67.
MICHEAL JACKSON PERSONAL PHYSICIAN "DR CONRAD MURRAY" FOUND GUILTY.
Words:Adedosu 'kenzy' Adekunle
FINALLY IT IS OVER!!!!!! Its been almost 3 years that the late king of pop "MICHEAL JACKSON" left us all,precisely on the 25th of June 2009, and after his demise,series of court case has been up,and after a long year and time of adjourning and trial,the court have found the late king of pop medical and personal physician "DR CONRAD MURRAY" guilty of the charges leveled against him.
After six weeks of facing trial, personal physician to the late mgea pop star Michael Jackson, Dr Conrad Murray has been found guilty for the crime of involuntary manslaughter. Presiding Judge Michael E. Pastor called upon the jury to give their verdict today Monday, November 7, 2011.
On February 8, 2010, Murray had pleaded not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter over the death of Michael Jackson who died on June, 25, 2009 after suffering from Cardiac arrest. Murrary was released after posting a $75,000 bail. His trial officially started in September 27, 2011.
‘I want to thank you for performing your civic duties‘, Judge Pastor told the members of the Jury.
Autopsy reports state that Jackson, 51 had died of acute propofol intoxication after he suffered cardiac arrest at his home in the Holmby Hills neighborhood in Los Angeles.
Friday, 4 November 2011
CHINEDU IKEDIEZE "AKI" SET TO MARRY.
Words:Adedosu 'kenzy' Adekunle
Nollywood actor,Chinedu Ikedieze, a.k.a Aki of Aki and Paw Paw fame, is set to wed this November.
The actor would be getting married to his longtime girlfriend he has been dating very privately.
It is reportedd that the actor, 34, will be getting married the traditional way to Miss Nneoma on Saturday, November 26th at the bride's home town in Mbano, Imo State. Venue of the ceremony is St. Theresa’s Catholic Church Primary School Field, Obolo Isiala Mbano, Imo State.
The white wedding will hold the following month in Lagos - December 10.
NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS"OBY' ACQUIRES A TOY WORTH $2OMILLION.
Words:Adedosu'kenzy'Adekunle
Nollywood actress, who recently launch her cancer foundation,has joined the leagues of big girls that loves cruising around in new toys.The actress just acquired a brand new Porshe Cayenne worth about 20 million Naira,In addition to her Murano SUV.
She has join the likes of Dbanj who love copping in new rides, Jim Iyke.
Oby Edozien is also in the process of finishing her house, and might be getting married pretty soon.
Also heard that her multimillion naira house is near completion and wedding bell set to ring soon. Great stuff!
FREED AT LAST......"BABA SUWE" GOES HOME A FREE MAN.
Words:Adedosu 'kenzy' Adekunle
After spending over 24 days in detention made by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDELA), Nolly wood actor Babatunde Omidina "Baba Suwe" has been released.
He walked out of the court a free man this morning Friday, November 4, 2011 after an Ikeja High Court ordered his release.
The comedian had been in NDLEA custody for over three weeks, after he was apprehended enroute to France and alleged to have narcotic substances in his belly.
He was placed under watch by the NDLEA and his excreta monitored whilst his travails were the laughing stock and eventually outrage of an entire Nation where nothing apparently seems to work properly including Drug Scanning Machines.
Following the November 1, 2011 hearing that Baba Suwe would be granted bail today Friday, November 4 if he didn’t excrete the suspected substances in his system; and having met the bail conditions (one surety and the sum of N500, 000); Justice Y.O Idowu ordered the actor be released to his family at once.
Baba Suwe who arrived the court at about 8. 52 am in close company of the NDLEA officials had briefed his lead counsel Babatunde Aturu before the hearing commenced, on how the anti graft agency took him to a Hospital in Victoria Island, Lagos, on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 where series of “animalistic” tests were carried out on him.
Omidina’s lawyer, who was apparently furious about the move presented the matter before the judge with repugnance, stating neither the agency nor its counsel notified him (Aturu) or his client (Baba Suwe) before proceeding with such tests.
“They put something inside my mouth; another in my anus and they pumped water through it. Since then, I have been going to the toilet till today,” pale-looking Omidina explained to the Judge when asked to talk.
A displeased Justice Idowu, who condemned the agency’s move and described it as inhumane questioned one of the NDLEA officials who was part of the team that led Baba Suwe to the hospital. She demanded to know who ordered that the tests be carried out; and berated the agency’s counsel for claiming not to be aware of such gross steps taken by his client.
“That’s not right; you’re handling a human being not a robot,” the judge condemned.
NDLEA counsel Femi Oloruntoba however pleaded that he would ensure to get a full report of what transpired at the hospital and summit to the court before the judgment day.
Oloruntoba also requested that Baba Suwe reports to the NDLEA Muritala Muhammed International Airport office on November 11, 2011 for further investigations. The judge granted it after he promised the actor won’t be held for more than two hours.
However, Baba Suwe’s international passport was released to the court by the agency and Justice Idowu ordered it to be kept in the Chief registrar’s care until the case is terminated.
Baba Suwe shed tears as the judge announced that he should be let go to join his family for the Sallah festival.
“I wish you well. Take good care of yourself,” the judge enjoined Baba Suwe.
Speaking to journalists, Bamidele Aturu (Baba Suwe’s lawyer) says he’s pressing charges against the NDLEA for damages.
“We thank the Nigerian people for standing by Mr Omidina in the time need. Omidina was traveling out of Nigeria just like any other Nigerian citizen. He was grabbed at the airport and locked up for 24 solid days without any evidence. We’ll sue the agency for damages of course.”
However, Baba Suwe’s colleagues, friends and fans who were gathered at the court premises chanted songs of victory as his counsels led him out of the court room.
Omidina was arrested at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 while attempting to depart Lagos for Paris on a 10pm scheduled Air France flight AF3051, after the NDLEA suspected he had ingested substances believed to be Cocaine.
The fans repeatedly hailed him in a dubbed name; “O Ya'gbe Ti” – meaning “the one who has refused to pass faeces.”
“Nothing I can say more than to thank almighty Allah for the victory. Let’s accept it as destiny,” Yoruba actor Adewale Elesho tells journalists.
The final judgment has been penciled for November 24, 2011.
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