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Thursday, May 31, 2012

UCLA Insists P. Diddy's Son Deserves College Scholarship

P. Diddy, Justin Combs
UCLA defended its decision to give a full scholarship to P. Diddy's son Justin Combs. Some argued that the teen should not receive the fund since he has had enough money from his rap mogul father to pay the tuition, but the university through its spokesperson Ricardo Vazquez insisted Justin deserved the scholarship due to his talent in sports.

"There is a big separation between financial aid based on need and how that's funded and how athletic scholarships are funded and awarded to students," the rep explained. "Unlike need-based scholarships, athletic scholarships are awarded to students strictly on the basis of their athletic and academic ability - not their financial need."

The representative elaborated further, "Athletic scholarships, such as those awarded to football or basketball players, do not rely on state funds. Instead, these scholarships are entirely funded through UCLA Athletics ticket sales, corporate partnerships, media contracts and private donations from supporters."

Justin graduated from New Rochelle Iona Prep in New York with a 3.75 GPA, and got a free ride to UCLA on a $54,000 football scholarship. He also got scholarship offers from Illinois, Virginia and Wyoming, but chose the prestigious University of California. "Playing Division I football was a lifelong dream of mine, and through hard work I was able to achieve it," he said.

P. Diddy said he couldn't be more proud of his son. "That's probably the proudest moment of my life," the rapper gushed. "You have a proud moment when you have kids, but when they grow up and they're able to grow up into men or grow up into women, it takes your pride to another level. For him to do that on his own and get a full-ride scholarship!"


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Report: Rihanna Clubbing With Her New Man J.R. Smith in Miami

Report: Rihanna Clubbing With Her New Man J.R. Smith in Miami

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Rihanna added fuel to reports that she's dating New York Knicks' star J.R. Smith. The couple were first spotted getting cozy at a New York nightclub in early May, and they sent the romance rumors into overdrive when they were, once again, caught partying in Miami on Sunday, May 28.

According to New York Daily News, the "Where Have You Been" singer was joined by the basketball player at LIV nightclub in the Fontainebleau Hotel. A source said they were "definitely hanging out" and stayed until the early hours. Her former fling Drake was spotted at the club as well.

After breaking up with Chris Brown, Riri has been romantically linked to a handful of guys. Aside from having a brief relationship with the Young Money rapper, she's linked to baseballer Matt Kemp, British boxer Dudley O'Shaughnessy and actor Ashton Kutcher.

"I think she still has a thing for Chris in a big way," said a so-called source close to Riri. "It's weird, but I believe she may be dating J.R. to make Chris jealous in some kind of twisted way. When it comes to her love life, it's always complicated."

Her outing over the Memorial Day weekend with Smith came hot on heels of his run-in with the law. He was arrested on Thursday, May 24, in Miami Beach on an outstanding bench warrant for driving without a valid license, and was released on Friday.

Back in 2007, Smith served a month in jail for his reckless driving that claimed the life of his passenger and good friend, Andre Bell. More recently, he was requested to pay $25,000 in fine by NBA for posting on Twitter a picture of a woman's naked derriere.


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Sylvester Stallone to Fight Robert De Niro in 'Grudge Match'

Sylvester Stallone to Fight Robert De Niro in 'Grudge Match'
Six years after reprising his boxer role in "Rocky Balboa", Sylvester Stallone might be back to the fighting ring in his new movie. This time around, the 65-year-old actor is expected to face off Robert De Niro in a big-screen project titled "Grudge Match".

According to The Wrap, the two are in negotiations to portray two retired boxers who return to the ring for a final showdown. "Anger Management" helmer Peter Segal will serve as a director, while Mark Steven Johnson, Bill Gerber and Carrie Gillogly share duty as producers.

The movie is developed by Warner Bros. and reportedly is a "go" project at the studio with filming expected to begin in early 2013. Its latest script is currently being completed by "Entourage" creator Doug Ellin.

Aside from "Grudge Match", Stallone has three other new films, "The Expendables 2", "Bullet to the Head" and "The Tomb", under his belt. As for De Niro, he will next be seen in upcoming movies such as "Freelancers" and "The Silver Linings Playbook".


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Family Puts Amy Winehouse's Beloved House for Sale

Anyone can buy Amy Winehouse's home in north London for 2.7 million pounds. A spokesman for the late singer's family said on Thursday, May 31 that they are selling the three-bedroom house because it would be inappropriate if they live there.

"The Winehouses have decided to put the house on the market, with great regret," the spokesman said. "Amy loved that house but none of the family felt it appropriate that they should live in it and it was not practical to keep it empty while paying the costs of its upkeep."

When the "Back to Black" singer died last July, fans of her turned the property in Camden into a shrine. Her body was discovered in bed at the house. The 27-year-old was later declared dead of alcohol poisoning.

Interests have been mounting on the house's sale. Graham Lock, spokesman for Housenetwork.co.uk, told the AP, "There's a lot of fans getting in touch about it so we're trying to weed out the genuine interest from people who are just being nosy."
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Beyonce, Colin Farrell, Steven Tyler Attached to Animated 'Epic'



  A new 3D CG animated film will have a star-studded voice cast ranging from Beyonce Knowles to Colin Farrell. "Epic" is a 20th Century Fox Animation and Blue Sky Studios project directed by Chris Wedge of "Ice Age".

Per Deadline, the stars and the characters they voice are Beyonce as Queen Tara, Farrell as Ronin, Josh Hutcherson as Nod, Amanda Seyfried as Mary Katherine, Johnny Knoxville as Mandrake, Aziz Ansari as Mub, rapper Pitbull as Bufo, Jason Sudeikis as Bomba, and Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler as Nim Galuu. Also in the cast are Blake Anderson and Judah Friedlander.

Although the character names are revealed, the synopsis provided does not explain who will play what role. It is described as "a battle deep in the forest between the forces of good and evil. When a teenaged girl finds herself magically transported into this secret universe, she must band together with a rag-tag team of fun and whimsical characters to save that world, which in turn saves the real world."

"Epic", which was developed under the working title "Leafmen", will be released May 24, 2013 in the U.S.

PHOTOS: Rihanna makes it rain the strip club



Rihanna in New York, May, 2012
RiRi made her way to a  NYC strip club Tuesday night where she partied up and ‘made it rain’ – before hitting Twitter to post a few pictures along with the remarks ‘#rolemodelsh*t. Best stress reliever= $tripper$. Kill it Tip it #Cake. #ROCstarshit my daddy would be proud’.
The singer recently released the video to ‘Where have you been’, the fifth single off her sixth studio album ‘Talk That Talk’.

 Rihanna makes it rain….

Nollywood’s Top 5 Sexiest!

Ransey Nouah (pic courtesy mnet.co.za)

The Top Five Charming Dudes:
Hot. Spicy. Ready-to-be-chewed. Princely. Suave. Charming. Drop-dead delicious. Here’s NET’S pick of top 5 sexiest actors…
Ramsey Noah:
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Ramsey intoxicates, like sweet wine. His sweet-sounding voice, his screen presence, self-confidence, and exceptional acting ability deserve applause. Probably the sexiest guy in Nollywood, Ramsey manages to keep his private life – private, which is a very smart, mature and sexy thing! There’s a mystery about him; after many years on our screen yet not one social flaw. Can someone please shout halleluyah! Sensuously striking with heavenly good looks, Ramsey, like (yes) wine, gets better with age. In his movies, his eyes speak – all of the kindness, joy, ecstasy, thrill, and pain come through, and you just want to grab a pillow and weep for the sheer joy of watching someone so sexy and talented. Ramsey captivates, excites, engages and enchants. Can we please get pin-ups, T-shirts and baseball caps of this beautiful man? Amen!
Jim Iyke:
Jim Iyke
It’s all in his rugged good looks. The man we all love to hate, Jim oozes raw sex – it either offends or pleases. Right here, we are loving every bit of him! Tehehehehe! Jim is like the rock star with a lot of talent and sexiness. He pairs up nicely with the ladies, and always brings his own to the table in any film he features in. He’s the bad boy, the one who is going to steal your girl (at least, in movies!). He also plays the lover-boy, the I’ll-love-you-till-death-comes-calling, and the notorious playboy characters very well. Jim has ventured into music; rap as a matter of fact. So tell me, what’s more notoriously sexier than that?!
Van Vicker:
Van Vicker
Van Vicker
He’ll probably be on every woman’s list as a ‘must-have’, after all he’s got all the physical attributes right on check! Oh yes, Van is gifted with good looks. He has been quite prolific, starring in many Nollywood movies, and we see his talent soar. He looks totally cool on screen; and with looks like that anything works!
Yemi Blaq:
Yemi Blaq (pic courtesy Naijarules)
Yemi Blaq (pic courtesy Naijarules)
There’s something cuddly about Yemi Blaq. He’s got really sexy eyes, a nice accent and this utterly cool presence that just wants to make you sigh in joy. His acting is truly impressive, and interestingly has managed to stay away from shoddy movies. The works he features in are a must-watch, and we see him sizzle in all of them. He looks like the guy who’d jump the Atlantic Ocean all for the sake of love; the one who’d climb mountain Gibraltar to save a love, and that is such a sexy, cool thing!
Chidi Mokeme:

Chidi Mokeme
Chidi Mokeme
Now basking in success out of screen, we remember Chidi as one of the sexy hunks who used to thrill us in not too far a time. Chidi is good-looking, smart and socially correct! He is a ‘divo’ on the red-carpet and sheer joy to watch whilst he anchored the Ultimate Search Reality show some years back. Do you recall the all-so sexy muscles?
And…. The Ladies To Die For!
Top 5 Sexiest Actresses in Nollywood
It could be a hard deal to establish, but a sleek ride, high heels, a silly accent, with a rush of makeup could be an act a tad too trite and nothing close to being ‘sexy’ at all.
So in the search for the sexiest actresses in Nollywood, we applaud a number of ladies, pleasing to the eyes and so much delight to watch.
So here it is, our top 5 sexy girls on screen…
 Mercy Johnson:
Mercy Johnson
Mercy Johnson
When it comes to sexy, Mercy is the closest we have got to Selma Hayek! Voraciously sexy with great curves, often accentuated on the red carpet in notorious dresses, Mercy is brave and exciting to watch. Her skin could do with a little treat, but with what she has going – a feminine twist like a coke bottle, it is easy to look over any flaws. She balances her great body with equally great acting. Men love Mercy; women envy her. She reminds us of the scantily-dressed girl on a pole in a club with a thousand naira stuck to her strap – the guys ogle, and the girls find a reason to hate her. She remains a bombshell and always manages to ooze sex even when playing a role as harmless as a village bride.
 Rita Dominic:
Rita Dominic
Rita Dominic
Rita has got amazing skin – clean and flawless. Her lips are on every boy’s dream list to be kissed. Rita’s sex appeal stretches beyond the screen, she’s also a red-carpet star. Her enviable style could compete quite well with the Jennifer Anistons’ of this world. Her bubbly personality combined with a punch of cuteness makes Rita a must-watch.
 Genevieve Nnaji:
Genevieve Nnaji
She’s got the cutest smile, the rosiest cheeks, a face that lights up your heart, Genevieve rules! She is applauded for being one of the best and still manages to keep her body perfect, skinny and heavenly gorgeous. On screen, she can do no wrong; even her entrepreneurial gusto is such a sexy thing! She may not fit into the African voluptuousness, but Genny remains one of the prettiest faces in Nollywood – and to think that’s she’s already brought a baby into the world!.
 Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde:
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
After four kids, Omotola is still a sweetheart, making jaws drop in anticipation. She is beautiful and talented with a classic look that is soft around the edges. Omotola’s appeal balances with her go-getting spirit. She is a determined, sexy, successful actress who is just as versatile as Demi Moore, moving from utterly sexy, to simple, to hard-hitting roles.

 Dakore Egbuson:
Dakore Egbuson (pic courtesy Jamati)
Dakore Egbuson (pic courtesy Jamati)
What makes Dakore tick? It’s her confidence, her poise, her buoyancy. Dakore is comfortable in her skin. She demystifies all beauty riddles with her exceptionally chic dreads. She has a beautiful voice, a suave persona that just electrifies. She is like the girl-next-door, only with a charm so rare to find in most women.