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Tuesday 31 May 2016

These Pre-wedding Photos That Will Leave You Laughing For Days

Here’s proof that not all pre-wedding photos are born equal.

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Friday 20 May 2016

Russell Wilson should leave Future’s child alone

Ciara's fiancé Russell Wilson should let Future be the father of his son and back away.

On May 17, 2016 rapper Future was given joint custody of his son Future Jr. by a court in California.

This was a huge victory for the Atlanta rapper. Ciara (who Future dated and had a child with) wanted sole custody of their son. In court Ciara claimed that Future was a bad parent and she wanted sole custody of Future Jr. Well the judge did not dance to Ciara’s wish and ruled in favour of a joint custody.

Russell Wilson, Future Jr, Ciara
(Instagram )

ALSO READ: Ciara marks son's 2nd birthday

The battle between Future and Ciara has been ongoing for a while. In February, Future lashed out at Ciara for not letting him see his son. He also called her a ‘bad mother’. This pissed off the female singer which led to her suing Future.

Future and Ciara
(Getty Images)

Apart from Future Jr, another person who is caught up in the middle of the Ciara, Future crossfire is Russell Wilson, Ciara’s fiance. Wilson who is an American Football star has been a subject of controversy in the battle between the former lovers.

Photos of Russell Wilson playing with Future Jr. pissed off Future which is what led to his infamous rant back in February. Many people argued that it was wrong for Wilson to flaunt another man’s child.

Ciara and Russell Wilson
(instagram)

After the court verdict, Russell Wilson has done it again by writing a touching letter to Future Jr. “Watching him grow over the past year and a half has been the most fulfilling and special things I've ever been around” wrote the 27-year-old Seattle Seahawks star.

“He gets the purest and the sweetest love from you and to watch you be the woman and mom you are ALL the time. Every morning. Every night. Every day… No matter what the circumstances or situation… good or bad… brings me so much joy & most importantly him. He is so blessed to have you hold him and hug him and love him with so much pure and real love that he will have no limits to what God has in store for him” he further wrote.

Future Jr.
(Billboard )

ALSO READ: Ciara bags model deal with IMG Models

Is this sort of thing that gets Russell Wilson into trouble. Future Jr is Future’s kid. No matter the good intentions the sports star has for the 2-year-old boy he should not forget that he is Future’s son. Russell Wilson cannot replace Future in the little boy’s life. Acting as the father to a boy whose biological father is still very alive is just courting for trouble.

Russell Wilson should be focused on his relationship with Ciara. Even though he loves the kid his displays of affection should be more indoor than on the pages of Instagram. A father is still a father and Russell Wilson is not the father of Future Jr.

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Forget Tomatoes 4 tasty soups/sauces to replace your Nigerian red stew

With the current ludicrous tomato prices, there's no better time to give tomato stew a break and try out other equally delicious sauces.

Except you've just stepped off a shuttle from the planet Neptune, chances are if you live in Nigeria, you've likely heard of the recent hike in the price of tomatoes.

For many, this hike in price is not a welcome development as tomatoes are usually the bane of many a Nigerian staple dish from jollof rice to good, ol' stew.

With the current ludicrous tomato prices, however, there's no better time to give tomato stew a break and try out other equally delicious sauces.

Here are 4 tasty sauces to replace your Nigerian red stew this tomato scarce period.

Ofe akwu (Southpaw group)

1. Ofe akwu/banga: A popular dish amongst the Igbos and Urhobos respectively, ofe akwu/banga is a very tasty, rich sauce that is made with oil extracted from palm kernel. While the Urhobos tend to eat theirs sans vegetables, the Igbo variation sees the inclusion of nchu anwu (scent leaf). This sauce is great for eating rice and can be used for swallows as well. Check out this great ofe akwu recipe here, and a banga soup recipe here.

2. Vegetable sauce: This sauce is great for more than one reason, asides being very tasty, vegetable sauce is highly nutritious and ideal for those in the process of losing weight. There are various kinds of vegetable sauces, including one made with groundnut oil and onions, and a good old edika ikong version that can be eaten with rice and swallow. Check out this edika ikong recipe courtesy Nigeria Cuisine here.

3. Peppersoup: Anyone who's ever lived in Port Harcourt or any other South-South region will be familiar with the concept of rice and pepper soup, especially catfish peppersoup. With the rainy season upon us, there's no better time to enjoy this recipe. Get the authentic pepper soup recipe courtesy Sisi Yemmie here.

Tangerine beef sauce (Afrolems)

4. Tangerine beef sauce: Tangerines are a healthy fruit that can be used in salads and smoothies, but ever thought of a tangerine sauce? Food blogger, Afrolems recently shared her Tangerine beef sauce recipe in response to the tomato price hike as well. Check it out here.

Anna Camp, Skylar Astin Engaged couple take wedding plans to whole new level

The "Pitch Perfect" co-star couple have purchased a dream house together at Los Feliz, California which could soon become their marital home.

Anna Camp and Skylar Astin are yet to tie the knot but have they done what married couple do after their wedding? Looks like it’s a yes!

ALSO READ: Eva Longoria, José "Pepe" Baston to get a big, fat Mexican wedding this May

Anna Camp, Skylar Astin new home in California (Instagram)

The "Pitch Perfect" co-star couple, who got engaged in January, have reportedly purchased a huge house together at Los Feliz, California which could soon become their marital home.

"We're thinking different shades of pinks and peach, and also a lot of ivory and greenery," Camp previously said of her nuptials plans. "I want the colors to feel very nature-friendly, but very vibrant and lively." Wedding colors? Check!

Anna Camp, Skylar Astin
(Inatsagram)

As for the venue, Camp and her hubby-to-be recently fell in love with a swoon-worthy outdoor venue in California. Next on the list is shopping for the ultimate wedding dress!!! Which Camp is already shopping for!

ALSO READ: Check out 3 stunning bridal look Blake Lively wore to Cannes 2016

Anna Camp goes wedding dress shopping? (Instagram)

Back in February, the actress posted an Instagram snapshot (below) of herself and a girlfriend in a bridal boutique, trying on some frothy tulle confections. So with most of the wedding day details in place, what's there left to do?

Ogenyi OnaziSuper Eagles player and fiancée release pre-wedding photos

Ogenyi and Sandra had a low-key civil ceremony with his lady love on December 29, 2015.

Super Eagles player Ogenyi Onazi and his fiancée, Sandra Ogunsuyi , have released their pre-wedding photos.

Ogenyi Onazi and Sandra Ogunsuyi's pre-wedding shoot
(Instagram)

The midfielder, who plays for S.S. Lazio of Italy, had a low-key civil ceremony with his lady love on December 29, 2015 at the Ikoyi registry, Lagos state.

READ: More photos from Ogenyi Onazi’s court wedding

Ogenyi and Sandra chose a fairy-tale theme for their pre-wedding shoot, their white wedding will hold June 18, in Lagos, Nigeria.

Ogenyi Onazi and Sandra Ogunsuyi's pre-wedding shoot
(Instagram)

Congratulations to the beautiful couple.

Iyanya Singer will leave you drooling with new sexy photos

Singer, Iyanya has released steamy new photos just in time for the weekend. The drool worthy photos, titled, “boardroom Iyanya” to “bedroom Iyanya” are exactly what you need for the weekend.

Iyanya's sexy new photos

The Triple MG superstar who was announced, alongside actress Lilian Esoro as brand Ambassadors for Dunes Centre, Abuja looked both sexy and dapper in these new photos as he showed off his sexy physique in briefs and a towel in the bedroom, after which he donned some well tailored suits in a boardroom setting.

Iyanya's sexy new photos

According to the official press release, “The Dunes Center is the foremost Nigerian one stop shop for luxury Items. The images were created with the idea of fusing music and Business, the effect of which is actually Smart and Business minded.”

Iyanya's sexy new photos

The singer has some great things lined up, which include, first, his new single, ‘heartbeat’, set to drop very soon and secondly, he is scheduled to perform at the One Africa Music Festival in New York come July.

Tiwa Savage Nigerian pop star bounces back in 2 'printastic' outfits

Nigerian pop star, Tiwa Savage seems to be doing great after the much publicized and recent issues in her marriage. The talented singer as she looks ‘printastic’ for her new music video.

Tiwa Savage bounces back
(Instagram)

The talented singer is unstoppable as she posted pictures via her Instagram of herself in two gorgeous outfits for a new music video that she is currently shooting. The first outfit by Ejiro Amos Tafiri, consisted of a yellow cropped top, paired with blue and green print cropped pants and high heeled sandals.

Tiwa Savage bounces back
(Instagram)

Again she dazzled in a second outfit, which consisted of a green and deep orange cropped tie front shirt, paired with a matching pleated, long flared skirt. The gorgeous mom of one looked absolutely beautiful as she seems to be putting her issues behind her and forging ahead.

Tiwa Savage bounces back
(Instagram)

Beyoncé Singer's dad turns up for Houston concert

Mathew had shown up at Beyonce's 'Formation' concert in Houston on May 7, 2016, and who better to share the cute selfie than Tina?

Beyonce seems to have moved on quite well, as she is making serious efforts to make her relationship with her father and former manager, Matthew Knowles, work.

ALSO READ: Singer's dad reveals who she's talking about in Lemonade album

Beyonce Knowles & Matthew Knowles

The singer who had a massive falling out with her dad back in 2011 when she had fired him from his role as her manager, was pushed even further after news of his cheating on her mum, Tina Knowles had emerged, a situation made worse by their divorce.

Tina Knowles looks flawless in red
(Dailymail)

Beyonce had hinted at a renewal of her relationship with Matthew in her surprise album, "Lemonade", but this new selfie of the pair solidifies the fact.

Matthew had shown up at Beyonce's 'Formation' concert in Houston on May 7, 2016, and who better to share the cute selfie than Tina?

Matthew Knowles and Beyonce
(instagram)

The proud mum shared the photo via her Instagram page with the caption:

"Houston Concert proud dad!!!!"

There's obviously no bad blood left between the trio as this photo has proven and we hope things remain that way.

Whitney Houston Late singer's hologram duet with Christina Aguilera cancelled

The late singer's sister-in-law and president of her estate said the cancellation was due to the hologram is still not up to standard to deliver the kind of performance they hope for.

The highly anticipated duet between the late Whitney Houston Hologram and the Voice judge Christina Aquilera, has been cancelled.

Whitney Houston
(styleblazer)

According to a statement from Pat Houston, the late singer's sister-in-law and president of her estate said the cancellation was due to the hologram is still not up to standard to deliver the kind of performance they hope for.

"We are so appreciative of the opportunity for the Whitney Houston hologram to appear on NBC's The Voice with a talent pairing as extraordinary as Christina Aguilera and Withney Houston"

"We were looking to deliver a ground breaking duet performance for the fans of both artists"

"Hologram are new technology that take time to perfect, and we believe with artists of iconic caliber, it must be perfect"

"Whitney's legacy and her devoted fans deserve perfection. After closely viewing the performance , we decided the hologram was not ready to air. We have much respect and appreciation for Christina , and she was absolutely flawless."

Aguilera, was shecduled to perform a duet with Houston's hologram on the season 10 finale of The Voice.

Whitney Houston shows off the Grammy she won for Best R&B Vocal Performance for her song "Its Not All Right But It's Okay," at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards February 23, 2000 in Los Angeles.
(Landov)

The Whitney Houston Hologram world tour was first billed to hold in 2016, and later postponed to 2017.

Whitney passed away in February 2012. the singer's only child, Kristen Brown, passed away after she was alleged to have been drowned in her bathtub by her lover and the singer's adopted son.

Thursday 19 May 2016

Kate and Micheal Sheen might have gone their separate ways

Actress, Michael Sheen recreate family photo

Kate and Micheal Sheen might have gone their separate ways, the ex couple shared a recreated photograph of moments after Lily's birth.

Kate Beckinsale and the father to her adorable teenage daughter Lily come together for one more family picture.

Kate and Micheal Sheen might have gone their separate ways, the Ex couple shared a recreated photograph of moments after Lily's birth.

Kate Beckinsale with daughter Lily

In the new picture, Beckinsale looks almost the same, only that she was a little more professionally ready for the photo, can’t say the same for 47-years-old Sheen, who looks great with his beard turned gray.

Kate’s daughter Lily who has grown into a beautiful teenager tried to squeeze into the photograph.

Taking us back to the good old days in 1999 when she was so in love with her ex-husband, you would notice that even in the new family photograph, they look pretty happy.

Kate Beckinsale, Micheal Sheen with daughter Lily
(Instagram)

Kate Beckinsale and Micheal Sheen got married in 1995 and had Lily in 1999 before their relationship ended in 2002.

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