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- Nigerian Idol Winner,Yeka Onka sets date for debut single release
- Miss Angola Leila Lopes crowned Miss Universe
- Photonews;Christy Essien Igbokwe's burial ceremony in Awka
- The Headies (HipHop world awards) 2011 holds in Lagos on October 22
- Lady Gaga, Eminem, Justin Timberlake Win creative Arts Emmy Awards
- New Music;Yung6ix - Oh My Gosh
- Photonews;MTN at 10 concert in Makurdi
- New Music;Sheyman -Tile
- New Music;AT -The life i live
- Spartacus series star 'Andy whitfield' dies of lymphoma at 39
Nigerian Idol Winner,Yeka Onka sets date for debut single release Posted: 12 Sep 2011 10:56 PM PDT The Nigerian Idol sensation, who won the Nigerian edition of the global franchise in April 2011, will also be performing her other songs alongside a professional live band with which she has been practicing for months, as well as a retrospective performance of the Whitney Houston classic 'I will always love you' which won her the gold ticket to the competition, and became one of the audience favourites. "We are excited to see Yeka finally emerge into her own," said Rotimi Pedro, who is executive producer for Nigerian Idol. "She has spent the past few months working hard, alongside her label and management, on the music from her upcoming album; and that gruelling schedule has included work with some of the best producers here in Nigeria – including Cobhams Asuquo and Jesse Jagz - and in the United Kingdom where the album is based, and soon Nigeria will welcome its newest music sensation. Highlighting her step onto the Nigerian music stage as the industry's next big thing, Yeka will be joined on stage by some of Nigeria's favourite music divas performing their own songs and duets with the Idol. Amongst other special performances, season one judge and singer Yinka Davies will be supporting her protégée in a rendition of Seun Rere as a tribute to the late 'Lady of songs' Christy Essien Igbokwe. It will be remembered that the late Igbokwe's last public performance was alongside Yeka on the Idol stage. Working the starlet through her dance routines and creating her unique music persona is international choreographer and recording artiste Jeffrey Daniel, who is remembered for working closely on dance routines with the late King of Pop Michael Jackson. "It has been an exciting few months working through an amazing range of sounds and options," Yeka said in a statement from her representatives. "I have been very blessed to work with this team of professionals to present my music. I am certainly looking forward to a wonderful night with fans, friends and others from the music industry. It will be fun!" The brand new single was produced by hit making producer and artiste Jesse Jags. With her remarkable song writing skills and her much-talked-about vocal prowess, Follow You is on its way to becoming one of the urban anthems of the year. |
Miss Angola Leila Lopes crowned Miss Universe Posted: 12 Sep 2011 10:27 PM PDT Miss Angola Leila Lopes, a business student from the town of Benguela in her home country, was crowned Miss Universe Monday night after dazzling a panel of judges with her beauty and impressing them with her brain. Lopes, 25, laughed and smiled as she hugged runner-up Miss Ukraine Olesia Stefanko, then felt a crown placed carefully on her head at the pageant held in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Earlier in the contest, Lopes had been asked what she might change about her physical characteristics if she could, but Lopes said she was satisfied with who she was. "I consider myself a woman endowed with inner beauty," she told the judges and the audience. "I have acquired many wonderful principles from my family, and I plan to follow those through the rest of my life."Lopes takes her place as the winner of the 60th annual Miss Universe pageant. It is an annual event watched by millions of people around the world on TV who cheer for the young women competing in categories ranging from swimsuits to evening gowns. They also must answer the critical question that tells the judges a bit about them. Lopes had worn a bright bikini, then paraded around the stage with poise in a form-fitting evening gown colored in gold and silver sequins and feathers. In fan voting, Lopes tallied only a 3.6 score for the swimsuit but earned a 7.2 for her evening gown. Fan voting, however, did not count in the final tallies from nine judges. The panelists, who ranged from race car driver Helio Castroneves to actress Vivica A. Fox and journalist Connie Chung, scored the women on each contest, narrowing from a group of 16 down to a final five that included women from China, the Philippines and the home country, Brazil. In all, 89 women competed for the title. The show was hosted by U.S. television personalities Andy Cohen and Natalie Morales. |
Photonews;Christy Essien Igbokwe's burial ceremony in Awka Posted: 12 Sep 2011 12:43 PM PDT |
The Headies (HipHop world awards) 2011 holds in Lagos on October 22 Posted: 12 Sep 2011 10:50 AM PDT The hosts-- Rita dominic and eLDee After what seemed like an endless wait, the venue and date for The Headies (Hip hop world awards) has finally been announced! The urban music awards aimed at rewarding musical excellence and outstanding creativity will hold at the New Expo Hall of Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos on Saturday, October 22, 2011 focusing the spotlight on Nigeria's most outstanding musicians, from the heart of the country's most vibrant city- Lagos. To be hosted by Veteran producer and rapper Eldee, and talented actress Rita Dominic, The Headies 2011 will not only focus on rewarding talents, but will showcase spectacular performances from the country's finest artistes. Encouraging Nigerian musicians to "Standout, Surpass, break from the norm, organizers have promised that this year's awards will yet again be one that the music industry will not forget in a hurry "We took all this time to come up with concepts that will surpass the previous editions; we are glad to raise the standard again, far above what we have set over the years. This year, a lot of obvious changes will be seen, I can assure you of this"Ayo Animashaun who founded the awards in 2006 says The awards ceremony known for its innovative and trailblazing concepts started in 2006, and fast became one of the top events in Nigeria's annual music calendar. Organizers have single-handedly revolutionized the approach and manner; awards are organized and structured in the country. This year, Fifty Eight (58) artistes will battle to win a desirable "Heady" (made up of 21 carat gold) in one of twenty categories including "Next rated category", "Album of the year", "Artiste of the year", "Song of the year", "Recording of the year" ,"Producer of the year", "Best music video", "Best RNB single", Best Pop single" and Best RNB/Pop album" Other categories include "Best Rap Single", "Best Rap album", "Lyricist on the roll", "Best Collabo", Best Vocal Performance (Male), "Best Vocal performance (Female), "African Artiste of the year", "Best street hop", "Revelation of the year", and "Best Conscious music" The awards celebrate contemporary genres and personalities loved by the youths and young adults all over the country including Rap, R&B, pop and other genres. The first three editions of Hip hop world awards held in Lagos, Nigeria while 2009 saw the awards move to Abuja, Nigeria. In 2010, the awards held at the EXPO hall, Eko Hotel, the same venue that will host the 2011 edition come October 22, 2011. Performers for this year are to be announced next week. |
Lady Gaga, Eminem, Justin Timberlake Win creative Arts Emmy Awards Posted: 12 Sep 2011 08:20 AM PDT Timberlake took home two Emmys, one for guest-hosting "Saturday Night Live" and another for co-writing the lyrics to his monologue song from the show. Timberlake previously won four Emmys for his work on the hit sketch comedy show.The Chrysler 200 commercial starring Eminem also took home an Emmy.The commercial, titled "Born of Fire," features the Detroit-born rapper driving through his hometown while his track "Lose Yourself" plays in the background. HBO also took home awards for "Mildred Pierce," the Lady Gaga Monster Ball concert special that aired earlier this year and the children's program called "A Child's Garden of Poetry." The Creative Arts Emmy show will air on the ReelzChannel on Saturday. The prime-time Emmys will take place Sunday in Los Angeles. |
New Music;Yung6ix - Oh My Gosh Posted: 12 Sep 2011 07:21 AM PDT 411 Entertainment/Storm 360 Proudly Presents Yung6ix in his New highly anticipated Single "Oh My Gosh". The budding Rapper, already hailed by Industry heads & Critics alike as the Voice of The New Generation, Unleashes a high Octane follow up to his Official Debut single "Follow Me" featuring Wizkid, which is already a Smash hit in clubs and media Houses across the Length and Breadth of the Country. On "Oh My Gosh", Yung6ix Raps Emotionally about his current status and Experiences in the Nigerian Music industry Over a classic P-Fizzy Produced Hiphop Beat. |
Photonews;MTN at 10 concert in Makurdi Posted: 12 Sep 2011 04:19 AM PDT |
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Spartacus series star 'Andy whitfield' dies of lymphoma at 39 Posted: 11 Sep 2011 11:44 PM PDT The cause was non-Hodgkin's lymphoma .On a beautiful sunny Sydney spring morning, surrounded by his family, in the arms of his loving wife, our beautiful young warrior Andy Whitfield lost his 18 month battle with lymphoma cancer," Whitfield's wife Vashti said in a statement. Andy Whitfield who was born in Wales and moved to Australia in 1999 was a virtual unknown when he was cast as the legendary Thracian slave in "Spartacus," a role made famous by Kirk Douglas in the 1960 Stanley Kubrick film. The series proved a breakout hit for the Starz network and made waves with its graphic violence and sexuality. Whitfield appeared in all 13 episodes of the first season that aired in 2010, and was preparing to shoot the second when he was diagnosed with cancer. |
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