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What's Up guys, it's been a while since we spotted on the blog. Well i've got something interesting comin' off my sleeve for y'll tis week. It's a whole new concept in blogging cos i promise u guys to always give u nothing but the best! Yes that's my pledge and i'm on it....
alright i've got this segment titled "What's Ur View?! which centers around issues affecting youths in this nation and in diaspora. As readers you arre expected to give responses to topics highlighted weekly on this blog...and be sure fantastic prizes await y'll. Though puting some finishing touches to it, hopefully by first week of November, it should be up & running, trust me. For now let's enjoy the regulars and i have the hottest update on the US elections and more stuffs.....

US Elections Update...and more

Egyptian kid beaten To Death!
An Egyptian teacher at a primary school in Alexandria is alleged to have beaten an 11-year-old pupil to death. The maths teacher, Haitham Nabeel Abdelhamid, who worked at Saad Othman school, was furious because Islam Amro had not finished his homework. After using a ruler to punish him, the teacher is alleged to have taken the young boy outside the classroom and hit him violently in his stomach.
The young pupil fainted and later died in hospital of heart failure. He was taken from the school to hospital but suffered a sharp drop in blood pressure and heart failure. The teacher is reported by Egyptian newspaper Al Masry Alyoum to have told the prosecutor that he was only trying to "discipline the boy, not to kill him". Mr Abdelhamid was remanded in custody on manslaughter charges.

US Election: One Week To D-Day
The rival candidates for the US presidential election are beginning the one-week poll countdown with rallies in the key state of Pennsylvania. Republican John McCain and his running mate Sarah Palin are both at a rally in the town of Hershey as they try to turn round an opinion poll deficit. Democrat Barack Obama is rallying in the town of Chester and has warned against any complacency. Latest polls suggest Mr Obama is still ahead but by a slightly smaller margin. Opinion polls show a healthy lead for Mr Obama in Pennsylvania but Mr McCain sees the industrial state with its disaffected white working-class voters as a key target on the road to the White House.

War Against Child Prostitution
More than 600 adults have been arrested in raids across the US targeting people who force children into prostitution. Operations took place in 29 cities in a co-ordinated action involving federal, state and local law officers, according to the FBI.
Officials said 12 large-scale prostitution rings were dismantled in the raids and 47 children rescued. Since 2003, 575 child prostitutes have been saved from exploitation by American criminal gangs, they added. Officials said many of the prostitution rings broken up were operated through call centres, truck stops, casinos and websites. The FBI generally gets involved in child prostitution cases that cross state lines. At a news conference announcing the results of Operation Cross Country II, FBI Deputy Director John Pistole said the arrests were made possible by intelligence gathered during similar raids in June. "Sex trafficking of children remains one of our most violent and unconscionable crimes in this country," he said. The 47 rescued children range in age from 13 to 17, and all but one are female.

entertanment geests.....

Jennifer's Son's body Found!
Chicago police have confirmed that the body of Jennifer Hudson's nephew has been found.The seven-year-old was missing since Hudson's mother and brother were shot dead at the family home on Friday.Police launched a massive search for Julian King over the weekend, while the star's family put up a $100,000 (£65,000) reward for the child's safe return.Police hunting for the youngster confirmed that they found the body of a boy in a car left on a Chicago street. Hudson reportedly identified her dead nephew at the Cook County Medical Examiner's office yesterday afternoon.Julian was the son of the actress and singer's sister Julia Hudson. Her estranged husband William Balfour - the boy's stepfather - has been detained for an alleged parole violation "unrelated to this investigation".No-one has yet been charged for the killings.

50 Cents Waits for Kanye West
50 Cent has revealed that he cannot wait to hear Kanye West's latest album.West will release 808s And Heartbreaks, a love album, in December just one week after 50's new record Before I Self Destruct. "It was almost taboo in hip-hop for you to make a love record. I can't wait to see what this does," the rapper told MTV News.The pair went head-to-head in the charts last year when they put albums out on the same day, although claims have been made that their subsequent feud is a fake.

Craig David Turns "Music Doctor"
Popstar Craig David has been given an honorary degree by Southampton Solent University.The singer, who releases a Greatest Hits CD next month, was made a Doctor of Music for his contribution to the music industry.Actor Jeremy Irons and designer Jenny Packham were also celebrated at the ceremony at Southampton's Guildhall. David has sold over 13 million albums and scored hit singles with 'Fill Me In', '7 Days' and 'Hot Stuff (Let's Dance')' during his ten-year career.

ChannelO MVAwards.....

The winners for this year's Channel O Music Video Awards (MVA) have been named. The awards ceremony came off Thursday night (Oct 9) at the Carnival City, in Johannesburg, South Africa. The MC's were Channel O's own Nonhle Thema and Krazy Boy (Kabelo 'KB' Ngakane.

Check out the list of winners below…..

- Best Male Video: Ikechukwu - Wind Am Well

- Best Female Video: Lizha James - Nita Mukuma Kwini

- Best Newcomer Video: Buffalo Souljah - Bubble Your Bumz

- Best Duo/group Video: P-Square - Do Me

- Best Dance Video: Lady May - Chokola

- Best Ragga Dancehall Video: Buffalo Souljah - Bubble Your Bumz

- Best Kwaito Video: Da Dogg - Can You Feel It

- Best R&B Video: Gal Level - Falling In Love

- Best Hip-Hop Video: KC Presh - Sengemenge

- Best Africa Southern: Freshlyground - Potbelly

- Best Africa West: M-Trill - Bounce

- Best Africa East: Witness - Zero

- Best Video of the Year: P-Square - Do Me

Also a special recognition award was given to the late George Lee Larnyoh, and a tribute given by Jimmy Dludlu on stage. Congratulations to the Nigerian contingents!!

Africa's Sexiest Ladies!

Now, who says we don't have sexy women in Africa. Well if you rather think "sexy" is a word meant to desribe the white ladies, your guess is wrong. Recently a poll for the Top 10 sexiest African ladies was rooled out and suprising or not so suprising, Nigeria got the no.10 spot and the only position for the most populous black nation. Below are the sexy ambassadors from Africa.....

10. Genevieve Nnaji - NigeriaGenevieve is Nollywood's brightest star. She has appeared in countless movies and is also a singer and spokesmodel. She is the face for Lux soap. She released an album titled No More. Genevieve says music was her first love even before acting but it is definately acting that has made her the star she is today. She has played everything from a love interest to a 'shoot em up' chick. Some call her Sharon Stone. We call her sexy.

9. Alek Wek - SudanHer skin has been kissed by the sun. She is known on a first name basis all over the world. She single handedly changed the way beauty is viewed when she stepped on the fashion scene a decade ago. We love her because she could have paid big money to change her looks once she made it big and she didn't. She is proud of looking like a Dinka girl. She is proud to be African and to look African and challenges whoever doesn't accept it to keep it moving. Her confidence makes her one very sexy lady.

8.Thandie Newton - ZimbabweThandie proves herself as a contender for an Oscar in every role she takes. It was hard for people to see someone so beautiful play the role she played in the movie Beloved but she did it. She went toe to toe with Oprah Winfrey and Kimberly Elise and came out unscathed. Tom Cruise and Will Smith are just two of her leading men. She went there in Crash and won awards for it. Is there anything she can't do? She makes raising her two children and looking like that very easy. Thandie is one sexy Mama.

7. Miriam Chemoss - KenyaShe is more than a triple threat. This beautiful African Queen is a singer/dancer, model, and a full time actress. She has appeared on the CBS show District and has set her sights on Hollywood. Miriam developed her performance skills as a member of The Mavalletes Revue. She then joined the legandary Soukous Stars Band and held her own as the sole female in the band. Miriam released a new single Rudi this year.

6. Angel Melaku - Ethiopia She appeared on the cover of Black Men magazine with the words "Angel the New It Girl for 07". She is the video vixen for 2007. She currently stars with Kanye West and T-Pain in the video for Good Life. She has also appeared in videos for Trey Songz, Lloyd Banks, Busta Rhymes, Young Buck, and Young Jeezy. She has set her sights on Hollywood and vows that she won't rest till she gets there!

5. Honorine Uwera - RwandaHer lips alone give Angelina Jolie a run for her money. This Rwandan beauty immigrated to Canada in the late 90's. A modeling scout found her and the rest as they say is history. She has graced the runway for Issey Miyake, Emanuel Ungaro, Baby Phat, Richard Chai, Ruffian, Vivienne Westwood and Antonio Marras. She was featured in the Roca Wear Spring 2005 campaign with Naomi Campbell and Karolina Kurkova.

4. Flavania Matata - Tanzania This beauty queen represented her country Tanzania at this year's Miss Universe and she was a top contender. We loved her sass and the fact that she didn't put a wig of long flowing hair on top of her bald head. She looked beautiful bald and she stood out. When asked what the judges should know about her she replied, "I am an electrical technician by profession as well as a top model in my country. I never let anyone define me neither by hair nor clothing as I believe God made me perfect as a pure, natural African woman." Amen to that!

3. Rhian Benson - GhanaRhian released her debut album Gold Coast in 2003 to critical acclaim. She won a MOBO award. Her passion for music is in her blood - her grandfather led an accclaimed big band in the 50's and 60's in Ghana. Rhian wrote her first song at age 9. She has the brains to go with her beauty - she was at Harvard when her mother got seriously ill. She left Harvard to care for her mother. Rhian is gearing up for her sophmore release.

2. Tiguida - MaliThis 21 year old beauty from Mali is a rising Model on the French Fashion scene. She has done several photoshoots for Parisians magazines and numerous fashions parades for well renowned names like Elit, Imane Ayissi and L'Oreal. The limitations on black models in France have made her travel to Africa, Italy, and the U.S.A for work.

1.Iman - SomaliaIman proves that sexy doesn't have to stop. She looks good next to very young girls. She paved the way for all the African models doing big things right now. Let's never forget that. She's been on the covers of Black Enterprise, Ebony, and Vanity Fair lately. Her cosmetics line has ethnic women all over the world looking good. If only we could all look this sexy in years to come!

Independence Beach Fiesta.....

It could well be described as the biggest jam this year in October, though a party with a difference. Of-course you know when there is a superstar like 9ice in the house, the feeling aint gonna be the same. That was what went down at Kuramo beach, lekki in Lagos precisely on October 1, 2008 when the Lagos State Beach Soccer Association in collabo with Media Vision Limited staged the 1st annual beach soccer tournament in Lagos. The event featured beach teams in Lagos slugging it out for the ultimate cup and cash prize of N40,000 alongside medals being given to semi-finalists. Among particpating team s were Ibeju Lekki FC, Young Strikers of Lagos Island, Owibesebe FC of Ojo, Eti-Osa FC.
Great beach football skills were displayed to the admiration of spectators who trouped out in large crowd to cheer their respective teams. The football event also was graced by the Beach soccer ambassador himself, the one and only Nigeria’s midfield maestro Austin JayJay Okocha to honour the invitation given him by the Lagos State’s Youth and Sports Commission under the direction of Prince Adeniji Adele. Not only was the showpiece graced by the football icon, some members of the Association of Nigerian Theater Practitioners (ANTP) in persons of Chief Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello), Prince Jide Kosoko (Jide babs), Racheal Oniga, and others. At intervals during the matches played, great dance moves were dished out by arguably the no.1 dance chic Kaffy and her dance group who really lived up to the billing.
In the third-place match played, Owibesebe FC of Ojo defeated Ibeju-Lekki FC by 3-2 on penalties after regulation time ended 4-4 i.e. 7-6 on aggregrate. And in the final, the Young strikers of Lagos Island outclassed their counterpart from Eti-Osa FC by 3-1, thus becoming the first beach team to win the maiden edition of the Lagos Beach Soccer competition. The champions went home with a sum of N40,000 and presented the trophy with their medals; second-best team took home N30,000 with medals and cash prizes were also given to the most valuable payer and Highest goal scorer.
After the finals, then came the moment all have been waiting for the Gongo Aso crooner to perform and as expected he “stole the whole show” delivering vibes from his ground-breaking album, Gongo Aso with hit tracks like Photocopy, Street Credibility, Party Ryder, and collabo track with Lord of Ajasa Lenu fenu so. It was like the fun should never stop. Really everyone had a 9ice time including yours truly.

Second edition of the Lagos beach Soccer competition will come up next year god-willing in October. Till then enjoy the rest of the year.....

Homosexuality: The Next Revolution??

Though seen as ‘absurd’ by the majority, the few minority don’t seem bothered about media reports. Homosexuality, taken from the female or male perspective, entails the union or merging of same sex partners for friendship or intimate relationships. This phenomenon has undoubtedly raised many eyebrows within the society especially from the religious bodies and the anti-homosexual groups. Before now, homosexuals whether gays or lesbians often feel timid to come-out openly declaring their status or exhibiting such ‘emotions’ among one another.

Well, time’s past and the same ‘inconsiderate’ society have now turned to a more hospitable one for homosexuals. The human rights decrees state vividly the rights to choose or belong to any association however, not to the detriment of the society at large.
After the stone-age, then came industrial-age, later was emerging to technological-age. And very soon the world might be experiencing the Homosexual-age as well.
I hold no strong opposition to lesbians or gays, this article is borne out of observation. Just about 2 weeks ago, the VP candidate of the Republican party Mrs. Sarah Palin was blasted for her recent comments against homosexuals, and of-course this might have adverse effect on their campaign towards the race for the US ‘White House’. In another development, an actor of the Star Wars fame got married to his same sex partner amidst grand reception; he was pretty happy about the long-awaited wedding. Still on this revolution, it wouldn’t have been imagined the screening of a film on homosexuals in India let alone the star actresses involved. India as a nation is known for strong Hinduism with little regard for gay or lesbian relationships, but soon would be experiencing more flicks promoting such acts. Already a new movie is under way featuring two prominent Bollywood actresses Lisa ray and Shilpa Shetty (though either of these actresses has not been confirmed as real lesbians).
Taking a trip down to Africa specifically Nigeria where the rate of these ‘aliens’ is increasing by the number in spite of criticism against it. And same for other continents of the world.

Consequently, what remains to be seen is the dominance of same-sex partners in our society. The picture is becoming clearer which calls for the need to brace-up for the new revolution?!

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Guys i'm back.....

sorry guys for taking a little while before posting some new hot stuffs for y'll. it was d ue to circumstances unforeseen. well the good news is that i'm back and better and hope to serve you as usual the hottest gists in town. this week it's gonna be the normal routine with a Special from the celebration of Nigeria's Independence in Lagos, so stay glued and read on.......

Jolie supports Obama...

Angelina Jolie Supports ObamaAngelina Jolie isn't giving away who she's backing in the U.S. presidential election, but she does have good things to say about Barack Obama. The actress and activist tells the German edition of Vanity Fair that the Democratic contender for president comes down on the same side of several issues that she does. Asked if she finds Obama and his background an example to her family, she replies, "Naturally that's good, but it's not a sufficient reason to vote for him. Obama fights for international justice, he wants to militarily intervene in cases of genocide, and close Guantanamo Bay. These are the things that could move me to vote for him, not his roots." She then adds, "Naturally, an American president like Barack Obama would be nice for my family." Jolie and actor Brad Pitt are parents to six children, three of whom were adopted from other nations Cambodia, Ethiopia and Vietnam. Obama's family similarly has members from different countries: his mother is American and his late father was Kenyan. Jolie's father, Jon Voight, has previously campaigned for Republican candidate John McCain.


Michelle regrets Destiny Child's Split
Former Destiny's Child star Michelle Williams has revealed that she fell into a depression when the group split.The band had a brief hiatus before reforming for their final studio album Destiny Fulfilled in 2004. Williams told You magazine that she felt miserable because she missed bandmates Beyoncé Knowles and Kelly Rowland. The 'We Break The Dawn' singer said: "We all went through a depression when Destiny's Child broke up."I remember going out to lunch with a friend and he asked how Beyoncé and Kelly were and I burst into tears because I missed them so much and he suggested I needed counselling!"It wasn't that bad, just a natural response after spending so much time together."



Brad Pitt turns "Home Saviour"
The first homes in Brad Pitt's Make It Right rebuilding project are complete, and some three years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, 68-year-old grandmother Gloria Guy was on hand to give the actor a big hug. Pitt, his partner Angelina Jolie and their family of six children privately toured the hard-hit Lower 9th Ward district earlier this week. The celebrity couple bought a home in New Orleans about a year after Katrina struck and became involved in launching the project to help rebuild the city's hardest-hit neighborhood. "I thank God for Brad Pitt," Guy said Thursday when reporters viewed the first six homes Pitt and family visited Monday and Tuesday. "I told him how much I appreciate all that he's done for me and my family." The replacement homes cost an average $150,000 each and are for residents who still own their property and can pay insurance and taxes. Their monthly house payments will be based on applicants' income and subsidized by funds raised by Pitt's foundation.


O.J. Simpson still Hopeful
O.J. Simpson is convinced he will win the appeal in his armed robbery and kidnapping trial - because jury interviews show he was "railroaded" by the court judge.
Simpson, 61, was found guilty of all 12 counts in the trial earlier this month (03Oct08), stemming from a heist he took part in at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas last year (Sep07). He and his co-defendant Clarence Stewart, are currently being held in a Las Vegas jail where they face life imprisonment when they are sentenced on 5 December (08).
But his attorney Yale Galanter insists his client is confident he will be freed from behind bars, blaming the ruling on Clark County District Judge Jackie Glass' decisions during jury selection and her instructions to the panel.
Galanter tells the New York Daily News, "He is really very hopeful now, especially after the jury interviews. He knows that he was absolutely railroaded."
Simpson was convicted of armed robbery and kidnapping after he and his accomplices stormed a Las Vegas hotel room to seize memorabilia from collectors.
His lawyers filed motions seeking a new trial on Friday (10Oct08), claiming insufficient evidence and judicial errors.

Obama Holds Concert....

Politician's Son Indicted over Palin's emails
The son of a Democratic politician has been indicted over the hacking of US Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin's e-mail account. At a court in Knoxville, Tennessee, David Kernell, 20, pleaded not guilty to gaining unauthorised access to Mrs Palin's Yahoo account. Prosecutors say he posted some of the messages and her password online. Mr Kernell, an economics student at the University of Tennessee, is the son of state congressman Mike Kernell. His father denies having anything to do with the hacking incident. The indictment charged Mr Kernell with accessing Mrs Palin's account, gov.palin@yahoo.com, after correctly answering a series of personal questions. Mr Kernell had turned himself in "as soon as we found out about the charges," according to his lawyer, Wade Davies, who spoke to reporters after the federal court hearing. Mr Kernell faces a maximum of five years in prison if convicted plus a $250,000 (£145,000) fine and three years of supervised release. Mr Kernell was released without bail, but limits were set on his computer use.


Palin Stands Guilty of Charge!
In a related development, the running mate of US Republican presidential candidate John McCain has been found guilty of an abuse of power, according to a state legislature probe. Alaska's Governor Sarah Palin was accused of sacking a senior state official over a family feud. But the McCain-Palin campaign team said that the report showed Mrs Palin acted within "proper and lawful authority". The report could have an impact on Republican hopes of winning next month's US presidential election. "I find that Governor Sarah Palin abused her power by violating Alaska Statute 39.52.110 (a) of the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act," investigator Steve Branchflower concluded in the panel's 263-page report. Mrs Palin has always denied any wrongdoing, and her supporters say the charges were motivated by her political opponents. "This was a partisan-led inquiry run by [Democratic candidate Barack] Obama supporters and the Palins were completely justified in their concern," a McCain campaign spokesperson said.


Obama Hosts Benefit Concert
Multi-platinum recording artist and five time Grammy Award winner John Legend has joined the line-up for a benefit concert for Democratic party presidential nominee Barack Obama at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom on Thursday, October 16, it was announced today. The historic benefit concert, scheduled for the day following Senator Obama's final debate with Republican party nominee Senator John McCain, will include performances by Legend's Columbia Records labelmates Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel. The concert marks the first time Legend, Springsteen and Joel have ever performed at the same event. Legend, who endorsed Barack Obama earlier this year, premiered "If You're Out There," a new song from his forthcoming album Evolver during a set at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado in August. A call-to-action and evocation of human potential, "If You're Out There" reflects the themes of hope and change, responsibility and leadership, and commitment to a better tomorrow expressed in the principles of Barack Obama and the hearts of the American people.

Brad's Good gesture... and more stories

Brad Pitt gives back to Society...
Brad Pitt's housing project in New Orleans, Louisiana has seen its first successful intake of residents move into their new homes. The Ocean's Eleven star set up the Make It Right Foundation with a goal of financing 150 homes in the city to help rebuild the area after it was ravaged by 2005's Hurricane Katrina. He recently announced that the target was right on track and has so far funded the construction on 90 houses after accepting donations from the American Idol Foundation and celebrity friends including actor George Clooney. And the first wave of residents have now set up home in the new properties. Grandmother Gloria Guy, 68, who is among the lucky few, says, "I thank God for Brad Pitt." Pitt and his partner Angelina Jolie paid a visit to the city last week (ends10Oct08) during a brief trip to the U.S. to check up on the project's progress.



BET HIPHOP AWARDS
BET today announced that nominee MVP Lil' Wayne, multi-platinum rapper Ludacris, West Coast boss The Game, and dirty south stunner Young Jeezy will top off an all-star roster of performers, including Common, T-Pain, Lady of Rage and N.E.R.D. Delivering nothing less than an electrifying show, the BET HIP HOP AWARDS will take place at Atlanta's Civic Center on Saturday, October 18 and premiere on BET Thursday, October 23 at 8:00 p.m.* Showcasing past and present music icons, this year's BET HIP HOP AWARDS takes the competition to a whole new level with scheduled appearances by a slew of hip hop heavyweights including GZA, Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon, Masta Killa, U-God, Inspectah Deck and RZA. Adding to the hype, rapper Jadakiss will pump up the crowd as celebrity announcer, while the famed DJ Drama spins all night. A special tribute will also be paid to female pioneers in hip hop who have paved the way for women in a predominantly male industry. As previously announced, actor/comedian Katt Williams will host the BET HIP HOP AWARDS, and legendary hip-hop veteran Russell Simmons will be honored with the "I Am Hip Hop" Icon Award.


Melanie Brown denies Playboy!
Pop star and lingerie model MELANIE BROWN has turned down a $1.85 million (GBP1 million) offer to pose nude for Playboy - because she limits her naked antics to the bedroom. The former Spice Girl, who strips down to her lacy underwear as the spokesmodel for Ultimo, insists she would never shed all her clothes for the men's magazine. She tells U.S. news show Access Hollywood, "No, I'm not going to do it."
But that doesn't mean Brown isn't an exhibitionist - she just prefers to show off her naked body to her husband Stephen Belafonte in the privacy of their own home: "There is (an exhibitionist side to me) - in my bedroom, late at night for hours on end!"