PICCONN: 2013-12-29

Saturday, January 04, 2014

RIHANNA STRIPS DOWN FOR MAC VIVA GLAM

Rihanna is taking it off for a good cause. The “Diamonds” singer goes topless in her ad for MAC Cosmetics’ Viva Glam campaign, which she revealed on Twitter.

She dons a blonde bob and covers her breasts with her arms in the racy photo, shot by Inez and Vinoodh. All sales from Viva Glam lip products will benefit women, men, and children living with HIV/AIDS.

“#MACgirlz my new #VIVAGLAM lipstick AD CAMPAIGN is out now!” tweeted RiRi. “Every penny you spend on my #VIVAGLAM lipstick goes to the @maccosmetics MAC AIDS Fund to support people directly affected by HIV/AIDS!”

Past Viva Glam spokeswomen include Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga, Lil’ Kim, Missy Elliott, Eve, Mary J. Blige, Christina Aguilera, and Fergie.

The 25-year-old singer had previously inked a deal with MAC for her own line of cosmetics.

Chika Ike Pictured @ The Famous Abu Dhabi Mosque

Chika took to Instagram, Twitter, Facebook to show off once again the high class fun she's so having on her super cool Abu Dhabi vacation.
she recently visited the magnificent, practically all gold everything Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the 4th largest mosque in the world.
See More PHOTOS after the cut...

Another cold case of senseless violence.

Former G-Unit member, Jamal “Mazeradi Fox” Green was gunned down in the St. Albans area of Queens, New York this Friday afternoon.

According to the NY Daily News, the 42-year-old was sitting in his SUV when a masked gunman opened fired on Fox, and three other passengers in the vehicle at 4:10 PM EST.

Mazeradi Fox, a childhood friend of 50 Cent was the only fatality. The other passenger were taken to a local hospital in Jamaica, Queens.

Lady Gaga is baring her breasts for fashion. The pop diva goes topless in her latest ad for Versace’s spring campaign. The “Do What U Want” singer reclines on a sofa, covering her chest with chains

and her long blonde hair.

“Happy New Years from HAUS OF GAGA and @Versace!” tweeted Gaga, who named a song after Italian designer Donatella Versace on ARTPOP.

“I am honored that my friend Lady Gaga is the face of our new Versace campaign,” Donatella told Vogue. “I wanted to capture her true beauty and spirit in images that are elegant and alluring. She is like family to me, the embodiment of the Versace DNA.”

The ads were shot in London by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.

See more photos from Gaga’s sexy shoot below.

Davido got to hang ut with the Nollywood stars at an event in Owerri, right before his performance.

José Mourinho insists Juan Mata will not be leaving Stamford Bridge

Speculation grew that Juan Mata will be sold by Chelsea after he was substituted during the Southampton game on New Year's Day. Photograph: Alastair Grant/AP

José Mourinho has said that it hurts him to leave Juan Mata out of his starting 11 but the Chelsea manager insists that he has to have a "hard heart" when making difficult decisions about his team and reiterated that the Spaniard will not be leaving Stamford Bridge in January.

Despite winning Chelsea's player of the year award for the past two seasons, Mata has found his opportunities restricted since Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge last summer. The midfielder was furious to be substituted shortly after half-time during the 3-0 win at Southampton on New Year's Day, raising speculation that he might be sold this month.

lamar odom worried keeping up with the kardashians will hurt his nba chances

Maybe he should have thought about all of this BEFORE he started cheating and abusing drugs!
Despite Khloe Kardashian saying she didn’t want to talk about her issues with Lamar Odom on season nine ofKUWTK, it was inevitable!
And since she’s talking about her hubby, the 34-year-old NBA free agent is worried how what she says will affect his ability to get back in the NBA!
An insider explained L.O.’s thinking, saying:

“The last thing Lamar needs in his life is to be portrayed as a schmuck. Khloe has assured him that it won’t be bad, but how can it not be? The end of the marriage is going to be Khloe’s main storyline next season and Lamar is afraid that his drug use and cheating will be addressed on the show.

Assistant Flips Out When Jennifer Hudson Buys Him A House

Jennifer Hudson made her personal assistant's dream come true after she bought him a home for Christmas.

The singer/actress shocked her "closest friend" and long-term employee Walter Williams by giving him a house for his loyal support over the years.

Hudson posted a video of Williams' shocked reaction on Instagram with the caption: "My assistant Walter's reaction when he found out I was buying him a house for Christmas!"

Miley Cyrus' Wrecking Ball Was Originally Written For Beyoncé?!

Imagine if Beyoncé came in like a Wrecking Ball instead ofMiley Cyrus?!
Well it totes could've happened - according to a rep for one of the song's writers, Sacha Skarbek!
The lyricist ignited rumors when he tweeted the following in 2012:

Beyonce song now becoming a Miley Cyrus song?!! Good/bad? I don't know??!!!!
— sacha skarbek (@sachaskarbek) December 3, 2012

Sasha's rep has now confirmed that although the track was created in a session initially set aside for Yoncé, the writers realized Wrecking Ball would work better with another singer - a la Mileybird swooping in to snag it!
The rep explained:

Arsene Wenger has claimed Diego Costa would cost a staggering £145m.

Atletico Madrid striker Costa is on Arsenal’s transfer wish list and it was widely believed he has a £32m buy-out clause – but Wenger fears it is far more.

Mirror Sport asked Wenger whether he would consider trying to sign Costa in January to solve his striker crisis.

“What, £145m?!” he laughed. “Honestly, you want to keep your chances in the season at the best possible level.”

See more pics after the cut

"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kenya Moore is so determined to have a bambino ... she went under the knife to make it happen ... TMZ has learned.
Sources close to Kenya -- who is 43 -- tell us she had surgery Friday to remove fibroid tumors from her uterus.

The fibroids are a benign type of tumor that were discovered during an ultrasound. Doctors say fibroid tumors can cause miscarriages ... they told her surgery would increase her chances of a successful pregnancy.
We're told Kenya -- who is single -- plans to get pregnant this year ... and is going to start In Vitro treatments as soon as she's healed.

Ludacris' Baby Mama: You Treat Our Kid Worse Than a Dog

Ludacris would rather spend his money on Kibbles 'n Bits than his newborn daughter ... so claims the rapper's baby mama.
Tamika Fuller just filed docs in her paternity battle with Luda -- responding to the rapper's bid to put a $1700 cap on his child support obligations.

Tamika grouses ... Luda has millions of bucks -- an impressive $80 mil between 2006 and 2012 -- and spends roughly $7,000 a month on lawn care and $5,000 a month on his pets.
So Tamika's calling BS and wants Ludacris to pay ALL of her lawyer's fees so she can afford to hire an attorney who will take him to the cleaners in court.

Tonto Dikeh Launches Her Own Entertainment Outfit “POKO ENTERTAINMENT”

Tonto Dikeh shared the news on Twitter.
Big congrats to her.

Real Madrid's Casillas becomes father for the first time

Real Madrid have confirmed that club captain Iker Casillas has become a father for the first time. The 32-year-old goalkeeper’s girlfriend, Sara Carbonero, gave birth to a baby boy, Martin, at the Ruber International Clinic in the Spanish capital on Friday.

The sports journalist was forced to undergo a caesarean section but both mother and child are reported to be doing well.

Phil Everly ... who comprised half of one of the most successful duos in music history -- The Everly Brothers -- died today.
Phil and Don Everly had an enormous influence on John Lennon and Paul McCartney ... and The Beatles weren't alone. The Beach Boys, Simon and Garfunkle, The Byrds and countless other singers seized on the amazing harmony of the duo.
Among their hits -- "Bye Bye Love," "When Will I Be Loved" and "All I Have to Do Is Dream."
Phil died as a result of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Read more: http://www.tmz.com#ixzz2pQoWwgFe

KE$HA IN REHAB FOR EATING DISORDER

Ke$ha has gone to rehab for an eating disorder ... TMZ has learned.
Sources connected to the singer tell TMZ ... she's at Timberline Knolls near Chicago, the same place Demi Lovato went for her issues.
We're told the singer -- who's a vegetarian -- was admitted early this morning.

Ke$ha tells TMZ, "I'm a crusader for being yourself and loving yourself, but I've found it hard to practice. I'll be unavailable for the next 30 days, seeking treatment for my eating disorder ... to learn to love myself again, exactly as I am."

PHOTOS: Venita Akpofure’s Birthday Groove

The video vixen was a year older yesterday and she threw a small party to celebrate.

See more photos after the cut.

The Brazilian was booked by referee Martin Atkinson for going down when clean through on Kelvin Davis and his manager believes the official's decision was justified

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho expressed his disappointment after Oscar's dive during Wednesday's impressive 3-0 win at Southampton.
Mourinho's men won their third Premier League match in a row thanks to second-half goals from Fernando Torres, Willian and Oscar.
Oscar thought he should have been given a penalty in the 55th minute after a minor collision with Southampton goalkeeper Kelvin Davis when he was sent through on goal.

Rick Ross is suing LMFAO for copyright infringement, claiming the refrain "Everday I'm shufflin'" from the duo's 2010 chart-topper "Party Rock Anthem" rips off the Bawse's own lyric, "Everday I'm hustlin'" from his 2006 single "Hustlin,'" according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Learn the Story Behind LMFAO's Song "Party Rock Anthem"

"The use of 'Hustlin" in 'Party Rock Anthem' is readily apparent, despite the slight change from 'Everyday I’m hustlin'. . . 'to 'Everyday I’m shufflin'. . . " and constitutes, inter alia, the creation of an unauthorized derivative work," the lawsuit reads. To boot, the suit, which was filed in a Florida federal court, states that LMFAO's performance of the lyric is similar to Ross' making it "an obvious attempt to capitalize on the fame and success of 'Hustlin."

Singer, May D's birthday was celebrated on the 28th of December, 2013 @ Doll House, Lagos and it attracted other celebs like P-Square, Phyno, Kayswitch, YQ, and DJ Jimmy Jatt.

More PHOTOS after the cut...

'Wanted' Banker Who Faked His Suicide Captured After Cops Stop Him ForTinted Windows

Aubrey Lee Price (REUTERS/FBI and Glynn County Sheriff's Office)

A Georgia banker wanted by the FBI for a $21 million investor fraud was finally captured when cops stopped him for illegally tinted car windows, The New York Daily News reports.

Aubrey Lee Price, 47, went on the run in 2012 after writing friends a purported suicide note admitting to "horrendous financial mistakes" and saying "it would be better for me to exit this world."

Of course, Price — who was last seen boarding a ferry in Key West, Fla. — did not leave the world. He was ultimately caught in Brunswick, Ga. after cops pulled him over and realized who he was after just a little questioning, the Daily News reported.

Kelly Rowland: Miami Beach Bikini Babe (PHOTOS)

Kelly Rowland was all smiles while relaxing in Miami.

Kelly showed off her fit figure in a two-piece.

Of all the celebrity beach days we've seen this week, Kelly Rowland's was arguably the most fun-filled. The singer sported a purple bikini and printed caftan for her day in the Miami sun on Thursday, but rather than spend the whole afternoon basking in the sun — which she did do — Kelly made the most of her time on the sand by playing soccer with a couple of cute kids, even stopping to help them build sand castles. It wasn't clear whether the little ones were in Kelly's beach brigade or not, but it still resulted in some pretty adorable snaps.

More PHOTOS after the cut...

Paul Walker's entire body was charred through the skin it was burned so badly ... this according to the autopsy ... burned so bad none of his organs were suitable for donation.
According to the report ... obtained by TMZ ... Walker's body was laying supine in the passenger seat in a "pugilistic stance" -- that's a defensive position, as if he were bracing himself for impact.

He had multiple fractures throughout his body, including his jaw, collarbone, and left upper arm. There were also various ribs and pelvic fractures.
The report concludes Walker died from "combined effects of traumatic and thermal injuries" sustained from the Nov. 30 crash in Santa Clarita, CA.

Yep, yep! Annie and 2face Idibia welcomed a new baby today January 3rd 2014. She delivered her baby in an Atlanta hospital. We still have no confirmations yet on the sex of the child but in the meantime, mother and child are said to be doing great. The couple got married in March 2013, and we say Big congrats to them.

How North Korea Leader Killed His Uncle By Stripping Him Naked AndLeaving Him To Be Eaten Alive By Dogs (PHOTOS)

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un sentenced his uncle to be eaten alive by a pack of 120 wild dogs in a savage punishment for treachery, it has been claimed.
Jang Song-Thaek, 67, along with five close aides, was stripped naked and thrown into a cage of hounds which had been starved for three days, according to new details emerging from China.
The pack of animals spent more than an hour mauling the group in a punishment called 'quan jue', or execution by dogs, a report in Chinese newspaper Wen Wei Po said.

The Chief Imam of Adiam Memorial Central Mosque Iporo Ake, Abeokuta, Imam Talihat Yunus has said that sitting with or among the opposite sex is strictly prohibited in the mosque.

Speaking on what some people called segregation of women in mosque, he said the major reason for this segregation in Islam is that whatever you are close to, can make you sin, adding that the only reason that a man and woman can sit together in Islam is only when the two parties are related by
blood.
He said, "when men and women sit together, it results to different mishaps happening in our society like fornication, adultery, sexually transmitted diseases and even unwanted pregnancies."
"The Qur'an went as far as teaching us that in Islam, men and women should not handshake, hug or peck the opposite sex that they are not related with. The sitting arrangement in the mosque is a vivid example of what is expected of Muslims whereby where the menfolk will be seated will be different from where the female will be seating."

Singer Katy Perry has sold off the California house she shared with ex-husband Russell Brand.

The couple purchased the West Hollywood estate for $6.5 million (£4.3 million) in 2011 and she was granted the property, which they never moved into, when she split from the funnyman, as part of their divorce settlement in 2012.

The 1920s Mediterranean style house, which boasts seven bedrooms, a pool house, guest house and a lagoon-style swimming pool, was listed for $6 million (£4 million).

Reuben Abati says Pres. Jonathan didn't travel to Kenya with 7 jets...See tweets here!

More tweets after the cut..

Demi Moore likes 'em young.

The 51-year-old mother of three was seen packing on the PDA with Dead Sara drummer Sean Fridaywhile vacationing in Mexico this week.

The two were seen playing around together in the water, on the sand and, at one point, the heavily-tattooed rocker was even seen placing his hands on Demi's breast as they lounged in a cabana.

Mila Kunis took a break from the red carpet and went bare-faced while out in London.

Kunis was spotted without makeup leaving a London hotel wearing a navy sweatshirt, her hair in a messy bun. The 29-year-old actress was recently in the U.K. promoting her new film "Oz: The Great and Powerful," JustJared notes.

The no-makeup, sweatpants look is a change of pace for Kunis, who has been decked out in designer duds these days while walking the red carpets for "Oz."

The actress, who was named Esquire's "Sexiest Woman Alive", has had to deal with people criticizing her more laid-back attire. Last month, the New York Daily News even dubbed Kunis the "frumpiest, dumpiest celeb" for wearing sweatpants.

According to a Bloomberg report that was released today, Africa's richest man & founder of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, made $9.2billion in 2013 alone, raising his fortune to over $30billion and making him the 30th richest person in the world.

Bill Gates is back to being the richest man in the world after making $15.8 billion in 2013 alone and raising his fortune to $78.5 billion.

Bloomberg’s billionaires index showed that the 300 richest people in the world increased their wealth by $524 billion in 2013 and the aggregate net worth of the world’s top billionaires stood at $3.7 trillion at the close of market on December 31.

Jessica Simpson Confirms Wedding Plans For 2014

Jessica Simpson has confirmed she will marry former football player Eric Johnson in 2014, insisting "it's about time" she walked down the aisle again.

The 33 year-old fashion mogul became engaged Johnson in 2010, however, she had to cancel two planned wedding dates after falling pregnant with son Ace less than five months after giving birth to her first child, daughter Maxwell, in May, 2012.
Nevertheless, the new mom, who welcomed her little boy in June, has now confirmed she will tie the knot with Johnson this year and she cannot wait to wow her friends and family with her post-pregnancy weight loss.

Clearly, Beyoncé hasn't got time for the fiasco that was the reported Miley Cyrus' comments about how "out" she is today!
Because Queen Bey is too busy celebrating the fact thatBeyoncé has FINALLY gone platinum!!!
ZOMG! Congrats!!!!
AH-Mazingly, as of right now, the album has sold 1.3 million units in it's first 17 days of release making it the quickest-selling album by a woman since Taylor Swift's Red in 2012!
Not only this, but it's the THIRD week that Beyoncé's at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 AND the longest run at No. 1 for any album since Justin Timberlake's The 20/20 Experience last April.
SO crazy! And we can't think of anyone who deserves it more!
All hail Beysus!!

Red carpet PHOTOS from First Cut movie premiere in Lagos

Lisa Omorodion's First Cut movie premiere took place on Sunday 29th December at Eko Hotel in Lagos. Above is actress Lilian Bach.

See more photos from the premiere after the cut...

The above question is the million dollar question we would love many ladies to give at least an answer to. Can a man (your lover, boyfriend, man friend etc) whomsoever he is leave you stranded at the wedding registry, not once, not twice, not thrice...but, 4, 5, 6 freaking times.

What kind of a man would do that to someone you have professed to love above all others especially more than the whole world. Imagine the preparations that must have gone towards the day, imagine the shock of getting to the venue or better put registry and it came to your turn and your name was getting called repeatedly. Imagine the shock that would be on the face of the witnesses that must have gone to the registry with you, just imagine how shocked the parents would be if out of joy they had thought to go witness their child getting hooked, the sheer embarrassment of it all.

Tatyana Ali and Alfonso Ribeiro paid tribute to their Fresh Prince of Bel Air co-star James Avery following his death on December 31, but the show's star, Will Smith, has yet to issue a public statement about the passing of his on-screen uncle.

Smith, whose wife, Jada Pinkett, posted a message on her facebook page, is reportedly devastated by Avery's passing, according to website Showbiz Spy.

"Happy New Year everyone! I was hoping to start the new year differently but we have lost yet another friend," Pinkett, who met her husband on the set of the show when she was there to audition for a part (she didn't get it), wrote on Facebook. "James Avery who we all lovingly know as Uncle Phil from The Fresh Prince has passed. Our condolences to aunt Florence (his mother), Miss Barbara (his wife) and all those who loved him. Rest in peace James."

beyonce tlc rozonda chilli thomas diss beyhive miley cyrus

The Beyhive really is as busy as bees these days!
They came to Queen B's defense on Thursday, when reports came out that Miley Cyrus had dissed her music and post-baby bod, but they backed off when that turned out to be afalse alarm!
They swarmed to another target, though!
Beyoncé's loyal legions of followers actually turned against legendary R&B artist Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas of TLC after it came out that she was also dropping dirt on their Queen!
There was one problem, though, Chilli was never really talking trash!
She had merely reiterated that the phrases "Queen B" and "Bey" were tired, and that they needed to go -- we don't agree, obvs -- but she wasn't talking smack about Beyoncé herself!
She would NEVER!
Angry tweets were immediately directed Chilli's way! Mean ones, too! They called her out for being old and implied her career was over!!
Ugh!! This celeb feud isn't even a real thing, but the Beyhive got so mean!!!
With her new album this successful, we can't imagine why so many of her fans are upset! This is a time for celebration!
This is the year of Queen B!

"I'm not looking for a husband!" - actress Bimbo Akintola cries out

In a recent interview with Vanguard, actress Bimbo Akintola said the worst rumour she's ever heard about herself is that she's desperate for a husband. Bimbo says she's not!

Oh, that I’m looking for a husband, that I’m desperate for a husband. That’s the worst I’ve heard and that’s the latest one. I’m not looking for a husband and I don’t need one.

I don’t need anything. I’m a complete person. I only do things that make me happy, because I believe and I understand the reality that this is just one life and you should live it to the maximum, happiness and peace should be the key. I’m not searching for a husband, because the rumour that I’m searching for a husband has given me wahala,- all kinds of people from left, right and centre, looking for me saying they want to marry me. Please, I’m using this opportunity to tell everybody, I am not looking for a husband!

Khloe Kardashian selling off marital home

Kim Kardashian's sister Khloe is moving on from her marriage split by placing her marital home up for sale.

The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star called time on her troubled relationship with basketball player Lamar Odom by filing for divorce on 13 December (13), citing irreconcilable differences.
They have now decided to offload their $4 million (£2.7 million) property in Tarzana, California by placing it on the private market, according to Eonline.com.

The couple wed in 2009, but has endured a tough 2013 amid reports of Odom's substance abuse issues, which led to an arrest for driving under the influence in August (13) and a brief stint in rehab.

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