*Tameka Foster has lost her attempt to gain primary custody of her two sons with ex-husband Usher after one of them nearly drowned in a pool accident at the singer’s home.
Tameka was attempting to wrest primary custody away from Usher, claiming he isn't an attentive father – but the judge dismissed Foster’s request.
After the ruling, Usher and Tameka embraced in the courtroom.
During questioning, Tameka sobbed while talking about her son Usher Raymond V’s accident, saying she didn't know if her child suffered permanent brain or heart damage. Tameka also testified that she was told the boy was under water for 30 seconds but believes he was actually under water for 3 minutes.
Usher’s lawyer said Tameka is guilty of an “abuse of process” by exploiting her son’s pool accident for publicity in order to garner sympathy for her case. His lawyer said the singer’s Aunt Rena, who was caring for Usher V when the pool accident occurred, is a “very attentive and wonderful person” who has helped take care of Usher’s children since they were born.
Tameka testified that the 911 tape of Aunt Rena reporting the accident proves she has no control over the kids.
Despite Tameka’s characterization, Usher’s lawyer said Aunt Rena is a “hero.” And Usher is a “wonderful, responsible, and caring parent.”
Aunt Rena took the stand, saying she cared for Usher’s kids for years and Tameka never had a problem with it until now.
*Singer Maxwell loves to post pictures on his Instagram of beautiful women but the problem some fans have is that none of them (women/fans) seem to be of color.
During the singer’s travels, he is seen with a lot of different people and never hesitates to capture the moments. But after a barrage of pictures featuring only European women (see below) found their way onto Maxwell’s timeline, his fans begin to question him, accordig to Madamenoire
A few of the comments included the following:
“Here we go again with the white girls SMH Let’s see some Beautiful African Women”
“Ewww where are the beautiful sisters”
“No hate, but there is a lack of diversity and they are sooooooo skinny. #neverleaveoutyourcorefanbase”
“I’ve been Swallowed that pill.. For a about a month now you will not see him with NO women of color and this girl has her legs wide open?? Oh well to each his own SMH”
Well, it seems the negative comments didn’t sit to well with Maxwell, as he fired back a shot of his own with this caption:
“you’re using me to get a look, get a skill get a man and find a life!”
“sick if som of you chiming in on my friends and Insulting them with racists comments you know nothing you assume everything and you should know better and worship is for GOD not me so sit down”
“I don’t give a f**k I’m putting ever[sic] type a girl in my Instagram go f**k yourself if you’re a racists[sic] a**hole!!!!”
Many of his followers came to his defense insisting that the star is free to date, be friends and take pictures with whomever he chooses.
And after the run-in, when posting pictures, the singer dubbed it “non-racist day” saying, “happy non-racist day love everybody” and “happy love everybody day” using hashtags, #happyloveeverybodyday and #noracismallowed.”
Why are people tripping about Beyonce’s new pixie hair cut? Yes, the look unveiled on Instagram Wednesday is a radically different one for Mrs. Jayz But this is 2013. By tomorrow, she could go right back to the long, blonde mane she's famous for. What da Heck, she may even be back to flipping all that long hair around even as I type this blog post. Wigs, weaves and hair pieces make switching your style so easy these days. I'll bet Queen Bootylicious has a closet full of blonde hair that she's crazy in love with. All in different shades of blonde or various lengths. It's gotten so that having extra hair options on hand these days is kind of like having a closet full of shoes. Variety is king. You're not stuck with whatever nature gave you. And if an accident happens like when Beyonce got her hair caught in a fan recently while performing earlier this summer, it's no big thing. (check out the video below. lol!) You just keep on singing the way Beyonce did and toss on another wig. Or go for a super short 'do which reportedly was done by two stylists in Brooklyn, according to InStyle.com. “I think it’s amazing,” Rita Hazan told InStyle.com about the superstar's new coif. “It’s a strong empowering statement. It’s modern and old Hollywood at the same time.” I love the name of her color - Champagne Summer Blonde. “The cut is such a statement, the color had to be soft and sexy,” Hazan told the website. “I kept her natural base color and strategically highlighted her whole head in very tiny section to get that look.”
Way to work it, Sasha Fierce. Next time, try Rihanna Red.
Former Nigeria international Finidi George has been appointed by one of his former club while as a player Real Mallorca, as the new youth team coach.
The former Nigerian Super Eagles player however hopes that he can repay the faith shown in him by Real Mallorca.
The 42-year-old has previously represented the Spanish side during his playing days, while also being part of the Super Eagles squad between 1991 and 2002.
He now returns to the Iberostar for his first taste of coaching, he insists this is only the start of “many good things to come.”
Findi said he is very glad that he got the appointment but it only serves as the starting point of many things to come as he knows he really has to put in some hard work so he can justify the faith Real Mallorca has in him.
The former Super Eagles said work has no commenced yet as the players are yet to return from vacation.
Finidi is presently in Italy with his family vacationing.
This is wishing Finidi more success as he embarks on this next phase in his footballing career as a coach, Naija on the move!
An excerpt from a chat with the producers of the film adaptation of Half Of A Yellow Sun that I thought worth sharing.
First, just to clarify one important item that I've seen come up repeatedly. The belief amongst many is that this is a Hollywood production; and as we've said more than once, it's actually NOT a Hollywood production. So when I read comments around the blogosphere denouncing Hollywood for the casting of the project, or for any other of the film's perceived faults, I want to jump in and say that it's a UK/Nollywood (Nigerian) production. There's no Hollywood studio or even production company backing this project. If the producers had waited for a Hollywood studio to adapt the novel to film, it would likely never have happened!
As you can see, this, is part, explains why its cast is primarily British and Nigerian.
But one thing I didn't realize, and which I never bothered to look up was, who exactly the film's primary producer is (or primary producers are): Scottish producer Andrea Calderwood (The Last King Of Scotland and several other acclaimed projects, both for TV and film in the UK, going back to the 1990s), and Gail Egan of the UK Film Council (she produced films like The Constant Gardner and Vera Drake).
By all accounts, all well-made films, even though I took issue with how some of the content of some of these films was presented. But that's another post, and issues we've tackled previously.
Returning to the aforementioned interview with the producers given to The Guardian (Nigeria), when asked whether they'd classify the film as a Hollywood or Nollywood project, their reply was:
It is neither of it. Rather it is an international co-production that mainstreams international and home-based stars. I have produced a number of films in different parts of Africa. So, I can tell you that this one’s a different type altogether because it has international stars from UK; the writer and the Director, B. Bandele, are Nigerians and that makes it interesting. This one is all about Nigerians participating in telling their own story in a unique perspective.
Of course, the fact that Thandie Newton is not Nigerian (her mother is from Zimbabwe, her father British) has already been debated to death. It even inspired a petition that requested the role Newton was cast to play be recast. So I'm sure some will take issue with the producer's comment in the above paragraph about this being the case of Nigerians telling their own story in a unique POV. And Anika Noni Rose isn't of Nigerian descent either.
However, for those folks concerned, I'd mention that the producers also state that the production is about 70% Nigerian (in front of and behind the camera), and in terms of casting, the majority of the actors cast are indeed Nigerian, with the crew being about 50/50 (British and Nigerian).
And lastly, the budget for the film is revealed to be $8 million, with the producers calling it the most expensive movie in Nigeria's film history.
As announced earlier today, the film adaptation will make its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. It is still without distribution - something that I expect will change after it debuts.
Directed by first-timer Biyi Bandele's, Half Of A Yellow Sun - a film adaptation of celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Orange Prize-winning novel of the same name - stars Thandie Newton, Anika Noni Rose, John Boyega, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Joseph Mawle andGenevieve Nnaji.
Trailer below:
Hmmm! impressive right? thank God it wasn't just nollywood dem 4 kill the movie.
A private jet belonging to late Pastor Gabriel Oduyemi's Bethel Ministries crash lands in Lagos Nigeria, as of the time of this news nobody know the actual site of the crash.
information reaching us said the plane actually crashed last night and was tolled to DAPSEY fuel station at Olowonla bus stop around Igando area in Alimosho Lagos Nigeria.
With the look of things it appears there was some casualties but we are yet to confirm who they were or if anyone actually died from the crash but it appears the pilot will be the most hit in all of this.
we will keep you posted with any information rather to this story.
Like all of us, Marilyn Manson has had Paris Jackson on his mind.(believe me if you are a fan to this Marilyn thing you would want to kill yourself)
And since his concert has been mentioned as one of the many tipping points as to what caused Paris to feel the need to attempt suicide - he thought his concert would be a perfect place to dedicate a song to one of his biggest fans.
Here's what the musician said before launching into the song that serves as an anthem for teenagers, Disposable Teens:
"This song is for Paris Jackson"
Mr. Manson didn't stop there, though. He previously revealed he had sent Paris a message on Twitter that said:
"I hope you feel better. You will be on my guest list anytime you want."
We bet Paris appreciates this a ton, and may even help her feel better!
Which counts for a whole lot in our book!
Another rock star who will be joining Marilyn on his upcoming music tour, Alice Cooper, also sympathizes with Paris. He said:
"She’s 15 years old…I have two girls, I know what 15 year old girls are like, everything is important, everything is emotional. I don’t think the concert was the thing, I think she’s just very emotional right now … It’s always gonna be between what you can do and what you can’t do."
It may not seem like much, but for a teenaged girl who reportedly wasn't feeling a lot of love in her life, even a few positive sentences can help big time!!!
We definitely want to reiterate the fact that we love you Paris, and we hope you feel better really soon!!!
