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Miley Cyrus posts topless photo of herself on instagram

Last night, Miley Cyrus joined Chelsea Handler by posting an uncensored topless photo of herself on Instagram in support of the #FreeTheNipple movement. Miley wrote "Some lame ass deff gonna [flag] that but f--kkkkkkk it. #practicewhatchupreach #FreeTheNipple #FreedatShit." Of course, posting a photo like that violates Instagram’s strict no-nudity rule and the pic was taken down within minutes. See the censored pic after the cut...

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From Adokiye to Her Fans! Rising Pop Star shares New Photos for the Holidays

Rising Nigerian singer Adokiye who made headlines back in June for offering her virginity to the Boko Haram sect in exchange for the kidnapped girls, has new photos to share.
Adokiye who is also an actress and an Ambassador of Peace, was out of the country for business, so she and her team decided to take photos of her out and about for her fans.

Check it out

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Forbes profiles How Nigeria’s Rich Spend Over $2Million on Dream Weddings

As we all know, weddings are a very big part of the Nigerian culture.

The union of a man and a woman both traditionally and with a white ceremony, is often an occasion not to be missed.

Leading American business magazine and publication Forbes has published an article titled – “ How Nigeria’s Rich Spend Over $2 Million On Their Dream Wedding“.

From the wedding planner to the dress and refreshments, a few top Nigerian wedding planners share with the publication, how Nigeria’s most wealthy dish out cash for

the dream day.

Funke Bucknor of Zapphaire Events : “Our core clientèle is mainly made up by millionaires. They will not hesitate to

spend the money in order to get what they want. If they need to fly in an artist from America, or a decorator from Dubai or London, they will do so.

Cause one wedding alone just doesn’t cut it. First there is the traditional wedding – the only wedding recognized by the family – followed by the white wedding, which is

similar to that which we know in the West. As for the Latter, the destination wedding is all the rage. Dubai and London are the most popular destinations, followed by Cape Town, Seychelles and the Maldives. Florence in

currently growing in popularity.” Elohor Aisien of Privé Luxury: “Nigerians love champagne, so the most money will be spent on drinks as well as food.

On Nigerian weddings there’s food from 2pm till midnight.

Old money Nigerians may keep things more subtle, new money Nigerians are more concerned with letting people know that they’ve arrived. Magnums of Dom Pérignon will often be their drink of choice. In a way it’s become this competition amongst brides. They’ll ask me: ‘How many bottles did she have? I need more.

I did the wedding of Reukayat Indimi , who comes from a royal Nigerian family, which hails from the north of the

country. According to northern tradition, the bride can’t leave the house during the month leading up to the wedding. Since the bride didn’t have her wedding dress

yet, I flew into London with a model who fitted several dresses for her. Elie Saab is a popular choice of wedding dress amongst Nigerians, whereas most grooms I work

with want a Tom Ford total look. Vera Wang is also very much in demand, since it fits well on the Nigerian body type.”

Weruche Majekodunmi of Newton & David: “I appreciate them spending this money, cause without these weddings I don’t know where the Nigerian economy would be. The

weddings keep our economy going. Normally the rich Nigerians will spend their money abroad, whenever they go shopping. Thanks to the wedding industry the money is

being invested back into our economy. Jobs of caterers, tailors, carpenters and upholsterers are being sustained.

Prior to these major weddings, the profession of make-up artist wasn’t even considered a full-time job.

Up to fifteen years ago, some weddings wouldn’t even have a table cloth on the tables and they wouldn’t have

any flowers except for the bridal bouquet. Nowadays Nigerian weddings will feature expensive flowers from France, silk table cloth and lots of crystal. A lot of the

elite Nigerian kids have been educated abroad, so they’re used to the international standard when it comes to detail. They’ve become accustomed to a certain standard,

so to import something isn’t unusual to them” the décor specialist slash wedding planner explains. Currently trending amongst the international kids is the flower

wall, which surged in popularity after Kim Kardashian’s marriage to Kanye West .

It has happened three times in the last five years that I’ve organized a wedding that cost over $2 million. They spent the most on food, Cristal champagne, entertainment and gifts to their guests. At one wedding all the invitees got their wedding outfit with their

invitation. At another wedding they handed out microwave ovens, smart phones and rice cookers, to all of their guests. At some other weddings they’ll fly in their guests and arrange their accommodation in case they decide to get married overseas. You must understand, that our reasoning is different from that in the West.”

To read the full article, log on to Forbes.com

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fool, a comedy for the rich, a tragedy for the poor - Sholom Aleichem

Nicki Minaj’s Ex Talks to TMZ about the Split | Video

Break ups are hard when your ex is everywhere. At least that is what Nicki Minaj‘s ex boyfriend Safaree Samuels says.

The couple who were together for 12 years recently broke up. And it resulted in a Twitter rant.

TMZ caught up with Safaree and his friends as they were leaving a club. He opened up about the rant and the hardest part of the split.

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YBNL Nation! Olamide and Lil Kesh Cover MyStreetz Magazine’s Latest Issue

There is no doubt that YBNL Nation has had a good year – from the unveiling of new artist Lil Kesh to the growth of Olamide ’s brand.

The two artists cover the latest issue of MyStreetz magazine and they are both photographed by August Udoh for the cover.

According to Sesan Adeniji , 2015 is going to be a good year for the YBNL boys and we agree.

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She Just Wants to Have Fun! Yvonne Nwosu Spends Boxing Day Relaxing on a Private Beach

Nigerian designer, Yvonne Nwosu of Vonne Couture showed off her bikini body and a glimpse into her day as she relaxed on a private beach.

She shared a couple of pictures from her day and captioned, ‘Snow White just wants to have Fun’ .

We love her chic and laidback look for the day – what do you think?

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Ludacris proposes to Girlfriend Eudoxie Agnan on Boxing Day

Congratulations to American rapper and actor Ludacris .

On Friday 26th December 2014 – Boxing Day, he proposed to his girlfriend of 4 years Eudoxie Agnan . Ludacris planned a sweet and romantic proposal for Eudoxie, a former medical school student who took a break from med school.

He whisked her and a few friends including LeToya Luckett of Destiny’s Child fame away, for a vacation from Atlanta to Costa Rica. He popped the big question on the private plane.

“She didn’t say yes. She said HELL YES!

#milehighproposal,” Ludacris shared of the proposal on Instagram.

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First Photos from the 2014 Headies – Toolz, Oreka Godis, Toke Makinwa, Dr. Sid, Dakore Akande & More

The 2014 Headies was a highly anticipated show and when it started last night (with live streaming on Hip Hop World TV) there were a lot of stars on the red carpet, alot of stage activity and more.
We have the first photos from the event as well as the full list of winners for the night.
Check on it.

I killed my master because I needed N150,000 for Dubai trip – motor boy

I stabbed him, threw him out of the truck
Preliminary investigation as gathered , revealed that Saidu allegedly murdered the truck driver before diverting the truck to the northern part of the country.
In this interview, Saidu gave a graphic description of how he stabbed his master with a knife and threw him out of the truck , before taking over the steering..

Asked what made him carry out such dastardly act, Saidu replied : “ I killed Mr Aremu because I wanted to sell the
aviation fuel and use the money to travel to Dubai on a business trip” Narrating how he snuffed life out of Aremu whom he fondly called baba Oyo, , Saidu said: “ A day after we left Lagos, at about 6pm, the company called baba Oyo and instructed him to park at Umunede, Delta state for security reason and that he should proceed on the
journey the following day.
While there , I bought a knife without him knowing and tied it with a rope on my leg. Very early the third day, baba Oyo started the ignition to continue the journey. As
he was about to move, I told him that one of the tyres had developed a fault. I came out of the vehicle and pretended to be checking the tyres. I went to his side of the truck, bent down as if checking the tyres and in the process, I brought out my knife. But as I raised my hand to stab him, he held my hand and we started struggling,
in the process of which the knife cut me on the index finger. I succeeded in stabbing him first on the lap and blood started gushing out. Again, I stabbed him again in the stomach, leaving the knife in there. By then he was too weak to shout.
Thereafter, I pushed him out of the vehicle and mounted the driver’s seat and zoomed off.
Diverts truck to the north
My intention was to take the aviation fuel to Taraba state and sell it at the black market. When I got to Adamawa state, I sold four drums , at the rate of N28,000 per drum. On reaching Katsina Ala, the truck
developed a fault and I ended up spending N57,000 to fix it. I continued the journey but on reaching Mutum Biu, I was stopped by some soldiers who were on a joint operation with the Police, at a check point. They
demanded for the way bill and I showed them.
But one of the policemen asked where the plate number was and I brought it out from where I kept it. I had earlier removed it because the company’s number was
inscribed on it. When the policemen dialled the telephone number, they discovered that the vehicle was supposed to be heading for Port Harcourt. When they asked what it
was doing at Taraba, I could not provide a ready answer and I was subsequently apprehended”

I wanted to raise 150,000

HEADIES 2014: (See Full List Of Winners)

The 2014 Headies Award is a big one and
one of the Most Respected Indigenous
award.
With Olamide, Davido and Patoranking winning two Awards each as others pick up 1– 1 Each.

BEST R’n’B SINGLE
LET SOMEBODY LOVE YOU- 2FACE IDIBIA
– Winner
IYAWO MI- TIMI DAKOLO
PLAN B – WANDE COAL
DON GORDON – BURNA BOY

BEST POP SINGLE
DOROBUCCI – MAVIN CREW – Winner
AYE – DAVIDO
JOHNNY – YEMI ALADE
PULL OVER – KCEE
DOUBLE WAHALA – ORITSE FEMI
CARO – STAR BOY FEATURING WIZKID
AND L.A.X
SURULERE – DR. SID

BEST RAP SINGLE
PARCEL- PHYNO – Winner
DOPE MONEY – OLAMIDE FT. PHYNO
SHOTZ ON SHOTS – ICE PRINCE FT.
SARKODIE
RAP IT UP – POSLY TD
DEAF – EVA ALORDIAH
WTF – ILL BLISS

BEST STREET-HOP ARTISTE
DOUBLE WAHALA – ORITSE FEMI –
Winner
SHOKI – LIL’ KESH
DOROBUCCI – MAVIN
ALOBAM – PHYNO

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)
IYAWO MI – TIMI DAKOLO - Winner
DOUBLE WAHALA – ORITSE FEMI
WHY YOU LOVE ME – NOSA
ORDINARY PEOPLE – COBHAMS

BEST R’n’B/POP ALBUM
THE JOURNEY – SEAN TIZZLE – Winner
TAKEOVER – KCEE
ONCE UPON A TIME – TIWA SAVAGE
ME, MY MOUTH and EYE – SOUND
SULTAN
L.I.F.E – BURNA BOY

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)
LOVE TO LOVE YOU – NIYOLA FT.
BANKYW – Winner
WANTED – TIWA SAVAGE
WINDOW – MONICA OGAH
GOOD MAN – RUBY

BEST RAP ALBUM
NO GUTS NO GLORY – PHYNO
ALAGA IBILE- REMINISCE
BADDEST GUY EVER LIVETH – OLAMIDE –
Winner
THY NATION COME – JESSE JAGZ

BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL SINGLE
GIRLIE O REMIX – PATORANKING –
Winner
LEAD ME ON – CYNTHIA MORGAN
STINKING SH#T – CHOPSTIX FEATURING
ICE PRINCE, YUNG L AND ENDIA.
ONLY YOU – JESSE JAGZ FT. WIZKID
MURDA – SEYI SHAY FT. PATORANKING
and SHAYDEE

BEST COLLABO
OYA NOW – JOE EL FT. ORITSE FEMI
EMERGENCY – WIZZY PRO FEATURING
SKALES, PATORANKING AND RUNTOWN –
Winner
SURULERE – DR. SID and DON JAZZY
PASS YOU BY – BLACK MAGIC FT. ORITSE
FEMI
GIRLIE O REMIX – PATORANKING
DOROBUCCI – MAVINS

HIP HOP WORLD REVELATION
TIWA SAVAGE – ONCE UPON A TIME
SEAN TIZZLE – THE JOURNEY
BURNA BOY – L.I.F.E
KCEE – TAKE OVER Winner

BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR
IYAWO MI- TIMI DAKOLO
LET SOMEBODY LOVE YOU- 2FACE IDIBIA
ALWAYS ON MY MIND – NOSA
ORDINARY PEOPLE – COHBAMS ASUQUO -
Winner

BEST ‘ALTERNATIVE’ SONG
BOLAJI – BOJ – Winner
BODY- BLACK MAGIC FEATURING BANKY
W
GOOD MAN – RUBY
WHY YOU LOVE YOU – NOSA

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
DON JAZZY – DOROBUCCI – Winner
PHEELZ – ELEDA MI O
T SPIZE – AYE
LEGENDURY BEATZ – CARO
SHIZZY – SKELEWU
DEL B – PULL OVER

LYRICIST ON THE ROLL
SHOTS ON SHOTS – ICE PRINCE
RAP IT UP – POSLY TD
GOD ON THE MIC – JESSE JAGZ – Winner
KPANSH – YUNG 6IX

NEXT RATED
PATORANKING – Winner
RUNTOWN
OREZI
SKALES
YEMI ALADE

HALL OF FAME
SIR DR VICTOR UWAFOR – Winner

BEST AFRICAN ARTISTE
MAFIKIZOLO
SARKODIE – Winner
DIAMONDZ
R2BEES

BEST ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
SLYDE
REEKADO BANKS – Winner

BEST MUSIC VIDEO
ADA ADA BY FLAVOUR – CLARENCE
PETERS – Winner
TOH BAD BY NIYOLA – KEMI ADETIBA
JUST LIKE THAT BY RAYCE – AJE
OYA NOW BY JOE EL FT. ORITSE FEMI –
UNLIMITED LA

SONG OF THE YEAR
AYE – DAVIDO - Winner
PULL OVER – KCEE
DOUBLE WAHALA – ORITSEFEMI
SURULERE – DR. SID
DOROBUCCI – MAVINS
JOHNNY – YEMI ALADE

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
SEAN TIZZLE – THE JOURNEY
BURNA BOY – L.I.F.E
PHYNO – NO GUTS NO GLORY
OLAMIDE – BADDEST GUY EVER LIVETH –
Winner

ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
DAVIDO – Winner
WIZKID
KCEE
TIWA SAVAGE
OLAMIDE
PHYNO
FLAVOUR

Gbenga Adeyinka: Versatile MC on the path of Greatness

By Florence Amagiya

No doubt, Ace comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka, who went by the title CFR, and now GCON (Grand Comedian of Nigeria) has made Nigerians proud both at home and in the
Diaspora. Gbenga is very popular with his shine shine bobo ‘Star Game Show’. Although he may not be the most amazing comedian in Nigeria, one thing stands him out and that is his spectacular way of delivering his comedy.
Adeyinka is known to use different languages to bring his
comedy home and he is arguably the only comedian who has taken comedy to the 36 states of the country. He is known to compeer major ceremonies and shows in
dramatic ways.

His launch into stand-up comedy was during his university days, but he later left it for a full time job in an engineering company after school. But his history was
re-written when young Gbenga left employment to face his dream of entertaining people without actually
believing he would make anything out of it.

Today, Gbenga’s story has changed. He has spent more than a decade in the comedy business with world class reputation
and an unforgettable 20 years in marriage.

Read on…
Gbenga Adeyinka
The Ogun state born superstar, Gbenga Adeyinka, who hails precisely from Abeokuta, got employment in his uncle’s engineering firm after his graduation from University of Lagos, but he left the job without much ado because of his love for the stage and comedy. For him, comedy was ultimate as it comes naturally to him and fun, so even when given a good paying job, he opted for
the stage.

But young Gbenga didn’t know how far he would go until he met the likes of Akin Akindele and Tee A. Along the
line, he knew that he could do better by becoming an MC instead of a stand- up comedian and when he took that
decision, he found out that he made the right choice because he was launched into limelight. Of course it wasn’t always easy because he was virtually doing shows for free or close to nothing, this he
continued doing until after he had paid his dues, then the glory, the fame, and the money and recommendation
came in. Gbenga started anchoring Television programmes on AIT, Galaxy TV, MBI and African Magic on DSTV and on other
television shows. His greatest selling point is his ability to speak the language of a particular tribe if he has to talk about that tribe. This made people from all parts of
the country to identify with the brand, Gbenga Adeyinka.

Gbenga is so down-to-earth that he could sit on the floor to play with children without any air. Perhaps this is the reason behind the contract he had with Nigerian Breweries. He was chosen as their corporate affairs director after he had anchored a major TV show for them
known as “Star the game show”. Gbenga Adeyinka would dress like someone from Niger Delta and speak the three
major Nigerian languages and other international languages to buttress his comedy.

His brand and accolades
Gbenga Adeyinka has grown his brand to the extent that he compeers wedding ceremonies for the rich and mighty
in the society. He is a man of many parts; Gbenga is the first Stand-up comedian to have worked in Ghana where
he has a huge fan base. Gbenga is the publisher of the first Nigeria’s Comedy Magazine called LAFFMATTAZZ
MAGAZINE described by many as the voice of the Nigerian Comedy Industry.
His exciting career has taken him to the UK, Sierra Leone, Liberia, South Africa and to the whole 36 states of Nigeria. Gbenga has worked for the Nigeria Breweries
Plc., for whom for the past seven years he has hosted the award winning STAR TV GAME that runs on NTA and other major networks in Nigeria and internationally on DSTV. He has had the privilege of anchoring Nigeria’s
premium Music Concert STAR MEGA JAM and even shared the same stage with reputable international stars likes Awilo, Akon, LL cool J, Ja Rule, Kevin Little, T Pain,
Kanye West, Buster Rhymes, Ludacris and other Nigerian artistes.

Gbenga Adeyinka in more than one occasion has been described as the most versatile comedian in the business; he has the ability and sensibility to work a large crowd to
frenzy. In the past, he had compeered corporate events,
passed the brand message while making the crowd excited about it. The grace in his life isn’t limited to large functions as he compeers’ small private parties for the
very rich. He is known to do the job, make his money and get wonderful commendation. It then would not be an exaggeration if he is described as the toast of government and government parastatals, as Gbenga
Adeyinka is the Corporate Nigeria’s stress reliever.
Gbenga is known to mentor upcoming comedians, and he goes on yearly charity visit to orphanages while raising funds in shows he anchors.

I don’t use sex as propaganda to sell my music – BabaDee

By AYO ONIKOYI

Dare Fasasi otherwise known as Baba Dee, has beaten his chest that he doesn’t use sex as a propaganda to sell his music.
The dancehall star and actor, who recently co- produced a movie with his brother Sound Sultan said: “It is the normal thing that happens in America and other countries.
I for one has never been a propagator of sex as means of selling my music” he said
“ Even when I do, I try to make it subtle. I don’t think it’s right, I don’t think it’s the best way.”I don’t have a right to judge people that are doing it, but I don’t do it. Our camp, Naija Ninjas don’t do it, we have had responsible releases over the years” he added.

Davido, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Olamide and others battle for The Headies

By Kehinde Ajose

The Headies has gained the reputation for becoming one of the most revered awards ceremonies in the Nigerian music industry.

It’s the award every Nigerian artiste,
both young and upcoming dream of.
Come this Sunday, The Eko Hotels and Suite Convention centre will play host to the biggest entertainers in the country as the Headies award come to town again.
A brainchild of showbiz mogul, Ayo Animashaun, the most successful artiste in the year under review will go home
with the artiste of the year award. The nominees for this category are Tiwa Savage, Davido, Phyno, Olamide,
Kcee, Flavour and Wizkid.

The artistes are currently using their social media platforms to seek for votes.

I am selling nasty music and getting rich off it —Reminisce

By KEHINDE AJOSE

Popular indigenous rapper, Remilekun Safaru known as Reminisce has come out to declare that though people term his indigenous rap music as foul and disgusting
music, but he is getting rich off it.

“I don’t think anyone has given indigenous rappers any chance, we took it by ourselves. We just decided among ourselves that we need to make people know what we have to offer. Indigenous rappers own the crowd. Let’s be very honest with ourselves, how many people can speak good English in this country? It’s about the audience affiliating with the artistes who speak their language.
It’s not about calling indigenous rappers razz and local.
More people want to be razz now; they think razz is the new cool. Luckily for me, I am selling razz music and I am getting rich off it. “

The Alaga Ibile star also said that his voice is what sets him apart from every rapper. “I think it’s my voice that makes me different from any other rapper. My voice is my strong point, nobody sounds like me”

Future Award special: Linda Ikeji donates N1m to fight Ebola

By Esther Onyegbula

It was indeed an unforgettable evening of inspiration and glitz, as the Future Awards Africa 2014 held on Sunday at the prestigious Intercontinental Hotel.
The event hosted by Iyanya, Osas Ighodaro, Ice Prince and Flavia was graced by stars like Omotola Jalade- Ekeinde, Banky W, Funke Akindele, Seyi Shay, Dakore Akande, Timi Dakolo, Toke Makinwa, Toolz, Uti
Nwachukwu, and others notable dignitaries.
Ten outstanding individuals were rewarded for their excellent work across different fields: business, entertainment, politics, science and technology and education.
A star highlight of the evening was the final phase of TFAA’s #STOPEBOLA campaign, which was held via an auction on a custom piece by A-List haute couture designer, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi. Blogger, linda Ikeji bid a whopping sum of one million naira on the dress which proceeds will go to United Nations Ebola Response Fund.

I thought I was smuggling Indian Hemp, not guns - Suspect

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a suspected robber, Amos Kuesi, who said he thought he was smuggling hemp and not guns before he was arrested.
He told reporters “I travelled to Port Harcourt to see some friends.
I went with Sotin. On our way back, I was given a package and I was told it contained hemp. I was asked to deliver it to a man in the Mile 2 area of Lagos. I did not know the Port Harcourt boys also hid guns and live cartridges inside the bag.

“The bag was placed in the boot of the bus I
boarded from Port Harcourt to Lagos. If only I knew the content of the bag included guns, I would not have agreed to deliver it. They gave me the man’s phone number adding that he would pay me N50,000.
“But while heading for Oshodi through Agege, some policemen searched us. Sotin ran away, but the policemen arrested me.“I used to work as a generator repairer. I was living fine until some months ago when I ran into financial difficulties.

That was how I was introduced to the gang by one Ifeanyi. I knew them as casual friends. I did not know they were robbers.

Grammy Nominees 2015: The Full List

Grammy Nominees 2015:

                      The Full List
An almost complete list of 2015 Grammy
Awards nominations has been released. We
have every category except Album of the
Year now!

Leading the list of nominees this year are
Sam Smith, Pharrell Williams,Beyonce, both
with six nominations each.

The nominations were announced all
throughout the day for the first time ever,
with some nominees dropped in the morning
and the final Album of the Year noms
announced during the primetime A Very
Grammy Christmasspecial.

Other artists with several nominations
include Iggy Azalea with four nominations
and Taylor Swift with three!

Album of the Year:
Beyonce Beyonce
Pharrell Girl
Ed Sheeran X
Beck Morning Phase
Sam Smith In the Lonely Hour

Record of the Year:
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX, “Fancy”
Sia, “Chandelier”
Sam Smith, “Stay With Me (Darkchild
Version)”
Taylor Swift, “Shake It Off”
Meghan Trainor, “All About That Bass”

Song of the Year
Meghan Trainor – “All About That Bass”
Sia – “Chandelier”
Taylor Swift – “Shake It Off”
Sam Smith – “Stay With Me (Darkchild
Version)”
Hozier – “Take Me to Church”

Best New Artist
Bastille
Iggy Azalea
Brandy Clark
HAIM
Sam Smith

Best Pop Vocal Album
Coldplay, Ghost Stories
Miley Cyrus, Bangerz
Ariana Grande, My Everything
Katy Perry, Prism
Ed Sheeran, x
Sam Smith, In the Lonely Hour

Best Pop Solo Performance
John Legend, “All of Me (Live Version)”
Sia, “Chandelier”
Sam Smith, “Stay With Me”
Taylor Swift, “Shake It Off”
Pharrell Williams, “Happy”

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX, “Fancy”
Coldplay, “A Sky Full of Stars”
A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera,
“Say Something”
Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj,
“Bang Bang”
Katy Perry feat. Juicy J, “Dark Horse”

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, Cheek to
Cheek
Annie Lennox, Nostalgia
Barry Manilow, Night Songs
Johnny Mathis, Sending You a Little
Christmas
Barbra Streisand, Partners
Best Country Album:
Dierks Bentley, Riser
Eric Church, The Outsiders
Lee Ann Womack, The Way I’m Living
Brandy Clark, 12 Stories
Miranda Lambert, Platinum

Best Country Solo Performance
Eric Church, “Give Me Back My Hometown”
Hunter Hayes, “Invisible”
Miranda Lambert, “Automatic”
Carrie Underwood, “Something in the Water”
Keith Urban, “Cop Car”

Best Country Duo/Group Performance
The Band Perry, “Gentle On My Mind”
Miranda Lambert with Carrie Underwood,
“Somethin’ Bad”
Little Big Town, “Day Drinking”
Tim McGraw feat. Faith Hill, “Meanwhile
Back at Mama’s”
Keith Urban feat. Eric Church, “Raise ‘Em
Up”

Best Country Song
Kenny Chesney, “American Kids”
Miranda Lambert, “Automatic”
Eric Church, “Give Me Back My Hometown”
Glen Campbell, “I’m Not Gonna Miss You”
Tim McGraw feat. Faith Hill, “Meanwhile
Back at Mama’s”

Best Urban Contemporary Album:
Jhene Aiko, Sail Out
Beyonce, Beyonce
Chris Brown, X
Mali Music, Mail Is
Pharrell Williams, G I R L

Best R&B Album
Bernhoft, Islander
Aloe Blacc, Lift Your Spirit
Toni Braxton & Babyface, Love, Marriage &
Divorce
Robert Glasper Experiment, Black Radio 2
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Give The
People What They Want

Best R&B Performance
Beyonce feat. JAY Z, “Drunk in Love”
Chris Brown feat. Usher & Rick Ross, “New
Flame”
Jennifer Hudson feat. R. Kelly, “It’s Your
World”
Ledisi, “Like This”
Usher, “Good Kisser”

Best Traditional R&B Peformance
Marsha Ambrosius & Anthony Hamilton, “As”
Angie Fisher, “I.R.S.”
Robert Glasper Experiment Featuring Lalah
Hathaway & Malcolm Jamal Warner, “Jesus
Children”
Kem, “Nobody”
Antonique Smith, “Hold Up Wait A Minute
(Woo Woo)”

Best R&B Song
Beyonce feat. JAY Z, “Drunk in Love”
Usher, “Good Kisser”
Chris Brown feat. Usher & Rick Ross, “New
Flame”
Luke James, “Options”
Jhene Aiko, “The Worst”

Best Rock Album
Ryan Adams, Ryan Adam
Beck, Morning Phase
The Black Keys, Turn Blue
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Hypnotic
Eye
U2, Songs of Innocence

Best Rock Performance
Ryan Adams, “Gimme Something Good”
Arctic Monkeys, “Do I Wanna Know?”
Beck, “Blue Moon”
The Black Keys, “Fever”
Jack White, “Lazaretto”
Best Metal Performance
Anthrax, “Neon Knights”
Mastodon, “High Road”
Motorhead, “Heartbreaker”
Slipknot, “The Negative One”
Tenacious D, “The Last in Line”

Best Rock Song
Paramore, “Ain’t It Fun”
Beck, “Blue Moon”
The Black Keys, “Fever”
Ryan Adams, “Gimme Something Good”
Jack White, “Lazaretto”

Best Rap Album
Eminem, The Marshall Mathers LP 2
Childish Gambino, Because the Internet
Iggy Azalea, The New Classic
Common, Nobody’s Smiling
Schoolboy Q, Oxymoron
Wiz Khalifa, Black Hollywood

Best Rap Solo Performance
Childish Gambino – “3005?
Drake – “0 to 100/The Catch Up”
Eminem – “Rap God”
Kendrick Lamar “i”
Lecrae – “All I Need Is You”

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
Common Featuring Jhené Aiko, “Blak Majik”
Eminem feat. Rihanna, “The Monster
I Love Makonnen feat. Drake, “Tuesday”
Schoolboy Q feat. BJ The Chicago Kid,
“Studio”
Kanye West & Charlie Wilson, “Bound 2?

Best Rap Song
Nicki Minaj, “Anaconda”
Kanye West & Charlie Wilson, “Bound 2?
Kendrick Lamar, “I”
Wiz Khalifa, “We Dem Boyz”
Drake – “0 to 100/The Catch Up”
Best Dance/Electronic Album
Aphex Twin, Syro
Deadmaus, While (1<2)
Little Dragon, Nabuma Rubberband
Röyksopp & Robyn, Do It Again
Mat Zo, Damage Control

Best Dance Recording
Basement Jaxx, “Never Say Never”
Clean Bandit feat. Jess Glynne, “Rather Be”
Disclosure feat. Mary J. Blige, “F for You”
Duke Dumont feat. Jax Jones, “I Got You”
Zhu, “Faded”

Best Reggae Album
Ziggy Marley, Fly Rasta
Lee ‘Scratch Perry, Back on the Controls
Sean Paul, Full Frequency
Shaggy, Out of Many, One Music
Sly & Robbie & Spicy Chocolate, The Reggae
Power
Soja, Amid the Noise and the Haste

Best Alternative Music Album
alt-J, This Is All Yours
Arcade Fire, Reflektor
Cage the Elephant, Melophobia
St. Vincent, St. Vincent
Jack White, Lazaretto

Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
American Hustle
Frozen
Get On Up
Guardians of the Galaxy
The Wolf of Wall Street
Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media
Frozen
Gone Girl
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Gravity
Saving Mr. Banks

Best Song Written For Visual Media
The Lego Movie, “Everything Is
Awesome!!!” (Tegan and Sara ft. The Lonely
Island)
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, “I See
Fire” (Ed Sheeran)
Glen Campbell, I’ll Be Me, “I’m Not Gonna
Miss You” (Glen Campbell)
Frozen, “Let It Go” (Idina Menzel)
Her, “The Moon Song” (Scarlett Johansson
& Joaquin Phoenix)

Best Spoken Word Album
James Franco, Actors Anonymous
Jimmy Carter, A Call to Action
John Waters, Carsick: John Waters
Hitchhikes Across America
Elizabeth Warren, A Fighting Chance
Joan Rivers, Diary of a Mad Diva
Gloria Gaynor, We Will Survive: True Stories
of Encouragement, Inspiration and the
Power of Song

Best Comedy Album
“Weird Al” Yankovic, Mandatory Fun
Jim Gaffigan, Obsessed
Louis CK, Oh My God
Patton Oswalt, Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals
Time
Sarah Silverman, We Are Miracles

Best Musical Theater Album
Aladdin
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
A Gentleman’s Guide To Love & Murder
Hedwig and The Angry Inch
West Side Story
Best Americana Album
Roseanne Cash, The River & The Thread
John Hiatt, Terms of My Surrender
Keb’ Mo’, Bluesamerica
Nickel Creek, A Dotted Line
Sturgill Simpson, Metamodern Sounds in
Country Music

Best Music Video
Pharrell Williams, “Happy”
Arcade Fire, “We Exist”
DJ Snake and Lil Jon, “Turn Down for What
Sia, “Chandelier”
Woodkid feat. Max Richter, “The Golden Age”
Best Music Film
Beyonce & Jay Z, Beyonce & Jay Z: On The
Run Tour
Coldplay, Ghost Stories
Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer &
Judith Hill, 20 Feet from Stardom
Metallica, Metallica Through The Never
Pink, The Truth About Love Tour: Live From
Melbourne

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MI blasts Saeon over Wizkid’s collabo charges

Seun Oni known as Saeon by music fans has a thing going for her as a singer. Her hit single ‘Boogle Down’ is a good proof of what she can do. But it seems the beautiful lady has the mischievous streak in her genetic
make-up.
Recently, she drew the ire of fellow music makers for disclosing in an interview how much Wizkid collected from her to do a collaboration with her. MI was particularly
pissed and blasted the young singer for being a loud mouth. Saeon claimed Wizkid collected N1.5 million from her but this to rapper, MI was uncalled for even though
he defended Wizkid’s right for collecting the collabo charges. “Business is business but Saeon has no right going to town to broadcast it” the rapper said.
But Potpourri has found out the two singers haven’t been true to their fans as they have made contrary statements to what transpired between them in separate
interviews before their alleged deal. In an interview with Vanguard months ago; (Excerpts of interview)

What did it cost you to feature Wizkid in the song?

We just expressed it to his camp, and I guess he did some researches on me, came back to say, yes, and that was it.
Did you have to pay?
I am just going to laugh. That will be my answer

Wizkid on the other hand, also in an interview with Vanguard had stated “ I do not charge people I love for a collabo but when somebody is on my neck, I can charge
like N10 million for it.

Omawumi, Omoni Oboli, Funke Akindele shine at Baileys’ ELOY Awards

Honour and recognition came the way of women who have demonstrated hard work and diligence in their various fields of endeavours last weekend as
Exquisite magazine feted them at the Interconti­nental Hotel, Lagos. The event was the Exquisite Ladies of the Year Awards (ELOY).

Sponsored by Baileys, this year’s ELOY award
winners include Labizzy Jojo of Rainbow FM and Anita Omalicha of Rhythm FM as On-Air
Personalities of the Year; Tenny Coco Kashaam for Beauty by Coco, as the Makeup Artist of the Year; Funke Akindele as the Brand Ambassador of the Year; Sisi Yemmie as Blogger of the Year; April by
Kunbi, Olakunbi Oyelesi, as Fashion Designer of the Year; and Toyin Lawani as Stylist of the Year.

Others are House of Tara as Beauty Brand of the Year, Omoni Oboli as the Actress (big screen) of the Year; Osas Ighodaro as the TV Actress of the Year; Blessing Egbe as the Female Film Producer of the Year; Shola Soyele and Stephanie Coker as TV
Presenters of the Year; Omawumi as the Female Music Artist of the Year and DJ Mystelle as the Female DJ of the Year.

Explaining why they supported the awards, Ufuoma Udjoh, Brand Manager, Baileys, said the success story of Baileys is to celebrate stylish and contemporary women in their various fields of endeavours.

“Baileys is always ready to create a platform to celebrate our women and ELOY has provided the right platform to honour and celebrate them. Asthe spotlight for women is building all over the
world, Baileys is ready to celebrate their achievements and to also inspire others to stay focused and be diligent in their endeavours because they will be rewarded in no time,” she stated.
Also speaking at the event, Tewa Onasanya, publisher, Exquisite Magazine and organiser of the ELOY Awards said the aim of the award is to celebrate all women that make impacts in their fields. “All over the world women are taking giant strides and it is important we appreciate them,” she quipped...