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Chocolate City Records Signs New Artist, Female rapper Pryse

noreply@blogger.com (celebregion) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:52:00 +0000

Pryse

Press release

The multi award winning record label, Chocolate City, is home to some of the music industry’s top house hold names, such as M.I, Jesse Jagz, Iceprince, and Brymo.

With the rapid growth of the label and increasing success of artist management, Chocolate City has proven to be a hub of talent exploitation, and manifestation. It is no surprise that a lot of youth, internationally and locally, have reached out to be signed to the label, in hopes of achieving their dreams.
So far, Chocolate City has an all-male cast as its line up, and the general public have bugged the label to sign a female act. Chocolate City, known for setting trends, decided to bide their time, and look out for the girl that possessed qualities of a Choc BOI – Bold, Original, Innovative.

In came a young lady, full of energy and enthusiasm who welcomed the opportunity of being featured along-side, award winning Africa’s rapper numero uno, M.I on his upcoming mixtape “Deux Illegaux de Musique – Illegal Music 2”. After label heads, Audu Maikori, and Paul Okeugo heard her lyrical prowess on the song “No-tis” (a cover of Jay Z and Kanye West’s Otis), they decided to put her through the CC boot camp.

Without further a-do, ladies and gentlemen, Chocolate City presents to the world, its first signed female artist, Pryse!(Pronounced Prize)

Pryse is a talented Nigerian rapper who is eager to follow the footsteps of her fellow label mates in creating music that would not only entertain, but influence the public. Born and raised in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Princess Esindu a.k.a Pryse, started rapping in church at the tender age of 10.
Pryse always knew she wanted to be a musician; encouraged by her family who own and run Frontline TV Studio in Port Harcourt, Pryse took a keen interest in entertainment. Pryse knew she had to nurture her passion, so she went to study media in Nottingham, UK. While in the UK, she took up writing her own songs, and co-producing with her older brother. When asked who her influences are, Pryse lists, Jay Z, Drake, Lil Wayne, and M.I – it is precisely the admiration for M.I that led her to work her way to be signed by Chocolate City. In an industry where female emcees are outnumbered by men, Pryse is sure she will keep the torch blazing for the young ambitious women out there.

When asked what it meant to be the first female signed to Chocolate City, Pryse had this to say “ I thank God I’ve come this far, and I’m just happy its finally happened, and I’m ready to put in the work, so let’s go. I’m ready to be a BOI (Bold Original Innovative).”

The label is looking forward to presenting to the world its first signed female artist, Pryse. “We hope they hear/see in her, what we did” – Doosuur Tilley-Gyado (Talent Mngr Chocolate City).

Pryse is available for interviews from March 20^th 2012.

Photos From The 84th Academy Awards

noreply@blogger.com (celebregion) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:03:00 +0000

Meryl streep

The Help cast-Octavia spencer and viola davis wih George clooney

Angelina Jolie

Cameron diaz

Penelope Cruz

Octavia spencer

Angelina jolie

Natalie portman

Brad pitt

sandra bullock

Emma stone

Anna faris

Jennifer lopez

Michelle williams

George Clooney and girlfriend stacy Keibler

Meryl Streep wins 3rd acting Oscar for 'Iron Lady' -[Full Winners List]

noreply@blogger.com (celebregion) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:06:00 +0000

Meryl streep

The 84th Academy Awards took place last night . Meryl Streep joined a very exclusive club on Sunday, winning her third acting Oscar for her role as a strident Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady."

Streep, 62, won best actress for her 17th Oscar nomination, the most times any performer has been nominated by the Academy.

Her third win put her in a category with other three-time Oscar winners Jack Nicholson, Walter Brennan and Ingrid Bergman. OnlyKatharine Hepburn with four wins had more.

"When they called my name, I had this feeling I could hear half of America going, 'Oh no... her again,'" Streep said.

French romantic comedy drama, The artist Win three top oscars including best picture.

List of the 84th Annual Academy Award winners

Best Cinematography: Robert Richardson, "Hugo"
Best Art Direction: Dante Ferretti and Francesca Lo Schavo, "Hugo"
Best Costume Design: Mark Bridges, "The Artist"
Best Makeup: Mark Coulier and J. Roy Helland, "The Iron Lady"
Best Foreign Language Film: "A Separation"
Best Supporting Actress: Octavia Spencer, "The Help"
Best Editing: Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall, "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"
Best Sound Editing: Phillip Stockton and Eugene Gearty, "Hugo"
Best Sound Mixing: Tom Fleischman and John Midgley, "Hugo"
Best Documentary: "Undefeated"
Best Animated Feature: "Rango"
Best Visual Effects: "Hugo"
Best Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer, "Beginners"
Best Original Score: Ludovic Bource, "The Artist"
Best Original Song: Bret McKenzie, "Man or Muppet"
Best Adapted Screenplay: Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, "The Descendants"
Best Original Screenplay: Woody Allen, "Midnight in Paris"
Best Live Action Short: "The Shore"
Best Documentary Short: "Saving Face"
Best Animated Short: "The Fantastic Flying Books Of Mr. Morris Lessmore"
Best Director: Michel Hazanavicius, "The Artist"
Best Actor: Jean Dujardin, "The Artist"
Best Actress: Meryl Streep, "The Iron Lady"
Best Picture: "The Artist"

Act of Valor Tops Box Office ,'Tyler Perry's Good Deeds' at No. 2

noreply@blogger.com (celebregion) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 19:10:00 +0000

Navy Seal Film ,Act of Valor topped the Oscar box office weekend with $24.7M,Act of Valor, which was made for a budget of just $20m, received rave reviews from critics and moviegoers.

Tyler Perry's latest movie 'Good Deeds' was at the second spot with $15m.Last week chart topper, Denzel washington's safe house was moved to fourth position.

TopTen Box office Movies

1.Act of Valor-$24.7M

2.Good Deeds-$16M

3.Journey 2:The Mysterious Island-$13.5M

4.Safe House-$11.4M

5.The Vow -$10M

6.Ghost Rider:Spirit of Vengeance

7.This Means War -$8.5M

8.Wanderlust -$6.6M

9.Gone-$5M

10.The Secret World of Arriety

Act of Valor -Plot
When the rescue of a kidnapped CIA operative leads to the discovery of a deadly terrorist plot against the U.S., a team of SEALs is dispatched on a worldwide manhunt. As the valiant men of Bandito Platoon race to stop a coordinated attack that could kill and wound thousands of American civilians, they must balance their commitment to country, team and their families back home.

'Act of Valor' uses active duty U.S. Navy Seals as actors. The characters they play are fictional, but the weapons and tactics used are real.

Nelson Mandela Discharged From Hospital

noreply@blogger.com (celebregion) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:57:00 +0000

Former President Nelson Mandela has been discharged from hospital following his admission yesterday, Saturday 25 February.

The doctors have decided to send him home as the diagnostic procedure he underwent did not indicate anything seriously wrong with him.The 93-year-old anti-apartheid crusader underwent a laparoscopy to help determine the cause of the stomach issue that sent him to the hospital on Saturday ,spokesman Mac Maharaj told The Associated Press.

Mandela "is surrounded by his family and is relaxed and comfortable. The doctors are happy with the progress he is making," South African President Jacob Zuma said in a statement.

President Zuma thanks the public for the good wishes and support.

Whitney Houston's Secret Son to Share In her £20million Fortune

noreply@blogger.com (celebregion) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:33:00 +0000

tweeted by Bobbi - Bobbi kristina,Nick gordon and whitney houston

Nick Gordon,whitney houston's secret son is set for a share of her £20 Million fortune .

The R&B icon took Nick Gordon, 22, into her home in Atlanta, Georgia, as a youngster to save him from his own troubled background.

Nick was never formally adopted,but he would call whitney "Mum" and was treated like her own by caring .
He also became a "brother" to the singer's 18-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina and featured in touching family photos.

Whitney is believed to have left an estate of around £20million which has been boosted by increased record sales following her death.
A source close to the family in Atlanta told Uk sun:
"Nick was family, she loved him as much as any mother could love a child.If he is not written into her will and everything goes to Bobbi then it will only be because it was written before she took Nick into her family".

Last year,Nick was was charged with gun possession in Roswell, Georgia, after trying to stop a fight between Bobbi and and her ex-boyfriend by pulling gun.

2face,P Square,Duncan Mighty,Davido Join 9ice For Album Concert

noreply@blogger.com (celebregion) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:21:00 +0000

Nigerian singer-songwriter Abolore Akande popularly known as 9ice is currently preparing for his album (Bashorun Gaa & Versus) concert .

It has now been confirmed that Many A-List Artists will join him for the concert scheduled to hold March 11 , 2012 at the Eko Hotel & Suites,Lagos.

2face, P square, Duncan Mighty, Davido,wizkid,vector,Tiwa savage, Dammy Krane ,seriki have been confirmed for now.Also there will be a special guest appearance by fuji legend, King wasiu ayinde Marshall who is preparing for his 55th birthday .

The concert being organized by Flytime entertainment will be hosted by Nollywood star actress-producer Funke Akindele.

9ice recently disclosed that the double album has sold 8 million copies so far and the marketer has given him N50Million.

50 cent Tours Somalia With United Nations To Feed The Poor [Video]

noreply@blogger.com (celebregion) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:01:00 +0000

Rapper Curtis '50 cent' jackson teamed up with the World Food Program to see firsthand ,the effects of hunger in Somalia and Kenya.

The rap star who launched his street Kings energy drinks to raise money for feeding 1 billion kids flew to Dolo, Somalia few weeks back with the united nations. Watch the tour below.

KWAM 1 Plans 55th Birthday and 40 years on Stage

noreply@blogger.com (celebregion) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:28:00 +0000

Fuji Legend ,King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall is planning a double celebration,his 55th birthday and 40 years on stage .
According to reports gathered, KWAM 1 is putting finishing touches on his new mansion in Ijebu-ode, ogun state and as soon as the house is completed,the double celebration will hold .
A committee headed by his(Kwam 1) manager ,Percy ibikunle ademokun has been set up to organize the double celebration scheduled to hold in June.
King Wasiu was recently named leader of Fuji Musicians,assuming late barrister's position.

Nelson Mandela Admitted to Hospital

noreply@blogger.com (celebregion) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 09:20:00 +0000

Former South African president Nelson Mandela,93, was admitted to hospital on Saturday for treatment for a "long-standing abdominal complaint".

President Jacob Zuma wishes to advise that.."Mandela was admitted to hospital today, 25 February 2012," said in a statement.

"Madiba has had a long-standing abdominal complaint and doctors feel it needs proper specialist medical attention."The Presidency is wishing him a speedy recovery."we assure him (Mandela) of the love and good wishes of all South Africans and people throughout the world."said in the statement.

It was not known which hospital he was taken to.
Update:He is reported to be stable in hospital following his abdominal treatment.

Micheal Jackson's Doctor 'Conrad Murray' Denied Bail by Judge

noreply@blogger.com (celebregion) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:40:00 +0000

Los Angeles Superior Court judge Michael Pastor has turned down Dr. Conrad Murray's request to be released until his involuntary manslaughter conviction appeal is heard.He said Murray must stay in jail pending his appeal because he might flee if allowed out on bail.

Murray, 59, began serving a four-year jail term in November last year after being convicted by a jury of the involuntary manslaughter of the "Thriller" singer.

Murray, who was not in court for Friday's hearing, had asked for bail, house arrest or electronic monitoring pending his appeal, which he said could take more than a year to be heard.

Whitney Houston Shines on the Set Of 'Sparkle' [Video]

noreply@blogger.com (celebregion) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:47:00 +0000

Whitney and Jordin sparks

Here’s a new clip from Whitney Houston’s latest movie Sparkle, where whitney sang in the church during the shooting of the movie . Her voice was BACK

She filmed scenes at a house and church, similar to the one she grew up in, and sat down with her co-star Jordin Sparks during an interview with ET

Whitney on the set of Sparkle

Sparkle is a remake of the 1976 film; about three girls who form a band and deal with the dark side of fame. The film features an all-star cast which includes Cee-Lo Green and Mike Epps and will be released in August 2012 in the US .

Watch Whitney singing below

Mike Okri Rocks Legend Night at Niteshift Coliseum

noreply@blogger.com (celebregion) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Late 80s-Mid 90s pop singer Mike Okri is ready to rock the Legend Night at Niteshift Colliseum .

The Omoge Crooner presently on holidays from the United States will be on the bandstand as guest artiste on Friday 24 February at the first Legend Nite in 2012, holding at the Niteshift Coliseum,opebi,Lagos.

The show which held every last Wednesday of the month has been repackaged and moved to the last Friday of each month begining from this week.

The Legend Night starts 8PM till dawn.

Lancelot Imasuen Set To Premiere 'Adesuwa' in Nigeria

noreply@blogger.com (celebregion) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:36:00 +0000

Award winning movie producer and director Lancelot Imasuen is finally set to premiere Adesuwa in Nigeria in few weeks’, as preparations are in place for a talk of the town premier.

After a successful premiere in London at the Odeon cinema Greenwich, the movie is finally set to hit cinema in Nigeria in grand style later in the month.

The brain behind this historical movie, Lancelot Imasuen who over the years has being responsible for a countless amount of blockbuster movies such as Private Storm, Bent Arrrows, Home in Exile, Entanglement, Wrong Desire, Games Women Play, Private Sin amongst others, is set to release this movie in grand style in major cinema houses from Lagos, to Benin and Abuja and around the globe.

The movie which is based on a true life story, centers on a vassal chief Obi Olise who demeans his throne because of a woman that has already being betrothed to Oba Akengbuda Of Benin. Princess Adesuwa famed for her unrivalled beauty and the betrothed to the king and ruler of the Benin Empire was abducted.

It features a top notch cast, which includes veteran actor Olu Jacobs, Ngozi Ezeonu, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, Cliff Igbinovia, Kofi Adjorlolo, and Iyobosa Olaya. Lavishly filmed, and featuring remarkable visual effects, the movie takes Lancelot into the memorable past of the Benin Kingdom to bring a tale of lust, passion, and betrayal.

Speaking about the movie, Lancelot “described the movie as a project that will help to restore the lost glory of Nollywood when it finally hits cinemas because, the movie is by all standard a world class movie”.

Ini Edo Premieres 'I 'll Take My chances' in Lagos

noreply@blogger.com (celebregion) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:35:00 +0000

After enjoying a talk of the town reception when it premiered in the city of Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, the movie I’ll Take My Chances is now set for a Lagos premiere on Friday 24th February, 2102 at the Silverbird Cinemas, Lagos.

This is the first movie that the United Nations Youth Envoy on Environment will be producing, this she did in style with Emem Isong, one of the most respected hands in the Nollywood.

Having enjoyed a grand premiere in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital at the banquet hall of the Meridien hotel to be precise on Saturday 24th September, 2011, the movie is now expected to draw a larger crowd to it than it did at the Uyo premiere.

The dance themed movie boasts of an impressive cast of Ini Edo, Bryan Okwara, Sam Loco Efe (of blessed memory), President of ANTP Prince Jide Kosoko, Biola Williams, Lilian Ikpe, and dance act Ashleigh Clark among others.

The movie was directed by Desmond Elliot, a versatile actor. The movie tells the story of IK, a young theatre arts graduate, who majored in dance in the U.S. He hopes to stage a drama, but lacks the fund to get through with it, and he seeks the help of his girlfriend, Giselle. However, IK has to go for his youth service in a village in Cross River and there he meets the beautiful Idara (Ini Edo).

Chris Brown Accused of Phone Robbery By Sudden Snatching

noreply@blogger.com (celebregion) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:47:00 +0000

Chris brown receives grammy

R&B Superstar Chris Brown has been accused of Drive-by Phone robbery . Chris was said to have snatched a lady's iphone outside a Night club in Miami last weekend and driving off with it .

TMZ reports ,a 24-year-old Christal Spann filed a police report Sunday for "robbery by snatching" claiming she followed Chris and rapper Tyga out of Cameo nightclub early in the morning and snapped a picture of Chris getting into his Bentley.

Chris flipped out when he saw her camera phone then grabbed it through the car window, saying, "Bitch, you ain't going to put that on no website."
According to the police report, Chris then rolled up his window and drove off with the $500 iPhone in hand.
No arrests have been made and no warrant has been issued yet, but incident is currently under investigation.

Chris Brown who is still on probation for the Rihanna incident in Feb.2009 could be put in jail for probation violation if arrested .

Video:P Square Ft Akon & May D- Chop My Money

noreply@blogger.com (celebregion) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:15:00 +0000

P Square has just released the remix of their hit single chop my money off Invasion album featuring R&B superstar Akon and Square records artist May D. The video was shot in Atlanta and Miami . check it out below and Enjoy.

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