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Eighty-six new cases of #COVID19 reportes in Nigeria

Eighty-six new cases of #COVID19 have been reported; 70 in Lagos 7 in FCT 3 in Katsina 3 in Akwa Ibom 1 in Jigawa 1 in Bauchi 1 in Borno As at 11:50 pm 19th April there are 627 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. Discharged: 170 Deaths: 21

Justin Bieber and David Guetta to perform at the 2011 MTV EMA

      The line-up for the 2011 MTV EMA is officially complete! MTV  today announced worldwide sensation Justin Bieber and GRAMMY ® -winning artist/producer/DJ David Guetta will be joining the party in Belfast, Northern Ireland for the world’s biggest night in music. Additionally, the list of celebs at the 2011 MTV EMA has gotten even hotter. Set to make appearances that evening are global pop phenomenon Katy Perry ; co-founder and lead singer of Evanescence Amy Lee ; actress Hayden Panettiere ( Heroes, Fireflies in the Garden ; supermodel Bar Refaeli ; WWE superstar Sheamus : supermodel Irina Shayk; and actor William Moseley ( The Chronicles of Narnia ). Hosted by multi-talented singer and actress  Selena Gomez, the “2011 MTV EMA” will premiere Sunday 6 November at 2100 CET .The “ 2011 MTV EMA ” is sponsored by Dell, Replay, Hyundai and Swatch.     Bieber and Guetta joined previously announced performers Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Coldplay , Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jessie J, LMFAO and

Kim Kardashian finally files for Divorce

TMZ reports; Kim Kardashian  will file for divorce this morning, after 72 days of not-so-wedded bliss to  Kris Humphries   ... TMZ has learned.  We're told even though the marriage was short, she will not seek an annulment. It's a garden variety divorce, in which Kim cites "irreconcilable differences." We're told the date of separation is listed as today, Oct. 31, 2011. Kim has hired disso-queen  Laura Wasser , who has repped the likes of Britney Spears, Maria Shriver, Angelina Jolie, Ryan Reynolds, and Robyn Gibson, Mel's almost ex-wife. It has been confirmed by popular radio host Ryan seacrest The couple was married on August 20 in a lavish ceremony  in Montecito, CA. Share your thoughts below!!!!

Dampte opens MTV EMA Week in Belfast

   African born rap artist Dampte last night opened the official MTV EMA week kicking off the events leading up to the MTV EMA award ceremonies on November 6 th , 2011  Performing with Dampte was Cold Juice (CJ). Both artists are signed to Bugatti Music Group. The event was held at the Oh Yeah Music Centre in with a live audience.     Dampte has also been listed to perform at the MTV EMA party on November 4 th 2011 at Scratch Night Club and the MTV EMA after-party at the Box (Belfast) Odyssey arena, venue of the Awards Ceremony, hosted by Tim Westwood, the UK’s most sought after DJ/Presenter. © celebregion

Record label to release Amy winehouse's post humous album december 5

     Island Records, part of Universal Music, will release a posthumous album of Amy Winehouse's songs on December 5. "Lioness: Hidden Treasures" will feature 12 tracks including previously unreleased recordings, alternative versions of existing classics and new Winehouse compositions, a statement on her website said on Monday. The record has been put together by producers Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi, who worked with the British singer before she died in July aged 27. "It was said by all who worked with Amy that she never sang or played a song the same way twice," the statement read. "It quickly became apparent to Salaam and Mark that they had a collection of songs that deserved to be heard, a collection of songs that were a fitting testament to Amy the artist and, as importantly, Amy their friend." Lioness: Hidden Treasures will be Winehouse's third studio album following her 2003 debut "Frank" and multiple Grammy award-winning "

Baba Suwe still under observation but shall defecate soon-NDLEA

    Nollywood comic actor, Babajide Omidina aka, Baba Suwe is still been placed under observation as at 7 pm yesterday. The spokesman of the drug enforcement agency, Mitchel Ofoyeju, told an online publication that the Yoruba actor has not excreted any drug-filled feaces, but that the agency is still optimistic that he shall defecate soon.      Meanwhile, in obedience to an Ikeja High Court directive, operatives of NDLEA have promised the actor in court tomorrow. Justice Yetunde Idowu of the Ikeja High Court, has ordered that Baba Suwe be brought before her physically on November 1 by 9am.       Her order followed a motion on notice dated October 24 moved by Omidinas counsel, Mr Bamidele Aturu, who led Mr Kunle Adegoke and others. They sought an order directing the NDLEA to release the applicant from detention forthwith, pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit. In the alternative, they prayed for an order directing the respondent to produce Omidina in court o

Antonio Banderas' Puss in Boots tops Box office chart with $34M

    The "Shrek" spinoff "Puss in Boots" landed on all fours, opening with an estimated $34 million to lead the box office. The DreamWorks 3-D animated film, distributed by Paramount pictures, proved the popular character voiced by Antonio Banderas was a big enough draw outside the "Shrek" franchise. Last week chart topper,Paranormal Activity moved to the second spot while new entry "In time starring pop singer ,Justin Timberlake debuted at No 3. 1. "Puss in Boots," $34 million. ($17 million international.) 2. "Paranormal Activity 3," $18.5 million. ($17 million international.) 3. "In Time," $12 million. ($14.5 million international.) 4. "Footloose," $5.4 million. ($1.4 million international.) 5. "The Rum Diary," $5 million. 6. "Real Steel," $4.7 million. 7. "The Three Musketeers," $3.5 million. 8. "The Ides of March," $2.7 million. 9. "Moneyball," $2.4 milli

Africa Movie Academy Awards call for short film scripts to promote africa

      Film contact.com,The africa Movie Academy Awards and Beautiful Africa are giving 20 scriptwriters the opportunity to direct their own 3-5 minute film scripts for a documentary series promoting Africa in a positive and entertaining light    The best scripts will receive full production support to produce, shoot and edit their films anywhere in Africa. The short films will also compete at film festivals around the world, be entered into The Africa Movie Academy Awards, and be offered to international broadcasters as fillers. Possible topics include: • Arts • Economy • Environment • People • Technology • Traditions • Wisdom The aim is to change perceptions of Africa, repositioning the continent as a place of beauty and opportunity. There are prizes for the top three completed films. First prize: $5 000 Second prize: $2 500 Third prize: $1 000 Deadline: 31 January 2012. Finalists to be announced during The Africa Movie Academy Awards in March 2012.  Click here to submi

Big Brother amplified's Weza announced as Channel O MVA red carpet host

         This year’s Channel O Music Video Awards red carpet will be taken on by Angolan Channel O VJ turned Big Brother superstar Weza and Tanzania beauty  Jokate .      Weza will be stationed on the main red carpet to get up close and personal interviews with artists and celebrities while Jokate will venture out to the pre drinks area as well as back stage at the awards.       Weza joined Channel O as Top Mais host – a music chart show that celebrates both local and internationally based Hip-Hop and R&B artists, the crème de le crème that Mozambique and Angola has to offer – and this year sees 24 year university graduate Jokate Urban Mwegelo who hails from Tanzania join the O family. For “JK” – as she is also known – being part of the channel is a great opportunity, “This is a chance for me to promote African talent and present it to the world.      I am looking forward to interviewing African superstars, building my brand across Africa, inspiring young people to explore and

On the set of Rita Dominic's first produced Movie

   Nollywood star actress Rita Dominic is joining her colleagues like Uche Jombo and Ini Edo as she produces her first movie.The Movie which is yet to be titled is starring Rita Dominic, Nse Ikpe Etim, Femi jacobs, Kate Henshaw Nuttal, Jide kosoko , basorge Tariah and others.  Plot     A romantic-drama, which follow the travails of Makinde Esho (Femi Jacobs), a Lagos-based telecoms executive, who is in Abuja to meet with the Honourable Minister of Land Resources. His efforts to meet the minister are however being frustrated by the minister’s powerful secretary, Clara (Rita Dominic). He has to meet with the minister in order to save his job, and somehow get back to Lagos in time for the graduation of his daughter. Under pressure, and running out of time .                                                                           Basorge Tariah                               Nse Ikpe Etim ,kunle afolayan , Kate henshaw Nuttal                                                      

Deji Bakare Wins Mr Nigeria 2011 contest

      Mr Nigeria contest held last night at Silverbird Galleria, Lagos ,Nigeria. Deji Bakare ,a graduate of Lagos state university was announced  the winner of the contest by beating other 17 contestants .          In Deji's profile he indicates he is  a lover of life, love playing with kids and respect everyone that deserve to be respected, a straight forward person , so creative and  God fearing,works hard to achieve anything he put his mind to.A  lover of sport....love assisting and helping people when he is in the position.     He walked away with N1M and and a Brand New SUV Congrats to Him!!!!! share your thoughts below © celebregion

Nollywood film producer, Ifeanyi Udokwu dies

    Nollywood has lost another film producer ifeanyi Udokwu . The enugu based film producer reportedly died of food poisoning yesterday.      Ifeanyi has produced movies like Total Love,where ocean touch, show me the heaven ,i swear and many more. May his soul R.I.P!!!! © celebregion

Winners of 2011 Zulu African film academy awards(ZAFAA)

     The 2011 Zulu African Film Academy Awards took place on 21st of october ,2011 in London . Ini Edo , Genevieve Nnaji , Ali nuhu and others were among the winners . See the full list below. . 1.BEST AFRICAN TV IN UK  OBE TV  VOX AFRICA  BEN TV  OH TV-  WINNER  HI NOLLY 2. BEST WEST AFRICAN TV   TV3 GHANA  TV AFRICA, GHANA- WINNER  GTV GHANA  JOY TV GHANA  NTA NIGERIA- WINNER  AIT NIGERIA  SILVER BIRD TV NIGERIA  CHANNELS TV NIGERIA  LAGOS TV NIGERIA 3. BEST TV SOUTH AFRICA  ETV SOUTH AFRICA  SABC SOUTH AFRICA- WINNER  TOP TV SOUTH AFRICA  ZTV ZIMBABWE  MABC TV BOTSWANA  NBC NAMIBIA 5. ZAFAA ENTERTAINMENT FRIENDLY AIR LINES 2011 ARIK AIR- WINNER QUARTER AIRLINE EMIRATES AIR LINE AIR NIGERIA VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIR LINE 6. BEST FILM  MIRROW BOY – NIG OBI EMELONYE- WINNER   SOMEWHERE IN AFRICA – GH KWAME BOADU  SAVE OUR SOUL – NIG OBY    GOLD EDOZIE  FULANI – NIG IFEANY ONYEABOR 7. BEST FILM EDITING  MIRROR BOY – ANDREW WEBBER/ANCHEW LINTON- WINNER  BED ROSES