Claims he wants to kill himself to make sure his millions go to his kids and not the family of murdered Ron Goldman
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Suicide bid: O.J. Simpson during his 2008 trial
Disgraced former American Football star O.J. Simpson has gone on hunger strike in jail in a bid to kill himself, according to reports in the U.S.
Simpson, who was convicted of kidnap, assault and robbery in 2008, said: "I used to live my way, and now I'm going to die my way. I want to just sit down in a corner and die."
A source claimed that Simpson, 66, who is eligible for parole in 2017, wanted to die so that his children would be able to get his millions.
He wants his fortune, which is largely stored in his pension account, to be distributed between his daughters Sydney, 28, and Arnelle, 45, and sons Justin, 25, and Jason, 43.
Although Simpson was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman in 1994.
Goldman's family were awarded £21 million in a subsequent wrongful death civil suit. Tragedy: Simpson's wife Nicole Brown
"He can't give the kids his money while he's alive without the Goldman family laying claim to it," the source added.
"The only way O.J. figures he can leave his kids the millions is to kill himself."
Simpson was found guilty of kidnapping, armed robbery and other charges in what he said was an attempt to retrieve memorabilia and personal items from two sports collectibles dealers in a casino hotel room.
The former Buffalo Bills star was sentenced to between nine to 33 years in Nevada state prison in 2008 but was granted parole on some convictions last July.
As a result he must serve at least three more years before he can be released on parole.
US ambassador to Nigeria James F Entwistle took a radio presenter by surprise
in Lagos by answering a question during a live broadcast in Nigerian pidgin
English.
Mr Entwistle took to the airwaves on Wazobia FM to speak about some pressing
issues between the two nations. His linguistic skills were greeted with
applause.
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“Me I no talk say sanction go dey for Nigeria,” James F. Entwistle told presenter “Oga Madam” on a recent visit to Wazobia FM, the Lagos radio station that broadcasts entirely in the English-based patois.
“Make I repeat myself, the US government no say sanction go dey for Nigeria because of same-sex palava o.”.....
....“First make I tell you say US no get any candidate for mind,” he said..
“The only thing wey go sweet us be say make the election dey transparent, credible and concluded.”
“He knows a few words and phrases and received assistance from the staff to do the interview,” a spokeswoman for the US embassy said.
Here's a disclaimer the editors of the esteemed Washington Post never imagined they'd have to make: It is "definitely not true" that the newspaper planned to run an exposé of an illicit affair between President Obama and pop star Beyoncé, as award-winning French photographer Pascal Rostain claimed.
"Tu dit quoi?" you ask, which is like, "Say what?" in French.
According to Rostain, the Post was set to publish the story today.
"You know, at this time, the United States, there is something big that is happening. It'll go out tomorrow in the Washington Post— we can say that it is not the gutter press — an alleged affair between President Barack Obama and Beyoncé," he told the reputable French newspaper Le Figaro on Monday.
The "news" broke as French President François Hollande, in the midst of his own personal scandale, arrived in the U.S. to meet with Obama. He also will be the guest of honor at a White House state dinner.
Hollande is alleged to have been cheating on his long-time partner, journalist and France's first unmarried first lady, Valerie Trierweiler, with a younger movie actress. The scandal was ignited when he was spotted arriving for a tryst at her apartment via motor scooter. Interestingly, it was Hollande's affaire with Trierweiler that ended his relationship with politician Segolene Royal, with whom he shares four children.
To reinforce his allegations about the U.S. president and the pop star, Rostain cited other presidential indiscretions.
"We should not forget Marilyn [Monroe] or Monica Lewinsky. You can be the president of the first world power — that doesn't make you any less a man," he said.
Today, however, the photographer retracted his claim, Le Figaroreports. He was just kidding. Oh la la!
She enjoyed yet another triumphant New York Fashion Week showcase of her latest collection on Sunday. And Victoria Beckham certainly didn't let her sartorial credentials slip as she stepped out for another day of mingling with the great and good of the style world on Monday morning. The 39-year-old designer oozed effortless chic as she arrived for a second day of shows, wrapping up against the biting weather in the Big Apple in an immaculate berry-coloured crew-neck jumper.
Fashion bunny: Victoria Beckham certainly didn't let her sartorial credentials slip as she stepped out for another day of mingling with the great and good of the style world at New York Fashion Week on Monday morning
Berry nice: The 39-year-old designer oozed effortless chic as she arrived for a second day of shows, wrapping up against the biting weather in the Big Apple in an immaculate berry-coloured crew-neck jumper
Victoria completed her chic ensemble with a small black leather handbag, while sheltering her eyes from the morning sun with a pair of oversized aviator-style shades.
Effortlessly chic: Braving the cold with bare legs, the former singer made her rouge knitwear pop by teaming it with a pristine white wrap skirt with a sexy dual thigh-high split
While the previous day saw her joined by her husband David, 38, and four children, Brooklyn, 14, Romeo, 11, Cruz, eight, and Harper, two, Victoria was accompanied on Monday by her doting mother and father, Jackie and Tony. Evidently excited about the day ahead, she wrote on her Twitter page: 'Kisses fashion bunnies! x vb #NYFW #VBAW14.' Sunday saw Victoria showcase her latest collection to the great and good of the sartorial world, with the British megastar opting for a 360-degree design approach that she said she hopes will be 'paparazzi-proof'.
Preened to perfection: Ensuring she was well and truly co-ordinated to perfection, the mother-of-four teetered on a pair of matching patent berry stiletto heels, which added height to her slender frame
Slippery spice: And while Victoria's foxy footwear was a good choice for any bona fide fashion bunny, they perhaps weren't the most practical choice given the snowy weather conditions
Dressed to impress: The immaculately turned-out fashion queen wore her long brunette locks tumbling in a loose cascade of curls around her shoulders, while sheltering her eyes from the sun in aviator-style shades
Family affair: While the previous day saw her joined by her husband David, 38, and four children, Brooklyn, 14, Romeo, 11, Cruz, eight, and Harper, two, Victoria was accompanied on Monday by her doting mother and father, Jackie and Tony
Irish beauty Nadine took to Twitter on Monday night to announce her happy news
Congrats, Nadine!
Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle has given birth to a baby girl.
The Irish beauty took to Twitter on Monday night to announce her happy news.
"I am overjoyed to let you know our little girl is here. She is amazing! I love being a mammy & will fill you all in soon. Love Nadine Xx" she tweeted.
And her Girls Aloud bandmate Cheryl Cole was quick to send her congratulations.
"It is OFFICIAL!! There is a baby Aloud!!!!!! Congratulations @nadinecoylenow & Jason so amazing!!!" she tweeted.
@NadineCoyleNow congratulations to you both!!! So happy she is here safe and sound. Can't believe you're a mummy 👶🍼🎉
Strictly star Kimberly Walsh tweeted soon after.
"@Nadinecoylenow congratulations to you both!!! So happy she is here safe and sound. Can't believe you're a mummy," she wrote.
Derry-born Nadine, 28, is the first band member to have a child and announced she was expecting via Instagram in August
Speaking to 3AM at the Animal Hero Awards back in November, fellow Alouder Sarah Harding revealed Nadine was already sick of her pregnancy.
