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Tuesday, 12 November 2013
Nigerian musician, Pasuma in murder mess!
One of Nigeria’s most prominent Fuji musicians, Wasiu Alabi Odetola, popularly known as Pasuma Wonder is currently involved in a murder mess.
The popular Fuji veteran who recently celebrated 20 years on stage may be on his way jail if things are not well handled.
According to Eye witness reports, a member of the convoy of the Fuji star ran over a 12 year old fan after Pasuma’s vehicle knocked down the victim on their way from a show at Idimu-Council area of Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State.
The victim, Bidemi, a fan of the ‘Orobokibo’ singer is said to have been hanging around hoping to get a glimpse of the star as he was leaving the St. Augustine Events Hall, Isheri-Idimu where the show took place only to lose his life in the process.
‘Pasuma was trying to avoid the area boys as he was leaving and so he was driving fast and it happened that he knocked the boy down and the vehicle behind him ran over the boy’, an eye witness told NET correspondent.
Pasuma is said to have been driving in his newly acquired Range Rover Sports and did not bother to slow down to find out what had happened. ‘He sped off without caring’, another eye witness said.
He is yet to issue an official statement concerning this issue.
PHOTOS: There's a new trend in Hollywood - super slit dresses - but which stars are doing it right?
Beware! These super-slit styles are not for the faint-hearted. Don’t try it without gym membership, fake tan, extra high heels ... and an eye-watering appointment at the waxing clinic!
Jennifer Lopez almost upstaged her infamous 2000 Versace Grammys dress with this leg-baring Anthony Vaccarello dress at the 2013 Grammy Awards.
Alessandra Ambrosio flashed her underwear in this super-sheer Alexandre Vauthier Couture dress leaving the Warner Music Group Grammy after party with her fiancé Jamie Mazur.
Halle Berry showed she still has the most enviable body in Hollywood in this printed Versace gown at the 2013 Golden Globes.
Rita Ora poses in the photo room during the MTV EMA's 2013 at the Ziggo Dome on November 10, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for MTV)
Australian singer Iggy Azalea poses as she arrives to attend the MTV European Music Awards (EMA) 2013 at the Ziggo Dome on November 10, 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. AFP PHOTO / JOHN THYS (Photo credit JOHN THYS/AFP/Getty Images).....Certainly not for the faint hearted!
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Taylor Swift
Dramatic entrance from singer Taylor, 23, in this daring black Elie Saab gown. The sheer panels help to keep the dress in place and stop it revealing too much flesh as she parties all night long.Selena Gomez
Justin Bieber’s actress ex, 21, wows the Teen Choice awards in a green cut-out Cushnie et Ochs dress with double thigh-high slits. It wins serious style points thanks to the simple style and high neckline.Heidi Klum
Don’t try the double-splits in your casual gear. Model Heidi, 40, now an America’s Got Talent judge, lets it all hang out in a black vest and twin-split skirt on a stroll in Los Angeles. Not a good look.Ellie Goulding
Pop star Ellie, 26, sings on the X Factor in a daring dress that gives the illusion of being completely bare down the sides. But the fashion jury is split too. Ultimately, it’s trashy not flashy, leaving too little to the imagination.Millie Mackinstosh
The Made In Chelsea star, 23, nearly came a cropper when a sudden gust caught her Sass & Bide dress. There’s nothing stylish about this look – strapless AND slashed is taking it way too far.Alesha Dixon
Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha, 35, cleverly shows off her best assets at the show’s auditions in this black high-neck top with an Aqua Amarillo double-split black maxi skirt.Abbey Clancy
Strictly hopeful Abbey, 27, shows off her toned legs at an awards bash this week in a sexy black Julien Macdonald double-split dress. It’s saved from looking too trashy by its sheer panels – and sheer simplicity.Daisy Lowe
Top marks to model Daisy, 24, for transforming this look and making it feminine and playful in a flirty pleated and slashed pale pink Topshop skirt during London Fashion Week.Jennifer Lopez almost upstaged her infamous 2000 Versace Grammys dress with this leg-baring Anthony Vaccarello dress at the 2013 Grammy Awards.
Alessandra Ambrosio flashed her underwear in this super-sheer Alexandre Vauthier Couture dress leaving the Warner Music Group Grammy after party with her fiancé Jamie Mazur.
Halle Berry showed she still has the most enviable body in Hollywood in this printed Versace gown at the 2013 Golden Globes.
Rita Ora poses in the photo room during the MTV EMA's 2013 at the Ziggo Dome on November 10, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for MTV)
Australian singer Iggy Azalea poses as she arrives to attend the MTV European Music Awards (EMA) 2013 at the Ziggo Dome on November 10, 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. AFP PHOTO / JOHN THYS (Photo credit JOHN THYS/AFP/Getty Images).....Certainly not for the faint hearted!
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Back together? Will and Jada Pinkett Smith look all loved up in Las Vegas amid split rumours
It looks like it might not actually be the end of the road for our favourite Hollywood couple.
Will and Jada, who are in the midst of an are-they-splitting? media storm , were snapped looking all loved up and happy in Las Vegas on Sunday.
The power couple and their brood were out to celebrate Will's son Trey Smith's 21st Birthday at dining hotspot Hakkasan's Ling Ling Lounge in Sin City.
And Will and Jada, who have been married since 1997, looked happy and relaxed as they larked around with their kids, Willow, 13 and Jaden, 15 and shared lots of PDAs in their private booth.
With his arm tenderly draped round Jada, Men in Black star Will looked happier than we've seen him in ages as his wife pushed her head in towards him and the couple smiled for the cameras.
It was clearly a defiant show of unity, and one that we're sure they hope will boot those split rumours into oblivion.
Just last week Jada was pictured without her wedding ring when she attended the Make Equality Reality charity event in West Hollywood.
Reports in the US suggested that Will, 45, was moving on by getting close to Margot Robbie – his co-star in romcom Focus.
Will , Jada, Jaden, Trey and Willow AKA the coolest family in history of showbiz
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He and the 23-year-old were allegedly seen fooling around in a photo booth.
A source said: “He wasn’t acting like a married man. He gave no sign that he was in a committed relationship.”
Jada, 42, reacted by shaving off the majority of her hair.
But on Sunday the couple looked like they were putting all that break-up stuff behind them.
Dozens of other guests arrived to join in the celebrations later on in the night, but Jada and Will are reported to have chosen each other for company and stayed side-by-side all evening.
Will, who was clearly delighted to have his family and friends all together in one place, took to the stage to make an announcement at one point.
We don't know what he said, but we guess he was talking about being proud of Trey and how much he loves his famalam.
Then the entire family took to the dancefloor for a boogie. We bet there were some brilliant moves.
We really hope they stay together b'cos Hollywood just wouldn't be the same without them.
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I Can’t Forget The First Time I Made Love To My Wife – Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde’s Husband talks about his wife and marriage
Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde’s husband, Captain Matthew Ekeinde in a recent interview with Entertainment Express talks about his wife and their marriage.
What is the secret of your 17 year old marriage to Omotola?
I won’t say we have been good because I am a fine boy (laughs), but it is just the grace of God. I am so lucky and also blessed by God to have married my God given partner.
That is a very important thing about marriage, you have to find and marry your God given partner. That is why a lot marriages breakup. Some men marry women because of their hips, their boobs, legs and some other side attractions. But after sex with her so many times, what happens next? Does she have a good attitude, character or good human relationship with others? I am not saying we are perfect couple, we have our own differences but we are compatible.
We have been married for over 17 years with four beautiful kids. One thing that has been working for us as a couple is that I always encourage her to be who she wants to be. I give her full support always. Lots of married women that are caught cheating on their husbands could be traced to the fact that some of their husbands don’t allow them explore their talents.
So when you see your wife kissing on set, you don’t get jealous?
No! Not all. My wife tells me about her acting. Most times she even complains that some actors she acts love scenes with have mouth or body odour that she can’t wait to leave this scene. So I even pity her on what she has to go through and endure being an actress.
This acting thing is just some minute acts and that is it. Will she follow the actor home? Lots of homes have been broken because of too pressure on the wife or even the kids.
For the 17 years that you have been married, what are those special moments you can’t forget in a hurry?
Hmmm! Truly and honestly, I can’t forget the very first day I made love to my wife.
Monday, 11 November 2013
Identify your tummy type......Plus tips on how to tame your yummy tummy
For many women, getting bikini ready means tackling one dreaded area in particular — our tummies.
Most of us still think the best way to achieve a washboard stomach is by doing hundreds of sit-ups. Not so, says A-list trainer and body guru James Duigan.
James, who sculpts supermodels Elle Macpherson and Rosie Huntingdon-Whiteley among others, insists there is no ‘one size fits all’ method for getting a flat belly. Instead, he’s identified five key ‘tummy types’, all of which require a different approach to achieve successful toning.
Get a flat stomach: First you need to identify your tummy type
THE SPARE TYRE TUMMY
The spare tyre: This is one of the easiest tummy troubles to eliminate because it's caused by eating the wrong foods and not exercising enough
HOW TO IDENTIFY THIS TYPE
These people are likely to lead sedentary lives, perhaps with jobs that keep them desk-bound. They may also have an emotional attachment to sugary foods.
Luckily, this ‘spare tyre’ is one of the easiest tummy troubles to eliminate as, according to James, it’s caused by eating the wrong foods and not exercising enough.
TYPICAL BAD HABITS
‘If you exercise very little, eat lots of sugar and refined carbohydrates in products like biscuits, cakes and white bread, or rely on starchy carbs like pasta and rice, you probably have an overweight tummy with accompanying fat on your legs and hips,’ says James.
MIDRIFF MAKEOVER PLAN
- Cut down on alcohol. ‘Alcohol is a fat bomb for the tummy — pure sugar which goes straight to your waist and stops you burning all other fat until the booze has been processed,’ says James. ‘Just a few glasses three to four times a week will lead to a “wine waist” — a thick midriff and podgy tummy. ‘If you want to drink occasionally that’s fine, but the bottom line is that you have to cut back on booze to get a flat belly.’
- Once you cut out alcohol for two weeks, it’s time to overhaul your diet. ‘In a nutshell, eat well and move more,’ says James. Avoid low-fat and so-called ‘diet’ snacks. ‘These pre-packaged products are often packed full of chemicals, refined sugar, salt and preservatives to give them flavour.
- ‘Ditch calorie counting in favour of a healthy diet full of unprocessed fresh foods such as fish, eggs, organic meat and vegetables. ‘Start the day with eggs and smoked salmon, or even grilled chicken and vegetables, and snack on sliced lean meats. ‘And don’t be afraid of eating good fats, such as avocados, nuts and oily fish. These encourage your body to burn midriff fat, giving you a flat tummy.’
- ‘Exercise is the key to helping this tummy type,’ says James. Simply going for a long walk, doing lunges, squats or dips at home or a yoga class will be beneficial. You don’t need a gym.
TOP TIP FOR THIS TUMMY
If you regularly reward yourself for a hard day with a piece of cake or deal with bad news with a biscuit, it’s important to remember that being beautiful is as much about how you feel as how you look. The starting point for any tummy transformation is feeling happy.
THE STRESS TUMMY
Stress tummy: These types are typically over-achievers with perfectionist personalities
HOW TO IDENTIFY THIS TYPE
Stressed-tummy types are typically over-achievers with perfectionist personalities. They are usually also susceptible to digestive conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which can cause bloating and make their tummies look far worse. ‘Stress tummies are easy to spot, as the weight is specific to the front of the midriff and the umbilical area,’ explains James. ‘When stressed, we produce cortisol, a hormone which encourages the body to cling on to fat around the stomach.’
Stressed tummies will also be fairly hard to the touch, rather than wobbly.
TYPICAL BAD HABITS
It’s likely you skip meals, abuse your adrenal system with too much caffeine and grab junk food for convenience.
MIDRIFF MAKEOVER PLAN
- Get an early night. ‘Stressed women nearly always sleep badly, which disrupts the production of leptin, the hormone which helps regulate appetite and metabolism,’ James explains. ‘This is why we eat more when we are tired and crave fat-depositing sugary snacks for an instant energy boost.’
- Combat exhaustion with a relaxation strategy of deep-breathing, meditation and long baths before bed to encourage a good night’s sleep and limit coffee consumption to no more than two cups a day.
- Don’t go for the burn when exercising. ‘Excessive cardio which increases cortisol levels isn’t the answer,’ says James. ‘Instead, yoga, long walks and resistance work with weights is perfect for sculpting and building up strength while calming the system.’
- Magnesium is a calming mineral to help soothe a stressed belly. James advises eating lots of magnesium-rich foods such as dark green leafy vegetables, Brazil nuts and seeds.
TOP TIP FOR THIS TUMMY
Stress-busting stretches and yoga poses at night time can help to lower cortisol levels, while chamomile teas or James’ own Bodyism Body Serenity supplement (£30 for 20 servings, bodyism.com) can also help the body unwind.THE LITTLE POOCH
The little pooch: These women are likely to be busy mums or have demanding careers - hey may even be a gym junkie
HOW TO IDENTIFY THIS TYPE
These women are likely to be busy mums or have demanding careers. ‘They may even be a gym junkie, but stuck in a workout-and-diet rut, perhaps always eating the same foods and doing the same routine at the gym, which keeps you slim but leaves you with a lower belly that spoils your silhouette,’ says James.
TYPICAL BAD HABITS
‘Doing excessive crunches and using gimmicky gym items such as ab-rollers can place a strain on the hip flexors and the lower back, causing the tummy muscles to protrude so your belly sticks out,’ says James.
MIDRIFF MAKEOVER PLAN
- Good nutrition and plenty of fibre are essential to improve digestive conditions such as inflammation, bloating and constipation, which can make a pooch tummy worse. Green leafy vegetables, oatbran and wholemeal grains are good, natural sources of fibre.
- Sit-ups done incorrectly increase your lower back curve and accentuate the ‘pouch’ effect. Swap sit-ups for planks. Do these by lying face down on a mat, resting on your forearms. Push off from the floor, rising onto your toes and elbows, so your body is parallel to the floor from your head to your heels. Start off doing ten seconds and build up to a whole minute.
- It’s a common misconception that using weights bulks women up. In fact, the opposite is true. Using weights will burn serious amounts of fat in a short space of time, so try introducing circuits — repetitions of exercises like squats or lunges which work individual muscle sets.
TOP TIP FOR THIS TUMMY
Be kind to your tummy, reduce inflammation by drinking lots of water and eating easy-to-digest foods such as green vegetables and lighter proteins such as fish and chicken. THE MUMMY TUMMY
The Mummy tummy: Women with these bellies have usually given birth in the past few years, and, being a typical mum, have little time for themselves
HOW TO IDENTIFY THIS TYPE
Women with these tummies have usually given birth in the past few years, and, being a typical mum, have little time for themselves. ‘After giving birth, the uterus drops and is much heavier than it was pre-pregnancy,’ says James. ‘It takes at least six weeks to return to its usual size, so don’t even think about trying to get a flat stomach until after then. ‘You need to re-train your pelvic floor and lower abs to increase blood flow and strengthen loose muscles.’
TYPICAL BAD HABITS
Rushing back to exercise too quickly. ‘I would suggest waiting around two to three months,’ says James. ‘Being stressed about getting rid of your baby weight will only make you cling onto it more. Give yourself a break!’
MIDRIFF MAKEOVER PLAN
- ‘Fish oil supplements turn on fat-burning hormones and turn off fat-storing hormones,’ says James. ‘Begin by taking three 1,000mg capsules a day with meals and build up to five. I’ve trained Elle Macpherson through two pregnancies and she takes these every day.’
- Try to eat good fats — found in sources such as nuts, oils and olives — every day. ‘Not only do they help you burn fat and absorb vitamins from food effectively, they also help combat tiredness — a big help for tired mums,’ says James.
- Gentle pelvic floor exercises (known as Kegels) act as a natural corset for the body to flatten your tummy from the inside out. Squeeze and clench your pelvic floor muscles 15-20 times, in five sessions a day.
- Steer clear of sit-ups. ‘After giving birth, the linea alba muscles — which run down the mid-line of the abdomen — separate and you need to allow them to recover,’ says James. ‘Crunches are the worst thing you can do, as they will force these muscles farther apart. Instead, breathe deep into your tummy while on all fours, then slowly exhale while doing a pelvic floor exercise.’
TOP TIP FOR THIS TUMMY
Daytime naps (try putting up blackout blinds) and stretching before bed are important ways to restore sleep hormones and boost fat-burning. THE BLOATED TUMMY
Bloated tummies: These are often flat in the morning, but swell throughout the day with gas or indigestion
HOW TO IDENTIFY THIS TYPE
Bloated tummies are often flat in the morning, but swell throughout the day with gas or indigestion. Bloating affects both slim and overweight women. It is almost always caused by food intolerances and allergies, or sluggish bowels as a result of a poor diet.
TYPICAL BAD HABITS
You eat the same foods and may have done so for a lifetime without realising you’re intolerant to them.
MIDRIFF MAKEOVER PLAN
- ‘The most common intolerances I see are wheat and gluten (bread, pasta, pastries, pizza, cakes and cereals), alcohol, yeast (in muffins, beer and pastries) and processed dairy (cheese, milk, butter),’ says James. ‘Gluten in particular can inflame the bowel and make the stomach look bigger.
- ‘Experiment to work out what bothers your belly as you know your body better than anyone else. Try eliminating key culprits such as gluten for a fortnight to see if your bloating reduces, or worsens when you reintroduce foods. Focus on a diet with lots of fresh veg, meat, chicken and fish.’
- Sluggish bowels are often a result of eating the wrong foods in the wrong way. Make breakfast your biggest meal, as this is when digestion is at its peak, and avoid eating late at night which leads to bloating. Chew food properly and drink plenty of water to keep the digestive system moving.
- Bloating can be a sign of imbalanced gut flora. So to get your tummy really flat you need to repopulate it with friendly bacteria. Prebiotic and probiotic supplements are the simplest way. Natural sources include miso soup, sour cream and some fruit and veg including kale, garlic and onions. A healthy gut means a flat stomach.
TOP TIP FOR THIS TUMMY
Believe it or not, breathing can be the best thing you can do for this kind of tummy. Try this each morning: lay on your back, completely relaxed, and breathe deep into your tummy ten times. After eating, a walk will help the digestive process, too.
#Adapted from Clean & Lean Flat Tummy Fast! by James Duigan (£12.99 Kyle Cathie). For more information, go to bodyism.com.
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