Eminem Sues Facebook

The popular social networking site Facebook has been hit with a lawsuit from Eminem and his publishing company Eight Mile Style LLC due to what is believed to be the unlawful use of the Detroit rapper and D12’s collaboration “Under The Influence.”

 

According to AllHipHop.com, the lawsuit states that Facebook posted a Wieden + Kennedy ad, which promoted their new Facebook Home app and in the ad the music used is believed to be “Under The Influence.”

 

An altered version of the ad was then released, but according to the lawsuit the edit was then taken as Facebook’s acknowledgement of the unapproved use of Eminem and D12’s song.

 

“The alteration of the Airplane advertisement was an admission that Facebook knew it had infringed on the Eminem/D12 Composition,” states the lawsuit.

 

Ironically, Eminem’s lawsuit states that Facebook and Wieden + Kennedy’s response to the cease and desist order, which was initially placed, called out Dr. Dre although the mega-producer did not produce or have any involvement with “Under The Influence.”

 

“Counsel falsely and wrongfully alleged that Andre Young, professionally known as Dr. Dre, composed ‘Under the Influence,’” read the lawsuit.

 

“Yet, a simple Internet search of the Eminem/D12 Composition would have revealed that ‘Under the Influence’ was composed by Marshall Mathers, III, and members of D12, including Denaun Porter, Von Carlisle, Ondre Moore, R. Arthur Johnson, and DeShaun Holton. Dr. Dre likewise did not produce ‘Under the Influence.’”

 

At this time, Eminem and Eight Mile Style LLC are suing Facebook and the company that created the ad for $150,000 per infringement.

Source: 360nobs.com

I Have Always Jilted Guys, No Guy Has Ever Jilted Me - Nollywood Actress Brags

Dayo Amusa is not a new fish in the waters of Yoruba film industry. When the roll call of 'big girls' in the industry is called, Dayo Amusa will surely not be missing.

Aside being an actress, just like many actresses in the Yoruba movie world, Dayo is also a producer. She recently floated a school in Surulere, which we learnt is giving her something to be happy about.

When it comes to her romantic life, Dayo has had her own fair share, both on the positive and negative notes, in terms of news reports about it.

In a recent interview, the actress boasted that she is the person who breaks guys' hearts and not the other way round.

Hear her, "I have never been heart broken but I always find myself breaking hearts."

Though this could not be confirmed by Nigeriafilms.com but we hope some of the guys she has dated before will confirm her statement.

Source: Nigeriafilms.com

2face, D’banj, Psquare, Ice Prince, Tiwa Savage, 17 Others For Star Trek 2013!

Organizers of Star Music Trek, the popular annual music tour have unveiled the 22 Nigerian acts that will be performing on this year’s tour!
The artistes were unveiled on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at an announcement ceremony held at Rhapsodys Lounge, Victoria Island and attended by the top industry buffs, artistes, OAPs, PR execs and others.
This year’s performers include some of the bestselling, award-winning acts, the likes of heavyweights2face Idibia, D’banj and Psquare.
Other include Ice Prince (who’s year so far has been fantastic) and fellow Chocolate City label mate M.I. Other rappers include Mr Raw, Naeto C, Phyno and Olamide.
The star-studded lineup also includes Timaya, Sound Sultan, Wande Coal, Obesere, Dr Sid, J Martins, KCee, Tiwa Savage, Seyi Shey, Yinka Best, Kas and Star Quest past winners Juke Box, Da Beatz andCrystalz.
The 10 week concert will hold in 10 venues including Lagos, Aba, Enugu, Abeokuta, Lokoja, Nnewi, Asaba.
"We’ve been doing this for over a decade", Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries Walter Drenth says.
"Every year gives us another opportunity to reach out to music fans all over the country by bringing the very best of Nigerian music right to their cities", he adds.
Star Trek was introduced in 2002 as an annual nation-wide musical concert tour that parades the best of Nigerian artistes across 10 cities pan Nigeria.

Location	Date	Venue
Festac, Lagos	June 8	Jite Open Field, Road 21 Festac
Lokoja	June 15	Lokoja Stadium,Lokoja
Owerri	June 22	Hero Square, Owerri
Enugu	June 29	Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu
Aba	July 7	Recreation Center, Aba
Nnewi	July 13	Beverly Hills, Nnewi
Asaba	July 20	Event Center (DOME) Asaba
Abeokuta	July 27	Abeokuta Sports Club
Agege, Lagos	August 3	LASU Museum
V,Island, Lagos	August 10	Onikan Stadium

 

 

Source: Thenetng

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PHOTOS:10 Beautiful Celebs Who Posed Nude As Their Bodies Are Covered In Nothing But Paint

Jennifer Lawrence caused a stir this week when she stripped nude and posed covered in body paint.
The Oscar winner was snapped all in blue on the set of the new X-Men movie.
Jen plays Mystique in X-Men: Days Of Future Past - due to hit cinemas in 2014.
The mesmerising pic, tweeted by director Bryan Singer, was a huge hit among sci-fi geeks and the actress's legion of male admirers.

But the 22-year-old is far from the first beauty to bare all in body paint.
Take a look at these stunning painted ladies - and tell us how Jennifer compares.

LAUREN GOODGER


GISELE BUNDCHEN


KELLY BROOKE


HEIDI KLUM


RIHANNA


JESSICA SZHOR


ASHLEY ROBERTS


KATIE PRICE


HOLLY VALANCE

 

 

Source: UK Sun

PHOTOS: Rihanna Shows Off Her Bare Buttocks In New Music Video

Raunchy pop star Rihanna flashes her toned bum as she films the video for her latest single.

The 25-year-old singer showed off her well-oiled behind clad in skimpy red undies under denim shorts which had been cut into a thong.
Rihanna uploaded the image - taken on the shoot for track Pour It Up - to her Instagram page writing "and that's a #WRAP !!!!! #pouritupvideoshoot," before swiftly deleting it again.

Earlier in the week she showed off more snaps from behind-the-scenes of the shoot - including a picture of herself dressed in a white bodysuit and curly blonde wig as she glanced over her shoulder in front of a mirror.

 

 

Source: UK Sun

Four Killed As Cultists Invade Alaba Market, Lagos

There was pandemonium at the popular Alaba International Market yesterday as four people were killed by gunmen, who invaded the market.

 

The deceased were suspected cult members, who were caught unawares by a rival gang that invaded the market around 4.30pm yesterday.
The incident, which occurred around Fancy and Furniture Section of the market, shook parts of the market to its foundation as sounds of gunshot rented the air.
Traders and buyers at the market scampered for safety as many shop owners hurriedly closed their shops for fear of being attacked by the cult members.
An eyewitness, who simply identified himself as Segun and who claimed to have arrived the scene shortly after the killer gunmen escaped, said four bodies were lying close to Ubakazon Plaza at the market.
He also said that bullets and guns were found on the deceased persons by the market task force and policemen, who arrived and cordoned off the scene of the attack.
It was gathered that the deceased people were drinking at a joint in the market, when the gunmen opened fire on them, killing four instantly.
A trader, who did not want his name in print, told National Mirror that the incident might not be unconnected with leadership crisis in the market.
He also said that the different factions in the leadership crisis have been hiding under rival cult groups to perpetuate evil in the market.
A senior police officer at Ojo Police Station, who did not want his name mentioned, confirmed that four people were killed close to the market.
The police officer, however, denied that the deceased person were traders, insisting that they were “miscreants” who were drinking at a ‘joint’ around a canal in the area.
Efforts to get the reaction of the image maker in charge of the state police command, Ngozi Braide, failed as her cell phone was switched off.
Meanwhile, the bodies of the deceased cultists have been taken away by policemen from Oojo Police Station.

Source: National Mirror

Nollywood Pornographic Movies Flood Lagos

There appears to be a renewed effort by producers of pornographic films to get a huge chunk of the movie market in Nigeria.

A recent survey conducted by National Mirror showed that in the last six months, over 40 film titles with nude scenes have flooded both the Idumota and Alaba markets, the two film depots in Lagos, the country’s commercial hub.
While efforts are being made by some renowned producers to get Nigeria on the map of quality film productions, certain filmmakers, driven by the passion to make quick profits, have turned their attention to making films with lewd scenes, which are often sold in the open market.
During a random visit to Idumota, it was discovered that films such as ‘Edge of Darkness’, ‘Dark Secrets’, ‘Sinful Act’, ‘Sinful Truth’ and ‘Oyoyo Airline’, among others, were the rave of the moment. Some other titles like ‘Bold Five Babes’, ‘Room 027’, ‘The Benjamins’, ‘Pregnant Hawkers’ and ‘Destructive Instincts’ were being awaited to appear on mass consumable formats.
Although not displayed conspicuously on the shelves, all a customer needs to do is to explain what he or she wants and the items are brought for him from inner chambers.
For instance, after our reporter convinced the shop owners that he was on a genuine mission, they disappeared to other adjoining shops to collect over 40 titles which they claimed had appeared this year.
Such titles are usually released in parts, with potential buyers being forced to buy all the parts of any title they wish to watch.
For reasons best known to the producers, they seem to have also narrowed their choice of actors to some popular acts. It seems favourites are emerging in the person of actors like Tony Umez, Muna Obiekwe, Jibola Daboh, Tonto Dike and Ghanaian actors like Prince David Osei and Frank Artus.
Phone calls to Umez on this development were neither picked nor text messages sent to him, replied at press time.
Meanwhile, the whole process seems to be happening behind the back of the Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB.
A member of staff at the Corporate Affairs department of the NFVCB, who spoke on the development, said the producers might be cutting corners by submitting master tapes that were at variance with the ones that were finally released.
He said: “And they go along to put the classification logo of the board when they have clearly violated the rules of the classification.”
When asked if the board was aware of ‘Bold Five Babes’, ‘Room 027’ and ‘The Benjamins’ making waves online, he said it was not within the purview of NFVCB to monitor what happens online.
He said: “Some of those may have been posted from locations other than Nigeria. It will be difficult to say what is being done elsewhere. As I speak to you, the board is not aware of such movies, because they have not been classified yet.”

Source: talk of naija

Jonathan to Present His Scorecard to Nigerians on May 29

President Goodluck Jonathan will on May 29 submit a major report on all achievements of the key sectors of his administration and all major programmes carried out in the last two years.

May 29 will mark Mr. Jonathan’s second year in office after his election for a full term.

The President’s report will also high light all ongoing projects across the nation, the Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, announced at the end of the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by the president.

Mr. Maku said the event will be transmitted live on radio, television, and social media and urged Nigerians to tune in to the event.

He also said the Ministerial platforms, which start on June 3 will give ministers the opportunity to enlighten the public on key performance of their ministries in the mid-term report and Nigerians will also have the opportunity to question the ministers on their performance.

The platform, the second by the Jonathan administration, will be live on radio, television and social media.

Source: Premium Times

PDP Commends the National Assembly for Endorsing State of Emergency

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has applauded the National Assembly for the unanimous approval of the declaration of state of emergency in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States despite contrary stands held by some leaders of the opposition.

The National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisa Metuh, said in a statement, Wednesday, that in endorsing the declaration, members of the National Assembly have once again demonstrated that national interest must at all times be placed higher and above partisan and sectional considerations.

“The PDP commends the leadership and members of the National Assembly for adopting a patriotic stance on the declaration of state of emergency in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states by the President despite pressure mounted on them by some opposition leaders to reject the action,” Mr. Metuh said.

He also said “the action of the National Assembly is highly commendable as the lawmakers have shown that national interest must not be abridged on the alter of partisan considerations.”

“By supporting President Goodluck Jonathan’s decision, the National Assembly has played a major role in the overall effort to safeguard the territorial integrity of the nation as well as stop the mindless killing of innocent Nigerians in the troubled states”, the statement said.

The PDP, which also commended the Governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima, and his Yobe counterpart, Ibrahim Gaidam, said that the retention of all political structures in the affected states attests to the patriotism of the President and his determination to ensure a stable democratic polity while rubbishing the accusation of political manipulation by the opposition.

The party, however, failed to commend Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State, who is a member of the party.

Mr. Nyako has been involved in a long battle with the National Chairman of the party, Bamanga Tukur, for supremacy over party affairs. The Adamawa Governor had also questioned the inclusion of his state among the ones under the emergency rule.

The statement also pointed out that the declaration of a state of emergency in the affected states will help create the atmosphere needed for dialogue, paving the way for a smooth implementation of the Amnesty already offered the Boko Haram sect by government.

The party urged all Nigerians to continue to give support to the federal government in its unrelenting effort to check the activities of insurgents in the country.

Source: Premium Times

Four Die in Bauchi Auto Crash – FRSC

Four persons died on Tuesday while two others were injured in an auto crash which occurred at Funji Village in Giade Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Bauchi State, Henry Olatunji, told newsmen on Wednesday in Bauchi that the accident occurred on Misau-Azare road at 7.40 p.m.

Mr. Olatunji said the accident occurred when an articulated vehicle with registration number Bauchi XB 826 KTG and Toyota starlet with registration number Bauchi AA 178 BUJ collided.

He said the six persons involved were four males, one female and a baby boy, out of which two males, one female and the baby died.

Mr. Olatunji said the remaining two males sustained injuries. He said that FRSC officials arrived at the scene 10 minutes later and evacuated the victims to the Federal Medical Centre Azare. He urged motorists to observe traffic rules and regulations while plying the highway to avoid accident.

The commander said the command would soon embark on enlightenment campaign to reduce avoidable accidents.

 Source: Premium Times

No Reason To Panic – Keshi

Coach Stephen Keshi has told Nigerians not to panic as the Super Eagles prepare for crucial 2014 World Cup qualifying games and the FIFA Confederations Cup tournament – all taking place in a number of weeks.

A spate of injuries, first to Scotland-based midfielder Reuben Gabriel and ace forward Emmanuel Emenike, and lately to attacking midfielders Kalu Uche and Victor Moses, had caused anxiety in some quarters and is being hyper-ventilated in public spaces and a section of the media as ‘problem in camp’.
But Keshi, who steered less-endowed Togo to that country’s only FIFA World Cup qualification eight years ago, said he was more than committed to leading his own country to next year’s finals in Brazil, no matter the challenges.
“I am never one to run away from challenges; I have confronted them head-on all my life. I have very good relationship with each and every of my players, with mutual respect and regard being the bedrock.
“The players that we have invited for these matches are patriots and are always ready to defend the green-white-green. We have 16 players here now and team spirit is high. Everyone wants to play.
What we will certainly not do is to beg anyone to play for Nigeria”.
Nigeria’s longest-serving Captain said the late arrival of some players is to be expected at this time of the season: “Most of the players have just concluded very gruelling seasons and have need to sort out personal issues, and of course there are talks to hold ahead of next season.
These talks have to be done now considering that the players would be away for about seven weeks, on duty for Nigeria.”
The team’s Novina Hotel camp in Nuremberg swelled on Wednesday morning
with the arrivals of Germany-based striker Joseph Akpala and Ukraine-based forward Babatunde Michael.
Portugal-based John Ogu was being expected on Wednesday night, while
defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Elderson Echiejile, as well as midfielder
Nnamdi Oduamadi are expected in camp on Thursday.
First-choice goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, based in Israel, is expected on Friday. Scotland-based stopper Efe Ambrose and Italy-based midfielder Ogenyi Onazi have been granted permission to arrive on Saturday due to club commitments.
Ukraine-based forward Brown Ideye will join the team in Texas, USA while Ahmed Musa and Fegor Ogude will join the squad in Frankfurt after the friendly with Mexico in America, also due to club commitments.
The team will fly out of Frankfurt on Tuesday morning aboard a Lufthansa Airline aircraft, and will arrive in Houston, Texas in the evening. Abode is the classy The Westin Galleria and Westin Oaks.

Source: Vanguard

Lagos Socialites Raise Cancer Funds in Nude Show (Photos)

Lagos socialites were over the weekend treated to a sizzling hot nude show at the Eko Hotels in a Butterscotch Evenings’ event that raised millions for cancer patients.

It was an amazing night as Hollywood’s Bill Bellamy and Yvonne Vixen Ekwere welcomed guests with rib cracking humor greeted by clamorous laughter from the audience.

It was a hot evening that treated guests with great five course dinner from the Italian celebrity chef, Aldo Zilli.

The guests also got the best of Nigerian music. The legendary Johnny Gill, as well as Nigerian acts, Praiz and Waje, treated guests to smooth music.

But all that were a tip of the Iceberg. Immodesty Blaize, a British showgirl and burlesque dancer, crowned Reigning Queen of Burlesque in June 2007 at the Las Vegas Burlesque Hall of Fame, kicked in a twist for most of the guest when she staged a sexually titillating nude performance to open a fashion presentation by U.K. lingerie line Beautifully Undressed.

Some jaws dropped.

Five per cent of all table sales went to Bloom Cancer Care and Support Foundation.

Exclusive images from the show were obtained by PREMIUM TIMES.

Source: Premium Times

Why Jonathan Ordered Release Of Boko Haram Suspects

The presidency on Wednesday explained its decision to authorise the release of women, children and other suspected Boko Haram members currently being detained by Nigeria’s security agencies.

The Nigerian military on Tuesday said it had received a directive from President Goodluck Jonathan to release all the women being held in connection with insurgent activities.
The military also said some other detainees would be released in phases from the different military areas to the respective state governors for onward re-absorption into the society.
In explaining the reason for the authorisation, the presidency said it was part of the interim recommendations of the amnesty committee set up by President Goodluck Jonathan.
The Senior Special Adviser on Public Affairs to the President, Doyin Okupe, said in a statement on Wednesday that the release is part of the recommendation of the Presidential Committee on dialogue and peace in Northern Nigeria (amnesty committee).
Many Nigerians including the opposition Action Congress of Nigeria had questioned the continued sustenance of the amnesty committee despite the declaration of a State of Emergency in three troubled states of Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa. The emergency declaration, which was approved by the National Assembly on Tuesday, has led to an increased deployment of soldiers to the areas with a view to crushing the insurgents and criminals.
Mr. Okupe, however, explained that the emergency declaration does not foreclose the dialogue option to resolve the insurgency.
“This directive by Mr. President further proves that the Federal Government has not foreclosed dialogue as a viable option in its bid to put an end to insurgency and terrorist activities in the Northern part of the country,” Mr. Okupe said.
He said the release of the detainees is expected to encourage some of the insurgents to give up their arms.
“It is expected that this phased release of detainees will encourage those who wish to embrace the peace option to come out and take advantage of the dialogue and peace option provided by the Committee put in place by government,” he said.
Phased release of women, children
Mr. Okupe explained that the president’s directive is for the Boko Haram detainees to be released in phases, the first batch being women and children.
“The emphasis is on women and children who have been in detention on suspicion of involvement and/or connection with insurgency in some parts of the country,” Mr. Okupe said in what seems to be the first confession that underage persons have been detained by the military forces.
The Boko Haram had in their videos released prior to the emergency rule declaration accused the Nigerian military of arresting and detaining their wives, female relatives and others, a claim never admitted to by the government until now.
Mr. Okupe added that the first phase of release will “be followed by other phased releases where cases will be treated on their individual merits by the Defence authorities and security agencies”.

Source: Premium Times

Don Jazzy's Mavin Crew To Perform At BBA Season 8

Don Jazzy will lead members of his Mavin Records artiste, excluding Tiwa Savage and Dr Sid, in a performance at the opening ceremony of the Big Brother Africa season 8 show to be held in South Africa this Saturday.

On May 26, the reality TV show will kick off with the unveiling and admittance of the competition's housemates into the Big Brother House.

D'Prince and Wande Coal will join Don Jazzy in giving out scintillating performances at the ceremony.

Others to perform at the event are South Africa’s leading Afro Pop music group, Mafikizolo, and Kenyan stand-up comedian Daniel Ndambuki, popularly known as Churchill.

The show is still the biggest Africa's reality TV competition with audience drawn from most countries in the continent.

Source: Nigeriafilms.com

PHOTOS: See Boko Haram Leader's Facebook Profile

The leader of the terrorist Islamic sect, the so called Imam, Abubakar Shekau, seems to have a Facebook page where he communicates and exchanges messages with his friends.

In his facebook page, Shekau has denied that Boko Haram collected any ransom to free Alhaji Skettima Munguno, the octogenarian former minister of petroleum that was kidnapped by the sect last month.
Also, as the emergency rule declared in some states but harder, Shekau posted some photos of persons suspected to be his Islamic fighters.
It is rather surprising that Shekau, whose group believe that Western Education is haram, is benefiting from Social Media, by having a facebook profile  Apparently facebook is not haram in Boko Haram’s mind.
In the facebook profile, he even gave his location via google map.
The question now is, could he be out of his mind or this is a profile created by a fun  seeking teenager?
Below are some screen shots of his page and some of his friends.

 

 

Source: talk of naija

Adriano Correia Signs New Barcelona Four-Year Contract To 2017

Barcelona full-back Adriano Correia has signed a new four-year contract to stay with the Spanish champions until 2017.
Adriano joined Barcelona in 2010 from Sevilla in a €9.5million (£8.1m) deal and has added to an already impressive trophy haul.
During five seasons with Sevilla he won six trophies, but has since helped the Catalan giants to eight more, including two league titles and the Champions League.
The Brazilian utility player is seen as a vital squad player by Barcelona and has been rewarded as such with a new long-term contract.
"FC Barcelona have agreed to terms with Adriano Correia to renew the player's contract for four additional seasons, through June 30 of 2017," a statement on the Barca official website read.
"The player's buyout clause is set at 90million euros (£77m)."

Source: sky sports

Mercy Johnson Says Thank You To Fans

This month, star actress Mercy Johnson resumes work; she is back on location with director and producer, Elvis Chucks. This is MJ’s first job after giving birth in December.

‘I want to say thank you to the fans, friends, colleagues and producers who were there for me. Many of them proved to be friends on and off work. Many adjusted their schedules for me and sent in their greetings during the child dedication. I resumed work this week with grateful heart and understanding that I am here because God through the help of people made it possible. Or how could I explain the overwhelming votes I got at AMVCA despite been away and inactivity on social media? How could I explain the numbers of producers and scripts waiting for my return? How could I explain the overwhelming love and gifts while I was away? I am very grateful and here to say a big thank you to everyone who played a role and those who as much as had good wishes in their hearts. Thank you and God bless you’.


In the past months of Mercy’s ‘absence’ she gave birth to her first child, Purity, moved into a new mansion with her husband, Prince and  won the Best Actress in comedy at the maiden edition of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA).

Work-wise, she has continued to generate interest as many producers and a couple of corporate organization are in discussion with her for movies and other business. She’s returning on the heels of the record set by Dumebi, the dirty girl, the enviable record of being the highest selling.

She started acting in 2003 with The Maid. She’s been touted to be one of the few method actors around by respected movie director, Lancelot Odua Imasuen. 

Source: talk of naija