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Thursday, 5 May 2016

Blinded by the light

FENDI jacket

CHARLIE MAY denim top

ZARA trousers

CASADEI ‘Blade’ shoes

So we gather here today to revitalise the blogger life. No bitter feelings or bad things to say, lemonade making has not been the case for me lately. Rather a self-discovery of me, myself and I. It’s been a good month, one of the best ones actually, sadly that has not been too well illustrated on my channels. It’s been offline Sandra having the time of her life, living through changes and letting emotions lead - the price has been completely forgetting about time and space, I am trying not to punish myself for that too much. But, now it’s time to wheel it in, strap myself in and not forget to smile, I mean, it’s one hell of a ride anyway.

Photos by Mikko Puttonen

For the first time since his own presidency, former President George H.W. Bush Snr is planning to stay silent in the race for the Oval Office and the younger former president Bush plans to stay silent as well.

George W Bush Snr will not endorse Donald Trump's candidacy for president, his aides have told local media. This marks a first for the 91-year-old, who has endorsed Republicans in the past five elections.

Bush had campaigned this year for former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, who exited the race in February and had supported past Republican presidential nominees John McCain in 2008 and Mitt Romney in 2012.

Trump is now the presumptive Republican Party representative for the U.S Presidency elections.

“At age 91, President Bush is retired from politics,” Donald Trump's spokesman Jim McGrath told The Texas Tribune.

“He came out of retirement to do a few things for Jeb, but those were the exceptions that proved the rule.” His son Jeb Bush dropped out of the GOP presidential race in February.

Bush Jnr meanwhile, "does not plan to participate in or comment on the presidential campaign," according to his personal aide, Freddy Ford.

Source: BBC

As she shared on instagram!

It is said that a bad workman blames his tools but how about one who blames cartoon characters?
The head of Egypt's Information Service, Ambassador Salah Abdel Sadek has placed the blame for the rise of ISIS squarely at the paws of a well-known cat and mouse.

Speaking at Cairo University, he said that the characters encourage extremism and teach children that you can blow people up.

He opined that the cartoon as well as video games and 'violent' movies helped to spark violence and extremism across the Arab world.

Speaking to the academic audience, he said that Tom and Jerry contributed to the notion that violence was a 'natural' part of life.

According to local media, he said: '[The cartoon] portrays the violence in a funny manner and sends the message that, yes, I can hit him…and I can blow him up with explosives. It becomes set in [the viewers’] mind that this is natural.'

He added that it has become common place for young men to spend hours playing violent video games and that the gamer will be 'happy and content'.

Egyptian fans of the cartoon need not fear though, despite the ambassador's remarks, government has not yet taken steps to censor Tom and Jerry or video games but these are worrying signs.
They may well enjoy the carnage while it lasts.

Read Charly Boy's article below..

The past few weeks has really been memorable for those who love and appreciate the musical icon, Prince. He's still mourned by many around the globe. He motivated and shaped many stars into what they have become today. Part of the numerous celebrities and ordinary people whom Prince touched, is our own CharlyBoy The AreaFada. This is what CharlyBoy had to say about the brief encounter he had with Prince.

"It was way back in the early eighties as a groupie with a backstage pass. In the same room with Prince? I may have walked away that night with only a handshake, but it was a handshake that changed my life for the better. It awoken a desire to be an entertainer like this Demi god that just shook my hand. From that night, I became an avid fan. I read and followed any news on him, I listened with wrapt attention. The more I researched him the more I fell in love with him, you can take that literally. If I ever had any gay tendencies, he would have been the one I would have given my body to, even though Prince wasn't gay. That's how deep my love is for this beautiful soul. Rumors circled him because he had such a defiantly outlandish persona with a sexuality as ambiguous as it was voracious. Oh my Prince"

In the loving memory of the late Prince, CharlyBoy is out with a tribute song for his late idol, Prince. A highlife rendition of one of Prince's popular songs, "Kiss" Typical of Charlyboy he has decided to make his version free and available to all, insiders are seeing this gesture as a teaser to CharlyBoys great come back move to his first passion, music. Rumour is agog that The AreaFada is in the process of releasing an EP cd of his current songs where he featured some notable top Naija artiste. Listen and enjoy The AreaFada's version of KISS by the late Prince.

With the present situation of the country, and choking societal ills that have victimized almost everyone directly or indirectly, more film makers seem to have woken up to the need for a criticism of some of the dark acts of humans and how some people have disrupted the vision of this country through their uncontrollable selfish preoccupation.

Having worked as a co-producer with his talented and award winning sister, Uche Jombo, who tutored him to be one of the Lilium Inter Spinas of the industry that she is, Nelson Jombo released his first movie “Luke of Lies” in 2015, which also touched on some of the vices that pervades the society. Directed by Emmanuel Mang Eme, Luke of Lies stars Alexx Ekubo, Eddie Watson, Belinda Effah, Daniella Okeke, Laurel JE, Nkechinyere Urom Jombo and others, who captured the prevailing issue of internet scam amidst other domestic vices perfectly.

Not losing the vibes of addressing the issues that affects the masses, as against the overflogged romance that has been the crux of Nollywood for a long time, Nelson Jombo, moved on to produce “Espionage”, which has its plot revolving around the issues of cyber crime, money laundering and murder, which has, overtime, been the way of life of teenagers and young adults in Nigeria, and by extension the world at large. Nelson perfectly experimented with the undercover agent character, an aspect most Nigerians film makers shy away from, due to its complexities, but complexity is what Nelson is made for. Speaking on the movie, the director, Uzee Madubugwu affirmed that the team paid attention to the minutest of details, as they aimed for excellence.

Fast forward to 2016, Nelson has once again proven that he is in for some serious business, as he unveils “Good Home”, another strong allusion to one of the vices of the society that most people have decided not to talk about-Human Trafficking-especially as he drives his message from the point of the role of the supposed entrepreneurs in this societal ill.

The plot of “Good Home” focuses on the CEO of a trucking company, who is acquitted during a high profile human trafficking case, but when he wants to go legitimate, his dodgy business partner does everything in his power to keep their arrangement going.

The movie which was directed by Edward Uka and produced by Nelson Jombo under the Nelson Jombo Production stars the likes of Seun Akindele, Okey Uzoeshi, Vincent Opurum, Maureen Okpoko, Eric Obinna, Nkechinyere Urum Jombo, Ejike Ibedilo and Laurel JE. "Good Home" would be showing exclusively on Iroko TV, Irokoworld, Channel 23, and Channel 211 on Star Times.

Read more here

Watch trailer below:

Link to movie trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSTAC1mb2TM

Yesterday May 4th, Empire director Lee Daniels issued a public apology to actor Sean Penn after Sean slapped him with a $10 million defamation of character lawsuit after Lee compared Sean's domestic violence history to actor Terrence Howard's on his show.

The apology was part of the settlement in their dispute. Daniels also donated an undisclosed amount to Sean Penn's Haitian Relief charity. Read Lee Daniels full apology after the cut...

"I am so sorry that I have hurt you, Sean, and I apologize and retract my reckless statements about you. How thoughtless of me. You are someone I consider a friend, a brilliant actor and true Hollywood legend and humanitarian."

"I too have been the subject of false attacks by others, like those made here. My most important role is as a father, and it is important to me that my children learn that it is wrong to reference gossip as fact, as I did here. That can be very damaging and hurtful."

"Domestic violence is a very serious issue. My comments were cavalier; it was not my intention to diminish the severity of the issue, but rather to express a view regarding the disparate treatment of men of color in our national conversation. I apologize again for the distress that this has caused you and your family."

My very best, Lee Daniels.

In their joint statement Sean Pen replied,

"I accept Lee's heartfelt apology and appreciate the sincerity with which it was delivered. I also accept and appreciate his generous donation to J/P HRO, which will have a transformative effect on the lives of those we serve in Haiti."

She was and is still pretty!

Legendary British band, the Rolling Stones have issued a statement to US presidential candidate Donald Trump saying that he does not have permission to use the band's music during any of his campaigns or rallies.

Donald Trump has been playing their songs at his rallies for months with their 1969 hit 'You Can't Always Get What You Want' being a particular favourite.

“The Rolling Stones have never given permission to the Trump campaign to use their songs and have requested that they cease all use immediately,” a spokesperson for the legendary British band told TIME Wednesday.

Trump has been known to play at least two other songs by the Rolling Stones at his rallies: “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” “Sympathy for the Devil” and “Brown Sugar.” A campaign volunteer told the New Yorker in February that Trump personally curated the playlist, which also includes Elton John and music from “Cats” and “The Phantom of the Opera.”

It's not the first time a popular musician has distanced himself or herself from Donald Trump. In February, Adele released a statement distancing herself from the Billionaire businessman.

The singer issued a statement making it clear she had "not given permission for her music to be used for any political campaigning," .

Neil Young, Tyler and Aerosmith have also warned Trump to stop using their music.

Trump is now the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, after his last Republican rival John Kasich quit the race on Wednesday.

Source: TIME / BBC

According to the person who shared these photos, the man pictured was caught while trying to steal in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, today. He was beaten up by those who caught him and then handed over to the police. Another photo after the cut...

Photo Credit: Twitter | @Roland_speaks

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Perhaps paying tribute to the recently retired NBA legend Kobe Bryant, Cristiano Ronaldo jumped at the back post to slam dunk a cross into Joe Hart’s goal in last night's champions league semi-final against Man City.

For a second, it looked like Ronaldo had forgotten what sport he was playing. It was a hilarious effort by the Portugal captain as it looked like he resorted to a basketball move after all his footballing skills couldn't land him a goal. Lol...Trust Twitter users to react. More tweets below..