#BBB NEWS| DMX Released From Jail Four Months Early [VIDEO]

Following an arrest earlier this year, DMX was released from  jail on Friday (Sept. 25). The “Slippin” rapper was discharged from the Erie County Holding Center in Buffalo, NY, after a two month stint for unpaid child support.

The famed lyricist was detained before his performance at Radio City Music Hall where he was slated to appear on stage for a Masters of Ceremony event on June 26.

TMZ reports the reason for X’s early release — he was originally mandated to serve six months — was due to his claim of not being notified that he had to pay nearly $400,000 in unpaid child support.

#BBB NEWS| Jada Pinkett Smith Shares Rare Baby Photo Of Will Smith On His Birthday [PHOTOS]

The love between these two is almost overwhelming. It’s like your heart just bursts into tiny little pieces of affection, kisses, hugs and lots and lots of mush!

Will Smith took to Facebook to share a rare photo of the couple on Jada’s birthday last week. (The actress turned 44 on September 18) and just a week later, Jada returned the gesture in kind by sharing a never-before seen baby photo of the Academy Award nominee Friday (September 25) for his 47th birthday.

#BBB NEWS| Check Out The £585,000 RV Tank That Can Let You Cross A Warzone In Luxury [PHOTOS]

For anyone that likes heading for the wilderness but doesn't want to give up the creature comforts - this camper van truck could be the answer.

If you've got £585,000 to spare that is.

The "Action Mobil Global XRS 7200" is a recreational vehicle (RV) boasting 23 square foot of living space - but looks more like a tank crossing a war zone.

#BBB NEWS| FIFA Confirm Winter World Cup For 2022 - And It Will Be The Shortest Tournament Since 1978 [PHOTOS]

FIFA have confirmed a winter World Cup for 2022, starting on November 21. There had been opposition from most European leagues including the Premier League, who rejected the idea that a winter tournament in Qatar would be workable or desirable.

However, president Sepp Blatter refused to alter the dates, to minimise the risk to players' and supporters' health given the searing temperatures in Qatar in the summer months.

Plans had initially suggested the final would take place on December 23 but Blatter didn't want the tournament to finish so close to Christmas - with the showpiece event now taking place on December 18.

That ensures the tournament lasts just 28 days - making it the shortest tournament since 1978.

#BBB NEWS| Viola Davis Discusses Historic Emmy Win With ‘Variety’[PHOTOS]

Newly-minted Emmy winner Viola Davis is opening up about her historic win at Sunday night’s award show (Sept. 20).

Davis, who garnered the trophy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in How to Get Away with Murder, spoke with Variety about the award’s personal significance, her turbulent journey to success, and how she has digested her groundbreaking win in the days that have followed.

“It’s a mixture of disbelief and joy and acceptance,” she said. “It’s just beautiful.” Davis became the first African American woman to win in the category. But for the actress, this feat is bigger than an accolade.

“It’s not just the award. It’s what it’s going to mean to young girls — young brown girls, especially,” she said. “When they saw a physical manifestation of a dream, I felt like I had fulfilled a purpose.”

#BBB NEWS| Nigerians Blast Saraki For Lying About Prayer Ground Stoning [PHOTO/TWEET]

Nigerians have hit back at Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola Saraki, for lying that he was not stoned at Thursday’s Eid prayer in Ilorin, Kwara State. (pictured above) Bukola Saraki shortly before angry Muslims descended on him at Eid prayer ground in Ilorin

Shortly, after Saraki dismissed reports that he was stoned, video evidences emerged that there was an assault on him and they were published online to counter Saraki’s claim.

In a statement titled: “Senate President not attacked” Saraki noted that there was a protest over non-payment of local government employees but that he was not stoned.

Nigerians have however reacted angrily to what many has described as ‘lies’ by Nigeria’s number three man. They took to Twitter and other social media platforms to express their displeasure.

On PM News, Babakay wrote: “Liar, liar”, the beginning of the end,” in a reaction to Saraki’s claims that he was not stoned.

#BBB NEWS| 200 Boko Haram Members Surrender To Troops – Army [PHOTO]

The Nigerian Army on Friday tweeted that over 200 members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect have surrendered to troops. (pictured above) Boko Haram militants arrested by Civilian JTF in Konduga Sahara Reporters Media

Also, the Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj. Gen. Yusha’u Abubakar, said after the capture of Banki, a Nigerian border town with Cameroon, on Thursday, over 200 members of the insurgency group willingly surrendered to the military.

Abubakar, who spoke to journalists at about 11am on Friday, said, “I have just received information from our troops about an hour ago that over 200 Boko Haram insurgents surrendered to them.”

He disclosed that what would have been a major disaster in Maiduguri was averted on Wednesday night.

#BBB NEWS| Macklemore’s Trumpeter Arunga Mentors Bloggers At Coke Studio Africa [PHOTO]

Upcoming bloggers handpicked by Coca-Cola, Kenya and the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) got a rare opportunity to interact with Grammy-award winning musician Owuor Arunga on set of Coke Studio Africa.

Owuor, best known as Macklemore’s trumpeter, took time off his schedule during the Coke Studio Africa production to mentor the young bloggers for the “Billion Reasons to Believe” campaign. He said, “Whoever works the most – wins the most. Take things and create something out of it – that’s the Kenyan spirit. Full of potential, opportunity and great resource – that is what I call the African mind.”

Arunga added that possibilities are limitless, as he inspired the bloggers with his story of making it big. From a small town in Kisumu, he made his way to the USA to pursue further education and a career in music. “There are so many writers in Nairobi who are intellectually stimulated, it’s important to use your entrepreneurial skills additionally. It’s till untapped.” 

#BBB NEWS| Mecca Stampede Death Toll Rises To 717, And 863 Injured [PHOTO]

A stampede of pilgrims killed at least 717 people on Thursday just outside the Holiest site in Islam, Mecca, located in Saudi Arabia. (pictured above) Stampede at Mecca during Haj Photo Credit: Indian Express

At least 863 others were injured during the stampede, according to a Saudi defense official speaking with members of the media.

Saudi authorities have said that this is the worst disaster occurring at the annual Haj pilgrimage in at least 25 years, according to a report by Reuters.

It has also been reported that the worst disaster in recent memory took place in 1990 when 1,426 worshippers were crushed to death in a tunnel near Mecca.

#BBB NEWS| How We Resolved Burkina Faso’s Crisis – VP Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday recalled how he joined other leaders of the Economic Community of West African States to facilitate quick restoration of civilian rule in Burkina Faso, a day after President Muhammadu Buhari hosted an Extraordinary session of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Governments in Abuja.

A decision was taken at the summit to ensure the termination of last week’s military coup in the West African nation.

According to a statement by his spokesman, Mr. Laolu Akande, the Vice President, who represented Buhari in Ouagadougou, said the leaders were in the country’s capital to convey the recommendations agreed by ECOWAS leaders in Abuja.

He expressed delight that the intervention had led to the reinstatement of Mr. Michel Kafando as the country’s transition President.

Akande quoted the Vice President as telling journalists that the restoration of civilian authority in Burkina Faso after last week’s military coup was a good sign and positive thing for the region.

#BBB NEWS| Bukola Saraki Stoned At Prayer Ground In Ilorin [PHOTO]

Nigeria’s embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki, was today stoned at a prayer ground in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, shortly after he and other political as well as religious dignitaries arrived for festive Eid Barak prayers. (pictured above) Bukola Saraki arriving the Eid prayer grounds today before angry demonstrators disrupted the event

The chief imam of Ilorin and several dignitaries were with Mr. Saraki when an irate mob started hurling stones and sachets of water at the beleaguered senator who is being prosecuted before the Code of Conduct Tribunal for false assets declaration.

sources, including a member of the senator’s delegation, said the attacks had taken Mr. Saraki’s security guards and aides by surprise, adding that many of them initially fled the scene.

According to the sources, the mob’s tempers flared when some hired female praise singers took to the microphone in the midst of prayers and began chanting the senator’s praises. In response, many of the Muslim faithful began shouting “Ole, Ole, Ole!” and then started shelling the Senate president and his guests with stones and plastic sachets of water. “Ole” is a Yoruba word for thief.

#BBB NEWS| Check Out Forbes 2015 Hip-Hop Cash Kings List

It’s that time of the year again, folks! Forbes has released their annual list for the 2015 Hip-Hop Cash Kings, and we finally have a new name in the top 5! Welcome, Drizzy Drake!

For those unfamiliar, Forbes ranks hip-hop’s biggest earners based on the income they made from June of last year to June of this year. Per Forbes:

    “We consider pretax income from touring, record sales, streaming, publishing, merchandise sales, endorsements and other business ventures. Management, agent and attorney fees are not deducted. Earnings are calculated from June 2014 to June 2015 and based on data from Nielsen SoundScan, Pollstar, the RIAA and from interviews with managers, lawyers, executives and a handful of the artists themselves.”

Find out who made the list below!

#BBB NEWS| Rick Ross Responds To Rape Lawsuit: “I Take This Very Seriously”

News surfaced on Monday (Sept. 21) that Rick Ross had been named in a lawsuit for the rape of an unnamed woman during Grammys weekend back in February.

Though the MMG boss was not identified as the assailant, the victim is reportedly looking to hold him accountable. Upon the circulation of the story, Ross released a statement to TMZ regarding the incident, noting that takes the matter seriously “as a man and a father:”

“It has been brought to my attention that serious allegations have been made against an independent contractor, who’s services I use often. And while I am not directly involved or implicated, as a man and a father, I take this very seriously. I don’t believe any woman’s safety should be compromised and she should never be forced to do anything outside of her will, regardless of the circumstances. While I personally have no knowledge of the specifics surrounding these allegations, it is my hope that this is rectified quickly and with sensitivity.”

#BBB NEWS| Corruption Trial Of Nigeria’s Senate President Saraki To Begin Third Week Of October [PHOTOS]

The Code of Conduct Tribunal hearing false assets declaration charges against the President of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki, will resume on October 21st to commence a three-day rigorous trial that could lead to the removal of the Senate President from office.

Mr. Saraki 13 count charges were read to the Senate President in front of a packed courtroom in the Nigerian capital Abuja earlier today. After the prosecutor read the charges, Mr. Saraki  entered a not guilty plea to all the charges.

He was then granted bail and allowed to leave the accused person’s box.

The tribunal chairperson, Danladi Umar, told Mr. Saraki to return on October 21st, 2015 for a three-day trial that will end on October 23rd.

#BBB NEWS| Nigeria’s Senate President Saraki Arrives At Code Of Conduct Tribunal

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki, has finally made it to the chambers of the Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja accompanied by his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu.

Mr. Saraki who left his Maitama home with Ekweremadu and some senators was quickly ushered into the packed courtroom and sat on the second row.
 He sat quietly waiting for the tribunal to commence proceedings.

#BBB NEWS| Saraki: Time To Step Down By Olatunji Dare

This is the time-tested piece of advice I would have passed on to the beleaguered Senate President Bukola Saraki if he was not too far gone in his self- absorption, his overweening sense of entitlement, his predilection for cutting corners, and his Raskolnikov Complex, the delusion named for the central character in Dostoyevsky great novel, Crime and Punishment, that the rules do not apply to him.

Summoned to appear before the Code of Conduct Tribunal(CCT) in the investigation of some baffling inconsistencies in his declaration of assets, he spurns the order, dismisses the charges as false and frivolous, awards himself an acquittal, and seeks a court to block the Tribunal’s proceedings.

In response to this contumacy, the CCT issued a Bench warrant for his arrest.  Saraki petitioned another court in a bid to void the warrant. Based on that petition, he again failed to show up before the CCT.

The CCT, Saraki charged, was being used to fight political opponents “to achieve through the back door what some people cannot get through democratic process.”

#BBB NEWS| Rapper Rick Ross Sued For Rape

A woman suing Rick Ross for rape admits that the Maybach Bawse never touched her.

So how does that work? “Jane Doe” says she met Ross and his crew at the W hotel in L.A. over Grammy weekend. She hitched then a ride with them in their van to the Cannabis Cup weed convention.

During the trip she believes her drink was spiked, and the woman says she woke up two hours later in the vehicle with DJ Thaddeus “Black” James. James then took her to his hotel room, where she passed out again. After she woke up naked, a self-examination showed that she had been sexually assaulted.

#BBB NEWS| Bukola Saraki Announces He Will Be At His Tribunal Tomorrow

Senate President Bukola Saraki has announced that he will be physically present at the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) Tribunal tomorrow, according to a press statement and social media posts.

The embattled Senator has been under intense pressure for weeks following investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), National Police, and CCB of him or his family.

The Tribunal issued a warrant for Bukola Saraki to be present at the Tribunal, shortly after the judge's announcement Bukola Saraki fled to Kwara State while his lawyer attempted legal maneuvers.

The press release from Saraki's media team is below:

The Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki will appear before the Code of Conduct Tribunal tomorrow Tuesday 22nd of September 2015.

#BBB NEWS| Mama Died In My Arms – Tokunbo Awolowo-Dosunmu

The youngest daughter of the late HID Awolowo, Dr. Tokunbo Awolowo-Dosunmu, said her mother breathed her last in her arms on Saturday.

She disclosed this on Sunday while talking to journalists at the Ikenne, country home of the Awolowos.

She said her mother’s death was unexpected, stressing that the family was planning her centenary birthday celebration.

Awolowo-Dosunmu told reporters at the family home in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State, that the late business woman was devoted to God until her death.

Awolowo-Dosunmu, a former Ambassador of Nigeria to Holland, said that the family was happy over the accolades her late mother had been receiving following her passage on Saturday afternoon.

#BBB NEWS| A Man Dressed Like Moses Joined Chris Brown On Stage [PHOTOS]

Chris Brown’s “One Hell Of A Nite” tour ended with a bang – and by “bang,” we mean a man dressed like Moses.

Wrapping up the 25-date excursion at the Concord Pavilion in California, Breezy was hit with a quite literal prank during his “Moses” performance with French Montana.

As the singer belted out the track’s hook, choreographer Felix Burgos appeared beside him in a Moses costume, proceeding to hit his Nae-Nae. Surprisingly, however, Brown remained rather cool, calm and collected:

#BBB NEWS| Check Out Nicki Minaj’s Bright New Hair Cut! [PHOTOS]

Nicki Minaj has a new hair cut that is sure to grab the attention of all of her barbs. This new look is a complete contrast from the natural style she’s been wearing for the past few months.

She is rocking a bright red bob that channels the old harajuku barbie we’ve come so familiar with!

Nicki Minaj has really been toning down her look lately. Fans have been seeing less of the pink, platinum, and even cheetah print hair and more subtle styles. She has traded her risqué attire for classic looks, and has earned herself a new and improved reputation.

It’s unclear if Nicki’s new hair cut is permanent, for a shoot, or a performance; either way she is definitely serving a look reminiscent of her barbie days. See more photos below..

#BBB NEWS| Kanye West Reiterates Bid For Presidential Candidacy In 2020 [PHOTO/VIDEOS]

Kanye West recently set the stage on fire for the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Festival (Sept. 18), but his performance wasn’t the only thing that left a lasting impression on the concert’s attendees.

During his rendition of “Only One,” Yeezy added a little nod to his possible presidential run, stating, “You’ll be the man you always knew you could be — 2020.” This follows Ye’s reveal during his acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards.

The “Touch The Sky” rapper gave a monologue after receiving the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award to which he notified viewers that he’s looking for your vote five years from now.

“And yes, as you probably could have guessed by this moment, I have decided in 2020 to run for president,” he said to a roaring crowd. Check out his latest performance below.