#BBB NEWS| Kobe Bryant Tossed Nick Young’s Shoes In The Trash Instead Of Signing Them [PHOTO]

Everybody wanted a piece of Kobe Bryant last night after he dropped 60 in the final game of his career.

But when his teammate Nick Young tried to get Kobe to sign his shoes after the game, Kobe became the savage (and Nike shill) we all love him for.

Young explained in press conference this morning:

    Reporter: Were you allowed to have fun last night? I mean, you’re real serious right now, you know … but last night, was that a fun night for you?

    Young: Yeah, it was enjoyable. Nah, I think … you know, I forgot about everything that was going on. I think the feeling was like we won a championship. They had the champagne bottles after. But yeah, it was great. The confetti, the five-minute intro he had, Kobe signing autographs — We was all in line like we was fans, you know, in the locker room — the fact that he threw my Adidas and didn’t sign my Adidas, I was a little disappointed in that. But … he could not end without something like that, so … I think he threw my shoes in the trash, but yeah, that’s Kobe for you.

#BBB NEWS| NBA: Jay Z Shows Off His Handles At Kobe Bryant’s Last Game [PHOTO/VIDEO]

We’ve always seen photos of Jay Z on social media looking very… well not athletic. After going crazy while watching Kobe Bryant go off for 60 points during his final game, Hov took home the game ball and showed off his handles before he left.

Watch below..

#BBB NEWS| NBA: Jay Z, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar & More Go Crazy as Kobe Drops 60pts in Final Game [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Kobe Bryant’s final game in the NBA at the Staples Center was a star-studded event. Jay Z, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Snoop Dogg and more were all in the building.

Kobe put on an epic show as only he could. Not only did he drop 60 points, he also led the way for the Lakers comeback win.

Hov, Kanye, Snoop and Jack Nicholson were captured wilding out as the Black Mamba went all out for his last game. See photos and watch clips below..

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: Biggie’s Daughter T’yanna Talks Being A Pac Fan, Faith Evans, Diddy and More [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Thisis50 recently sat down with Biggie’s daughter, T’yanna Wallace. In the interview, the Penn State graduate and aspiring fashion designer discusses her clothing line, living up to her father’s name, her relationship with Faith Evans and more.

“Honestly, me and Faith, she’s really my stepmom. We really have a mother-daughter relationship,” T’yanna says candidly. She also revealed that despite her late father’s past with Tupac, she’s always been a fan of Pac’s music.

“I been listening to Tupac since high school. I never had a problem with Tupac because people around me never made it seem like my dad and Tupac had a problem withe each other, it was the media who blew that up.”

T’yanna was recently in the news after she called out Diddy, after he apparently did not provide her a ticket for his upcoming Bad Boy reunion concert. They have since resolved the issue privately.

Watch the full interview below.

#BBB NEWS| NBA: Kevin Durant & Russell Westbrook Give Kobe Bryant a Book With Handwritten Notes [PHOTOS]

Kobe Bryant’s farewell tour is coming to an end, and on Monday night he played his last road game. The game was against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and their stars, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook presented Bryant with a special gift.

Durant and Westbrook presented him with a book that included handwritten, personal notes from Thunder players detailing what Bryant meant to them.

The book presentation took place in a private hallway pregame, with only Durant, Westbrook, Bryant and a photographer present.

“It meant the world,” Durant said of facing Bryant for the last time in an on-court Fox Sports Oklahoma interview after the game. “It was the first time that I’ve gone through this with a guy like that, leaving the game. So many people love him for what he’s done for our game, and I’m one of those guys.”

#BBB NEWS| World’s Best Female Gymnast Simone Biles Wins Pacific Rim All-Around Title [PHOTO/VIDEOS]

Now that Olympic season is starting in a few months, athletes from all over the world are getting on their grind and competing in essential competitions to determine if they will be a good fit to represent their country at the 2016 Games in Rio De Janeiro.

Simone Biles, a pint-sized 19-year-old gymnast currently living in the Lone Star State, clinched the all-around title at the 2016 Pacific Rim Challenge this past weekend in Everett, Wash.

She also won the gold medal on the vault, balance beam and floor exercise, and the U.S. women won first place in the team standings with a score of 243.200; the second place team’s score was 219.100.

Biles, who is the three-time consecutive national and world champion, spoke to ESPN about her impressive competition performances.

#BBB NEWS| Snoop Dogg Blasts Arnold Schwarzenegger: “Racist Piece of Sh*t” [PHOTO/VIDEOS]

Snoop Dogg is pissed. In a series of expletive-laced videos early Tuesday (April 12), the legendary rapper took to Instagram to blast Arnold Schwarzenegger for permitting the release of Esteban Nunez, a killer whose father he closely worked with during his tenure as governor, Los Angeles Times reports.

Nunez, the son of former Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for stabbing a college student to death in 2010.

On Schwarzenegger’s last day as governor of California in 2011, he shortened Nunez’s sentence by 10 years. After receiving credit for good behavior, the 27-year-old was released on Sunday (April 10) following less than six years behind bars.

Upon learning of Nunez’s new freedom, Snoop was none too pleased and hit the ‘Gram to dig into the politician for not only commuting Nunez’s release, but also for allowing the 2005 execution of infamous Crips leader Stanley “Tookie” Williams.

#BBB NEWS| Ryan Coogler To Co-Write Screenplay For Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’

Fans eagerly awaiting Marvel’s release of the Black Panther have another reason to look forward to the movie. According to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, not only is Creed’s Ryan Coogler directing the motion picture, but the 29-year-old is also co-writing the film’s screenplay.

In an interview with Collider, Feige updated fans on the status of the film.
“We have a number of writers on it including Ryan Coogler, who is also directing,” he said.

The long-awaited movie, which Ava DuVernay was rumored to direct last year, is currently in its early stages as Coogler is in the process of drafting the script. Still, Feige said that more announcements in regards to the movie’s production will be coming soon.

#BBB NEWS| Nollywood Actor Ero Josh Features In A New Movie [PHOTOS]

Nollywood fast-rising actor Ero Josh features in a NUPENG approved movie, produced by Kelechi Udegbe and Azikiwe Ugochukwu directed by Stanlee Ohikhuare.

The movie features the likes of Patrick Doyle, Liz Benson, Queen Nwokoye, Sani Danja, Funky Malam, Kelechi Udegbe, Greg Ojefua, Chiwetalu Agwu, Donald Ndubisi.

Filming currently ongoing in Oghara, Delta State. See more photos from the set below;

#BBB NEWS| Kanye West Lands At #1 On Billboard 200 & TWENTY88 (Big Sean & Jhene Aiko) At #5

anye West’s The Life of Pablo was released in February, but it was only available via TIDAL. Initially, its sales and streams through the service were not reported to Nielsen Music, and it was thus unable to chart on Billboard.

On April 1, the album became available to other streaming services, and went on sale via his website and TIDAL. The streams and sales were finally reported to Nielsen, enabling its arrival on the charts – two months after its initial release.

Selling 94k units this week, TLOP tops the charts of the Billboard 200, becoming the first album ever to top the chart with the majority of its units being generated by streaming equivalent albums. (Only 28k of that number were through traditional sales.) Looks like there really was a method to his madness, huh? Congrats, Ye!

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: Will Smith Says He Dedicates His Life To “Light And Love'” While Accepting MTV’s Generation Award [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Will Smith, has proven with hard work and a great attitude you too can become one of Hollywood’s most sought after and respected actors.

Sunday night (April 11) the 47-year-old accepted MTV’s Generation Award, or as he jokingly called it “the old-ass dude” award for his continuous contributions to music and movies.

After co-host and fellow Philadelphian Kevin Hart introduced him followed by medley of his famous songs by The Lonely Island, Smith hugged and kissed his sons Trey and Jaden as he made his way to the stage to accept his golden popcorn.

“This is funny, because I was in Brooklyn the other day shooting and these women came out. They’re like 35, 40 years old and they’re screaming ‘Oh my God! Will! Will! Will!’ and I was like c’mon, you want to do a little Snapchat or something,” Smith said. “And they’re screaming, and then there’s this one kid and he’s like 8-years-old and he’s wrapped up and he’s all like ‘Oh my God! Oh my God! I don’t know who you are. I don’t know who you are.’ and I was like ah man. So I leaned down to him and said ‘I’m the Karate Kid’s dad’ then he’s like ‘Oh, that’s Jaden’s dad. That’s Jaden’s dad. So this is coming at the right time for me.”

#BBB NEWS| OMG!! WATCH: Police Man Caught Body-Slamming 12-Year-Old Latina Girl [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Just days ago, video footage of a Texas cop body-slamming 12-year-old middle school student Janissa Valdez was shared on YouTube.

The clip, with over 2 million views now, shows the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) police officer with his arms tightly wrapped around the girl, before he lifts her in the air and throws her face down onto concrete floor. Student bystanders yell “oh” in unison upon impact.

“Janissa, you ok?” one witness asked. “She landed on her face!”

The officer has since been placed on administrative leave and is currently under investigation for using excessive force. Meanwhile,Valdez was suspended for two days after the incident.

“We will not tolerate excessive force in this district,” said SAISD spokesperson Leslie Price on GMA, “but I can also say that we need to find out all the details as to what occurred. The video is very concerning.”

#BBB NEWS| Kendrick Lamar Shares Riveting N.W.A Tribute At Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction [PHOTO/VIDEOS]

Friday night (Apr. 8) was an evening to remember for the members of N.W.A. The groundbreaking rap collective received the honor of being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and before their emotive speech, one of their longtime fans gave an impassioned tribute.

Grammy Award-winning artist Kendrick Lamar took center stage at the Barclays Center to highlight the “Straight Outta Compton” group’s distinction at the 31st annual ceremony.

“The fact that a famous group can look just like one of us and dress like one of us, talk like one of us, proved to every single kid in the ghetto that you can be successful,” the “Alright” rapper said.

He also spoke on the late Eazy-E’s legacy, stating that he gained a newfound pride of hailing from Compton because of the fallen rapper. “He was a true mastermind, his persona was unmatched, his high pitched tone spoke to nations across the globe,” he said. “He’s the reason I’m proud to say I’m from Compton.”

#BBB NEWS| Nas Teams Up With ‘Ghostbusters’ For A Movie Themed Clothing Line [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Nas is joining forces with Sony Pictures Consumer Marketing for a top of the line Ghostbusters edition clothing line, which is inspired by the classic film.

This couldn’t be a better fit for the legendary rapper who is a huge Ghostbusters fan himself. “What kid doesn’t get inspired or intrigued by ghost stories?,” Nas questioned on the promotional video for the clothing campaign in partnership with HYPEBEAST. “Ghostbusters is every fun thing you can think of when it comes to the imagination when you think of supernatural or paranormal activity.”

Essentially, the anchor brand for this partnership is Nas’ HSTRY brand which its theme is his experience growing up in the 80’s and 90’s. Nas x Ghostbuster is also teaming up with six other brands including: New Era (hats), FILA (footwear), Monster (for headphones), Italia Independent (for eyewear) and Tokyobike (for bikes).

#BBB NEWS| RIP: See Photos From The Funeral Ceremony Of Entertainer, Nomoreloss

The 39 year old singer was buried yesterday morning at the Ikoyi cemetery. May his soul rest in pace Amen.

See more photos after the cut...

#BBB NEWS| Check Out GEJ, Ben Murray-Bruce At The Funeral Ceremony Of Alamiyeseigha [PHOTOS]

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Senator Ben Murray-Bruce was at the Bayelsa state government's Valedictory State Council session held in honor of the former governor of the state, Diepreye Alamiyeseigha.


He will be interred today April 9th. See more photos below.

#BBB NEWS| Check Out British Boxer Anthony Joshua's Toned Physique Ahead Of IBF Heavyweight Title Fight [PHOTOS]

British boxer Anthony Joshua, recently weighed in at 17st 6lbs ahead of IBF world title fight with Charles Martin but what tripped most of the female fans was his well toned and sculpted body.

See more photos after the cut...

#BBB NEWS| Nigerian Performance Artist, Jelili Atiku, Wins Award From The Netherlands [PHOTO]

Jelili Atiku, a Nigerian multimedia artist whose performances are concerned with issues of human rights and justice, was today honored by the Netherlands with the 2015 Prince Claus award.

The award, which acknowledged Mr. Atiku’s outstanding work and the creation of a new artistic language, was bestowed on the artist at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Lagos.

The artist, who was recently detained by the police after a traditional ruler complained about his performance, received the prestigious award for combining Yoruba traditional art forms with international performance practice.

The award paid tribute to his thought-provoking performances that challenge assumptions and stimulate dialogue in an unconventional and dynamic form of community education. He was also cited as an artist who takes personal and artistic risks in order to open new possibilities and reach wider audiences, and as a pioneer dedicated to establishing space for contemporary performance art in Nigeria.

#BBB NEWS| I Won’t Resign, Senate President, Bukola Saraki Says

Embattled Senate President Bukola Saraki on Friday said he would not yield to growing calls from Nigerians that he should step down amid growing corruption scandals.

Mr. Saraki said those calling for his resignation were being sponsored by politicians who had always opposed his leadership since he emerged Senate President last June,

He added that his detractors were trying to circumvent the country’s judicial system.

Mr. Saraki was responding to a story published by PREMIUM TIMES earlier today, in which the Transition Monitoring Group lend its voice to a growing call for the Senate President’s ouster.

In a text message sent to our reporter by his Special Adviser on Media, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Mr. Saraki said he was not contemplating resignation.

#BBB NEWS| According To Ice Cube, N.W.A Won’t Perform At The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

Late last year, news broke that legendary rap group N.W.A will be inducted into the esteemed Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But with the ceremony less than 24 hours away, one of the collective’s members, Ice Cube, shared some disappointing news.

In an interview with The New York Times, the actor/director explained the reason why the MCs won’t showcase their game-changing tracks on stage.

“I guess we really didn’t feel like we were supported enough to do the best show we could put on,” he said. “We wanted to do it on a whole other level, and that just couldn’t happen. But we’re totally honored, humbled and appreciative to the Hall for even just considering us, inducting us and inviting us.”
N.W.A joins a list of fellow rappers to be inducted into the longstanding register including Public Enemy, and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. But this feat didn’t sit well with KISS bassist/singer Gene Simmons who stated the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame should only be reserved for those who play the guitar or sing. To that statement, Cube disagreed with Simmons, and explained what rock ‘n’ roll truly is.

#BBB NEWS| New Music: Chris Brown Releases Star-Studded Remix Of “Back To Sleep” Feat. August Alsina, Miguel & Trey Songz

It looks like Chris Brown is returning to the music after a few weeks of charting controversial waters. The Virginia native is still keeping alive the opening track on his Royalty album, “Back To Sleep” by enlisting the guest services of some of R&B’s heartthrob crooners.

Surprising fans on social media, Brown gifted the second rendition of the oozy tune, leaving ample room for Trey Songz, August Alsina, and Miguel to showcase their dirty talk.

Previously, Brown linked up with R&B royalty Usher and pop sensation Zayn Malik to lay their vocals on wax, which has found a home on radio stations across the nation. Now, fans of the tune can add another lustful arrangement to their playlists.

Take a listen to the sensual melody, produced by Vinylz, Boi-1da and Allen Ritter below.

#BBB NEWS| Music Video: Rick Ross – Peace Sign

Rick Ross continues to promo his “Black Market” album by dropping the visual for standout track “Peace Sign”.

Watch below..

#BBB NEWS| Iceland’s Prime Minister Resigns Over #PanamaPapers Scandal

The Prime Minister of Iceland, Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson, announced his resignation from public office moments ago, according to the BBC. (pictured above) Massive protests in Iceland's capital over revelations of the Panama Papers Photo Cedit: PRI.org

This marks the first major political fallout from the Panama Papers leak which is considered to be the largest data leak in history.

On Monday the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), along with journalists across the world, exposed how the wealthy and political elite have been concealing their money in shell companies using the law firm Mossack Fonseca in Panama.

#BBB NEWS| Corruption Trial Of Senate President Saraki Commences As CCT Rejects Request For Adjournment

The corruption trial of Nigeria’s embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki, is finally underway in Abuja after he lost another effort to have it adjourned and the drama prolonged.

Lawyers to Mr. Saraki, led by Paul Usoro, arrived at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) armed with a motion for adjournment, claiming they had again filed an appeal to stop the trial, a game they have played for many months.

Federal prosecutor Rotimi Jacobs resisted the effort, spiritedly telling the court he was ready for trial.  He repeatedly told the court that the so-called appeal was nothing but another ruse, pointing out that the paperwork submitted by Mr. Saraki's lawyer shows that a proper appeal had not been filed because the Supreme Court had already ruled on the matters being appealed.

After both sides argued on points of law, a member of the tribunal was so alarmed at the antics of Saraki's lawyers that he wondered aloud why Nigeria is still stuck at the tactics being crudely employed by Saraki at the trial.

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: Boko Haram Releases Another Video Pledging Allegiance To ISIS [VIDEO]

The terrorist organization Boko Haram has released another video pledging its support to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), which emerged yesterday on social media sites.

The video is reportedly titled “Investigate” and was first released on March 31st, 2016.

The latest video depicting Boko Haram comes about two weeks after another video emerged on March 24th, reportedly of Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau speaking about Islam. However, analysts questioned the authenticity and timing of the video and cautioned the public from overstating its importance.

The latest video can be viewed below:

#BBB NEWS| Alison-Madueke Returns To UK Court Over Seized Cash

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke will today return to the Westminster Magistrate’s Court in London to answer for money laundering and bribery allegations.

She was first arraigned in the court last October.

Mrs Alison-Madueke was arrested along with four others by the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA). She was granted bail  and told to come back today for a decision to be taken on the £27,000 seized cash and other charges made against her.

The court ruled in October 2015 that the cash can be held for six months before she is arraigned after investigations.

The court also granted the order that she should remain in London while investigations last.

The NCA, which leads the UK law enforcement’s fight to cut serious and organised crime, is working in league with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the probe of the former minister.

#BBB NEWS| Two Black Women Make History As The Youngest Owners Of A Beauty Supply Store In California

A couple of entrepreneurs in California just made history in a groundbreaking way. According to The Root, sisters Kayla, 19, and Keonna Davis, 21, became the youngest owners of a beauty supply store located in Moreno Valley, Calif.

Equipped with a bevy of natural hair products, weaves, and make-up, the business owners have a little bit of something for everyone who steps in the store.

#BBB NEWS| Will Smith To Receive The 2016 MTV Movie Awards Generation Awards

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Independence Day, Bad Boys, I Am Legend, Seven Pounds, The Men In Black franchise Ali, Hitch, The Pursuit of Happiness, the list really just goes on and on and on, which makes sense since Will Smith has been killing it since forever.

And to celebrate Mr. Smith’s impressive Hollywood film career, the MTV Movie Awards announced it will honor Smith with this year’s generation award.

In a nearly minute long vignette, MTV spliced together all of Smith’s memorable moments with the network, as well as iconic scenes from several of his films and music videos.

“I’ve dedicated my life to creating and trying to do things that are different,” Smith said while accepting an MTV Movie award with a then young Jaden by his side. “I’ve dedicated my life to making everything that I touch better. I’ve dedicated my life artistically and spiritually and to just a better place and I just want to thank you guys very much.”

#BBB NEWS| Frank Ocean’s Highly-Anticipated Album Might Arrive Within A “Month”

In April 2015, fans of Frank Ocean were treated to news of a forthcoming album from the singer-songwriter. While many crossed off the passing days awaiting the soundscape’s release, which was rumored to be in July of the same year, a few gave up hope. But now, Ocean is making waves again with this latest update.

In an interview with Pitchfork, Ocean’s longtime producer Malay, who was an instrumental figure in his revered project Channel Orange, shared that the 28-year-old is hard at work with his forthcoming album, but it’ll be released on Ocean’s own time.

“I always tell people: When he’s ready, the world is gonna get it,” he states. “It could be tomorrow… well not tomorrow but maybe a month [laughs].”

#BBB NEWS| Group Petitions EFCC On Non-Remittance Of Revenue

The Civil Society Network Against Corruption (CSNAC) has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately commence investigation into an alleged non-remittance of generated revenue by about 600 government agencies. (pictured above) EFCC Chairman Ibrahim Magu Photo Credit: EFCC

In a petition signed by CSNAC chairman Olanrewaju Suraju and forwarded to the acting chairman of the anti-graft commission, Ibrahim Magu, the group said the alleged non-remittance of generated revenue is a great disservice to the nation and an act of economic sabotage.

The coalition said it took its cue from the February 26, 2016, report by The Cable, where it was reported that about 600 government agencies under-remitted generated revenues to the Federal Government.

According to the report, these agencies include the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), and others.

#BBB NEWS| Arms Scandal: Jonathan Can Be Tried If There Is Evidence — Buhari’s Panel

The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay, has faulted a former Minister of National Planning, Dr. Abubakar Suleiman, regarding the culpability of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the current anti-corruption cases.

Suleiman, who is the spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party Ministers’ Forum, had said in aSunday PUNCH interview that Jonathan could not be held liable because no stolen funds had been traced to the ex-president’s personal bank accounts.

The ex-minister had said, “All these issues of corruption under Jonathan happened between March and April last year. It was purely an election issue. Nobody has traced any money to Jonathan’s account up till now, but money was traced to Abacha’s accounts.”

However, Sagay told one of our correspondents during an interview on Sunday that although he could not say if there was a case against Jonathan or not yet, the ex-President could be held liable if it could be established that Jonathan made illegal approvals for funds to be paid into other people’s accounts.

#BBB NEWS| Nigerian Lawyer And Politician Tunji Braithwaite Is Dead

Prominent lawyer, activist, and politician Tunji Braithwaite, died at the age of 82 on Monday morning.

The late statesman spoke out against corruption and canvassed for Nigerian confederalism until his death.

Dr. Braithwaite founded the now-defunct Nigerian Advance Party and petitioned for a new confederal constitution to replace the 1999 constitution, arguing that the 1999 constitution encourages corruption by granting immunity to governors and presidents.

“Governors determine security votes which they do not account for. Since 1999, the military constitution clothes them [governors and presidents] with immunity against being arrested for criminal misdeeds,” he said.

#BBB NEWS| Sean 'Diddy' Combs Set To Launch Charter School In Harlem

Just when you thought Diddy has dabbled in enough, he continues to prove you wrong. The hip hop mogul is reportedly opening a charter school named Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School in his hometown of Harlem, New York.

The website for the school reads the school will offer “year-round college preparatory education” for 160 6th through 12th graders beginning in the fall. The deadline to enroll your child in the school is April 1.

The Associated Press says the school will be overseen by Dr. Steve Perry, the founder of Capital Prep Magnet School in Hartford, Con., and the principal of the school will be Florida-based educator, Danita Jones. Rolling Stone also reports

#BBB NEWS| T.I. & Tiny Welcome A Baby Girl To The Harris Family [PHOTO]

It was just four months ago that the world was wondering if Tameka “Tiny” Cottle and Clifford “T.I.” Joseph Harris, Jr. were expecting another addition to the already large blended family.

After confirming speculations and preparing for the arrival of their new bundle of joy, Tiny gave birth to a beautiful 5lb baby girl on Saturday (March 26th) at 2:58 p.m.

“In true Harris fashion, our baby girl made us all HUSTLE, making a surprise early entrance,” Tiny told ESSENCE in statement. “While we expected her to arrive around April 20th, our PERFECT baby girl decided March 26th was the right time for her DEBUT.”

#BBB NEWS| Saraki To Face Trial As Code Of Conduct Tribunal Affirms Jurisdiction

The Code of Conduct Tribunal(CCT) today in Abuja dismissed and threw out an application brought by embattled Senate President Bukola Saraki challenging its jurisdiction to try him.

Mr. Saraki's lead defense lawyer, Kanu Agabi, had filed a motion seeking to stop and quash the charges of false assets declaration against the senator. 

Mr. Agabi had repackaged some of the issues  earlier decided on by the Supreme Court, which had upheld the propriety of Mr. Saraki's trial. The senator's lawyer sought to use some technical legal maneuvers to tie the hand of the tribunal.

In his submission, Mr. Agabi argued that the failure of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to invite Mr. Saraki to confront him with the breaches and non-compliance in his assets declaration form was fatal to the validity of the charges.

#BBB NEWS| 27 States Struggle To Pay Worker Salaries, According To President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari announced that 27 states in Nigeria are having difficulties paying their workers’ salaries due to the country's economic woes.

He made the remark while speaking at the second National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja on Thursday.

“On the economy, the fall of oil prices after Nigeria made itself a mono economy is a disaster. I wonder why people could not believe that in Nigeria, about 27 out of the 36 states have difficulties in paying basic salaries of their workers,” the president stated.

Mr. Buhari added that Nigeria has failed to protect its economy from the volatility of the oil market.

“If from 1999 to at least 2003, oil was above $100 a barrel and an export of about two million barrels per day, how come Nigeria failed to make some arrangements to cushion the effect of a probably volatile oil market?”

#BBB NEWS| Watch POTUS Do A Wicked Tango During The Argentina State Dinner [PHOTO/VIDEO]

After making history becoming the first sitting U.S. president to visit Cuba in 90 years President Barack Obama just added another history making accomplishment to his presidency.

Mr. Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama headed to Buenos Aires, Argentina Wednesday, where they attended the state dinner and ended up hitting the tango with professional dancers.

A US president hasn’t traveled to Argentina since 2005 and despite trying to decline, President Obama made it all the more memorable with the Tango.

Watch video below;

#BBB NEWS| Rihanna’s ‘ANTI World Tour’ Will No Longer Feature The Weeknd

Rihanna’s ANTI World Tour is rolling along without any hiccups since it started earlier this month in Jacksonville, Fla. But a minor bump in the stateside trek just occurred with this news.

The Weeknd, who was slated to join the “Work” singer on the European side of her trek reportedly pulled out of the tour altogether.

According to Live Nation via NME, various obligations with the Toronto native’s music placed a roadblock in fulfilling his tour commitment.

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: Katt Williams Reportedly Had A Prior Dispute With 7th Grader During Soccer Match [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Katt Williams’ name surfaced to the top of everyone’s news feed yesterday (March 23) after he engaged in a physical altercation with a seventh grader.

There were minimal details to the occurrence, just a 90-second video of Williams and the junior high school student exchanging words before he placed the comedian in a headlock.

Now, a full video popped up on YouTube which shows another angle on what exactly happened. At the beginning of the video, parents watch on as their kids play a game of soccer, alongside Williams. All looks good and well with Williams playing in the match-up, which intrigued one of the spectators as they’re heard saying “he got the skills!”

The suspected cameraman then said something that no one thought would happen. “I’m surprised he ain’t fighting nobody,” he said, when a person next to him replied, “Who do you think he’s going to fight out here?” Welp, it looks like they spoke a little too soon.

#BBB NEWS| Fuel Scarcity To Last For Two More Months - Kachikwu

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, on Wednesday said despite the efforts being put in place by the Federal Government, fuel queues might not be completely eliminated until about two months.

He said since he was not a magician, the fuel queues cannot be eliminated with a magic wand.

The minister, however, said he and members of his team were working hard to resolve the fuel crisis.

Kachikwu, who is also the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, spoke with State House correspondents shortly after he led a joint delegation of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He said with the reality on the ground, it was by sheer magic that the country has the amount of products it currently has in the stations.

#BBB NEWS| Senate President Saraki Begs Billionaire Judge To Deliver Judgement On Suit Challenging His Trial

Embattled Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, yesterday, begged Justice Abdul Kafarati of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to go ahead and deliver judgement on the suit challenging his trial before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT.

This came on a day the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, distanced itself from the decision of Justice Kafarati to decline ruling in the fundamental human rights enforcement case brought before him by Senate President.

Justice Kafarati had on Tuesday, disqualified himself from the matter which was originally scheduled for judgement, owing to bribery allegation levelled against him by two online media outlets. However, Saraki, yesterday, said he was dissatisfied that the judge was blackmailed by his enemies to hands off the suit that was ripe for judgement.

#BBB NEWS| Queen’s College: Police Detains Teacher Accused of Sexual Molestation Of Female Students

The teacher in the middle of the sexual harassment saga at Queen’s College, Yaba, Mr Olaseni Oshifala, has been detained by the police.

A member of the staff of the school said the embattled biology teacher accused of sexually molesting a yet-to-be-identified JSS2 pupil, reported at the police station on Monday but was not allowed to go home.

That was not the first time he had been to the police over the case.

He had previously visited the police to complain about the “false accusations” against him.

He said he was being targeted by people jealous of his success in the school.

Meanwhile, a protest planned by the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), the union to which teachers of the college belong for Wednesday, was called off.

#BBB NEWS| Mike Epps On Zoe Saldana In Nina Simone Biopic: “She Did A Good Job”

Zoe Saldana endured a rough couple of months since casting for a Nina Simone biopic revealed that she would take on the lead role. Since then she’s received tough criticism, citing her light complexion and ethnicity as problems for playing a dark-skinned African American woman.

Although many comments have been cut-throat, Mike Epps is stepping forward in Saldana’s defense after viewing the movie ahead of its release.

According to Epps, Zoe “did a good job” portraying the revered vocalist. Epps, who played Richard Pyror in a recent biopic, admitted that it’s hard to portray a famous figure when one generation considers them to be a staple of culture during that period and the other isn’t familiar with them at all.

“The thing about doing biopics is that the younger generation doesn’t really know who they’re coming to see like when Jamie [Foxx] did Ray Charles I’m pretty sure there was a big percentage of the fans who didn’t really know who Ray Charles was – really the younger audience – so they were really just coming to watch Jamie Foxx perform,” Epps told People.

#BBB NEWS| Kelly Rowland To Launch Make Up Line For All The Chocolate Women

Singer-songwriter, wife and mommy Kelly Rowland can’t seem to sit still, which is why the 35-year-old has announced she’s launching a make up line for all women, but will pay close attention to the chocolate ladies of the world.

During a chat with ESSENCE, Rowland said she’s beginning her foray into make up with lashes and then will expand from there, doing her part to offer a wide range of options for darker toned women.

“My makeup artist Sheika Daley and I are actually starting a makeup line we’re making sure we make, well, we’re starting off with lashes and then we’re going to have it grow for all women,” Rowland said. “But definitely making sure we have our chocolate girls covered. Gotta get the chocolate girls in there! We have to have that, you know. I think Iman has done a beautiful makeup line and I want to do it too!”

#BBB NEWS| Donald Trump Offers A Blogger A Job Because Of Her Looks [PHOTO]

During a press conference at one of his hotels, Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump audaciously brought a woman from the crowd on stage and offered her a job, because according to him “she’s got a great look.”

Maryland based freelance blogger Alicia Watkins was given clearance by the campaign to ask a question. When she was brought in front to do so, she reportedly asked Trump if he would bring in a veterans employment program at his new hotel in Washington.

After probing the GOP candidate, Trump brought Watkins, who is a 9/11 survivor, an Afghanistan and Iraq War veteran as well as a retired Air Force Staff sergeant, on stage and asked about her credentials According to The New York Post. “We need good people, so what’s your experience, in front of the world?” he questioned.

#BBB NEWS| Wale Gives Update On New Album, Says It’s “80 Percent Done”

One year after the release of his fourth studio album, The Album About Nothing, Wale says his newest full-length project is nearing completion.

In an interview with Complex on Sunday (March 20), the 31-year-old said S.H.I.N.E., an acronym for “still here ignoring negative energy,” is the embodiment of him attempting to reach new musical heights.

“Sonically, I just wanted to do something that was–I always wanted to push myself as an artist, always,” he said. “I always want to push myself as an artist. I think S.H.I.N.E. is a big example of me pushing myself all the way. My fifth album is a reason to celebrate.”

The DMV native, who recently relocated to the City of Angels, also detailed the “chill” mood of his upcoming album. According to Wale, he will be singing on the project in an effort to strengthen his musical capabilities.

#BBB NEWS| Iyalaya Anybody: Pencils, Nigerian Innovation, & Africa’s Path In The 21st Century By Pius Adesanmi

You must excuse the obscenity, “iyalaya anybody”, in my title. When you invite a well-known scholar of African popular cultures to address such a distinguished assembly of actors and professionals in Nigeria’s corporate and entrepreneurial world, you must be prepared to be illuminated by the philosophical nuggets always hidden in the lingos and cultures of the African street. You must be prepared for some discomfiture.

In its pristine cultural background in the Yoruba world, “iyalaya” is an obscenity hurled at your opponent in a brawl to display contempt for his or her maternal lineage. It is usually accompanied by the insulting palm and five-finger flash we call “waka” in the face of your opponent. The consequence, as you all know, is often a bloody nose and an unscheduled trip to the hospital. However, as cultures evolve across generations, new meanings emerge and old words or expressions and are sent on new errands by the human imagination.

Thus, in its contemporary usage in Nigerian popular culture, “iyalaya anybody” speaks directly to the spirit and theme of Verdant Zeal’s 5th Innovention Series: “The Next Big Thing: Identifying Africa’s Untapped Potential.” Within this broad thematic framing around the African continent, I was further mandated by the organizers of this event to try and think through the particular issue of a path for Nigerian innovation in the 21st century.

#BBB NEWS| Snoop Dogg Partners With adidas For Money-Covered Cleat [PHOTO]

Snoop Dogg’s latest business venture is sure to have you seeing dollar signs when the 44-year-old teamed up with adidas for a new release of football shoes.

The Adizero 5-star 5.0 Snoop cleats are emblazoned with Benjamin Franklin’s monetary image and feature a gold sole and hunter green tongue and laces.

The $120 shoes also reference Uncle Snoop’s classic “Gin and Juice” phrases “Mind on My Money” and “Money on my Mind” which are written along the sides of the sneaker.

The footwear, which is currently available for purchase via the adidas website, even feature matching gloves that will run customers an additional $55.

#BBB NEWS| Brussels Explosions Leave At Least 31 Dead

At least 31 people have been killed in explosions at an airport and metro station in Brussels.

At 8 am local time, two blasts went off at Zaventem airport, killing 11 and injuring 81, according to the Belgian health minister.

An hour after the airport explosions, the Maelbeek metro station was attacked, killing at least 20 and injuring over 100.

However, the mayor of Brussels, Yvan Mayeur, said it is “too early to say exactly what the number of victims will be.”

At least one explosion at the airport was caused by a suicide attack, according to latest reports.

#BBB NEWS| Drake And Rihanna Surprise Cancer Patient With An Extra Special Visit In Miami [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

In between putting in “Work” on stage for the “ANTI World Tour,” Rihanna and Drake also found time to make one particular fan’s day while in Miami. The hit-making duo visited a young cancer patient named Megan while in the city.

Megan, who is a huge OVO fan, took a Snapchat with Drake, and wrote the he was her “LOML” (love of my life). The young fan also got a photo with Ri-Ri and Drake, and shared a few photos and videos on Instagram

“BEST DAY OF MY LIFE! I MET THE LOML [love of my life],” Megan wrote. “He was so sweet & down to earth. Gave me and my family some OVO clothing. BEST DAY EVER. NO LIE.”

Drake and Rihanna’s latest smash has sat comfortably atop the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks straight. The steamy two-part visuals have also rounded up over 150 million views on Vevo. While the rest of us are waiting on these two to officially become an item, Drake and Rihanna just seem to be living life.

Peep photos and videos of their surprise meeting with Megan below: