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Saturday, March 19, 2016

#BBB NEWS| Nas Premieres “The Sickness” With J Dilla At SXSW [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

At the end of 2014, Nas hit us with a fly soliloquy with the J Dilla-produced track, “The Season.” Recently, Dilla and Nas’ camp announced that Mass Appeal Records is releasing Dilla’s highly anticipated album, The Diary.

Since SXSW has the attention of the hip-hop world, Esco decided to use the famous music festival to premiere “The Sickness,” a song with Dilla. While “The Sickness” doesn’t have the best quality because of the live recording, you can still hear Nasty keeping it nasty.

There have been talks of Nas dropping The Lost Tapes 2 in the near future. Let’s hope so, because hip-hop heads can always use a Nas album.

As we watch Nas to see how he moves, check out “The Sickness” in the clip below.

Kobe Bryant is just continuing to break records. The Los Angeles Laker broke all barriers and a bank account when his coveted final 2016 All-Star game jersey sold for a whopping $100,040, according to NBA Auctions.

It’s a major feat, and it doubled the previous record held by LeBron James when his jersey— the one he first wore when he returned with the Cleveland Cavaliers— sold for $50,040, reports Sports Illustrated.

Fortunately, for those who don’t have deep enough pockets to afford these pricey items; one can still get a pair of shorts the Black Mamba sported for his eighteenth and final All-Star game for a cool $1,100.

Rihanna’s latest track is working overtime with the arrival of this recent music news.

The Bajan artist released seven remixes to the Drake-assisted melody on Friday afternoon (March 18) to the Navy’s surprise. Taking production credits from today’s rising beatsmiths, Rih’s summertime fine song received a revamp from R3hab, BURNS, Bad Royale, and Lost Kings.

“Work” is featured on Rih’s eighth studio album, ANTI, which is steadily ascending up the album charts since its release in February.

For now, stream Ms. Fenty’s latest musical offering below.

A man in Houston was sentenced to life in prison just hours after being convicted of child sex assault, according to KTRK.
David Wilson, 33, a previous sex offender, was accused of molesting two young girls, a 23-month-old and a 14-year-old.

Wilson was found guilty in 2005 of sexually assaulting a child and sentenced to four years in prison. And now, he has been found guilty again with the sex assault of two more children.

He was charged with super aggravated sexual assault of his toddler niece in an incident that happened in 2015 when the child’s parents sent the girl to live with family in Houston. Her parents reportedly had drug problems. The toddler was only 23-months-old at the time.

Afeni Shakur, mother of late rapper Tupac Shakur, is divorcing her husband of 12 years, Gust Davis.

According to TMZ, the couple does not have a prenup and Shakur filed divorce papers in North Carolina where a judge isn’t required to divide property in half, but on case-by-case basis to determine what is fair.

Per the outlet, Davis, who is also a minister, wants the right to live on the couple’s 50 Acre North Carolina ranch, and also wants to keep the houseboat as well as his Jaguar.

Davis is also asking for alimony. It’s reported the Tupac estate earns close to $900,000 a year, but after expenses, Shakur takes away $20,000, and Davis wants half of that every month for the rest of his life.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, March 17, 2016 arraigned one Mohammed Gobir before Justice R. I. B. Adebiyi of the Lagos State High Court on a 17-count charge of stealing, forgery and obtaining by false pretence.

Gobir, 55, was arrested by the operatives of EFCC at his Ikoyi residence on the September 12, 2015 following a petition from an Outdoor Advertising Company, Afromedia.

The petitioner alleged that, Gobir was introduced to the Company by their Private Placements Consultants, Synergy Capital Advisory Limited sometime in 2008.

Upon his (Gobir) introduction, he offered to invest N1billion into Afromedia, a pretext that earned him a position as a Chairman, Business Development Committee on the board of directors.

The Code of Conduct Bureau has said there is evidence that the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, while governor of K‎wara State between 1999 and 2007, obtained huge bank loans and paid back the loans with funds belonging to the state.

The bureau alleged that Saraki used the bank loans running into billions of naira to acquire landed assets in Lagos, Abuja and London.

The Bureau said it gathered the information from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission which conducted investigations into various petitions written against the Senate President between 2010 and 2012.

‎The CCB’s position is contained in a counter-affidavit deposed to by one of its operatives, Peter Danladi, in opposition to a fresh motion filed by Saraki to challenge the validity of the 13 counts of false assets declaration instituted against him before the tribunal.

#BBB NEWS| Rihanna Discusses PUMA Line, Release Of ‘ANTI’ & More On The Cover Of ‘Vogue’ [PHOTO]

For her fourth cover of Vogue, Rihanna dives into her game-changing business ventures from the release of her Fenty x PUMA line to making history as the first black woman to front a Dior campaign.

“I was already proud to be a Dior woman, but to be a black Dior woman and the first: It did something else for me,” Rih states. On the topic of her PUMA collaboration, the “Work” singer said the inspiration behind making the line unisex stems from her upbringing around her brothers.

“I always wanted to play the games they played and play rough and wear pants and go outside,” she said. “Women feel empowered when they can do the things that are supposed to be only for men, you know? It breaks boundaries, it’s liberating, and it’s empowering when you feel like, Well I can do that, too.”

Kendrick Lamar reportedly returned to the studio to lay down new verses for the masses recently, but he put aside his work schedule to take his lyrical talents across the pond.

The Compton artist traveled to Manchester, UK to surprise more than a handful of teens with a rap-centered workshop.

In partnership with Reebok Classic and Brighter Sounds, the “Swimming Pools” rapper nonchalantly appeared in a room with the unsuspecting youth, who were fully engaged in a rap battle of their own.

But once Lamar got the mic in his hand, he unleashed a series of flows against his teen opponent who didn’t fail to rise to the occasion.

While we await news on a forthcoming album from the Grammy Award-winning MC, take a look at his epic cypher appearance below.

If the phrase “she get it from her mama” doesn’t apply to any other situation, it definitely holds true in the case of Naomi Campbell.

The supermodel’s 64-year-old mother Valerie Morris-Campbell was the subject of a recent Instagram dedication from Campbell, and led to turning heads.

Epitomizing the popular consensus that #BlackDontCrack, the photo of Morris-Campbell, a former model and dancer, is offers a bit more context for her daughter’s fabulous ways.

Campbell, who is 45 and has been a model since the age of seven, sat down for an interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2010 to discuss her relationship with her mother. The model welled up into tears as her mother recalled placing her into the care of others to pursue a better live. Morris-Campbell admitted “I do feel like I abandoned her,” and Campbell replied, “Of course I understand the sacrifice she had to make.” These days, however, it seems the two have a stronger mother-daughter bond, according to their Instagram dedications.

Rick Ross dropped by to spend some quality time with Meek Mill amid his recent house arrest on Wednesday (Mar. 16). Meek was slapped with the 90-day order after a Philadelphia judge concluded that he was in violation of his parole set in 2009 after drug and gun charges.

Taking effect on Mar. 1, the rapper has been regulated to his home, and his MMG leader came through with moral support–and his matching house arrest ankle monitor.

In a video posted to social media, Rick Ross and Meek Mill show off their court-ordered accessories, as the former offered a couple of words.

“God bless the hustlers and the soldiers. We gon’ be alright, stay focused.”

#BBB NEWS| Frank Sinatra Jr Dies At 72

Frank Sinatra Jr, son of legendary singer and actor Frank Sinatra, died of cardiac arrest Wednesday (March 16) while on tour. He was 72.

Frank Sinatra Jr’s longtime manager Andrea Kauffman said Sinatra died at Daytona Beach, Florida, hospital. Sinatra’s sister, Nancy, who also has a musical career, took to her Facebook page to share the news with fans.

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: Rihanna Brings Out Drake At Her ANTI Tour In Miami [VIDEO]

While making her rounds on the ANTI tour, Rihanna is now in Miami. The show looks super lit. We just got word that Rihanna brought out Drake so you know its really crazy out there.

‘Work’ always gets the crowd hype. I'm sure Rihanna and Drake have Miami on lock right now.

Check out the video below..

Just when you thought you couldn’t love the First Family more, they continue to show their resilience and intellect in the best way possible. President Barack Obama spoke about the effects of body shaming with Misty Copeland during their TIME interview last week.

In addition to tackling the subject of race and self-awareness in their respected fields, body shaming rose to the forefront after Copeland explained how she was ridiculed for her athletic and “larger” physique.

The president was surprised by her story, admitting that African-American women experience a high amount of body image struggles from their youth to adulthood. “When you’re a dad of two daughters, you notice more,” he said. “And that pressure I think is historically always been harder on African American women than just about any other women.”

Toni Morrison said it best: “write the book you want to read.” That’s exactly what Angie Martinez has done in My Voice, a memoir and historical documentation of the last 20 years of hip-hop radio through her own eyes.

“There’s some s**t to learn from people who’ve been in this game for over 15 years,” she said to Rap Radar. “It’s OK to take a minute and reflect to tell these stories, because radio is not really documented well.”

Martinez chronicles some of the most momentous interviews in rap history, including a controversial conversation with the late Tupac Shakur and ones with Jay Z and R. Kelly, respectively. In her most personal piece of work to date, Martinez also writes about her individual experiences in a climate where hip-hop was in a state of becoming.

The wait is almost over. More than five years since her last studio album, Keri Hilson is looking to heat up the charts again with the release of her newest musical project L.I.A.R.

L.I.A.R., an acronym for Love Is A Religion, will see Miss Keri Baby team up with heavyweights Chris Brown, Polow Da Don, and Timbaland for her third full-length effort that she vows will address her years away from the music industry.

“I promise, I will tell my fans everything on this album. Why I was really gone, what actually happened, what didn’t, what I could control, and what I couldn’t,” she said. “Never will I ever again take a break from music.”

Just in time for Women’s History Month, First Lady Michelle Obama has tapped Kelly Rowland, Missy Elliott, Zendaya, and Janelle Monae for “This Is For My Girls,” an anthem celebrating the strength and resilience of ladies across the globe.

The song, which will premiere on iTunes at midnight (Mar. 16), sees the superstars join forces with heavyweights Kelly Clarkson and Lea Michele and newcomers Chloe & Halle and Jadagrace in support of the First Lady’s Let Girls Learn movement and its #62MillionGirls initiative, a campaign purposed with helping the millions of preteen girls who are “denied the right to education” get in and stay in school.

Zendaya opens up the mid-tempo track before Kelly Rowland comes in on the chorus and encourages women to “Stand up, hold your head up, don’t take nothing from nobody.” Before the song comes to a close, Missy Elliott, who released her latest single “Pep Rally” last month, drops a hot 16 about ambitious, “next level” women everywhere.

The Internet raised its collective eyebrow in shock Tuesday (March 15) when The New York Daily News reported Brooklyn rapper Foxy Brown was endorsing Republican front runner Donald Trump.

Shortly after sites began running with the story, Brown, real name Inga Marchand, took to Instagram to blast the publication for false reporting.

In January, Drake said his much anticipated fourth studio album Views From The 6 would be dropping in April.

Since then, the OVO camp has toed that line.

April is half a month away, and Drake jumped on IG early this morning to assure everybody that Views was still right on schedule.

Chris Brown is one of music’s most talented, yet polarizing artists. What he can vocally do on a stage, coupled with his intricate choreography has made it so to deny him of his just due is foolish, folly and unfathomable.

Yet, Brown’s personal life has always made its way to the blogs and front pages, oftentimes not allowing the entertainer to speak up for himself or give his version of events.

Well it appears as if those days are behind him. The Royalty singer took to Instagram Tuesday (March 15) to give fans a sneak peak into an upcoming documentary. Titled Chris Brown: Welcome To My Life.

Former Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson made things thoroughly awkward when he let out the real reason why he’s supporting Donald Trump for president.

In an interview on The Steve Malzberg Show on Monday, the neurosurgeon explained he wanted to endorse another candidate but was unable to due to the “the politics of personal destruction.”

“I have to look at what is practical and what is going to save this country and the American dream for the next generation,” Carson said. “Is there another scenario that I would have preferred? Yes. But that scenario isn’t available.” The other candidates in questioned happened to be Sen. Marco Rubio and Gov. John Kasich but decided to side with Trump, even if it means he doesn’t believe in Trump’s agenda.

Kendrick Lamar and Lil Wayne aren’t the most similar of emcees. But K.Dot has always expressed his admiration for Weezy.

He broke down why in an interview with The Coveteur. Read details below;

#BBB NEWS| Fani-Kayode, Falae, Udenwa, Nenadi, Onwuliri Named In Alleged N3.145billion Fraud

Investigators at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said Monday they have uncovered evidence showing how prominent politicians, mostly from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, allegedly shared N3.145billion in the build up to the last presidential election.

Named in the alleged bazaar are a former aviation minister and director of media for the Goodluck Jonathan Campaign organization, Femi Fani-Kayode; former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and leader of the Social Democratic Party, Olu Falae; a former finance minister, Nenadi Usman; a former Imo state governor, Achike Udenwa; former minister of state for foreign affairs, Viola Onwuliri and politician Okey Ezenwa.

A source at the anti-graft agency, who pleaded not to be named because he was not authorized to speak on the matter, told PREMIUM TIMES the money was paid by the Central Bank Nigeria into the account of the Ministry of External Affairs Library, from where it was moved into the account of a private firm, Joint Trust Dimension Nigeria Limited.

#BBB NEWS| John Legend Issues A Wicked Clapback To Donald Trump’s Son On Twitter [TWEETS]

Academy-Award winner John Legend doesn’t have time for Donald Trump’s racist rhetoric, and the violence that ensues from it.

While men and women continue to protest Trump’s rallies, Donald Trump Jr took to Twitter Friday (March 11) to brag about what he perceived was the ignorance of some of the protesters.

Donald Trump may have legions of supporters, by the real estate tycoon turned Republican presidential frontrunner has not merited support from Hip-Hop.

From Nas to Talib Kweli, many have spoken out against Trump’s campaign and policies. The latest to voice their angst with the former reality television star is Tidal owner and artist, T.I.

In a concise, yet straight-forward message to the 69-year-old, Tip respectfully introduces himself to the Republican candidate, and then says to Trump all his fans will not support his run for the White House.

#BBB NEWS| Watch President Barack Obama’s Entire SXSW Address [VIDEO]

President Barack Obama made his SXSW debut earlier this week to give an in-depth talk on a bevy of topics from climate change to the controversial privacy/security debate that’s ongoing with Apple and the FBI.

But part of the leader of the free world’s speech at the event also served as a springboard to “start coming up with new platforms, new ideas across disciplines and across skill sets to solve some of the big problems we’re facing today.”

Obama also spoke to 2,000 members of the tech community and stated their fields and expertise are very much needed in the advancement of the country. “The reason I’m here is to recruit all of you,” he said, later adding, “We’re going to need the tech community to help us solve this problem,” in terms of the privacy controversy that Apple is currently facing with the FBI.

View the full interview below.

We’ve seen thousands of Donald Trump supporters pour out in promotion of the 69-year-old. Now, another supporter is using her platform to back Trump with a lengthy post on why she’s planning to cast her ballot for him.

Stacey Dash, who doesn’t hold back her controversial statements, post was published in reference to Trump’s rallies and the protests that have followed. Within her note, Dash listed the many reasons why she’s planning to vote for Trump if he receives the nomination, stating that “he’s not backing down” despite the opposition.

“There’s a lot of talk about Donald Trump being violent, condoning it, or at least inciting it. But this is a total misread of our next President,” she writes. “First of all, he’s not responsible for what every random guy does — out of thousands. (And by the way, I don’t condone the violence that has happened so far.)”

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered a huge methamphetamine-making laboratory in Asaba, the capital of Delta State.

Officials of the agency’s Special Enforcement Team (SET) also busted the masterminds of the major drug trafficking organization when they arrested eight suspects, four of them Mexican nationals, four Nigerians.

The NDLEA stated that the suspects behind the syndicate were arrested in simultaneous operations in Lagos, Obosi, a town near Onitsha in Anambra State, and at the location of the lab in Asaba.

A statement by the agency, signed by Ofoyeju Mitchell, disclosed that the methamphetamine laboratory resembled those found in Mexico. It was the first lab of its kind to be discovered in Nigeria, the agency said.

One of the three deputy governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria is currently on suspension for being involved in ‘a sophisticated plot’ to defraud the bank a huge sum of money, findings have revealed.

Top officials of the CBN close to the development told SR correspondent that two directors of the bank were also suspended over the multi-million naira scam.

The officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak on the matter, said their suspension was ordered by the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele after preliminary findings revealed that they might be culpable.

The CBN had on Thursday night said it had uncovered what it described as a highly sophisticated plot to defraud the bank by some people.

#BBB NEWS| CBN Gas Explosion: Police Confirm 3 Dead, 10 In Critical Condition

The Cross River Police Command has confirmed three persons dead and 10 in critical condition due to Friday’s gas cylinder explosion at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Calabar.

Mr John Eluu, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), disclosed this on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

Eluu said 20 members of staff of the bank were injured in the explosion which occurred at about 11 a.m., while two others were in critical condition.

“As of yesterday, being Friday, 20 CBN staff members were injured and two were in critical condition immediately after the gas explosion.

Donald Trump’s recent national rallies have been met with various demonstrations in opposition to his policies. Additionally, Trump’s supporters have taken it upon themselves to enact physical assaults on certain protestors.

The incidents have prompted responses from fellow politicians, this time including Hilary Clinton. The former Secretary of State wrote on her Twitter account that anger should be put aside and “use our words and deeds to bring Americans together.”

Clinton also referenced the tragic shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal church in Charleston, South Carolina that left nine people dead last year. “The families of those victims came together and melted hearts in the statehouse and the confederate flag came down. That should be the model we strive for to overcome painful divisions in our country.”

Throw it back to the good ol’ days to envision one of the best to grace the microphone in a lost episode of the series “True Hip-Hop Stories”, featuring the late Heavy D.

Hit the jump for details and watch the clip..

Chris Brown isn’t one to shy away from letting his thoughts be known which was apparent earlier this week on his Instagram account.

He recently spoke on the string of physical attacks on protestors at Donald Trump’s rallies, and shifted gears toward responding to a fan who said his Black Pyramid clothing line was too expensive.

Now, Breezy is writing another lengthy post, this time aimed at his ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran. It began when Brown got into an exchange with Tran’s manager, Jacob York. The “Liquor” artist wrote, “HE PAY FOR THE PU**. Guess that’s all the commission money he get off da bit*hes he manage.”

Tran swiftly responded, stating that she’s 100 percent over the back and forth with her ex-boyfriend, and referenced his random shout out of her name on his “Back To Sleep” remix. “You’re calling me a bit*h yet you’re screaming my name in a song about getting back together?” she wrote in the comments section. “CAN ALL THIS PETTY SH*T STOP IT IS SO UNNECESSARY.”

Kim Kardashian is breaking the Internet after she posted another photo to her Instagram and Twitter accounts. The mommy of two shared a sweet image of her newborn son Saint West which stopped the masses in their social media tracks.

Quoting a lyric from Kanye West’s melody, “Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1,” the reality star wrote the caption, “You’re the sun in my morning babe.”

Amber Rose and Kim Kardashian’s relationship has come a long way. Over the years the ladies had a few heated words for each other, but it looks like they’ve turned over a new leaf and are mending their possible friendship.

Recently, that became apparent when Rose defended Kim’s nude photo which sparked controversy from all corners of the Internet.

In response to Pink’s supposed jab at the reality star, Rose said, “We’re so quick to down each other instead of uplifting! Pink, We’ve seen u damn near naked swinging from a rope (Beautifully) but what’s the difference between a rope, a pole and a pic on Instagram? Classism.”

In a recent segment with ABC News, Rose continued to speak on the issue of body or slut-shaming in society and was asked her thoughts on Kim’s photo.

Troops belonging to the 113 Battalion of the Nigerian Army yesterday killed 40 insurgents and destroyed a terrorist camp run by members of the Islamist terrorist group, Boko Haram, at Alajeri village in Guzamala local government area of Borno State.

In a statement, Nigerian Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, disclosed that the troops acted after receiving reliable information that Boko Haram terrorists were in the area

The statement disclosed that the troops also captured one General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), one rocket-propelled grenade 7, six AK-47 rifles, two Fabrique Nationale rifles, 10 magazines, 188 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition and 64 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition. The soldiers also recovered three mobile phones, six copies of Holy Quran and 20 motorcycles.

Colonel Usman described the soldiers as being “in high spirit” following the attack, adding that the troops suffered no casualty or injury.

Boko Haram still holds territory in northern Nigeria, according to David Rodriguez, commander of the U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM).

Mr. Rodriguez’s statement, addressed to the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, contradicts President Buhari’s assertion that Boko Haram does not hold any territory. At an energy summit in the UAE, the Nigerian president stated that the Nigerian Armed Forces and Multinational Joint Task Force (MJTF) had driven the terrorist insurgents from Nigerian territory.

At the Senate hearing, U.S. Senator Angus King of Maine asked Mr. Rodriguez if Boko Haram was growing, but said he knew they no longer held territory in Nigeria.

The commander responded, “Actually sir, Boko Haram does hold some significant territory in northern Nigeria, as do Al-Shabaab in limited areas of Somalia.”

#BBB NEWS| Diddy Unveils Rare Footage Of Recordings And Interviews With Biggie Smalls [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

With various messages and radio mixes in honor of Biggie Smalls’ untimely passing pouring in (March 9), people around the globe joined in on honoring the hip-hop legend. And in celebration of his legacy, his closest confidant, Diddy, also posted his own memories in the form of never-before-seen footage of the “Sky’s The Limit” rapper in the booth and conducting interviews.

In the first clip posted to Diddy’s Instagram account, viewers see Biggie recording one of his biggest hits, “Hypnotize.” In other postings, the Brooklynite also discusses his partnership with Diddy.

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: DJ Khaled Brought His Major Keys To Success To The ‘Ellen’ Show [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

If you were searching for a good dose of inspiration today, look no further than DJ Khaled’s appearance on The Ellen Show. Sitting down for his “Introducing DJ Khaled” segment – for those who’ve been under a rock or not logged onto Snapchat – Khaled brought his “major keys” to the daytime talk show.

After running off his accolades for Ellen and her audience, the We The Best head honcho put the host on to his theory about “They,” warning Ellen about those that don’t want to see her win.

“Please Ellen, stay away from them. They’ is the person that told you you would never have the Ellen show,” he explained. “‘They’ are the people that don’t believe in you, that say that you won’t succeed. We stay away from ‘They.'”

Khaled also delivered quite the inspiring speech on his own journey. Sharing with Ellen that his ability to turn a “no” into a “yes” has led him down his path to success, the producer left the host and audience awestruck with his positives thoughts and quote-worthy sentiments, mentioning his recent partnership with Jay Z and Roc Nation.

For many people who were around during NWA’s run in hip-hop, the passing of the groups founder Eazy-E came as a complete and unexpected shock. It wasn’t so much his death that was shocking, but the cause of his death; he passed away within a 3-month span of learning he was HIV positive.

Family and friends say there were absolutely no signs up until he was diagnosed. His wife, nor his daughter who his wife was carrying at the time, or any of the other alleged women in his life ever caught the disease.

Many have speculated that Suge Knight caused his disease by way of injection and that belief was heightened after Knight’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel where he spoke about injecting someone with AIDs calling it “the Eazy-E way”.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony shared their thoughts about the topic in the past and that hasn’t changed much today.

Clearly there’s more to the story and Lazie Bone thinks that Karma is finally working her magic on Suge Knight. Learn more after the jump!

The “Electric Lady” Janelle Monáe will be starring alongside Empire’s Taraji P. Henson and Oscar winner Octavia Spencer in the Ted Melfi-directed film, Hidden Figures.

The film, scheduled for release in 2017, is based on an upcoming book written by Margot Lee Shetterly about African American women who helped launch America into space.

According to Amazon:

“Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow South and the civil rights movement, the never-before-told true story of NASA’s African-American female mathematicians who played a crucial role in America’s space program—and whose contributions have been unheralded, until now…Moving from World War II through NASA’s golden age, touching on the civil rights era, the Space Race, the Cold War, and the women’s rights movement, Hidden Figures interweaves a rich history of scientific achievement and technological innovation with the intimate stories of five women whose work forever changed the world—and whose lives show how out of one of America’s most painful histories came one of its proudest moments.”

#BBB NEWS| J. Cole, Future, Bryson Tiller Lead Epic Line Up For 2016 Wireless Festival [PHOTO]

What a time to be in London. The Wireless Festival just announced its 2016 lineup for its U.K. tour and from July 8-10, to say the least, the line up is pretty spectacular.

J.Cole, Calvin Harris, and Kygo are heading the 3-day festival, but it’s the feature acts that are making everyone want to hitch a trip to Europe this summer.

The first leg of the festival is kicking things off with a bang, featuring acts from Bryson Tiller, Miguel, and Vic Mensa.

And if you thought you were going to get a break on day 2, think again. A$AP Ferg and Future will rock the crowd just before J.Cole ignites the stage. And the final day will include acts from Kehlani, Young Thug, Jeremih, Vince Staples, and Ty Dolla $ign.

Who knew aside from actress, singer and songwriter, KeKe Palmer also knows a good thing or two about beating a face?

On (Mar. 8), via Snapchat, the 22-year-old starlet shared with her fans that she would be filming a makeup tutorial on how she executes the popular smokey eye on her YouTube channel.

And, as expected, KeKe killed it with her makeup skills as she shared that she uses Nars foundation for her bronzy glow, Anastasia Beverly Hills Perfect Brow Pencil to naturally define her arch, and Make Up Forever Aqua Eyes eyeliner pencil for the perfect matte black eye.

Press play and get into the slayage KeKe is serving below.

Although 50 Cent’s money-filled photos on Instagram earn him a lot of likes and comments, life doesn’t seem to be as lavish as he stunts.

According to the rapper, the money isn’t real. In fact, it’s merely racks on racks of counterfeits, the Hartford Courant reports.

Rumors of Fifty’s financial woes first came into question last year amidst his bankruptcy court case, in which he filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

While many entrepreneurs and celebrities have filed for bankruptcy to adjust their finances including Walt Disney and a division of Trump Hotels, Fifty’s true finances came into question as the rapper proceeded to upload photos of him drowning in stacks of cash.

The SXSW Festival always features some of the music industry’s most elite and also takes some time to put the spotlight on some of its brightest talent. And thanks to SPIN Media, AXE and an extra hand from John Legend, this year’s festival will be fresher and brighter than before.

The AXE Collective has enlisted John Legend to handpick five musicians for the Texas festival.

The AXE Collective is a year-long mentoring program that inspires youth to “Find Your Magic” and embrace their love for music and film.

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, ordered re-negotiation of the N789 billion fine slammed on South African telecoms company, MTN, by Nigeria Communications Commission, NCC.

The President gave the order at a joint news conference with South Africa’s President, Jacob Zuma in Abuja, following which Nigeria and South Africa signed over 30 bilateral agreements.

The President gave the order at a joint news conference with South Africa’s President, Jacob Zuma in Abuja, following which Nigeria and South Africa signed over 30 bilateral agreements. This came as the South African President promised to return Nigeria’s confiscated arms purchase funds seized by the South African government.

Buhari also said the reluctance of MTN to register all subscribers’ lines within the deadline, was the reason for the sanction imposed on it by the NCC, noting that the delay led to the death of no fewer than 10,000 Nigerians in battle against Boko Haram.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will tomorrow March 10, 2016 arraign Abumere Joseph Osagie, a Deputy Director, Regional Tax Office of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and his accomplice, Jamila Ojora on a two count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy and receipt of gratification.

One of the counts read, “Abumere Joseph Osagie and Jamila Ojora on or about January 27, 2016 in Abuja within the jurisdiction of this Honourable court, corruptly accepted the sum of N5,000,000.00 ( five million naira) from one Senator Ahmed Datti as a gift for having done a tax assessment for Baze University”.

Osagie and Ojora had on January 27, 2016 allegedly approached Senator Datti, the Chancellor of Baze University, Abuja and gave him a tax assessment of N20,029, 496.00 through a letter of intent, which he paid.

“However, when he requested for the assessment certificate, they refused to oblige him. Instead they allegedly demanded for N5 million gratification. All pleas by him fell on deaf ears.

President Muhammadu Buhari is to attend the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington DC in three weeks’ time.

A preliminary list of delegates shows that he will be accompanied to the three-day event, to be hosted by President Barak Obama between March 30 and April 1, by three governors and six Ministers.

Also on the preliminary list prepared by the presidency are 11 principal officers and a 23-member Advance team that includes a medical doctor, Protocol officers, State House media, bodyguards and a cook.

The final list is expected to be higher when technical experts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as other Ministries, Departments and aides of relevant political office holders are added.

Major General Yusha'u Mahmood Abubakar died in a car accident on the Maiduguri-Damaturu highway on Tuesday, according to Army spokesman SK Usman.

The late Major General was accompanied by Brigadier General Muhammed Aliyu who was injured in the accident. The cause of the accident is unknown at the time of publication.

The two military officials were on official assignment when their car crashed a few kilometers away from Benisheik, along the Maiduguri-Kano highway, while en-route to Yobe State.

According to the military source, Mr. Abubakar was received by Mr. Aliyu at Maiduguri International Airport. The generals were on their way to a special military force graduation in Buni Yadi, Yobe State.

Willow Smith has reached the fashion zenith. While sitting front row with mommy Jada, 15-year-old Willow took in the latest styles at the Chanel French fashion house’s fall 2016 line, and after she got a peek at what’s to come, Willow later announced she’s the newest brand ambassador for Chanel.

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