Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie's Box Office Faceoff!

They’re madly in love and have a ton of kids together, but this weekend Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt will be battling each other at the box office. The “Changeling” chick teams up with the likes of Jack Black, Gary Oldman, Lucy Liu, and Seth Rogan in the next chapter of animated amazement.

Meanwhile, Pitt’s “Tree of Life” includes the uber-talented Sean Penn in a serious flick about a family in the 1950s. Additionally, both films will have to compete for moviegoers’ attention with Bradley Cooper’s already-successful “Hangover: Part II.” 

Wizkid, Darey, D’banj & Duncan Mighty Nominated for the 6th Annual Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA)!

The producers of the NEA Awards are pleased to announce the nominees for the 6th Annual Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA) scheduled for Sunday 4 September 2011 at 5PM at the Sharp Theater, Symphony Space in New York.

In the music categories, Wizkid, Darey, D’banj and Duncan Mighty lead this year’s pack with three nominations each. Other artists receiving multiple nominations this year include Asa, Naeto C, Banky W, M.I, Don Jazzy, Ice Prince and Olamide. The Hottest Single of the year is shaping up to be one of the key categories to watch this year with the songs that have dominated the airwaves in the last twelve months. And Best New Act of the year showcases the best and newest talents to enter the game.

Voting begins on Wednesday 22 June 2011 at www.nigeriaentawards.com and ends Saturday 27 August 2011. Winners will be announced at the Award ceremony on Sunday 4 September 2011 at the Sharp Theater, Symphony Space in New York.

The 2011 Nomination List:

Best Album of the Year
Beautiful Imperfection – Asa
Legacy – Duncan Mighty
Super C Season – Naeto C
Double Dare – Darey
MI2- M.I
Back From the Future – Sound Sultan

Hottest Single of the Year
Tease Me – Wiz Kid
Mr Endowed – D’banj
Oleku- Ice Prince
Give It to Me- D’Prince
Obianuju- Duncan Mighty
Jupa- J Martins

Best New Act of the Year
Ice Prince
Wizkid
Tiwa Savage
Mo’Cheddah
Waje
Dr SID

Gospel Artist of the Year
BOUQUI
Lara George
Sinach
Ada
Frank Edwards
Kenny St Brown

Best Pop/R&B Artist of The Year
Darey
D’banj
Banky W
Waje
Wizkid
2Face

Best Rap Act of The Year
Terry Tha Rapman
Naeto C
Ruggedman
Eva Alordiah
M.I
Ice Prince

Music Producer of The Year
Sossick
Don Jazzy
Cobhamsk
Samlef
Jesse Jagz
Dokta Frabz

Best International Artist
Asa
Nneka
JJC
Ndu
Moeazy
May7ven

Best Music Video of The Year
Eni Duro (Olamide) – DJ Tee
Kaba Kaba (Konga) – Akin Alabi
If You Ask Me (Omawumi) – Clarence Peters
Mr. Endowned (D’banj Ft Don Jazzy & Snoop Dogg) – Sesan
More You (Bez) – Kemi Adetiba
Ba Ni Kidi (Darey) – Mark Hofmeyr

Most Promising Act To Watch
Olamide
Zara
Brymo
Vector
Retta
Jhybo
Ketchup
Muna

Entertainment Executive of The Year
Audu Maikori (Chocolate City)
Banky W (EME)
Tony Nwakalor (Yes Media)
Obi Asika (Storm Records)
Eldee (Tribe Records)
Don Jazzy (Mo’hits)

Indigenous Artist of The Year
Solek
Flavor
Jah Bless
Duncan Mighty
9ice
J’odie

Pan African Artist or Group of The Year
Fally Ipupa
R2bees
Awilo
Winky D
Juliana Kanyomozi
Vip

Best US-based Male Artist of the Year
Duncan Daniels
T Money
Rotimi
Kunzo
Dami Oloye
Capb

Best US-based Female Artist of the Year
Naira
Titi Lokei
Tolumide
Moyeen
Nenna Yvonne
Zaina

Best Actor in a Film/Short Story
Ramsey Nouah – A Private Storm
Odunlade Adekola – Emi Ni Ire Kan
Femi Adebayo – Jelili
Chet Anekwe – Tobi
Pascal Atuma – Okoto The Messenger
Hakeem Kae-Kazim – Inale

Best Actress in a Film/Short Story
Genevieve Nnaji – Tango With Me
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde – Ije
Omoni Oboli – Anchor Baby
Mercy Johnson – Heart Of A Widow
Caroline Chikezie – Inale
Uche Jombo – Nollywood Hustlers

Best Picture (Producer)
Ije – Chineze Anyaene
The Mirror Boy – Obi Emelonye
Inale – Jeta Amata
Tango With Me – Mahmood Ali- Balogun
Anchor Baby- Lonzo Nzekwe
Adesuwa – Lancelot Imaseun

Best Directing in a Film/Short Story
Chineze Anyaene – Ije
Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen/Ikechukwu Onyeka – A Private Storm
Mahmood Ali Balogun- Tango With Me
Jeta Amata- Inale
Lonzo Nzekwe – Anchor Baby
Pascal Atuma – Okoto The Messenger

Best Actor in TV Series/Reality/Game Show
Victor Olaotan (Tinsel)
Uche Sam Anyamele (About To Wed)
Akin Lewis (Spider)
Emeka Ossa (Clinic Matters)
Frank Edoho (Who Wants To Be A Millionaire)
Gideon Okeke (Tinsel)

Best Actress in TV Series/Reality/Game Show
Funmi Eko (City Sistas)
Damilola Adegbite (Tinsel)
Matilda Obaseki (Tinsel)
Ufuoma Ejenobor (Royal Roots)
Misi Molu (Nigerian Idol)
Amanda Ebeye (City Sistas)

Pan African Actress of the Year (Film/Short Story)
Ama K. Abebrese
Akofa Asiedu
Nadia Buari
Yvonne Okoro
Jackie Appiah
Yvonne Cherry

Pan African Actor of the Year (Film/Short Story)
Chris Attoh
Senanu Gbedawo
John Dumelo
Edward Kagutuzi
Majid Michel
Van Vicker

Comedian of the Year
CD John
Gordon
Helen Paul
Gandoki
Daniel D’humorous
Yvonne Orji

Best World DJ
DJ Caise (Nigeria)
DJ Smooth (DC/MD)
DJ Flava (Malaysia)
DJ Tommy (Nigeria)
DJ Afoo (NY)
DJ Obi (Boston)
DJ Jam Jam (UK)
DJ E Cool (Atl)

Entertainment Promoter of the Year
Tiwaworks (Atlanta, USA)
Stronghold/Orange Box Ent (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Industry Nite (Lagos, Nigeria)
Ciba Ent (Houston, USA)
Starmix (London, UK)
Coko Bar (London, UK)

www.nigeriaentawards.com

 

Rihanna Jets Off for "Today" Show Performance!

 

 Maintaining her travel-intensive schedule, Rihanna was spotted arriving at LAX International Airport for an outbound flight on Wednesday night (May 25). Sporting a black tracksuit, pink sneakers, and a crimson coif, the “Take a Bow” songstress headed through the security checkpoint as she prepped to fly to NYC for her scheduled "Today" show performance on Friday.

Meanwhile, reports tell that the Parents Television Council was outraged by Ri-Ri’s duet performance of “S&M” with Britney Spears at the Billboard Music Awards over the weekend. PTC President Tim Winter declared, "What happened in Vegas should have stayed in Vegas, as the saying goes. It certainly has no place at 8:00 p.m. on the publicly-owned broadcast airwaves."

"I cannot imagine what would possibly lead the ABC television network to air a profanity-laced, S&M sex show on primetime broadcast television. The overtly sexualized performance by Rihanna and Britney Spears was no accident or mishap, but a deliberate effort to target teens with images and lyrics that glamorize whips, chains and other sexual fantasies."

Oprah Says Goodbye on Her Final Show!

 After 25 years, only one person could be inspiring, iconic and life-changing enough to be the final guest on the last-ever The Oprah Winfrey Show: Oprah herself. 

"This is my love letter to you," Winfrey, 57, said during a taping of the finale Wednesday in Chicago. Alone on her studio stage – a striking contrast to the previous two shows, which were star-studded spectaculars before 13,000 cheering fans at the United Center – Winfrey said, "I want to leave you with lessons from my life." 

Saying goodbye to the TV show that turned her into big sister to the world, Winfrey spent the hour sharing favorite clips and recounting what she's gleaned during her run as the most successful talk show host in history.

David Beckham Pays Tribute to Gary Neville!

Certain things get better with age, and David Beckham is living proof of that. The soccer stud was spotted looking oh-so-handsome as he arrived at Old Trafford for former teammate and best friend Gary Neville’s testimonial game in Manchester, England on Tuesday (May 24).

David’s current team, Los Angeles Galaxy, gave him permission to miss the Major League Soccer match against the Houston Dynamo in order for him to cheer on his buddy at Old Trafford.

Beckham left Alex Ferguson's United in 2003 to join Real Madrid, having graduated with Neville into the first team after winning the 1992 FA Youth Cup.

Hines Ward Wins "Dancing with the Stars" Season 12!

With another season twelve coming to a close, Hines Ward and Kym Johnson were crowned victorious during the finale episode of "Dancing with the Stars" airing on ABC on Tuesday night (May 24).

The triumphant NFL star and his dance mate ended up edging out stiff competition from runner up Kirstie Alley and third place finisher Chelsea Kane.

Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie: "The Tree Of Life" LA Premiere!

Dressed in their finest for a red carpet evening, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were the center of attention as they arrived at "The Tree Of Life" Los Angeles premiere on Tuesday (May 24).

The "Wanted" actress made the appearance as she skipped out on her "Kung Fu Panda 2" screening in New York City to be alongside her "Fight Club" lover as he took his acclaimed picture to the Bing Theatre at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

What a wonderful evening between the love birds!

Queen Latifah Teams With Home Shopping Network for Clothing Line!

Award-winning rapper Queen Latifah has partnered with the Home Shopping Network to launch a new clothing line, The Queen Collection. The Queen Collection is inspired by Queen Latifah's personal style and design aesthetic, according to the rapper. 

Latifah's line with the Home Shopping Network will feature handbags, outerwear and other apparel, including riding pants, slouchy blazers, ruffled blouses, scarves and suede moto jackets. Queen Latifah will debut the line on August 27th, during a live on air appearance. In September she will return to debut a custom line of Natural Wavy Clip-On hair extensions with the network. 

"HSN and I have worked closely together to create a high quality hair product for women who are interested in reinventing their look," continued Latifah. "Since my brand philosophy is about instilling confidence in women everywhere, I want to help them transform their look from head to toe."
I wish u the best the QUEEN!