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‘That was embarrassing’: Best Actress winner Jennifer Lawrence takes a tumble as she collects her award at the 2013 Oscars. Is it appropriate to feel sorry for Jennifer Lawrence today? The Silver Linings Playbook actress took home the Best Actress … read more »

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Alexander Abad-Santos, theatlanticwire Ever wonder what our nation looks like to folks from afar? In this feature, Home News From Afar, we look at how a uniquely American story–the kind of news we have trouble explaining even to ourselves–is being … read more »

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She just endured a 20 hour flight after jetting to Nigeria for less than a day. So it was no wonder Kim Kardashian looked exhausted as she touched down at LAX airport on Monday. While she had a full application … read more »

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Most Staggering Display of Self-Regard: Host LL Cool J hectored the audience at length after the show began, delivering a rambling monologue which he seemed annoyed had been postponed last year due to the death of Whitney Houston. It was … read more »

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  January. Everyone knows it is when the mediocre to the truly awful hobble off to die a quick death after beating each other senseless for a quick buck in the box office arena. When a film gets slated for release … read more »

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Day four of our virtual sleigh ride around the world to discover some of the strangest Christmas songs – and we’re in Jamaica. Jamaicans celebrate a family Christmas, although they take decorations more seriously than most and have been known … read more »

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American Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss Universe 2012 late Wednesday, beating out beauties from around the world to claim the coveted title. The title of first runner-up went to the contestant from the Philippines, Janine Tugonon. Last year’s winner Leila … read more »

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The post How does Nigerian music become very popular in Ghana? appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

How does Nigerian music become very popular in Ghana while Ghanaian music remains contraband commodity in the former’s country? This is a big question that requires serious necropsy by entertainment pundits. Give or show a Nigerian movie to the average … read more »

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MEMBERS of P-Square — a visiting Nigerian pop group — yesterday said they were delighted to be here after hearing a lot about President Mugabe and Zimbabwe’s peaceful people. The identical twins, Peter and Paul Okoye, described Zimbabwe as their … read more »

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Los Angeles – Grammy-winning pop star Mariah Carey will join Fox television’s American Idol singing competition on the judge’s panel next season as the highly rated show tries to recapture viewership that has weakened in recent years. Kevin Reilly, president … read more »

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The post BIG BROTHER AFRICA: End Of The Road For Keita! appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

It’s a sad evening for Ghana today as a shocked country and fans of the BigBrother Africa Star Game had to say bye, bye to Keita. After an accelerated rise in the game, many people were expecting better luck for … read more »

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The post Nigeria’s “Nollywood” film industry outproduces Hollywood appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

The Nigerian movie industry is outproducing both Hollywood and Bollywood in terms of sheer numbers, with its films being shown not just throughout Africa, but also in European and American cities with African immigrant populations. “Our film sector is facing … read more »

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The post Kennis Music signs two US acts in two months appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

Popular music label, Kennis Music says it’s planning to sign a second American artiste. The label is looking to add producer/artiste H.A.K to its’ crew, after recently signing B Howard. Kennis Music C.E.O, Kenny Ogungbe, during an interview with our … read more »

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Tom Cruise, who is reeling from wife Katie Holmes’ shocking Thursday divorce filing last week after five years of marriage, topped Forbes’ list of highest earning actors, after earning 75 million dollars between May 2011 and May 2012. The actor … read more »

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The post Big Brother Africa: Goldie Saves Prezzo from Nomination appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

Kenyan bad boy Prezzo cut it close yesterday, escaping nomination after being saved by his Golden Nigerian girl. He was up for eviction against South Africa’s Barbz and Zimbabwe’s Maneta. Barbz, Maneta, and Lady May put Prezzo on the chopping … read more »

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Evictions, and disqualification have been the order of BBA7 housemates’ exits. Unlike this season, the previous ones were only characterised by evictions mostly. This season was so different from the previous ones as the housemates were entering in pairs as … read more »

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The post ‘Nerd’ the newest Miss USA winner crowned appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

The newest Miss USA winner is a Rhode Island cellist who describes herself as a nerd and aspires to be more like Hollywood icon Audrey Hepburn. Olivia Culpo shares Hepburn’s European heritage and dark brown hair and soon they will … read more »

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The post Nigeria: Marriage Boom in Nollywood appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

In the days of Yore, there were many actresses in the country who commanded respect, not only because of their talent but also because they combined brain and talent. Then, these actresses were well respected because they were married and … read more »

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Guitar player and singer Phillip Phillips has won the American Idol talent show, with viewers casting a record number of votes. Phillips, 21, a shop worker from Leesburg, Georgia, was overcome with emotion as he ended the show with his … read more »

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