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RIHANNA RETURNS TO INSTAGRAM AFTER SIX-MONTH HIATUS

It looks like Rihanna decided to give out a treat of her own for fans this Halloween weekend. The pop star has returned to Instagram, much to the delight of her 12 million followers.

Rihanna, who gets open and candid with Elle US magazine in an interview that the magazine is tagging ‘Rihanna Like You’ve Never Seen (Or Heard) Before”, for their December 2014 issue, early Sunday morning, suddenly returned to her account in true Rihanna fashion.

She posted a sexy, upside down selfie with the caption “hellurrr #badgalback”. She followed it up by sharing a second photo with a graphic illustration of bikini-clad Rihanna holding hands with an Instagram illustration.

Yup, it’s cute and her fans couldn't be happier to see her back from her six-month hiatus. Back in May when her feed first vanished, the timing was suspicious. It was just one day after she posted topless photos from a steamy Lui magazine shoot and then quickly removed them. Instagram claimed to have “accidentally” removed Rihanna’s account and then restored it. Rihanna never commented, but the singer stopped posting and then deleted her account again.

Meanwhile, apart from going topless in a few shots, Rihanna opens up to the Elle magazine about her ongoing project, peeling back creative layers and pushing boundaries. She has also once pose nude for the cover shoot of male magazine, Esquire in November 2011.

Words by FUNSHO AROGUNDADE

Photo Credits: Elle & Esquire

IDRIS ELBA TO FEATURE IN NEW AVENGERS’ SEQUEL

Idris Elba let slip that he will appear in the highly anticipated Avengers sequel, The Age of Ultron.

Elba, who plays Heimdall in the Thor films revealed during an interview with Telegraph.

"I'm doing a scene with Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston and they're like, 'Aren't you [supposed to be] in Ibiza?'" Elba said.

The actor, and new dad, confessed that he was finding it difficult to balance his career as a DJ and his career as an actor but he stuck it out and will appear in this latest installation on 1 May 2015.

Words by FUNSHO AROGUNDADE

Photo Credits: Daily Mail

NAETO C, NICOLE CHIKWE STEP OUT AFTER BIRTH OF BABY GIRL

For the first time since the arrival of their baby girl, rap star, Naeto C and wife, Nicole Chikwe stepped out together. They were spotted at the Hennessy Artistry club tour in Abuja last weekend to show support for the headliners.

Nicole and Naeto stepping into the club

The couple who have been out of the entertainment scene since the birth of the baby girl, stepped into the club holding hands, and whispering into each other’s ears.

Nicole partying

Naeto C with 2face

The couple with fans

Naeto C, who was ex-Artistry headliner, later came on stage as this year’s headliners, 2Face and Wizkid performed 2014 Hennessy Artistry theme song.

Words by FUNSHO AROGUNDADE

Photo Credits: BHM Group

MOONLIGHT RECORDS UNVEILS XPJoe

If there is one act that is waiting to explode in the Nigerian music industry, it is Xcel Precious Joe Egbuleze, artistically known as XPJoe.

XPJoe

The young, dynamic and creative artiste, is gradually carving a niche for himself as one singer with potentials to be great. His latest single “Seleku” is a pointer to that.

“Seleku”, a feel good dancehall song with good lyrical content, is currently enjoying airplay and trending online on blogs while its video will soon hit various urban music channels nationwide.

XPJoe, signed to Moonlight Records, went into music since his childhood days as a member of his local church choir. As a young choir boy he was an outstanding lead singer in his church.

The decision to take his passion to professional height came years later when he joined Mega Beat Studios where he learnt music production.

He later joined X-Zone Studio in 2012 as a professional beat-maker. Not satisfied with the feats achieved as a producer with many beats made for some famous Nigerian artistes like Faze, Slow Dogg, LNG, Jeffy J, and U Games to mention a few, he decided to follow his heart by going all out to songwriting and singing.

“Music is what I had wanted to do since my childhood days. I believe every artiste is different from the other either by voice, stage craft and composition. I have come to deliver those elements and I can assure my fans I will not disappoint them. They should just watch out for me in the industry,” XPJoe said.

XPJoe, 23, hails from Isiala Mbano LGA, Imo State. He is being managed by Francis Azubuike, former producer of HipTV and CEO, Crispcam Communications.

Words by Funsho Arogundade

Photo Credits: Moonlight Records

‘I Didn’t Seduce Luis For Sex’ -Big Brother Star, Lillian

Lillian Afegbai, the Nigerian housemate recently evicted from the ongoing Big Brother Hotshots, has denied seducing fellow housemate, Namibian Luis, during her short stay in the game.

Lillian

Less than 48 hours in the house, Lillian created a sensation as she openly displayed her affection for Luis, (who has also been evicted from the show) so much so that she allowed him massage her bum in the name of ‘Physical therapy’.

But the budding actress said she allowed herself to be massaged not for any amorous intent as many have been insinuating.

“It is funny reading all the comments about my allowing Luis to give me a massage. In real world, I can ask a friend to give me a massage and while in the house, I saw Luis as a friend and I requested for it and he gladly did it for me. It’s nothing. I had no ulterior motive or seducing him for sex. I was so relaxed while going about it and I felt no emotion at all,” Lillian said.

She said by her nature she is a free-spirited person and that was what she took to the house.

Lillian said she was in shock when she heard that she had been evicted from the Big Brother Africa reality show.

However, she explained that the socio-cultural experience she was exposed to while in the house for two weeks has adequately fortified her with the resolve to pursue her career in acting, modelling and television production.

“I was shocked when IK (show host) announced that I have been evicted from the house, my fans were also in shock but I have come to accept that my awesome experience in the BBA house forms the bedrock for my talent and career development in showbiz, not just in Nigeria but across the continent,” she said.

Tayo Faniran, 28, is still in the reality show hoisting Nigeria’s flag. The 1.93m-tall model with a Higher National Diploma in Maritime Studies, certainly stands out in the house and pundits predict that he might stay long in the game.

Words by Funsho Arogundade

Photo Credits: Multichoice

STEVEN KESHI SPOTTED AT CLUB BANK

Believe it! Stephen Keshi, controversial Super Eagles coach, is a night bird. The big boss, who was recently recalled to coach the national team, party hard.

Keshi chats up with Wizkid

Keshi was at the Hennessy Artistry club tour in Abuja last weekend to party and show support to the Hennessy Artistry headliners, 2face and Wizkid.

Naeto C, 2Face & Wizkid

During their ground-breaking performance, the duo gave a huge shout out to the coach. And for a moment, the music stopped: and elated Keshi hallo the crowd.

“Thank you for the love and support, God Bless You all,” Keshi said to fans present.

The Hennessey Artistry club tour continues in Lagos this weekend.

Words by FUNSHO AROGUNDADE

Photo Credits: BHM Group

Kanye West, Kim Kardashian’s Lovey Dovey At A Film Gala

They usually have stone faces as they pose side by side on the red carpet.

But as the festivities at the LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday evening were winding down, a new glimpse was caught of the marriage between Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.

As they stood by the valet station in the dark, the two - who wed in a lavish ceremony in Italy this summer - were caught stealing kisses and being affectionate in an unguarded way that made it appear as if they are more in love than ever.