Oprah Winfrey says'' I'm NOT a Lesbian'.

Oprah Winfrey has denied she is a lesbian, saying that constant rumors about her close relationship with a female friend were irritating "because it means that somebody must think I am lying."

The influential TV talk show host addressed her 20-year relationship with Gayle King, and her ongoing partnership with lover Stedman Graham, in an emotional interview with journalist Barbara Walters to be shown on ABC television on Thursday.
"She is the mother I never had. She is the sister everybody would want. She is the friend that everybody deserves. I don't know a better person," Winfrey said of King, fighting back tears.
"It's making me cry because I'm thinking about how much I probably have never told her that. Tissue please," she added.
King and Winfrey, 56, met while working at a local Baltimore TV station in the 1980s and have been inseparable professionally and personally, sparking much media speculation that they are gay.
"I'm not a lesbian. I'm not even kind of a lesbian," Winfrey spoke in an excerpt of the interview released on Wednesday. "And the reason why it irritates me is because it means that somebody must think I'm lying. That's number one. Number two...why would you want to hide it? That is not the way I run my life."
Winfrey, whose daily TV chat show is watched by millions in the United States and 145 other countries, said that businessman Stedman Graham was still her lover and mate after more than 20 years together, despite the fact they are now rarely seen in public together.
"I made a conscious effort around 2003, 2004 to pull back on my public appearances with Stedman," she said.
But denying speculation that the pair had split up, she told the press he was "the love, the lover, the man, the partner, the mate" of her life.
Winfrey is launching a new cable TV network, OWN, in January in a joint venture with Discovery Communications. She will end her ABC TV talk show in May 2011 after 25 years.

The Much Talked About ...........

Wikileaked is a new foreign policy journal that covers nothing but the stories emerging from Wikileaks's leaks, including the latest batch of #cablegate leaks. It looks like an exhaustive blow-by-blow of all the revelations contained in the leaked cables -- something I've been looking for. There are at least four different Wikileaks stories: the intelligence in the cables, the reaction to that intelligence, the debate over the ethics of releasing the cables, and the news about Julian Assange. I find them all interesting, but I'm much more interested in the content of the cables themselves, put into context. Wikileaked is my new go-to source for that information -- despite the fact that its publisher is owned by the Washington Post, which has led the pack in stupid, reactionary attacks on #cablegate (ironic, given WashPo's own history with the Watergate leaks.

New play : A Husband's Wife, starring Dede Mabiaku and Joke Silva

New play : A Husband's Wife, starring Dede Mabiaku and Joke Silva

Written by Tyrone Terrence
Date and Venue: 18th Dec at Agip Recital Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan.

More about the play when you continue...

A Husband’s Wife is a marital game of chess.
It tells the story of a marriage gone sour. It is the psycho-sociological journey of a man in the throes of a mid-life crisis; the choices he makes and the mistakes that inevitably push him down the path of no return. It is also the story of a woman, who discovers, after 22 years of marriage that she is no longer physically or sexually attractive to the man she loves. The tragedy of the events is brilliantly matched with some of the wittiest, incisive language on stage today.

A Husband’s Wife, authored by Tyrone Terrence, was first staged at the MUSON Centre, Lagos, in 2004 and featured screen sensations Joke Silva and Richard Mofe-Damijo.

The play has since toured major cities around the world, including Abuja, Accra, London and Atlanta. It has continued to receive wide acclaim with a long line-up of A-list actors.

In continuance of this tradition, Rosewood Theatre, Clipse Management & Theatre in Nigeria supported by LOYA MILK and TOP TEA, brings to the stage once again, the incomparable Joke Silva and Theatre Maestro DEDE MABIAKU in what promises to be an unforgettable theatre experience.

Venue: Agip Recital Hall Muson Centre Onikan Lagos Nigeria
Date: 18th December 2010
Time: 5:00pm and 7:00pm
Gate: N5000 regular, N10,000 vip
Ticket Centre: Genesis Deluxe Cinema, Occassions & Events, Charles Tyrwhitt or call 08032378060, 0703189100

Ivorian-Born Didier Drogba Deplores The Political Situation Of His Country

Chelsea's striker Didier Drogba on Tuesday deplored the current political deadlock his country is passing through in the wake of the November 28 presidential run-off, which occasioned an unprecedented situation where two presidents and two prime ministers are running parallel governments in the west African country, with an imminent danger of a military confrontation.

The former captain of the Elephants said he was frustrated with the outbreak of another crisis in a country emerging from eight years of civil war.

"I feel very bad and frustrated with what is going on in Cote D'Ivoire at the moment," he said. "It's deplorable. We're in an unprecedented difficult situation the Ivorian people can't deal with. I'm speaking as a citizen of Cote D'Ivoire and I think it is unfortunate to find ourselves in this kind of impasse again after all our sufferings.

"We spent the last 10 years in difficult crises, and going into November 28 presidential election, we felt we were coming out to know true peace, but it seems our thoughts were wrong," he said.

Drogba's reputation cut across tribal and regional barriers in the country, and his image had been used by many peace promoters before and during the historic presidential election.

After eight years of armed conflict which partitioned the country into a rebel-controlled north and government-run south, a presidential election meant to reunify the once peaceful haven of the sub-region was held on October 31 and a run-off on November 28.

The electoral commission declared opposition candidate Alassane Ouattara winner but the result was overturned by the Constitutional Council in favour of incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo. Both men swore themselves in as presidents and have named their ministers.
Last night ECOWAS suspended Cote de Voire from its membership of the organisation and recognised 0uattara as the duely elected president.
Sent from my BlackBerry wireless device from MTN

Put your best foot forward in the season's hottest shoe silhouttes featuring everything from cock wedges to high glass pumps ranging from Miu miu,Yves Saint Laurent,Jimmy Choo,Lanvin,Brian Atwood,Mami.Nicholas Kirkwood Marc Jacobs etc.


Sent from my BlackBerry wireless device from MTN

Unveiling Damilola Adegbite,"The TINSEL" Damsel(Upfront And Personal).

DAMILOLA ADEGBITE was born in Nigeria, into a Christian family of 4. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Bowen University, Iwo, Osun, Nigeria, Dami made it her goal to persue her first love from there as an actor. Today, not only has she achieved West African recognition but also continues to perfect her game.

Currently she is a lead actress (Telema Duke) in a soap opera called "Tinsel", MNet's first multi camera production, which is presently being shot in Lagos, Nigeria. She has also graced the television screens with her charm and that disarming smile with a few commercials (a lead role in a TV commercial for Brilliance Motors in March 2009 and a calendar job for Nestle, in December 2008) to mention a few.

Dami also Played lead and supporting roles in a series of stage performances around Lagos State, known as "The Vagina Monologues", which shed light on gender inequality, and addressed sensitive issues such as female genital mutilation and wife battery.

She also just recently joined the world of Television Presenting as a host for the Chartroom and Global Countdown Show on Sound City TV in Lagos.

With an insatiable hunger to keep nurturing her acting talent, this Nigerian damsel shows a lot of promise in the world of African movies and beyond.
Sent from my BlackBerry wireless device from MTN

Oshiomhole's Wife Is Dead.

Clara Oshiomhole, the wife of Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has died of breast cancer in Abuja just a few days to her daughter's wedding,

She died yesterday according to sources.

A government source in Benin City, Edo State said she had been abroad receiving treatment for the ailment but returned to Nigeria a few days ago for the wedding slated for December 19, 2010.
Sent from my BlackBerry wireless device from MTN

Elizabeth Edwards Dies From Cancer

 Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of former Democratic Party Presidential aspirant, John Edwards, died. Tuesday from Cancer in her Chapel Hill, North Carolina home after battling the disease for 6 years.
Sent from my BlackBerry wireless device from MTN

Angelina Jolie launches jewellery line | People in the Limelight

Image via Wikipedia

Angelina Jolie launches jewellery line


Angelian jolie will be collaborating with British luxury brand Asprey for the "high-end" collection, which will... not be available to the general public.
it should be noted that all profits from the line will be donated to Jolie's charity, the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict. If you want some Jolie jewels (all of the pieces will purportedly be made with "statement stones"), you must belong to an "exclusive network of clients."

Miriam Makeba pronounced MAMA LEGEND at 2010 MTV Africa music Awards | People in the Limelight

Recording artist and civil rights campaignerMiriam Makeba has been honoured by MTV at the third annual MTV Africa Music Awards with Airtel. The life and work of the South African singer and civil rights activist, who died in November 2008, will be celebrated at the MTV Africa Music Awards with Airtel in Lagos on Saturday 11 December 2010. Makeba, whose stellar career spanned more than 50 years, was honoured by MTV for her musical talent and for her role in bringing African music and rhythms into the global spotlight. In her long and glittering career, Makeba performed for John F. Kennedy, dueted with Harry Belafonte and Paul Simon, brought African political issues into the mainstream consciousness and won comparisons with Ella Fitzgerald and FrankSinatra. A victim of oppression herself, Makeba fought tirelessly to ensure that others would be free from oppression, and was appointed a UN Goodwill ambassador in 1999. Commented Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, MTV Networks Africa, “Miriam Makeba is a true legend and rightly celebrated throughout the world for her beautiful voice, fighting spirit and pioneering interpretation of African music.” Miriam Makeba follows in the footsteps of previous MAMA Legend award winners Fela Anikulapo Kuti (2008) and Lucky Dube (2009). The MTV Africa Music Awards 2010 is sponsored by Airtel in association with MasterCard. Other partners supporting the MTV Africa Music Awards with Airtel include Arik Air and the Lagos State Governmen

Accessories For The Yuletide.

Checkout new accessories you'll love to pick this Christmas season.
Sent from my BlackBerry wireless device from MTN

Jimmy Choo Celebrates 15th Anniversary With This Embellished Piece.

You may have seen the Marilyn Minter-esque ads in honor of Jimmy Choo's 15th birthday, but Minter herself shot the image above.  Crystals — the traditional 15th anniversary gift — smother the silver shoe splashing through the gold puddle; it's as sparkly and dirty as one would expect from Minter.

But Tamara Mellon, the woman behind Choo's success, found herself surprised by the artist whose work she's collected for so long, "It's amazing how down to earth Marilyn is and [yet she] produces such provocative, sexy, and inspiring images."

If you look closely, the 15th anniversary shoes are traditional Choo shapes, just covered with enough embellishments to celebrate an extra birthday or two.  Mellon explained, "I was inspired by vintage jewelry to add sparkling and luminous details…but these are not the jeweled shoes of the past…[they're] modern and edgy."

Minter herself is no stranger to the fashion world — she's collaborated with brands like Intermix and MAC as well as celebs like Madonna and Pamela Anderson, but this is her first luxury campaign.  Though most high fashion ads would love to be called "art," this may be the first piece to really warrant the title.
Sent from my BlackBerry wireless device from MTN

Mobitel Appoints New C.0.0.





MOBITEL Limited has announced the appointment of Tomi Davies as the new Chief Operations Officer (COO) for the company.

Davies is a senior Information Technology (IT) executive with management experience from Financial Times and the London Stock Exchange.

The new COO comes to Mobitel with diversified experience; as Director of Strategy for Sapient Incorporated, he helped with Siemens reorganisation of its Wireless Engineering Division to adopt UMTS.

Davies was once Head of IT Research for Marks & Spencer, developed the UK Governments award winning Director for Goverment website and was Project Director for the World Banks Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) project for the Federal Government of Nigeria's Bureau of Public Sector Reform (BPSR).

Speaking at the announcement, Mobitel Nigeria's chief executive officer-cum-president, Johnson Salako, said it was a gift to have Davies on board.

"He is a strategic addition to the Mobitel family and he comes to further strengthen the team to enable us to keep the promises we have made to the Nigerian people to deliver quality products and services,' said Salako.

Davies specialises in the development and implementation of eGovernment and eBusiness Information Systems.

He is a systems analysis expert with vast project management experience, who works with individuals and teams to "maximize the creation of social and economic value using digital technologies".

Prior to his appointment as Chief Operating Officer of Mobitel, he was the CEO of TechnoVision Communications, a Nigerian ICT services organisation. He belongs to various organizations and institutions including the Institute of Directors (IOD), Project Management Institute (PMI), Computer Professionals of Nigeria (CPN), Nigeria Computer Society and Nigerian Institute of Management.
Sent from my BlackBerry wireless device from MTN

Casey Wins Glo Naija Sings.



After 8 weeks of stiff competition amongst 10 contestants, Casey has been announced the winner of the second season of Glo Naija Sings.

Casey was announced the winner of the Glo Naija Sings at the grand finale at the MNET Studios in Lagos; beating the other two finalists Rasine and Da brodas to the $100,000  (N15m) grand prize and a Toyota Rav 4.

Overwhelmed by excitement and disbelief, Casey fell flat to the ground as host Olisa Odibua pronounced him the winner while the disappointed Rasine and Da Brodas chickened out of the stage for the latest champion.

'For me that I got to this top 3, I had won in many stages prior to this time; I had competed against myself; I got out of my comfort zone by performing songs by Fela with my R 'n'B style; I had to conquer that phobia. Right now the competition is not over; I'm entering the industry so I've got more competition again. Everyone is expecting a successful musical career from me, something new; no one is expecting crap and that's the task I have to live up to because I'm not going to make music for myself', the diploma holder tells NET.

Casey whose new feat has just conferred on him an automatic Globacom ambassadorial position, has already outlined plans on where to channel the whooping sum his vocal dexterity and fortune have brought his way.

'I intend to invest with the money and get back to school and take care of my family. I want to learn something in a music school. I just don't want to win this money and disappear into thin air. I want to do something big in music that's why I have a competition, challenge and serious work to do. I have to step up, from my packaging to the kind of music people want', he added.

The resident judge Tosin Martins led all the contestants including the evicted ones on stage in an opening performance that left the studio audience screaming and applauding at intervals.

Sent from my BlackBerry wireless device from MTN