#ShakeItOff - Taylor Swift Debuts New Single And Music Video

Taylor Swift has just premiered her new song #ShakeItOff, along with the music video for the song. The singer also announced that her album “1989” will be coming out on October 27th!

I'll be honest and say it's not really my type of music, but it is very danceable. In the videom Taylor Swift is a Ballerina, a B-Boy and also a happy-go-lucky Cheerleader.

Listen below and see if you like it, and whether it makes you want to dance with her ...

Sam Smith - I'm Not The Only One [Music Video Romance]

The music video for Sam Smith's I'm Not The Only One is directed by Luke Monaghan and features Dianna Agron as an unhappy wife and Chris Messina as the philandering husband.

Agron’s character must have somehow found out about her husband’s indiscretions but she chooses not to confront him and instead bottles it up within her. When he is not there, she lets loose on the pain inside her, proceeding to uncork a bottle of white wine in the middle of her neighborhood liquor store, drink away her problems, and then eventually set fire to Messina’s possessions.

And as seems accepted in these music videos, she cleans up her tears and her mess, and welcomes him back home at the end like everythings OK. I guess that's the power of love. Count me out, sha.

Downton Abbey Announces Season 5 With Full Cast Photo And Character Stills

PBS’ Masterpiece has released several brand new looks at Downton Abbey season 5, including the annual cast photo in front of their iconic home.

This year’s Downton Abbey group photo, pictured above, includes several notable additions: Robert’s dog is making his first appearance in the group photo as are Lady Mary and Branson’s respective children (the new actors for the kids were announced last week).

Several high-res Downton Abbey season 5 stills were also released by PBS/Masterpiece today. In them we see characters like Branson, Lord Gillingham, Lady Mary, Isobel Crawley, Bates and Anna, Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes, Thomas, Daisy, Cora, Branson, and others.

Asa Performs New Single Dead Again At Olympia For the Fête de la Musique

In the run up to her new album #BedOfStone out August 25, Asa performed an Acoustic Live version of the single Dead Again at the Olympia Paris.

In the appearance as a headlining act for the Fete de la Musique, she also performs Jailer from her eponymous album and another single, How Did Love Find Me, off Bed of Stone.

I did not buy Beautiful Imperfection, Asa's last album, but listening to these two singles, I've just pre-ordered Bed of Stone. I'm that sold!

The Best Man Movie Gets Another Followup - "The Best Man Wedding"

‘The Best Man’ is going to be a trilogy? Count me in!

I really enjoyed The Best Man Holiday, which made me cry by the end, and I can’t wait to see what the group gets into this next instalment!

Entertainment Weekly reports that writer/director Malcom D. Lee, with Sean Daniel producing, will be bringing a third instalment called The Best Man Wedding. I already see lots of love and drama, lol...

The Best Man Wedding will be released on Friday, April 15, 2016. And the film’s description says the gang will be returning to “celebrate the group’s most unexpected wedding to date.

Bracket – Nana [Music Video Romance]

Music duo Bracket have just released the video to their single which dropped some weeks ago. Watch it below and share your thoughts.

I congratulate them for the highlife beat to the song, the video quality and scenery, but their vocals and the lyrics need some work.

Dating Naked - A New TV Series Coming Soon on VH1, Will You Be Watching?

#DatingNaked will have the series premiere July 17 on @VH1, who will be watching?

So Dating Naked is a hookup show where two people meet up on a blind date but both are naked. And there are also group dates where everyone is naked. Like, really?

Supposedly, what they are trying to find out is if, it is "easier to find true love when you truly have nothing to hide?"

I don't watch that channel at all, but the series is trending on Twitter and I had to know what it was about. What do you think, who will be watching?

Yemi Alade And Alex Ekubo Find Sweet Love in Tangerine [Music Video Romance]

The music video for Yemi Alade’s new song “Tangerine” featuring Selebobo is out and is the official follow-up to Johnny. Both songs are from her debut album “Kings Of Queens” expected to be released in the last quarter of 2014.

Again, Alex Ekubo is Yemi Alade’s leading man and he's no more a womanizing cad. In fact, they enjoy a short on-screen kiss :)

The video is directed by the award-winning Clarence Peters and tells the tale of a love that is as sweet as “Tangerine”. I'm surprised though that while she was shopping for fruits, there was no tangerine?

OK, maybe I'm being too literal. Watch the video below..

Lagos Slum Mechanic Trains and Mentors 3 UK Teens For BBC Reality TV Show

The UK's BBC3 has a new reality TV show titled Slum Survivors, which features young jobseekers who can't find work in the UK, and then the show gets them apprenticeships abroad.

The series kicks off in Lagos, which according to the BBC is a city obsessed with cars, and so the episode set in Lagos features British teens who want to be mechanics.

See photos of the reality show participants below as they fetch water, eat local delicacies, and do the local punishment, 'pick pin'. There's also a video trailer of the complete series.

For those who weren't happy with the other BBC show set in a Lagos slum, this is not a good idea. What do you think?

Watch Gidi Up Season 2 Online - Episode 1 - 5 [Every Dream Has a Price Tag]

Gidi Up is a thrilling adventure centered around the lives of four friends in pursuit of happiness, success and independence. However, a few wrong choices quickly turn their Lagos dreams into a Gidi nightmare.

When I shared the last episode of Season 1 [here], I wasn't sure if there would be a season two. I'm happy to report that there is, and after having watched the first five episodes, my verdict is "MUST WATCH!"

For those that watched the first season of Gidi Up, some characters have had their actors changed, like OC Okeje, Adesua Etomi, and a lady I haven't watched before, but the newbies are more than equal to the task.

Enjoy! And don't blame me when you finish the first five episodes and want more :)

Ibinabo Fiberesima Shows Off Her Bikini Body, Seeks Second Term as AGN President

Ibinabo Fiberesima is the current president of the AGN and yesterday, she declared her intention to run for a second term despite the well publicized criticisms she got from Clarion Chukwura and some of her other colleagues.

On her intention to run for a second term in office, Ibinabo said;

“I won’t work so hard and let someone else take the glory. My people want me back. I was really planning to move on to doing my own stuff but someone did something that touched me.

He came to me with a list of everything I promised I would do for the guild during my campaign. He was itemising everything I did as he stated I have delivered on every promise I made to the guild. I looked at it and it was true.

Genevieve Nnaji Slams Punch With Scathing Rebuttal - Never Called Nollywood Bland and Mediocre

A newspaper interview granted by Genevieve Nnaji to Punch quoted her as saying that she was not willing to return to Nollywood as it has been characterized by mediocrity and blandness. 

Several players in the industry had called her out on the harsh words, and she has issued a rebuttal on her Instagram saying;

"I never called my industry bland and mediocre. Truth or not, they were NOT MY WORDS. As a person/writer, you can "assume" what you like about my thought process but DO not project those thoughts as "quotes" by me. It's distasteful, insensitive and quite unprofessional. It's insulting to those limited few working hard to make a difference in the industry. I am a product of Nollywood and my loyalty remains unshaken."

The part of the interview referenced asked the actress why she did not appear in more movies these days; and she had suppossedly said;

30 Most Controversial Nollywood Divorces And Breakups Of The Past Decade

Daniel Ademinokan and Doris Simeon - Divorced 2013

Some allege that Nollywood is synonymous to divorce, but I strongly disagree. This is because there are marriage crashes everywhere. The marriages of pastors, bankers, politicians, civil servants etc do crash.

But we get to hear more about the so called frequent marriage crashes in Nollywood because they are in the limelight.

Nevertheless, whenever most Nollywood marriages crash, we get to hear that they crashed because of incompatibility and irreconcilable differences.

Below are list of top Nollywood stars whose divorce and separation shook Nollywood and made their fans to feel bad.

Zendaya Is No Longer Involved in The Aaliyah Lifetime Movie

17-year-old Zendaya has backed out of her starring role in the Lifetime movie about late R&B singer Aaliyah, and is "no longer involved" in the project", a rep for the actress has confirmed today. The role may be recast or Lifetime may drop the entire movie.

The news of her departure comes less than two weeks after it was first announced that Zendaya would play the role of Aaliyah in the Lifetime biopic, tentatively titled "Aaliyah: Princess of R&B."

Zendaya had tried to push back to those who felt she should not play the singer, saying she was "black enough" since she had a African American dad. I guess those critics won.

Production was scheduled to begin this summer, and the network hoped for a fall release. But complications, and a new search for the lead, might warrant a push-back for the film.

Davido Wins BET Award for Best African Act, Shares Photo From Pre-Event Taping

Davido has won the 2014 BET Award for Best African Act, which was revealed at a pre-event taping in Los Angeles ahead of the main award ceremony on Sunday night. 

A grateful Davido shared the picture of his statue with fans saying,

"Thanks to all my fans!! WE WON @BETAwards BEST AFRICAN ACT 2014!! so happy!! Time to party!”

Congrats to him! But we have to ask, when will BET add the African Act category to those shown live on air during the main Awards show?

KWAM1 Stars in New Eko Movie With Bukky Wright, Olumide Bakare and Jide Kosoko

Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal aka K1 De Ultimate (KWAM1), is fast becoming a familiar face in Nollywood as he stars with Bukky Wright, Olumide Bakare, Jide Kosoko, Iya Awero, Orisha Bunmi and Yemi Blaq among others in Eko: The Blessing of Olofin.

The movie though yet to be released was shot in Ifo and Badagry, directed by Femi Bright and produced by Fola Onifade, MD/CEO of Spectacular Outdoors Limited.

According to the producer, the movie features a very large cast and the story will set the record straight on the true Lagos State. Eko, The Blessing of Olofin will answer uestions stirred by the controversy that happened a few months back, where people insisted that Lagos was a no man’s land.

See more photos below.

Sherri Shepherd, Jenny McCarthy Leave 'The View' - Will The Show Be Cancelled?

Sherri Shepherd and Jenny McCarthy will be leaving The View, and with the show's co-creator Barbara Walters retired from hosting duties last month, some wonder if that's the end?

Shepherd said in a statement confirming her departure,

"It's been seven wonderful years on The View and after careful consideration it is time for me to move on. I am extremely grateful to Barbara Walters and (executive producer) Bill Geddie for giving me the opportunity. I look forward to the business opportunities that lay ahead for me and I am incredibly grateful to my View family and my fans for supporting me on this journey."

ABC confirmed McCarthy's departure saying: "The View will be moving in an exciting new direction next season and ABC has made decisions to evolve the show creatively."

Behind The Scene Pictures From Lynxx Upcoming Music Video With Stephanie Coker

The music video is directed by Kemi Adetiba and stars MTV Base presenter Stephanie Coker, as Lynxx's love interest. Who remembers Lynxx and Joselyn Dumas in Mr and Mrs Smith? Watch it here.

I can't wait for this one. I'm getting the same romantic vibes. See more pictures below.

Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know?” Gets Amazing Cover By British Singer Sam Smith

Sam Smith is becoming a Youtube sensation after he delivered a heartbreakingly touching version of Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know?” for an episode of “Grey’s Anatomy”

If you're like me, you probably had not heard of the British singer before now, but you just have to listen to this song!

I am a fan of Greys and often they get me tears with their music soundtrack. Now I'm wondering which episode has this song? Sam Smith's take on what is normally a dance track is simply awesome!

Addicted By Zane Now a Movie With Boris Kodjoe and Sharon Leal

Based on the best-selling novel by Zane, Addicted has been adapted into a romantic thriller starring Boris Kodjoe alongside Sharon Leal. In the sexy and provocative thriller about desire and the dangers of indiscretion, a married woman is addicted to men that are not her husband.

Successful businesswoman Zoe Reynard (Sharon Leal) appears to have attained it all – the dream husband she loves (Boris Kodjoe), two wonderful children and a flourishing career. As perfect as everything appears from the outside, Zoe is still drawn to temptations she cannot escape or resist. As she pursues a secretive life, Zoe finds herself risking it all when she heads down a perilous path she may not survive.

The movie is directed by Bille Woodruff with a screenplay by Christina Welsh and Ernie Barbarash. The other stars in the movie are Tyson Beckford, Kat Graham, Tasha Smith and William Levy.

Check out the preview below...