Beyoncé Writes About Michelle Obama for 2019 TIME 100 List!!!

Time Magazine has revealed it's annual list of the 100 Most Influential people in the world. Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, BTS, Ozuna, Taylor Swift, Khalid and many more were among the notable musicians who made the list. In addition, several musicians wrote blurbs about the entrants.  Beyonce wrote the sweetest blurb about former first lady, Michelle Obama who is currently on a European tour in support of her bestselling memoir, "Becoming". The former first lady was listed as an Icon.
The Time 100 list also includes Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson who received a testimonial written by Gal Gadot, and Sandra Oh by Shonda Rhimes.

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Olowo of Owo, Oba Victor Olateru-Olagbegi dies at 77!

The traditional ruler of Owo kingdom in Ondo state, Oba Victor Folagbade Olateru-Olagbegi, has reportedly died at the age of 77. According to multiple outlets, the monarch passed on to greater glory last night, April 16th, 2019. 
The late monarch was installed in 1999 by the Owo kingmakers but was given the staff of office by the late governor Olusegun Agagu on December 11, 2003. He was a lawyer and received his first degree in law from London, UK and attended Nigeria Law school, in 1968 before practicing Law under the tutelage of late Fatai Williams and rose to the peak of his career as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
He was appointed Chancellor of the University of Benin in 2005 and later, University of Abuja. He was serving as the Chancellor of the University of Jos until his death last night. The respected monarch is survived by his wife, Ololade Olateru-Olagbegi, a barrister and law lecturer at Ondo State University, and children. May his soul rest in peace. Amen

Franch Billionaires Steps Up As France's President Vows To Rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral After Devastating Fire!!!

On Monday night, massive blaze devastated large part and threatened to completely destroy 850-year old Notre Dame Cathedral, in Paris. Folks around the world, particularly the Catholic community watched in horror the video of the iconic spire at the top of the historic cathedral collapses.

Although firefighters were able to stop the fire, the cathedral's landmark still suffered a colossal damage. Amazingly, there were no deaths or injuries confirmed. And the authorities have ruled out arson and possible terror related motives. They are treating the blaze as an accident.

France president Emmanuel Macron lamented the loss via a tweet when he wrote.....“Notre Dame of Paris in flames. Emotion for a whole nation. Thoughts for all Catholics and for all French. Like all our countrymen, I’m sad tonight to see this part of us burn.” 

Emmanuel Macron‏Verified account @EmmanuelMacron

Notre-Dame de Paris en proie aux flammes. Émotion de toute une nation. Pensée pour tous les catholiques et pour tous les Français. Comme tous nos compatriotes, je suis triste ce soir de voir brûler cette part de nous.

11:05 AM - 15 Apr 2019

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The World Most Expensive Handbag Costs 6.7-Million Dollars!!!

Designer to the billionaires, Debbie Wingham has unveiled her latest design. It's an up-cycled handbag worth a staggering $6.7-million. The little purse is made from real emu eggs, an 'up-cycled Hermes scarf, embellished in over 8,000 glittering diamonds set in platinum and 24 karat gold, and Cartier earrings as clasp. The 37-year old British designer unveiled the opulent creation on The Wendy Williams Show on Tuesday before delivering the pricey item to her mega rich client in Manhattan.
According to the designer, all items used to make the purse were up-cycled from the client who commissioned it and the most valuable gem on the exterior are three extremely rare 3-karat flawless pink diamond, worth $1.9-million a piece and two flawless white diamond valued at $265k

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So, Jermaine Dupri Believes Nipsey Hussle Is Jesus?

A day after Nipsey Hussle’s memorial service in Los Angeles, hit maker Jermaine Dupri is making some serious religious claims about the late rapper and facing some backlash from fans in the process.

On Friday (April 12), the veteran producer jumped on his Twitter account and tweeted, “I believe Nip was Jesus.”

(Like, really dude? Are you even listening to yourself right now)!

As it shouldn't, JD's remark didn’t sit well with some of his social media followers who quickly accused him of delivering a hot take. (well, me too)

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Photos Of Meghan Markle's Best Maternity Looks from Her Third Trimester!!!

Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle's is such a fashion icon. The royal mother-to-be, who is due sometime before the end of the month has a evolving maternity style that reached its peak in her third trimester. The more her due date draws near, the more she serves us some "sexy prego-sness".(Here I go again, making up my own English words....Help me Jesus...lol). 
From chic athleisure to stunning bespoke gowns, the Duchess continues to be  all shades of royal gorgeousness and we are here for it.

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Wendy Finally Files For Divorce And Now Looking For A New Place To Live!!!

After years of alleged  physical, mental and emotional abuse, Talk Show Host, Wendy Williams, finally finds the courage to say "I have had enough" and we applaud her for it. According to court document filed in Essex County, New Jersey, the 54-year old and husband, Kevin Hunter are splitting for "irreconcilable differences" . The split comes amid renewed rumors that Hunter has been cheating on Williams with a woman named Sharina Hudson, who gave birth to a baby suspected to be Hunter’s last month.  Hunter was served with the divorce papers at 6.30am on Thursday, April, 11th.

The divorce news came after Wendy notably flaunted her lack of a wedding ring early Thursday. Rumors of infidelity has plagued the couple for many years, though William never confirmed them but she vaguely addressed her marital woes on her show earlier this year. cryptically telling viewers after her return from a two month hiatus that her wedding would always stay on her hand.

 “I’m still very much in love with my husband,” she said. “Don’t ask me about mine.” Pointing to her wedding ring, Williams added, “It ain’t going anywhere. Not in this lifetime.” 

Oh well, I guess her ring apparently did go somewhere. Williams and Hunter met at a skating rink in 1994, tied the knot three years later and welcomed their son, 19-year-old Kevin Hunter Jr., in 2000.

We applaud you Wendy, no woman should ever be with a man who sucks life out of them. This relationship has been toxic for years. You totally deserve better. Keep your head up.

Music and Tears as Slain Rapper, Nipsey Hussle Is ‘Sent Off Like a King’ With A Presidential Honor!!!

About 21, 000 people gathered in Los Angeles, Staple Center  today for a 'Victory Lap' funeral in honor of Grammy award nominated rapper, Nipsey Hussle. The 33-year old , whose real name is Ermias Joseph Asghedom was shot multiple times on March, 31st in the parking lot of his store, Marathon Clothing in South Los Angeles. 

The bittersweet memorial to this local hero melded deeply emotional tributes with arena-filling musical interludes from his debut album.

“This is a celebration. The marathon continues,” shouted DJ Battlecat over the loudspeaker before the beginning of the service at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles, which included Hussle’s family along with prominent figures like Stevie Wonder, Anthony Hamilton, Snoop Dogg, Jay Z and wife, Beyonce,  Meek Mill, Louis Farrakhan and YG.

Before the service began, Hussle’s voice boomed from the speakers and thousands of fans sprung to their feet to sing along, the bass shaking the ground, giving the event the feel of a concert.

The majority of mourners at the event were African-American and Latino, largely in their 20s and 30s, many wearing the famous “Crenshaw” shirts that were sold in Hussle’s store. Members of the Eritrean community wore traditional clothing, some adorned with national flags.

Before performing at the funeral, the musician Stevie Wonder called for stronger gun regulations. People nodded along in the audience as he spoke.

“It is a heartbreak to again lose a member of our family. It is a heartbreak because it’s so unnecessary,” he said. “It is so painful to know that we don’t have enough people taking a position that says: Listen, we must have stronger gun laws.”

After his remarks he performed the song “Tears in Heaven.”

In a tribute, Snoop Dogg said that he and Hussle were drawn to each other like magnets. He said that other up-and-coming artists often promise that “I’ll make you a million dollars.” Not Hussle; he knew his talent was about more than money: “He was a visionary.”

“Nipsey’s line was, ‘Hey homey, listen to my music, just give it a listen,’” Snoop Dogg recounted. “I didn’t grow up with Nip, in the neighborhood, but I watched him grow up in front of me.”

He praised Hussle for the unifying role he played in a culture sometimes marred by gang violence. “We’re going to respect another man from another neighborhood when he comes from where we come from,” Snoop Dogg said. “You are a peace advocate, Nip. That’s what you are.”

The service all but stopped the hip-hop world on Thursday. While some West Coast rappers took the stage to speak about Hussle’s life and enduring message, others sent their own emotional condolences. 
Jay-Z, whose company Roc Nation managed Hussle in recent years, wrote in a statement printed for the funeral goers: “You were a curious soul who was evolving at a speed that was truly inspiring. The seeds you have planted are already bearing fruit.”

President Barack Obama sent a letter praising Hussle, which Karen Civil, a hip-hop media personality, read at the service. The former president said that he had heard Hussle’s music through his daughters.

“While most people look at the Crenshaw neighborhood where he grew up and see only gangs, bullets and despair, Nipsey saw potential,” the former president wrote. “He saw hope. He saw a community that even through its flaws taught him to always keep going.”

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Is On The Cover Of Marie Claire Brazil

Award winning novelist and short story writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is looking like a million dollar as she covers the recent edition of Marie Claire Brazil.

The Nigerian writer shared a photo of the front cover on her Instagram account and thanked everyone at the "Marie Claire Brazil team for taking a stand for feminism".

"Delighted to be on the cover of Marie Claire Brazil. And to highlight the work of talented designers: Brazilian @renatabuzzo.veglab and Nigerians @kikikamanu and @the_ladymaker.

Thank you @lauraancon @driferreira @Kakakaren_ka @ruafilmes 
And everyone at the Marie Claire Brazil team for taking a stand for feminism"

 Meanwhile, the 41-year old is set to receive an honorary degree from American University in Washington, DC and deliver the commencement address for the university’s College of Arts and Sciences in May.

The writer will be honored as “one of the world’s most powerful voices in fiction”.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at the College of Arts and Sciences commencement.

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#BlackExcellence: Identical Twins Are Valedictorian And Salutatorian Of Their High School!!!

This is the type of news we need to hear more of.
Identical twins, Deontae and Deontrea Wrights are leading the way at their Toledo Ohio, Scots High School senior class this year. With a 4.5GPA, Deontae is the Valedictorian while Deontrae is right behind him as the Salutatorian with a GPA of 4.4.  It's the same in school as in life. Deontae was born first.

"We both like to compete against each other," says Deontrae. "We want to score higher than each other."
"It feels awesome knowing that I put in the hard work and got something out of it," he says. "It feels great at the end of the day."

The young men secured full rides to The Ohio State University to study electrical engineering. They say they want to minor in business and start their own electrical engineering firm once they graduate.

In addition to their high achievements in school, both of them hold two jobs and have more than 70 hours of community service. They say giving back makes them feel good, and changes the community.

Now, that's BLACK EXCELLENCE.......Congratulation guys!!!

Naomi Osaka Signs With Nike

Nike has announced endorsement deal with reigning tennis champ,  Noami Osaka. What that means is, the lovely Japanese born tennis player who had previously been tied to rival Adidas, will now be trading in her Adidas for Nike outfit.

The World #1 will be rocking Nike gear for the first time at the Stuttgart Grand Prix later this month.

Responding to the news, Osaka said in a statement.....

"I'm proud to become a member of the Nike family and excited about getting involved in all of the opportunities Nike has to offer, Nike has a legendary track record of writing history and I look forward to being a part of those moments for many years to come."

Osaka has won the two last Grand Slams-----The Australia Open and U.S Open, making her the first Japanese player to ever win one of the four majors. She shocked herself and the world when she beat tennis queen Serena Williams at Flushing Meadows in September of 2018. She also has deals with numerous brands including Japanese airline, Nippon Airways, car manufacturer Nissan and watch company Citizen
Congratulations to her!

See her Instagram post about the deal after the jump!!!