HEALTH: Energy Drinks Are Dangerous, Doctors Warn

A physician at the Nigerian National Hospital, Abuja, on Friday advised people with hypertension and diabetes to avoid energy drinks because of their caffeine content.

Dr Agnes Eguagie, of the Department of Medicine, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

“Energy drinks are an attempt by the manufacturer to boost people’s energy alertness by combining the properties of certain compounds that we know that this can actually help.

“They contain caffeine. Caffeine makes people alert, they contain glucose, which is supposed to give you energy, they contain some B vitamins, then some may contain one or two amino acids.

“But the problem with these drugs is that combining all this things together is not actually really helpful.

“They have very high levels of caffeine in them and caffeine in itself has its own problems. Apart from the fact that it makes you alert it actually gives some people nervousness and tremor.

“For patients who are hypertensive, the high level of caffeine will cause the blood vessels to constrict and the blood pressure to shoot up; you can come down with a stoke.

HEALTH: Increasing Numbers Of Younger People Suffering Strokes

Although stroke is traditionally associated with older people, a major new study published in The Lancet this month reveals that it is increasingly affecting middle-aged and young people around the world.

The study, the Global and Regional Burden of Stroke in 1990-2000, collated data from around the world to calculate both regional and country-specific estimates of stroke. They included 119 studies in the research - 58 from high-income countries and 61 from middle-income and low-income countries.

The team of researchers, led by Prof. Valery Feigin, director of the National Institute for Stroke and Applied 

 Neurosciences at AUT University in New Zealand, compared the results over time to build up a picture of the overall burden of stroke in all 21 regions of the world for the years 1990, 2005 and 2010.

Stroke can occur at any age and by far the majority occur in people aged over 65. But the research highlights that a growing number of children and young people are affected.

Meet Another Great Nigerian Talent, Emmanuel Innocent, Praiz Machine

Emmanuel Innocent popularly known as Praiz Machine is a talented singer, song writer and Author who hails from Abia state, Nigeria. He is based in Lagos and has developed all his life time in singing.

He holds a Bsc Hons in Information Technology from the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.
He is currently a Voice Coach.

Praiz Machine he recently launched one of his books titled Ýour Voice and You and its currently selling in places like Ghana, Enugu, Porthacourt, Lagos etc.

When it comes to music, he is a genius and he is inspired by great musicians like Onyeka Onwenu, sinach, Igesings, Don Moen, Mary Mary, Cobhams Emmanuel Asuquo, Yinka Ayefele, Kirk Franklin, Michael Bolton, Smokie Norful, J.Moss, Detrick Haddon, Tosin Martins, Cue and many other talents.

I Can't Sleep, I See Dead People--Tiwa Savage's Boo, Tee Billz Cries Out

All may not be well with Tunji Balogun otherwise known as Tee Billz, if his tweet is to be taken serious. The boo of sexy singer, Tiwa Savage wrote on twitter yesterday probably informing the world of a problem he might be going through barely four weeks to their traditional wedding on November 23, 2013.

Tee Billz posted on his twitter page at exactly 1:03am on Tuesday that, "Can't sleep....I See Dead Ppl."

Tiwa Savage should be in London by now shopping for her wedding dress, while her sweetheart cannot sleep because of dead people allegedly disturbing his sleep.

We don't know if Tee Billz is hallucinating or has involved himself in some secret things.

Calls put through to Tee Billz' phone number by Nigeriafilms.com were not picked as at press time.

Source: The Nigerian Voice

Tiwa Savage And Mary J Blige Reunites

Mavin Records Singer, Tiwa Savage used to be a backup singer for the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J Blige. Tiwa received high praise from Mary J during her recent performance at the Sisters With Soul concert held in Lagos last September.  Mary J Blige acknowledged the presence of Tiwa Savage in the audience then told the story of how they met and worked together before inviting Tiwa to join her on stage.

Prince William Christened, Army Of Godparents Appointed

As if the Prince wasn't protected enough...

Britain's most famous baby, Prince George of Cambridge, has been christened at a private ceremony the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace in London. The third in line to the British throne, after his grandfather Charles and his father William, was baptised by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

George Was Welcomed Into The World On The 22nd July.

A total of seven godparents were selected for the young prince, including family members and friends of his parents, William and Kate. The godparents, announced earlier via BBC News, are Oliver Baker, Emilia Jardine-Paterson, Earl Grosvenor, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, Julia Samuel, William van Cutsem and Zara Tindall. Tindall, the wife of former rugby player Mike Tindall, is Prince William's cousin whilst the other six are friends of Will and Kate.
Kate's sister Pippa and William's brother Harry read out some bible lessons which were chosen along with two hymns and two anthems by the Duke and Duchess. Though royal fans gathered outside the chapel, the baptism was attended by only 22 guests, which included senior royals, four members of the Middleton family, the seven godparents and their spouses.

HEALTH: Contraception Needed 3 Weeks After Giving Birth, New Mums Warned

Fertility can return much more rapidly than many women assume after giving birth, and myths still abound about what contraception can and can't be used while breastfeeding. The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (bpas) has developed a pamphlet providing guidance on postnatal fertility and contraceptive options for new mothers, after noticing a rise in women experiencing unplanned pregnancies shortly after birth.

bpas has seen a particular increase among breastfeeding mothers with some believing it provided full contraceptive cover, while many women are unsure which methods are safe to use while nursing their baby - especially when it comes to emergency contraception.

The pamphlet advises:

• Fertility can return within 28 days after giving birth. However, if women want to avoid pregnancy they need to start using contraception 21 days postpartum
• Breastfeeding can provide effective protection against unwanted pregnancy but only if strict criteria are met - the baby must be less than 6 months old, women must be exclusively breastfeeding and feeding at regular intervals (every four hours during the day and six during the night), their periods must not have returned, and their baby must not be using a dummy.

HEALTH: Universal Approach Could Eradicate HIV In South Africa

The elimination of HIV in South Africa could be possible 10 years earlier than under current antiretroviral treatment policy, as a result of an expanded universal test and treat approach. This is according to new research published in the journal PLOS Medicine.

According to the Human Sciences Research Council, there were approximately 6.4 million South Africans with HIV or AIDS in 2012. The prevalence of the virus increased from 10.6% in 2008 to 12.3% last year, emphasizing the need for preventive interventions.

A team of international researchers, led by Jan Hontelez from Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam in the Netherlands, say that with the current antiretroviral treatment policy in South Africa, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) could be wiped out in the next 24-34 years.

But their new research suggests that access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) through a universal test and treat (UTT) approach could eliminate HIV 10 years earlier.

The UTT intervention involves an annual screening of people aged 15-years-old and over, alongside immediate ART for adults infected with HIV beginning in 2012 and increasing to 90% coverage by 2019.

PHOTO: Kim KardashianAnd Kanye West – After Engagement Night!

The famous couple-to-be, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West look all happy just a day after their surprised engagement in San Francisco on Monday, October 21. Both super stars appeared contented and Kanye even had to dish out the peace sign to the same paparazzi he disses on.  

Kim Kardashian was spotted leaving her San Francisco hotel alongside her mom, Kris Jenner Wednesday morning and she just looked like the ‘luckiest and happiest girl in the world’, as she put it, according to E!

The newly turned 33 year old mother was seen rocking out her incredible post-baby figure in a high-waisted shirt and flimsy lace camisole underneath an opulent fur coat plus a lovely pair of gold heels. Meanwhile boo, Kanye West appeared in a very happy mood, in a grey t-shirt saluting the papz as he walked into his San Francisco hotel building.

It’s not a dream, it’s so real people, and they are getting married after less than a year of dating. No offence, but we await the 73^rd day after that wedding!

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HEALTH: Coffee Consumption Cuts Liver Cancer Risk

Good news for coffee drinkers: researchers from Italy have shown that coffee consumption reduces the risk of liver cancer by about 40%. And some of the results indicate that if you drink three cups a day, the risks are reduced by more than 50%.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that liver cancer is the ninth leading cause of cancer deaths in the US and the third leading cause of death from cancer in the world.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common form of this cancer and men are approximately three times more likely to develop the disease than women.

The results of the study, published in Clinical Gastronenterology and Hepatology, reaffirm previous findings that coffee drinking does have health benefits.

In just this year, Medical News Today has covered reports that coffee may protect against womb cancer, prostate cancer, and even how drinking Greek coffee may be the key to longevity.

Coffee is 'good for your health'

And as The National Coffee Association's 2010 National coffee drinking survey reveals, 56% of American adults may have something to celebrate as they sip their morning cup.

Dr. Carlo La Vecchia, from Milan's Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri and lead author of the study, says:

HEALTH TIP: Make Sure Kids Drink Enough Water

If kids don't drink enough water, every part of their body won't function properly, health experts say.
The Nemours Foundation offers these tips for parents to make sure kids are staying hydrated:

• Water and milk are the best fluid choices for kids. Offer them plenty of fruit as well, since it has high water content.
• Encourage children to drink with meals and any time they are thirsty.
• Make sure children drink more water when the weather is warm, especially if they are outdoors.
• Encourage drinking water before, during and after sports practice or a game.

-- Diana Kohnle

HEALTH: Cutting-edge Microscopy Reveals How Neuron 'Claws' In The Brain Enable Flies To Distinguish One Scent From Another

Think of the smell of an orange, a lemon, and a grapefruit. Each has strong acidic notes mixed with sweetness. And yet each fresh, bright scent is distinguishable from its relatives. These fruits smell similar because they share many chemical compounds. How, then does the brain tell them apart? How does the brain remember a complex and often overlapping chemical signature as a particular scent?

Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) are using the fruit fly to discover how the brain integrates multiple signals to identify one unique smell. It's work that has broader implication for how flies - and ultimately, people - learn. In work published in Nature Neuroscience, a team led by Associate Professor Glenn Turner describes how a group of neurons in the fruit fly brain recognize multiple individual chemicals in combination in order to define, or remember, a single scent.

The olfactory system of a fruit fly begins at the equivalent of our nose, where a series of neurons sense and respond to very specific chemicals. These neurons pass their signal on to a group of cells called projection neurons. Then the signal undergoes a transformation as it is passed to a body of neurons in the fly brain called Kenyon cells.

VIDEO: Watch Davido in His Second Video for “Skelewu”

After condemning the first Skelewu video directed by Sesan, Davido has finally released the official vidoe for the song. This time the video was directed by Mr. Moe Musa.

The video will be premiered exclusively on MTV Base UK on 22nd October, 2013.

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Fan Spends $100,000 On Plastic Surgery To Look Like Justin Bieber

A crazed fan of pop singer Justin Bieber has spent over $100,000 on cosmetic surgery in a bid to look more like the teen sensation.

Toby Sheldon, 33, has had numerous procedures done to look more like his idol, including Botox injections, hair transplants, chin liposuction, an eyelid lift and smile surgery.

Britain's Daily Mail spke with the wannabe, who said, "Once Justin shot to fame, his face was everywhere and I all I kept thinking when I saw his picture was, 'I want to look like him'."

Sheldon says he never really listened to Bieber's music, but his "flawless" face is what inspired him.

"By using Justin's charming baby face as my inspiration, I've been able to restructure my entire look to maintain a much more youthful appearance through plastic surgery," he tells the Mail.

Sandra Bullock Wins Big At Hollywood Film Awards

The 49-year-old actress picked up by the Hollywood Actress prize for her thrilling performance in 3D space movie 'Gravity', and she wowed on the red carpet beforehand in a tight black dress as she enjoyed a few jokes with her ex-boyfriend Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves.

Matthew was also a big winner at the ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California, as he took home the Hollywood Actor accolade following his portrayal of a former stripper in comedy drama film 'Magic Mike' last year.

Kanye West presented Steve McQueen with the Hollywood Breakout Director gong before flying to San Francisco straight after the ceremony to propose to his girlfriend Kim Kardashian on her birthday at AT&T Park, the home of the city's baseball team the San Francisco Giants.

Julia Roberts took home the Hollywood Supporting Actress prize for 'August: Osage County', and the brunette beauty, alongside her co-stars Meryl Streep, Ewan McGregor, Benedict Cumberbatch and Juliette Lewis, picked up the Hollywood Ensemble Acting gong for the comedy drama film.

Carlos de Abreu, Founder and Executive Producer of the 17th Annual Hollywood Film Awards, recently said: ''It is a privilege to honour Julia Roberts for her brilliant and passionate performance in 'August: Osage County'. Julia continues to shine as one of Hollywood's most gifted actresses.''

Kanye West Proposes To Kim Kardashian With 15-carat Diamond Ring

Popular Rapper and GOOD Music boss, Kanye West has finally proposed to his baby mama Kim Kardashian. He made the proposal while one of his own songs was playing.

The rapper reportedly popped the question to his reality star girlfriend - with whom he has four-month-old daughter North West - with the help of a 50-piece orchestra who played Lana Del Rey's 'Young and Beautiful', before the band serenaded Kim with Kanye's chart-topping hit 'Knock You Down', which also features Keri Hilson and Ne-Yo on record.

According to E! News, the hip-hop star rented out the whole of San Francisco's AT&T Park for the special occasion, which also marked Kim's 33rd birthday yesterday (10.21.13).

As he got down on one knee and presented her with a 15-carat diamond ring by celebrity jeweler Lorraine
Schwartz, fireworks and Roman candles exploded in the sky.

PHOTO: A Girl Found Dead On The Street

The girl in the above photo was found dead this morning around Custom Street, Abarunje Road, Ikotun, Lagos with no link about the cause of her death.

We are in émber' month and Christmas is fast aproaching. Please be careful.

May her soul rest in peace..

Tiwa Savage Mad At TW Magazine

Mavin Records diva, Tiwa Savage is angry! That is official.  And it’s because a few days ago, A local magazine, TW Magazine, gave her the honor of gracing their front page (displayed above), but failed to review her debut album, (Once Upon A time) properly.

The Pop singer was so angry, that she called to express her disappointment with the article, and she was placated. But it appears the singer wasn’t ready to let the story drop, so she called them out publicly on twitter. See her tweet below.



But why was Tiwa so mad, that she had to call them, and shame them in public?
We hunted down the review from the magazine, and this is it below.

Justin Bieber Causes Trouble Last Weekend

Being in the public eye can cause a lot of headache along with the perks of fame, and Justin Bieber became the target of some official scrutiny recently.

This past weekend, a photo of the "Hold Tight" singer with a bottle of beer in his hand taken inside NOX Houston club drew the attention of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

After a complaint was filed, the Commission will investigate whether or not the Biebs was served alcohol, which could mean big problems for the club.

Also that weekend, the 19-year-old pop star was departing San Juan, Puerto Rico when airport security decided to conduct a "random search" through his many bags. Following an hour-long search, Justin was permitted to leave on a private jet.

2 Chainz Considering Releasing Sex Tape

Rapper 2 Chainz is considering releasing a sex tape to make some extra cash.

The My Story hitmaker, real name Tauheed Epps, is hoping the venture will make him a very rich man and make sure all his future mistakes are covered financially.

He tells Playboy magazine, "I want to put out a sex tape in the next five to 10 years and reap all the benefits in case I spend my hard-earned rap money doing boneheaded activities."

And 2 Chainz already has an idea of who he'd like to join him in bed for his sex tape: "I hate to say this, but I think Iggy Azalea's dope."

He also wouldn't be opposed to romancing his Beez In The Trap collaborator Nicki Minaj: "Yeah, I'd do that."

Lady Gaga Settles Lawsuit with Former Assistant

Their words laid out in court documents were full of vitriol, but Lady Gaga has settled the lawsuit filed by her former assistant.

Back in 2011, Jennifer O'Neill claimed she worked 7,168 hours of overtime between 2009 and 2011 and her former employer owed her at least $393,000.

D’banj Rocks N1 Million Blazer

Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo popularly known as D'banj has once again showed his fans that he is a big boy. You can recall that he recently bought a Giuseppe Zanotti sneakers from the Italian designer himself which is said to be worth  $995 on Zanotti official website.

Just on Saturday 19th October, D'banj wore a uniquely designed sequined two-piece blazer said to be worth over One Million Naira at his performance in the Hennessy Artistry Event held in Lagos.

He is indeed a big boy....

PHOTOS: RMD, Yvonne Nelson, Uche Jombo, Fred Amata, Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha Looking Fly In The 2013 GIAMAs in Texas!

Check out the first photos from the Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards which took place on Saturday 19th October 2013 in Houston, Texas.

Among the Nollywood Stars present at the event were Richard Mofe Damijio, Yvonne Nelson, Uche Jombo, Alex Ekubo, Fred Amata, Emem Isong, Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha and Uru Eke. 

The show was hosted by Nollywood “fine boy” Ramsey Nouah.

See photos below:

Fred Amata & Richard Mofe Damijio

Uche Jumbo

Wizkid performs for nearly empty seats in Abuja

The quietly publicized, Wizkid Live Abuja Invasion held Last Night.

Folks in attendance were stunned with the number of people who showed up at the concert with Wizkid the headliner with guest appearances from label mates Skales, Niyola, Shaydee.

Apparently, the show was meant to kick off at 5pm but was found empty as at 9:30pm and these are few images someone in attendance sent to us from the event centre .

Psquare & Lola Omotayo Set To Wed

P Square's Peter Okoye and  his baby mama, Lola Omotayo will be having their traditional marriage on the 17th of November at Arc Event Center, Lagos while the white wedding will hold at a later date in 2014.

You will recall that Peter Okoye only recently proposed to Lola Omotayo, with a brand new Range Rover SUV.

PHOTOS: Actress Daniela Okeke Shows Her Sexy Body

Daniella Okeke, is one of the sexiest Nollwood rising actresses who has starred in many famous movies.

She shows off her hot curves in the photos below:

 Isn't she hot?



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Check Out Photos From Actor Ime Bishop 'Okon Lagos' White Wedding

Comic Nollywood actor, Ime Bishop popularly known as Ókon Lagos' recently tied the knot with his missing rib Idara Saviour.

His traditional wedding was held on Thursday 19th October while he walked down the aisle on Saturday 19th October at Insight Bible Church, Nsikak Eduok Avenue, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

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HEALTH: Attitudes, Perceptions And Misconceptions About Miscarriage

The majority of Americans inaccurately believe miscarriage is rare and misunderstand its causes, creating an often isolating and guilt-ridden experience for those who experience it. These are the findings in the first-ever national survey to assess attitudes and perceptions towards miscarriage, which was conducted by researchers at Montefiore Medical Center and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. The study data was presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) in Boston.

The survey of more than 1,000 women and men found 65 percent believe miscarriage is rare, when in reality it occurs in one in four pregnancies. While knowledge of miscarriage rates was low, respondents accurately assessed that it is traumatic, with 66 percent believing the emotional impact is severe and potentially equivalent to the loss of a child. Research shows understanding the cause of miscarriage can reduce feelings of guilt or blame; however, currently the origin is only identified in 19 percent of patients.

MOBO AWARDS 2013: Fuse ODG Wins Best African Act

Ghanaian singer, Fuse ODG, bagged the 2013 MOBO Award for Best African Act, beating Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Ice Prince & Seun Kuti to it.

The Event was held at the new £125 million Hydro arena last night. It also celebrates MOBO’s 18th birthday.

The night saw performances from artistes including Iggy Azalea and Rudimental.
Trevor Nelson MBE and DJ Sarah Crawford were in charge of the proceedings, and there were appearances from Mutya Keisha & Siobhan (MKS), Ashley Banjo of Diversity, Kimberly Wyatt, Gabrielle, Katy B, Stooshe, So Solid, Ms Dynamite, and more!

Cossy Orjiakor's Appreciates Derenle On Twitter

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PHOTO: Is Tonto Dikeh Trying To Kiss A Lady Publicly?

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dike was one of the stars who showed up to support  Stylist to the stars Jeremiah Ogbodo also known Swanky Signatures at the launching of his state of the art hangout spot in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State.

Tonto was later spotted warmly greeting one of the attendees with a hello kiss. 

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Gov. Adams Oshiomhole Hosted BBA Dillish And Maria In Benin

Comrade Governor, Gov. Adams Oshiomole recently hosted BBA Dillish And Maria in Benin.

You will recall that while in the BBA house, Dillish used to call on Gov Oshiomhole and other Nigerian rich men like Dangote to bless her with money and change her life. Well, God changed her life by making her the winner of the 2013 Big Brother Africa competition and Governor Oshiomhole reportedly made her richer after her courtesy visit.
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PHOTO: Denrele Attempts Sucking Cossy Orjiakor's Boobs

The richly endowed Cossy Orjiakor won't stop flaunting her boobs for all to see. Whenever you here her name, the first thing that comes to your mind is chair lady of boobs.

Cossy took a photo at Elegushi beach last Sunday, with Denrele, another controversial person and Bassey from BBA The Chase.
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Jim Iyke - Why I went To The Synagogue

AFTER the video showing Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, in a deliverance session at the Synagogue Church of all Nations went viral, so many people have been reacting to the incident. While some thought it was a movie, others thought it was a mere publicity stunt by the church.

Ace filmmaker, Charles Novia, reacted to the deliverance session thus: ‘Jim has my best wishes. Good actor, he is. So, Jim Iyke got ‘delivered’ of an evil demon in a popular church recently? Mmn. Chai! Strange things happen. We go through a mid-life crisis one time or the other.
Genuine God discovery helps. For those sending me hateful tweets over this deliverance issue, you know the way to the church for yours.
I’m unfazed .

I do think, though, that Jim was brave to go for deliverance. It is a first step to a total recovery. I wish him well. Honestly, I do.”
Jim Iyke, however, did not feel comfortable that it went on the cameras and tweeted ‘I’m not insulting anyone. I just feel that ‘deliverance’ issues are personal, not with cameras and klieg lights. These Nollywood stars and the rush for ‘deliverance’. Dem need am sef. God save us producers from some of the demons we cast.

‘All I can say is that ‘whatever floats your boat, brother’. Better send those poor women you have dated to same church for same.’

However, Jim Iyke, who was more concerned about his salvation than what people had to say, explained his reason for going to the Synagogue. “It’s beautiful, that’s the least I can say. Nothing else truly matters; absolutely nothing. God liveth, whether you are a believer or not. Met more miserable billionaires than unhappy income earners. Success is relative. I want it wholesome. It is either you are bond or free’, he twitted.

HEALTH: Study Examines Various Treatments For Nose Bleeds

The way doctors treat nose bleeds (epistaxis), a condition that will affect about 60 percent of the population during their lifetime, varies greatly among patients seeking medical attention with no difference in outcomes, according to a study by Jennifer A. Villwock, M.D., and Kristin Jones, M.D., of the State University of New York-Upstate Medical University, Syracuse.

About 70 percent of nose bleeds occur spontaneously for reasons that range from unknown causes to cancerous lesions. While about 6 percent of patients with nose bleeds will require medical or surgical attention, very few people (less than 0.2 percent) will need to be hospitalized with a bleeding nose, according to the study background.

HEALTH: Sleep 'cleans' the brain of toxins

The brain uses sleep to wash away the waste toxins built up during a hard day's thinking, researchers have shown.

The US team believe the "waste removal system" is one of the fundamental reasons for sleep.
Their study, in the journal Science, showed brain cells shrink during sleep to open up the gaps between neurons and allow fluid to wash the brain clean.

They also suggest that failing to clear away some toxic proteins may play a role in brain disorders.
One big question for sleep researchers is why do animals sleep at all when it leaves them vulnerable to predators?

It has been shown to have a big role in the fixing of memories in the brain and learning, but a team at the University of Rochester Medical Centre believe that "housework" may be one of the primary reasons for sleep.


"The brain only has limited energy at its disposal and it appears that it must choose between two different functional states - awake and aware or asleep and cleaning up," said researcher Dr Maiken Nedergaard.
"You can think of it like having a house party. You can either entertain the guests or clean up the house, but you can't really do both at the same time."

Wizkid Praised Director Sesan Ogunro!

Starboy Wizkid has pitched his net with music director  Sesan Ogunro  despite the twitter feud between him and hiphop star Davido over the Skelewu video released over the weekend. He revealed his stand yesterday in a tweet praising Sesan for a fantastic job on his hit video, “Jaiye Jaiye” in September.
There has been a rumor of a cold war between Wizkid and Davido in the past but with his open declaration of support for the opposite camp, are we looking forward to a beef here?
Wizkid made it clear that Sesan’s work on his Jaiye Jaiye video  was perfect and perhaps, he doesn’t care what ‘anyone’ has to say or has already said.

Miley Cyrus Announced as 2013 MTV Europe Music Award Performer

Miley Cyrus has joined the line-up of performers at 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards. The 20-year-old star is expected to bring her newly-released album, "Bangerz", on the award show, which will be held at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome on November 10.

Cyrus is joining previously-announced performers, which include Katy Perry and The Killers. Earlier this month, Perry confirmed that she would deliver the live performance of "Unconditionally", the second single off upcoming "Prism" album.

Cyrus and MTV have a history. Cyrus has received many backlashes for her raunchy performance with Robin Thicke at MTV Video Music Awards back in August. Stars like Pink, Jonas Brothers, Brooke Shields and Kelly Clarkson have voiced their negative opinions about Cyrus' twerking-filled appearance.

The nominations for this year's MTV EMAs are led by singer Justin Timberlake and rap duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, who are bagging five nods each. The two entertainers are set to compete in various categories that include Best Male, Best Live, Best Video and Best Song.

Set to air in the U.S. on November 10 via the network, the upcoming annual show will be hosted by LMFAO's Redfoo. Singer Ariana Grande serves as a backstage host.
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Justin Bieber To Release New Single 'Hold Tight'

Justin Bieber is set to release a new track called "Hold Tight" in the third week of his "Music Mondays" series. The 19-year-old singer has just taken to his Instagram to reveal the single's artwork.

The artwork only features a bright purple-colored "H" letter. "#musicmondays #HoldTight," he simply captioned the image. "Hold Tight" will be released on Monday, October 21 at midnight.

Bieber isn't done sharing good news for Beliebers around the world. He later posted another Instagram picture of what may be the cover art for his collaboration with Tyga, "Wait for a Minute". "Two songs coming this week," the "Baby" singer wrote.

Bieber kicked off his 10-week "Music Mondays" series with long-awaited single "Heartbreaker". "It's a song for people going through a heartbreak - like I was when I wrote it," he described the track, which is allegedly about former lover Selena Gomez.

For the second week, Bieber dropped "All That Matters". "The song conveys that being in love is one of the greatest feelings on earth. Love is all that matters. But the void you feel when that love goes away is gut-wrenching," the Canadian popstar said of the song

Bieber is gearing up to release his documentary movie, "Believe 3D". It has been confirmed that the follow-up to Bieber's smashing hit debut movie, 2011's "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never", is slated to open in U.S. theaters on Christmas.

B.O.B's 'Underground Luxury' Album Drops December

24-year old rapper, B.o.B has announced that his third studio album titled "Underground Luxury" would be hitting stores on December 17th. He made the announcement during his visit to BET's 106 & Park on Thursday afternoon, October 17.

"Ladies and gentlemen, 'Underground Luxury' will be hitting stores December the 17th," B.o.B revealed. The follow-up to 2012's "Strange Clouds" is set to drop via Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records.

"Underground Luxury" has spawned singles that include 2 Chainz-assisted "HeadBand" and Future-featured "Ready". "It's a lot more eclectic and I think it's just a well-rounded project," the "So Good" rapper said of his forthcoming release.

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, B.o.B said that Chris Brown would also make a guest appearance in the album. "He's dope, man. We were at the studio and we always work in a lot of the same studios so he just stuck his head in the studio one day and I was like, 'Yo, man, I got some s**t that I need to play you.' So he played me one of his records for his album and we both got on each other's album," he explained.

PHOTO: Kim Kardashian Shows Off Her Sexy Body

The Tv Reality Star and Kanye West's baby mama, Kim Kardashian posted a photograph of herself on Instagram yesterday in a rather skimpy bathing suit. Kanye West responded quickly on Twitter: "HEADING HOME NOW."

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Mary J. Blige Shares The Secret To Her Long Reign

In a conversation with Spin, Mary J. Blige is warm, polite, and considered. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul is no less obliging to her fans, with whom she's shared a 21-year-long musical discussion. Fittingly, then, just in time for the holiday season, she has released a gift of sorts with her first yuletide LP, A Mary Christmas, produced by Celine Dion hitmaker David Foster. And while Blige acknowledged during the chat that the title's play on words was too good to pass up, the seasonally themed LP also invited a certain amount of year-'round introspection.

Mary J., 42, spoke with Spin about what it takes to wear the crown.

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I was conscious about not hurting myself to save the lives of my fans.

When I took control of my life and I said, "No more drama," it was during that time of the No More Drama album, when I was done with drugs, I was done with alcohol, I was done with living a life where I hated myself. I chose not only my life, but my fans, I chose them, too. People love Mary J. Blige, and if I hurt myself or commit suicide — because I was very suicidal then, before I said no more drama —my fans, that can hurt them. That can even kill some of them. So I made the shift thinking about not just my life, but four million people that came with me in this music business and said, "Mary, you saved our lives. We love you."

Katy Perry Debuts New Single 'Unconditionally'

Katy Perry's new song called "Unconditionally" has arrived online. Produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut, the new track has been confirmed as the second "Prism" single. It serves as the follow-up to chart-topping and platinum-selling lead single "Roar".

"It's a love song and it's different from 'Roar' - it's not eighth-notey," Perry said of the song during an interview several weeks ago. "And I think it's a universal love song that everyone's going to be able to relate to no matter the age, no matter male or female."

"Unconditionally" is a powerful love ballad that features Perry singing about loving her dearest one unconditionally. "Oh no, did I get too close?/ Oh, did I almost see what's really on the inside?/ All your insecurities/ All the dirty laundry/ Never made me blink one time," she sings.

Perry is gearing up to release her "Prism" album, which is due out on October 22 via Capitol Records. The album will also include "Dark Horse" and "Walking on Air", two songs which have been released as promotional singles.
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HEALTH: How To Avoid Body Odour

Dr. Olanrewaju Falodun, a consultant dermatologist at the National Hospital in Abuja, on Tuesday says the general perception that some people were born with body odour is wrong.

Dr. Falodun told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that body odour was caused by the process of bacteria breaking down in the sweat, and the sweat causing the odour.

“There are two types of sweat glands in the body. These are the eccrine gland which is found all over the body, and the apocrine gland which is found primarily in the ancillary (armpit) and genital areas.

“The two sweat glands are usually connected to hair follicles, and much of the thing we call body odour is as a result of the apocrine gland.

“The glands do not mature or start functioning until when a person reaches the age of puberty, and that is why the real issues about odour are more pronounced after puberty,” he said.

Mr. Falodun says obesity also triggers body odour in people who are overweight, as the sweat is trapped between the folds of skin.

The dermatologist however says body odour can be prevented, as long as the person diligently maintained cleanliness of the body.

VIDEO: Shaggy and Ne-Yo Release New Music Video for 'You Girl'

Shaggy recently released the music video for his collaboration with Ne-Yo, "You Girl". The four-minute clip follows a lovey dovey couple on their romantic date. They are seen riding a motorcycle together and heading to various places around Jamaica.

The clip also gives some looks at Shaggy and his collaborator, Ne-Yo, performing at a local bar with a band. They play the tune and flirt with the ladies at the place.

Filmed in Jamaica, the music video was directed by Renais Marshall and sponsored by Wisynco's Bigga beverage brand. The company was involved after it was revealed that the video was aimed to promote the beauty of the island.

Character Actor Ed Lauter Dies at 74

Veteran character actor Ed Lauter, who played the butler/chauffeur in 2011's movie "The Artist", passed away on Wednesday, October 16. He was 74.

Citing Lauter's publicist Edward Lozzi, The Associated Press reports that the actor died because of mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer which is commonly caused by asbestos exposure. Lauter found out that he contracted the disease in May.

Lauter played in about 200 movies and TV series throughout his 50 years of career. He made his small-screen debut on "Mannix" in 1971. He took part in a movie for the first time in "Dirty Little Billy" in 1972.

Lauter played brutal prison guard in 1974's comedy/drama "The Longest Yard" and appeared in Alfred Hitchcock's last film "The Family Plot" as a sleazy gas station attendant. He also played a violent cop in "Death Wish 3". In addition, he played alongside Tom Cruise in "Born on the Fourth of July". Lauter's recently appeared in 2012's "Trouble With the Curve", where he played alongside Clint Eastwood.

Lauter, who also appeared on TV series such as "The Office", "Murder, She Wrote" and "The Rockford Files" and "ER" among others, once said that people recognized his face, but did not know his name when he was in public. "They'll say, 'Oh, yeah! There's that guy! You were in ... you were in ...' " the actor said.

Chris Brown Disses Rihanna in New Song 'I'm Still'

Chris Brown allegedly takes a jab at ex-girlfriend Rihanna in an unreleased verse of DJ Khaled's "I'm Still". Arriving via Khaled's Twitter, the never-heard-before verse features Brown singing about his girl sleeping with multiple men in rap industry.

Brown didn't mention Rihanna's name, but listeners know whom he refers to. "Every n***a in the industry done fucked my b***h/ And all my n***as said I told ya/Now all these rap n***as wanna be political/ Nah, f**k that I'm a real lyrical killer," he raps.

Brown and Rihanna broke up for the first time back in 2009, following the rapper's infamous assault. They rekindled their romance earlier this year before calling it off again several months later.

"I'm Still" also features guest vocals from Ace Hood, Wiz Khalifa and Wale. It is set to be included in "Suffering From Success", Khaled's seventh studio album that will be released on October 22.

Meanwhile, Brown is currently working on his own album, "X". Set to arrive in December, the rapper's sixth studio effort will feature collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna among others.

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PHOTOS: Lagos State Deputy Governor Scolds Iyanya’s dancers for dancing without panties

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Orelope Adefulire, recently scolded some of Iyanya’s female dancers for dancing without panties.

Online reports claim that she scolded them at the closing ceremony of the MTN Lagos Street Soccer at the Campos Mini Stadium in Lagos Island “for degrading womanhood after one of them danced provocatively with no panties on.”

below is the conversation between the dancers and the Deputy Governor:

• Deputy Governor: I guess you are professional dancers?

Iyanya’s Dancers: Yes ma!

• Deputy Governor: If you must entertain without pants on, certainly not in a gathering like this. Just see how you are disgracing and degrading womanhood. Don’t try it again.

Iyanya’s Dancers: Yes ma!

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KCee TAKE OVER Album This November

“Limpopo” crooner, KCee, is set to release a new album titled “Take Over”.  The album will be hitting stores on the 1^st of November, 2013.

KCee, a former member of the defunct group, KC-Presh, has been successful in the music industry since he went solo with his career. His hit song, Limpopo, has earned him massive airplay, topping the charts all over the country.

The album will also include songs Limpopo, Okpeke, Okoso, Pull Over and Give It To Me.

VECTOR - "I'm Thinking I Can Outdo Jay Z In A Freestyle Section"

Nigerian rapper Olanrewaju Ogunmefun otherwise known Vector Tha Viper said in a recent interview with Ecomium Magazine that he and other Nigerian rappers can outdo the King of New York, Jay Z.

Vector is known in Nigeria and beyond for his smooth delivery of rhymes, metaphors and wordplay. The Ogun State born won the lyricist on the roll in 2012 Headies Award. He also participated in 2013 Hennessey Artistry.

When asked what he will tell Jay Z if he had a moment with him, Vector said "I will like to freestyle with him. I hear he doesn't write in the studio and that's cool but somewhere in my head i"m thinking we can outdo that guy. I'd like for him to see that hip-hop for Naija no be beans."
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