Debbie Ford Dies; Self-Help Author Was 57

Debbie Ford, a best-selling author known for the book "The Dark Side of Light Chasers," has passed away after a long battle with cancer. She was 57.

 

A family spokesman confirms that Ford died at home in San Diego.

Her 1998 self-help book spawned an empire for the author, as she aimed to help readers overcome their personal demons.

Ford went on to pen eight more books, lead workshops and host TV/radio shows devoted to this topic. She also shared her own struggles with drug addiction and a divorce.

Wrote Ford's sister in a statement:

"From the time she was a little girl, Debbie was one of those people who had a strong mind of her own, and did things on her own terms and that is how she lived. And she was always so funny! Even up to the end, she had us laughing.

"She leaves us with such an impressive body of work. We know that her contributions will live on through the millions of people she has touched with her books and teachings, and the thousands she has trained in her work."

She is survived by her mother, son and brother and May her soul rest in peace

Still On Kim K In Nigeria

Britney Spears' New Boyfriend: Random, Normal Guy Named David!

The mystery man who took Britney Spears out for a Valentine's Day dinner and played golf with her over the weekend has been identified! Sort of!

He is ... a random, normal-seeming guy named David.

No surname for now. Just David.

 

David works for a law firm, though he is not a lawyer. He does "field research," according to TMZ. He is 27 and is clearly not wealthy. Just ... regular.

Not the worst thing, given her history.

As for his relationship with Britney Spears, they met through friends at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, Calif., where the star lives.

He's a big golfer and has been teaching her the sport; the pop icon has actually taken a liking to golf and is thinking about becoming a club member.

As for their Valentine's Day date, it wasn't particularly eventful, but David did pay. The bill for the pair's sushi dinner came out to about $60.

David tipped $13, your standard 20 percent.

Spears' reps have not commented about the relationship, so it's unclear if they are officially dating, but if he's buying her dinner ... he probably sees it that way!

The Darey Concert: Paying Millions For The Presence Of A Porn Star

Before you read please bear in mind that Kim K is not a porn star, she had sex with her boyfriend and the video became headlines, that is not a porn star.That said, below is an article by wale odunsi. i have no comment on it but please feel free to leave yours

The Darey Concert: Paying Millions For The Presence Of A Porn Star - By Wale Odunsi

Okay, I hardly comment on entertainment and showbiz news. I prefer to stay on the national issues/political terrain which are my jurisdiction. However, I could not hold back the temptation to do a piece on Darey’s ‘Love Like A Movie’ concert.

No doubt, the LLAM held in Lagos was superb; star-studded, proper management, lights, sounds et al. In fact not a few have adjudged the show the best of its type in recent years. The ovation and positive review was not unexpected considering the artiste involved. Dude is good-looking, knows his onions, greatly talented and business oriented.

About a week to the D-day, news went viral that renowned Reality TV girl, Kim Kardashian, will be in the country as a co-host of the event. At 8:20pm of Saturday, February 16, 2013, she flew in.

Trust Nigerian blogs, before her arrival, no other news existed. Even major news tabloids caught the bug. At least for three straight days, it was Kim this, Kim that.

Oscar Pistorius: I Thought Reeva Steenkamp Was an Intruder!

Oscar Pistorius swore in a South African courtroom Tuesday that he believed he was shooting an intruder last week - not girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

As the Olympian's lawyer read a sworn deposition claiming her death was an accident, prosecutors scoffed, saying he was hell-bent on murdering her.

He is charged with doing so in premeditated fashion.

 

Pistorius says he believed an intruder was in his house on Valentine's Day and he felt vulnerable because he was in bed without his prosthetic legs.

That's why he fired bullets through a bathroom door, killing Reeva Steenkamp, who prosecutors counter was hiding from him and cowering in there.

Officials say Pistorius' motive was simple: "I want to kill."

Prosecutor Gerrie Nel said the Olympian now only knew she was in there, he took the time to put his prosthetic legs on, walk 23 feet, and fire on her.

Oscar Pistorius claims he had no idea he was shooting at Steenkamp until he realized she was not in his bed. He said, "It filled me with horror and fear."

He claims he didn't have his prosthetic legs on when he fired, and only after that point did he put his legs on, walk over to the door and bash it open.

The 26-year-old sprinter says he bashed the door open with his cricket bat, discovered Steenkamp mortally wounded and carried her downstairs.

"She died in my arms," he said.

Prosecutors claim Pistorius and Steenkamp had just finished a shouting match when she fled and he fired four shots into the bathroom out of rage.

What do you think? Are you buying Oscar's defense?

Kim Kardashian Pregnant: Her First Photo Shoot!

In the latest issue of DuJour, Kim Kardashian puts to rest rumors that she's upset about her pregnancy weight gain.

How so?

By flaunting both the Kim Kardashian baby bump and her natural complexion for photographer Bruce Weber, posing in a bikini and going practically makeup-free in her first shoot since the December 30 announcement that she's expecting.

Inside the magazine, Kim says she's learned a lot from Kanye West, specially when it comes to "privacy."

"I'm ready to be a little less open about some things, like my relationships," she says. "I'm realizing everyone doesn't need to know everything. I'm shifting my priorities."
We'll try to ignore the irony of Kardashian saying this TO A MAGAZINE.
Kim also hints that the ninth season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians may be her last: "I just feel so blessed and excited and ready for the next phase."
#FingersCrossed

Tonto Dikeh set to release new music

This one is titled Jeje.  #NoComment

Gunman kills lover, 7 family members in Lagos

It was a bloody weekend at Igando area of Lagos State, when a suspected kidnapper said to be operating in Delta State, attacked the Lagos home of his girlfriend, killing her and seven others.

Vanguard gathered that the alleged kidnapper, identified simply as Henry, who is currently on the run, stormed the home of his girlfriend known as Sandra, around 10 p.m on Saturday, with an Ak-47 rifle and opened fire on all the occupants of the apartment, leaving Sandra, her elder sister, with two of her elder sister’s children dead.

Sandra’s twin sister and one of her elder sister’s daughter, however, survived.

Two of Sandra's dead sisters are pictured above.
Henry was also said to have proceeded to the home of another of Sandra’s elder sisters, living in the area, where he reportedly killed the woman and her three children.

The news of the killing quickly threw the area into disarray, as residents hurriedly shut their doors to avoid being hit by the rampaging kidnapper.

Veteran actor Justus Esiri passes on

Another day another incredibly sad news. Legendary actor Justus Esiri has died. The Member of the Order of the Niger (MON), famous for his role as the Village Headmaster in popular 80's sitcom of the same name, passed on last night. No details yet on the cause of death, but will update you guys as soon as I know something.

Justus Esiri has featured in several Nollywood movies and is the father of Mavin artist, Dr Sid. May his soul rest in peace...amen

Mindy McCready Mourned: Celebs React on Twitter

Celebrities, particularly country stars, have taken to Twitter to mourn the late Mindy McCready, who was found dead of an apparent suicide Sunday.

The death of Mindy McCready at her home in Heber Springs, Ark., shocked the industry where she found fame, and saddened millions of her fans.

Her ex, Billy McKnight, spoke out on on monday, as Carrie Underwood, Wynona Judd, Jason Aldean, John Rich and others offered Twitter condolences.

Here's a sampling of celebrity Tweets about Mindy McCready's death ...

Carrie Underwood: "I grew up listening to Mindy McCready... so sad for her family tonight. Many prayers are going out to them..."

Katie Cook: "Mindy McCready is now at peace. Mindy, tonight I choose to remember you when your future was bright."

Fergie and Josh Duhamel Expecting First Child!

Fergie and Josh Duhamel are expecting their first child. She's pregnant!

"Josh & Me & BABY makes three!" Fergie announced via Twitter, along with superimposed childhood pictures of herself and the Safe Haven star.
Duhamel shared the same message via his Twitter and Facebook.
The stars, who got married in January 2009, spoke about their desire to start a family during an appearance on Oprah's Next Chapter last October.

Oscar Pistorius may have killed his girlfriend in a fit of rage

He claimed he mistook his girlfriend for a burglar when he shot her, but South African police has dismissed the claim. They believe the blade runner killed his model girlfriend, 29 year old Reeva Steenkamp, in a fit of rage possibly caused by performance-boosting steroids.

First steroids were found in his home. Then Reeva was found in her night wear, which means she didn't just enter his home at the time he shot her at 3am Thursday morning. The police found a bloody cricket bat in the bedroom. Reeva's skull had been 'crushed' in the attack according to police. They also found a smashed bathroom door. Plus neighbours claimed they heard argument coming from his home earlier in the evening.

The police believe that Oscar first shot Reeva in the bedroom, hit her in the hip. She ran and hid herself in the toilet, he followed her and shot her three more times.

Police investigating the killing are focusing on Reeva's iPad, they suspect she received an early-hours message that may have sparked a row.
A South African news website today published a colour graphic of what they believe happened in Oscar's home (above). He will appear in court tomorrow and faces life in prison if convicted of premeditated murder as alleged by the state prosecutors. Meanwhile Nike has dropped him as their brand ambassador