Kunle Afolayan’s October 1 and the screen adaptation of Chimamanda Adichie’s award winning novel, Half of a Yellow Sun have been named among 9 Nigerian movies to be showcased at the Woodpecker Film Festival (WFF) coming up in New Delhi, India next month. Other shortlisted Nollywood movies for the festival beginning on September 17, 2015 are Emem Isong’s Champagne, Knocking on Heaven’s Door, Brothers, Bedlam, Silent Tears, Doll House and Obi Emenloye’s Thy Will be Done. The movies will be showcased during the World Panorama session of the festival. In a statement made by the founding director of the WFF, Narender Yadav, he disclosed that the decision was made to bring an unforgettable experience to cinema lovers in the World’s 2nd most populous nation. ‘It’s for the first time that a serious attempt is being made to bring Nigerian cinema to the Indian audience. I am sure this is going to be an enriching experience for cinema lovers in India. ‘At the same time, these films will also attract (a) large number of Nigerian youths, who are in New Delhi either for their higher studies or for work. Overall, it’s going to be an exciting feature of our festival this year.’ ...
Kelly Osbourne will host the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) pre-show. The former ‘Fashion Police’ star will present from the red carpet outside Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater alongside Carly Aquilino, Nessa Diab, and Nora ‘Awkwafina’ Lum. They will be joined by Nick Jonas. Following the pre-show, ‘Wrecking Ball’ singer Miley Cyrus will take over to host the main show. The MTV VMAs pre-show airs on August 30, 2015 at 8pm, followed afterwards by the main ceremony....
Amber Rose is reportedly working on her own talk show, having already shot the pilot in Los Angeles. The 31-year-old model is ‘really excited’ about the possibility of leading a chat show and has already shot a pilot. A source said: ‘Amber’s working with a top production team, and they already shot the pilot in Los Angeles. She’s really excited. ‘She’ll definitely talk a lot about her own life. Producers are counting on her to just be herself! She’ll also help other people resolve their issues.’ And things are moving quick,with hopes that it will be on the air ‘soon’. The insider added: ‘They are looking to make a deal in the very near future.’ And before she finalises plans for a talk show, The 31-year-old model is working hard on the release of her book, ‘How To Be A Bad Bitch’....
Congratulations on their big hit. Three months after being announced as the brand ambassador for international men’s ready-to-wear fashion brand – Deo Milano, TV personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has landed another mouthwatering endorsement deal with alcoholic beverage brand, Gulder. The recently engaged host of Rubbin Minds is joined by Nollywood actor, Yemi Blaq and popular TV personality, IllRymz who were all unveiled on Friday, August 15, 2015. The new brand ambassadors signed their deals at the office of Paul Okoye led Upfront Bookings.... more photos:
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