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I am looking forward to greatness, says BBNaija housemate, Bisola

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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J …as she reunites with Iyanya at Temple Management Big Brother Naijahousemate, Bisola Aiyeola has made her first big move after her success at the just concluded reality TV show by signing a lucrative deal with creative agency, Temple Management Company (TMC). Bisola signed the management agreement  with TMC on Thursday, May 18, 2017 in company of her representatives and senior TMC officials at the Victoria Island corporate office of the organization. TMC, which began operations over a year ago, is working to transform the career of some of Nigeria’s biggest talents across four major platforms; entertainment, sports, arts and media. Some of the talents currently represented by the agency include Mavin Records, Iyanya, 9ice, Seye Ogunlewe, Ebi Onome, Marylove Edwards, Victor Ehikhamenor and Funmi Iyanda. Interestingly, Bisola and Iyanya are coming together again after 10 years of competing against each other at the debut edition of MTN project fame. Speakin...

Woman dies with 3 children she tried to rescue in Lagos fire

‘Furious 8’ revs ahead to outpace three new releases

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http://ift.tt/2pCj23U CORAL GABLES, FL – APRIL 27: Nicky Jam and Vin Diesel performs onstage at the Billboard Latin Music Awards at Watsco Center on April 27, 2017 in Coral Gables, Florida. Sergi Alexander/Getty Images/AFP<br />Sergi Alexander / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP “The Fate of the Furious” continued to dominate the North American box office over the weekend, fending off newcomers at home while passing the $1 billion mark worldwide, data showed Monday. The eighth installment in Universal’s high-octane series starring Vin Diesel and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson took $19.9 million, Exhibitor Relations reported. The film has grossed $193.3 million domestically in three weeks. “Furious 8,” which had a record-breaking global debut weekend, sees Diesel’s character coerced by a cyberterrorist played by Charlize Theron to turn against his own team. The next two films, new releases, were led by Pantelion’s “How to be a Latin Lover,” a comedy starring Salma Hayek, Rob...

After child and separation, Janet Jackson resumes tour

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http://ift.tt/2qnhOud (FILES) This file photo taken on March 26, 2016 shows US singer Janet Jackson performing during the Dubai World Cup horse racing event at the Meydan racecourse in the United Arab Emirate of Dubai. Pop superstar and new mother Janet Jackson said Monday, May 1, 2017 she will resume a tour after a nearly two-year break as she confirmed separating from her husband. Jackson, who had abruptly suspended a tour in 2015 amid the surprise news she was pregnant, announced 56 concerts across North America later this year. KARIM SAHIB / AFP Pop superstar and new mother Janet Jackson said Monday she will resume a tour after a nearly two-year break as she confirmed separating from her husband. Jackson, who had abruptly suspended a tour in 2015 amid the surprise news she was pregnant, announced 56 concerts across North America later this year. In an online message to fans, Jackson voiced gratitude for her four-month-old son Eissa and acknowledged splitting with her third hu...