Tuesday, 14 January 2014
HOT GIST
The year 2014 started tremendously,for some artiste not excluding this young promising act popularly known as I_BLAC.The gbesunmobi crooner who was spotted at a popular night club in lekki on 1st of january 2014 performing on stage along reknown artiste like Terry G,Danny young and clever jay.I_BLAC who gain recognition in the music industry after winning 'BE A STAR' competition which run in 2012 with numbers of 20 contestants all over nigeria.And whose real names are folorunsho imoleayo adewale,he attented Babs fafunwa millenium secondary school and further his education at lagos state polytechnic,where he obtained certificate in banking and finance.I_blac who spoke to entertainment at an event in lagos,said he is set to release more tracks this year,which some artistes like solid star,olamide and praiz will be featured.And he promised to take the world by storm this year.
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Patience Ozonkwo and Joke Silva speak on “Victims of the Society”
Nollywood royalties - Patience Ozonkwo, Joke Silva, Alex Usifo lock
horn in the new advocacy lick “Victims of the society by actor and film
maker Elvis Chuks
Dec 20, 2011
The movie “Victim of the Society” is an
advocacy flick done artistically in the aftermath effect of child abuse.
It takes a holistic look at what happens when a child is turned into a
monster and when the monster is unleashed on the society. The movie
explores the damaging effect of abuse and the role of the society.
Speaking elaborately about the movie, Patience Ozonkor says “The story is a very unique one. I felt touched by the storyline of the movie when I read the script. Many people have done stories concerning what people are passing through in the society but they have never touched it the way this script touched it. Look at the background of the girl in the movie, the foundation of the family, when the foundation is broken, every other thing goes wrong. So the foundation matters a lot. Poverty, abject poverty can lead one into a lot of things, lack of care from parents, lack of care from government can lead our children into bad things, for example, using their body to achieve what they want.
“This is the kind of movie we want to be doing now, topical movies that will tell stories that would go anywhere in the world, not just stories that portray things in our society but all societies around the world not just Africans alone. Even the white people go through what was portrayed in this movie which is an international standard movie” Mama Gee said.
Also commenting on the movie, veteran actress Joke Silva says “the movie treats on various issues that affect our society such as human trafficking, the HIV/AIDS surge child abuse and women abuse. Personally what I like about the movie are the topics the movie bothers on, because you know, when one form of abuse is left unchecked, it always leads to more abuses and it keeps going on and on like that and this is what happens in our present day society”
The producer Elvis Chuks became popular with his roles in numerous Nollywood flicks and soap opera such as, Superstory. He is one of the very few to have studied motion pictures outside the shores of this country, where he bagged an advanced diploma in filmmaking. Born in Abia state, he started his movie career when he featured in “Tales by Moonlight” “sweet and sour” and other sitcoms.
When asked who the target audience is, Elvis said “the movie is a movie for the society and it is not for Nigeria alone but for the whole of Africa, according to reports 75% of people in the world have being a victim of one abuse or the other. I am very passionate about this movie because the message cuts across the social classes in our society and the world over”
“Victims of the society” paints a picture of a growing child from a remote area who constantly witnesses the abuse of his mother by his drunken father and he has to come to terms with his two younger sisters who hawk on the street for survival. This movie is intended to sensitize people on the dangers of child neglect, child abuse and women abuse.
Kenny Saint Brown The Movie Star?
Kenny Saint Brown, gospel music artiste has decided to display one of her many talents.
Contemporary gospel artist,Kenny Saint
Brown,popularly known as KSB, has joined the movie industry by playing a
minor role in Tade Ogidan's new flick (Family on Fire).
Dec 20, 2011
She featured in the movie alongside other top actors like Saheed Balogun,Shola Sobowale,Sola Fosudo,Segun Arinze and others.
According to KSB, "I just featured in a movie (Family on Fire) produced by the legend,Tade Ogidan.He cast me in it.
"It was really interesting.I didn't have much problem saying my lines because of the wonderful people I worked with.They really helped me a lot.The executive producer was quite encouraging."
When the question of where else she might have displayed this unique talent, she does not hesitate to clear the air, "I was just invited for this one.But the truth is that I can act,do comedy and MC.I'm just gifted.I believe the producer saw that talent in me."
Casting Couch: Another Name For Sexual Abuse Women are often forced to exchange sex for favors in the movie industry...it seems children are now joining the list of victims
Casting Couch: Another Name For Sexual Abuse
Women are often forced to exchange sex for favors in the movie
industry...it seems children are now joining the list of victims
By adewalepromotions Dec 20, 2011
Several stars have come forward recently with
casting couch tales, saying they were appalled and shocked they were
asked for sexual favors in order to get coveted jobs in Hollywood.
But for all of the talk of outrage, few of the alleged perpetrators have been named. In fact, a number of entertainment industry experts and insiders declined to even comment on the hot-button issue.
So why are entertainment pros mum when it comes to sexual predators in Hollywood?
“Actors don’t name names for several reasons. Many times it is because they want to move on from that unpleasant experience, or perhaps they succumbed to it, or the ‘perpetrator’ was so huge that they do not want to defame that person because they think highly of their work,” Los Angeles-based celebrity psychologist, Dr. Nancy Irwin, says, “Others don’t want to be labeled a ‘snitch’ or feel nobody will believe them because it is such a cliché. Sadly, the cliché does perpetuate, probably because the creative process in and of itself can be a seductive process, and the temptation is non-stop in Hollywood.”
Hollywood-based career strategist Suzannah Galland said she hears many horror stories from friends who are top actresses. These victims don’t name names “out of fear,” but she says code of silence can turn tragic.
"Two (friends) have told me of date rapes perpetrated by major male stars. In both cases, these women agreed to a friendly dinner,” she said. “One of these friends had no interest in a romantic relationship at all with the star that was pursuing her, and she made that clear to him. All the same she was in awe of the man’s talent, and happy to discuss possible roles with him. An alliance would have been hugely helpful to her career. So she was trusting when he invited her after dinner to stop by his hotel, where he had a stack of scripts to show her. Once the door was shut, he raped her. ’I never told anybody,’ she explained to me, ‘because he is who he is and I was ashamed.’”
Another friend confided to Galland that she was approached by an award-winning actor she found attractive. However, when she went back to his place to “discuss scripts,” things took an ugly turn.
“Even though she was willing to be romanced, that never happened. He beat her then raped her. She spent years in recovery, conflicted and ashamed,” Galland explained. “She made no public complaint.’”
According to Irwin, by not revealing the predators, celebrities are contributing to the problem and putting others at risk of becoming the next victim.
“I always encourage actors to file a complaint anonymously through the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) because they care about this issue deeply,” she said. “It is up to talent to set the boundary and disallow abuse. If this happens enough, and SAG disciplines the abuser, hopefully they will seek the professional help they need to halt this inappropriate and damaging behavior.”
SAG National Director of Affirmative Action and Diversity, Adam Moore, said that despite gains made over the years toward workplace equality, performers still often face workplace discrimination and sexual harassment on set or during auditions.
“Neither discrimination nor harassment is your fault. When you see or become a victim of discrimination or harassment, don’t ignore it and don’t pretend it did not happen -- let someone know,” Moore advised, adding that the issue is taken incredibly seriously by the union. “Have no fear that this will get out to the industry: your call is entirely confidential and nothing will be done without your express consent. Every action taken against this behavior means it is less likely to be repeated. You have a responsibility to yourself and your fellow Guild members to see that all performers are treated with respect in the job search and in the workplace.”
If SAG deems a complaint appropriate, the Guild sends a copy of their policy along with a letter advising the alleged perpetrator of the complaint, and demands that the production company involved investigate the concern and take immediate action to remedy any inappropriate conduct.
Someone might want to tell some of today’s top stars about SAG’s complaint process.
Megan Fox told British GQ that she was “heartbroken” over the number of legendary Hollywood directors that had tried to bed her since she found fame. Lisa Rinna claimed she missed out on a role in a prominent television series because she refused to give a producer “a quickie.” Gwyneth Paltrow recently told Elle Magazine that when she was just starting out it was suggested that a business meeting be finished in the bedroom. In an interview with People magazine, Charlize Theron divulged that in her modeling days, she was invited to a well-known director’s home for a casting call – only to find him in his pajamas mixing drinks. And in her best-selling book “Suck It, Wonder Woman!” Olivia Munn dished out a jaw-dropping supply of stories from sleeping with a famous director in her rookie days to visiting an agent’s home who had a collage of vaginas on his wall.
And it’s not just women.
"I can tell you that the No. 1 problem in Hollywood was and is and always will be pedophilia," 80’s sensation Corey Feldman told ABC's "Nightline" last August. "That's the biggest problem for children in this industry... It's the big secret."
Hollywood publicist Angie Meyer urges victims, famous or not, to come forward and name names.
“To set a precedent, just one person needs to come forward to ignite an investigation, and involve authorities,” she said. “In order for these perpetrators to become fearful of consequence – the ramifications must be so severe that they risk losing more than their reputations, job and any continuous Hollywood career.”
But former theatrical agent and founder of online casting service GotCast.com, Alec Shankman, said that as long as celebrities continue to their stories – even without exposing the culprit – they are still helping to curb the problem.
“Hollywood is a very small community and careers are very volatile, so often people feel that the risks and making waves in the community might outweigh the desire to speak out and name names,” he explained. “Unfortunately, it is unlikely that the behavior can be stopped entirely. Much like sexual harassment in the workplace, it is an ongoing issue. But as long as young, new talent are properly educated and informed about all of the legitimate ways to reach success, they will be more likely to avoid any of the less legitimate opportunities that might present themselves."
But for all of the talk of outrage, few of the alleged perpetrators have been named. In fact, a number of entertainment industry experts and insiders declined to even comment on the hot-button issue.
So why are entertainment pros mum when it comes to sexual predators in Hollywood?
“Actors don’t name names for several reasons. Many times it is because they want to move on from that unpleasant experience, or perhaps they succumbed to it, or the ‘perpetrator’ was so huge that they do not want to defame that person because they think highly of their work,” Los Angeles-based celebrity psychologist, Dr. Nancy Irwin, says, “Others don’t want to be labeled a ‘snitch’ or feel nobody will believe them because it is such a cliché. Sadly, the cliché does perpetuate, probably because the creative process in and of itself can be a seductive process, and the temptation is non-stop in Hollywood.”
Hollywood-based career strategist Suzannah Galland said she hears many horror stories from friends who are top actresses. These victims don’t name names “out of fear,” but she says code of silence can turn tragic.
"Two (friends) have told me of date rapes perpetrated by major male stars. In both cases, these women agreed to a friendly dinner,” she said. “One of these friends had no interest in a romantic relationship at all with the star that was pursuing her, and she made that clear to him. All the same she was in awe of the man’s talent, and happy to discuss possible roles with him. An alliance would have been hugely helpful to her career. So she was trusting when he invited her after dinner to stop by his hotel, where he had a stack of scripts to show her. Once the door was shut, he raped her. ’I never told anybody,’ she explained to me, ‘because he is who he is and I was ashamed.’”
Another friend confided to Galland that she was approached by an award-winning actor she found attractive. However, when she went back to his place to “discuss scripts,” things took an ugly turn.
“Even though she was willing to be romanced, that never happened. He beat her then raped her. She spent years in recovery, conflicted and ashamed,” Galland explained. “She made no public complaint.’”
According to Irwin, by not revealing the predators, celebrities are contributing to the problem and putting others at risk of becoming the next victim.
“I always encourage actors to file a complaint anonymously through the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) because they care about this issue deeply,” she said. “It is up to talent to set the boundary and disallow abuse. If this happens enough, and SAG disciplines the abuser, hopefully they will seek the professional help they need to halt this inappropriate and damaging behavior.”
SAG National Director of Affirmative Action and Diversity, Adam Moore, said that despite gains made over the years toward workplace equality, performers still often face workplace discrimination and sexual harassment on set or during auditions.
“Neither discrimination nor harassment is your fault. When you see or become a victim of discrimination or harassment, don’t ignore it and don’t pretend it did not happen -- let someone know,” Moore advised, adding that the issue is taken incredibly seriously by the union. “Have no fear that this will get out to the industry: your call is entirely confidential and nothing will be done without your express consent. Every action taken against this behavior means it is less likely to be repeated. You have a responsibility to yourself and your fellow Guild members to see that all performers are treated with respect in the job search and in the workplace.”
If SAG deems a complaint appropriate, the Guild sends a copy of their policy along with a letter advising the alleged perpetrator of the complaint, and demands that the production company involved investigate the concern and take immediate action to remedy any inappropriate conduct.
Someone might want to tell some of today’s top stars about SAG’s complaint process.
Megan Fox told British GQ that she was “heartbroken” over the number of legendary Hollywood directors that had tried to bed her since she found fame. Lisa Rinna claimed she missed out on a role in a prominent television series because she refused to give a producer “a quickie.” Gwyneth Paltrow recently told Elle Magazine that when she was just starting out it was suggested that a business meeting be finished in the bedroom. In an interview with People magazine, Charlize Theron divulged that in her modeling days, she was invited to a well-known director’s home for a casting call – only to find him in his pajamas mixing drinks. And in her best-selling book “Suck It, Wonder Woman!” Olivia Munn dished out a jaw-dropping supply of stories from sleeping with a famous director in her rookie days to visiting an agent’s home who had a collage of vaginas on his wall.
And it’s not just women.
"I can tell you that the No. 1 problem in Hollywood was and is and always will be pedophilia," 80’s sensation Corey Feldman told ABC's "Nightline" last August. "That's the biggest problem for children in this industry... It's the big secret."
Hollywood publicist Angie Meyer urges victims, famous or not, to come forward and name names.
“To set a precedent, just one person needs to come forward to ignite an investigation, and involve authorities,” she said. “In order for these perpetrators to become fearful of consequence – the ramifications must be so severe that they risk losing more than their reputations, job and any continuous Hollywood career.”
But former theatrical agent and founder of online casting service GotCast.com, Alec Shankman, said that as long as celebrities continue to their stories – even without exposing the culprit – they are still helping to curb the problem.
“Hollywood is a very small community and careers are very volatile, so often people feel that the risks and making waves in the community might outweigh the desire to speak out and name names,” he explained. “Unfortunately, it is unlikely that the behavior can be stopped entirely. Much like sexual harassment in the workplace, it is an ongoing issue. But as long as young, new talent are properly educated and informed about all of the legitimate ways to reach success, they will be more likely to avoid any of the less legitimate opportunities that might present themselves."
African artists on the rise!
African artists on the rise!
Dec 20, 2011
Record producer and singer Akon has signed African singers: Wizkid,
Tuface and P-square as representatives of his record label, Konvict
Muzik in Africa. He made this known over the weekend in Lagos, Nigeria
at the unveiling of Citron energy drink at footballer Jay Jay Okocha’s
club/restaurant Number 10.
The singer also tweeted on December 17th: “In Nigeria with my brothers about to take over Africa with @2faceidibia and @wizkidayo big up to P-Square”.
Konvict Muzik is home to international artist such as Brick and Lace, T-Pain and Lady Gaga. Congratulations guys!
The singer also tweeted on December 17th: “In Nigeria with my brothers about to take over Africa with @2faceidibia and @wizkidayo big up to P-Square”.
Konvict Muzik is home to international artist such as Brick and Lace, T-Pain and Lady Gaga. Congratulations guys!
Copyright : adewaleconcept
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
BLIGE IS GRATEFUL
Blige is grateful
DECEMBER,6 2011
PHOTO;BLACK IMAGE
Monday, 21 November 2011
9ice video
VIDEO: 9ice - Loni ni feat. Dagrin
9ice releases a gini directed video for 'loni ni' featuring late rap artiste, Dagrin
9ice
has just released the video for his single Loni Ni featuring Dagrin
which was released last year . 'Loni ni' is one of the tracks on his
versus album which is scheduled for release in December .Video directed
by Gini
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