The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, has delivered his final message before the presidential election.
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SOURCE: Damilola Jagun YNaija
Friday 27 March 2015
EXCLUSIVE: President Obama Delivers a Message to the Nigerian People
President of the United States, Barack Obama, has called on the Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and the All Progressives Congress Presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, to warn their supporters against committing any violent act in the coming polls.
EXCLUSIVE: President Goodluck Jonathan final message for Nigerians
President Goodluck Jonathan’s National Broadcast on The 2015 General Elections.
The president delivered the address on Friday, March 27.
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Dear Compatriots,
1. As we prepare to go to the polls tomorrow, I have come before you this morning to express my immense appreciation for the opportunity you gave me to lead this great nation of ours in the past four years.
2. I also wish to place on record, once again, my sincere gratitude for the support you have given my administration without which the significant progress we have made in recent years would not have been possible.
3. In spite of the many challenges we have had to contend with since 1999, our present democratic dispensation continues to endure and grow stronger in keeping with the yearnings and aspirations of our people.
4. We have all worked very hard to nurture and strengthen our democratic institutions and promote the good governance practices which they were designed to deliver for the better well-being of our people.
5. I believe I can say without fear of contradiction that we all clearly cherish the democracy we now have and will never willingly give it up for any other form of governance.
6. This much-cherished democracy of ours is about to be put to the test once again.
7. I urge you all to troop out en-masse to peacefully perform your civic duty of voting for leaders of your choice tomorrow.
8. As we do so, let us all – political party leaders, contestants, party members, party agents, supporters and ordinary voters alike, be very conscious of the fact that the eyes of the entire world are on us.
9. We must therefore comport ourselves in a manner that will further strengthen our democracy and consolidate our place in the comity of truly democratic nations.
10. I made a commitment on assumption of office to progressively deliver freer, fairer and more credible elections in our country. In keeping with that commitment, the Federal Government has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) all necessary support to ensure that it conducts very successful electionstomorrow and on April 11.
11. We have all been assured that INEC is fully ready for the elections. I believe that we can all trust that they are certainly more ready now than they may have been before security issues and other concerns necessitated a re-scheduling of the dates for the 2015 general elections.
12. As an administration, we welcome the fact that millions of Nigerians who were yet to receive their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) as at February 14, and would therefore have been unfairly disenfranchised if the polls had gone ahead on that date, have seized the opportunity of the re-scheduling to collect their cards and can now exercise their right to vote tomorrow.
13. We are also glad that our gallant Armed Forces have successfully stemmed the seizure of Nigerian territories in the North-East by the terrorist group, Boko Haram.
14. They have recaptured most of the communities and territories formerly occupied by the insurgents, making it possible for thousands of internally-displaced Nigerians to begin returning to their homes and communities.
15. I heartily commend the very courageous men and women of our Armed Forces for the immense sacrifices which they continue to make in defending the nation and protecting its citizens.
16. I also thank all Nigerians for keeping faith with us over the past six weeks.
17. I call on all political parties and politicians in the country to allow the free, unfettered will of our people to be expressed without any hindrance in the coming elections in keeping with the hallowed principles and tenets of democratic governance which we all profess.
18. The will of the people freely expressed through the ballot is the bedrock of all democracies and ours cannot be an exception.
19. Let us all therefore be prepared, as true democrats, to graciously accept the outcome of the elections as the rightful choice of our people from whom all political powers in our democracy must emanate.
20. My administration has done its utmost best in the past four years to deliver on our promise to positively transform our country.
21. Tomorrow’s election is another very important milestone as we continue our march towards the fulfillment of our God-given potential for greatness.
22. The election offers us another opportunity to empower leaders of our choice once again, and to show the world that genuine democracy is alive and well in our beloved nation.
23. I will like to restate my belief that no political ambition can justify violence or the shedding of the blood of our people.
24. I reaffirm once again, my personal preparedness to ensure fair play during the elections and to deploy the resources and institutions of state only in the manner prescribed by our laws.
25. Let me warn, however, that as President, Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, I am under oath to protect the lives of all Nigerians and the security of our country at all times. I will never abdicate my responsibilities in that regard.
26. Democracy allows dissent. It encourages differences and even fervent disagreements. But elections must never be mistaken for war or an opportunity to set fellow citizens against each other and tear our beloved nation apart.
27. Those who may harbor any intentions of testing our will by unleashing violence during the elections in order to advance their political ambitions should think again as all necessary measures have been put in place to ensure that any persons who breach the peace or cause public disorder during or after the elections are speedily apprehended and summarily dealt with according to our laws.
28. The nation’s security agencies are also fully prepared and ready to deal decisively with any group or persons who attempt to disrupt the peaceful conduct of the elections or cause any form of public disorder.
29. Our dear country, Nigeria is the largest democracy amongst black nations of the world. We are a nation of great accomplishments, with a proud history of evolving affinities.
30. Let us go out tomorrow to vote peacefully and set a fitting example of political maturity for other emerging democracies to follow.
31. I wish you all and our dear nation, very peaceful and successful elections.
32. May God Almighty continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
33. I thank you all.
SOURCE: Jewel Stephen YNaija
Sunday 22 March 2015
EXCLUSIVE: AfroAsia Week UK 2015
The event will span two days, with a focus on showcasing, business, fashion, culture and recognition of community champions within the African and Asian Community in Great Britain alongside foods and drinks from both continents served at a utilitarian cafe bar on the same premises as the event.
The event location is UK Centre for Carnival Arts, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JA
DAY1 - 14 AUGUST 2015 - AFROASIA WEEK EXHIBITION 12PM - 8PM
Exhibition of products From Technology, Business & Innovation +Exhibition of Goods From Fashion, Skincare, and Accessories - SELL/EXHIBIT/INTERACT . Exhibition spots are open to businesses worldwide who are inspired or owned by enterpreneurs from Asia or Africa
Standard Booths priced from £299.99 Further information at https://afroasiaweek.com/the-exhibition/
Day 2 - 15 AUGUST 2015 - AFROASIA WEEK RUNWAY 12-7PM
Fashion Runway for emerging and established designers. Fashion Designer spots are open to fashion designers worldwide who are inspired or owned by entrepreneurs from Asia or Africa
Each designer has a 15 minute slot divided into 2 runs one of 5 mins and one of 10 mins. Pricing starts from £99.99
Further information at https://afroasiaweek.com/fashion-runway/
Day 2 - 15 AUGUST 2015 - MISS AFROASIA 7-9PM
Miss AfroAsia is a modest cultural and talent pageant for 15-25 year olds who have origins in any one of the countries in AFRICA or ASIA through themselves or at least one of their parents, grandparents or great grandparents. Entry to the contest is priced at £100. Further information at https://afroasiaweek.com/cultural-pageant/
DAY 2 - 15 AUGUST 2015 - AFROASIA AWARDS 9PM
To Nominate someone of AFRICAN or ASIAN origins/descent for an AfroAsia Award, please do so on the website. All finalists will have a biography written up in the AfroAsia Week Magazine.
END 1AM
There is no cost for nominating or for awardees. Further information at https://afroasiaweek.com/community-awards/
DAY 1 & 2 - 14 & 15 August 2015 - AFROASIA FOOD COURT
Attendees can sample, purchase, try and obtain recipes and healthy eating guides from our onsite food court which will be available from the onsite Cafe Diner serving foods and drinks from regions of Africa and Asia.
TICKETS to DAY 1
Free - Reservation Online Required or a Donation of £1 going to our support bucket for our charitable work is required.
TICKETS to DAY 2 -
Early Bird £7.50 Standard Fashion Show Only £10 Evening Gala Only £10 Full Day Ticket £20
Tickets available at www.afroasiaweek.com/tickets/
NOMINATIONS
Nominations are currently open and any member of the public can nominate an individual or business in any one of the categories as well as support the event by sponsoring a category.
Nominations are in 3 Broad Sectors with 30 Categories
PUBLIC SERVICE
Policing, Social Work, Fire Safety, Medicine, Army, Charitable Work, Community Leadership &
Education
BUSINESS
Entrepreneurship, Fempreneurship, Innovator, Micro Business & Young Business person
LEISURE
Sports, Music , Radio – Show/Station, Television – Show/Station, Movies – African or Asian, Fashion – African or Asian, Literary – Magazine/Magazine/Blog, Videography &Photography, Music, Actor/Actress
All guides for exhibitors, advertisers, showcasing designers, culture pageant entrants and visitors are available online for perusal either on the website or via the facebook channel.
CONNECT WITH US ONLINE FOR UPDATES.
WEBSITE https://www.afroasiaweek.com/
INSTAGRAM http://www.instagram.com/afroasiaweek
Email: info@afroasiaweek.com
Telephone : +44 330 350 0762
Mobile: +44 798 413 4851
Facsimile: +44 330 350 0763
AfroAsia Week is a TM and Copyright of Afroasia Ultimate (UK) C.I.C,
Registered in the UK No: 8738153
Registered Address: Suite 34, 67-68 Hatton Garden, London, EC1N 8JY
AfroAsia Ultimate is regulated and monitored by the Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies and all our revenue is directed toward improving lives and supporting Asians and Africans in the UK.
SOURCE: Freshmediaent
Thursday 19 March 2015
FASHION EVENT: BAYELSA FASHION AWARD & NEXT TOP MODEL 2015.
As we meet once more in unity in celebration of the modeling and
Fashion industry in Bayelsa and south south Nigeria
ANKARA CARPET. 4:pm
with a backdrop of Ankara made CAR
DATE: easter Sunday 5th April
VENUE: Sani Abacha hall. Ijaw house.
Yenagoa Bayelsa state
Entry 1,500 only
FEATURING on the Runway
Bayelsa state design
Nidex fashion
Tush ray couture
Jmc africana
House of michy
Symdy couture
House of beauty and more
Inviting all those in the industry, queens. Makeup artist, fashion
designers, pageant organisers, fashion bloggers, magazines and more
SOURCE: Pflamez entertainment
News Recap:.........
MUSIC VIDEO: G.G.B ft Ketchup & Pasha - Disco (Off...
EVENT: AY LIVE ON EASTER SUNDAY LAGOS 2015
ACTOR'S HINT: Meet Emeka Ike and Family....
Pictures : Lipton Laughs at the AMVCA2015
BREAKING: Court Declares Emeka Ike As AGN Presiden...
COMEDY: I GO DYE KILLING LONDON WITH LAUGH
COMEDY: AY LIVE IN LONDON HELEN PAUL
COMEDY: SIR SHINA PETERS AT AY LIVE IN LONDON
MUSIC VIDEO: 200 Million Mumu (part 3)
DAMMY KRANE - FALEELA (OFFICIAL VIDEO...
FASHION: Chimamanda Adichie Stuns In New Photosho...
MUSIC VIDEO: Yemi Alade - Temperature ft. Dil (Of...
COLLABO: Banky W And Cobhams Asuquo, Working On Ba...
Late Post: How To Sell On Instagram By 2SHOT...
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MUSIC VIDEO: G.G.B ft Ketchup & Pasha - Disco (Official Video)
Official video for the 'Disco' project by Nigerian dancers, choreographers & visual models, Girls Got Bold - LiquoRose, E4ma & EllaLey - with vocals by Ketchup & Pasha. The video was directed by Tosin Igho.
SOURCE: Freshmediaent
EVENT: AY LIVE ON EASTER SUNDAY LAGOS 2015
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From the Producers of the award winning Blockbuster 30 Days in Atlanta, Comes another Live and usually sold out multiple award winning comedy show in Nigeria
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SOURCE: Ay Comedian
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COMEDY: SIR SHINA PETERS AT AY LIVE IN LONDON
From the Producers of the award winning Blockbuster 30 Days in Atlanta, Comes another Live and usually sold out multiple award winning comedy show in Nigeria
SOURCE: Ay Comedian
Sunday 15 March 2015
MUSIC VIDEO: 200 Million Mumu (part 3)
Lagbaja is back with the music video of his song #
‘200 Million Mumu(Pt. 3)’.
This song came at the right time! Enjoy..
SOURCE: Gistus
MUSIC VIDEO: DAMMY KRANE - FALEELA (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Hypertek Digital/960 Music Group is proud to present the official video to Dammy Krane’s ‘Faleela’, off his debut album,
‘The Enterkraner’.
Watch…
SOURCE: Gistus
FASHION: Chimamanda Adichie Stuns In New Photoshoot For Vogue
Award-winning novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie stunned in a new photo-shoot for the April 2015 issue of Vogue.
See more photos
SOURCE: Gistus
MUSIC VIDEO: Yemi Alade - Temperature ft. Dil (Official Video)
Yemi Alade has dropped yet another music video! This time, it is the music video for “Temperature” which serves as the fifth single off Yemi Alade‘s debut album “King Of Queens”.
The visuals was shot in London and was directed by Ovie Etseyatse and co-directed by Taiye Aliyu. Yemi Alade decided to release the music video on two days ago to celebrate her birthday and launched a singing contest on Instagram where fans get to win an iPhone 6 and go on a dinner with the diva.
Watch, download, share and enjoy.
SOURCE: Gistus
COLLABO: Banky W And Cobhams Asuquo, Working On Banky’s Upcoming Album Together
I believe we are in for a very good surprise, as Ace producer, Cobhams Asuquo and Singer, Banky W are cooking up something good for us!
Banky W has hinted on a collaboration between himself and Cobhams on his forthcoming album, by sharing a video of Cobhams playing a tune on a keyboard.
Banky captioned the post:
“Somewhere in #Houston… guess who’s working on my new album with me? the genius, @cobhamsasuquo @iamgsol“.
SOURCE: Gistus
Friday 13 March 2015
TGIF Feel Alryt DJ Kaywise - ft Iceprince , Patoranking , Mugeez
This is arguably the jam of the season, After a successful turn out of his last single "Loyalist" featuring Iyanya, DJ Kaywise raises the notch by featuring Ice Prince, Patoranking, and Mugeez (of R2Bees) On this one, The track is titled Feel Alryt and was produced by DabeatFreakz and Sammy Gyang, Listen, Enjoy and Share Your views.
SOURCE: DJ Kaywise
Feel Alryt ft. Ice Prince, Patoranking & Mugeez (Promo Pictures)
Check out the Promo pictures to this massive single which Features Ice Prince Zamani, Patoranking and Mugeez (R2Bees).
You can also Pre-Order the song on itunes by following this link: https://itunes.apple.com/ng/album/feel-alryt-feat.-patoranking/id936794910?i=936798017 |
CallerTune Codes For MTN
Subscribers Text 703629 to 4100 &
CallerTune Codes For Etizalat
Subscribers Text 605297 to 251
SOURCE: Dj Kaywise
Thursday 12 March 2015
FASHION: AfroAsia Week 2015 Showoff Fashion Runway
AfroAsia Week
The AfroAsia Week Show Off Runway is a vibrant event to showcase fashion inspired by the continents of Africa and Asia.
This years event willl take place at the UK Centre for Carnival Arts in Luton, Bedfordshire on the second day of the event.
Day 2 - 15 AUGUST 2015 - AFROASIA WEEK RUNWAY 12-7PM
Our Showoff Fashion Runway is for emerging and established designers worldwide who are inspired or owned by entrepreneurs from Asia or Africa
Each designer has a 5 minute slot with makeup and hair styling made available including options for enhanced marketing.
The event presents a fantastic opportunity for designers to showcase their creativity and engage fashion buyers and fashionistas alike with all proceeds from the event going to support continued literacy and social integration community work with Africans and Asians in Great Britain.
AfroAsia Week is the trading name of AfroAsia Ultimate CIC a registered Community Interest Company, Registered in the UK No: 8738153.
The main focus of the organisation is culture, heritage and socioethnic cohesion. Togetherness, empowerment of women and youths whilst encouraging tolerance, interaction and cooperation between all members of the community.
To achieve this AfroAsia week provides a series of activities and services designed to introduce and to showcase foods, fashion, business, culture and traditions of individuals in Great Britain who are of African or Asian Heritage including provision of literacy and culture seminars engaging members of African and Asian community to impart and teach about culture, heritage and sustainable living.
SOURCE: Freshmediaent
Wednesday 11 March 2015
D Super-Ted Gates brings down the roof in London
In recent time our Nigerian artiste have being upright to suit the international standard, here are some pictures of D'gate as he trills them Zimbabwe fans at the Zimbabwe independent day celebration at Steam Bar London.
photo by KENNY
SOURCE: Nipponcy Richard
Friday 6 March 2015
TGIF SPECIAL: DEBUMALE (Bend Down)
The Nigerian Cyprus base artiste 'Day Uno' popularly
know as DayOne by his popular fans from Lagos, Warri and Nigeria at large is out with a hot new cover single for the ladies & for the clubs to make y'all "bend down" low as he calls this one DEBUMALE. So go download this track and give your playlist an uplift..
SOURCE: Nipponcy Richard
TRENDING: Mz.Somebody By D'gate
The Economics graduate from Bowen university original name Dapo Oduekun popularly now as D'gate drops another sensational love song with intriguing melody.
u should have to sing this to your girlfriend to have her love forever.........xoxo
BEST LOVE SONG ever dropped on val season
FME PON DE REPLAY VAL SPECIAL...
SOURCE: Freshmediaent
PAGEANTRY : The Search For Miss Ideal Nigeria Begins........
' What a journey this has been , a year filled with emotions , learning , friendship and growth. From traveling the world to working with children living with disabilities , this experience has changed my entire perspective on life' Princess Adesile , Miss Ideal Nigeria 2014.
The search has now began for MISS IDEAL NIGERIA 2015 , Nigeria's next rep to Top Model of Colour 2015 in London. Princess Adesile shown like a million stars as she represented Nigeria and emerged top 10 amongst some of the most beautiful models in the world at the TOP MODEL OF COLOUR 2014 in London.
The Miss Ideal Nigeria (formerly Miss Omolewa ) is the search for a 'QUEEN OF HEARTS' as she embarks on a life changing journey for both herself and those she will use her platform as spokesperson of the LOVE OF A CHILD ,to champion causes affecting Nigerian children.
The winner of this year’s Miss Ideal Nigeria will stand a chance to represent Nigeria at the Top Model of Colour 2015 in London, a year modelling contract with XA International, ambassador to Smoochies energy drink , shoes by Philadelphia International, wardrobe for a year , movie role with Nollywood producer Morris Sessay and there is also a SURPRISE gift!
Its not just the winner who walks away with fabulous prices, the 1st runner up will represent Nigeria Miss United Nations. The best model will walk away with a year contract with ISIS models and the most photogenic a year contract with Robert Berths.
Its the 'BELLE' edition of the pageant so International fashion weeks such as Criplox Fashion week France , International African Dutch Fashion Week Amsterdam, Gambia Fashion week and Casa Blanca Fashion Week Spain will be selecting a model each from the Miss Ideal Nigeria 2015.
Ten Fashion houses including New York based premium designer Lamoure will be selecting their ambassadors from the finalists of this year’s Mr Ideal Nigeria.
The pageant is open to females between the ages of 17 - 25 with minimum height of 5 ft 9.
INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD CONTACT:
Website:
Email:
missomolewa@gmail.com
CALL:
Victor 08096630454 or Tuns 08035798746
SOURCE: TheHouseofTwitch
Thursday 5 March 2015
Shania Twain announces final tour
The star, whose 1997 album Come On Over remains the best-selling country album ever, will play 48 dates across the US and Canada, kicking off in June.
"This is my last tour, so I'm going to make the most of it," Twain said on US TV. "I want to go out with a bang."
The Rock This Country tour will be Twain's first tour in more than 10 years, and follows a two-year residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
"I feel that Las Vegas, the show, was a huge mountain to climb for me," Twain - who turns 50 later this year - said on ABC's Good Morning America. "I not only got through it, but I enjoyed it."
The Canadian singer became a massive star in the mid-1990s, with hits such as Man! I Feel Like A Woman and That Don't Impress Me Much.
Twain sold more than 75 million albums worldwide and became the best-selling female artist in the history of country music, but largely disappeared from the limelight between 2004 and 2009, citing personal issues and creative inertia.
She returned to live performing in 2011.
The new tour will begin in Seattle, before heading north to Canada, then returning to the US for dates across the country - including New York, Washington and Miami.
The "custom-made" tour will conclude in Fresno, California, days ahead of the singer's birthday in August.
Twain also announced that she is currently "working on new music" to be released after the tour.
"I want to enjoy that party and then I'll get back to the record," she said. "I want it to come out when I'm 50, so I'm going to make it happen."
SOURCE: Bbc News
Oluchi Onweagba Orlandi Has Been Announced “Face of Verve” !
Nigerian Supermodel, Oluchi Onweagba Orlandi, has just been announced as the “Face of Verve” International debit cards in Nigeria.
About her latest endorsement deal, Oluchi had this to say;
“Africans have a lot to offer the world. The continent is riddled with brilliant minds, and a very rich culture. I’m excited to be a part of this because I believe in Africa and I’m proud to be African, just like my Verve card”
SOURCE: Gistus
Dencia Introduces New Body Product Named Darkilicious
Popular business-woman/singer/socialite Dencia has introduced another body product into the market. This one is named Darkilicious! This is a follow up to her hugely popular whitening cream- Whitenicious. It is probably for darker skinned people. Big congrats to her..
SOURCE: Gistus
Wednesday 4 March 2015
INDUSTRY: Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Studios in Chicago to close in December
Actress Oprah Winfrey, a cast member of the film "Lee Daniels' The Butler", poses at the film's premiere in Los Angeles August 12, 2013. REUTERS/Fred Prouser (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) - RTX12J97
Oprah Winfrey will close Harpo Studios in Chicago, where she filmed "The Oprah
Winfrey Show" for more than 20 years, this December, and will transition production for her cable network to a studio in California.
Harpo Studios and the Oprah Winfrey Network made the announcement
Tuesday. OWN recently moved into a new studio in West Hollywood, California,
and work currently done at Harpo Studios in Chicago will now be done there.
Winfrey sold the Harpo Studios property in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood to a developer last year for about $32 million. She said in a statement Tuesday that Harpo Studios has been a "blessing" in her life and she's now "looking ahead" to inhabiting her California studio.
The city named the street outside Harpo Studios "Oprah Winfrey Way" in 2011.
SOURCE: Fox News
Taylor Swift’s 1989 Bonus Tracks Are Now Available To The World: Rejoice!
Oh hey. I didn’t see you there. I was emerging from the pure bliss that is Taylor Swift’s 1989 bonus tracks, now available on iTunes.
If you’re a die-hard Swiftie, chances are you’ve already heard these tracks when 1989 came out in October. But since the songs were only available on the albums sold at Target, us iTunes loyalists were stuck in the woods.
Well, we’re out now. Taylor has released “You Are In Love” (a song about pals Jack Antonoff and Lena Dunham), “Wonderland” and “New Romantics,” which appeared on iTunes today.
BY: Emilee Lindner of MTV News
SOURCE: Mtv Base
Actress Jennifer Lawrence will play war photographer Lynsey Addario in a film directed by Steven Spielberg, based on Addario's memoir.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist has photographed victims of conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Darfur and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
She was also kidnapped in Libya.
Her book, It's What I Do: A Photographer's Life Of Love And War was the subject of a film studio bidding war when it was published last month.
Deadline said Warner Bros film studio had secured the rights to the book with Spielberg attached to direct the film, American Sniper's Andrew Lazar to produce and Lawrence to star.
Lynsey Addario stands near the frontline in Ras Lanuf, Libya, during a pause in the fighting in March 2011.
Several other studios, directors and actresses were reported to have been eyeing the project, after excerpts of the book appeared in The New York Times Magazine.
They include Working Title with Reese Witherspoon; Darren Aronofsky and actress Natalie Portman; The Wolf Of Wall Street's Margot Robbie; and The Weinstein Company, who hoped to snare George Clooney for the project.......
FOR MORE ON THIS STORY http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-31708081
SOURCE: Bbc NEWS
Simon Rattle to join London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Simon said it was "a very obvious step - and the idea of coming home and having a position in this fantastic city is also a thrill for me".
He is currently director of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, where he has been since 2002 and has three years left on his contract.
He will take up the position at the LSO from September 2017.
'Proper' London venues
The announcement, made on Tuesday at the LSO's Barbican home, follows months of speculation Sir Simon would take up the post.
His first appearance with the orchestra was in October 1977, at the age of 22.
Sir Simon, now 60, made headlines last month when he told the BBC London's concert halls were not up to international standards.
Speaking ahead of a sold-out London residency with the Berlin Philharmonic at the Barbican, the revered conductor said he would consider a London move if there was a "proper" venue.
"You have no idea how great the London Symphony Orchestra can sound in a great concert hall," he told BBC arts editor Will Gompertz.......MORE ON THIS STORY bbc news
Simon Rattle at his first LSO recording session in 1977
SOURCE: Bbc News
Tuesday 3 March 2015
Harrison Ford will take over the role of Rick Deckard in the rest of Blade Runner !
Harrison Ford is back in force!
While it's ready and waiting on the big screen in the next installment of Star Wars and the film The Age of Adaline alongside Blake Lively , the actor also has signed to return to Blade Runner ! It will resume his role as Rick Deckard in the next suite, Alcon Entertainment announced in a press release.
Ridley Scott had made the original film of 1982 and will return as executive producer, but this time, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker Denis Villeneuve of Prisoners , which is in talks to direct the film.
Principal photography must begin during the summer of 2016. Hampton Fancher , who was co-writer of the first film, and Michael Green , will take charge of the screenplay inspired by an idea and Scott Fancher.
According to the press release, the following will happen decades after the first film.
"It's a real honor Harrison joined us for this adventure with Denis Villeneuve, who has a unique talent, as we found out personally with Prisoners ", said the co-founders of Alcon, Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson in the same press release. "Hampton and Michael, with Ridley Scott, have crafted a unique suite, strong and true to one of the most revered movies of all time and the world, and we could not ask for a more amazing and creative team that thereof. "
If you are afraid that the science fiction film is not living up to its predecessor, rest assured! According to Ford, the scenario is "the best thing that [he had] ever read."
"I sent him this [scenario] and he said:" Wow, this is the best thing I've ever read, "that is very related to what happened [in] the first" Scott said to MTV News . "I do not want to make a sequel with a lot of action scenes to see how far we can push the special effects, because we can not. Blade Runner landed on a more or less credible future. And it's very hard to change that, because it has influenced so much. "
SOURCE: Eonline
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