“If I leave my husband he will commit suicide” – Chioma Topliss

 Delectable and multi-talented Nollywood actress, Chioma Toplis, who won the heart of many in 2005, when she landed the female lead rolein a Nollywood flick entitled, Trinity has said she can't leave her husband because of the bond they both share.

According to her, only death would separate her from her husband.

Hear her, “Not for me, not matter how they talk about it, it will never happen. I know what I'm talking about because I know the man I am married, it will never happened. That is why I'm not moved when I read what they write on the pages of newspapers and the Internet. In fact, if tell my husband that I am living him today, he will commit suicide. I am the pillar of that home, though I am not the one proving for the family but I remain the pillar. I can say it again, I don't see my marriage crashing, if they like let them do or say whatever they like my husband will not leave me it is me that would decide whether I am going to leave him or not.

The actress who said she has never for once cooked for her husband disclosed that she has forgiven her close rival and long-time enemy, Oge Okoye.

She voiced her conviction thus: “I have forgiven all the people who have wronged me and God is moving me higher every day. I do not have any grudge against her; everything that happened to me in the past is just a lesson. I have decided to forgive anybody who has wronged me; she's not the first person and as far as I'm concerned she's not going to be the last person. Chioma has decided to move on with her life.”

Navio, Goodlyfe Nominated in Nigeria Entertainment Awards

Goodlyfe alongside Uganda’s hip hop star Navio have been nominated in the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards in the category of  Best East African Artist and Group of the Year. Other nominees in the category include P Unit, K’Naan, Fally Ipupa and Camp Mulla.
This was held at Euphoria Night Club in Lagos, Nigeria last Thursday announcing the 30 categories. Voting online will kick off on June 28 while the main event will be held in New York City on Sept 01, 2013.
The Goodlyfe boys now have a reason to smile after they were nominated  in 2013 BET awards under the Best International act-African category being the first Ugandan artistes to be nominated in the black Entertainment Television were they will meet super stars at the Nokia Theater L.A.As you read this, Radio and weasel have already left for South Africa where they are expected to perform at the first Big Brother the Chase eviction show that has our very own Denzel as one of the housemates up for eviction.

Justin Bieber Driving Drama Builds While He Kicks Back at Hockey Game

             Justin Bieber in one of his many rides

When the going gets tough, teen stars … hide in their mansions. That's today's lesson from Justin Bieber, whose latest run-in with his neighbors seems to be escalating from bad to worse as more details emerge.

Earlier this week, residents of Calabasas, California, a family-oriented community just north of Los Angeles, called the authorities on the pop star (again) for allegedly speeding his white Ferrari through a 25 mph zone. Among the witnesses was Keyshawn Johnson, who happened to be outside with his 3-year-old daughter when Bieber flew by.According to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department spokesman Steve Whitmore, Johnson admitted that he was not happy with the zooming sports car — or its driver — and so he hopped in his Prius and followed Bieber, 19, to his house. (Yes, a Prius chased down a Ferrari.)
Whitmore told the Associated Press that when the former NFL star got out of his eco-conscious car at Bieber's home, the teen idol was already closing his garage door. Obviously, Johnson simply stuck out his ripped arm and stopped it as he explained that he wanted to talk about Bieber's unsafe driving. However, rather than talk it out, Bieber did what any teenage boy would do: He ran inside his house and refused to come out.
Though Johnson never got to hash things out with Bieber, he did make a statement to the deputies, who showed up at the Canadian crooner's house to follow up his complaint as well as another neighbor's. However, Whitmore noted that officers were also unable to get face time with Bieber: "His security detail said he declined to talk to us based on the advice of counsel."
The incident is still under investigation, and deputies plan to send a report of reckless driving to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office so that it might consider filing misdemeanor charges in the next few weeks. As of now, Johnson has declined to publicly comment, even via ESPN, where he currently works as a commentator.
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Bieber at a hockey game on Tuesday (Getty Images)
While this scuffle is just the latest in Bieber's string of missteps, which include everything from possibly assaulting a neighbor to trying to smuggle his pet monkey into Germany, one person's got the singer's back: his good friend Usher. During an appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" Wednesday, Usher defended his young protégé, explaining, "He's a teenager having to live his life in front of the camera."
For his part, Bieber has seemed pretty unconcerned about the possible legal charges, tweeting a photo of himself looking happier than ever as he watched the Los Angeles Kings face off with the San Jose Sharks during the NHL playoffs on Tuesday. No word yet on whether he drove himself.

Justin got his first tattoo, a seagull, back in March 2010. Inspired by the fable "Jonathan Livingston Seagull," the ink is reported to be a family tradition. Jeremy Bieber, who accompanied his son to... more 

MEDIA SIEGE: UK Issues Travel Warning For Uganda

The government of the United Kingdom has issued a travel warning for its citizens asking them to exercise caution and avoid all demonstrations, and to continue monitoring travel advice following yesterday’s skirmishes as police clashed with journalists protesting the closure of the Pepper Publications and Monitor Publications last Monday.

 

Al Jazeera journalist, Malcolm Webb (R) runs for safety after being tear-gassed outside Daily Monitor offices in Kampala on May 28

We advise all British Nationals to exercise caution and avoid all demonstrations, and to continue monitoring travel advice,” the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said in a statement on Tuesday night.
Pundits say the closure of the newspapers could affect tourism revenues as tourists from western countries shun Uganda for fear of violence. An estimated 15,000 British nationals visit Uganda every year.
The statement adds; “There were demonstrations outside the offices of the Daily Monitor newspaper in the Namuwongo area of Kampala on 28 May. There are reports that tear gas and rubber bullets were used to disperse protesters.
Several activists and journalists were tear-gassed as they challenged government’s decision to keep a lock on Daily Monitor and Red Pepper offices.

Iryn Denies Being in Japanese Prison

Iryn Namubiru who was arrested early this month in Japan after being caught with drugs has today morning said that she was not in any prison but was at a detention house.

 
 
Ugandan DIVA Iryn Namubiru

 Iryn said that after being arrested, She was detained at the police station as investigations were going on. Iryn Namubiru who was accompanied by her Manager said that she was proved innocent before being set free.
“After the investigations, they found that am innocent and i was now to act as a witness. I recorded statements and i was given two state lawyers. I explained to them that case which i carried belonged to Kim who was waiting for me at the Hotel.” Said Iryn.
Namubiru denied the allegations that she was the owner of the drugs saying hat she has never tasted any drug in her life.
Namubiru signed a deal with a Japanese based promoter one Kim where she was supposed to go with Dj Micheal and Hilderman but they later failed to go due to unknown reasons.
Namubiru who went on with the deal ended but up in the hands of Japanese Police after discovering that the case had drugs inside its covers.
Namubiru returned in Kampala on Monday after being set free.She also claims that she was granted security to the airport for her dear life.

A quick chat with . . . BBC's Alan Kasujja

 

Alan Kasujja is the Ugandan presenter of Newsday on the BBC 

World Service. 

 

Alan Kasujja is the Ugandan presenter of Newsday on the BBC World Service. Carol Kasujja asked him what keeps him busy. . .
Q: Alan, what are you doing in Kampala?

A: I am part of the BBC science festival which seeks to answer the question: “Can Africa be News For Science In The World?” And also to check on my friends and relatives.

How do you find London?

If you have not been to London before, it is worth a visit. It offers a wide range of cultural, diversity and its massive buildings are worth looking at. There is always something happening in the city.

Has your accent changed?

My accent is organic. I do not know how to fake accents. The most important thing is that my audience understands what I communicate. Ask me that same question after three years.

What do you miss about Uganda?

Missing home comes in all shapes and sizes; it just depends on what I am experiencing at that specific moment. I miss friends I always hung out with and the local bar that plays my kind of music. I miss being home. East or west, home is best.

You have been in the media ever since you were a teenager. When do you intend to retire?

I am proud of my job. I thought of retiring some time back but that has changed. I am on top of my career. I am still strong and focused. Being in the newsroom is fun and exciting. So madam, I have no announcement to make because I am not about to retire. And if I want to retire, you will be the last person to know.

You were among the highest paid radio presenters in Uganda. How do you compare BBC and the Ugandan media?

Both institutions play a big role to inform, but BBC has more resources. Working with them has exposed me to so many things I had overlooked. People are very professional there.

How do you handle a long distance relationship?

I am with my family and we have just had another baby.

 

Chris Brown accused over hit-and-run

                  Chris Brown


Chris Brown is been accused of committing a hit-and-run offence.
The Don't Wake Me Up singer reportedly refused to hand over his driver's licence and insurance information when he crashed his Range Rover into the back of a Mercedes at a set of traffic lights in Beverly Hills, California last week and police are now looking into the incident, 
Chris, 24, is still on probation for violently assaulting his then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009, leaving her face battered and bruised, and this alleged hit-and-run could trigger a violation.
However, sources close to the star claim he did nothing wrong. The friends said Chris gave the woman involved in the crash his correct details and when he lawyer attempted to contact her aftewards she hung up on him. Subsequent calls have also reportedly gone unanswered,
This is not the first time the Fine China hitmaker - who was en route to a recording studio with his former lover Karrueche Tran - has been involved in a car crash.
In February, Chris wrecked his Porsche 911 after he hurtled into a wall claiming he was cut off by "aggressive" paparazzi photographers in Los Angeles, California.
A spokesman at the time said: "The occupants jumped out, with cameras, and aggressively approached his vehicle. In an effort to remove himself from the situation, he [Chris] began to back down an alley at which point his was cut off by two additional vehicles.
"Chris' vehicle was wrecked due to this aggressive pursuit by the paparazzi."
Chris - who has reportedly reunited with model Karrueche - recently ended his turbulent relationship with Rihanna after deciding to go "solo".