Sunday, July 22, 2012

USHER'S STEPSON TAKEN OFF LIFE SUPPORT



We regret to announce the passing of Usher Raymond's stepson Kile Glover, son of Usher's ex-wife Tameka Raymond. The above picture is what Tameka tweeted yesterday of Kile (with the glasses) and younger brother Usher V.
"Usher’s 11-year-old stepson has passed away this morning from injuries suffered in a tragic jetski accident in Georgia earlier this month … TMZ has learned.
Doctors removed 11-year-old Kile Glover from life support after it was determined the injuries were too severe to overcome. We’re told Kyle’s mother, Tameka Foster, struggled tremendously with the decision.
According to our sources, Tameka is understandably devastated.
Glover was injured on July 8 … as he was riding in an inner tube that was connected to a pontoon in Lake Lanier. According to authorities, a family friend who was riding a jetski behind the pontoon lost control and collided with Glover’s tube.
The accident is currently under investigation."
3m360 sends our deepest condolences to the Raymond and Glover friends and family.

Friday, July 20, 2012

Alleged N15m Scam: Habiba Abubakar insists Jim Iyke ‘duped her of charity money






An interesting angle cropped up in the alleged 15million naira fraud against Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke.

With the latest revelations, the case may not easily raise down its heads soon as expected. According to the latest development, Habiba Abubakar, the woman accusing Jim Iyke of defrauding her of 15million naira, has reportedly released some documents and pictures implicating the actor.

Few weeks ago, Jim Iyke claimed that the case was thrown out of court for lack of evidence. This was countered by Habiba. Soon after, Jim Iyke went on a social media network, Twitter to give some ‘shout out’ believed to be sarcastic.

These ‘shout outs’ by Jim Iyke may have forced the latest revelations by Habiba, which she did through a mail that purportedly leaked to the media.

The leaked e-mail reads;

(Jim Iyke stop shouting out on twitter and start shouting in my N16.5M and then leave me alone ooo)

I run a charity organization called Elderly and the poor, a self-sponsored charity organization. Jim Iyke needed help for his aged mother who is crippled by leg problems and high blood pressure and now bed-ridden.

We took her to both England and India — photos and tickets are attached as exhibit (1). During the UK visit, his mum stayed with me in my UK residence where I took her for a complete health check-up.

We were told what was wrong with her and how much her hospital stay for knee replacement will cost my charity in UK and we have a policy for money, so we decided to take her to India in first class because it’ll be cheaper there, attached are tickets, photos as exhibit no (2).

During her stay she narrated her life story to me. She told me, “Hajia I have suffered. My children have suffered. I have been frying doughnut (beans cake) by the roadside for many years to raise my kids. Please help me and my only son Ikechukwu (Jim Iyke).”

I wept and wept with her. She held my hands on top of her Bible and said to me, “Hajia, promise me that you will help me and my children and promise me now that you will be my daughter forever.”

I was touched. I was obliged by her honesty, frankness, and trust she has in me, so I promised her that I will be there for her and her children, which includes Jim Iyke.

So when her son Jim Iyke finally ran to me for assistance, wanting me to help his new clothing line grow by investing in it, I had no option than to invest, even though I was told by many people that he is bad, but I didn’t want to judge him by what others said.

Jim told me he has been on the street since age 11 and that he had no childhood. I cried, because I had a son of that age at that minute. It was really heart breaking. But I realize now that you can take a person off the street but you can’t take street off the person, no matter what you do.

Video of our conversations with his mum is available at www.elderlyandthepoor.org, register and listen.

Normal human being would remain very grateful to me for helping his whole family and investing in his business. If not for what I did for him but for the fact that her sick mother and a blind father were flown abroad at some my expense, including three of his sisters and him. During these trips he happily tweeted, “Jim Iyke on holidays with my family”…can you see the joy in his tweets? At least his tweets proved that I made him and his family very happy.

So I’m not bothered by anything he says or does now. My investment in his clothing line has now turn into loan, no interest, no profit and I’m stuck with him for 4 years — since the agreement states that he must paid all the money back with the next four years.

In the north, if a person just passes by your dad or mom and just greats them that person deserves your respect, but after what I did for Jim and his family, it’s sad that he decided it this way.

Another thing I want to add for clearance sake is that Jim has been living off women all his life. Most of these women don’t tell their husbands all they do, so when he dupes them they can’t run to the police or their husband, but my case was different. I arranged for a meeting between him, his friend Solo and my husband (for video of the meeting, go www.elderlyandthepoor.org).

Where are the camouflage women he hangs out with just to disguise his real wants and needs. He runs to tweet rubbish. I give facts and support with documents. He wants to shut me up with his so-called “shout out” that made no sense to even his twitter followers who fired him back that same night. He wants me quiet so he can continue business as usual.

Everybody doing business with Jim Iyke be careful, his first trick goes, bring the money cash, I will send my sister or PA to pick it, don’t. Because it was only the tellers that I used to pay in the money into his account that helped me, because he first denied collecting the money and even knowing me.

The Police ordered that he be handcuffed and be taken to his bank to collect his bank statement for us, it was only then that he said, “Oh it could be one woman who is interested in me and I don’t like her, may be her, in fact, I can’t even remember her name.” (a woman that gave you N16.5mil you can’t remember her name?) Later he changed his story again that the woman gave him only N5m. See how police arrested him and wrote to his bank, exhibit no (3).

All he is playing is to keep business as usual including his manager, because it’s only in Nigeria that celebrities can commit crimes and go scot free. Abroad nobody will work with you, once your attitude is below expectation. Jim is supposed to be a role model by every standard. At 40 years old, he’s no longer a baby, but he is not showing any maturity in his dealings.

Was there any place Jim ever denied apologizing? No, he was just covering it up by saying I apologized as a gentleman because of the bad words I said. What bad words and to whom?

In fact, he wrote a public apology twice because the first one he said To Whom It May Concern which was rejected after publication, see attached exhibit no (4). It was rejected, because we expect he knows whom he was apologizing to, and not to whom it may concern. So he ran with the last one apology to me.

Do you think Jim who is running mouth now will apologize if he didn’t know he was on his way to jail?

See attached hospital reports after his assault on me, exhibit no (5).

Fraud was very clear and substantiated, because he went and rented a three bedroom bungalow with one living room and he calls that mall. To show he planned to defraud me, he rented the place in someone else’s name. The person signed as his guarantor at the police station after he was arrested and spent two days in SAS.

I was shocked when I learnt that Jim told Mr Ken that he will not pay me the money, and that that was why he won’t put anything in his name. So that when I come, I won’t be able to get anything. The guarantor got scared and ran back to the police by withdrew from standing in for Jim, which necessitated his second arrest a day to the opening of the shop. See evidence attached as exhibit no (6)

Be careful in doing business with Jim Iyke and demand a teller or a written contract, because he only signed that contract between us when he saw tea no bi food. He was discharge and not acquitted. See court proceedings

‘Dark Knight Rises’ Paris premiere cancelled



In the wake of the early morning shooting at an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater during a screening of “The Dark Knight Rises,” studio Warner Bros. has canceled the Paris premiere of the film as well as interviews for “The Dark Knight Rises” cast.

Theater shooting: Gunman ‘just firing, picking random people’

The studio, which shares a parent company with CNN, said in a joint statement with “Dark Knight Rises’ ” filmmakers that they are all “deeply saddened to learn about this shocking incident. We extend our sincere sympathies to the families and loved ones of the victims at this tragic time.”


Chairman and CEO of the Motion Pictures Association of America, former Sen. Chris Dodd, said in a statement Friday that the organization shares “the shock and sadness of everyone in the motion picture community at the news of this terrible event. We extend our prayers and deepest sympathies to the victims, their loved ones and all those affected by this tragedy.”

Celebrities have also echoed those condolences, with singer Janelle Monae tweeting Friday, “devastated by the Colorado movie theatre killings. My heart hurts. We must be thankful daily for life. Anything at anytime could happen and you’re gone… Live life as happily as u can. I do not like guns btw. Not cool at all to me.”

Added Ryan Seacrest, “Thinking about the families who were affected by this horrible incident in Colorado. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.”

Remarks from NBA star LeBron James likely resonated with others watching this tragic story unfold: “So u telling me I can’t even feel safe at the movies now!!? SMH. My prayers goes out to all the families involved in Aurora, Colorado. … Its just not fair that innocent people have to lose their lives over someone’s selfish stupidity acts! My stomach is hurting over this.”

“Newsroom” star Olivia Munn posted, “My sincerest condolences to the victims and families in Colorado. So sad, so mindless.”

“These are really the end of our days,” singer Tyrese posted to his account. “People['s] devious crimes are getting wors[e] and wors[e].. In a theater.? My prayers to the family I’m so sad.”

To help calm moviegoers at New York City screenings of “The Dark Knight Rises” and “as a precaution against copycats,” Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said in a statement Friday that “the New York City Police Department is providing coverage at theaters where the ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ is playing in the five boroughs.”

Police: 14 dead in Colorado shooting @ The screening Of The New Batman Movie



At least 14 people were killed and 50 were wounded when a gunman opened fire during an early Friday morning screening of the new Batman movie at an Aurora, Colorado, theater, Police Chief Dan Oates told reporters.

The man suspected of opening fire on the crowded theater was taken into custody, Oates said.

The heavily armed suspect, who was wearing a bulletproof vest, was apprehended by police in a parking lot at the theater, Frank Fania, a police spokesman told CNN. The identity of the suspect has not immediately been released.

"We do no have evidence of a second gunman," Oates said.

Of the wounded, at least 20 were being treated at the University of Colorado Hospital, said spokeswoman Jacque Montgomery. All of the wounded suffered from gunshot wounds, which ranged from minor to critical, she said.

"They're arriving by police, by ambulance. Some are walking in," she said.

The shooting incident occurred during the showing of "The Dark Knight Rises" at the Century Aurora 16 theater, police and witnesses said.

"We saw people running around and screaming," a man, who was not identified, told KUSA.

He said there was confusion in the theater when the shooting began because many believed the sound of gunfire was coming from the movie next door.

Oates said that the suspect used some sort of "smoke device" before opening fire in the theater.

Witnesses, however, told KUSA that the gunman kicked in an emergency exit door and threw a smoke bomb into the darkened theater before opening fire

EXCLUSIVE: Rapper A$AP Rocky -- Arrested After Brawl with Photogs




Rapper A$AP Rocky was taken into NYPD custody tonight after he allegedly put the smackdown on 2 guys who took pics of him ... TMZ has learned.According to law enforcement sources ... A$AP Rocky, real name Rakim Mayers, had gotten into a verbal dispute with someone in downtown Manhattan, when 2 civilians started snapping photos of the incident. We're told A$AP and a friend quickly turned their attention to the amateur photogs ... and a full-fledged fight erupted. Our sources say the two victims suffered cuts and bruises with one requiring treatment at a hospital.We're told responding officers arrested AR ... and he's expected to be booked for attempted robbery. It's unclear, at this point, what he's accused of trying to pilfer.Rocky is a native New Yorker and member of the hip hop group A$AP Mob. He was nominated for Best New Artist at the BET Awards this year.

EXCLUSIVE: Randy, Jermaine Jackson Hatch Plot to Get Michael Jackson's Money -- Allegation



Randy and Jermaine Jackson are trying to get at Michael Jackson's money, by hatching a sinister plot involving Katherine Jackson ... so claim sources connected with the Michael Jackson Estate.Randy, Jermaine, Janet, Tito and Rebbie Jackson all signed a letter, demanding that the Executors of the MJ Estate step down, claiming the executors are failing so badly, the stress caused Katherine to suffer a stroke.Sources connected with the Estate are now lashing back, telling 3m360 they believe Randy and Jermaine (they are not including the others) are strapped for cash and know when Katherine dies there is no way they can get their hands on a penny of MJ's fortune -- that's because all of the money goes to charity and in trust for Michael's 3 kids.Our sources believe ... Randy and Jermaine are trying to make it appear that Katherine is infirm and may need a conservatorship.  And the sources further believe Randy and Jermaine will try and get themselves appointed as her conservators, which would give them access to more than $70,000 a month.We know Katherine's people have denied she had a stroke.  As for the Estate failing miserably, it seems like bad timing, because new court docs just revealed the Estate has grossed nearly half a billion dollars, wiping out MJ's massive debt.Calls to Randy and Jermaine have not been returned.

‘Homeland’ creators talk Emmy nods, ’24′ movie




With its second season premiering in September, “Homeland” has racked up almost as many Emmy nods as it has episodes.

The Showtime series, which debuted with 12 episodes last fall, picked up nine nominations on Thursday, including a nod for outstanding drama series alongside Emmy vets “Mad Men,” “Breaking Bad,” “Boardwalk Empire,” “Downton Abbey” and “Game of Thrones.”

Claire Danes and Damian Lewis were also recognized for their individual performances, nominated for lead actress and lead actor, respectively, in a drama series.

On a high after learning of “Homeland’s” nominations, co-creator Howard Gordon told CNN that the show wouldn’t be the same without the undeniable chemistry between Danes and Lewis.

“When Brody and Carrie are on screen, especially when they’re on screen together, that’s when the show really comes alive in a way,” said co-creator Alex Gansa. “And so it’s great that they’re both recognized because the show would be much lesser without either one of them.”

Having previously worked on “The X-Files” and “24,” this isn’t Gordon’s first time waking up to good news the morning of Emmy nominations. But he says there’s something really special about “Homeland” being recognized.

“Alex and I … came out to L.A. together and started our careers together and came back together on ’24,’ so [these nominations are] personally and professionally a great culmination,” he said. “This is the first writing nomination that Alex and I got together. So it’s remarkable and really exciting.”

More exciting would be taking home a few statues, which could certainly draw viewers as the show’s sophomore season kicks off on September 30, just one week after the 64th Primetime Emmys air.

“I’m most proud of the best drama series nomination, only because that encompasses everybody that works on the show and puts us in the company of those other shows that are the best shows on television — the ones that we talk about in the story room everyday and the ones we try to live up to,” Gordon said.

So what is it about “Homeland” that captures viewers?

“Howard puts it best when he says it just really boils down to story and character and execution,” Gansa told CNN. “Above and beyond that, I think it does sort of tap into some sort of building anxiety in the country a little bit. … It unsettles you a little bit. And for some reason, that’s attractive to audiences these days.”

Regarding their other project, the anticipated “24” movie, Gordon says it looked like the movie “was marching toward some sort of, I thought, a green light. Then everybody put the brakes on. I think it’s going to be revisited shortly … but as far as I know it’s still something that they, meaning Fox, still wants to do. And I think Kiefer [Sutherland] still wants to do it.”

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