'Hollywood IS racist': Chris Rock skewers his Oscars audience and killer cops in rip-roaring monologue but saves his real scorn for the boycott brigade

Chris Rock did not disappoint as he accused white dominated Hollywood of racism during the most eagerly anticipated opening monologue in recent history at the 88th Academy Awards.

Addressing the huge elephant in the room, the acid-tongued comedian, 51, compared Tinseltown to a bitchy racist sorority and jibbed at cops for killing black men as he riffed on the #OscarsSoWhite race row, which overshadowed this years ceremony.

'Is Hollywood racist? ... you're damn right,' said Rock to the audience in the Dolby Theater while he excoriated the film industry for its racial bias on the biggest night in show business.

Indeed, from almost his very first words to his last, Rock brutalized Hollywood for the lack of diversity, with the host finishing the entire ceremony by saying 'Black Lives Matter'

Why Not Bimbo Daramola? ::::

At a time like this, it is more important to talk about one quintessential leader whom the youth wink of Ekiti indegenes both home and in diaspora have tipped to be the next Governor of Ekiti State to foster speedy growth and development. Though, the man in the saddle, Hon Bimbo Daramola might be so reluctant to key into this agenda for 'obvious reasons' but one thing stays sacrosanct, even if he says no and God says yes, what can he do? He should again remember that vox populi vox dei.

For clarity, our dearest Congressman, pride of Ekiti modern politics, Hon.Bimbo Daramola's persona is derived from the sterner stuff of life, the compulsive need to weave enduring strands or legacies that would out-live one and the desire to be a change agent in the discharge of the social contract. A man of great patience and tolerance, his scruples border on the fundamental assumption that life is a selfless service in which there is more to gain in giving of one’s time, energy and resources than in being a docile recipient of its offerings.

Spurred by this, Bimbo Daramola is not only detribalized in the true sense of it but believes in the Nigerian enterprise and strives within acceptable codes to uphold the sacredness of the country’s values. His visions are ennobled by his belief that the progress of society is predicated on qualitative leadership that aspires to enthrone enduring change through quantum developmental leaps, which are being profoundly demonstrated by him in every office he occupies.

Ekiti needs a man with flawless track records and reputation, a man with vision, character, competence and exposure. If God says yes who can say no? If not Bimbo Daramola then who? The youths are the drivers of true change for progress and the good of the society. Be part of this paradigm shift..Nitori Ojo Ola Wa!!!!

Hon. Lasun Yussuff: A Deputy Speaker on a mission

By Lekan Olawoyin:::

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable SulaimonLasun Yussuff, is a man on a mission. That mission, for those who know him, he has set out to achieve through various platforms and opportunities available to him. It is a mission for the betterment of Nigeria and its teeming people. A mission to restore the country’s glorious heritage in every sphere, particularly in ensuring placing the legislature at the centre of the move for the change and transformation of the country, which are the cardinal programmes of President Muhammadu Buhari and the House under Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara.

For Yussuf, achieving excellence through the legislature has always been the focus, as he strove hard to not only ensure the success of the 8th National Assembly but also the progress of the country and indeed, the legislature in Africa. Therefore, it didn’t come as a surprise to those close to the lawmaker when recently he emerged as the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament. The 5th of February will remain memorable to followers of the Osun State-born politician.

The emergence of Honourable Yussuf as the Deputy Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament is not only providential but a wise and highly welcomed development that will be of good to West African countries. His colleagues in the parliament must have seen ahead, as the other candidates unanimously elected him. Given the wealth of knowledge and experience garnered over the years as a revered legislator, there is no doubt that Yussuf will, indeed, harness his experiences to sustain stability in the ECOWAS sub-region and also deepen democracy through the legislative institution.

Jackie Chan Takes Delivery of the First Embraer Legacy 500 Business Jet in China

Taking rush hour to new heights, action-film front man and stuntman extraordinaire Jackie Chan has become the first customer in China to take delivery of the Embraer Legacy 500.
The new era of on-demand private jet charter claims the skies
Imagine flying to an island hideaway in the Bahamas, with warm turquoise water, gentle trade winds, and beautiful white beaches. An icy tropical drink ...
Expanding his global reach in business and philanthropy in 2012 with the purchase of his Embraer Legacy 650, Chan became an ambassador for the Brazil-based aircraft manufacturer and looks to further expedite a hectic international schedule with his latest aeronautical acquisition.

Gigi Hadid suffers embarrassing nip slip in a low-cut black show dress on the Versace runway but carries on with poise

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Gigi Hadid maintained her composure when she suffered an embarrassing nip slip on the runway for Versace on Friday.

Proving her poise as one of the world's top models, the blonde carried on walking with conviction as her top of her black dress exposed her right breast in front of the Milan Fashion Week crowd.

As the star of the show, the 20-year-old Victoria's Secret Angel even received a high five from Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace, in spite of the wardrobe malfunction that could have marred her Fall/Winter 2016/2017 presentation.

19 Things You’ll Only Understand If You’re Dating A Morning Person

1. Usually they’ll be up and dressed before you’ve even contemplated opening your eyes.

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2. Which can sometimes be good, because they’ll have done loads of chores before you’re even awake.

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They’re pretty much always the person on unloading-the-dishwasher duty.

FIFA Electoral Committee Elects Gianni Infantino As Its Next President

The Extraordinary FIFA Congress elected Gianni Infantino, a Swiss soccer administrator with the Union of European Football Association or UEFA since 2000 and general secretary since 2009, as its next President, a role that is considered the most powerful position in global sports.

Infantino received 115 votes in the Congress’ second round of voting earning him the association’s top position as president.

The newly elected president emphasized reform in his acceptance speech, which was a staple of his campaign platform.

“We will restore the image of FIFA and the respect of FIFA,” he told FIFA’s 207 voting members. “Many people in the world will applaud us and the work we do in the future.”

He promised a “new era in FIFA where we can put again football in the center of the stage.”