"Gangnam Style" singer Psy apologizes for past anti-U.S. songs

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The South Korean pop singer behind the viral smash hit "Gangnam Style" apologized on Friday for past concerts featuring anti-American lyrics, ahead of a holiday performance to be attended by U.S. President Barack Obama and his family.

Psy issued the apology after reports surfaced in the United States on Friday about his participation in two performances critical of the U.S. military in 2004.

Psy's "Gangnam Style" Korean pop and dance video is now the most-watched video ever on YouTube, with more than 900 million views since it was first uploaded in July.

"While I'm grateful for the freedom to express one's self, I've learned there are limits to what language is appropriate and I'm deeply sorry for how these lyrics could be interpreted," the rapper said in a statement.

"I will forever be sorry for any pain I have caused by those words," he added.

In one performance, which Psy said was from eight years ago, the rapper protested the deaths of two teenage South Korean girls who were run over by a U.S. tank stationed in the country.

In a separate performance, Psy was critical of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq and its occupation, in which South Korean forces participated.

Psy is scheduled to perform at the annual "Christmas in Washington" television special that will also be attended by Obama and his family, the White House said on Friday. Broadcaster TNT said Psy would still perform as planned.

Bisi Ibidaope-Obe Names New Born Daughter After Former Reps Member

Controversial Yoruba actress, Bisi Ibidapo Obe whose pregnancy generated so much furore, is bound to raise quite some dust once more after putting to bed as she has named the baby after former house of representatives member, Dino Melaye who she said impregnated her. The anti-corruption crusader has denied the pregnancy and labelled her allegations as ‘cheap blackmail’.

Bisi held a christening for her baby yesterday at her Magodo, Lagos residence. The baby’s christening was led by clergymen from the Celestial Church of Christ with friends and family members in attendance

The babies names are Precious Oluwajomiloju Abikeade Melaye. It is yet to be seen how Dino Melaye will respond to this latest use of his name.

Five-Year-Old Boy Ask Tonto Dikeh To Marry Him (Photo)

Tonto is surely captivating and getting the attention of all; from young to old.

In making all the headlines for both good and not so good reason, she has become the most talked about and even younger ones aren’t left off the discussion, one of whom has gone a step further.

Little 5 year old boy is so naively happy to express what he want;

“Will you please marry me auntie Tonto. I love you very much”

What do you think should be the answer to his proposal?

Photos: 40,000 people show up at P-Square's concert in Ghana

There's no stopping P-Square as these dudes can't stop pulling crowd to their concert.The concert held on Saturday December 1st at the Independence Square in Accra, Ghana, with over 40,000 people in attendance.

Forbes World’s Highest Paid Musicians For 2012

Forbes has released its list of highest-paid musicians and unsurprisingly, the top spot this year is not held by a popstar or rock band, but a doctor – of beats. Aftermath Records CEO, rapper and beat maker, Dr. Dre earned a cool $110 million between May 2011 and May 2012 to earn that enviable position. However, most of that paycheck had nothing to do with the production of music, though as he earned the vast majority of it from his über-trendy headphone line, Beats by Dre.

Others leading the pack: Roger Waters (a founding member of Pink Floyd) with $88 million, Elton John with $80 million, U2 with $78 million and Take That with $69 million. Now that’s a top 5 with just one American and none of them’s currently in the top 10 of the Billboard singles chart.

Bonjovi comes in at 6th with $60 million. Britney Spears, the highest-earning woman, comes in at No. 7 with $58 million. Taylor Swift tied Paul McCartney for the eighth slot. Both raked in $57 million over the course of the year.

Other hotshots: Justin Bieber rounds out the top 10 with $55 million, Rihanna lands at No. 12 ($53 million) and is followed by Lady Gaga ($52 million), Katy Perry and Diddy tied for 15th ($45 million) and Beyonce out-earned husband Jay-Z ($40 million and $38 million). Adele and Kanye West hold the joint spot at No. 22 with $35 million.

TERRY G COMES OUT PUBLICLY DENOUNCING THE FALSE HIT AND RUN STORY

According to Terry G, i was at club Royale with friends having fun.when it was time for me to leave i was escorted by 2 bouncers of d club to my car,yes some guys try 2 mop me while I was leaving which is normal,I got in 2 my car peacefully and drove out after couple of snaps with my fans.

I never received any call from the police inviting me for a hit and run case and i have no reason to run been Godly or notorious,I am a known face so what sense does it make hitting someone and running.I might act crazy but not heartless, only for me to read this stories on blog sites. 

I have been in the country facing my job... freedom of information is not freedom of misinformation..I did not hit anyone and I am not and was not wanted by Nigeria police force.

Funke Akindele Joins Banky W, Toolz As MTV Base VJ Search Judge

Multiple award winning Nollywood actress, writer, producer and director, Funke Akindele has been revealed as the final judge for the MTV Base VJ Search – Nigeria.

Akindele, a veteran in the Entertainment industry who recently graced the cover of Genevieve magazine, will join previously announced judges, Banky W, Toolz and Tim Horwood to select the brand new VJ. The lucky winner of the talent search will become one of the key faces of the music network, hosting programmes on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and on the MTV Base block on STV.

“I feel honoured to be working with one of the biggest youth entertainment brands in the world. It is very inspiring to be involved in a project like the MTV Base VJ Search which offers such an exciting opportunity for young people who want to break into the entertainment industry,” Funke says.

Hundreds of Nigerian youths have already sent in their online auditions while thousands more are expected to turn up at the MTV Base VJ Search auditions, which will take place on Saturday December 1 at Fantasy Land, Lagos. Superstars Ice Prince, Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy will also be present at the auditions to lend their support to contestants.

The winner of the MTV Base VJ Search Nigeria will follow in the footsteps of veteran MTV Base VJ Cynthia “C-Von” Okpala who triupmphed in MTV Base’s first ever Nigerian VJ search in 2007.

Nigerian youth who are interested are advised to visit www.mtvbase.com for more information. [MTV]

Terry G Declared Wanted By Nigeria Police

Contoversial singer cum producer, Gabriel Amanyi popularly known as Terry G, has been declared wanted by the Nigeria Police in relation to a hit-and-run incident in Ikeja Lagos, last Friday.

According to reports, Terry G had gone clubbing on Oba Akran Road, Ikeja penultimate Friday with friends when the incident happened.

Eye-witness reports that as Terry G was leaving the premises of the club at the dead of night, he recklessly drove out on high speed without looking and in the process crushed the legs of a funseeker who was identified as Moshood Azeez.

The victim who is a regular caller at the Computer Village Market, Ikeja was rushed to the General Hospital, Ikeja by good samaritans for medical attention.

The matter was later reported at the MAN Centre Police Station, Wemabod Estate, Ikeja.

Ngozi Braide, Lagos State PPRO who confirmed the incident, said the police will do everything within its power to arrest the singer whose wife just recently put to bed a baby boy.

I Married My Wife Out Of Sympathy – Actor

Is it possible to marry someone out of pity, stay in the marriage for 8-years and even have kids with that ‘pitiful partner? Award winning actor, Joseph Benjamin did all that.

According to the hunky actor from Kogi state, he married his wife out of pity when she got pregnant with his baby while they were still dating.

The actor opens up a can of worms in a recent interview he granted and here are excerpts below:

What Really Happened in his Marriage?: “I was married for 8 years. It was a rather odd situation at that time. She got pregnant and I didn’t want to have a child out of wedlock and so I married her so we could build a home together for the unborn child. Things weren’t rosy then, but I believed it was the right thing to do for the sake of the child. I overlooked my own personal desires, I just wanted to do right. Our second child came and I stood by my family like I always have; but no one is perfect, we had our issues – the crisis persisted but we stayed because of the kids. But you never make that kind of decision because if the parents are not happy together then the children suffer.”

Is Your Wife Older Than You?: ”She is not older than me, and she wasn’t taking care of my financial needs as people have insinuated. We were both starting off in life on the same grounds – no one was exploited. I’ve been separated for a year now but we still keep a good relationship, and our separation was a mutual agreement. She is a good woman but I could not go on with the union anymore seeing the foundation it was built on was untrue. I have two wonderful children – a ten year old daughter and a seven year old son. They are an integral part of my life; their mum and I have a very good arrangement on how to balance their lives and make sure that psychologically they are stable and unaffected by our separation.”

Omotola Clinches Actress Of The Year Award

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, yesterday (November 25, 2012) continued her winning streak as she won Actress of the Year at the 2012 Exquisite Lady of the Year Awards (ELOY).

Omosexy as she’s fondly called, beat stiff competition from Funke Akindele, Ini Edo and Nse Ikpe-Etim to clinch the award for her performance in the movie, ‘Ties That Bind.’

Producer of the dance flick, ‘I’ll Take My Chances,’ Emem Isong, went home with the Producer of the Year award.