Alcohol Disrupts Sleep Patterns, Review Shows

Those nightcaps might affect your sleep more than you thought -- and not in a good way.

A new review of studies, published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, shows that alcohol changes the normal rhythms of sleep by increasing the amount of time people spend in "deep sleep," but also decreasing the amount of time people spend in REM sleep by disrupting sleep during this stage, which is necessary for memory, concentration and motor skills.

"In sum, alcohol on the whole is not useful for improving a whole night's sleep," study researcher Chris Idzikowski, who is the director of the Edinburgh Sleep Centre, said in a statement. "Sleep may be deeper to start with, but then becomes disrupted. Additionally, that deeper sleep will probably promote snoring and poorer breathing. So, one shouldn't expect better sleep with alcohol."

Sleep has two parts that cycle back and forth: non-REM sleep, and REM sleep. The cycle takes 90 minutes, and continues on through the night -- it starts with non-REM sleep, and then goes on to REM sleep, and then back to non-REM sleep, and so on and so forth.

Miley Cyrus Braless On Cosmo Cover, Calls Liam Hemsworth 'The Hottest Guy Of My Life' (PHOTO)

Miley Cyrus isn't afraid to flaunt what she's got.

The 20-year-old star poses braless on the cover of Cosmopolitan's March 2013 issueand talks about her newfound confidence, as well as her hunky fiance Liam Hemsworth.

Coco Vs Holly

Alicia Keys: NRJ Music Awards 2013 Red Carpet

Alicia Keys is smashing while attending the 2013 NRJ Music Awards at Palais des Festivals on Saturday (January 26) in Cannes, France.

Stars and cars

KIM K. TO KRIS HUMPHRIES I WON'T PAY YOU SQUAT YOU GOTTA PAY ME

Kim Kardashian has drawn a hard line in the sand ... not only is she refusing to pay Kris Humphries a dime ... she's demanding he cover ALL of her attorney's fees ... sources connected to the case tell TMZ. 

TMZ first reported ... Kris demanded $7 MILLION to walk away from their marriage ... but Kim told him to pound sand. Contrary to recent reports, Kim has never offered Kris a penny to settle the divorce case.

We know ... Kim's position has always been that Kris actually MADE money by marrying her and therefore she doesn't owe him anything. 

But now, our sources say, Kim feels Kris has needlessly dragged this on for so long and it cost her so much $$$ in legal fees and other expenses ... she wants the NBA star to cover those costs.

JENNIFER LOPEZ Jenny From the BACK

Just in case anyone forgot, Jennifer Lopez proved she's still bootyful last night.

The 43-year-old curvaceous diva showed off her God given talents at the premiere of her new film "Parker" in Vegas.

TINA TURNER GOODBYE AMERICA I'm Gonna Be a Swiss Citizen

William Tell may no longer be the most famous Swiss person in history ... 'cause Tina Turner says she's renouncing her U.S. citizenship to become a full-fledged citizen of Switzerland. 

Turner -- who was born in Nutbush, Tennessee -- has been living in Zurich since the mid-90s ... and according to multiple reports, she's decided to make Switzerland her permanent home. 

According to a local Swiss newspaper, officials in Switzerland have already decided to GRANT Turner's request for citizenship ... and now it's only a matter of time before the move becomes official. 

We called Turner's rep for comment -- who told us she was still trying to get in touch with Tina to clarify the situation. 

Also ... yeah, William Tell was Swiss. The more you know ...

Revealed: Sex scandals in Akwa Ibom State Government House

Generally, politicians and those in the corridors of power are believed to live a life of indulgence and abuse. They survive by covering up their tracts or using the pegs and trimmings attached to their offices to prevent their misdeeds going to the public domain. Threats and intimidation which they sometimes make good are tools they use in whipping whistle blowers including the press into line. Sometimes, they run out of luck as what they do in the dark gets to be seen and known on the housetop.

That’s exactly the case with the chilling, gory and somehow thrilling revelation of Comfort and Maria (not real names) who earlier on worked with Akwa Ibom State Ushering Group as Ushers. That group stinks with allegation of sexual pervasion not known in recent history and Akwa Ibom State government can only save its face if it calls for an immediate probe into what happens at her protocol department with a view to punishing the culprit(s) and restoring sanity and decency there.

Why Does Peter of P'Square Keep Impregnating Lola Omotayo?

I found this article thought you might likey.


This unjustifiable act has been troubling yours truly for some time now but I decided to wait till after Lola's delivery before I raise my concerns. The attitude of some male musicians with regards to their ways with ladies is just not encouraging. These guys keep putting ladies in family way with impunity.

Our focus, however, is on Peter Okoye and Lola Omotayo. Note that the lady is Yoruba, before some folks 'cash in' on this and call it another post against a particular tribe.

Please, what is wrong with Peter Okoye that he has decided to keep impregnating Lola without taking her to the altar? Or is getting a woman pregnant at will his own definition of marriage?

Nollywood Actress Jennifer Eliogu’s New Single ‘You & I’0

Quite a large number of actors in Nollywood now are now finding their way gradually into the music industry. One of those who people who have joined the bandwagon is actress Jennifer Eliogu who has just released her own musical effort too entitled You and I.

Her chorus in Igbo which gives it a very good Highlife/R&B feel is said to have been the unique selling point that will make her different from the likes of Uche Elendu and Chioma Chukwukwa.

Personally i love this, it is my favourite best from Nollywood

Living Dead: Majek Fashek Runs Mad?

Despite all effort to reinvigorate the dwelling career of this reggae legend, Majek Fashek, it’s obvious that he needs serious attention spiritually and otherwise.

Recently, the living but half dead reggae legend was sighted staggering and murmuring some inaudible at Ogba area of Lagos. Veteran reggae artist, Majek, no doubt is now a shadow of his former self, the once handsome looking, bubbling fellow is now in a pitiable condition.

Waltzing to a win! Strictly Come Dancing finally beat The X Factor

They might have lost out to The X Factor for the last five years, but Strictly Come Dancing has finally come out on top.

Victoria's not so secret

The Victoria’s Secret fashion show has become one of the most hotly anticipated events of the fashion and celebrity calendar,

The star-spangled runway show features some of the most spectacular lingerie collections in the world, worn by some of the planet's most beautiful women and the pinnacle of the annual show is the jewel-encrusted ‘fantasy bra’.

And now Londoners have the opportunity to see this year's $2.5million (approx £1.6million) diamond-encrusted effort as worn by 'angel' Alessandra Ambrosio as it goes on display alongside a selection of other outfits from the show at the brand's new Bond Street Location.

The 'Floral Fantasy Gift set' on display includes a custom-made Very Sexy Push-Up bra and matching belt adorned with over 5200 precious gemstones.

'I still wonder if I could have saved her': Whitney Houston's mother

It has been nearly a year since Whitney Houston passed away, the singer discovered unresponsive in a bath at the Beverly Hilton Hotel the night before the Grammys.

She was 48 when she died - a coroner ruling due to accidental drowning, with heart disease and chronic cocaine abuse listed as contributory factors.

Now, in a new memoir, the singer's mother, Cissy Houston, is opening up about her daughter's tragic death, her struggle with substance abuse and her concerns her 19-year-old granddaughter, Bobbi Kristina, might follow in her footsteps.

Who wore it better?

Riri spotting new look

Rihanna shows off her newly shaved head she wore the rest of her hair to one side, revealing the ombre effect of it. 

Rihanna’s fifth concert tour, Diamonds World Tour in 2013, will begin in March.

Which baby mama recently acquired these bracelets courtesy her bf

What a slip up! Nicole Scherzinger reveals her nipple in see-through black dress at the NTAs

It was all going so well for Nicole Scherzinger at the National Television Awards - until, that is, the blinding lights of the red carpet turned her plunging black dress see-through.

The resulting nipple flash meant all eyes were no longer on the gorgeous X Factor star's beautiful face but on her plunging gown.

First Look: Taylor Swift as Rapunzel (PHOTOS)

Taylor Swift is letting her hair down.

The cute country crooner channels the fairy tale beauty Rapunzel in Disney’s latest Dream Portraits series.

The “Red” singer joins other A-listers like Beyonce, Jessica Biel and Jennifer Lopez who’ve playfully posed for famous photographer Annie Leibovitz.

The stunning image whisks the superstar to a land far, far away “where a world of adventure awaits” and shows the 23-year-old is perched on a tower in a pink and purple gown with the iconic character’s signature flowing long hair.

Swift, however, is still on a journey to find her happily ever after, with the whirlwind romance between the blonde starlet and One Direction singer Harry Styles coming to a halt just before New Year’s when the twosome reportedly got into a massive fight while on holiday on the British Virgin Islands   

The 10 Wildest Looks From Paris Fashion Week!

Ah, Paris Fashion Week. It's the time of year we're exposed to crazy couture and alien, avante garde looks.

This year was no exception. From Karl Lagerfeld's twin gay brides to Julien Fournie's pregnant model, we saw pretty much everything on the Parisian runways.

Willow Smith GOES GOTH . . .

Hmm she kinda looks scary and definitely depressed.

R. CONRAD MURRAY'S CRYING VOICEMAIL I'm in Constant Pain

EXCLUSIVE

Jail has broken Dr. Conrad Murray ... physically and mentally ... this according to The Doc himself, who's been calling everyone he knows HYSTERICALLY CRYING and complaining that he's in "constant pain."

TMZ has obtained one of the voicemails Murray recently left for a friend ... in which he sobs uncontrollably and begs for someone to save him.

During the message, Murray says, "I can't sleep now ... it's very hard ... I'm in constant pain ... can someone please help me please!?"

JUNIOR SEAU'S FAMILY SUES NFL Over Brain Injuries

Junior Seau's family has filed a lawsuit against the NFL over brain injuries the Chargers legend sustained during his career -- injuries they claim caused him to kill himself.

The family filed the wrongful death lawsuit today in San Diego, claiming the league willfully hid the truth about the dangers of repetitive blows to the head ... such as those regularly sustained by professional football players.

According to the lawsuit, Seau suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) from those hits -- a condition that his family claims drove him to suicide.

The Seau family is also suing NFL helmet manufacturer Riddell -- calling the helmets dangerous and claiming the company was "negligent in their design."

Seau died last May after shooting himself in the chest. He was 43. 

The Seau lawsuit is just one of a reported 175 lawsuits filed against the NFL by players and their families over head injuries sustained during their careers.

SNOOP LION REJECTED by Bunny Wailer & Rastas

Snoop Lion, nee Snoop Dogg, has done the seemingly impossible -- pissed off a bunch of ganja smoking Rastafarians -- who claim he lied about becoming a Rasta just to make a movie and sell records ... and now they're threatening to sue.

Bunny Wailer -- an original member of Bob Marley and the Wailers -- tells TMZ he's heated about the docu-film "Reincarnated" ... which documented Snoop's immersion in the Rasta culture as he recorded his first reggae album in Jamaica last year.

Wailer claims Snoop has engaged in "outright fraudulent use of Rastafari Community's personalities and symbolism" -- and has failed to meet "contractual, moral and verbal commitments."  

Stepahnie Okereke-Linus On Nine Months Course

Call her embodiment of talent and you are not far from the truth. The enigma, Nollywood diva, Stephanie Okereke-Linus, no doubt, is different from the rest. Ever since her marriage to the oil and gas big boy, Stephanie who has been enjoying all pecks attached to marriagehood is said to be carrying a foetus of the Idahosa’s dynasty.

Keen observers and followers of Nollywood stars once asked the same question about Mercy Johnson and it turned out that she was indeed pregnant after all. This time, tongues are already waging about actress Stephanie Okereke who got married February 2012.

Google Chairman Eric Schmidt Visits Top Nigerian Filmmaker Tunde Kelani

Chairman of Google, Eric Schmidt was at the Lagos Mainframe Studios of accomplished Nigerian filmmaker Tunde Kelani last week where both addressed the challenges of the Nigerian film industry. It was during Schmidt's visit to Lagos to meet with Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, the executive governor Lagos State, the commercial capital of Nigeria and the biggest megacity in sub-Saharan Africa

Ke$ha: Worst Look Yet at Inaugural Charity Benefit?

Ke$ha attends the RIAA Presidential Inaugural Charity Benefit at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. (January 21, 2013).

Local News Update

JusCommentries

It is about time that the traders in Onitsha Market put their acts together, stop the adulteration and sale of fake products and turn that market into a first class venue for good and viable products. 
Pension administrators must understand that the siphoning of funds allocated to the payment of the entitlements of elderly service men many times leads to the ultimate death of these elders hence the blood of these ones will one day be required form their hands, not to talk of its effect on the families of the pensioners, when this source of income is cut off.
One day the wind will blow and we will see the anus of the cock,  eventually we will know the truth about Governor Chime.
Yes, i quite agree that Tonto and Cossy need to turn it down a notch, the truth is no matter how hard you try, Nollywood is not Hollywood and the Nigerian culture does not celebrate nudity like our foreign counterparts.
The mystery corpses discovered in Anambra is a scary occurence that lives a lot to the imagination and calls for serious investigation.

Read full stories below

• NAFDAC may seal off Onitsha market

• Past pension administrators siphoned N4b Monthly

• Photo Taken On Amaechi, Suswam, Akpabio’s Visit To Chime In London Raises Dusts

• Call To Order: 100m Youths Write Tonto, Cossy Over 'Dirty' Lifestyles

• Reps, NHRC demand probe into Anambra mystery corpses

Barrack and Michelle Obama at the Presidential ball

Beyonce Lip sings at Presidential inauguration

EXCLUSIVE DETAILS

Kelly Clarkson doesn't compare to Beyonce -- because Kelly actually sang her song LIVE yesterday at the Presidential Inauguration ... TMZ has learned ... unlike Beyonce, who lip-synced to a pre-recorded track.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Marine Corp Band -- which provides the music for the Inauguration -- tells TMZ, Beyonce mouthed the words to a pre-recorded studio version of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

But the rep added, Kelly sang "My Country 'Tis of Thee" WITHOUT the help of a backing track.
The rep said it's standard procedure to record a backing track before a live performance such as this -- you know, just in case -- and Bey decided at the last minute to rely on the studio version instead of winging it in person.

JENNIFER LOPEZ I'm Still Jenny from the Thigh High Block

Check out Jenny from the block hit the streets of NYC on Tuesday.

Shakira Gives Birth to a Baby Boy!

Shakira and her soccer star boyfriend, Gerard Pique, just welcomed a baby boy!

She shared the news on her website, writing: 

We are happy to announce the birth of Milan Piqué Mebarak, son of Shakira Mebarak and Gerard Piqué, born January 22nd at 9:36pm, in Barcelona, Spain.

The name Milan (pronounced MEE-lahn), means dear, loving and gracious in Slavic; in Ancient Roman, eager and laborious; and in Sanskrit, unification.

Just like his father, baby Milan became a member of FC Barcelona at birth.

The hospital confirmed that the couple’s first child weighed approximately 6lbs. 6 ounces, and that both mother and child are in excellent health.

Fighting Unforgiveness

Many have and are still walking around bearing the cross of unforgiveness, some not even aware of it. Bearing burdens/memories of hurts experienced in the past, and burdens of wrongs still being perpetuated in the present. 

An unforgiving heart might seem subtle but its subsequent effects on the individual /individuals involved are disastrous.
Here is a simple test to detect if you still harbor any trace of unforgiveness towards any person or persons.

• Do you cringe or get upset at the mention of a particular name or names.

• Are you happy or elated at the misfortune of any person or persons.

• Are you unusually hesitant or unwillingly to undertake or participate in any activity beneficial to or spearheaded by any person or persons.

If your answer to any of these questions is "Yes", then you are unfortunately still under the captivity of unforgiveness.

"To err is human and to forgive divine", so we must come to the realization that family, friends and acquaintances might indeed hurt us knowingly or unknowingly through spoken words or actions.

Kim Kardashian On the Ivory Coast

American reality television star Kim Kardashian is making a visit to the West African nation of Ivory Coast, where her family’s shows have earned her a loyal following. 
A local lifestyle magazine and the French telecom firm Orange have partnered to bring the family’s most famous member, 32-year-old sister Kim, to Abidjan.

While there, she will promote a new savings card that offers discounts at nightclubs, restaurants and shops. Organizers say she also is likely to visit either an orphanage or a hospital, and host a private party at a nightclub called Life Star. 

Kim Kardashian arrives to a crowd of fans in Abidjan, Ivory Coast (January 18 2013

Pics from the Presidential Inauguration

Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton arrive at the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC (January 21, 2013).

Eva Longoria arrives at the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC (January 21, 2013).

Kat Graham And Cottrell Guidry Are Stylish In L.A

Taking care of some business, Kat Graham and her fiancee, Cottrell Guidry, visited E! studios on Saturday (January 19) in Los Angeles.

Decked out in an embellished bikini top and overalls, the “17 Again” star seemed to relish showing off her unique style.

Love the shoes.

MICHELLE VS. JILL

First Lady Michelle Obama and Second Lady Jill Biden made their fashionable entrances to President Barack Obama's inauguration on Monday

Emboldened Obama lays out battle plan as he launches second term

President Barack Obama waves to the crowd after delivering his inaugural address during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013. 

Obama's ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol was filled with traditional pomp and pageantry, but it was a scaled-back inauguration compared to the historic start of his presidency in 2009 when he swept into office on a mantle of hope and change as America's first black president.

Despite expectations tempered by lingering economic weakness and a divided Washington, Obama delivered a confident listing of his second-term plans for the battles he intends to fight, including over climate change, immigration reform and gay rights.

"We cannot mistake absolutism for principle, or substitute spectacle for politics, or treat name-calling as reasoned debate," Obama said as he stood in the wintry cold atop a giant makeshift platform on the Capitol steps overlooking the National Mall. "We must act, knowing that today's victories will be only partial."