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?

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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.