Rush Limbaugh Hospitalized

Conservative radio talk host Rush Limbaugh was rushed to a Honolulu hospital from the Kahala Hotel and Resort.

Limbaugh indicated chest pains, and paramedics arrived at 2:41 PM treated him and took him to Queen's Medical Center and he is listed as in serious condition.

He was seen golfing at Waialae Country Club earlier this week, next to the Kahala Hotel.

The radio host is spending his annual end of the year vacation in Hawaii.

Oddly, two of the nation's most powerful Democrats, President Barack Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are also on the island. 100% coincidence, we're sure. His show is to be hosted on January 31 by Dr. Walter Williams.Our best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Quiet New Years Eve For Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson will spend Tomorrow eating pizza and watching ‘The Twilight Zone’ on Syfy.

The 25-year-old actress – who is married to actor Ryan Reynolds – will see in 2010 with a take away, champagne and a marathon viewing session of the cult show because of work commitments.

She said: “We’re both working on New Year’s Day anyway. So, we won’t do much. You know, pizza would be nice, a little champagne. Maybe watch the ‘Twilight Zone’ marathon. That’s always a favourite for me.”

The screen beauty is “over” big celebratory parties and much prefers a quiet night in these days.

She laughed: “Going from one party to the next and surfing to find the right thing, and being in a taxicab when the clock strikes — I’m so over that stuff. At the ripe old age of 25. I have the most fun when I’m surrounded by people I love in one place that’s comfortable and we can hear each other. You can play card games, watch movies, I’m happy.”

Amy Adam's Non-New Year resolutions

Amy Adams doesn't make New Year’s resolutions. The ‘Doubt’ actress – who is expecting her first child with fiance Darren Le Gallo – says she won’t make any promises to herself when she welcomes in 2010.

She said: “I really haven’t set any. I think what I came up with was to have no regrets because usually I set a resolution and I don’t really follow through and then I have regrets. So this year, maybe no resolution. That’s my resolution – to roll with it. I think this will be my year of just rolling with it.”

Amy also admitted she is slightly nervous about becoming a first-time mother but is looking forward to meeting her new addition. She said: “I feel great. I’m feeling really good. Excited, nervous... but mostly excited.”

As to whether she was having a boy or a girl, she said: "I'm too impatient to wait for a surprise. We'll probably find out. I thought about waiting and I just don't think that's really my personality. It's not about planning a nursery, it's more about I just want to know. I want to be able to relate in that way. That's what works for me, but I totally believe in whatever works for the individual."

To be continued...

Brittany Murphy’s death certificate has been released

The ‘Clueless’ actress - who was married to screenwriter Simon Monjack - was believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest at her home in Los Angeles when she passed away aged 32 on December 20. But the official document lists the cause of her death as “deferred” and the manner of death as “pending investigation”.

Her father Angelo Bertolotti, with whom she barely had a relationship, is also not listed on the certificate – instead it claims he is “unknown”.

The exact cause of death is expected to be confirmed when toxicology results are returned early February.

She actually recodrd an album in late 2009 and a music executive said: “People are definitely interested in Brittany and her story. Depending on what she may have recorded and what kind of quality it is, she could end up having a hit song or two” ala Aaliyah. It has been reported that tracks from the actress’ debut album may be released in 2010.

There has been a lot of speculation about Brittany's use of prescription drugs and weight issues. Ten different types of perscribed medication were confiscated from her bedroom after she was found collapsed in the shower by her mother.

The Taylors Split

According to UsMagazine.com, after months of dating, even though both denied it, Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner have split.

A source close to Swift told UsMagazine, "It wasn't really developing into anything, and it wasn't going to, so they decided they were better as friends. There was no chemistry and it felt contrived."

According to a source of Lautner, "He liked her more than she liked him." Ouch! Looks like Taylor Swift has broken poster boy, Lautner's heart.

Avenged Sevenfold Drummer Found Dead

Jimmy "the Rev" Sullivan drummer for rock band Avenged Sevenfold was found dead in his California home. The death appears to be from natural causes, however a coroners report is still pending and an autopsy will be performed.

The following message was posted on Avenged Sevenfold's official website:

“It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy `The Rev' Sullivan. Jimmy was not only one of the world's best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy's family and we hope you will respect their privacy during this difficult time.”

PCM's thoughts are with Sullivan's family, friends, and fans during this difficult time! Music has lost an extraordinary drummer and he will be greatly missed!

The Charlie Sheen Drama

More and more details are emerging everyday about Charlie Sheen's alleged attack on wife Brooke Mueller on Christmas Eve/Christmas morning. An Aspen police officer who responded to the 911 call placed by Brooke, claims in a sworn statement that Sheen had exhibited this type of behavior in the past, held her at knife point, and threatened to kill her if she told anyone what had occurred.

When interviewed by police Sheen admitted that the pair have been having marital problems and an argument over a song Sheen had shared with his daughter by another woman was the cause for the altercation. Sheen claims Mueller became jealous and threatened to divorce him and take the children. Sheen also claims Mueller was drunk at the time, and when officers arrived at the home Mueller's blood alcohol level was .13.

When interviewed by police Mueller shared a different story claiming Sheen became angered over her request for a divorce. He then grabbed her by the throat, and waved around a small switchblade knife.

Officers did discover a small switchblade knife in Sheen's belongs and he was placed under arrest after an officer did take note of red marks on the upper part of Muellers neck!

Story is still developing...

Poker Star Deals Out A Divorce

Professional poker player Phil Ivey has been granted a divorce from his wife Luciaetta. The pair wed in 2002, and the divorce petition was jointly filed on December 22nd. They have no children, however we're sure that Luciattea will be getting a nice settlement, as it seems Phil has made more than 12 millions dollars playing poker.

Top Pop Hits of 2009

DJ Earworm mashed up the top 25 hits of 2009. Enjoy!

The Tyra Show Comes To An End

Tyra Banks announced that the fifth season of The Tyra Show will be its last. Banks ended the show because she wants to focus on her production company, Bankable Productions. She stated, "I've been loving having fun, coming into your living rooms, bedrooms, hair salons for the past five years."

Tyra is following Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey in an attempt to bring more positive images of women on to the big screen. On her website, she indicated that she has several projects "cooking right now." America's Next Top Model and True Beauty will continue to air although The Tyra Show is ending.

Crazy Newz: Pregnant Woman Goes To Hood NightClub

We all know woman are crazy when they head to the hood night clubs.But what sort of craziness is this?Pure freaky I should say.This mad lady being pregnant went to the hood night club and shook her AZZZZZZ...in every style possible.....gushhhhhhhhhh!!!! Girl you should at least think of your baby!!!!! Hope your baby also doesn't show up in the clubs when he/she come....GOD BLESS YOUR MADNESS......

What A Mighty-Mighty Good Man....

Superman watch out. Who's able to run a country, raise his children and shower his wife with great anniversary gifts? It's Barack Obama, and our Prez is still getting shine(with Oprah Winfrey & beyond) on the present that he purchased last year for his spouse. The Oval Office head bought a customized gold and gemstone starburst brooch pin from Italian fine jewelry designer Garavelli in a Chicago store. Naturally, Michelle put her own spin on the pin by turning it into a major adornment, attaching it to a double strand pearl necklace. Yeah. It ain't hard to tell...she makes him better---and he knows it, but together they're a force to be reckoned with.

Rudolph Christmas Misfit Doll Mystery Solved!(?)

She started out as a “Dolly for Sue,” and ended up as one of the great mysteries of Christmas in the late 20th century. Her first appearance in 1964’s ‘Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer’ lasted only a few seconds as a tertiary character on the Island of Misfit Toys, ruled by good King Moonracer, a flying lion.

Some of the misfit characters included a polka-dotted elephant, a Charlie-in-a-box, a cowboy who rides an ostrich, a grape-jelly gun, a plane that doesn’t fly… you get the point.

‘Useless toys’ in the traditional sense, but definitely fitting the ‘misfit’ label.

In the 1965 (and all future airings), the Misfit Toys had a bigger role; in the original airing, the Island of Misfit Toys were simply forgotten. The network got questions, even complaints, as children wondered what happened to these poor, unwanted toys. With the additional time to complete their part of the story, the toys were given more “on-air” time.

That extra attention has made many people ask what made that little doll such a misfit. I am reasonably confident that I have finally found the answer.

The original Misfit Toys were all for boys (this was 1964!). With the fleeting scene during the first airing, my theory is that they needed a ‘girl toy,’ so the “Doll for Sue” was created.

In 2007, on NPR’s “Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me,” Rudolph producer Arthur Rankin Jr., said that Dolly's problem was psychological, and was caused from being abandoned by her mistress (Sue?) and suffering depression from feeling unloved. Backing that up, when sold at CVS in 1998, her tag said ”I'm a little rag doll who just wants a friend. I think that will help my broken heart mend."

Many people accepted that answer, but putting 21st century psycho-babble into a stop-motion animatron created for a few seconds of air-time on a children’s television special from nearly fifty years ago just doesn’t make sense.

The reality: She was a last-minute add-on misfit toy so the young girls watching had a toy they could relate to.

What made her a misfit toy? It’s as plain as the nose (probably) on your face. More precisely, it’s the nose missing from her face.

Mystery solved.

Disagree? Let me know below…

Sports:Tallest Teen Basketball Player In The World

Call her Air Anderson.

This up-and-coming New Jersey high school basketball player is only 16, but Marvadene Anderson is already a giant on the court. At just under 6-foot-11 -- and still growing -- she's the world's tallest teenage girl.The Jamaican-born hoopster, who could tower over legendary ballplayers like Michael Jordan (6-6) and LeBron James (6-8), was the highest-scoring "netball" player in her country -- a sport similar to basketball.That on-court prowess earned her a scholarship to Rutgers Prep in Somerset, and for the last two months she's been hitting the hardwood to learn the rules of basketball.The Argonauts center was a standout with her teammates during a practice game Wednesday, where she played alongside pint-sized point guard Arielle Sherman, 15, who at 5-foot-2 barely reaches Anderson's elbow.Anderson uses her size to intimidate her opponents, block shots and make easy layups."Everyone has come up to me and asked if I play college basketball. I told them I'm only a sophomore in high school. They gasped when I told them," Anderson said.The gal giant, whose family remained in Jamaica, was taken in by Enid Angus, who discovered her talents.

"She's my heart. I committed to treating her like my own," she told the Asbury Park Press.Anderson said she got her nickname "Bubbles" because of her good humor."People are friendly with me because of my height and my personality. If I was tall and mean, I think I'd have a problem," she said.The biggest problem "Bubbles" seems to have is adjusting to the cold weather and finding clothes and shoes to fit her 210-pound frame and size-12 feet.As a schoolgirl back home, Marvadene confessed, she was teased a lot."They call me 'baby giant,' and my older sister Kimberly is 6-foot-4. They call us the Twin Towers," she said."The rudest thing anybody ever said about my height is that I'm not going to be able to find a husband."Rutgers coach Mary Coyle-Klinger and her sister, former WNBA coach Pat Coyle, have been working with their new star. Anderson picked up six points in her first game on Dec. 10 and Coyle-Klinger was not disappointed."Of course she is going to be a star," she said. "She's a natural. She's only been playing two months and it's amazing how well she's adapted."

Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins Split

Actors Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins have officially separated after spending over two decades together. Sarandon's rep went on the record, claiming: "Actress Susan Sarandon and her partner of 23 years, actor Tim Robbins have announced that they separated over the summer. No further comments will be made."

This news comes as a surprise to many fans, who, while not officially married, had maintained a relationship much longer than would normally be expected for a Hollywood couple. The two began dating in 1998 after meeting while filming Bull Durham. They have two sons together and were well known in recent years for their political activism. No reason for the unexpected split has been given as of now.

Tiger's Alleged Angels

Tiger Woods refuses to admit to specific women he cheated on his wife with, so PopEater compiled photographs of some of his "transgressions" into one snapshot. Check out the variety!

Dance Judge Accused Of Child Molestation

Shane Sparks was arrested Friday morning and charged with eight counts of child molestation. Sparks is a judge on MTV's America's Best Dance Crew and a choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance.

Sparks committed "lewd acts on a child" in 1994. The criminal complaint documents eight incidents of abuse. Sparks allegedly had a relationship with a female that included acts of oral sex and other acts "with the intent of arousing, appealing to, and gratifying the lust, passions, and sexual desires of the defendant, who was at least 10 years older than [the victim]."

Steve Meister, Sparks' lawyer, contends that these accusations are false and that Sparks is an innocent man. Meister states that the accusation is "bogus" and that it "reeks of opportunism and exploitation."

If convicted, Sparks will have to contribute his fingerprints and DNA to a national database of sex offenders.

Brittany Murphy's Husband Opposes Autoposy On His Late Wife

Simon Monjack is strongly opposed to the LA County Coroner's office decision to perform an autopsy on his wife, actress Brittany Murphy. The Corner and LAPD are investigating into the cause of death of the thirty-two year-old actress.

On Sunday morning, Murphy's mother allegedly found her daughter unconscious in the shower. The ambulance attempted CPR on the actress, but she was non responsive. Murphy was rushed to Cedars Sinai Hospital and pronounced dead on arrival. The coroner is speculating the Murphy died of natural causes, specifically full cardiac arrest.

Last Saturday, Monjack was in the hospital after the couple flew home from Puerto Rico, where Murphy was filming a movie. Monjack was having asthma attacks and appeared incoherent.

Hollywood is mourning the loss of Brittany Murphy. Her Just Married costar and real life ex boyfriend Ashton Kutcher took to his twitter, stating, "2day the world lost a little piece of sunshine. My deepest condolences go out 2 Brittany's family, her husband, and her amazing mother Sharon. See you on the other side kid."

Brittany Murphy Dies at 32

Several media outlets have reported the tragic news that actress Brittany Murphy died this weekend after going into full cardiac arrest, at only 32 years old. Her mother allegedly found her unconscious in the shower, and a 911 call was made from her husband Simon Monjack's home in Los Angeles. Paramedics administered CPR, and continued to do so until they arrived at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. No cause of death has been released, but an investigation will be launched by the LA County Coroner.

You Can Have Whatever You Like...

Apparently, at least Kate Moss can. While at a friend's wedding, Kate became smitten with the cuff bracelet on socialite Ann Dexter-Jones' wrist. Her BFF Sir Philip Green then decided to purchase it for her. Right then and right there. And get this, just so that Ann's wrist wasn't left bare, Kate swapped the Chanel bracelet that she was wearing---in an even exchange. Now City Rocka Jewelry Blog readers close your eyes and picture this. Black onyx, diamonds, silver and gold... on a cuff.....Are you imagining it? Good. Because for now that's about all that we can do. BFF's who buy you pricey baubles? Weddings with celebrities in attendance? A boatload of unplanned free press? Must be nice.... Oh, and in case you didn't know, Ann Dexter Jones is the mom to Samantha Ronson (Lindsay Lohan's ex), Charlotte Ronson (fashion designer extraordinaire), and Mark Ronson. She has a jewelry line that will be debuting at Art Basel in Miami Beach. And as for any of you other wealthy celebrities waiting on fate to bring you in contact with gorgeous jewelry---I'll be riding the NYC number 4 train tomorrow, clad in one of my creations around nine AM-ish, rocking all that's hot in the City and Beyond.... so Holla atcha' your girl.

Don Jazzy Produces Darey's New Album

Darey Art Alade has returned with yet another single titled Stroke Me, a track he plans to include in his next recording. 

Produced by the CEO of Mo Hits Records, Don Jazzy, with support from the Soul Muzik duo of Del B and Password, the song was recently premiered in Lagos, where the singer thanked his fans and the media for their role in his career, starting from his days in the Project Fame Africa house. The event also featured the unveiling of the winner of his TV project, The Most Undareyted Show.

Now moving into a new phase, Darey and his team are hoping to keep fans busy this Xmas, with the new track, which is already generating discourse among music lovers. The full album is billed to be released next year, after an international release scheduled for February 2010. 

Meanwhile, the VCD compilation for Darey�s award-winning videos is set for release. To be marketed by Okeysonic, the compilation will include the award-winning videos, Not The Girl, More, Carry Dey Go and others. 

With big-budget videos, breath-taking performances and chart-topping singles, Darey has finally won the hearts of music lovers, playing at gigs and winning both local and international awards.

Powede Lawerence 18-year old emerges Miss University

Powede Lawerence 18-year old emerges Miss University

POWEDE Lawerence, a 200-Level student of Nursing and Miss Niger Delta University (NDU), has beaten 49 other university queens to emerge the 2009 Miss University/United Nations Nigeria (MUN) in a colourful parade of beauty and brains.

Organised by Visions Innovations and Concepts Ltd in partnership with the Bayelsa State government; the third in the series held at the Glory Land Cultural Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital.

Chisom Egwuatu, Miss Anambra State University (ANSU), emerged first runner up, while Adama Onyanta, a 300-Level Biochemistry student and Miss University of Jos (Miss UNIJOS), picked the second runner up position.

Highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of Mrs. Sylva as the Grand Patron of Miss University/United Nation Nigeria Foundation. The African Coordinator of the United Nations pageant, Ms. Syndee Keitte, conferred the award on her.

The Bayelsa first lady urged all the contestants to help spread the message of her cancer awareness project aimed at saving the lives of women.

Shortly after being crowned by the outgoing queen, Miss Aminat Jenny Ayuba of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, the new MUN 2009 burst into tears of joy.

Among the panel of judges that decided the winner were the publisher, Ovation International, Chief Dele Momodu; Executive Vice-President of Conoil Nigeria, Oma Eyewuoma, an engineer; Executive Vice-President MUN Organisation, Miss Tolulope Ademulegun; Miss USA 2007, Mrs. Stephanie Hunt; Mrs. Ginika Tor; Mrs. Mary Manzo; Executive Assistant to the Governor of Bayelsa State, Ms. Julie Donli; Barr. Megan Bozimo; and Mr. John Agha.

The queen will represent Nigeria next year at the Miss United Nations International pageant in the United States and the Miss University Africa pageant in South Africa.

The Future Awards 2009 Season 5 Nominees

The Nominees

Actor of the Year

Omoni Oboli

Gideon Okeke

Mercy Johnson

Kemi Lala Akindoju

Tonto Dikeh

Ali Nuhu

Mercy Aigbe

Nonso Diobi

Best Use of Advocacy

Tunde David (YGC Africa)

Stephen Oguntoyinbo (Talk Village International)

Onodi Daniel Chinedu (Nigerian Youth Association, Benin Republic)

Ndubude Matthew Ekene (Nigeria Youth Fight Against Malaria)

Emmanuel Odiase (Smokefree Foundation)

Chuks Etuka (Will to Survive)

Isoke Aikpitanyi (Casa de Isoke)

Light Up Nigeria

Best Use of Science

� Oteri Ogoghorie (0.1 Seconds Automatic Changeover)

� Akintunde Babatunde (Novel tidal-flow constructed wetland system for wastewater treatment)

� Ify Aniebo (Research in malaria)

� Bade Adesemowo (Power Back Alarm)

� Tosin Ogunrinde (Invention in robotics)

� Okelola Mayokun (Research in climate change)

� Godspower Oboide (Magnetic safety bumpers)

� Kamal Olaleye (Power inverter innovation)

Best Use of Technology

� Bode Pedro (Veda Technologies)

� Ike Orizu (mytruspot.com)

� Olufemi Akande (iWorks)

� Temi Kolawole (Antigravity)

� Uche Eze (bellanaija.com)

� Saheed Adejuwon (DigiWorks)

� GobbleAbba Studios

� Jay Aloysius-Chukwuemeka (Bluelabs LLC)

Businesss Owner of the Year

� Oghenekaro Agono (Tremor Perfect)

� Erefe Fynecountry (Deheney Services)

� Debola Lewis (Yvent Couture)

� Ayo Arigbagbu (Dada Books)

� Hassan Rilwan (Focal Point Publishing)

� Henry Oraika (Motomedia)

� Uyi Omokaro (DM2)

� Sylvester Olusola Adade (Pearl Creations)

Creative Artist of the Year

� Olanrewaju Oluwafemi

� Onyeka Nwelue

� Andrew Esiebo

� Jumoke Verissimo

� Babadeji Ogunnubi

� Adekunle Samuel Owolabi

� Yakaa Celestine

� Richardson Oviebo

Excellence in Public Service

� Dr. Iofarfa Tor-ayin (Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi)

� Emmanuel Etim (UNFPA)

� Jerry Uchechukwu Eze (UNFPA)

� Dr. Idoko Abraham Braimah (General Hospital, Lagos)

� Fatima Zara Modibbo (Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria)

� Dr. Adedayo Osholowu (Lagos University Teaching University)

� Ngozi Iheukwumere (University Teaching Hospital, Ilorin)

� Oluwatoyin Jegede (Engineering Department, University of Lagos)

Journalist of the Year

�Toyosi Ogunseye (The Punch)

� Ruona Agbroko (NEXT)

� Rachel Ogbu (Newswatch)

� Chinedu Iroche (NEXT)

� Segun Adeoye (TELL)

� Amina Alhassan (Daily Trust)

� Afolabi Adekoya (Citypeople)

� Funke Adetutu (BusinessDay)

Magazine of the Year

� Ace

� Soundcity Blast

� The Applause

� Revealed

� Genexx

� Acada

� Dynamix

� Tripz

Model of the Year

� Aminat Ayinde

� Ibukun Jegede

� Olubunmi Ademokoya

�Tayo Ishola

� Warebi Martha

� Isi Atagamen

� Bisi Sowemimo

�Owobowale Ogunlaja

Musician of the Year

� Dare Art-Alade

� Wande Coal

� Banky W

� MI

� Omawunmi

� Rooftop MCs

� Kel

� Psquare

Music Producer of the Year

� Jesse Jagz

� DJ Clem

� JMartins

� K Solo

� Tee Y Mix

� Dokta Frabz

� Terry G

�Dekunzy

On-Air Personality of the Year (Radio)

� Tosyn Bucknor (Top Radio)

� Matse Uwatse (Wazobia FM)

� Toolz (Beat FM)

� Amake and Charles (Hot FM)

� Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi (Beat FM)

� Gbemileke Oyinsan (Inspiration FM)

� Bernie Ark (Cool FM Abuja)

� Chuks Roberts (Cosmo FM Enugu)

On-Air Personality of the Year (TV)

� Yvonne Ekwere (Silverbird TV)

� Cynthia Okpala (MTV Base)

� Adaure Achumba (Silverbird TV)

� Denrele Edun (Soundcity)

� Gloria Ebong (Channels TV)

� Veronica Onuchi (HiSoccer)

� Deji Falope (Street Dance)

� Andre Blaze (Nigezie)

Professional of the Year

� Franklin Ozekhome (Insight Communications)

� Abdularahman Aliyu (Abuja Investments Company Limited)

� Simi Dosekun (Kachifo Limited)

� Ifeanyi Ajuluchukwu (Access Bank)

� Dipo Okuribido (Banwo & Ighodalo)

�Fopefoluwa Adebayo (Goldman Sachs)

� Aneto Okonkwo (Management Consultant)

�Ifunnaya Maduka (Dean of Students, Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls)

Screen Producer of the Year

Dragon Fly Productions

Clarence Peters (Capital Productions)

Tola Odunsi (Storm Productions)

Imoh Umoren (Ultima Studios)

Chuka Ejorh (NeverMachine South Africa)

Yinka Obebe (Nigezie)

Gbenga Salu (Renders & Illusion)

Kenneth Gyang (�Finding Aisha�)

Sportsperson of the Year

� Osaze Odemwingie (Football)

� Vivian Chukwuemeka (Shotput)

� Mikel Obi (Football)

� Ikechukwu Uche (Football)

� Fatima Abinu (Lawn Tennis)

� Obafemi Martins (Football)

� Janet Dung (Athletics)

� Aruna Quadri (Table Tennis)

Style Entrepreneur of the Year

� Muyiwa Osindero (Clothesense)

� Uche Nnaji (Ouch!)

� Tobi Vincent (Alvince)

� Linda Ikeji (Blackdove Comms)

� Ugonna Umeruo (House of Nwaocha)

� Adetola Olateju (Xquizit)

� Biobelemoye Omoniyegha (Labelle�s Touch)

� Funke Ogunde (Phunk Afrique)

Team of the Year

�Africa Youth for Change

� Knighthouse Productions

� Light Up Nigeria

� Yellow Dog Productions

� Salsa Federation in Nigeria

� The Umusu Wives

� Gbagyichild Entertainment

� Glitz Youths

Young Person of the Year

� Ik Osakioduwa (On Air Personality)

� Toyosi Akerele (Youth Advocate)

� Tolu Ogunlesi (Journalist)

� Asa (Bukola Elemide) (Singer/Performer)

� Ify Aniebo (Scientist)

� Qudus Onikeku (Dance professional)

� Stephanie Okereke (Actor/Movie Producer)

� Cobhams Asuquo (Music Producer)

All nominees are Nigerian citizens aged 18-31. For the next two weeks, any complaint about any of the nominees can be sent to nominations@thefuturenigeria.com. After that, no other complaints will be entertained. The two-month judging process begins immediately. Voting, which is 50% of the first stage of the judging process, begins immediately. Voting ends December 31 2009. More information on the nominees and the judging process (including the Central Working Committee report) is on

POLITICS: Chavez Attacks Obama in Copenhagen, as Louisiana is Named Happiest State

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez took a nasty jab at President Obama on the last day of the Copenhagen climate talks. The final hour is always the best time for a coward to land a sucker shot. In other news, Louisiana was named the happiest state in the union. Yeah, shocked us too. And former 'America's Next Top Model' finalist Nik Pace is asking for a lot of money from her baby's famous daddy. Learn about all this and more in What You're Searching For Today...

Nik Pace � Making babies is an expensive thing to do. New York Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards knew that when he knocked up 'America's Next Top Model' finalist Nik Pace. That's why he filed for paternity in the state of Georgia when Pace gave birth to their child in August, according to the New York Post. But Pace wants more dough than the traditionally stingy child support laws of Georgia would allow. She's now suing the footballer, who makes about $5 million a year, in less stingy New York for $70,000 a month.

Happiest States in America � According to a new study that surveyed how satisfied people are with their lives, the happiest state in the US is... Louisiana? Researchers from University of Warwick in England and Hamilton College in the US polled 1.3 million people across the country between 2005 and 2008 to determine the results. Following Louisiana are Hawaii, Florida, Tennessee and Arizona. The least happy state is New York.

Obama Copenhagen Speech � The Wall Street Journal says President Obama's 8-minute speech at the Copenhagen climate conference "thrilled nobody" Friday morning. According to Newsweek's The Gaggle, the speech "went over decently � it was neither stellar nor awful." Big mouth Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez didn't agree. He took to the podium on the final day of the summit to say, "It still smells like sulfur in the world." He continued, "The Nobel Prize of War just finished saying here that he is here to act. Well, show it sir. Don't leave by the back door."

CRAZY NEWZ: BAD GIRLS CLUB Girls Gets Into Fight

GET IT CR-RACKIN!!! TWO OF THE GIRLS ON BAD GIRLS CLUB COME TO BLOWS . . . ONE STARTS TALKING ABOUT THE OTHER'S DAUGHTER . . . AND THEN ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE!!!

CRAZY NEWZ: World's Worst Ass Tattoo

OH NO , , , GIRL . . . YOU DIDN'T!!! THIS HAS GOTTTTS TO BE THE WORST AZZ TATTOO THAT WE'VE EVER SEEN!!

FASHION: JAMAICAN MODEL TINA INGRAM

JAMAICAN MODEL TINA INGRAM SHOWS OFF HER AMAZING FIGURE . . . AND IT'S 100% SILICONE FREE!!!

Entertainment: Fraudulent Cakes

IN CASE YOU HAD ANY DOUBT THAT ICE T'S WIFE COCO'S AZZ IS FAKE . . . CHECK OUT THIS PIC!!!

Celebrity: RAPPER NICKI MINAJ GETS A NOSE JOB

AllHotNewz got its hands on photos that STRONGLY SUGGEST that rapper Nicki Minaj had a nose job.The photo on the below left was taken last year. The one on the right, was taken a few days ago.

Golden Globe Nominees Announced!

The nominees for the 67th annual Golden Globe awards were announced by stars Justin Timberlake, Diane Kruger, and John Krasinski. Timberlake stole the show after announcing Emily Blunt's nomination for "The Young Victoria" - cracking that Krasinski (Blunt's fiance) was "gonna have a good night tonight." The nominees are as follows:

BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
AVATAR
THE HURT LOCKER
INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE
UP IN THE AIR

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
EMILY BLUNT THE YOUNG VICTORIA
SANDRA BULLOCK THE BLIND SIDE
HELEN MIRREN THE LAST STATION
CAREY MULLIGAN AN EDUCATION
GABOUREY SIDIBE PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
JEFF BRIDGES CRAZY HEART
GEORGE CLOONEY UP IN THE AIR
COLIN FIRTH A SINGLE MAN
MORGAN FREEMAN INVICTUS
TOBEY MAGUIRE BROTHERS

BEST MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
(500) DAYS OF SUMMER
THE HANGOVER
IT’S COMPLICATED
JULIE & JULIA
NINE

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
SANDRA BULLOCK THE PROPOSAL
MARION COTILLARD NINE
JULIA ROBERTS DUPLICITY
MERYL STREEP IT’S COMPLICATED
MERYL STREEP JULIE & JULIA

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
MATT DAMON THE INFORMANT!
DANIEL DAY-LEWIS NINE
ROBERT DOWNEY JR SHERLOCK HOLMES
JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT (500) DAYS OF SUMMER
MICHAEL STUHLBARG A SERIOUS MAN

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
CORALINE
FANTASTIC MR. FOX
THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG
UP

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
BAARIA (ITALY)
BROKEN EMBRACES (SPAIN)
THE MAID (CHILE)
A PROPHET (FRANCE)
THE WHITE RIBBON (GERMANY)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
PENELOPE CRUZ NINE
VERA FARMIGA UP IN THE AIR
ANNA KENDRICK UP IN THE AIR
MO’NIQUE PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE
JULIANNE MOORE A SINGLE MAN

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
MATT DAMON INVICTUS
WOODY HARRELSON THE MESSENGER
CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER THE LAST STATION
STANLEY TUCCI THE LOVELY BONES
CHRISTOPH WALTZ INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS

BEST DIRECTOR – MOTION PICTURE
KATHRYN BIGELOW THE HURT LOCKER
JAMES CAMERON AVATAR
CLINT EASTWOOD INVICTUS
JASON REITMAN UP IN THE AIR
QUENTIN TARANTINO INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS

BEST SCREENPLAY – MOTION PICTURE
NEILL BLOMKAMP, DISTRICT 9
TERRI TATCHELL
MARK BOAL THE HURT LOCKER
NANCY MEYERS IT'S COMPLICATED
JASON REITMAN, UP IN THE AIR
SHELDON TURNER
QUENTIN TARANTINO INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – MOTION PICTURE
MICHAEL GIACCHINO UP
MARVIN HAMLISCH THE INFORMANT!
JAMES HORNER AVATAR
ABEL KORZENIOWSKI A SINGLE MAN
KAREN O,
CARTER BURWELL WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

BEST ORIGINAL SONG – MOTION PICTURE
“CINEMA ITALIANO” — NINE
Music & Lyrics by: Maury Yeston
“I WANT TO COME HOME” — EVERYBODY'S FINE
Music & Lyrics by: Paul McCartney
“I WILL SEE YOU” — AVATAR
Music by: James Horner, Simon Franglen
Lyrics by: James Horner, Simon Franglen, Kuk Harrell
“THE WEARY KIND (THEME FROM CRAZY HEART)” — CRAZY HEART
Music & Lyrics by: Ryan Bingham, T Bone Burnett
“WINTER” — BROTHERS
Music by: U2
Lyrics by: Bono

BEST TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
BIG LOVE (HBO)
DEXTER (SHOWTIME)
HOUSE (FOX)
MAD MEN (AMC)
TRUE BLOOD (HBO)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
GLENN CLOSE DAMAGES
JANUARY JONES MAD MEN
JULIANNA MARGULIES THE GOOD WIFE
ANNA PAQUIN TRUE BLOOD
KYRA SEDGWICK THE CLOSER

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
SIMON BAKER THE MENTALIST
MICHAEL C. HALL DEXTER
JON HAMM MAD MEN
HUGH LAURIE HOUSE
BILL PAXTON BIG LOVE

BEST TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
30 ROCK (NBC)
ENTOURAGE (HBO)
GLEE (FOX)
MODERN FAMILY (ABC)
THE OFFICE (NBC)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
TONI COLLETTE UNITED STATES OF TARA
COURTENEY COX COUGAR TOWN
EDIE FALCO NURSE JACKIE
TINA FEY 30 ROCK
LEA MICHELE GLEE

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
ALEC BALDWIN 30 ROCK
STEVE CARELL THE OFFICE
DAVID DUCHOVNY CALIFORNICATION
THOMAS JANE HUNG
MATTHEW MORRISON GLEE

BEST MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
GEORGIA O'KEEFFE (LIFETIME TELEVISION)
GREY GARDENS (HBO)
INTO THE STORM (HBO)
LITTLE DORRIT (PBS)
TAKING CHANCE (HBO)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
JOAN ALLEN GEORGIA O'KEEFFE
DREW BARRYMORE GREY GARDENS
JESSICA LANGE GREY GARDENS
ANNA PAQUIN THE COURAGEOUS HEART OF IRENA SENDLER
SIGOURNEY WEAVER PRAYERS FOR BOBBY

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
KEVIN BACON TAKING CHANCE
KENNETH BRANAGH WALLANDER: ONE STEP BEHIND
CHIWETEL EJIOFOR ENDGAME
BRENDAN GLEESON INTO THE STORM
JEREMY IRONS GEORGIA O'KEEFFE

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
JANE ADAMS HUNG
ROSE BYRNE DAMAGES
JANE LYNCH GLEE
JANET McTEER INTO THE STORM
CHLOE SEVIGNY BIG LOVE

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
MICHAEL EMERSON LOST
NEIL PATRICK HARRIS HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
WILLIAM HURT DAMAGES
JOHN LITHGOW DEXTER
JEREMY PIVEN ENTOURAGE