Princess Diana "Wanted to Marry" Hasnat Khan, Was "Madly in Love"

According to Us Magazine It's been nearly 16 years since Princess Diana died at age 36 in a car crash in Paris, but she's still very much in people's hearts, especially as her eldest son, Prince William, and his wife, Kate Middleton, celebrate the birth of their first child. Prince George of Cambridge will never know his paternal grandmother, but she lives on in stories and pictures -- like those found in the September issue of Vanity Fair, which features the late "People's Princess" on its cover.

The story inside the mag details Princess Diana's two-year relationship with Pakistani heart surgeon Hasnat Khan, whom she dated from 1995 to 1997, just before her passing. (At the time of her death, Diana was linked to Dodi Al Fayed, but friends tell VF that Hasnat was the true love of her life.)

"Diana was madly in love with Hasnat Khan and wanted to marry him, even if that meant living in Pakistan, Jemima Khan, the former wife of Hasnat's distant cousin Imran Khan, tells Vanity Fair contributing editor Sarah Ellison. And that's one of the reasons we became friends."

She "came to visit me twice in Pakistan to help fundraise for Imran's hospital, but both times she also went to meet his family secretly to discuss the possibility of marriage to Hasnat," Jemima adds, noting that a marriage between the two would have been "every conservative Pashtun mother's worst nightmare."

"She wanted to know how hard it had been for me to adapt to life in Pakistan, and she wanted advice on how to deal with Pakistani men and their cultural baggage," Jemima explains.

Ultimately, though, it was Diana's baggage -- namely, her global fame -- that proved too difficult for the couple to overcome. According to Vanity Fair, Hasnat was reluctant to take their relationship public.

"Hasnat was a decent, intensely private man from a traditional, conservative Pakistani family, and he was worried about how it would work," Jemima tells Ellison. "And he hated the thought of being in the glare of publicity for the rest of his life."

Source 

Us magazine

Omawumi Attacks A Journalist

I just got wind of a recent act of the singer Omowumi, who already is being shown in bad light by a number of parents as having a negative influence on the youth, as some parents have advised their wards, who were earlier looking up to her, not to copy her having a child out of wedlock, because getting a child out of wedlock is against a typical Nigerian culture.

According to a source

“It is  true that a child destined to sleep on the floor, even if he’s put on a waterbed, will always show the trait that he’s not meant for such honour. This can be used to described  the female singer, who was only fortunate to taste glamour, but believes she would always remain her real self, a ghetto girl. Or, how would you describe a lady, who grew up like a normal village girl, but only enjoyed a life of a celeb because luck smiled at her, but now, she is forgetting how she worked, suffered to climb to the top. Maybe she has forgotten that a river that forgets its source will surely dry up. Like they say, absolute power corrupt a man, but this time, a woman too.”

According to information reaching me, Omowumi has just proved why she may not be a good model to young girls. Now, she the Warri-born singer-cum-actress was alleged to have attacked a photo-journalist at an event held in Lagos.

A  photo-journalist, Adekola Bamigbala  while trying to carry out his lawful duties attempted to take pictures of Omawumi, but was attacked by the singer  as the she allegedly pounced on him, snatched his big camera and use it to strike his face repeatedly, this gave Bamigbala a swollen face. 

Justin Bieber Attends Selena Gomez's Birthday Party

Selena Gomez held yet another birthday celebration to ring in her big 2-1 with family and friends at Revolve Clothing beach house in Malibu on Saturday, July 27, with one famous (and unannounced) face making a late appearance: on-again, off-again boyfriend Justin Bieber.

The "Heartbreaker" singer, 19, arrived at the gypsy-themed house party according to a source around 9p.m, dressed down in a black-and-green letterman jacket, dark jeans and white high-tops, with a small present for the birthday girl.

"Justin flew in specifically for the party on a day off from his tour," the source said. "He wasn't dressed in costume, but carried a single red rose in his hand."

Other celebrity guests included Julianne Hough, Nina Dobrev, Derek Hough, Ashley Benson and Jaden Smith, among others. Best friend Taylor Swift was performing at a show and unable to attend.

The Hollywood pals took shots of chilled VeeV when Gomez's birthday song came on, and noshed on Mediterranean food at the fun-filled bash.

"Everybody danced and had a blast, especially Selena, who was surrounded by her friends," an insider said. Gomez's birthday cake was shaped like an elephant on a pillow, with a giant "21" sitting atop the creation, .

Gomez even had belly dancers, mermaids, snakes and henna tattoo artists at her themed soiree.

Later in the night, Smith helped the Gomez and Bieber sneak out of the house under a blanket and an umbrella,according to  the source, Gomez and Bieber were holding hands.

Tanzania’s Contestant, Nando Has Been Expelled from “Big Brother Africa – The Chase

After a very heated argument  between Ghana’s Elikem & Tanzania’s Nando in the “Big Brother Africa – The Chase” house on Friday, 26th July, 2013, a verdict has been met by Big Brother.

After yesterday's eviction show, 28th July, 2013, Big Brother called all the housemates to the living room and replayed the footage of the very tempestuous argument that almost led to a fight, or with Nando involved, a ‘blood bath’.

Nando, who already had one strike for concealing a weapon to the Saturday party a while back, was then given two more strikes for his bad conduct, one for his attempt at violence and the second one for his concealment of a pair of scissors under his bed. Immediately the announcement was made, he was disqualified and expelled from the house.

On the other hand, Elikem was also given a strike for counter-provoking Nando during their altercation and will remain in the house.

Below is the official press release from the Big Brother Africa Website

Tanzania’s Nando has been disqualified from the Big Brother House.

After tonight’s Evictions that saw Annabel and Sulu being given the boot, Big Brother then gathered all of the Housemates in the living room.

Today Big Brother reproached Nando for the fight that he had with Elikem on Friday. The heated face-off with Elikem saw the two fellas exchanging fiery words between them. Nando is the one that instigated the fight. Instigation and provocation is a violation of the Big Brother rules.

For this fight Nando received his second Strike and Elikem was has served with his first Strike. Afterwards the Tanzanian was called into the Diary Room. He was given his third Strike for making threats against Elikem’s life, saying: “I feel like stabbing him. A nigga like that deserves to die”.

And he was also caught sleeping with scissors under his bed and this is not the first time that he has been caught with a weapon in the House. The troubled young fellow has had a dramatic nine weeks in The Chase. Last month he was served with a a Strike and a stern warning from Big Brother after he was found carrying a knife to the Channel O Party. The possession of weapons or intention to be violent in the House another violation of the Big Brother rules.

After the Diary session Nando was told to immediately exit the House. Big Brother then gave a warning to the Housemates to conduct themselves as adults.

Isabelle Idibia & Isabelle Aghahowa Make Nollywood Debut

News i just received through the grapevine is that Uche Jombo’s latest movie, ‘Unconditional’ is the current breeding ground for celebrity kiddies looking to follow  the footsteps of their famous parents. According to sources, Julius Aghahowa’s 11- year old daughter, Isabelle as well as Annie & 2Face Idibia’s young ‘un who’s also named Isabelle both have starring roles in Uche’s forthcoming flick.

11-year old Isabelle Aghahowa will reportedly be playing the role of an identical twin who gets switched at birth. She will play the daughter of Uche Jombo and Dakore Akande’s characters respectively while Isabelle Idibia’s role in the movie is unknown at this time.

Uche’s latest movie is warming up to have an all-star cast with Dakore Akande, Annie Idibia, Uche Jombo and other Nollywood heavyweights in the line-up.

Nigerian Model Oluchi Praises Her Husband

Beautiful Nigeria Model Oluchi Orlandi nee onweagba who married an Italian Fashion Designer, Luca Orlandi few years back has joined the list of Nigerian  Celebrities who have sustained their interracial marriages.

The 31 year old mother of two said her 52 year old husband is her best friend. Oluchi and Luca married in August 2005 and their marriage has survived all odds.
Hear what the super model said in a recent interview:

"I've been married since 2005. I think it's just marrying your best friend more than anything. a man that will understand you; a man that will support you in good and bad times. My husband is my best friend."

DJ Khaled Proposes To Nicki Minaj With A 10 Karat Diamond Ring

DJ Khaled is all about unity. When he drops his seventh album, Suffering From Success, on September 24, he will no doubt bring together rap's top names for a collection of all-star tracks, but lately Khaled is looking for another type of union.

On Thursday (July 25), the charismatic hit maker proposed to his YMCMB label mate Nicki Minaj in front of our MTV News cameras. "Nicki Minaj, I'm at MTV, I'm going to be honest with you; I love you," Khaled said to the camera, speaking directly to Pink Friday MC. "I like you, I want you, I want you to be mine."

Khaled had a lot to get off his chest, first telling Nicki how he feels about her, before he popped the big question: "Nicki Minaj, will you marry me?"

Khalid was clear and direct with his message. In fact, he is so serious that he came to our studio with a 10 karat radiant cut diamond ring from Rafaello & Co. in Manhattan's famed diamond district. The ring is valued at about $500,000.

"We got the same symptoms, we're both suffering from success," he said, noting Minaj's hectic schedule, which includes live shows, recording sessions and filming "The Other Woman" alongside actress Cameron Diaz. "[If] you gotta take your time and think about it, I understand, but I know I have to be here today to let you know how serious I am and how serious this is to me."

So what's it going to be, Nicki?

Jessica Simpson Steps Out for the First Time Since Giving Birth

Motherhood suits her well! Jessica Simpson stepped out for the first time since giving birth to son Ace Knute on June 30. Pairing platforms with a tie-dyed dress and an over-sized orange purse, the Fashion Star mentor, joined by an assistant, attended a doctor's appointment in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, July 24.

The 33-year-old has no doubt been enjoying time at home with her new bundle of joy. On Friday, July 12, the actress posted a funny picture of her mom, Tina Simpson, wrapped up like a baby in a beige blanket. "Eric got carried away with his swaddling skills!" she joked on Twitter.

Simpson delivered Ace via C-section on June 30, reported. She and fiance Eric Johnson, 33, are already parents to daughter Maxwell, 14 months.

"The baby is beautiful. He has Eric's little chin dimple!" a pal shared shortly after the birth. "Maxwell is excited. She doesn't totally get it and understand, but she is very excited to have a brother."

With her family complete (for now!), Simpson may be able to finally plan her nuptials with Johnson, whom she's been engaged to since 2010.

"We've had two different wedding dates, but he keeps knocking me up," she quipped to Jay Leno early in her second pregnancy. "I'll just keep my legs crossed this time."

Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux Are "Madly in Love," Wedding Still On

Love is most definitely (still) in the air! Jennifer Aniston and fiance Justin Theroux are "madly in love" and can't get enough of their time together, according to a source close to the actres. And, despite recent rumors of a split, the wedding is still very much on.

Aniston, 44, is currently in New York City shooting upcoming flick Squirrels to the Nuts, and Theroux, 41, has been a frequent visitor on-set.

"Justin hangs in Jen's trailer while she shoots," a source from the set tells  of the lovebirds. Most recently, the couple stepped out to dinner at Blue Hill restaurant on Saturday, July 20, the very venue where Theroux and Aniston celebrated their engagement nearly one year ago.

The actor's writer mother, Phyllis Grissim- Theroux, was also on hand for the meal. The Wanderlust costars also had a mid-afternoon date at AMC Lincoln Square, catching a screening of Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy's The Heat.

Earlier this year, it was learnt that the Hollywood pair had put their nuptials on hold because Theroux was getting "weirded out" by the rush down the aisle. In fact, according to another source on  the couple's wedding, both actors are currently focusing on their careers.

"They just haven't finalized plans yet!" the source said concerning the delay. In addition to their work obligations, the couple has also currently been overseeing a massive renovation of their $21 million Bel Air mansion.

Caroline Danjuma To Start Make up Business

Caroline Ekanem Danjuma may have given up the world of lights,camera and action but the gorgeous ex-model/actress still has her fingers firmly on the world of entertainment.

A few years ago, Caroline launched a record label – Guepard Records which spun two acts. She also reportedly produced Ini Edo’s widely-publicized movie ‘In the Cupboard’, now the mother of two is set to explore new territory as she will reportedly be opening her beauty parlour in Lagos after completing  a one-month crash course at the London Academy of Freelance Make-up and qualifying as a Total Pro Creative Specialist.

The former actress and mother of two returned to Nigeria a few days ago

It would be recalled that Caroline was a highly sought-after model and actress before she decided to give up life on the glam lane in favour of raising a family with hubby, Musa Danjuma.

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How Omotola Survived 17 Years Of Marriage As A Celebrity

It's really not easy for any celebrity in any part of this world to remain in a man's house as his wife for over a decade without divorce! You will also agree to the fact that it's not easy for a Nollywood actress' marriage to survive the constant media stabbing pierced into their private lives every time! 

The likes of Kate Henshaw, Shan George, Eucharia Anunobi, Monalisa Chinda, Frank Edoho, Ara the drummer, Saheed and Fathia Balogun, Funke Akindele etc are breathing examples of how easy it is to jump out of your matrimonial home and how hard it is to keep a home in "Celebrity Land". 

This is a society where marriage is treated as a sacred thing, when a woman is seen freely socializing with men, what greets it is a frowned face. But Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has successfully pushed through all the hurdles and still stands firm as a married woman. 

This singular achievement has made her more respected and loved by millions! But what really has kept her marriage so far?

Well i guess it's all about trust between the couple, according to Capt. Mathew Ekeinde Omotola's Husband  "If I see Omotola with seven men in a bedroom, I won't be moved because I trust my wife"  

Captain Ekeinde also confirmed he doesn't sleep around when interviewed by a journalist. So with this, it is obvious that one of the factors helping Omotola's marriage is her husband's blind trust in her. 


The fact that Omotola was married before Nollywood has also helped to keep her marriage intact. As a mother with grown kids, you don't mess around and if you do, you park your shit neatly! Even if Omotola or a hubby at a point wanted out of the union, because of the children, they would have had a rethink! 

Thirdly, Omotola has just been extremely lucky! With the kind of negative media she has had in her career, Omotola's marriage should have crashed into Olumo Rock several years ago! Its not that she is the Saint of Nollywood! 

No, in fact, she has been allegedly linked in several sex scandals with top Nollywood big boys like Tchidi Chikere, Richard Mofe Damijo and co but God has kept her going. The kind of scandals she has encountered should have shattered any marriage in the world beyond repair! Yet @Realomosexy still crosses her legs on the royal throne of Mrs. Ekeinde. 

The cliché has been "behind every successful man there is a woman", in this case, it is wise to say "behind Omotola's successful marriage there is, a trusting husband and God's grace! Gbam! 

Ghanaian Actress In Shoplifting Scandal In London

A Ghanaian actresses  Emelia Brobbey was reportedly arrested in the UK for allegedly shoplifting an item at a shop. 

She was accused of stealing a bracelet at Piercings store while she was on vacation in London. According to an Accra based radio station, Adom FM, the incident has now landed some other Ghanaian celebs in the UK into a big trouble, who now face deportation threat. 

It was gathered that the home of Gloria Agyeman, who hosted Emelia in London at. Waltham Forest, was ransacked by the police when the actress (Emelia) gave the address of Gloria as hers. This led to sniffing into the immigration status of the host by the police as they asked that she (Gloria) reports to the station each week until they are satisfied with her status. 

She was cleared but another actress, Eunice Akua Adjeiwaa, wasn't as she was said to have overstayed in the country. 

Maybe by the time you are reading this story, Eunice might have been forcefully dropped in Ghana or already on her way or presently at the UK Border Agency’s detention center awaiting deportation. But for the alleged shoplifting actress, she should be in Ghana as you are reading this piece as she was scheduled for deportation yesterday (Monday). 

I thought it is only Nigerians that are messing around and misbehaving, but from the look of things 
Ghanaian  are worse off, can you just imagine this traveling all the way to UK to go and shop lift, talk of international thief, from my point of view if you can travel to London, you should be able to purchase the bracelet you stole.

The other day it was a Nollywood film director being imprisoned for drugs in Malaysia and now this, please share your comments here what do you think is causing all these negative things concerning Nigeria and Ghana

Woman Sentenced To Prison For Being Raped

Marte Deborah Dalelv a Norwegian interior designer was sentenced   to a 16 months prison term in Dubai after reporting to the Police she was raped by her colleague.
She was convicted and sentenced on charges of having unlawful sex, making a false statement and illegal consumption of alcohol.
Her story is now headlines in Norway and has raised serious questions over the way women who allege sexual assault are treated in the United Arab Emirates.



Dalelv, who had been working at an interior design firm in Qatar since September 2011, told CNN on Saturday how a work trip to Dubai in March with three colleagues turned into a nightmare.She said she had been out at a bar with her colleagues and friends, and asked a male colleague to walk her to her room when they returned at 3 a.m. to the hotel. She'd asked him to escort her because the hotel was large and confusing, and she didn't want to be wandering on her own, knowing she'd been drinking, she said.
Dalelv said she managed to call her parents on the third day to tell them she had been raped and ask them to contact the Norwegian Embassy. A day later, a representative from the Norwegian consulate came to the police station and she was released -- but her passport was not returned.A piece of paper with Arabic text was handed to her, she said. An Arabic speaker told her it listed two charges against her: one for sex outside of marriage and the other for public consumption of alcohol. Both are violations of the law in the United Arab Emirates.It was the first time she was made aware that she faced charges, Dalelv said.
She was allowed out on bail and has been staying since at the Norwegian Seaman's Center in Dubai.

When they reached a room, she realized it wasn't hers -- but the man then pulled her inside despite her vocal objections, according to her

"He dragged me by my purse in, so I thought, 'OK, I just need to calm the situation down. I will finish my bottle of water, I will sit here and then I will excuse myself and say I feel fine,'" she said.

That was pretty much the last thing she said she remembers before the alleged sexual assault. "I woke up with my clothes off, sleeping on my belly, and he was raping me. I tried to get off, I tried to get him off, but he pushed me back down."

After someone knocked -- the hotel wake-up call -- she managed to get dressed and make it downstairs to the hotel reception, Dalelv said. "I called the police. That is what you do. We are trained on that from when we are very young," she said.

Some 10 or 12 male police officers arrived, but no female police officers were present, she said. Statements were taken from both Dalelv and the alleged rapist.

She was then taken to Bur Dubai police station, she said.

After again giving her version of events to officers, Dalelv said, "They asked me, 'Are you sure you called the police because you just didn't like it?' I said, 'Well of course I didn't like it.' That is when I knew, I don't think they are going to believe me at all."

Dalelv says she was taken for an intimate medical exam and tested for alcohol consumption. Her belongings were taken and she was kept in jail for four days, she said, with no explanation as to why.Dubai police and UAE government officials have not responded to repeated CNN requests for comment.


Subsequently, she said her manager advised her to tell the police it was voluntary sexual intercourse and likely the whole issue would just go away. She followed the advice and in one of the many hearings at the public prosecutor's office, she made a statement saying it was voluntary. Dalelv was then charged with making a false statement.

"That was my biggest regret because it wasn't voluntary. I just thought it would all go away," she told CNN

But a representative of Al Mana Interiors, who Dalelv worked for, told CNN that she was not advised by her manager to say the sex was consensual but rather by a police officer, who told her that in Arabic and it was translated into English by her manager.

Dalelv said a month after the rape, while forced to stay in Dubai as the case wound through the legal system, she was fired.

The representative, who declined to be publicly identified, said Dalelv and the Sudanese man she accused -- who is married with three children -- have both been terminated by Al Mana Interiors for "drinking alcohol at a staff conference that resulted in trouble with the police." 

A statement released late Saturday by Al Mana Interiors spokesman Hani El Korek said the company was sympathetic to Dalelv "during this very difficult situation." It also said that company representatives were by her side through the initial investigation, spending "days at both the police station and the prosecutor's office to help win her release."

"Only when Ms. Dalelv declined to have positive and constructive discussions about her employment status, and ceased communication with her employer, was the company forced to end our relationship with her," the statement said.

"The decision had nothing to do with the rape allegation, and unfortunately neither Ms. Dalelv nor her attorneys have chosen to contact the company to discuss her employment status."

The company is owned by Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana, who made headlines earlier this year after it was revealed that he has secretly married singer Janet Jackson in 2012.

Dalelv was convicted Tuesday on all three charges and was sentenced to one year in jail for having unlawful sex, three months in jail for making a false statement and one month for illegal consumption of alcohol.

CNN could not immediately confirm what happened to the alleged perpetrator, who was charged with public intoxication and having sex outside of marriage.

Dalelv is scheduled to appear at the court on September 5 to begin the appeal proceedings. Dalelv, who is not allowed to leave the UAE pending the appeal, said her lawyers have instructed her to be prepared to go back into jail while they submit a request for bail while the appeal is ongoing. 

As a rule, CNN does not identify victims of sexual assault, but Dalelv went public with her story.

A Facebook page has been set up calling for Dalelv's release, as well as a petition urging the Norwegian government to take action on her behalf.

Her conviction may risk wider diplomatic repercussions.

Norwegian Foreign Affairs Minister Espen Barth Eide called his UAE counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed al-Nahyan, on Friday night to protest Dalelv's sentencing, a statement from the Norwegian ministry said.

"I emphasized that we believe that the conviction is contrary to fundamental human rights, including conventions that the UAE have officially ratified," Eide is quoted as saying.

"Norway will continue to do what we can to support her in what is a very difficult situation. Our cooperation with the UAE is strong and good, but I conveyed to my colleague that we are worried that this difficult case may disturb our good relations if we do not reach a good solution in the near future." 

Dalelv told CNN she received a call from Eide on Friday reiterating Norway's support.

While Dubai has a reputation as a cosmopolitan city that boasts Western influences, where visitors can drink at bars and restaurants and unmarried couples can share hotel rooms, the country adheres to Islamic laws and traditions.

The United Arab Emirates has been heavily criticized by rights groups, which say it condones sexual violence against women. Human Rights Watch has called its record "shameful," saying it must change the way it handles such cases.

In December 2012, a British woman reported being raped by three men in Dubai. She was found guilty of drinking alcohol without a license and fined.

In January 2010, a British woman told authorities she was raped by an employee at a Dubai hotel. She was charged with public intoxication and having sex outside of marriage.

An Australian woman reported in 2008 that she was drugged and gang-raped. She was convicted of having sex outside marriage and drinking alcohol, and she was sentenced to 11 months in prison.

Funke Akindele reverts to maiden, removes Oloyede from her social media accounts

Following an official statement released a couple of hours ago by her publicist manager, confirming the end of her one year old marriage, Funke Akindele has removed her ex husband's name Oloyede from all her social media accounts.
She's also spoken for the first time about the end of her marriage.


First of all let me clarify that I have not replied any SMS or spoken to anyone on this development before now and neither have I threatened to sue anyone. I do not know who sent out that SMS denying that my marriage is over. That was what necessitated me sending out a press release so as not to confuse the public, especially my fans whom I'm so passionate about.

Yes my marriage has crashed. Let the people who are laughing at me continue laughing.  My job after all is to make people laugh. Let those who are without sins or mistake cast the first stone. Let them continue judging me. God is the overall judge. He is the one I look up to.

Woman Falls To Her Death From A Roller Coaster

A woman died Friday in an accident while riding the Texas Giant roller coaster at a Six Flags amusement park.

The accident happened just after 6:30 p.m. Friday at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. Park spokeswoman Sharon Parker confirmed that a woman died while riding the coaster at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington but did not specify how she was killed.

Witnesses told local media outlets that the woman fell from the ride, which is billed as the tallest steel-hybrid roller coaster in the world.

"She goes up like this. Then when it drops to come down, that's when it (the safety bar) released and she just tumbled," said Carmen Brown of Arlington. Brown said she was waiting in line to get on the ride when the accident happened.

As reported by CBS Station KTVT Dallas, Kanisha Howell said she and her daughter were waiting on line to get on the ride and that the roller coaster closed after the accident.

Six Flags expressed sadness over the death and said it was temporarily closing the section of the park around the accident site. It didn't say how long the area would be closed. A message left for Parker by The Associated Press wasn't returned.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends during this difficult time," the park's statement said.

The Texas Giant reaches 14 stories high and has a drop of 79 degrees. It can carry up to 24 riders. The ride first opened in 1990 and underwent $10 million in renovations in 2010 before reopening in 2011.

Brown said she was next in line behind the woman and saw her being strapped into her seat next to her son.

"They didn't secure her right. One of the employees from the park — one of the ladies — she asked her to click her more than once, and they were like, `As long you heard it click, you're OK.' Everybody else is like, `Click, click, click.' Hers only clicked once. Hers was the only one that went down once, and she didn't feel safe, but they let her still get on the ride."

"We heard her screaming. We were like, `Did she just fall?"' Brown told The Dallas Morning News.

In 1999, a 28-year-old Arkansas woman drowned and 10 other passengers were injured when a raft-like boat on the Roaring Rapids ride at Six Flags overturned in 2 to 3 feet of water about 200 feet from the end of the ride.

Investigators are trying to determine if the woman who died while riding the roller coaster  fell from the ride after not being properly secured by staff, as some witnesses accounts contend.

"We are committed to determining the cause of this tragic accident and will utilize every resource throughout this process," Parker said in a statement Saturday. "It would be a disservice to the family to speculate regarding what transpired."

Arlington police Sgt. Christopher Cook, the department spokesman, referred all questions to Parker. Messages left for Parker by The Associated Press were not returned.

This is so sad, how can this happen?

Veteran White House Journalist Helen Thomas Dies At 92

According to the CBS News, Veteran White House journalist Helen Thomas died early Saturday morning in Washington. She was 92 years old.
She died after a very long illness, she often delivered the closing line 'Thank you, Mister. President' — four polite words that belied a fierce competitive streak.

A cousin of Thomas' confirmed her passing to CBS News White House correspondent Peter Maer. There are tentative plans for a funeral in her hometown of Detroit. Friends and relatives are also discussing a Washington remembrance at a future date.

During a long career in Washington, Thomas covered every administration since Dwight Eisenhower. She worked for 57 years for United Press International (UPI), where she eventually became White House bureau manager. Between 2000 and 2010, she was a columnist for Hearst Newspapers.

At 51, Thomas wed fellow reporter Douglas Cornell, who died only seven years later. The couple did not have any children.

An indefatigable presence in the White House briefing room, Thomas became a pioneer for female journalists. She was the first female member of the Gridiron Club and the first female president of the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA). As news of her death spread on Saturday, several prominent female journalists took to Twitter to hail Thomas as a groundbreaking figure.

Steven Tomma, the current president of the WHCA, issued a statement calling Thomas a "trailblazer," saying the the men and women in the White House press corps "owe a debt of gratitude for the work Helen did and the doors she opened. All of our journalism is the better for it."

President Obama also released a statement on Saturday saying he and first lady Michelle Obama were "saddened" to learn of Thomas' passing. "Helen was a true pioneer, opening doors and breaking down barriers for generations of women in journalism," he said. "She never failed to keep presidents - myself included - on their toes."

Despite her long career, Thomas became involved in controversy in 2010 when she was asked about her views on the State of Israel. An Arab-American who was raised as a Christian, Thomas suggested Israel was occupying Palestine and that Israelis should "get the hell out."

When asked where they should go, she said they should "go home" to Europe or "America and everywhere else."

After her comments ignited a controversy, she was forced to resign from her job at Hearst.

It was an unfortunate chapter in an otherwise storied career, and Thomas herself grew emotional reflecting on the blowup during a 2011 interview with Playboy Magazine.

"They don't give a damn about the truth," she said of her critics, fighting back tears. "They have to have it their way, and they'll be writing my obituary...And I don't care what they write about me. They've already written it."

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Funke Akindele Confirms Separation From Husband

Funke Akindele finally spoke out concerning the speculations that have been going around about her marriage, she spoke earlier today to confirm her seperation from her husband of one year through her publicist Ayo Ola- Muhammed

stating that “on behalf of our client, star actress, Funke Akindele, we want to formally inform you that after due consultation and consideration, she’s now separated from Mr. Kehinde Oloyede as his wife.”

“She hereby urges her fans and all concerned to pray and wish her the best as she moves on in her career.”

The statement was further authenticated with the claim that “this is the first and only official statement from Funke Akindele on the matter and will be glad if her wish is respected” the statement concluded.

Kate Middleton and Prince William Look-Alikes Prank Royal Baby Fans Outside London Hospital

Kate Middleton may have left Bucklebury, but that wasn't her at St. Mary's Hospital this morning!

Earlier today, two pranksters apparently sent from Britain's The Sun newspaper pulled a royal trick on fans and journalists by showing up outside Kate's hospital as look-alikes of her and Prince Williams

According to NBC News, the Kate and William look-alikes arrived at the Lindo Wing (where the Duchess of Cambridge is scheduled to give birth) earlier today, got out of a car and stood around for a bit as people took pictures of them. The pair, who briefly fooled some onlookers, were dressed in T-shirts with the words "The Sun No. 1 for royal baby news" on them. The female was even sporting a giant fake baby bump under her clothes.

"For anyone who missed it, here is a link to the full low-down on our #royalbabyprank that fooled the world's media," the Sun tweeted earlier today, along with a link to their story about the big baby joke. The prank comes as royal baby fervor hits an all-time high in anticipation of Kate finally giving birth.

Earlier today, royal protection officers left the Middleton family's home in Bucklebury earlier today, which means it's believed that both Will and Kate are headed to London ahead of the birth of their baby. E! News also confirmed this morning that the Duchess left the home by car and that no helicopters were involved.

Meanwhile, Americans and Brits alike are impatiently waiting for Will and Kate to welcome their first child together. But which country is more excited for the royal baby? "Americans are obsessed with the birth of the royal baby," pop culture expert Katrina Szish tells NBC News. "Not only is it just a phenomenon we don't even have in the United States, but it really is just like a fairy tale come true."

Nollywood Film Director Gets 15 Years Jail Term And 10 Strokes Of Cane For Drug Possession In Malaysia

Nigerian film director gets jail term in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur: A Nigerian movie director was on Thursday given a 15-year jail term after Malaysian authorities arrested him with 2.4 kg of methamphetamines in his possession.

Ifeanyi Johnpaul Aguonu, 38, was also slapped with 10 strokes of the cane for the offence of bringing the drugs into the country in March 2011. 
High Court Justice Abdul Alim Abdullah expressed concern that many Nigerians had entered Malaysia with drugs without any fear of the law. 

"Our country has a strict rule when it comes to drugs, that the law provides a death penalty for drug trafficking. If you are convicted of a capital offence here, you could have been hung from the neck until you die," the judge said before sentencing Aguonu. 

“But you've been saved from the gallows because your counsel sent a representation and the Attorney-General Chambers agreed to give you an alternative charge," he said.