Ciara to wed soon

She just gave birth to a healthy baby boy, and now it's time for Ciara to get ready for her trip down the aisle to meet hubby-to-be Future.

While posing in a few bridal gowns for the August/ September 2014 issue of Brides magazine, the "Body Party" singer opened up about her wedding plans and what she looks forward to the most in her marriage to the 30-year-old rapper.

Check out highlights from Ciara's interview below and for more, head over to Brides!

Hot Felon lands modelling deal

Jeremy Meeks, the arrestingly handsome felon who set social media ablaze with his chiseled
cheekbones and blue-eyes, has landed himself a modeling agent and a contract.

Meeks, who has signed with Blaze Models, is being represented by Gina Rodriguez of GR Media, who claims that she has received death threats since signing Meeks.

"Everybody has a story, and I, of all people, know that," Rodriguez said. "The types of personalities that I work with are usually the people who are under fire by the media.

Nicki Minaj clarifies BET awards speech

As much as I love Nicki Minaj (trust me my admiration runs deep) and everything she stands for, something isn't quite right with her response to the uproar following her acceptance speech at the 2014 BET Awards .

The "Pills N Potions" rapper was clearly throwing shade as she pretended to sip tea and blast fake rappers who don't write their rhymes, but wants us to believe that she was really just defending the women rap game.

Whether her words were aimed at Iggy or not, the blatant statement rocked the Internet.

Emir's son suspected to be an insurgent

Sa'adatu Rimi College of Education in Kano According to several unconfirmed reports, one of the sons of the Emir of Ringim, Alhaji Mahmoud Sayyadi, who was driving his SUV car ignored the orders of security guards to stop for identity verification and forced his way into the campus.

Such man's behavior provoked panic and pandemonium, the university activities were
immediately stopped as students sought safety in flight.

Girl thrown out a moving car by her boyfriend

An aspiring model took a public stance against an abusive boyfriend by posting pictures online of her horrific injuries after the man allegedly pushed her
out of a moving car and beat her on a Las Vegas street.

Mori Gabriella Montgomery, 19, has been updating nearly 10,000 followers on her social media
accounts with her progress since the brutal attack last month that nearly left her dead.

Hot Felon raped in jail...

SAN JOAQUIN – Jeremy Meeks, the convicted felon who has caught the attention of millions of ladies on the internet nationwide, has been reportedly raped twice since he has became an internet sensation.

Jeremy Meeks has told prison guards he was raped  twice in the showers by two different inmates. It seems as though Meeks' internet fame has caught
the attention of fellow inmates as well.

**BREAKING NEWS** Chilean Soccer Player (Gonzalo Jara) Brutally Beat By Fans After Missing Game Deciding Penalty against Brazil at the 2014 FIFA World Cup!

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL – After missing the final penalty that determined whether or not Chile will advance to the quarter finals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Gonzalo Jara, a defender for Chile's national soccer team, was brutally beat by his own fans
after leaving the Estàdio Mineirão (stadium) where Chile lost to Brazil.

56 feared dead in car bomb explosion in Maiduguri

A car bomb in a marketplace in
Maiduguri, the north-east Nigerian city that is the birthplace of Boko Haram
extremism, killed at least 56 people, the leader of a civilian group that recovered the bodies
said.

Sadiq Abba Tijjani, leader of the Civilian Joint Task Force, told the Associated Press his group recovered at least 56 dead bodies at the blast site, mostly elderly women who sold peanuts and lemon juice at the market.

Member of Confab receives a threat message of an impending bomb attack

A revelation by a member of the National Conference that he had received a threat message from terrorists caused a scare at the
confab on Monday.

The delegate, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), told the conference that he received a message on his telephone threatening an "attack bigger than Nyanya blast" and sought the permission of the Chairman of the confab, Justice Idris Kutigi (retd.), to read the message.

Military Busts Abducted Girls Terror Cell Nigerian Businessman Arrested LAGOS, Nigeria, July 1, (AP):

Nigeria's military has bust a terrorist intelligence cell and arrested a businessman who "actively participated" in the April abductions of more than 200 schoolgirls, a statement said Monday.

It was unclear if his arrest might help in rescuing at least 219 girls who remain captive.

Boko Haram Islamic extremists are threatening to sell the girls into marriage and slavery if Nigeria's government does not exchange them for detained
insurgents.

Explosion in Ile-Ife Nigeria

Ile-Ife, Nigeria - There was a pandemonium in the early hours of Tuesday in the ancient city of Ile-Ife in Osun state following an explosion suspected to be Improvised
Explosive Devise IED that rocked the city.

It was reliably gathered that two explosive devices which were planted in two strategic locations at Agbedegbede area of the town exploded at 5.30 am,
leaving residents of the area in shock and apprehension.

Popular Kenyan socialite, Vera Sidika is under attack for revealing on TV during an interview, Friday, June 6 that she has spent £100,000 (15 million Kenyan shillings) for skin lightening treatment done in the UK.

Vera who is popularly called Kenya's 'Kim Kardashian' because of her massive behind and curves is obviously not bothered with what critics
think said: ''Looking good is my business, my body is my business, nobody else's but mine'' .

Vera who says she's already seen an increase in demand for her services is no doubt gaining
popularity for her skin lightening as she made it to BBC Trending News this morning.

Meanwhile a hastag #Bleachedbeauty was created
for people to share their opinions on the issue of skin lightening and over 4,000 people have commented.

The Kardashian's workout

Kicking off the day with some physical fitness, the Kardashian Family all got up early and headed over to the Tracy Anderson Gym on Tuesday (July 1).

Kourtney hid her tiny baby bump beneath a loose tank top while Kim flaunted her curves in an all- black workout ensemble.

Bombing in Maiduguri

A bomb exploded at the busy Monday Market in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State.

Eyewitnesses told SaharaReporters that the bomb
went off during a busy morning at the vicinity of the market.

The number of casualties could not be immediately verified as security agencies arrived the
scene to secure the market.

A Borno government state government official confirmed the blast saying the causality number is very high but stated that security agencies are working to secure the area and rescue victims.

Yesterday's bombing would be the first major bombing by Islamist sect Boko Haram since the beginning of the Ramadan. The "Monday Market" is the biggest open air market in the troubled northeast of Nigeria.

What's Ur take on this?

This is so hilarious and annoying Lol.  The CEO, Dilly Motors usually jogs in the afternoons, weekdays and his security car
drives at his jogging pace and God help you if you are going the same way . I call it oppression Lol. How cool is
It?

Argentina advances

Argentina advances Messi creates the game winner for Angel Di Maria in the 118th minute they are to face the winner of USA vs Belgium

Keshi and Yobo bows out of the super Eagle

After the Eagles were eliminated by France in the round of 16 match in Brasilia on Monday, the Delta State-born tactician said it was time to move on after leading his country's national team to lift the Africa Nations Cup trophy last year and taking them to the ongoing World Cup in Brazil.

"I have to go back to my family and face fresh challenges," Keshi said.

Similarly, Super Eagles Captain, Yobo Joseph said he has had enough and can go no further as
national team player. "I think I should give the younger ones the opportunity to forge ahead.

I have nothing new to offer," Yobo, whose own goal in the
match against France guaranteed the French side a
place in the quarter finals.

Beyonce, LeBron & Dr. Dre: Forbes’ Most Powerful Celebrities

It's been another big year for star earnings, and Forbes has just released their annual Celebrity 100 List, ranking famous folks according to money and fame.

And not surprisingly, Beyoncé Knowles topped the chart, having brought in $115 million between June 1, 2013 and June 1, 2014 from her album, fragrances and endorsement deals.

Cameron Diaz, 41, shows off incredibly toned body in high-cut bathing suit for Esquire cover as she AGAIN insists she doesn't want kids

She bares all in her new movie Sex Tape, so Cameron Diaz wasn't going to be shy for her cover  shoot for US Esquire.

The 41-year-old surf and yoga fan showed off her endless legs in a high-cut black bathing suit as she leaned against a wall emblazoned with the Esquire cover print.

In her interview the blonde beauty - who has been dating rocker Benji Madden - also laid herself bare as she again insisted she doesn't want children.

Kim and Kourtney Kardashian enjoy lunch together

They both enjoy the finer things in life, and rather than cook for themselves, Kim and Kourtney
Kardashian decided to hit up 75 Main in the Hamptons for lunch on Monday (June 30).

Sporting a black top with a matching monochromatic skirt and strappy heels, the "Disaster Movie" actress chatted away with her older sister, who wore a white blouse with cream shorts and a nude Givenchy tote.

Miley keeps top in new photo shoot

She's no stranger to stripping down for the camera, but Miley Cyrus actually maintained her modesty during her most recent photo shoot with Terry Richardson.

The "Party in the USA" brought her pooch pal Moonie along for the session, sporting a hoodie and of course her ever-present tongue.

At one point, Miley snagged Terry's trademark 'creeper glasses' and posed for a few shots while making funny faces.

Lamar Odom Reportedly Calls Khloe Kardashian for a "Happy Birthday" Greeting

She was busy celebrating on a yacht with her family and new beau French Montana, but Khloe
Kardashian reportedly received a phone call from her ex during her birthday bash.

Over the weekend, Lamar Odom allegedly dialed up his ex-wife to wish her a happy 30th birthday.

A source told Hollyw

A Russian man who tried to rob a hair salon ended up as the victim when the female shop owner
overpowered him, tied him up naked and then used him as a sex slave for three days.

Viktor Jasinski, 32, admitted to police that he had gone to the salon in Meshchovsk, Russia, with the intention of robbing it.

But the tables were turned drama

Ireland Baldwin Defends Girlfriend Angel Haze

They're all about flaunting their relationship, though when Ireland Baldwin's girlfriend Angel Haze made some inflammatory comments in an interview, many folks got a bad impression.

In her chat with The Independent, Haze stated, "An interracial gay couple, I mean that's just weird for America right now. We f*ck and friends don't f*ck. I have never f*cked one of my friends.

Kim Kardashian: Movie Date with Malika

 

Stepping out to catch a flick, Kim Kardashian showed up at the cinema in South Hampton, New
York with her sister Khloe's bestie Malika last night (June 29).

The E! reality television starlet and her pal both looked gorgeous as they scurried inside for a
screening of "The Fault in Our Stars."

And on the latest episode of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," Kim explains how having her daughter North has changed her whole perspective
on career.

She notes, "Before, I would have never done anything to disappoint the fans or anyone, but now my daughter becomes my No. 1 priority."

Rihanna Drops By Giorgio Baldi with Dad

Looking to catch up on family affairs, Rihanna took her dad Ronald Fenty out for dinner at her favorite Santa Monica eatery Giorgio Baldi on Sunday night
(June 29).

The "We Found Love" songstress showed some love for the Mexico soccer squad with a green Adidas team jacket despite their loss to the Netherlands.

Nicki Minaj subtly slams Iggy in BET awards speech

She's never been afraid to speak her mind, and Nicki Minaj shared some interesting thoughts while
accepting the Best Female Hip Hop Artist trophy at the 2014 BET Awards last night (June 29).

The "Pink Friday" hitmaker took a veiled shot at Australian newcomer Iggy Azalea for not writing her own lyrics while also thanking her fans for all their
support.

Half fox half human creature in Karachi's zoo

One of the top attractions at Karachi Zoo in Pakistan is 'Mumtaz Begum Africa Wali' – a mythical half- fox, half-woman chimera.

With the body of a fox and the head of a woman, this bizarre creature manages to delight visitors more than any other
animal in the zoo.

‘I Slept With Over 10,000 Men’: Former Prostitute-Turned-Pilot Tells Her Story (PHOTOS)

Ms Montenegro worked all over Australia and was flown to exotic destinations to do her job.

But despite the good times she had as an escort, the 36-year-old said if she could have her time
over again, she would not have gone down that path.

In her recently released book – appropriately titled 10,000 Men and Counting – Ms Montenegro writes very frankly about how she was gang-raped at 18, started dancing on table tops at 19 and how she became a 'high-end' escort by 21.

Nigeria out of the world cup

Its been a nice journey to the top... And its really disheartening that the Super Eagles of Nigeria were stopped from progressing to the next round by a goal from Paul pogba and a mistake from Joseph Yobo of Nigeria...

Well the super eagles did well. But I guess their best wasn't good enough nevertheless the eagles will continue soaring high...

Pakistan's Military Kills 15 Militants In Ground Attack In Waziristan

The Pakistani military killed 15 militants on Monday in a ground attack against the Taliban in
the country's northwestern region of Waziristan, on the Afghan border.

The latest offensive against the militants, who belong to the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP -- also known as the Pakistani Taliban -- is the
second installment of a government operation
called Zarbe Azb, which was announced

Egyptian officers killed in twin explosion

Two Egyptian police officers were killed Monday after two bombs went off near the presidential palace in Cairo.

The first bomb injured three street cleaners, according to Associated Press. The second bomb killed the two officers and wounded three other people as security officers tried to defuse the device, according to AP and Reuters .

30 migrants die aboard Italy bound boat

At least 30 dead bodies were found on a boat full of migrants bound for the southern Sicilian
port town of Pozzallo, Italian navy officials and the coast guard said Monday.

Police and coast guard officials reportedly found the dead bodies in the hold of a packed fishing
boat, which was overloaded with nearly 600 people.

Seth Rogen movie an ‘act of war,’ North Korea says

 

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Wednesday warned against the release of a Hollywood comedy film about a plot to assassinate its leader, Kim Jong Un, calling the movie an "act of war."

"If the United States administration tacitly approves or supports the release of this film, we will take a decisive and merciless countermeasure," a spokesman for its Foreign Ministry said in a statement carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency.

Nicki Minaj Channels "Alice In Wonderland" For 2014 BET Awards Performance

Channeling her inner-fairy tale, Nicki Minaj hopped up onto the stage during the 2014 BET Awards yesterday evening (June 29).

The "Superbass" gal performed her hit "Pills N Potions" for the excited crowd inside Los Angeles' Nokia Theater.