George Zimmerman's wife files for divorce

Less than months after he was acquitted of murdering Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman's wife has filed for divorce. 26 year old Shellie Zimmerman filed for divorce just yesterday, a week after she pleaded guilty to a perjury charge for lying during a bail hearing following her husband's arrest in Feb 2012. She lied about the couple's assets when her husband was trying to be released on a lower bond. Shelley was sentenced to a year's probation and 100 hours of community service.

Shelley said in an interview with 'Good Morning America' last week that she was having serious doubts about remaining married to George, not because she didn't believe he acted in self defense, but because she was just disappointed. She also said they lived in hiding while awaiting his trial.

"We have pretty much lived like gypsies for the past year and a half. We've lived in a 20-foot trailer in the woods, scared every night that someone would go and find us and that it would be horrific," she said.

She also told ABC she is deeply sorry for the Martin family's loss. "I can't even begin to understand the grief a parent experiences when they lose a child," she said. Shelley and George married in 2007 and had no children. 

Kanye West shows off baby North

 Kanye West has been called many things, but these days the best description -- according to him -- is family man.

The 36-year-old rapper appeared on Kris Jenner's daytime talk show "Kris" on Friday to discuss his relationship with Jenner's daughter, Kim Kardashian, and their new addition, North.

But if Kanye was smart, he'd hire Jenner as part of his PR team. The reality TV momager, who has extended her family's brand from E! to Fox with this test run of her talk show, reiterated several times that the stone-faced and difficult Kanye portrayed in the media is not the man she's come to know. (Kanye, after all, is now living in her home.)

"I'm so excited that I've gotten to know you like I have," Jenner said. "There are a lot of things that people don't know about you that are so interesting to me that I want other people to hear."

Kanye spoke about the effect of the birth on his outlook.

"To me it's such a blessing, and I feel like it's going to give me the stability that I need to really create and really do God's work in the way I should," Kanye, wearing a "what would Jesus do" bracelet, told Jenner.

"Someone to be accountable, someone to be responsible for. After I lost my mother there were times I felt like I would put my life at risk, I felt like sometimes I didn't have something to live for. Now I have two really special people to live for, a whole family to live for. I want people, when they remember me and my family, their thought association to be someone who helped, someone who brought joy."

He did bring plenty of joy to Jenner's show, as she beamed while displaying North's photo for the audience. North, who was born June 15, has her mother's eyes and father's cheeks, according to Jenner.

"The thing I think about as a dad is just protection. That's my only goal, to Kanye said his goal is "to protect my daughter. That's my instinct."

"To give my daughter as many opportunities to just be a child. Of course, a big thing that plagues us is this idea of the paparazzi chasing a 5-year-old around and screaming at them. ... You have enough things to deal with and to learn being a new parent and you add that on top of it, and it becomes really intense."

According to Jenner, Kanye's been into his girlfriend for a long, long time, and would even use Photoshop to draw himself into the yearly Kardashian-Jenner Christmas card. (Seriously -- Jenner showed proof.)

Although he couldn't quite remember the first time he met Kardashian, 32, Kanye did know it was love at first sight.

"I'm trying to remember if the first time we met was her being in the studio when she was Brandy's assistant, and I think she brought us in, like, something to drink," he said. "Or it might've been when I was doing Brandy's video and I remember asking my manager, 'Who is that girl right there?' ... I was in love with her before I even got to talk to her."

Kim, he said, was always someone he dreamed about being with, but more importantly, he feels that they're "equally yoked."

"Being in the limelight, you have to have a match, or someone that's equally yoked," he told Jenner. "It's difficult, because there's people that you would date who would try to date you to maybe be more famous, or people who would want you to be less famous than you were, and just not accept who you are in life. And when I would be on the phone with her, even at my lowest moments, she'd give me energy and remind me of who I was. And I needed that support at all times."

Kanye knows that there are those who think he and the Kardashian family wouldn't have much in common. But he's trying to grow both spiritually -- "I'm a Christian," he said, "That's what's important to me, that I grow and walk and raise my family with Christian values."

"People feel that me and my girlfriend's mother are of different brands in a way," he said. "But it's not about any of us being at odds, it's about us helping each other and improving each other. I might be one of the only guys in the world that knows how to pick out a pair of shoes for a girl, but I have improvements that I need to make as a human being ... the way that I talk to people, being too sharp with people, or being too edgy. As a creative guy, sometimes it's hard for me to small talk. ... And that's something that (the Kardashian) family and Kim are teaching me, helping me to be a better person."

Given the negative press he's had -- from that infamous mic-jacking at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards to more recent run-ins with the paparazzi -- does he have any regrets? Not exactly.

While there are things he wishes he could change, he also believes that "everything happened for a reason, and I've grown from it," he said. "I feel that I'm very, very, very blessed, and with that comes great responsibility. With the way my parents raised me and the information that they gave me and this feeling that I have that I want to help, I think anything that could be considered a mistake will help me to make better decisions in the future."

Marijuana, safer than painkillers — STUDY

BELIEVE it or not, but you could be safer ingesting marijuana -the most used illegal drug on Earth – than a prescription pain killer drug. Findings by a brand new first-of-its-kind global study conducted at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington, USA, showed that prescription pain killers, though legal, could be the deadliest drug of all.

A publication in The Lancet, revealed that marijuana, though often preferred to other illicit drugs of addiction such as  cocaine, heroin and amphetamines are responsible for killing fewer persons than  addictive painkillers such as Oxycontin and Vicodinbe.

Of a total of 78,000 drug deaths, prescription pain pills accounted for more than half. The study does not mention why marijuana has become the most popular drug,  controversy over the legislation of cannabis in some US states rages on.

While marijuana use is still illegal according to federal law, the new global report found that men in their 20s were most likely to abuse any of the drugs studied. Drugs such as Ecstasy and other hallucinogens were not included due to a lack of data. 

The study also found that Australia, Russia, the UK and the US were the hardest hit by substance abuse. Those living in these areas were also more likely to use the drugs which originated closer to home. 

For instance, persons living in Asia or Australia were more inclined to abuse amphetamines and opioids whereas North Americans used more marijuana and cocaine.

 “Even if it is not very solid data, we can say definitely that there are drug problems in most parts of the world,” explained senior author Theo Vos.

Michael Lysnkey with the National Addiction Centre at King’s College in London warned that these numbers are likely to change, saying the world’s preference for drugs may change in the future.

“The illicit use of prescribed opiates in the US has only happened in the last 10 years or so,” said Lysnkey in a statement. “It’s possible in another 20 years, patterns will again change in ways we can’t predict.”

Many continue to debate the potential health benefits and dangers of marijuana usage with constituents on either side pointing tomedical studies that reach different conclusions. Earlier this year, researchers from Tel Aviv University say they found smoking marijuana to be beneficial to elder patients who suffer from a variety of chronic ailments. 

The Israeli researchers said 19 elderly subjects who smoked marijuana experienced healthy weight gain, an improvement in mood and communication skills and a reduction of chronic pain.

A recent study from the University of Montreal, however, found that pot smoking can lead to addictive behavior in teens who are already predisposed, either due to environmental psychological conditions, to pick up an addictive habit.

Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology recently found that the use of LSD, ecstasy and other psychedelic drugs are not linked to mental illness and, in fact, could improve some individuals’ psychiatric health.

BRAD PITT GETTING TANKED

Brad Pitt got behind the wheel of a giant death machine over in the U.K. ... and we've got the BAD ASS pics

Pitt was tooling around the English countryside Wednesday while preparing for his new film "Fury" ... a flick about a tank crew in the final weeks of World War II.

The 49-year old "World War Z" star listened intently to an instructor while cruising in the hatch of the machine ... which can't be any louder than a minivan filled with six kids. We think Brad can relate.

Oh, and your mom still wants to do him. So does your sister ...  and your girlfriend.

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2013/09/05/brad-pitt-tank-fury-england-photos/#ixzz2e6Vp8Wuo
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ROONEY'S HEAD INJURY

Wayne Rooney has released an image of the head injury he sustained in training to dispel doubts over his commitment to the English national team.

Rooney missed Manchester United’s 1-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday as a result of the wound, with manager David Moyes saying he expected the striker to be out for “a few weeks” and that he thought he had “no chance” of representing his country in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine.

The forward then used his official Facebook page to release an image of the injury -- sustained in an accidental collision with Phil Jones -- to illustrate the extent of the problem.

He wrote: “Some people seem to be questioning my commitment to the England squad and the fact I had to pull out of the 2 games. There's nothing I would like more than to be helping the lads in the qualifiers. I'm sure people will see from these images the reason why I won't be able to play.”

England have a number of injury absentees for the games against Moldova on Friday and Ukraine on Tuesday but Theo Walcott is confident the country's youngsters will be prosper.

BUZZ!!!!! OF THE MOMENT DAVIDO'S SKELEWU

The hit single from Davido, as been getting loads of air play, in radio stations, clubs and media out fits let just say the single from naija's own O.B.O  as gone viral all over Africa. no wonder every one is in their skelewu shoes.

Dangote signs multibillion dollar deal with banks to build oil refinery in Nigeria

A welcome development. Heard Davido's papa is also involved in the oil deal...

Meek Mill invites Ice Prince to perform with him on stage in Philly

US rapper Meek Mill has invited Ice Prince to perform with him on stage at the Dream Chasers Sports and Entertainment Summit which will hold 30th August in Philadelphia. The DC Summit will be bringing in some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment, including some of Meek Mill's Mayback Music Group label mates...and our very own Ice Prince will be on that stage too! Big ups!

Teenager flies Arik Air from Benin to Lagos hiding in tyre hole

A teenager named Daniel Ikehina unbelievably beat airline and airport security at the Benin airport today Saturday August 24th and sneaked into the tyre compartment of a Lagos-bound Arik flight. The boy flew safely with the aircraft which left Benin around 9am today and landed at Murtala Muhammed airport, hidden throughout in the undercarriage. He was immediately arrested by airport security after passengers saw him emerging from the aircraft tyre hole.

Arik spokesman Banji Ola explains what happened:

The management of Arik Air has expressed shock over the incident wondering how the teenager beat the Aviation Security personnel at the Benin Airport to get to the runway. 

The pilot of Arik Air flight W3 544, departing Benin Airport for Lagos at 9.00am today 24th August, 2013 reported to the control tower the presence of a strange boy in the bush about 200 – 300 meters at the end of runway 23. 

The control tower told the Captain that they were sending security men to the place to arrest the boy. 

As the captain was making his final turn, preparatory for take-off, a cabin crew called his attention to the information by some of the passengers that they saw a boy running towards the airplane.  

The First Officer confirmed that they had observed it earlier and alerted the control tower which responded that they have sent the patrol team to arrest the boy.  The Captain again reported to the control tower and was informed that the situation was under control and that he had been cleared for take-off. 

On arrival at the domestic wing of MMA, Lagos, a teenage boy, who apparently had sneaked into the aircraft main wheel well jumped out and was arrested by Arik personnel and handed over to FAAN security.

 Meanwhile the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) blamed Arik Air for the incident.
 FAAN said in a statement:

"Arik Air acted with impunity by not stopping the aircraft to check when the crew and ground personnel’s attention was drawn to an abnormality on the tarmac. This is arrant display of impunity. The aircraft should not have taxied further, but return to the apron until a proper check is carried out on all parts of the aircraft.  FAAN will not tolerate such impunity henceforth from Arik or any airline. Any violation would be met with applicable sanctions.

Lamar Odom's drug of choice is crack cocaine

TMZ just revealed that Lamar Odom's drug of choice - which he is addicted to - is crack cocaine

From Tmz 

Lamar Odom has been deep into crack cocaine for at least 2 years ... TMZ has learned. TMZ broke the story, Lamar has gone off the rails with drug use ... which is the principal cause of the crisis in his marriage to Khloe Kardashian. As we reported Lamar went to a rehab facility a year ago this month and stayed for 3 weeks before bailing -- and we're told the problem was crack. Sources say Lamar's crack use was extreme before he went to rehab, but he cleaned up his act during the basketball season that just ended.  Sources say shortly after he hung up his jersey, he started again with a bang. As we reported ... Khloe threw Lamar out of the house a few days ago after he rejected an attempt at an intervention. It's unclear how Lamar's problem will affect his basketball career.

Drake and Rihanna spotted on a date

Multiple eyewitnesses report seeing Drake and Rihanna on a dinner date in New York on Friday night

Drake and Rihanna will make such a great couple...if only Rihanna will let Chris go and give them a chance. See more tweets after the cut..

Two Unilorin students construct aircraft prototype

Two 500-level students of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ilorin, Ali David and Patrick Effiong, have constructed an aircraft prototype.

The duo told journalists in Ilorin that they had nurtured the passion to construct the aircraft when they were in 100 level, adding that it was now their final year project.

Mr. David noted that many of his colleagues were skeptical when they first broached the subject, adding that they were not deterred by the challenges they faced.

“What we are actually working on is a machine that will lift up itself through the law of aerodynamics and having an engine, a propeller and the fuselage,” he added.

Mr. Effiong, on his part, said: “With some of our lecturers backing us, we were motivated; we decided that we can carry out the construction.

“Ali brought the idea to me that he had the dream of constructing an aircraft, but I didn’t really buy the idea then and I thought he had forgotten about it.

“So when we got to 400 level, he raised the idea again.’’

Also speaking with newsmen, the project supervisor, Tajudeen Ajiboye, said the students had demonstrated a high level of intellectualism inspite of the challenges they faced.

Mr. Ajiboye, who said the students were faced with the problems of materials and manpower at the initial stage, commended them for their tenacity to accomplish the project.

Nigeria's Berverly makes history

Nigeria's Berverly makes history as the first housemate to sail through BBA without being Nominated
Love her, hate her, call her a flirt and a talkative... The former video-vixen, now Big brother reality TV show housemate, flying the colours of Nigeria on Monday evening became the first Big Brother housemate to sail through the season without being Nominated.

 As the Big Brother show rounds up in a couple of days from now, many will wonder how Beverly managed to go 11 weeks, and 11 different nomination sessions without being nominated.

Perhaps the Big Brother housemates see something in the lingerie model that we out cannot see, Through the 11 weeks the 28 Big Brother housemates took turns to eliminate each other by nominating  2 contestants each week and putting them up for possible eviction (The housemates with the highest nominations).

 Miraculously Beverly was the only housemate who was never nominated, even the much loved and more reserved Melvin was up for eviction in the 6th week.

 While her romance and live sex with South Africa's Angelo increased her haters outside the big brother house, She managed to get along well with everybody in the house. Beverly and Melvin will join Cleo, Elikem as the ride into the BBA finale. Bimp, Angelo and Dillish are up for evicton for the final time this week.
In a conversation with Elikem and Melvin this morning shortly after Nominations wrapped, the lingerie model couldn't hold back her excitement after making history. "This is amazing! Being the first Housemate to go through the entire season without being put up for possible Eviction! Wow," she said as she jumped for joy.

When Elikem reminded Bev that she is not out of the woods yet because of tonight's Save and Replace, the Nigerian told him "I have a feeling my name will not come up tonight," (And she was right, it didn't) she said, as fellow countryman Melvin looked on. Elikem told her "Don't relax too much. Anything can happen. There are people who have made it to the final week and have been Evicted before," the Ghanaian said.

 This morning's Nomination Sessions were the final Nominations of the season. Whoever finds themselves in the House next Monday is a stride away from a stunning USD 300 000.

Nigeria is the only country with two reps in the final, Melvin and Beverly. 

Kanye West buys 2 '$1 million armored vehicles' to protect his family

According to reports, Kanye West just spent $1.2 million each for two high-performance armored vehicles to protect Kim K and their daughter, North. The Prombron Iron Diamonds by Dartz Motorz (pictured above) is said to prevent kidnapping, hijacking and 'other problems which can meet rich people on the street' 

The super-SUV is even built to withstand attacks from landmines and rocket-propelled grenades. 

'Kanye is fully aware that his new family is so high-profile they attract the attention of weirdos and psychopaths. He aims to leave nothing to chance...His priority is to get delivery of the vehicles, especially Kim's, before he begins his US tour in October,' a source told the Daily Star.

Why is he paranoid? 

Rappers react to Kendrick Lamar calling himself the king of NewYork

In his verse in Big Sean's new single 'Control', Lamar not all dissed fellow rappers like Drake, Wale, J. Cole and A$AP Rocky, he also declared himself the king of New York. Kendrick spits:

I'm in a destruction mode if the gold exists.
I'm important like the pope, I'm a muslim on pork
I'm Makaveli's offspring, I'm the king of New York
King of the Coast, one hand, I juggle them both
The juggernaut's all in your jugular, you take me for jokes
Live in the basement, church pews and funeral faces
Cartier bracelets for my women friends I'm in Vegas
Who the fuck y'all thought it's supposed to be?
If Phil Jackson came back, still no coachin' me
I'm uncoachable, I'm unsociable. Fuck y'all clubs, fuck y'all pictures
Your Instagram can gobble these nuts

See his diss of other rappers and their reaction after the cut...

Kendrick also called out a few rappers...see the verse below..

I heard the barbershops be in great debates all the time
Bout who's the best MC? Kendrick, Jigga and Nas
Eminem, Andre 3000, the rest of y'all
New niggas just new niggas, don't get involved
And I ain't rockin no more designer shit
White T’s and Nike Cortez, this is red Corvettes anonymous
I'm usually homeboys with the same niggas I'm rhymin' wit
But this is hip hop and them niggas should know what time it is
And that goes for Jermaine Cole, Big KRIT, Wale
Pusha T, Meek Millz, A$AP Rocky, Drake
Big Sean, Jay Electron', Tyler, Mac Miller
I got love for you all but I'm tryna murder you niggas
Tryna make sure your core fans never heard of you niggas
They dont wanna hear not one more noun or verb from you niggas
What is competition? I'm tryna raise the bar high
Who tryna jump and get it? You better off tryna skydive

Lol. How cocky. See the rappers reaction below...