Justin Bieber Plea Deal Underway In Egging Case

Justin Bieber will be charged with a crime for allegedly egging his neighbor's house, but the case will probably never go to trial ... sources connected with the case tell TMZ.Our sources say the L.A. County D.A. has contacted Bieber's lawyer, Howard Weitzman, and asked for a meeting to discuss restitution for the egging damage -- which the neighbor puts at $20K.We're told the discussion between Weitzman and the prosecutor will center around paying for the damage, and pleading no contest to misdemeanor vandalism.  Bieber would serve no jail time and be placed on informal probation.The short of it all -- the case would be over before it begins.  Bieber will be charged, the plea bargain will be entered and it would then be case closed.Our sources say the D.A. and the L.A. County Sheriff's Dept. are at odds over the case.  The Sheriff wants Bieber charged with a FELONY because the egging was intentional and it caused a huge amount of damage.  The D.A., we're told, thinks Bieber's hijinks does not rise to the level of a felony ... and a misdemeanor is more appropriate.We're told Weitzman has not met with the D.A. yet but that should happen shortly.  It looks like this case could be resolved as early as next week.

Miley Cyrus Her Anaconda Don't Want None Unless ... You Got Buns Hun!

Miley Cyrus likes big butts (and she cannot lie) so of course she would hop up on stage and join a group karaoke rendition of the Sir Mix-a-Lot classic "Baby Got Back."Miley took a Bangerz Tour break and stopped into Cat's Meow, a karaoke joint in New Orleans.A few girls were up on stage doing "Baby Got Back" when Miley jumped up on stage to join them ... and immediately turned around and showed off the goods.The question is ...

Miley Cyrus -- My Tour Bus Burst Into Flames!

Miley Cyrus' tour bus went up in flames last night ... and when we say up in flames ... we mean UP IN FLAMES.Miley's sister Noah posted a series of videos on Instagram last night with the caption "Tour bus down!" She later confirmed on Twitter that no one was injured. Yes, everyone got out safe no one is injured what so ever!! everything is okay!! — Noah Lindsey Cyrus (@noahcyrus) March 18, 2014 Miley was traveling to New Orleans, where she is scheduled to play a show tonight.9:20 AM PT -- The tour bus was ferrying Miley's mom and sister before it burst into flames. We're told the fire was caused by a tire that exploded, but thankfully, they both escaped unharmed. There was one casualty however -- the stuffed bunny they got at Cracker Barrel earlier in the day. Noah Instagrammed the bunny photo after the accident.

'Jeopardy' Villain I'm Rich, Bitch So I'm Acting for Free

The "Jeopardy" champ who angered viewers for cheating the system and making the game dull as dirt is now going redneck ... something even more difficult than Obscure Painters for $1,000.Arthur Chu -- a name not immediately associated with farmer's tans and pickup trucks -- is taking to the stage ... and he's feeling generous.  Artie scored nearly $300K on the show, so he's taking to the stage in Ohio and offering his services for free.Arthur -- who has done acting and voiceover work -- agreed to work gratis on the play, "Handle With Care" ... about a young Israeli woman who falls in love after coming to America.  Arthur says he plays a "dumb redneck."What is Romantic Middle East stories that don't end in bloodshed.

Remain There! Chris Brown has been denied bail, as the Judge ordered him to remain in jail till April 23rd...

Chris Brown was in court yesterday Monday March 17th to face a judge for violating his probation and by the end of his hearing, the judge denied him bail and ordered that he remains in jail until his next hearing...which is not until April 23rd. This means he will be in jail for at five weeks. Oh dear!

His request to enter a new rehab facility after getting kicked out for the second time was denied...

Chris Brown sat motionless in court as the judge attributed his inability to stay out of trouble as the reason for his decision to deny bail and remand Chris into custody. Feeling bad for him.

Iraq Set To Pass New Law That Will Allow Girls As Young As 8 To Be Married

A contentious draft law being considered in Iraq could open the door to girls as young as nine getting married and would require wives to submit to sex on their husband's whim.

The draft law does not set a minimum age for marriage. Instead, it mentions an age in a section on divorce, setting rules for divorces of girls who have reached the age of 9 years in the lunar Islamic calendar. It also says it's the age girls reach puberty.

Also under the proposed measure, a husband can have sex with his wife regardless of her consent. The bill also prevents women from leaving the house without their husband's permission and would restrict women's rights in matters of parental custody after divorce and make it easier for men to take multiple wives.

Already, government statistics show that nearly 25 percent of marriages in Iraq involved someone under the age of 18 in 2011.

The bill has provoked outrage from rights activists and many Iraqis who see it as a step backward for women's rights.

A prominent Iraqi human rights activist Hana Adwar told The Associated Press that, ‘’The law represents a crime against humanity and childhood. Married underage girls will be subjected to physical and psychological suffering,’’ he said.

CBN Imposes N10m Fine For Use Of Unlicensed E-payment Solutions

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that banks that use unlicensed third party electronic payment solution will pay a fine of N10 million.

This was part of the regime of sanctions contained in the guidelines on electronic payment of salaries, pensions, suppliers and taxes in Nigeria.

The guidelines   spell out the roles and responsibilities, of all stakeholders in the end-to-end electronic payment of salaries, pensions, suppliers and taxes.

It also spells out sanctions and fines for sundry contraventions of the guidelines.  For example,  when  a bank uses an unlicensed 3rd party e-payment solution for end-to-end e-payment of salaries etc., the CBN would suspend its e-payment operations with the bank, issue a warning letter to the managing Director and impose a fine of  N10 million  for every repeated occurrence

Also, Non-availability of help desk/contact centre to receive enquiries, complaints and provide feedback on e-payment issues, will lead to suspension of the bank’s end-to-end e-payment operations until conditions are satisfied.

Non-Provision of monthly report on reported complaints & resolution status to the Bank attracts N25,000 penalty for each day for which report is not provided to the Bank, while submission of false or inaccurate reports  will attract  penalty of N250, 000 and a warning letter to the Managing Director.

The guidelines explained that, “to-End Electronic Payment is the seamless electronic processing and payment of all forms of salaries, pensions, suppliers and taxes with the electronic delivery of associated schedules alongside the payment transactions where applicable on a Bank approved electronic platform which transmits the instruction to debit a payer’s account and credit a beneficiary’s bank account, mobile account, electronic wallet or any other electronic channels; and shall include the ability of a payer to independently monitor and obtain electronic feedback on the status of any payment, at any time without depending on any third party, manual or semi-manual means.

“This means payment instructions and associated schedules are no longer to be transmitted to deposit money banks (DMBs)  by all public and private sector organisations through unsecured channels, such as paper- based mandates, flash drives, compact discs (CD), email attachments , etc.

While nationwide commencement date of  end-to-end e-payment of salaries, pensions, suppliers and taxes is January 9, 2014, compliance monitoring and  enforcement  will be in stages. This is to give enough time to all stakeholders to make necessary adjustments as may be required. Compliance monitoring and enforcement by CBN shall be according to the schedule below.

According to the apex bank all salaries, pensions, suppliers and taxes should be through end-to-end electronic payment.

The guidelines stated that banks are expected to:  promote the adoption of end-to-end electronic payments by all stakeholders covered by the guidelines;  provide paying organisations and beneficiaries with e-payment enabled bank accounts or any other approved electronic channel that promotes financial inclusion; process electronic payment instructions in accordance with subsisting payments system and clearing house rules;  publish customer service contact details and maintain customer service desks in all branches, to promptly attend to all electronic payment enquiries and challenges within stipulated timelines; and   maintain and make available to the Bank, on a periodic basis, report of all electronic payment transactions processed and report of customer complaints, indicating resolution status.

Military shut down telecommunication service in Borno State,,,No Service

The Nigerian military yesterday shut down all telecommunication services in Borno state as it takes on Boko Haram activities. Residents in the state woke up yesterday to a "No Service" signal on their phones.

Confirming the shutdown, spokesman of the 7-Division of the Nigeria Army, Muhammed Dole said its a military move necessary under the present circumstance.

"We all know the inconveniences that this might have brought, but it is a necessary and temporary measure that will not take long time” Dobe said.

He said its a sacrifice everyone including the residents have to make in the fight against Boko Haram

Jonathan Martin TRADED TO 49ers 'Really Excited' to Reunite with Harbaugh [Update]

Jonathan Martin's nightmare in Miami is finally over ... the alleged bullying victim has been just been traded to the 49ers, his agent has confirmed to TMZ Sports ... and J-Mart couldn't be happier. We spoke with Martin's agent Kenny Zuckerman ... who tells us, "Jonathan's really excited. He's up at Stanford now. That's where he went to school. The 49ers are in his backyard."Martin will be reunited with his old college coach Jim Harbaugh -- who's the head coach of the 49ers. As for Martin's alleged tormentor Richie Incognito, still no word on his future in the NFL.7:43 PM PT -- TMZ Sports also spoke with 49ers offensive lineman Adam Snyder who tells us he thinks the team is a great fit for Martin."It's a great new opportunity for him. He's coming in to a great group of guys, specifically the offensive  line."When asked if Martin will be treated with kid gloves due to the situation in Miami, Snyder shot that down -- saying, "We're gonna treat him like any other free agent that comes into our locker room."As for his opinion on the trade -- Snyder says, "If he can help us win a Super Bowl, I'm all for it."8:00 PM PT -- Dolphins GM Dennis Hickey issued a statement saying, “We feel that this move is in the best interests of all parties involved. We wish Jonathan well.”8:02 PM PT -- Martin tweeted about the trade ... saying, "Opportunities are few in the NFL... Can't wait to get to work #9erEmpire." //

Jennifer Lopez RADIO REVENGE On Ben Affleck and Diddy

Jennifer Lopez let her two most famous exes have it on the radio recently -- HARD -- and it's hilarious.J.Lo stopped by Big Boy in the Morning in L.A. Friday -- and Big Boy asked her a fantastic question ... if she were floating on a raft in the ocean -- a raft that only fit 2 -- and came across Diddy and Ben Affleck, which one would she save?We won't give away what she said -- but suffice it to say, Big Boy completely lost it when she answered.

Naked Jake Gyllenhaal Bare Assed Pops a Tent

Good news for anyone left disappointed by Brokeback Mountain -- Jake Gyllenhaal has finally shown his ass in public.Wearing a caveman beard and some kind of taped-on merkin over his wang, Jake stripped down to the nude while filming a camping scene for his new movie "Everest" in Rome Sunday ... complete with a pan and a tent.It's one of the rarest asses in Hollywood so ... this is a pretty big deal.We'll never watch Bubble Boy the same way again.

Photos: Nigerians in Germany protest against the Nigerian Govt

Nigerians in Germany yesterday March 10, protested against the Nigerian government financial recklessness and insecurity in the country. The protest took place on Neue Jakobstrasse, the street that lodges the Nigerian embassy.

The protest which started by 10am had the German police on ground all through the protest which lasted for four hours. Continue...

Fliers which served as cahier de doleance were distributed to passers-by and the embassy callers. The fliers read:

“168 Million Nigerians are under siege. At the mercy of a reckless, fascist government that has made corruption its deadly official policy. The Nigerian people demand sanctions and travel bans on political officers and global attention to the economic terrorism. There are 100 million destitute Nigerians while government officials loot billions of US Dollars every year. We call for global attention to the crises to the largest African nation and a very important nation in Africa and the world. What affects one man, affects all men”.

The group of Nigerians also bore placards with messages like: 

‘It is easier to find a needle in a dark room than to find 20 Billion Dollars in Nigeria’; ‘Boko Haram kills innocent citizens, Nigerian government celebrates centenary. Hundreds of Nigerians (Including school children) dead within a week’

At the end of the protest, two Embassy officials also gave the assurance that the message of the protest will be conveyed to the government.

The officials were also informed that plans are in top gear to mobilize for protest whenever the President and/or his wife are in Germany on their ritual medical trip.

Check out Madam Toke Makinwa as she Dazzles In Iro & Buba

You like? She seems to have lost some weight tho. Beautiful!

Justin Bieber -- I Take Xanax Illegally

Justin Bieber jumped the gun in his deposition Friday ... and in the process admitted he was taking Rx meds illegally.As you know, Justin is being sued by a photog who claims the singer instructed his bodyguard to beat him up.During the questioning, the photog's lawyer asked Bieber if he had a prescription for Xanax.  Before Justin's lawyer could object, the singer blurted out that he did not.Justin's lawyer was clearly upset and told Bieber to hold his horses before answering.It's a significant question ... because during Justin's DUI arrest cops say he admitted his mom had given him Xanax, and he tested positive for Xanax which is the basis for the DUI charge.It probably won't impact the case.  If Bieber was under the influence it doesn't matter whether he took it legally or not.But it wasn't the smartest thing for him to say.

One of the men who boarded Malaysian flight on stolen passport looked like Mario Balotelli - authorities reveal

Malaysian authorities have revealed that one of the two men who used stolen passports to board the missing Malaysian Airlines plane looked like Mario Balotelli. 

As it emerged an Iranian businessman known only as Mr Ali was understood to have booked the tickets for the two passengers using the stolen passports, the men who boarded the plane were said to have not been of 'Asian appearance'.

Malaysia's police chief was quoted by local media as saying that one of the men had been identified. 

Civil aviation chief Azharuddin Abdul Rahman declined to confirm this, but said authorities were looking at the possibility the men were connected to a stolen passport syndicate. Continue...

A vessel is seen from a flying Soviet-made plane during a search operation for the missing plane over the South China Sea

Asked by a reporter what they looked like 'roughly', he said: 'Do you know of a footballer by the name of (Mario) Balotelli? He is an Italian. Do you know how he looks like?'

A reporter then asked, 'Is he black?' and the aviation chief replied, 'Yes'.

Authorities had today still found no trace of the missing plane despite searches by ships from six navies and dozens of military aircraft.

A Thai travel agent who arranged the tickets for the two passengers has now said she had booked them on the flight via Beijing because they were the cheapest tickets, it has been reported.

The travel agent in the resort of Pattaya said an Iranian business contact she knew only as 'Mr Ali' had asked her to book tickets for the two men on March 1.

She had initially booked them on other airlines but those reservations expired and on March 6, Mr Ali had asked her to book them again. 

She told the Financial Times she did not think Mr Ali, who paid her in cash and booked tickets with her regularly, was linked to terrorism.

The massive search is mainly in a 50-nautical mile radius from where the last contact with the plane was made, midway between Malaysia's east coast and the southern tip of Vietnam.

A U.S. led search is also taking place hundreds of miles away on the other side of the Malaysian peninsula.

Culled from UK Daily Mail

Cristiano Ronaldo declared World's Richest Footballer with €148m

Today Monday March 10th, popular football website Goal.com released their Rich List and declared Real Madrid and Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo as the richest active footballer in the world.

The World Footballer of the Year held off rival Lionel Messi in the 2014 Goal Rich List with an estimated wealth of €148million. Retired footballer David Beckham was the 2013 Goal Rich List winner but since he's retired from football, he's no longer eligible to be put in the list.

Messi comes second with an estimated net worth of €146million followed by Eto'o with €85million then Wayne Rooney with €84million, and Kaka rounds off the top 5 with €82million.

But Goal made it clear that the list is based on the revenue of active players over the course of their entire careers and not just the previous year. See the top 10 richest footballers after the cut...

Lil Boosie -- The Most Shocking Post-Prison Technology That Blew My Mind

After 5 years in prison, rapper Lil Boosie couldn't believe how dramatically the world changed in such a short period of time -- but one piece of technology stood out as the most mind-blowing.When Boosie got locked up on drug charges back in 2009 ... there was no Instagram, no FaceTime, Google wasn't making glasses -- and during an interview Monday, Boosie talked about what the technology overload felt like after his release.But one technological advancement was more unbelievable than the rest. Watch the video to find out.

The Expectation! Dede Mabiaku, Darey Art Alade & Nneka Egbuna Unveiled As Nigerian Idol Season 4 Judges

Africa’s no 1 music reality show, Nigerian Idol, is set for another mind-blowing season as it revealed three sensational top entertainers as judges for its fourth season.

Afro-beat legend; Dede Mabiaku, award winning signer/songwriter; Darey Art Alade and Nigerian-German singer-songwriter; Nneka Egbuna were unveiled as this year's judges to the delight of the audience at a star-studded media launch which held on Wednesday February 25, 2014 at Rhapsody Lounge in Victoria Island, Lagos. The multi talented Ill Rymz continues his reign as host for the third time on Nigeria Idol.

Rotimi Pedro, C.E.O Optima Media Group emphasised that the all-star panel comprising Dede Mabiaku, Darey Art Alade and Nneka Egbuna fully reflects the passion, synergy and true commitment to talent that has strongly resonated in Nigerian Idol in over three years of dominance of the Nigerian entertainment scene.

“The 4th season of Nigeria Idol will be an even more exciting television experience as we have three brand new judges this season. The last three seasons of the show garnered enormous viewership, especially with the youth demographic, more than any other music reality show - re-emphasizing the power of the Idol brand across the globe.” The C.E.O confirmed.

Nigeria's king of R&B, Darey Art Alade, will be offering his wealth of experience as one of Nigeria's most versatile performers and notes that, "It promises to be one of the most exciting highlights of my career. "You're literally watching stars unfold and discover their greatest potential. It's an extremely exhilarating and profound period for us all- judges and performers."

“I'm looking for the things that separate the true artiste from all others: diction, ability to own a song, exceptional and rare talent and I know I'm going to find it on the Nigerian Idol stage.”

Exciting highlights at the launch party included a sneak preview of season 1-3 of Nigerian Idol. This was followed by Yeka Onka, Nigerian Idol season 1 winner, who dazzled the audience with an acapella version of “Hello” by Lionel Richie, Mercy Chinwo season 2 winner performed her song “Testimony” while Nneka, judge for Nigerian Idol season four rendered an acoustic sample of her song “My Home” to rousing cheers from the audience.

Moses Obi-Adigwe stole the night with an outstanding performance of “Redemption Song” by Bob Marley and his song “Number One” as he seduced the crowd to the sound of his soulful voice.

Guests in attendance were Ayo Animashaun, Sam Umukoro,  Enitan Denloye, Moses Obi-Adigwe, Mercy Chinwo & Yeka Onka winner of the first and second edition of Nigerian Idol and many others.

The grand prize is N7.5 million, a Galaxy Tab, a Blackberry, an iPod and a brand new SUV car. The first runner up gets N1.5 million, a Galaxy Tab, Blackberry and iPod; and the 2nd runner up will receive N1million, a Galaxy Tab, a Blackberry and an iPod.

In addition, each of the finalists from 4th to 10th place will also receive N100, 000, a Galaxy Tab, a Blackberry and an iPod.

Nigerian Idol season 4 is sponsored by Etisalat Nigeria with support from Pepsi.

Nigerian Idol Season 4 airs on Saturday and Sundays on NTA, STV, ONTV, SOUNDCITY, SUPER SCREEN TV, OODUA TV, WAP TV, AMC, DRTV WARRI & HIP TV

Photos From Apaye; A Mother’s Love Movie Premiere

After much anticipation the Lagos premiere of the block buster movie ‘Apaye; A Mother’s Love’ held in Lagos on March 7th, to much fanfare. The event which was star-studded saw several celebrities from Nollywood grace the red carpet. Clarion Chukwurah, Kanayo O Kanayo, Belinda Effah, who were cast in the film as well as Frank Edoho, Bobby Michaels, Susan peters, Julius Agwu, Teco Benson, Daniel K Daniel, Uduak Oguamanam, Emem Isong Desmond Elliot, Majid Michel, Juliet Ibrahim all attended the premiere. See more photos after the cut.