Adele: Singer releases first single 'Hello' off '25' album

The video for 'Hello' was shot in the countryside surrounding Montreal, Canada and was directed by director Xavier Dolan. The video hit 8 Million views on YouTube in just three days!

Adele has released 'Hello', the first single from her new album'25'.

The video for 'Hello' was shot in the countryside surrounding Montreal, Canada and was directed by director Xavier Dolan. The clip sees Adele revisiting a former home and reflecting on past love. Watch beneath.

'25' will be released on November 20. The album artwork for '25' is a simple black and white image of Adele's face which can be seen below.

'25' tracklist:

'Hello'
'Send My Love (To Your New Lover)'
'I Miss You'
'When We Were Young'
'Remedy'
'Water Under The Bridge'
'River Lea'
'Love In The Dark'
'Million Years Ago'
'All I Ask'
'Sweetest Devotion'
 

Earlier this week (October 21) Adele published an open letter to fans in which she apologised for making fans wait to hear it.

In the letter Adele wrote about how she always wanted to be older when she was growing up and her regrets over not enjoying her life in the moment. Talking about her new music, Adele writes: "My last record ['21'] was a break-up record and if I had to label this one I would call it a make-up record. I'm making up with myelf. Making up for lost time. Making up for everything I ever did and never did."

Later in the letter Adele added: "'25' is about getting to know who I've become without realising. And I'm sorry it took so long, but you know, life happened."

Adele recently just signed a deal with South Africa’s leading indepenent record company, Just Music, and one of the top digital music hubs in Africa, Content Connect International.

The  landmark deal gives them the exclusive rights to digitally distribute Adele’s much-anticipated single  entitled “Hello” which will be released on October 23, as a caller ring back tone exclusively on MTN.

DENIM Range: Davido, Kiss Daniel, Uti Nwachukwu, others set to storm launch party

The DENIM range team is set to hold a launch party on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at the Oriental Hotel Lekki, Lagos.

The DENIM range was unveiled at a media launch event held on Monday, October 12, 2015 at the Jevinik, Ikeja, Lagos.

Speaking at the media launch, the General Manager, Daroc Distribution Nigeria Limited, Mr. Bashir Jaber disclosed that the DENIM range of fragrance was specifically manufactured as a unique male brand for those who desire a distinct and long lasting fragrance

He also took the opportunity to announce the Denim team will be holding a launch party on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at the Oriental Hotel Lekki, Lagos.

Mr. Bashir also said artistes billed to perform at the launch party include Davido and Kiss Daniel. Expected guest include Celebrities, VVIPs and consumers.

Lamar Odom: NBA star tests positive to cocaine

Lamar Odom's blood tests have been released to the Sheriff and reports say he tested positive for cocaine.

Lamar Odom

 (us)

Lamar Odom's blood tests have been released to the Sheriff and reports say he tested positive for cocaine.

Law enforcement sources say the Nye County Sheriff's Department received the results of the blood that was drawn at the hospital in Las Vegas ... and it showed cocaine was indeed in Odom's system when he was admitted, TMZ confirms.

Sheriff Wehrly

 (Scout)

According to Sheriff Sharon Wehrly, if there was cocaine in his blood, it was "distinctly possible" he would be prosecuted for drugs.

However TMZ claims the 35-year-old champion has nothing to worry about because  even if he's prosecuted he won't do time.  Although cocaine possession carries a 1 - 4 year prison sentence in Nevada, first time offenders routinely get drug diversion ... when they complete the drug ed course, the charges are dismissed.

Looks like Lamar just won a jackpot!

It's About Time! 3 Nigerian students invent space technology with local materials

Thumbs up! Three final year aerospace engineering students of the Kwara State University (KWASU) students have unveiled some space technology they invented at the university's Fifth Undergraduates Research Day (URD).

Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete Daily Times 

Three final year aerospace engineering students of the Kwara State University (KWASU) students have unveiled some space technology they invented at the university's Fifth Undergraduates Research Day (URD).

The trio, Abdulrahoof Sarafadeen, Abdulkadir Abeebulahiand Abdulwasiu Ahmed, worked together to build a rocket prototype, a Quadcopter, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).

Student Pulse gathered that the rocket has the capacity to carry payloads outside the atmosphere into the space while the Quadcopter and the UAV were built for surveillance, aerial photography and obstacle avoidance.

According to them, the inventions were locally produced with material wastes due to paucity of funds.

                                                           Kwara State University (KWASU), Malet

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"We used locally sourced materials to build all these machines; we indeed turned wastes to wealth," Sarafadeen told The Guardian. “The grants from the undergraduates research was too paltry to bring out our intention beyond the level we had showed the audience today.

"We don’t have equipment to use and half of the money requested for was given".

"But we are assuring Nigerians of our potentials beyond what we had showed them today if we have sponsors."

Sarafadeen urged the Federal Government to make grants available for researches like theirs, instead of depending on grants from the United States.

Outfit of the day - Rukky Sanda

OOTD inspiration (instagram)

OOTD inspiration is Rukky Sanda's look. The Nollywood actress and producer shows off legs in a matching print shorts set (co-ord) . The top features a short sleeved crop top over matching form fitting shorts showing off toned pins.

She styled the look with simple croc plimsolls sneakers with matching sling bag, letting down her red hair wearing glowing makeup look and pink lips.

READ: Check out OOTD inspiration

What do you think of her casual take on co-ord as OOTD inspiration?

Strictly For Classic Men! 5 Must Have Suits for Every Guy’s Wardrobe

Today is all about "Style". If you are a classic man or a dapper guy out there, this should tickle you a little...

Blair underwood in dark grey suit (rawmultimedia)

Idris Elba (gq)

Suits not only embody maturity but when well fitted, they also show style, and thus they are necessary. In Nigeria, a man in a suit tends to be taken a lot more seriously than the man in just a shirt and pants, especially in a professional setting.

However, the great thing about suits is their dynamic ability. There are so many different suits that can be worn to different occasions. So, these are five essential suits every man should have in his wardrobe.

1.    The All-Season Navy Suit

Navy blue suit

This is the jack-of-all-trades. It works for everything from official to casual looks. Also, the color looks great on everyone. Choose one in light fabric and go for single-breasted, with a two-button closure, and dress it anyway you like. Just don’t ever button the bottom button.

2.    The Khaki Cotton Suit

Khaki Cotton Suit (jackspade)

This is the perfect fit for tropical weather. Khaki's a great color here because it's appropriate for the office and is stylish enough for the weekends. Try them with a solid color long sleeved shirt and a pair of white sneakers.

3.    The Double-Breasted Suit

Double breasted suit (Picsant)

Nothing spells charm louder than this. No more box-cut and ill fitted three button suits. Replaced them by a more trim, stylish and comfortable cut that fits just about any figure. Make sure not to over-accessorize, as the suit is bold enough.

4.    The Grey Flannel Suit

Grey Flannel Suit (esquire)

The grey flannel suit is much more stylish and versatile than it used to be. Get a mid-gray color, add on a white shirt with a black knit tie, and you've got a great professional look. For a casual look, replace with a t-shirt or wear just the jacket and denim pants.

5.    The Tuxedo

Tuxedo (mrporter)

Finally, every guy needs a tux. It's an investment towards a great future. Make sure you get quality that will endure. Black is a staple, but midnight blue/cream is great for adventurous men. Go for peak lapels or a shawl collar, avoid flapped pockets, make sure it has one button, and you're good to go.

BEYONCE: Diva choses Ciara over Kim Kardashian as new BFF

Queen Bey sure knows how to choose her friends! The 'Flawless' hit-maker just scored a major point when she made shocking appearance at her alleged rival and singer Ciara's 30th birthday party on October 24. Fans immediately wondered why would Bey attend CiCi's birthday party and couldn't attend Kim Kardashian's extravagant wedding?

Beyonce, 34, showed off her show-stopping skills in a photograph alongside comedian Jeff Dye, as she embodied X-Men heroine Storm. With her icy, blonde locks and hypnotizing, blue contacts, the performer was dressed to perfection for Ciara's superhero-themed 30th birthday, held on the Warner Bros. lot.

Ciara, Kim Kardashian and LaLa Anthony

 (us magazine)

But funny enough, pregnant Kim K was nowhere to be found at Ciara's party despite them being really cool friends… or are they no longer friends?

Back in March 2014, Kim attended Ciara's special private baby shower alongside her mom, Kris Jenner and longtime friend,Lala Anthony. Over the years, Kim has frequently celebrated Ciara's birthday by posting a collage of them on social media followed with sweet words and best wishes.  But this year, Kim did no such thing! So what do you think?

Apple sued over iOS 9's eagerness to chew up cellular data

Not happy that iOS 9's WiFi Assist feature is quietly gobbling your iPhone's cellular data for the sake of boosting your WiFi performance? You're not alone -- and you might get compensation for your troubles. A California-based couple has filed a class action lawsuit accusing Apple of doing too little to warn iPhone owners about WiFi Assist's data use. Allegedly, the guide it posted in response to concerns about the feature doesn't cut the mustard. It "downplays" the kind of overage charges you could rack up after upgrading to the newer iOS revision, according to the complaint.

There's no certainty that the lawsuit will succeed, but it could prove relatively expensive for Apple if it does. The couple believes that the damage "exceeds" $5 million because of the sheer number of potentially affected customers. It's hard to imagine that other manufacturers are eager to see Apple lose, either. After all, companies like Samsung have implemented similar WiFi boosts -- they probably don't want to be on the hook for your giant phone bill, even if they bear some responsibility.

Let's Talk Movies! Is 'Empire' the perfect TV show or an overrated social media sensation?

Everything is happening so fast in 2nd season of 'Empire', depriving viewers of those suspense filled moments where they get to ask "what will happen next week?." "how will the characters develop?"

Empire is one of those shows you just have to know about, unless you live under a rock where the social media isn't flooded with 'Empire' memes, or your colleagues at 'work' don't get to constantly tell you about how 'amazing' a show it is.

Like every TV lover, I watched the first season of 'Empire,'(who wouldn't? with all the boo boo kity hype), and well, I loved the storyline, production, music, and of course the much talked about Cookie played by Taraji P Henson.

Fast forward to the much anticipated second season, and the show started to lose me as a viewer, and also go down in ratings.

But unlike popular rapper 50 Cent, I don't blame any of the above listed facts on 'too much gay stuff.'

In terms of drama, the show has failed to deliver in a way that kept my interest in season one. Everything is happening so fast, depriving me of those suspense filled moments where I get to ask "what will happen next week?." "how will the characters develop?"

How did Jamal become the person he is today? - trying too hard to get his father's approval and gradually turning into his father in the process.

It's almost like we all know what will happen next. We all know Lucious is 'untouchable,' a 'mini god,' and would be the winner at the end of every episode.

Watching the 1st and second episode of season two, I realised that the emotionally compelling ways the show previously used to push characters in new directions, were missing.

The second season picked up from where season one ended - everyone fighting for control of 'Empire, with Jamal (Jussie Smollett) in charge of Empire, and Andre (Trai Byers), Anika (Grace Gealey), Cookie, and Hakeem (Bryshere Y. Gray) plotting a hostile takeover.

The hostile takeover ended almost as immediately as it started, with Lucious (who was locked away for murdering Bunky) manipulating things from prison, and thwarting their hostile plans.

One would think the plot would last through few more episodes, in a reasonably dramatic way.

Right now it's all about Dynasty, a new record company led by Cookie (lets just hope this is a plot that would be explored for a while, afterall, who doesn't want a Cookie and Lucious Showdown?)

While some people described the music from season 1 as sappy, I totally loved them. But I'm yet to figure out what the show has to offer in the music department this season.

Do you blame me? I'm actually yet to figure out what the entire season has to offer.

The whole idea of featuring every big celebrity on second season of show makes it seem like someone is trying too hard to impress viewers. 

Despite the fact that 'Empire's ratings have been falling since this season's premiere, it's still the most popular network show of the night. If the show could pull in 12.2 million viewers for its fourth episode 'Poor Yorick,' then'the show still  has what it takes to keep an audience, but I'm definitely not part of that audience (though I'll keep watching...but just..only just...to see how it ends)

So, are you watching the ongoing second season of show? Do you think it's a great show, or an overrated one?

Cristiano Ronaldo shows off his new Ferrari (photo)

Football legend and Real Madrid F.C star just uploaded this pic on social media. Yea...that's what I thought also! This guy's chilling...

MTN Project Fame 8: Iyanya, Yemi Alade, Praiz, Chidinma to collaborate with show's finalists

These new singles are set to make a mark as they are collaborations with major artists and top producers in the music industry.

Finalists from the MTN Project Fame Season 8 are set to release their official debut singles, just few weeks after the end of Project Fame –  ‘The Next'.

Jeffery Akoh becomes the 8th winner of the MTN Project Fame West Africa reality show

These new singles are set to make a mark as they are collaborations with major artists and top producers in the music industry. This new initiative by Ultima Limited with the support of 960 Music is expected to launch the contestants’ careers and showcase their talent to a very large audience of music lovers all over.

Earlier on during Project Fame competition, the contestants were paired with established artists to recreate one of the established artists’ hits. This proved to be a huge success.

Now again, each of the 6 finalists have been freshly paired with A-list artistes and producers to compose and record their debut singles, which will be released during a live concert by the collaborators on October 24th, 2015 and will be given massive airplay.

AY begins shoot for new movie

Comedian and media Entrepreneur has began shooting for a new movie following the massive success of his first movie, 30 Days in Atlanta.

AY Makun     That 1960 Chick

Following the critical acclaim of 30 Days in Atlanta, Comedian and creator of AY Live, Ayo Makun, has begun work on a new movie. Pulse.ng has reason to believe it is going to be a sequel to his last movie set in Jamaica.

The 37-year-old posted what appears to be a movie scene on Instagram and captioned it “Let the shoot begin #anothermovie #@Giama #Houston#atlanta #AtripToJamaica”

30 Days in Atlanta won the 2015 Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) for Best Comedy and the New Era Award at the 2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA).

Breaking News! Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom withdraw divorce papers

Khloe's lawyer Laura Wasser went before a judge Wednesday morning (October 21), asking a judge to withdraw the papers they both signed to end their marriage.

Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom have called off their divorce, E! News confirms.

The couple  have jointly gone to court to dismiss their divorce case, because they want to stay husband and wife.

Laura Wasser (elpais)

Khloe's lawyer Laura Wasser went before a judge Wednesday morning (October 21), asking a judge to withdraw the papers they both signed to end their marriage.

The file was sitting in a pile waiting to be processed and signed by a judge. The judge granted Wasser's request and the file is now dead.

Lamar Odom and Chloe Kardashian (instagram)

As we reported, Khloe filed for divorce in December 2013, but sat on it for a year and a half because she tried to save her marriage by trying to get Lamar into rehab. She finally gave up this summer.

Khloe has also privately vowed to be by Lamar's side on hisroad to recovery, which will take months of rehab!

                                         Khloe Kardashian wants Lamar Odom to return to basketball after he recuperates 

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READ MORE: Khloe Kardashian dumps James Harden to care for Lamar Odom

Close sources tell TMZ that a few days ago they both agreed to give their marriage another chance. They both signed the document Wasser presented to the judge, asking that the divorce case be dismissed.

Lamar signed from his hospital bed.