Mother Who Gave Birth At 13 Gets A PhD Same Time With Her Son...

Via WRDW-TV
A local mom and her son have achieved great heights in education, but it didn't come easily. The pair recently earned their PhDs on the very same day, a goal that seemed impossible when their long journey began.
"Never in a thousand, million, trillion years [did I expect to get my PhD]. The thought of becoming a doctor anyone was far fetched," said Dr. Maurice McBride. He got his diploma at a ceremony in Minneapolis, MN in August, but the day wasn't just about his accomplishment. It was about sharing the stage with his mother.
"I never thought I would get chance to see my mother walk across the stage and then she turned around and saw me walk across the stage," he said. CONTINUE

Bela's Corner: Do You Consider Fantasizing About Someone Else During Sex, Cheating?!

Recently, a friend and I were having a discussion about cheating. He was feeling a bit guilty and wanted to know if fantasizing about someone else during sex with your partner is cheating. Hmmm….good question. Of course, I had to ask who he was fantasizing about. Was it Kim Kardashian…or an ex girlfriend? He said out of the hundreds of times he’s had sex with his girlfriend, he only fantasized about someone else twice. Once was with a chick he never actually had sex with, but who he wished he did, and the other was with an ex. So what do you think, is it cheating?

The Nigerian Ambassador To The US Says "God Is A Nigerian"

Via Sahara Reporters

The Nigerian ambassador to the United States, Prof. Ade Adefuye has said that God is a Nigerian. He made the declaration yesterday at the Christian Association of Nigerian-Americans’(CANAN) first Charity Gala and Top Ten Awards Dinner. He said that it was divine power that made it possible for Nigeria to survive the obstacles it has encountered. He gave an example of the succession crisis that followed the death of former President Umaru Yar’adua. He said that at the point when some people were throwing around the “doctrine of necessity,” there was a real chance of a coup that would have torpedoed Nigeria’s democracy. CONTINUE.

Parents Outraged Over Pupils Learning About Jay Z As An Example Of A Successful Business Tycoon

According to a report on Fox news, parents of 6th graders at Desoto Central Middle School at angry on the school teaching their kidsabout Jay Z. The report states;

"Sixth graders at Desoto Central Middle School spent three days learning about one of the most successful hip-hop artists and entrepreneurs in the nation. They were also tested on their knowledge about Jay-Z’s “resilience.”
A parent, who had a son in the English class, reached out to me – and she’s fired up. The mad mom asked to remain anonymous over fears of repercussions. I was able to verify her claims and have agreed to provide anonymity.
“One of the songs listed on the paper that was brought home was ‘Big Pimpin’,” she told me. “Another song talked about thug life. My child was getting an education about thug life.”
She could not believe that her child was learning about a man who sings songs that degrade women and glorify the thug life." CONTINUE

Rihanna Almost Died Of Drug Overdose During Her Vacation In Barbados

via Crazy Day and Night

When Rihanna went back home to Barbados recently there are reports from multiple people on the island that one night during her visit Rihanna overdosed on drugs and had to have a doctor rush to her and pump her stomach. Apparently Rihanna was smoking kush and then decided to smoke some that had been laced either with PCP or some other type of drug. She kept smoking it as if it was just a regular joint and had smoked two of them before the effects hit and they hit hard. While smoking she was also drinking and the doctor said that if she had passed out away from friends and the party that she probably would have died.

Hilarious: The Most Effective Way To Get Women To Exercise

I saw this video on facebook and just thought to share it with y'all...Enjoy, lmao!

Teyana Taylor And Rihanna Fires Shots At Each Other Over Shady Instagram Video

Personally, I think Rihanna is a cyber bully and because her fans her very quick to support her, she doesn't know when she has crossed the line with someone. Anyway, this whole situation started over a video that TT posted on instagram, of her singing to a song by Anita Baker "Caught in the Rapture".




Rihanna later posted a video of her hair stylist singing to the same song and wearing the same hair like TT with the caption ...#Bitches be like...yassss"


On seeing this, TT went on twitter and sent a direct tweet to Rihanna. See their tweets below;

 Rihanna later changed her twitter profile pic to a comparison pic of her and teyana's net worth...

Lamar's Father "Joe Odom" Accuses The Kardashian Family Of Causing Lamar's Drug Problems

In an exclusive interview with RadarOnline.com, Joe rips into each member of the reality TV family and claims marrying Khloe was the worst mistake 33-year-old Lamar ever made! Among Joe’s amazing claims are:
* The Kardashians have cursed his boy and ruined his basketball career;
* The reality show put too much pressure on Lamar, forcing him to turn to drugs; and
* Kris Jenner is an “an evil b*tch” and dismisses Kim as a “porn star”.

Speaking from his home in Marina Del Rey, Calif., Joe reckons his NBA star son has been “cursed: ever since he became a member of the Kardashian clan when he married Khloe, 29, in 2009. The former post office worker thinks Lamar needs to dump his wife and start life afresh as a single man if he wants any chance of beating his drug addiction.

He said: “Someone’s got to speak out, I’ve got to do something about this. It’s simple. They brought him down. He would be better off without them. Let him go and get his life together. I think the best thing for him would be to have a clean break, divorce Khloe and as a single man try and get his life back together.”

But Joe thinks Lamar’s drug problems are being hyped up by the Kardashian family, especially momager Kris, whom he thinks is trying to push Lamar out as it’s ruining their image! He says: “The mother has been talking a lot of trash about my son, saying he’s on drugs and stuff like that. She’s got something against my son, something against my family. Kris Jenner is very negative. She’s an evil b*tch. She doesn’t care about Lamar, she just cares about their image and money.”

Joe goes on to speak about Lamar’s drug problems and even accuses Kris Jenner of getting him hooked on crack rocks….


When asked if the Kardashians take drugs, Joe said: “I blame Kris in particular, she’s been through a lot of stuff herself. She’s no Cinderella. I can’t really say if the Kardashians are doing drugs, but my son would never use hard drugs. I can’t pinpoint right now who’s giving it him, but I’m going to investigate. The Kardashians haven’t been a good influence on my son.”

He adds, “They don’t give a f*ck about my son. It’s more about the damage they do to the Kardashian brand. They brought him down. He’d be better off without them. Let him go, get his life together.”

Perhaps most surprisingly for fans of the family, he also reveals that his daughter-in-law Khloe is not as sweet as she seems to be!

He said: “I wish he had never got married to Khloe to be honest. She’s controlling. Those Kardashian women all are. You get married they think they wear the pants. You just bring them your whole paycheck, that’s how it works.

“I saw her totally differently when I heard the way she talked privately. It isn’t pleasant. In public she’s nice, but if you see her personally you see the real person come out of her. The mother’s like that too. The whole family, they put up an act.”

He said: “They haven’t been a good influence on my son. It’s been the curse of his life. He hasn’t really accomplished anything since he’s been with them. Without them, he’d still be in the NBA playing basketball. He’d be playing for the Lakers and be one of the top players in the league.”

Dear Belarich: After 7 Years Of Relationship She Got Engaged And Married Another Guy

Dear Belarich,
I am in need of some serious advice. I am 29 years old, no kids, and been with my ex-girlfriend for almost 7 years, off and on, up and down. She is now 27 years old. My problem is that I am filled with so much guilt and regret because of some of the choices and decisions I made. Me and my ex were in a long distance relationship for quite some time. She’s in Ireland and I’m in London, and we were going back and forth. She always used to say to, “You know I can’t do this long distance relationship.” And, I understood that. So, I said ok, I am gonna take care of what I have to do in London and then move. The problem is we were a little strained, but we were trying to work it out. Continue to see my reply

Well, we were long distance for most of 2012. We were both trying to work and save money and then move in together. Well, that’s at least what I thought. That summer she went to Nigeria for about 3 weeks, and apparently she got engaged to her high school boyfriend and didn’t tell anyone. When she told me this it was February of this year, and when she finally told me she was 5 weeks married and pregnant. I could not believe what I was hearing. This is a woman I knew for almost 15 years. I know we were in a long distance relationship, but the thing I can’t understand is that she has been preaching to me that she didn’t want a long distance relationship, but, yet she goes to Nigeria and gets engaged to her high school boyfriend who she hasn’t seen in 4 years, get engaged for six months, and then don’t tell nobody not even her family! And, when she did tell me she said she didn’t want to hurt me.WTF!! What did she think it was gonna do after the fact?

So, now she goes to Nigeria and marries her high school boyfriend, and on top of that he can’t fly to UK because he doesn’t have a Visa, and she’s 5 months pregnant. Ever since then I have been in a massive state of depression. I can’t eat, or sleep. I cut of my inner circle. I lost almost 30 pounds. I’m just so alone and isolated. I hate going to work. I just come home and sit in the dark everyday for the last couple of months. I just can’t stop thinking I caused this to happen. I could’ve just moved or been there more often, but because I chose to chase money and to have a stable income this happened. I feel like this caused me my happiness with her. She kept telling me about time wasting time and that her clock was ticking. What freaking clock?

But, my thing is I understand that. If you were going to go that route then how come you didn’t make that move with me, someone who lives in London? How can she get engaged and don’t tell me for six months? How can she not give me my chance to crash that freaking wedding, because we all know it’s not gonna last.
On top of that I know she’s gonna come back around, and the fact that the next time I am gonna see her is with another man’s child. It is really killing me to know I waited for that experience with her and to know she just gave it to another man without any warning. It’s just really difficult to handle that. I just need some advice. I am really going through hell.

Dear Heart-Break Kid,

The fact that you are feeling depressed, and have not eaten, or can’t sleep causes me concern. Especially that you have cut off your friends, don’t want to engage in anything, and you are just moving through life carrying this inner pain and hurt with you is not healthy emotionally or mentally. I am urging you to please find someone, a counselor, or therapist and talk with them about this. Get into some therapy as soon as possible. You need someone to speak with. DO NOT hold this in, and try to deal with this on your own. Getting help, and talking with a professional will help you to heal, and slowly recover and move on.

And, please don’t cut off your inner circle. They are your friends, and they will help you get through this. So, please lean on your friends, one of your boy’s, or someone you feel you can talk to who has a good ear and they will listen to you. You need your friends because they will be a strong support system for you.

Now, what your ex-girlfriend has done to you is trifling, low down, sneaky, deceitful, and shady! Hell, that is some straight bull-ish, and you should be angry, and upset. You want me to put some roots on her? Just kidding. But, I know some people who know some people who know someone. Let me know now. LOL!

On the real, you cannot hold on to this pain and anger. It is consuming you, and it can potentially damage you for a long time to come. You do not want this to cripple you and prevent you from future potential relationships with good women you may meet. I don’t want you to internalize this and project your ex’s behavior onto other women, and you build of wall of distrust of women. This could lead you to not think of women as honest, and that they are only out to hurt you. Please seek help before you internalize this pain and hurt as such.

But, here’s the thing. You’ve been in a long distance relationship for nearly 7 years. I mean in that time someone could have made a move, or something. Seven years and you’re still in a long distance relationship?!? What were you taking care of in New York for 7 years? I mean you were asking her to wait on you until you got your plan together, and stack up on some money, but 7 years? In that time she did tell you that she didn’t and couldn’t do a long distance relationship. She wasn’t feeling it, and wanted you there with her. But, I’m curious as to why didn’t she move with you? What was preventing her from moving to London?

And, she did tell you that her biological clock was ticking. She wanted to have kids. She wanted a family. So, the fact that both of you spent most of your 20s in a long distance relationship hoping it will work, and someone would move, it seems she got fed up and tired of waiting. Which will explain her making a rash decision while she was in Nigeria to get engage to her high school boyfriend (Someone she was familiar with, and had known), and, because she was thinking she wanted to have kids, be a wife, and have a family she did it with someone she had a history with.

I know it’s devastating to learn that the woman you were committed to, willing to give up everything for, and the woman you wanted to make your wife suddenly and out of nowhere changes the entire course and dynamic of your relationship in an instant. Why did she do what she did? Only she knows. We have some insights, but her rationale and decision to do it while she was still with you is callous and cold.

The New Gold iPhone 5s Completely Sold Out Less Than 24 Hours After Debuting...Till October.

For those planning on getting the iPhone 5s, it's like you have to wait a lil longer because fellow phone lovers have grabbed all they can carry *shines teeth*....Anyway, according to a report on CNN;

"Early buyers of the iPhone 5S, which went on sale Friday morning, appear to be overwhelmingly choosing the gold-colored model over the two other color options. People trying to buy a gold phone in Apple’s online store Friday saw a message stating the phone will not ship until October. By contrast, Apple said the silver and “space gray” models will be shipped in 7 to 10 business days. Anecdotal reports from lines of shoppers outside Apple stores Friday also showed big demand for the gold-hued phones, which Apple is offering for the first time."

SMH....I think the hype is the fingerprint scanning and the gold case but i don't mind if you get one for me sha *runs away*

Bela's Corner: How Would You Tell Your Spouse That He/She Has Got Body/Mouth Odour?

Someone asked me this question at work the other day and it occurred to me that this was one of those topics couples try to avoid. Personally, I think it depends on the individual i.e if the person is one that won't or would get offended when you bring up such discussion, so you can either give the person a deodorant as a gift or offer mint as a token *shines teeth*. Anyway, that's my opinion, so what do you think/suggest?

An Indian Woman Beaten To Death By Her Family While Her Boyfriend Was Beheaded.

Wicked World!...

Report via DailyMail:

A young Indian woman was beaten to death by members of her own family and her boyfriend beheaded in an horrific honour killing after they were lured back to their village thinking were going to be allowed to marry. Nidhi Barak, 20, a fine arts student, and Dharmender Barak, 23, who was studying at technical college, were killed last night as locals in Gharnavati village in the Indian state of Haryana watched on. The pair had eloped to nearby Delhi on Tuesday because their families did not approve of their relationship.But they had been lured back with promises that they would not be harmed and would finally be allowed to marry. Miss Barak's parents and uncle have been arrested and police are now trying to trace her brother and other family members who disappeared missing since the crime. CONTINUE

Beyonce And Jay-Z Top Forbes Highest Earning Couples List With $95 Million.

Oya, who run the world?....According to Forbes, Jay Z and Beyonce Knowles are so much more than just the first couple of hip-hop: They’re a combination of two of the savviest business people in entertainment. They made more than any other celebrity couple this year with an estimated $95 million in earnings between June 2012 and June 2013. See list below...

1) Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles: $95 million

2) Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: $80 million

3) Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: $50 million

4) Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis: $35 million

5) Kanye West and Kim Kardashian: $30 million
6) Belarich and Future Husband: $100 million (ewooooo..runs away)

A Nigerian Grad Student Proves Gay Marriage Is Wrong Using A Magnet...

A scientist in Nigeria has come up with an interesting theory that gay marriage is wrong via an experiment using magnets and other methods. Chibuihem Amalaha, a graduate student of chemical engineering at the University of Lagos, claims that same-sex unions can be disproved scientifically and has the academic support of his university. Nigerian newspaper The Daily Live profiled Amalaha, who has written and published various articles as a science reporter. Along with puffing his chest over his various achievements in science, Amalaha revealed his head-turning revelation that gay marriage is wrong and how his multilayer research proves as such. 

From The Daily Live:

A bar magnet is a horizontal magnet that has the North Pole and the South Pole and when you bring two bar magnets and you bring the North Pole together you find that the two North Poles will not attract. They will repel, that is, they will push away themselves showing that a man should not attract a man. If you bring two South Poles together you find that the two South Poles will not attract indicating that same sex marriage should not hold. A female should not attract a female as South Pole of a magnet does not attract the South Pole of a magnet. But, when you bring a North Pole of a magnet and a South Pole of a magnet they will attract because they are not the same, indicating that a man will attract a woman because of the way nature has made a female. CONTINUE...

Things I Have Learnt And Believe To Be True...

When I got the email from one of my mentors, I knew  I was going to share it but I was contemplating sharing his or mine. Anyway, it would be more significant to share the things that I have learnt and know to be true rather than share, although there are similarities between both. Well, here it goes;

1. Yes, God is real.

2.  Be the real you and "Never" wish to be somebody else.

3. Don't let people change who you are just be who you are with someone else..

4. A mother's love is stronger than distance, more powerful than time and can transcend the grave.

5. Heartbreak can make you hard! But don't let it make you bitter

6.  Don't try to be seen, God may be hiding you on purpose.7. Be careful what you say, life and death truly are in your own words.

8. There will be rough nights but joy really does come in the morning.

9. God has not given us the spirit of fear cos it really can stop you from living.

10. The joy of The Lord really is strength.

11. Being alone doesn't necessarily mean that you're lonely.

12. It's ok to go with the flow but ask for directions along the way.

13. Don't share your dreams with everyone and don't be angry with non-dreamers.

14. It takes a while to build a dream.

15. The dream will outlive the dreamer so dream big.

16. If you lie to yourself you will lie to God too.

17. People would never get tired of using you, if you give them the opportunity, so know when to fold 'em.

18. The grass may be greener on the other side but the the water bill is higher.

19. Bitterness is as toxic as stage 4 cancer.

20. While the most dangerous person in the world is a person with nothing to lose, the most powerful person in the world is a person with nothing to prove.

21. Your beginning never dictates your destination.

22. The will to live is as strong as the will to love and be loved.

23. You can learn something from everything and everybody, especially the elderly.

24. Prayer really can change things.

25. If it had not been for The Lord on my side I don't know where I would be.

26. Who you are at 20 will not be who you are at 40 and if it is, SOMETHING IS WRONG!

27. You give away your power when you don't forgive.

28. Always aim for right and avoid doing wrong at all costs.

29. Teach but never try to change people because sometimes they change back.

30. Share wisdom with those who will receive it.

31. Be aware of the darkness but your focus should always be the light.

32. Always remember that "Nothing" is impossible for God.

PLEASE! This doesn't mean i'm 32 oooo...

British Journalist 'David Hayward' Recounts His Experience In Nigeria.

A British journalist, David Hayward, recounts his experience in Nigeria in a piece via Vanguardngr.com.

Earlier this year, I was approached to do some media consultancy in Nigeria. I’d just left the BBC after 18 years, to set up my own business, so this seemed a great opportunity. I spoke to a number of friends and former colleagues. I’d heard many stories about Nigeria, seen the reports on Boko Haram and had my own impressions of sub Saharan Africa.
The advice fell into two camps:
a) Don’t go, you’ll get kidnapped or catch malaria. Either way, you’re going to die
b) Nigeria is a nightmare. When you arrive, you’ll be swamped by hustlers trying to rip you off, steal your luggage and all your money. If they don’t get you, the corrupt police officers and officials will. CONTINUE

John Legend And Fiancee Chrissy Teigen Officially Tied The Knot In Italy

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen made it official when they exchanged vows in front of friends and family in Lake Como, Italy on Saturday. The model bride wore a strapless ivory Vera Wang gown with an open back, lifted tulle skirt and hand-cut petal embroidered details, which she described to PEOPLE as "kind of [having] a sexier feel at the top, like a swimsuit, so I have to get my body ready. I have to buckle down."

Teigen changed into another strapless ivory Vera Wang dress for the reception – the design featured a micro-pleated bodice and sheared organza full skirt. And at the after-party she had a third Vera Wang design of the night – a crimson strapless mermaid gown with a hand-draped bodice, inverted flange skirt and embroidered crystal wheat detail. The nuptials follow a seven-year courtship for the couple, who became engaged in 2011 while vacationing together in the Maldives.

Earlier this year, Teigen, 27, confirms that her Grammy-winning groom, 34, would perform his new song "All of Me" at the wedding, which was written for her.

Lebron James Finally Ties The Knot With His High School Sweetheart

Lebron James tied the knot in California last night -- and instead of some crappy band "We Are Family" -- playing at the reception ... they got JAY-Z and BEYONCE!!!! The Miami Heat forward and his fiance Savannah Brinson made things official during a ceremony in San Diego at the Grand Del Mar Hotel ... after dating 12 years. According to reports -- the 28-year old basketball player was joined by teammate Dwayne Wade and his girlfriend Gabrielle Union ... as well as Jay-Z and Beyonce who performed "Crazy in Love" at the reception.

54-Year-Old Woman Wows The X-Factor USA Judges

I wonna look like this at 54 (running to the gym...tomorrow)...On The X Factor, Lillie McCloud tells the judges that she’s 54 years old. The audience reacts with shock. In her video package, Lillie reveals that she has grandchildren, and that she’s been singing for years trying to catch a big break. She takes on singing “Alabaster Box” by Cece Winans. Kelly tears up after being moved by the performance. I actually thought it was Whitney Houston...continue to video.

Bela's Corner: Do Men Really Prefer a Real Woman To a Fake Woman?

I know this is one of those obvious questions with a straightforward answer but with the advent of thirsty chics everywhere and with the catchphrase of  "Fake it till you make make", i don't think this is a one-off answer. Let me explain; a lady is the best "master of disguise", from the fake hair, nails, eyelash, boobs, bum and height, and one would think the guys would learn. But from my personal research, guys are attracted by what they see and as such would go for what is well "packaged", True or False?
So, do you think men really do prefer a real woman or are more enticed by fake women?

Monica Brown And Hubby Welcome Baby Girl "Laiyah"

Congrats to Monica and Her Husband "Shannon Brown on their new bundle of Joy. Shannon later took to instagram to post;