#Somali minister among 15 killed in attack on hotel in capital #HNNTerror

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The AP reports that A Somali Cabinet minister is among the 15 killed in an Islamic extremist attack on a hotel in the capital, police say.

Four attackers also died in the assault which was claimed by al-Shabab, Somalia’s militant rebels who are allied to al-Qaida.

State Minister for the Environment, Buri Hamza, was among those killed, said Capt. Mohamed Hussein, a senior Somali police officer. Hamza died when his hotel room collapsed Saturday because of the powerful car bomb which extremists used to blast their way into the Nasa-Hablod Hotel.

At least 34 people were injured, according to police and hospital sources.

It’s the second attack on a hotel since the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in early June. Both attacks have been claimed by al-Shabab.

The attacks have raised concerns about the security of hotels in the seaside capital which has seen numerous attacks by al-Shabab in recent years.

“The trend and lethality of such attacks suggest how vulnerable the security of hotels and the city in general are now,” said Mohamed Sheikh Abdi, a Somali political analyst.

“Many residents now shun going to hotels that provide some of the few sources of entertainment available in Mogadishu,” he said. At hotels, patrons smoke shisha (tobacco) in water pipes, enjoy dance music and play games such as dominoes and dice.

Mogadishu resident Ahmed Ali said that he has stopped going to hotels as they are seen as “death traps because they are favourite targets for al-Shabab ... Having fun at hotels is good but my safety comes first.”

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud condemned the attacks in a statement Sunday.

Somalia: Woman Killed As KDF Bomb On Civilian Area in Gedo #HNNTerror

Kenyan defense forces (KDF) have fired at least nine mortar rounds on a residential area in Gedo region near Somali border with Kenya on Sunday, a resident confirmed the shelling.

The resident who asked not to be named, told Radio Shabelle byy phone that KDF's bombardment on Dhamase village caused destruction of houses and forced families to flee.

"A woman was killed and a young girl wounded after Kenyan military forces have indiscriminately bombarded Dhamase, 20Km square area in Gedo region," said the anonymous resident.

Dhamase village is located near El Wak town in Gedo region on Somali border with Kenya.

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India's $4 smartphone starts SHIPPING next week #HNNTech

Earlier this year, a $4 smartphone meant for the rural Indian market was announced, sending waves throughout the industry. Believe it or not, it’s real — and about to start shipping.

The Freedom 251 is now set to start shipping on June 30 to those who pre-ordered the device. Built by India’s Ringing Bell, the phone sports some very ho-hum specs when compared to other devices — but it’s four dollars.

It has a 4-inch screen, and an 8MP camera around back (but a 3.2MP front-facing shooter for selfies!). An 1800mAh battery powers the 1.3GHz quad-core processor and 1GB RAM. There is also a mere 8GB storage.

When it was announced, the device drew a lot of side-eye looks for its price point. So much so it caused the India Cellular Association to lobby the country’s telecom minister to figure out how Ringing Bell was accomplishing the feat.

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Kim Kardashian cover GQ magazine in NUDE shot #HNNShowbiz

Myleeza Kardashian the black Kardashian PR lady says we should all go get the new issue of GQ magazine cos Kim's on the cover. Oooh, sexy!

Everybody go get my girl's GQ cover! On stands and in stores now! pic.twitter.com/J8sz7gJ36j

— Myleeza (@MyleezaKardash) June 26, 2016

Nigerian Army wants to DESTROY #BokoHaram's radio station at all costs #HNNTerror

The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has embarked on surveillance to locate and destroy a radio station allegedly operated by the Boko Haram insurgents.

The station has become more vocal in north east even as the military started clearing the remnant of insurgents hiding in the region’s Sambisa forest.

The insurgents use the radio to broadcast their messages to indoctrinate young people.

The radio has been used to recruit people into Boko Haram and spur them to embark on suicide mission.

As part of its effort to deal with the Boko Haram mouthpiece, the Nigeria Army floated its radio to counter that of the insurgents after attempts to jam insurgent’s radio frequency failed.

Meanwhile, the Army has said it will not be distracted in its resolve to end Boko Haram terrorism in the country’s North East.

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L'il Kim also to be honored at the VH1 Hip-Hop Honors themed "All Hail the Queens" #HNNMusic

VH1 announced today that iconic rapper Lil’ Kim will be honored at VH1 HIP HOP HONORS: ALL HAIL THE QUEENS. Lil’ kim completes the lineup of honorees joining previously announced artists Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, and Salt-n-Pepa.

After a six-year hiatus, the revered VH1 HIP HOP HONORS is back celebrating the best and brightest in hiphop with a twist. This year’s live event will pay homage to the female pioneers, trailblazers and trend-setters who led a movement and infiltrated the ranks of the male-dominated genre to make their voices heard and still do today. The final female artist being honored will be announced tomorrow.

Lil’ Kim is a Grammy Award winning, multi-platinum rapper, singer, actress, and fashion icon. Her debut studio album Hard Core went double platinum and spawned three consecutive number 1 rap hits – a record for a female rapper. She is one of the only female rappers to have released at least three consecutive platinum albums and she just released the acclaimed mixtape #LILKIMSEASON and will be seen across the country this summer as part of the Bad Boy Reunion Tour.

“VH1’S HIP HOP HONORS” will air Monday, July 11th at 9PM ET LIVE FROM NY.

Since its inception in 2004, “VH1’S HIP HOP HONORS” has recognized the luminaries who broke new ground and propelled the genre into the cultural phenomenon it has become. From Hip Hop’s pioneers like Public Enemy and Tupac Shakur to Def Jam Records and Russell Simmons, VH1 has honored Hip Hop from its origins through the numerous phases of its musical evolution.

Join the conversation on Twitter with @VH1 and @VH1Music using #HipHopHonors For additional updates, 'LIKE' VH1 and VH1 Music on Facebook, or go to HipHopHonors.VH1.com

“VH1’S HIP HOP HONORS” is being produced by Flavor Unit with Shakim Compere and Queen Latifah as Executive Producers along with Monami Productions with Mona Scott-Young as Executive Producer and blacjac Entertainment Group with Jac Benson II as an Executive Producer. For VH1, Amy Doyle, Ryan Kroft and Keshia Williams are Executive Producers, Elena Diaz is Executive in Charge of Talent and Leah Lane and Joe Buoye are Executives in Charge of Production.

Salt-N-Pepa to be honored at the VH1 Hip-Hop Honors themed "All Hail the Queens" #HNNMusic

Credits: Keminications Media (Salt Cheryl James)

Iconic musicians Salt-n-Pepa will be honored at VH1 HIP HOP HONORS: ALL HAIL THE QUEENS, VH1 announced today. They join previously announced honorees Queen Latifah and Missy Elliott.

After a six-year hiatus, the revered VH1 HIP HOP HONORS is back celebrating the best and brightest in hip hop with a twist. This year’s live event will pay homage to the female pioneers, trailblazers and trend-setters who led a movement and infiltrated the ranks of the male-dominated genre to make their voices heard and still do today. The final female artist being honored will be announced tomorrow.

Salt-n-Pepa helped pave the way for women in hip hop and has found an enviable longevity. They are the first female rap group to attain platinum status and have gone on to sell more than 12 million albums. Whether it was winning a Grammy in 1995 or Deadpool listening to “Push It” in 2016, Salt-n-Pepa’s influence has never waned.

“VH1 HIP HOP HONORS: ALL HAIL THE QUEENS” will air Monday, July 11th at 9PM ET LIVE from New York

Since its inception in 2004, “VH1 HIP HOP HONORS” has recognized the luminaries who broke new ground and propelled the genre into the cultural phenomenon it has become. From Hip Hop’s pioneers like Public Enemy and Tupac Shakur to Def Jam Records and Russell Simmons, VH1 has honored Hip Hop from its origins through the numerous phases of its musical evolution.

Join the conversation on Twitter with @VH1 using #HipHopHonors. For additional updates, 'LIKE' VH1 on Facebook, or go to HipHopHonors.VH1.com

“VH1 HIP HOP HONORS” is being produced by Flavor Unit with Shakim Compere and Queen Latifah as Executive Producers along with Monami Productions with Mona Scott-Young as Executive Producer and blacjac Entertainment Group with Jac Benson II as an Executive Producer. For VH1, Amy Doyle, Ryan Kroft and Keshia Williams are Executive Producers, Elena Diaz is Executive in Charge of Talent and Leah Lane and Joe Buoye are Executives in Charge of Production.

FACEBOOK no longer SYNCHING photos from your devices after July 7th #HNNTech

I got the e-mail and almost ignored it. There are several photos in my sync folder especially these days that I only use my fanpage and totally forgotten about my friends page. Facebook is no longer synching photos. You know that mechanism that allows all your pictures to go to a secret folder in your page when you take pictures. In case your device is lost you have the photos backed up. Google and Dropbox have that too. Read the e-mail below and start downloading your photos.

Hi Kemi,
We wanted to send you another reminder about photos you've synced to a private backup folder on Facebook. After July 7, we'll no longer support storage for these synced photos. (Note: this only affects synced photos—not photos you've shared or posted on Facebook.) If you want to keep your synced photos, please download them to your computer by July 7 or view them in Facebook's Moments app by then.

What's happening
Earlier this year we ended photo syncing on Facebook, and on July 7 we'll be deleting photos backed up using this opt-in service. Synced photos are photos you backed up to a private folder on Facebook —not photos you shared or posted. You may have seen them in a separate section on your profile, next to your other photos and albums.

How you can keep your synced photos
We want to make sure you don't lose photos you care about. If you'd like to keep these backed up photos, please download them to your computer by July 7.
If you don't have a computer or prefer a mobile solution, we can also save your synced photos in Moments, an app for organizing photos and privately sharing them with friends. Please log into Moments by July 7 to let us save your photos in that app. Moments is free on iOS and Android.

Thanks,
The Facebook Photos Team

Femi Fani-Kayode said to be assaulted and injured in EFCC custody #HNNMoney

Today I learned that Former aviation minister and PDP Publicity man for the 2015 campaign Femi Fani Kayode was assaulted in EFCC custody by one Officer Kabiru. @realffk is said to be injured. More details to come. I was also notified that he's being housed in Ikoyi prison awaiting trial for alleged charges to do with the arms deal money that was used for former President Jonathan's campaign. 

He made bail and new charges were added to it making them able to detain him further. Most Nigerians say that it's a political witch hunt and you cannot silence strong voices like Femi's. I hope he wasn't badly hurt. These EFCC officers carry assault rifles along with their police escorts. The EFCC is the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Nigeria.

Kanye West's Famous Video: Stars start to address why they were included in the bed #HNNMusic

It's an interesting video of sorts with many celebrities in bed with Kimye. We haven't heard from Bill Cosby yet but Chris Brown and Taylor Swift have spoken. The scene, originally imagined by American painter Vincent Desiderio, "directly inspired" West. 

The cast of nudes is deliberately controversial, from Taylor Swift, who is referenced by misogynist lyrics in the song, to Bill Cosby, who West appeared to defend on Twitter earlier this year, to Rihanna, who is depicted laying next to her abuser Chris Brown. 

West said that he took great care to avoid a sexual vibe, though whether he's successful there will depend on how much viewers will be able to suspend their knowledge of the overt sexual drama between the video's characters. Chris Brown has gone on Instagram to comment on the way he was positioned on the bed, with the duvet covering about half of his rear. "Why I gotta have the plumbers butt/crack showing WAX figured?" he asked, seemingly amused.

"This n*gga KANYE CRAZY, talented, but crazy," Brown then exclaimed, echoing what seems to be the general reaction to Ye's latest video.

Both George Bush and Anna Wintour, the editor of Vogue, were quick to point out that they had no prior awareness of the video and that neither of them actually got into bed naked with Kanye. Kanye appeared to taunt Taylor Swift and Donald Trump on Twitter. Interesting.

With files from Verge

Ready for the #BETAwards2016 with tributes to Prince and Muhammad Ali

Tonight's BET Awards, airing live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, are shaping up to be an exciting television event.

"Black-ish" co-stars Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross will be back for a second time around as the program's hosts.

Drake leads the show's nominees with nine nods. Beyonce and Rihanna follow suit, having both scored five nominations each, while Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller and Future earned four nods apiece.

Stevie Wonder Added to Prince Tribute Lineup at BET Awards

Performers scheduled to appear include Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Alicia Keys, Maxwell, D'Angelo and many others.

Also, look out for Stevie Wonder, The Roots, Sheila E, and Janelle Monae joining forces for a highly anticipated "Celebration of Prince" tribute to commemorate the death of the legendary music icon. There's also a tribute planned for Muhammad Ali, who died earlier this month.

Other show highlights include actor Samuel L. Jackson receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to Hollywood, and "Grey's Anatomy" star Jesse Williams receiving the Humanitarian Award.

Scheduled presenters include Gabrielle Union, Regina Hall, Morris Chestnut, the cast of the forthcoming New Edition biopic movie, Taraji P. Henson, and others.

The 2016 BET Awards air live Sunday at 8 p.m. Eastern. If you are watching from Nigeria it will be 1am Eastern but may be aired tomorrow on DSTV because of the time difference

With files from ABC news

This massive #California wildfire has killed 2 and destroyed 150 homes with people FLEEING

A massive wildfire burning out of control in the foothills of central California has left at least 150 homes in ruins and damaged another 75.

The so-called Erskine fire , which broke out on Thursday some 40 miles northeast of Bakersfield in Kern County, has already claimed at least two lives, left three firefighters in hospital and forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

More than 1,100 firefighters have been deployed to battle the blaze, which has blackened some 35,700 acres and was 0% contained as of Saturday afternoon. California Governor Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for Kern County.

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Virginia Raggi, #Rome's first female Mayor ready to shake up ETERNAL city #HNNGov

Rome's first woman mayor is also the youngest in the city's almost 2,800-year history. Virginia Raggi, a 37-year-old lawyer from an anti-establishment party, won in a landslide victory. She's set to shake up the eternal city.

Remembering Michael Jackson 7 YEARS LATER, he's accused of more pedophilia #RIPMichaelJackson

Michael is remembered but new investigations still accuses him of molesting his nephews.

Investigators were convinced Michael Jackson preyed on his own nephews, several sources involved in the criminal probe told The Post.

Santa Barbara County detectives interviewed two of Jackson’s nephews and another family member while investigating the King of Pop for child molestation in 2004-2005, but believe Jacko silenced his family with gifts and threats.

“We received a credible tip about the nephews and, as with many things that happened during the investigation, Jackson’s people got wind of it and Jackson spirited the one boy off to an island,” said a former county detective. “Well, when that boy returned, Jackson had also purchased him a brand new car which we understood, along with the trip, was to shut the nephew up.”

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OMG! Fashion Photographer Bill Cunningham is DEAD! #HNNMemorial

Bill Cunningham, one of the most recognizable figures at The New York Times and in all of New York, died Saturday. He was 87.

Cunningham was a street life photographer; a cultural anthropologist; a fixture at fashion events; and a celebrity in spite of his desire to keep the camera focused on others, not himself.

His death, several days after suffering a stroke, was announced by The Times, where he worked for almost four decades.

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The newspaper's publisher Arthur Sulzberger said in a statement, "We have lost a legend, and I am personally heartbroken to have lost a friend."

Remember not to steal my facebook videos and place it in your YouTube player. Respect COPYRIGHT!

NOTE TO EVERYONE: If you woke up today and your YouTube account was DISABLED bcos u continuously stole my FB viral videos, I doubt if you'll see that acct again. Open a new one! Please don't contact me.Appeal to YT. I spend time and data recording my #LIVE videos for my fans informing and educating them and you download them uploading them to your player to monetize. Stop stealing my copyrighted intellectual property.

Know the laws. You can EMBED my videos into your blogs or download it only into your devices. That is what the option is for. You can also SHARE them to your pages. Tokunbo Aboderin got 5 removed from hers last night and her defamation channel is eligible for permanent suspension. Don't let it happen to you. Watch all my videos here or onYoutube.com/HNNAfricaTV. Respect copyright! Stop stealing intellectual property.

KOO

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Advertise your business, event or Facebook/Twitter pages on my verified platform and get seen by my audience. Contact my team at hnnafricanews@live.com today for rates. Book me for events, hostings, interviews and speaking engagements. Contact Mosy at the same email or Whatsapp her on 08185968627

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Why Nigerians are calling Kemi Olunloyo a Prophet of DOOM #HNNImpact

I have that talent. I can predict things good or bad. The End!

Actor Jide Kosoko promises to BREAK SILENCE on what KILLED his wife Henrietta #HNNMemorial

We're waiting for you Jide Kosoko. Simple question I asked and the world freaked out. I simply said an actor who lost 3 wives in a row should be investigated for ritualism, something prevalent in Nollywood. Suddenly all bloggers and magazines quoted me as saying HE KILLED HIS WIVES with tituals.

Credits: Global Excellence June 21st 2016

Why Nigerians like to BEG me for EVERYTHING yet I'm the Attention Seeker #HNNImpact

I never seek attention. Attention seeks me. Y'all need my attention inboxing me ur requests, school fees, social problems, jobs, all ur crap lolz. How can anyone call me an attention seeker when they clearly seek mine? I'm the BOSS!

I love y'all!

KOO

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Tipster says @DayoAmusa can NEVER have children as her Pussy has been RITUALIZED for cash #HNNImpact

There is someone in my inbox now asking me to do a new story about Dayo Amusa on how she can't ever have kids in her lifetime because she sacrificed her pussy for money rituals. We know she's getting paid from different men as I reported before. I think I already finished with her but these Nollywood ritualism is getting out of hand.

Find out who really OWNS @LindaIkeji's Banana Island mansion #HNNMoney

When I told Nigerians this house was a gift to kill a story and the money came from Dasuki cash, you said I was jealous. Linda has now denied ownership of this N500M mansion. FIRS says she owes N75M in taxes. Ole! So who owns the house Linda?

Donald Trump praises #Brexit, has Swastika golf ball protester evicted! #HNNPolitics

#Trump praises #Brexit, has 'Swastika' golf ball protester evicted. Presidential candidate Donald Trump arrived in Turnberry, Scotland on Friday to reopen the Trump Turnberry golf resort after its renovation. I heard that the Guardian newspapers journalists were barred from the UK event. Sounds like the Washington Post drama over there.  Trump has banned the Washington Post from covering his campaign. Watch the video below.

Filthy Elephant #TokunboAboderin still forging letters. Calls my father bedridden with dementia #HNNImpact

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She's going to be deported from Ireland for the filing of three asylum claims in 3 different names. She's got 7 defamation cases in Dublin, Ireland.  After my family blasted her in a statement released to the media accusing my father with raping and impregnating me and saying he fathered my children, accusing my mom of drowning a baby fathered by my father's maid and also saying I sexually abused my kids and they were taken away and I have never seen them since, Tokunbo Aboderin lost her Youtube channel after I demanded Youtube shut it down for multiple copyright violations, she had a tough week.

Tokunbo has this fake letter posted by someone she calls my "stepmother". I don't have a stepmother, Ronke is her friend and my father's concubine and never married my father at any time. I guess that will sort itself out when my father dies one day and we'll be asking for marriage certificates. Read the letter below. Our family press release shocked her so much as the media finished her. She even trended. I will highlight exactly how Tokunbo writes in yellow. Ronke who she says wrote the letter is in London getting treated for cervical cancer I heard. Where does she have time to be writing Tokunbo? My father is supposed to be bedridden with dementia and prostate cancer and has not spoken to me since November 2015. I visit my father weekly in his office at his desk and even post photos on Facebook for my fans. It's her Ronke sent the statement not all media. Tokunbo is a pathetic liar with a bad affective personality disorder. A bunch of jokes.

My husband Former Governor Omololu Olunloyo did not speak to any press. (His family jointly released a statement. Ronke is not even in Nigeria)

Dr Omololu is bedridden due to insults her daughter Kemi put him to.  (He's not bedridden and insults don't make you bedridden Tokunbo)

Unfortunately, Kemi ridiculed his family by calling her father aritualist. What do you expect from a daughter that have messed his father's name. True he was in the occult world you and Ronke introduced him too and I saved him out of.

The last time his dad has ever spoken to her was in November 2015. I didn't speak to my dad one time in 2015. Jan 2016 was the first time and I see him weekly at his office. I thought kemi is a smart girl, she could have recorded the audio from her dad supporting her fake essay.- Were Alaso What audio? It was a written press release sent to the media

Dr Omololu is suffering from a dementia- (Poor english, a dementia? My father has no dementia. he is an intelligent mathematician even at 81yo) Memory loss and aprostrate cancer, he couldn't remember anything a again talklessgranting an audience to the press.

If you watch the video Kemi released on youtube, is the same note that she transferred as a note to the media. My husband (Tokunbo Ronke is not even my father's wife. they have never been married, just have kids together) has suffered enough. Kemi should leave him alone.

Dr Omololu is living with me at Felele since Kemi and her mother beats and pushed him out (The police would have arrested us a long time ago if we beat and pushed him out and he does not live in Felele. He lives in Molete) after my husband accused them of stolen the money 40,00$ given to him by Dr Ajimobi  (LMAO Fourty dollars given to him by Dr Ajimobi or the N10M given to him by Governor Ajimobi that Ronke and my dad's PA stole part of to pay her children's school fees in London? to travel for an operation in UK.

How can a bedridden person grant an interview without my knowledge.

Kemi have called me several names in the past. The family had taken her to a Psychiatric hospital a couple of times, but she always escaped.<<< This is news to me LMAO

I just want to clear my husband name from this saga. Please don't involve your father  (Tokunbo u just busted yoursels as writing this shit) into this row.
Bloggers should investigate the source before publishing
Thanks
Ronke Olunloyo

June 9th 2016 with my dad at his home and office in Molete, Ibadan. We even did selfies. Bedridden my ass

Credits: Keminications Media

Even we in #Nigeria congratulate @RealBlackCoffee on winning Best International act at the #BETawards #HNNMusic

DJ Black Coffee becomes first artist from South Africa to win prestigious BET award in the US for achievements in the entertainment industry. he won the Best International act for Africa beating Nigeria's Yemi Alade and WizKid. Aww. I'm sad tonight but lets face it, Black Coffee is talented. Congrats!

Kanye West DARES celebs to sue him after FAMOUS video release #HNNMusic

My pal Yeezy's new video Famous is now causing so much controversy because of all the nude celebrities in the bed with him. I think these wax dolls were terrific. Look at the Amber Rose one and the Donald Trump one. They were my faves.

Now Kanye has tweeted for anyone to dare sue him. Keep watching. This is gonna be very interesting. Chris Brown has already responded  on what he thinks about his inclusion. We are waiting for others. Look at Kim's butt in the video. So So funny!

Can somebody sue me already #I'llwait

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) June 25, 2016

#BREAKING Falz the Bahdguy WINS @BETAWARDS for Viewers Choice #HNNMusic

Well, I boast of everyone I interviewed got famous. Nicki Minaj, Knaan, L'il Wayne, Yemi Alade, Ciara, Drake and more were all interviewed by me before they even had an album out and were working on the beginning of their career. Now comes word that Falz the Bahdguy has won the BET awards for Best Viewers choice awards here in Los Angeles. 

Congrats to him. I first met Falz when he paid a visit to Star FM and MITV in Ibadan where I used to work. I did a quick interview with him.  Watch the interview below and search #HNNMusic on Instagram to see all the music stars I interviewed early in their career and they blew up. He tweeted:

Guess who just won a freakin BET Award!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

— #StoriesThatTouch (@falzthebahdguy) June 25, 2016

Watch African stars attend the @BETawards African Brunch takeover #HNNMusic

Falz, Yemi Alade and others attended the BET Africa Takeover last night in Los Angeles. Wonderful picture. 

@KimKardashian shares new pictures of Saint and calls him her TWIN #HNNKids

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Kim Kardashian shared a new, up close picture of son Saint West on her Snapchat, and it's almost too adorable. A little more than six months old now, Saint is turning out to be Kim's mini-me, or should we say "twin"? Shortly after sharing the newest picture on Snapchat, which shows a cherubic Saint lying down in a white onesie, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star also shared it on Twitter and Instagram. Shetweeted, "Saint is my twin!"

She also used an angel emoji to describe her baby boy. I agree he's cute. A little darker like Kanye but Kim's eyes.

With files from E!

The @BETawards starts Sunday with Yemi Alade and WizKid as Nigerian nominees #HNNMusic

The BET awards start on the red carpet at 5pm Pacific time which is about 1am in Nigeria. The show and performances start at 8pm Pacific time which is 4am Nigerian time. I will be covering the entire highlights with reporters and interns on every side of the building.

Meanwhile congrats to Wizkid on his second nomination and Yemi Alade on her first. She is the favourite to win. Both are from Nigeria but at the end of the day congrats to all the nominees from Africa. 

Kanye West is in bed naked with Donald Trump, Taylor Swift, Bill Cosby and a lot of other celebs #HNNMusic

Kanye West/Tidal

This is Kanye's FAMOUS video that's NSFW. In the visuals, wax dolls are partially covered in bed sheets, lying completely still, making only one or two surprise movements throughout the three minute and 16 second track. The folks lying in bed, reminiscent of Vincent Desiderio's "Sleep", include: West, Kardashian, Donald Trump, Taylor Swift, Chris Brown, Bill Cosby George Bush, Caitlyn Jenner, Rihanna, Ray J, Anna Wintour and Amber Rose.

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@Drake sweeps the #MMVAS with several awards #HNNMusic

Toronto's own Drake swept the Much Music Video Awards on Sunday night, taking home five trophies during a politically charged Canadian awards show that had Nick Jonas giving a shout-out to the Orlando shooting victims and their family and Pretty Little Liarsstar Lucy Hale commenting on the recent debate around transgender bathroom rights.

What a difference the smash hit that is the music video for "Hotline Bling" makes: Drake nabbed the best video of the year, best director, best hip-hop video and most buzzworthy Canadian awards. And with Majid Jordan, Drizzy won the best MuchFACT video award for their hit single "My Love," which features the Canadian rap sensation.

As his album Views continues atop the Billboard charts, Drake came into the MMVAs Sunday leading the field along with singer-songwriter Alessia Cara with seven nominations each. Cara took home just one trophy, for best new Canadian artist.

With files from Billboard

#MMVAS Host @GigiHadid did so many selfies with fans #HNNMusic

All photo credits: George Pimentel/Wire Image/Getty

#LIVE Ruth B performs piano rendition on #MMVAS #Redcarpet #HNNMusic

Ruth B performed a piano rendition on the red carpet. Ruth Berhe, better known as Ruth B, is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Edmonton, Alberta. She started by singing songs on Vine in early 2013. Very talented!

Photo Credits: George Pimentel/Getty

#LIVE @AndreaCollinsTO of @IheartradioCA set to interview stars on #MMVAS red carpet

Andrea Collins of I Heart Radio Canada is already set to heat up the red carpet interviews. We are watching her here live from the press room.

#LIVE @JulyTalk is here on the #MMVAs #RedCarpet #HNNMusic

Canadian band July Talk is now on the red carpet and talking to Devon of  E-Talk. So many new promising acts since I left in 2012. 

See this memorable @KatyPerry photo at the 2012 #MMVAs #HNNMusic

These are the best memories of the MMVA's before I initially left Canada. The Katy Perry kids. She had each one of them dress like her on stage. 

#LIVE The #RedCarpet is set at the 2016 #MMVAs on Queen street #HNNMusic

#LIVE @BlakeMcGrath has arrived with Olivia on the #MMVAs #redcarpet #DoTheLivi

Isn't this sweet, Blake McGrath has arrived on the red carpet with Olivia #DoTheLivi from the children wish foundation. How sweet!

#LIVE Who is making a special appearance at the #MMVAS tonight? @IheartradioCA

Who should make a surprise appearance at tonight's @iHeartRadioCA #MMVAs? 39% say @justinbieber! Bieber fell of a stage while on tour in Canada so we hope he's recovered. 39% of people said they want him to appear Drake was next. Those two should be automatic, don't you think? Iconic Canadians.

@DaRealAmberRose hits the streets of #Toronto before her big @iHeartRadioCA #MMVAs appearance!

Amber Rose in here in Toronto as she will appear tonight as a Presenter and also will be interviewed in the pressroom. Here you see the socialite cruising the streets of Toronto earlier today. 

#LIVE The STAGE: #MMVAS one million pounds of steel and gear #IHeartRadio #Canada

The iHeartRadio MMVAs have arrived and that means it’s time for your favourite performers and presenters to rock the biggest awards event of the year.

No other show turns a parking lot into the hottest ticket in town, but with more than one million pounds of steel and gear, 3,700 square feet of stage, 237,000 watts of audio, 53 kilometres of fibre cable and 8,000 hours of manpower exerted over eight days, that’s exactly what the iHeartRadio MMVAs do. I have seen different versions of this stage during my earlier days in Canada. This one is the ultimate. 

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1. Super Host: All eyes will be on Gigi Hadid who is expected to host tonight's awards show. While fans may know her as a supermodel and social media queen, we can't help but point out all of her cameos in a few familiar music videos. Perhaps Taylor Swift 's "Bad Blood," Zayn Malik's "Pillowtalk" and Calvin Harris' "How Deep Is Your Love" ring a bell?

2. Red Carpet Ready: It's not an awards show without some unpredictable fashion. In addition to some of music's biggest names, stars like Amber Rose, Hailey Baldwin, Shay Mitchell andLucy Hale will be walking the red carpet in world-famous designer looks. And if you're looking for some eye candy, Shemar Moore and Tyler Posey may just do the trick.

3. Grab the Mic: An impressive ten acts will be performing on the MMVAs stage for the very first time this year. As for who fans are most excited to see, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are slated to take the stage as well as a collaboration between Hailee Steinfeld and Shawn Hook. Speaking of Shawn, ladies will be excited to know Shawn Mendes is also performing live. Music to our ears!

4. Dynamic Duo: Just a couple of days after fans went crazy over a photo of Nick Jonas andCamila Cabello, the pair will reunite at tonight's awards show. The former Jonas Brothersmember will perform a track from his new solo album Last Year Was Complicated while Camila will sing with the ladies of Fifth Harmony. They say they're just friends, but fans will be watching.

5. And the Winner Is: Perhaps the biggest award to look out for Sunday evening is the prestigious Video of the Year. Alessia Cara's "Here" and Drake's "Hotline Bling" are the two front runners. You can't underestimate, though, the power of Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello's "I Know What You Did Last Summer." Belly and Grimes are also nominated in the category.

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Tonight in Toronto, Gigi Hadid has owned the fashion runways and tonight the American supermodel will be taking the reins at the IHeartRadio Canada Much Music Video Awards.

Hadid is set to host Canada's most rambunctious awards show from the streets of downtown Toronto where a giant stage will feature some of the year's hottest pop artists.

The event will be broadcast on CTV, Much Music, Much.com and various other channels. Leading the pack of nominees are Drake and pop singer Alessia Cara. Both are tied with seven nominations each, including nods for video of the year for Drake's "Hotline Bling" and Cara's "Here."

Cara is also nominated in the newly created best new Canadian artist category, alongside Coleman Hell, Dan Talevski, Jazz Cartier and Ria Mae.

Musicians set to perform at the MMVAs include Nick Jonas and hip hop duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. Toronto singer-songwriter Scott Helman and "Criminal Minds" actor Shemar Moore are among the presenters.

"So excited to be headed to Toronto this weekend to host," Hadid wrote on Twitter ahead of the show.

She also posted an early Father's Day shout out on Instagram on Saturday, saying her hosting duties would keep her from sending her "daddio" a message on the official day.

Hadid will be joined by Much personalities Liz Trinnear and Tyrone Edwards as co-hosts.

With files from CP