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wow! i still can't believe we will be resting the ever always looked forward to 'www.santiagopad.blogspot.com'.
It has been three years of an amazing experience...sharing! I cant thank everyone that made that blog what it is today...from a humble beginning of 10daily visitor's, it gradually rose into thousand. Becoming one of the top major blogs in the country...
after a while, i realized that we could do much better, bring in more exciting news and even much more bigger freebies...hence, the need to re-brand and repackage became inevitable...it took me a while to decide to change to the new name, knowing how many of you have become addicted to 'santiagopad' but i assure you, it can only get better....
I would like to use this opportunity to thank some very special people who made 'santiagopad' what it is today...Linda Ikeji: wow! you are the gem and each day, i thank God for making us become what we are today [you know na, i no need tell the whole world girl! na our little secret....ah! did i just spill it?..lolz]
Buchi George...hmnnn....where do i start from...thank you for being a great backbone...its n ot how we started, but much more important is how it will end...you are an inspiration and may God continually reward you....
Millicent Kgafela-Shunda...my sweetest and dearest sister....everyday i pray to God to grant me even more your most generous and kind heart...am daily amazed that people like you still exist on the face of the earth...you blow my mind with your genuine spirit of tender-loving kindness...you are indeed a rare gem...

Well, there are so many of you i want to mention here but you all know how much i luv and treasure you all...even if i do not mention you here, you know yourself and how much impact you have made in my life....
 
From now on...all posts will be moving onto the new platform: http://www.santiagopad.com
 
Thats where to go for all the news and the buzz...
 
May God bless y'all.

NOMINATE WWW.SANTIAGOPAD.BLOGSPOT NOW!!!

First, i must say that i particularly do not believe in blog awards, most especially the ones that hold in Nigeria because from findings, i noticed the organisers end up giving them to blogs that goes the extra mile in their favour...[well, won't want to push this more than i have]...But for this year, we have had a change of heart, that is because i have researched on this particular one and it seems different, the whole ideology and the efforts towards credibility....
...also, We are so excited because this is the first year santiagoroberts.blogspot.com is participating in the Nigerian Blog awards and we need your help. All you have to do is visit this website and nominate us first then vote  for us in the appropriate category. There are several categories but the ones that pertains to the blog are below:

People.com Editor Shares Her Story: " I was Born A Boy"

On the surface, Janet Mock is a pretty, vivacious 28-year-old who seems like she’s got a good head on her shoulders. Born and raised in Honolulu, Janet went on to receive a full-ride scholarship to the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She continued her education, going on to receive a Master’s Degree from New York University, and accepted a job as the Associate Editor for PEOPLE.com. She currently is living her dream, residing in New York with her boyfriend whom she claims she’s completely in love with.

Her story sounds very normal, not unlike thousands of others. The only difference is, Janet was born male. She lived as Charles for the first 18 years of her life, until she took a trip to Bangkok where she risked her life and put her future in the hands of a Thai surgeon who completed her gender reassignment surgery.

Janet recently opened up to Marie Claire about her transition and the obstacles she faced as both a child and adult. She’s also written about her first experiences with make-up, how her first best friend was the female version of herself, what it was like to go through two puberties and how she hopes sharing her story will help others that are struggling with gender identity.

She writes on her website:

Charles Barkley Says Everybody In The NBA Has 'Played Out' With Gay Teammates

Basketball legend Charles Barkley who is known for being outspoken, and he recently opened up about gay players in the NBA during a recent interview.

Charles stated that he has played with many gay players in the past during his career in the NBA:

Fashion Hit or NOT??? Janet Jackson at the 2011 armFAR's Cinema Against AIDS Gala

Janet Jackson turned heads earlier as she attended the 2011 amfAR’s Cinema Against AIDS Gala in Cannes. She stepped out on the red carpet wearing a shirt, skirt and belt combination from the Haider Ackermann Fall 2011 line.

YOUR THOUGHTS???

Did Beyonce Use A Body Double In New Video?

According to a rumours currently flooding the web from someone who wishes to remain anonymous, Beyonce could have possibly used a body double in her new video for “Who Run The World (Girls)”. In the scene, that takes place from the 1:05 – 1:43 mark, Beyonce is dancing with two african dancers, however her head appears to be on someone else’s body.

Whether she used one or not is debatable (I’d seriously need my glasses to determine this) but it raises the question of would I look at the video any different if I found out that she wasn’t the one dancing. I personally think she slayed in the video but I am a huge fan and I’ll openly admit that

Take a peek for yourself:

 

Lady Gaga Takes Oprah #1 Spot On Forbes Most Powerful Celebrity 100 List

Lady Gaga has had an amazing year, that has allowed her to surpassed Oprah Winfrey on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list.

She is the first person in Twitter history to have 10 million followers as well as rolling up on 32 million fans on her Facebook page, and because of her social media power Forbes decided to name her the most powerful celebrity on their 2011 list.

Oprah is holding down the # 2 spot on the list while teen sensation Justin Bieber is at #3, NBA superstars LeBron James at #10, Tyler Perry at #19, and my bff in my head Beyonce at #29.

So let me get this straight Lady Gaga is at #1, Oprah is #2 & my bff in my head Beyonce at #29 and I forgot to mention Charlie Sheen is at #28 a step above my Bff GTFOH!!!!!!! ***Blankstare*** Something about this list don’t sound right if you ask me smh!!!!!

Click here to see the complete list of Forbes Most Powerful Celebrities

Remember That $25 Million Dollar Reward That Was Offered For The Capture Of Osama Bin Laden????

Well word on the curb is nobody will be receiving the 25 milli that was promised because according to the U.S. officials the raid that killed Bin Laden was the result of electronic intelligence, not human informants.
****Blankstare***

New Video: Chris Brown “Should’ve Kissed You”

A blonde haired Chris Brown gets his feet wet in his new video “Should’ve Kissed You,” off his album F.A.M.E.

The video was shot in Miami Beach, & it shows Breezy walking on the beach & spending time with his friends.

Check it out below & tell me what you think.

[Video] Keri Hilson Covers Whitney Houston at BMI Awards

All eyes were on Keri Hilson earlier this week as she hit up the BMI Awards in a stunning Mirco Giovannin gown. Later, that night she performed Whitney Houston’s power ballad, “I Have Nothing”, as a tribute to songwriter David Foster.

Check out a clip of her performance below:

T-Pain Has Fallen For Ke$ha

They say a picture is worth a thousands words and I’m pretty sure these two could round up more than that. T-Pain & Ke$ha were spotted living the life in Las Vegas. They met at last weekends Wango Tango event before T-Pain went into ‘local stalker’ mode and followed her to Vega. T-Pain shared his feelings about his new BFF via Twitter.

Last night I found out I’m in love with @Keshasuxx. I’m not saying @Keshasuxx and I had sex or anything I’m just saying I love that “f*ck everybody else” attitude. She dresses how she wants she performs the way she wants, she does HER.

Only a few moments passed before Ke$ha replied,

Lil Kim & Ke$ha Cole Beef Over Loyalty Vs. Friendship....

Earlier this week, Keyshia Cole took to her twitter to post her reactions to BET completely snubbing her for this year’s BET Awards before she turned her attention to Lil Kim. 

To catch you up to speed, last year when Keyshia Cole released “I Ain’t Thru”, Lil Kim and her fans were upset at Keyshia for allowing Nicki Minaj to diss Lil Kim on the track, especially since Lil Kim and Keyshia had worked together in the past.   In somewhat of a late response, Keyshia Cole posted today:

[And] while we’re addressing everything, Lil Kim and I a r not “friends” I take that term very seriously. We made wonderful music. That is it.

Lil Kim in response tweeted:

You got that right. We are not friends. The same way you take friendship seriously I take loyalty serious. The whole world has seen me extend my hand to you over and over again. Only someone who’s trying to build a sincere relationship does shows for free and supports. You did not pay me a dime for none of that. That warrants some type of loyalty and respect. Friend or no friend, I would have never let anybody disrespect you on my record but I can’t expect everyone to be as real as I am.

At the end of the day karma is as real as I am and it’s coming to get you. oh wait…if it hasn’t got you already… My love and loyalty to you got you a hit, your friendship with your friend got u a flop.

Looks like you need to choose your friends more wisely don’t you think? Loyalty and respect has nothing to do with friendship. Loyalty and respect is about returning a kindness. Have you ever came out and supported me at my shows? I don’t think so.

Keyshia Cole in response tweeted:

Kim that was a great look for [you] coming out of jail just as it was a great look for Missy to have produced it. All I’m saying is don’t have everyone thinking I was disloyal as a “friend” cause we were never that and you know it. No disrespect.

Neyo Gives An Update On Baby Madelyn & Address The Rumors About Baby # 2

In a recent interview with HipHollywood, R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo gave an update on his 6 month old baby girl Madelyn Grace Smith, as well as addressed the rumors on if he’s expecting baby # 2 with his girlfriend Monetta.

Watch the video below:

Boxer Sugar Ray Leonard Admits To Being Molested By Trainer

In his new autobiography “The Big Fight: My Life In and Out of the Ring”, due out next month boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard opened up about his cocaine habit, growing up in a home with alcohol abuse and domestic violence, surviving a car crash, & being sexually abused by his former trainer…

In one part of the book Leonard writes about being sexually abused by a “prominent Olympic boxing coach,” on multiple occasions, and even talked about a time when his coach had him take a bath in a tub of hot water and Epsom salts while he sat on the side of the bathroom watch.

… Jilted Bride Attempts Suicide in Wedding Gown [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

I wonder what could have given women the thought that geographical location changes the relationship mentality of a man...LMAO....

Am not sure how many of you guys have heard of all that mumbo-jumbo about Asian men being so different...you know, honest and caring and sincere when it concerns relationship matters...… crap!

The air in China doesn’t breed a different type of mate, in fact, they are just as prone to effin’ up as any other race...broda's will ever be brodas...wether in Iraq, Sudan, Afghanistan or even right here in Naija!..lolzzzz

Case in point… This Chinese woman’s man literally sent her over the edge!

Details below:

Hhmp! Wouldn’t be my sis..certainly...! She should've push his no good “A”zz off a building than jump…#just say#

New Video: Beyoce “Run The World (Girls)

After too many delays, push backs etc, check out the new video from Beyonce for her new single ‘Run The World(Girls).
my bff in my head


The video was directed by Francis Lawrence and premiered moments ago online.

Check it out for yourself below:

Cara 'Titilayo' Oyinbo at Lagos Market

LMAO....this is crazy hillarious....look out for the dude that was trying to 'toast' cara....

Video: Beyonce Performs On The Oprah Winfrey Farewell Show

Next week will be the final airing of The Oprah Show (tear) and what better way to end her show than with a performance from Beyonce.

Queen Bey performed her single Run the World (Girls) for the very first time as part of Oprah Winfrey’s “Surprise Oprah A Farewell Spectacular” show.

And as much as I would have loved to be at the final taping of Oprah’s farewell show (am still day dreaming, hun?...lolz...well, no one pays to dream big, so, make una allow me o!...lolz) I think I would have lost my mind with all that star power under roof. I’m just saying my bff in my head Beyonce & my mama in my head Oprah under one roof lawd have mercy I would have passed out.

Watch her performance below:

Workacholic Beyonce...

Beyonce, has given a whole new meaning to the phrase “putting in work”. She reportedly overwhelmed Columbia Record Executives recently when she presented them with 72 tracks to consider for her forthcoming album titled “4″.

Neyo Steps Out In His Brand New 2011 Mercedes Benz SLS

R&B singer Ne-Yo spotted at his Compound Entertainment in Atlanta recently hopping out of his brand new white on white Mercedes Benz SLS AMG.

The SLS retails for around $200,000 is the replacement of Mercedes classic SLR McLaren.

Now that’s what I call riding in style.

In the words of my lil cousin “That Boy Crispy” LOL!!!!!!!

HOT SHOTS: RIHANNA QUENCHES THIRST WITH VITA COCO WATER

Red head Rihanna sits washed up at sea in this new promotional shot for Vita Coco Water. The vocal powerhouse was unveiled as the new face of the brand, adding to her ever-growing list of endorsement deals (see: Nivea, Gucci, Covergirl).

Hate her[Which I certainly do, am not a big fan of riri] or love her, Robyn continues to turn her lack of talent into a successful artform. More power to her.

Your thoughts?

Beyonce Just Wants Everything To Be Perfect

If this was any other artist I would probably talk sh*t & go in on them right about now for the constant delays.
However since were talking about my BFF in my head Beyonce what ever she says goes lol!!!!

That’s right I am biased as hell when it comes to Queen Bey and so what #dontjudgeme lol!!!!!!!

Lady Gaga’s Penis Shape Boots Are Too Graphic For TV

Nothing shocks me anymore when it comes to Lady Gaga SMH!!!!!!

New Music: Nicki Minaj “So Special”

Check out a new verse from Everybody’s Favorite Barbie Nicki Minaj. Not sure where the track came from or where it will end up however it just recently leaked on the internet.

Check it out below:

 Click here to download

Alicia Keys Puts All Her Property Up For Sale

Well not everything just a few items R&B singer Alicia Keys decided to leave behind after selling her 9,000 sq. ft. Long Island Mansion.


According to TMZ people will have the opportunity to bid on everything from Alicia’s furniture, fitness equipment, pool table, a trampoline and even her doll collection. ****Blankstare**** lol

Click here to see more of the items that will be up for sale on May 22nd…

Serena Williams Sparks A Little Controversy By Getting Sexy On Twitter

Yesterday Serena Williams posted a sexy & revealing picture on her twitter page however she quickly took it down after she was slammed by her followers & a few journalist.
I thought it was a good idea that she decided to take it down giving the fact that she just got over having to deal with a crazy stalker…

New Video: Black Eyed Peas – ‘Don’t Stop The Party’

The Black Eyed Peas have released the visual for their latest single ‘Don’t Stop The Party‘, the third to be lifted from their ‘The Beginning’ LP. Directed by Ben Mor, the video takes fans of the four-piece into the lively world of their ‘Beginning Tour’.

Check out the clip below…

HOT SHOTS: CHRIS BROWN ROCKS BLONDE LOOK IN LA

Chris Brown snapped out and about in Los Angeles this week. The singer, who is enjoying  a career resurgence of sorts, recently reverted back to his blonde look. You like?

Thoughts?

HOT SHOTS: LADY GAGA COVERS V

 

 Pop phenom Lady GaGa lives up to her eccentric billing on the dual cover of Vmagazine’s June issue. Procedes from the issue’s sales will be donated to various Japanese relief charities.

According to GaGa Daily, the singer has been tapped to serve as the publication’s new fashion and art writer. Her very first column, in which she shares her thoughts on fashion and gives an exclusive look into her world, will appear in the issue (on newsstands May 12th). The piece will be accompanied by illustrations made by Gaga’s fans.

Fierce.

Your thoughts?

Game and Lil Wayne’s New “Red Nation” Video Banned from TV

Game has hit a major roadblock for the promotion of his upcoming R.E.D. Album as his new "Red Nation" music video has been banned from television. According to Game, multiple television networks have decided to ban the visual.

Read His Twitter After The Cut...

Another Video Teaser from Beyonce- Run the World (Girls)

Beyonce is throwing out teaser after teaser for her highly anticipated video for “Run The World (Girls)” which was suppose to have been released two weeks ago (according to Billboard). Last night, another teaser hit the internet which features a glimpse of Beyonce and a full trailer for the video is expected to hit the net in the next few hours.

Come on with the video already -_-

Watch the latest teaser below:

Rihanna Responds To “Nappy Hair” Comment

Rihanna unveiled the cover art for her next single “Man Down” via twitter earlier today. Meanwhile a pseudo fan was more focused on her hair in the photo than her actual choice for the next single.

Rihanna’s response after the jump:

Beyonce Covers Billboard Magazine: “No One Can Define Me”

Beyonce graces the latest cover of Billboard Magazine, which was unveiled just days after it was announced that she would be receiving Billboards’ first ever Millennium Award. Inside, she reveals that her new album will be titled, “4″.

We all have special numbers in our lives, and 4 is that for me. It’s the day I was born. My mother’s birthday and a lot of my friends’ birthdays are on the fourth; April 4 is my wedding date

She also discusses her decision to release “Who Run The World (Girls)”, her publicized split with her father Mathew Knowles and her thoughts on “Power”. Check out some highlights below:

Amber Rose Talks Kanye West & Wiz Khalifa In King Magazine

Amber Rose is showing off her voluptuous curves on the cover of the July/August issue of KING magazine.

Inside, she opens up about her past relationship with Kanye West as well as her new boo Wiz Khalifa & how she could never compare the two.

Check out a excerpt from the interview below:

Chaz Bono — Cher’s Daughter Who Turned Into Her Son — Talks Sex Change on Oprah [VIDEO]

Sonny and Cher’s daughter-turned-son Chaz Bono recently did his first interview while speaking to Oprah about undergoing his life changing gender reassignment surgery.
Chaz was christened Chastity as a little girl, and was spotted regularly with her blonde locks and cutesy smile on her parents parents’ TV show in the seventies. In the new interview with Oprah, Chaz told her that he felt his body was “literally betraying” him as he went through puberty, and he watched in horror as his shape changed from athletic curvy.

Check out footage of the revealing sit-down below:

Meagan Good Covers Today’s Black Woman

Today’s Black Woman’s magazine grabbed Meagan Good for the cover of their June/July  summer issue. Inside, the “Jumping the Broom” star opens up about marriage, whether she’d sign a pre-nup and her overall sense of style.

Gary Coleman Still Not Buried, A Year Later

The one year anniversary of the death of actor Gary Coleman is fast approaching, and can you believe that he hasn’t even been buried yet?! Apparently the battles still rages between his widow, Shannon Price, and his parents over his finances, including burial money.

Gary’s manager, Vic Perillo, spoke to online entertainment site: BlackMediaScope about the shameful turn of events and though he didn’t speak on where Gary’s body is being held, he had a lot to say about the industry that aided in his downfall and how one of televisions most beloved child actors can’t even get the least bit of respect, even in death.

READ MORE AFTER THE CUT...

Nengi Warikoko is not Genevieve Nnaji's Daughter!

Ok..i have been digging and i finally have a better foto of the supposed beautiful lady who stepped out with Genevieve and was ascribed as Genny's daughter...the girl, Nengi Warikoko is actually a model nd one of Genny's fave fan...And earlier this morning, Genny took to her twitter page to announce the complete dis-association of the supposed model as her daughter...so, like i earlier posted, people, Give Genny a breakl!!!!

EXCLUSIVE: Genevieve Nnaji Responds to 'Daughter' Rumour

Hope you didn't miss out on the biggest celebrity rumour that started out slowly but caught up like a wild fire over several blogs[even including yours truly] of Genevieve and a supposed cute female she took a foto with at a recent event...loads of blog concluded that the lady in question was Genevieve's daughter...

Genevieve has finally decided to put the rumour to rest by commenting...Read Gene's response exclusively on here...

Ikedi Ohakim petitions President Jonathan for a Ministerial Appointment! [shame...is all i can say]

Like Linda Ikeji rightly puts it: "Power is so intoxicating...so hard to let go"

Some of this politicians just dont get it...must we open their thick freaking f*cking skull and pour the whole book of 'we dont want you no more' into it before they realize the clothe of shame that covers the corrupt nakedness? gosh! so appalling...ha! .

Anyway, let me not bore you guys with all my sermon, am just pissed...so pissed....

The letter after the cut...