NIGERIAN IDOL COMING SOON

Two months after the conclusion of the ninth season of American Idol, Nigerian fans were surprised to see clips on TV suggesting that Nigerian Idol is set to hit our airwaves.

Starting off as speculation, the arrival of the global TV phenomenon on our shores has been confirmed its publicist. According to a statement issued by Black House Media "Optima Media Group, one of Africa�s leading Sports, Media and Entertainment Companies has acquired the license to produce the global TV phenomenon in Nigeria�

Sources at OMG have also reaffirmed the authenticity of Nigerian Idol. �Yes, we are licensees of Idol in Nigeria, and we are aware that some are cynical, as singing contests are common in local television, however, we assure you that this is the real deal�.

The show is expected to kick off in July 2010 with auditions in six yet-to-be-disclosed locations of Nigeria. Nigerian Idol will be aired both on cable and terrestrial television across Nigeria, with at least 50 wanna be singers rocking the mic.

Applications for Idols will be made available for talented singers
between 16 and 28, after which a list of 50 contestants who will be given tasks to prove themselves as Nigeria�s singing Idol will be selected. Audition forms are expected to make first appearances on the official website www.nigerianidol.com from July 2, 2010

SAUCE KID SET TO DROP ALBUM BY END OF JULY

After four years since he dropped his mixtape, Money Long: The Best of Both Worlds which spawned the hits Sanboribobo and Omoge, rapper Sauce Kid is finally set to drop his debut album.

The often-talked album which is titled African American is scheduled to hit stores later in the month and will feature previously released singles such as 'Monkey Banana' featuring Pype and 'Under G' produced by Don Jazzy.

The album which can be safely classified as Nigeria�s own mini-Detox album because of its numerous postponements has often left fans and critics wondering whether Sauce Kid was ever going to drop an album. After his brilliant display on his mixtape which earned him fame, recognition and a nomination at the 2007 Hip Hop World Awards many people touted Sauce Kid as the next big thing in Nigerian rap music.

However with no album in 4 years his career has been inconsistent. Although his stock has risen lately after signing a management deal with Storm Records late 2009.

DMX HAS FINALLY LEFT PRISON

Troubled rapper, DMX was released from an Arizona prison on Monday, July 6.

His exit from prison was confirmed by his attorney Glen Allen. DMX was released from prison after serving four months of what was originally a six-month sentence. The Yonkers bred MC on March 9 was locked up after violating his probation.

The once rap superstar violated his probation on 5 counts which are all related to cocaine abuse. Over the years DMX's drug abuse has made him infamous within the music industry and legal system. Once known for his hits, he is now known for his well documented legal troubles and drug addiction.