Hazel Oyeye Onou popularly known as Whitemoney has emerged winner of the 6th season of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show.
He was announced as the winner on Sunday night, closely followed by Afije Roseline Omokhoa a.k.a Liquorose.
Other finalists included Emmanuel, who was the first to be evicted on Sunday, followed by Angel, Cross and Pere.
A clear fan-favorite from day 1 due to his perceived humility, culinary skills and sense of humor, Whitemoney now goes home with a mouth-watering grand prize of ₦90 million.
The top 6 finalists of the BBN Season 6 on the last Saturday night party for the season. According to the show’s host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, this season garnered over 1 billion votes.
This includes a ₦30 million cash prize, cash in an Abeg digital wallet, bitcoins courtesy of Patricia, a two-bedroom apartment courtesy of RevolutionPlus Property, an SUV from Innoson Motors, a trip for two to Dubai, a weekend getaway to Seychelles, packaged by Travelbeta and many other consolation prizes.
The season tagged: Big Brother Naija: Shine Ya Eye ran for 71 days and has now officially ended with a grand finale show that saw scintillating performances from ex-BBN Star, Avala and season 5 Winner, Laycon; fast-rising stars Lojay and Ajebo Hustlers.
With Whitemoney now N90 million richer, fans are reeling with excitement to go on this new journey with him.
The entrepreneur who hails from Enugu State says he hopes to continue doing business and also hopes to explore his music career more.
What we will miss?
Every season comes with loads of drama, twists and turns. This season was no different!
From Pere and WhiteMoney to Maria and Queen, Angel and Boma, fans definitely will miss the fights.
Also, what’s a reality TV show without love? This season saw some housemates get bit by the love bug.
From Nini and Saga to Liquor and Emmanuel, Michael and Jackie B, Angel and Cross, fans will also miss all that cupid action and will be waiting to see which ships continue to sail outside the house.
Ain’t no party like the BB Naija Saturday night parties and that’s definitely something we will all miss among other things.
Ex season 6 housemates join the top 6 for the final Saturday night party of the season on October 2, 2021.
Actress Dame Barbara Windsor, best known for her roles in EastEnders and the Carry On films, has died aged 83.
Her husband Scott Mitchell said she had died peacefully from Alzheimer’s at a London care home on Thursday evening.
She had been diagnosed with the disease in 2014 and had moved to a care home earlier this year.
Mr Mitchell said she would be remembered for the “love, fun, friendship and brightness she brought to all our lives”.
Dame Barbara appeared in nine of the 31 films in the comedy series Carry On, and Sparrows Can’t Sing, for which she was nominated for a Bafta, as well as small parts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and On the Fiddle with Sir Sean Connery.
She was well known to millions of TV viewers for her portrayal of landlady Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders, starring alongside her on-screen children Ross Kemp and Steve McFadden.
Her last appearance in the soap came in 2016, the same year she was made a dame for her services to charity and entertainment.
She also worked in theatre – making her stage debut at 13 – and appeared in productions including Oh! What A Lovely War and Fings Ain’t Wot They Used To Be.
After her dementia diagnosis Dame Barbara became an ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Society and met Prime Minister Boris Johnson to raise awareness about the disease.
The star delivered a letter signed by 100,000 people pleading for better care for people affected by dementia and saying the system was “completely inadequate, unfair, unsustainable and in dire need of more money”.https://emp.bbc.com/emp/SMPj/2.36.6/iframe.htmlmedia captionBarbara Windsor visited Downing Street to highlight the concerns over dementia care
Mr Mitchell, who campaigned alongside his wife, said of her death: “It was not the ending that Barbara or anyone else living with this very cruel disease deserve.
“I will always be immensely proud of Barbara’s courage, dignity and generosity dealing with her own illness and still trying to help others by raising awareness for as long as she could.”
The couple went public with her diagnosis in 2018 and Mr Mitchell had said they had been “really nervous” about revealing she was affected by the condition.
In his statement he thanked the public, family and friends for support which he said “Barbara deeply appreciated”.https://emp.bbc.com/emp/SMPj/2.36.6/iframe.htmlmedia captionSome of Dame Barbara Windsor’s highlights as Peggy Mitchell
He added: “I’ve lost my wife, my best friend and soul mate and my heart or life will never feel the same without you.”
Tributes have been paid from across the entertainment world with Danniella Westbrook, who played her on-screen daughter Sam Mitchell in EastEnders, tweeting: “My heart is broken. Bar, you will always [be] in my heart forever.”
Fellow EastEnder Patsy Palmer, who played Bianca Jackson in the BBC TV soap, said: “I’m extremely sad to hear that my friend ‘Dame’ Barbara Windsor has passed away. I’m sitting here thinking of the 100s of memories we shared.
“Too many to comprehend. We were like family for a long time, ups, downs, ins and outs but you will never meet a more professional actress than Babs.”
Tamzin Outhwaite, who played Mel Owen in EastEnders, tweeted that she was “meant to be sleeping but can’t”, and described the actress as an icon and national treasure. “All I can hear is ‘ello darlin’,” she added in reference to Peggy Mitchell’s cockney accent.
Little Britain star Matt Lucas said “it’s not an overstatement to say I think the whole country is in mourning today” and praised Dame Barbara for working “tirelessly” for charity “even when her own health was failing her”.
Singer Aled Jones described her as a “true national treasure” and veteran broadcaster Tony Blackburn said she was a “lovely lady who was always such fun”.
The Alzheimer’s Society said it was “incredibly grateful” to Dame Barbara and her husband for their work bringing awareness to the disease.
In a statement the charity said: “Dame Barbara Windsor was an amazingly true, much-loved national treasure, and in speaking out about her experiences shone like a beacon for others affected by dementia.”
Dame Barbara Windsor married Scott Mitchell in 2000
Like her EastEnders character she was born in east London, in Shoreditch in 1937.
She married three times, including to small-time criminal Ronnie Knight, and she also dated Charlie Kray and his brother Reggie.
The actress married Mr Mitchell in 2000, with the pair having first met in 1992
Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, his family has said.
The Scottish actor was best known for his portrayal of James Bond, being the first to bring the role to the big screen and appearing in seven of the spy thrillers.
Sir Sean died peacefully in his sleep in the Bahamas, having been “unwell for some time”, his son said.
His acting career spanned five decades and he won an Oscar in 1988 for his role in The Untouchables.
Sir Sean’s other films included The Hunt for Red October, Highlander, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and The Rock.
Jason Connery said his father “had many of his family, who could be in the Bahamas, around him” when he died overnight in Nassau. Much of the Bond film Thunderball had been filmed there.
He said: “We are all working at understanding this huge event as it only happened so recently, even though my dad has been unwell for some time.
“A sad day for all who knew and loved my dad and a sad loss for all people around the world who enjoyed the wonderful gift he had as an actor.”
His publicist Nancy Seltzer said: “There will be a private ceremony followed by a memorial yet to be planned once the virus has ended.”
He leaves his wife Micheline and sons Jason and Stephane.
Daniel Craig said Sir Sean defined an era
Daniel Craig, the current James Bond, said Sir Sean was “one of the true greats of cinema”.
“Sir Sean Connery will be remembered as Bond and so much more,” he said.
“He defined an era and a style. The wit and charm he portrayed on screen could be measured in megawatts; he helped create the modern blockbuster.
“He will continue to influence actors and film-makers alike for years to come. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones.”
In reference to Sir Sean’s love of golf, he added: “Wherever he is, I hope there is a golf course.”
Dame Shirley Bassey, who sang the themes to three Bond films including Goldfinger, paid tribute saying: “I’m incredibly saddened to hear of Sean’s passing.
“My thoughts are with his family. He was a wonderful person, a true gentleman and we will be forever connected by Bond.”
His Oscar win came in 1988
Sir Sean, from Fountainbridge in Edinburgh, had his first major film appearance in 1957 British gangster film No Road Back.
He first played James Bond in Dr No in 1962 and went on to appear in five other official films – and the unofficial Never Say Never Again in 1983.
He was largely regarded as being the best actor to have played 007 in the long-running franchise, often being named as such in polls.
A 20th Century movie icon
Connery made the character of James Bond his own, blending ruthlessness with sardonic wit. Many critics didn’t like it and some of the reviews were scathing. But the public did not agree.
The action scenes, sex and exotic locations were a winning formula.
In truth, his Bond is now a museum piece; the portrayal of women impossibly dated. The action scenes are still thrilling, but the sex too often bordered on the non-consensual.
Thankfully, its been a while since 007 slapped a woman on the backside and forced a kiss. But Connery’s performance was of its time, enjoyed by millions of both sexes and gave the silver screen a 20th Century icon.
He was knighted by the Queen at Holyrood Palace in 2000. In August, he celebrated his 90th birthday.
Bond producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said they were “devastated by the news” of his death.
They said: “He was and shall always be remembered as the original James Bond whose indelible entrance into cinema history began when he announced those unforgettable words ‘the name’s Bond… James Bond’.
“He revolutionised the world with his gritty and witty portrayal of the sexy and charismatic secret agent. He is undoubtedly largely responsible for the success of the film series and we shall be forever grateful to him.”
Star Wars director George Lucas, who also created the Indiana Jones character, said Sir Sean “left an indelible mark in cinematic history”.
“He will always hold a special place in my heart as Indy’s dad. With an air of intelligent authority and sly sense of comedic mischief, only someone like Sean Connery could render Indiana Jones immediately into boyish regret or relief through a stern fatherly chiding or rejoiceful hug.
“I’m thankful for having had the good fortune to have known and worked with him. My thoughts are with his family.”
Just the seven as 007 – Connery’s Bond movies
Dr No (1962)
From Russia with Love (1963)
Goldfinger (1964)
Thunderball (1965)
You Only Live Twice (1967)
Diamonds are Forever (1971)
Never Say Never Again (1983)
Sir Sean was a long-time supporter of Scottish independence, saying in interviews in the run-up to the 2014 referendum that he might return from his Bahamas home to live in Scotland if it voted to break away from the rest of the UK.
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “I was heartbroken to learn this morning of the passing of Sir Sean Connery. Our nation today mourns one of her best loved sons.
“Sean was born into a working class Edinburgh family and through talent and sheer hard work, became an international film icon and one of the world’s most accomplished actors. Sean will be remembered best as James Bond – the classic 007 – but his roles were many and varied.
“He was a global legend but, first and foremost, a patriotic and proud Scot – his towering presence at the opening of the Scottish Parliament in 1999 showed his love for the country of his birth. Sean was a lifelong advocate of an independent Scotland and those of us who share that belief owe him a great debt of gratitude.”
image captionThe actor and his wife Micheline Roquebrune attended the opening of the first Scottish Parliament in 1999
Alex Salmond, former first minister of Scotland, who was close friends with Sir Sean, described him as “the world’s greatest Scot, the last of the real Hollywood stars, the definitive Bond”.
He said: “Sean Connery was all of these things but much more. He was also a staunch patriot, a deep thinker and outstanding human being.”
He added: “‘Scotland Forever’ wasn’t just tattooed on his forearm but was imprinted on his soul.”
A 3 years old boy sits near a pregnant woman. Boy: Why do you look so fat? Pregnant woman: I have a baby inside me. Boy: Is it a good baby? Pregnant woman: Yes, it is a very good baby. Boy: Then why did you eat it?!
Actress Gabrielle Union has reached “an amicable resolution” with US TV network NBC over her exit from America’s Got Talent after one season as a judge.
Union, who left in 2019, claimed there was a toxic work environment on the show and alleged she was sacked for speaking out against racism and sexism.
She also complained about fellow judge Simon Cowell allegedly smoking on set.
In a joint statement, representatives for Union and NBC said she had raised “important concerns”.
NBC Entertainment, the statement continued, “remains committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive working environment where people of all backgrounds can be treated with respect.”
Union appeared in such films as Bring It On and Bad Boys II and can currently be seen in LA’s Finest, a TV spin-off from the Bad Boys franchise.
After leaving America’s Got Talent it was alleged she witnessed “racist and inappropriate behaviour”, was labelled as “difficult” and was “punished for speaking out”.
In an interview with Variety, Union said she had been “literally met with the very definition of a toxic work environment… carried out by the most powerful person on the production”.
According to that interview, Union “hesitantly” raised the issue of Cowell’s smoking with producers but was told that “effectively nothing was going to change”.
Cowell is a judge on both America’s Got Talent and its UK equivalent
Union also alleged she was discriminated against because of her hair and that she had been “shocked” by a “wildly racist” remark made by guest star Jay Leno about Korean food.
“I’ve always held him in high regard, but I was not prepared for his joke,” she said of the former Tonight show host.
In June Union filed a harassment complaint against America’s Got Talent with California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing.
Responding to the claims, an NBCUniversal spokesman said an external investigation
A 3 years old boy sits near a pregnant woman. Boy: Why do you look so fat? Pregnant woman: I have a baby inside me. Boy: Is it a good baby? Pregnant woman: Yes, it is a very good baby. Boy: Then why did you eat it?!
Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Officer asks a young engineer fresh out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, “And what starting salary are you looking for?” The engineer replies, “In the region of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package.” The interviewer inquires, “Well, what would you say to a package of five weeks vacation, 14 paid holidays, full medical and dental, company matching retirement fund to 50% of salary, and a company car leased every two years, say, a red Corvette?” The engineer sits up straight and says, “Wow! Are you kidding?” The interviewer replies, “Yeah, but you started it.”
A girl realized that she had grown hair between her legs. She got worried and asked her mom about that hair. Her mom calmly said, “That part where the hair has grown is called your monkey. Be proud that your monkey has grown hair.” The girl smiled. At dinner, she told her sister, “My monkey has grown hair.” Her sister smiled and said, “That’s nothing; mine is already eating bananas.”
Actor Ben Cross, who was best known for playing athlete Harold Abrahams in the film Chariots of Fire, has died at the age of 72.
His representatives said he had died “suddenly” following a short illness.
Writing on his Facebook page, his daughter Lauren said she was “utterly heartbroken” that her “darling father” had died.
She said he had been “sick for a while” but there had been a “rapid decline over the past week”.
Cross, who died in Vienna, Austria, had two children, Lauren and Theo.
His representatives said he had just finishing shooting horror film The Devil’s Light and later this year will appear in a leading role in the romantic drama film Last Letter From Your Lover.
He was born Harry Bernard Cross in London to a working-class Catholic family.
Image captionBen Cross as British athlete Harold Abrahams in Chariots of Fire
After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (Rada), he moved from the stage to screen and took a minor role in the 1977 war film A Bridge Too Far, which starred Sir Sean Connery and Sir Michael Caine.
He became a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company in the same year, before gaining wider acclaim as Billy Flynn – the lawyer representing murderer Roxie Hart – in a 1978 version of Chicago.
It was a performance that was widely believed to have earned him his role in 1981’s Chariots Of Fire, which went on to win four Oscars including best picture.
Cross played Jewish runner Harold Abrahams in the film, which was based on the true story of two British men racing for Olympic gold in 1924.
BBC religion editor Martin Bashir said Cross’s portrayal of Abrahams had “captured the burden of being an outsider”.
He later appeared as Malagant in the 1995 film First Knight and Sarek in the 2009 Star Trek reboot.
Cross also appeared as Rudolf Hess in the 2006 BBC production Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial.
James Bond star Colin Salmon, who worked on The Devil’s Light alongside Cross, tweeted: “It was good working with him, seeing his twinkle & his craft.
“He wrote songs for the Sinatra of Bulgaria, had so many stories & spoke in Bulgarian and German on set. Go Well Ben RIP.”
US television and film director Todd Holland also shared a tribute, saying he had met Cross early in his own career.
“We shot a screen test at Pinewood Studios. I went to his home for dinner with his family,” he said.
“Ben Cross was a lovely man and talented actor. That movie never got made. But… what a classy guy.”
The Guardian reports he is survived by his wife, Deyana Boneva Cross.
