Johnny Depp pulled a Kim Kardashian and broke the internet on Friday night after an interesting speech.
At the 2014 Hollywood Film Awards, the 51-year-old actor presented the documentary award for Mike Myers'  "Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon."
On stage, Depp started out with a mic issue. He said, "That's the weirdest microphone I've ever seen in my life."
He then proceeded to say, "I'm not very good at this kind of thing" as he scratched his head and cursed expletives that got censored. Viewers reacted on Twitter by comparing him to his character from "Pirates of the Caribbean," Jack Sparrow.
The "Into The Woods" star then read what he called "this thing," the honor to Shep Gordon. “For decades, Shep Gordon has been one of the most beloved and respected talent managers in ... Read more »

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has granted a two-day extension of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in all states under the third phase of the exercise except Adamawa.

This information was contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by the Press Secretary to the commission's chairman, Mr. Kayode Idowu. 

Idowu said that in effect, the CVR that commenced on Wednesday, November 12th and was scheduled to end on Monday, November 17th, 2014, will now last until Wednesday, November 19th, 2014.

The states affected are Kano, Edo, Plateau, Ogun, Imo and Lagos.

The Chairman of INEC, Professor Attahiru Jega, approved the extension to make up for initial challenges in the exercise and to enable as many eligible persons as possible to get registered to vote.

 

Legendary comedian Bill Cosby silently refused to answer questions about revived allegations of sexual assault against him during a radio interview Saturday. 
The 77-year-old comedian and his wife Camille were appearing on National Public Radio's "Weekend Edition Saturday" to discuss their recent loan of 62 pieces from their collection of African Art to the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art in Washington. But at the end of the interview, host Scott Simon turned to the allegations against Cosby. 
"This question gives me no pleasure, Mr. Cosby," Simon said, according to a transcript of the show, "but there have been serious allegations raised about you in recent days."
After a period of silence, Simon continued, "You're shaking your head no. I'm in the news business. I have to ask the question. Do you have any response ... Read more »

LOS ANGELES –  Bill Cosby will not dignify "decade-old, discredited" claims of sexual abuse with a response, his attorney said Sunday, the first comment from the famed comedian on an increasing uproar over allegations that he assaulted several women in the past.
In a statement released to The Associated Press and posted online, lawyer John P. Schmitt said the fact that the allegations are being repeated "does not make them true."
"He would like to thank all his fans for the outpouring of support and assure them that, at age 77, he is doing his best work," Schmitt said.
The renewed attention to a dark chapter for Cosby began last month when a comedian, Hannibal Buress, assailed him during a stand-up performance in Philadelphia, Cosby's hometown, calling him a "rapist." His remarks were captured on video and posted online, gai ... Read more »

Jim Carrey is back on top reports Variety.
The comedian has struggled at the box office in recent years, but by revisiting one of his most beloved comedies two decades after it hit screens, Carrey has scored his biggest hits in years with “Dumb and Dumber To.” The cinematic adventures of a pair of dim bulbs shone brightly at the box office this weekend, picking up an estimated $38 million across 3,154 locations.
Despite the strong showing, “Dumb and Dumber To” had to fight for first place with last weekend’s champ, “Big Hero 6.” The Disney animated film crossed the $100 million mark. It fell 36% from its opening, picking up $36 million across 3,773 screen ... Read more »