Timbaland To Serve As Lead Producer On Michael Jackson's Forthcoming "Xscape" Album

Timbaland is slated to be the lead producer on Michael Jackson’s forthcoming Xscape album, according to Rolling Stone.

The album from the late singer, who passed away in 2009, is scheduled for a May 13 release. "Xscape" is the name of one of the collection's cuts.

Timberland and Michael Jackson

It is slated to feature eight previously unreleased songs that has been “contemporized,” according to L.A. Reid, chairman and CEO of Epic Records, which will release the collection.

The deluxe edition of the album is slated to include the original version of the songs.

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Rap Star Wale Punches Rude Fan

Nigerian rap star Wale punched a guy in the face at a World Wrestling Entertainment event Monday night, and judging by the way security rushed in to break it up, it appeared to be 100% real.

NO NONSENSE: Rapper Wale

It all went down at "Raw" in Washington D.C. According to TMZ.com, an eyewitness Jawn Murray from AlwaysAlist.com said Wale was sitting right behind the announcers enjoying the show, when some fan seated nearby began taunting the rapper.

Scandal Star Assault: Alleged Victim Refuses to Press Charges

"Scandal" star Columbus Short's alleged bar fight victim has refused to press charges against the actor -- despite serious injuries to his head and back. If you missed the story...click here

Columbus Short

The victim's lawyer tells TMZ.com, he's been in contact with Columbus' management to come to some sort of settlement without involving police. We're told the victim has made it clear to investigators he doesn't want the case pursued criminally.

The reason according to the lawyer is because both men are tight with the same people -- the alleged fight went down at a family member's engagement party -- so the victim wants to resolve this as amicably as possible.

If they end up settling, Short could end up paying a fortune in medical expenses. The victim allegedly suffered a facial fracture and a massive concussion from Short's punch, as well as serious neck and back injuries.

Nicki Minaj Grants Wish For Cancer Patient

Nicki Minaj helps NBA player John Wall grant the wish of a five-year-old cancer patient. She went to work this weekend by granting a wish to a five-year-old cancer patient. According to MissInfo.tv, weeks after Washington Wizards player John Wall posted a video message on his Instagram page asking for Nicki’s assistance in granting the wish of five-year-old cancer patient Miyah, the Young Money artist got to work making Miyah’s wish come true.

HEART OF GOLD: Nicki and Miyah

In addition to meeting Nicki, Miyah also wanted to wear one of the rapstress’ signature pink wigs.

With the assistance of social media, Nicki was made aware of Miyah’s story and invited both Miyah and her mother to meet with her for a visit. During the pair’s visit, they took pictures with Nicki while Miyah donned one of the rapper’s pink wigs.

Not My Baby - Flo Rida Denies Baby Daddy Claim

Flo Rida says he thinks the woman who's going after him for child support is a scammer, because he believes the unborn baby isn't his.

BABY IS YOURS: Natasha Georgette

According to TMZ.com, Natasha Georgette Williams ... says she had sex with Flo in almost every city mentioned in "Dancing in the Streets" -- Miami, L.A., Atlanta, Rochester, NY and Vegas ... and X marked the spot in one of those places.

BABY AINT MINE: Flo Rida

Flo is not disputing he had sex with her, but he's unconvinced he was her only partner.  So he says he'll only pay her temporary support while she's pregnant if DNA proves her right.

Yobo's Brother Slams Landlord, Calls Him Attention Seeker

Joseph Yobo’s younger brother, Gideon, has hit back at Liverpool landlord Ray Smith, after the Briton claimed he was horrified by the state in which he left the penthouse flat he rented out to him.

Joseph and Gideon Yobo

Smith claimed there were burn marks on the carpet, the kitchen and bathroom were left in a mess and the walls had holes in them – signs left from flat-screen television installation

See pixs of landlord and the apartment after the cut

Reality Star Benzino Shot By Nephew At Mother's Funeral

Benzino was reportedly shot while attending his mother’s funeral, according to 7News reports cited by Complex.We're told Benzino, former owner of The Source magazine,  was shot after an argument erupted between family members in the funeral procession.

Benzino

Benzino was hit and he was rushed to the hospital. Remarkably ... the rest of the family went on with the funeral and the preacher says when they arrived both the limo and the hearse were blood stained -- according to reports.

Benzino is currently in the hospital and reportedly in stable condition

Continue to see pix of him in the hospital

CUTE: Photo of Prince George at Eight Months

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (aka Prince William and Kate Middleton) just released a brand new photo of their adorable baby boy at eight months ... and he's sooooo cute.

Royal Cuteness: Look at those cheeks

Wearing a baby blue sweater and looking at the family's dog, Lupo, Prince George is seen posing for a photo with his parents at Kensington Palace on March 18, 2014.

Top-5 Naija Songs Of The Week

Here are the Watagwan Top-5 Naija songs for the last week of March.

No 1. Aye - Davido 

No 2.  Show Me The Money - Wizkid 

No 3.  Ko Duro Be - Olamide Ft Viktor 

No 4.  O Set - Phyno Ft P-square 

No 5.  Fela Remix - Reminisce ft IcePrince 

NEW MUSIC: Tuface Idibia - Dance In The Rain

The newest offering from foremost Nigerian pop singer Tuface Idibia - Dance In The Rain. Enjoy

Kanye West Turns Himself In, Spends Less Than An Hour In Jail

Kanye West turned himself in for booking after pleading no contest in connection with a misdemeanor battery case over a confrontation with a photographer in July of 2013.

Flying Jail Visit: Kanye West

According to TMZ, West and his lawyer entered the station at around 4:30 PM on Thursday (March 27) where the rapper had his booking photograph taken and was also fingerprinted. Kanye spent “a grand total of 49 minutes” at the station before being released.

Lady Gaga Goes Nude Again

Lady Gaga certainly knows how to make an entrance! The pop singer wowed fans on last night by showing up to a gig at the Roseland Ballroom wearing one of her most revealing outfits yet -- her birthday suit.

Crazier Than Crazy: Lady Gaga              pic: TooFab.com

According to TooFab.com, the Mother Monster, who's celebrating her 28th birthday by kicking off a seven-night residency at the famed New York City venue, got out of a vintage taxi donning nothing but a sheer body stocking with strategically placed roses. She only appeared to be wearing a flesh-colored G-string under the body sock -- and her body tattoos were clearly visible. Gaga completed the wacky ensemble with giant pink platforms and a sheer, ruffled red veil over her face.

Kanye West Giving Kim Kardashian 10 Burger Kings As Wedding Gift

Kanye West is looking at European locations for the Burger King locations he is buying for Kim Kardashian.
According to Buzz60, Mr West is purchasing 10 Burger King franchises as a wedding gift for bride-to-be Kim Kardashian

Dream Gift: Kanye and Kim

The Chicago rapper-producer is looking for locations for the franchises in the UK, Italy and France.

Jay Z Sold Me Cocaine Multiple Times - Star

After stirring up controversy about Jay-Z's real age, radio legend, Troi Torain better known as STAR isn't letting up. On his radio show recently, he revealed that Jay Z sold him cocaine several times in the late 1980s.

Jay-Z

Troi Torain a.k.a Star

Jay Z has long been rapping about selling drugs. Now one of the Brooklyn, New York rapper's self-proclaimed cocaine customers has come forward. “Back in the late ‘80s, I went to this man on a few occasions, hand-to-hand,” STAR says regarding Jay Z on his Shot97 Radio show.

NYPD Shuts Down Davido's New York Concert

The New York Police Department NYPD shut down Davido's concert which held at Pulse 48 in Brooklyn last night March 28th. Reasons were because the concert was overcrowded, leading to safety concerns.

Crowd from Davido's concert caused the shut down of two blocks in Brooklyn, forcing the cops to intervene. Davido is on his US/Canada Tour 2014 and the NewYork concert was  the first in a series of stops in America. Other stops include in D.C, Minnesota and Dallas and Toronto in Canada.

Tuface Gets Customized Mic

Nigerian pop star Tuface Idibia recently received a gift of a shiny customized microphone from luxury designer and jeweller Michael Malivelihood Awolaja.

The pimped-up microphone

He posted a picture of the microphone on twitter yesterday.

Giant Rat Causes Uproar In Sweden

A massive rat in a Stockholm family's kitchen has made headlines in Sweden, where it is being dubbed "Ratzilla". Measuring 40cm (nearly 16in) plus tail, the creature terrified the family in Solna district. According to the BBC, pest controllers finally killed the intruder using an oversized trap.

INCREDIBLE: Giant Rat

 Even the family cat had refused to enter the kitchen while the giant rat was in residence, father Erik Korsas told BBC News. It appears that it entered the kitchen via a ventilation pipe, having gnawed its way through cement and wood. After devouring food leftovers under the sink, the creature feasted on a "Swedish smorgasbord" of waste in the bin, according to Mr Korsas.

Nigeria Central Bank Gets New Governor

The Nigerian senate has confirmed the appointment of Mr Godwin Emefiele as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. He is to succeed the suspended former governor Lamido Sanusi, Emefiele was the Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank before his new appointment.

New Boy: Godwin Emefiele

Former governor Sanusi was suspended by the Federal Government in controversial circumstances on February 20th over allegations of financial recklessness and misconduct.

'I am healthy and strong' - Dora Akunyili

Responding to the myriad of comments and reactions since new pictures emerged recently at the on-going Nationa Conference in Nigeria, the former Nigeria Minister of Information and DG of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC Dora Akunyili, has insisted that she is well and ready to contribute her quota to nation building. She put out a statement on her facebook page yesterday

AFTER: Dora looking frail and sick at the venue of the Conference

BEFORE: The old robust-looking Dora