Olamide Gushes About Adekunle Gold

There is a popular saying that anything worth doing is worth doing well. With this saying, singer, Olamide, seems not to have any regrets signing quality artistes under his record label and he is indeed proud that his artistes are doing well.
The singer recently praised the vast rise of singer, Adekunle Gold, whom he signed under his label some months back and within a short pace of time; the singer has been able to win the heart of many.
According to the singer, “Today I say thank God for bringing Adekunle Gold my way. I feel so blessed to be part of his journey to greatness.”
Olamide had on several occasions stated that his sole aim for his artistes is to ensure that they succeed before leaving his label and should be able to stand on their own without issues.

(Photo) Tonto Dikeh Reveals Her Belly to Her Fans

For those rumour peddlers who had stated that Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, is pregnant, well, the actress has openly revealed herself for all to see.
The actress shared a full picture of herself standing with her friends just for everyone to see that she was not pregnant as rumoured.
Few weeks back, the actress was rumoured to be pregnant with many alleged pregnancy pictures flooding the internet even with many writing that a source who was in the know confirmed that she was truly pregnant but the actress had since denied those reports.

What is Happening to Former Super Eagles Player Taribo West?

What could be happening to former Super Eagles international footballer, Taribo West, as he looked so pale when he stepped out with some Nollywood celebrities recently.
The former Nigerian defender turned pastor, was spotted with actor, Prince Eke at an event and from the way he was looking, it left many wondering what could have possibly happened to him.
A fan who is in the know said the player was recently spotted at Opebi in Ikeja and was looking so hungry.
“This man wey hungry hold for Opebi Ikeja. I mean Taribo,” the fan wrote.
West represented the Nigerian national team in the 1998 and 2002 FIFA World Cups. He is also known for the various unusual and colourful hairstyles that he has sported over the years.

US agency: Unable to contact dentist about Cecil the lion's death

 © Courtesy of River Bluff Dental Bloomington, Minnesota, dentist Dr. Walter Palmer. 

WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has not been able to contact the American dentist accused of killing a beloved lion in Zimbabwe, agency director Dan Ashe said on Thursday.
Ashe, in a post on Twitter, called the killing of Cecil the lion "tragic" and said his agency will "go where facts lead" in its investigation of the lion's death.
Suburban Minneapolis dentist Walter Palmer has admitted to killing the animal but said he believed the hunt was legal.



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What Buhari Told America On Same $ex Marriage

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, who is currently in the United States of America (USA), where he went to meet President Barak Obama, has stressed that there is no way Nigeria can succumb to pressure to accept same $ex marriage.
During a discussion with the joint session of Senate and House Committees on Foreign Affairs, the issue was raised but Buhari was stern in his stand on the matter.
According to the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adeshina, Buhari maintained that sodomy is against the law in Nigeria and abhorrent to the culture.
“The issue of g@y marriage came up here yesterday. PMB was point blank. Sodomy is against the law in Nigeria, and abhorrent to our culture.
“The same $ex marriage issue came up at the joint session of Senate and House Committees on Foreign Affairs, not in direct talks with Obama. Talks shifted to another matter once PMB emphatically stated Nigeria's stand on same $ex marriage. The issue was not pushed,” he said.

Tiwa Savage Delivers Baby Boy (Photo)

Congratulations are in order as Mavin Records first lady, Tiwa Savage and husband, Tunji Balogun, have welcome their first child from their marriage.
Mavin boss, Don Jazzy made the announcement a moment ago on his Twitter handle.
Fans of the singer have been anxiously waiting for the news of her childbirth and this will sooth them.
 

Meek Mill Accuses Drake of Using Ghostwriter in Twitter Tirade: ‘He Don’t Write His Own Raps!’

Meek Mill took to Twitter on Wednesday morning to blast Drake for allegedly not writing his own songs.
"Stop comparing drake to me too... He don't write his own raps! That's why he ain't tweet me album because we found out!" The rapper tweeted.
Moreover, he went on to write that the whole industry knows Drake's apparent secret of using a ghostwriter, but are too afraid to speak out and tell the truth.
The whole game know forreal they scared to tell the truth! I can't wait tok these guys and sit back and act like they don't know! -- Meek Mill (@MeekMill) July 22, 2015
Yet, Drake is featured on Meek Mill's song, "R.I.C.O.," although the latter now says that the "Hold On We're Going Home" rapper didn't write his own verses. However, Meek Mill says he didn't know when the song was being recorded, otherwise he would have taken it off the record.
He ain't even write that verse on my album and if I woulda knew I woulda took it off my album..... I don't trick my fans! Lol
- Meek Mill (@MeekMill) July 22, 2015
Meek Mill's Twitter rant caught the attention of many fans and even rapper Rick Ross, who was quick to defend Drake. Yet, the Tweet has since been deleted, but one Twitter user was able to take a picture before it was taken down.
Lol even Rick Ross knows. He deleted it though. pic.twitter.com/PB9bHOAn6I -- Lil Edd (@TheRealLilEdd) July 22, 2015
Meek Mill is a rapper from Philadelphia, releasing his studio debut album, "Dreams and Nightmares" in 2012. The album was preceded by the single, "Young & Gettin' It," which debuted at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200.
It seems that the music world is up in arms this week; on Tuesday, Taylor Swift and Meek Mill's girlfriend Nicki Minaj clashed on the social media platform after Minaj expressed her outrage over her "Anaconda" snub at the MTV Video Music Awards. Taylor Swift had felt personally offended and tweeted back at the rapper.
If your video celebrates women with very slim bodies, you will be nominated for vid of the year
- NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) July 21, 2015
  "@NICKIMINAJ I've done nothing but love & support you," Swift wrote upon seeing Minaj's tweets. "It's unlike you to pit women against each other. Maybe one of the men took your slot."
Huh? U must not be reading my tweets. Didn't say a word about u. I love u just as much. But u should speak on this. @taylorswift13 -- NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) July 21, 2015
Nothing I said had to do with Taylor. So what jabs? White media and their tactics. So sad. That's what they want. https://t.co/AfcwoyDvpg
- NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) July 21, 2015

Nick Jonas Responds to Selena Gomez Dating Rumors, Covers Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" and Sisqo's "Thong Song!"

Now that Nick Jonas and Olivia Culpo are officially over, is he ready to rekindle his romance with Selena Gomez? The "Chains" singer answered that very question in an in-studio interview with Capital FM's Max Akhtar in London Tuesday.
Akhtar named two possible "contenders" for Jonas' heart, the first being Gomez. "Obviously, you've been there before. And you did say on this show she's a great kisser," the radio host said, to which Jonas admitted, "Yeah." Akhtar said Gomez is "a sweetheart. I love her." Best of all, she reminded him, "She's a single pringle."
"What's the other option?" Jonas asked.
Akhtar said, "You've also been spotted out with her. People jump to conclusions."
Jonas explained their accidental outing. "We kind of ran into each other a couple of weeks ago, like walking in Venice. We were both with separate groups of friends and we ran into each other," he said. "I put a dinner together with a bunch of really great people, like the Haim girls, who I love. They're awesome. They're the best. It was a big group of people and we all had a great time. We connect in that sense."
"It was nice to connect and just catch up," he added. "I'll leave it there!"
Akhtar's second option was one of Jonas' collaborators, Tinashe.
"Her abs are probably as great as your abs," Akhtar told the famously in-shape pop star. The radio host also recalled that Tinashe once admitted Jonas is sexy, but he was dating Culpo at the time. "She's like, 'He's hot, but I would never even go there because he has a girlfriend, so you have to be respectful."
"She's dope," Jonas said. "She's kinda like the homie. Does that make sense?"
"No, because that sounds like the side chick," Akhtar said. "I don't like it. 'The homie.'" Jonas tried to explain himself, saying, "No, no. The homie. I don't know. Because we worked together and we're just friends, it feels like it's that. I wouldn't want to mess that up! I would want to be friends with her, I think."
Once again, Akhtar asked Jonas about the possibility of reuniting with Gomez.
"There's also lots of other options," Jonas said.
Later in the interview, during a game of radio roulette, Akhtar challenged the pop singer to cover new hits, like Fetty Wap's "Trap Queen" and Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" remix with Kendrick Lamar, plus an old hit: Sisqo's "The Thong Song."

Kanye West Pan American Games: 40,000 Sign Petition Against Closing Performance

More than 40,000 people have signed a petition protesting Kanye West’s planned performance at the closing of the Pan American Games.
The 2015 Pan Am Games have been taking place in Toronto since July 10. On Wednesday, organizers announced on that West is confirmed to be the headliner at the closing ceremony on July 26. Pitbull and Serena Ryder were revealed as co-performers.
But it’s only West’s participation that has caused outrage. While some have taken to Twitter to complain due to the rapper’s controversial reputation, a Change.org petition raises a different issue. Put simply, he’s not Canadian.
The petition’s mission statement reads:
“The Toronto Pan Am games have proven to be very important for Torontonians this year and have triggered a unified sense of pride in our city. It would only be just to ask a proud Torontonian (or even a Canadian for that matter) in the music industry to perform, such as Drake, Walk Off The Earth, Feist, Metric, Shania Twain, deadmau5, Crystal Castles, Zeds Dead, The Weeknd, Peaches, K’naan, and many many more! The options for Toronto artists are far from limited and choosing someone like Kanye West raises several concerns among the people. Why was a local artist or group not chosen and supported, just as our local athletes are throughout the games? Toronto Pan Am Games organizing committee please reconsider your decision as we will NOT be attending Kanye West’s show.”
Of course, while Pitbull isn’t Canadian either, Ryder IS, having been born in Toronto, and organizers wanted to have an “international” lineup represented. The Pan Am Games, which are held in a different city every four years, are a global event, and the United States has more than 600 people participating, only second to Canada (720 team members). Nevertheless, the Change.org petition currently has more than 41,000 signatures.
While it remains to be seen if organizers will change course, similar petitions in the past have not had success. One targeting West’s Ottawa Bluesfest performance earlier this month had no change on the lineup, nor did another calling for West to be dumped as June’s Glastonbury headliner. Tell us what you think of this latest controversy in the comments below.

Scott Disick Parties With Models At New Beverly Hills Home After Finally Returning To Los Angeles

 

Scott Disick is officially back in Los Angeles. But instead of spending time with his children, he invited a group of models over to his new Beverly Hills home.
As Gossip Cop has reported, Kourtney Kardashian dumped Disick earlier this month after he was photographed getting inappropriately close with Chloe Bartoli in Monaco. Disick was in the midst of a major partying spree that had him away from his family for a month. He next went to Florida, missing daughter Penelope’s birthday, and then Long Island, where he’s originally from.
And now Disick spent Thursday, his first day back in L.A., partying with models, who he invited over to his new bachelor pad. The women were photographed in revealing outfits outside the residence. Rapper Mally Mall was also seen.
The controversial star originally purchased the mansion last year with the intention of flipping it. But, now that Kardashian kicked him out in the wake of their breakup, it’s now his primary place to live. As Gossip Cop reported, Disick’s assistants were previously seen unloading his belongings there after Kardashian threw the possessions out of her home.
Neither Disick nor Kardashian has specifically spoken about the split. Since ending the relationship, she has been focused on caring for their three kids and spending time with family. Disick has been shilling for companies on Instagram, and continuing to party, though he has backed out of his $50,000 Atlantic City appearance.

Ghana Has Too Many Irresponsible Journalists—Yvonne Nelson

Reports in Ghana claim Yvonne Nelson, a top actress in the country, threw caution to the wind at a press conference held on Friday, July 10, 2015 to create publicity for a new film, 'Any Other Monday'.
It was reported that the actress ranted at a journalist who had asked a question concerning a Nigerian actress that also acted in the movie.
According to reports, a journalist had asked the producer of the movie, Pascal Amanfo, if the Nigerian actress, Kunle Remi, got a work permit from the necessary authority to feature in the flick, which Yvonne did not find palatable.
Yvonne reportedly flared up and slammed journalists in Ghana for being unprofessional, saying she goes to Nigeria to act films without being harassed.
She allegedly said there are too many irresponsible journalists in Ghana and urged media men to write positive stories about actors and not negative stories.

Toni Payne Advises Freeze On Marriage Crisis

Renowned Publicist, Toni Payne, has urged Freeze to keep his marriage crisis away from the public and handle the issue like a matured mind.
The top OAP in Nigeria has been making comments on his estranged wife, which some people are not happy about.
Toni Payne, whose marriage to singer, 9ice, packed up some months after they got married, told Freeze to consider the children they both had together in their union.
She said, “Stop! You guys have kids together no? I understand the temptation to call out a bad ex but truth be told those you complain to publicly don’t really care. I doubt one single person who comments or spreads it will come over to comfort you, help mediate or cook your Egusi soup.
“It will be gist for a few days till they move on to the next gist. Sort this internally please and channel the energy instead into creating awareness about male domestic abuse in a proactive way. All this won’t solve anything bro. You are blessed!”

How did Scott Disick celebrate his daughter's birthday?

On the day that his daughter turned 3-years-old, one may think that Scott Disick would be posting pictures of the little princess, raving about the kind of joy that she brings him.
If you think that, you would be wrong.
Rather than posting anything about Penelope Disick, Scott took to Instagram on July 8 to post an image of a classic car. He captioned the image, "Need this asap."
As expected, many of the troubled reality star's 9.4 million followers didn't take to kindly to the post, with many not-so-subtly reminding him about the significance of the day.
Scott's post (and his daughter's birthday) comes just a few days after Kourtney Kardashianpulled the plug on their nine-year relationship. The split comes on the heels of multiple pictures emerging of Scott getting awfully cozy with his ex-girlfriend, L.A.-based stylist Chloe Bartoli in Monte Carlo, pictures that "blindsided" Kourtney because she never felt infidelity was a problem with Scott, despite his many issues.
Scott, it's been reported, actually has not been to the Calabasas, Calif. home that he and Kourtney share in over a month. After Kourtney ended their relationship, Scott reportedly went to Miami instead of facing the mother to his three children. With her daddy thousands of miles away, Penelope celebrated her 3rd birthday at Disneyland with her mom, auntie Kim Kardashian and her daughter, North.
"He was afraid to go and talk to Kourtney because he gets freaked out by confrontation," a source recently told People magazine. "He should have gone home days ago, and he knew it."
Despite the fact that the former couple was together for nine years and has three children together -- Mason, 5, Penelope, 3, and Reign, 6 months -- Scott has yet to apologize to the family for the damage caused within the last few weeks. Instead, he's chosen to party, TMZ recently said, an issued that has long ruffled Kourtney's feathers, especially given the fact he checked into a rehab facility earlier this year.
"Scott is not in a place to apologize," a source recently said. "He knows 100 percent what he has done and the damage he has caused. He's not blind to that. But he doesn't want to face it."
On July 8, People reported that a lot of Scott's issues center around fatherhood. "He loves his kids," says a source. "But he was never ready to be a stay-at-home dad."
Last year, fans of "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" saw Scott's frustrated reaction when Kourtney told him that she was pregnant with the couple's third child. Scott admitted at the time that he was "freaked out" by an addition to the family.
"Scott rebels against the crazy responsibility of having three kids," People's source said. "He acts out, he drinks too much and he embarrasses Kourtney."
His now ex-girlfriend couldn't have been pleased with him on July 7 either. With his breakup in full swing, Scott took to Instagram to promote an upcoming appearance at a Las Vegas nightclub. "Come party with me this Friday in Vegas," he wrote. He has since deleted the post.
It's fair to say, though, that the damage has probably already been done.

High Self-Esteem Helps My Love Life—Nadia Buari

Fair-skinned Ghanaian actress, Nadia Buari gave birth to a set of twin girls few months ago. She returned to acting shortly after giving birth to her children.
Now, she has passed an important message to her fans on self-esteem.
The popular screen goddess, who is yet to reveal the identity of her children, emphasized that for one to have a fulfilling life, he or she must have high self-esteem.
“Tell me how a person judges his or her self-esteem, and I will tell you how that person operates at work, in love, in $ex, in parenting, in every important aspect of existence, and how high he or she is likely to rise.
The reputation you have with yourself, your self-esteem, is the single most important factor for a fulfilling life,” she captioned the latest photo she posted on Instagram.

Juliet Ibrahim Heavily Criticized Over Skin Lightening Cream Advert (Pictures)

Juliet Ibrahim, a Ghanaian actress whose charming face, beauty, alongside her amiable nature has endeared her to numerous fans across Africa has been put on blast by those who are against her recent billboard advert.
The divorced mother of one was spotted on the billboard advert of one of the popular skin lightening creams in Ghana, ‘Carotone’.
Chris Vincent of Ghana Celebrities, one those that felt bad about the development, penned his aggression on the matter.
“It’s pathetic to come across a bleaching celebrity but for one to boldly become a poster girl for a bleaching cream; that is diabolical, insensitive and grossly callous, considering the fact that we have a large population of uneducated Ghanaians who would just buy these products for the mere fact Juliet Ibrahim is on there."
Continuing, the obviously angry Vincent expressed his utmost disappointment of how Juliet could stoop so low to deceive the people that ought to be looking up to her for good morals.
“I don’t know how much they paid Juliet Ibrahim and I do not care to know else, I would have asked her. However, I am offensively disappointment to see a mother of one, a well-established name with several young followers having seemingly relegated her conscience into the gutters, for the sake of money.”
Meanwhile, the actress-cum-producer is well-known to be of a mixed parentage.

Marisa Tomei to Play Aunt May in New ‘Spider-Man’ Movie

Now that Marvel and Sony have found their Peter Parker, the focus has turned to the aunt who raised him.
Sources tell Variety that Marisa Tomei is the choice to play Aunt May in the next installment of the “Spider-Man” franchise.
Sony and Marvel had no comment on the casting.
While insiders could not say where things stood in the deal-making process, they have added that an offer was made late last week for the Oscar-winning actress to join Tom Holland, who was recently tapped to play the web-slinging superhero.
Marvel and Sony recently hand-picked Holland to play Spider-Man after months of meetings and screen tests with eager young actors, in addition to selecting “Cop Car” helmer Jon Watts to direct the pic.
The studios are still in the process of finding a writer to join Watts in the screenwriting process but insiders explained that the top brass also wanted to lock down other actors who would appear in multiple films so schedules could be worked out before shooting commences next year.
Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal will produce the pic, and though Holland is expected to first appear in “Captain America: Civil War” in a cameo appearance as Parker, it seems more likely that Tomei will not appear until the first “Spider-Man” film bows on July 28, 2017.
The job marks a new direction for Tomei, who generally sticks to dramas like “The Ides of March” and “The Wrestler,” or romantic comedies like “Crazy Stupid Love” and “My Cousin Vinny” (which landed her an Oscar), rather than studio tentpoles.
She can be seen next in “Train Wreck” opposite Amy Schumer and is currently filming “The Big Short” with Christian Bale and Ryan Gosling. She is repped by CAA and Untitled Entertainment.

UFC Octagon girl Brittney Palmer's husband charged with attempted murder for allegedly trying to kill her

Move over War Machine, you could be getting some company in the big house.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Octagon Girl Brittney Palmer was allegedly attacked by her husband Aaron Zalewski last month in Los Angeles, California, when a domestic dispute turned violent and according to a report from TMZ, nearly fatal.
In docs obtained by TMZ Sports ... LAPD says things got physical when they wrestled for her phone -- Zalewski noticed she was recording the argument, and during the struggle he threw Palmer, and she hit her head on a bedpost.
Brittney told cops Zalewski yelled, "Pack your f**king bags and go!" -- but wouldn't let her leave. She says he threw her down again -- pinning her face down on a mattress, with his knee in her back. She says she struggled to breathe for 2 minutes while he held her down.
Zalewski was charged with attempted murder, spousal battery, and criminal threats and was released on $1 million bail.

Ini Edo Flashes Abs in Colourful Outfit

A stunning sight as always, Nollywood actress Ini Edo stepped out today in a colouful outfit — a crop top and skirt while flashing her sexy abs. She shared photo on her Instagram page.
“The future is soooo bright #dontgiveupeverdreamsreallydocometrue,” she captioned the pic

Plus-Size Woman Proves Size Doesn't Matter After Witnessing Fat-Shaming in Old Navy

Rachel Taylor is taking a personal stand against fat-shaming.
The brunette woman is making headlines today after her recent Facebook post went viral, in which she recounts her experience while shopping at Old Navy and shares a disappointing conversation she overheard between a mother and daughter.
"This whole experience has been unexpected and insane! I've received thousands of messages and comments from men and women who struggle with their self-image," Taylor tells E! News in a statement.
But, first, let's backtrack. Here's what happened:
"The girl picked up a plus-size tank top, showed it to her mom and said, 'Look! Me and So-and-so can fit in this tank top!'" Taylor recalled in her post. "Her mom laughed and said, 'Yeah, you could! That thing is huge!'"
While the comment was not directed towards Taylor, she admitted, "I couldn't help it; I started crying," adding, "I guess the girl and her mom walked away."
Taylor says her husband then walked her out of the store back to their car, where she sat "crying for a long time" before she went back inside to finish shopping.
"I ended up buying that tank top because, it turns out, I look fierce in it!" Taylor wrote, sharing a dressing room selfie. "Be kind. Think about others before you speak. And if someone hurts you, you have to move on."
She later edited her post to include a shout-out to Old Navy, thanking the store for carrying a wide variety of clothing.
"Old Navy, thank you for having adorable clothes for all shapes & sizes," she wrote.
In spite of the positive feedback, Taylor tells E! News, "Unfortunately, I've also received comments ranging from calling me a 'crybaby fatty' to discussing how many shots from a large caliber weapon it would take to 'put down these fierce fatties.'"
Still, she hopes that her message will help others with their self-esteem. "I don't understand how this is acceptable behavior in our society. No matter what their shape or size or how they got there, every man and woman should feel confident in their own skin. Body diversity isn't about promoting unhealthy lifestyles; it's about loving yourself and others. I hope that by sharing my struggle, I can help promote a society that encourages kindness and positivity instead of judgment."

Brody Jenner: Difference Between Caitlyn And Bruce Is 'Incredible'

Brody Jenner says the difference between Bruce Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner is “incredible.”
Brody was on Tuesday’s “Today Show” to promote his new E! series “Sex With Brody,” but spent a significant chunk of the interview talking about Caitlyn’s transition. “Growing up, I really didn’t have the greatest relationship with Bruce. I didn’t see him that often. Caitlyn is just a much freer person,” he said.
Brody went on, “It’s incredible to see the difference between Caitlyn and Bruce. Bruce and I just kind of really didn’t get along to be honest. And Caitlyn, it’s literally like getting to know somebody, your dad, all over again, but in a better way.”
Brody particularly likes to see “Caitlyn be so open and speak about things Bruce would never speak about. Bruce had so many secrets, and so many things that were building up.” In fact, Caitlyn’s coming out has shed some light on his childhood. “There were just a lot moments Bruce wasn’t around and I didn’t know why. And Bruce was harboring some secrets and some things none of us knew about,” said Brody, who first found out about Caitlyn’s gender identity issues three years ago.
Interviewer Hoda Kotb also put Brody on the spot about stepsister Kourtney Kardashian’s breakup with Scott Disick. While he very clearly didn’t feel that comfortable commenting, Brody ultimately said, “Scott and Kourtney both are great. Obviously Scott’s gone through some issues in the past. He’s worked them. Honestly, when I saw those pictures, I just went ‘uh-oh.’ I even showed my girlfriend and went, ‘This isn’t good.'”
“It’s unfortunate,” he added.

'Can't Buy Me Love' Star Amanda Peterson Dies at 43

Amanda Peterson, best known for her role in the 80s romantic comedy "Can't Buy Me Love," died on July 6 at the age of 43. TMZ confirmed the news of her death, reporting that she passed away at her home in Greeley, CO.
After hitting teen idol status with her co-star Patrick Dempsey, Peterson left the entertainment industry in 1994 and moved back to her hometown where she spent the rest of her time.

Where Are They Now? Final Couples of 'The Bachelor' and 'The Bachelorette'

For the stars and contestants who make it to the end of each season of "The Bachelor" or "The Bachelorette" that final rose can translate to one or two outcomes; A happily ever after or much more often a romance gone wrong

Lawyers: Cosby's drugs-sex admission could help women's suit

PHILADELPHIA — Bill Cosby's admission that he obtained quaaludes to give young women he was pursuing for sex could bolster defamation claims lodged by his accusers, the women's lawyers said after The Associated Press reported on newly released court documents.
Cosby in sworn testimony unsealed Monday admitted that he gave the now-banned sedative to at least one of his accusers and to unnamed others. His lawyer interfered before he could answer deposition questions in 2005 about how many women were given drugs and whether they knew about it.
"If today's report is true, Mr. Cosby admitted under oath 10 years ago sedating women for sexual purposes," said Lisa Bloom, attorney for model Janice Dickinson, who contends she was drugged and raped. "Given that, how dare he publicly vilify Ms. Dickinson and accuse her of lying when she tells a very similar story?"

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This is an excerpt from a 2005 deposition given by entertainer Bill Cosby, released Monday, July 6, 2015, by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. In these documents, Cosby admitted that he obtained Quaaludes with the intent of giving them to young women he wanted to have sex with. He admitted giving the sedative to at least one woman.

The AP had gone to court to compel the release of a deposition in a sexual abuse lawsuit filed by former Temple University employee Andrea Constand — the first of a cascade of lawsuits against Cosby that have severely damaged his image as doting TV dad Dr. Cliff Huxtable on "The Cosby Show" from 1984 to 1992.
His lawyers objected to the release of the material, arguing it would embarrass him. Ultimately, a judge seized on Cosby's public moralizing as he unsealed portions of the deposition that had been filed in court.
"The stark contrast between Bill Cosby, the public moralist and Bill Cosby, the subject of serious allegations concerning improper (and perhaps criminal) conduct, is a matter as to which the AP — and by extension the public — has a significant interest," U.S. District Judge Eduardo Robreno wrote.
Cosby, 77, has been accused by more than two dozen women of sexual misconduct in episodes dating back more than four decades. He has never been charged with a crime, and the statute of limitations on most of the accusations has expired.
The entertainer settled Constand's lawsuit under confidential terms in 2006. Even the judge never saw the settlement terms, although the documents show that Cosby at one point offered the accuser an "educational trust" fund.
His lawyers in the Philadelphia case did not immediately return telephone and email messages Monday. The AP does not identify victims of sexual assault, but Constand's lawyer said she consented to be identified although she did not want to comment.
Cosby's lawyers insisted during the deposition that two of the accusers knew they were taking quaaludes from the comedian, according to the documents.
Nevertheless, attorneys for some of the numerous women suing Cosby seized on the testimony as powerful corroboration of what they have been saying all along: that he drugged and raped women.
"The women have been saying they've been drugged and abused, and these documents appear to support the allegations," said lawyer Joe Cammarata, who represents accuser Therese Serignese, one of three women suing Cosby for defamation in Massachusetts. She has also agreed to have her name published.
Celebrity attorney Gloria Allred, representing other women, said she also hopes to use the admission in civil court cases against the comedian.
Cosby, giving sworn testimony in the lawsuit accusing him of sexually assaulting Constand at his home near Philadelphia in 2004, said he obtained seven quaalude prescriptions in the 1970s. Constand's lawyer asked if he had kept the sedatives through the 1990s — after they were banned — but was frustrated by objections from Cosby's attorney.
"When you got the quaaludes, was it in your mind that you were going to use these quaaludes for young women that you wanted to have sex with?" lawyer Dolores M. Troiani asked.
"Yes," Cosby answered.
"Did you ever give any of these young women the quaaludes without their knowledge?"
Cosby's lawyer again objected, leading Troiani to petition the federal judge to force Cosby to cooperate.
Cosby later said he gave Constand three half-pills of Benadryl, although Troiani in the documents voices doubt that was the drug involved. Constand thought he was giving her an herbal remedy, she said in her lawsuit. She recalls having him touch her breasts and put her hand on his penis, and woke up to find her clothes askew, according to her lawsuit. Cosby called any sexual contact consensual, according to arguments made by Troiani.
"This evidence shows a pattern in which defendant 'mentored' naive young women and introduced drugs into the relationship, with and without the woman's knowledge, in order for him to achieve sexual satisfaction," Troiani wrote in a motion to compel Cosby to answer deposition questions.
Cosby had fought the AP's efforts to unseal the testimony, with his lawyer arguing that the deposition could reveal details of Cosby's marriage, sex life and prescription drug use.
"It would be terribly embarrassing for this material to come out," lawyer George M. Gowen III argued in June. He also said the material would "prejudice him in eyes of the jury pool in Massachusetts," where Cosby is fighting defamation lawsuits brought by the women who say his representatives smeared them by accusing them of lying.
Robreno, the judge, had temporarily sealed some documents in the Constand lawsuit but never ruled on a final seal before the case was settled. Under federal court rules in Pennsylvania, documents must be unsealed after two years unless a party can show specific harm. Robreno ruled that Cosby's potential embarrassment was insufficient.
Robreno asked last month why Cosby was fighting the release of his sworn testimony, given that the accusations in the Constand lawsuit already were public. "Why would he be embarrassed by his own version of the facts?" Robreno said.
Cosby resigned in December from the board of trustees at Temple, where he was the popular face of the Philadelphia school in advertisements, fundraising campaigns and commencement speeches.
Lawyer Gayle Sproul, representing the AP, in court last month called the married Cosby "an icon" who "held himself out as someone who would guide the public in ways of morality."
Troiani, summarizing her evidence, painted a starkly different picture.
Cosby "has evidenced a predilection for sexual contact with women who are unconscious or drugged. His victims are young, 'star struck' and totally trusting of his public persona," Troiani argued.