The very sexy Nicole Scherzinger photographed by Pavel Havlicek for the cover of Cosmopolitan South Africa, issue of January 2012. The American singer talks about confidence, goofiness, Simon Cowell and her war with Cheryl Cole at X Factor.
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December 26, 2011
Nicole Scherzinger looking stunning in pink for the cover of Cosmopolitan South Africa, Jan 2012!
The very sexy Nicole Scherzinger photographed by Pavel Havlicek for the cover of Cosmopolitan South Africa, issue of January 2012. The American singer talks about confidence, goofiness, Simon Cowell and her war with Cheryl Cole at X Factor.
Katy Perry Covers InStyle Indonesia December 2011!
Adorable Katy Perry was photographed by Jenny Gage and Tom Betterton for the December 2011 cover image of InStyle Indonesia.
Image via InStyle Indonesia Facebook.
AY, Popular Comedian Gets N60 million Endorsement Deal With Haven Homes!
Popular Comedian, AY Comedian. has entered into a multimillion- dollar agreement with Haven Homes.
Synergy between comedic innovation and structural innovation was forged when Haven Homes unveiled multiple award-winning comedian AY as their brand ambassador.
The unveiling which held during the recent Haven Homes Expo at the Oriental Hotel was attended by the crème de la crème of the Nigeria society made up lovers of good house with perfect finishing coupled with wonderful after sales service and lovers of clean and wholesome comedy presented with intricate attention to detail.
It was evening of corporate networking as the guests celebrated the union between these two brands with much applause and celebration. The award winning comedian, who recently completed his 2011 comedic tour after visiting four cities with the year, was visibly excited about the union with the home builders whose qualitative finishing was fast becoming the toast of the nation.
According to AY "I have always strive for excellence in the implementation of my events and my performance to be singled out by a brand as unique as Haven Homes is indeed an honour."
The ambassadorial contract, which means the brand AY, would grace the various publicity campaigns of the Haven Homes brand within the next year including billboards, televisions, commercials and other press ads. In line with this, Haven Homes unveiled two of the Television commercials that will soon be hitting the airwaves.
Aamir Khan, Bollywood Actor Speaks About His New Born Baby, Azad Rao Khan!
Actor Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao are overjoyed over their new born.
Aamir Khan said at an event in Mumbai to launch the DVDs of Dhobi Ghat, “It is a great joy to be a father. Both Kiran and I are really overjoyed about the baby being born. It’s a real joy…it’s a miracle. A baby being born is like a miracle and nothing comes close to it.”
The couple named their son Azad Rao Khan.
Aamir also revealed that he makes it a point to be in company with his son for at least 2-3 hours daily.
“I tickle up his little toes and then snuggle him…since he is very small so he does not know who I am. But he knows that somebody comes and troubles him every day for two-three hours,” Aamir said smilingly.
The actor added, “We can’t get enough of Azad. For the first time Kiran has stepped out of the house since the baby was born and we are keen on getting back home soon,” he said.
Aamir Khan’s next release will be Talaash directed by Reema Kagti.
Nelly Sued by American Express for an unpaid Credit Card Bill!
Nelly has been slapped with a lawsuit by American Express for a $20,403.64 credit card bill. The company claims the rapper made the charges but never paid up. They filed a lawsuit against Nelly, real name Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr, in Missouri back in October to try and get their money back (plus $3,000 in attorney’s fees). He has refused to pay what he owes. A court hearing is scheduled for January 9. [Source]
December 20, 2011
Julianne Hough Covers Prestige Hong Kong December 2011!
Julianne Hough photographed by Mark Liddell for the December 2011 cover of Prestige Hong Kong.
Image via Jessica Forum.
December 16, 2011
Monalisa Chinda Signs N30m Endorsement Deal!
No doubt multi million Naira endorsement deals are currently flying left, right and centre in Nollywood with most of the stars involved smiling heavily to the banks with mouth watering offers. Star actress and Glo ambassador, Monalisa Chinda recently landed a juicy endorsement deal as the face of Vita500, a new energy drink from South Korea that recently stormed Nigeria and all West African countries.
We gathered that sexy Chinda was paid a whopping N30 million, for her pretty and popular face to be associated with the wave making drink currently being marketed and distributed in the whole of West Africa by Mescon Industries limited.
Chinda, who's also the face of the ongoing Rivers State cultural fiesta, tagged CarniRiv 2011, happily confirmed the deal, but blatantly refused to disclose the amount involved.
"Yes, I'm the new face of Vita500 energy drink; we recently concluded all contractual agreements with both parties being very happy with the deal. I'm not denying the fact that I was handsomely paid, but the amount is what I cannot disclose, it's personal. My job for them as an ambassador is to basically use my face and goodwill to help promote the brand in Nigeria and other West African countries. This involves a lot of traveling and strategic public appearances", she disclosed.
The top actress who recently returned from Atlanta Georgia, US, where she shot a new film and equally participated in the annual new media Nollywood programme, which was hosted by the Georgia Institute of Technology.
On her plans for 2012, Chinda added: "Now that I'm back, the next thing on my agenda is to conclude work on my soap, Catwalq, which I intend releasing early 2012. It is a soap that will change the face of programming on TV when it finally hits the airwaves. I have a lot to do and unveil in 2012 and my fans should be ready to see more of me, because I will be thrilling them nonstop."
JOSEPH BENJAMIN'S PROFILE
PROFILE
NAME: JOSEPH BENJAMIN
STATE OF ORIGIN: KOGI STATE
WORK HISTORY
VOICE-OVER - I HAVE WORKED WITH ALL THE MAJOR BRANDS IN NIGERIA, BOTH FOR LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGNS.
> ALL THE GSM SERVICE PROVIDERS:
MTN, GLO, AIRTEL, ETISALAT, MULTILINKS.
> FOOD AND BEVERAGE:
GUINNESS, HEINEKEN, MALTA GUINNESS, NESTLE MILO.
> ELECTRONICS AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES:
SAMSUNG, LG, HAIER THERMOCOOL.
> ALL THE MAJOR BANKS:
UBA, DIAMOND BANK, STANBIC IBTC, FIRST BANK
UNION BANK, GTBANK, ACCESS BANK.
> CABLE/SATELITE TV:
MULTI CHOICE (AFRICA’S LARGEST SATELITE TV COMPANY)
> EDUCATIONAL/ENTREPRENEURSHIP:
BRITISH COUNCIL.
MODELLING - I STARTED IN 1995 WITH TV COMMERCIALS
I WORKED FOR MOST OF THE MAJOR BRANDS IN THE COUNTRY.
> COCO-COLA, MALTINA, INDOMIE, PEAK.
> NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION (NEC), CRUSADER INSURANCE, STANBIC,
AND FOR MOST OF THE BRANDS THAT USED MY VOCAL PROWESS.
HOST:
HOSTED THE “YELLO” CARPET LIVE FOR THE HIP-HOP WORLD
AWARDS (2007)
MTN PROJECT FAME WEST AFRICA
(BIGEST MUSIC REALITY SHOW IN WEST AFRICA)
SPONSORED BY THE LARGEST GSM SERVICE PROVIDER
IN NIGERIA (MTN)
ACTING:
> STARTED FROM TALES BY MOONLIGHT
(A FOLK TALE SHOW FOR CHILDREN)
> MY FIRST MOVIE ROLE WAS IN 1991 (CROSS ROADS)
> DEADLY MISSION (MOVIE 2003)
> JUST ME (MOVIE 2005)
> TRAVAILS OF FAITH (MOVIE 2005)
> EDGE OF PARADISE (TV 2005 -2006)
> YOUNG, SINGLE AND FREE (TV 2005 -2006)
> SUPER STORY (TV 2007)
> BACHELORS (TV 2007)
> 168 A LOVE STORY (TV 2007)
> TINSEL (TV 2008 TILL DATE)
> JUNGLE RIDE (MOVIE 2009)
> SPELL BOUND (MOVIE 2009)
> KISS AND TELL MOVIE (MOVIE 2010)
> KIDNAP (MOVIE 2010)
> TANGO WITH ME (MOVIE 2010)
> MR AND MRS (MOVIE 2011)
> COURIER (MOVIE 2011)
> MARRIED BUT LIVING SINGLE (MOVIE 2012)
> STRIPPED (MOVIE 2012)
NOMINATIONS:
NOMINATED FOR THE BEST ACTOR CATEGORY (ENGLISH) FOR MY
ROLE IN THE MOVIE JUNGLE RIDE (BEST OF NOLLYWOOD AWARDS) 2010
CURRENTLY NOMINATED FOR FOR THE BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE CATEGORY FOR MY ROLE IN THE MOVIE, KISS N' TELL (NOLLYWOOD MOVIES AWARDS) 2012
CURRENTLY NOMINATED FOR FOR THE BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE CATEGORY FOR MY ROLE IN THE MOVIE, TANGO WITH ME (NOLLYWOOD MOVIES AWARDS) 2012
AWARDS:
THE BEST ACTOR CATEGORY FOR MY ROLE IN THE MOVIE
JUNGLE RIDE (WAZOBIA AWARDS) 2010
THE BEST ACTOR CATEGORY FOR MY ROLE IN THE MOVIE
MR & MRS (NAFCAWAWARDS) 2011, NORTH CAROLINA.
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
(GOLDEN CITY AWARDS) 2011
BEST NEW ACTOR
(CITY PEOPLE ENTERTAINMENT AWRDS) 2011
BEST ACTOR OF THE YEAR
(MODE MEN MAGAZINE AWARDS) 2011
SEXIEST TV PERSONALITY
(NIGERIAN BROADCASTERS AWARDS) 2011
MOST STYLISH ACTOR
(CITY PEOPLE FASHION AWARDS) 2012
ASPIRATION:
I ASPIRE TO BE ONE THE MOST HONOURABLE GOD
MOTIVATED ICONS IN ENTERTAINMENT.
Follow me on Twitter: @Joebennie
And please like my fan page on Facebook: Fans Of Joseph Benjamin
December 11, 2011
Sacred Artistry Creative Competition – Ice Queen – Winter Wonderland (End of Year Edition)
Hello all my Gorgeous Artistes out there
It’s finally here!! The seventh and final instalment of our Monthly Make-up Artistry Competition for 2011!!!
The theme as you can see is “Ice Queen – Winter Wonderland” – Now you may be scratching your head and thinking.. you’re all based in Nigeria, but makeup isn’t about boundaries, it’s not restricted to your location. Even if you’re sweltering in the heat, we want you to convince us that you’re in a magical “cold” fairytale!!
Feel free to use accessories and props and of course.. lashes!!
All photos must be raw unedited images and as always you can perform the makeup either on yourself or on a model.
Entries must be submitted by 27th December (we’re giving you a few days extra because of xmas). Results will be announced on Friday 30th December 2012 (what a way to end the year!!).
New Rules
This month we’re doing things a little different. As this is our GRAND FINALE i’m sure you won’t mind.
There are 6 entrants in our finals, each of the winners of our monthly competition are now going head to head against each other to rise to the top and be crowned as the Sacred Creative Artist of the Year!
There won’t be any public voting this month (sorry guys). The entries will be judged by a panel of experts who will be marking the work based on
1. Creative Concept
and
2. Quality of Makeup Technique
Our panel of experts will grade each of the entries from 1st down to 5th place. Who ever scores the highest number of Judges votes will win!
We are immensley honoured to have a fantastic panel of independant Judges who are all highly respected in the beauty industry and who have supported our competition throughout. We’re pleased to be able to offer our entrants the chance to be critiqued by the very best of hands and minds:
Banke Meshida Lawal (BM Pro)
Eni Lise Balogun (Lise Beauty)
Funke Tonye-Preghafi (Gifys Daughter)
Bola Fadina (Blush Cosmetics)
Egor Effik (E4 PR)
In the event of a tie breaker then our Creative Director Lola Maja-Okojevoh will make the final decision.
Prizes
Drumroll!!
Ok.. so here comes the big one.. this month the winner gets it all.. literally. There aren’t any second or third prizes.. just the big one.. so I don’t want to see any dulling.. Time to pull out all the stops and dig deeper than you ever have before, push your creativity to the limits because the winner of our GRAND FINALE walks away with:
1. A beautiful 26 Brush Roll Set courtesy of Gifty’s Beauty worth N15k
2. A selection of professional makeup goodies worth £60 courtesy of Mink Academy in London (www.thisismink.com)
3. One NYX Professional “Makeup Artist Kit” worth £40 courtesey of The Sacred Academy”.
4. Lead Makeup Artist job on a photoshoot for the front cover of TW Magazine (in Lagos) with full credits given.
5. Interview in the newest hottest Beauty Magazine to be launched in Lagos “Beauty Overdose”!!!
(Check out the press release on the next page and get excited my beautiful goddesses! you’ll be featured in the second edition (feb 2012).. hmm I wonder if you’re still breathing at this point.. lol)
.6. A private mentoring class worth N50k with Lola Maja-Okojevoh.
The class is an intense one on one identifying strengths and weaknesses and focusing on areas which are most important to you as an artist. Training and focus will explore creative, beauty, fashion & editorial makeup and will also include the opportunity to “shadow” Lola on set to put your newley refined skills to the test.
and as if all of that wasn’t enough..
7. A Limited Edition Set of Sacred Lashes will be named after the Winner!!!!
So what are you waiting for.. you’d better start primping and preening and getting ready to paint yourself up a Winder Wonderland!!
PRESS RELEASE: BEAUTY OVERDOZE MAGAZINE
B.O.M: The New Fashion and Beauty Magazine for the Young and Contemporary Woman
B.O.M is the brainchild of Award winning and New York certified makeup artist Eni Balogun. It is a publication which consists mainly on issues of beauty, health, hair, lifestyle, fashion, travel and entertainment. It’s a publication covering the most important things in the International scene and mostly the African beauty industry. B.O.M is every woman’s luxury beauty guide and happens to be the only Health & Beauty magazine in the Nigerian market today.B.O.M speaks to the new Nigerian woman — urban, always cosmopolitan; as downtown as she is uptown; cultured and multi-cultural and always on the edge of fashion, culture and entertainment. The magazine represents a new, original voice on the news stand, a voice that speaks to a generation of women, old and young, from diverse cultures, upbringings and interests. It is an international & domestic home resource for all beauty professionals, beauty brands & companies, restaurant’s, hospitals and also to the general public. Serving establishments working in practically every industry cutting through from motion pictures to printing and publications, fashion, bridals, casuals, landscape beautification, stylists, advertising, entertainment, corporate, beauty parlours, health sectors, spas and more.
With featured articles on health & beauty of the industry’s upcoming beauty professional’s i.e. Hair stylists, makeup artists, health practitioners, cosmetic companies and manufacturers, B.O.M updates its readers on the most innovative beauty equipment’s. It’s the most reliable source which delivers invaluable information and news on current product.
Beauty Overdoze offers a diverse range of articles that combine artistic and business skills, personal and financial growth, health, beauty and creative thinking, entertainment and events and the latest beauty information and products. B.O.M also offers great opportunities designed for makeup & beauty professionals, beauty brands and consumers who share the passion for the love of everything glamorous and beautiful.
From high fashion makeup, health topics and hair to high fashion clothing & accessories.
Subscriptions are available at only N2880 for 1 year and the first 100 subscribers receive a free gift!
B.O.M Editorial Team:
* Editor: Eni I. Balogun
* Admin: admin@beautyoverdosemag.com
* Creative director: Lai Makanjuola
* Publicist: L.360 Ltd – Lowla360pr@gmail.com
* Publisher: Infinite plus Arts Publication – 08056116841
* Event Co-ordinator: Chantrelle Concepts – bebeakinboade@yahoo.com
* Admin: admin@beautyoverdosemag.com
* Creative director: Lai Makanjuola
* Publicist: L.360 Ltd – Lowla360pr@gmail.com
* Publisher: Infinite plus Arts Publication – 08056116841
* Event Co-ordinator: Chantrelle Concepts – bebeakinboade@yahoo.com
Good Luck to all our Goddesses!!
Sinem Kobal Covers Elle Turkey Dec 2011!
Model & actress Sinem Kobal looking stunning in Dolce & Gabbana Fall Winter 2011 sequin dress on the December 2011 issue of Elle Turkey.
Image via TFS.
Ming Xi Covers Vogue China Jan 2012
Ming Xi, 21 year old Chinese model is the first cover star for the 2012 edition of Vogue China as she’s photographed by Li Qi.
Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Yuh Nelson Cover The Hollywood Reporter Issue 45 December 16th 2011
Angelina Jolie and her director of Kung Fu Panda 2, Jennifer Yuh Nelson are gracing the latest cover image of The Hollywood Reporter.
Image Via Hollywood Reporter
December 06, 2011
MODE MEN AWARDS: JOSEPH BENJAMIN HAS BEEN NOMINATED, FOR THE BEST ACTOR OF THE YEAR "PLS VOTE FOR HIM"
JOSEPH BENJAMIN HAS BEEN NOMINATED, FOR THE BEST ACTOR OF THE YEAR BY THE MODE MEN AWARDS. THE AWARD CEREMONY, IS ON THE 10TH OF THIS MONTH. PLEASE HE NEEDS YOUR VOTES, TO VOTE FOR HIM SIMPLY CLICK HERE. YOU CAN VOTE AS MANY TIMES AS POSSIBLE. THANKS A LOT FAMILY, WE APPRECIATE YOU ALL.
December 05, 2011
Jay Z signed X- Factor's Astro to Roc-Nation
Things are already starting to look up for the Astronomical Kid — also known as “Astro” — after the 15-year-old MC was eliminated from the “X Factor” last week.
According to new (unconfirmed) reports, the teenage rapper has signed (or is in talks to sign) with Jay-Z‘s Roc Nation record label.
“I first heard about this exciting new talent and decided to watch some of his performances,” Jay-Z reportedly said. “Not only was I impressed with his performance, but to see the confidence he sang with, his lyrics and diction were on point.”
The word on the street is that Jay-Z and his camp are also working on getting Astro (real name: Brian Bradley) to do a song with Willow Smith, another young artist on Roc Nation.
You know you saw this coming a mile away.
Source
Noomi Rapace Covers IO Donna #49 December 03rd 2011
Noomi Rapace, Swedish actress photographed by Tobias Lundkvist for the latest cover image of IO Donna.
Image via TFS.
Caroline Trentini Cover Harper’s Bazaar Brazil December 2011
Caroline Trentini shoot by Gui Paganini for the second cover of Harper’s Bazaar Brazi.
December 02, 2011
Fly MC ~ Flight Mode (MixTape)
As promised, Fly MC has dropped the long awaited "Flight Mode" Mixtape for December. Professionally done with easy steps to download for all consumers and listeners. The Mixtape has Producers like Kraftmatiks, Sholex Timbo(Knighthouse), SizzlePRo, Sazzy, and features artists General Pype, Stonce, Glenn and a lot more.
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Usher’s Ex Wife Tameka Raymond Is Fighting Dirty!
“According to court papers, Usher has repeatedly failed to obtain her permission to travel with the kids outside of the state. She also claims that Usher has refused to let her have custody of the children during the Christmas break in 2010 and on other occasions. In addition, the singer also owes $34,000 in payments for nanny services.”
“Tameka is also seeking more money in child support payments now that the singer has a “substantial change in income and she also wants her Saks 5th Avenue credit card
“I dated him when he’s had a very serious throat condition and he still performs like a champ. I really feel strongly that something was going on there, and it wasn’t, ‘Oh I have laryngitis.’ ”
“She made a further claim in the deposition: “I believe he gets high. And if he doesn’t then he’d take the drug test, correct?”Check out her tweets below:
Drake Fires Managers And Agent ???
Drake is cleaning house. The 25-year-old Canadian-born rapper whose album “Take Care” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts last week fired his managers Gee Roberson, Al Branch, Kyambo Joshua and Bryant Cortez of Hip Hop Since 1978, the firm that also manages Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj.
The “What’s My Name” rapper also gave notice to his agents at International Creative Management including Dana Sims and Robert Gibbs, who were “panicked” yesterday about their outstanding deals with the chart topper. William Morris Endeavor agent Brent Smith’s assistant confirmed that he has taken on the Cash Money artist. Smith also reps David Crosby, Snoop Dogg and Graham Nash.
“Drake just felt like there were too many hands in his pockets,” a source said. “He was getting pulled in too many different directions.” Our source added there was conflict between the rapper’s original management team in Canada and the ones he picked up along the way. “His team from Canada is trying to wrestle back control,” a source said. “He may go back to them to streamline things.” A rep for Drake didn’t get back to us. [Source]
December 01, 2011
Oprah Writes an Open Letter to Wendy Williams
“I know there’s been some speculation that Gayle and Oprah had a falling out because Gayle will be hosting the new morning show on CBS. I wanted to make sure everyone knows that there is only happiness for Gayle and this wonderful opportunity. Love, Oprah.”