Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Are You Ready to Chill?



25 Jan 2011 16:08 Africa/Lagos

Are You Ready to Chill?

Nap Nanny® Announces the Arrival of the Chill™, the Only Portable Infant Recliner Designed for Sleep, Play and Peace of Mind

PR Newswire

DEVON, Pa., Jan. 25, 2011

DEVON, Pa., Jan. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nap Nanny Chill is now available and is the answer to every parent's search for better sleep. Now, with the Nap Nanny Chill, anytime can be Chill time, at home or on the go. The Nap Nanny is the only portable infant recliner that provides a safe, stable secure place for baby, asleep or awake. Consumer testing with the new Nap Nanny Chill showed that even the fussiest babies relax and sleep better, giving everyone in the house the sleep they deserve.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110125/PH35236 )

"We've heard amazing stories from grateful parents whose babies have found peace in the Nap Nanny Chill. Not only are they relaxing happily they're snoozing for longer, at nap time and nighttime," says President and Founder Leslie Gudel. The Nap Nanny has been in high demand since Gudel, a sportscaster and Mom-treprener, debuted the product in January 2009. The original, patented Nap Nanny was invented by the sleep deprived sportscaster when her healthy baby girl would only sleep upright in a car seat or loving arms.

"We're constantly tweaking and improving, and our engineers have worked hard to make the Chill even more comfortable for babies of all ages," she says of the revolutionary Nap Nanny, the high density foam product which has helped infants (over 8 lbs.) sleep, feed and play in an inclined, comfortable position.

Weighing in at only 3 lbs, the portable Nap Nanny Chill offers a snugger fit at the hips, with slightly higher sides, a redesigned three-point harness, a wide base for stability, and a waterproof liner to protect the foam core. It mimics the basic contours of a car seat, but is sloped at 30° at the top and curved gently at the foot to cradle the baby and prevent sliding.

The Nap Nanny Chill comes with one super-soft, washable zip cover and is available in traditional Pink and Blue, two neutrals — Sage and Camel — as well as the playful Giraffe print. Extra covers are sold separately, and a new travel carrier is also now available.

Like its predecessor, the Nap Nanny Chill recliner is a stand-alone product and not a sleep positioner. It can be carried easily from room to room, but is designed for FLOOR USE ONLY — it should never be placed in a crib, play yard or elevated surface.

The Nap Nanny Chill is available through a number of online retail outlets, at retail stores throughout the USA and Canada or at www.napnanny.com.

Baby Matters, LLC, parent company of Nap Nanny, is a privately held company and was founded in 2009.

CONTACT: Karin Buck, 215-694-9944, Karin@napnanny.com

SOURCE Nap Nanny

CONTACT: Karin Buck, +1-215-694-9944, Karin@napnanny.com

Web Site: http://www.napnanny.com



Monday, January 24, 2011

BEP, Shakira, Usher win NRJ awards




BEP, Shakira, Usher win NRJ awards

January 24, 2011

French music awards celebrate Usher, the Black Eyed Peas and Shakira.

© 2011 Reuters Entertainment



Joe Namath, Tom Brady, Muhammad Ali, Pele, and Michael Jordan Among 25 'Coolest Athletes of All Time'



The living legend, Muhammad Ali who is regarded as the greatest boxer of all time tops the list of the 25 'Coolest Athletes of All Time' by GO.


24 Jan 2011 14:53 Africa/Lagos

GQ Names Joe Namath, Tom Brady, Muhammad Ali, Pele, and Michael Jordan Among the 25 'Coolest Athletes of All Time'
ON NEWSSTANDS NATIONWIDE - JANUARY 25, 2011

PR Newswire

NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2011

NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GQ magazine reveals its list of the 25 "Coolest Athletes of All Time" in the February issue, featuring photos of sports icons past and present, those most remembered and revered; athletes who played the game like it was an expression of who they were, while teaching the fans how to be big-time with grace, style, and swagger.

From Garry Shandling on Muhammad Ali ("I'd be honored to be knocked out by Ali. To stare up through foggy contact lenses and see him looming over me with that devilish grin, shaking his fist, mouthpiece half out, as he yells for me to get up—all while the referee is counting to 10—would be a dream come true."), to GQ's food critic and former 76ers beat reporter Alan Richman on Julius Erving ("He invented airborne journeys to the basket, the unlikely ones that began too far from the rim or too close to the baseline but ended with him descending from above. He was the first player to rise up and wait patiently until those guarding him came down. Before him, the dunk was still-life. After him, it was poetry in motion..."), GQ asked friends and family of the magazine to share their thoughts on why they'll never tire of watching these athletes race, score, and win. A complete list of GQ's 25 "Coolest Athletes of All Time" follows below.

Muhammad Ali


Jean-Claude Killy


Mario Andretti


Evel Knievel


Arthur Ashe


Tim Lincecum


George Best


Pete Maravich


Bjorn Borg


Joe Namath


Tom Brady


Arnold Palmer


Jim Brown


Pele


Julius Erving


Gary Player


Walt Frazier


Derek Sanderson


Bob Gibson


Kelly Slater


Allen Iverson


Kenny Stabler


Bo Jackson


Ted Turner


Michael Jordan


About GQ: GQ is the leading men's general-interest magazine, with a monthly readership of 7 million readers. It is available in print, online at GQ.com, and as an app at iTunes.com. The magazine is published by Conde Nast, a division of Advance Publications. Conde Nast operates in twenty-five countries and is the world leader in exceptional content creation.

SOURCE GQ

CONTACT: Perri Dorset, +1-212-286-5898, perri_dorset@condenast.com, or Corey Wilson, +1-212-286-2419, corey_wilson@condenast.com, or Stefanie Adlerstein McNamara, +1-212-286-4507, stefanie_adlerstein@condenast.com

Web Site: http://www.gq.com

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Google Launch Nexus S:




If you think Google Nexus One is something special, then the new Google Nexus S is extra special. The following news report is a complete audio-visual review of Nexus S. Enjoy it and see why this new cute and sleek smart phone is going to be a "I must own one" collectors item in 2011. But I believe the best is still yet to come in the smart phone revolution.





24 Jan 2011 13:14 Africa/Lagos


Google Launch The New Nexus

PR Newswire

LONDON, Jan. 24, 2011

LONDON, Jan. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Nexus S is the second Smartphone offering from Google who are keen to show they are serious about having a presence in the mobile phone market.

The device which is also being referred to as Nexus 2, is fast, fluid and sporting the latest technology from the new Android 2.3 gingerbread operating.





The screen is a bright, crisp and clear 4" AMOLED screen which ensures up to one and a half times more luminance than LCD displays traditionally found on many Smartphone.

The device also has new Touchscreen sensors making the multitouch keyboard experience much better than its predecessor and Anti-fingerprint display coating.

A 1GHz Hummingbird processor ensures easy multi tasking, web browsing and gaming experience via a dedicated graphics processor.

A dedicated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) makes playing video games, viewing images and watching videos a much better flow and richer experience.

The internal 16GB memory has enough capacity to store all but the most demanding uses for music, photos, videos and games. There is no expansion card slot for a memory card.

The Nexus S also comes with future technology advances including the latest NFC wireless payment technology. The technology allows you to read information from smart tags or objects that have NFC chips. This is a major innovation as it brings payment technology to pay for goods and services simply by swiping similar to the one touch swipe and go Barclaycard.

Gingerbread supports internet calling with its inbuilt SIP stack you can easily access VOIP from contacts, dialer or the quick contacts tab.

Other features include turn by turn navigation, 3D landmarks and Streetview from the latest Google and a 5 mega pixel back and front facing lens with LED flash.

The look and feel is similar to the Samsung Galaxy S with a curved ergonomically designed AMOLED display which is the first contour glass display on a Smartphone.

The Nexus S WIFI hotspots can act as a 3g connection router for portable WIFI device for up to six portable devices such as notebooks, tablet PCs and once connected these devices will have access to internet with no added carrier fees.

The 1500mAh battery gives impressive running time easily allowing you to talk for over 20 hours.

The Google Nexus S is currently available to order on O2, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone from 30.64 pounds/month, and on Pay As You Go for 429.99 pounds from carphone warehouse and its subsidiaries like mobiles.co.uk.

SOURCE Mobiles.co.uk

CONTACT: Mobiles.co.uk, 0752 574 3715, http://www.mobiles.co.uk

Web Site: http://www.mobiles.co.uk



Saturday, January 22, 2011

Oleku the Video-Ice Prince Feat. Brymo



The is the official Oleku Video of Ice Prince Featuring Brymo.



I have watched Ice Prince in a live performance of his hit single Oleku and seeing this video is really going to increase his mileage and patronage.



Friday, January 21, 2011

JANET JACKSON'S Number Ones: Up Close and Personal Tour Standing Room Only



20 Jan 2011 11:00 Africa/Lagos


JANET JACKSON'S Number Ones: Up Close and Personal Tour Standing Room Only

PR Newswire

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 20, 2011

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Iconic Janet Jackson's "Number Ones: Up Close and Personal Tour" has sold out across North America in record time. The 35 city tour has been making headlines due to this being Janet's largest world tour ever. Janet is the fastest selling single artist performance ticket this year. The show has sold out multiple nights in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Chicago, Washington D.C. and Atlantic City as well as single nights in Atlanta and Santa Barbara (Janet now ranks as one of the fastest sold out shows in the 25 year History of the Santa Barbara Bowl) prompting the Blackglama and Universal Music sponsored tour to add the following cities:

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110120/LA33073)

Hidalgo, TX March 3rd


State Farm Arena




Austin, TX April 4th


Austin City Limits


Live at Moody Theater




Omaha, NE April 5th


Qwest Theater




Additional performances have been added to the following cities:




Chicago, Il March 9th


Chicago Theater




Toronto, On, Canada March 13th


Sony Center for the Performing Arts




New York, NY March 21st


Radio City Music Hall




Washington DC March 24th


DAR Constitution Hall




Los Angeles, CA April 16th


Gibson Amphitheater




San Francisco, CA April 20th


Bill Graham Civic Auditorium



Janet Jackson's official website www.janetjackson.com sold over 96% of the presale tickets for the North America Tour on the first day of presales. The "Number Ones: Up Close and Personal Tour" is the first time Janet has hit the road since her record breaking appearance at The Essence Music Festival. These performances will be Janet's largest ever world tour celebrating, for the first time, the Icon's 35 number one hits in 35 global cities. Janet still holds the record for the most successful debut concert tour by a recording artist with her 1990 "Rhythm Nation Tour" and is continuing to shatter records.

Janet enlisted her fans to help schedule the cities of her largest tour yet. Fans submitted suggestions to www.janetjackson.com to have their city selected. Janet will kick off the start of her tour February 4th in Manila, Philippines. This tour will focus on venues that will allow Janet to be up close and personal in a much more intimate setting. In each selected city JANET will offer something different to her performance so no show will be the same. This tour is JANET more revealed, more intimate, and more personal than ever before. Don't look for special effects. Just look at Janet.

In each of the 35 cities Janet will recognize 20 young people under 20 whose lives and work have enriched their communities in a major way. "I want to meet 20 young leaders who are changing their communities for the better. I'm asking my fans and their friends, parents, relatives, neighbors and teachers to nominate five people to qualify as one of the 20 under 20 in each city. The 20 people chosen and the person who nominated them will be VIP guests at my show. I will invite the 20 sponsors and the 20 winners to the concert and backstage. There are many young people changing the word and I want them to be recognized during my tour. I want to learn from them how they are changing the world. You all know someone who is making a difference, so get in touch. You can nominate them on JANETJACKSON.COM," said the Icon.

Janet is nominated for a Best Actress NAACP Image Award for her performance in "Why Did I Get Married Too." For which she also co wrote the theme song, "Nothing." The ballad achieved number one iTunes status. "Nothing" is in contention for best original song in a motion picture according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ®. Janet currently stars in Tyler Perry's successful and critically acclaimed motion picture, "For Colored Girls."

Her upcoming book, "True You" is being published by Karen Hunter Publishing, an imprint of Gallery Books at Simon & Schuster. "True You" will be in stores on February 15th. Janet's first book will reveal her unique, never before revealed perspective on self esteem. "True You" chronicles Janet's lifelong struggles with weight and self-esteem. Though not a biography, JANET shares intimate stories from her past, present and until now private communications, from her fans on their mutual struggles. "We took this journey together and if my fans had not been so open with me about their problems, I don't believe I would have been able to share this truth," said JANET. "True You" features information from Janet's personal nutritionist, David Allen, a detailed food and menu plane including never before published recipes, created specially for JANET, by Chef Andre of kathy ireland Worldwide's Acafe, and finally JANET's personal journey with her long time and award winning, personal trainer, Tony Martinez. "Everyone is not blessed to have someone like Tony who makes being healthy and fit fun. Being able to share Tony's gifts with my fans, especially young people, is very motivating to me. Tony is a genius," continued JANET. The book is a self help, healing guide of hope where Janet will use anecdotes from her life to illustrate the power of self acceptance and love.

JANET JACKSON is managed exclusively by JDJ Entertainment and Sterling Winters Company.

SOURCE Sterling Winters Company

CONTACT: Danielle Marie Owens of Guttman Associates, +1-310-246-4600, danielle@guttmanpr.com, for Sterling Winters Company; or Stephen Roseberry of Sterling Winters Company, +1-310-557-2700, Ext. 110, Sroseberry@sterlingwinters.com

Web Site: http://www.janetjackson.com



Saturday, January 15, 2011

Cheating: To forgive is possible, but to forget is impossible




Forget all the hypocritical clichés on forgiving and forgetting.

To forgive is possible, but to forget is impossible, except you are suffering from amnesia.

Your brain keeps records of the experiences of your life and you cannot delete them by wishing them away.
You have to learn to live with them for life.

Honestly, I can only forgive if the offender is truly repentant.

There is no forgiveness without repentance.
That is why our Lord and Messiah Jesus Christ warned us to REPENT OR PERISH.
So, except you really repent, you will perish.
Only God knows when, where and how.
So, the sooner you repent the better, healthier and safer you would be.



Photo Credit: Saving Your Marriage Advice.


Personally if I catch my woman or wife in adultery and she repents, I will forgive her. But there is no way you can delete it from your memory.

The grave consequences of infidelity are life-threatening, because the offenders can go as far as plotting to eliminate you to cover up and continue their infidelity.

The woman is to blame in infidelity, except she is a victim of rape.



There is no excuse for infidelity if you truly love your partner.

If you no longer love your partner or you are tired of your relationship or marriage, the wise thing to do is QUIT.
QUIT AND THEN YOU ARE FREE TO DO AS YOU WISH AND NOBODY CAN ACCUSE YOU OF INFIDELITY.


But when you are stabbing your partner in the back, you are actually killing him or her.

To save your life, get rid of the offender before he or she kills you.

The world is a battle field, and we are all fighting for survival in a hostile planet.

It is better to lose your lover than to lose your life.



~ By Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima




Angie Gilmore of West Virginia wins Amway and ARTISTRY Contest


Angie Gilmore of West Virginia wins Amway and ARTISTRY Contest


Amway and ARTISTRY Skincare and Cosmetics Announce the Winner of the “Find Your Pageant Look and Win!” Sweepstakes

Winner Will Experience 90th Anniversary of Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas

ADA, Mich., January 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — As the Official Skincare and Cosmetics Provider of the Miss America Pageant, Amway’s ARTISTRY® brand is bringing the pageant experience to life this month for one lucky sweepstakes winner. Angie Gilmore of Belle, West Virginia, is the grand prize winner of the “Find Your Pageant Look and Win!” Sweepstakes on Facebook.com/Artistry.

Angie and a friend will enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas and two tickets to the 90th Anniversary of the 2011 Miss America Pageant at Planet Hollywood on January 15. The pair also will receive spending cash for their trip and ARTISTRY gift bags valued at more than $200 each.

“I’m so excited to have won this trip! It will be a thrill to see the pageant live and my very first time in Las Vegas,” says Angie, age 29. “I’m especially happy to bring my fiancé with me. He introduced me to the fabulous ARTISTRY line so I definitely owe him!”
A Partnership of Style and Substance

“From offering this sweepstakes to funding the ARTISTRY scholarship for the pageant, our partnership with the Miss America Organization has been a fantastic platform for us to support women,” says Jori Hartwig, Vice President of Marketing for Amway North America. “Both Amway and the ARTISTRY brand are about helping people to realize their full potential, which aligns perfectly with the ideals of the Miss America Organization.”

The Miss America Organization is one of the nation's leading achievement programs and the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women. The ARTISTRY Scholarship, sponsored by Amway through a contribution of more than $300,000, was created to help empower American women to help achieve their personal and professional goals.
About ARTISTRY

ARTISTRY is a global leader in premium beauty, offering unprecedented skin care solutions backed by dermatologist testing, the most advanced science, unparalleled proof of performance, and personalized service unmatched by any beauty counter in the world. The ARTISTRY brand generates more than $1 billion in annual global sales and has been one of the world's top five largest-selling premium beauty brands for more than ten years.*
About Amway

Based in Ada, Mich., Amway is part of the Alticor group of companies, founded by the DeVos and Van Andel families. Alticor Inc. is led by Steve Van Andel, Chairman, and Doug DeVos, President. Global sales for the Alticor group of companies, which include Amway, Access Business Group, LLC, Alticor Corporate Enterprises (ACE), and reached $8.4 billion in fiscal 2009.
About the Miss America Organization:

The Miss America Organization is one of the nation's leading achievement programs and the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women. Last year, the Miss America Organization and its state and local organizations made available more than $45 million in cash and scholarship assistance. For more information, go to www.missamerica.org.

2011 is the 90th anniversary of the Miss America Pageant, which will be broadcast on ABC live from Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, January 15 (9 p.m., ET) on ABC.

*Source: Euromonitor International Limited; Beauty and Personal Care database, premium cosmetics sector, global 2009 RSP, global brand name classification.

Media Contact:
Lindsay Pott
Amway Global, Public Relations
(616) 787-7007
lindsay.pott@amway.com



Actress Kim Cattrall Reveals Her Secret to Younger Looking Body Skin


Actress Kim Cattrall Reveals Her Secret to Younger Looking Body Skin
Kim Cattrall Makes the Switch to Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Aging Body Wash & Body Lotion

Cincinnati, January 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Award-winning actress Kim Cattrall is revealing one of her most unexpected beauty secrets: she swapped her body products and upgraded to Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Advanced Anti-Aging Body Wash and Body Lotion for softer, smoother and younger looking skin after one use. The striking star, best known for portraying Samantha Jones on Sex & The City, is now encouraging women to follow her lead and demand more from their body products to achieve a youthful appearance from head to toe.




“As an actress, Kim works hard to look her best on and off the big screen. We are thrilled that the Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Advanced Anti-Aging Body Wash and Body Lotion are essential parts of Kim’s beauty routine,” said Joe Arcuri, Vice President, North America Female Beauty, Procter & Gamble.

“It’s important that I keep my body skin looking smooth and radiant,” said Kim. “Now that I’ve swapped to Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Advanced Anti-Aging Body Wash and Body Lotion, it’s never been easier to achieve firm skin that looks younger after just one shower.”



In a study conducted by evolutionary biologist Dr. Bernhard Fink, the impact of body skin’s appearance was explored in relation to perception of age. The study indicated that, when judged independently from the face, your body skin, if maintained, is perceived up to 10 years younger than your face and adds to the overall perception of youthfulness. Dr. Fink’s findings signal the importance of body skin and that looking young requires taking care of both your face and your body skin – and women agree. During a recent P&G survey of over one thousand women ages 35 and older, 93% believed that looking young requires taking care of both your face and body skin, however a staggering 80% had never heard of anti-aging body wash products.

Harnessing the power of Total Effects skin care, Olay developed the Total Effects 7-in-1 Advanced Anti-Aging Body Wash and Body Lotion with innovative formulas that go beyond basic cleansing and moisturizing to remove dry skin cells and improve skin elasticity for younger looking skin. Designed to fight the seven signs of aging all over the body, the Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Advanced Anti-Aging Body Wash and Body Lotion help to improve skin’s elasticity in seven days and provide radiant skin in just one month.

No stranger to the spotlight, Kim Cattrall continually works to keep her body looking young and healthy. The Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Advanced Anti-Aging Body Wash and Body Lotion can now be credited as one of the acclaimed actress’s top beauty secrets for maintaining her famous physique.

To find out more about Kim’s partnership with Olay, log on to www.facebook.com/olay or check out www.olay.com to explore the brand’s collection of body products for women of all ages, including the now available Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Advanced Anti-Aging Body Wash and coming in February, the accompanying Body Lotion.

About P&G Beauty & Grooming P&G Beauty & Grooming products help make beauty dreams real for women and help men look, feel and be their best everyday. With 8 billion dollar brands and products available in nearly 130 countries, P&G’s beauty and grooming products delivered sales of over $27 billion in fiscal year 2009/10, making it one of the world’s largest beauty and grooming companies. P&G Beauty & Grooming offers trusted brands with leading technology to meet the full complement of beauty and grooming needs, including Pantene®, Olay®, Head & Shoulders®, Max Factor®, Cover Girl®, DDF®, Frederic Fekkai®, Wellaflex®, Rejoice®, Sebastian Professional®, Herbal Essences®, Koleston®, Clairol Professional®, Nice ’n Easy®, Venus®, Gillette®, SK-II®, Wella Professionals®, Braun® and a leading Prestige Fragrance division that spans from point of market entry consumers to high end luxury with global brands such as Hugo Boss®, Lacoste®, and Christina Aguilera®. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G (NYSE: PG) and its brands.
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Gwen Stefani: New International Face of L’Oreal Paris


L’Oreal Paris announces Gwen Stefani as the newest global brand ambassador. (PRNewsFoto/L’Oreal Paris)

14 Jan 2011 15:01 Africa/Lagos

Gwen Stefani: New International Face of L’Oreal Paris

PR Newswire

PARIS, Jan. 14, 2011

PARIS, Jan. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — A unique voice, a fashion icon, a rock star… Gwen Stefani is clearly a phenomenon of the 21st century. The front woman of rock band No Doubt, she also released two highly successful dance records, which furthered her iconic status. L’Oreal Paris is extremely pleased to welcome her today as the brand’s new face.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110114/NY30136 )

“I can’t believe I get to be one of the L’Oreal Paris girls. I love playing dress up, on stage or shooting videos, it’s always been one of my favorite parts of being in a band. And to get to work with such a modern, talented group of people is really exciting. I’m a lucky, lucky girl”, says Gwen Stefani.

“Gwen is a stunning artist with mesmerizing talent and we are thrilled to have her on board. She takes beauty to another dimension, somewhere between style and art. A rock star and fashion icon, she’s definitely a modern muse of her time”, says Cyril Chapuy, Global Brand President of L’Oreal Paris.

“Gwen’s unique personal style and vivacious spirit, together with her career accomplishments in both fashion and music, makes her an inspiration for women everywhere, and an exciting addition to the L’Oreal Paris family”, says Karen T. Fondu, President of L’Oreal Paris USA.

Gwen Stefani is fascinating. She has been a member of the band No Doubt since they met in high school and began playing music in their garage. A composer, songwriter and singer, Gwen Stefani has given a voice to millions of girls across the world. No Doubt has sold more than 30 million copies of their albums including Tragic Kingdom, Return of Saturn and Rock Steady. The band received many Grammy nominations and won two in 2003.

Gwen’s icon status continued to grow with the release of her Grammy-nominated side project Love. Angel. Music. Baby. which came out in 2004. On this album she worked with many notable contributors including Dr. Dre, the rapper Eve and Pharell Williams. In 2006, Gwen released her second dance record The Sweet Escape and won the 2008 People’s Choice Award for favorite female singer of the year.

After wrapping up a sold out summer tour in 2009, No Doubt has begun recording their new album for release in 2011.

Gwen Stefani is inspiring. Both on the musical front, with her inimitable melodies, and in the world of fashion, where she is recognized and acclaimed for her unique style, in particular through her two highly successful fashion brands, L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers.

By joining the L’Oreal Paris family today, Gwen Stefani will represent her own vision of beauty alongside other spokespersons, such as Jennifer Lopez, Milla Jovovich, Diane Keaton, Beyonce Knowles, Diane Kruger, Evangeline Lilly, Andie MacDowell, Julianna Margulies, Eva Longoria, Freida Pinto and Kerry Washington.

About L’Oreal Paris

The L’Oreal Paris division of L’Oreal USA, Inc. is a total beauty care company that combines the latest in technology with the highest in quality for the ultimate in luxury beauty at mass. The L’Oreal Paris brand encompasses the four major beauty categories – haircolor, haircare, skincare and cosmetics – and includes such well-known brands as Preference, Excellence, Feria and Healthy Look haircolor; Elnett Satin Hairspray, EverPure, EverStrong, VIVE Pro, Studio Line and L’Oreal Kids haircare; Revitalift, Youth Code, Age Perfect, Ideal Skin Genesis, Collagen, Sublime Bronze and Men’s Expert skincare; and the Colour Riche, True Match, Infallible, True Match Naturale and Studio Secrets Professional cosmetics collections, along with a portfolio of mascara including Voluminous, Double Extend and Telescopic, among many others. For more information on L’Oreal Paris and its brands, and to get comprehensive, personalized beauty information from the experts, visit www.lorealparis.com for access to unique content and dynamic interactive features, including the exclusive “Can I Help You?” diagnostic tool.

SOURCE L’Oreal Paris

CONTACT: Mora Neilson, L’Oreal Paris, Director of Public Relations and External Affairs, +1-212-984-4413, MNeilson@us.loreal.com

Web Site: http://www.lorealparis.com



Thursday, January 13, 2011

My dear Nigerian girls and ladies


Beautiful Nigerian maiden by Grace Bernard

My dear Nigerian girls and ladies

Lest we forget, not all girls are ladies.
That said, let me PLEASE, and appeal to you one more time,
It is good to love and have fun, but PLEASE, DO SO WITHOUT LOSING YOUR DIGNITY, INTEGRITY AND NOBILITY AND NOT BEHAVING LIKE DOGS.
God made every woman to be the virtuous woman, but majority of them have rewired themselves to become promiscuous and unscrupulous women who do not care about the dignity, integrity and nobility of womanhood.
Our beautiful daughters, sisters, aunts and mothers deserve RESPECT and we should TREAT them with dignity as not seen and used as sex objects.
You should be controlled by your brains and not by money and sex.
You should be ruled by your intellect and not by your animal instinct.
You humans created in the beautiful and wonderful image of God and not animals.
So, do comport yourselves as God made you beautiful, powerful and wonderful helpmate for men.
Be a blessing to your family and society and not a curse.
Make us proud and not disgraced.
You must reject everyone who sees you as a sex object.
YOU ARE NOT A SEX OBJECT, BUT AN OBJECT OF BEAUTY, DIGNITY, INTEGRITY AND NOBILITY AND A GREAT BLESSING TO HUMANITY.

Sing and share this all time classic song by
Juliana Aquino

I’m So Glad That I’m A Woman lyrics

In the morning when I wake up
As I comb my hair
I can hear my daddy saying
It’s a big big world out there
While putting on my make-up
His words linger in the air
Just use the love I gave you
And you can make it anywhere

I’m so glad that I’m a woman
I know I wouldn’t trade
I know I got it made
We’re the life line of mankind
And now is the time for me

Life is such a challenge
Live it day by day
You never know what’s gonna happen
A what might come your way
Just stop and think about it
There is nothing we can do
They can’t live without us and
We can’t live without them too



Top 10 favorite movie stars in America



Johnny Depp.Photo Credit: Hollywood Yesterday

1. Johnny Depp



2. Denzel Washington





3. John Wayne

4. Harrison Ford

5. Angelina Jolie

6. Tom Hanks

7. George Clooney

8. Julia Roberts

9. Clint Eastwood

10. Sandra Bullock

Source: Harris Poll
Harris Interactive, Inc.
212-539-9600
press@harrisinteractive.net


Brand New Single Styl-Plus Featuring Jesse Jagz 'On The Dance Floor'




Listen to brand new single by Styl-Plus Featuring Chocolate City's Jessy Jagz. If you ask me its about time they start blending their sounds with the fast changing music trends. Awesome song very, very club worthy .

Click here to listen now.


Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Nokia C3 for Bloggers



The world's leading mobile phone company Nokia has given phones to some Nigerian bloggers, including Orikinla whose first New Year gift is a Nokia C3 for blogging on the go. Thanks to Mr. Osagie Ogunbor, Head of Communications, Nokia West Africa.


The Nokia C3 is a cute smart phone with special apps. Click here to see the full specifications and click here to see the photo gallery.


It an unforgettable historical fact that the billionth Nokia phone, a Nokia 1100 was sold in Nigeria in 2005. I wonder how the owner of that special Nokia phone felt at that particular moment.


There is a special Nokia for blogging on WordPress from Ovi store and you can also post photos on Blogger through Nokia LifeBlog.


Luca Filighedd has shown how to do it on his blog. You can join Forum Nokia to learn more.



Tuesday, January 4, 2011

The Cosmopolitan 2011 With Star-Studded Entertainment Lineup




New Luxury Resort at the Heart of the Las Vegas Strip Thrills Guests with Weekend of Intimate Concerts Featuring Today's Most Celebrated Established and Up-and-Coming Musical Artists






LAS VEGAS (January 1, 2011) /PRNewswire/ — The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, the newest resort to open on the Las Vegas Strip, rang in the New Year with an entertainment tour de force so powerful, it is sure to resonate across the entertainment industry for years to come.

Perfectly illustrating the resort's spirited approach to creating a unique luxury experience, The Cosmopolitan hosted the New Year's Eve bash of the year, headlined by a concert featuring solo and mash-up performances by Grammy Award-winning artists Coldplay and JAY-Z. In addition to these exhilarating acts, guests were treated to surprise performances throughout the night when Kanye West, John Mayer and Beyonce joined JAY-Z on stage.






Eager to welcome 2011 with panache, many of the most recognizable names from the worlds of film, fashion, television and sports converged upon The Cosmopolitan for the invite-only celebration, which included private performances at Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub as well as throughout the resort. Revelers on The Strip shared in the excitement as the once-in-a-lifetime New Year's performance was broadcast live on the resort's 65-foot digital marquee overlooking Las Vegas Boulevard.





The multi-day celebration began with an exclusive private bash at Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan, where indie rock band Florence + the Machine performed. Other acts playing throughout the weekend at The Cosmopolitan's diverse array of entertainment venues included Ben Folds, who performed a set during a lavish gala dinner, DJ Evalicious, Jamie Liddell, DJ Erick Morillo, DJ Samantha Ronson, Solange Knowles, Mavis Staples and DJ Mia Moretti and Caitlin Moe.





Revelers at The Cosmopolitan's New Year's weekend included couples JAY-Z and Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, on again duo Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez, Haylie Duff and Nick Zano, Channing Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan, Ellen Pompeo and husband Chris Ivery, and Mel B with Stephen Belafonte.

Also spotted at the weekend's events were Gwyneth Paltrow—wife of Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin—Blake Lively and Jessica Szohr of Gossip Girl fame, Kellan Lutz, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Kirsten Dunst, Rashida Jones, Emmy Rossum, Bonnie Somerville, Shiri Appleby, Taraji Henson, Lucas Haas and Emmanuelle Chriqui. Other guests included designer Alexander Wang and musical guests Jared Followill of Kings of Leon, Brandy, Christina Milian, Lance Bass and Fab Five Freddie.
About The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is a unique luxury resort offering a decidedly different perspective, situated in the heart of The Strip. The resort's uniquely vertical, multi-tower design offers spectacular views of the vibrant city. The new 2,995-room resort features oversized, residential-style living spaces with expansive, one-of-a-kind private terraces. The Cosmopolitan's luxurious resort amenities include a 100,000-square-foot casino; Sahra Spa & Hammam; three unique pool experiences at The Pool District; Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan, a multi-level integrated nightclub; and 150,000 square feet of state-of-the-art convention and meeting space. An eclectic line-up of new-to-market retailers include AllSaints Spitalfields, Beckley, CRSVR Sneaker Boutique, DNA2050, Droog, Molly Brown's Swimwear, Retrospecs & Co, Skins 6|2 Cosmetics and STITCHED. Signature restaurants include Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill by restaurateurs Bruce and Eric Bromberg; Comme Ça by Los Angeles Chef David Myers; Estiatorio Milos, by international restaurateur Costas Spiliadis; Holsteins from Block 16 Hospitality; Jaleo and China Poblano restaurants by acclaimed Chef José Andrés; Scarpetta and D.O.C.G. by award-winning Chef Scott Conant; and popular steakhouse STK from The One Group.

For more information visit: www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com
Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/cosmopolitan_lv
Find us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/thecosmopolitan


Media Contact:
Amy Rossetti
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
702.314.3330
pr@cosmopolitanlasvegas.com



Saturday, January 1, 2011

JAY-Z performs at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas - New Year's Eve




JAY-Z performs at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas - New Year's Eve and Grand Opening Celebration 2 photo credit Ethan Miller Wireimage.


JAY-Z performs at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas  - New Year's Eve and Grand Opening Celebration 2 photo credit Ethan Miller Wireimage


New Luxury Resort at the Heart of the Las Vegas Strip Thrills Guests with Weekend of Intimate Concerts Featuring Today’s Most Celebrated Established and Up-and-Coming Musical Artists

LAS VEGAS (January 1, 2011) – The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, the newest resort to open on the Las Vegas Strip, rang in the New Year with an entertainment tour de force so powerful, it is sure to resonate across the entertainment industry for years to come.

Perfectly illustrating the resort’s spirited approach to creating a unique luxury experience, The Cosmopolitan hosted the New Year’s Eve bash of the year, headlined by a concert featuring solo and mash-up performances by Grammy Award-winning artists Coldplay and JAY-Z. In addition to these exhilarating acts, guests were treated to surprise performances throughout the night when Kanye West, John Mayer and Beyonce joined JAY-Z on stage.

Eager to welcome 2011 with panache, many of the most recognizable names from the worlds of film, fashion, television and sports converged upon The Cosmopolitan for the invite-only celebration, which included private performances at Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub as well as throughout the resort. Revelers on The Strip shared in the excitement as the once-in-a-lifetime New Year’s performance was broadcast live on the resort’s 65-foot digital marquee overlooking Las Vegas Boulevard.

The multi-day celebration began with an exclusive private bash at Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan, where indie rock band Florence + the Machine performed. Other acts playing throughout the weekend at The Cosmopolitan’s diverse array of entertainment venues included Ben Folds, who performed a set during a lavish gala dinner, DJ Evalicious, Jamie Liddell, DJ Erick Morillo, DJ Samantha Ronson, Solange Knowles, Mavis Staples and DJ Mia Moretti and Caitlin Moe.

Revelers at The Cosmopolitan’s New Year’s weekend included couples JAY-Z and Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, on again duo Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez, Haylie Duff and Nick Zano, Channing Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan, Ellen Pompeo and husband Chris Ivery, and Mel B with Stephen Belafonte.

Also spotted at the weekend’s events were Gwyneth Paltrow—wife of Coldplay’s lead singer Chris Martin—Blake Lively and Jessica Szohr of Gossip Girl fame, Kellan Lutz, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Kirsten Dunst, Rashida Jones, Emmy Rossum, Bonnie Somerville, Shiri Appleby, Taraji Henson, Lucas Haas and Emmanuelle Chriqui. Other guests included designer Alexander Wang and musical guests Jared Followill of Kings of Leon, Brandy, Christina Milian, Lance Bass and Fab Five Freddie.

About The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is a unique luxury resort offering a decidedly different perspective, situated in the heart of The Strip. The resort’s uniquely vertical, multi-tower design offers spectacular views of the vibrant city. The new 2,995-room resort features oversized, residential-style living spaces with expansive, one-of-a-kind private terraces. The Cosmopolitan’s luxurious resort amenities include a 100,000-square-foot casino; Sahra Spa & Hammam; three unique pool experiences at The Pool District; Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan, a multi-level integrated nightclub; and 150,000 square feet of state-of-the-art convention and meeting space. An eclectic line-up of new-to-market retailers include AllSaints Spitalfields, Beckley, CRSVR Sneaker Boutique, DNA2050, Droog, Molly Brown's Swimwear, Retrospecs & Co, Skins 6|2 Cosmetics and STITCHED. Signature restaurants include Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill by restaurateurs Bruce and Eric Bromberg; Comme Ça by Los Angeles Chef David Myers; Estiatorio Milos, by international restaurateur Costas Spiliadis; Holsteins from Block 16 Hospitality; Jaleo and China Poblano restaurants by acclaimed Chef José Andrés; Scarpetta and D.O.C.G. by award-winning Chef Scott Conant; and popular steakhouse STK from The One Group.


For more information visit: www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com
Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/cosmopolitan_lv
Find us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/thecosmopolitan

MEDIA INQUIRIES:
Amy Rossetti
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
702.314.3330
pr@cosmopolitanlasvegas.com