, Eva Longoria proudly graces the cover of Maxim's January/February issue as "Woman Of The Year."

The actress has become well–known not just for her on screen roles, but as a producer, businesswoman and philanthropist. Longoria is an icon in the hispanic community as she launched the Eva Longoria Foundation, which harnesses education and entrepreneurship to inspire Latinas to be successful.
The 38–year–old recently made the cover of Hispanic Executive magazine's "Top 10 Leaders" issue.
Longoria graduated from Cal State Northridge with a master's in Chicano studies last May. "I take a lot of pride in my education and being civically engaged as an American," she told Hispanic Executive of her accomplishments. "It’s been a journey for me, but a really fun one. I feel like I haven’t even tapped into the potential I have as a human being."
Clearly, Maxim has taken note of her well–harnessed star power and Longoria is thrilled. "I've had a beautiful relationship with Maxim over all these years … When someone sees the cover of this issue, they're going to say, '¡Que rico!' … Say it when something is really good," she told the magazine.

Eku's facial contours are just marvellous..kai! God spent time to create this lady....sizzling babe!

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Eku's facial contours are just marvellous..kai! God spent time to create this lady....sizzling babe!

- See more at: http://dondumex.blogspot.com/#sthash.BSjXwXvZ.dpuf

Star stuns Nigeria's biggest artistes with the largest toast in Africa

Premium lager, Star, on January 1st drew the crème de la crème of Nigeria’s artistes, with some of the biggest names in the music entertainment industry witnessing what was arguably the largest toast in Africa. The event, one of the special highlights of the second annual Countdown held at Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island Lagos.

The symbolic toast to usher in the new year was anchored by the Corporate Affairs Adviser Nigerian Breweries Plc, Kufre Ekanem with Funke Akindele, Funmi Iyanda and a bevy of other guests who had the audience raising their glasses to toast 2014 as the giant LED clock on display struck midnight.

The special toast was done with a purpose-designed Star Magnum bottle which popped as the clock ticked midnight. Hundreds of thousands of Lagosians, tourists, music fans and celebs clicked glasses and sipped on Star, as happy new year wishes took over Eko Atlantic.

Artistes who witnessed the event include D’banj, Tuface, M.I and Ice Prince Davido as well as Burna Boy, Timaya, Banky W, WizKid, Omolara, Ara, Ozzy Bosco, Waje, May D, Tunde Ednut, CEO Dancers, Reminisce, Show Dem Camp, General Pype, Skuki, Eldee, Sasha, Skales, JMartins, Bez, Orezi, Seyi Shay, Ketchup, K/Switch, and many more.

Africa’s favourite rapper M.I stunned fellow label mate and multiple award winning rapper Ice Prince when he joined him on stage to perform his hit classic “Aboki’ at the Lagos Countdown powered by STAR which held at Eko Atlantic Victoria Island Lagos on the 31st of December 2013.

 "I’m wishing you a great year ahead, the popular rapper chorused repeatedly, 2014 is your year,” he emphasised to the audience as he joined Ice Prince on stage.

 The tables turned easily as the prolific rapper enjoined Ice Prince -who set aside his regular ‘chains’ and jeans for a classy ice blue caftan-to stay on stage after his own act.
The exciting duo went on to perform for over 30 minutes some of M.I’s classic songs such as Action Film, Undisputed Champion and African Rapper (No 1) and others to the delight of the teeming crowd before bowing off the stage.
Stellar performances from each artiste rivalled the pyrotechnic fireworks for effect as each artiste strove to ensure that guests enjoyed every minute of the almost 12 hour event.
The Lagos Countdown ended with a sensational performance by fast rising artiste, Burna Boy.

Centenary pageant winner, Queen Ubah says "It pays to have values"

Stunning model and video vixen Queen Ubah won the Centenary Pageant which held in Dec. 2013 in Bayelsa State. Queen will be a beauty queen for the rest of her life as her reign is for the next 100 years. She won a brand new car from the pageant organisers which they will change every 5 years for the rest of her life and she also got a scholarship to school anywhere in the world.

Talking about what has brought her far in life, Queen says it's her principles and values...

"As a model I vowed never to do anything that's against my religion, my principles and values. Even as a video model I stood my ground and never compromised into doing the wrong things. I guess it pays to be good. No one ever knows God's plans for them. He knows the end from the beginning and His plans for us is that of greatness."

High court bombed in Rivers State

A High Court in Ahoada East LGA of Rivers State was bombed this morning Monday January 6th, according to reports from the state.
The Will Nigeria reports:

The bombing of the court where Justice Charles N. Wali usually holds court, reportedly occurred on Monday morning a few hours before a politically charged suit against Hon Evans Bipi, a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly and leader of a group of 6 lawmakers, who has been unlawfully parading himself as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

Justice Wali had about a month ago ordered Bipi to stop parading himself as Speaker of the House as the tussle over control of the state government between loyalists of the Presidency and the Rivers Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, lingers with an end in sight. No casualties have been reported over the bombing as at the time of filing this report.

Scott Disick's dad dies 2 months after his mum passed away

Kourtney Kardashian's longtime partner Scott Disick has lost his dad just two months after losing his mum, Bonnie Disick, who passed away suddenly in early November 2013 at age 63.

His dad, Jeffrey Disick, a real estate developer, died on Friday January 3rd according to a report by E! News. Scott is said to be so devastated and beside himself with grief.

Imagine losing both parents within two months, especially when you're an only child like Scott is. 
"Scott is an only child with no remaining family." a source told E! News. Too sad!

Comedian Basketmouth apologizes after rape joke enrages people

The popular comedian broadcasted a joke highlighting the difference between a white girl and an African girl and included rape in his list (above) on his Facebook page which enraged a lot of people
Basketmouth has since taken down the post and apologized to his fans on his Facebook page. His apology:

Ramsey Noah shares rags2riches story

Celebrities have started sharing their rags to riches story to inspire people who look up to them. In a new interview with Sunday Sun, actor Ramsey Noah recalled the years before the fame and money.

"Those were the times when things got really bad for my mother and I and we had nothing. It was so bad that we didn’t have a home or shelter to live in. We had to stay in a store, a small store that could take only one mat. My mother and I squeezed ourselves in that mat. We didn’t even have a cup to drink water not to talk of a stove to cook. And my mother had to borrow, beg and stuff like that. These were moments when I was young I didn’t realize the gravity of poverty we were in, I couldn’t tell. But it was a good orientation for me. It was moments that I thank God for making me past through, because that has sustained and helped me even as an actor. The ability to deliver all the roles they give me because I have tasted both sides of the coin." Ramsey said. Continue..

Tell us about your growing up?
My growing up was like tasting the two sides of a coin. When I said tasting the two sides of a coin; I mean tasting being a rich man and a poor man. I grew up with my mother, and with a silver spoon, I had it all. When I began to realize that I had good things to show off, everything disappeared. We started from grace to grass; that has helped me a lot because it totally balanced the equation of life. It gives me confidence in all spheres. For instance, I can hang out with the enlightened or the rich. I can mingle with them very easily without any complication or complex whatsoever. Also, if it is the low class or poor people, I can mingle very easily with them. I can eat a fantastic dinner in a huge, expensive restaurant and I can go eat amala at a buka and I would not feel anything. I don’t care being a popular actor or a role model. I am a role model to everybody.

Are you saying that fame has not denied you anything in life?
It has denied me a few, but it has not denied me being as natural as I want to be. I won’t let that happen. It has happened to some of my colleagues. Fame has taken them away from what they wanted to do or be. There was a time I went to a bank to pay my NEPA bill and I was wearing a short and T-shirt, because it was on Monday morning somebody came down and said ‘Ramsey Noah, you are a role model, you shouldn’t have been wearing this’. I didn’t take it likely with him.
 
With all these experiences, what has life taught you?
Life has taught me never to look down on anybody because the person you disregard might just be your saviour tomorrow. I realized that all my mother’s property was washed away by rain. We couldn’t sleep all through the night because of the flood. It was really terrible. Like I said, it is a life lesson.
 
Is there anything that can make you cry or shed tears after all you passed through?
Yeah, those moments; those terrible moments when we had nothing and we were living off people. People were just helping us out. There were times we didn’t have food to eat three or four days. You haven’t eaten and your stomach is rumbling but you don’t have any place to go. There was a time I lived on the street, in shops. There was a time I slept under the bridge. It was unfortunate that there were no records so that we can have memories we could play back now. To me, I am so extremely grateful that I went through it. At that time I hated everybody around me. In fact, I used to question why God was doing this to me. But I think God knew that I needed this for my future.