Photo: Genevieve Nnaji Rocks D&G at Obasanjo's foundation launch in London

She looks gorgeous, always a sight to behold.

Michelle Obama Wears Custom Jason Wu Gown for 2013 Inaugural

Jason Wu may have won international recognition for twice designing inaugural gowns for US first lady Michelle Obama, but judges in his native Taiwan seem unimpressed.

Taiwan’s Intellectual Property Court ruled Monday that Wu’s new label “Miss Wu” could not be registered as a brand because it was not distinctive enough.

Wu is one of only several dozen Chinese surnames and the court upheld a government trademark agency decision that “Miss Wu” was too generic, despite Wu’s claim that it conjured up the hoot of an owl, depicted on its logo.

He designed Michelle Obama’s white inaugural gown in 2008. On Monday, she appeared in another of his creations, a shiny red gown with a halter top.

Wu was born in Taiwan before moving to Canada at age 9.

Channing Tatum Named 2012′s sexiest man alive

People magazine on Wednesday declared Hollywood actor Channing Tatum the “sexiest man alive” in 2012.

A muscular 32 year old former model, Tatum has appeared in “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra,” “21 Jump Street,” and “Magic Mike,” among other films.

Upon hearing he had been picked for the annual honor, Tatum was modest, the gossip magazine said. “Y’all are messing with me,” it quoted him as saying.

His wife, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, told the magazine that her husband sculpts and likes to quote 19th century author and poet Edgar Allan Poe, as well as offer her massages.

Previous laureates of People’s award include actors George Clooney, Matt Damon and Brad Pitt.

Pictures of Tolu Toolz with Moussa Moussa

Popular Beat FM on air personality and TV personality Tolu Oniru 'Toolz' teamed up with photographer Moussa Moussa for a photo session for her new website www.toolzo.net. The website will be launched officially on September 18th, 2012.

 

GLAM Networks Announces Glam Report TV

Glam Report TV Presenters; Fade Ogunro (left), Didi Ocheja (middle), Michelle Dede (right) with Falzi Fahm – Director, Opinions Former

Glam network has become a necessary presence in the minds of fashion conscious Nigerians and of course, beauty and lifestyle experts. To further make their presence known,  Glam
Networks announces Glam Report TV - a 30 minute chic and fast-paced fashion and beauty
television magazine show.

BolaBalogun- Creator & Producer of Glam-Report TV

Bola Balogun- Creator & Producer of Glam Report TV (left) & Dr. Ebele Ugochukwu of Sleek Nigeria

The show which  intersects home and foreign territories to aptly meet the needs and preferences of the trendy youth and working class Nigerian is split in 4 segments, namely:

Glam Personality: This segment uncovers power entrepreneurs in the Nigerian Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle industry. It highlights their brands, competitive strength, typical work day, the glitz of their careers and their personalities.

Glam Spotlight: This segment focuses on players within the Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle industry under the age of 32 who have thrilling careers. It aims to inspire the audience.

Glam Access: This segment goes behind the scenes of the most exciting and high profile photo shoots, fashion, beauty and lifestyle events.  It also features the hottest celebrities revealing their style secrets.

Glam U:  This is an interactive DIY segment that provides cutting edge information and tips on skin care, grooming, style, beauty and fashion.  The segment’s sponsors, VENUS, anticipate that it will “encourage our consumers to have and live a better lifestyle”

Bola Balogun-Creator & Producer of Glam Report TV with the show’s presenters; Michelle Dede, Fade Ogunro, Didi Ocheja and Actress and Face of Venus, Omoni Oboli and the Venus team.

Speaking on Glam Report TV, Bola Balogun, its Creator and Producer said, “We all deserve to be living our best lives. The show provides us with the tools to do so;  it allows us to lovingly embrace fashion, crave a more fulfilled lifestyle  and successfully work towards an improved, rejuvenated and glamorous us.” 

Left to capture the hearts of the show’s audience will be hosts Michelle Dede, Didi Ocheja and Fade Ogunro. Armed with years of experience in their areas of expertise: Michelle, a TV and live-events presenter with “Big Brother Nigeria” and MTN’s “Family Game Show” under her portfolio; Didi, Creative Director of Didi Isah Accessories and was the prior Executive Brand Director for Miss Nigeria and The Creative Director of the Miss Nigeria reality show; and Fade, a multilingual radio presenter at the Beat99.9Fm and TV producer. The vivacious and versatile trio adequately set the tone of what promises to be most invigorating beauty, fashion and lifestyle TV show to infiltrate our everyday lives.

Bola Balogun & Glam Report TV Presenters- Fade (left), Didi (middle) & Michelle (right)

SLEEK is the official hair and make-up Sponsor of Glam Report TV.  Glam Report TV Media Partners are Genevieve Magazine and BellaNaija.com.  Additional Sponsors and Media Partners will be unveiled in the coming weeks. 

 Glam Report TV will air on AIT, DSTV’s Africa Magic and other local channels.

About Glam Networks
 

Glam Networks is a television content development and production company committed to creating innovative television programmes that focus on fashion, beauty and lifestyle for African and International markets.  Glam Networks was established in 2009 by Bola Balogun – Nigeria’s pioneering fashion stylist and foremost fashion consultant. Glam Network’s television production credits include: “Miss Nigeria Reality Show” with Nike Oshinowo-Soleye, “Austrian Lace” Documentary, “I See Lagos” Television Campaign with Governor Fashola, “Oprah Winfrey Show – Beauty in Africa” with Uche Eze of Bella Naija, “MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week Audition Special”, and “Venus Glam Time With Omoni Oboli”.

www.glamreport.tv.com

Omoni Oboli- Face of Venus

Franca Asindi- Editor, Complete Fashion Magazine

Efe Tommy- Excite On Tv (left), Elohor Aisien, Azuka & Dimeji Alara- Editor StyleMania

LADY GAGA STEPS OUT IN TRANSPARENT TIGHTS AND BRA (PHOTOS)

 I honestly don't know the whole idea behind this new look. Gaga you are the bomb and you exploded this time!!!
                    

Knocked- Off, Kardashian Style?

I get it and it's actually very smart-- once someone becomes famous for being famous, it's time to capitalize on that fame and make some serious moolah. And that's exactly what the Kardashian sisters did. *Mama K knows best, I tell ya!* Don't get me wrong, I love these girls-- they are seriously entertaining to watch and reality shows like that can't get any more realistic... Not :)

And then they ventured into bags. There could only be 2 results= either they hit the mark, or they miss it entirely. The sisters reportedly said they worked very closely together on the designs for each bag. 

*Bitch Mode Alert in 3...2...* I'm sure they spent a lot of time meeting up and working on the designs-- with other designer bags in mind. Sorry girls, I love you, but your bag collection is just plain insulting to the brands you (consciously... or wait, was this all a coincidence? lol) paid homage to. 

Kan you say Knockoff with a Kapital K, please? Note that some bags resemble their designer counterparts more than the others. But tell me, oh please tell me they were NOT thinking of those bags when they were studiously designing them? I put their bags next to their designer counterparts for good measure. I know the designer bags don't deserve this (and the brands will most likely not be happy about the side by side comparison), I'm sorrrrrry. But I have to prove my point here.

Here goes!

Bag # 1: At least this is not that similar. K's has that hideous zipper like it's about to reveal a boob or something. LOL.  The inspiration is there somewhere though.

 

I'm not even going to bother posting the Balenciaga lookalike anymore. Bottomline, I just can't. Sure, there are so many bags out there that are designer- inspired. Loads, in fact! But please Kardashian girls, don't attempt to make a "quick buck" through shortcuts like this. You girls obviously know you will "sell". I had just hoped you'd have put more effort into the creative process when you design your merchandise. At least give that to your fans. I'm a fan, but there's no way I'll buy any of the bags above-- it was not a well- thought out collection. Disappointed is not even a word that can articulately describe my sentiment. 

Before I end this rather snarky post about the bags, I still want to end it on a good note because I'm really not one to hang on to a negative mood. So here goes--  really, there is one good thing about this whole collection-- the price points. :) Now knock yourselves out! LOL