Brazil vs. Croatia: Final score 3-1 in 2014 World Cup Opener

If opening games are anything to go by, then we could be in for a cracker of a World Cup. 

The hosts went behind after seven minutes when Marcelo turned a cross into his own net - a goal which was met with stunned silence by the crowd before Neymar answered with a first-half equalizer, and a dive in the box from striker Fred led to the go-ahead goal in the second half on a Neymar penalty kick.

Oscar then added some security in extra time, and Brazil is back on track at the head of Group A.

It could have been worse for Brazil when Neymar clashed with Croatia midfielder Luka Modric, but referee Yuichi Nishimura only produced a yellow card.

In the end, it was a narrow victory for Brazil, but one they'll hope to build on if they can shrug off some of the immense pressure they're under. It was significant before, and despite the win, it may now get worse given the manner of their victory.

GM Fashion Police: Khloe Kardashian's Outfit to the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards

Smash or Pass?

Davido Crowned African King Of Music at 2014 MAMA

Here is the full list of winner for the 2014 MTV MAMA which took place yesterday at the ICC, Durban in South Africa. Our very own Davido was the star of the night as he carted home 2 awards, one for Best Male Act an the other for Artist Of The Year. 

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John Obayuwana of Polo Luxury Group Promotes #BringBackOurGirls at 2014 Financial Times Business of Luxury Summit!

Founder and Managing Director of Polo Luxury, John Obayuwana, was recently at the 2014 Financial Times Business of Luxury Summit.

The summit which took place at the St. Regis Hotel in Mexico City, on Sunday 11th – Tuesday 13th May 2014 focused on the economies and the luxury industry of Turkey and Africa. Other members of the panel included Christian Louboutin, Burak Celet and William Hutchings.

During the panel session, John Obayuwana joined a list of politicians, celebrities and activists in the #BringBackOurGirls campaign, bringing out a sign with the trending slogan written on it. He used that opportunity to enlighten the attendees on the ongoing struggle to safeguard the return of the girls kidnapped by Boka Haram in Borno State.

The Financial Times Business of Luxury Summit this year attracted senior executives, industry leaders, brand experts, executives and decision makers of the luxury industry such as OBE Designer, Stella McCartney; Founder of Christian Louboutin, Christian Louboutin; CEO of DESA, Burak Celet; President of Carolina Herrera, Caroline Brown; CEO of Italia Independent, Lapo Elkann; Executive Chairman of the Estée Lauder Companies, William Lauder; President of Bottega Veneta, Marco Bizzarri and Fashion Director & Chief Fashion Critic of the New York Times, Vanessa Friedman.

Miss Entertainment International Beauty Pageant 2014

Miss Entertainment International Beauty Pageant registration is really hitting up and due to popular demand for extension on the date to enable others register, Miss Entertainment Team has extended the registration till the end of this month (May)instead of 11thMay. We encourage you therefore to use this little extension to tidy up your registration. 

REMY MARTIN ‘DANCE OFF’ RETURNS EVEN BIGGER FOR 2014

After a successful and impressive run in 2013 which saw fan-favourite Precious Eleogu crowned the winner of Remy Martin’s ‘Dance Off’ grand finale and win a brand new 2013 Kia Rio, Remy Martin is back in 2014 with an all-new and improved Remy Martin ‘Dance Off 2014’ as part of At The Club with Remy Martin.

This year, the Dance Off will be open to groups of two to four persons instead of individuals. Starting from April 19, shortlisted contestants will have the opportunity to show millions of people what stuff they are made of.

Diary of Basketmouth Uncensored 2014 UK Tour

Here is another sneak peak into what went down in London @ the Basketmouth Uncensored Tour. The full diary will be released next week. 

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The 2014 Anzisha Prize Opens for Entries, Apply Today!

Entries are now open for the Anzisha Prize – Africa’s premier award for the continent’s best young entrepreneurs. This year, youth organisation partners and media brands all over the continent will join forces to find, celebrate and support the most innovative social and business entrepreneurs under the age of 22. Over $75,000 USD in cash prizes will be shared by the 2014 finalists.

Hosted by the African Leadership Academy (ALA) in partnership with The MasterCard Foundation, the Anzisha Prize celebrates initiative and innovation. It identifies exceptional young entrepreneurs who are blazing a trail of startup success and providing shining examples for others follow. In just three years, the Anzisha Prize has grown into one of the most sought after awards for young entrepreneurs globally. On top of the significant cash prizes, the 12 Anzisha finalists will join a growing Anzisha Fellow Network of the continent’s top youth entrepreneurs.

Beautiful and eclectic Temi Dollface covers BeautyBox first issue for 2014

Beauty Box Magazine, the foremost hair/beauty/skincare magazine present their first issue for 2014 and it features the beautiful and eclectic Temi Dollface as the cover star. It features educative articles, amazing editorial shoots and interviews of singer/entrepreneur Dencia and music artist Glen as well. Plus alternative remedies to all our hair and beauty concerns, which is meant to take us to our desired beauty wonderland. This is one issue you MUST read.

PHOTO OF THE DAY: IK Ogbonna advice fans on the way forward in 2014

I support your advice brother...

FG To Maintain Presidential Jets With N1.52Bn in 2014 - Punch

Culled from Punch 

The Federal Government has budgeted N1.52b for the maintenance of the 10 aircraft currently in the Presidential Air Fleet in 2014.

The maintenance cost is slightly higher than the N1.5bn proposed as the initial deposit for the purchase of additional aircraft that will bring the number of aircraft in the fleet to 11.

This is apart from the N747m earmarked for the purchase of aviation fuel for the aircraft already in the fleet.

Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife TV to debut the African version of Desperate Housewives in 2014

L-R Catherine Powell, SVP & GM, Media Distribution, The Walt Disney Company, EMEA; Giovanni Mastrangelo, General Manager, Disney Media Distribution, Emerging Markets; Mo Abudu, Chairman & CEO, EbonyLife TV

Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife TV has signed a co-production deal for the African version of Desperate Housewives scheduled to debut in mid -2014.

The original ABC TV series- Desperate Housewives – followed the lives of a group of women as seen through the eyes of a dead neighbour who committed suicide in the very first episode. The storyline covers thirteen years of the women’s lives over eight seasons as they worked through domestic struggles and family life, while facing the secrets, crimes and mysteries hidden behind the doors of their — at the surface — beautiful and seemingly perfect neighbourhood.