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Who are you wearing? Who made this? You have a lovely dress. Your suit is cut to fit. Your make up is great. Wooow, your shoes are beautiful, what brand is it? I could go on-and-on and-on to remember some of the basic questions that are usually asked on the red carpet of the VGMAs.

Over the years, Red Carpet Experience has been an integral part of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards ; The Glitz, the Glamour, the Look and the Feel, all add up to the ever  anticipated  Music Awards Nite. Count Down to the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards has already started and I bet many are still deciding on shoes, clothes and Make up , just to  Rock the Red Carpet.

Last year Celebrities did all they could to beat time to make it on the red carpet. But alas! lateness set in and many a celebrity missed their chance to shine on the RED CARPET. Many could not make it on time although it was advertised to start from 7pm to 8pm.  By 8: pm, Berla Mundi had started wrapping up her interesting interviews o…

In case one needs to brush up on their reading of President Trump’s Twitter feed, “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” is set to open The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library — yes, for real.
According to TheWrap, The New York City library opens for a few days in June and will be free to the public. It will also be “tremendous,” per a media release for the Comedy Central stunt.

“Every president since Franklin D. Roosevelt has been honored with a meticulously curated memorial library commemorating the documents of historical value crafted during his time as leader of the free world,” the 11 o’clock show wrote. “Continuing this hallowed tradition, and seeing no need to wait for him to leave office, ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah‘ will honor our current president with ‘The Daily Show’ Presents: The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library, the first of its kind, showcasing our Commander in Chief’s preferred vessel for communicating with the public, his Twitter feed…

Three months after his death on Christmas Day, George Michael was laid to rest Wednesday in an intimate ceremony.
“We can confirm that the funeral of the singer George Michael took place today. Family and close friends gathered for the small, private ceremony to say goodbye to their beloved son, brother and friend,” a rep for the singer tells PEOPLE in a statement.
“George Michael’s family would like to thank his fans across the world for their many messages of love and support. We ask that the family’s wish for privacy be respected so that they can continue to live their lives privately, away from any media intrusion. No further details will be released.”
A source tells PEOPLE Michael was buried in London at Highgate Ceremony next to his beloved mother, Lesley, who died 20 years ago.
The burial comes almost three weeks after the legendary singer’s cause of death was revealed to be dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and fatty liver, according to the senior coroner for Oxfo…

Cristiano Ronaldo has the looks, the medals and the money. And now even an airport -- in Madeira, where he was born -- has been renamed in his honor, with a new bust to boot also unveiled Wednesday of the Real Madrid star.
Eight months after the four-time world player of year held the Euro 2016 trophy aloft after Portugal's 1-0 win over France in Paris, the Aeroporto da Madeira in Funcal is now the "Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport."

If Ronaldo is now an airport, it was his visage on the bust that arguably stole the show -- at least on social media.
BBC presenter Dan Walker remarked the bust's appearance bore a striking resemblance to the former Republic of Ireland international striker Niall Quinn. Other wags opined the bust's image was more like ex-Liverpool Norwegian international defender John Arne Riise. When you send the statue guy a picture of Niall Quinn instead of Cristiano Ronaldo #Awkward 😂 pic.twitter.com/0VR8qPskVF — Dan Walker (@mrdanwa…

John Legend surprised fans and passing rail passengers earlier with a gig at St Pancras station in central London. 
The 10-time Grammy winner tweeted that he was about to get off the Eurostar from Paris.
Within 20 minutes his post had drawn a big crowd who got to hear an eight-minute performance, including Ordinary People.
Afterwards Legend didn't have time for fan selfies as he was escorted away to an unknown location.
This is the tweet that got things started. Arriving at London @StPancrasInt on @EurostarUK. Do they still have that piano there? — John Legend (@johnlegend) March 29, 2017 Fans quickly spread the word.
Oh my god oh my god oh my god https://t.co/uBQVzKMsRv — Maisie Williams (@Maisie_Williams) March 29, 2017 Newspaper reporters and other media weren't far behind.
Sooo @johnlegend just performed at St Pancras station 😱 pic.twitter.com/25BnbwP1YX — Time Out London (@TimeOutLondon) March 29, 2017 His PR team were ready and poised.
Who is hogging the piano at St Pancras? @john…

Beauty pageants have for many years been opening doors for young and talented ladies all over the world.  But as the world of pageants face decline in its relevance, one pageant, Miss Kanekalon, is changing the status quo; impacting on young ladies across West Africa.

The pageant is hair industry specific, and it looks for clever and beautiful young women who can become ambassadors for Kanekalon, a leading manufacturer of synthetic fibers/hair in the world.
The delectable Benahili Ojeme Faith emerged as Miss Kanekalon 2016, whisking home the grand prize of a brand-new Nissan Altima 2016, and a whopping N2million. Mahalia Bamford from Ghana, the first runner-up, and Opaluwa Ojotule Tamarai second runner-up were not left behind as they also carted home N1.5million and N1million, respectively.

So how different is Miss Kanekalon and how have the winners benefited from it? Benahili who won the pageant in her second attempt says. “Winning the pageant has expanded my horizon in so many…

A missing Indonesian man was found dead inside the body of a python, according to local police.
Akbar went missing on Sunday on the island of Sulawesi, after leaving to harvest palm oil.
In the search for the 25-year-old, police told BBC Indonesian that they had found a huge snake they suspected had swallowed the man.
The reticulated python, reported to be 7m (23ft)-long, was cut open and the man's body was found.
Reticulated pythons are among the world's longest reptiles and suffocate their victims before swallowing them whole.
Pythons rarely kill and eat humans, although there are occasional reports of them swallowing young children or animals.
Mashura, a spokesperson for the police in West Sulawesi province told BBC Indonesian that villagers reported to police that Akbar had been missing for 24 hours.
Police then conducted a search and found the snake near the family's palm plantation.
"They didn't find him (Akbar), but the villagers saw an unmoving python in the…

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has not attended the funeral of veteran anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada at the request of his family. 
Mr Kathrada called on Mr Zuma to resign last year after he became mired in a series of corruption scandals. 
Ex-President Kgalema Motlanthe got a rousing applause from mourners when he repeated Mr Kathrada's call. 
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, who is at risk of being sacked by Mr Zuma, also received a standing ovation. 
Mr Kathrada, 87, was buried in the main city, Johannesburg, following his death on Tuesday. 
He was jailed alongside Nelson Mandela for fighting against white minority rule Mr Kathrada spent more than 26 years in prison before his release in 1989. He later served as an adviser to then-President Mandela in South Africa's first democratically-elected government. 
Mr Zuma had ordered the national flag to fly at half-mast following his death and had postponed a cabinet meeting so that officials could attend the fu…

Brazil has officially become the first country to qualify for next year's World cup in Russia after the South American nation defeated Paraguay 3-0 on Wednesday morning, and then watched Peru's inflict a 2-1 victory over Uruguay.
The win over Paraguay, inspired by country captain Neymar, was Brazil's 13th match without a loss, booking their place in Russia. In Brazil's group, Colombia, Uruguay and Chile occupy the remaining three guaranteed World Cup spots.. Brazil even though they lost their first game during qualifying, to Chile, have not lost in the 13 subsequent matches. A run which means Brazil sits on 33 points after 14 matches, with 10 wins, one loss and three draws. “When I look at my family — the players — and when we talk to the fans and see how happy they are, that’s when you think ‘I’m part of something very special,'” Head coach, Tite said after Brazil’s qualification was confirmed.

Activists took to the runway at London Stansted Airport yesterday night, March 28th, blockading a flight filled with asylum seekers being deported to Nigeria and Ghana.

The activists numbering about 14 took to the tarmac at the airport in an attempt to stop the flight.

Using tubes and chains, the campaigners including members of the Lesbians and Gay Support the Migrants group,  locked on to each other and a pyramid structure and refused to leave the runway until the flight is cancelled.
Many of those on board claim their lives will be in danger should their return go ahead. Among those due to board are a 21-year-old asylum seeker who claimed his brother and grandfather were killed in Nigeria.
"Both of my parents are in the UK, they are British. I have been here, with them for over 5 years but the Home Office wants to send me back to Nigeria. They say I cannot stay here with my parents anymore. My brothers are here. I am in fear to go back to Nigeria. They killed my gr…

Young lady try and know certain facts about you and don't avail yourself to be harmed. What you are in is DATING and not marriage. Get smart and wise up. Dating should help you gain self-confidence. The gentleman doesn't own you yet because there is no bond. Why do you hear him when he screams for SEX? Do you know when the pride is lost, it can't be restored even when it’s secondary as some say? 
It becomes so when you got hurt and have decided not to give in again so your vital part becomes a little closed. Then it is termed as SECONDARY VIRGINITY. It could have been better if you keep it than giving it in your dating stage. It hurts when there is a post on social media which says, give one word for your ex-boyfriend and you see ladies insulting. It baffles me a lot. Dating is to learn how to become independent.

Even in the courtship stage, certain things are not accepted to be done. It is a promise to be married and not marriage. Know the difference. Even co…

It was all joy when colleagues,relatives and friends gathered over the weekend at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) for the school’s 49th graduation ceremony.
Graduands were called up one after the other to the dais to be congratulated by school authorities on their feat. Mrs. Chris Dadzie, probably received the loudest applauds when her name was mentioned.
She is 70, and was graduating with a Master of Arts degree in Governance Democracy Law and Development. Ms. Dadzie was among the very few significantly older persons to have successfully completed the program.

For one who began her education in the 1950s, it must have been a long way coming.

Having served in various capacities in the areas of governance and law for over 4 decades, Ms. Dadzie’s drive to pursue higher education in that area could only be seen as her determination to do much more for the country.

She told citifmonline.com that, “I was inspired by the desire to enhance my knowledge on governance and development generally t…

Ghanaian comedian Benson Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng known in showbiz circles as Funny Face has indicated that he doesn’t compare himself to anyone in life and chooses to stay happy doing what he loves to do best; making people laugh away their problems.

In a telephone interview with asempanews.com, “Swaggon Papa” as he is affectionately called was upbeat about the future of comedy in Ghana and praised the late Bob Santo born John Evans Bosompem and veteran comedian Kwaku Asonaba Darko aka Super O.D. for their incredible contribution to comedy in Ghana.
Quizzed on how Nigeria’s comedy has evolved and flourished, he observed that he sees no comedian whether Ghanaian or Nigerian as competition.

He said, “Have you ever seen me compare myself to any comedian outside Ghana before? “Obiara ndi ne lane mu” to wit “everyone should focus on their own goals and targets” yeah, I live my life based on my own unique abilities and do not make comparisons nor envy others and that is just how I…

Will Smith has reunited with the cast from The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air - more than 20 years after the show ended its six-year run.
Six members of the show posed for a photo, which was shared by Alfonso Ribeiro, who played Carlton in the hit 90s US show.
In the Instagram post, Ribeiro wrote: "Always amazing to spend an afternoon with my Fresh Prince family.
"Wishing that James Avery was still with us to make this complete."
Avery, who played Uncle Phil, died in 2013.
Smith and Ribeiro were joined by Tatyana Ali (Ashley), Karyn Parsons (Hilary), Daphne Maxwell Reid (Vivian) and Joseph Marcell (Geoffrey).

 Where are they now? Will Smith: The Fresh Prince went on to even greater things, becoming one of Hollywood's most successful actors. He has starred in blockbusters such as Independence Day, Men in Black, Ali, I, Robot and Suicide Squad. He also enjoyed a successful pop career for a number of years, with hits including Men in Black, Summertime, Miami and Gettin'…

News & Entertainment portal, Event Guide magazine is glad to introduce to the public the first ever Event Awards scheme to be held in Ghana.

The scheme which is christened Ghana Event Awards" is tailored to recognize, acknowledge and reward event organizing outfits in Ghana.

Speaking about the scheme and the vision, Kelvin Kenneth, C.E.O - Event Guide Ghana indicated that the idea of the Ghana Event Awards was conceived out of respect for Event organisers and their outfits.

“This idea occurred to me after several encounters before, during & after the organization and execution of events at Event grounds. I felt that the efforts and time event organizing outfits put in to organize schemes and shows which bring happiness to Ghanaians shouldn’t go unnoticed.

He added that his vision for the Ghana Event Awards is to organize a scheme that is devoid of controversy, a scheme that will set the standards for better event organization, promote healthy competition in the …

A court in Ivory Coast has acquitted the country's former first lady, Simone Gbagbo, of crimes against humanity.
The charges related to the violence that followed the 2010 presidential poll when her husband, Laurent, refused to accept defeat to Alassane Ouattara.
The majority of the judges dismissed the prosecution's argument that Simone Gbagbo, 67, headed a crisis cell and tried to buy weapons.
She is already serving a 20-year prison term for undermining state security.
Ivory Coast has refused to extradite her to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, where Laurent Gbagbo is on trial for crimes against humanity. 
The ICC has issued a warrant for Simone Gbagbo on similar charges.
More than 3,000 people died in the violence after the 2010 presidential poll.
Laurent and Simone Gbagbo were arrested in 2011 after troops stormed a bunker where the pair had taken refuge in the main city, Abidjan.
BBC

Angry residents of Dwarsloop village in South Africa who got tired of administering corporal punishment and severe beatings on an unrepentant burglar decided it was best for him to dig his own grave and be buried alive. The man was allegedly caught and beaten by residents‚ who in the past three months had been suspected him of breaking into homes.

The video which was captured on Monday shows the suspected thief buried up to his chest while he’s severally struck on the head with the back of a shovel.

Narrating the scene to TMG Digital, Tumelo Dibakwane‚ who captured the moment on a cellphone‚ said the police arrived just in the nick of time to rescue the man as the mob prepared to douse him with petrol and turn him into a human torch. ‘They caught him before but … this time they said that they were tired of beating him. Someone was suggesting they put petrol on him and burn him. If the police were late by five minutes‚ they had the petrol‚ someone managed to get petrol. The g…

UK Prime Minister, Theresa May is to trigger Article 50 today and as a result kick-start the Brexit process that will see Britain leave the European Union in two years' time. 
The UK voted to withdraw from the EU in a hotly contested and controversial referendum in June 2016 but formal "divorce" proceedings cannot begin until the Prime Minister officially informs Europe that the government is triggering Article 50.

That is expected to happen at 1.30 p.m. Wednesday (7.30 a.m ET) in Brussels, when Tim Barrow, the UK's permanent representative to the EU, delivers a letter of notification to European Council President Donald Tusk.

Theresa May was photographed signing the letter on Tuesday night.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) earns a whopping Gh¢70,000 monthly, according to the new board chairman of the outfit Hackman Owusu-Agyeman.
According to the former Foreign Affairs Minister, the figure is “outrageous” hence the decision to slash the salaries of top management of COCOBOD.
He noted that despite the cut some top managers of COCOBOD will still earn more than the president and other Article 71 office holders which is pegged around Gh¢22,000.
“COCOBOD is a state institution. It cannot be taken out of the context of the overall remuneration structure and within the executive and those ancillary services.
“For me, it is absolutely unthinkable that the gross salary of the Chief Executive Officer should be in the neighbourhood of GHc 70,000 to GHc 75,000 a month, and the net is about GHc 55, 000 to GHc 57,000 a month. If you even discount this by 50 percent, it would still be higher than anybody under article 71 of the constitution,” the M…