Rolling Stone Editors Defend Their Cover of Boston Bomber

The editors of the Rolling Stone cover story on Dzhokhar Tsarnaev have defended the cover in a note on the full article, saying that it fell within the magazine's traditions of journalism. The cover caused  a lot of outrage after the magazine hit stores with critics saying the portrait of Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev resembles that of a rock star or teen idol. However, the editors stood by the cover saying;

Retraction - Funke Akindele Says Her Marriage is Intact

Funke Akindele broke her silence on the news about her separation from husband, Kehinde Oloyede, she sent a text message to a major newspaper yesterday that reads as follows; “I read in the newspaper yesterday that I am divorced. What proof do you have? And I am taking this to court because my marriage is intact. You guys are rumour mongers. Funke Akindele Oloyede.”

Magazine Covers - Tara Fela-Durotoye on TW

This seems to be the month of the make-up artists. Tara Fela-Durotoye is one of the pioneers of make up as a business in Nigeria and she's been doing it well for several years now, and also mentoring others. She looks great on this TW cover.

Throwback Thursday - Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela in prison

Mandela was born on July 18, 1918, so today is his 95th birthday. His name Rolihlahla, translated from Xhosa means literally “pulling a branch off a tree” — or, more colloquially, “troublemaker.” He was tried for treason for over five years and was jailed for 27. He became the first South African president elected in a free and fair election for all SA citizens. Mandela will forever remain a deep footprint in history.

Vacation Time - Beyonce and JayZ with Blue Ivy

For those who haven't gone for their own vacation, what are you waiting for? I'm sharing these pictures to remind us that all work and no play, makes Ola and Nne very dull. You can even have a staycation in your home with a plastic pool in the backyard, or find your nearest swimming pool.

Omotola Jalade On The Juice With Toolz

Toolz gets all the juice from Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde from how it felt to be one of the 100 most influencial people in the world, to being an actress, activist and philantropist. They also discussed Omotola's relationship with her husband, her marriage and motherhood as well as Omotola being on the plus-size.

Tiwa, Toke and Toolz in Braids - Is This Wife Material Hairstyle?

So as I was writing up Toke's recent vlog about wife material syndrome - how women begin to show they're ready for the proposal or marriage when in a serious relationship - I realized something. Toke had a hairstyle in common with a couple of other ladies whom I had profiled as being in a relationship or engaged. Both Tiwa Savage (engaged to T-Billz) and Toolz Oniru (Coupled up with Tunde Demuren) are currently rocking braids.

Winning Image at Job Interviews - Responding to Questions

Do not be mistaken; interviews are about making great impressions- that is what they called you for anyway. If your CV was enough to make all the impressions needed to get them to hire you, there would have been no need for an interview. The hiring manager wants you to stand out in the way you describe your competencies and experiences.

Couple Love - Abike Dabiri and Segun Erewa

Abike Dabiri is a two term lawmaker in the Nigerian house of assembly. Now in her fifties, Abike got married to Segun Erewa in 2007, after the couple met two years prior in South Africa. I wish them more years.

Vacation Time - Joseph and Adaeze Yobo With their Son

It's summer and most families who take vacations usually look for water spots to cool off and also have some fun. Joseph Yobo and Adaeze took their son to the Atlantis park in Dubai. See the pictures below...