13 Strange Courtship and Romance Practices From The Past and Around the World

By Hayley Matthews

How Do You Like Them Apples?

We’ve been taught the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. That’s why in 19th century Austria, women used to give men apple slices they clenched in their (probably sweaty) armpits while dancing. If the dude was truly interested, he’d gobble them right up.

Juliet Ibrahim In Black Corset For New Music Single 'It's Over Now' Promo Photoshoot

Some say Juliet Ibrahim is getting over her divorce and  her new single/video, ‘It’s Over Now’ points to that effect. I guess these promo shots serve the same purpose then?

The Ghanaian actress is in Dominatrix-mode in the new shoot wearing a black and red ‘leather lingerie with a pistol strapped at her holster.

She is as beautiful as always, but I can't help but compare these pictures to an earlier one I blogged about here.

All the best to Juliet in her music and acting efforts.

Two RML Blog Readers Get Married - See Their Wedding Pictures

You've seen their pre-wedding pictures and love story - here, now our RML lovebirds are married! Check out some of their pictures below...

Celeb InstaFashion - Agbani Darego Is A Stunner With Red Lips Over Black and White Stripes

Agbani Darego is an ethereal beauty in all senses of the word and she is aging like fine wine. The former Miss World can still compete with girls less than half her age in the looks department at any time or day.

Agbani shared these photos on Instagram that show that she's enjoying the best time of her life yet. She brought out the color in her lips with bright red lipstick and her off-the-shoulder tunic dress is patterned in bold black and white stripes.

With her hair in a sleek updo, she accessorizes the outfit with black tights, black purse, and ankle boots with silver studs. This night out was definitely one to remember!

For His Number 1 Family - Peter Okoye Gives Reasons He Was Absent at Brother's Wedding

Peter has continued sharing pictures of himself as not involved in his elder brother Jude's wedding, causing some of his fans to question his loyalty and priorities.

While he had previously kept quiet, he has now replied to some of the queries on social media. For those that outrightly insult him, he has BLOCKED them.

In his replies to the criticisms, Peter says his "number 1 family for now" is the one he built. He defends his actions by pointing out that a parent has to cater more to his children than his siblings, asking, "which blood is thicker than the 1 of my children?"

What do you think of his reasons? Read his tweet rants below...

David Beckham and Sons Slimed at the Nickelodeon Awards - They Got It In Gold! [Photos]

In a tradition of the awards, the Beckhams got slimed at the Nicklodeon Kids Choice Awards, but guess what, instead of the regular green slime, they got a golden slime.

David Beckham and his two sons, Romeo and Cruz had golden goo dripping from their bodies after they were slimed at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday.

Beckham had come on stage with his boys Romeo and Cruz to take part in a skit, but they got more than that as the trio were bathed with the thick slimy gold liquid.

Check out more photos of the slime-covered Beckhams;

Top 12 Couples From The 2014 ESPY Awards Red Carpet

At first I didn't know what but ESPY means 'Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly' and is an annual Award for those in sports, the equivalent of an Oscar. 

So which couples are we featuring? First of all... Introduction. Are Weezy and Christina Milan dating?

Rapper Lil Wayne's looked "coupled-up" with Christina Milian at the 2014 ESPY Awards on Wednesday evening and they have set tongues wagging on Twitter, asking if the two are dating. Here on RML, I say let them be, they are label mates and probably there on business. Holding hands, you ask? Hehehe...

Check out our other top couple picks at the 2014 ESPYS Awards

The Miraculous Deliverance Of Oga Jona - A Short Story By Chimamanda Adichie

As soon as he opened his eyes, he felt it. A strange peace, a calm clarity. He stretched.  Even his limbs were stronger and surer. He looked at his phone. Thirty-seven new text messages – and all while he was asleep. With one click, he deleted them. The empty screen buoyed him. Then he got up to bathe, determined to fold the day into the exact shape that he wanted.

Those Levick people had to go. No more foreign PR firms. They should have made that article in the American newspaper sound like him, they should have known better. They had to go. And he would not pay their balance; they had not fulfilled the purpose of the contract after all.

He pressed the intercom. Man Friday came in, face set in a placidly praise-singing smile. “Good morning, Your Excellency!”

Miss Akwa Ibom Iheoma Nnadi Emerges Winner Of The Most Beautiful in Nigeria 2014 Pageant

The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant finale took place tonight in Bayelsa. And the winner is Iheoma Nnadi representing Akwa Ibom State!

Iheoma Nnadi will be representing Nigeria at the Miss World contest, she also gets a brand new car and a grand prize of N3million.

The judges of the night included actress Osas Ighodaro, ex MBGN Sylvia Nduka, and former Mr Nigeria Bryan Okwara.

More photos from the finale below and other contestants who were runner-ups or got other awards.

It's Her #HenNight! Adanna Ohakim and David Steinaker Enjoy Final Day As Singletons

Adanna Ohakim, joined by her beau David Steinanker and their friends, had her hen night yesterday in Dublin Ireland where they both live.

At the party was her twin sister Adanma Ohakim and her own beau as well as their younger sister, Chioma and more friends and family who have arrived for the wedding.

The couple's white wedding takes place tomorrow, 19th of July, also in Dublin. More photos from the party below.