Meet the five-year-old boy who has become an Instagram style icon thanks to his high fashion selfies

The offspring of the Jolie Pitts, the Burberry-loving Beckham brood and mini clothes horse Suri Cruise get a lot of attention for their designer wardrobes. But there is one tween that blows all other mini-mes out of the water. And there's not a celebrity parent in sight. Five year old Alonso Mateo is very likely the most stylish child the world has ever - and very possibly will ever - encounter. He is all drop crotch pants, dark glasses and Tom Ford pocket squares. And he has 2,500 followers on Instagram, where he shares his catwalk-ready looks with his fans. In each photo he strikes a confident pose, hand in pocket, gazing off into the distance. The photographs are straight off the fashion pages of Esquire - micro fashion shoots set up on location with palm trees, swimming pool and obligatory dog - dotted with a fair few selfies taken with his iPhone in front of the mirror.
Looking at his mother, an equally stylish figure with a penchant for Givenchy and Chanel, it is easy to see where he gets his élan. Luisa Fernanda Espinosa is a freelancer fashion stylist who posts her son's pictures to her own Instagram, where she has 127,000 followers, before they appear on his. In her line of work she is able to track down the latest looks for Alonso.

Kanye West on 'true love' Kim's 'disturbing curves,' his sex tape, porn obsession

Kanye West and his ego are unleashed in a revealing new interview after the rapper spent several days with a magazine journalist. West opens up about everything from his 'true love' and baby mama Kim Kardashian (including her fashion sense and those famous curves) to his obsession with pornography - and why he almost released a sex tape of himself last year. Also documented in the scrolling W magazine interview is a rather awkward moment between Kanye, 36, and Kim's mother Kris Jenner - witnessed by the publication's writer Chris Bagley. Bagley got a candid peek into Kanye's life with visits to his Parisian loft apartment, where the rapper worked on his sixth studio album Yeezus, which was released last week.

West's clashes with the media and paparazzi alike are well documented, yet he agreed to take part in the protracted interview (despite having a degree of reluctance, Bagley notes).

But with an album to promote, publicity comes calling - and West certainly knows how to get it. One of the topics covered - his highly publicized relationship with Kim Kardashian, 32, who gave birth to their daughter North West just over a week ago.

Of course the reality star's outfits have attracted plenty of attention of late, with Kanye - who also has his own fashion line - being seen as influencing her choices.

Nollywood Actress: Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Makes her US TV Debut on “Hit The Floor” Today 24/26/2013

Nigerian superstar, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde makes her US TV debut today in a new series “Hit The Floor” which was reported as ‘Bounce’ when the news broke last February. Acting alongside the likes of Kimberly Elise & Akon, ” ‘Hit The Floor’ is an American drama television series which follows Ahsha, a girl who joins the NBA cheerleading team the Los Angeles Devil Girls, unaware of the treacherous and tempting world that follows” The show will air on music and lifestyle channel, VH1 and will definitely make a distinct mark forOmotola‘s international foray.

Would You Like to be on the Cover of TW Magazine? Take Part in the TW Celebrity Fitness Challenge

Are you looking to drop down a few dress sizes? Or are you having a hard time reaching your 2013 fitness goals? Would you like to be on the cover of a glamorous lifestyle magazine? Here is your chance.

As part of TW Magazine’s commitment to encourage a healthy & fulfilled lifestyle, they are asking you to take part in their celebrity fitness challenge.

The TW team is offering 12 women a chance to undergo a life changing intensive 12-week training program that will be conducted and supervised at a chosen gym in the Lagos area, under the watchful eye of our celebrity trainers & a nutritionist.

The TW Magazine Celebrity Fitness Challenge will be your chance to not only lose some pounds and get the body of your dreams but also stand a chance to share the coveted cover of an upcoming edition of TW Magazine with a huge Nollywood superstar.

So what are you waiting for? E-mail pulse@twmagazine.net letting them know what your health & fitness goals are and why you should be chosen to take part in this once in a life time offer.

Competition Guidelines

The Difference between The Marriage Ceremony & The Marriage Union

For the purpose of precision, I will like to mention at this point that there is a huge difference between the marriage ceremony and the marriage union.   Unfortunately, we find people and even ourselves preparing more for the ceremony than the act of marriage. Has it occurred to you the ceremony lasts for a day or at most two? Depending on which part of the world you are while the union is expected to be a-life- long- journey. Does it make sense that you borrow money from different sources just to have a good ceremony but go hungry afterward? Remember, anyone can put a ceremony together but not all can maintain a home.
Welcome to the world of Prince and Patricia and read what she (Patricia) has to say about her experience.
“Prince and I met in a friend’s house while trying to unwind at the weekend). After my friend introduced us, discuss went the right direction as I watched Prince, an engaging talker unfold. He was too smooth and intelligent for anyone who needed company to resist so I simply relaxed and enjoyed the moment. I tried to be a ‘lady’ – only responded when asked, totally overcame every temptation to be forward.

Video: “Unveiling Maeva” by Cardy Films

The short film shows the frustrations, the passion, the secrets that lie beneath the veil of “best friends”. With Yana Penrose as Maeva and Kingsley Amadi playing the role of Alan, Unveiling Maeva is filled with tension that cuts through to the viewer. “Unveiling Maeva” was directed by Olan Collardy and Ola Masha. Written and produced by Waiki Harnais.

Is Stella Damasus Pregnant With Daniel Ademinokan's Child?

The whispers started as small leaves fluttering but it has affected the big trees in the forest and everyone is whispering about it now. The above picture is of Stella at her surprise birthday party in April 2013 in New york and i cannot see any pregnancy here unless na armpit she hide am. ..This is June 2013 so how can she be showing unless she was already pregnant here?
If she was two months gone here(assuming)that means she might be in her second trimester now. I have gotten calls and private mails asking me why i don't want to report Stella is already showing with Daniels Child in America.
Well i do not know this for sure and i have not confirmed but the unofficial whisper says that the couple are expecting their first child together.
With time all will be clear...our waffy forefathers say that na three things man no fit hide.
1.ogogoro drunkenness
2.love when dey turn eyes
3.belle when don show face.

Lets wait and see before any further insinuations.

Source: Stella Dimoko Korkus

Newborn baby boy is rescued ALIVE from drain under courtyard after 40 hours

A mother has been arrested for trying to kill her newborn by pushing him down a drain. The two-day-old boy still had his umbilical cord attached when he was rescued from a shaft in a block of flats near Alicante. The boy in a one metre-square manhole in a courtyard where drains from the surrounding buildings converged.  It is thought the child, who was found wrapped in a plastic bag with a hole in it to let him breathe, could have been stuck there for up to 40 hours. Firefighters and police had attended the flat in the working-class Alicante neighbourhood of Virgen del Carmen at 2am this morning after a neighbour called saying they thought there was a meowing cat stuck in the drain.
The baby, who weighs 4.6lb (2.1kg), is in a serious but not-life threatening condition with a broken arm and other injuries. The 26-year-old mother, who has not been named, was escorted back to the flat yesterday afternoon by police for a scene-of-crime inspection. She has reportedly confessed to officers, saying she did not have enough money for an abortion. In a statement the Ministry said the mother was under arrest and that an investigation was under way to try and discover whether she acted alone, or if a third party could have been involved.

Reports said she had visited hospital on Friday where she told staff she had had a miscarriage.

Man who lived with 10-STONE testicles for five years hopes to find love after Surgery

A man who had his ten-stone testicles removed says he is looking for love after getting his life back. Wesley Warren Jr, 48, carried his swollen scrotum around for five years until four surgeons spent 13 hours removing the mass in April. He had to wear a hooded top on his legs instead of trousers to accommodate his testicles, could not work, and struggled to walk or drive. His penis was buried so deeply within his groin that he had to urinate on himself instead of going to the toilet normally and could not enjoy a fulfilling sex life. Now, Mr Warren, from Las Vegas, says a romantic relationship could help him be happy again. 'I cannot express how ecstatic I’m feeling about the future,' he told the Sunday Mirror. 'And if some way somehow or another I can stumble upon love – any kind of love – I think I will finally be happy. 'I’m very thankful that I’ve been given my life back.'

Mr Warren could only sit down with a milk crate between his legs after his scrotum swelled up, and said he missed simple everyday activities, such as going to the supermarket and post office. He had accidentally squashed his testicles getting out of bed, but antibiotics failed to make them return to their normal size. Doctors diagnosed him with scrotal lymphoedema, a severe build-up of fluid. The extremely rare condition is much more common in Africa and south-east Asia, where it is caused by parasites, than it is in the western world. Mr Warren was so desperate to escape the 'freak show' his life became that he considered auctioning his enormous testicle sac on eBay to raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for complicated surgery.He raised about $2,000 in donations after appearing on U.S. television, but social security officials stepped in and stopped his benefits.

Relic of the god of death found inside mummy's tomb and kept in museum for 80 years starts SPINNING on its own

It sounds like the something from the script of a Hollywood action adventure. But the 'mystery of the moving mummy'  -  which has seen an Egyptian statue mysteriously start to spin round in a display case - has spooked museum bosses. The 10-inch tall relic, an offering to the Egyptian God Osiris, was found in a mummy's tomb and has been at the Manchester Museum for 80 years. But in recent weeks, curators have been left scratching their heads after they kept finding it facing the wrong way. They now believe there could be a 'spiritual explanation' for the turning statue. It is believed that there is a curse of the pharaohs which strikes anyone who dares to take relics from a pyramid tomb.

Experts decided to monitor the room on time-lapse video and were astonished to see it clearly show the statuette spinning 180 degrees - with nobody going near it. The statue of a man named Neb-Senu is seen to remain still at night but slowly rotate round during the day. Now scientists are trying to explain the phenomenon, with TV physicist Brian Cox among the experts being consulted. Scientists who explored the Egyptian tombs in the 1920s were popularly believed to be struck by a 'curse of the Pharaohs'.  Now Campbell Price, a curator at the museum on Oxford Road, said he believes there may be a spiritual explanation to the spinning statue.

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Classy Events His & Hers: Outfit Idea 30

Classy Events His & Hers: Outfit Idea 30 by missakanke featuring wedding rings

It is Finally Here!!! Download Your Forms for Africa’s Next Top Model

The introduction of Africa’s Next Top Model which was authorized by Tyra Banks had been the latest hype in the African Fashion Industry. it will be hosted by successful international model and entrepreneur Oluchi Onweagba Orlandi.ANTM will be filmed in South Africa after series of auditions in various African countries. The long wait is over for the applications, so Models it is time to prepare and plan effectively. Will you be Africa’s Next Top Model? you never know until you try!!!! 

Details below.

ANTM just released all the countries were auditions will be taking place. NOTE that if your country is not listed below, you can audition in the nearest country.

Below is a list of countries where auditions will be taking place:

The Making Season 2 – Shoot 9: “Revamp” by Maxivive Couture

The Making, a fashion and photography project initiated in 2011 to provide visibility for unknown creative designers and open up distribution and retailing channels for their brands. For its second edition, the creative team behind the project Insigna will bring you designs from 10 designers. At the end of the season, one out of the 10 designers will walk away with a cash prize as well as retail and sponsorship contracts.

Brief Bio of Maxivive Couture
Babatunde Oyeyemi, the Creative Director of Maxivive Couture was born on the 2nd of January 1992 in Lagos. He is a student of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) where he is presently studying Home Science and Management.

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The Making Season 2 – Shoot 8: Trish La Moore by Patricia Nsan Otigba

The Making, a fashion and photography project initiated in 2011 to provide visibility for unknown creative designers and open up distribution and retailing channels for their brands. For its second edition, the creative team behind the project Insigna will bring you designs from 10 designers. At the end of the season, one out of the 10 designers will walk away with a cash prize as well as retail and sponsorship contracts.

Brief Bio of Trish La Moore
Patricia Nsan Otigba, a Fine and Applied Art graduate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka majored in textile and fashion designs. Trish La moore is coined from Patricia and la mou’r (french meaning of love).

The brand is known for its unique mix of brilliant colors, shapes and cuts to produce a piece of art. The Trish La Moore woman is Afrocentric, fashion forward, bold, young at heart and playful. Currently focusing on shoes, in the pace of one year, they have released two Ankara collections.
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Kanye West 'asks Kim Kardashian to marry him after she gives birth to their daughter North'

Kanye West proposed to Kim Kardashian after she gave birth to their daughter North, it has been claimed.  The 36-year-old rapper asked the reality star to marry him just days after the couple welcomed their first child, The Sun reports. The pair are said to be planning a September wedding in Paris. While Kanye is said to have asked Kim to marry him without an engagement ring he is said to have spent £500,000 on a rare black diamond ring, as a gift to mark the birth of their child.  A spokesperson for Kim was unavailable for comment on Sunday. Kim gave birth to her first child Saturday 15 June - a month ahead of her due date.

Mail Online exclusively revealed that the reality star had been admitted to hospital in Beverly Hills the night before. Kim had taken out a birthing suite at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - a hospital of choice among many celebrities including Britney Spears, Victoria Beckham and Jessica Simpson.

The reality star is said to have splashed out more than $100,000 on her four day stay at the hospital. A source told The Sun; 'Kanye wasted no money in making sure Kim had the best of everything while she’s in hospital.' 'He has spent half a million on a ring as a push present and had it designed months ago in preparation.' 'He’s even more in love with her now than ever and they can’t wait to get married.'

Funny Video: Uti Nwachukwu Kidnapped by the VHS Team

Why women shouldn't give up on sex

How important is sex in a relationship? Is it the 'glue' which holds it together and the very thing which differentiates it from the close bonds we have with 'other' people? As sexual attraction and desire is usually the very thing which first attracts us to our partners should it not always be there, ready to be ignited, even during the toughest of times? Should going to bed with the person you love more than anyone else not be something you look forward to, crave and want to make time and effort for?

I think yes, and it surprises – and saddens me – when I hear about women who happily allow themselves to lose the sexual part of their lives because they feel the other demands of marriage, children and domesticity should become their main priority. Journalist Shona Sibary wrote in the Daily Mail last year that she would rather mop the floor than have sex with her husband, a statement which left me shocked and despairing of her relationship - not to mention worried about what the future held for it. Sibary almost seemed to be revelling in a vintage sitcom 'battleaxe wife' stereotype kind of role; practically depicting herself as a matriarch who goes to bed in a crimplene bed jacket and curlers, with a rolling pin under the pillow ready to beat off any amorous advances from her sex-starved husband.

Ghollywood Actress: Yvonne Nelson Finally Breaks Silence on her Romance & Break Up with Iyanya

 Yvonne Nelson is one of the most talked about celebrities in Nigeria.

Born in Accra, Ghana she participated in the Miss Ghana beauty pageant at the age of 19 which opened the doors to her acting career. The graduate of Human Resource Management from the Central University College, Ghana is also a movie producer and has starred in various movies including ‘Single & Married’, ‘Heart Of Men’ and ‘House Of Gold’.

Last year, her relationship with Nigerian music star Iyanya brewed a lot of media attention when it ended. Since then, both parties have refused to talk about it until when she gave BellaNaija an exclusive during her last visit to Lagos,she opened up on her past relationship, her life, career and more.

Nelson Mandela allegedly 'unresponsive for days' at Pretoria hospital

Nelson Mandela is unresponsive and his immediate family is now discussing whether to withdraw treatment, it has been claimed. The 94-year-old has been in hospital for two weeks battling a recurring lung infection, but previous statements have indicated that Mr Mandela’s health is improving. According to a new source, Mr Mandela’s liver and kidney functions are down to 50 per cent and he has not opened his eyes for days. He has also had two recent procedures, one to repair a bleeding ulcer and another to insert a tube into his body, CBS News reports. This information indicates that Mr Mandela’s situation is much more much more serious than has been reported by South African authorities.

In an interview last week, South African president Jacob Zuma said Mr Mandela was responding better to treatment. Marking the 49th anniversary of the sentencing of the former president to life in prison in 1964, last Wednesday Mr Zuma said: ‘We are very happy with the progress that he is now making following a difficult last few days.’ Following the interview with the ANC leader, a government spokesman told local radio that Mr Mandela remained in a 'serious but stable' condition. 

Jason Wu: Resort 2013 Lookbook Collection

This is collection is quite unique and elegant!! Loved it at first view and could not resist sharing it. Jason Wu debuted his first Ready-to-Wear Collection in 2007 with a unique and distinctive esthetic. Through merging American sportswear with old world sophistication he established a supremely feminine and modern sensibility. “I have always found a woman’s body to be especially beautiful ever since taking my first life drawing class as a teenager. I was drawn to fashion design as it is my passion to create garments that enhance and flatter the female form,” explains Jason. Since the first collection Jason has been dedicated to make clothes that were as beautifully crafted inside as out. With the focus on couture quality craftsmanship, over 95% of the Jason Wu Collection is manufactured in New York City’s Garment District. He is influenced by many sources including the classic photography of Richard Avedon, the works of Charles James and Jacques Fath.  He also finds inspiration on his travels to Asia, Europe and Latin America as well as an eclectic array of artists including Beatriz Milhazes, Rene Gruau and Barnett Newman.

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