Ladies in Prestige and Purpose (LIPP GLOBAL), a movement that is aimed at igniting the spirit of self-help among Ghanaians with an initial focus on the youth, has partnered with leading cosmetics brand Sleek, for an ambassador search.

Dubbed the Sleek Ambassador, the project is aimed at unveiling two unique individuals to act as brand ambassadors for Sleek over a year’s period,

A model and make up artiste will be selected to lead the campaign at the end of the competition.

Auditions will be held in two zones across the country; covering all ten regions. Four participants will be selected at each of the two zonal auditions, with eight finalists competing for the ultimate slot.

At stake for the winner in the model category is a visit to the Sleek office in London, an official vehicle for the period of reign, a year’s supply of Sleek products, official face for all Sleek promotional materials, an opportunity to work with a modelling agency in South Africa, a cash prize of 3000 cedis and free grooming for a year.

The runners up get free grooming, an opportunity to take part in key CSR activities of Sleek and months of free product supply.

The selected make up artiste gets a cash prize of 2000 cedis, training with the Sleek office in London, and free supply of products for a year among a host of other tie-ins.

Speaking at the official launch in Accra, internationally renowned Ghanaian model and a partner of LIPP, Miss Kate Techie-Menson said the project will create an enabling environment for young female adults to identify their talents, and dreams of starting successful careers in modelling and make up artistry.

“We are a patient people who wait to be discovered, like I was discovered, but of course there are just that many platforms to discover everybody.”

Miss Rebecca Donkor, Executive Director of LIPP added that the project, will inculcate in young female adults the practice of combining commercial activities with their academic pursuits.

Present at the launch were some renowned models as well as key industry persons, and officials of Sleek Cosmetics.

One of Ghana’s music producers, Enoch Agyepong has described thoughts expressed by Kwaw Kese that, Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO) should be dissolved as “loose” and “out of ignorance”.

Rapper Kwaw Kese in an interview with Peace FM said that, GHAMRO must be dissolved since it is not doing what it was set up to do.

According to him since GHAMRO as an organization was tasked to collect royalties on behalf of the country’s musicians, he has not received any royalties.

In an interview with GhanaGist.Com, Enock Agyepong said his assertions which he is putting out is without facts and ask that Kwaw Kese better seek education on what GHAMRO is, its activities and what it does in royalty payments.

He said Kwaw Kese’s talk is completely out of ignorance as he has no grips as to what the CMO is and what GHAMRO is which is entirely up to him as a music Right Owner and not as a musician.

Enock further said if Kwaw’s reason is that because he was at GHAMRO’s office sometime back and had a hard hassle with the previous board, it does not warrant his talk that GHAMRO is not worth what it was set up to do. He further said that it was in the same vein that some right owners took the matter to court for redress.

Enoch continued that “if Kwaw Kese doesn’t understand the issues, it is better to be updated with the fact instead of making statements that show his ignorance of the business of music which he want to make money from because that is his future.”

“Today Kwaw is strong, making hits and for that matter money but what happens thereafter, which is what he has to think and care about.”

Providing tutorial on the work of GHAMRO, Mr. Agyepong explained that there is always a difference between the musician and the right owner and therefore Kwaw Kese is opportune as a right owner to make a difference by involving himself in GHAMRO activities which is the organization that collects his money for him. Kwaw Kesse future is the future of GHAMRO considering that those persons who did not help him are no more and things are being corrected”

On the issue of payment to right owners, Enock said “GHAMRO is supposed to pay right owners whose music are used royalties during their lifetime and 70 years after their death. This is an asset to both his family and dependents after ones death, although he accepts the situation seems difficult presently. It is for this reason why some of us are sacrificing our time for free to make sure the right things are done so that all rights owner will benefit including Kwaw Kese.”

He advised Kwaw to take part of his time off to learn the rudiments of what the industry is about so that his recording, performances and use will be of benefit to him but not to throw away the water with the baby.

By GhanaGist.Com

Knii Lante drops Baby Take Good Care video featuring Queen Ifrica.

The video was shot in Accra and Kingston capturing deep feeling moments of both Knii Lante and Queen Ifrica expressing their affection from separate locations.

Stanley Adjetey (Take2 Films) and Dameon Gayle(Jamaica) collaborated on the project.

Watch the video

Organizers of the People’s Choice Awards, Spyder Lee Entertainment have released nominations for the maiden edition of the awards.

People’s Choice Awards is an annual multi sector awards scheme to celebrate practitioners within the Ghanaian showbiz industry who have contributed to the development of the industry, Spyder Lee Entertainment,

has this week announced a new title of the awards scheme.

At a press conference to unveil the nominees for the maiden edition of the awards on Thursday 29^th January 2015, the Director of the awards and Chief Executive Officer of Spyder Lee Entertainment, Mr. Edwin Edinkrah, revealed the new title of the awards, thus the GN Bank People’s Choice Awards.

On his part, Mr. Patrick Anumel, the Chief Executive Officer of GN Bank, the title sponsors of the awards elaborated on the prize package and also introduced the GN Bank Text And Win Contest for the awards scheme.

The GN Bank Text And Win Contest is a competition which seeks to reward members of the general public who participate in the voting campaign of the GN Bank People’s Choice Awards on a weekly basis. The winner wins a cash prize of GHC500 plus a VVIP ticket to the main awards night on Saturday 21^st March 2015 at the Accra International Conference Centre. All weekly winners will be entered into a final draw for a cash amount of GHC5,000 and the winner will be presented with a cheque at the awards night.

Some of the celebrities who got nominations in the awards include Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Samini, Becca, Efya, Daddy Lumba, James Gardner, Majid Michel, John Dumelo, KSM, Funny Face, Joselyn Dumas, Afia Schwarznegger, Bukom Banku, and Asamoah Gyan.

Others are Martha Bissa, Tutulapato, Frankie Taylor, Patrick Osei Agyeman, Bola Ray, Martha Bissah, Kwadwo Nkansah (Lil’ Win) and Kwaku Manu.

Members of the general public from now can vote for their nominated celebrities by texting CH plus their names to the short code 1446 on Vodafone, MTN and Airtel. Deadline for voting is Saturday 14^th March 2015 and don’t forget the more you vote, the better your chances of winning in the GN Bank Text And Win Competition.

For the full list of nominees and more information about the GN Bank People’s Choice Awards, kindly visit the awards website, www.peopleschoiceawardsghana.com.

Yvonne Nelson receiving the Female Personality of the Year honour from Amanda JIssih

Check the full nominations below

People’s Choice Male Musician

Bisa K’Dei

Castro

Edem

EL

Daddy Lumba

Kwabena Kwabena

Nacy

Samini

Sarkodie

Shatta Wale

People’s Choice Female Musician

Anita Afriyie

AK Songstress

Becca

Efya

Gifty Osei

Joyce Blessing

Kaakie

MzVee

Noella Wiyaala

Raquel

People’s Choice Male Actor

Akwasi Asamoah (Big Akwes)

Akwasi Boadi (Akrobeto)

Adjetey Anang

Apostle John Prah

Bill Asamoah

James Gardiner

John Dumelo

Kwadwo Nkansah (Lil’ Win)

Kwaku Manu

Majid Michel

People’s Choice Female Actor

Christiana Awuni

Emelia Brobbey

Ellen White

Gloria Sarfo

Jackie Appiah

Juliet Ibrahim

Joselyn Dumas

Maame Serwaa

Nana Ama McBrown

Yvonne Nelson

People’s Choice Movie

A Northern Affair (IFactory)

Bachelors (Venus Films)

Boys Abre (Peace & Love Films)

Devil In A Dress (ABC Pictures)

Love Or Something Like That (Sparrow Productions)

Mama Africa (Paul Gee)

Obroni Hiani (Sky+Orange Productions)

Odo Carpenter (David Owusu Flims)

Single, Married & Complicated (YN Productions)

School Girl (Kwame BA Productions)

People’s Choice Male Radio Presenter

Abeiku Santana (Ekwanso Dwoodwo – Okay FM)

Agyemang Prempeh (Gh Entertainment – Rainbow Radio)

Bola Ray (Starr Drive – Starr FM)

Blakk Rasta (Taxi  Driver – Hitz FM)

Dan Kwaku Yeboah (Peace Power Sports – Peace FM)

DJ Saki (Weekend Groove – Ahomka FM)

Frankie Taylor (African Express – Fox FM)

Patrick Osei Agyeman {Songo}(Fire For Fire – Asempa FM)

Kwasi Aboagye (Entertainment Review – Peace FM)

Samuel Baah (AM Pluzz – Pluzz FM)

People’s Choice Female Radio Presenter

Akumaa Mama Zimbi (Odo Ahomaso – Adom FM)

Anita Kumah (Metropolitan Mix  – Luv FM)

Caroline Sampson (Y Lounge – YFM)

Doreen Andoh (Cosmopolitan Mix – Joy FM)

Jeremie Van-Garshong (Lifestyle Café – Live FM)

Jessica Opare Saforo (Brunch In The Citi – Citi FM)

Miss Naa (Ryse and Shyne – YFM)

Mamavi Owusu Aboagye (Rhythmz A-Z – Joy FM)

Naa Klordey Odonkor (Easy Listening  – Ultimate FM)

Ohemaa Wo Ye Je (Work and Happiness – Adom FM)

People’s Choice Male TV Presenter

Benny Blanco (New Day -TV3)

Blaq Boi (Rhythmz – GhOne TV)

Kojo Frempong (Boys Boys – Viasat 1)

George Quaye (Pundits – GhOne TV)

Jay Foley (4Syte TV)

Kwame Dzokoto (Edziban – TV3)

Patrice Amegashie (This Morning – Viasat 1)

Michael Oti-Adjei (Talk Sports -TV3)

Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM Show – Metro TV)

Root Eye (Music Music – TV3)

People’s Choice Female TV Presenter

Afia Schwarznegger (Kokooko – UTV)

Amanda Jissih (E-Talk – GhOne TV)

Barbie Dapaah (Guys Avenue – TV3)

Deloris Frimpong – Manso (Delay Show – Viasat 1)

Gifty Anti (Standpoint – GTV)

Naa Ashorkor   (Tales From The Powder Room – GhOne TV)

Nana Aba Anamoah (Diva’s Show – TV3)

Nana Yaa Brefo (Badwam – Adom TV)

Peace Hyde (Friday Night  Live- GhOne TV)

Sokoo Hemaa (Anigyekrom – ATV)

People’s Choice Male Sports Personality

Abeiku Ainooson (Footballer – Asante Kotoko)

Asamoah Gyan (Footballer – Black Stars)

Ayittey Powers (Boxer – Professional)

Bukom Banku (Boxer – Professional)

Dede Ayew (Footballer – Black Stars)

Harrison Afful (Footballer – Black Stars)

Kevin Prince Boateng (Footballer – Black Stars)

Mubarak Wakaso (Footballer – Black Stars)

Razak Abugri (Judo – Amateur)

Richard Commey (Boxer – Professional)

People’s Choice Female Sports Personality

Alice Danso (Footballer – Black Princesses)

Beatrice Gyaman (Sprinter)

Flings Owusu-Agyapong (Sprinter)

Grace Adams (Footballer – Black Princesses)

Juliana Arko (Weightlifter)

Martha Bissah (Long Distance Runner)

Mathilde Boateng (Triple jumper)

Rebecca Asante (Footballer – Black Princesses)

Rita Darko (Footballer – Black Princesses)

Sadia Asare (Footballer – Black Princesses)

People’s Choice Comedian

Baba Spirit

Bismark The Joke

Bob Okala

David Aglah

David Oscar

DKB

Funny Face

Forster

Kalybos

Khemikal

People’s Choice Entertainment Journalist/Writer

Ameyaw Debrah (www.ameyawdebrah.com)

Ama Larbie (www. amalarbieafrica.com)

Afia Sarpong (www.afiaenglish.wordpress.com)

Ebenezer Affum (Flex Newspaper)

Ebenezer Anangfio (Graphic Showbiz)

Ebenezer Donkoh (www.nydjlive.com)

Francis Doku (Graphic Showbiz)

Halifax Ansah-Addo (NewsOne)

Kwame Dadzie (Flex Newspaper)

Osarfo Anthony (Razz Newspaper)

People’s Choice Child Star    

Enoch Djamba (Talented Kids)

Godslove Ntsiwah Owusu-Ansah (Talented Kids)

Kelvin Bani (Talented Kids)

Kuuku Nkrumah (Amazing Child)

Laatiorkor Lartey (Amazing Child)

Nana Yaa Amoakoaa (Kids Icon)

Tutulapato (Talented Kids)

People’s Choice Song

Adonai (Sarkodie ft. Castro)

Dancehall Commando (Shatta Wale ft. Sarkodie)

Give It To Baba (Bisa K’Dei)

Iskoki (Samini)

Mampi (Vibrant Faya)

Nyame Eguama (Joyce Blessing)

Seihor (Castro ft. D-Black)

Selfie (VVIP)

Tonga (Joey B)

Ye Nea Woho Beto Wo (Daddy Lumba)

Your Valentine’s Day Celebration this year will definitely be different as Amarula shares Love with you and your partner.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, Amarula Cream Spirit is revealing a very interesting Valentine’s Day Promotion to 10 lucky couples.

The Process is simple; Buy an Amarula 750ml or 1Litre gift pack and fill in the neck tag to enter the exclusive draw.

Purchases of Amarula could be made from the following selected shops and super markets nationwide; The Accra Mall –Shopright, West Hills Mall Shopright at Weija, Junction Mall Shopright  Nungua, Say Cheers Shops, Osu Mall Shopright, Ababio Express at Kumasi and U84 at Takoradi.

The ten Lucky couples will be given the opportunity to celebrate Love at the Royal Senchi Resort Hotel at Akosombo, with lots of Surprising luxurious treats at no cost.

Visit www.amarula.com or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Amarula-GHANA/1534793840131329?fref=ts

As the best Creamy Spirit on the Market, Amarula can be served chilled with any dish of your choice.

The Amarula Special Valentine’s Day Promotion end on 12th February 2015.

Amarula Special Val’s Day

Coach Avram Grant has named Black Stars starting lineup to face Guinea in the AFCON 2015 Quarter-finals on Sunday.

Striker Kwesi Appiah gets his first Ghana start ahead of Jordan Ayew to partner skipper Asamoah Gyan.

Defender John Boye who equalized for Ghana against South Africa is also in the team to partner Jonathan Mensah with Baba Rahman and Harrison Afful in the defence.

The game which will be played at the Estadio de Malabo at 4pm GMT.

Ghana starting xi:

Razak Brimah, Harrison Afful, Baba Rahman, Jonathan Mensah, John Boye, Afriyie Acquah, Mubarak Wakaso, Andre Ayew, Christian Atsu, Asamoah Gyan, Kwesi Appiah

By GhanaGist.Com

Emperor who was the 2nd runner up during MTN Hitmaker season 3 drops his first single in titled “Word of God”, produced by Qwesiking.

The song talks about preaching the word of God to people.

Listen

Emperor, Mina and Mac-M in the bottom 3

From the inception of contemporary music forms influenced by hip culture, it is rare to see artistes of African origin make an impact and receive the needed attention from within the Scandinavian region. If for anything at all, they are only seen at little gigs within the sparsely populated African communities.

This is the jinx music group of Ghanaian descent, Tripple 2, vowed to break when the Afro Hip Hop group was formed as a professional music recording group five years ago in the Finnish capital of Vantaa.

Tripple 2 comprises of Ghanaian twin brothers, Atsu Akrong, with the stage name Akrong and Etse Akrong, whose stage name is CJ. The group has the talented Veikko Kerman as its official DJ. The group which started with gospel music derived its name from the Christian principle of the Trinity – God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Without a doubt, Tripple 2 is emerging as Europe’s biggest music group of African descent having toured with internationally acclaimed music superstars including Mario, Flo Rida and Lil John across the Scandinavian region, performing back to back their hit tracks – Shawty Gotta Move It, Funky Flame and Alright.

Last year, 2014, the group achieved another milestone in their five years musical journey as recording musicians when their hit single, Funky Flame, was featured in the box office record breaking Finnish movie titled, Korso.

Tripple 2 is currently enjoying heavy rotation on radio and television in Finland, Holland and Estonia and was recently featured in the prestigious and highly respected African music blog- www.africanhiphop.com as the first group from Scandinavia to be featured by the website.

As a result of their hard work combined with their creativity and brand marketability, Tripple 2 secured a major record deal with the Finland based AFAES Music (Africans and African-European Music Group), a label which focuses on developing African artists based in the Scandinavian region. Finland, Helsinki. AFAES Music is a division of AFAES Association.

About their motivation, Akrong indicated that “we have been inspired to become the first African group from Finland to be successful and break into mainstream music on the global platform to put ourselves and country on the global map so far as music is concerned”

On his part, CJ attributed their motivation to the great team they are working with. “we cannot afford to disappoint our team especially, Aleksi Nurmi, who works the magic behind the sounds and production and our manager Richmond Ghansah”, he added.

In the next five years, Tripple 2 is aspiring to be performing at the biggest platforms internationally and also be recognized by winning top notch awards schemes across the world.

Tripple 2 is a group which has come to stay and in the words of their manager, Richmond Ghansah, “we want the fans to know we are here to stay and the vision is to take the group onto the global music platform”.

For videos of Tripple 2, visit

www.facebook.com/tripple2,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cmrwmHhTwg, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHm5dgHZZJE,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUc0gX97Wm8

The second edition of the exciting cooking contest amongst tertiary institutions ‘2015 Cook2Save’ takes place at the Hilla Limann Hall, University of Ghana on Saturday February 7 at 1pm.

Cooking sumptuous dishes this year are ladies from University of Ghana, University of Professional Studies, Zenith University College, College of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management and Marshalls University supported by top chefs from some of the finest hotels in the capital such as Alisa Hotel, Best Western Premier, Tulip-Inn, Novotel and African Regent.

Patrons will be expected to sample all meals prepared by the 5 competing institutions and then vote with their coupons for the institution with the best meal. The institution with the most votes wins the 2015 COOK2SAVE and will receive prizes from sponsors.

Some of the country’s celebrated artistes such as IWAN alongside emerging talents like Predy X Omane, Don-Itchi and 2012 Talented Kids champion Malaika will entertain patrons.  Visit www.youtube.com/cook2save or like the page on facebook www.facebook.com/cook2save for more.

An initiate of Rite Multimedia, this year’s competition will benefit New Horizon Special School in Accra. The last edition saw the Teshie orphanage benefiting from proceeds generated from the event.

The 2015 edition of ‘Cook2Save’ contest is sponsored by Prestige Commodities Ghana (importers of Three Dolphins Rice, Banchee Rice, TMT Tomato Paste) with support from Binatone, Indomie Instant Noodles, Platinum Orthodontist Services, Volta Catch and powered by Rite Multimedia. Media partners TV3, E-TV-Ghana, TV Africa, UTV, GH One, Starr FM, Peace FM, Citi FM, and Joy FM.

Win An AFCON Viewing Party From DStv And GOtv

Are you mad about football? Show your love with SuperSport and DStv/GOtv by sharing an image of yourself on our DStv GH or GOtv Facebook page showing us how you are supporting your national team, the Black Stars, as they play in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Be as creative as you can – wear the team colors, paint your face or whatever that will better your chances of winning. The winner will receive the opportunity to host an all-expense paid viewing party for 20 friends at their home, when the Black Stars take on South Africa.

Hurry before the tournament ends!

Terms &Conditions apply http://www.dstv.com/News/Ghana-show-your-love-for-the-Black-Stars/115095

Nissan’s Goal of the Tournament Competition

Nissan has partner red with SuperSport to give AFCON fans and players the chance to win big in the Goal of the Tournament.

Soccer fans across Africa will be given the opportunity to vote on Orange AFCON 2015’s best and most exciting goals and win a Nissan Qashqai at the end of the tournament. Football fans will be able to vote once a day for their favorite goals on Nissan’s Goal of the Tournament competition page on supersport.com

The Corporate Vice President, Global Head of Marketing, Communications & Brand Strategy for Nissan, Roel de-Vries, said, the Goal of the Tournament competition gives football fans the chance to interact with the Orange AFCON tournament in a way that translates the excitement of the pitch directly onto their computer screens and into their lives.

On his part, Brandon Foot, Acting CEO of SuperSport, said they want to be the go-to channel for football fans to be part of the 2015 Orange AFCON action. “We have secured the pay TV rights to broadcast the games, but beyond that we are excited to give fans the opportunity to interact with the tournament in a real and fun way, even once each game ends.”

At the end of Orange AFCON 2015, CAF will select the best goal of the tournament, and all fan votes cast for this goal will go into a draw, with the winning fan being randomly selected after the final match on 8 February 2015. The lucky winner will drive away in a brand new Nissan Qashqai.

The player who scores the winning goal in Goal of the Tournament will also be presented with a trophy at the final to celebrate their performance in the Orange AFCON tournament. Renowned British jeweler and luxury goods house, Asprey, famed for its sporting trophy design and manufacture, most notably for Wimbledon and the Barclay’s English Premier League, created the one-of-a-kind trophy.

Visit http://www.supersport.com/competitions/2015AFCON to enter the competition

Married Again Tue, 03 Feb 7:00PM GMT Zee World 25

Married Again tells the tale of two people who have been previously married and due to circumstances are now remarried. And their journey of marriage begins all over again.

Zone In Wed, 04 Feb 5:00PM GMT Channel O Africa 70

Join Channel O Africa as they Zone In to the career of some of the biggest artists in the music industry.

Watch your favourite artists biggest music videos on Zone In, 4 February at 19:00 only on Channel O Africa.

Human To Hero Wed, 04 Feb 5:30PM GMT CNN International 42

CNN‘s Human to Hero gets to the heart of what it means to be a sporting star, exploring the dedication, determination and inspiration involved for the world’s best athletes.

Meet Krishna Poonia, an Indian discus thrower, who grew up in the conservative Jaat community in India where daughters were expected to marry at an early age, but her father wanted her to get a further education and pursue her dreams.

Poonia eventually moved into sports and married a former Indian hammer thrower who helped coach her in discus. She has gone on to become the Asian Games bronze medallist twice and was the first woman to win a gold medal in track and field at the Commonwealth Games in 2010.

At the London 2012 Olympics, she became the first woman from India to reach the finals in discus.

Poonia is seen as a symbol of female strength in India having made a transition into politics, citing Indira Gandhi as an inspiration. She hopes to campaign against female infanticide and dowry in marriages, as she pushes for further education for girls.

The Wendy Williams Show Fri, 06 Feb 11:00PM GMT BET 23

New outfits, new hot topics, new attitude, and new wigs! The Wendy Williams Show is back with an ALL NEW season on BET International!

Hosted by the unique and entertaining personality that is Wendy Williams, this provocative talk-show features a mix of celebrity interviews and performances with guests from television, film, music and sports.

During popular segments “Ask Wendy” and “Hot Topics” Williams offers real advice to audience members looking for solutions to problems and gives her own unpredictable, honest and opinionated take on the juiciest headlines.

Asking all the questions that you want hear with absolutely no holds barred,The Wendy Williams Show is a definite must-see!

Bassment Africa Fri, 06 Feb 11:00PM GMT Channel O Africa 70

Party up a storm with Channel O Africa as they bring the party to your house.

Tune in for video mixing by the biggest names on the continent.

Love’s Everlasting Courage Sat, 07 Feb 6:00PM GMT FAITH 80

Clark Davis struggles to maintain his land and support his family during a drought.

With a bank loan to repay, his wife Ellen takes a job in town as a seamstress, but soon falls ill with scarlet fever.

Devastated to lose his wife, Clark and his daughter turn to his parents for support.

Clark must find a way to save his farm and survive Ellen’s death without losing the person he loves most: his daughter.

Watch Love’s Everlasting Courage on Saturday 7 February at 20:00 on FAITH.

Kourtney and Khloe Take the Hamptons Finale Sun, 08 Feb 7:00PM GMT E! Entertainment Television 26

As the first season comes to an end, the two Kardashian sisters, Kourtney and Khloé, along with Kourtney’s beau Scott Disick, continue to heat things up in the high-class Hamptons while they enjoy their time at America’s number one elite summer destination.

As they deal with relationship problems, new love interests and plenty of drama, the girls stir things up in a major way – whether they intend to or not.

Live from the Red Carpet: The 2015 Grammy Awards Sun, 08 Feb 11:00PM GMT E! Entertainment Television

It’s the ultimate night for music this month, as E! takes viewers right to the heart of the excitement at the 2015 Grammy Awards.

Surrounded by some of the most popular singers and entertainers in the world, Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic give an insider’s view of the arrivals on the red carpet and post exclusive interviews with the stars and nominees at the year’s most sensational and highly anticipated music awards show.

***ALL TIMES ARE CAT

Wednesday 4 February, 2015
Orange Africa Cup Of Nations , SF 1: Dr Congo v Ivory Coast —  19:30 on SSL LIVE 
Orange Africa Cup Of Nations , SF 1: Dr Congo v Ivory Coast —  19:30 on SLGO LIVE 

Friday 6 February, 2015
Bundesliga , Matchday 20 : Schalke v Borussia Monchengladbach —  21:25 on SSL2 LIVE 
Bundesliga , Matchday 20 : Schalke v Borussia Monchengladbach —  21:25 on SL2G LIVE 

Saturday 7 February, 2015
Barclays Premier League , Matchday 24: Aston Villa v Chelsea  —  16:45 on SSL2 LIVE 
Barclays Premier League , Matchday 24: Aston Villa v Chelsea  —  16:45 on SL2G LIVE 
Orange Africa Cup Of Nations , 3rd/4th Place Play Off: Tbc —  17:00 on SSL LIVE 
Orange Africa Cup Of Nations , 3rd/4th Place Play Off: Tbc —  17:00 on SLGO LIVE 

Sunday 8 February, 2015
Serie A: , Matchday 22: Fiorentina v Atalanta —  13:25 on SSL2 LIVE 
Serie A: , Matchday 22: Fiorentina v Atalanta —  13:25 on SL2G LIVE 
Serie A: , Matchday 22: Fiorentina v Atalanta —  13:25 on SS4A LIVE 
Orange Africa Cup Of Nations , Final: —  19:30 on SSL LIVE 
Orange Africa Cup Of Nations , Final: —  19:30 on SLGO LIVE 
Spanish La Liga , Matchday 22: Espanyol v Valencia —  19:55 on SSL2 LIVE 
Spanish La Liga , Matchday 22: Espanyol v Valencia —  19:55 on SL2G LIVE 

BoxOffice Brings Hot RENTertainment and a competition this February

February is the month of love and BoxOffice is here to sweep subscribers off their feet with exciting blockbuster films. Get a DStv Explora decoder to immerse yourself and your loved one in the world of side-splitting comedies, thrilling suspense dramas, adrenalin-pumping action flicks and chilling horror movies. DStv Premium subscribers will have the opportunity to select from the wide range of entertaining movies to ensure that they’re constantly updated when it comes to the latest and best films in the world right in the comfort of their own homes.

On February 2 kick-off your at-home film fest on with the bone-chilling horror flick, Annabelle. In this spooky tale starring Alfre Woodard, Annabelle Wallis and Ward Horton, a man named John Form has found the perfect gift for his expectant wife, Mia — a beautiful, rare vintage doll in a pure white wedding dress. But Mia’s delight with Annabelle doesn’t last long. On one horrific night, their home is invaded by members of a satanic cult, who violently attack the couple. Spilled blood and terror are not all they leave behind. The cultists have conjured an entity so malevolent that nothing they did will compare to the sinister conduit to the damned that is now…Annabelle. Keep your comfort-blanket close by because this horror film based on a true story.

Also catch another fallen star, Phillip Seymor Hoffmann is his last leading role in a feature film before his death last year in A Most Wanted Man from the 3^rd of February.  When an immigrant turns up in Hamburg’s Islamic community, laying claim to his father’s ill-gotten fortune, both German and US security agencies take a close interest: as the clock ticks down and the stakes rise, the race is on to establish this most wanted man’s true identity – oppressed victim or destruction-bent extremist?

After Anabelle, a comedy palate cleanser will come in handy. Enter…The Longest Week to the rescue. Let Jason Bateman amuse you in his role as Conrad, an immature man-child who has spent his life in a chic Manhattan Hotel ever since his parents decided to take a 20-year vacation to Paris, leaving him to be raised by hotel staff at the age of 11. His spoiled life comes to an end when he loses his trust fund as a result of his parents’ divorce and is forced out on the street. The film also stars Olivia Wilde and Billy Crudup and will be available from the 4th of February.

But truth be told, 2014’s most disturbing blood and gore scene award goes to psychological thriller, Gone Girl (also available from 9th of February) starring Ben Afleck and Rosamund Pike whose role recently garnered her a Screen Actors Guild Award, Golden Globe and Oscar nominations in the Best Actress category. Based on a best-selling Gillian Flynn novel by the same name, this story revolves around Nick Dunne who reports that his beautiful wife, Amy, has gone missing on the day of their fifth wedding anniversary. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick’s portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble, leaving him as a prime suspect. Not one to be missed.

If you feel you’ve gained back your equilibrium enough to watch another film based on a historical figure, then catch Dracula Untold from 09 February. The story chronicles a young prince who, when the lives of his wife and child are put in danger by a bloodthirsty sultan, risks his soul to save them and in the process begins his tragic transformation into the eternally infamous vampire. Expect epic fight scenes and lots of blood and gore.

As if having access to all these hot blockbusters wasn’t exciting enough, BoxOffice will also be running a monthly competition from 1 February to 30 April 2015 where subscribers will stand a chance to win 1 of 5 Smart TVs every month.  To qualify for entry, eligible customers will have to rent 3 or more movies and be automatically entered into a lucky draw. Remember, the more you rent, the better your chances.

For more information of the blockbusters featured on BoxOffice, visit www.boxoffice.dstv.com

Win An AFCON Viewing Party From DStv And GOtv

Are you mad about football? Show your love with SuperSport and DStv/GOtv by sharing an image of yourself on our DStv GH or GOtv Facebook page showing us how you are supporting your national team, the Black Stars, as they play in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Be as creative as you can – wear the team colors, paint your face or whatever that will better your chances of winning. The winner will receive the opportunity to host an all-expense paid viewing party for 20 friends at their home, when the Black Stars take on South Africa.

Hurry before the tournament ends!

Terms &Conditions apply http://www.dstv.com/News/Ghana-show-your-love-for-the-Black-Stars/115095

Nissan’s Goal of the Tournament Competition

Nissan has partner red with Supersport to give AFCON fans and players the chance to win big in the Goal of the Tournament.

Soccer fans across Africa will be given the opportunity to vote on Orange AFCON 2015’s best and most exciting goals and win a Nissan Qashqai at the end of the tournament. Football fans will be able to vote once a day for their favourite goals on Nissan’s Goal of the Tournament competition page on supersport.com

The Corporate Vice President, Global Head of Marketing, Communications & Brand Strategy for Nissan, Roel de-Vries, said, the Goal of the Tournament competition gives football fans the chance to interact with the Orange AFCON tournament in a way that translates the excitement of the pitch directly onto their computer screens and into their lives.

On his part, Brandon Foot, Acting CEO of SuperSport, said they want to be the go-to channel for football fans to be part of the 2015 Orange AFCON action. “We have secured the pay TV rights to broadcast the games, but beyond that we are excited to give fans the opportunity to interact with the tournament in a real and fun way, even once each game ends.”

At the end of Orange AFCON 2015, CAF will select the best goal of the tournament, and all fan votes cast for this goal will go into a draw, with the winning fan being randomly selected after the final match on 8 February 2015. The lucky winner will drive away in a brand new Nissan Qashqai.

The player who scores the winning goal in Goal of the Tournament will also be presented with a trophy at the final to celebrate their performance in the Orange AFCON tournament. Renowned British jeweler and luxury goods house, Asprey, famed for its sporting trophy design and manufacture, most notably for Wimbledon and the Barclay’s English Premier League, created the one-of-a-kind trophy.

Visit http://www.supersport.com/competitions/2015AFCON to enter the competition

Laali Tuesday 03 February 2015 6:00PM GMT | Zee World (100)

A young woman named Lalli is very optimistic and a dreamer. She was married off when she was a child and does not even remember what her husband looks like.

Lalli is waiting for her send-off ceremony and dreams of the day she will be united with her husband with hopes of a better life.

Her family want her send off to take place too, but don’t have the money to make it possible.

The Graham Norton Show Tuesday 03 February 2015 21:40 | BBC Entertainment (120)

David Attenborough flirtatiously explains how Paradise birds mate. Jessica Chastain reveals she knows the real-life agent behind her Zero Dark Thirty character. Meanwhile, Gary Lineker says football management is a dreadful job and McBusted performs live in the studio.

Human To Hero Wednesday 04 February 2015 5:30PM GMT | CNN International (401)

CNN’s Human to Hero gets to the heart of what it means to be a sporting star, exploring the dedication, determination and inspiration involved for the world’s best athletes.

Meet Krishna Poonia, an Indian discus thrower, who grew up in the conservative Jaat community in India where daughters were expected to marry at an early age, but her father wanted her to get a further education and pursue her dreams.

Poonia eventually moved into sports and married a former Indian hammer thrower who helped coach her in discus. She has gone on to become the Asian Games bronze medallist twice and was the first woman to win a gold medal in track and field at the Commonwealth Games in 2010.

At the London 2012 Olympics, she became the first woman from India to reach the finals in discus.

Poonia is seen as a symbol of female strength in India having made a transition into politics, citing Indira Gandhi as an inspiration. She hopes to campaign against female infanticide and dowry in marriages, as she pushes for further education for girls.

V Republic Wednesday 4 January 2015 8:30PM GMT | AfricaMagic Showcase (150)

Shirley Frimpong-Manso’s V REPUBLIC follows the lives of 4 beautiful Ghanaian ladies as they journey through their professional and love lives.  Their not so perfect lives are thrown together by events which creates a convenient platform for relationships beyond their wildest dreams. The 26-episode series stars Award-winning actress, Joselyn Dumas (who plays Mansa Baiden); Nikki Samonas (Gina Moses); Christabel Ekeh (Laura Gaize) and Jasmine Baroudi (Tilly Walsh).

Tune into the best of African entertainment on Africamagic.

Where Are They Now: Oprah’s Sister, Actress Denise Richards and Survivor Winner Richard HatchThursday 05 February 2015 6:55PM GMT | TLC Entertainment (172)

In 2010, Oprah discovered a bombshell family secret: She had a half-sister, Patricia Lee, who was put up for adoption at birth.

Oprah had revealed the news on The Oprah Show, but viewers wanted to know where Patricia is now. In this update, Oprah travels to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for Patricia’s 50th birthday party to toast sisterhood and tour Patricia’s new home.

Then, actress Denise Richards opens up about her evolving relationship with her ex-husband, Charlie Sheen; the paparazzi photos she says cost her work; adopting her daughter Eloise on her own; and how motherhood has changed her whole outlook on life.

Plus, Survivor’s first million-dollar winner, Richard Hatch, talks candidly about going to prison in 2006 and introduces two adult biological children he just recently met.

Watch Where Are They Now: Oprah’s Sister, Actress Denise Richards and Survivor Winner Richard Hatch on Thursday 5 February at 6:55PM GMT on TLC Entertainment.

Football Stars Thursday 05 February 2015 7:30PM GMT | TRACE Sport Stars (188)

This February TRACE brings you loads of new episodes in this football-mad series! Taking a closer look at the lives of the world’s greatest footballers, Football Stars moves away from the pitch and into the crazy and wonderful world of soccer superstardom.

This month the show features a spectacular lineup, including Cesc Fàbregas, Tim Howard, Alexis Sánchez and more!

Tune in for Football Stars on TRACE Sport Stars Thursday nights throughout February from 7:30PM GMT.

Jay Z And Beyonce 06 February 2015 2:30 | BET (35)

Beyoncé And Jay-Z’. Catch a mix of videos, live performances and dance trends from a single Hollywood musician or band.

Liv and Maddie Saturday 07 February 2015 06:05AM GMT | Disney Channel (303)

Dial into Disney Channel on Saturday 7 February to watch the highly anticipated season 2 premiere of Liv and Maddie at 6:05AM GMT! 

In today’s episode things get tricky when the premiere of Liv’s new movie clashes with the Stevens Point Cheddar-Brat Fest. She’s determined to attend both and win the cheese wheel roll with Maddie – but how will she fit them both in? Tune in to find out.

Focus: Nicki Minaj Saturday 07 February 2015 12:00GMT | TRACE URBAN (325)

TRACE Urban features Young Money singer, rapper and songwriter Nicki Minaj, who burst onto the hip-hop scene back in 2009. Her hotly awaited debut album, ‘Pink Friday’, reached number one in the US Billboard 200 and now she has two platinum joints under her belt. Tune in to witness some of the star’s top videos.

Tata: India’s Global Giant Saturday 07 February 2015 8:10PM GMT | BBC World News (400)

British schoolchildren enjoy a day of sport funded by an Indian conglomerate.

It’s an intriguing sign of our changing times. Tata has turned around Jaguar, one of Britain’s most iconic car marques, and is shoring up Europe’s steel-making industry with its purchase of the Anglo-Dutch Corus group in 2008.

India’s largest and most global company now earns 70% of its revenue overseas.

Zareer Masani tells the story of this 150 year old company with a reputation for ethical capitalism.

New Day Sunday 08 February 2015 07:00AM GMT | Rhema TV (343)

Start a new day in your devotion to the Lord with the help of Pastor Ray.

Ray McCauley is a man of God who preaches the Gospel. Let his words of encouragement and inspiration touch your life in his show, New Day.

Don’t miss New Day on Sunday 8 February at 7:00AM GMT on Rhema TV.

57th Annual Grammy Awards Monday 09 February 2015 4:30PM GMT | Channel O (320)

Tune in to Channel O at 3:00 on 9 February for a live broadcast and celebrate music’s biggest night.

This year, Beyoncé, Sam Smith and Pharrell Williams lead the pack, with six nominations each.

With this year’s ceremony, Queen Bey has already made history, by becoming the most nominated female artist of all time.

Who will walk away with the coveted prize? 
Channel O will also re-broadcast the ceremony at 4:30PM GMT on 9 February.

The Strain Monday 09 February 2015 6:30PM GMT | FOX (125

Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the CDC’s New York-based Canary Project, is called upon to investigate when an airplane lands with everybody on board dead. What his team discovers is a viral outbreak that has similarities to an ancient strain of vampirism. As the virus begins to spread, Goodweather works with his team and a group of the city’s residents to wage a war that could hold humanity’s fate in its hand. The show’s executive producers include Oscar-nominated writer Guillermo del Toro and Emmy-winning producer Carlton Cuse.

Ghanaian international model and former M-Net Face of Africa, Kate Tachie Menson has been laying low for a long time and focusing on her career.

She said she is keeping a low profile to work on her career as a model to be like American and English models; Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell.

“I have been focusing on my own career being super model. I want to be Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell, you see, so I need to work, I have been focusing on getting there”, she told GhanaGist.Com.

The former winner of M-Net Face of Africa said she has not been going out to partake in any social activities; instead she has been working and focusing on her career.

Kate is a partner of Ladies in Prestige and Purpose (LIPP GLOBAL), a company that has partnered leading cosmetics brand, Sleek for an ambassador search.

Dubbed the Sleek Ambassador, the project is aimed at unveiling two unique individuals to act as brand ambassadors for Sleek over a year’s period.

Talking about what inspired and her involvement in the Sleek Ambassador search project, she said she now feels like she has gotten somewhere in her career that is pretty good and she is in the right frame of mind to help groom another lady.

“This is what has inspired me. I want to give back. I want to do something for Ghana as well and this is what I’m good at, so here we go.”

“I’m making some money”, she answered with laughter when asked if she is making money in the modeling career.

By GhanaGist.Com

Kate Tachie Menson, Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks

Looks like Ghana is now ready to join the Pan African Airtel TRACE Music Star competition with the announcement of the top 5 finalists to battle it out.

Airtel Ghana has announced that, the winner of Airtel TRACE Music Star Ghana version will be revealed on February 14, 2015.

After weeks to months of sieving through all the hundreds of entries submitted from wannabe music stars, judges of Airtel Trace Music Star Ghana, radio broadcaster Kafui Dey, rapper Edem and singer Raquel have selected top 5 finalists who auditioned in the competition by calling 533 from October 7 to December 10, 2014.

The 5 were selected based on a combination of singing skills – quality, pitch, originality, tone and range with the following winning codes; Francis Tengey (33100510), Cassandra Tettey (33100398), Linda Goraseh (33101351), Princess Dartey (33100480) and Angela Ackim (33100303).

Unveiling the top 5 finalists paves the way for the general public to vote for their favourite contestants to win the competition.

The grant finale is scheduled for Saturday, February 14 at the forecourt of the World Trade Centre in Accra.

The winner of the Ghana edition of the Airtel TRACE Music Star will walk away with a cash prize of GHC50.000 and a ticket to compete at the Pan African event involving 13 other African countries in Kenya in March, 2015.

The general public can now take part by voting for their favourite candidate to win the Ghana edition and move to the Pan African event by sending their name to the Airtel shortcode 533; DON (Francis Tengey), CAS (Cassandra Tettey), LIN (Linda Goraseh), PDB (Princess Dartey) and DZU (Angela Ackim).

The overall Pan African winner will win a trip to the USA to be mentored by megastar Akon, a professional music video and a record deal with Universal music.

By GhanaGist.Com

Angela Ackim

Francis Tengey

Cassandra Tettey

Linda Goraseh

Princess Dartey

Do you support the idea of selling Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to a private company? Will that actually solve the power problems in the country?

According to filmmaker, Socrate Safo, it would be out of place for anyone to call for the sale of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to a private company to operate.

The ‘Hot Fork’ movie-maker in an interview with Abrantepa on Radio Univers’ Mid-Morning Show, Brunch2Lunch said, in spite of the energy crisis that has plagued the country in recent times, selling the country’s provider of quality, reliable and safe electricity services is not the solution.

“It’s not about selling it. We don’t need to sell ECG. We need to sack the leaders there and call for applicants who have ideas as to how to manage it. Then we interview them live on television to know their proposals for dealing with the issue so we employ the best and hold him accountable should the fellow fail”.

Music producer and the brain behind The Last 2 Music Group, Edward Nana Poku Osei popularly known as Hammer, in a Facebook post had blamed the erratic power supply in the country on the human resource mindset thereby calling for the sale of ECG.

However, Socrate objected saying, “They always increase the rate in the name of improving the services; yet, the situation keeps worsening. So can’t Hammer who proposed the sale of ECG think of the fact that we have always been lied to? One day, we would sell Ghana because we can’t have good leaders”.

Very sad indeed!

The remains of the late Nollywood actor Muna Obiekwe has been laid to rest.

The controversial actor was buried in his hometown, Anambra in Nigeria on Tuesday. His colleagues in the movie industry, family and friends were there to bid the actor farewell.

Muna Obiekwe died on Sunday January 18, 2015 in a hospital in Lagos after a battle with kidney failure.

By GhanaGist.Com

You may not hear a song from controversial duo, Wanlov and M3nsa of FOKN Bois again.

Wanluv the Kuborlo, a member of FOKN Bois has explained the group’s decision to release a solo album each.

“M3NSA just left for the United Kingdom. He was here for one month. He’s recording his new album called “Red Red”. He addresses ‘Dumsor’ and many Ghanaian issues on this album. He is featuring Sarkodie, Sena and I. M3NSA is working on his album; I’m also working on my album which will come out on 6th March”, he said on Radio Univers’ Mid-Morning Show, Brunch2Lunch.

When he was asked that if meant they are going their separate ways, Wanlov answered in an affirmative.

“If you are considering the album, then yes… momentarily; but M3NSA and I started rapping in Adisco. We released solo albums before coming out with ‘Cos Ov Moni’.

“Then I released ‘Brown Card’; he released ‘number one man goes free’. Then we came together with ‘Cos Ov Moni 2’. And now M3NSA is releasing his album; I will release my album. Then we will do ‘Cos Ov Moni 3’. So we break up and join again….we break up and join again. We are like ‘Dumsor’.

By GhanaGist.Com

It’s obvious actress and television personality Nikki Samonas is not paying much attention to the criticism by her senior colleague actress and the Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Dzifa Gomashie concerning the way she exposes her body.

Check out the actress showing off her sizzling body in bikini.