HOW SEX TAPE SCANDAL MOVED ME UP- CHIDINMA NARRATES!

Kora award winner and Ex Project Fame winner, Chidinma Ekile, revealed in a recent interview to Punch how she has been able to manage the recent controversies surrounding her.

Read the abstracts from the interview below:

About the sex video:I woke up one morning and I was greeted on the internet with ‘Chidinma and sex tape’. I was worried primarily because of my mother. I didn’t let her see the video but I had to show her the photos. I didn’t want to go out that day. I couldn’t go out. But my mum felt otherwise. She told me to ignore the mischief makers.

I almost took some actions but I thought against it. I met Sound Sultan on a set. He told me, ‘Babe, you are now a star. I welcome you officially into the industry.’ I trended for three days. Even people who didn’t know me got to know me. My fan base grew. And then, I was happy because more than 90 per cent of the public didn’t believe I was the one in that video.There were people who didn’t need to see the video to believe I couldn’t have done such thing.

I am just grateful to everyone who didn’t believe the story. My twitter account was hacked and the people created another account. They kept releasing nasty pictures and they were even responding to the tweets as if I was the one doing it. I was just watching and laughing. It put me in the spotlight. I used it for good. Ever since I started, I have been scared of scandals. I didn’t want to have any. But I realized that I cannot run away from it. It is just normal. It is not everybody who is happy seeing me rise. Some people are trying to do something to stop me. But sex tape is not enough to stop me. They should bring up something else.The sex tape just took me to another level in my career. It moved me up.

This is no more ‘little’ Chidinma. It didn’t bring me down in any way. I am still doing a lot of things.About marriage Everybody wants to marry me but I am not ready for marriage. I still have to make more money before I consider marriage. I have been linked with so many people. People cannot imagine me being a saint. They are just looking for something to attach to me.

LADY GAGA'S 'MONA LISA' DRESS!

Last week, her Lady Lindy-inspired jumpsuit caught our attention. This week, she embodies the iconic Mona Lisa–literally. From Tokyo to London, Lady Gaga's always fascinating fashion-as-art adventure continues as the pop star wore this awe-inspiring Mona Lisa dress, and makeup to match, as she stepped out of her London hotel and canoodled with adoring fans.

Whether Gaga is making a statement about artist versus muse, paying homage to Van Gogh's masterpiece, or simply pointing out the inevitable parallels between one beatific icon and another, we can't wait to see what she wears next. How about you?  

KATE MIDDLETON'S $900 HAIRCUT, PRINCE HARRY'S FACE CREAM WILL SHOCK YOU!

Like the rest of the world, we freak out when Kate Middleton does anything to her hair. But a $984 haircut requires a major freak-out moment.

Rossano Ferretti told Vanity Fair he gave the Duchess an almost $1,000 haircut. #wow [The Cut]

Speaking of royals, we bet you can't guess which face cream is the choice of Prince Harry? That's right; it's the same one your mom probably stores in her beauty arsenol.Elizabeth arden's eight hour cream.(ELLE)

WOULD YOU EVER: MEET TAMARA MELLON'S SWEET REVENGE LEATHER BOOTS!

Tamara Mellon, former Jimmy Choo designer and author of In My Shoes: A Memoir, launched her own eponymous label earlier this week, complete with apparel, footwear, and interestingly enough—a hybrid of the two.Which Mellon accurately describes as "a thigh boot that pulls right up into a legging."

No doubt they're a super stylish winter wardrobe addition that you can wear for years and years (as long as you don't gain weight), but we'd be remiss if we didn't ask these three questions (that everyone is probably thinking):
1) Since they're technically pants, does that mean you can only wear them once a week in public (for fear of being scorned for repeating an outfit too soon)?
2) How weird will it be to send them off to the cleaners each month, and the cobbler for new soles and taps each season?
3) How awkward will it be when you turn up at someone's home and they ask you to remove your shoes?

These are certainly things one should seriously consider before purchasing a pricey pair of pants-boots, Obviously we won't wear them to the airport—trying to go through security would be a complete and utter nightmare—but you have to admit, they will make getting dressed in the morning that much easier. All we have to do is pull on an oversize sweater, tee, or tunic, grab a pair of earrings, a necklace, and a bracelet or two, and step out the door.

GOOD BROWS: A GUIDE!

BIG brows have been in the fashion spotlight for several seasons and, now that you've grown them out, they key is to keep them full but tidy.

Autumn/winter 2013's handsome beauty looks were always underpinned by a pair of strong and well-groomed brows, with Stella McCartney, Chloe, Balmain and Victoria Beckham showcasing the most stylish examples.

And the "natural look" is no longer enough - brow make-up is essential for truly polished results."Pencils are great for women who want to draw in shape - filling brows will make them look fuller and define your eye area," says Shavata Singh, owner of Shavata Brow Studio. "

To apply, use soft, sweeping movements."Even women with naturally thick brows should use brow colour for added depth - just pick a colour close to your own to fill in gaps and enhance shape.

To complete the look, and for extra polish, eyebrow gel will hold hairs neatly in place all day.But the ultimate building block for great brows is paying them plenty of attention - and seeking the help of a brow expert is a good start.

Having your brows professionally shaped will provide the perfect base for a style that complements your own face and eye shape. From there, you can carry on the good work yourself. And work it is - maintenance should be daily, according to Singh: "It's a lot easier to tweeze one or two stray hairs everyday and maintain the correct shape, than doing it once a week."

SPOTLIGHT ON THE SKIRT!

AS the collections embrace a new-found femininity, so fashion's focus falls firmly on the skirt.

The common theme here is a longer line: the mini enjoys an occasional outing, but it is knee-length and calf-skimming numbers that best capture the womanly moment.

Indeed, why expose everything when a flash of ankle or well-turned calf is so much more alluring.....

VICTORIA BECKHAM GUEST EDITS FRENCH VOGUE!

VICTORIA BECKHAM is the guest editor-in-chief of French Vogue's December issue.

The designer worked with the magazine's editor Emmanuelle Alt to create intimate photo shoots starring herself and David Beckham, and candid interviews.

"Being asked to be the guest editor of the Christmas issue of Vogue Paris this year was an incredible honour," says Beckham. "Working with Emmanuelle Alt and her team was both exciting and inspiring, and I am so proud of what we have created."

Inside the issue is a detailed profile on David Beckham ("We've had our ups and downs, but we're so proud of each other.");  fashion stories photographed by David Sims, as well as Inez & Vinoodh; excerpts from Beckham's personal photo album; and a "teatime chat" with Valentino, one of the designer's good friends.

"We handed over the running of this issue to a woman who, throughout our working together, has proved to be the exact opposite of her public image," said Alt.

"She is spontaneous with a great sense of humour; humble, yet at the same time driven by a healthy ambition. She is a perfectionist, like everyone who is passionate about their work." 

KANYE WEST AND KIM KARDASHIAN SPEND THANKSGIVING WITH THE PIPPENS, CHEBANS AND RIDINGERS !

Kanye and Kim headed down to Miami for the Thanksgiving holiday where Kim whipped up a full feast.

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian headed to Florida for Thanksgiving (above) where they shared a movie night with family friends including Scottie and Larsa Pippen, Jonathan and Gal Cheban and Duane McLaughlin and Amber and Loren Ridinger.

Kim Kardashian cooked a Thanksgiving dinner.  Yes...you read that right. Her bestie Jonathan, posted a pic on Instagram where he praised Kim's kitchen skills.  "Who knew @KimKardashian could really throw down in the kitchen! Happy Thanksgiving #MiamiTG " Ummm.....it doesn't look very appealing to us.  You'd think Kim would have put a little more effort into the food presentation. Shouldn't they be dining on Givenchy/Louis Vuitton/Adidas plates?  

KATE MIDDLETON, DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE WOWS IN ALICE TEMPERLEY LITTLE BLACK DRESS AT SPORTSAID GALA. SEE THE PICS!

Thursday evening, Kate Middleton left husband Prince William at home in charge of their son Prince George  as she stepped out for the SportsAid annual gala dinner in London.

The Duchess of Cambridge was a guest of honour at the glitzy event held at London's Embankment Gardens.

Kate looked gorgeous as she arrived for her big night, in a knee length dress from Alice Temperley which featured a pretty lace overlay and black bodice. The Duchess finished off her look with a tiny red clutch bag and a pair of classic pumps, beaming as she exited her car and headed inside.With her famous glossy locks left loose, the Duchess showed off her super trim figure in the dress, from one of her favourite Brit designers.

Just four months after giving birth to little George, Kate has definitely got her figure back! Thursday's event marked one of the first official solo engagements for Kate since the birth of George.

She became patron of SportsAid back in April with the charity assisting up and coming British sports stars to reach their goals, through financial support and help at the beginning of their careers.Later, Kate will present one of the night's big awards, the One-to-Watch honour, which recognises a young British sportsman or woman who has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to their career.

Previous winners have included Olympic medalist Tom Daley.

ALEXA CHUNG IS THE NEW FACE OF LONGCHAMP!

The Vogue cover girl stars in both the brand's spring/summer 2014 and autumn/winter 2014 campaigns.

"For the new Escales collection - which is cheerful, colourful and bursting with energy - we needed a woman who was both chic and modern," said the label's international communications director, Marie-Sabine Leclercq.

"Alexa Chung is the woman who embodies it the best. Her enchanting gaze, which is very strong and very present, gives the campaign a lot of personality. She has energy and confidence."

Chung's relationship with the label started after she DJ'd at the brand's London flagship opening party in September. A meeting the following deal cemented the deal, and the campaign was shot in St-Tropez last month by Max Vadukul.

"The whole team fell under her spell," said Leclercq. "She immediately had a real vision and made a very on-point contribution to the looks for the shoot. There was such a synergy and an energy that we all went home delighted with this initial experience with her."

Previous Longchamp muses include Kate Moss and Coco Rocha.