Stars that are Engaged to Marry

These stars are engaged and plan to marry any time from now. We are now in the first half of 2012 and I thought it would be nice to remind you of some up-coming star weddings. All the couples got engaged this year. I wish all of them happy married life in advance.  

Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez

Olivier Martinez and Hally Berry

Halle Berry got engaged to French actor, Olivier Martinez in January. Halle swore off marriage after her failed attempts with a baseball player, David Justice and Eric Benet, R&B singer.

Halle refused  to confirm the engagement till April in an interview with Extra responded to a question about her engagement to Martinez "Who knew? I swore [marriage] off, right? "Never say never, people!"

Martinez, actor-turned- restraunteuer on his part confirmed the engagement in March to Miami.com saying “yes, of course we’re engaged. He also said that the ring was designed by Robert Mazlo.

She has a four-year-old daughter, Nahla with her ex-boyfriend, Gabriel Aubry

Halle and Martinez who have been dating since 2010 are likely to settle down in Paris when they finally got married.

Solomon Island: Dark-Skinned Indigenous People with Blond Hair

5 to 10 percent of the Solomon Island population are blond.

It was until now assumed that the dark-skinned blond-haired indigenous people of Solomon Islands may have been inherited from interbreeding with  Europeans (Europeans traders and explorers that came to the Islands).

However a team led by researchers at Stanford University have found out that the gene variant responsible for blond hair in the Islanders is different from the gene that causes blond hair in Europeans.

Dr. Bustamanta, a geneticist at Stanford University remarked “for me it breaks down any kind of simple notions you might have about race, Humans are beautifully diverse, and this is just the tip of the iceberg.”

5 to 10 percent of the Solomon Island population are blond.

According to May issue of the US Journal of Science, a gene called TYRP1 is the reason why 5 to 10 percent of the Islanders are blond. The fact is that the solomon Islands natives have these genes but Europeans don’t have this genomes.

Dr. Bustamanta, the co-author said the study shows there is need for further research on the genomes of unstudied population around the world.

“ Here you got an unstudied population with a small sample size and you can really find some cool things. So what about other places, like what about light pigmentation in parts of Africa? How do we not know the genetic basis of skin and hair pigmentation across the globe?” said Dr. Bustamanta.

Glamour Women of the Year Award’s Red Carpet

Glamour Awards is an annual event organised by the Glamour Magazine to honour inspiring women or those women who have made an impact in the year.

This year’s Glamour Awards was held on May 29 in London. The glitter event like in the past celebrated women in show business, with emphasizes on their achievements in 2012

The Red Carpet saw a whole lot of beautiful ladies at this year’s event but only few had most spotlight.

Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland The Red Carpet saw Kelly looking glamourous in her floor length Maria Grachvogel black satin gown.

Kelly Rowland is Glamour’s TV Personality of the Year.

Xavier Naidoo: Self-marketing Important for Long-term Success



Xavier Naidoo

 Xavier Naidoo, pop singer is of the opinion that a good self-marketing is important for long-term success for artists. How they present themselves on stage is plays a big role.

Adding in an interview with Mannheimer Morgen newspaper that “it starts with how one present present oneself on stage.”

That differentiates long-term successful artists from singers who simply want to sing -at home or in their areas.

Xavier Naidoo explains further “whoever wants to be a singer must present himself differently.   But many cannot talk of numbers or have no artistic vision.“  

The singer became popular with his songs „Dieser Weg“ (This Path), „Ich kenne nichts“ ("I don’t know anything" like you) and „Sie sieht mich nicht“ (She doesn’t see me). 

Lewis Hamilton won the Canadian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton won the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal for the 3^rd time in five races. His victory gives Mclaren its 4^th win in five races.

Hamilton had his first Formular One victory in Montreal track in 2007 and again in 2010. He said “It’s been five years since I won here the first time, but it feels just as good, This was one of the most enjoyable races I’ve had. I couldn’t believe it when I was coming across the line. The feeling inside — it was an explosion.”

Formular One Championship has remained unpredictable this season. Hamilton is the 7^th winner in seven races this season. He leads with 88 points, Fernando Alonso of Ferrari 86 points and Vettel 85 points. He believes the trend will continue. 

Jerome Boateng: Did it Right!

Jerome Boateng

Jerome allegly met with a nude-model Gina-Lisa Lohfink in a hotel in Berlin in the night before the departure of the national team to Poland.

As expected the National Team coach, Joachim Löw was not happy with the incident. At the press briefing of the German Football Federation (Deutsche Fußball) in Danzig he said he was not happy about the incident. “I have spoken with him and the rest of the team members. 

Adding “he is foccused. Yes of course, he now has an obligation to fulfill. He must be able to prove himself.”  
Joachim regretted his night out with Gina-Lisa Lohfink. “It was stupid to be out that late.”   

Tiger Woods wins 2012 Memorial Tournament

Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods on Sunday June 3 won the 2012 Memorial Tournamnet at Muirfeld village in Dublin, Ohio.

Woods now ties with 73 PGA Tour victories with Nicklaus. Woods round shot 67 to end nine under in the tournament and finished with a birdie on the 18th. Anders Romero (Argentina) came second and Rory Sabbatini (South Africa) was third.

This victory will be Wood’s 5th Memorial trophy having won it in 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2009. Wood said  after his 2012 Memorial victory

“It’s special for me to do it here, to do it with Jack here. He means a lot to all of us as players. We all looked up to him, and he’s the greatest champion that’s ever lived. To do it aged 36 is not too shabby.

It was his second victory this season and since 2009. He is now fourth in the Golf world ranking.

Woods  is playing at 2012 US Open in San Francisco from June 14 -17. The memorial victory earned him 1,116 million Dollars

It does not matter how many times one falls. One can fall and still pick up the pieces and move on. Take courage and keep on keeping on.

Congratulations.