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The May cover of Vogue is special because it features models instead of celebrities. This year's May issue, shot by Steven Meisel, is extra special because it marks the third month in a row that a woman of color appears on the cover (Beyoncé appeared on April's cover, Michelle Obama appeared on March's cover). Liya Kebede ... Full story

The legendary Ethiopian singer Tilahun Gessesse, 68, passed away at midnight on Sunday. The late Tilahun passed away while he was being taken to hospital feeling serious pain. He had arrived later on same day from New York, USA, according to the artist’s family members. In appreciation of his contribution to Ethiopian music, Tilahun received an Honorary Doctorate ... Full story

April 14, 2009 (Ethioplanet.com) - Last week, EthioPlanet.com revealed the name of the mysterious woman who until then was only known as the "Ethiopian Woman" Count Alexandre de Lesseps had apparently fallen for. There were some disputes in the blogosphere as to the veracity of what EthioPlanet revealed. To avoid ... Full story

The mysterious Ethiopian woman identified as the cause for the divorce between the reality star LuAnn from The Real Houswives of New York and her husband Count Alexandre de Lesseps has been identified as Princess Kemeria Abajobir Abajifar. She is the granddaughter of King Abajifar, the last King from the Gibe Kingdom of Jimmaa, ... Full story

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 7, 2009 (Ezega.com) -- Film Producer, Director, and Editor Aida Ashenafi has been in the film business for the past 15 years. She has been working in New York, United States, for 6 years, and here in Addis Ababa for 9 years. She is a graduate of Ithaca ... Full story

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, March 29, 2009 (Ezega.com) -- Theatre is one medium where actors show their art face to face with their audience and share their feelings (sadness, happiness, affection, etc.) on stage. They play their character in front of their audience and receive instant feedback. With icons such as playwright Laureate Tsegaye GebreMedhin and ... Full story

Ethiopian born singer Wayna, whose real name is Wuyneab Wondwossen, was arrested at Houston airport for allegedly trying to get on a plane with a collapsible police baton that she uses while performing, the Associated Press reported. Houston police spokeswoman Jodi Silva said that Wondwossen was en route to Miami to attend the Winter Music conference when ... Full story

Bethenny Frankel and Kelly Killoren Bensimon won't be the only unmarried Real Housewives of New York City should the series get picked up for a third installment. Countess LuAnn de Lesseps and her husband, Count Alexandre de Lesseps, have ... Full story

The East African Bottling Share Company (EABSC) restarted production of Coca-Cola on Tuesday night after importing crown corks from Kenya. A shortage of bottle tops forced the closure of EABSC's Addis factory almost two weeks ago. Officials told Planet that the factory started production of Coca-Cola with a 24 ... Full story

"Teza", an Ethiopian film about the brutal Marxist regime of former president Mengistu Haile Mariam wins this year's top prize at Africa's film festival held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Directed by Ethiopian Born and current Howard University professor Haile Gerima, the film was the unanimous choice for this ... Full story