Ayra Starr Lands Lead Role in Children of Blood and Bone
Afrobeats star Ayra Starr is making her acting debut in Hollywood with a lead role in Children of Blood and Bone, the upcoming film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling fantasy novel. The Mavin Records singer joins a star-studded cast including Viola Davis, Idris Elba, and Cynthia Erivo in the highly anticipated project rooted in West […]
Mbappe to Miss Real Madrid vs Salzburg Due to Illness
Kylian Mbappe will miss Real Madrid’s final Club World Cup group-stage game against RB Salzburg as he continues his recovery from illness but should be ready for the knockout phase if they progress, according to manager Xabi Alonso. The French forward returned to training earlier on Wednesday, after being struck down by acute gastroenteritis last […]
Tyla, Rihanna & Jack Black Win Big at 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2025 put kids and families in control at the biggest party of the summer, live from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. Global music sensation, Tyla took home the Favourite Global Music Star award, while Cynthia Erivo, Simone Biles, and LeBron James also emerged as winners at this year’s slime awards. Fans can catch all the fun and epic slime […]
Saint West Hacks Kim’s Instagram to Promote YouTube, Request Toys
Looks like Kim Kardashian needs a stronger phone lock — because her son Saint West is at it again! The 9-year-old reportedly “hacked” his mom’s Instagram for the second time in two months, this time using her stories to plug his YouTube channel and shoot his shot with a viral toy brand. Saint posted a […]
Influencer’s Near-Death After Botched Second BBL in Mexico
A US influencer, @TheeHtxHottiee, has opened up about a harrowing experience following an “extreme” second Brazilian butt lift (BBL) performed in Mexico that almost cost her life. After a tummy tuck and BBL that ran twice as long as expected, she lost significant blood, requiring six transfusions. Her surgery resulted in an overly large buttocks […]
Trump: Iran Won’t Resume Uranium Enrichment After US Strikes
President Donald Trump asserted that Iran is unlikely to resume uranium enrichment following recent US airstrikes on its nuclear facilities. He rejected Iranian claims that key nuclear materials were relocated before the attacks, saying it was too risky and unlikely given the rapid US response. Calling the strikes a “tremendous victory,” Trump suggested the move […]
NYSC Denies Extending Rita’s Service Year Over Tinubu Criticism
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denied extending the service year of Lagos corps member Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, over her past criticism of President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State. Rita went viral months ago for condemning economic hardship under the current administration and describing Lagos as “smelling” with “poor living conditions.” […]
Terry G Says He Made Smoking on Screen Acceptable
Nigerian singer Terry G stirred controversy after claiming he made it acceptable for artists to smoke cannabis on screen. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the “Free Madness” hitmaker wrote: “If not for my sacrifice, none of your faves would have the guts to smoke Igbo on screen.” The statement quickly sparked backlash, with […]
Ronnie McDowell Suffers Mini Stroke During Live Show
Country music legend Ronnie McDowell was hospitalized this past weekend after experiencing a mini stroke while performing live at the Summer Solstice Music Festival in Oley, Pennsylvania. The 75-year-old singer, celebrated for hits such as “Older Women” and “The King is Gone,” began slurring his speech midway through his Saturday night set. According to WKRN […]
VeryDarkMan Protests FCT Teachers’ Strike at Minister’s Gate
Controversial social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), staged an unusual protest on Monday at the gate of the FCT Minister’s residence in Abuja. His action was in response to the ongoing strike by primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory, which has now lasted over 90 days. The strike, […]