Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence are officially married!
Actor Eddie Murphy shared on The Jennifer Hudson Show that his son Eric recently married Jasmin Lawrence, daughter of fellow comedian and actor Martin Lawrence. The couple opted for a low-key church wedding, skipping the elaborate ceremony that had been in the works. āThey had plans for a big wedding, but ultimately decided to do […]
Allison Holker Opens Up About Breast Augmentation: āIām Choosing Meā
Allison Holker Says Getting a Boob Job Was a Confidence Boost: āIām Choosing Meā Allison Holker recently revealed that she underwent breast augmentationāsomething she had wanted since high school. āI havenāt really publicly talked about it,ā the So You Think You Can Dance alum, 37, shared on the May 25 episode of Between Us, the […]
Charli XCX, U2, The Killers Win Big at Ivor Novello Awards
Charli XCX took home the Songwriter of the Year title, playfully downplaying her songwriting skills by quoting lyrics from her 2024 hit Club Classics. U2 made history as the first Irish band to receive the prestigious Ivor Novello Fellowship, celebrating nearly 50 years of iconic hits like With or Without You and Sunday Bloody Sunday. […]
BON Awards 2025 Opens Submissions
The organisers of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards have officially opened submissions for the 2025 edition, scheduled to hold in Ilorin, Kwara State. Entries began on May 1 and will close on July 30, 2025. Filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals are encouraged to submit their works via Filmfreeway to compete for the prestigious awards. […]
US Imposes Sanctions on Sudan Over Chemical Weapons
The US is set to impose new sanctions on Sudan, effective June 6, after finding evidence that chemical weapons were used in last yearās brutal civil war against the Rapid Support Forces. Restrictions will target US exports to Sudan and limit the countryās ability to borrow internationally. The conflict, now two years old, has already […]
Senate Targets Harmful Fruit Ripening Chemicals
The Senate has raised alarm over the growing use of dangerous chemicals particularly calcium carbide by fruit vendors to artificially ripen fruits, resolving to amend existing laws to criminalise such practice. Describing use of hazardous substances for fruit ripening as a major public health threat to consumers across the country, the lawmakers called for more […]
Ronke and Florence Olarinoye Win Weightlifting Medals for Lagos
Mother and daughter winning medals for Lagos state – Ronke (mother) and Florence (daughter) Olarinoye, who both competed in the women’s weightlifting. Ronke led the way, winning two medals in the 45kg: GOLD š with a lift of 65kg, Silver š„finishing 2nd overall in her category lifting a total of 140kg. Florence on her part, […]
2024 Ballon dāOr to Award Men and Women Equally for First Time
The 2024 Ballon dāOr ceremony is set for September 22 in Paris, and for the first time, men and women will receive an equal number of awards. Organisers announced new categories for women, including best goalkeeper, top scorer, and best young player, bringing the total to six each for men and women. An additional Socrates […]
Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks After Putin Call
U.S. President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine will begin immediate negotiations toward a ceasefire following a two-hour call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump described the talks as āvery well,ā though no timeline was set. Putin confirmed willingness to discuss a future peace agreement but did not commit to a ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]
Gary Lineker to Exit BBC After Season Ends
Former England captain and long-time Match of the Day host Gary Lineker will leave the BBC after the current football season. His exit comes shortly after he shared ā and later deleted ā a social media post featuring an image criticized as anti-Semitic. Lineker issued a public apology, acknowledging the mistake and saying stepping down […]
