Chelsea’s Mudryk Charged Over Failed Drugs Test
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged by the Football Association with violating anti-doping rules after failing a drugs test. Mudryk has not played for Chelsea since November 28, following his provisional suspension by the FA for an “adverse finding in a routine urine test”. The Ukraine international at the time said he was in […]
Rwanda and DRC Ratify Draft Peace Agreement
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have ratified a draft peace agreement aimed at ending ongoing fighting in eastern Congo. The agreement, which is expected to be formally signed next week, was announced in a joint statement by the two countries’ technical teams. The provisional deal—reached after three days of negotiations—marks a potential […]
Noah Cyrus Announces New Album and Fall Tour
Noah Cyrus has officially announced her second studio album, I Want My Loved Ones to Go with Me, set for release under RECORDS/Columbia Records. In a statement released Monday, June 16, the 25-year-old singer reflected on her personal growth and creative journey. “I used to struggle with trusting myself,” she shared. “But I’ve come into […]
Elon Musk Shares Drug Test Results to Refute NYT’s Drug Allegations
Elon Musk has shared recent drug test results to refute a New York Times report accusing him of using illicit drugs while advising former President Trump. The report claimed Elon Musk regularly used substances like ketamine, ecstasy, cocaine, and psychedelic mushrooms during his political role and that his drug use increased alongside his influence and […]
Ric Hassani Drops Lagos Lover Boy, Defends Odumodublvck
Nigerian singer Ric Hassani stopped by the midday show to dive into the details of his latest album, Lagos Lover Boy, offering fans a glimpse into the inspiration behind the project and the dynamic collaborations that make it stand out. Hassani described Lagos Lover Boy as a reflection of his evolving sound—blending soulful Afropop with […]
Chris Brown Begins UK Tour Ahead of London Court Appearance
US singer Chris Brown has kicked off his UK tour in Manchester, days before he is due back in court after being arrested in the city last month. The Grammy-winning star performed to thousands of fans at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena on Sunday, with a string of stadium dates to follow in other cities. On […]
SilentĂł Gets 30 Years for Killing Cousin
SilentĂł Sentenced to 30 Years for Cousin’s Killing Atlanta rapper SilentĂł, best known for the 2015 hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty but mentally ill to the 2021 shooting death of his cousin, Frederick Rooks III. DeKalb County prosecutors said Silentó—real name Ricky Lamar Hawk—also […]
Solomon Buchi Slams BET for Awarding GloRilla Best Gospel Artist
Solomon Buchi Criticizes BET for Naming GloRilla Best Gospel Artist Nigerian writer and social commentator Solomon Buchi has publicly criticized the organizers of the BET Awards for presenting the Best Gospel Artist award to American rapper and songwriter GloRilla. The award, which was given during the ceremony held last weekend, sparked backlash from Buchi, who […]
Ballon d’Or 2025 Nominees to Be Announced on August 7
Ballon d’Or 2025 Nominee Lists to Be Unveiled on August 7 France Football has confirmed that the full list of nominees for the 2025 Ballon d’Or—covering both the men’s and women’s awards—will be released on August 7. The announcement will kick off the build-up to the prestigious awards ceremony, which is set to take place […]
Netflix to Invest €1B in Spanish Productions
Streaming giant Netflix has announced plans to invest more than one billion euros (approximately $1.1 billion) in productions based in Spain over the next four years. The announcement was made during an event held at the company’s studios near Madrid, marking the 10th anniversary of Netflix’s operations in the country. The investment is aimed at […]