Man City, Real Madrid, Al-Hilal, Monterrey Reach Club World Cup Round of 16
Manchester City, Real Madrid, Al-Hilal and Monterrey are through to the Round of 16 at the Club World Cup following their outings last night. City defeated Juventus 5–2 to top their group, while Real Madrid cruised past RB Salzburg with a 3–0 victory. Al-Hilal also secured qualification with a 2–0 win over Pachuca, finishing second […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bayern Smash 10 Past Auckland as Club World Cup Opens
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich hit double figures against Auckland City in Cincinnati to record the biggest win in the history of the Club World Cup. Vincent Kompany’s side outclassed the New Zealand part-timers, with 10 goals to zero. Similarly, newly crowned European champions Paris St-Germain cruised past Atletico Madrid for a winning start to their […]
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 […]
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 […]
