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 Adeyemiâs 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 […]
Influencerâs Near-Death After Botched Second BBL in Mexico
A US influencer, @TheeHtxHottiee, has opened up about a harrowing experience following an âextremeâ 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 […]
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: âIf not for my sacrifice, none of your faves would have the guts to smoke Igbo on screen.â The statement quickly sparked backlash, with […]
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. âI used to struggle with trusting myself,â she shared. âBut Iâve come into […]
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 […]
Stormzy Launches #Merkyfilm, Stars in Debut Short Big Man
Stormzy has announced heâs launching his own film production company – and will star in its first release. #Merkyfilm, like the rapperâs other projects #Merkybooks and #MerkyFC, will focus on celebrating black British stories and talent, he says. Its first project is short film Big Man, directed by Oscar-winning film-maker Aneil Karia, known for projects […]
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 […]
Rebecca Minkoff Says Brynn Whitfieldâs RHONY Exit Was Expected
Rebecca Minkoff Reacts to Brynn Whitfield’s Exit from RHONY: âNot Surprisedâ Fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff says she wasnât surprised to hear that Brynn Whitfield is leaving The Real Housewives of New York City. Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the premiere of A Man With Sole: The Impact of Kenneth Cole on Tuesday, June 10, Minkoff […]
KrejÄĂkovĂĄ Suffers Shock Defeat Ahead of Wimbledon
Barbora Krejcikovaâs preparations for her Wimbledon title defence suffered a major setback as the Czech crashed to a shock defeat against Rebecca Sramkova at Queenâs Club on Tuesday. KrejÄĂkovĂĄ beat Italyâs Jasmine Paolini in three sets in last yearâs Wimbledon final to win her second Grand Slam crown. But the 29-year-oldâs hopes of repeating that […]