Krejčíková Suffers Shock Defeat Ahead of Wimbledon
Barbora Krejcikova’s preparations for her Wimbledon title defence suffered a major setback as the Czech crashed to a shock defeat against Rebecca Sramkova at Queen’s Club on Tuesday. Krejčíková beat Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in three sets in last year’s Wimbledon final to win her second Grand Slam crown. But the 29-year-old’s hopes of repeating that […]
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 […]
Kizz Daniel Reclaims New Era Masters
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Daniel Anidugbe, known as Kizz Daniel, has successfully reclaimed the master rights to his debut album, ‘New Era,’ from his former record label, G-Worldwide. New Era’ was released on 14 May 2016, featuring Kizz Daniel’s breakout tracks such as Woju, Laye, and Mama. Sharing this via his x formerly twitter account, he […]
Tems, Doja Cat, J Balvin to Headline Club World Cup Halftime Show
Nigerian singer Tems, American rapper Doja Cat, and Colombian singer J Balvin will headline the Club World Cup final halftime show in the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, according to FIFA. The line-up has been curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, and the event will hope to emulate the success of the long-running Super Bowl half-time […]
Ronaldo hints at staying with Saudi’s Al-Nassr
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo seems set to remain with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. Ronaldo, the 40-year-old forward is out of contract at the end of this month. The former Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United striker last week posted a cryptic message on social media hinting he was set to leave the club he joined […]
Jessie J Reveals Early Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Jessie J has revealed she’s been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, sharing the news on Instagram. The singer said she will undergo surgery after her performance at Capital’s Summertime Ball at Wembley later this month. She explained she had been “in and out of tests” and chose to go public to help process the diagnosis […]
EFCC Declares Two Suspects Wanted in N1 Billion Crypto Scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Folashade Odelana and Bamidele Ayodele Abiodun wanted in connection with the alleged N1 billion cryptocurrency scam involving Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). The EFCC made the announcement via its official X account, urging anyone with information on the suspects’ whereabouts to contact its offices nationwide. This increases […]
Iwobi, Lookman, Osimhen & Bassey Ranked Among World’s Top 300 Footballers
Four Nigerian stars have been named in CIES Football Observatory’s 2024/25 list of the world’s 300 most influential players, based on statistical performance. Alex Iwobi leads with an index score of 87.4, ranking 37th globally and 12th among wingers. His balanced scoring and off-ball work powered Fulham to wins over top Premier League teams. Ademola […]
Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux Celebrate Grand Wedding Finale in Tanzania
Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, and Tanzanian singer Juma Jux concluded their months-long wedding festivities with a grand finale in Dar es Salaam on May 28, 2025. Dubbed the “African Royal Wedding,” the vibrant celebration featured matching outfits, heartfelt serenades, a luxury Range Rover gift, and guests from around the world. The […]
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. “They had plans for a big wedding, but ultimately decided to do […]
