Diageo, the spirits maker, has terminated its 15-year partnership with Sean “Diddy” Combs, following a recent racial discrimination lawsuit and allegations of neglect and underpromotion of his DeLeón tequila, which he claimed was labeled as an “urban” product in marketing. Diageo, based in London and known for brands like Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker, countered the…
Rema’s growth has continued to develop rapidly as the singer has now tied with Wizkid as the only Nigerian artists to do this in the US chart. Aside from breaking the record of the highest peak position with a Nigerian song, Rema has now tied with Grammy award-winning singer and performer, Wizkid as the only…
Ford is anticipating layoffs of engineers and other employees in North America as it transitions towards producing more electric vehicles, aligning with its Ford+ growth plan introduced in 2021. The specific number of employees affected has not been confirmed by the company. The decision to adjust staffing aligns with Ford’s strategy to prioritize focused goals,…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has revealed why she can’t allow herself to be overwhelmed by criticisms. She said deep down, most critics don’t even care, stressing that they just want to catch cruise judging others. The thespian stated this in a recent interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo. She said, “People don’t understand that…
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is pushing to join Bayern Munich after holding positive talks with the club over a potential big-money transfer, The Guardian’s Jacob Steinberg reports. Spurs reportedly rejected Bayern’s opening £60-million offer for Kane on Tuesday and signaled they won’t accept less than £100 million for their leading scorer. They also haven’t…
The transfer window ahead of the 2023/24 season is not going according to plan for Manchester United and David De Gea Manchester United has turned the tables in the contract extension talks with Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea which raises questions about his future at the club. According to numerous reports, the Red Devils have…
Grammy-nominated afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has recounted how some people predicted that 12 of his family members would die in short intervals after the deaths of his father, late afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, his sister, Shola Kuti, and a cousin at a stretch. He said that period was particularly difficult for him because many were…
Sony opted for plastic material in the construction of the WH-100XM4 headphones, weighing 254g, while Apple used premium materials for the AirPods Max, resulting in a weight of 385g.However, Apple seems to have overlooked this lesson when it comes to the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro “spatial computer,” which is reported to be on the heavier…
According to a regulatory disclosure, Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi exercised approximately $2.6 million worth of Apple and Microsoft stock options this month. The filing indicates that Paul Pelosi, marked as “SP” for spouse, purchased 5,000 shares of both Apple and Microsoft stocks on June 15 by exercising 50 call options acquired on May 24,…
YBNL signee Asake has unlocked another achievement with his second studio album, Work Of Art, on the Billboard 200 US chart. Asake’s success continues to soar as his second studio album, “Work Of Art,” made a remarkable debut on the Billboard 200 albums chart in the United States. The album entered the chart at number…
Following a controversial end to the 2022/2023 finals of the UEFA Europa League, anticipation is at its peak ahead of the 2023/2024 season. The finals of the 2022/2023 season of the UEFA Europa League between Sevilla and AS Roma will be remembered for days to come; all eyes are, however, on the 2023/2024 season of…
The BET Awards 2023 Best International Act award winner Burna Boy has shocked many with his latest album announcement. Burna Boy’s unexpected album announcement during the music video for the remix of Sittin’ On Top Of The World featuring 21 Savage has left fans excited and eager to know more about his upcoming project. While…
If you have ever visited an Apple Retail Store, you have probably noticed that the employees have an iPhone that works as a point of sale (PoS). So far, this system runs on an iPhone XS, but Apple will soon replace these devices with brand new iPhone 14s to make the job a little easier….
British ultra-luxury sports car manufacturer Aston Martin has partnered with California-based electric luxury car startup Lucid Group, whereby Lucid will supply electric motors and battery systems for Aston Martin’s upcoming electric vehicles. Aston Martin aims to release its first fully electric model by 2025 and has Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund as its largest shareholder,…
Leading African payments technology company, Flutterwave has announced it is working with Microsoft to build its next generation platform on Microsoft Azure, powering payments infrastructure across the African continent and beyond. Through this engagement, Flutterwave will support the accelerated growth of transactions processed on Flutterwave platform for global clients like Uber, Netflix, and Microsoft, solidifying…
James Crown, a billionaire businessman and former board member of JPMorgan Chase, has died in a racing accident in Colorado. The accident occurred at Aspen Motorsports Park in Woody Creek, Colorado, when Crown collided with an impact barrier in a single-vehicle crash, according to The Colorado Sun.Crown, who turned 70 on the same day, held…
American rapper, Kiari Kendrell Cephus, popularly known as Offset, has accused his wife, rapper Cardi B of infidelity. The rapper in a since-deleted Instagram post claimed that his wife cheated on him with a member of his “gang”. “My wife fcked a na on me gang. Yall nas know how I come,” he wrote in…
Toyota, known for pioneering lean car manufacturing, now faces the challenge of catching up to electric vehicle leaders like Tesla, which has found success in producing EVs efficiently and profitably. Tesla’s unconventional approach to both factories and vehicle designs has surpassed Toyota’s traditional methods, prompting Toyota’s deputy chief of global production, Yoshio Nakamura, to acknowledge…
Reflecting on her win as the Best New Artist at the BET Awards, the 25-year-old star of ‘Bel Air’ expressed her humility and emphasized the importance of staying grounded by remembering her humble beginnings as “just a regular girl” from Tennessee who fought for her dreams and continues to do so, hoping to make it…
Jamie Foxx’s co-star, Porscha Coleman, assures that the actor is “doing well” despite recent concerns about his health, contradicting media narratives surrounding his condition. During the BET Awards, Coleman shared that she has spoken to close contacts of Foxx and confirmed that he is in good health, expressing frustration with media outlets spreading misinformation without…
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, Davido recently thrilled the audience with an electrifying performance at the 23rd BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. The OBO crooner performed a medley of his hit songs ‘Feel’ and ‘Unavailable’ from his latest album, ‘Timeless’. His scintillating performance had the audience bouncing and streaming. His performance made…
Veteran Nigerian singer and producer, Samuel Oguachuba, aka Samklef, has asserted that it is the nature of men to cheat on their spouses. He made the assertion in a recent chat with ace-media personality Daddy Freeze. He said that Nigerians are too emotional when it comes to the topic of cheating, stressing that it’s normal…
Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has revealed that her childhood dream was to be a lawyer or a newscaster. She said her role model was the late broadcaster, Tokunbo Ajayi. Ini Edo disclosed this in a recent interview with popular media personality, Chude Jideonwo.She said, “I wanted to be a lawyer or newscaster. My role model…
Bentley, the renowned British luxury car brand, is entering the world of electric vehicles (EVs) with its first pure electric car, equipped with advanced self-driving technology. The electric Bentley will feature Mobileye’s SuperVision system, consisting of 11 cameras, also to be used in Porsche’s upcoming Macan EV, allowing for partial autonomous driving on highways with…
The BET Awards, known as hip-hop’s biggest night, paid tribute to rock icon Tina Turner through a performance by Patti LaBelle. LaBelle, dressed in a shimmery black fringe dress, delivered a lively rendition of Turner’s classic “The Best.” During the performance, LaBelle faced a technical issue with the teleprompter, causing her to stumble on some…
The 2023 BET Awards went down on Sunday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, U.S., with Burna Boy doing Nigeria proud by winning the Best International Act for a fourth time. Tems snagged the “Best Collaboration” award for contributing to Future’s ‘Wait For U’ featuring Canadian rapper Drake. Chris Brown and Usher beat…
SZA and Beyoncé each won three times, including tying for the Album of the Year Award, at the 2023 BET Awards on Sunday. The awards, which honor the year’s best performances in music, TV, film and sports, were handed out during a live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. This year’s event celebrated 50…
A Magistrate Court situated at Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Monday, ordered the remand of skit maker Abdullahi Adisa, popularly known as Trinity Guy, in prison over an allegation of sexualising a minor in his viral skit video. About a week ago, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police, responded to some of…
Georgina Rodriguez has come under fire after she appeared to disrespect the five-time Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother, Dolores Aveiro. The family came together in Madrid for the celebration of Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. on June 17, with Miss Rodriguez leading the show. Ronaldo did not attend his son’s birthday celebration due to national team duties in Iceland.In…
Grammy-nominated Nigerian musician, Femi Kuti, has revealed that school was “depressing” for him for being the son of the late Afrobeats legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The multi-instrumentalist said some teachers and fellow students attempted to bully and shame him over his father’s excesses but he refused to be bullied. He disclosed this in an interview with…
Shaquille O’Neal, a towering presence in the NBA, struggled to find shoes that fit his size 22 feet until Reebok and their Shaq Attaq line came along. After seven years, Shaq left Reebok and turned down a $40 million deal to pursue making more affordable shoes, eventually finding a partner in TOMS. TOMS’ “buy one,…
Nigerian singer, Joseph Akinfenwa Donus, popularly known as Joeboy, has revealed that he is attracted to “wicked women.” The ‘Cubana’ crooner disclosed this in a recent interview with Stand Out TV. Joeboy, however, clarified that he did not mean evil women but “hot energy” women. He said, “There is this thing I say, I say…
Nike is reportedly eyeing Vitor Roque to become Barcelona’s new No.10 after Lionel Messi rejected a return to the club. The sportswear brand aims to boost shirt sales, which declined after Ansu Fati inherited the iconic jersey following Messi’s departure in 2021. Barcelona’s president and director are looking to relieve Fati of the pressure associated…
Sensational Nigerian singer, Anthony Victor, popularly known as Victony, has revealed that he had his last surgery to regain his mobility in January this year. It should be recalled that Victony in 2021 narrowly escaped death in a fatal car accident that left one dead and three injured. The accident kept him in a wheelchair…
Amazon, Hilton Hotels, Adecco, and Microsoft are among the companies pledging to hire or provide career support to 5,000 Ukrainian and other refugees in Europe, in an effort to assist those fleeing persecution. The global number of forcibly displaced individuals has reached a record high of 110 million.Margaritis Schinas, Vice-President of the European Commission, expressed…
Sensational Nigerian singer, Ric Hassani has recounted how he quit his banking job on resumption day. The ‘Gentleman’ crooner said he got a job offer from one the commercial banks in the state but abandoned the offer after he received a call to perform at a wedding in Lagos. He said he was preparing to…
Bitcoin has reached its highest level in about a year, surpassing $31,400 per coin before retracing some gains. This surge follows Bitcoin trading above $30,000 for the first time since April, when investor confidence was shaken by the collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Bitcoin has experienced an 87% increase in value this…
Pizza Hut announced that it served its signature dish to select customers in the New York City subways as a promotion for the upcoming film “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.” The underground deliveries, available for a limited time, aimed to celebrate the Turtles’ love for pizza and pay homage to their origins while adding…
Popular Nigerian singer-cum-clergyman, Bankole Wellington, aka Banky W, has seemingly responded to the cheating allegations against him. It should be recalled that a controversial blog, Gistlover, had insinuated that the singer is cheating on his wife, actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington with his former signee, Niyola. But addressing his congregation at the Waterbrooks church in Lagos on…
A Hong Kong tycoon bachelor who only dates models meets his match when he stumbles across a Brazilian model who refuses to play by his rules, and ends up not only falling for her, but also discovering the meaning of love along the way. Watch the trailer below:
Nollywood actress, Iniobong Edo has stated that she regrets walking down the aisle.It should be recalled that Ini Edo got married to American based businessman, Philip Ehiagwina on November 29, 2008. The marriage lasted for a period of five years, and they finally divorced in 2013. Speaking on a recent interview with popular media personality,…
Nigerian music star Wizkid has opened up on his favourite football club following numerous questions about the singer’s thoughts on football. Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has opened up on the football club he supports in a recent interview ahead of his historic Tottenham Hotspur stadium. The singer…
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of 7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys following reports of injured children. Zuru LLC, the California-based company that imports these products from China, is recalling 6.5 million full-size Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing Swim Bath Toys and 1 million mini-size Robo Alive Junior Mini…
Nikola, a startup specializing in electric and hydrogen-powered semi trucks, reported in a tweet that several of its trucks were damaged in a fire at its Phoenix, Arizona headquarters. The company suspects foul play, as a vehicle was spotted in the vicinity of the affected trucks before the incident, and an investigation is currently underway….
The Chicago Bulls are entering the offseason with the expectation that guard Lonzo Ball will not be ready to play next season, team vice president Arturas Karnisovas has revealed. Ball, 25, missed all of the 2022-23 season and underwent cartilage transplant surgery on his left knee in March, the third surgery on his knee since…
Grammy award-winning Nigerian music star, Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, on Friday night made history as the first African musician to headline the United Kingdom, UK’s biggest music festival, Glastonbury. The ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner headlined the “Other Side Stage” of the festival which was held in Somerset, England. The festival had over 210,000 attendees. Wizkid performed a…
The selection of 19-year-old basketball sensation Victor Wembanyama by the San Antonio Spurs was a must-see. The first round of the NBA draft averaged a record 4,928,000 viewers on ESPN and ABC, according to Nielsen. This is the third year that the first round has been on both networks.It was also the most-viewed program across…
Lionel Messi revealed there is a ‘rift’ between Paris Saint-Germain supporters after his troubled two-year spell at the club came to an end. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was booed by pockets of PSG fans after a two-week suspension for an unsanctioned promotional trip to Saudi Arabia. Despite both former head coach Christophe Galtier and…
A brand-new song titled ‘Man of the Year’ has just been released by the brilliant singer-songwriter Seyi Vibez from Nigeria. This talented musician’s most recent release is a well-enchanted song that displays his distinctive style and sound. According to a report by 36ng.ng, the outstanding song is taken from the project’s “Thy Kingdom Come” body…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Command, has secured the conviction of TikTok music celebrity, Crown Uzama, and five others before Justice A. A. Isiaka on a separate one-count charge bordering on criminal impersonation. According to the commission, the offence was contrary to Sections 142 (1), 57 and 308 of the Kaduna…
