Actress Margot Robbie has embarked on a whirlwind international press tour for the highly anticipated Greta Gerwig-directed movie, set to release later this month. As she promotes the film, the boundaries between the Barbie world and reality seem to blur, with Robbie fully embracing her Barbie persona on the red carpet. The London premiere on…
Wipro, one of India’s leading software services providers, has unveiled its ambitious plan to equip its entire workforce with artificial intelligence (AI) skills. The company announced on Wednesday that it will allocate $1 billion to enhance its AI capabilities over the next three years, ensuring that its 250,000 employees across 66 countries are well-versed in…
The ‘F1 in Schools’ competition, aimed at inspiring students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects, is experiencing a surge in participation, thanks to the Netflix docu-series ‘Drive to Survive.’ Organizers of the global not-for-profit program have reported a record number of teams registered for this year’s finals in Singapore, scheduled for September….
Reports suggest that Brad Pitt is determined to oust the Russian vodka oligarch, Yuri Shefler, to whom Angelina Jolie allegedly sold her share of their French vineyard. Brad Pitt, 59, and Angelina Jolie, 48, purchased Château Miraval in 2008 and got married there in 2014, but their divorce in 2019 sparked a battle over the…
Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has miraculously survived a horrifying car accident that occurred on Wednesday in the Osapa London area of Lagos State. In a video message shared on his Instagram page, Portable confirmed the incident and revealed that he lost control of his brand-new G-Wagon Brabus while driving in…
Talks between a union representing Hollywood actors and major studios and streaming services have failed, leading to an upcoming strike—the first in over 40 years. The union, SAG-AFTRA, stated that the studio management’s offers were deemed insulting and disrespectful, prompting the recommendation of a strike. The union’s governing board is set to vote on the…
The Oyo State Magistrate Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, has ruled that skit maker Abdullahi Maruff Adisa, popularly known as Trinity Guy, must remain in prison until August 31. Trinity Guy was summoned by the Oyo State police command in June after his controversial prank video involving a minor. He and the parents of the girl,…
Jack Ma, once Asia’s richest person, has seen his fortune decrease significantly over the past three years, with his net worth estimated to be less than half of its peak value in 2020. The decline in Ma’s wealth is attributed to the falling valuation of Ant Group, the fintech giant he co-founded but no longer…
The ace singer is about to release his fifth studio album, an 18-track project he will be releasing under the international music imprint Def Jam. International Afrobeats superstar Adekunle Gold had earlier unveiled the cover art and tracklist for his forthcoming landmark fifth album, Tequila Ever After (TEA). Adekunle Gold is one of the artists…
The board of The Walt Disney Company has unanimously voted to extend CEO Bob Iger’s contract by two years, until the end of 2026. When Iger returned to the CEO position in 2022, he had initially planned to stay for two years while a replacement was sought. In a statement, Iger acknowledged the challenging decisions…
Reactions have trailed Wizkid’s absence on the list of nominees ahead of the 16th edition of the Headies Awards set to take place in 2023. The Headies Awards organizers recently announced the nominees, which triggered mixed reactions. Many people were surprised that Ayodeji Balogun, also known as Wizkid, a Grammy award-winning singer, was not included…
Elon Musk has announced the establishment of a new company, xAI, focusing on artificial intelligence, in his ongoing efforts to create a competitor to ChatGPT. The newly unveiled xAI company has launched a website and assembled a team of twelve employees, with Musk at the helm, and plans to collaborate closely with X (Twitter), Tesla,…
Chinese officials have revealed new details about their plans for a manned lunar mission, aiming to be the second nation to put citizens on the moon, with Zhang Hailian, deputy chief engineer of the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), sharing the preliminary plan at an aerospace summit in Wuhan, according to state-run news agency Xinhua….
Dele Alli has revealed he was sexually abused at the age of six. In a candid and emotional interview, the 27-year-old also revealed he had an addiction to sleeping tablets and disclosed how he spent six weeks in rehab in the USA this summer. After winning the last of his 37 England caps in 2019,…
Celebrities from all corners of the globe gathered as Dior unveiled the sheer extravagance of its Haute Couture FW23 Show in Paris. This note-worthy event reimagined mythology through a uniquely feminine lens, captivating attendees with its artistic storytelling and couture masterpieces. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thuso Mbedu (@thuso.mbedu) At the…
Google, its parent company Alphabet, and its AI subsidiary DeepMind are facing a proposed class-action lawsuit in California, filed by Clarkson Law Firm, alleging that the tech giant scraped data from millions of users without consent and violated copyright laws to train its AI products. The complaint claims that Google secretly stole data from Americans…
In the season finale of “Healing With Maria”, Maria Chike’s guest, Precious, talks about her painful experience of being a survivor of sexual abuse, her day-to-day life in those traumatic moments, her mother’s silence on the situation, reporting to the authorities, her advice to people who have experienced similar situations, her plans, and lots more….
Disgraced former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes could be out of prison nearly two years earlier than expected, according to the projected release date posted by the Bureau of Prisons.Holmes reported to a Texas prison camp in late May after being sentenced to 11 years and three months in prison at the end of last year….
Controversial street hop singer Habeeb Okikiola, a.k.a Portable, has threatened to beat colleague, Seyi Vibez to a stupor and break his teeth. The tussle between two street hop musicians took another dimension hours ago after Seyi Vibez mocked Portable and Zinoleesky at his show, claiming they had copied him. Responding to him in a video…
The UK government aims to boost the economy by leveraging the country’s pension savings, with nine major pension providers agreeing to increase investments in high-growth UK companies, potentially unlocking £50 billion ($64.5 billion) of funding. Under the agreement, firms like Aviva, Legal & General, and Mercer have committed to allocating at least 5% of assets…
NetherRealm Studios, the developer of Mortal Kombat, unveiled a fresh glimpse of Mortal Kombat 1, revealing the inclusion of beloved ninjas Smoke and Rain as playable characters with updated appearances and reimagined rivalries, alongside Scorpion and Sub-Zero, forming an alliance with Smoke in the game’s rewritten timeline. In addition to these new characters, several Kameo…
Lojay has dropped the official video for his song “Ova”, the last song on his EP “Gangster Romantic.” The colourful video was directed by TSE and Tundecutz. Watch:
Foxconn has decided to withdraw from a $19.4 billion joint venture with Vedanta to build a chip factory in India, dealing a blow to the country’s ambitions of becoming a tech manufacturing powerhouse. The Taiwanese tech giant, known for its role as a top supplier for Apple, cited a “mutual agreement” as the basis for…
Organizers of the 2023 LIV Golf season have announced that the final event, originally planned in Saudi Arabia, will now take place at Trump National Doral in Florida. The season-ending team championship, offering a $50 million prize purse, will be held at the former US President Donald Trump’s Miami course from October 20 to 22,…
The Headies, Nigeria’s prestigious music award show, recently unveiled the highly anticipated nominations for its 16th edition. The list encompasses a diverse range of local and international artists who have made significant contributions to the music scene over the past year. Notably, Damini Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy and a Grammy award-winner, leads the…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Cynthia Okereke has died. Her death was announced by her colleague, Joseph Okechukwu, in a post on his verified Twitter handle on Wednesday. Okechukwu wrote, “REST IN PEACE, Nwanyi oma. I’m shattered beyond words. The fact that I was about to pay for your flight ticket to come to finish what we…
Comedian Sarah Silverman and authors Christopher Golden and Richard Kadrey have filed separate lawsuits against Meta and OpenAI, alleging that the companies used copyrighted materials from their books to train their AI language models without permission. The lawsuits were filed in a San Francisco federal court and seek class action status.Concerns have been raised about…
Elon Musk’s persistent Twitter foe, Jack Sweeney, has migrated to Meta’s competing platform, Threads, after launching an account named “elonmusksjet” last week. Sweeney gained attention for his ElonJet Twitter account, which used a bot to track Musk’s private jet, leading to Musk offering him $5,000 to stop posting the jet’s location. In December, Musk permanently…
Madonna, the Queen of Pop, expressed gratitude to her fans for their support and announced that she is on the road to recovery after being hospitalized and cancelling her ‘Celebration Tour’.In an Instagram post, Madonna thanked her fans for their positive energy, prayers, and words of healing and encouragement. She emphasized her concern for her…
Ant Group, co-founded by Jack Ma and affiliated with Alibaba Group, has announced a share buyback valued at $78.5 billion, a significant decline from its previous valuation before its IPO was halted by Chinese regulators. The combination of losses in market capitalization for Ant and Alibaba amounts to approximately $877 billion, attributed to the regulatory…
Modelo Especial, a Mexican-made beer, has reclaimed the title of the top-selling beer in the United States for the second consecutive month, surpassing Bud Light. According to data from NIQ provided to consulting firm Bump Williams, Modelo Especial secured 8.7% of overall beer sales for the four-week period ending on July 1, surpassing Bud Light’s…
Sensational Nigerian singer, John Ighodaro, better known as Johnny Drille, has revealed the inspiration behind his hit song ‘How Are You My Friend’. He said the death of the mother of his record label boss, Don Jazzy, inspired the song.He disclosed this in a recent interview with Hip TV. Johnny Drille said he co-wrote ‘How…
Twitter’s future hangs in the balance as the launch of rival app Threads from Meta threatens its already struggling business, with the new app surpassing 100 million users in less than a week, raising concerns about Twitter’s ability to retain its audience. Recent data from Cloudflare and Similarweb shows a noticeable decline in Twitter usage,…
Legendary Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia, aka 2Face, has asked those expecting his marriage to be “perfect” to feel free to cancel him and his wife, actress Annie Idibia, as their role model couple. It should be recalled that 2Face and Annie’s marriage has been trailed by infidelity scandals on the part of the singer as…
Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI), owned by American billionaire hip-hop mogul Jay-Z, has completed the acquisition of Brazilian football agency TFM Agency. The acquisition, we gathered, was part of RNSI’s expansion into the South American football market. TFM Agency is home to global football stars including Vinicius Jr, Martinelli, and Endrick. With the acquisition, the…
Ridley Scott, the accomplished octogenarian filmmaker, is set to release his grand period-piece passion project financed by Apple this fall, joining the ranks of Martin Scorsese in showcasing his directorial prowess. Maintaining an impressive record of seven feature films in the past decade, Scott brings the captivating life of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte to the…
Drake, the 36-year-old music superstar, showcased a new sense of calm and contentment during his recent performance at Little Caesars Arena, indicating that he may have found his happy place in life. While Drake has often been associated with sadness and sensitivity, his latest concert revealed a mature and appreciative demeanor, influenced by the introspection…
Nollywood, the Nigerian film industry, has produced numerous talented actors who have gained both fame and fortune through their exceptional acting skills. In this article, we will explore the lives of the top five richest Nigerian actors, shedding light on their impressive incomes and net worth. These actors have not only conquered the Nigerian film…
Elizabeth Olsen and her husband Robbie Arnett’s relationship is founded on open communication and problem-solving, according to the 34-year-old actress. After successfully collaborating on their children’s book series ‘Hattie Harmony,’ Olsen revealed that despite initial concerns about working together, their ability to communicate effectively made the process enjoyable. Olsen emphasized that their entire relationship is…
Meet Maryam Akpaokagi (@thetaaooma ), a creative and an entrepreneur, who has been creating content for over 8 years, and has amassed over 5 millions online. She talks about her journey, and how she expresses her creativity in this episode of The Leaderboard. Watch the full interview below: This video was originally published on Fisayo…
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is convinced that Kylian Mbappe has already reached an agreement to join Real Madrid on a free transfer next year, as confirmed by club sources. In a letter sent to Mbappe on Monday, PSG made it clear that they would sell him this summer unless he extends his contract by the end…
Nigerian superstar Wizkid took center stage at Europe’s biggest Hip Hop festival, Openair Frauenfeld 2023, captivating the fans with his showmanship. The final day of Openair Frauenfeld 2023 in Zurich, Switzerland, was a massive success, thanks to the headlining performance of Grammy award-winning Nigerian artist, Wizkid. The crowd was ecstatic as they eagerly awaited the…
Celsius Holdings, known for its calorie-burning energy drinks, has often been dubbed a “baby Monster” in reference to its rival, Monster Beverage. However, with Celsius experiencing significant growth and stock appreciation, Monster is taking notice. In a reactionary move, Monster has announced its acquisition of Vital Pharmaceuticals, the maker of Bang energy drinks. While some…
It was definitely a night of remember at the over 20,000 capacity stadium Citi Field as Burna Boy took to the stage to deliver an unforgettable performance at his ‘Love Damini’ concert. Burna Boy took the United States of America by storm as the Grammy award-winning singer thrilled over 20,000 fans, as well as celebrities…
Popular singer and photographer, Toyin Sokefun-Bello, aka TY Bello, has said she had a university education just to please her mum. The minstrel said her plan was to become a “big hairstylist” after graduation, adding that she has always been creative as far back as she can remember. She said she started writing songs at…
“When Mark Zuckerberg shared a photo on Instagram of his family on July 4, two things stuck out: the billionaire CEO wore a striped souvenir cowboy hat, and the faces of his children were replaced with happy face emojis,” said a source. “Meta, Instagram’s parent company, has long been scrutinized over how it handles user…
Popular American entertainer, Jamie Foxx, has been spotted for the first time in public since he had a medical crisis. He was seen smiling and waving to fans on a boat while cruising the Chicago River over the weekend — in his first public sighting nearly three months after an illness which was not made…
Ne-Yo has garnered comparisons to Nick Cannon following his recent revelation about the size of his family, which comes a year after facing cheating allegations. The rapper, known for hits like ‘So Sick,’ surprised fans by sharing a rare photo on Instagram featuring him with his seven children, prompting many to draw parallels to TV…
Nollywood actress, Lolade Okusanya, has revealed that her mum approved of her playing an erotica role in Toyin Abraham’s new movie ‘Ijakumo’. Okunsanya played the role of Sharon, an undercover stripper, in the crime thriller. Featuring on TVC’s programme, Your View, recently, the thespian explained that she sent her mother and siblings strippers’ pictures and…
Mercedes-Benz has announced that starting next year, its electric vehicle drivers will be able to use Tesla’s superchargers, with plans to fully adopt Tesla’s charging standard by 2025. This move by Mercedes-Benz follows similar agreements made by other automakers, further solidifying Tesla’s position as a widely accepted standard in the electric vehicle industry. As part…
