Keanu Reeves is intensely private about his personal life. But when he does have something to say, he makes it special. Such was the case when the “John Wick 4” star was recently asked by People magazine to identify his last moments of bliss. He replied, “A couple of days ago with my honey.” “We…
As many as 300 million full-time jobs around the world could be automated in some way by the newest wave of artificial intelligence that has spawned platforms like ChatGPT, according to Goldman Sachs economists. They predicted in a report Sunday that 18% of work globally could be computerized, with the effects felt more deeply in…
After a 16-year hiatus, it was only right that the Sacramento Kings punched their own ticket back into the NBA playoffs with a 120-80 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. The Kings had been eligible to qualify for the playoffs since Saturday but had been coming up shy of getting the needed…
FIFA on Wednesday stripped Indonesia of the right to stage this year’s Under-20 men’s World Cup, over what an Indonesian official said was a failure to honour its commitments to the tournament. As reported on ESPN, the decision to stop Indonesia staging the May 20-June 11 tournament was taken after the country’s football federation (PSSI)…
Daredevil’s original Vanessa Fisk actress speaks out on her character being recast for Daredevil: Born Again. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is continuing Matt Murdock’s story after his Netflix show was canceled. Charlie Cox returned to the franchise in 2021 through Spider-Man: No Way Home in a pivotal cameo. He then went on to appear in…
Keanu Reeves gave his John Wick: Chapter 4 stunt team fitting and unique personalized gifts. The John Wick franchise is known for its slick action set pieces, which see Reeves’ titular assassin taking down waves of enemies. John Wick: Chapter 4 is no exception, even upping the ante with the franchise’s most significant action scenes…
China and Brazil have reached a deal to trade in their own currencies, ditching the United States dollar as an intermediary, the Brazilian government said on Wednesday. As reported on The Straits Times, the deal, Beijing’s latest salvo against the almighty greenback, will enable China, the top rival to US economic hegemony, and Brazil, the…
Emerging reports indicate that Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has lost his first son, Kambilichukwu Edochie. As reported on VANGUARD, it was gathered that Yul’s first son was rushed to the hospital after falling unconscious. A source who spoke to Vanguard on condition of anonymity revealed that Yul has confirmed Kambilichukwu’s death as the time this…
Yakubu is Falz’s second official single for 2023.
Barcelona cruised into the last four of the Women’s Champions League for the fifth straight year by routing Roma 5-1 in the second leg of their quarter-final on Wednesday.
Arsenal have beaten Bayern Munich 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium, advancing to the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2013 by an aggregate score of 2-1.
Barcelona booked their place in the Women’s Champions League semi-finals by thrashing Roma 5-1 on Wednesday as Arsenal came from behind to knock out Bayern Munich 2-1 on aggregate thanks to a 2-0 win at the Emirates. Tournament favourites Barca had been held to a slender 1-0 advantage from the first leg in the Italian…
Sportswear maker Adidas on Wednesday reversed course 48 hours after asking the U.S. Trademark Office to reject a Black Lives Matter application for a trademark featuring three parallel stripes. “Adidas will withdraw its opposition to the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation’s trademark application as soon as possible,” the company said in a statement, without…
While Disney may be the happiest place on earth in the hearts and minds of many people, the business itself is not having such a happy week. As reported on THE STREET, CEO Bob Iger sent an email to employees on March 27 to let them know that the planned layoffs (previously announced in February)…
Bounty Killer has attributed the perceived stagnancy in present-day Dancehall to what he described as the “fool-fool”, internationally unappealing topics, such as Obeah and lotto scamming (chopping), around which upcoming artists are centering their songs. Speaking in an interview with I Never Knew TV, Bounty weighed on the inertia in the music, pointing out that…
Amazon is reportedly weighing the purchase of AMC Entertainment and its nationwide chain of movie theaters as a means of promoting Amazon’s content and other services. The Intersect reported that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has tasked his team of investment advisers and entertainment chiefs with exploring plans to acquire AMC and its chain of nearly…
YAGI boss Lil Kesh has released the visualizer for his brand new single, “Good Bad Boy.” On “Good Bad Boy”, his first single of the year, Lil Kesh reminds fans of his versatility and his unique musical style. Watch the video below:
As the days pass, the production start date of the Cybertruck approaches. As reported on The Street, this futuristic pickup truck developed by Tesla (TSLA) is undoubtedly the most anticipated vehicle of the last decade. No vehicle had generated so much excitement, fueled in part by thundering statements from Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, and…
Ansu Fati’s father said he is furious at his son’s lack of minutes at Barcelona this season and that he would be open to a move away from the club. As reported on ESPN, Ansu, 20, has made 38 appearances in all competitions under coach Xavi Hernandez, but 27 of them have come as a…
Marking 36 years since the release of the Tinker Hatfield-designed Air Max 1, Nike (NYSE:NKE +0.05%) continues to curate memorable cultural moments for its global Air Max Day celebrations. In hand with being the world’s tallest tower, Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa doubles up as a supersize billboard — year-after-year hosting prolific experiences. This time the…
Investors withdrew $1.6 billion of cryptocurrency from crypto exchange Binance since it was sued by the U.S. CFTC on Monday, blockchain data tracker Nansen said on Wednesday. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued Binance – the world’s biggest crypto exchange – along with its CEO and former top compliance executive, alleging that they…
Elon Musk and a group of artificial intelligence experts and industry executives are calling for a six-month pause in developing systems more powerful than OpenAI’s newly launched GPT-4, in an open letter citing potential risks to society and humanity. Earlier this month, Microsoft-backed OpenAI unveiled the fourth iteration of its GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) AI…
Wizkid, extremely talented Nigerian singer and song composer, emerges on the music front with a mind-blowing hit single dubbed “Money & Love.”
Apple Inc (AAPL.O) has launched its “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) service in the United States, a move that threatens to disrupt the fintech sector dominated by firms like Affirm Holdings (AFRM.O) and Swedish payments company Klarna. As reported on Reuters, the service, Apple Pay Later, will allow users to split purchases into four payments…
For years, the concept of adapting the vast and immersive canon of Dungeons & Dragons into a successful feature film seemed insurmountable — but there’s no denying that the tabletop role-playing game has been given a new resurgence lately, thanks to various campaigns being played out on streaming. Even celebrities like Joe Manganiello are proud…
Award-winning superstar, Davido, who has been on a music and social media hiatus for a couple of months, recently broke the internet with his return and also the announcement of a new album set to be released this week, precisely on Friday. (The countdown has begun!). The news sent his fans, music lovers, and the…
In DC Comics, Batman has battled more than a few iconic villains driven by tragic backstories that feed directly into their deadly natures, with the shape-shifting actor-turned-criminal Clayface finally getting a legit live-action makeover thanks to a new comic-accurate cosplay! A set of photos recently posted on Instagram by @impostercosplay, this isn’t the first time…
Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems and Afrobeats superstar Wizkid bagged wins at the recently concluded 2023 edition of the iHeartRadio Music Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. iHeart Media and Fox Entertainment announced the winners for the 2023 iHeart Music Awards, with Tems receiving the Hip-Hop Song of the Year award for her collaborative…
As soon as Swarm dropped on Prime Video, it quickly took over the discourse on the internet. Viewers took to social media to discuss the miniseries’ references to Beyoncé, Donald Glover’s life post-Atlanta, Chloe Bailey’s and Dominique Fishback’s performances, Billie Eilish’s acting debut, and the sheer fact that Malia Obama wrote one of the show’s…
Jaden McDaniels scored 20 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Sacramento’s hopes for a clinching party by beating the Kings 119-115 on Monday night. The Kings were hoping to end the longest playoff drought in NBA history in front of their fans, but sent them home unhappy. “Guys wanted to clinch a playoff spot at…
The revised bids to buy Manchester United will fall short of the Glazer family’s valuation, although there is still hope a buyout can happen, sources have told ESPN. As reported on ESPN, second offers were lodged by interested parties last week, including from public bidders Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and…
Nigeria’s players were a subdued bunch in the wake of their 1-0 win over Guinea Bissau in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Monday night, but they could breathe a sigh of relief. Bissau had recorded a shock win over the Super Eagles in the first fixture last Friday, so the Nigerians needed a win…
Harry Kane has said scoring 100 international goals is “not out of the question” after he became England’s all-time leading goal scorer. As reported on ESPN, Kane reached 54 international goals in England’s 2-1 win over Italy, overtaking Wayne Rooney’s tally of 53. “Getting 100 will be tough for sure, but I never count out…
The controversial singer wasn’t having it with the officers who invaded his place of work. Nigerian street-hop singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, is back in the news after police officers invaded his business institution. Portable, who is known for his unending controversy, has over time become an internet sensation that the public loves,…
Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, Blake Lively. These are just some of the names Lorraine Schwartz reels off as she points out items of exquisite jewelry kept in a row of glass vitrines. A third-generation diamond dealer and jewelry designer, Schwartz is known for her collaborations with A-list celebrities. Her creations have stunned on red carpets, from…
Chidinma Onianwa and Seyi Alawode are the latest guest of Taymesan on his podcast show, “Tea With Tay.” The trio take on the topic “Japa” or Stay Back: The Nigerian Dilemma. They discuss the many issues that’s currently plaguing Nigeria as a nation and the ultimate dilemma of young people; to Japa in search of…
The 2022-23 campaign is quickly drawing to a close, with just over a handful of games remaining for each of the 30 teams. With little time left for a late push in the Rookie of the Year race, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero looks primed to win silverware for his stellar first year.Here are our…
FIFA’s compensation paid to clubs that release players for the men’s World Cup has been increased by nearly 70% to $355 million for the 2026 and 2030 tournaments, the global football governing body and the European Club Association (ECA) said on Monday. As reported on ESPN, the Club Benefits Programme affords clubs a share of…
Culinary content creator and food vlogger Chef Zeelicious continues her “Healthy Food Series” with a new video on her YouTube channel. In this episode, Zeelicious shares her recipe on how to make delicious Fisherman Soup.Watch:
Chelsea say government sanctions imposed on former owner Roman Abramovich were a factor in the club’s losses of £121.3 million ($148.8 million) for the 2021/22 season. As reported on The Score, Russian billionaire Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government in March last year following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He was described by ministers as…
Every true Eurovision fan knows the song contest is much more than one Saturday night in May.There’s the anticipation of a host city announcement, the national final season when acts are chosen, and the bit we’re at now – the pre-party stage. Across Europe, over the next month, participants will perform at fan-organised events in…
On this week’s UK Official Singles Chart (March 24 – 30, 2023), Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ reached a new peak as it moved from its NO. 5 spot last week to NO. 4 this week. The single extends its stay on the chart to 30 weeks as it continues to be a dominant international force. Similarly,…
Parts of the source code which underpins multi-billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform have been leaked online, Twitter says. It says the code was posted on GitHub, a Microsoft-owned service where software developers share code. It has now been taken down after Twitter requested its removal. Separately, Mr Musk has reportedly signalled to Twitter workers…
Harry Kane likely knew what was awaiting him after he celebrated becoming England’s all-time leading scorer. Within hours of his 55th goal for his national team on Sunday came confirmation of Antonio Conte’s departure as manager of Tottenham by “mutual agreement.” Conte leaves after failing to end the London club’s 15-year wait for a trophy…
Antonio Conte left Tottenham Hotspur by mutual consent Sunday after he ridiculed “selfish players” and the club’s identity during a now-infamous post-match tirade. “They don’t play for something important. They don’t want to play under pressure; they don’t want to play under stress. It is easy in this way,” the Italian said after Spurs drew…
Avatar: The Way of Water is one of the highest-grossing movies of all time, and with the film still succeeding well into 2023, many are wondering what movie will finally beat the Avatar sequel. Avatar: The Way of Water was the biggest movie of 2022, with the film surpassing other box office titans like Top…
After missing the past 13 games, LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers’ lineup Sunday against the Chicago Bulls. James has been dealing with a tendon injury in his right foot. He was initially upgraded Saturday to doubtful for Sunday’s game, then Sunday was deemed questionable before testing his foot and being cleared to…
First-half goals from Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka helped England seal a dominant 2-0 victory over Ukraine in Group C of their Euro 2024 qualifying at Wembley on Sunday. As reported on ESPN, Gareth Southgate’s side have now won back-to-back games to begin their bid to qualify for the next European Championships following Thursday’s win…
South African music star, Kamo Mphela, is eager for Amapiano to take over the world, and she’s looking to Afrobeats, which originated west of the continent, for inspiration. The Amapiano sound has exploded over the past few years and is winning millions of fans, but the Hannah Montana star believes it needs an extra push…
The Afrobeats Superstar will be dropping another visual off his ‘More Love, Less Ego’ Album in March. Nigerian global superstar, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has teased an upcoming visual for his soothing Afro-fusion tune ‘Money & Love’ The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who recently dropped the lyric video for his soothing tune ‘Flower pads’ has…
