Each new film in the John Wick franchise has out-grossed the last. And the trend is set to continue with the upcoming John Wick: Chapter 4, which is projected to deliver a franchise-best opening at both the domestic and international box office this weekend. Bowing mere days after the sad passing of cast member Lance…
Olympic distance runner Zane Robertson has received an eight-year ban after failing a drug test and tampering with the doping control process, the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand announced on Wednesday. Robertson – the New Zealand record holder in the marathon, half marathon and road 10km – tested positive for erythropoietin, commonly known as EPO,…
A new trailer for Renfield explores the toxic relationship between the titular servant (Nicholas Hoult) and Nicolas Cage’s Count Dracula. Directed by Christopher McKay, Renfield promises to update the Dracula mythos by taking the focus away from the vampire lord. As reported on COLLIDER, the new trailer presents the surprising story of Reinfield. After serving…
Togolese international, Emmanuel Adebayor has announced his retirement from football. As reported on Vanguard, he announced his retirement on Tuesday with a video including his infamous goal for Manchester City against former club Arsenal. The 39-year-old Togolese striker shone in his three and a half years at the Gunners after joining from Monaco in 2006,…
Public screenings of a slasher film that features Winnie the Pooh were scrapped abruptly in Hong Kong on Tuesday, sparking discussions over increasing censorship in the city. Film distributor VII Pillars Entertainment announced on Facebook that the release of “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” on Thursday had been canceled with “great regret” in Hong…
Nigerian singer, Rema has achieved yet another milestone in his career after his hitsong ‘Calm Down’ featuring Selena Gomez charted at Number 8 in Billboard’s Hot 100 this week. The song has been on a steady climb-up from 109 on Billboard’s 200. For the Nigerian music industry, this is a new hight as this is…
Germany’s football World Cup-winning midfielder Mesut Ozil has announced his retirement at the age of 34. As reported on ALJAZEERA, the former Real Madrid and Arsenal footballer was a member of Germany’s World Cup-winning side in Brazil 2014. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/22/ex-germany-midfielder-mesut-ozil-announces-retirement He retired from the national squad in 2018 amid a political debate in Germany about an…
There are loads of reasons the Fast and Furious series has gone on to become one of the biggest film franchises in history, but a big one is that stellar ever-growing ensemble. Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, and Jordana Brewster may not have been household names back in 2001, but after the release of…
Nigerian heavyweight singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has addressed his audience for the first time after taking a long break from the public scene. The singer and music executive, who has been off social media and the public scene in general since the unfortunate incident of losing his son in 2022, has made…
Burna Boy has released the visuals for his song “Rollercoaster,” featuring Colombian singer, songwriter, and producer J. Balvin, off the “Love, Damini” album. Shot at the Los Angeles Fayette theatre in New Jersey, the visuals perfectly capture the heart of the tune and its lifestyle contradictions. The video, directed by Loris Russier, showcases Burna Boy’s…
It’s official – John Wick: Chapter 4 has taken the Keanu Reeves action franchise to new heights. At the time of writing, the film has become the top-rated film of the entire franchise as far as Rotten Tomatoes critics scores go – it’s also become the first in the series to crack the 90% barrier,…
African food channel, Telande World is back with a new recipe video on their official YouTube channel. In this video, the food vlogger shares a mouthwatering recipe for Periwinkles Pepper Soup.Learn the process below: The post Learn How to Make Periwinkles Pepper Soup with Telande World was originally published on TELANDE.
Didier Deschamps informed the France squad on Monday evening that Kylian Mbappe will be the new Bleus’ captain, sources told ESPN. As reported on ESPN, the Paris Saint-Germain star is taking over the captaincy of Hugo Lloris who retired from international football after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Deschamps had a discussion with Mbappe…
Julius Randle scored a career-high 57 points, but that wasn’t enough to save the New York Knicks from a disappointing 140-134 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. “It’s a shame to waste a performance like that,” Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said after the game. As reported on ESPN, Randle’s…
Paris Saint-Germain are no strangers to welcoming incredibly famous faces to the Parc des Princes — like Beyonce, Jay-Z, Rihanna and Leonardo DiCaprio to name but a few — and last weekend was no exception as the Ligue 1 leaders played host to Rennes on Sunday evening with Kim Kardashian in the crowd. The star…
After almost two decades, Marvel Studios executive Victoria Alonso is exiting the company. As reported on Indie Wire, Alonso first joined the studio in 2006 as the chief of visual effects and post-production, and co-produced 2008’s “Iron Man” which helped launch the MCU. She additionally co-produced “Iron Man 2,” “Thor,” and “Captain America: The First…
There’s cause for optimism in the latest report on world happiness. For one, benevolence is about 25% higher than it was pre-pandemic. “Benevolence to others, especially the helping of strangers, which went up dramatically in 2021, stayed high in 2022,” John Helliwell, one of the authors of the World Happiness Report, said in an interview…
March has been a tremendous month for sequels, barring Shazam! Fury of the Gods, of course. Avatar: The Way of Water surpassed Titanic’s record at the domestic box office, while Scream VI and Creed III delivered franchise-best opening weekend hauls back-to-back. Next weekend, John Wick: Chapter 4 is also projected to deliver a series-topping debut….
Two musicians who sued The Weeknd claiming he’d stolen one of their songs say they have reached a settlement with the star to end the lawsuit. Suniel Fox and Henry Strange said the singer copied an “atmospheric and melancholic” track called Vibeking to create his 2018 song Call Out My Name. The two songs contained…
Get ready for an action-packed crime-thriller as Prime Video brings you its first African Original movie, “Gangs of Lagos” on April 7th. The highly anticipated film is directed and produced by, Jáde Osiberu. The film centres on a group of childhood friends as they navigate destiny, growing up on the bustling streets and neighbourhoods of…
One of the greatest tales of marketing and sponsorships is perhaps the legendary partnership between Nike and Michael Jordan. In 1984, Jordan was a rookie on his way to the NBA, still relatively unknown nor was anyone quite aware of his success to come… except Nike. The sporting goods company took a major chance at…
Dolapo Grey is back with another exciting recipe video on her YouTube channel. In this episode, the food vlogger shares how to make the popular Nigerian delicacy, “Nkwobi.” The post Let Dolapo Grey Show you how to Prepare Nkwobi in Her New Vlog was originally published on Bella Naija TV.
If there was ever any doubt, Creed III is living proof the Rocky Balboa franchise is strong enough to reign victorious 47 years later. After another triumphant weekend at the box office, the sports drama brought in $12 million across 75 markets. This brings its global box office cume to an exceptional $224.3 million, with…
Three weeks to the day since LeBron James suffered a tendon injury in his right foot, and with exactly three weeks remaining in the regular season, Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham offered the most encouraging update on James’ status to date. “We anticipate him coming back at some point [this season],” Ham said before…
Max Verstappen stayed top of the Formula One world championship in Saudi Arabia on Sunday but said he was still unhappy at having to settle for second in the race behind Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez. As reported on ESPN, the Dutch driver paid the price for a drive-shaft failure in Saturday’s qualifying that left…
Fernando Alonso has been stripped of what would have been his 100th Formula One podium after a postrace penalty at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. As reported on ESPN, the decision elevated George Russell into third, giving Mercedes a reason to celebrate after a tough start to the year, but not before Alonso had been…
Private firms are making increased profits as the government pays millions of pounds a day to put up asylum seekers in the UK, the BBC has learned. BBC News has been told 395 hotels are being used to house asylum seekers, as arrivals to the UK rose last year. Documents show one booking agency used…
Serie A leaders Napoli thrashed Torino 4-0 away with a double from Victor Oshimen and goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Tanguy Ndombele on Sunday to move closer to the title. As reported on Daily Mail, the Naples side have a 21-point lead over second-placed Inter Milan, who host Juventus later on Sunday. Luciano Spalletti’s Napoli…
Selena Gomez has broken the Instagram record by becoming the most followed woman on the platform with 400 million followers. The former Disney star achieved this milestone on March 17, just three months after returning to Instagram. She surpassed Kylie Jenner, who previously held the title with 382 million followers. Gomez’s popularity on Instagram is…
Dani Alves is currently in jail after being accused of sexual assault but he is still managing to play football. As reported on MARCA, the Brazilian is being held at the Brians 2 prison after the allegation was made in relation to an incident in Barcelona at the end of 2022. According to Spanish media…
Switzerland’s biggest bank, UBS, is in advanced talks to buy all or part of its troubled rival Credit Suisse. As reported on BBC, Credit Suisse is facing a crisis of confidence and its shares have fallen sharply in recent days, after it said it had found “material weakness” in its financial reporting. An emergency $54bn…
Nigerian record producer and music label boss, Michael Collins Ajereh best known as Don Jazzy is Hawa Magaji’s guest on the latest episode of her show, “Who’s In My House.” Don Jazzy shares experiences from his childhood and growing up, his supportive parents, his other business ventures, his mom being instrumental to his music career,…
Culinary content creator and food blogger, Chef Zeelicious has shared a new recipe video on her food channel. In this video, Zeelicious shares how to make her simple fish sauce using five different assortments of dried fish. Watch: The post Zeelicious Shares Her Finger-licking Fish Sauce Recipe was originally published on Bella Naija TV.
Russell Westbrook took the blame for the LA Clippers’ four-game winning streak coming to a halt against the Orlando Magic and was already looking forward to redeeming himself in Portland on Sunday. After the Clippers surrendered 39 points in the fourth quarter and were stunned 113-108 by the Magic at home, Westbrook pointed the finger…
One of the greatest MMA fighters to ever live will finally be immortalized among his legendary peers. As reported on ESPN, Anderson Silva, the former longtime UFC middleweight champion, will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer, the promotion announced Saturday during the UFC 286 broadcast. Silva will go into the Hall…
Taylor Swift bestowed fans with a dream of a show at her first tour concert since 2018 as reported on USA Today. During the kickoff of The Eras Tour at State Farm Stadium outside of Phoenix Friday, the iconic singer-songwriter unveiled a massive 44-song setlist that, appropriately, tagged every frame of her 17-year-career. Swift’s titanic…
Introducing XP PRO Gaming Lens. Controversial eyewear that helps gamers keep playing for longer is about to hit the shelves. The XP PRO Gaming Lens claims to counteract any fatigue or sore eyes addicts may get while online. Jai Kudo Lenses says its yellow-tinted product – which can be worn inside regular glasses frames –…
Kamaru Usman’s attempt to regain the welterweight title against Leon Edwards on Saturday, in the main event of the UFC 286 at the 02 Arena in London, did not materialise as the Brits outpoint the Nigerian-American to retain his belt. As reported on PUNCH, Usman, a former champion had started the fight in the hope…
The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers combined to pay more than $88 million in revenue sharing receipts to smaller-market teams for the 2021-2022 season, according to a memo obtained by ESPN. As reported on ESPN, eight more larger-market teams — including New York, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia, Miami, the LA Clippers and Brooklyn…
Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi is strongly considering a return to Barcelona, writes Foot Mercato. Just three months remain on his deal at the Parc des Princes, and despite PSG’s interest in keeping him the latest indicates that they are still some way off reaching an agreement. The 35-year-old had previously been leaning toward a…
Dolapo Grey has something exciting for all lovers of doughnuts and good snacks. The food vlogger in her new video details her recipe for making soft and fluffy doughnuts at home. Watch: The post How Dolapo Grey Makes Soft and Fluffy Doughnuts was originally published on Bella Naija TV.
Last Friday, the biggest failure of a US bank since the global financial crisis was playing out in real time as a major lender to the tech industry succumbed to a classic bank run. Silicon Valley Bank’s customers were frantically pulling their money from the California-based lender before US regulators intervened to take control. But…
Resident Evil 4 Remake is a substantial improvement over the original game, but not in the ways you might expect. With its over-the-shoulder camera and precision aiming, Resident Evil 4 revolutionized not only survival horror but the shooter genre as a whole when it was released in 2005. With this remake, developer Capcom included a…
Diablo IV, the latest installment of the popular dungeon crawler, comes out in June, but players can try out some of the game in beta before its full release. The Diablo IV open beta and early access beta started Friday. Developer Blizzard Entertainment says the beta will focus on the early parts of the campaign…
Fast-rising Nigerian singer and songwriter, Balogun Oluwaseyi popularly known as Seyi Vibez has lost his mother. Seyi Vibez took to his official Instagram to announce her demise. He described the day as “the darkest day of his life” and prayed for peace in her soul. View this post on Instagram A post shared by B$…
Nigerian Afropop star Adekunle Gold has gifted his mom, Folakemi Kosoko, a house. In the video shared by actress and content creator Kie Kie on her Instagram stories, Adekunle Gold, who recently signed with the American multinational music label Def Jam Recordings, is seen handing over the documents to his mom, who looks stunned at…
Jose Peseiro’s first Nigeria squad for a competitive game under the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Ibrahim Musa Gusau has provided an inkling into the direction of the new board while also stirring selection controversies. Peseiro named a 23-man Super Eagles squad for the second time in a row under the new leadership,…
Crystal Palace parted ways with Patrick Vieira on Friday after reluctantly deciding the manager’s position had become untenable. As reported on GOAL, Vieira was dismissed by Palace after a run of 12 games without a win but the decision was not made lightly. The Eagles opted to dispense with the Frenchman’s services because the club’s…
Lance Reddick, who appeared in major TV series like “The Wire,” “Fringe” and “Bosch” and films like the “John Wick” franchise, which is set to debut “John Wick: Chapter 4” next week, died of natural causes Friday morning, Variety has confirmed with his reps. He was 60. He was found dead at his Studio City…
Indian low-cost airline SpiceJet grounded two of its pilots after they allegedly consumed coffee and pastries inside the cockpit – a snack break that could have gone horribly wrong had one of the hot drinks spilled. A photograph showing an uncovered cup with the airline’s logo placed dangerously close to the control levers inside the…
