Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo was on Tuesday reimbursed over $300,000 for legal fees he spent while defending himself in a federal civil case alleging he had raped a woman in a Las Vegas hotel room in 2009. As reported by CNN, the case was dismissed in June, after the judge found that the plaintiff’s…
Shares of Barclays tumbled nearly 10% Wednesday after the British bank reported a sharp drop in profit, driven by increased provisions for bad debts and huge fines for wrongly sold securities in the United States. Barclays (BCS) reported a net profit of £5.97 billion ($7.2 billion) for 2022, a 15% decline on the previous year….
A superb length-of-the-field goal from Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi helped his side to a 1-0 win over Chelsea on Wednesday, putting them in the box seat to qualify for the Champions League quarterfinals. As reported on The Score, Adeyemi’s goal came during a period of sustained dominance from the visitors early in the second…
Belgian goalkeeper Arne Espeel has died aged 25 after reportedly collapsing following a penalty save during a match on Saturday. As reported on CNN, Espeel had played for Winkel Sport B which plays in the second provincial division of West Brabant in Belgium. According to reports in Belgian media, including Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad, Winkel…
A Boeing 747 configured as a private VIP jet is being scrapped after having spent just 30 hours in service over 16 flights. As reported on CNN, the aircraft, originally intended for a Saudi royal, sat on the ground for almost 10 years at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, located at the border between France, Switzerland…
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk says he donated around $1.95bn (£1.6bn) worth of shares in his electric carmaker to charity last year. As reported on BBC, the donation of 11.6 million shares was described in a filing with US regulators as “a bona fide gift”. The filing did not name the recipient, or recipients, of…
Chelsea head coach Graham Potter says critics do not know ‘anything about anything’ if they think he has got where he is in his career without getting angry. As reported on Sky Sports, the Blues boss was questioned for the low-key reaction to his team being denied a late penalty in the Premier League draw…
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has found a new TV partner for his G-Unit Film & Television company. As reported on The Hollywood Reporter, the rapper and producer has signed a non-exclusive, broadcast direct deal with Fox. As part of the deal, Jackson and G-Unit will develop scripted series, both live-action and animated, for the network….
As Hugh Jackman prepares for his highly-anticipated comeback as Wolverine, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige hyped up the fact that Jackman will be part of the MCU’s first R-rated movie. Deadpool 3 will mark the MCU’s first foray into R-rated storytelling, continuing with the same rating that the first two movies used while diverting away…
Spike Lee is weighing in on Beyoncé’s Renaissance not taking home album of the year at the Grammy Awards, calling the loss “poppycock.” As reported on People, Harry Styles, 29, ultimately won the coveted award for Harry’s House during music’s biggest night earlier this month. The Oscar-winning screenwriter, 65, shared his thoughts during a conversation…
Chelsea are willing to buy Joao Felix outright from Atletico Madrid, as per Cadena SER. As reported on Football Espana, the Blues are content with his (relatively few) performances since arriving in London, and owner Todd Boehly is willing to make the deal a permanent one. The figure being discussed for his signature is around…
German airline Lufthansa is ‘stabilizing’ its flight operations at Frankfurt airport after a company-wide IT outage led to a raft of flight cancellations and delays that stranded thousands of passengers in airports on Wednesday. “Lufthansa’s flight operations are currently stabilizing. Departures are also possible again in Frankfurt. The company expects the situation to ease further…
Indian tax agents conducted what they called “surveys” of BBC offices in Delhi and Mumbai for a second consecutive day Wednesday, just weeks after the British broadcaster aired a documentary critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As reported on NPR, more than a dozen income tax officials first entered BBC newsrooms early Tuesday, seizing accounts,…
Manchester City overtook Arsenal to go top of the Premier League after Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland scored second-half goals to give the champions a 3-1 win in a thrilling contest at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. As reported on ESPN, Grealish capped a superb team move with a low deflected finish past the grasp…
Damian Lillard had 40 points, including eight 3-pointers, to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 127-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. As reported on MARCA, LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, missed his third straight game for the Lakers with a sore left ankle. He has not played since…
People in Nigeria have taken to sleeping outside banks. They want to be among the first in line to get notes from the cash machine once it is loaded up in the morning. A lack of newly designed naira notes has led to a cash shortage and a growing sense of anxiety among those desperate…
“The Last Kingdom” follow-up film “Seven Kings Must Die” has set its premiere date at Netflix, Variety has learned exclusively. The film will debut on the streamer on April 14. In addition, Netflix has released first-look images from the film, which can be seen above and below. “It has been such an honor to be…
The cast of Netflix’s hit show Dubai Bling were paid just $2.5k (AED9,175) each for filming each episode, Arabian Business can reveal. The show – which Netflix claims centres around the lives of ten Dubai-based “millionaires”, was last week confirmed to run for a second season, with filming now underway. But despite portraying a lavish…
A proposal to ban TikTok in the United States “should be looked at,” according to US Senator Chuck Schumer. “We do know there’s Chinese ownership of the company that owns TikTok. And there are some people in the Commerce Committee that are looking into that right now,” Schumer, the Senate majority leader, told George Stephanopoulos…
As potential buyers for Manchester United continue to line up, a certain eccentric billionaire is reportedly kicking the tires on the historic European soccer club. As reported on Front Office Sports, Elon Musk is “believed to be monitoring the situation closely” and weighing putting in a bid for the club ahead of Friday’s deadline, per…
DC Studios, and by extension the DCEU, has been in the news lately because of the major overhaul that it’s currently going through. With new films and series being developed and other franchises being cancelled, the future of many of our favourite characters is, to put it simply, quite up in the air. Well, one…
During the Super Bowl, Marvel Studios unveiled a new TV spot for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The sequel is the last chapter in James Gunn’s beloved trilogy and marks the filmmaker’s final contribution to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Set years after the events of Avengers: Endgame, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 follows…
Liverpool relieved some of the pressure on Jurgen Klopp as they picked up a much needed 2-0 win over Everton at Anfield, maintaining their fine Merseyside derby record in the process. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring for the Reds before half-time as they eventually cruised to the three points, ending a run of four Premier…
Rick Ross threw a Super Bowl party fit for a king — with enough room for both his close family members and tons of his famous pals!!! As reported by TMZ, there were no signs of Rod Wave … who Rozay invited to his suite ahead of the Big Game but the Bawse managed to…
The 2023 Brits awards was held on Saturday, 11th February 2023 in London. The award which celebrates the landmark achievements in British music over the past year was hosted by comedian and TV host Mo Gilligan. Pop star Harrystyles was the biggest winner of the night as he took home 4 awards including the song…
David Jude Jolicoeur, better known under stage name Trugoy the Dove as one third of iconic rap trio De La Soul, has died. The news was confirmed to CNN via Tony Ferguson, the music group’s publicist. Jolicoeur was 54 years old. Ferguson said Jolicoeur’s passing was “a huge loss” in a phone call to CNN….
Machine Gun Kelly claims he was “electrocuted” during a pre-Super Bowl gig. The 32-year-old rapper and rocker was singing on stage at the Coors Light Bird’s Nest for a party on Friday (10.02.23) in Scottsdale, Arizona, ahead of Sunday’s (12.02.23) big game when he says he was shocked. In a video posted on his Instagram…
The BBC has acquired Vice’s explosive documentary about controversial influencer and self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate. Vice Distribution, the global distribution arm of Vice Media Group, has sold “The Dangerous Rise of Andrew Tate” to the British public broadcaster, where the hour-long documentary will air on youth-oriented channel BBC Three. The film is available on BBC…
A representative for Rihanna confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the superstar is pregnant following her explosive Super Bowl halftime show. Rihanna sang and danced to a number of her hits at the State Farm Arena in Glendale, Arizona, where the Philadelphia Eagles are playing the Kansas City Chiefs. Rihanna performed well-known hits like “We…
Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun remains the leading scorer in Ligue 1 after he netted his 15th goal of the season in a 4-0 win by Reims over Troyes today. Balogun found target in the 50th minute for his team’s third goal in this Ligue 1 Derby.He drove into the box, literally shrugged off his marker…
Patrick Mahomes proved why he is the NFL’s Most Valuable Player as he shrugged off an ankle injury to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a dramatic 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday to claim their second Super Bowl in four years. Kansas City’s hopes of returning home with the Lombardi Trophy looked…
Pop and R&B superstar Rihanna made a grand return to the stage on Sunday, floating high above the Super Bowl field, dazzling the crowd with a fast-paced medley of her hits and revealing that she is pregnant with her second child. Dressed in a hot pink jumpsuit and baggy coat, Rihanna opened the biggest showcase…
The 2023 Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday was nothing short of a star-studded event. Alongside the players and thousands of fans filled inside State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, were Paul Rudd, Jordin Sparks, Jay-Z, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Niecy Nash, Gordon Ramsay, Damar Hamlin, Rihanna and more….
Referees chief Howard Webb has contacted Arsenal and Brighton to explain “significant errors” in the VAR process during their matches on Saturday. Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford in which Ivan Toney’s equaliser should have been ruled out for an offside in the build-up and Brighton had a first-half strike by Pervis…
Following the historic win at the 65th edition of the Grammy awards, popular American rapper Future stunned Tems with his shocking but heartwarming gesture for her contribution to the smashing hit ‘Wait For U,’ to celebrate the win in the Best Melodic Rap Performance category. The rapper sent Tems a huge and beautiful flower bouquet…
Rihanna’s performance at this year’s Super Bowl is among its most thrilling aspects. After a six-year hiatus, the nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer will return to the stage. DJ Khaled, Rihanna’s friend and frequent working partner, gives the singer a shout-out before she ignites the Super Bowl stage. At Michael Rubin’s celebrity-studded Fanatics party at the…
The English Premier League has long been decided by the finest of margins; a dropped point here, a missed goal there. Just a single point separated last year’s champion Manchester City from runner-up Liverpool and, as Jurgen Klopp’s side are now learning, languishing mid table, chances to win the title do not come around often….
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira gave a magical performance at the 2020 Super Bowl. The two singers created a spectacular atmosphere with the fans and the stage, leaving everyone stunned with their performance at one of the world’s most watched sporting events. As reported on Marca, two of the most influential women on the planet showed…
Kanye West has turned into quite the controversial figure through his own behavior and statements, however his life now appears to be run by his new wife, Bianca Censori. With the pair having met through working together in one of West’s business ventures, they married in January and have been inseparable ever since. According to…
Breaking one racquet is unfortunate, destroying three might be considered foolish. Frustration got the better of Alexander Bublik as the tennis player sensationally lost his cool during a first-round match in Montpellier, France. As reported on CNN, the 25-year-old was competing at the Open Sud de France as defending champion. He surprisingly lost the first…
Ace Nollywood movie star, Toyin Abraham, has reacted to a viral picture which is making the round on the Nigerian digital space claiming that she is dead. The actressand filmmaker posted screenshots of the obituary from YouTube via her Instagram account on Friday, 10th February 2023. It was gathered that the ‘obituary’ circulating in the…
At a government auction in Hong Kong, “EL0NMUSK” sold for the equivalent of $1,405.The namesake of the headline-grabbing tech titan is one of a number of selected vehicle license plates — including “BAD G1RL,” “LATTE” and “SHADYB1Z” — that went under the hammer at the end of January. The auction’s highest bid went to “1…
The price hike for video games has finally hit Nintendo. Nintendo confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the highly anticipated sequel to Breath of the Wild, will cost $69.99, instead of the standard $59.99 price for first-party Nintendo games. After Wednesday’s Nintendo Direct, the new price of Tears of the Kingdom…
John Isner, 39th in the ATP rankings and one of 15 Americans in the world’s top 100, will be able to boast some of the most illustrious trademarks in tennis when he hangs up his racquet. As reported on Marca, Isner, winner of the record-breaking match against Nicolas Mahut in the first round of Wimbledon…
The actor Cody Longo died at his home in Austin, Texas, at the age of 34. His wife Stephanie called the police when she was not able to contact her husband, they entered the house last Wednesday and found him dead in bed, his representative told CNN. Longo was also the father of three children,…
LeBron James will miss his second straight game with left ankle soreness when the Los Angeles Lakers play the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, the team announced. As reported by ESPN, James underwent medical imaging on his left foot this week that did not show any significant damage other than general wear and tear, according…
Mikel Arteta has accused the match officials of “changing the rules” as Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford on Saturday. As reported by ESPN, Ivan Toney’s 74th-minute header cancelled out Arsenal’s substitute Leandro Trossard’s first goal the club seven minutes earlier as the visitors earned a deserved point at Emirates Stadium. However,…
The first official trailer for the next installment in the long and storied Fast & Furious franchise, Fast X, has finally been released, showcasing the crazy action and family drama that has become synonymous with the Vin Diesel led blockbuster series. The trailer for the film debuts just a few months ahead of its scheduled…
Yahoo has said that it will cut 20% of its total workforce by the end of this year as it restructures its advertising unit, just the latest example of the layoffs spreading throughout the tech and media industries. A Yahoo spokesperson told CNN that the company’s legacy ad tech division, Yahoo for Business, will be…
Adidas’ breakup with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is a pricey one. As reported on CNN, the company warned Thursday that it’s expected to lose $1.3 billion (1.2 billion euro) in revenue this year because it’s unable to sell the designer’s Yeezy clothing and shoes. Adidas ended its nine-year partnership with the rapper last…
